The Super Bowl is two weeks away. If you’re looking for a shiny new TV for your hosting party, now’s the time to get it.
We’ve selected the best deals at the most common price points, along with more general deals if those don’t appeal to you. On the principle that sports are best when seen biggest, we’ve prioritized pure panel size over things like fine-tuned image quality, smart TV features, or sound. Which isn’t to say that any of the selections below are slouches in the image quality department, just that most shoppers looking for a dedicated football TV want the biggest inch-to-dollar ratio they can find.
The four primary picks below are our choices for the biggest and best TVs under $500, $1000, and $1500, along with a pick for those who are blessedly unburdened by financial considerations. Those won’t change, unless we see even better prices on those specific TVs. The ten rolling deal picks at the bottom of the page will be updated every day until the Super Bowl, representing the best TVs at the lowest prices around.
Under $500: TCL Roku 65S405 ($500)
A few years ago finding a 65-inch TV for less than five C-notes was unheard of, unless you searched for refurbished units or old rear projection tech. But TCL has been driving the price of its surprisingly good panels down as low as it can, and the market has responded with steady sales. This 65-inch 4KTV with a built-in Roku smart TV system just barely squeaks under our $500 category, but it’s an amazing deal nonetheless.
If you’ll be using a web service to watch the game, it’s a snap to set up over Wi-Fi—the interface is identical to the much-loved Roku set-top boxes. If not, it includes three HDMI ports (one with ARC), standard and optical audio out, and a set of RCA jacks for easily connecting an older console or VHS player.
Under $1000: Samsung UN65NU7300 ($847)
If you want something a little more premium while still hitting a big size, this 2018 Samsung model is a great pick. The 65-inch panel adds HDR color support, 120Hz refresh rate for smoother motion, and a stylish curved design over the TCL model above.
Samsung’s smart TV system isn’t the best around, but it supports all the major streaming services over Wi-Fi, and there are three HDMI inputs plus USB ports for directly loading local media. Component, composite, and Ethernet round out the connection options. At 40 watts, the onboard speakers are decent (and much better than TCL’s), but you’ll want a good soundbar or surround sound system if you’re planning on filling up your living room with football fans.
