Black Friday 2025 is shaping up to be one of the most competitive shopping events for television deals in a long time, and I think many shoppers will probably feel that as soon as they start comparing prices. Major retailers like Best Buy, Walmart, and Amazon are pushing hard against each other, especially on high-volume models from Samsung, TCL, and Hisense. Each brand is rolling out steep price cuts across its 2025 lineup, and it’s interesting to see just how far the discounts go. Samsung’s F series is seeing its first major wave of markdowns, while TCL and Hisense continue to dominate the value segment with their K and QG series. What stands out this year is how premium Mini-LED TVs and even massive 98-inch screens have dropped into price ranges that used to be reserved for mid-tier LED sets.
Key Takeaways
- Samsung OLEDs: The 65-inch S95F OLED is down to $2,299.99, a $1,000 savings.
- Budget Giants: TCL’s 85-inch S4 class TV is available for just $498 at Walmart.
- Massive Screens: Hisense offers a 100-inch U7QG Mini-LED TV for $2,199.99, a record low for this size and spec.
- Mid-Range Value: The TCL QM7K 65-inch Mini-LED hits $799.99, offering high-end features for under $800.
- Art TVs: Samsung’s The Frame (2025 model) and Hisense’s CanvasTV are both seeing discounts of up to $500.
Samsung’s Black Friday deals for 2025 focus heavily on their OLED and Neo QLED Mini-LED models. Their OLEDs, known for perfect blacks due to self-emissive pixels, include big drops like the Samsung 65-inch S95F OLED at $2,299.99, a full $1,000 off. There are also smaller options like the 55-inch S95F at $1,979.99 and more value-oriented picks such as the 65-inch S90F at $1,397.99. Even the entry-level S85F models get significant discounts, with the 55-inch priced at $1,149.99. Samsung’s Mini-LED lineup, including the QN90F and QN85F series, also sees substantial savings. The 85-inch QN90F drops to $2,297.99, and the 65-inch QN85F falls to $1,099.99. These sets are known for their brightness, something that perhaps makes them ideal for bright living rooms or anyone who watches a lot of sports. Samsung’s lifestyle and budget-friendly Crystal UHD models round out the category, with The Frame 2025 edition and affordable picks like the 65-inch Q6F at $448 offering plenty of variety.
TCL’s 2025 K series lineup keeps things simple with its QM8K, QM7K, and QM6K tiers, and the savings this year feel especially strong. The flagship QM8K Mini-LED models offer some of the largest price drops, such as the 98-inch QM8K at $2,999.99 and the extremely bright 85-inch QM8K at $1,799.99. The mid-range QM7K models also hit unusually low prices, with the 65-inch landing at $799.99, and the 55-inch at $599.99, which many shoppers may see as the sweet spot for overall value. TCL’s budget QLED QM6K series is equally aggressive, with the 65-inch dropping to $499.99 and the 98-inch coming in at $1,699.99. The S4 Class and F35 Series Fire TV models offer some of the most eye-catching budget doorbusters of the season, including the 85-inch S4 Class for just $498 at Walmart.
Hisense’s 2025 lineup continues to push big-screen value harder than almost anyone else. Their U8QG and U7QG Mini-LED models come with deep discounts, particularly on the massive screens. The flagship 100-inch U8QG falls to $3,499.99, and the 100-inch U7QG reaches a remarkably low $2,199.99, which is currently one of the best values for a 100-inch TV this Black Friday. Mid-size options like the 65-inch U8QG at $997.99 and the 65-inch U7QG at $749.99 make strong cases for buyers who want premium performance without paying flagship prices. Hisense also has a wide range of budget sets, such as the 98-inch QD5 QLED at $999.99 and the CanvasTV models, which are designed to compete with Samsung’s The Frame. The 65-inch CanvasTV is priced at $885.00 and the 55-inch at $799.99, both featuring matte displays that mimic framed artwork. Additional budget deals, like the 75-inch H5 QLED Roku TV at $378.00 and the Mini-LED U6QF Fire TVs, round out Hisense’s long list of aggressively priced options.
Altogether, the 2025 Black Friday landscape feels unusually generous, especially for shoppers targeting larger screens or jumping into Mini-LED and OLED technology for the first time. There’s a sense that TV manufacturers and retailers are pushing harder than usual, perhaps because competition has grown so tight across these major brands. Whatever the reason, the result is a long list of deals that make premium performance far more accessible than it used to be.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What is the difference between Samsung’s S95F and S90F OLEDs?
A. The S95F is the flagship model featuring a brighter QD-OLED panel and Samsung’s “Glare-Free” matte screen coating, which significantly reduces reflections in bright rooms. The S90F uses a glossy screen and standard OLED brightness levels, making it a better value for dark room viewing.
Q. Is the TCL QM8K better than the Hisense U8QG?
A. Both are top-tier Mini-LED TVs. The TCL QM8K generally offers higher peak brightness, which helps highlights pop in HDR content. The Hisense U8QG often has better viewing angles and supports Dolby Vision gaming at 144Hz. For most users, the choice comes down to the current price, as performance is very similar.
Q. Are 98-inch and 100-inch TVs worth buying in 2025?
A. Yes. Prices for these ultra-large screens have dropped dramatically. Models like the Hisense 100-inch U7QG at $2,199 offer a home theater experience that rivals projectors in size but with far superior brightness, contrast, and ease of use. Ensure you have a wall large enough and help to install it, as these units are heavy.
Q. What does “Mini-LED” mean in these deals?
A. Mini-LED is a backlight technology used in LCD TVs (like Samsung Neo QLED, TCL QM series, and Hisense U series). It uses much smaller LEDs than traditional TVs, allowing for more precise control of brightness and darkness. This results in better contrast and less “blooming” (light halo) around bright objects on dark backgrounds.
