Why Walmart and Best Buy win this year

“TVs” and “Black Friday” go together like cats and broken tree ornaments.

But purchasing a TV on Black Friday isn’t as much of a no-brainer as you think. Actually, BestBlackFriday.com suggests that you wait until that ~big football game~ to cop a new TV. Not only are retailers going after sports fans who decided at the last-minute that they need a 75-inch TV, but January is typically when TV brands launch their new models and last year’s models go on sale.

Black Friday TV deals can obviously still be killer, with TVs marked down by . But keep an eye on model numbers: Some brands will create (called derivatives). These models, which are sold in very limited quantities, are nearly identical to the “real” version of a TV but lack a few key features in order to drain the price for Black Friday shoppers. Before swooning over a wickedly cheap price, be sure to Google the exact model number to see if you can find reviews.

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If you simply can’t wait until February to get a new flat screen, we don’t blame you. And after rigorous comparisons of the Black Friday 2019 ads from all the major retailers, we’ve compiled a mini guide on where you can find the cheapest TVs this Black Friday.

As expected, Walmart and Best Buy have many of the same TV models on sale for the same prices (though Walmart will randomly take an extra $1 or $2 off their prices). However, an easy deciding factor comes in the form of Walmart’s free two-day or free freight delivery on most TVs compared to Best Buy’s $20 shipping. On the other hand, Fire TV edition models from Insignia and Toshiba will land you a free Echo Dot at Best Buy.

If you’re absolutely going for the cheapest TV you can find, Walmart will have the cheapest 40-inch 4K TV at just $98 and the cheapest 50-inch 4K TV at $148. (Both TVs are by onn., a line created by Walmart.) Reviews make it clear that you’re really getting what you pay with these, but for households on a tight budget, they’re a great buy.

Here are some TV deals that Best Buy hyped in its Black Friday ad that Walmart has matched:

• 55-inch Samsung 4K UHD OLED Smart TV (Q60R) — $699.99 at Best Buy and $697.99 at Walmart (list price $1,199.99)

• 65-inch Samsung 4K UHD OLED Smart TV Q70R — $1,199.99 at Best Buy and $1,197.99 at Walmart

• 70-inch Samsung 4K UHD Smart TV (UN70NU6070FXZA) — $549.99 at Best Buy and $547.99 at Walmart

• 50-inch Samsung 4K UHD Smart TV (UN50NU6900) — $279.99 at Best Buy and $277.99 at Walmart

• LG 65-inch E8 Series 4K OLED Smart TV (OLED65E8PUA) — $2,099.99 at Best Buy and $2,099.99 at Walmart

• 85-inch Sony Bravia Series 4K LED Smart TV (X900F) — $2,999 at Best Buy and $2,998 at Walmart (list price $3,499)

We’ll let you know if we see any more competitive prices when Black Friday gets to full speed, but here are some TV deals that are live as of this writing: