85-inch TV Black Friday deals 2024: when do they start and everything else you need to know

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Black Friday is only a few weeks away and some of the most popular pieces of tech that retailers love to discount are TVs. It's the perfect time of year to pick up a bargain, especially on big TVs. Here, we're looking at the best 85-inch TV Black Friday deals you can expect.

While some of the best Black Friday deals will be on or around the day itself, you can expect plenty of 85-inch TV offers to appear between now and then – with some retailers launching sales soon. In the US, Best Buy and Walmart have announced their Black Friday sales will kick off on November 8 and November 11 respectively. In the UK, Argos launches its sale November 1 and Currys is already launching some offers – and it's promising to price match the difference all the way to December 2!

When it comes to the best 85-inch TVs, you need to get the balance of performance vs price right as it can be easy to opt for a large, cheap LED screen, but this is something to beware, as I explained during Black Friday last year. Thankfully, there are a lot of great, 85-inch TVs out there that won't break the bank, such as the Hisnese U6N, Hisense U7N and Samsung Q80D to name a few.

On this page, we'll be adding any early deals we see from now on, all the way up to Black Friday so be sure to bookmark this page.

Today's best 85-inch TV deals in the US

Hisense 85-inch U6N mini-led TV: $1,399$1,097 at Amazon

Hisense 85-inch U6N mini-led TV: was $1,399 now $1,097 at Amazon
The Hisense U6N proves that capable mini-LED doesn't have to be pricey, delivering refined textures, bold colors and improved local dimming over standard LED screens for much less than you'd expect to pay. This deal puts the 85-inch model at just under $1,100, which is a record-low for this TV and a bargain at this size. Here's our full Hisense U6N review for more info.

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Samsung 85-inch QN85D mini-LED TV: $3,699.99$1,799.99 at Best Buy

Samsung 85-inch QN85D mini-LED TV: was $3,699.99 now $1,799.99 at Best Buy
The Samsung QN85D is the entry-level model in Samsung's 2024 Neo QLED (mini-LED) range and delivers great contrast levels, dynamic colors and realistic textures. It also comes with four HDMI 2.1 ports supporting 4K, 120Hz, VRR and ALLM, alongside a wealth of cloud gaming options. While it's pricier than some of its budget rivals, it's still an excellent TV and this deal take it down to a record-low for its 85-inch model. You can read our full Samsung QN85D review here.

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Today's best 85-inch TV deals in the UK

Samsung 85-inch Q60D QLED TV: £2,299£1,249 at Amazon

Samsung 85-inch Q60D QLED TV: was £2,299 now £1,249 at Amazon
Although it is the entry-level model of Samsung's QLED range, the Samsung Q60D delivers excellent colors and rich contrast thanks to its Dual LED feature. It also demonstrates lifelike textures and details. A step-up over standard LED, the Q60D is a great TV and this deal cuts the Q60D's 85-inch model in half! Take a look at our full Samsung Q60D review for more.

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TCL 85-inch C805 mini-LED TV: £1,599£1,497 at Currys

TCL 85-inch C805 mini-LED TV: was £1,599 now £1,497 at Currys
The TCL C805 is easily one of 2024's most underrated TVs. It delivers mini-LED with effective local dimming, resulting in rich contrast, surprisingly deep black levels and vibrant colors that rival more premium TVs. It also comes equipped with sought-after gaming features including 4K, 120Hz (up to 144Hz), VRR, ALLM and Dolby Vision gaming. This £100 deal may not be the most substantial, but it's such a good TV for the price that it's worth checking out – here's our full TCL C805 review.

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I'm TechRadar's lead TV reviewer and have tested TVs of all shapes and sizes for the team and before joining, I worked in AV retail so I've seen countless Black Friday 85-inch TV deals over the years. Combining my knowledge and experience, I'll be adding the best deals I can find right here on this page.

85-inch TV Black Friday deals: FAQs

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When will the 85-inch TV Black Friday deals start in 2024?

85-inch Black Friday TV deals have already started! While we expect the best offers and biggest discounts to appear over the coming weeks, some retailers are already putting sales and offers live. In the UK, Currys has agreed to price match any future discounts all the way to December 2, so you should be able to buy now with confidence that you won't miss out, if you see a deal you like.

Black Friday deals will appear regularly from now on and although some retailers will the save their best offers until the day itself, we've seen record-low prices hit as early as the start of November before, so make sure to keep your eyes peeled.

Is Black Friday the best time to buy an 85-inch TV?

Black Friday is a very good time to buy an 85-inch TV, as this often when retailers save their best deals for in the year. In the past, even in the lead up to day itself, we've seen best-of-year or record-low prices on 85-inch TVs.

We're always hoping for some more lowest ever prices this year, as we do every year, and although Amazon went big during its Prime Day and Big Deals Day events in July and October earlier this year, we expect it and other retailers to try and outdo themselves in November.

What 85-inch TV Black Friday deals should I expect?

The most likely sales are going to be on Hisense's range of mini-LED TVs, such as the Hisense U8N and Hisense U7N. Already great value TVs, they're a popular choice to receive the discount treatment, making them even better value – these TVs are always counted among the best TVs.

Samsung has a lot of 85-inch models, ranging from entry-level QLEDs like the Samsung Q60D all the way to its flagship 8K Samsung QN900D, and everything in between. We think its Q series, such as the Samsung Q80D, is prime target for some excellent offers. Expect deals on the likes of the Neo QLED range – Samsung QN85D and Samsung QN90D – as well.

For those looking to spend big, you can expect discounts on premium OLEDs as well, such as the LG G4, as Black Friday is often a popular time for retailers to offer tempting discounts on these higher priced sets.

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Black Friday is in TechRadar's DNA, as we've been covering it for over a decade. In that time we've scrolled thousands and thousands of retailers pages and deals looking for the best offers around. And it's not just our expert deals team getting in on the action.

Joining our deals experts will be our expert teams of reviewers who've tested all sorts of tech products over the years, so they'll know what to look out for when considering all the deals that are available.

Combining these two teams, you'll be provided with all the expertise you need to find incredible deals. We'll be doing the hard work, all you have to do is browse our picks!

Last year's best 85-inch TV Black Friday deals in the US

Hisense 85-inch U8K mini-LED TV: $2,999.99$1,799.99 at Best Buy

Hisense 85-inch U8K mini-LED TV: was $2,999.99 now $1,799.99 at Best Buy
Providing high brightness levels, HDR support including Dolby Vision IQ and HDR10+ Adaptive and a host of gaming features such as 144Hz refresh rate, the Hisense U8K has a lot of brilliant features for a great price. Value is one of the U8K's strongest points and at under $2,000 for an 85-inch TV like the Hisense U8K is a fantastic deal.

TCL QM8 Class 85-inch 4K mini-LED TV: $2,799.99 $1,999 at Amazon

TCL QM8 Class 85-inch 4K mini-LED TV: was $2,799.99 now $1,999 at Amazon
TCL's flagship TV has hit a near-record-low price in this early Black Friday TV deal. The QM8 Class is a high-brightness mini-LED model packed with features such as an anti-glare screen and both Dolby Vision IQ and HDR10+ support. We admired its handling of sports, games, and movies in our TCL QM8 Class review, and would suggest you grab this great deal on the 85-inch model. Amazon doesn't currently it show that it's discounted but the price listed is lower.

Samsung QN90C 85-inch 4K mini-LED TV:$3,499.99$2,599.99 at Best Buy

Samsung QN90C 85-inch 4K mini-LED TV: was $3,499.99 now $2,599.99 at Best Buy
Samsung's top mini-LED TV is getting a nice $700 price cut in this official Best Buy Black Friday sale. The QN90C is about as bright as TVs get, and its anti-glare screen makes it a fantastic option for daytime sports viewing. In our Samsung QN90C review, we admired not just its bright, refined picture, but also its gaming features, which include 4 HDMI 2.1 ports with 4K 120Hz support and Samsung’s Gaming Hub for cloud-based gaming. This is a big deal on a very big-screen TV. You can also find a further $2 saving at Amazon.

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TCL 85-inch Q6 QLED 4K TV: was $1,162 now $899.99 at Amazon
The TCL Q6 is a budget big screen for anyone looking for a giant TV with a low price tag. For under $900, you're getting a 4K, QLED, direct-lit panel, Dolby Vision and HDR10+ support and a Game Accelerator that gives a virtual 120Hz refresh rate for video games. This won't give you the best picture from the 85-inch TVs on this list, but it is a bargain large screen for this Black Friday.

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LG 83-inch C3 OLED TV: was $5,299.99 now $3,996.99 at Walmart
The LG C3 does everything you could want from a TV, whether it's gaming, movies or sports and it does it in a variety of sizes as well – although (admittedly) not 85-inches but given the feature set on offer with the C3, we still thought it was worth including. The price for the 83-inch C3 is still premium, but to see it drop below $4,000 makes it a fantastic value TV that should be a real consideration if it suits your budget.

Last year's best 85-inch TV Black Friday deals in the UK

Sony 85-inch X90L LED TV: £2,999 £2,499 at Currys

Sony 85-inch X90L LED TV: was £2,999 now £2,499 at Currys
The Sony X90L has seen improved brightness levels over its predecessor, the X90K, and in our Sony X90L review, we also found it to have further refined its local dimming. It's still a premium price for an 85-inch TV, but with a further £500 off, the X90L is a solid option for any Sony fans looking for a big screen.

Samsung 85-inch CU8000 LED TV£1,999 £1,395 at Amazon

Samsung 85-inch CU8000 LED TV: was £1,999 now £1,395 at Amazon
In our review of the Samsung CU8000, we found it to not be the best option for movies, especially in dark conditions and its sound quality isn't the best. But, it does have good colors in brighter scenes, comes loaded with Samsung's Tizen smart TV platform and is a physically stunning TV. It's hard to argue against a deal for an 85-inch TV for under £1,400 and for those viewing in brighter conditions, this is an option you should consider.

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Samsung 85-inch Q60C Smart UHD 4K QLED TV: was £2,799 now £1,499 at Currys
The Q60C is a great option for those who want a more budget-friendly QLED display with full-array lighting. You're getting a Quantum Processor Lite with 4K upscaling, Object Tracking Sound Lite and Quantum Dot technology – all for under £1,500 in a massive 85-inch size.

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Hisense U7K mini-LED TV 85-inch: was £2,999.99 now £1,999.99 at Amazon
The Hisense U7K offers mini-LED technology for a brighter picture, Dolby Vision IQ and HDR10+ support and Dolby Atmos compatibility. It also has extensive gaming features with 144Hz refresh rate, VRR, ALLM and AMD FreeSync Premium capabilities. All this in a mammoth 85-inch screen for under £2,000? This is an absolute steal.

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Samsung QN90C 85-inch 4K mini-LED TV: was £3,499.99 now £2,969 at Argos
One of Samsung's top mini-LED TVs is getting a nice price cut at Argos. The QN90C is about as bright as TVs get, and its anti-glare screen makes it a fantastic option for daytime sports viewing. In our Samsung QN90C review we admired not just its bright, refined picture, but also its gaming features, which include 4 HDMI 2.1 ports with 4K 120Hz support and Samsung’s Gaming Hub for cloud-based gaming.
*Sale price is £3,299. Use discount code SAMSUNG10 at checkout to get price listed above but this offer expires on November 28.

James Davidson
James Davidson
TV Hardware Staff Writer, Home Entertainment

 James is the TV Hardware Staff Writer at TechRadar. Before joining the team, he worked at a major UK based AV retailer selling TV and audio equipment, where he was either telling customers the difference between OLED and QLED or being wowed by watching a PS5 run on the LG 65G2. When not writing about the latest TV tech, James can be found gaming, reading, watching rugby or coming up with another idea for a novel. 

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