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Snag these 65-inch flat-screens at Best Buy for less than $500
It's officially 2022 and what better way to say "Happy New Year" than with some sweet savings on 65-inch flat-screens. Best Buy had a plethora of TVs on sale over the past two months, but apparently, it still has units in the warehouse that must go. So for a limited time, you can pick up various 65-inch offerings from LG, TCL, VIZIO, and more for less than $500. These aren't bottom-of-the-barrel TVs either; they all sport 4K UHD panels and have smart features built in. Check them out below. Lastly, other sweet deals that are still available can be found on our Best Buy TV deals page.
LG is notorious for producing some of the best visuals you can find on a flat-screen, which makes this discounted 65-inch model all the more enticing. The UP7000 sports a 4K UHD panel that emits true-to-life colors and inky blacks for those dramatically-lit scenes. It's not the slimmest TV on the market and may need a second hand if you decide to hang it up, but for $499 ($120 off), you won't find a better deal on LG hardware.
VIZIO is another perennial player in the TV industry and its 65-inch V-Series is currently discounted by $100, bringing it in line with the rest of the deals on this list. For the $499 price-tag, you're getting a large 65-inch display size that sits well in most living room, bedroom, and family room settings, and a 4K LED panel for excellent color contrast and brightness.
The TCL 65-inch Class 4-Series isn't the latest model from the company, but it remains a go-to for those wanting a stellar viewing experience without paying a premium. Typically selling for $649.99, Best Buy has the TV on sale for just $399.99. It's quite the bargain and you'll need to act fast before your local store runs out of stock.
Though very similar to the aforementioned model, this 65-inch TCL comes with Roku TV instead of Android TV. The difference in viewing experiences is minuscule but with Roku TV, you're getting a cleaner and more user-friendly interface -- most noticeable when navigating through apps and streaming services. This $699 model is on sale for $499.
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