this is a great It’s time to upgrade your home theater, thanks to some great Cyber Monday TV and soundbar deals. If you haven’t tried a modern 4K TV, or you’re still listening to your favorite shows and movies through those tiny built-in TV speakers, there are plenty of reasons to upgrade. Modern home theater technology now has better backlighting, sharper resolution, and immersive surround sound for less money than ever before. Go ahead and turn your living room into a mini movie theater.
Update Monday, November 28: We’ve added two new TV deals on TVs from LG and Sony, and moved a set of inactive TV deals to the bottom of the article in case you want to check their availability. We’ve also updated prices and retailers across the board.
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LG OLEDs have the best black levels on the market because each pixel on the screen acts as its own black light. This model has brighter colors than before, and it’s the perfect size to use as a giant computer monitor when you’re not streaming your favorite shows. It can handle 120 frames per second at 4K, so it’s also smooth on the latest consoles and PCs. The 48-inch model is also on sale for $1,040 ($157 off). If you want to go big or go home, Buydig has the 77-inch model for $2,496 with a $200 Visa gift card included.
This is one of the best TVs for bright spaces I’ve seen (8/10, cable recommends). The giant screen mounted on the pedestal is so bright it almost hurts your eyes, and it has an ultra-wide viewing angle that’s perfect for larger rooms. The backlight system is also excellent, making it a great TV for viewing darker content.
This is a TV literally designed to hide in plain sight. It comes with a new matte finish that makes it look just like the painting it shows when not in use, blending into even the most elegant living room. Picture quality is solid, but you do pay a little more for party tricks (not much today). The 2022 model is only $100 more.
The 55-inch version of this TV dropped to $1,000 earlier this week, so it’s a solid deal for the next size. Image quality and processing are great. Experts Parker Hall pointed out that the design of the TV legs is not ideal, but a wall mount or stand can solve this problem.
We haven’t tested this entry-level option from Hisense yet, but we generally like TVs from this brand. Dolby Vision HDR support means better colors. Built-in Amazon Fire TV functionality means a user-friendly interface. This deal is $40 cheaper than what we saw on Prime Day.
This is a Best Buy exclusive model, which means it was likely made with shopping holidays and door prices in mind. It’s not the prettiest out there, but we generally like LG TVs. The price is right for what you’re getting — a big screen, integrated voice assistant, and good photo quality. It has LG’s own smart system built in, so you’ll probably need to supply your own streaming stick.
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This isn’t Vizio’s latest Dolby Atmos soundbar, but we do like it (8/10, WIRED Recommends), and if you’re on a budget and want something with dedicated surround speakers and a subwoofer, This is a good choice. You won’t fill a huge room with sound, but you can easily spice up an apartment or smaller space.
If your goal is to intentionally disturb your neighbors, look no further than this sound system. WIRED reviewer Jaina Gray spent over a year working on this beast, which includes two subwoofers as well as side and rear speakers, ensuring your whole room will vibrate with earth-shattering sound. If you want, at least.
The Polk Signa 4 (7/10, WIRED Recommends) easily fills a room with rich, Dolby Atmos-powered sound. It has three different sound modes, including a night mode that limits your subwoofer so you don’t disturb the neighbors.
The Beam (Gen 2) is the Goldilocks of Sonos soundbars. It’s not the most powerful of the brand, but it’s the best balance of sound and size for most living rooms. The Beam supports Dolby Atmos and voice assistants (Google Assistant, Alexa, and Siri); it’s faster than its predecessor; and it’s stylish whether it’s on a shelf or mounted on a wall. Read our Sonos guide to learn more.
If the Beam is the best Sonos soundbar for most people, the Arc (9/10, WIRED Recommends) is the upgrade choice. Our choice for home theater setups, the incredibly powerful Arc delivers deep bass and crisp sound. In some rooms, sound bounces off the walls well enough to mimic a decent surround sound system. This soundbar is the most expensive in the Sonos lineup, so this is a great opportunity to upgrade and save some cash in the process.
I’m usually not a big fan of expensive bars without a subwoofer, but the Bose Soundbar 300 has pretty strong bass, and built-in Alexa lets you stream Spotify and set timers in your living room with ease.
It’s not every day that WIRED editor Parker Hall calls a soundbar “some of the most advanced processing and audio quality we’ve heard from a single soundbar.” Sennheiser Ambeo has won high praise for its Dolby Atmos immersion, discrete surround sound and overall richness (price and quality). Given the hefty cost, it was nice to snag it on sale.
There’s nothing worse than a big bundle of tangled wires. The Platin Monaco (8/10 WIRED Recommends) is a completely wireless system that is very easy to set up and control using the SoundSend app. The five-speaker sound system is well-balanced and immersive, especially for small rooms.
JBL makes great soundbars, especially in the entry-level category. I like this 2.1 option, it has a cool design that sets it apart from other cheap bars. With 300 watts of total power, it’s also louder than more affordable options.
If you want to upgrade your TV’s sound and its ability to play your favorite shows and movies, the Roku Streambar is a very compact option. This little soundbar has a built-in Roku streaming interface, making it a great all-in-one solution for smaller spaces.
It’s a great way to get immersive surround sound in a smaller living room or apartment. Editor Julian Chokkattu likes that you can use the HEOS app to link it to other speakers for streaming, but his favorite feature is the talk button, which makes it easier to hear what the person on the screen is saying.
Streaming TV Device Deals
Read our guide to the best streaming devices for other options.
Roku is often our streaming device of choice, and the Roku Ultra is one of the most powerful devices out there. While it’s not a handy stick that plugs directly into your TV, the box has one of the most powerful processors ever seen in a streaming box, so you won’t see lag even when streaming 4K HDR footage.
Despite introducing the world to the streaming stick with the original Chromecast, Google had a good time and finally released a streaming stick with a remote. Right now, the Chromecast With Google TV (8/10, WIRED Recommends) is one of our favorites. If you have an older TV and don’t need 4K, you can also pick up the HD version for $20 ($10 off).
If you’re into the Amazon ecosystem, the Fire TV Stick 4K Max is our top pick. It has a faster processor than its sibling and supports Wi-Fi 6, making it the best performing Fire TV stick. But if you don’t need the extra power, you can also pick up the regular Fire TV Stick 4K for $25 ($25 off). If you haven’t upgraded to 4K yet, you can save even more by picking up the high-definition Fire TV Stick Lite for $15 ($15 off).
This does not apply to the ad-free plan.if you’ve been longing for one game of Thrones carnival. The plan usually costs $10 per month, but new and returning subscribers can get three months for a total of $6. Note that it auto-renews after three months, so be sure to set a cancellation reminder if you don’t want to be charged further.
Hulu has tons of shows and movies worth watching, and right now you can get a year of the ad-free service for just $24, or $2 a month. Typically billed at $8 per month or $96 for a year. Unfortunately, this deal is only available to new subscribers or old subscribers who canceled their subscription more than a month ago. The discount doesn’t apply to the ad-free version either, which is a bummer.
TV deals that seem to be sold out
We’re leaving some of them here so you can see if they’re available.
This deal is out of stock and may or may not be available in your area. The U8H (8/10, cable recommends) is one of the best TVs for the price. It features Mini-LED backlighting for deeper blacks and a super-fast refresh rate for gaming on the latest consoles or PCs. The only downside? Some slightly awkward feet mean you’ll need to have proper TV cabinets.
Sony has the best image processing on the market, and the OLED panel supplied by LG in this monitor makes it even better. If you’re after the best moviegoing experience for your money, look no further. The only downside? It has legs on both sides and I hate that. Just mount it on the wall or buy yourself a dock with the money you save here.
It’s not as pretty as the other 65-inch Samsung TVs we’ve listed, but it’s also a lot cheaper. The base mount still makes it super easy to place on an existing TV stand, and the Quantum Dot and Ultra View coatings allow this TV to be used in bright, large rooms.
The TCL 6-series remains one of my favorite TVs almost every year. It has an amazing picture for the money — this one even comes with Mini-LED backlighting — and it has one of the best interfaces around, thanks to the built-in Google TV. The only thing I don’t like is the wide legs, so be sure to mount it on the wall or buy a base.
LG is still the only company producing large-sized OLED panels, which means it has a huge advantage in offering buyers the cheapest option. It’s its entry-level OLED, and it has perfect black levels like the others, and it supports Dolby Vision HDR. It does only have a 60Hz refresh rate, which makes it less ideal than some other gaming models.
If you’re purely interested in rock-bottom prices, it’s hard to beat this deal from TCL. It’s a great option for someone looking to spend as little as possible, or if you want a smaller TV in the bedroom or kitchen. Roku has a simple OS experience built into it. A slightly newer model is also on sale for $300 ($50 off).
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