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The best early Labor Day 2026 TV deals: Samsung, LG, and more
Labor Day is your last chance for summer cookouts and celebrations before cooler autumn weather rolls in and the kids head back to school. And while TVs might not be the first thing you think of when it comes to Labor Day sales, it's a great time to pick up a budget-friendly model for your dorm room or splurge on a high-end upgrade for your home theater.
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Right now at Best Buy, you can take advantage of steep discounts on TVs from brands like LG, Sony, and Hisense during the retailer's 60th-anniversary sale. But you'll have to hurry, the sale ends this Sunday -- and with deals like these, stock is sure to sell out fast.
Also: We lab-tested 7 TVs for color accuracy - and the winners weren't Sony or Samsung
Best early Labor Day 2026 TV deals
- Current price: $5,500 (15% off)
- Regular price: $6,500
I got to test out the R95H in the Louisville lab and was very impressed by the color accuracy it produced. The new Micro RGB panel works similarly to an OLED, giving you pixel-level dimming for ultra-sharp detailing and near-perfect black contrast.
Review: Samsung R95H Micro RGB
- Current price: $1,700 (37% off)
- Regular price: $2,700
The LG C6 OLED has plenty of updates for this year's flagship refresh, including LG Shield privacy, a Dynamic Sports picture mode, and an OLED screen care feature to protect picture quality.
Review: LG C6 OLED
- Current price: $1,400 (44% off)
- Regular price: $2,500
One of my favorite TCL TVs got a major upgrade this year with its own version of the new Micro RGB technology. Not only does it drastically improve color accuracy and visual appeal, it also gives the TV a brightness boost with a max of 6,000 nits (compared to the 5,000 nit max of its predecessors).
Review: TCL QM8L SQD-Mini LED
- Current price: $999 (56% off)
- Regular price: $2,300
This cinema-sized screen offers a 144Hz refresh rate, Dolby Vision HDR, Dolby Atmos virtual surround sound, and dedicated picture modes for film buffs and serious console gamers.
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- Current price: $360 (60% off)
- Regular price: $900
A great entry-level Mini LED TV with 4K resolution, a 60Hz refresh rate, Dolby Atmos and Dolby Vision support, and built-in Alexa voice controls.
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More early Labor Day TV deals
- LG C5 OLED 65-inch: $1,500 (save $1,200): Last year's flagship OLED still offers excellent picture and sound as well as support for both Dolby Vision HDR and Dolby Atmos, and a dedicated gaming picture mode.
- LG B5 OLED 77-inch: $1,400 (save $1,600): A more entry-level OLED that gives you the same signature picture quality, smart features, and app support as its high-end cousin.
- Sony Bravia 7 II 65-inch: $1,800 (save $800): The brand's latest flagship ditches OLED for True RGB technology, giving you ultra-accurate color as well as sharp detailing and contrast.
- Hisense S7 Canvas 65-inch: $999 (save $1,000): A designer-grade TV featuring a matte display, customizable frame, and high picture quality that's perfect for creating your own personal art gallery.
- Hisense UR8 85-inch: $2,200 (save $1,300): A refresh of Hisense's flagship Mini LED TV with a 180Hz refresh rate, ultra-accurate color, and support for both Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos.
When is Labor Day?
Labor Day is on Monday, Sept. 7, 2026.
Are TVs really cheaper during Labor Day sales?
It depends on the retailer and the brand you're looking at, but it is possible to find fairly steep discounts on everything from premium OLED and Micro RGB options to more midrange models that are perfect as second screens in your bedroom or even as a PC monitor.