Save big with the 5 best Black Friday TV deals under $500

TCL Q6 4K QLED TV
(Image credit: TCL)

Ready to make an upgrade to your home theater, but don't want to overspend? Sure, Black Friday is a great time to pick up a 4K TV — especially if you're looking for one under $500 — but you can find plenty of awesome deals available right now.

For the last few weeks, Tom's Guide has been tracking all the best early Black Friday deals from retailers like Best Buy, Amazon and more, cherry-picking the best deals for our readers. We've already found the best early OLED TV deals as well as the best early Samsung Black Friday TV deals and LG Black Friday TV deals.

While both Samsung and LG TVs are great performers, they can be somewhat pricey options compared to the more budget-friendly options from the likes of Vizio, TCL and Hisense. These TVs might be a bit cheaper, but that doesn't mean they won't wow you with their 4K performance. 

Here are five of the best early Black Friday TV deals under $500. 

Best early Black Friday TV deals under $500

TCL 55" S4 S-Class 4K TV: was $379 now $259 @ Best BuyPrice check: sold out @ Amazon

TCL 55" S4 S-Class 4K TV: was $379 now $259 @ Best Buy
The S4 S-Class is one of TCL's new value TVs. Yet despite its budget friendly price, it packs Dolby Vision/HDR10/HLG support, DTS Virtual:X audio, built-in Chromecast, and Google TV Smart OS. You also get three HDMI ports, including one with eARC support. 
Price check: sold out @ Amazon

TCL 55" Q5 4K QLED TV: was $449 now $299 @ Best Buy

TCL 55" Q5 4K QLED TV: was $449 now $299 @ Best Buy
The new TCL Q5 4K QLED TV is the Best Buy-exclusive version of the more widely available TCL Q6. It offers Dolby Vision/HDR10+/HDR10/HLG support, DTS Virtual: X audio, built-in Chromecast, and Amazon Alexa/Google Assistant compatibility. Although the display is just 60Hz natively, Game Accelerator 120 allows for 120Hz VRR at a lower resolution. You also get a bright QLED display for well under $500.

TCL 55" Q6 4K QLED TV: was $499 now $348 @ AmazonPrice check: $348 @ Walmart | $349 @ Best Buy

TCL 55" Q6 4K QLED TV: was $499 now $348 @ Amazon
If you're looking to shop at Amazon instead of Best Buy, the TCL Q6 4K QLED TV is nearly identical to the Q5. It too offers Dolby Vision/HDR10+/HDR10/HLG support, DTS Virtual: X audio, built-in Chromecast, and Amazon Alexa/Google Assistant compatibility. You also get Dolby Atmos and eARC support.
Price check: $348 @ Walmart | $349 @ Best Buy

Samsung 43" Q60C 4K QLED TV: was $547 now $447 @ AmazonPrice check: $449 @ Best Buy

Samsung 43" Q60C 4K QLED TV: was $547 now $447 @ Amazon
If you're tight on space, the Samsung Q60C is a 2023 QLED TV that's available in a 43-inch size. The edge-lit TV offers HDR10+/HLG support, built-in Amazon Alexa, voice remote, Amazon Alexa/Google Assistant/SmartThings compatibility, and an auto gaming mode. (Note: This TV has a 60Hz panel and no HDMI 2.1 ports).
Price check: $449 @ Best Buy

Toshiba 75" 4K Fire TV: was $799 now $499 @ Best Buy
Price check: sold out @ Amazon

Toshiba 75" 4K Fire TV: was $799 now $499 @ Best Buy
The Toshiba Fire TV is the perfect smart TV for anyone who wants a big modern TV on a small budget. It supports Dolby Vision, HDR, and HDR10 content as well as DTS Virtual: X audio. In our Toshiba C350 Fire TV review, we said its color accuracy, low lag time and responsive Fire TV operating system make it a great value for budget shoppers. 
Price check: sold out @ Amazon

Nick Pino
Managing Editor, TV and AV

Nick Pino heads up the TV and AV verticals at Tom's Guide and covers everything from OLED TVs to the latest wireless headphones. He was formerly the Senior Editor, TV and AV at TechRadar (Tom's Guide's sister site) and has previously written for GamesRadar, Official Xbox Magazine, PC Gamer and other outlets over the last decade. Not sure which TV you should buy? Drop him an email or tweet him on Twitter and he can help you out.