The best TVs to watch the 2023 NFL playoffs

The NFL playoffs are underway. If you want to watch games in crystal clear HD, now is a great time to upgrade to a new 4K TV — or even an 8K TV.

Some of the best TVs for watching football are on sale right now.

The best products in this article

Samsung ‘The Frame’ 65-inch Smart TV, $1,600 (regularly $2,000)

Sony Bravia XR 65-inch OLED TV, $1,698 (reduced from $2,300)

Amazon Fire TV 75-inch Omni 4K Series Smart TV, $800 (reduced from $1,100)

If you’re still watching old TV, you might want to consider upgrading before the playoffs begin. New TVs can provide a better gaming day with 4K or 8K resolution and advanced OLED technology. Some TVs even have object tracking sound that makes you feel like you’re in the stadium.

Prefer to shop for your next TV by size? Then check out the following CBS Essentials TV buying guides:

The best TVs to watch football in 2023

We’ve found the best TVs for watching NFL football (based on user reviews), including TVs from top brands like Samsung, LGand Sony. Keep reading to see the best TV deals you can get before the NFL playoffs.

Samsung Q70A QLED 4K 55-inch Smart TV: $900

Here’s a great suggestion to get you started: It’s a 55-inch Samsung QLED on sale at Samsung for $200 off.

No matter what game broadcast you’re watching, this QLED TV lets you watch the game in enhanced 4K resolution thanks to artificial intelligence with machine learning. A smart TV also has apps, streaming services, and advanced controls. In addition, it is compatible with most voice assistants.

Samsung Q70A QLED 4K 55-inch Smart TV, $900 (regularly $1,100)

Samsung ‘The Frame’ 65-inch Smart TV: $1,400

Turn your TV into a work of art when you’re not watching football. Frame smart TV has a built-in motion sensor that activates your device to display your favorite artwork in 4K resolution every time you enter the room. This QLED TV produces 100% color volume in the DCI-P3 color space, which is the format for most cinema screens and HDR movies for TV. (Translation: Colors on this TV will be more vibrant and true to life.)

Samsung ‘The Frame’ 55-inch Smart TV, $1,400 (reduced from $1,500)

Samsung ‘The Frame’ 65-inch Smart TV, $1,600 (regularly $2,000)

Samsung 75-inch 4K Smart TV: $950

Watch the NFL stars battle it out in glorious color and brightness this Samsung 75 inch LED TV. The TV features low latency and minimal blur, so you’ll always be able to keep up with what’s playing. The 4K smart device also provides personalized recommendations for streaming and live TV programs with an on-screen guide.

Samsung 75-inch 4K Smart TV, $950 (reduced from $1,000)

55″ Samsung QN85A 4K Neo QLED: $1,100

Your TV should sound like you’re in the stadium. The Samsung 4K Neo QLED includes premium features including premium audio technology called Object Tracking Sound (OTS). With OTS, your TV analyzes the action on the screen and tries to reproduce surround sound without external speakers. The Samsung 4K Neo QLED also has a built-in Alexa assistant.

55″ Samsung QN85A 4K Neo QLED, $1,100 (reduced from $1,600)

LG G2 OLED evo Gallery Edition Smart TV: $2,197

Designed to compete with Samsung’s ‘The Frame’, this LG TV features a “wall-hugging” gallery design, according to the brand. This smart TV is designed to blend in easily with any other wall art you may have.

The OLED TV features 4K upscaling, Filmmaker mode for an enhanced viewing experience with Dolby Vision IQ and Dolby Atmos, and built-in access to Netflix, Prime Video, Apple TV plus, Disney plus and LG channels.

An Amazon customer called the TV “the best 4K panel I’ve ever owned.” “The panel really looks like the painting on the wall that hangs in my viewing room,” they commented.

LG G2 65-inch OLED evo Gallery Edition Smart TV, $2,197 (regularly $3,000)

Sony Bravia XR OLED 4K 65-inch TV: $1,698

The 65-inch Sony Bravia XR OLED 4K TV has a cognitive processor designed to provide intense contrast with pure blacks, high peak brightness and natural colors. Thanks to Acoustic Surface Audio+ technology, the screen there is speaker. This Smart TV has access to Google TV and works with most voice assistants.

Sony Bravia XR 4K 65-inch OLED TV, $1,698 (reduced from $2,300)

Amazon Fire TV Omni 4K Series 75-inch Smart TV: $800

this 75-inch Amazon Fire TV offers a 4K UHD display and enhanced color and clarity thanks to Dolby Vision. The TV also supports voice control with Amazon Alexa. The high picture quality and large size make this TV a good choice for football fans — and it’s hard to find such a large screen at such a low price.

Amazon Fire TV 75-inch Omni 4K Series Smart TV, $800 (reduced from $1,100)

65-inch Samsung QN800A 8K Neo QLED TV: $2,000

It’s a 65-inch Samsung QLED TV has 8K resolution, Quantum Matrix Pro technology for colorful and vivid images, and an anti-reflective coating that minimizes glare and reduces unwanted distractions. While NFL games won’t be broadcast in 8K this season, owning this TV ensures you’ll be able to watch the NFL’s first 8K broadcast whenever it happens.

You can save a whopping $1,500 on this gorgeous TV during Discover the Samsung Fall Sale.

Samsung QN800A 8K Neo QLED 65-inch TV, $2,000 (reduced from $3,500)

50-inch TCL 5-Series with 4K resolution: $366

See every game in all its glory with this 50-inch TCL set. The 4K TV has QLED technology, 4K resolution and Dolby Vision. All these features together improve the sharpness, brightness, color and contrast of the image.

50-inch TCL 5-Series with 4K resolution, $366 (down from $600)

TCL Roku 65-inch Smart TV: $368

This top-rated TCL Roku TV is an ultra-affordable option that uses Roku’s user-friendly interface.

“I recently bought this TV last week and I’m really impressed with its great picture, great sound and easy setup.” wrote a Walmart customer. “If you want a TV at an affordable price, TCL is the way to go. I have nothing negative to say about the TV and would buy this brand again in the near future.”

TCL Roku 4K 65-inch Smart TV, $368

Amazon Fire 4-Series TV 55″ 4K with Built-in Alexa: $400

A medium-sized TV with a diagonal of 55 to 65 inches is the perfect size for many living rooms. The best viewing distance for a 55-inch 4K TV, for example this model, is 4.5 to seven feet. This leaves enough room for people to get up and walk by to get additional snacks from the game schedule.

Amazon Fire 4-Series TV 55″ 4K TV with built-in Alexa, $400 (reduced from $520)

55″ Elements 4K Outdoor Roku TV

This weatherproof IP55 TV with HDR10 is designed for outdoor use all year round — it operates in temperatures from -4ºF to 104ºF. It has a tempered screen with an anti-glare coating that is bright enough for use in sunlight.

Elements 55-inch 4K Outdoor TV, $1,298

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