Doing your research and choosing the best TV for your needs and your home space is no small task. So, shop for your TV with one of the best retailers to make sure you’re taking advantage of the widest selection, the most helpful customer service, and the most generous promotions and returns policies. These are our top picks of stores when you’re buying a TV.
1. Best Buy (opens in new tab)
Known for: Appliances, electronics, home Available at: Best Buy (opens in new tab) Best buy is our best place to buy TVs, no competition – especially if you’re planning to setting up a full-on home theater with a surround sound system, a soundbar, and other accessories. Browsing at a Best Buy allows you to visualize exactly how the different components will work together, with all major brands represented. Staff are knowledgeable and helpful, and delivery is usually free, though bear in mind that returns typically come at a cost.
2. Target (opens in new tab)
Known for: Home, furniture, electronics Available at: Target (opens in new tab) Second, the free curb-side delivery service is very convenient. You can simply choose your TV in-store and Target will deliver it to your door the same day, without you needing to carry it through the parking lot. What we really like, though, is the returns policy: you can return your TV within 90 days for a full refund. Or, if you purchase a Target-owned brand, you have a whole year to change your mind. Impressive.
3. Costco (opens in new tab)
Known for: Savings on appliances, TVs and electronics Available at: Costco (opens in new tab) You may be wondering, ‘is a Costco membership worth it?’ Our answer is: oh, yes. If you live in an area where Costco is available, signing up for membership gives you a number of benefits when buying a TV. From extra-long additional warranties to in-depth tech support for all the major TV brands, to say nothing of the substantial savings available to members, Costco is true value for money when shopping for something as expensive as a new TV.
4. Walmart (opens in new tab)
Known for: Groceries, home, electronics Available at: Walmart (opens in new tab) Why shop for a TV at Walmart? Two words: seasonal savings. The regular promotions are too good to miss, and there’s a very simple yet effective navigation menu on the website that lets you filter for TVs that can be picked up in-store the same day and items ready to ship. In an era when shipping delays on home and electronics items are common, these options are important. Known for: Home goods, electronics, smart home, everyday items
6. Samsung (opens in new tab)
Known for: Innovative and smart appliances and electronics Samsung is leading the way in smart TV innovation. A Samsung TV is also worth the investment if you care about the way your TV looks. Sleek and impeccably well-made, Samsung TVs will easily blend in with a luxurious living room design scheme. Choose between freestanding and wall-mounted models that can double up as wall decor. Samsung TVs also offer great energy efficiency, including Star rating, which makes them an attractive option if you want to save on your energy bill.
7. LG (opens in new tab)
Known for: TVs, appliances Available at: LG (opens in new tab), all major retailers LG is one of Samsung’s main competitors and another steady brand that shows no signs of slowing down its tech innovation. From QLED to 4K Ultra HD and nano cell models, it’s the brand for the TV connoisseur. They even make TVs with a filmmaker mode, which is especially useful for media professionals and movie buffs. However, probably the main draw of LG TVs these days is the compatibility with smart assistants from Google and Apple. In our experience, you’ll have far fewer problems using your LG TV with Alexa or Google than with many other brands.
