Despite popular belief, Super Bowl season is the right time to buy a new television, not Black Friday.

Between January to March is the ideal time to purchase a new TV, with the conclusion of the Consumer Electronics Show where the newest television sets have been announced, prompting retailers to clear shelves of old merchandise. That can be a good thing for Super Bowl party hosts, who will obviously want the biggest, best quality TV in time for the big game. 

But before you head on out to purchase a new TV, check out some of these tips so you’ll know what size is good for you, and even the type of TV you should buy.

Size matters

Of course size matters when it comes to television sets. Most TVs now offer 4K resolution and if this is what you’re hoping to purchase, you also need to consider the size of your space.

A 40” 4K TV is good for watching when you’re at a distance of 5’3”, 6’5” for a 50”, 7’8” for a 60”, and 9’2” for a 70” TV. A small TV in a very large room not only looks ridiculous, but you’re likely to have a miserable time watching your favorite show. However, a big TV in a small room may also look strange, but it’s seldom people complain about having a big TV to watch.

Should you go for a smartTV?

SmartTVs have different features than older TV sets. Among other things, they allow for Internet access which means you can browse or even update your Facebook status while watching, as well as stream your favorite shows.

If you love streaming shows and you don’t have a Roku, Apple TV or Chromecast set top player, most smart TVs have built-in streaming apps which means after buying the TV you just have to set up your respective streaming service accounts and start watching.

But if you already own streaming devices like the ones mentioned above, and you don’t care for browsing the Internet while watching your favorite shows, then you can skip the smartTV and go for more reasonably priced UHDTVs. By not purchasing an expensive SmartTV, you can go for a bigger screen with better display.

Bargain hunter’s delight

Amazon

Amazon.com offers The Big Game deals, which inlude various consumer electronics as well as game day novelty items.

Get as much as 40 percent off on TVs from Samsung, LG, and Sony. One great offer is the Samsung UN55JU6700 Curved 55-Inch 4K Ultra HD Smart LED TV (2015 Model) which is priced at $997.99 with free shipping, down from $1,499.99. Another low offering is the Samsung UN50JS7000 50-Inch 4K Ultra HD Smart LED TV (2015 Model) which is now priced at $797.99, down from $1,299.99.

But if a brand name is not a big deal, you can get the TCL 50FS3800 50-Inch 1080p Roku Smart LED TV (2015 Model) for just $419.99, down from $599.99.

For more of Amazon’s Big Game discounts, click here.

Best Buy

Best Buy is offering up to 25 percent less on TVs. The LG – 65″ Class (64.5″ Diag.) – LED – 2160p – Smart – 4K Ultra HD TV – Black goes for $999.99, down from $1,699.99. The LG – 55″ Class (54.6″ Diag.) – LED – 2160p – Smart – 4K Ultra HD TV – Black is priced at $699.99, down from $1,199.99. If your budget is not that high but still want a branded TV, the LG – 55″ Class (54.6″ Diag.) – LED – 1080p – Smart – HDTV Roku TV – Black is now priced at $549.99, down from $649.99.

For more of Best Buy’s Big Game discounts, click here.

Walmart

Walmart may be offering one of the lowest deals on TVs. You can get the Sceptre E405BD-F 40″ 1080p 60Hz LED HDTV with Built-in DVD Player for only $249.99 with free shipping, the Samsung 40″ 1080p 60Hz LED Smart HDTV, UN40H5203AFXZA for only $377.99 but is only available in store, and the LG 55UF6450 55″ 4K Ultra HD 2160p 120Hz Smart HDTV (4K x 2K) for $698, down from $899.99.

For more of Walmart’s Game Time discounts, click here.

Costco

Costco offers up to $1,300 off on selected TVs, but some of the best deals are only available to Costco members. For non-members, you can get the Samsung 50″ Class (49.5″ Diag.) 4K Ultra HD Smart LED LCD TV UN50JU650DFXZA for $829.99, down from $979.99, and this includes free shipping.

For more of Costco’s Best Game discounts, click here.

Target

Target offers low priced TVs from different brands. You can get the LG 42″ Class 1080p 60Hz LED HDTV – Black (42LB5600) for $299.99, down from $379.99. A Westinghouse 42″ Class 1080p 60Hz LED HDTV – Black (DWM42F2G1) for $269.99, down from $349.99. Or get a slightly bigger TV like the Samsung 50″ 1080p 60Hz LED HDTV – Black (UN50J5000AFXZA) for $599.99, down from $849.99.

For more of Target’s Game Day deals, click here.

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