Best TV & Projector Deals (November 2026)

How to Find a Good TV or Projector Deal in November 2026

November is traditionally the month when TV prices fall the furthest. Manufacturers clear the current year's models before new ranges are announced in the new year, and retailers compete hard on big screens. The challenge is telling a real discount from a cheaper variant with a confusingly similar name. This guide covers current offers from TV makers, projector brands and two UK home cinema specialists that CouponFlick tracks, and explains what to compare before you buy.

What to Look For in a TV

Panel technology

• LED and QLED: the most affordable options. QLED adds a quantum dot layer for better colour.
• Mini LED: thousands of small backlight zones give brighter HDR and deeper blacks than standard LED. Most mid-range and premium TVs from Samsung, TCL, Hisense and others now use it.
• OLED: each pixel lights itself, giving perfect blacks and wide viewing angles. Best in darker rooms; typically more expensive per inch.
• RGB Mini LED: a newer backlight approach on some flagship models, aimed at wider colour.

Size and viewing distance

Most people underestimate the size they will be happy with. For 4K content, a common rule of thumb is a screen diagonal of roughly half to two-thirds of your seating distance. Measure your wall or stand, and check the TV's feet spacing if it will sit on furniture.

Features that matter

• HDR support: look for Dolby Vision or HDR10+, depending on the brand, and good peak brightness for HDR to make a visible difference.
• Gaming: 120Hz or higher refresh rates and HDMI 2.1 ports matter if you have a current console or gaming PC.
• Smart platform: Samsung uses Tizen, LG uses webOS, and many other brands use Google TV. Check that your streaming apps are supported.
• Sound: thin TVs rarely sound great. Budget for a soundbar if dialogue clarity matters.

What to Look For in a Projector

Projectors can give a much bigger picture for the money, but the room matters more than with a TV. Key points:

• Brightness: compare ANSI lumens, not marketing lumens. Rooms with daylight need far more brightness or a dedicated light-rejecting screen.
• Throw type: standard (long-throw) projectors sit at the back of the room; ultra short throw (UST) models sit just in front of the wall like a TV cabinet.
• Light source: laser projectors are typically brighter and longer-lasting than LED or lamp models.
• Portable models: battery-powered projectors are great for bedrooms, camping and garden film nights but are much dimmer than home cinema models.

How Black Friday 2026 TV Pricing Works

• Model years matter. The best value is usually the outgoing year's mid-range and premium models.
• Watch for special variants. Some retailers sell versions with different model numbers that have fewer features. Compare full model numbers, not just the series name.
• Price promises. Several stores in this guide offer price matching or price promises, which reduce the risk of buying early.
• Bigger is where the money is. Percentage discounts are often largest on 65-inch and larger screens.
• Projector deals follow a different calendar. Projector brands often discount around new launches and pre-orders, so a November pre-order offer on a new model can beat a Black Friday price on an older one.

Finally, factor in delivery and setup. Large TVs may need two people to unbox and mount, and a wall bracket or soundbar adds to the total. A slightly smaller discount at a store that includes delivery or installation can work out cheaper overall.

How to Use the Stores Below

Each store card shows current offers from the CouponFlick coupon list. Note the regions: Smiths TV and Personal Projector are UK retailers, Nothing Projector prices in euros for European buyers, and TCL's direct store is in the US. Open a store page for its range, who it suits and how delivery, returns and warranty work. Any working codes appear on the CouponFlick store pages.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Black Friday the best time to buy a TV?

It is usually one of the best times, because current-year models are discounted before new ranges arrive in spring. Compare the full model number to make sure you are getting the model you researched.

Should I choose OLED or Mini LED?

OLED excels in darker rooms with perfect blacks and wide viewing angles. Mini LED gets brighter, which helps in bright rooms and with HDR. Both are good choices; your room's lighting should decide.

Is a projector a good replacement for a TV?

It can be, if you can control the light in the room. A bright laser or UST projector with a suitable screen can replace a TV for films and sport, but a TV is easier for daytime viewing.

What size TV should I buy?

Measure your seating distance. For 4K, a screen diagonal of roughly half to two-thirds of that distance is a common guide. Most buyers find they could have gone one size larger.

Do I need a soundbar?

Not always, but most slim TVs have limited speakers. If dialogue is hard to hear, a soundbar is the most effective upgrade.