The best July 4th TV deals: Up to 50% off Samsung, Sony, and more

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This weekend is a one-two punch of reasons to celebrate: Independence Day and the FIFA World Cup knockout round. And if you're looking to upgrade your home theater ahead of watch parties and cookouts, Amazon , Best Buy , and other retailers are offering discounts on top-rated TVs from brands like Samsung, Hisense, Sony, and more. Everything from premium OLED models to ultra-budget-friendly second screens is available with savings up to $2,000. You can even find discounts on cutting-edge tech like the new Micro RGB TVs from TCL, Sony, and Samsung.

To help you find the best TV for your budget, I put together a list of the very best discounts I could find on TVs that other ZDNET editors and I have actually tested . Each TV featured here has been put through a battery of tests that fact-check brands on color accuracy, sound quality, and software support. You can keep reading below to find out more about my favorite July 4 TV deals.

One of our favorite TCL TVs, the QM8K offers a 120Hz refresh rate that can be boosted to 144Hz for console gaming, live sports, and fast-paced movies or shows. The matte display helps cut glare for better visibility while the speakers are designed by Bang & Olufsen for rich, clean audio to go along with the high-quality picture.

The Samsung S90F might be last year's flagship OLED, but it still offers plenty of reasons to pick one up (and not just the discount). You'll get a 144Hz refresh rate for ultra-smooth motion while watching live sports and fast-paced movies as well as console gaming. It also features a Pantone Validated OLED panel for enhanced color accuracy and contrast.