TV Price Comparison
The short answer: it depends on the brand and the time of year. But with real price history data, you can stop guessing and start knowing. Here's how Best Buy and Walmart compare on TV pricing across screen sizes and brands — and how to use PriceWatchPro to find the actual low on any specific model.
Stop guessing: track the exact TV you want at both retailers and get alerted when either drops to its lowest price.
Walmart carries exclusive budget TV lines — most notably the Onn brand — that Best Buy simply doesn't stock. These sets, typically Roku-powered 55–65" QLED displays, often land $50–$100 cheaper than comparable Best Buy budget options at similar specs. For shoppers prioritizing screen size per dollar, Walmart is the default winner in this tier.
Best Buy's budget answer comes through house brands and entry-level Samsung models, but they rarely hit the same price-per-inch ratio without a specific sale event.
Winner Walmart — exclusive budget brands keep everyday prices lower.
In the mid-range tier — think Samsung Crystal UHD, LG NanoCell, and Hisense ULED — prices at Best Buy and Walmart track closely. The winner depends almost entirely on timing. Best Buy's My Best Buy member days and Totaltech sale events regularly drop mid-range models by $150–$250 with no Walmart match. Walmart counters with pre-holiday rollbacks and occasional Super Bowl TV sales that hit comparable lows.
The smartest approach: search the model number in both the Best Buy tracker and Walmart tracker, overlay the price history, and set alerts on whichever drops first.
Winner Depends on timing — track both.
Best Buy's relationship with premium TV brands — particularly LG, Sony, and Samsung — gives it access to member-exclusive discounts and open-box inventory on high-end OLED and QLED panels. Open-box OLED TVs at Best Buy can be 20–40% below retail with full warranty coverage. Walmart carries fewer premium panel options and rarely discounts them as aggressively outside of Black Friday.
Winner Best Buy — especially for LG OLED and Samsung QN90+ via open-box deals.
Is Best Buy or Walmart cheaper for TVs?
Walmart wins on budget TVs. Best Buy wins on premium panels via open-box deals. Mid-range is a toss-up that depends on timing.
When is the best time to buy?
Super Bowl weekend, Memorial Day, Black Friday, and post-holiday clearance are historically the deepest discount windows at both stores.
Does Best Buy price match Walmart?
Yes — on identical models. Budget Walmart exclusives (Onn, certain Hisense configs) usually can't be matched because they don't exist at Best Buy.
How do I track TV prices at both?
Use PriceWatchPro to track the same model at each retailer. Set alerts and you'll be notified the moment either drops below your target.
Don't overpay at either store. Track your TV at both Best Buy and Walmart with free PriceWatchPro alerts and buy at the right moment.