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Update 10/4/24: It’s been a week since we started covering Best Buy’s early deals, and none of the deals we first pointed out have stopped. But Best Buy is currently in ‘Member Deals Days’ mode (through Sunday, September 29) so we know that some of the deals we cover today are going away *very* soon. As the rival events — Amazon’s and Best Buy’s — progress, we’re excited to see who shapes up as the best deal provider overall.
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Insignia 50-inch Class F30 Series 4K — $190 $300 36% offLG 48-inch Class B4 Series OLED 4K — $800 $1,500 47% offHisense 65-inch Class U8 Mini-LED QLED 4K — $850 $1,000 15% offSony 65-inch Class Bravia XR A80L OLED 4K — $1,500 $2,200 32% offSamsung 65-inch Class QN90D Series Neo QLED 4K (2024) — $1,600 $2,700 41% offTCL 85-inch Class QM8-Series 4K QD-Mini LED (2024) — $2,500 $3,000 17% offSony 75-inch Class Bravia 9 Mini LED QLED 4K — $3,500 $4,000 13% offLG 83-inch Class G4 Series OLED evo 4K (2024) — $5,800 $6,500 11% offHow to choose a TV from Best Buy during Prime Big Deal DaysHow we chose these TV deals from Best Buy’s rival saleShow 5 more items
We have another Amazon October sale — Amazon’s Big Deal Days sales event — and you can start getting items now. We’re covering the entirety of Best Buy’s Big Deal Days competitor sale elsewhere (we discuss their TVs, but also laptops and other gear) but here it is all about TVs. While you can also check out the best Big Deal Days TV deals, one exciting part of looking at TVs at Best Buy is that Best Buy Plus and Total members also get a $50 bonus when they spend $50 or more… all the way through the 20th of October. That means that that deals both before and after Amazon’s event (officially on October 8 and 9) are going to be special at Best Buy.
Here’s what we’re looking at so far:
Insignia 50-inch Class F30 Series 4K — $190 $300 36% off
This TV is the obvious first entry. Insignia is a Best Buy brand, so the 27% off you get here is probably the best you’ll get on it. The TV is beloved with a 4.7 rating. And, its a 50-inch 4K TV for just $190. This one isn’t going to win home theater awards, but if the best budget TVs are your style, this is the TV to buy.
LG 48-inch Class B4 Series OLED 4K — $800 $1,500 47% off
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“I got the best deal I could find.” If those are words you like to say, this deal is worth your look. This humbly-sized 48-inch TV is a full 47% off and comes with AI processing, NVIDIA G-Sync for gaming (use some of your savings on these Prime Big Deal Day PS5 game deals), and more. Place it in your mid-sized room for a viewing upgrade.
Hisense 65-inch Class U8 Mini-LED QLED 4K — $850 $1,000 15% off
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TVs under $1,000 often get overlooked. People either want budget or they want home theater power. And reviewers, who see more TVs than the rest of us, naturally gravitate to the later. However, this TV is reviewer approved, with our U8K ULED review saying there was probably “no better price-to-performance ratio” TV on the market. And now its an extra $150 off!
Sony 65-inch Class Bravia XR A80L OLED 4K — $1,500 $2,200 32% off
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This TV is a 2023 release and one of Best Buy’s highest rated. Yet, it already has one of the higher discounts, putting it as a solid mid-range pick. In any other times, $1,500 would be considered a mid-range TV, but when it is $700 off from $2,200, this touches premium at an everyday price point. This is best for anyone that wants an oxymoronic “premium mid-tier” TV.
Samsung 65-inch Class QN90D Series Neo QLED 4K (2024) — $1,600 $2,700 41% off
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Another contender for best pick of high end TV at mid-range price. Except, this time, it is both a 2024 TV and a QLED, so be sure to brush up on QLED vs OLED differences before making your pick. Don’t have enough time? Our look at the QN90D described it as a TV that sets the bar for 2024 TVs, so this is certainly an approved-of TV while it is $1,100 off.
TCL 85-inch Class QM8-Series 4K QD-Mini LED (2024) — $2,500 $3,000 17% off
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TCL’s QM8 has a bit of something for everyone. 144Hz refresh rate for gamers, great contrasts, intense brightness, and $500 off of this giant 85-inch model. Caleb Denison, in our TCL QM8 review, more or less calls it a TV for everyone. At 17% off, is it a TV for you?
Sony 75-inch Class Bravia 9 Mini LED QLED 4K — $3,500 $4,000 13% off
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This one is for anyone who wants a premium mini-LED TV, but we also must give a big shoutout to the gamers — the Bravia 9 is considered the best gaming TV despite the fact that it doesn’t do 144Hz. Its VRR, ALLM, and source-based tone mapping (all discussed in our Sony Bravia 9 review) make up for it in heaps and bunches, however, for smooth and responsive gaming. Plus, it is the best QLED TV around.
LG 83-inch Class G4 Series OLED evo 4K (2024) — $5,800 $6,500 11% off
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If you want the best TV available in the sale, this is it. It also happens to be one of the best OLED TVs out there. There’s no doubt that its still expensive, but with $700 off and a glowing LG G4 OLED review that tells us the value is nearly all in the outstanding picture quality (and not some feature not everyone will use), there’s a lot to like about this deal.
How to choose a TV from Best Buy during Prime Big Deal Days
For most people, the big things you need to think about when picking a TV are getting the right size TV and picking a budget for you. While the first depends on room size, optics, and needs, the second can be more complex.
When thinking about pricing, TVs under $500 are the new super budget price when it comes to TVs, and you can actually expect to get a 4K TV under that price range. Yes, even with OLED or QLED backlighting. Then, your TVs approaching (and exceeding) $1,000 shift to being something more upgraded, where average TV consumers will enjoy the TV. Finally, TVs at the $1,500 point and higher are pretty much all going to be premium TVs during sales times, though you might consider an off-sale $1,500 TV to be mid-tier. Since you’re getting a TV with a percentage off, it can help to start looking at TVs that are the price you’d normally pay (without a sale) and then look about $100 to $200 higher, as well, to score the best deal.
How we chose these TV deals from Best Buy’s rival sale
If you sort of squint and ignore huge chunks of the site, you could say that Digital Trends is a place of screens. We have excellent reviewers that know more about paneling types, color gamuts, and brightness levels than you’ll ever need to when enjoying a TV. These reviews, and compilations of them put into our buying guides, are the bread and butter of our deals selection. Or, if we haven’t looked at something directly, you can be assured the product is more-or-less analogous to something we have.
Also, remember, this is Best Buy. That means they’ll offer the best deals on Insignia, which is a Best Buy brand, products. While we don’t want to overload you with Insignia stuff, we don’t want to ignore the brand either during deal times. Insignia provides a quality build and a low cost at the best of times, so if we see a good Insignia deal, we’ll be throwing it in the mix.
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Ugandan Citizen Abducted, Held in Secret Detention for Three Months, Sparks Outrage and Calls for Justice
A disturbing new case of unlawful detention has surfaced, highlighting the ongoing human rights crisis in Uganda. A Ugandan citizen was reportedly abducted and held in a secret facility, known as a “safe house,” for three months, only to be released without charge or explanation. This incident, reported by NTV Uganda, has sparked widespread condemnation and renewed calls for accountability regarding human rights abuses in the country.
While the details surrounding the abduction remain unclear, reports indicate that the individual was taken without due process and held incommunicado—an action that has long been condemned by human rights organizations. The victim’s release, with no charges filed and no clear justification, has angered activists and citizens, who view this as yet another case of egregious abuse of power by the state.
“This is a recurring pattern,” said one human rights activist. “Abductions, secret detentions, and unexplained releases have become all too common in Uganda. These acts violate fundamental human rights and erode public trust in the justice system.”
The use of “safe houses,” unregistered detention facilities reportedly operated by security forces, has been a focal point in numerous allegations of torture and illegal imprisonment. Despite repeated calls from both local and international organizations for their closure and accountability for those involved, little action has been taken to address these violations.
This case underscores the urgent need for reform within Uganda’s security apparatus and greater accountability for human rights abuses. Observers hope that drawing attention to these injustices will spur concrete action to bring those responsible to justice and ensure the protection of basic human rights.
As frustration mounts, calls for both domestic and international pressure to hold the government accountable for such crimes grow louder. “One day, there must be accountability for all these crimes against our people,” stated one social media user, reflecting the sentiments of many Ugandans.
National Unity Platform (NUP) President Robert Kyagulanyi has accused Ugandan security forces of using excessive force to disrupt a planned NUP gathering. The allegations were detailed in a statement shared on Twitter, following an event held to honor children of NUP supporters who were killed, disappeared, or detained for their political beliefs.
According to Kyagulanyi, security personnel, under the command of an officer identified as Asiimwe, carried out a preemptive operation early in the morning upon learning of the NUP’s plans. The forces allegedly stormed the premises, arrested workers, and deployed tear gas to disperse those present.
“The criminals under the command of one Asiimwe deployed early morning, arrested our workers, and threw tear gas into our premises. They’ve cordoned off the premises and blocked all people from accessing the place,” Kyagulanyi wrote.
Among those reportedly arrested were Saava Peter, Mudenya Samson, and Turyasingura Samson. Kyagulanyi claimed the detained workers were subjected to beatings and interrogated about their political affiliations, with security operatives labeling them as terrorists.
“These JATT operatives asked the workers who they support politically, branding them terrorists and criminals—their only crime being that they work with us. You can imagine the indignity!” Kyagulanyi lamented.
This incident adds to the growing tension in Uganda’s political climate, where opposition parties frequently accuse the government of stifling dissent. Despite the challenges, Kyagulanyi ended his statement with a message of defiance and optimism, proclaiming, “UGANDA WILL BE FREE.”
NUP Gathering Disrupted: Kyagulanyi Alleges Security Force Harassment and Arrests
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Sudan Demands Apology from Uganda Over Army Chief Muhoozi Kainerugaba’s Threat to Invade Khartoum
Sudan has demanded an official apology from Uganda over “offensive and dangerous” comments made by the chief of Uganda army staff, who threated to invade Khartoum, the Sudan Tribune has reported.
General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, son of Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni and CDF of the Ugandan army, posted two comments on the X platform on Tuesday in which he threatened “to capture Khartoum” with the support of the US President elect Donald Trump after he takes office. The posts were deleted later.
“The government of Sudan demands and official apology from the Ugandan government for the offensive and dangerous comments of the army commander,” Sudan’s foreign ministry said in a statement that the Sudan Tribune said it has seen.
Sudan Demands Apology from Uganda Over Army Chief Muhoozi Kainerugaba’s Threat to Invade Khartoum