Maciej Koper
The coming weeks are a true test for home equipment. First, holiday movie marathons with the family, and shortly after, a New Year's Eve gathering, where the television and soundbar become the main entertainers of the fun. Is your current setup ready for this? Don’t wait for the spring clearance – you need quality image and sound right now. We’ve prepared a summary of the best models for the end of 2025 that will make the magic of Christmas come alive, and welcome the New Year 2026 with the right power!
🔴 ATTENTION: ARTICLE BEING UPDATED REGULARLY! The market during the holiday and New Year period is very dynamic. New discount codes, "night sales," and clearance sales appear suddenly and disappear within hours. Stay alert! Our editors are monitoring stores 24/7
When to Shop for Christmas? Deal Hunter Calendar
Contrary to popular belief, December is not just one big month of sales. The key to savings is timing. The worst time to buy is the first week of December – prices return to normal after Black Friday, and stores are just preparing their Christmas strategies. The real deals usually kick off from December 5 (the scramble for last-minute gifts for Saint Nicholas Day) and last until the end of the year.
Period | What’s Happening in Stores? | Our Recommendation |
December 2 - 4 | "Hangover from Black Friday." Return to standard prices | ✋ WAIT |
December 5 - 24 | Christmas Promotions | 🎁 SHOP NOW |
December 27 - January | New Year Sale and closing sales figures for the end of the year. | 🎁 SHOP NOW |
Best OLED TV for Christmas 2025: Samsung S90FAT
If we had to point out one, the most cost-effective OLED TV that you can currently buy for watching "Home Alone," but also the latest demanding Christmas productions, it would undoubtedly be this year's 65-inch Samsung S90FAT. As you know from our YouTube video – we named it the most cost-effective TV of the year and that was not an exaggeration. In this specific size, you will find Samsung Display's proprietary QD-OLED panel, capable of generating incredible brightness, exceeding 1500 nits at its peak.
What does this mean in practice? This model is not much different from absolutely flagship (and significantly more expensive) products, such as LG G5 or Samsung S95F. At the same time, it is much cheaper, making it a much more advantageous choice for your wallet. Therefore, if we had to point out one general model from this year that we could recommend without hesitation – it would undoubtedly be this Samsung. We do not recommend it because it is "the best of the best" – as there are models on the market with higher specifications. We recommend it because it offers an unbeatable quality-to-price ratio. Additionally, its size (65 inches) is versatile enough to fit perfectly into both smaller and larger rooms, becoming the centre of home entertainment for years to come.
Best MINI-LED TV for Christmas 2025: Sony Bravia 9
If OLED isn't enough for you, and your living room resembles a glass patio more than a cinema, we have another favourite. If we had to point out the best Mini-LED TV ever made, without a shadow of a doubt it would be the Sony Bravia 9. Even though this model has been around for two years now, in the world of Mini-LED LCD technology, it still has not found a rival. It's the absolute pinnacle of image engineering, designed for very sunlit rooms as well as for users who, for various reasons, aren't convinced by organic displays (OLED). The brightness this screen generates can literally blind you with realism, and the precision of the backlighting makes the black incredibly deep.
Why is it worth buying now? Right now, the Bravia 9 is available with very attractive promotions. Particular attention should be paid to the 85-inch variant, for which Sony offers a generous $2000 cash back! That's a significant saving when purchasing top-of-the-line equipment. Besides the brilliant picture, you get everything that the Japanese manufacturer is renowned for:
A smooth and intuitive Google TV system.
One of the best-developed and sounding built-in audio systems in a television (you can forget about a cheap soundbar).
A complete package of features for gamers (HDMI 2.1, VRR), ideal for next-gen consoles.
This is a complete piece of equipment that will enter 2026 without any complexes.
Perfect gift that won't break the bank: Samsung S85F (QD-OLED)
Dreaming of organic technology – that perfect black and vibrant colours at the Christmas table – but your gift budget is tight? We have a solution. Samsung S85F. This is a model that has turned the pricing of value for money on its head this year. In the most popular size of 55 inches, you can often snag it on sale for less than 3000 zł. Let's be honest – that's a price that seems almost ridiculous in the context of OLED technology. Usually, that's what we pay for average mid-range LCD screens, and here? Here Samsung opens the door to premium class for you.
What do we get for this money? This is not a "cheap substitute". The S85F is a full-fledged introduction to the best picture quality on the market.
Matrix: You'll find technology here that guarantees infinite contrast. Each pixel shines independently, which means that night scenes in movies or dark corridors in games look incredible.
Colours: Thanks to quantum dots (QD), the colours are vivid and saturated, which makes a huge difference when watching colourful productions in 4K.
Design: The television is as slim as a laser, making it look modern in any living room.
If you're looking for the cheapest ticket to the world of elite televisions to step into 2026 with picture quality that until now has been out of reach for your wallet – the S85F is an absolute hit. There is simply no competition at this price.
Bright star of this Christmas: Big, cheap and great Mini-LED (TCL C7K)
If your philosophy when buying a TV is "the bigger, the better," but you also don't want to compromise on picture quality, the model TCL C7K is the answer to your needs. It’s the definition of a modern, affordable Mini-LED screen. Why is this model so important in this ranking? Because it combines fire with water. On one hand, it offers very high brightness and contrast (thanks to thousands of small Mini-LEDs), and on the other hand – it costs a fraction of what the competition charges. This means that for the price of a regular 55-inch from another brand, here you can aim for 65 or even 75 inches!
Why is the C7K the perfect choice for Christmas and New Year?
Brightness that makes a difference: This is a very "bright" television. If your lounge is filled with sunlight (or reflective snow) on holiday mornings, this screen will handle it. The picture won’t be washed out, and the HDR in films will "hit" you in the eyes with its lighting effects.
Home theatre for everyone: Thanks to TCL's aggressive pricing, you can afford a large size. And nothing sets the mood better during a New Year’s concert or watching sports in 2026 than a gigantic diagonal.
Ready for gaming: True to TCL, this model is packed with features for gamers (144 Hz, HDMI 2.1). A new console under the Christmas tree? The C7K will squeeze 100% power out of it.
If you’re looking for a television that is large, bright, and doesn’t cost a "fortune" – the TCL C7K is currently an unbeatable option in the price/quality category.
Atmospheric and festive alternative to Korean giants: Philips OLED820
If you're tired of the dominance of LG and Samsung and looking for a TV with "soul," Philips has a card up its sleeve. The model OLED820 is a great alternative and a direct, tough competitor to market hits like LG C5 and Samsung S90F. It may not have taken the top spot in our raw profitability tables, but it stands out with its unique atmosphere that you won't find in any other TV in the world. We're talking about the Ambilight system, of course. The combination of the infinite contrast of the OLED panel with the colourful glow of light cast on the walls creates an amazing atmosphere. On festive evenings or New Year’s Eve, this effect just "works," optically enlarging the image and filling the living room with colours. It's something you have to experience in person.
Don’t think, however, that these are just pretty lights. Under the hood, it’s a proper multimedia machine. Like its rivals, the Philips OLED820 is a great screen for gamers. Here you’ll find a full suite of modern technologies:
Two full-fledged HDMI 2.1 ports.
Refresh rate boosted up to 144Hz (perfect for PC and consoles).
Support for VRR and G-Sync.
Completing the package is the fast and popular Google TV system, giving access to thousands of apps. If you’re looking for a TV that stands out in your lounge like a beautiful Christmas tree – Philips is the one and only choice.
Good, big OLED? LG OLED C5 (77”+)
If 55 or 65 inches is too small for you and you're looking for incredible picture quality in a larger size, then the LG C5 model will be the best candidate for the job this year. Why this model and not the previously mentioned Samsung? Here we get into the technical details that are worth knowing. Like the competing Samsung S90F, in the 77-inch size you will find a WOLED panel produced by LG Display. Yes – Samsung in this gigantic size often uses the same panels as LG.
The verdict is therefore simple: Since the "heart" of the television (the panel) in 77 inches is identical, the LG C5 will be a more interesting choice for most of you than the S90F. Why? Because LG adds support for Dolby Vision (key for movies) and a brilliant WebOS system.
The principle is short:
If you are aiming for diagonals of 55, 77 or 83 inches – choose the LG C5.
However, if you specifically want 65 inches – then the Samsung S90F wins with its unique QD-OLED panel in this size (brighter and more saturated).
By choosing the 77-inch LG C5, you can be sure that you are investing in complete equipment that will handle any challenge in 2026 – from sports to games to cinematic hits in the best edition.
