Maciej Koper
The coming weeks are a true test for home equipment. First, holiday movie marathons with family, and a little later, a New Year's Eve house party, where the TV and soundbar become the main entertainers of the fun. Is your current setup ready for this? Don't wait for spring cleaning—picture and sound quality are needed right now. We have prepared a list of the best models for the end of 2025 that will make the magic of the Holidays come alive, and the welcome of the New Year 2026 will resonate with the right power!
🔴 ATTENTION: ARTICLE BEING UPDATED CONTINUOUSLY! The market during the holiday and New Year's season is very dynamic. New discount codes, "midnight sales," and clearance sales appear suddenly and disappear within hours. Stay alert! Our editors monitor stores 24/7
When to Buy for the Holidays? The Deal Hunter Calendar
Contrary to appearances, December is not just one big month of promotions. The key to savings is timing. The worst time to buy is the first week of December—the prices return to normal after Black Friday, and stores are only preparing their holiday strategies. The real deals usually start on December 5 (the fight for last-minute gifts for St. Nicholas Day) and last until the end of the year.
Dates | What's Happening in the Stores? | Our Recommendation |
December 2 - 4 | "Hangover after Black Friday." Return to standard prices | ✋ WAIT |
December 5 - 24 | Holiday Promotions | 🎁 BUY |
December 27 - January | New Year's Sale and closing sales results for the end of the year. | 🎁 BUY |
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 holiday productions, it would undoubtedly be this year's 65-inch Samsung S90FAT. As you know from our YouTube video – we called 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, which is capable of generating incredible brightness, exceeding a peak of 1500 nits.
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 than them, making it a much more beneficial choice for your wallet. Therefore, if we had to point out one general model from this year that we could recommend to you 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 parameters. We recommend it because it offers an unmatched quality-to-price ratio. Moreover, its size (65 inches) is versatile enough to fit perfectly into both smaller and larger rooms, becoming the center of home entertainment for years to come.
The Best MINI-LED TV for Christmas 2025: Sony Bravia 9
If OLED is too little for you, and your living room resembles a glass patio more than a movie theater, we have another favorite. If we had to indicate the best Mini-LED TV ever made, without a doubt it is the Sony Bravia 9. Although this model has been with us for two years now, in the world of Mini-LED LCD technology it still hasn't found a competitor. It is the absolute peak of image engineering, dedicated to very sunlit rooms and for users who, for various reasons, are not convinced by organic matrices (OLED). The brightness that 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 hitting very attractive promotions. Special attention should be paid to the 85-inch variant, for which Sony is offering as much as $2000 cashback! That's a huge savings when purchasing top-of-the-line equipment. Besides the brilliant picture, you get everything that the Japanese manufacturer is known for:
A smooth and intuitive Google TV system.
One of the best-developed and sounding built-in audio systems in a TV (you can forget about a cheap soundbar).
A full package of features for gamers (HDMI 2.1, VRR), perfect 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)
Are you dreaming of organic technology – that perfect black and vibrant colors at the Christmas table – but your gift budget is tight? We have a solution for you. Samsung S85F. This model has turned pricing competitiveness upside down this year. In the most popular size of 55 inches, you can often snag it on sale for less than 3000 PLN. Let’s be honest – that’s a price that seems almost laughable in the context of OLED technology. Usually, that's what we pay for average LCD screens in the mid-range category, 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 legitimate introduction to the best picture quality on the market.
Matrix: Here you will find technology that guarantees infinite contrast. Each pixel lights up independently, meaning that night scenes in movies or dark hallways in games look stunning.
Colors: Thanks to quantum dot (QD) technology, the colors are vibrant and saturated, making a huge difference when watching colorful productions in 4K.
Design: The television is slim like a laser, giving it a modern look in any living room.
If you are looking for the cheapest ticket to the world of elite televisions to enter 2026 with picture quality that has previously 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 holiday season: Large, affordable, 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 is the definition of a modern, budget-friendly Mini-LED screen. Why is this model so important in this comparison? 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 – it costs a fraction of what the competition charges. This means that for the price of a regular 55-inch model from another brand, here you can aim for 65, or even 75 inches!
Why C7K is the perfect choice for Christmas and New Year?
Brightness that makes a difference: This is a very "bright" television. If your living room on holiday mornings is full of sunlight (or reflecting snow), this screen will handle it. The picture won't be washed out, and the HDR in movies will "hit" you in the eyes with its lighting effects.
Home theater for everyone: Thanks to TCL's aggressive pricing, you can afford a large size. Nothing sets the mood like a gigantic diagonal during a New Year's concert or watching sports in 2026.
Ready for gaming: As expected from TCL, this model is fully loaded with gamer features (144 Hz, HDMI 2.1). A new console under the Christmas tree? C7K will squeeze 100% power from it.
If you're looking for a television that is large, bright, and won't cost "a million coins" – TCL C7K is currently an unbeatable option in the price/quality category.
A Cozy and Festive Alternative to Korean Giants: Philips OLED820
If you are tired of the dominance of LG and Samsung, and you are looking for a television with "soul," Philips has an ace up its sleeve. The OLED820 model is a great alternative and a direct, tough competitor to market hits like LG C5 and Samsung S90F. While it may not have taken first place in our harsh cost-effectiveness tables, it defends itself with a unique atmosphere that you won't find in any other television in the world. We are, of course, talking about the Ambilight system. The combination of the infinite contrast of the OLED panel with the colorful glow of light cast on the walls creates an Amazing atmosphere. On festive evenings or New Year's Eve, this effect simply "works," optically enlarging the picture and filling the living room with colors. It's something you need to experience in person.
However, don't think that this is just nice lights. Under the hood, it's a thoroughbred multimedia machine. Like its rivals, the Philips OLED820 is a great screen for gamers. Here you'll find a full set of modern technologies:
Two fully-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, providing access to thousands of applications. If you are looking for a television that will stand out in your living room like a beautiful Christmas tree – Philips is the only right 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 model LG C5 will be the best candidate for this task this year. Why this model and not the previously mentioned Samsung? Here we delve into the technical details worth knowing. Similar to the competing Samsung S90F, in the 77-inch size, you'll find an WOLED panel produced by LG Display. Yes – Samsung often uses the same panels as LG in this giant size.
The verdict is therefore simple: Since the "heart" of the TV (the panel) in the size of 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 (crucial for movies) and a brilliant WebOS system.
The rule is short:
If you are aiming for diagonals of 55, 77 or 83 inches – choose LG C5.
If, however, 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 quality.
