As a deal hunter, I don't write about 8K TVs often because they're obnoxiously expensive and extremely niche (8K content is sparsely available). That said, Best Buy just kicked off one deal that's good enough to catch my eye. The cutting-edge 77" LG Z3 8K OLED Smart TV, which normally retails for $10,000, is on sale for $4,000.99 with free delivery. Understandably, even at ths price the TV isn't for most people, but it's a really interesting deal nonetheless.
$6,000 Off LG Evo Z3 8K OLED TV
Although the LG Z3 is a 2023 model, it's actually the latest 8K OLED TV released (there is no "Z4" model). This 77" TV is equipped with an Evo series OLED panel with MLA (micro lens array) technology similar to LG's Gallery series G3. This was LG's highest quality panel at the time, superior to both the C-series TV, which has an EVO OLED panel without MLA, and the B-series TV, which has a traditional W-OLED panel. EVO OLED TVs with MLA are significantly brighter, which improves image quality, allows for better visibility in bright rooms, and punches through glare and reflections.
Of course what sets the Z3 apart from all other OLED TV models is its 8K resolution, which has quadruple the pixel count of 4K. Unfortunately, the sad reality is that there's hardly any native 8K content available outside of YouTube and a few esoteric channels. That said, the Z3 can also upscale 4K content, and on a big 77" screen size, upscaling truly helps. Today's upscaling tech is a lot more advanced than it used to be, and upscaled 4K-to-8K looks noticeably better than straight 4K thanks to LG's AI-assisted a9 8K Gen6 processor.
8K and OLED technologies aside, the LG Z3 has all the features you'd want in a current generation gaming TV, including a native 120Hz panel and four HDMI 2.1 ports that can run games in 4K at 120Hz on a PS5 or Xbox Series X console. Interestingly enough, it does support refresh rates at up to 100Hz at 8K resolution.
If you're here to window shop, that's understandable. A 77" TV for $4K is still an extreme splurge for most people. But it's a heck of a lot cheaper than $10,000.
Eric Song is the IGN commerce manager in charge of finding the best gaming and tech deals every day. When Eric isn't hunting for deals for other people at work, he's hunting for deals for himself during his free time.
