Don’t miss out: The LG 55-inch B3 Series OLED is only $800 today

By Michael Bizzaco Published December 9, 2024

Good Deal — Walmart

The LG B3 Series OLED mounted in a living room. — Walmart

Samsung, Sony, and LG are often hailed as the top three TV brands on the market right now, and that’s because they give us award-winning TVs like the B3 Series OLED. This is an LG set that was released back in 2022 but can still be purchased brand-new. And now and then, you’ll be able to grab an awesome B3 Series sale, including right now. For a limited time, when you purchase the LG 55-inch B3 Series OLED, you’ll only pay $800. At full price, this TV sells for as much as $1,200. We also suggest taking a look at our list of the best soundbar deals if you’d like to put that $400 you saved toward an excellent audio system.

Why you should buy the LG 55-inch B3 Series OLED

The LG B3 Series is the Goldilocks model, nestled between LG’s entry-level A3 Series and the C3 Series, a premium OLED that sits one rung below the 2022 flagship G3 Series. Equipped with LG’s a7 AI Processor Gen 6, the B3 Series delivers a wide color gamut, excellent contrast levels, and top-shelf motion handling. Two of the TV’s four HDMI ports are 2.1 certified, and VRR, ALLM, and LG’s Game Mode ensure that you’ll have a terrific time playing console or PC games on this OLED.

The B3 Series supports all current HDR formats except HDR10+, and LG’s webOS 23 is your one-stop hub for leading entertainment apps like Netflix, Disney+, and Amazon Prime Video. You’ll also be able to use AirPlay 2 to share content wirelessly using an iPhone, iPad, or Mac computer. The LG B3 Series is also available in 65 and 77-inch sizes.

We’re not sure how long this markdown is going to last, so we wouldn’t wait too long to lay down the dough. Get the LG 55-inch B3 Series OLED for only $800 when you order today, and be sure to check out our list of the best LG TV deals for even more OLED markdowns! We also have a separate list of OLED TV deals for you to look through.

Michael Bizzaco

Former AV Contributor

Michael Bizzaco has been selling, installing, and talking about TVs, soundbars, streaming devices, and all things smart home…

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