Best Buy TV & Laptop Deals: When Electronics Actually Hit Clearance

Updated May 24, 2026

Best Buy rarely runs deep clearance on current electronics — but time it to the model-year cycle and add open-box, and the savings are real.

TVs: the best buying windows

January-February: Pre-Super Bowl is the single best TV pricing of the year, as last year's models clear before new ones ship in spring.
Black Friday: Doorbuster pricing, but often on lower-tier "derivative" models made for the sale — check the exact model number.

Laptops: when to buy

Back-to-school (July-Sept): The widest selection and best laptop pricing.
Black Friday / Cyber Monday: Strong on premium models.
Spring: Previous-gen models clear as new chips launch.

Open-box is the real edge

Best Buy Open Box on TVs and laptops saves 15-40% versus new, with the same warranty. "Excellent - Certified" is essentially new; "Excellent" and "Satisfactory" save more with minor cosmetic wear. Open-box stock is per-store and searchable online.

How to verify a real deal

TV "deals" are full of sale-only model numbers that look like premium sets but lack features. Always compare the exact model number and panel specs, not just the brand and screen size.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When are Best Buy TVs cheapest?

January and February, before the Super Bowl, is the best TV pricing of the year as last-year models clear before new ones ship in spring.

When is the best time to buy a laptop at Best Buy?

Back-to-school season from July to September has the widest selection and best pricing, with Black Friday and Cyber Monday strong on premium models.

Is Best Buy Open Box worth it?

Yes. Open Box TVs and laptops save 15 to 40 percent versus new with the same warranty. Excellent - Certified is essentially new, while Excellent and Satisfactory save more with minor cosmetic wear.