The LG B5 OLED TV 'offers impressive pictures for the price' — and its now a massive $700 off at Best Buy

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Anyone who asks me to recommend a TV that boasts outstanding image quality, perfect blacks, and excellent contrast will be pointed in the direction of any number of modern OLED TVs. But if you want one that isn't astronomically expensive, then one option stands out. It's the LG B5 48-inch OLED TV, which just happens to be on sale at Best Buy for $599.99 (was $1,299.99).

The $700 discount makes the already budget set even more affordable and the perfect choice for anyone who uses their TV for movies, sports, shows and gaming. Featuring in our guide to the best OLED TVs, you know you're getting some of the very best TV tech in the world right now for a budget price.

Today's best budget OLED TV deal

LG B5 48-inch OLED TV
LG B5 48-inch OLED TV: was $1,299.99 now $599.99 at Best Buy

This $700 discount brings one of the best cheap OLED TVs back to its record low price. For the money, you get detailed and colorful images, as well as a range of respectable gaming features. Not bad for a shade under $600.

A score of 4.5 stars out of five gives you a feel for what we thought of this entry-level TV. If you want the full rundown, then have a read of our in-depth LG B5 OLED TV review. We concluded that it offers a detailed, contrast-rich and colorful picture, great gaming features, super performance, and an intuitive smart TV platform.

One of the highlights of the LG B5 is the Alpha 8 AI Processor Gen2, which adjusts picture and sound quality based on what you're watching. That means you can focus on enjoying any film or show, knowing that the TV will make the picture as good as it can be.

If you're into gaming, then you'll love the four HDMI 2.1 ports that all support 4K 120Hz, FreeSync Premium, Nvidia G-Sync, HGiG, Dolby Vision gaming and ALLM. If that wasn't enough, the B5 also features a Game Optimizer mode where settings such as black level and input lag can be easily adjusted.

If you'd like to explore other 48-inch sets or see how large a TV your budget can stretch to, check out our dedicated guides to all the best TVs and best OLED TVs. You'll find categories based on features and budget.

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Paul Hatton
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Writer, app-hoarder, and professional "low battery" enthusiast. Paul spends his days testing wearables so you don’t have to, and his nights wondering if his sleep tracker is judging him. He’s fascinated by the tech that claims to make us better humans—and if it’s wearable, downloadable, or requires a firmware update, he has thoughts on it.

With over 20 years of experience and a first-class Computer Science degree, Paul has navigated the front lines of the tech and creative industries. His work has been published internationally and appears regularly in Digital Camera World and Creative Bloq.

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