Shopping Black Friday sales in the digital age can be overwhelming. What used to be a single day of discounts at brick-and-mortar stores has now evolved into a week of sales across countless online platforms.

I’ve been covering TVs for over a decade, and even I’ll admit that the way brands talk about their TVs can be confusing and, frankly, exhausting.

To help you suss out the best deals, I’ve put together a neat little cheat sheet containing the five biggest mistakes I see folks make every year while shopping for a TV on Black Friday. If you want to buy one of the best TVs for your budget and lifestyle this holiday shopping season, this guide will set you up for success.

Mistake #1: Choosing the wrong TV size

People often ask me, “what size TV should I buy?” Sometimes, the question is

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