Inflation made almost everything more expensive. But the government says TVs have actually gotten cheaper

Gas, rent, groceries, travel and medical bills: Inflation has made almost everything more expensive. However, there is one thing inflation doesn't appear to be touching -- TVs. In fact, according to government reports, the cost of televisions has fallen significantly over the last year.

Thinking of buying a new big screen? It's a great time to buy a new TV. Keep reading to discover the best TV deals from Samsung, LG, Amazon Fire TV and more.

Top products in this article:

75" Samsung "The Frame" QLED 4K TV 2022, $2,000 (reduced from $3,000)

$2,000 at Samsung

85" Samsung "The Frame" QLED 4K TV 2022, $3,300 (reduced from $4,300)

$3,300 at Samsung

85" Samsung Neo QLED smart 8K TV, $5,498 (reduced from $8,498)

$5,498 at Amazon

According to September 2022 Consumer Price Index (CPI) data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the cost of TVs has actually fallen 17.9 percent since September 2021. That compares to an inflationary increase of 8.2 percent year over year, when all products and services Americans typically buy and use are considered.

Your friends here at CBS Essentials have been tracking the price of televisions throughout the year, and we've seen plenty of TV price drops. The latest eye-opening TV deal? Samsung just slashed the price of its super-popular "The Frame" 2022 smart TV by $1,000. Retailers such as Best Buy and Amazon are following suit, discounting that television, along with a wide variety of other smart 4K and 8K TV models.

What inflation? Take advantage with these great TV deals

Because prices on TVs are falling, now is a great time to shop. We've rounded up some of the best on-sale TVs you can score online right now at top retailers. All of these TVs have an at least 4-star rating and tons of positive customer reviews.

Samsung 'The Frame' TV 2022: Save up to $1,000

"The Frame" is one of the hottest TVs of 2022 and a bestseller with CBS Essentials readers. This TV can transform into a piece of art when you're not streaming your favorite TV shows. "The Frame" smart TV has a built-in motion sensor that activates your device to display your favorite pieces of art in 4K resolution whenever you enter the room.

This QLED TV produces 100 percent color volume in the DCI-P3 color space (that's the format for most cinema screens and HDR movies for television). This means colors on this TV will be vivid and true-to-life.

75" Samsung "The Frame" QLED 4K TV 2022, $2,000 (reduced from $3,000)

$2,000 at Samsung

85" Samsung "The Frame" QLED 4K TV 2022, $3,300 (reduced from $4,300)

$3,300 at Samsung

Samsung 'The Frame' QLED smart TV (2021)

samsung-5522-class-the-frame-series-led-4k-uhd-smart-tizen-tv.jpg — Samsung via Best Buy

Amazon has great deals on last year's model of Samsung's "The Frame" (2021). The television's screen can transform into a piece of art when you're not streaming your favorite TV shows.

"The Frame" smart TV has a built-in motion sensor that activates your device to display your favorite pieces of art in 4K resolution whenever you enter the room. This QLED TV produces 100 percent color volume in the DCI-P3 color space, which is the format for most cinema screens and HDR movies for television. (Translation: Colors on this TV will be more vivid and true-to-life.)

43" Samsung 'The Frame' 4K TV, $778 (regularly $948)

$778 at Amazon

50" Samsung "The Frame" QLED 4K TV, $888 (regularly $1,198)

$888 at Amazon

55" Samsung "The Frame" QLED 4K TV, $978 (reduced from $1,398)

$978 at Amazon

65" Samsung "The Frame" QLED 4K TV, $1,529 (regularly $1,798)

$1,529 at Amazon

65" Amazon Fire TV Omni series 4K smart TV: Save $70

The Amazon Fire TV offers a 4K experience with support for Dolby Vision, HDR 10 and HLG. This smart TV is a must-have for Alexa owners. You can go entirely remote-free and ask Alexa to play live TV, stream your favorite TV shows and movies, check sports scores, set timers and reminders, start video calls and more.

The Amazon Fire TV Omni series gives you access to over one million movies and TV episodes, plus the streaming platforms you subscribe to. Want to broadcast whatever's on your phone right into your living room? Use the TV's Airplay function to share videos, photos and music from your compatible smart devices to your Fire TV.

The Amazon Fire TV Omni series is available in multiple sizes. Prices vary.

65" Amazon Fire TV Omni series 4K smart TV, $760 (reduced from $830)

$760 at Amazon

65" LG OLED B1 Series Alexa built-in 4K smart TV

This 4K smart TV with Alexa built in has a 65-inch OLED display. The LG TV adjusts your viewing and audio settings automatically to provide the best viewing experience, no matter what you are watching. It's also a popular choice for gaming due to its 120 Hz refresh rate and gaming mode feature.

65" LG OLED B1 Series Alexa built-in 4K smart TV, $1,597 (reduced from $2,300)

$1,597 at Amazon

65" LG OLED C1 4K smart TV

The 65-inch LG OLED TV from the C1 series is another top-rated option from LG. The smart TV features built-in Google Assistant and Alexa. It currently has an impressive 4.8-star rating on Amazon, along with a just-as-impressive $1,000 price cut.

Unlike LED and QLED TVs, OLED TVs don't have a backlight layer. Instead, each pixel is its own teeny-tiny LED light that can independently adjust luminosity and even turn off completely. Because each pixel functions independently, the TV offers elite image quality -- and the darkest shadows. OLED televisions also tend to be ultra thin. The LG set featured here measures just 1.8 inches thick.

65" LG OLED C1 4K smart TV, $1,497 (reduced from $2,500)

$1,497 at Amazon

65" TCL QLED 6-Series with 4K resolution

TCL 65" Class 4-Series 4K UHD HDR Roku Smart TV — Amazon

If you're already used to a certain interface, switching can be tough, especially if you're not particularly tech-savvy. Fans of the super-simple Roku platform will enjoy this TCL model with a built-in Roku system.

Plus, the picture quality of this 6-Series model is stunning for the money.

65" TCL QLED Roku 6-Series with 4K resolution, $950 (reduced from $1,500)

$950 at Amazon

Samsung TU-8300 series curved 4K smart TV

Curved TVs, such as this 55-inch Samsung 4K TV model, tend to provide a more immersive experience while gaming. It's not an OLED, but the LCD still displays vivid colors.

The Samsung TU-8300 is a budget-friendly option with a refresh rate of 60 Hz. While 120 Hz is ideal for current-generation gaming systems, this TV still provides good performance for casual gamers.

55" Samsung TU-8300 series curved 4K TV, $498 (reduced from $600)

$$498 at Amazon

65" Samsung TU-8300 series curved 4K TV, $648 (reduced from $800)

$$648 at Amazon

Samsung 'The Sero'

This Samsung TV lets you rotate your screen just like you rotate your phone for mobile content and apps. Stream TV and movies from a horizontal position, or turn the TV vertically to mirror your phone and play mobile content and apps. If you want, you can let your phone take over your entire screen. "The Sero" displays an optimized aspect ratio so you can enjoy content, apps and social media full-screen (without those pesky black bars that typically appear when you pair your phone with your TV).

The 43-inch Samsung "The Sero" is on sale at Amazon now.

43" Samsung "The Sero" QLED 4K smart TV, $985 (regularly $1,498)

$985 at Amazon

75" Samsung Neo QLED smart 8K TV

If 4K isn't enough for you, try an 8K TV. Though very little content is available in native 8K (for now), the Samsung Neo QLED 8K uses AI to intelligently upscale whatever content you're watching to 7,680 × 4,320 pixels.

These 8K smart TVs also feature anti-glare screens, Dolby Atmos sound and 100 percent color accuracy. The Neo smart 8K TV is on sale at Amazon in a range of sizes.

65" Samsung Neo QLED smart 8K TV, $3,298 (reduced from $4,998)

$3,298 at Amazon

75" Samsung Neo QLED smart 8K TV, $4,498 (reduced from $6,498)

$4,498 at Amazon

85" Samsung Neo QLED smart 8K TV, $5,498 (reduced from $8,498)

$5,498 at Amazon

Samsung QN90B Neo QLED 4K smart TV

This smart TV with 4K-upscaling offers Samsung Smart Hub. The feature shows you all your favorite movies, TV shows, music, apps and games in one place.

Samsung's highly-rated Neo QLED 4K smart TV is on sale at both Amazon and Samsung right now.

55" Samsung QN90B Neo QLED 4K smart TV, $1,298 (reduced from $1,698)

$1,298 at Amazon

$1,300 at Samsung

65" Samsung QN90B Neo QLED 4K smart TV, $1,598 (reduced from $2,298)

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Samsung Q60A QLED 4K smart TV

If you want to enjoy Samsung's QLED display and gaming features but don't want to break the bank, try this budget-friendly offering from Samsung. This model features a dual LED display that provides higher contrast by using both warm and cool LED backlights. It also features a quantum dot HDR display, which allows colors to appear more vibrant and lifelike on screen.

The Q60A model includes Samsung's gaming features, super ultra-wide game-view and game bar. It also includes auto low latency mode, which automatically detects when you are playing games and reduces lag time in response.

This Samsung model is on sale at Amazon and Samsung.

43" Samsung Q60A QLED 4K smart TV, $450 (reduced from $600)

$450 at Amazon

60" Samsung Q60A QLED 4K smart TV, $790 (reduced from $845)

$790 at Amazon

Right now, you'll find better deals on this model at Samsung.

43" Samsung Q60A QLED 4K smart TV, $500 (reduced from $600)

$500 at Samsung

60" Samsung Q60A QLED 4K smart TV, $750 (reduced from $1,000)

$750 at Samsung