Best Buy Anti-Prime Day Deals: We've Found Over 60+ Deep Discounts Worth Shopping on TVs, Laptops and More
To help you snag the very best savings, our CNET shopping experts have curated a list of the top Best Buy deals. These discounts won't last forever, so if you see something you like, grab it while you can. Be sure to check back regularly, as we'll be continually updating this list with new deals throughout the sales event.
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LG 48-inch B4 OLED 4K TV: $550
LG's B4 series TVs have a stunning OLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate as well as Dolby Vision, HDR10 Plus and HLG support for fluid action, vibrant colors and rich blacks. Plus, it has an A8 AI processor that automatically optimizes picture settings for the ideal viewing experience.
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Hisense A7 75-inch 4K smart TV: $450
The Hisense A7 TV offers great picture quality and a ton of smart features, including the Alexa voice remote. The Game mode is also an excellent addition for any gaming enthusiasts who want to enjoy a variable refresh rate and auto low latency.
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TCL 85-inch QM8: $1,700
If you're in the market for a massive screen, this is a deal you won't want to miss. Our experts named the TCL QM8 as the best TV for the money this year, and this 85-inch model is a steal at $800 off. It features a 4K QLED display with HDR10 Plus support for sharp contrast, as well as a 120Hz refresh rate for fluid action. The TV also has Google Chromecast built in for easy wireless streaming.
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Apple AirPods 4: $90
The latest model in Apple's standard AirPod earbud lineup, the AirPods 4 include personalized spatial audio, enhanced call quality and an updated design for improved comfort.
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Sony WHCH-720N wireless noise-canceling headphones: $78
These wireless noise-canceling headphones with multi-device connection and a 35-hour battery life are from one of the most well-known brands in the business. We love these headphones. In fact, they're one of our favorite noise-canceling headphones of 2025.
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Sennheiser Accentum earbuds: $150
Sennheiser Accentum true wireless earbuds are ergonomically designed with a sleek look and a 28-hour battery. They're well reviewed and highly regarded, making this price an incredibly good value.
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Beats Studio Pro: $170
Enjoy rich Dolby Atmos sound with these on-ear noise-canceling headphones. The Beats Studio Pro are our top overall pick for the best Beats headphones thanks to their comfortable design, excellent voice-calling performance and advanced spatial audio.
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Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro: $166
The Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro. earned the top spot for our best wireless earbuds for Samsung phones, thanks to their impressive sound quality and effective noise cancellation. The earbuds also include Galaxy-exclusive perks like spatial audio and hands-free Bixby support when paired with another Samsung device.
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Apple M3 MacBook Air 15-inch laptop: $1,049
The M3 MacBook Air has been usurped by the M4 version for the title of overall best laptop of 2025 but this discount still makes it worth considering. Upgrade to a model with a 15.3-inch Liquid Retina display, an 18-hour battery life, 512GB of storage and 16GB of RAM.
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Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra: $700
All Android fans will love the Galaxy Tab line, especially the Ultra. It comes with the S-pen so you can write and take notes easily on the tablet. It's also water- and dust-resistant, great for summer adventures. And of course it comes with Galaxy AI.
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Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition: $1,100
Save $300 on this versatile, feature-rich Lenovo laptop. It includes a Intel Core Ultra processor, 16GB memory, a 1TB PCIe SSD and is specifically built for AI tasks. You also get two months of Adobe Creative Cloud and three months of Xbox PC Game Pass included.
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HP Chromebook: $129
This lightweight Chromebook has a 14-inch display, 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage. It also features Intel UHD Graphics to deliver clear, crisp visuals while streaming shows or playing video games. With its fast charging feature, this laptop can go from 0% to 50% in about 45 minutes of charging.
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Apple iPad Air M3: $479
Built with Apple's powerful M3 chip, this iPad boasts strong performance for multitasking, productivity and even graphics-intensive gaming. It comes with an 11-inch Liquid Retina display and 128GB of storage space.
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Google Pixel Tablet: $279
This 11-inch Android tablet is powered by the Google Tensor G2 chip and works seamlessly with Google apps and other Pixel devices. CNET Editor at Large Scott Stein reviewed the Google Pixel Tablet when it first launched and was impressed by the device's fast processor and high-quality front camera.
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Ring Spotlight Cam Plus indoor/outdoor cameras (2-pack): $180
These spotlight security cameras can be used indoors and outdoors. They're wireless and powered by a quick-release battery pack. And with the Ring app, you can see everything that's going on in front of the camera.
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Arlo Essential Outdoor security camera: $30
This Arlo security cam features HD video resolution, night vision and two-way audio, so you can easily chat with those is at your house from your phone. It will also send alerts directly to your phone when activity is detected, making it easier to keep tabs on what's going on, especially if you're away.
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TP-Link Tapo A19 Wi-Fi smart LED bulbs (5-pack): $35
With 1,100 lumens of brightness and a wide array of color options, these smart bulbs can brighten up any space in your home. You can control them with the Tapo app or via voice control with Alexa, Siri or Google Assistant to turn them on or off, change the colors, and more.
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Razer BlackShark V2 X wired gaming headset: $33
This gaming headset works with tons of gaming devices, including PC, PS5, PS4, Switch, Xbox X|S and Xbox One. It has a built-in mic so you can chat with other players during the game and 50mm drivers for clearer audio.
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AOC 34-inch curved gaming monitor: $290
Give your PC gaming setup a serious upgrade with this AOC monitor. It features a curved 34-inch WQHD display and boasts an impressive 180Hz refresh rate and 1ms response time for fluid action. It's also AMD FreeSync Premium compatible and has two HDMI and four USB ports.
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Turtle Beach Recon wired controller for Xbox: $24
It's always helpful to have an extra controller on hand. This Turtle Beach controller is compatible with Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Xbox One and Windows PCs. It features ergonomic cooling grips for maximum comfort during long gaming sessions.
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When did Prime Day sales start this year?
Amazon's Prime Day officially kicked off Tuesday and will run through Friday. Best Buy is also running its anti-Prime Day sales, currently as an extension of its Fourth of July sale. Best Buy's "Black Friday in July" sale ends Sunday.
Where are the best Prime Day sales?
Prime Day sales offer some of the best prices on tech, appliances, mattresses and fashion, making it a great time to snag stellar prices on must-have items and there are a ton of retailers running counter sales to help you save even more, including Best Buy. Unsurprisingly, Best Buy is usually one of the best places to buy tech items because it sells products from almost all major brands across these popular categories, making it a tremendous one-stop shop for all of your summer buys.
Outside of Best Buy, we recommend checking out appliance and tech sales at Amazon, Home Depot and Lowe's, as well as holiday sales on a variety of categories at Nordstrom, Target and Walmart, among others.
Is Prime Day the best time to shop deals?
Prime Day is here, offering plenty of deals. Some products have dropped to their lowest prices yet. There are also plenty of non-Amazon retailers that will keep their sales rolling through mid-July, often directly competing with Amazon Prime prices.
How we choose deals
CNET has a team of shopping experts and deal hunters who have operated across major sales events for many years, making sure you understand when a deal is worth taking advantage of or when it's worth skipping. Whether it's for Black Friday, Prime Day or the Fourth of July, we have the expertise to make sure you get the best deal possible.
To do this, we look for real discounts, quality reviews and remaining sale time when choosing an offer to show you.
Real discounts mean real discounts. We look at the price history for that product to make sure no manufacturers are inflating prices to make the discount seem more substantial than it is.
Quality reviews are equally important for any product, but particularly for deeply discounted items. If it breaks the first time you use it, the discount isn't really worthwhile.
Remaining sale time is a huge part of our vetting process. If a deal seems like it will only be around for a short while or will only be available for the remaining stock, we'll let you know in advance, so you don't return later only to be disappointed.
We are also considering the rising costs associated with tariffs to help you find items worth buying now.
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