Amazon Deals of the Day: Upgrade Your Summer Movie Nights With 40% Off a New 50-Inch TV
Amazon sells a wide array of products, with new ones arriving across categories like home essentials, tech gear and wellness items daily. As much as the retail giant loves adding new products, Amazon also loves cutting prices. But deciding which deals are worth grabbing (and which aren't) is a full-time job -- our job, specifically. That's why we scope out the top deals for you.
Today, we spotted a 50-inch F50 Insignia TV down to a new record-low price at 40% off. We also found the budget-friendly Anker P20i earbuds for half off, bringing them back to their all time low. And finally, if you're getting your lawn ready, enjoy a new low on the Greenworks 80V cordless dual blade lawn mower.
Summer movie nights call for a new TV. A great option is the already affordable Insignia F50. This 50-inch screen offers 4K Ultra HD resolution. It's also backlit which will give you saturated, vibrant colors, top of the line brightness and crystal clear details. It's a streamers dream with access to popular services such as Netflix, Disney Plus, Hulu, and more. Of course, it comes with the Amazon Alexa Voice Remote giving you a hands-free experience. This remote even works with other Alexa-smart devices, so you control all your Alexa devices with just one remote. And if you have kids, you'll love the PIN-protected parental controls to help you keep your kids safe. This TV is normally $300 but it's down to a new low of $180 right now, don't miss out.
Just about everyone I know, including myself, keeps a pair of wireless Bluetooth earbuds on them at just about all times. From commuting to work to taking calls in public to going to the gym, a good pair of earbuds is a game changer. And that doesn't mean they have to cost you hundreds of dollars. The Soundcore by Anker P20i earbuds are a pretty great option at an even greater price. These earbuds have built-in microphones, which is great for taking calls. There are also over 20 preset equalizers to choose from so you can pick the sound you like best. It runs for a while, too, with 10 hours of battery life per charge, and the case boosts that up to 30 hours. These buds are water-resistant, so it's okay if things get a little sweaty. Usually $40, these earbuds are now half off bringing them back to their all time low of just 20 bucks.
If you're still pushing around a heavy, corded lawn mower that really only lets you mow half the lawn comfortably before having to plug it in somewhere else, it's time for an upgrade. A self-propelled, cordless mower is just what you need. The Ego Power Plus cordless electric mower is a great option. It has a pretty powerful cutting torch so you don't have to go over one area multiple times. It runs for 55 minutes per charge, too -- likely enough for you to mow your lawn without needing to re-up on battery. You can adjust the height as well to give you the most comfortable experience. And with precision cutting and LED lights for you to see clearly, you'll be able to have the most perfect lawn possible. This mower is usually $449 but this record low discount drops that down to just $349.
With so many deals on Amazon, deciding which ones are worth your money can be difficult. But CNET's combed through what the world's largest online retailer has to offer and gathered the best deals for you to peruse.
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