Answer the Call for Savings: The Google Pixel 8 Smartphone Is Now 43% Off
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Snag some awesome tech deals from Best Buy today. If you want a premium smartphone without hurting your wallet, the Google Pixel 8 delivers flagship-level performance at a budget price, now 43% off. The Roomba Combo Essential makes cleaning effortless with smart controls and powerful suction — get it today for 38% less. Lastly, the Sony ULT Field 7 is the ultimate party speaker with deep bass and LED lights, now $100 off. Premium tech at unbeatable prices—grab them now before the deals disappear.
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The Google Pixel 8 is a great Android smartphone at a budget price that packs many of the same features as the more expensive Pixel 8 Pro but at a much lower price, especially with today's $300 price cut. The phone feels premium with its sleek design and compact size, making it comfortable to hold. The AI-powered camera takes fantastic photos, and its editing tools let you tweak pictures effortlessly. At the time of its release, it was "The best midrange Android phone you can buy," according to Iyaz Akhtar. It earned an 'Excellent' rating in our Google Pixel 8 review and even snagged the Editors' Choice award, so you know it's a winner.
Samsung Galaxy S25 128GB With $100 Amazon Gift Card (Pre-Order) for $799.99 (List Price $899.99)
Apple iPhone 14 128GB (Verified Refurbished by Back Market) for From $362.99 (List Price $629)
Samsung Galaxy S24 FE 128GB Unlocked AI Phone (Graphite) for $614.97
Motorola Edge+ 512GB Unlocked Phone (Intersteller Black) for $399.99 (List Price $799.99)
Samsung Galaxy A35 5G 128GB Unlocked Phone (Navy) for $324.99 (List Price $399.99)
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The Roomba Combo Essential is easy to set up, works with an app and voice control, and does an amazing job on hardwood floors. It even competes with way pricier models when it comes to cleaning small areas. Andrew Gebhart appreciates the cleaner in our Roomba Combo Essential review, saying, "For vacuuming small homes with hard flooring, the Roomba Combo Essential is nearly as good as models well above its price range." With its performance and affordability, it totally deserves its Editors' Choice award and the 'Excellent' rating made all the more better with a $105 discount.
iRobot Roomba Combo Essential Y0140 Robot Vacuum and Mop for $149.00 (List Price $274.99)
Shark AV2501S AI Robot Vacuum With Self-Empty Base for $329.99 (List Price $549.99)
Eufy Clean L60 Robot Vacuum With Self Empty Station for $299.99 (List Price $449.99)
iRobot Roomba Combo j5+ Self-Empty Robot Vacuum and Mop for $379.00 (List Price $729.99)
Roborock S8 Pro Self-Emptying Robot Vacuum and Mop for $899.99 (List Price $1,599.99)
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The Sony ULT Field 7 is a portable speaker that absolutely thumps with bass is so deep you can feel it. The speaker gets amazingly loud without distorting and it's waterproof, dustproof, and made for outdoor parties. The built-in LED lights give it a cool vibe, and it even has mic and guitar inputs for karaoke. In our Sony ULT Field 7 review, audio expert Tim Gideon says, "It can safely power any outdoor gathering." It's not usually cheap, so the $100 discount means a lot. Plus, it's an Editors' Choice winner and rated 'Excellent,' so you know it's worth it.
Beats Pill Wireless Portable Bluetooth Speaker (Matte Black) for $99.99 (List Price $149.95)
Bang & Olufsen Beosound A1 2nd Gen Wireless Speaker for $222.39 (List Price $299.00)
Bang & Olufsen Beosound Explore Portable Bluetooth Speaker for $203.52 (List Price $249.00)
Sony ULT Field 1 Wireless Ultra Portable Bluetooth Speaker (Black) for $98.00 (List Price $129.99)
JBL Charge 5 Portable Bluetooth Speaker for $139.95 (List Price $179.95)
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