Best Buy's Memorial Day sale is filled with editor-favorite gadgets, grills and more
If you're searching for the best electronics and gadgets on sale for Memorial Day, you've come to the right place. Best Buy has launched its annual long weekend sale, and I'm ready to put my near-decades worth of deals-hunting experience to work finding all of the retailer's best deals.
This year's best early Memorial Day deals include CNN Underscored's top-tested TV brands, patio gadgets like grills and pizza ovens, gaming PCs and Samsung appliances. Below, you'll find the 21 best ways to save through May 26.
Sony 65-Inch Bravia 8 OLED 4K Smart Google TV
Sony makes some of the best OLED TVs in the game with its Bravia lineup. I've been eyeing this exact television for a few months now, and at $800 off, it might just be time for me to pull the trigger and add this to my home theater while it's at the best price of 2025.
Samsung 55-Inch The Frame TV
It's rare to find a product that is loved by CNN Underscored editors and our readers this much. But that's exactly what you get with Samsung's The Frame TV. It won us over year after year with a design closer to a picture frame than your typical TV. Save $500, scoring one of the best discounts to date.Read our review
LG 65-Inch Class C4 Series OLED Evo TV
If the Sony Bravia was too pricey for you, the LG OLED is the next best thing. The previous generation C4 series is at the best prices of the year, with this 65-inch version at $300 off. That means you can enjoy its impressive 1,500-nit screen without paying full price.Read our review
Samsung B-series 3.1-Channel DTS Virtual:X Soundbar
If you already have a television you love, it's time to improve your home theater's sound. This affordable soundbar includes a wireless subwoofer for added bass to help round out movie nights with the kind of booming sound you'd find at the actual theater.
Samsung 77-Inch S84D 4K OLED TV
If your television isn't cutting it for viewing baseball games, upgrade to this massive 77-inch OLED TV, going big for the rest of the year. It's $200 below the previous discount I tracked over Presidents Day, marking its best price of the year.
LG 65-Inch UT70 4K Smart webOS TV
This 65-inch TV won't break the bank. It has a 4K panel and built-in streaming support with LG's webOS tech. At the best price I've tracked, take $250 off ahead of Memorial Day weekend.
Lenovo Legion Go Gaming Handheld
This gaming handheld combines the flexibility of a PC with the convenience of a Nintendo Switch. We found it a worthy competitor to the Steam Deck, and today's $100 discount makes it an even better value. Read our review
Sonos Move 2 Portable Durable Smart Speaker
I was excited to see the Sonos Move 2 go on sale this week but even more so now that the olive color I own is joining in on the savings. It's not available at other retailers, but Best Buy is offering a new all-time low price on this color. This is the best portable smart speaker I've used.
HP 14-Inch Chromebook
If you're searching for an affordable way to browse the web and check emails, this Chromebook is it. It's down to a record-low price at Best Buy with $210 in savings. That's over 60% off.
GoPro Hero 11 Black Mini
Capture all your upcoming hikes or outdoor adventures with this GoPro action camera. The Hero 11 Mini is smaller than its standard camera but still features the same rugged, go-anywhere design. It's also far more affordable at $120 off the usual price.
Marshall Woburn II Bluetooth Speaker
I listen to music every day on this speaker's newer version, the Woburn III. This earlier iteration packs all the same retro designs and booming sound but with a far more affordable price tag due to today's $200 all-time low discount.
Asus 16-Inch ROG Zephyrus G16
If your portable gaming needs aren't met by something like the Lenovo Legion Go on sale above, this Asus laptop has entered the chat with a $500 discount. It's matching the last low price, tracked during Presidents Day weekend. It offers better performance with an Nividia RTX 4060 graphics card.
Segway Max G30P Electric Kick Scooter
Take a whopping $450 off this electric kick scooter from Segway. The brand is one of the most trusted in the micro mobility space, which makes today's offer even better. This scooter is great for cruising around the neighborhood this summer or taking quick trips to the store.
Sony Ult Wear Headphones
A $50 deal landed on this pair of CNN Underscored-approved Ult Wear headphones that launched last spring. These are some of my favorite headphones, especially when you factor in the sale price. I particularly enjoy the booming bass and respectable ANC features. Today's offer is $1 below our previous mention. Read our review
Logitech Pro X Superlight Wireless Gaming Mouse
This is still the best gaming mouse money can buy. I purchased mine in 2021, and it has been handling gaming sessions like a pro ever since. I recommend it years later, especially when a 33% discount lands.
Traeger Grills Pro 22 Pellet Grill and Smoker
When we tested the best grills, Traeger stood above the rest in the pellet grill category. This discounted model has the same reputation as our best-tested pick but with a smaller design perfect for compact patio setups. It's also matching its lowest price.
Samsung Stackable Smart Front-Load Washer
There's more to like about this front-load washer than its sleek stainless steel finish. It also features Samsung's Super Speed Wash tech and smart features to streamline laundry day.
Ooni Koda 16 Gas-Powered Outdoor Pizza Oven
This outdoor pizza oven is seeing a rare discount for Memorial Day weekend. It's the first notable chance to save in 2025 with $120 in savings attached.
Samsung 27-Cubic-Foot 3-Door French Door Smart Refrigerator
Our experts previously walked away impressed by the higher-end version of this Samsung Bespoke refrigerator. This one shares many of the same features but mostly nixes some fancier additions to offer the same cooling for less. Throw in this $500 discount, and it's an even better way to renovate your kitchen.
Traeger Grills Pro 34 Pellet Grill and Smoker
If you need more grilling and smoking space than the Traeger above, this discounted model offers a larger cooking area and even more savings. It's a bit pricier, but it is at least resting at a new low price this year for the holiday weekend.
Bella 4.2-Quart Pro Touchscreen Air Fryer
Take half off this affordable air fryer at its best price of the year. It doesn't have all the bells and whistles as our top-tested model, but it'll certainly get the job done if you want to upgrade the kitchen for less. CNN Underscored's deals experts are always shopping for the best discounts online. Outside of holiday weekends, we cover weekly guides to the steepest price cuts from specific retailers. These early Memorial Day deals are worth a closer look now, considering many items are down to their lowest prices of the year, even beating previous discounts I've covered.
I'm constantly tracking price cuts across multiple online storefronts to ensure the deals are as good as the retailers say. The rest of the deals team and I dive into each product's price history while cross-referencing reviews and guides from other CNN Underscored editors to determine if it's worth your cash.
Quite simply, our goal here at Underscored is to save you money. Our senior deals editor Rikka Altland has been doing just that for nearly a decade, and that kind of experience extends to the rest of our deals team. Being an advocate for buyers to make sure we're only recommending the best prices on the best products is what we're all about, and that focus comes across in our work.
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