Latest news with #Editor'sChoice
Tom's Guide
5 days ago
- Business
- Tom's Guide
Huge audio sale at Best Buy — 5 deals I'd get from $124
The Best Buy Back to School sale continues this week offering deals on all things college related. This week's sale has a particularly large number of deals on headphones and Bluetooth speakers. For example, right now you can get the JBL Xtreme 4 Portable Speaker for just $249 at Best Buy. That's $130 off and the lowest price I've seen for this Editor's Choice speaker. Below I've rounded up five of the best audio deals you can get right now at Best Buy. For more savings, see our Best Buy coupon codes and our guide to the best back to school laptop sales. Yes, there's a newer model of these headphones, but we called the original OpenRun Pro the ultimate bone conduction headphones for athletes thanks to their competitive sound, barely-there feel, and amazing 10 hours of battery life. They earned a near-perfect score in our Shokz OpenRun Pro review. The Beats Pill is a redesigned version of the company's first (and most popular) Bluetooth speaker, now with improved sound, 24-hour battery life, USB-C charging, access to Apple's Find My network and compatibility with Android and iPhone. Plus, it's IP67-rated for water resistance, so you won't get caught short in the rain. The JBL SoundGear Sense Hybrid are a great set of earbuds for those who want to enjoy their workout music and monitor their environment at the same time. They feature JBL's OpenSound Technology with air conduction, which doesn't completely close off your ear canal. Their flexible hooks can latch onto your ears and be adjusted at different angles to form a secure fit. The Beats Solo 4 might not feature noise canceling, but they make up for it by sounding pretty good. They're comfortable as well thanks to Beats new foam, and they fold up super small so that they can fit into any bag. There's also loads of battery life — 50 hours, to be exact. The Xtreme 4 is the GOAT of portable speakers. In our JBL Xtreme 4 review, we said the Editor's Choice speaker offers excellent bass, party mode, and a terrific design. Its IP67 rating also helps protect it against water or dust. At 4.6 pounds it's not something you'll want to carry all day, but its performance is unrivaled.
Tom's Guide
6 days ago
- Tom's Guide
One of our favorite Chromebooks is on sale just in time for back to school
There are plenty of Chromebooks on the market, but not all of them make for a great back to school laptop. Some are underpowered whereas others are packing outdated tech. Enter the Lenovo Flex 5i. As part of its back to school sale, Best Buy has the Lenovo Flex 5i Chromebook Plus on sale for $449. That's one of the best back to school laptop sales I've seen this week on a laptop that won our Editor's Choice award. Some of the best Chromebooks are known for their affordable prices, but as you'll find in our Lenovo Flex 5i Chromebook Plus review, this one takes the cake. It's one of our favorite 2-in-1 Chromebooks for good reason, and I'd happily put my work laptop on the side to use this lightweight, versatile machine instead. It has a crisp 14-inch 2K touch display that not only is great for productivity, but also for watching the latest shows on. It also packs an Intel Core i3-1315U CPU, 8GB of RAM, and a 128GB SSD. That's not going to break any speed records, but for young students it's more than enough power to access cloud-based and stream shows. It also offers over 10 hours of battery life, which is way more than what most work laptops can push out these days. Plus, its portable, compact design (just 3.5 pounds) is ideal for using as a laptop or tablet. It may be a tad small for some, especially when typing on its keyboard, and for those who require more horsepower for demanding apps, this isn't for you. However, as a driver for all online tasks, which ChromeOS is best at, this laptop is a solid bargain.
Tom's Guide
21-07-2025
- Business
- Tom's Guide
The best Galaxy Z Fold 7 deal drops its price to $799 — but it ends soon
The Galaxy Z Fold 7 is an incredible foldable. The Editor's Choice phone has all the features we've ever wanted in a foldable like a thin design, big display, and excellent cameras. Unfortunately, its $1,999 price tag is out of this world. But I have some good news to share. Samsung's foldable is slated to release on July 25 and right now you can get the Galaxy Z Fold 7 for just $799 at Samsung via trade-in. Even better, you'll get a free storage upgrade. (For more ways to save, check out our guide to today's best Galaxy Z Fold 7 pre-order deals and the best Samsung promo codes). Galaxy Z Fold 7: from $799 w/ trade-in @ SamsungSamsung is knocking up to $1,150 off Galaxy Z Fold 7 preorders when you trade-in an older phone. Additionally, you'll get a free storage upgrade with your preorder. The phone features an 8-inch AMOLED (2184 x 1968) 120Hz main display, 6.5-inch AMOLED (2520 x 1080) 120Hz cover display, Snapdragon 8 Elite CPU, 12GB of RAM, and 256GB of storage. On the rear you get a 200MP f/1.7 main wide-angle lens, 12MP f/2.2 ultra-wide lens, and 10MP f/2.4 telephoto lens. Selfie cams include a 10MP f/2.2 main display and cover camera. In our Galaxy Z Fold 7 review, we called it the first foldable we'd want to carry and use all day. This deal does have some requirements. First, you must trade in your old phone and in return Samsung will offer up to $1,000 in trade-in credit. You'll also get a $120 upgrade credit and a $50 limited time credit. In total, you could pay as little as $799 for this epic phone. The Galaxy Z Fold 7 is $100 pricier than its predecessor. However, there are a lot of welcome improvements. For instance, its thinner than the Z Fold 6 and it also sports bigger displays in the form of an 8-inch main display and 6.5-inch inner display. There's also a better 200MP main camera. Despite its thinner design, the Galaxy Z Fold 7 is made to be tougher than its predecessor. It features a new Armor FlexHinge with a "water droplet design" and "multi-rail structure" for increased durability. It also uses a grade 4 titanium lattice and 50% thicker ultra thin glass for the main display. Powering this beast is a Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, which is the same silicon Samsung uses in its Galaxy S25 phones. Similarly, the Galaxy Z Fold 7 offers all of the same Galaxy AI features as the Galaxy S25 series. In our Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 review, we said it feels like the holy grail of foldables with a terrific design, excellent displays, and great overall performance.
Tom's Guide
14-07-2025
- Business
- Tom's Guide
I review gaming laptops for a living, and this deal slashes $500 off my Editor's Choice pick with RTX 5080 power
Amazon's big Prime Day in July sale may be over, but there are some killer gaming laptop deals available if you know where to look! I know because I was watching laptop prices like a hawk last week, and one of the best deals I've seen all month is still available. The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i w/ RTX 5080 is $2,999 at B&H, which is $500 off the usual asking price. This is a great deal on an Editor's Choice gaming laptop packing an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 laptop GPU, an Intel Core i9-275HX CPU, 32GB of RAM and 2TB of storage driving a gorgeous 16-inch (2400x1600) 240Hz OLED display. This is the best price I've ever seen on this premium Lenovo gaming laptop, which I actually reviewed earlier this year. If you read my Lenovo Legion Pro 7i review you'll see why I gave it our Editor's Choice award. Lenovo's Legion Pro 7i delivers a killer one-two punch of great gaming performance and a gorgeous 1600p HDR-capable OLED display with a 240Hz refresh rate. The only major downside is the high price, but you can take the sting out of that with this post-Prime Day deal. The Legion Pro 7i is a great value at this price because the power of the RTX 5080 and Intel Core i9 CPU (not to mention the 32GB of RAM) mean you can basically use this laptop as a desktop gaming PC that folds up for easy transport. Admittedly, it's quite heavy, but so are almost all 16-inch gaming laptops. And since the battery life isn't amazing (my review unit lasted just over 90 minutes while gaming on battery, or nearly 5 hours when surfing the web), you'll want to keep the Pro 7i plugged in on a desk most of the time. But this thing looks good on a desk thanks to its sturdy, elegant chassis, and you get all the ports you need for serious gaming: USB-C, USB-A, HDMI 2.1 out and an RJ-45 Ethernet jack for high-speed hardwired online gaming. Plus, it supports Wi-Fi 7 and sports a spacious, comfy keyboard. I'm a big fan of the RTX 5080 model and it's the best deal you can get on this laptop right now, but there are other versions also on sale if you're looking to spend a little less—or more. If you want the very best model you can get, for example, the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i w/ RTX 5090 is $3,599, $400 off the usual price. This model of Lenovo Legion Pro 7i is top-of-the-line thanks to its high-end Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 GPU, an Intel Core i9-275HX CPU, 32GB of RAM and 2TB of storage. That's more than enough power to make all your favorite games run beautifully on the eye-catching 16-inch 1600p 240Hz OLED display. But if that's a bit too pricey for you, you can save some money without sacrificing much in terms of power by snagging the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i w/ RTX 5070 Ti for $2,499 at B&H . This is the cheapest model of this laptop you can get right now, but it's no slouch thanks to its Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Ti GPU complementing the usual Intel Core i9-275HX CPU, 32GB of RAM and 2TB of storage. This is one of the lowest prices I've ever seen on this laptop and one of the best gaming laptop deals I've seen since Prime Day, but I don't know how long it will last, so act fast if you want to save big on one of the best gaming laptops around!
Tom's Guide
11-07-2025
- Business
- Tom's Guide
Don't sit on this deal! The best office chair we've tested is 20% off now for the final day of Prime Day
Welcome, one and all, to the final day of this year's Amazon Prime Day sales! There's no time to waste as once these deals are gone, they are gone, and who knows when we'll see them next? I have a couple questions for you: do you sometimes work from home? Me too. And do you sit in a chair for 8+ hours a day? Me too! You need to look after your back and posture when you're sitting at a desk for hours and hours, so I've found a great deal on an office chair for you. Right now the Branch Verve is just just $519 at Amazon. That's a 20% discount on the chair that we've dubbed as the 'Best Office Chair Overall'! Save $130 on one of the best office chairs we've tested. It's available in five colors but we love the orange the most. The chair is designed to help keep you in an upright position while working comfortably for long hours at a time. Its 3D knit backrest helps keep you cool while its nylon casters prevent your hardwood floors from getting scratched. Like I said, the Branch Verve sits at the top of our best office chairs buying guide, and in our Branch Verve review, we awarded it 4.5 stars and the coveted Editor's Choice award. Its unique design combines style with comfort. It's highly ergonomic as it features adjustable lumbar support. The padded armrests also sink in slightly during use, making them very comfortable to rest your forearms on. We also love the unique 3D knit on the backrest which not only sets the Verve apart from its competition, but it's also breathable to help keep you cool. I don't know about you but I love that because I hate having a sweaty back when I'm working. The chair features six adjustment points to tailor it to your specific body type too, and it can accommodate up to. 275 pounds. If you're on the hunt for an office chair that has all other beats, I wouldn't sit on this deal (pun very much intended). You can grab the Branch Verve for just $519 at Amazon right now and save $130...
