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Tom's Guide
4 days ago
- Business
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Massive Best Buy weekend sale live from $19 — 21 back-to-school deals I'd shop on laptops, appliances, TVs, video games and more
Back-to-school shopping season is here! If you're still securing the items you need to head back to school or college, check out these awesome deals in Best Buy's weekend sale. If you need a new laptop, stop searching — our choice for the best laptop on the market is on sale for its lowest price ever. Right now you can get the MacBook Air 13' (M4/256GB) for $849 at Best Buy ($150 off.) Laptop deals don't get much better than this! Not only does this model deliver incredibly good performance and battery life, it's a laptop that'll last you for years. If you need to furnish your dorm room with appliances, you can grab appliance deals from $59 at Best Buy right now. Or, if you want a new TV to stay caught up on your favorite shows, you can shop TV deals from $69. Keep scrolling to see all my favorite Best Buy deals this weekend. For more savings, see our Best Buy coupon codes coverage and check out the New Balance deals I'd buy from $13 in Amazon's sale. Switch games: deals from $19 @ Best BuyFrom Luigi's Mansion 3 to EA FC24, Best Buy is taking from $10 to $20 off a small selection of games. (Most games are $20 off). The sale also includes Zelda, Assassin's Creed and more. Appliance sale: deals from $59 @ Best BuyBest Buy is taking up to 40% off select small and large appliances. After discount, prices start as low as $59. The sale includes brands such as Ninja, Instant Pot, Samsung, LG and more. TV sale: deals from $69 @ Best BuyBest Buy has smart TVs on sale for as low as $69. Keep in mind, the cheap TVs tend to be smaller, 1080p models (which are more suitable for a children's room or guest room). However, the sale also includes larger sets. These are among the cheapest TVs we've seen from Best Buy. By comparison, Amazon is offering a similar sale with prices from $ check: from $69 @ Amazon | from $74 @ Walmart Laptop sale: up to $400 off @ Best BuyRight now Best Buy is taking up to $400 off select Windows laptops. The sale includes laptops from HP, Samsung, Lenovo and more. Save big on the unlocked Galaxy S24 Ultra with 256GB of storage. This is a powerhouse phone that features an exceptional quadruple camera system, long battery life, Galaxy AI features, and a gorgeous 6.8-inch AMOLED display that's perfect for watching videos and playing games. Best of all, it's for an unlocked model that you can activate on any carrier. Who says TVs have to cost a fortune? This 50-inch Insignia TV offers impressive image quality no matter what you're watching. Thanks to its built-in Fire TV features, you can also stream all your favorite shows and movies and control them with your voice thanks to full Alexa support. The 55-inch Roku Pro Series is what we called "great performance on a budget" — and that's when it was full price. For just $799, you're getting 4K quality, Mini-LED backlighting and Dolby Atmos sound. Plus, it's Roku, so there's a bunch of smart features to take advantage of, too. Part of LG's 2025 TV lineup, the LG C5 OLED is here as the value pick of the year. Offering a slew of features, like a range of HDR certifications and gaming specs for the PS5 Pro crowd, the C5 proves a major improvement over its predecessor. We called it "nearly flawless" and gave it a 5-star rating in our LG C5 OLED TV review. The S90D is one of Samsung's 2024 OLED TVs. The OLED TV features Samsung's new NQ4 AI Gen2 processor, HDR10+/HLG support, 120Hz refresh rate, four HDMI 2.1 ports and built-in Alexa. It also offers 4K AI Upscaling to ensure all programs are crisp and sharp. On the audio front, you get Dolby Atmos and Object Tracking Sound Lite for 3D surround sound. Our Samsung S90D review said "it offers the best bang for your buck." The Lenovo Yoga 7 converts between laptop and tablet mode, with a 16-inch 2K display that can reach up to 300 nits of brightness. This model comes configured with an AMD Ryzen AI 300 CPU, 16GB RAM and 512GB SSD storage. That should be more than enough power for multitasking and the 16-inch screen will make it a great option for your Netflix binges. The MacBook Air M2 is one of our most recommended laptops because it's remarkably light and thin yet sports a 13.6-inch Liquid Retina display, a speedy Apple M2 CPU w/ 8-core GPU, 16GB of RAM, 256GB SSD and a great 1080p FaceTime camera. In our MacBook Air M2 review we lauded this Editor's Choice laptop for its versatility and battery life, so don't miss your chance to get one at a great discount. Just note that the newer MacBook Air M4 is out now. Weighing in at 3.5 pounds, the Dell Plus 2 is compact and light enough to tote around campus. Despite its affordable price, it also comes with a respectable spec sheet that includes a 14-inch 1920 x 1200 display, AMD Ryzen AI 300 CPU, 16GB of RAM and a 1TB SSD. The new MacBook Air is powered by Apple's latest M4 chipset. It upgrades the camera from 1080p to 12MP with Center Stage support. The M4 chipset also supports dual external monitors, even when you have the laptop's lid open. It packs a 13.6-inch Liquid Retina display (2560 x 1664), Apple's M4 CPU w/ 10-core GPU, 16GB of RAM and 256GB SSD. In our MacBook Air M4 review, we said the Editor's Choice laptop is irresistible thanks to its speedy performance, sharper camera and lower starting price. This svelte PC packs enough style to make Mac fans jealous. Under the hood you'll find a Core Ultra 7 CPU, 16GB of RAM and a 1TB SSD. There's also a 14-inch 2880 x 1800 OLED display with 120Hz refresh rate. Wireless earbuds have come a long way, and now, you can get a solid-sounding pair of buds for under $25. While not all budget earbuds are up to par, the JLab Go Air Pop True Wireless Bluetooth Earbuds are an ace pick. They got a 4-star rating in our Jlab Go Air Pop review for their satisfying sound, 7-hour battery life and IPX4 water resistance rating. Anker makes some of the best budget headphones we've tested, and the Soundcore Q20i follow in that tradition. They feature 2 internal and 2 external mics that work in tandem to detect external noise and effectively reduce up to 90% of it, such as planes and car engines. These active noise canceling headphones also offer up to 40 hours of battery life. 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 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. This stylish Ninja coffee maker comes in a gorgeous Glacier Blue colorway and is now on sale for $30 off. Whether you prefer pods or grounds, this device makes tasty brews in 7 sizes (6-oz. to 24-oz) and has a built-in, fold-away milk frother! This is a great deal on one of the best air fryers we've tested! In our Ninja Foodi DualZone Air Fryer review, we loved that we could cook two things at different temperatures or open it up to cook a lot of one food — it's great for when you have a lot of guests. Having a precise, sharp gaming mouse is key to success — especially if you play competitive shooters. This mouse features a wired connection for lower latency, up to 25,600 max DPI sensitivity and 11 customizable buttons with up to 5 different profiles to switch between. MLB The Show is back with a new roster, game modes and more. Our MLB The Show 25 review mentioned that while there are some upgrades in tow, there probably isn't enough new content here to entice players who already have The Show 23 or 24. But if you haven't played in a couple of years, this version of the big-hitting baseball franchise is tons of fun.
Metro
22-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
The 15 Nintendo Switch games that should get a Switch 2 upgrade
Many games run better on Switch 2 than on the original Nintendo Switch, so why haven't games including Astral Chain and Luigi's Mansion 3 had the same treatment? While the Nintendo Switch 2 currently only has a few exclusives to call its own, it has become the new best place for experiencing Switch 1 games. Aside from the new (paid-for) upgrades for the likes of The Legend Of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild, a range of free updates mean other games, including Pokémon Scarlet & Violet, run much better than they did on the original Switch. Some even have boosted frame rates, just through backwards compatibility and without any need for an update, paid or otherwise. However, not every game benefits from running on the newer hardware, as we discovered when testing a handful of them. There's no obvious pattern as to what games run better or not, so here's a here's a list of the Switch 1 games that would benefit the most from a free upgrade. When it comes to PlatinumGames' gameography, it feels like Astral Chain often gets overlooked, which is a crying shame as it's a fantastic action game that revels in its absurd futuristic cop aesthetic. Sign up to the GameCentral newsletter for a unique take on the week in gaming, alongside the latest reviews and more. Delivered to your inbox every Saturday morning. While we're always happy to revisit it, we're still disappointed that, unlike Bayonetta 3, its choppy frame rate doesn't automatically bump up to 60 frames per second when running on Switch 2. If the rumoured Astral Chain 2 is never going to arrive, the least Nintendo could do is imbue the original game with some new life. As the best-selling entry in Nintendo's medieval tactical role-playing series, we're a little surprised Fire Emblem: Three Houses hasn't even seen a simple update that touches up its visuals on the Switch 2. There is a notable improvement to the overall performance, but it's still locked to 30fps and while a smoother frame rate isn't entirely necessary for a game with turn-based combat, it could stand to offset Three Houses' low-tech graphics. The same thing goes for Fire Emblem Engage, which we actually preferred to Three Houses but which only gets faster loading times as a result of being played on the Switch 2. Weirdly, it's the Three Hopes Musou spin-off that benefits the most on Switch 2 with a vastly superior frame rate. Luigi's Mansion 3 is probably the best-looking game on the original Switch, so much so that it doesn't really need a Switch 2 update. And yet we can't help but want it to look and run even better. While the graphics certainly don't need touching up, we wouldn't say no to seeing the visuals optimised for the Switch 2's new display, as well as support for HDR and 60fps. If not, then Nintendo better at least let Next Level Games make a Luigi's Mansion 4 for the new console, which, to be fair, is probably exactly what they are doing, as the developer has not been heard from for a while now. You may not remember this, but back in 2023, long before the Switch 2 even had an official name, Ubisoft expressed regret about not waiting till Nintendo's next console to launch strategy game sequel Mario + Rabbids Sparks Of Hope. It even indicated it wanted to update the game once the Switch 2 was out. Whether it meant with a full re-release or a single upgrade, Ubisoft seems to have either forgotten or abandoned those plans, because the strategy sequel runs no better on Switch 2 than it did on Switch 1 – and yet weirdly the first Mario + Rabbids game does, boasting a new frame rate of 60fps. We certainly hope Ubisoft revisits the idea because Sparks Of Hope is genuinely one of the best strategy games out there and its excellent graphics would benefit from an improved frame rate. Monster Hunter Wilds is the current hotness, but as it's only available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC, Nintendo Switch owners have to make do with the previous entry, Monster Hunter Rise. That's not necessarily a bad thing since Monster Hunter Rise is still an excellent game on Switch, but it remains locked to 30fps whereas other versions can reach upwards of 120fps. On Switch 2, the frame rate is certainly more stable and load times are faster, but a dedicated patch to boost the frame rate wouldn't go a miss, until Capcom releases a new Monster Hunter for the console. Thanks to the 2022 Switch port of NieR:Automata, Nintendo fans finally got to experience not only one of PlatinumGames' best action games, but one of the best modern action role-players. Unfortunately, it came with an obvious caveat: a frame rate of 30fps. It was probably unavoidable, just to get the game running on Nintendo's hardware, but we had hoped this would be addressed when playing the game on Switch 2, since the low frame rate doesn't do its fast-paced combat justice. Even if it never gets a 60fps upgrade though, NieR:Automata is one of several games that suffers from progress-blocking issues and crashes when running on Switch 2. At the time of writing, Square Enix is still looking into it, so hopefully those problems are addressed with a patch. It's still baffling that Nintendo stopped post-launch support for Animal Crossing: New Horizons so quickly, despite it being a prime candidate for the fabled 'forever' game many other companies continue to chase. Unsurprisingly, it's not seen any real updates to coincide with the Switch 2, although load times are faster. It admittedly doesn't need a smoother frame rate given its status as a slower-paced life simulator, but some enhancements to its graphics and resolution would be appreciated. Even so, we doubt this is a priority within Nintendo, as it's far more likely to be planning a brand new Animal Crossing tailor-made for Switch 2. The Switch version of Persona 5 Royal is a perfectly viable way of experiencing one of the best Japanese role-players ever made, but like other ports it came with some graphical compromises. Aside from being locked to 30fps, some pre-rendered backgrounds and textures are notably of low quality, and the resolution is capped to just over 720p when docked, dropping further in handheld mode and making the whole game look unpleasently blurry. It's a real shame since Persona 5 Royal is famous for its striking visuals and art style. With the Switch 2 capable of supporting 1080p resolutions and frame rates of 60fps, it's even more of a shame that Persona 5 Royal looks and runs no different on the new console. Pokémon Scarlet & Violet have benefitted tremendously from running on the Switch 2, thanks to the improved performance, earning it a deserved revaluation for the whole game. If only the same could be said for Pokémon Legends: Arceus… Unfortunately, there's no patch for Arceus, so it runs almost no differently on Switch 2 – with the exception of faster load times. Admittedly, bumping its frame rate to 60fps wouldn't fix its low-tech graphics, but it would help bring it in line with the upcoming Pokémon Legends: Z-A, which looks to have a much smoother performance on Switch 2, based on early teaser footage. It's a genuine miracle that The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt runs as well as it does on Switch, even in handheld mode. But it did come at the cost of a graphical downgrade as well as a capped frame rate of 30fps. On Switch 2, the game loads faster and even looks a little better, but any Witcher fans who only have access to Nintendo hardware would no doubt appreciate a dedicated upgrade for the newer console. More Trending Honestly, a Switch 2 port of The Witcher 3 would make sense considering the game is a top seller for CD Projekt, at over 50 million sales, saw updated re-releases for the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S just a few years ago, and the upcoming The Witcher 4 will likely skip Switch 2 (although you probably would've said that about The Witcher 3 for the Switch 1). Although Xenoblade Chronicles 3 was amongst those Switch 1 games that received a free Switch 2 patch, it doesn't address the performance issues in the game, with the patch notes only alluding to vague adjustments made to 'improve gameplay on Nintendo Switch 2.' As Nintendo's premiere Japanese role-playing series, it's surprising that none of the four Xenoblade Chronicles games have received any proper upgrades on Switch 2, only enjoying slightly shorter load times when running on the console. It could be argued that they don't need any enhancements, since all of the games are already impressive technical achievements, but considering fans found evidence of an optional but inaccessible 60fps mode for Xenoblade Chronicles X, we can't help but wish seeing it was activated across the whole series, along with improved resolutions. Email gamecentral@ leave a comment below, follow us on Twitter. To submit Inbox letters and Reader's Features more easily, without the need to send an email, just use our Submit Stuff page here. For more stories like this, check our Gaming page. 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Tom's Guide
13-07-2025
- Business
- Tom's Guide
Best Buy's Black Friday in July sale ends tonight — here's 29 deals to shop while you still can
The Best Buy Black Friday in July sale ends tonight — and if you're in the market for the latest and greatest tech, this is a sale not to be missed. For starters, you can get the LG 65-inch C4 4K OLED TV on sale for $1,199 at Best Buy. While it's no longer the latest in LG's lineup, it's still a fantastic OLED TV with a $400 discount. If you're looking for a new pair of earbuds, the AirPods Pro 2 are down to $149 — that's $100 off and their lowest price yet. From OLED TVs and laptops to headphones and smart home devices, this weekend is your last chance to shop the best tech deals of the summer. Keep scrolling to check out my favorite deals. For more savings, see our Best Buy coupon codes. Switch games: deals from $19 @ Best BuyFrom Luigi's Mansion 3 to EA FC24, Best Buy is taking from $10 to $20 off a small selection of games. (Most games are $20 off). The sale also includes Zelda, Assassin's Creed and more. Appliance sale: deals from $59 @ Best BuyBest Buy is taking up to 40% off select small and large appliances. After discount, prices start as low as $59. The sale includes brands such as Ninja, Instant Pot, Samsung, LG and more. TV sale: deals from $69 @ Best BuyBest Buy has smart TVs on sale for as low as $69. Keep in mind, the cheap TVs tend to be smaller, 1080p models (which are more suitable for a children's room or guest room). However, the sale also includes larger sets. These are among the cheapest TVs we've seen from Best Buy. By comparison, Amazon is offering a similar sale with prices from $ check: from $69 @ Amazon | from $74 @ Walmart E-Scooters and E-Bikes: up to 45% off @ Best BuyBest Buy is offering a range of discounts on e-scooters and e-bikes. The sale includes some of our favorite models from Segway, HiBoy, Letric and more. Laptop sale: up to $400 off @ Best BuyRight now Best Buy is taking up to $400 off select Windows laptops. The sale includes laptops from HP, Samsung, Lenovo and more. Apple's precise item trackers leverage the Find My network using ultra-wideband technology for incredibly accurate location tracking. Each coin-sized tracker offers a replaceable battery lasting over a year, water resistance, and seamless integration with iPhones. The precision finding feature guides you directly to lost items. Very nearly topping our list of the best noise canceling earbuds, the AirPods Pro 2 are a great option for Apple users. Our AirPods Pro 2 review revealed great ANC performance, a very comfortable fit and some superb sound quality with Spatial Audio support. The battery life of 6 hours is good as well. In our review of the Apple Watch SE 2nd Gen, we gave it an impressive 4 stars. Our reviewer Kate praised its high-power chip, the 30% larger screen, and the health features like sleep tracking and cycle tracking. This Apple Watch even has a low power mode for those long workout days. The new iPad mini is already getting a discount, and any price cut to this small tablet is welcome. We're big fans of its incredibly portable design and long battery life (it lasted 10 hours in our battery life tests.) It comes with speedy performance thanks to Apple's A17 Pro chip, and has a gorgeous 8.3-inch (2,266 x 1,488) Liquid Retina display. You also get 12MP cameras on the front and back and Wi-Fi 6e support. In our iPad mini 7 review, we said it delivers the full iPad experience in a tiny size. Apple's AirPods Max are a stunning looking and sounding pair of headphones. They're comfortable for long periods of time, and feature some very good ANC. We particularly like their Spatial Audio performance and intuitive controls scheme in our review — although we did have to take points away for the bad carrying case that comes in the box. The 13-inch MacBook Air M4 is Apple's greatest offering yet, and it's not only because of its speedy performance thanks to the M4 chip or its upgraded 12MP webcam. It's $100 less than its predecessor, and with that extra discount, you're getting one of the best laptops on the market at an epic price. Hisense is setting a new bar for value with its U6QF Mini-LED TV, which drops Google TV in favor of Fire TV. You still get an awesome suite of features built on a 144Hz refresh rate with HDR10+ and Dolby Atmos support. As one of the cheapest options to get for gaming, the U6QF is a powerful display for PC gamers leveraging tons of brightness. The B4 is LG's entry-level OLED TV. This TV supports Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos and has improved picture quality thanks to LG's A8 processor. For gamers, it features four HDMI 2.1 ports, a 120Hz refresh rate, a brightness booster and Game Optimizer Mode. In our LG B4 OLED review, we called the Editor's Choice TV the value OLED TV of the year. The 48-inch model is a Best Buy exclusive. The LG C4 OLED is powered by LG's A9 processor and features a 120Hz panel, Dolby Vision/HDR10/HLG support, built-in Amazon Alexa, four HDMI 2.1 ports and Apple AirPlay 2 support. It's also one of the few OLED TVs that can natively accept a 144Hz input from a PC. In our LG C4 OLED TV review, we said the content looked colorful and dazzlingly bright on the C4 series. Just note the newer LG C5 OLED is now available. Samsung's The Frame offers you chance to experience TVs unlike ever before. With its anti-reflective coating that gives it this art deco look to its Pantone validation, you can expect to forget The Frame is even a TV when it's set in art mode. But don't think you won't get ample performance in cinematic experiences, as well, with its beloved Tizen OS, which has access to every streaming service and even some cloud gaming subscriptions as well. Part of LG's 2025 TV lineup, the LG C5 OLED is here as the value pick of the year. Offering a slew of features, like a range of HDR certifications and gaming specs for the PS5 Pro crowd, the C5 proves a major improvement over its predecessor. We called it "nearly flawless" and gave it a 5-star rating in our LG C5 OLED TV review. This is the one of the best Copilot+ PC deals available! This 14-inch thin and light laptop features a Snapdragon X Elite for impressive performance and power efficiency, complemented by 16GB of RAM and 512GB of storage. Our Microsoft Surface Pro Copilot Plus review called this "the best Surface in years." It's powered by a speedy X Elite processor and also packs a gorgeous OLED display, 16GB of RAM and a 512GB SSD. It's super thin and light and has great battery life — our unit lasted over 12 hours in our battery life tests. Note: this deal is for the device only and doesn't include a keyboard or stylus. Sony's budget on-ear cans are inexpensive, but they bring the sound where it counts. They earned a 4.5-star rating in our Sony WH-CH520 review, thanks to their top-notch sound, intuitive controls, and lengthy battery life of 50 hours. 3 minutes of charge nets you 1.5 hours of use as well, if you run out and need a quick boost. Beats' iconic rounded oblong speaker has a new low price. This is one of the first discounts the speaker has seen this year, for a very solid Bluetooth speaker deal. The Beats Pill is a solid little Bluetooth speaker, and in our hands-on, we enjoyed the top-tier sound and excellent battery life. The Beats Studio Pro are a very solid pair of headphones. We particularly liked their solid battery life and decent noise canceling in our review. My favorite part though is the extensive color selection. Yes — you can save a massive $160 right now. That's almost half price, and puts the QuietComfort headphones firmly in the "mid-range" price category. These headphones are certainly not "mid-range" in performance. Our reviewer Alex gave them 4 stars in his review, praising the sound quality, unbeatable ANC, and battery life. Note: this discount is not in the black colorway. If you want a speaker that can truly fill a space, this is it. Our JBL Boombox 3 review praised this speaker's impressively wide sound and thumping bass. It also lasts for up to 24 hours of battery life, and has a strong IP67 durability rating against water and dust. Just note that it's hefty, coming in at 14.7 pounds. Get ready for the Super Bowl with one of the best air fryers we've tested. In our Ninja Foodi DualZone Air Fryer review, we loved that we could cook two things at different temperatures or open it up to cook a lot of one food — it's great for when you have a lot of guests. The Shark FlexBreeze Pro Mist has a refillable misting tank onboard to make you instantly cool. It can act as both corded or cordless, with a up to 24 hour running time (depending on what speed setting you use). Its portable design means you can take advantage of the mist spray both indoor or out. This KitchenAid 5.5 Quart stand mixer has a massive reduction of $130, and is probably the lowest price we've seen so far. With its 3-point locking bowl lift feature, it's super sturdy to tackle heavier quantities, and makes it easier to add ingredients. It comes with 11 speeds including a ½ speed for high to low control. With an impressive saving, this deal won't last long — so hurry! Save $150 on this excellent Dyson air purifier. Not only does it automatically remove pollutants, bacteria and allergens in seconds, but it can heat and cool the room too. It also looks sleek and stylish. The Meta Quest 3S is already the best VR headset for the money, but with $70 off the price and Batman: Arkham Shadows included, it now offers plenty of value. Expect the same performance as the pricier Quest 3, but with a smaller field of view and lower resolution. Other than that, expect to play an excellent VR game right off the bat, and even more thanks to its 3-month Quest+ subscription. By far the best deal I've seen on an RTX 5060 gaming laptop, the Alienware 16 Aurora is now $400 off, and it only recently launched. Along with its RTX 5060 GPU, expect an Intel Core 7 240H CPU, 32GB of DDR5 RAM, 1TB for storage and a 16-inch WQXGA (2560 x 1600) LED display with a 120Hz refresh rate. Price check: $1,399 @ Amazon
Tom's Guide
07-07-2025
- Business
- Tom's Guide
Best Buy's Black Friday in July sale is live — here's 31 deals to fight Prime Day
Amazon Prime Day may be taking over the spotlight — but Best Buy is giving the retailer a run for its money. If you're in the market for some new tech, the Best Buy Black Friday in July sale is the obvious choice. In an effort to combat Amazon's savings extravaganza, Best Buy is discounting everything from OLED TVs and laptops to headphones and smart home devices. But the sale ends Sunday, so you'll want to hop on these deals ASAP. For starters, you can get the LG 65-inch C4 4K OLED TV on sale for $1,199 at Best Buy. While it's no longer the latest in LG's lineup, it's still a fantastic OLED TV with a $400 discount. Plus, the 13-inch MacBook Air (M4/256GB) is on sale for $849 at Best Buy. That's $150 off our choice for best laptop. If you're looking to stock up on appliances, Best Buy has plenty of options from $59. From OLED TVs and laptops to headphones and smart home devices, Best Buy's Black Friday in July is a sale you don't want to miss. Keep scrolling to check out my favorite deals. For more savings, see our Best Buy coupon codes, and stay tuned to our Prime Day deals live blog for the best deals as they come in. Switch games: deals from $19 @ Best BuyFrom Luigi's Mansion 3 to EA FC24, Best Buy is taking from $10 to $20 off a small selection of games. (Most games are $20 off). The sale also includes Zelda, Assassin's Creed and more. Appliance sale: deals from $59 @ Best BuyBest Buy is taking up to 40% off select small and large appliances. After discount, prices start as low as $59. The sale includes brands such as Ninja, Instant Pot, Samsung, LG and more. TV sale: deals from $69 @ Best BuyBest Buy has smart TVs on sale for as low as $69. Keep in mind, the cheap TVs tend to be smaller, 1080p models (which are more suitable for a children's room or guest room). However, the sale also includes larger sets. These are among the cheapest TVs we've seen from Best Buy. By comparison, Amazon is offering a similar sale with prices from $ check: from $69 @ Amazon | from $74 @ Walmart E-Scooters and E-Bikes: up to 45% off @ Best BuyBest Buy is offering a range of discounts on e-scooters and e-bikes. The sale includes some of our favorite models from Segway, HiBoy, Letric and more. Traeger grill sale: up to $300 off @ Best BuyBest Buy is taking up to $300 off select Traeger grills. After discount, prices start from $389. This is an awesome opportunity to shop some of the best grills we've reviewed. Laptop sale: up to $400 off @ Best BuyRight now Best Buy is taking up to $400 off select Windows laptops. The sale includes laptops from HP, Samsung, Lenovo and more. Apple's precise item trackers leverage the Find My network using ultra-wideband technology for incredibly accurate location tracking. Each coin-sized tracker offers a replaceable battery lasting over a year, water resistance, and seamless integration with iPhones. The precision finding feature guides you directly to lost items. Very nearly topping our list of the best noise canceling earbuds, the AirPods Pro 2 are a great option for Apple users. Our AirPods Pro 2 review revealed great ANC performance, a very comfortable fit and some superb sound quality with Spatial Audio support. The battery life of 6 hours is good as well. The new iPad mini is already getting a discount, and any price cut to this small tablet is welcome. We're big fans of its incredibly portable design and long battery life (it lasted 10 hours in our battery life tests.) It comes with speedy performance thanks to Apple's A17 Pro chip, and has a gorgeous 8.3-inch (2,266 x 1,488) Liquid Retina display. You also get 12MP cameras on the front and back and Wi-Fi 6e support. In our iPad mini 7 review, we said it delivers the full iPad experience in a tiny size. Apple's AirPods Max are a stunning looking and sounding pair of headphones. They're comfortable for long periods of time, and feature some very good ANC. We particularly like their Spatial Audio performance and intuitive controls scheme in our review — although we did have to take points away for the bad carrying case that comes in the box. The 13-inch MacBook Air M4 is Apple's greatest offering yet, and it's not only because of its speedy performance thanks to the M4 chip or its upgraded 12MP webcam. It's $100 less than its predecessor, and with that extra discount, you're getting one of the best laptops on the market at an epic price. Hisense is setting a new bar for value with its U6QF Mini-LED TV, which drops Google TV in favor of Fire TV. You still get an awesome suite of features built on a 144Hz refresh rate with HDR10+ and Dolby Atmos support. As one of the cheapest options to get for gaming, the U6QF is a powerful display for PC gamers leveraging tons of brightness. The B4 is LG's entry-level OLED TV. This TV supports Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos and has improved picture quality thanks to LG's A8 processor. For gamers, it features four HDMI 2.1 ports, a 120Hz refresh rate, a brightness booster and Game Optimizer Mode. In our LG B4 OLED review, we called the Editor's Choice TV the value OLED TV of the year. The 48-inch model is a Best Buy exclusive. The LG C4 OLED is powered by LG's A9 processor and features a 120Hz panel, Dolby Vision/HDR10/HLG support, built-in Amazon Alexa, four HDMI 2.1 ports and Apple AirPlay 2 support. It's also one of the few OLED TVs that can natively accept a 144Hz input from a PC. In our LG C4 OLED TV review, we said the content looked colorful and dazzlingly bright on the C4 series. Just note the newer LG C5 OLED is now available. Samsung's The Frame offers you chance to experience TVs unlike ever before. With its anti-reflective coating that gives it this art deco look to its Pantone validation, you can expect to forget The Frame is even a TV when it's set in art mode. But don't think you won't get ample performance in cinematic experiences, as well, with its beloved Tizen OS, which has access to every streaming service and even some cloud gaming subscriptions as well. Part of LG's 2025 TV lineup, the LG C5 OLED is here as the value pick of the year. Offering a slew of features, like a range of HDR certifications and gaming specs for the PS5 Pro crowd, the C5 proves a major improvement over its predecessor. We called it "nearly flawless" and gave it a 5-star rating in our LG C5 OLED TV review. The new Fire TV Stick 4K sports an upgraded 1.7GHz quad-core processor that's 30% more powerful than the previous model. In our Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K review, we praised its 4K video quality for a budget price. Features include Dolby Vision/HDR10/HDR10+/HLG support, Wi-Fi 6 support and a Live TV guide button on the remote. You also get Dolby Digital Plus and Dolby Atmos support to improve your streaming audio. The Ring Indoor Cam (2023) can record 1080p video, scare off intruders with a built-in siren, and detect motion in specified zones. It is more compact than the previous model with the addition of a new privacy shutter and upgraded mount. Right now you can get a two-pack for $59 — that's the same price as a single camera. This bundle gets you a Blink Outdoor 4 Camera and a Blink Floodlight Mount for just $59. The wireless setup runs entirely on battery so it can be placed on virtually any surface without existing floodlight wiring. It's perfect for use in dark areas like on a shed or the side of your home. The Ring Battery Doorbell can be easily installed to watch your front door, while the Indoor Cam can be set up in less than ten minutes to view the interior of your home and give you a 1080p HD view complete with motion detection and a privacy cover. Though the Indoor Cam does require a power outlet, it also provides two way audio and noise cancellation and has a wide field of view. The Ring Battery Doorbell is our best value choice for Ring doorbells because it delivers the features we like most in Ring doorbells but still costs less than $100. This bundle includes two Blink Outdoor 4 cameras and the new Blink Sync Module XR, which can extend the range of the cameras to as much as 400 feet. This is the one of the best Copilot+ PC deals available! This 14-inch thin and light laptop features a Snapdragon X Elite for impressive performance and power efficiency, complemented by 16GB of RAM and 512GB of storage. Our Microsoft Surface Pro Copilot Plus review called this "the best Surface in years." It's powered by a speedy X Elite processor and also packs a gorgeous OLED display, 16GB of RAM and a 512GB SSD. It's super thin and light and has great battery life — our unit lasted over 12 hours in our battery life tests. Note: this deal is for the device only and doesn't include a keyboard or stylus. Sony's budget on-ear cans are inexpensive, but they bring the sound where it counts. They earned a 4.5-star rating in our Sony WH-CH520 review, thanks to their top-notch sound, intuitive controls, and lengthy battery life of 50 hours. 3 minutes of charge nets you 1.5 hours of use as well, if you run out and need a quick boost. Beats' iconic rounded oblong speaker has a new low price. This is one of the first discounts the speaker has seen this year, for a very solid Bluetooth speaker deal. The Beats Pill is a solid little Bluetooth speaker, and in our hands-on, we enjoyed the top-tier sound and excellent battery life. The Beats Studio Pro are a very solid pair of headphones. We particularly liked their solid battery life and decent noise canceling in our review. My favorite part though is the extensive color selection. If you want a speaker that can truly fill a space, this is it. Our JBL Boombox 3 review praised this speaker's impressively wide sound and thumping bass. It also lasts for up to 24 hours of battery life, and has a strong IP67 durability rating against water and dust. Just note that it's hefty, coming in at 14.7 pounds. Get ready for the Super Bowl with one of the best air fryers we've tested. In our Ninja Foodi DualZone Air Fryer review, we loved that we could cook two things at different temperatures or open it up to cook a lot of one food — it's great for when you have a lot of guests. The Shark FlexBreeze Pro Mist has a refillable misting tank onboard to make you instantly cool. It can act as both corded or cordless, with a up to 24 hour running time (depending on what speed setting you use). Its portable design means you can take advantage of the mist spray both indoor or out. This KitchenAid 5.5 Quart stand mixer has a massive reduction of $130, and is probably the lowest price we've seen so far. With its 3-point locking bowl lift feature, it's super sturdy to tackle heavier quantities, and makes it easier to add ingredients. It comes with 11 speeds including a ½ speed for high to low control. With an impressive saving, this deal won't last long — so hurry! Save $150 on this excellent Dyson air purifier. Not only does it automatically remove pollutants, bacteria and allergens in seconds, but it can heat and cool the room too. It also looks sleek and stylish.
Tom's Guide
04-07-2025
- Business
- Tom's Guide
Best Buy 4th of July weekend sale is live from $5 — 25 deals I'd shop now on OLED TVs, Switch games, grills, smart home tech and more
With the holiday weekend comes the best 4th of July sales! I'm especially excited about Best Buy's offerings this weekend, so check out my favorite deals below. For starters, you can get the LG 65-inch C4 4K OLED TV on sale for $1,296 at Best Buy ($300 off.) While it's no longer the latest in LG's lineup, it's still a fantastic OLED TV that is a steal with discount. Plus, our choice for the best laptop is on sale for $150 off. That's the 13-inch MacBook Air (M4/256GB) on sale for $849 at Best Buy. Or, if you want a fun way to get around this summer, you can get up to 45% off e-scooters and e-bikes from Segway, HiBoy and more. Keep scrolling to see all my favorite Best Buy 4th of July deals. For more savings, see our Best Buy coupon codes, and stay tuned to our 4th of July sales live coverage for the best deals as they come in. Batteries are always good to keep on hand. Right now you can get a 4-pack of Energizer Max AAA Alkaline batteries for $5.49, which works out to just over $1.32 per battery. Need a cheap pair of wired on-ear headphones? These Sony 'phones will do the trick. They're lightweight, sturdy and have 30mm drivers for bright, clear sound. These popular headphones have a 4.5 star rating from over 17,000 Best Buy reviews. Switch games: deals from $19 @ Best BuyFrom Luigi's Mansion 3 to EA FC24, Best Buy is taking from $10 to $20 off a small selection of games. (Most games are $20 off). The sale also includes Zelda, Assassin's Creed and more. Appliance sale: deals from $59 @ Best BuyBest Buy is taking up to 40% off select small and large appliances. After discount, prices start as low as $59. The sale includes brands such as Ninja, Instant Pot, Samsung, LG and more. TV sale: deals from $69 @ Best BuyBest Buy has smart TVs on sale for as low as $69. Keep in mind, the cheap TVs tend to be smaller, 1080p models (which are more suitable for a children's room or guest room). However, the sale also includes larger sets. These are among the cheapest TVs we've seen from Best Buy. By comparison, Amazon is offering a similar sale with prices from $ check: from $69 @ Amazon | from $74 @ Walmart E-Scooters and E-Bikes: up to 45% off @ Best BuyBest Buy is offering a range of discounts on e-scooters and e-bikes. The sale includes some of our favorite models from Segway, HiBoy, Letric and more. Traeger grill sale: up to $300 off @ Best BuyBest Buy is taking up to $300 off select Traeger grills. After discount, prices start from $389. This is an awesome opportunity to shop some of the best grills we've reviewed. Laptop sale: up to $400 off @ Best BuyRight now Best Buy is taking up to $400 off select Windows laptops. The sale includes laptops from HP, Samsung, Lenovo and more. This is one of the only cameras we awarded 5 stars to. In our Insta360 X4 review, we said the X4 is one of the most powerful 360 cameras ever made, shooting full 360 degree content in 8K (which ends up at 2.7K when reframed to 16:9 for viewing on a screen.) If you want to shoot awesome and surreal 360 or invisible selfie stick footage, this is the camera to buy. Hisense is setting a new bar for value with its U6QF Mini-LED TV, which drops Google TV in favor of Fire TV. You still get an awesome suite of features built on a 144Hz refresh rate with HDR10+ and Dolby Atmos support. As one of the cheapest options to get for gaming, the U6QF is a powerful display for PC gamers leveraging tons of brightness. The B4 is LG's entry-level OLED TV. This TV supports Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos and has improved picture quality thanks to LG's A8 processor. For gamers, it features four HDMI 2.1 ports, a 120Hz refresh rate, a brightness booster and Game Optimizer Mode. In our LG B4 OLED review, we called the Editor's Choice TV the value OLED TV of the year. The 48-inch model is a Best Buy exclusive. The LG C4 OLED is powered by LG's A9 processor and features a 120Hz panel, Dolby Vision/HDR10/HLG support, built-in Amazon Alexa, four HDMI 2.1 ports and Apple AirPlay 2 support. It's also one of the few OLED TVs that can natively accept a 144Hz input from a PC. In our LG C4 OLED TV review, we said the content looked colorful and dazzlingly bright on the C4 series. Just note the newer LG C5 OLED is now available. Part of LG's 2025 TV lineup, the LG C5 OLED is here as the value pick of the year. Offering a slew of features, like a range of HDR certifications and gaming specs for the PS5 Pro crowd, the C5 proves a major improvement over its predecessor. We called it "nearly flawless" and gave it a 5-star rating in our LG C5 OLED TV review. Price check: $1,496 @ Amazon The new Fire TV Stick 4K sports an upgraded 1.7GHz quad-core processor that's 30% more powerful than the previous model. In our Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K review, we praised its 4K video quality for a budget price. Features include Dolby Vision/HDR10/HDR10+/HLG support, Wi-Fi 6 support and a Live TV guide button on the remote. You also get Dolby Digital Plus and Dolby Atmos support to improve your streaming audio. The Ring Indoor Cam (2023) can record 1080p video, scare off intruders with a built-in siren, and detect motion in specified zones. It is more compact than the previous model with the addition of a new privacy shutter and upgraded mount. Right now you can get a two-pack for $59 — that's the same price as a single camera. This bundle gets you a Blink Outdoor 4 Camera and a Blink Floodlight Mount for just $59. The wireless setup runs entirely on battery so it can be placed on virtually any surface without existing floodlight wiring. It's perfect for use in dark areas like on a shed or the side of your home. The Ring Battery Doorbell can be easily installed to watch your front door, while the Indoor Cam can be set up in less than ten minutes to view the interior of your home and give you a 1080p HD view complete with motion detection and a privacy cover. Though the Indoor Cam does require a power outlet, it also provides two way audio and noise cancellation and has a wide field of view. The Ring Battery Doorbell is our best value choice for Ring doorbells because it delivers the features we like most in Ring doorbells but still costs less than $100. This bundle includes two Blink Outdoor 4 cameras and the new Blink Sync Module XR, which can extend the range of the cameras to as much as 400 feet. The Asus Vivobook 14 is a solid laptop for shoppers on a budget. It comes with an Intel Core i5 processor, 12GB RAM and a 256GB SSD. It also has a 14-inch 1920 x 1080 FHD display that reaches 250 nits of brightness. The 13-inch MacBook Air M4 is Apple's greatest offering yet, and it's not only because of its speedy performance thanks to the M4 chip or its upgraded 12MP webcam. It's $100 less than its predecessor, and with that extra discount, you're getting one of the best laptops on the market at an epic price. This is the one of the best Copilot+ PC deals available! This 14-inch thin and light laptop features a Snapdragon X Elite for impressive performance and power efficiency, complemented by 16GB of RAM and 512GB of storage. The JLab Go Air Sport are ludicrously good value at their full price of $29, so to get them for just $24 on sale is unreal. They're some of the best budget running headphones we've ever tested, with a reliable fit and surprisingly good sound quality given the low price. If you want a speaker that can truly fill a space, this is it. Our JBL Boombox 3 review praised this speaker's impressively wide sound and thumping bass. It also lasts for up to 24 hours of battery life, and has a strong IP67 durability rating against water and dust. Just note that it's hefty, coming in at 14.7 pounds. The BlueAir Blue Pure 511i Max has a coverage of 926 sq ft, so it's great for small rooms. It uses HEPASilent, dual filtration technology to remove at least 99% of airborne particles in the air. It also runs very quiet and you can even control it via the Blueair app. Plus, its modern design makes it easy to blend into any room. The Shark FlexBreeze Pro Mist has a refillable misting tank onboard to make you instantly cool. It can act as both corded or cordless, with a up to 24 hour running time (depending on what speed setting you use). Its portable design means you can take advantage of the mist spray both indoor or out.
