Best Buy's 48-hour anti-Prime Day sale is live: 27 hand-picked deals I'd buy today
Vacuums to big-screen TVs - here are my favorite deals
While excellent deals have been available for a few days now at the retailer, Best Buy's big 48-hour Flash Sale is now officially live. This massive retail event is essentially the retailer's answer to Amazon Prime Day and offers Black Friday-level deals across Best Buy's huge inventory.
As deals editor, I've been busy searching through Best Buy's 48-hour Flash Sale to find record-low price cuts on tech that we've tested and loved here at TechRadar. You can check out all of my choices down below, which include the stunning Samsung S90C OLED TV at just $1,299 (was $2,599), the excellent iPad 10.2 on sale for just $199 (was $329), and the Apple AirPods Pro 2 for just $189 (was $249) - all superb deals.
• Check out all of today's deals at Best Buy
As stated, these deals are Best Buy's answer to the Amazon Prime Day that's concurrently being held at its big rival. As with the other sale, this one is running through from today until tomorrow night so don't hang around if you're interested.
Note that Best Buy's 48-hour sale will run from tomorrow through to the end of Wednesday night so you won't have long to bag a bargain if you're interested. Overall, these are likely to be some of the best deals at the retailer this side of Black Friday in November so I definitely recommend acting quickly if you're looking to get your seasonal tech shopping early.
Best Buy sale quick links
- Appliances: up to $200 off coffee machines, air fryers, slow cookers
- Cameras: record-low prices on Canon, Nikon, and Sony cameras
- Headphones: AirPods Pro from $189, plus 50% off JBL
- Laptops: record prices on MacBook Air, plus $400 off Windows laptops
- Smartwatches: $100 off Samsung Galaxy Watches
- TVs: up to $1,500 off OLED, QLED, and LED TVs
Best Buy 48-hour sale: Apple
Apple iPad 10.2 (2021): was $329.99 now $199 at Best Buy
Best Buy has the 2021 Apple iPad on sale for $199 - the lowest price for this entry-level tablet so far. It may be slightly older tech, but the 10.2-inch Retina display and A13 Bionic chip ensure excellent picture quality and superior performance to this day. The entry-level tablet can do it all without issue, according to our Apple iPad 10.2 review: whether that's browsing the net, streaming media, light work, or playing games.
Apple AirPods Pro 2: was $249 now $189 at Best Buy
Always a holiday best-seller, Best Buy has the AirPods Pro 2, on sale for a record-low price of $189.99. Compared to the AirPods 2 and 3, the AirPods Pro 2 feature active noise cancellation, improved audio quality, and a wireless charging case that provides more than 24 hours of battery life.
Apple iPad 10.9 2022 (64GB): was $349 now $299 at Best Buy
Best Buy has the 2022 iPad on sale for a record-low price of $299. Compared to the 2021 iPad, the latest entry-level tablet comes with a larger 10.9-inch Liquid Retina display, Apple's powerful A14 Bionic chip for laptop-like speed, upgraded cameras with 4K video, and all-day battery life. It's a fantastic tablet at a great price, especially with today's $50 discount.
MacBook Air 13-inch (M2): was $1,199 now $749 at Best Buy
Best Buy has the latest MacBook Air M2 for its lowest-ever price this week. We concluded that this is the best laptop you can buy in our MacBook Air M2 review thanks to the stylish design, sharp display, impressive performance, and long battery life. This is the one to get if you need a premium powerhouse for creative apps such as photo editing, video editing, and more intense workloads. The M1 is still up to those jobs too, though, so you'll be fine with the cheaper option if your budget is smaller - but it's worth the upgrade if you can afford it.
Apple AirPods Max with Lightning: was $549 now $394.99 at Best Buy
Apple’s over-ear headphones, AirPods Max, are as much of a fashion icon as these offer excellent sound with Spatial Audio chops, a premium design with easy physical controls, strong active noise cancellation, and a transparency mode that brings environmental noise into the mix. Just like AirPods or AirPods Pro, these fast pair with Apple devices and sync across all of them for easy switching. While these aren’t the newest editions with a USB-C port and Personalized Spatial Audio, they still deliver the classic AirPods Max experience. At $154.01 off in all colors, it’s an excellent time to score a pair.
Best Buy 48-hour sale: TVs
Insignia F30 Series 50-inch 4K Fire TV: was $299.99 now $189.99 at Best Buy
This mid-sized and best-selling Insignia 50-inch TV supports high-quality 4K HD resolution, has smart capabilities with the Fire operating system, and a voice remote with hands-free Alexa controls. I've picked out this size in particular as it's returned the affordable display to the previous record-low price for the Best Buy 48-hour flash sale. All this for under $200 is an incredible offer for a decent all-around TV of this size.
TCL 65-inch S4 S-Class 4K UHD HDR LED Smart TV: was $399.99 now $339.99 at Best Buy
If you're looking for a big-screen budget TV, you can't get much better than this TCL 65-inch 4K smart TV for a record-low price at Best Buy. The TCL S4 Series TV packs 4K Ultra HD Resolution, Dolby Vision, HDR10, DTS Virtual: X, and the Google TV Smart operating system with Chromecast built-in, all for under $400, which is a fantastic deal.
LG UT75 75-inch 4K Smart TV: was $699.99 now $649.99 at Best Buy
Best Buy has this 75-inch LG UT75 Series 4K smart TV for $649.99, which is an excellent price for a display of this size. The 2024 TV delivers a premium picture experience with brilliant colors thanks to LG's α5 Gen7 AI processor and WebOS 24 for seamless streaming. Gamers will also love the game optimizer and dashboard with GeForce NOW, which allows you to see and adjust all your settings in one place.
LG 48-inch Class B4 Series OLED 4K UHD TV: was $1,499.99 now $699.99 at Best Buy
The 48-inch LG B4 OLED smart TV offers unrivaled picture quality, and it's on sale for $799.99 - just $50 more than the record-low price. Its self-lit OLED pixels and Dolby Visier enhance color and contrast beyond what the average backlit TV can do. Its built-in gaming features and 120Hz refresh rate make it an unbeatable deal for gamers looking to upgrade. It's a worthwhile investment for anyone who likes watching TV or playing games.
LG 48-inch C4 OLED 4K TV: was $1,999.99 now $999.99 at Best Buy
LG's 48-inch C4 OLED TV is now on sale at Best Buy for $999.99 - that's a $600 discount and a new record-low price. Ranked in our best TV guide, the 2024 C4 features exceptional brightness, LG's latest Alpha 9 AI chip for improved performance, and impressive gaming features, including four HDMI 2.1 ports with 4K 120Hz, VRR, and ALLM support and 144Hz certification from Nvidia.
Samsung 55-inch S90D OLED TV: was $1,999.99 now $1,299.99 at Best Buy
Samsung's all-new 55-inch S90D OLED TV is on sale for a record-low price of $1,399.99. The 2024 OLED display delivers an exceptional picture with deep blacks, bright colors, and Pantone-validated colors. You also get Motion Xcelerator 144Hz for a smooth gaming experience and Dolby Atmos and Object Tracking Sound Lite for premium sound.
Samsung 65-inch S90C Smart 4K OLED TV: was $2,599.99 now $1,299.99 at Best Buy
The Samsung S90C OLED is TechRadar's best-rated TV, and the 65-inch model is on sale for $1,299.99. That's a massive $1,300 discount and a record-low price. Our Samsung S90C review awarded this TV five stars, praising its gorgeous picture, extensive gaming features, slim design, and reasonable price.
Sony A80L series 65-inch OLED TV (2023): was $1,999 now $1,499 at Best Buy
The Sony A80L is a fantastic mid-range OLED TV from Sony, and today's deal from Best Buy brings the 65-inch model down to a new record-low price. The 2023 Sony TV has a gorgeous picture quality that OLED TVs are known for, robust and immersive sound, and full support for 4K 120Hz gaming with Sony's new Game Menu.
LG 55-inch G4 Series OLED 4K Smart TV: was $2,599.99 now $1,999.99 at Best Buy
LG's all-new 55-inch G4 OLED TV is getting a $200 price cut at Best Buy. The gorgeous OLED TV is LG's brightest display and delivers rich contrasts and deep blacks thanks to LG's powerful Alpha 11 AI processor. The G4 also comes with Dolby Vision, Filmmaker Mode, and Dolby Atmos and is packed with premium gaming features.
Best Buy 48-hour sale: Laptops
Lenovo IdeaPad 1: was $579.99 now $329.99 at Best Buy
Display: 15.6 inches
Processor: Ryzen 5-7520U
RAM: 8GB
Storage: 256GB
OS: Windows 11
This Lenovo IdeaPad at Best Buy is listed as a gamer-friendly option but it's definitely not a gaming laptop. Instead, it's a superb value Windows machine that's just perfect for the basics. With this configuration, you get a decent Ryzen 5 chipset and 8GB of RAM, ensuring speedy performance if you simply need something for web browsing, writing, or basic spreadsheets.
Samsung Galaxy Book3 360: was $1,249 now $699 at Best Buy
Display: 13.3 inches
Processor: Intel Core i7-1360P
RAM: 16GB
Storage: 512GB
OS: Windows 11
If you're looking for a lightweight and stylish Windows laptop then it's hard to beat this deal on the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 at Best Buy today. With a massive $550 off, you're getting a superb deal on this 2-in-1 laptop with a powerful 13th gen Core i7 chipset, 16GB of RAM, and 512GB SSD. Not only are these specs great, but the convertible nature of this laptop makes it a great choice if you think you'll be able to utilize its tablet mode and touchscreen.
HP Victus gaming laptop: was $879 now $514 at Best Buy
Display: 15.6 inches
Graphics card: GeForce RTX 3050
Processor: Intel Core i5-12450H
RAM: 8GB
Storage: 512GB
This HP Victus isn't a high-end gaming laptop by any stretch of the imagination, but it's a great start if you're simply looking for a cheap machine to cover the basics. The combination of an RTX 3050 graphics card and Core i5 chipset is going to be enough to play a massive library of less-graphically intensive games. It won't play all the latest titles with maximum settings, but it will get you playing if
Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge laptop: was $1,349 now $799 at Best Buy
Display: 14-inches
Processor: Snapdragon X Elite
RAM: 16GB
Storage: 512GB
One of the best laptop deals on Best Buy right now is on this brand-new Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge - one of the latest models to feature a Snapdragon X Elite chipset. In layman's terms, this chipset gives Windows laptops absolutely incredible battery life as well as plenty of power for all your everyday tasks. This CoPilot+ laptop also features an AMOLED display and all the latest AI-integrated Windows features.
Best Buy 48-hour sale: Audio
Sony WF-C510: was $59.99 now $48 at Best Buy
If anyone asks me for a great pair of cheap earbuds then the Sony WF-C510 is always my go-to answer. They're light and comfortable, provide excellent sound quality for the cost, and have a battery life of up to 20 hours. TechRadar's audio experts agree, too, awarding these 4.5/5 and calling them 'great value for money' in our Sony WF-C500 review. And now the buds are down to their lowest price ever for Prime Day – a steal.
Sony WH-1000XM5: was $399 now $298 at Best Buy
Another Prime Day sale and another record-low price for the latest and greatest in Sony's class-leading wireless over-ear lineup. The older XM4 were class-leading, so it's no surprise that Sony's XM5 are also incredibly hard to beat – especially with a huge $100 off. They don't fold up like the XM4, but they're still a comfortable, smart, great-sounding pair of headphones that block outside sound highly effectively – and at this price, they're excellent value too.
Best Buy 48-hour sale: Appliances
Shark Stratos Cordless Stick Vacuum Cleaner: was $499.99 now $299.99 at Best Buy
Here's a new record-low price for the appliance we awarded 4.5 stars out of five in our Shark Stratos Cordless Stick Vacuum Cleaner review. I can't praise these vacuums enough for the Anti Hair Wrap tech that's saved me so much time unclogging the brush roll compared to my old vacuum. Flexology tech makes it a good option for reaching under furniture and this upgraded Stratos version boasts anti-odour tech and CleanSense IQ that automatically adjusts suction power to tackle tougher areas of dirt.
Dyson V8: was $469.99 now $299 at Best Buy
Out of Dyson's range of vacuum cleaners, this model is surprisingly one of its most affordable - that being one of the things we praised it for in our four-star review. The V8 is a solid choice if you're after a cordless vacuum with an impressive suction that won't break the bank. Its versatile design means it can be used as a floor or handheld vacuum, and comes with attachments to help you clean those hard-to-reach places. Though we pointed out its smaller waste bin and long recharge time, the V8 is still a contender if you want a powerful budget-friendly Dyson.
Best Buy 48-hour sale: Other tech
PlayStation 5: was $499.99 now $449.99 at Best Buy
With the PlayStation 5 Pro on the way I fully expected that current versions of Sony's latest consoles would be discounted soon. As if on cue, here's $50 off the PS5 at Amazon, which brings it back down to a record-low price. If you aren't fussed about the potential graphical upgrades with the upcoming Pro console, or, like me, think it's extortionately expensive, this is a great offer on Sony's latest console.
Google Pixel 8: was $699 now $475 at Best Buy
It may be a slightly older device now, but today's deal on the Google Pixel 8 makes this flagship a compelling option in 2024. Amazon's $509 deal price is a new record-low, and the Pixel 8 will continue to be supported with software updates for at least another six years. For that price, you can enjoy this phone's modern design, AI-focused Tensor G3 chipset, and capable suite of rear cameras.
Echo Pop: was $39.99 now $17.99 at Best Buy
Looking to buy a cheap and capable smart speaker for a small space? Amazon's Prime Day deals include the Echo Pop for just $17.99 - the cheapest Echo device you can buy right now. For that money, you get a fun, basic and compact smart speaker according to our Echo Pop review. It has Alexa built-in, so you can play music, ask questions, and check the weather completely hands-free, and connect it to other smart devices throughout the home.
Amazon Kindle Paperwhite: was $149.99 now $124.99 at Best Buy
For most people, the Amazon Kindle Paperwhite is the best ereader to buy since it packs the same sharp display as the best Kindle devices, with the waterproof design that we loved in the Kindle Oasis. Strangely for Prime Day, however, this isn't the best price we've seen for Amazon's best-selling ereader as it was $10 cheaper earlier in the year and has been down to as low as $99.99 in the past.
Sony Alpha a7 IV: was $2,499.99 now $2,299.99 at Best Buy
We rate the Alpha a7 IV as the best mirrorless camera for most people right now - mainly because it's a superb hybrid body that performs for both stills and video. With an excellent 33MP full-frame sensor and game-changing auto-focus system, it's hard to believe you can get all that goodness for such a low price. Now is a great time to consider making the switch since this excellent flagship is currently sitting at its lowest-ever price.
Nikon Z8: was $3,996 now $3,496.95 at Best Buy
We rate the Nikon Z8 as the best full-frame hybrid camera for pros - although, of course, anyone with deep pockets will appreciate its superb 45.7MP stacked sensor, 8K video capabilities, and 20fps burst shooting. Our Nikon Z8 review awarded this excellent camera a full five stars out of five - praising its awesome feature set and smaller and lighter body versus the flagship Z9. This deal at Adorama Best Buy the body down to its lowest-ever price with a huge $500 price cut.
More of today's best early Prime Day deals
- Amazon Devices: up to 50% off
- Appliances: deals on coffee makers
- Health: 45% off Oral-B and Philips
- Laptops: best-ever MacBook Pro deals
- Phones: power banks from $17.99
- Smart home: Ring and Blink from $17.99
- Tablets: Fire tablets from $49.99
- Toys: up to 20% off Lego and Hasbro
- TVs: cheap TVs from $73.99
- Vacuums: $450 off Dyson and Roborock
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Alex is TechRadar's deals editor, specializing in getting our readers the bang bang for the buck on the tech that we know and love. He's a dab hand at covering retailer events like Black Friday and Amazon Prime Day having over seven years of e-commerce experience at Future PLC; including bylines at our sister sites T3 and GamesRadar. Alex's expertise touches on most areas of TechRadar but he has a particular love for phones, laptops, and cameras, being an avid photographer. Outside of work, you'll find him indulging his love for street and travel photography, at home working on music, or down at the local climbing gym.