Best Buy's 24-hour sale is live: 21 last-minute deals that arrive before Christmas
Best-selling tech gifts that arrive before Christmas Eve
If you're shopping for last-minute tech gifts, Best Buy is a fantastic destination, and the retailer just launched a 24-hour flash sale with deals on best-selling TVs, Apple devices, headphones, laptops, smartwatches, and more. I've gone through today's sale and listed the 21 best offers that would make fantastic gifts and arrive before Christmas Eve.
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Best Buy's sale includes best-selling tech gadgets from brands like Apple, HP, Samsung, LG, and Fitbit with record-low prices that we saw during Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Some highlights include the AirPods 2 on sale for just $99, the highly-rated Fitbit Versa 4 marked down to $149.95, and the popular PS5 Slim and Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 bundle for $499.
Keep in mind that Best Buy's 24-hour flash sale ends at midnight, and you might not see these prices until next year. If you're shopping for Christmas gifts, Best Buy offers free and fast shipping on orders over $35 - or you can select pickup if you live near a store.
Best Buy flash sale: 21 last-minute deals
Apple AirTag: was $29 now $23.99 at Best Buy
Best Buy has the best-selling Apple AirTag, which rarely gets discounted, on sale for $23.99. If you tend to misplace your keys, luggage, or wallet, just attach the AirTag to anything you don't want to want to lose, and your iPhone will locate the item.
Apple AirPods (2nd Generation): was $159 now $99 at Best Buy
The AirPods 2 are Apple's cheapest earbuds, and Best Buy has the 2nd-generation AirPods on sale for $99. That's the best deal you can find right now and a fantastic value for a pair of Apple's premium earbuds. This deal is highly recommended if you want new AirPods and don't need noise-cancelling technology.
Apple AirPods (3rd Generation): was $179 now $139 at Best Buy
Best Buy also has the Apple AirPods 3 on sale for $139 - the lowest price we've seen all year. You're getting a longer battery life with the AirPods 3, thanks to the MagSafe charging case that provides more than 30 hours of total listening time and can be charged using a Qi-compatible charging mat or a Lightning connector.
Apple AirPods Pro 2 (USB-C): was $249.99 now $199.99 at Best Buy
The AirPods Pro 2 are a holiday best-seller, and Best Buy has the earbuds on sale for $199.99 - $10 more than the record-low price we saw during Black Friday. You're still getting all the same features as the previous Lightning version but with boosted dust resistance, and the new and future-proof USB-C charging port.
Apple Watch SE (2nd Gen, GPS): was $249 now $199 at Best Buy
A great gift idea is the Apple Watch SE on sale for just $199. You're getting all the basic features that people love about the Apple Watch, such as GPS technology, heart rate monitoring, and health and fitness tracking. You can check out our Apple Watch SE 2 review to see why we awarded this model four and a half stars out of five.
Apple Watch Series 9: was $399.99 now $329 at Best Buy
Best Buy's 3-day sale has the all-new Apple Watch 9 on sale for $329 - the same record-low price we saw during Black Friday. The Apple Watch 9 is more powerful than ever thanks to the S9 SiP chip, which delivers a brighter display and 18 hours of battery life. You also get advanced health and safety features, GPS technology, and the new double-tap feature that allows you to use your Apple Watch without touching the display.
Apple iPad 10.2 (2021): was $329.99 now $249 at Best Buy
Best Buy has the 2021 Apple iPad on sale for $249 - the best deal we've seen at Best Buy. 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.
Fitbit Versa 4 smartwatch: was $229.95 now $149.95 at Best Buy
You can get the feature-packed Fitbit Versa 4 on sale for a record-low price of $149.95. The top-rated smartwatch features a built-in GPS for tracking runs, walks, and bike rides. Plus, it provides you with a daily readiness score to see if your body is ready for a workout or recovery based on helpful insights.
HP ENVY 6065e Wireless All-in-One Inkjet Printer: was $129.99 now $69.99 at Best Buy
Best Buy has this HP Envy wireless printer on sale for just $69.99. The HP Envy can print, scan, and copy, including automatic 2-sided printing, and comes with three months of free ink when you activate HP Plus.
Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15.6-inch laptop: was $799.99 now $419.99 at Best Buy
If you're looking for a mid-range laptop, Best Buy has the Lenovo IdeaPad on sale for $419.99. You're getting a 15.6-inch Full HD touchscreen display, 16GB of RAM, 512GB of SSD, plus Dolby Audio speakers and 10 hours of battery life.
Dell Inspiron 15 laptop: was $699.99 now $449.99 at Best Buy
This Dell Inspiron 15 is getting a $250 price cut, now down to just $449.99. Sure, it's not a high-end machine, looks-wise, but the impressive combination of an AMD Ryzen 5-7530U chipset, 8GB of RAM, and 512GB SSD are perfect for an everyday Windows machine. For under $500, you really can't go wrong with this Inspiron 15 - it's powerful and features plenty of storage for all your files and apps.
HP ENVY 2-in-1 15.6-inch Touch-Screen Laptop: was $1,049.99 now $599.99 at Best Buy
Best Buy has a massive $450 discount on the versatile 15-inch HP Envy, bringing the price down to a record-low of $599.99. The touchscreen laptop features a flexible 360-degree hinge, 16GB of RAM, 512GB of SSD, and an AMD Ryzen 7 7000 Series processor.
MacBook Air 13-inch (M1): was $999.99 now $749.99 at Best Buy
The 2020 Apple MacBook Air with an M1 chip is a little old now, but it's still one of the best laptops ever made - and Best Buy has the laptop on sale for a record-low price of $749.99. Our MacBook Air M1 review awarded the device 4.5 stars out of five, where we particularly praised Apple's premium device for its speed, responsiveness, beautiful design, and long-lasting battery life.
Bose Noise Canceling Headphones 700: was $379 now $279 at Best Buy
The Bose 700 headphones are getting a $100 price cut at Best Buy, bringing the price down to $279 - a record-low. The over-ear headphones provide powerful audio and offer 11 levels of noise-canceling control. You're also getting an impressive 20 hours of battery life, plus voice control with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant.
Sony WH-1000XM5 over-ears: was $399.99 now $329.99 at Best Buy
Quite simply the newest and best in Sony's class-leading wireless over-ear lineup. If it's the best noise cancelation you want (and you also want excellent sound and smart features), you can't do better, as our full Sony WH-1000XM5 review makes clear – especially now that Best Buy has dropped the headphones down to a record-low of $329.99.
PS5 Slim + Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3: $499 at Best Buy
This is another chance to get your hands on the newest model of PS5, this time bundled with a copy of the very latest Call of Duty, the brand new Modern Warfare 3. Like other bundles this year, we expect this to sell out fairly quickly.
Insignia 24-inch F20 Series HD smart TV (2023): was $89.99 now $79.99 at Best Buy
Best Buy's cheapest TV deal is this 24-inch Insignia HD smart TV on sale for under $80 – a price unheard of. This is a fantastic deal if you're looking to add a smaller display to an extra bedroom, and while the Insignia F20 Series lacks 4K resolution and smart capabilities, you're getting the connections you need to add a cheap streaming device.
Samsung 75-inch 4K Smart Tizen TV (2022): was $749.99 now $499.99 at Best Buy
This Samsung Crystal 4K smart TV is a holiday best-seller, and Best Buy currently has the 75-inch model on sale for a record-low price of $499.99 - a new record-low price. This 4K UHD TV packs a solid 'Crystal' UHD 4K processor, an easy-to-use Tizen operating system, and full HDR support - all for under $500.
LG A2 48-inch OLED TV: was $1,299.99 now $599.99 at Best Buy
Best Buy still has the 48-inch LG A2 OLED TV on sale for $599.99 - $50 off Black Friday's record-low price. Named as one of our best OLED TVs and rated four out of five stars in our LG A2 review, it packs an Alpha α7 Gen5 processor that delivers sharp images and great upscaling from HDR, plus Dolby Vision HDR support makes the most of movies and TV. LG's smart software is also excellent, and the included Magic remote allows you to navigate your TV seamlessly.
Samsung S90C 65-inch 4K OLED TV: was $2,599 now $1,599 at Best Buy
The S90C OLED is the slightly more budget-friendly cousin to the S95C, and now it's $1,000 off at Best Buy. Don't be mistaken in thinking this is the inferior set, however, as it's our top pick for this year's best TV in the TechRadar Choice Awards. Our Samsung S90C review awarded it five stars out of five, praising its gorgeous picture and gaming features. It's not as bright as the 95C, and its sound is also a little weaker, but it's a fantastic choice in its own right that will satisfy all your TV needs, be that shows, movies, or gaming.
LG C3 65-inch OLED TV (2023): was $2,499.99 now $1,599.99 at Best Buy
You can get the all-new 65-inch LG C3 OLED TV on sale for $1,599.99 at Best Buy. That's a whopping $900 discount and the lowest price we've ever seen. The stunning OLED TV features a brilliant picture with bright colors and powerful contrast, thanks to LG's latest Alpha9 Gen6 chip. Plus, you're getting four HDMI 2.1 ports for next-gen consoles, a sleek, thin design, and an updated webOS experience - all for under $2,000, which is a fantastic value for a 2023 OLED display.
More holiday sales
- Amazon: 70% off Kindle, TVs, tablets & clothing
- Apple: AirPods, Apple Watch & iPads from $79
- Adidas: 40% off running shoes & clothing
- Beauty: 51% off makeup, skincare & hair tools
- Best Buy: $800 off TVs, laptops & headphones
- Cheap TVs: big-screen 4K TVs from $269.99
- Christmas: 40% off decor, pajamas & trees
- Dell: cheap laptops and desktops from $259
- DreamCloud: 40% off all mattresses
- Gaming: console bundles from $289.99
- Lenovo: 76% off laptops, desktops & printers
- Lululemon: up to 30% off sitewide
- Nectar: mattress deals starting at $359
- Nordstrom: 40% off Nike, Levi's & UGGs
- Patagonia: pullovers starting at $64.99
- Saatva: $400 off mattresses over $1,000
- Samsung: $2,000 off TVs, $800 off Galaxy S23
- Stocking stuffers: tech, gift cards, candy & toys
- Target: 40% off Christmas decor, TVs & toys
- Toys: Disney, Barbie & Lego from $14.99
- Walmart: cheap TVs, air fryers, PS5 & toys
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Mackenzie Frazier is the deals editor in the US for TechRadar at Future plc. She's been sharing deal advice for Future for the past six years and loves finding products that consumers want at the best possible price. She's had 11 years of experience working in e-commerce and loves being a mom to her two little boys.