Forget Prime Day - Best Buy's Techtober sale features up to $1,400 off TVs, appliances, laptops, and more

You can get the latest Apple iPad A16 on sale for $299 today, which is a return to the record-low price for this model. The most significant upgrade compared to the previous generation model is the latest A16 chip for faster performance. You also get double the storage of 128GB as standard, a sharp 11-inch Liquid Retina display, and solid 12MP front and back cameras.

Apple AirPods Pro 3: save up to $130 with trade-in, plus a $20 reward at Best Buy
My Best Buy Plus and My Best Buy Total members can get a $20 bonus reward when you buy Apple's all-new AirPods Pro. You can also save more if you have an eligible device to trade in. Upgrades to the AirPods Pro 3 include improved Active Noise Cancellation and audio, a new comfortable in-ear design, and new features such as live translation and the ability to track heart rate, workouts, and calories burned.

Apple's best-selling AirPods Pro 2 sound excellent, offer top-tier noise cancellation, feature Dolby Atmos spatial audio, which is amazing for movies, and they even have an unlosable case, thanks to technology that points you to where it's hiding (and a speaker to help, too). Today's deal from Best BUy is the best price you can find right now.

Apple Watch Series 11: was $399 now from $219 with a trade-in at Best Buy
The Apple Watch Series 11 offers a lot, and it's now available with a big discount when you trade in your old wearable. There’s Apple’s usual Activity Rings system, which encourages you to move more, while you can also keep an eye on your sleep score and see how you could improve upon the previous night. The watch also takes an ECG anytime you want, while there are notifications for high and low heart rates, along with new hypertension notifications when chronic high blood pressure is detected. You can save an additional 10% on the smartwatch if you're a My Best Buy Plus or My Best Buy Total member.

iPhone 17 Series: save up to $1,100 with activation and trade-in at Best Buy
The iPhone 17 Series is available at Best Buy, and the retailer is offering up to $1,100 in savings with activation and trade-in with Verizon or AT&T. This applies to the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max, the 17 Pro, the iPhone 17, and the iPhone Air.

If you're looking for a tablet with laptop-like power, Best Buy has the M4 iPad Pro on sale for $899 – a record-low price. The iPad Pro delivers incredible performance and speed, thanks to Apple's latest M4 Chip, an exceptional battery life, and an 11-inch Ultra Retina XDR display.

Processor: Apple M4
RAM: 16GB
Storage: 256GB

The MacBook Air 13-inch (M4) is the newest version of Apple's popular laptop and it's now back down to a record-low price at Best Buy. You get a great-looking 13.6-inch Liquid Retina display, while the boost to 16GB of RAM keeps all your programs running smoothly. It's just a shame Apple still insists on only 256GB of storage as standard, which feels a little miserly in 2025. Nevertheless, this is still one of the best laptops you can buy if you need a performance powerhouse for productivity and creative tasks – especially after this $200 discount.

Display - 15 inches
Processor - Apple M4
RAM - 16GB
Storage - 256GB

Best Buy has Apple's 15-inch MacBook Air M4 on sale for $1,099, thanks to Best Buy's $100 discount. It's for the baseline configuration with 16GB of memory and a 256GB SSD, but higher-spec alternatives are also discounted if you feel the standard storage option isn't enough.

Major appliances: save up to 40% at Best Buy
Best Buy's Techtober sale isn't just about sales on gadgets and laptops - the retailer also has great prices on its range of major appliances today. Available are discounts of up $1,400 of a host of refrigerators, ranges, washers, and plenty of other white goods, too. Of particular note are the bundle discounts today, which gets you additional savings when you buy multiple appliances.

Get all the capacity that a family needs but in an attractive slimline design with this five-star-rated Ninja Double Stack XL Air Fryer. This is a pro-level air fryer that can cook on four levels at the same time with two drawers and two meal racks. At just over $200, you'll get that fast and healthy air fryer experience with a $40 saving in your pocket.

Here's another chance to bag one of the best coffee makers for its lowest-ever price. The five-star Breville Barista Touch Impress Espresso Machine offers just the right amount of coffee on demand for maximum flavor, with a ThermoJet heating system which activates the optimum extraction temperature in just three seconds. It has an impressive 30 grind settings. three alternative milk settings and intelligent dosing to give you all the customization options you could need.

If you want a cheaper option that still offers lots of premium features, consider the Breville Barista Express instead at this record-low price. This is another ideal coffee machine for many people that looks great, is easy to use, and has neat extras like a grind size dial, a powerful steam wand for microfoam milk, and a built-in coffee grinder. Even its water is provided at the precise temperature needed, thanks to digital temperature controls.

This is the quintessential KitchenAid stand mixer, one that you can customize to your heart's content depending on your own needs. It's also a high-quality mixer in its own right, capable of lasting for years with plenty of use. And this deal at Best Buy knocks an impressive $100 off one of the brand's most popular models.

Display - 14 inches
Processor - MediaTek Kompanio 520
RAM - 4GB
Storage - 64GB

This Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 Chromebook is a very basic device, but it's ridiculously cheap, making it a good buy for general web browsing, admin tasks and schoolwork. It won't offer great performance and will struggle with anything beyond light use, but the lean ChromeOS gets more from the entry-level components and ensures a lengthy full-day battery life.

Display - 15 inches
Processor - Ryzen 5
RAM - 8GB
Storage - 512GB

Ideal for streaming and working, this Asus laptop has a Ryzen 5 Processor and 8GB of RAM, which is decent for most basic needs, and an impressive 512GB of storage. It has a full numeric keypad and a webcam with a shutter. Windows 11 is in S mode, meaning this is a more simplified and secure option.

Processor: Intel Core i3 
RAM: 8GB
Storage: 256GB

Best Buy has HP's 15.6-inch touchscreen laptop on sale for just $379.99. You get an Intel i3 processor, 8GB of RAM, and a 256GB SSD to ensure excellent overall performance and enough essential speedy storage for the price. Overall, it's a great entry-level option to handle all everyday jobs, some more advanced work, and light multitasking.

Display - 15.6 inches
Processor - AMD Ryzen 5
RAM - 8GB
Storage - 256GB

One of the best cheap laptops in Best Buy's Tech Fest sale is this Lenovo IdeaPad 1 with an AMD Ryzen 5 processor, 8GB of RAM, and a reasonable 256GB SSD that all work together to ensure good overall performance and enough essential speedy storage for the price. Although I've seen a similar spec for under $350 in the past, I still recommend it now if you're on a budget and need a laptop for general everyday use, administrative tasks, light work, or schoolwork.

Graphics card: RTX 4050
RAM: 16GB
Storage: 512GB

I normally steer clear of cheap gaming laptops because they often don't provide enough bang for the buck. This Lenovo LOQ at Best Buy, however, is so cheap that I'd actually recommend it if you just want to cover the basics. With an RTX 4050 graphics card, Ryzen 5 chipset, and 16GB of RAM, this machine has enough power under the hood to run most games relatively smoothly at 1080p - if you're willing to tweak a few graphical settings, that is.

Display: 15.6 inches
Processor: AMD Ryzen 7
Ram: 16GB
Storage: 1TB

This Dell Inspiron 15 Touch laptop is getting a $200 price cut, now down to just $499.99. The impressive combination of an AMD Ryzen 7 chipset, 16GB of RAM, and 1TB of SSD is perfect for an everyday Windows machine, plus you're getting a 15.6-inch Touch display.

Processor: Intel Ultra 7
RAM: 16GB
Storage: 1TB

Can't decide whether you want a tablet or laptop? You don't have to decide with this HP Omnibook X. It's a two-in-2 touchscreen model, meaning you can use it as a traditional laptop or fold the keyboard away to use it like a tablet. Specs-wise, this machine is well featured too, with an Ultra 7 chipset and an Ultra 7 chipset. Overall, an extremely solid and versatile laptop for the money.

Processor: Intel Ultra 7
RAM: 16GB
Storage: 1TB

The main selling point for this Acer Swift 16, aside from its stylish design, is the stunning 3K OLED display. That's a top-notch feature for just under $800, and you're also getting a decent Ultra 7 chipset and spacious 1TB SSD. If you want a specced-out Windows 11 alternative to the likes of the MacBook Air, then this Acer is a fantastic option. Note, however, it is a larger 16-inch machine.

Graphics card: RTX 5070
RAM: 32GB
Storage: 1TB

If you're looking for an excellent bang-for-the-buck performance gaming laptop, then this Asus A16 at Best Buy is a great option. Not only is it one of the cheapest machines on the market right now to feature an RTX 5070 graphics card, but you also get a Ryzen 9 chipset, 32GB of RAM, and a 1TB SSD. You'll get superb performance right out of the box with this machine.

Released this year as the successor to the popular B4 OLED, the LG B5 is on track to be the best budget OLED TV on the market. The 48-inch display delivers an exceptional picture with brilliant colors and sharp contrast. You also get excellent gaming features, thanks to the four HDMI 2.1 ports and new AI tools, including AI Search, AI Concierge, and an improved AI Chatbot. Best Buy has an impressive $600 discount on the 48-inch model.

Best Buy's cheapest big-screen TV deal is the best-selling Insignia 55-inch F50 Series 4K TV for an incredible price of $189.99. The Insignia F50 Series TV features 4K HD resolution, DTS Studio Sound, smart capabilities with the Fire OS, and a voice remote with hands-free Alexa, allowing you to use your voice to control your TV.

A QLED display for only $209.99 is an unheard-of price. Insignia's QF Series QLED TV boasts 4K Ultra HD resolution with Quantum Dot technology, delivering bold, vibrant colors and lifelike images. You also get Dolby Atmos Audio, smart capabilities with the Fire operating system, and a voice remote with hands-free Alexa, so you can use your voice to control your TV.

This big-screen LG TV was already heavily discounted, but My Best Buy Plus members can save an additional $50 on top of the sales price today. At just $650, this one is a great buy if you're looking for a display with serious real estate but don't want to fork-out the huge amounts for a higher-end QLED or OLED display. As a QNED display, you can still expect a decent picture quality here, as well as support for all your streaming services and smart assistants.

Best Buy's Members sale features Samsung's 55-inch The Frame TV for $1,199.99. The 2024 Samsung Frame TV features Pantone art-validated colors that deliver lifelike images. Plus, the display now comes with Streams, a complimentary set of artwork streamed from the Samsung Art Store.

Samsung's lineup of Crystal UHD TVs is less feature-rich compared to the pricier OLED and QLED displays, but they are a capable and affordable option for general everyday viewing. This massive 85-inch model is now available at a tempting low price in the latest Best Buy sale if you don't need all the fancy features of a premium TV and just want a lot of screen for the money. You get a large and modern TV that supports high-quality 4K resolution and all the most popular streaming apps.

Best Buy has an impressive $1,000 discount on Samsung's 65-inch S84F OLED TV, bringing the price down to a record-low price. The S84F OLED TV delivers an outstanding picture, thanks to the OLED technology and Samsung's NQ4 AI Gen2 processor. You're also getting extensive gaming features and Samsung's impressive Tizen operating system.

If you're looking for a cheaper version of Samsung's The Frame TV, TCL's Nxtframe TV is a great option, and the 65-inch model is on sale for $899.99. The QLED TV features an ultra-slim design and an off-white bezel that seamlessly blends into your decor, accompanied by a light wood-colored magnetic frame. You can also choose to display content from a curated Art Library or a personal photo gallery mode.

Best Buy has dropped LG's all-new 65-inch C5 OLED TV to $1,499.99, thanks to an impressive $1,200 discount. Awarded five out of five stars in our review, the OLED display delivers an outstanding picture thanks to LG's Alpha 9 AI processor Gen8, impressive gaming features, and a comprehensive smart platform featuring all-new AI capabilities.

LG's C4 OLED TV is the predecessor to the LG C5, and the 65-inch model is on sale for $1,299.99 - a match for the record-low price. Ranked number one in our best TV guide, the LG 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, as well as 144Hz certification from Nvidia.

One of the best big-screen budget TVs from Best Buy is the Insignia 70-inch F50 Series 4K Fire TV for just $277.99 – a new record-low price. The Insignia F50 Series TV features 4K HD resolution, DTS Studio Sound, smart capabilities with the Fire OS, and a voice remote with hands-free Alexa, allowing you to use your voice to control your TV.

The popular LG UT75 75-inch 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 appreciate the game optimizer and dashboard with GeForce NOW, which enables you to view and adjust all your settings in one convenient location.

The Hisense U7N is one of the best value mini-LED TVs you can buy, offering bright, detailed pictures with solid contrast and punchy colors, thanks to its mini-LED backlights. It's also a solid option for gamers, with 4K 120Hz support, Dolby Vision and VRR for a smooth gaming experience on PS5 and Xbox Series X. At a whopping $1,000 off, it's superb value for money as you get a TV with a lot to offer when watching shows, films, and sports, and playing games.

The 75-inch TCL Q7 QLED 4K TV is on sale for its lowest price yet. This is one of the most affordable options for a big-screen QLED TV that also supports Dolby Vision IQ, HDR10+, HDR10, and HLG. It also functions as a dedicated gaming TV, boasting a 120Hz refresh rate, 240Hz VRR, and four HDMI ports.

If you're looking for an alternative to Apple's pricey AirPods, Best Buy has the top-rated JBL Vibe Beam for just $39.99. The wireless earbuds offer 32 hours of battery life and deliver high-quality audio with 8mm drivers featuring JBL Deep Bass Sound.

Combining a superbly comfortable design with excellent sound quality and noise cancellation, the Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro certainly won't disappoint if you're looking for a pair of decent buds for under $200.

Apple's best-selling AirPods Pro 2 sound excellent, offer top-tier noise cancellation, feature Dolby Atmos spatial audio, which is amazing for movies, and they even have an unlosable case, thanks to technology that points you to where it's hiding (and a speaker to help, too). Today's deal from Best BUy is the best price you can find right now.

Best Buy has a $180 discount on the Beats Studio Pro headphones. They're gorgeous looking, easy to use, and the sound is good (read about it in our Beats Studio Pro review), so if the lack of multipoint pairing (they do auto-switch with Apple devices, though) and wearer detection doesn't bother you, this is a very solid deal.

The Sony WH-1000MX4 are still some of the best over-ear headphones and are down to $228 in Best Buy's Member's sale. These wireless headphones combine top-notch audio, excellent comfort, and effective noise cancellation at a reasonable price point. Plus, they're much cheaper than the newer Sony XM5 and XM6, which are only considered a minor upgrade by our testers.

Amazon's Fire HD 10 is currently on sale for $69.99, marking the lowest price we've ever seen. It features a large, bright 10-inch Full HD display, 3GB of RAM, and an octa-core processor for enhanced performance. The tablet also works with Amazon Alexa and provides an impressive 12 hours of battery life.

Need a cheap streaming device to add smart capabilities to a TV? The new version of Amazon's standard Fire TV Stick is on sale for only $17.99, thanks to a 50% discount from Best Buy. In our Fire TV Stick review, we found the original version was a cheap way to add essential smart features to your TV, including access to streaming apps in HD, Alexa voice controls, and the ability to control other smart home devices.

Stream your content in 4K resolution with the Fire TV Stick 4K, which is marked down to a record-low price of $24.99 at Best Buy. The best-selling Fire Stick allows you to stream your favorite content in 4K Ultra HD resolution with support for Dolby Vision, HDR, HDR10+, and Amazon Alexa for hands-free control.

The Fire TV Stick 4K Max streams the same content and is the same quality as the standard 4K version, but the extra power inside means faster performance when navigating apps. Plus, it uses WiFi 6 technology to provide a more stable and consistent streaming experience.

The Blink Mini is always a best-seller at holiday sales like Black Friday, and Best Buy has the first-generation smart security camera for $17.99 - only $3 more than the record low price. The indoor HD camera works with Amazon Alexa and alerts your smartphone whenever motion is detected.

Best Buy also has the feature-packed Blink Mini 2 on sale for only $19.99 – a must-have price. The compact security camera features updates such as 1080p HD live view, night view in color with a built-in spotlight, and a wider field of view.

Looking to buy a smart speaker for a small space? Best Buy has the Echo Pop for just $24.99 - the cheapest Echo device you can buy right now. For that money, you're getting a compact smart speaker with Alexa built-in, so you can play music, ask questions, and check the weather completely hands-free.

The best-selling Echo Dot is on sale for only $34.99 at Best Buy. The latest model, Echo Dot, offers an improved audio experience, plus a new temperature sensor and all the handy features from Alexa, like playing music, answering questions, and checking the weather completely hands-free.

Amazon's Echo Spot pairs a 2.83-inch touchscreen with a 1.73-inch front-firing speaker, making it an ideal smart alarm clock. With Alexa onboard, you can ask the assistant for the weather, play music, or even schedule alarms. Today's deal from Best Buy brings the price down to $49.99.

I already own the best-selling Ring Video Doorbell and can't imagine living without it. The smart doorbell features a built-in battery, allowing you to see, hear, and speak with anyone from your phone or computer. Today's deal from Best Buy is a new record-low price.

Get the Ring Indoor security camera for just $24.99 at Best Buy's sale. The Alexa-enabled security camera features motion-activated notifications and two-way talk and includes a removable Privacy Cover.

The 4th-generation Blink outdoor security camera features enhanced motion detection, two-way audio, a two-year battery life, and works with Amazon Alexa for hands-free control. Today's deal from Best Buy brings the price down to $79.99.

The Amazon Fire 8 Kids tablet is on sale for $64.99, thanks to an impressive $75 discount. The eight-inch tablet features easy parental controls, a kid-proof case, and a year of Amazon Kids Unlimited, which gives you access to apps, games, books, videos, and more.

The best-selling Fire HD 8 tablet packs a 30% faster processor than the previous version for speedy performance, an eight-inch HD display, and an impressive 13 hours of battery life. Today's deal from Best Buy is a record-low price.