Best Buy Black Friday in July 2022: top deals on TVs, laptops, and iPads still available
Best Buy's rival Prime Day sale features is still going strong
Amazon Prime Day may be over but the Best Buy Black Friday in July sale is still in full swing. If you missed the aforementioned sales event at Amazon, then this rival sale at Best Buy is a fantastic consolation prize and we've picked out a dew of our favorite deals that are still available just below.
While some of the best deals have already been snapped up, the Black Friday in July sale lasts all the way through to July 17th, so there's still a few days to grab deep discounts on laptops, TVs, home appliances and much more.
Launched in parallel to this year's Amazon Prime Day, the Best Buy Black Friday sale actually offered some deals that were actually better than those over at Amazon.
For instance, Best Buy has the Bella Pro Series 8-qt. Digital Air Fryer is just $49.99, which is $100 off and by far the best deal we're seeing for any 8-quart air fryer. There are also some solid offers on older Apple tech at Best Buy, namely an iPad Pro 12.9-inch 256GB Wi-Fi (2020) for $934.99 and $200 off a 13-inch 2020 MacBook Pro M1.
The Best Buy Black Friday in July sale features several offers that match or beat Amazon Prime Day specials. Here are 10+ deals worth checking out, spanning laptops, TVs, small appliances, headphones and more...
Best Buy Black Friday in July deals still available
iPad Pro 12.9-inch 256GB Wi-Fi (2020): $1,099.99 $934.99 at Best Buy
Save $165 - Here's the absolute lowest price we can find for this 2020 iPad Pro 256GB. Sure, it's not the latest and greatest from Apple, but you'll still avail of a gorgeous edge-to-edge Liquid Retina display, Apple's A12Z Bionic chip and up to 10 hours of battery life. Best Buy also includes six months of Apple Music and Apple News for free with purchase.
MacBook Pro M1 13-inch 256GB: $1,299 $1,099 at Best Buy
Save $200 - This model is sold out at Amazon but it had been at full price prior to that. Meanwhile, Best Buy has the largest discount out there for this 2020-edition MacBook Pro, which sports Apple's M1 chip, 256GB of storage and 8GB RAM. With the money you save, score a monitor deal if the 13.3-inch screen won't be enough real estate for your needs. By the way, you'll get six months of Apple Music for free with your purchase, too.
Insignia N10 Series 32-inch 720p LED HDTV: $169.99 $109.99 at Best Buy
Save $60 - This super cheap Insignia TV is $20 under the best price we can find for a comparable television in Amazon Prime Day sales. This is a very basic TV that could suit a kid's bedroom or a guest room. It lacks built-in smarts, but it has dual HDMI ports so you can easily pick up a discounted streaming device with your savings here.
Lenovo Chromebook 3: $139 $99 at Best Buy
Save $40 - Best Buy beats Amazon's price for this popular Lenovo Chromebook by $20. Ideal for basic computing tasks, it features a Celeron CPU, 4GB RAM, 64GB eMMC and an 11-inch HD screen. Perfect for back to school or as a backup laptop to bring on the go.
KitchenAid Pro 5 stand mixer: $449.99 $349.99 at Best Buy
Save $100 - Amazon doesn't have this mixer in stock, save for a smattering of third-party vendors who offer it at an inflated price. Meanwhile, this is a $140 drop from Best Buy's sale price from last year and the lowest around. If you're in the market for a new KitchenAid stand mixer, you won't want to pass up this offer.
HP Victus 15.6" Gaming Laptop: $799.99 $549.99 at Best Buy
Save $250 - If you're seeking a solid budget gaming laptop, head over to Best Buy, where the HP Victus is now only $600. (You won't find this offer on Amazon.) It features a 12th-gen Intel i5 CPU, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD, and a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 mobile GPU. You can use it for work or school as well, as it's not terribly bulky to lug around.
Bella Pro Series 8-qt. Digital Air Fryer: $149.99 $49.99 at Best Buy
Save $100 - This is by far the best price we're seeing for any 8-quart air fryer. Better yet, this one comes with dual baskets so you can prepare two different foods at once (or double servings of your favorite food). It features a touchscreen control panel with six pre-programmed cooking modes.
Logitech G502 HERO SE Wired Optical Gaming Mouse: $79.99 $39.99 at Best Buy
Save $40 - Unless you don't mind buying used or refurb from Amazon, then pick up this well-rated Logitech gaming mouse in brand-new condition at over 50% off the list price. It features 11 programmable buttons, adjustable weights and customizable RGB lighting that syncs with gameplay.
Google Nest Smart Thermostat + Google Nest Hub Max: $479.98 $369.98 at Best Buy
Save $110 - You won't find this bundle at Amazon since it doesn't sell the Nest Hub Max (an obvious Echo Show competitor). However, you can score this bundle on sale at Best Buy, which also comes with a 3rd-gen Nest Learning Thermostat. This is a great way to kick-start a brand-new Google smart home setup.
TCL 4-Series 70-inch 4K Android Smart TV: $599.99 $499.99 at Best Buy
Save $100 - Barring this deal at Amazon for a 70-inch Amazon Fire TV, this is the lowest price we've seen for a TV of this class thus far for Prime Day. And if you're not totally married to Amazon's ecosystem of devices and streaming services, Android TV may be a more fulfilling experience overall if you're largely platform agnostic.
Crock-Pot Express 6-qt. Easy Release Multi-Cooker: $89.99 $34.99 at Best Buy
Save $55 - This deal is a no-brainer if you need a quick and easy way to prepare meals. This multi-talented appliance can pressure cook, slow cook, sear/brown, and steam. College students, if you'll be sharing a dorm or apartment with a few friends, this will help group dinners go a lot smoother.
Samsung Odyssey 27-inch 1080p Curved Gaming Monitor: $399.99 $239.99 at Best Buy
Save $160 - Here's a monitor deal you won't find in the Amazon Prime Day sale. This Samsung gaming display has a curved screen plus a 240Hz refresh rate and 4ms response time for an immersive experience.
Best Buy Black Friday in July: FAQ
When will Best Buy Black Friday in July deals begin?
Best Buy's Prime Day deals coincide with Amazon's official event, which runs from July 12 to July 13, 2022. However, several deals appear to extend past that and will be live at Best Buy until July 17, 2022. (Such items will be marked.)
Do you need a membership to shop Best Buy Black Friday in July deals?
The best part about Best Buy's rival sale is that, unlike Prime Day, anyone can shop Best Buy's deals - no membership is required. This is excellent news for those that don't have a Prime membership because often, Best Buy will price match Amazon or offer similar deals.
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Alison is a freelance writer and editor from Philadelphia, USA. She is an expert mattress tester and sleep product reviewer, and has been sharing trusted buying advice and retail news for over a decade. When she isn't reviewing mattresses or hunting for deals, Alison can be found teaching/training in martial arts, fawning over skincare, and indulging in her quarantine-borne hobby: cooking.