Massive Best Buy sale offers Black Friday-like prices on TVs, laptops, Apple, and more
Some of our favorite models are on sale today
Who would have thought August would have such amazing deals at Best Buy? The retailer currently has an excellent selection of Black Friday-level deals across a wide range of its inventory thanks to a combination of an end-of-summer and back-to-school sale.
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That means you can currently get massive discounts of up to $2,000 on high-end TVs, superb cheap laptop deals starting at just $159, and a massive range of decent headphones and earbuds from the likes of Bose, Sony, and Apple. I've rounded up the 28 best deals at Best Buy just below, covering a range of highly reviewed models here at TechRadar.
A couple of highlights today include record-low prices on the latest MacBook Air models from Apple, the new Snapdragon Elite-equipped Dell XPS 13, and an incredible $1,500 discount on the five-star-rated Samsung S95C OLED TV. These are all pricey buys, but the good news is there are plenty of cheap tech options today at Best Buy, too.
Shop more of Best Buy's end-of-summer deals below, and visit our main back-to-school sales guide for the best deals on the web.
Best Buy sale: Quick links
- Back-to-school: cheap laptops, speakers, headphones
- Gaming: discounts on headsets, controllers, PS5, Xbox
- Headphones: $100 off Sony, Bose, Skull Candy
- Laptops: starting at just $159
- Small appliances: air fryers, coffee makers, microwaves
- TVs: up to $2,000 off OLED, QLED, and cheap TVs
- Vacuums: up to $200 off Dyson and Shark
Best Buy sale: laptops
HP Chromebook 14: was $299 now $159 at Best Buy
This HP Chromebook 14 is a basic device, but it's ridiculously cheap, making it a great buy for light use, such as general browsing and schoolwork. Thanks to the lean but perfectly functional Chrome OS from Google, it also boasts full-day battery life, meaning it's best suited for students or those always on the move. If you have under $200 to spend and need a cheap laptop, then you won't find a better option right now in the back-to-school sales.
Asus Vivobook 14: was $429.99 now $279.99 at Best Buy
If you want one of the best cheap Windows laptop deals available now, then Best Buy has this Asus Vivobook 14 on sale for $279.99. With an Intel i3 processor and 8GB of RAM, it offers an acceptable level of performance for everyday use, basic work tasks, and video calls. The 128GB SSD is decent at this price too, given many similar devices skimp on the storage to save costs. And, while some components are getting a little old now, this is still a solid portable machine for the price of all your basic computing needs and schoolwork.
Acer Chromebook Plus 515: was $399 now $299 at Best Buy
This Acer Chromebook Plus is great value for money if you need a basic everyday device but don't want to compromise too heavily on performance like you would with a sub-$300 laptop. An Intel i3 processor and 8GB of RAM is a decent pairing with the lightweight ChromeOS, so it's capable of general tasks and light use, such as web browsing, sending emails, word processing, and watching videos.
HP Victus 15 gaming laptop: was $729 now $479.99 at Best Buy
This HP Victus has been $500 at Best Buy previously but the retailer's latest discount brings it down even further to a new rock-bottom record-low price. If you're simply looking for a gaming laptop to cover the basics, this machine's combination of a 7th gen Ryzen chipset and RX 6550M chipset will get you started on the right foot. Sure, it's not a world-beating machine by any stretch of the imagination, but this Victus will still play a surprisingly large array of games pretty well at 1080p resolution.
MacBook Air M2 (2022): was $1,099 now $799 at Best Buy
Best Buy's back-to-shool sale has the MacBook Air M2 for just $799 - a record-low price. Even though a newer M3 version is available, we concluded that this is still one of the best laptops you can buy in our MacBook Air M2 review, thanks to the stylish design, clear display, impressive performance, and long 18-hour battery life. For those needing a premium powerhouse for creative apps such as photo editing, video editing, and more intense workloads, this is worth the extra investment.
MacBook Air 13-inch (M3): was $1,099 now $899 at Best Buy
The latest MacBook Air is down to $899 at Best Buy – that's a return to the lowest price ever. The brand-new model was released earlier this year and runs on the powerful M3 chipset, making it a great buy for creatives and anyone after a high-end device. Our five-star MacBook Air 13-inch M3 review praised its excellent performance, lengthy 18 hours of battery life, and slick fan-less design. We think it's the best laptop you can buy right now if you've got a decent budget for a portable and powerful machine.
Asus TUF Dash 15 Gaming Laptop: was $1,399.99 now $1,099.99 at Best Buy
The Asus TUF Dash 15 is the new Asus TUF gaming laptop equipped with the latest Intel 13th Gen Core i7 CPU and Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 GPU. In addition to these beefy processors, it boasts 16 GB of RAM and 1 TB SSD for juggling tasks and storing a respectable library of games without burdening your laptop. Best Buy is also temporarily offering three free items with your purchase, including six months of antivirus subscription, the game Black Myth: Wukong, and one month of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.
Dell XPS 13: was $1,399.99 now $1,199.99 at Best Buy
One of the best ultrabooks around at the moment has been discounted by $200. You'll get the latest Snapdragon X Elite, X1E-80-100, Qualcomm® Adreno™ GPU, and 16GB of RAM. The 13.4-inch display is FHD+ (1920x1200) and comes with Anti-Glare technology. If you're looking for a laptop ahead of a new venture or for college, then there's no better deal around at the moment.
Apple MacBook Air 15-inch (M3, 512GB): was $1,699 now $1,449 at Best Buy
This top-of-the-line configuration on the stunning MacBook Air 15-inch is down to its lowest-ever price. With a massive $250 off, it's hard to complain here if you're looking for a superb machine for college, work, or even casual use. While a little pricey, our Apple MacBook Air 15-inch (M3) review awarded this stunning machine a full five stars out of five, praising its performance, gorgeous display, and lovely new Midnight color option.
Asus Zephyrus G14 (2024): was $1,999 now $1,699 at Best Buy
Best Buy has just unleashed its biggest price cut yet on the latest Zephyrus G14, with a massive $300 off the higher-end RTX 4070 configuration. Alongside a super powerful graphics card, this stunning machine also features 32GB of RAM and a 1TB SSD, meaning you get plenty of storage and performance right out of the box. As a lightweight stylish machine for gaming on the go, not much can touch the G14 right now - especially at this record-low price.
Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch M3 Pro (2023): was $1,999 now $1,699 at Best Buy
Looking for a shiny new MacBook for the new school year? Don't skip out on the lowest price ever. Apple's latest MacBook Pro runs on the powerful M3 Pro chipset, making it a great buy for creatives and anyone after a high-end device. We reviewed a similar product in our four-and-a-half out of five-star Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch M3 Max review, which praised its excellent performance, lengthy 18 hours of battery life, and slick fan-less design.
MacBook: from $799 + Beats Solo 4 for $99
Best Buy's end-of-summer sale includes a MacBook and Beats deal that offers the Beats Solo 4 for $99 with select MacBooks. It also includes discounts on most of the MacBooks on the list, which include older M2 chip models from 2022 to the latest M3 chip ones. All of these MacBooks, even the older ones, stand out with their minimalist designs, user-friendliness, and battery life.
Best Buy sale: TVs
Insignia 24-inch F20 Series HD Fire TV: was $79.99 now $64.99 at Best Buy
Today's cheapest TV deal from Best Buy's end-of-summer sale is this Insignia 24-inch display on sale for $74.99. This is a great display if you're looking for a budget TV to add to an extra bedroom or for the kids. While the F20-Series lacks 4K resolution support, you get smart capabilities with the Fire operating system, easy access to top streaming apps and compatibility with Alexa for hands-free control.
Hisense 43-inch A6 Series 4K TV: was $239.99 now $189.99 at Best Buy
The Hisense 43-inch A6 Series 4K TV features a dedicated Game Mode that includes a variable refresh rate and auto low latency mode to give you a smooth experience. Sports fans will also appreciate its dedicated AI Sports Mode, and there’s a great 4K upscale for ensuring HD content looks at its best. Today's back-to-school deal from Best Buy brings the price down to just $189.99.
Toshiba C350 65-inch 4K Fire TV: was $419.99 now $359.99 at Best Buy
In terms of value for money, there's not much that can beat this Toshiba C350 at Best Buy. For under $400 you get a 4K TV with HDR support that will deliver solid picture quality for your everyday viewing. Access to streaming apps is easy with the Fire TV OS, which has Netflix, Disney Plus, Prime Video, and more at your fingertips.
Samsung DU6900 75-inch 4K Smart Tizen TV (2024): was $699.99 now $599.99 at Best Buy
Samsung's all-new 75-inch DU6900 series is on sale for an incredible price of just $599.99. The Samsung display packs a solid 'Crystal' UHD 4K processor and 4K Upscaling for a premium picture experience, an easy-to-use Tizen operating system, and Object Tracking Sound Lite for theater-like sound.
LG 48-inch Class B4 Series OLED 4K UHD TV: was $1,499.99 now $799.99 at Best Buy
The 48-inch LG B4 OLED Smart TV offers unrivaled picture quality for its best discount yet, on sale for just $799.99. 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 for an upgrade. It's a worthwhile investment for anyone who likes watching TV or playing games.
LG C3 65-inch OLED TV (2023): was $2,499.99 now $1,599.99 at Best Buy
Best Buy has LG's highly rated 65-inch C3 OLED TV on sale for $1,599.99 - only $100 more than the record-low price. The stunning OLED display 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 the best gaming experience on next-gen consoles, a sleek, thin design, and an updated webOS experience.
Samsung 65-inch S95C Smart UHD 4K OLED TV: was $3,299.99 now $1,799.99 at Best Buy
Samsung's 65-inch S95C OLED TV is on sale for a record-low price of $1,799.99, thanks to a whopping $1,500 discount. The S95C isn't just one of the best TVs Samsung makes; it's one of the best OLED TVs on the market. It's pricey, but our Samsung S95C review awarded a gorgeous display five stars out of five thanks to its exceptional brightness, color volume, and superb gaming support.
Best Buy sale: Other tech
Apple AirPods Pro 2 (USB-C): was $249.99 now $189.99 at Best Buy
Noise-cancelling earbuds are a back-to-school essential, and Best Buy has the AirPods Pro 2 on sale for $189.99. That's just $20 more than the record-low price and the best deal you can find right now. You get superb sound quality, top-tier noise cancellation, excellent spatial audio, auto-switching between different Apple devices, and an un-losable case.
Beats Solo 4: was $199.95 now $129.95 at Best Buy
The Beats Solo 4 is the latest iteration of the manufacturer's on-ear headphones, and they're down to a record-low price at Best Buy. This model supports lossless audio that you can listen to via USB-C or 3.5mm audio cable and Spatial Audio that uses head tracking to enhance your listening experience. These headphones also last up to 50 hours on a single charge and can regain five hours of playback time in just 10 minutes of charging.
iPad 10.2 (2021): was $329.99 now $229.99 at Best Buy
The iPad 10.2 has been available at this record-low price for a few months now, but it remains a great deal. This Apple tablet 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. If you need an entry-level slate for web browsing, streaming videos, light admin work, or playing basic games, then this can do it all without issue. Right now, when it comes to powerful and affordable tablets that offer excellent value for money, nothing else can beat the Apple iPad 10.2 at this price.
11-inch Apple iPad Pro (2022, 4th generation): was $799.99 now $599.99 at Best Buy
If you're a student looking for a tablet with laptop-like power, Best Buy has the last-gen iPad Pro on sale for a record-low price of $599.99. It's a powerful tablet, though, that features a QHD resolution display with support up to 2388 x 1668 resolution. It also runs on the M2 chip, which still reliably multitasks without slowing down the device. This build includes 128GB of storage and 8GB of RAM, but you can add more for an upcharge.
Lenovo Legion Go: was $699.99 now $599.99 at Best Buy
You can now save $100 on the 512GB model of the Legion Go. With the fastest handheld chip around, a 2K 8.8-inch display, and detachable controllers with various modes depending on what you play, Lenovo is taking a serious swipe at the Steam Deck's crown with this one. The gaming performance is exceptional.
Dyson V8: was $469.99 now $349.99 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 4-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.
Sony WF-C700N: was $119.99 now $99.99 at Best Buy
The WF-C700N remain some of the best budget earbuds around, more than a year after their launch, especially now they've slipped to under $100 at Best Buy. Our five-star Sony WF-C700N review goes into why we rate them so highly, but the short version is that the mix of sound quality, noise cancellation power and comfort is basically unmatched. Especially at this price, which has only been beaten once before by $10.
Sony WH-1000XM4: was $349.99 now $249.99 at Best Buy
While it's not a record-low price, the Sony WH-1000XM4 have got a great $100 discount in the latest Best Buy sale. Just a note: these headphones have been $50 cheaper in the past so there may be an opportunity to save even more later in the year during Black Friday. Still, if you don't want to wait around then this is a fine deal for some top cans that we think are still some of the best headphones you can buy today.
Sony WF-1000XM5: was $299.99 now $249.99 at Best Buy
Sony's newest flagship wireless ANC earbuds are just $20 more than the cheapest price they've ever been (having briefly dropped to $229.99 during Black Friday last year). The built-in Alexa functionality makes them a joy to interact with and enables you to listen to any track you want without having to jump on your phone. An AI-based noise reduction algorithm and bone conduction sensor might not be as effective at blocking noise as the very best in the business, but they still deliver great results.
You can shop more of the best student laptops and check out our laptop deals guide and our cheap TV deals roundup.
You can also look forward to discounts at the 2024 Labor Day sales event.
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