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Acer Nitro 5 Gaming Laptop (i5-12500H CPU, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 GPU, 15.6″ FHD 144Hz IPS display)
The Acer Nitro 5 is a solid budget gaming laptop that’s an even better deal at a new record low price.
It’s good value, since you’ll receive a laptop that should be able to run most games, but don’t expect to play the most demanding titles smoothly at maximum settings. This Acer Nitro 5 configuration has an Intel Core i5-12500H CPU, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 graphics card and 8GB of DDR4 RAM. It features a 15.6-inch Full HD IPS display with a 144Hz refresh rate, WiFi 6 and 512GB of SSD storage. It’s not bad at all if you’re looking to dip your toes into PC gaming, or want to play some games (and maybe get a little work done) while you’re traveling.
Those with a bigger budget to spend on a gaming laptop might be interested in the MSI Stealth 17 Studio. We included the 14-inch model in our best Windows laptops guide, but you’ll of course get more screen real estate with this 17-inch version. This model has dropped by 14 percent from $2,800 to $2,400 — another record low.
For your money, you’ll get a semi-portable (it weighs over 11 pounds) powerhouse that should be able to handle just about any current game at high settings. The MSI Stealth 17 Studio has a 13th-gen Intel Core i9 processor, 32GB of DDR5 RAM and a GeForce RTX 4080 GPU. It comes with 1TB of SSD storage and the 240Hz QHD display has an anti-glare coating.
Meanwhile, the Razer Blade 15 is one of the best gaming laptops you can buy, period. While the models included in this sale don’t quite have the most up-to-date components, one is a whopping 40 percent off at $1,800.
One major factor that’s worth considering here is that the Razer Blade 15 weighs just 4.4 pounds. So while it has a 12th-gen Intel Core i7 processor and a GeForce RTX 3070 Ti GPU rather than a 13th-gen CPU or a 40-series RTX graphics card, that portability is definitely a key selling point.
The Full HD 360Hz display is worth paying attention to as well. This Razer Blade 15 also includes 16GB of DDR5 RAM and 1TB of SSD storage. If you prefer a larger screen, you can pick up a 17-inch model with a QHD 240Hz display and otherwise similar specs for $2,000 (38 percent off). However, at 10.35 pounds, it weighs substantially more.
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Bonfire 2.0
$240$400Save $160See at Solo Stove
Apple 2023 MacBook Air Laptop with M2 chip
$1,099$1,299Save $200See at Amazon
Xbox Wireless Controller
$44$58Save $14See at Amazon
Acer Nitro 5 AN515-58-525P Gaming Laptop
$640$800Save $160See at Amazon
Google Pixel Buds Pro
$139$200Save $61See at Amazon
Apple iPad (10th Generation)
$399$429Save $30See at Amazon
Sony HT-A7000
$998$1,400Save $402See at Amazon
Sony 65 Inch 4K Ultra HD TV X90L Series with Playstation 5 Console
$1,548$2,000Save $452See at Amazon
Amazon Fire HD 10 Kids Pro tablet
$140$200Save $60See at Amazon
Amazon eero 6+ mesh Wi-Fi system (4-pack)
$285$440Save $155 Prime membership requiredSee at Amazon
Beats Studio Pro
$250$350Save $100See at Amazon
Sony WH-CH520 wireless headphones
$38$60Save $22See at Amazon
Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max
$27$55Save $28See at Amazon
Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 (40mm) with an $50 Amazon gift card and Fabric Band
$300$350Save $50See at Amazon
Blink Video Doorbell
$39$60Save $21See at Amazon
Instant Pot Duo (3-quart)
$60$84Save $24See at Amazon
Anker 622 Magnetic Battery
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Solo Stove Labor Day sale
Solo Stove
Bonfire 2.0
Solo Stove’s medium smokeless fire pit is 40 percent off for Labor Day.
Solo Stove is having a Labor Day sale from now through the holiday weekend that will take up to 40 percent off single items and 50 percent off of some bundles. The sale includes the company’s most popular fire pit, the Bonfire 2.0, which also happens to be one of our favorite pieces of outdoor equipment for fall. It’s down to $240 which is a 40 percent discount. The Bonfire falls in the middle of Solo Stove’s range, measuring around 19-inches across and weighing 23 pounds. The real selling point for these backyard buddies is the recirculating design that re-burns the smoke so less of it gets in your eyes. The Backyard Bonfire Bundle 2.0, which adds extras like a carrying case, lid and shield, is usually $840 but down to $425 during the sale. The smaller Ranger and ultra big Yukon are also discounted, by $100 and $310, respectively.
Apple 15-inch MacBook Air M2
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Apple 2023 MacBook Air Laptop with M2 chip
The new MacBook Air with a larger screen is currently down to $1,099 or $200 off at multiple retailers.
$1,099 at AmazonExplore More Buying Options$1,099 at B&H Photo$1,099 at Best Buy
Different configurations of Apple’s 15-inch MacBook Air are $200 off at Amazon, B&H Photo and Best Buy. That makes the 8GB RAM/256GB SSD model $1,099 and the 8GB/512GB model $1,299. Note that the discount applies to only the Midnight colorway at Best Buy and B&H, but all colors appear to be on sale at Amazon. A version with 16GB of RAM and 512GB of storage is $100 off at B&H Photo.
The new Air impressed Engadget’s Nathan Ingraham during his review. It’s still super thin and portable, but the extra screen real estate is able to make the most of the M2 chip’s processing power. The keyboard and trackpad are comfortable and the battery life lasted even longer than the promised 18 hours in Nate’s rundown tests.
Xbox Wireless Controller
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Xbox Wireless Controller
While not an all-time low, this is still a lower-than-usual price for Microsoft’s stock Xbox Series X/S controller. Note that this deal applies to the white, black and red models; additional colorways are available for $5 more.
$44 at AmazonExplore More Buying Options$44 at Walmart
The standard Xbox Wireless Controller is down to $44 at Amazon and Walmart right now. That’s the lowest price its gone for since last year’s Black Friday sales, when it was $39. The discount applies to the controller in white, black or red. Other colorways are discounted too, but cost $5 more. The gamepads are compatible with the Series X and S consoles and offer a Bluetooth connection for PCs or mobile Android devices — you can also use it wired if you prefer. One hitch is its reliance on AA batteries, forcing you to buy a battery pack for $25 for the convenience of recharging.
The Elite Series 2 controller is also on sale. It includes myriad ways to customize the controls including adjustable-tension, swappable thumbsticks, extra paddles and D-pads, wraparound rubberized grips and a charging dock. It’s down to $140 at Amazon or straight from Microsoft after a 22 percent discount, which is just a few dollars more than its all-time low.
Razer, MSI and Acer gaming laptops
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Acer Nitro 5 AN515-58-525P Gaming Laptop
As part of a lager gaming laptop sale at Amazon, one of our top picks for a budget gaming laptop is now cheaper than ever.
A bunch of Intel-powered gaming laptops are on sale right now at Amazon, including a few of our top picks from Acer and Razer. One call-out is the Acer Nitro 5, which is down to $640 instead of $800 and the steepest discount we’ve seen on one of our top budget gaming laptops. This configuration has a 12th-gen Intel Core i5-12500H CPU, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 graphics card and 8GB of RAM and 512GB of storage. It supports WiFi 6 and has a 15.6-inch Full HD IPS display with a 144Hz refresh rate.
The Razer Blade 15, which is our favorite premium gaming laptop, is also on sale. A 33 percent discount brings the rather spendy $3,000 machine down to a more palatable $2,000. This version comes with a 12th-gen Intel Core i7 processor and a GeForce RTX 3070 Ti GPU, it has 16GB of RAM and 1TB of SSD storage. Best of all it weighs just 4.4 pounds which is pretty lightweight for a high-powered gaming laptop.
Google Pixel Buds Pro
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Google Pixel Buds Pro
We declared these Google’s best earbuds yet and right now they’re down to $139 at Amazon.
Google’s Pixel Buds Pro are down to $139 at Amazon, which matches the Prime Day price they hit back in July. We named these the best wireless earbuds for Android users in our guide because they deliver deep punchy bass, great active noise cancelation and have responsive touch controls. The case gives you wireless charging abilities and the buds themselves are rated IPX4, which means they can handle a splash of water or a sweaty workout and keep churning out the music.
Apple iPad (10th generation)
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Apple iPad (10th Generation)
The 10-generation Apple iPad is currently $50 off at Amazon in the pink colorway, and in all four hues at Best Buy.
$399 at AmazonExplore More Buying Options$399 at Best Buy
Apple’s standard iPad with WiFi connectivity and 64GB of storage is back down to $399 at Amazon and Best Buy, which is a $50 discount and the lowest price it’s sold for yet. All four colors are available from Best Buy, but Amazon currently only has it in pink. We’ve seen this sale come and go a few times now, so you my want to grab it before it pops back up to full price.
We gave the tablet a score of 85 in our review thanks to the sleek modern design with thinner bezels and flatter edges. It now has a USB-C port, unlike the previous gen iPad, and Apple wisely gave it a landscape-oriented front camera. It uses the A14 Bionic chip, which isn’t Apple’s latest M-series, in-house silicon, but was powerful enough to handle a moderate workload of word processing, email, messaging apps and photo editing. The battery is also impressive, lasting for 11 hours and 45 minutes in our video run-down test.
Sony HT-A7000 Soundbar
Sony
Sony HT-A7000
Our favorite premium soundbar is down to $998.
Sony’s HT-A700 is down to $998 at Amazon, which is nearly a 30 percent discount off its $1,400 MSRP, though it often dips down to $1,198. This is the best premium pick in our guide because it’s a robust soundbar with Dolby Atmos and immersive 7.1.2 audio. You can use Chromecast, Spotify Connect or Apple AirPlay 2 to send music to the A700 and dual HDMI eARC ports let you connect gaming consoles or streaming boxes, which can pass along 8K and 4K at 120Hz video to your screen. While it doesn’t have a separate subwoofer, it does have one built in. And should you decide you’d like the fullness of separate speakers, Sony sells plenty of options that connect seamlessly.
Sony 65-inch 4K X90L Series with PS5
Sony
Sony 65 Inch 4K Ultra HD TV X90L Series with Playstation 5 Console
Amazon’s bundle of two Sony products will net you a $450 savings over the full price of the TV and console purchased separately.
Amazon is offering a bundle of a 65-inch Sony X90L 4K TV plus a PlayStation 5 console for $1,548. The TV by itself usually goes for $1,500 (though is currently discounted to $1,198) and the PS5 has a list price of $500. In total, the savings amount to $450 off the list price, which is sort of like getting the console for $50 — but only if you were already in the market for a new TV. The larger sizes are also discounted, including the massive 85-inch screen plus console going for 27 percent off, a savings of $1,050.
The X90L is part of the 2023 Bravia XR TV lineup and is the more affordable option of the bunch. It has a full-array LED panel, a built-in smart TV with Google TV, and a few PlayStation-specific features such as Auto HDR Tone Mapping and an Auto Genre Picture Mode. The PlayStation 5 is the all-digital version without a disc drive, which shouldn’t make much difference in your life if you typically download your games from the PlayStation store.
Amazon Fire HD 10 Kids Pro
Amazon Fire HD 10 Kids Pro tablet
Our favorite tablet for kids is currently 30 percent off. That’s not an all time low, and the slate will likely go on sale again for Amazon’s next Prime Day, but if your kid needs a new screen now, this might be a good time to buy.
The Amazon Fire HD 10 Kids Pro is the best tablet you can get for a kid, according to our latest buyer’s guide on the topic. Right now, Amazon is selling it for 30 percent off the list price, although that’s $20 more than it sold for during Prime Day in July. The company just confirmed there will indeed be another such sale in October, and Fire devices are likely to get deep discounts again. Still, if you can’t wait to get your kid a new and reliable screen, you’ll save $60 right now.
The Fire HD 10 Kids Pro is the fastest kid-focused tablet Amazon makes and grants parental controls via a dashboard on your phone. It comes with a free year of Amazon Kids+, which has games, audio books, shows and more that are all suitable for young ones. A protective case doubles as a stand and the device comes with a two-year warranty against breakage.
Amazon eero 6+ mesh Wi-Fi system
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Amazon eero 6+ mesh Wi-Fi system (4-pack)
$285$440Save $155 Prime membership required
Prime members can save $155 on a four-pack of eero 6+ routers.
Save $155 Prime membership required$285 at Amazon
If you’re a Prime member and in the market for a new mesh WiFi system, you may want to check out Amazon’s deal on their Eero 6+ routers. The four-pack usually sells for $440 but the deal brings it down to $285. These operate on the new WiFi 6 standard which brings efficiency upgrades and typically improves connection speeds and these claim to support speeds up to a Gigabit. The set should cover a house up to 6,000 square feet and the routers can also function as smart home hubs for certain connected devices.
Keep in mind that these don’t operate on the WiFi 6E standard, which opens up access to the 6Ghz band, which can make your connections better in densely populated areas. The Eero routers that support 6E aren’t currently on sale, but a three-pack of the TP-Link Deco AXE5400 routers, which happen to be the best 6E routers according to our testing, are down to $396 after a clickable $40 coupon. That deal comes as part of a larger TP-Link router sale.
Beats Studio Pro headphones
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Beats Studio Pro
The latest headphones from Beats are $100 off at multiple retailers.
$250 at AmazonExplore More Buying Options$250 at Target$250 at Walmart
The Beats Studio Pro headphones debuted this July and are getting a first discount at Amazon, Target and Walmart, bringing the price down from $350 to $250, a sizable 29 percent discount. Engadget’s Billy Steele gave the set an 81 in his review, appreciating the updated design, useful transparency mode and solid voice pickup. The sound quality improved over the previous generation, with the addition of new 40mm drivers that can push out loud volume with little distortion. But even more impressive is the improvements to the overall balance, with ample, but not heavy-handed, bass and immersive clarity. They aren’t the most comfortable cans you can wear and the lack of an auto-pause feature when you take them off is a little disappointing.
Sony WH-CH520 wireless headphones
Sony
Sony WH-CH520 wireless headphones
Sony’s latest entry-level, over-ear headphones are cheaper than ever.
If you’re looking for a recently released pair of headphones from a reputable brand for under $40, this is your chance to buy. Sony’s WH-CH520 are currently $38 after a 37 percent discount. This set debuted at the same time as the mid-range WH-CH720N and we mentioned them as a budget alternative in our review of those headphones. The WH-CH520s don’t have ANC, but they do have an impressive 50-hour battery life and include DSEE and multipoint connection.
Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max
Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max
Amazon’s fastest streaming device is on sale for just $2 more than it was during Prime Day, but this time, anyone — not just Prime members — can snag the deal.
Amazon’s Fire TV Stick 4K Max has dropped down to $27, which is a 51 percent discount and just $2 more than it sold for during the company’s Prime Day sale in July. This is the speediest of the Fire TV dongles and supports Dolby Vision, HDR10+ and Dolby Atmos audio. The remote has Alexa built in, so you can use your voice to find your next show. The Fire TV interface is simple enough to use, though we notice it tends to favor Prime Video and related content. Our favorite streaming device and interface, however, happens to be Roku’s Streaming Stick 4K, which is $10 off right now, both at Amazon and directly from Roku.
Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 + $50 Amazon gift card
Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 (40mm) with an $50 Amazon gift card and Fabric Band
The Bluetooth version of the Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 comes with a free $50 Amazon gift card and fabric band.
Amazon is continuing the deal it offered during pre-orders of Samsung’s latest wearable, giving you a $50 gift card when you order the now-available Galaxy Watch 6. The watch on its own goes for $300, which is the same price as the bundle. Provided you plan to buy more stuff from Amazon, you could compare this to a $50 discount. The retailer is also throwing in a fabric watch band. Our video review dives into the improved health and fitness features of the watch, which are impressive, even if the Galaxy Watch 6 is a modest upgrade over its predecessor.
Blink sale
Blink
Blink Video Doorbell
Get the Blink Video Doorbell for 35 percent off as part of a larger Labor Day sale on the security brand’s devices.
Blink devices are currently on sale at Amazon, with up to 40 percent off video doorbells, cameras and other security devices. The Blink Video Doorbell is down to $39 from its original $60. You can also save on a bundle that includes the doorbell and an indoor Blink Mini camera. The camera acts as a doorbell chime inside your house and supports two-way audio with whoever is at your door. The set is currently $64 instead of $95. If you only want the Blink Mini, you can grab one for just $25 after a 29 percent discount or go for a set of three for $64 instead of $100. The Blink Wired Floodlight is $60 which is 40 percent off its regular $100. It packs a 2600 lumen, motion-activated LED light and also shoots 1080p video and supports two-way audio and a siren feature.
If you’d prefer to use Amazon’s other security brand for your porch-observation needs, the company is also hosting a sale on Ring devices, including 30 percent off the Ring Video Doorbell and 42 percent off the Ring Indoor Cam.
Instant Pot Duo (3-quart)
Instant Pot Duo (3-quart)
While not an all-time low, this deal matches the best price we’ve seen in 2023 for this Instant Pot model that we recommend for individual use.
$60 at AmazonExplore More Buying Options$60 at Instant Brands
The 3-quart Instant Pot Duo is on sale for $60, or $20 below its typical price at both Amazon and directly from the Instant Brands website. It’s not the lowest price the multi-cooker has sold for, but it’s is the best price we’ve seen this year. This is what we recommend in our Instant Pot buying guide for people who do a lot of cooking for one or simply have a smaller kitchen. The larger, 6-quart version is our overall pick, but that’s seeing a slimmer, 12 percent discount, making it $88, which is about average for its street price this year.
Anker 622 Magnetic Battery
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Anker 622 Magnetic Battery
Amazon is selling Anker’s MagSafe-compatible battery for $40 after a 29 percent discount and a clickable $10 coupon.
The Anker 622 Magnetic Battery is back on sale for $40 at Amazon. That’s not its lowest price ever, but still about $10 less than its average price lately and a full $30 less than its list price. Just be sure to click the on-page coupon to get the full deal. The 5,000mAh charger snaps onto the back of a MagSafe iPhone and has a built-in kickstand to prop it up for viewing while you charge. The battery should give you about a 50 percent charge, depending on the size and age of your phone.
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]]>We praised the OnePlus 11 as a “back-to-basics flagship smartphone,” noting its gorgeous 120Hz 6.6-inch OLED display, the fantastic battery life, 100W quick-charging and improved camera system when compared to its predecessor. In other words, the 11 was already a bargain at $800, as modern iPhones and Samsung phones cost upwards of $1,000. Today’s sale makes the bargain even harder to resist.
OnePlus 11 5G
OnePlus 11 5G on sale from Amazon and Best Buy.
The OnePlus Nord N30 takes a more modest approach, as this is absolutely a low-priced smartphone rather than a flagship. However, it’s one of the best budget-friendly phones around and a great choice for anyone looking for a no-frills device that gets the job done. The specs are fantastic for the price, with a Snapdragon 695 processor, 8GB of RAM, 128GB of storage and a crisp 120Hz IPS display. Not many cheap phones can match this set of features.
These phones aren’t perfect, as the N30 lacks waterproofing and the 11 isn’t the most exciting flagship model in the world, but the list of pros far outweigh any list of cons. OnePlus isn’t widely available at retail outlets, so this sale is reserved for Amazon and Best Buy.
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Bonfire 2.0
Solo Stove’s medium smokeless fire pit is 40 percent off for Labor Day.
The Bonfire 2.0 is one of our favorite pieces of outdoor tech for the fall. You can burn virtually any wood you have in a clean, smokeless fire pit that’s compact enough to fit on a patio. It’s ideal if you’re hoping to stay warm outside as the evenings get cooler, or to roast marshmallows without making a conventional pit. The Backyard bundle includes what you need to use the Bonfire on heat-sensitive surfaces, guard against stray embers and keep the fire going in less-than-pleasant conditions.
The Bonfire is the medium pit, so you’ll want to look at the Ranger 2.0 for greater portability or the Yukon 2.0 if you want the largest possible option. For most uses, though, Solo Stove’s mid-tier model is more than enough.
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Blink Video Doorbell | Two-way audio, HD video, motion and chime app alerts and Alexa enabled — wired or wire-free (Black)
Get the Blink Video Doorbell for 35 percent off
The Blink Video Doorbell captures video at 1080p resolution. It has infrared capabilities for nighttime recording, motion detection and two-way audio. You can install the doorbell wired or wireless; it requires a Blink mini (bundled with the doorbell for $64) for an indoor chime if you decide not to use your home’s existing wiring. It lets you view a live feed of who’s at your door with a paired phone or an Alexa device with a display. The doorbell can provide alerts via Alexa devices, it runs on two (included) AA batteries and Amazon says it’s sealed for protection against rain.
Amazon also has several Blink Mini bundles on sale. You can pick up a single unit for $25 (typically $35), a two-pack for $46 (usually $65) or a three-pack for $64 (regularly $100). The Blink Mini is a wired entry-level indoor security camera that can outfit your home with live feeds on the cheap. The motion-activated cameras can record day or night, and they have built-in speakers and a mic for remote two-way audio.
Finally, the Blink Wired Floodlight is available for $60 (40 percent off its regular $100). The device produces 2600 lumens of LED lighting with motion detection and a built-in siren. Its camera shoots in 1080p while providing a color nighttime view and two-way audio. The floodlight works with Alexa, allowing live view (for Alexa devices with screens) and voice-powered arming and disarming.
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Anova Culinary Sous Vide Precision Cooker 3.0 (WiFi), 1100 Watts
Anova’s Precision Cooker 3.0 is our top pick for a great all-round sous vide machine.
$160 at AmazonExplore More Buying Options$149 at Anova Culinary
This is the latest standard model of Anova’s sous vide machines. It’s one of the best prices we’ve seen for it to date — it has dropped a little lower in the past but this is still a solid deal all the same.
The Precision Cooker 3.0 is a great all-rounder that’s easy to use. It can handle all the basics of cooking things like meats and eggs. The latest model includes digital touch controls, a stainless steel and water-resistant IPX7 design and a longer power cord than previous iterations. There’s WiFi connectivity, while the eight-liter-per-minute flow rate means it can bring water to the correct temperature faster than a lot of rival gizmos.
Anova teamed up with highly regarded chef J. Kenji Lopez-Alt to feature a wealth of fully tested sous vide recipes in its app. And hey, if you’re not exactly sure how to get started with sous vide, you’re in luck: we have a handy guide just for that.
Anova Precision Cooker 3.0
$150$200Save $50See at Anova Culinary
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Apple Watch Series 8
The Apple Watch Series 8 is on sale at Amazon again, and it has even reached a new low for certain colors.
We called the Apple Watch Series 8 the best smartwatch at the time it was released last year and praised it for having “excellent health and fitness tools.” It can track your body temperature, and if it’s relevant to you, it can use that information to determine if and when you had ovulated. The watch also has the capability to measure your blood oxygen and can tell you the quality of the sleep you’ve been having. Plus, it comes with ECG capabilities.
It comes with an enhanced Workout app that can suggest new ways to train. You can use it to text, make calls and listed to music without having to take out your iPhone. And, like other Apple Watches, you can use it to unlock your Mac, find your other Apple devices and pay with Apple Pay. The tech giant is selling the devices at a discounted price less than a couple of weeks before we could potentially find out what’s next for the wearable. Apple recently announced that the iPhone 15 event is taking place on September 12th, and it’s very much possible that the company will also unveil the next Watch model at the same time.
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]]>The codes can be used to purchase full games, DLC, various subscriptions, in-game currency and more. You can even use them to buy controllers and other must-have Xbox accessories, so long as the products are available directly from Microsoft. Gift cards don’t go on sale often, for obvious reasons, so the deal will likely sell out before too long.
$100 Xbox Gift Card [Digital Code]
Xbox gift card for $90.
This is a suspiciously-timed deal, as the hotly-anticipated sci-fi RPG Starfield releases next week, on September 6th. In other words, a whole lot of people are going to use their brand-new gift cards to get the brand-new Bethesda adventure. There’s also a new Forza game on the horizon, in addition to Alan Wake 2 and a bevy of cross-platform titles. You’ll have no shortage of games to spend your digital cash on.
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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 (256GB)
Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 5 is pretty expensive, but a $300 discount takes some of the sting out of picking up the company’s flagship foldable.
Samsung has been steadily refining its foldables since debuting the first Fold in 2019. The latest incarnation has a new Flex Hinge that’s designed to eliminate the gap between the two halves of the screen and reduce the device’s thickness while still being able to offer IPX8 water resistance.
There are upgrades to various other components compared with the Z Fold 4, including a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Mobile Platform chipset. There are new gestures designed to improve multitasking, which we found worked well. In fact, we think the Galaxy Z Fold 5 is the best phone for multitasking.
Ultimately, we gave the Z Fold 5 a score of 86 in our review. While we feel that it’s a solid phone, there’s a sense that Samsung isn’t doing enough to innovate or (crucially) bring down the base price of the foldable. We like the Flex Hinge and the lack of a gap between the two sides of the screen. Better performance, stronger battery life (thanks to improved efficiency rather than a larger capacity) and a brighter main screen were plus points too.
On the downside, it’s still a somewhat bulky device when folded. Samsung didn’t really update the cameras, though it added new image processing bells and whistles. There’s no space to slot an S Pen inside either. Still, if you’re looking for a foldable from a major manufacturer, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 is one of your main options right now, and a $300 discount might make it a more palatable choice.
Meanwhile, if you prefer your screen to fold vertically rather than horizontally, you can pick up a Galaxy Z Flip 5 for less than usual too. A variant with 256GB of storage has dropped from $1,000 to $800.
It might take you a while to tweak the settings to get the most out of the device, and you’ll likely have to recharge it more often than other Android phones. However, we reckon it’s the best flip foldable around and gave it a score of 88. The Z Flip 5 has a slightly unusual document folder-shaped external display that measures 3.4 inches — a major size and quality upgrade over the exterior screen on last year’s model. The Z Flip 5 also has a Flex Hinge, and the device is comparatively compact when it’s folded.
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