Robot vacuums have come a long way over the past few years. They’re smarter, more powerful and (marginally) better at avoiding chair legs than they ever were before, and you don’t have to shell out as much money to get one either. There are also many m…
Samsung’s 2TB 980 Pro SSD drops to a new low of $250
If you’re lucky enough to have gotten your hands on a PS5, you may be looking for a drive with which to expand your console’s storage. We have a whole guide that explains how to do that and which SSDs are our favorites, and one of those drives is down to a new record low right now. Samsung’s 980 Pro SSD in 2TB is on sale for $250, which is 42 percent off and $30 cheaper than its previous best price.
Buy Samsung 980 Pro (2TB) at Amazon – $250
The 980 Pro is one of Samsung’s best SSDs with PCIe 4 connectivity and an M.2 2280 form factor. You can plug it into laptops and desktops if you’re more of a PC gamer, but you’ll need to provide a heatsink if you want to hook this drive up to the PS5. You can buy one separately, or grab the 980 Pro with one bundled for $300. We also like the 980 Pro’s fast performance, supporting speeds up to 7,000 MB/s, and its nickel coating which should help control temperature levels.
A couple of other drives that made it into our PS5 storage guide are discounted as well. The Patriot Viper VP4300 in 2TB is on sale for $330 — just clip the on-page coupon for $50 off to get the lower final price. This is actually our favorite drive for the PS5 thanks to its sequential read speeds of up to 7,400 MB/s and two included heatsink options (aluminum and graphene). Also on sale is the Seagate FireCuda 530 in 1TB, which you can get for $190. This drive supports speeds up to 7,300 MB/s and also comes with a heatsink.
Buy Patriot Viper VP4300 (2TB) at Amazon – $330Buy Seagate FireCuda 530 (1TB) at Amazon – $190
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Samsung’s Odyssey Neo G9 mini-LED gaming monitor returns to an all-time low
If you missed the sale a few weeks ago, you have another chance to upgrade your gaming rig with a Samsung monitor for less. A handful of Odyssey gaming monitors are on sale right now, including the 49-inch Odyssey Neo G9 mini-LED curved monitor, which is $500 off and down to a record low of $2,000. Another display that’s down to an all-time low is the 34-inch Odyssey G5 ultra-wide curved gaming monitor, which is $120 off and down to $430.
Buy 49-inch Odyssey Neo G9 mini-LED monitor at Amazon – $2,000Buy 34-inch Odyssey G5 gaming monitor at Amazon – $430
The Odyssey Neo G9 is a spare-no-expense gaming monitor and probably only best for serious gamers and streamers. Samsung claims it has a black level of 0.0004, and it can reach a peak brightness of 2,000 nits, plus you’re getting the high contrast ratios and extra bright HDR performance that comes with mini-LED panels. The G9 also has a 240Hz refresh rate with a 1ms pixel response time, plus support for NVIDIA G-Sync and AMD FreeSync Premium Pro. In addition to swivel, tilt and height adjustments, the monitor has a decent number of ports, too, including a DisplayPort, two HDMI connectors and two USB 3.0 ports.
The 34-inch Odyssey G5 may be from 2020, but it still has a lot going for it — including its more manageable price tag. It’s a WQHD display with a 165Hz refresh rate and a 1ms response time, plus support for HDR10 and AMD FreeSync. In addition to those two, a pair of Odyssey G3 monitors have also been discounted. You can grab the 32-inch Odyssey G3 ultra-wide curved monitor with a 165Hz refresh rate for $230, which is 30 percent off its usual rate, and the 24-inch Odyssey G3 gaming monitor for $180, or 28 percent off.
Buy 32-inch Odyssey G3 gaming monitor at Amazon – $230Buy 24-inch Odyssey G3 gaming monitor at Amazon – $180
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Apple’s AirPods Max are back on sale for $449
If you missed the sale last month, you have another opportunity to get Apple’s AirPods Max for $100 less than usual. The green models are back on sale for $449, which is only $20 more than their record low. While still on the high end, a $100 discount isn’t anything to scoff at — especially if you want a pair of headphones that will work seamlessly with the rest of your Apple devices.
Buy AirPods Max at Amazon – $449
It goes without saying that AirPods Max are really only a viable option for those that live in the Apple ecosystem, as you’ll lose some of their key features if you’re using them with an Android or Windows device. They have excellent sound quality with Adaptive EQ and spatial audio support, plus solid ANC that blocks out most surrounding noise. Onboard controls are reliable as well — there’s a rotating crown that adjusts the volume, and a button dedicated to switching between ANC and Transparency mode.
The AirPods Max have Apple’s H1 chip inside, which allows them to pair and switch between Apple devices easily, and enables things like hands-free Siri access. These will be some of the most convenient cans to get if you often go from listening to music on your Mac to taking calls from your iPhone. While there are comparable headphones out there for less — like Sony’s WH-1000XM4 — the AirPods Max will be most enticing for those who already have a lot of Apple products and want the best sound headphones possible that also integrate seamlessly with the rest of their setup.
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Apple’s 16-inch MacBook Pro is $200 less than usual on Amazon
Apple’s latest MacBook Pros are some of the most powerful laptops you can get right now, and they have high price tags to match. But if you’ve had your eye on the 16-inch model, you can grab it for $200 less than usual right now thanks to a new Amazon sale. The online retailer has the 512GB model for $2,299 and the 1TB version for $2,499, both of which are record-low prices.
Buy 16-inch MacBook Pro (512GB) at Amazon – $2,299Buy 16-inch MacBook Pro (1TB) at Amazon – $2,299
These are the MacBook Pros many have been waiting for, not only for their impressive power but also their equally improved connectivity. We gave the M1 Pro and M1 Max laptops a score of 92 for their excellent performance, lovely Liquid Retina XDR Displays, great speakers and solid battery lives. Both machines blew every Windows machine we reviewed last year out of the water when it came to performance benchmarks, and we didn’t notice a slow down when the laptops ran in battery power. Plus, you’ll get a lot of use out of them before you need to power up — the 14-inch laptop lasted about 12.5 hours in our testing, while the 16-inch model survived for just over 16 hours.
Power alone makes these laptops solid options for videographers, photographers and other creatives, but they’re made even better by the new ports Apple included on both laptops. You’re no longer limited to just a few Thunderbolt ports — both machines now have a full-sized HDMI port, a MagSafe power connector, three USB-C Thunderbolt 4 ports and an SD card slot. So while you will still need an adapter if you have USB-A accessories, hooking the machine up to other peripherals is much easier than it was on previous models. They may still be expensive even with this discount, but it’s hard to beat the latest MacBook Pros if you’re looking for a new laptop with as much power as possible, plus all of the latest features from Apple.
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The best budget robot vacuums you can buy
We all could use a little help keeping our homes clean, and now we live in an age where robots are actually capable of lending a (mechanical) hand. Robot vacuums are some of the most ubiquitous smart home gadgets available today with their circular sha…
Tile Bluetooth trackers are up to 20 percent off on Amazon right now
Bluetooth trackers are an affordable way to digitally keep track of your physical belongings, and now you can snag a number of Tile gadgets for less. Amazon has select packs of the trackers for up to 20 percent off right now. The 2022 Tile Mate Essentials pack is included in this sale and it has two Tile Mates, one Slim and one Sticker tracker, all for a record low of $68. You can also get a pack of two Tile Stickers for $45, or 18 percent off, or just one 2022 Tile Mate for $20, or 20 percent off its norma rate.
Buy Tile Mate Essentials pack at Amazon – $68Buy Tile Stickers (2 pack) at Amazon – $45Buy Tile Mate at Amazon – $20
These little devices let you keep track of things like your wallet, keys, handbag, water bottle and more from your phone. They connect via Bluetooth and you can check their last known location using the Tile network and the companion mobile app (available for both Android and iOS). When within Bluetooth range, you can make the Tile trackers ring so you can more easily find your stuff, and you can also add your contact information to the Tile, so those who find your lost things can more easily contact you.
All of the Tiles on sale right now have the same basic features — IP67-rated designs, three-year non-replaceable batteries and a Bluetooth range of up to 250 feet. Their different sizes and methods of attachment will make each of them better for specific objects. The standard Tile Mate can easily attach to a keychain, while the Tile Slim is designed to comfortably fit into a wallet’s card slot. Tile Stickers have an adhesive on one side, so you can attach them to things like a TV remote, video game controllers and more.
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Sony’s WH-1000XM4 headphones drop to $278, plus the rest of the week’s best tech deals
You can pick up everything from headphones to video games to smartwatches on sale this week. Sony’s WH-1000XM4 ANC headphones are $72 off and down to $278, while the Apple Watch Series 7 is up to $50 off at Amazon. Nintendo celebrated Mar10 Day this week by discounting a bunch of Switch games, including Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Luigi’s Mansion 3 and others. Plus, you can still get a handful of Fire TV devices for less right now, including the Fire TV Cube, which is down to a record low of $70. Here are the best tech deals from this week that you can still get today.
Sony WH-1000XM4
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Our current favorite pair of ANC headphones, Sony’s WH-1000XM4, are down to $278 right now. That’s $72 off their usual price and close to an all-time low. They earned a score of 94 from us for their powerful ANC, immersive sound quality and multi-device connectivity.
Buy WH-1000XM4 at Amazon – $278
‘Mar10 Day’ Nintendo Switch deals
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Nintendo’s annual ‘Mar10 Day’ celebration of the happy little plumber has knocked up to 83 percent off Switch games. Titles including Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Luigi’s Mansion 3,Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury and Yoshi’s Crafted World are all 33 percent off and down to $40, while you can snag Mario + Rabbits Kingdom Battle for only $10 at Nintendo’s eShop.
Buy Mario Kart 8 Deluxe at Amazon – $40Buy New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe at Amazon – $40Buy Luigi’s Mansion 3 at Amazon – $40Buy Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle at Nintendo – $10
Apple Watch Series 7
Certain colors of the Apple Watch Series 7 are down to $349, or $50 off their normal price. Apple’s latest flagship smartwatch earned a score of 90 from us for its slightly larger display, faster charging and handy watchOS8 features.
Buy Apple Watch Series 7 at Amazon – $349
Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit
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Both the Mario and Luigi sets of Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit are 40 percent off and down to $60 on Amazon. These toys work with the Nintendo Switch and let you build your own raceway in your home.
Buy Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit at Amazon – $60
Bose QuietComfort 45
The Bose QC45 headphones are on sale for $279, which is their all-time-low price that we saw last Black Friday. We gave the cans a score of 86 for their excellent sound quality, strong ANC and comfortable fit.
Buy QuietComfort 45 at Amazon – $279
Amazon Fire TV 4K
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The Fire TV Stick 4K is down to only $30, which is 40 percent off its usual rate. It’s a handy streaming device to get if you don’t want to spend a ton of money but want a device that supports 4K content with Dolby Vision and HDR, and that comes with an Alexa Voice Remote.
Buy Fire TV Stick 4K at Amazon – $30
Amazon Fire TV Cube
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The Fire TV Cube is back down to a record low of $70, or 42 percent off its normal price. We gave it a score of 84 when it came out for its 4K streaming with Dolby Vision and HDR+, speedy performance and hands-free Alexa controls.
Buy Fire TV Cube at Amazon – $70
Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 LTE
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The 44mm LTE version of Samsung’s Galaxy Watch 4 is down to a record low of $225, making it cheaper than its WiFi-only counterparts. We consider this smartwatch to be the best available right now for Android users and it earned a score of 85 from us for its bright, crisp display, comprehensive health tracking features and improved third-party app support.
Buy Galaxy Watch 4 (44mm, LTE) at Woot – $225
Google Nest WiFi
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A two-pack of the Google Nest WiFi system is on sale for $189 across the web. That’s only $10 more than the pack was during the holiday shopping season last year, so this is a solid sale. We gave the mesh WiFi system a score of 84 for its minimalist design, simple installation process and built-in Google Assistant smart speaker.
Buy Google Nest WiFi at Best Buy – $189Buy Google Nest WiFi at Adorama – $189Buy Google Nest WiFi at B&H – $189
Samsung T7 Touch (1TB)
The T7 Touch portable SSD in 1TB is on sale for $140 right now. This palm-sized drive works with most devices thanks to the duo of cables it comes with, and it supports 1,050 MB/s read speeds, 1,000 MB/s write speeds, AES 256-bit encryption and Dynamic Thermal Guard.
Buy Samsung T7 Touch (1TB) at Amazon – $140
Samsung 980 Pro SSD (2TB)
Samsung’s 980 Pro internal drive in 2TB is 35 percent off and down to $280 — a great price for a powerful SSD that works with the PS5 (provided you have a heatsink). It has read speeds up to 7,000 MB/s, advanced thermal controls and works with Samsung’s Magician Software, which lets you check its health and optimize settings as you’d like.
Buy Samsung 980 Pro (2TB) at Amazon – $280
OnePlus 9 Pro
The OnePlus 9 Pro smartphone is $270 off and down to $799 right now. We gave the handset a score of 88 for its fantastic display, great performance and much-improved main camera.
Buy OnePlus 9 Pro at Amazon – $799
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Beats Studio Buds
The Beats Studio Buds are 20 percent off and down to $120. We gave these true wireless earbuds a score of 84 for their tiny, comfortable design, good sound quality and quick-pairing on both Android and iOS.
Buy Beats Studio Buds at Amazon – $120
Apple AirTags
Woot has Apple’s AirTags for up to 7 percent off right now: you can get a single pack for $27 or a four-pack for $95. These accessories provide a handy way to keep track of your belongings using Apple’s Find My network. Just make sure you pick up a case or holder if you plan on attaching the AirTag to your keys or bag.
Buy AirTags at Woot starting at $27
55-inch Sony A90J Bravia XR OLED 4K TV
Sony’s 55-inch Bravia XR OLED set is $600 off right now, bringing it down to $2,200. In addition to deep blacks and the improved contrast that comes with OLED TVs, this set also supports XR Motion Clarity, HDMI 2.1, Acoustic Surface Audio+ and Alexa voice commands.
Buy 55-inch Sony A90J Bravia XR OLED at Amazon – $2,200
Jabra Elite 7 Pro
Jabra’s Elite 7 Pro earbuds are on sale for $180, which is $20 off their normal price. These buds have 6mm custom speakers and MultiSensor Voice technology to improve call quality, plus an eight-hour battery life and a charging case that gives you up to 30 hours of usage.
Buy Jabra Elite 7 Pro at Amazon – $180
UK deals
Fitbit Sense
Fitbit’s most advanced smartwatch, the Sense, is down to £189 right now. That’s not a record low, but it’s still 37 percent off its usual rate. We gave it a score of 82 for its comprehensive health tracking features and big, bold display.
Buy Fitbit Sense at Amazon – £189
Jabra Elite 75t earbuds
John Lewis has the Elite 75ts for £79, which is nearly half off their usual rate. We gave the buds a score of 87 when they first came out for their good audio quality, long battery life and small, comfortable design.
Buy Jabra Elite 75t at John Lewis – £79
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DJI’s Mavic Air 2 Fly More combo pack is 20 percent off today only
As the weather gets warmer and spring approaches, many of us will be spending more time outside. If you’re looking for a new gadget that you can bring with you on family outings, DJI’s Mavic Air 2 could be a good option — especially now that it’s on sale at Amazon. The online retailer has knocked 20 percent off the Fly More combo pack, which includes a bunch of extra things in addition to the drone, bringing the whole thing down to $789. The discount is only good for today, but it allows you to get a plethora of handy accessories essentially for free, since the drone on its own costs $799.
Buy Mavic Air 2 Fly More combo at Amazon – $789
Here’s what you’re getting in the combo pack: the Mavic Air 2 drone, a remote control, three flight batteries, extra low-noise propellers, RC cables, a battery charger and charging hub, a shoulder bag and a few additional accessories. Ultimately, you’re getting everything you’d need to take the drone with you on your next trip and, if you plan correctly, enough battery power to keep it in the sky for a long time.
DJI came out with the Mavic Air 2 in 2020 as a follow-up to the original Mavic Air of 2018. It has a lot of updates when compared to its predecessor, key among them being its extended flight time of 34 minutes. DJI achieved that by outfitting the drone with electronic speed controllers, a new battery and a refined design. The Mavic Air 2’s camera uses a 1/2-inch Quad Bayer sensor and can shoot up to 48-megapixel images and 4K video at 60fps.
In addition to new safety features, the Mavic Air 2 has a number of fun features that both newbie and experienced drone pilots will enjoy experimenting with. The “scene recognition” feature can detect sunset, blue skies, snow, grass and trees and automatically adjust camera settings to shoot the best photos and videos possible. FocusTrack has a number of improvements, too, including better a Point of Interest 3.0 feature that has better surface recognition and dynamic tracking. While nearly $800 is still a lot of money to drop on a high-tech toy, it’s a great deal if you want a solid DJI drone with as many useful accessories as possible.
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Samsung’s Galaxy Tab S8 devices are up to $75 off at Amazon
Samsung’s newest tablets have only been available for a few weeks, but they’re already receiving discounts on Amazon. You can snag both the Galaxy Tab S8 and S8+ for less right now thanks to clippable coupons that knock $50 and $75 off the tablets, respectively. Just make sure to clip the coupon on the product page before checking out and you’ll receive the discount. Amazon has credit codes for each as well that will give you up to $75 to use in the future. Use the code ZXDDSPWVWFRB if you’re buying the Tab S8 and the code 3SQB2LND8NEE if you’re buying the S8+ at checkout to get the respective credits.
Buy Galaxy Tab S8 at Amazon – $650Buy Galaxy Tab S8+ at Amazon – $825
We gave the Galaxy Tab S8+ the full review treatment and it earned a score of 85. It’s a powerful, premium Android tablet that more than holds its own against the competition thanks to things like Dex mode and Samsung’s S Pen. The slab is pretty sleek, measuring 0.22-inches thick and weighing only 1.24 pounds, and it has a gorgeous 12.4-inch OLED display that can hit 120Hz refresh rates. It runs on a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chip and 8GB of RAM, and you can choose from 128GB or 256GB of storage. You may want to spring for Samsung’s book cover keyboard if you want to use the tablet as a laptop replacement, but Samsung does include the S Pen in the box, which is a great perk.
Dex mode has come a long way since Samsung first debuted it, and now it’s a handy feature for multitasking. It switches from the standard Android UI to one that’s more desktop-like, with support for things like multiple windows and a taskbar. You’ll likely spend a lot of time in Dex mode if you plan on using the Tab S8 as an on-the-go productivity machine. And if you’re a fan of handwritten notes, Samsung’s S Pen is better than ever on these tablets. The company reduced the input latency to only 2.8ms, making the pen an even better, smoother tool with which to take notes, doodle and more. As far as battery life goes, we got nearly 9.5 hours out of the Tab S8+, which should be enough to get you through most of a work day.
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