Happy first Saturday of 2023! What, that’s not something people celebrate? Well, it’s today because we’ve got some exceptional deals for you to check out. Our turn off are the Sony LinkBuds Swhich are on sale at Best Buy for $129.99 ($70 off) in their desert sand color. This colorway is a Best Buy exclusive, and current sales drop the active noise-cancelling (ANC) earbuds to their lowest price yet.
The LinkBuds S are one of Sony’s premium wireless earbuds. In addition to their ANC, they are also special because of their light weight and comfort. Another bonus is that they support Sony’s LDAC codec for near lossless audio. Their sound quality may not exactly match that of Sony’s more expensive WF-1000XM4 earbuds, but they are much cheaper with this discount. However, keep in mind that their case does not have wireless charging. Read our review.
These Sony waterproof earbuds automatically switch between ambient sound and noise canceling based on your surroundings. They also provide support for the LDAC lossless audio codec.
While there have been some great monitors announced at CES this week, many of them will be on the pricey side when they arrive later this year. Meanwhile, LG’s 27-inch UltraGear gaming monitor is an excellent yet affordable 1440p model currently on sale for $249.99 ($50 off) at Newegg.
The QHD monitor has a fast response time of 1ms, a high refresh rate of 144 Hz with G-Sync support to prevent screen tearing, and the IPS panel has a resolution of up to 2560 x 1440. It also has two HDMI 2.0 ports and one DisplayPort connection, so you can connect multiple devices for both work and play. It may not have a jaw-dropping spec or giant panel, but 27 inches is a great size for many people’s desks, and the versatile height-adjustable stand can tilt and swivel. It’s hard to beat this value without falling back to a smaller size or lower resolution panel.
LG’s 27-inch UltraGear gaming monitors are a fantastic value. This particular model features a QHD IPS panel with HDMI and DisplayPort to which you can connect a PC and game console. It also touts a 144Hz refresh rate, 1ms response time, and G-Sync compatibility.
Deals on Google’s Nest smart home devices are common, but this one is unique: you can now get the latest version of it Nest Mini speaker for net $24.99 ($25 off) from Wyze with your choice of a Wyze bulb color, a set of two smart plugs, an outdoor smart plug, or a smart light switch included
The Nest Mini smart speaker is one of the simplest and most compact ways to bring the Google Assistant into your home. It lets you control a range of compatible smart home accessories using just your voice (or have it read out the weather or news updates on-demand), in addition to telling it to crank up the jam. Wyze’s custom bundle also makes for a great addition to a smart home, as you can choose based on what you want, whether it’s a new smart bulb or a smart plug that lets you easily replace some older, “dumb” accessories. such as lamps and window air conditioners. Read our review.
The mountable Nest Mini is Google’s smallest smart speaker and can bring the Google Assistant to almost any part of your home. Right now, Wyze is selling it for $24.99 with a free color smart bulb, a set of two smart plugs, an outdoor plug, or a light switch.
If you haven’t given up on the very New Year’s resolution yet (you can, by the way – stick with it!), a wearable can be a great motivator to maintain good fitness habits. Fortunately, the Apple Watch Series 8 is on sale in the 41mm, GPS configuration for $349 ($50 off) at Best Buy. Amazon matches that price, but only on the bright and bold red model.
The Apple Watch Series 8 isn’t a huge leap over the 2021 Series 7 by any means, but it’s packed with incremental upgrades like crash detection and a temperature sensor for menstrual cycle tracking. Add that to the laundry list of other things the Apple Watch can do – notifications, heart rate tracking, sleep tracking, etc – and it could become a must-have gadget for you. Don’t try to beat yourself up if you can’t close all of your rings, okay? Read our review.
Apple’s latest smartwatch features watchOS 9, along with crash detection and temperature sensors that enable menstrual cycle tracking – something you won’t find on any other model.
Now, if you’re really hardcore about fitness and outdoor stuff, the Apple Watch Ultra is also on sale for $50 off, bringing the hefty price tag down to $749 at Amazon and Best Buy.
That’s a lot of money, of course, but the Ultra is by far the largest Apple Watch with the best battery life. It has a 49mm screen, a titanium case, more sensors than any other Apple Watch, along with a customizable action button. So there’s a lot of fun if you can overcome the heaviness of the watch on your wrist. It’s also the most durable watch in Apple’s current lineup, as it’s meant to take a beating from strenuous activity.
If you haven’t seen it yet, definitely do watch our in-depth review video where we gave the Apple Watch Ultra to five different professionals. It’s a treat even if you’re not in the market for one of these. Read our review.
The Watch Ultra is the most rugged and capable Apple Watch available. It has a thicker, larger build than the Series 8, accurate GPS tracking and sensors that can measure dive stats. It only comes in one size and configuration, and it supports both GPS and LTE.
Speaking of Apple, you can download the 14-inch MacBook Pro for $400 off at Best Buy, which is a lot we rarely see. The current discount reduces the price of the base model with the M1 Pro CPU, 16 GB of RAM and a 512 GB SSD from $1,999 to $1,599. You’d be hard pressed to find a better value in a value-for-money laptop when it comes to creative work, especially when you consider how good the battery life is. Plus, the latest MacBook Pro models bring back MagSafe charging along with convenient ports like HDMI and an SD card slot. Sure, there’s a notch at the top of the screen, but you’ll probably learn to ignore it – or find one smart use of using some software. Read our review.
The 14-inch MacBook Pro is a great laptop in many ways, with a brilliant display, great keyboard, speedy specs and several useful ports.
Some great deals from this week still available
- Google’s Nest Wifi Pro still receives the biggest discount yet, with a single router now costs $159.99 ($40 off) and a pack of three for $319.99 ($80 off) at Amazon. If you’re paying for internet speeds up to gigabit in your home, it’s hard to beat this value when it comes to mesh Wi-Fi routers. Read our review.
- You can still save $20 on the Elgato Stream Deck MK.2 and its handy set of macro keys, as it’s currently on sale for $129.99 at Best Buy and Amazon. It has 15 keys that work just as well for setting up Zoom calls as they do controlling your Twitch stream and setting up smart lighting. Check out our Vercast episode about it.
- Ring Fit Adventure has dropped to $54.99 ($25 off) at Best Buy and GameStop. The unique Nintendo Switch game uses a Pilates-esque controller accessory and leg strap to guide you through cardio and strength workouts that are more fun than working out in a crowded gym. Read our review.
