Get four Apple AirTags for $70, plus the rest of this week's best tech deals

It is time for one more version of Engadget’s weekly offers roundup the place we deliver collectively worthwhile tech offers from the previous week. For those who’re available in the market for residence leisure gear, you are in luck because of Tremendous Bowl-adjacent gross sales. Even in case you do not care concerning the repeat conflict between the Eagles and Chiefs, you’ll be able to nonetheless save as much as 25 % on Sonos audio system and get reductions on a lot of first rate TV units. You possibly can examine these out in our separate TV offers roundup or browse a couple of highlights beneath. As for non-sports-related tech offers, a bunch of Apple gear is on sale proper now, together with AirTags, the Apple Watch and three fashions of iPads (the Professional, Air and mini). Listed here are the perfect tech offers from this week that you may nonetheless get right this moment.  

• Sonos Period 100 good speaker for $199 ($50 off) at Sonos: Considered one of our favourite good audio system has returned to its lowest worth but. As a part of a wider sale at each Sonos and Amazon, the Period 100 is $50 off. We gave it a rating of 88 in our assessment because of its nice audio that may attain loud volumes. We’re additionally followers of connectivity choices that embody Bluetooth and line-in. Sonos simplified its Trueplay tuning function that optimizes the audio output for the room and the speaker will work with Alexa and Sonos’ personal voice assistant (which simply handles music responsibility, and the speaker would not assist Google Assistant).

• Sonos Beam Gen 2 for $399 ($100 off) at Sonos: We named the Beam the perfect midrange soundbar and proper now it is $100 off. That is $30 greater than it was for Black Friday, however nonetheless a good deal on a high quality TV speaker that may make films extra immersive and dialogue extra clear. You can even choose up the unique Arc soundbar for $250 off — that model is probably going being discontinued in favor of the Arc Extremely, which sadly remains to be full worth. 

• Apple AirTag (4-pack) for $70 ($29 off) at Amazon: A brand new mannequin of Apple’s AirTag is probably going coming this yr with predicted upgrades that embody an extended vary. However because it stands now, these are one of the simplest ways for iPhone customers to maintain monitor of their luggage, keys, baggage and extra, based on our testing. AirTags depend on different iPhones to anonymously ping misplaced tags and we discovered that system virtually spooky in its accuracy. This can be a return to the record-low worth the 4-pack of tags has hit many instances over the previous few months. Additionally at Finest Purchase. 

• Apple iPad Mini (A17 Professional) for $399 ($100 off) at Amazon: We noticed this deal a pair weeks in the past and now it has returned. It represents an all-time low on Apple’s newest small-scale pill. The iPad mini 7 is our choose for the perfect compact iPad — partly as a result of it is the one one —and we gave it a rating of 83 in our assessment. Apple refreshed it final October with a quicker chip and assist for the Apple Pencil Professional. This configuration has 128GB of storage and Apple’s A17 Professional chip. It additionally boasts 8GB of RAM, which is sufficient to assist Apple Intelligence options. 

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• Apple iPad Air 11-inch (M2, 128GB) for $499 ($100 off) at Amazon: This can be a nice time to seize our choose for the perfect iPad for most individuals. That is only a greenback off from the report low of $498 we have seen beforehand. We gave the M2 iPad Air a rating of 91 in our assessment when the pill got here out final Might. We expect it hits the candy spot between efficiency, options and worth — notably proper now. The 13-inch Air can also be $100 off. Each offers are additionally out there at Finest Purchase.

• Apple iPad Professional 13-Inch (M4, 256B) for $1,099 ($200 off) at Amazon: Apple’s newest high-end iPad is again all the way down to a record-low worth. The smaller 11-inch M4 iPad Professional is on sale for $899, although it has been that worth for a lot of the previous few months. The M4 is Apple’s newest chipset — Apple put it within the iPad Professional earlier than placing it in a MacBook. The Professional is an absurdly highly effective pill, dealing with duties as demanding as video modifying alongside the standard streaming, gaming and searching individuals often use tablets for. In our assessment, we referred to as it one of many nicest transportable screens we’ve seen with extraordinarily quick efficiency, but additionally referred to as it “prohibitively costly,” particularly whenever you issue within the equipment wanted to get essentially the most out of its potential.

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• Apple Watch Sequence 10 for $329 ($70 off) at Amazon: This can be a return to a record-low worth for Apple’s newest smartwatch. The Sequence 10 is our choose for the perfect smartwatch total . It has all the pieces we like concerning the Sequence 9 however has a much bigger display screen that’s simpler to see from completely different angles and an total thinner design. It acquired a rating of 90 from us in our assessment. Additionally at Finest Purchase.

• Alienware 32-inch 4K QD-OLED Gaming Monitor for $765 ($435 off with code) at Dell: Enter the code MONITORS15 at checkout for a further 15 % off the $900 sale worth. The 34-inch mannequin is $250 off, however there is no out there coupon code. That is one in all our favourite gaming screens and we referred to as it “an unimaginable ultrawide OLED.” The curved QD-OLED panel options 4K decision and a max refresh fee of 240Hz.

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• Google Nest WiFi Professional 6E mesh router for $120 ($80 off) at Amazon: Here is a 40 % low cost on the Fog colorway — different hues are full worth. This made our record of the perfect mesh routers as a result of it is dependable, easy-to-use and is ideal for many who need a mesh system that you may arrange after which overlook about. Additionally at B&H Photograph. 

• Google 2024 Nest Studying Thermostat for $240 ($40 off) at Amazon: The most recent iteration of Google’s good thermostat is $40 off, which is about $10 greater than the bottom worth we have seen. Google says this newest mannequin delivers extra correct readings because of the assistance of AI, providing ideas on easy methods to decrease your power utilization and routinely adjusting your settings primarily based on schedules, ambient temp, climate and extra.

• Anker Soundcore 2 Moveable Bluetooth Speaker for $28 ($17 off) at Amazon: A few Anker’s Soundcore audio system made our record of the perfect Bluetooth audio system, proving that the corporate is nice at making extra than simply charging equipment. This one has an IPX7 waterproof score, 24-hours of play time on a cost and 12 watts of output. The sale worth is a return to a low we have tracked many instances over the previous yr or so. 

• Anker USB C to USB C cable for $7 ($2 off) at Amazon: In case your pet additionally likes to chew on cables she finds on the ground, it’s possible you’ll be available in the market for a brand new one (cable, not pet). Anker equipment quantity amongst our favorites on numerous shopping for lists and this one is down to only $7. The 60 watt score needs to be greater than sufficient to quick cost any smartphone or pill on the market. 

• Anker USB C Charger (Nano 65W) for $30 ($26 off) at Amazon: For an equally speedy wall adapter, you’ll be able to snag this 65 watt Anker charger for almost half worth. The compact brick sports activities three ports, two USB-C and one USB-A so you’ll be able to cost up three completely different units directly. 

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• Essential X9 Professional 1TB Moveable SSD for $70 ($30 off) at Amazon: Our favourite transportable SSD is again to an all-time low worth. It is rugged and compact and performs properly for its 10 Gbps pace class and presents fast-enough switch speeds for many makes use of.

• Sasmsung PRO Plus microSD Reminiscence Card for $90 ($30 off) at Amazon: Our choose for the perfect microSD card is as soon as once more 25 % off. We like this one for its constant and fast learn/write efficiency and wonderful worth, notably when it is on sale. Simply notice that there are quicker playing cards on the market, however this could serve you properly in case you’re searching for an excellent choose to liberate extra space in your Change or add some speedy storage to a digital camera.   

• Anker PowerConf C200 2K Webcam for $48 ($12 off) at Amazon: Our favourite finances webcam is much more finances pleasant with a $12 low cost. We just like the crisp 2K decision, twin mics and customization choices. For those who want one thing to make your video conferences look higher, it is a good place to start out. 

TV offers forward of the Tremendous Bowl

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Engadget’s Jeff Dunn put collectively a roundup of TV offers that retailers like Amazon, Finest Purchase and others are providing forward of the Tremendous Bowl. These gross sales aren’t essentially tied to the sport — TV costs typically fall round this time of yr as producers get able to reveal new fashions within the spring. Nonetheless, there are some first rate costs on TVs from LG, Sony, Samsung, TCL and Hisense that different trusted reviewers have deemed worthy (we do not formally assessment TVs right here at Engadget). A couple of picks are detailed right here, however you’ll be able to head right here to see full record. 

• LG B4 OLED TV (48″) for $600 at Finest Purchase ($200 off MSRP): This ties the bottom worth we have seen for the 48-inch LG B4, which is the entry-level mannequin in LG’s 2024 OLED lineup. Whereas it is not as vivid or color-rich as some higher-end alternate options, it nonetheless presents the important perks of any good OLED TV: excellent distinction with deep black tones, clear movement, huge viewing angles and the like. It is also a pleasant worth for gaming, because it has 4 HDMI 2.1 ports that assist refresh charges as much as 120Hz. It is simply higher off in a darker room, and this explicit mannequin is comparatively small. — Jeff Dunn, Senior Reporter, Shopping for Recommendation

• Hisense U7N QLED TV (65″) for $698 at Amazon ($300 off): A number of reviewers we belief say that the U7N delivers higher brightness, distinction and HDR efficiency than most TVs in its worth vary. It is constructed with many of the options anticipated from pricier LED units, together with quantum-dot colour, mini-LED backlighting and a 144Hz refresh fee. It additionally runs on the useful Google TV platform. Its viewing angles are poor, so it is not nice for watching exhibits with a big group, and it’s possible you’ll must tinker with settings to get an optimum picture. However the 65-inch mannequin needs to be a powerful worth at this worth, which is simply about $20 greater than the all-time low we noticed briefly round Cyber Monday. Additionally at Walmart and Finest Purchase. — J.D.

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• Samsung The Body 2024 QLED TV (55″) for $868 at Woot ($630 off): This deal from Amazon subsidiary Woot has been dwell for a couple of weeks, however it ties the perfect worth thus far for the 55-inch model of Samsung’s trendy Body TV exterior of a one-off eBay coupon deal. You’d purchase this set for its design above all else: It might probably’t match the distinction and colour quantity of different TVs in its worth vary, because it lacks native dimming altogether, however it’s convincingly constructed like a framed piece of wall artwork that may mix in with your own home decor. Its matte panel helps it fend off glare in a vivid room, and you may show precise art work onscreen whenever you’re not watching one thing. It is value noting that Samsung unveiled a brand new and improved “Body Professional” TV at CES, however we would anticipate that to value extra every time it arrives. — J.D.

Offers from final week which are nonetheless dwell right this moment

We assemble this offers roundup every week — and generally reductions from the earlier week are nonetheless going sturdy after we put collectively the brand new one. For those who did not catch final week’s put up or have been ready to leap on an merchandise or two, listed here are the gross sales which are nonetheless energetic right this moment:

• Essential X9 Professional (1TB) for $70 at Amazon ($31 off MSRP): The X9 Professional is our choose for the perfect transportable SSD, because it combines regular efficiency for many wants with a rugged, super-compact design that is straightforward to tackle the go. We noticed this deal earlier this month, however it matches the biggest low cost for the 1TB mannequin since late 2023. Additionally at Finest Purchase. — Jeff Dunn, Senior Reporter, Shopping for Recommendation

• Meta Quest 3S (256GB) + $15 Newegg reward card for $350 at Newegg ($65 off): The Quest 3S is the finances suggestion in our information to the perfect VR headsets. Whereas its older fresnel lenses aren’t as crisp or clear because the pancake lenses within the superior Quest 3, they’re ok for most individuals simply getting began with VR, and the headset as a complete is simply as quick because the pricier mannequin. Extra importantly, it helps all the identical apps and video games. The 256GB mannequin has been $50 off at a number of retailers for a bit over per week, however at Newegg now you can get a $15 reward card thrown in for no further value. Additionally at Amazon, Meta and others with out the reward card. Meta says the value drop will finish on February 8. — J.D.

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• Astro A40 TR gaming headset for $100 at Amazon ($30 off): The Astro A40 TR is the highest wired selection in our information to the perfect gaming headsets. Its open-back design helps it sound wider and extra spacious than most choices on this market, which makes it higher for selecting out enemies in on-line shooters or simply feeling extra immersed in an enormous motion sport. Being open-back means it leaks and allows an excellent chunk of outdoor noise, so that you should not purchase it in case you typically play in a loud atmosphere. The built-in mic is not the perfect, both. Nonetheless, the enveloping sound makes it worthwhile. This deal is simply $10 greater than the all-time low we noticed round Black Friday. Additionally at Logitech and Newegg. — J.D.

• SanDisk Extremely (1TB) microSD card for $69 at Amazon ($16 off): The SanDisk Extremely is slower than the highest suggestions in our microSD card shopping for information, particularly on the subject of write speeds, so that you would not wish to stress it with giant file transfers. For those who can afford one in all our major picks, get that as an alternative. But when all you need is an enormous chunk of storage for as little money as potential, it needs to be positive sufficient in an inexpensive pill or gaming handheld. This ties the bottom worth we have seen for the 1TB mannequin. It is a greenback extra at SanDisk and B&H. — J.D.

• Purple Lifeless Redemption 2 (PC) for $15 at Steam ($45 off): Its mission construction is dated, the motion is clunky and among the writing might be, as an example, lower than swish. However Rockstar’s Previous West epic stays an achievement in maximalist world design: painstakingly detailed (actually), stuffed with tales and shot with unusually cinematic aptitude. It’s possible you’ll not end it till 2026, however in case you’ve been ready to make the leap, it is a new low for the Steam copy and solely $2 greater than the bottom worth we have seen total. Different Rockstar video games are additionally on sale. — J.D.

• Halo: The Grasp Chief Assortment (PC) for $10 at Steam ($30 off): We have seen this deal a number of instances over the previous yr, however it ties the all-time low for Microsoft’s Halo compilation, which gathers six of the long-lasting FPS collection’ important video games in a single package deal. (Nicely, 5 necessities, plus Halo 4.) We embody this one in our record of the perfect sofa co-op video games, however notice that the PC model right here solely helps on-line co-op, not native play. — J.D.

• Tremendous Mario RPG for $30 at Goal: Tremendous NES basic Tremendous Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars did not essentially want a remake, however this Change model fortunately adheres the unique’s oddball spirit whereas sprucing up the visuals for true 3D. For those who’re available in the market for a breezier, lower-stress RPG, it ought to match the invoice. This deal matches its all-time low. — J.D.

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• ASUS ROG Ally (Z1 Excessive) gaming handheld for $450 at Finest Purchase ($200 off): The unique ROG Ally is not as highly effective or long-lasting because the newer ROG Ally X, and all Home windows gaming handhelds are saddled with much less optimized software program than Valve’s Steam Deck, which stays the highest choose in our purchasing information. Nonetheless, when it is discounted to this extent, the older Ally is value contemplating in case you actually need a handheld PC that may play video games from any consumer, be it Steam, the Epic Video games Retailer or the Xbox app. It is nonetheless a contact extra highly effective than the Deck, too, and its 120Hz VRR show does wonders to maintain video games trying clean. And for as slipshod as Home windows might be, ASUS has made its Armoury Crate app at the least a bit simpler to navigate over time. Simply do not anticipate greater than a pair hours of battery life, and do not hassle utilizing the microSD slot. This deal ties the all-time low for the mannequin with a Z1 Excessive chip. — J.D.

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