July 4th Tech Deals: Best Selling on 4K TVs, Laptops, and More

Tomorrow is July 4 or Independence Day if you live in the United States. Like all major holidays in the United States, there are some good tech sales worth mentioning. We have listed the best ones we know below, broken down by category. Many of them are happening until tomorrow night, so it is better to hurry if you want to buy. However, some of them last a few days longer.

Computing

Acer offers a 20 percent discount on almost anything from its online store, including laptops, monitors, desktops, accessories, and more. Use the code JULY 2020 At the end of the purchase to save. In terms of exclusions, certain products listed here cannot be discounted.

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Lenovo’s new Legion 5 gaming laptop is discounted at Best Buy at a great price. Typically $ 1,100, paying $ 950, you’ll get a capable laptop with the 10th Gen Intel Core i7-10750H processor, Nvidia’s GeForce GTX 1660 Ti graphics chip, 8GB of RAM, a 512GB PCIe SSD, and a display 15.6-inch with a refresh rate of 120Hz.

A quick note: I recently reviewed Lenovo’s IdeaPad Gaming 3 $ 989 setup, and would recommend this Legion 5 over it based on specs only. Here you get a superior graphics chip for less.

TVs

Best Buy offers a fantastic deal on Samsung’s 65-inch RU8000 4K HDR TV. Usually $ 900 drops to $ 600. This is Samsung’s previous 8-series model and hard to find in stock at most retailers, but in some ways it’s the preferable option over the new TV. TU8000. It has four HDMI ports to three in the latest version, and has a refresh rate of 120Hz, while the new model is only 60Hz. Also, this TV is AirPlay 2 compatible and can be wall mounted.

If you want something smaller than the previous option, a little more affordable at $ 550 and with better colors and contrast with its QLED display, the latest TCL 55-inch 6-series TV could be a good option. Like the Samsung model I mentioned, this one has four HDMI ports and a 120Hz refresh rate, though this one has local dimming zones, which are great for realistically lighting dark scenes. It also comes with built-in Roku software, eliminating the need for a streaming decoder.

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Fire TV Edition TVs come with Amazon’s Fire HD streaming technology built into them, making them a good choice if you don’t want to worry about plugging in and setting up a device. Insignia and Toshiba models ranging in size from 32-inch to 55-inch are discounted at Best Buy this weekend, and each comes with a free Amazon Echo Dot smart speaker. You can use it to order Alexa to start a show on Fire TV edition television, or just give it away to a friend or family member.

Gaming

If you want to load used games for PS4 and Xbox One, GameStop offers a deal where if you buy two games, you’ll get the third one for free. So, add three games to your cart, and the cheapest one will be free. To maximize value, look for titles that are more expensive, such as The last of us, part II, so you will save more in the game you get for free.

Smart House

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Apple’s HomePod smart speaker has dropped to $ 200 again at Best Buy. This is $ 100 off the usual price, and while this isn’t the first time we’ve seen such a big drop, it’s your time to save if you’ve hoped to pick one up.

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Ring’s second-generation video doorbell costs $ 80 on Amazon and comes with a free Echo Dot smart speaker. This is a good entry price if you just want a battery powered video doorbell to see who’s at the door or when a package is dropped off.

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Best Buy is launching a free Google Nest Hub smart display (usually around $ 80) when it buys the $ 230 Nest Hub Max that features a camera and larger screen. We recently reported that you can host or join Google Meet or Duo video calls from Nest Hub Max, so it might be a good option if you want to stay connected for work or pleasure.

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SimpliSafe Home Security System has great discounts at Best Buy. Normally $ 270, you can pick up the entire system for $ 210. It features Alexa and Google Assistant compatibility and includes the base station, motion detector, four-door or window sensors, and a keyboard.

Miscellaneous

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Ultimate Ears MegaBoom 3 is one of the best Bluetooth speakers you can buy. It’s loud, with long battery life, and it’s $ 70 off at Best Buy this weekend. You can get one in the moon color variant for $ 130.

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If you want to try Tidal’s Hi-Fi music streaming service, you can sign up for three months for $ 3. This subscription usually costs $ 20 (Hi-Fi audio isn’t a cheap hobby!), So it’s a Good opportunity to test it with just a small investment before you are sure it is something you want to continue paying for.

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Marshall is releasing a free set of his Major III wireless headphones (usually $ 80) when he buys one of his speakers. The cheapest one is $ 170 (and this deal excludes the new Emberton), though it’s a good deal anyway if you’re looking for a new speaker.

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Satechi is reducing 20 percent of its collection of wireless charging products for phones and portable devices. Just use the code WIRELESS At the end of the purchase to save some money.