Best Buy has a massive weekend sale ahead of Black Friday - 41 deals I'd buy right now

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Sat, 11 Oct 2025 14:15:00 +0000

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Best Buy has a massive weekend sale with record-low prices that rival Black Friday, and I've rounded up the 41 best tech deals that I'd buy right now.

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While this past week has been all about Amazon's October Prime Day sale, Best Buy has quietly launched a massive week-long sale, dubbed 'TechTober,' and it's still live today. That means you can find record-low prices on TVs, AirPods, laptops, headphones, tablets, and smart home devices right now.

Shop Best Buy's full sale

Some of this week's best deals have been at Best Buy, not Amazon, thanks to massive discounts on best-selling tech from brands like Apple, HP, Samsung, LG, Sony, and Dell. Today's prices rival Black Friday, allowing you to score
a genuine bargain before the November sale even begins.

A few stand-out offers include Apple's AirPods 4 on sale for just $89.99 (originally $129.99) , this HP Chromebook Plus on sale for only $399 (originally $629), and LG's 48-inch B5 OLED TV on sale for an incredible
price of $649.99 (originally $1,299.99).

Keep in mind that Best Buy's Techtober sale ends tomorrow at Midnight, which means time is running out to snag a bargain. Best Buy weekend sale - quick links Apple : deals from $64.99 Appliances: up to 50% off major appliances Cheap TVs : Fire TVs from $59.99 Gaming: consoles & games from $19.99 Headphones : Sony, JBL & Beats from $9.99 iPhone 17: up to $1,100 off with trade-in Kitchen : coffee makers + air fryers from $49.99 Laptops: up to $500 off Security cameras: $200 off Arlo, SimpliSafe & Ring Smartwatch : up to
$140 off Samsung, Garmin & Apple Tablets: iPads & Fire tablets from $129 TVs: up to $800 off QLED and 4K TVs Vacuums: Shark from $99.99 Best Buy's 9 best weekend deals

The Echo Spot pairs a 2.83-inch touchscreen with a 1.73-inch front-firing speaker, making it an ideal smart alarm clock. With Alexa onboard, you can
ask the assistant for the weather, play music, or even schedule alarms. Today's deal from Best Buy brings the price down to $49.99. View Deal

The AirPods 4 are Apple's cheapest AirPods, and you can find them on sale for a record-low price of $89.99. The AirPods 4 feature a new design for all-day comfort and feature Apple's H2 chip, which supports personalized spatial
audio and voice isolation. You also get a redesigned case with 30 hours of battery life and support for USB-C for wireless charging. View Deal

Released this year as the successor to the popular B4 OLED, the LG B5 is on track to be the best budget OLED TV on the market. The 48-inch display delivers an exceptional picture with brilliant colors and sharp contrast. You also get excellent gaming features, thanks to the four HDMI 2.1 ports and new AI tools, including AI Search, AI Concierge, and an improved AIChatbot. Best Buy has an impressive $650 discount on the 48-inch model, marking a return to the record-low price. View Deal

There are cheaper Chromebooks available, but the Plus version of the popular HP 14 Chromebook offers a step up in power and performance. With an Intel i3 processor, 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage, it makes for a surprisingly powerful and versatile entry-level option for general use. This is an ideal laptop for light productivity, work, and streaming and will be an ideal companion for most students. View Deal

The best-selling Fire HD 10 is currently on sale for $69.99, marking the lowest price we've ever seen. It features a large, bright 10-inch Full HD display, 3GB of RAM, and an octa-core processor for enhanced performance. The tablet also works with Amazon Alexa and provides an impressive 12 hours of battery life. View Deal

The Sony WH-1000MX4 are still some of the best over-ear headphones and are down to $198 at Best Buy's Techtober sale. These wireless headphones combine top-notch audio, excellent comfort, and effective noise cancellation at a reasonable price point. Plus, they're much cheaper than the newer Sony XM5
and XM6, which are only considered a minor upgrade by our testers. View Deal

Best Buy has a four-pack of Apple AirTags for just $64.99 an instant savings of $34.01 and just cents away from a record-low price for Apple's item tracker. Setup is super easy with an iPhone, and the AirTag lives within the Find My app on your Apple devices. This way, you can track its location and ping it, but best of all, when the battery runs out, you can swap it on your own. View Deal

Display - 13.6 inches
Processor - Apple M4
RAM - 16G
B Storage - 256GB

The MacBook Air 13-inch (M4) is the newest version of Apple's popular laptop, and it's now down to a record-low price. You get a great-looking 13.6-inch Liquid Retina display, while the boost to 16GB of RAM keeps all your programs running smoothly. It's just a shame Apple still insists on only 256GB of storage as standard, which feels a little miserly in 2025. Nevertheless, this is still one of the best laptops you can buy if you need a performance powerhouse for productivity and creative tasks. View Deal

One of the best big-screen budget TVs from Best Buy is the Insignia 70-inch F50 Series 4K Fire TV for just $277.99 a new record-low price. The Insignia F50 Series TV features 4K HD resolution, DTS Studio Sound, smart capabilities with the Fire OS, and a voice remote with hands-free Alexa, allowing you to use your voice to control your TV. View Deal Smart home

Looking to buy a smart speaker for a small space? Best Buy has the Echo Pop for just $24.99 - the cheapest Echo device you can buy right now. For that money, you're getting a compact smart speaker with Alexa built-in, so you can play music, ask questions, and check the weather completely hands-free. View Deal

The best-selling Echo Dot is on sale for only $34.99 at Best Buy. The latest model, Echo Dot, offers an improved audio experience, plus a new temperature sensor and all the handy features from Alexa, like playing music, answering questions, and checking the weather completely hands-free. View Deal

The Echo Spot pairs a 2.83-inch touchscreen with a 1.73-inch front-firing speaker, making it an ideal smart alarm clock. With Alexa onboard, you can
ask the assistant for the weather, play music, or even schedule alarms. Today's deal from Best Buy brings the price down to $49.99. View Deal

The 4th-generation Blink outdoor security camera features enhanced motion detection, two-way audio, a two-year battery life, and works with Amazon
Alexa for hands-free control. Today's deal from Best Buy brings the price
down to $79.99. View Deal

The best-selling Fire HD 10 is currently on sale for $69.99, marking the lowest price we've ever seen. It features a large, bright 10-inch Full HD display, 3GB of RAM, and an octa-core processor for enhanced performance. The tablet also works with Amazon Alexa and provides an impressive 12 hours of battery life. View Deal Apple devices

Best Buy has a four-pack of Apple AirTags for just $64.99 an instant savings of $34.01 and just cents away from a record-low price for Apple's item tracker. Setup is super easy with an iPhone, and the AirTag lives within the Find My app on your Apple devices. This way, you can track its location and ping it, but best of all, when the battery runs out, you can swap it on your own. View Deal

The AirPods 4 are Apple's cheapest AirPods, and you can find them on sale for a record-low price of $89.99. The AirPods 4 feature a new design for all-day comfort and feature Apple's H2 chip, which supports personalized spatial
audio and voice isolation. You also get a redesigned case with 30 hours of battery life and support for USB-C for wireless charging. View Deal

Best Buy also has the AirPods 4 with active noise cancellation on sale for $139.99. The AirPods 4 feature a new comfortable design, handy controls, and Apple's H2 chip, which supports personalized spatial audio and voice isolation. View Deal

Apple's best-selling AirPods Pro 2 sound excellent, offer top-tier noise cancellation, feature Dolby Atmos spatial audio, which is amazing for movies, and they even have an unlosable case, thanks to technology that points you to where it's hiding (and a speaker to help, too). Today's deal from Best BUy is the best price you can find right now. View Deal

iPhone 17 Series: save up to $1,100 with activation and trade-in at Best Buy The iPhone 17 Series is available at Best Buy, and the retailer is offering
up to $1,100 in savings with activation and trade-in with Verizon or AT&T. This applies to the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max, the 17 Pro, the iPhone 17, and the iPhone Air. View Deal

You can get the latest Apple iPad A16 on sale for $279, which is a return to the record-low price. The most significant upgrade compared to the previous generation model is the latest A16 chip for faster performance. You also get double the storage of 128GB as standard, a sharp 11-inch Liquid Retina display, and solid 12MP front and back cameras. View Deal

If you're looking for a tablet with laptop-like power, Best Buy has the M4 iPad Pro on sale for $899 a record-low price. The iPad Pro delivers incredible performance and speed, thanks to Apple's latest M4 Chip, an exceptional battery life, and an 11-inch UltraRetinaXDR display. View Deal

Display - 13.6 inches
Processor - Apple M2
RAM - 16G
B Storage - 256GB

Newer M3 and M4 models are now available, but this is an unbelievable price for the MacBook Air 13-inch with an M2 chip. While it's an older version, it remains an incredibly powerful laptop for those requiring a premium
powerhouse for school, productivity, coding, or creative work. You also get double the amount of RAM at 16GB, although the 256GB of storage feels a
little paltry in 2025. Still, we rated it highly in our MacBook Air M2 review , thanks to the stylish design, clear display, impressive performance, and long 18-hour battery life. View Deal

Display - 13.6 inches
Processor - Apple M4
RAM - 16G
B Storage - 256GB

The MacBook Air 13-inch (M4) is the newest version of Apple's popular laptop, and it's now down to a record-low price. You get a great-looking 13.6-inch Liquid Retina display, while the boost to 16GB of RAM keeps all your programs running smoothly. It's just a shame Apple still insists on only 256GB of storage as standard, which feels a little miserly in 2025. Nevertheless, this is still one of the best laptops you can buy if you need a performance powerhouse for productivity and creative tasks. View Deal

Display - 15 inches
Processor - Apple M4
RAM - 16G
B Storage - 256G

BBest Buy has Apple's 15-inch MacBook Air M4 on sale for a record-low price
of $999, thanks to Best Buy's $200 discount. It's for the baseline configuration with 16GB of memory and a 256GB SSD, but higher-spec alternatives are also discounted if you feel the standard storage option
isn't enough. View Deal

Display - 15 inches
Processor - Apple M3
RAM - 16G
B Storage - 512GB

Here's a $200 discount on Apple's 15-inch MacBook Air M3 with 512GB of storage. Our MacBook Air 15-inch review praised the display, performance, design, and speaker array, although we thought the jump in size compromised one of the MacBook Air's key selling points its portability. Nevertheless, this is still an impressive laptop that was awarded a full five stars. View Deal Laptops

Display - 14 inches
Processor - MediaTek Kompanio 520
RAM - 4G
B Storage - 64GB

This Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 Chromebook is a very basic device, but it's ridiculously cheap, making it a good buy for general web browsing, admin
tasks and schoolwork. It won't offer great performance and will struggle with anything beyond light use, but the lean ChromeOS gets more from the entry-level components and ensures a lengthy full-day battery life. View Deal

Display - 15 inches
Processor - Ryzen 5
RAM - 8G
B Storage - 512G

BIdeal for streaming and working, this Asus laptop has a Ryzen 5 Processor
and 8GB of RAM, which is decent for most basic needs, and an impressive 512GB of storage. It has a full numeric keypad and a webcam with a shutter. Windows 11 is in S mode, meaning this is a more simplified and secure option. View Deal

Processor : Intel Core i3
RAM: 8G
B Storage: 256G

BBest Buy has HP's 15.6-inch touchscreen laptop on sale for just $379.99. You get an Intel i3 processor, 8GB of RAM, and a 256GB SSD to ensure excellent overall performance and enough essential speedy storage for the price. Overall, it's a great entry-level option to handle all everyday jobs, some more advanced work, and light multitasking. View Deal

Display - 15.6 inches
Processor - AMD Ryzen 5
RAM - 8G
B Storage - 256GB

One of the best cheap laptops in Best Buy's Tech Fest sale is this Lenovo IdeaPad 1 with an AMD Ryzen 5 processor, 8GB of RAM, and a reasonable 256GB SSD that all work together to ensure good overall performance and enough essential speedy storage for the price. Today's deal is a record-low price, and it's recommended if you're on a budget and need a laptop for general everyday use, administrative tasks, light work, or schoolwork. View Deal

There are cheaper Chromebooks available, but the Plus version of the popular HP 14 Chromebook offers a step up in power and performance. With an Intel i3 processor, 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage, it makes for a surprisingly powerful and versatile entry-level option for general use. This is an ideal laptop for light productivity, work, and streaming and will be an ideal companion for most students. View Deal

Display: 15.6 inches
Processor: AMD Ryzen 7
Ram: 16G
B Storage: 1TB

This Dell Inspiron 15 Touch laptop is getting a $320 price cut, now down to just $479.99. The impressive combination of an AMD Ryzen 7 chipset, 16GB of RAM, and 1TB of SSD is perfect for an everyday Windows machine, plus you're getting a 15.6-inch Touch display. View Deal

Graphics card: RTX 4050
RAM: 16G
B Storage: 512GB

I normally steer clear of cheap gaming laptops because they often don't provide enough bang for the buck. This Lenovo LOQ at Best Buy, however, is so cheap that I'd actually recommend it if you just want to cover the basics. With an RTX 4050 graphics card, Ryzen 5 chipset, and 16GB of RAM, this
machine has enough power under the hood to run most games relatively smoothly at 1080p - if you're willing to tweak a few graphical settings, that is. View Deal TVs

Released this year as the successor to the popular B4 OLED, the LG B5 is on track to be the best budget OLED TV on the market. The 48-inch display delivers an exceptional picture with brilliant colors and sharp contrast. You also get excellent gaming features, thanks to the four HDMI 2.1 ports and new AI tools, including AI Search, AI Concierge, and an improved AIChatbot. Best Buy has an impressive $650 discount on the 48-inch model, marking a return to the record-low price. View Deal

Best Buy's cheapest big-screen TV deal is the best-selling Insignia 55-inch F50 Series 4K TV for an incredible price of $189.99. The Insignia F50 Series TV features 4K HD resolution, DTS Studio Sound, smart capabilities with the Fire OS, and a voice remote with hands-free Alexa, allowing you to use your voice to control your TV. View Deal

A QLED display for only $209.99 is an unheard-of price. Insignia's QF Series QLED TV boasts 4K Ultra HD resolution with Quantum Dot technology, delivering bold, vibrant colors and lifelike images. You also get Dolby Atmos Audio, smart capabilities with the Fire operating system, and a voice remote with hands-free Alexa, so you can use your voice to control your TV. View Deal

Best Buy's Members sale features Samsung's 55-inch The Frame TV for $797.99 - a record-low price. The 2024 Samsung Frame TV features Pantone art-validated colors that deliver lifelike images. Plus, the display now comes with
Streams, a complimentary set of artwork streamed from the Samsung Art Store. View Deal

A massive $600 saving on one of the best budget TVs around sounds almost too good to be true. The Roku Pro Series TV delivers an incredible 4K picture, thanks to its QLED display and mini-LED technology, which shines with impressive colors and brilliant contrast. It's also a Roku device, so you'll get rapid and easy access to the latest entertainment through all the major streaming apps. View Deal

Samsung's lineup of Crystal UHD TVs is less feature-rich compared to the pricier OLED and QLED displays, but they are a capable and affordable option for general everyday viewing. This massive 85-inch model is now available at
a tempting low price in the latest Best Buy sale if you don't need all the fancy features of a premium TV and just want a lot of screen for the money. You get a large and modern TV that supports high-quality 4K resolution and
all the most popular streaming apps. View Deal

Best Buy has an impressive $1,000 discount on Samsung's 65-inch S84F OLED TV, bringing the price down to a record-low price. The S84F OLED TV delivers an outstanding picture, thanks to the OLEDtechnology and Samsung's NQ4 AI Gen2 processor. You're also getting extensive gaming features and Samsung's impressive Tizen operating system. View Deal

If you're looking for a cheaper version of Samsung's The Frame TV, TCL's Nxtframe TV is a great option, and the 65-inch model is on sale for $899.99. The QLED TV features an ultra-slim design and an off-white bezel that seamlessly blends into your decor, accompanied by a light wood-colored magnetic frame. You can also choose to display content from a curated Art Library or a personal photo gallery mode. View Deal

Best Buy has dropped LG's all-new 65-inch C5 OLED TV to $1,499.99, thanks to an impressive $1,200 discount. Awarded five out of five stars in our review, the OLED display delivers an outstanding picture thanks to LG's Alpha 9 AI processor Gen8, impressive gaming features, and a comprehensive smart
platform featuring all-new AI capabilities. View Deal

LG's C4 OLED TV is the predecessor to the LG C5, and the 65-inch model is on sale for $1,299.99 - $100 more than the record-low price. Ranked number one
in our best TV guide, the LG C4 features exceptional brightness, LG's latest Alpha 9 AI chip for improved performance, and impressive gaming features, including four HDMI 2.1 ports with 4K 120Hz, VRR, and ALLM support, as well
as 144Hz certification from Nvidia. View Deal

One of the best big-screen budget TVs from Best Buy is the Insignia 70-inch F50 Series 4K Fire TV for just $277.99 a new record-low price. The Insignia F50 Series TV features 4K HD resolution, DTS Studio Sound, smart capabilities with the Fire OS, and a voice remote with hands-free Alexa, allowing you to use your voice to control your TV. View Deal

The popular LG UT75 75-inch TV delivers a premium picture experience with brilliant colors thanks to LG's 5 Gen7 AI processor and WebOS 24 for seamless streaming. Gamers will also appreciate the game optimizer and dashboard with GeForce NOW, which enables you to view and adjust all your settings in one convenient location. View Deal

The 75-inch TCL Q7 QLED 4K TV is on sale for its lowest price yet. This is
one of the most affordable options for a big-screen QLED TV that also
supports Dolby Vision IQ, HDR10+, HDR10, and HLG. It also functions as a dedicated gaming TV, boasting a 120Hz refresh rate, 240Hz VRR, and four HDMI ports. View Deal Headphones

The AirPods 4 are Apple's cheapest AirPods, and you can find them on sale for a record-low price of $89.99. The AirPods 4 feature a new design for all-day comfort and feature Apple's H2 chip, which supports personalized spatial
audio and voice isolation. You also get a redesigned case with 30 hours of battery life and support for USB-C for wireless charging. View Deal

Best Buy also has the AirPods 4 with active noise cancellation on sale for $139.99. The AirPods 4 feature a new comfortable design, handy controls, and Apple's H2 chip, which supports personalized spatial audio and voice isolation. View Deal

Apple's best-selling AirPods Pro 2 sound excellent, offer top-tier noise cancellation, feature Dolby Atmos spatial audio, which is amazing for movies, and they even have an unlosable case, thanks to technology that points you to where it's hiding (and a speaker to help, too). Today's deal from Best BUy is the best price you can find right now. View Deal

I have these very headphones and I love them: they sound absolutely spectacular whether you're listening to Apple Music or enjoying Spatial Audio in TV shows or movies. Discounts on AirPods Max are extremely rare, and good discounts are rarer still: at $120 off the usual selling price, this is a
very good deal. View Deal

Combining a superbly comfortable design with excellent sound quality and
noise cancellation, the Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro certainly won't disappoint if you're looking for a pair of decent buds for under $200. View Deal

Best Buy has a $180 discount on the Beats Studio Pro headphones. They're gorgeous looking, easy to use, and the sound is good (read about it in our Beats Studio Pro review ), so if the lack of multipoint pairing (they do auto-switch with Apple devices, though) and wearer detection doesn't bother you, this is a very solid deal. View Deal

The Sony WH-1000MX4 are still some of the best over-ear headphones and are down to $198 at Best Buy's Techtober sale. These wireless headphones combine top-notch audio, excellent comfort, and effective noise cancellation at a reasonable price point. Plus, they're much cheaper than the newer Sony XM5
and XM6, which are only considered a minor upgrade by our testers. View Deal



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