Labor Day sales still live now — 35 deals I recommend
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🚨 LOWEST PRICE EVER! I'm starting our Labor Day sales live blog with one of the best deals I've seen in all of 2023. Right now you can get the 13-inch MacBook Air M2 on sale for $899 at Best Buy. That's the cheapest it's ever been and an epic value for students, Mac fans, or just about anyone in need of a new laptop. Best Buy offered it at this price in August, but it was a members-only deal. It's now available to anyone. Amazon still has the previous-gen 13-inch MacBook Air M1 on sale for $749 (also an all-time price low), but if you can afford to pay a bit more — the M2 chip is the better investment. Again, that M1 MBA is solid if you're strapped for cash, but the M2 for $899 is the deal I personally recommend. If you're on the fence, check out our MacBook Air M2 vs MacBook Air M1 guide by our computing expert Tony Polanco for a side-by-side comparison.
MacBook Air 13" (M2/256GB): was $1,099 now $899 @ Best Buy
Price check: sold out @ Amazon | $949 @ B&H Photo
This isn't an all-time price low. The 48-inch LG A2 4K OLED TV hit $569 last Black Friday. However, even at $649 this is an epic and rare deal on an OLED TV that we recommend. In our LG A2 OLED review, we said it offers outstanding picture quality, a great smart TV platform, and solid sound, plus low input lag. It offers Dolby Vision/HDR10/HLG support, LG's webOS platform, and built-in Google Assistant/Amazon Alexa. Heads up, the refresh rate is only 60Hz (120Hz is better) and there are just three HDMI ports. But otherwise this is a great deal. Note that this 48-inch model is a Best Buy exclusive.
LG A2 48" 4K OLED TV: was $1,299 now $649 @ Best Buy
The Bose 700 headphones are one of the top noise-cancelling headphones you can buy. They're stylish, comfortable to wear, and deliver the best noise-cancelling experience you can find. In our Bose 700 review, we said they offer clean, balanced sound with impressive, intuitive tech flourishes. They've dipped as low as $269 in the past, but that was a very limited deal. Priced at $299, they're a must if you want the best noise cancelling headphones around.
Bose 700: was $379 now $299 @ Amazon
Ok, so this isn't a dollar-off discount, but if you were planning on buying the Galaxy Galaxy Watch 6 or the Galaxy Watch 6 Classic, Best Buy is bundling them with a free $50 Best Buy eGift card. In our Galaxy Watch 6 review, we said the new watches seem like the most polished Samsung smartwatches yet with truly substantial upgrades like a brighter display, comprehensive sleep tracking features, and slimmer design. Make sure to check out our Galaxy Watch 6 vs Galaxy Watch 6 Classic comparison to find out the main differences between Samsung's new watches.
Galaxy Watch 6 w/ free $50 GC: from $299 @ Best Buy
Galaxy Watch 6 Classic w/ free $50 GC: from $399 @ Best Buy
If you’re looking to seriously upgrade your setup this Labor Day, you’re in luck. The Samsung S95C is one of the best OLED TVs we’ve reviewed, and it’s been slashed in price in time for the holiday. In our Samsung S95C OLED TV review, we praised this model’s impressive brightness, excellent picture quality and easy cable management thanks to Samsung’s One Connect box. We also think this is the best gaming TV you can buy — it has a super low lag time of 9.2ms and can reach a refresh rate of 144Hz when used as a PC gaming monitor. The Samsung 55-inch S95C OLED TV is on sale for $500 off at Amazon right now — some third-party retailers on Amazon are offering bigger discounts, but stock is extremely limited.
Samsung S95C 55” 4K OLED TV: was $2,497 now $1,999 @ Amazon
One of my favorite smart home deals from Amazon has made a comeback just in time for Labor Day. The retailer is offering Echo speakers from $24, and you get a free Sengled smart bulb with many of the speakers too. The smart bulb can be controlled using the smart speaker, meaning you can set up automatic light shows, put your lights on a timer or turn off your lights at night without getting out of bed.
Echo Smart Home bundles: deals from $24 @ Amazon
Happy Labor Day, all! Deals editor Louis here taking over the live blog on this cloudy/humid morning in New York. There are a ton of sales happening today, so let's jump right into things.
It's not often you see deals on the PS5. However, right now there are two pretty cool discounts you can get. Dell has the PS5 Disc Console on sale for $499. It comes with a free $75 Dell eGift Card, which you can use to buy games, accessories, or anything else you may need at Dell. Alternatively, Best Buy has the PS5 Final Fantasy XVI Bundle on sale for $509. That's $50 off and a pretty sweet deal if you're buying your first (or second) PS5 console.
PS5 Disc w/ $75 gift card: for $499 @ Dell
PS5 Final Fantasy XVI Bundle: was $559 now $509 @ Best Buy
Speaking of PS5, retail holidays are generally a great time to stock up on video games and Amazon has a BOGO sale ongoing right now. Just add two eligible games to your shopping cart and the cheapest one is on the house courtesy of Amazon. If your picks are of equal value, you'll only pay for one. Even better, you can mix and match across platforms. The sale includes PS5, Xbox, and Switch games.
PS5, Xbox, Switch: buy 1, get 1 free @ Amazon
This Labor Day is shaping up to be pretty sweet for gamers. Right now you can get the WD_Black SN850X for just $65 at Amazon. It's one of the best PS5 internal SSDs and it's now a buck cheaper than it was on Prime Day. That's $114 off and an excellent deal for a PS5 accessory that's practically essential as the average install size of current-gen games continues to balloon. This SSD boasts a read speed of 7,300 Mbps and a write speed of 6,350 Mbps, which comfortably meets Sony’s requirements for a PS5-compatible SSD. Plus, it comes with a heatsink pre-installed so it's ready to pop into your console straight out of the box.
WD_Black SN850X 1TB NVMe SSD w/ Heatsink: was $179 now $65 @ Amazon
Time for a little buying advice! There are a lot of solid smartphone deals happening today at AT&T and Verizon. However, as you may know, the Apple September event will take place on Tuesday, September 12. The iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Pro, and iPhone 15 Pro Max are expected to make their debut at this event. That means the current iPhone 14 series could receive a $100 price drop once the new phones are announced.
However, that also means the trade-in value of your older iPhone may drop after September 12. If you have an older iPhone 12 or iPhone 13 (and don't want an iPhone 15), now is the time to trade it in for a new device. If you don't have a device to trade in, wait for the iPhone 14 to drop in price or wait for the first iPhone deals on the new iPhone 15 before making a purchase.
Free 5G phones: free w/ new line or 5G plan @ Verizon
iPhone 14 Pro: from $2/month @ AT&T
Best Buy is offering the best TV deals this Labor Day. Two of my favorite deals are on Roku's new in-house smart TVs. I've been using the Roku Select Series 4K TV and it's hands down the smartest TV I've ever used. Browsing through the TV's interface is buttery smooth and so intuitive, thanks to the excellent Roku operating system. Picture quality is also sharp and crisp, whereas sound is clear and precisely what I'd want from my smart TV.
Both the Select Series and Plus Series are $50 off at Best Buy. I love the Select Series that I have, however, the Plus Series is QLED, which means you'll get an even better picture. In fact, in our Roku Plus Series 4K QLED TV review, we called the TV an outstanding value. You can't go wrong with either, but if you want the best picture possible (and can afford to spend a bit more) — go QLED.
Roku 65" Select Series 4K TV: was $449 now $399 @ Best Buy
Roku 65" Plus Series 4K QLED TV: was $649 now $599 @ Best Buy
One of the best headphones we've ever tested just got a sweet Labor Day price cut. Right now you can get the excellent Sony WH-1000XM5 noise-canceling headphones on sale for $348. Note that they were $20 cheaper on Prime Day, but this is their second-lowest price of all time. In our Sony WH-1000XM5 review, we praised these headphones for their engaging sound, impressive noise cancellation, stellar call quality, and long battery life.
Sony WH-1000XM5: was $399 now $348 @ Amazon
Best Buy is one of the biggest retailers around, so it's no surprise they have one of the biggest Labor Day sales today. Below I'm condensing their sale to my top 7 favorite deals. Most of them are exclusive Best Buy-only deals, which is even more of a reason to check them out. But if you want to see their complete sale, make sure to check out our Best Buy Labor Day sale coverage for the best deals today.
Here's a personal deal recommendation on something I own. I've been sleeping on the Nectar Premier Hybrid mattress since April. In my Nectar Premier Hybrid mattress review, I said it offers the cradling sensation I like from memory foam mattresses, but packs enough layers that your body won't sink into the mattress, even if you weigh 240 lbs. The hybrid bed achieves this because it uses both memory foam and 8-inch innerspring coils to offer comfort and support. Nectar includes free shipping, returns, and a 365-night trial as well as a lifetime warranty. I'll be honest — I'm 99.9% sure this will be cheaper on Cyber Monday. (Nectar usually holds a massive flash sale in early November and again on Cyber Monday), but if you can't wait till then — this is an awesome bed.
Nectar Premier Hybrid (twin): was $1,349 now $899 @ Nectar
Nectar Premier Hybrid (queen): was $1,799 now $1,199 @ Nectar
I love my Apple Watch 8 and I'd recommend it to anyone in a heartbeat. It's on sale for $309 (41mm) and $359 (45mm) right now at Amazon. On Prime Day, the 41mm model hit $279 and the 45mm model hit $309. So today's price are the second-best prices I've seen for these watches. However, remember that the Apple September event will take place on Tuesday, September 12. There's a pretty solid chance we'll see the Apple Watch Series 9 and the Apple Watch Ultra 2 at said event. That means the Series 8 will probably sell for $279/$309 again come October. I doubt there will be any massive difference between the Series 8 and Series 9, but if you want to save an extra $50 or so, you might see cheaper prices in October (during the fall Prime Day 2 event).
Apple Watch 8 (GPS/41mm): was $399 now $309 @ Amazon
Apple Watch 8 (GPS/45mm): was $429 now $359 @ Amazon
Here's one more personal recommendation this Labor Day. The Luna Adult Weighted Blanket is on sale at its lowest price ever at Amazon right now. Its hypoallergenic construction, breathable cover, and even weight distribution were all reasons why we voted this one of the best weighted blankets you can buy. I've especially enjoyed using it during the colder months. It's on sale for $54, but there's an on-page digital coupon to save an extra 5% during checkout for a final price of $52.
Luna Weighted Blanket: was $71 now $52 @ Amazon
The Xbox Elite Series 2 Wireless Controller is one of the best pads for Xbox and PC gaming. In our Xbox Elite Series 2 controller review, we said it improves on an excellent premium gamepad, with better grips, more customization options and USB-C charging. Not to mention with a 40-hour battery life, you can game all day (and night) without needing to recharge. Right now the Xbox Elite Series 2 is on sale for its lowest price ever at Amazon.
Xbox Elite Series 2: was $179 now $139 @ Amazon
From their personal NutriBullet blender to the NutriBullet Smart Touch Blender, NutriBullet is taking 20% off sitewide today via coupon "LABORDAY20". It's one of the biggest coupons I've seen from NutriBullet all year. I've been using the NutriBullet 7-Cup Food Processor which is on sale for $95 via coupon "LABORDAY20" ($24 off). It has a 450-watt motor, includes multiple blade attachments, and it's made it easier than ever to slice, shred, chop, and even spiralize veggies.
NutriBullet sale: 20% off via coupon "LABORDAY20" @ NutriBullet
It's Labor Day and every iPad is on sale right now at Amazon. (Excluding the 10.9-inch iPad). The catch here is that Apple could announce new iPads as early as October. It's not confirmed that they will, but if history is any indication — it's a safe bet they will. When the new iPads come out, it might take awhile for them to see dollar-off discounts. You may see $25 to $50 off, but it'll be awhile till they're $100 off. So if you're looking for dollar-off deals, these are pretty good. The iPad mini and iPad Air in particular are $100 off and at their lowest price ever.
- 10.2" iPad (WiFi/64GB): was $329 now $269 @ Amazon
- 8.3" iPad mini (WiFi/64GB): was $499 now $399 @ Amazon
- 10.9" iPad Air (WiFi/64GB): was $599 now $499 @ Amazon
- 11" iPad Pro 2022 (WiFi/128GB): was $799 now $749 @ Amazon
- 12.9" iPad Pro 2022 (WiFi/128GB): was $1,099 now $1,024 @ Amazon
Dell's Labor Day sales event is live and as part of its sale, Dell is taking $369 off its G16 Gaming Laptop. It packs a 16-inch 2560 x 1600 165Hz display, Core i7-12700H CPU, 17GB of RAM, 512GB SSD, and a GeForce RTX 3060 GPU. It also boasts a backlit keyboard for any late night gaming sessions. It's a great overall pick for newcomers to the world of PC gaming. Just be sure to use coupon code "ARMMPPS" at checkout in order to get the full discount.
Dell G16 Gaming Laptop: was $1,299 now $930 @ Dell
The new MacBook Air 15-inch is one of the best laptops we've tested. It provides excellent M2-powered performance, an exceptional 15-hour battery life, and a gorgeous design that's reminiscent of the 2021 MacBook Pros. Right now it's on sale for $1,099 which is $200 off and its lowest price ever. Remember, if you're tight on cash Best Buy still has the MacBook Air 13 (M2/256GB) on sale for $899. It's also $200 off and IMHO the better value.
MacBook Air 15 (M2/256GB): was $1,299 now $1,099 @ Amazon
The XPS 13 is one of our favorite overall laptops. Although we dislike that the 2022 model only has a pair of Thunderbolt 4/USB-C ports, it's still a capable machine for most users. In our XPS 13 (2022) review, we called it a good laptop for everyday computing and for streaming content. This config packs a 13.4-inch 1920 x 1200 LCD, Core i7-1250U CPU, 16GB of RAM, and a 512GB SSD. It was $50 cheaper last month, but that config had a Core i5 CPU instead of the Core i7 in today's deal.
XPS 13: was $1,159 now $899 @ Dell
Now that Labor Day is almost over, Halloween will be here in the blink of an eye. If you're a horror movie fan like I am, you'll want to check out Amazon's Halloween/Horror Movie Sale. It's a mix of classics (The Lost Boys, The Thing) as well as modern movies (Nope, Joker). Some of these movies — like The Thing and Joker — are hard to find on streaming, so it's a great sale if you like owning your movies. I actually just watched Joker for the first time last month and liked it more than I expected.
Halloween Horror Movie Sale: deals from $14 @ Amazon
The sun is slowly starting to set on Labor Day. I think a lot of sales will be extended through the end of this week, but don't expect all of them to survive. Below is a list of our Labor Day guides, so make sure to check them out for the latest now through the end of the week.
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Hey, all! Deals editor Louis here back for another day of Labor Day sales. I know what you're thinking, the holiday is over...what're you talking about Labor Day deals?! Well, the truth is that many retailers have extended their Labor Day sales through the end of the week. In a few instances, there are some items that are cheaper now than they were yesterday. Take, for example, the current-gen 10.9-inch iPad. It wasn't on sale yesterday, but this morning Best Buy has it on sale for $399, which is its lowest price ever. There are more deals like that, so I'll be highlighting them in this live blog.
10.9" iPad (WiFi/64GB): was $449 now $399 @ Best Buy
In my opinion, Best Buy offered the best Labor Day sales this year. So it's no surprise that they've extended some of their sales. Their appliance sale in particular has been extended through September 13. The sale includes up to $1,300 off refrigerators (many of which come with a free Best Buy eGift card), up to $385 off KitchenAid dishwashers, washers/dryers from $399, and up to $3,200 off Samsung kitchen appliance packages.
Appliance Labor Day sale: up to 40% off @ Best Buy
They're no longer Sony's flagship headphones, but the Sony WH-1000XM4 are still an excellent pair of 'phones. In our Sony WH-1000XM4 review we said the Editor's Choice headphones offer great performance, superior comfort, and had impressive battery life of up to 38 hours playback. Despite strong competition, they continue to rank as one of the most popular over-ear ANC designs on the market.
Sony WH-1000XM4: was $348 now $278 @ Amazon
Ok, so this technically isn't a Labor Day deal. However, I think it's worth calling out because it's an amazing back to school deal you can still get. For a limited time, students can get Walmart Plus Student for just $49 per year at Walmart. That's 50% off the membership's traditional price and one of the best offers I've seen from Walmart. This offer is valid for students only and you have until September 7 to sign up. Once signed up, you get all the perks and benefits of a traditional Walmart Plus membership. If you're not familiar with the service, check out our Walmart Plus primer.
Walmart Plus Student: 50% off @ Walmart
The XPS 13 used to be our favorite laptop, but the most recent versions have fallen short of our expectations. Our main gripe with the 2022 model is that it lacks enough ports — it only has two Thunderbolt 4/USB-C ports. (At least there's an included USB-C to USB-A 3.0 adapter and a USB-C to 3.5mm headset adapter). Nevertheless, it's still a decent work laptop. Right now Dell has the base model on sale for $599. That's the cheapest I've ever seen it sell for. It includes a 13.4-inch 1920 x 1200 LCD, Core i5-1230U CPU, 8GB of RAM, and a 256GB SSD. If you want a little more horsepower, Dell still has the XPS 13 with Core i7-1250U CPU, 16GB of RAM, and 512GB SSD on sale for $899 at Dell.
XPS 13: was $799 now $599 @ Dell
I was hoping to see the Mac mini on sale during Labor Day, but unfortunately no retailer had it on sale. But that's changed because B&H Photo has it back on sale for $499. (Why they didn't offer this deal yesterday is beyond me). Either way, this is the cheapest it's ever been and an epic price for a powerful machine. In our Mac mini M2 review, we said it's one of the best computers on the market with a speedy M2 CPU that runs circles around Apple's M1 CPU. The base model supports up to two external displays at up to the same resolutions (6K via Thunderbolt 4 or 4K via HDMI). It features an M2 CPU, 8GB of RAM, and 256GB SSD.
Mac mini M2: was $599 now $499 @ B&H Photo
The Galaxy Tab S9 is Samsung's latest tablet. There's the 11-inch Galaxy Tab S9 (from $799), the 12.4-inch Galaxy Tab S9 Plus (from $999), and the 14.6-inch Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra (from $1,199). We named the Ultra one of the best Android tablets you can buy. Right now, Best Buy is offering a free storage upgrade and up to $650 off any tablet via trade-in. It's a very rare deal on Samsung's new lineup.
Galaxy Tab S9: free storage upgrade + $650 off w/ trade-in @ Best Buy
We're coming toward the end of the day, so I'm going to close out today's blog with a TV deal that caught my eye yesterday (and is still available today). Amazon has the TCL 65-inch Q7 4K QLED TV on sale for $699. That's a nice $300 off and the lowest price ever for this 2023 TV. We're still in the process of reviewing this TV, but so far we said that it offers an attractive balance of features and value. Check out our TV expert Kate Kozuch's TCL Q7 QLED TV hands-on review here.
TCL 65" Q7 4K QLED TV: was $999 now $699 @ Amazon
