Epic Best Buy weekend sale — here's the 21 deals I'd buy now
Best Buy's weekend sale has huge savings on MacBooks, OLED TVs, and more
The weekend is finally here, and Best Buy is celebrating with a huge 3-day sale. There are tons of discounts up for grabs on some of our favorite tech, including MacBooks, OLED TVs, appliances and much more.
You definitely don't want to miss the MacBook Air 15-inch (M2/256GB) for $999 at Best Buy. It's one of the best 15-inch laptops you can buy and it's currently on sale for $300 off. You can also grab the Samsung 77-inch S98C OLED 4K TV for $1,799 at Best Buy. This deal takes a huge $500 off this massive 77-inch OLED TV.
Keep scrolling for more of my favorite Best Buy deals this weekend. Plus, check out this Amazon device sale on Fire TV Sticks, Blink and more, and see this epic Skechers sale at Amazon.
Best Buy sale — Quick links
- TV sale: deals from $74
- Ninja Mega Kitchen System: was $199 now $159
- Whirlpool Over-the-Range Microwave: was $359 now $229
- Apple Watch 9 (GPS/41mm): was $399 now $319
- TCL 55" Q6 4K QLED TV: was $449 now $319
- 10.9" iPad 2022 (WiFi/64GB): was $449 now $349
- Lenovo IdeaPad 3i: was $629 now $349
- 10.9" iPad Air (WiFi/64GB): was $599 now $449
- Hisense 85" A7 4K TV: was $949 now $699
- Asus 15" OLED Laptop: was $1,099 now $799
- iPhone 15: up to $830 off w/ trade-in
- Acer Predator Helios Neo 16: was $1,349 now $949
- MacBook Air 15 (M2/256GB): was $1,299 now $999
- Samsung Galaxy Book 4: from $1,349 [free $200 gift card!]
- Samsung 77" S89C OLED 4K TV: was $3,599 now $1,799
- Sony WHCH720N Wireless Noise Canceling Headphones: was $149 now $119
- Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope on Nintendo Switch: was $39 now $19
Best Buy sale — Top deals now
TV sale: deals from $74 @ Best Buy
Best Buy has smart TVs on sale for as low as $74. Keep in mind, the cheap TVs tend to be smaller, 1080p models (which are more suitable for a children's room or guest room). However, the sale also includes larger sets. These are among the cheapest TVs we've seen from Best Buy. By comparison, Amazon is offering a similar sale with prices from $74.
Price check: from $74 @ Amazon | from $118 @ Walmart
Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen): was $149 now $89 @ Best Buy
The Echo Show 8 is one of the best smart displays for budget-minded shoppers. Its sharp 13MP lens has a wide-angle lens that can center you when you're on video calls. Combine this with speedy performance, improved speakers and a dedicated Zigbee smart home hub and you have our favorite smart display Amazon has made.
Price check: $99 @ Amazon
Ninja Mega Kitchen System: was $199 now $159 @ Best Buy
The Ninja Mega Kitchen System comes with a 64-oz food processor bowl as well as a 72-oz blending jug and two 16-oz single serve cups, all of which fits onto the base. It has 1500 watts of power, meaning it can pulverize anything you throw at it. With three dedicated settings including dough, blend and crush and a pulse setting, its versatility is impressive.
Price check: $159 @ Amazon
Whirlpool Over-the-Range Microwave: was $359 now $229 @ Best Buy
This is a solid choice if you’re after an over the range microwave. It comes with a 1.7 cubic feet capacity and various presets to cook or defrost your food. Its turntable plate is also dishwasher safe, which makes cleaning up spills easier than ever. We also like its two-speed fan which helps get rid of cooking odors and its adjustable lighting, so you can see what's cooking.
Price check: $228 @ Home Depot
Apple Watch 9 (GPS/41mm): was $399 now $319 @ Best Buy
The new Apple Watch 9 features a faster S9 chip for better performance, 4-core neural engine, and an 18-hour battery life. It also supports Apple Double Tap, a new gesture that can be used to answer/end a call, stop a timer, play/pause music, or dismiss an alarm. In our Apple Watch 9 review, we said the Editor's Choice watch got significant performance upgrades and remains the best smartwatch you can buy.
Price check: $329 @ Walmart | $329 @ Amazon
TCL 55" Q6 4K QLED TV: was $449 now $319 @ Best Buy
The new TCL Q6 4K QLED TV is a budget TV with plenty of great features. In our TCL Q6 4K QLED TV review we called it a smart mid-tier pick for the price-conscious customer. It offers Dolby Vision/HDR10+/HDR10/HLG support, DTS Virtual: X audio, built-in Chromecast, and Amazon Alexa/Google Assistant compatibility. Although the display is just 60Hz natively, Game Accelerator 120 allows for 120Hz VRR at a lower resolution. You also get Dolby Atmos and eARC support.
Price check: $318 @ Walmart | $318 @ Amazon
10.9" iPad 2022 (WiFi/64GB): was $449 now $349 @ Best Buy
Lowest price! The 2022 iPad features a large 10.9-inch (2360 x 1640) screen, A14 Bionic CPU, 12MP rear/front cameras, USB-C connectivity, and Magic Keyboard Folio ($249) support. Although it received a considerable $120 price increase from its predecessor, it's now on sale. In our iPad 2022 review, we said it delivers almost everything you could want in a modern tablet.
Price check: $349 @ Amazon | $449 @ B&H Photo
Lenovo IdeaPad 3i: was $629 now $349 @ Best Buy
There are plenty of cheap laptops out there, but the IdeaPad 3i is one of the best around. For starters, it has a 15.6-inch 1080p touch LCD — something which many budget laptops forgo. You also get a Core i5-1155G7 CPU, 8GB of RAM, and a 512GB SSD. It won't play the latest PC games, but it's a reliable machine for everyday work, web-based tasks, and entertainment/streaming.
10.9" iPad Air (WiFi/64GB): was $599 now $449 @ Best Buy
The 2022 iPad Air is powered by Apple's M1 processor, which features an 8-core CPU that delivers up to 60% faster performance than the previous-gen iPad Air. Other standout features include a 12MP ultra wide front camera that supports Center Stage and 5G support (cellular models only). The tablet features a 10.9-inch Liquid Retina display (2360 x 1640), 12MP wide (rear) camera, USB-C charging, and Magic Keyboard support. In our Apple iPad Air 2022 review, we said it sets a new standard for tablets.
Price check: $449 @ Amazon | $599 @ Target
Apple Mac mini M2: was $599 now $499 @ Best Buy
The Mac mini M2 is faster and $100 cheaper than its M1-based predecessor. 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.
Price check: $499 @ Amazon | $499 @ B&H
Samsung 75" 4K TV: was $749 now $549 @ Best Buy
If you want a big TV without a big price tag, this 75-inch Samsung is definitely worth a look. The TV has support for HDR10+ as well as Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant for hands-free controls, and you'll also be able to stream content from your iPhone or iPad with Apple AirPlay 2. Plus, it has all the Smart TV features you'd expect. Avid console gamers take note: It has a 60Hz panel and just two HDMI ports. This TV is a Best Buy exclusive.
Hisense 85" A7 4K TV: was $949 now $699 @ Best Buy
It may be the least-expensive 85-inch TV we've seen, but the Hisense A7 still packs a ton of noteworthy tech. This Best Buy exclusive features HDR 10/Dolby Vision support, built-in Google Assistant, Chromecast, DTS Virtual: X support, and four HDMI ports. There's also a sports mode that automatically adjusts the TV to optimize sports content. That means motion is smoother and color is adjusted for the best sports experience possible.
Asus 15" OLED Laptop: was $1,099 now $799 @ Best Buy
It may look like a mainstream laptop, but this Asus sports a 15.6-inch 1080p OLED display that promises to make everything pop from your screen. You also get a Core i7-13620H CPU, 16GB of RAM, 512GB SSD, and an RTX 3050 GPU. There's also a Thunderbolt 4 port that can connect two 4K displays or one 8K display.
Price check: $929 @ Amazon
iPhone 15: up to $830 off w/ trade-in @ Best Buy
Save up to $830 off the iPhone 15 with trade-in at Best Buy. Or save up to $1,000 off the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max with trade-in at Best Buy. Plus, if you activate your phone via Verizon you'll get a $200 Verizon eGift card.
Acer Predator Helios Neo 16: was $1,349 now $949 @ Best Buy
The Acer Predator Helios Neo is a powerful gaming laptop that can be used for just about any task. The $400 discount is obviously the headline news here, but under the hood, there's plenty to write home about the Helios' innards. Its 16-inch panel with 165Hz refresh rate, Intel Core i7-13700HX CPU, 16GB of RAM, 512GB SSD, and GeForce RTX 4050 GPU make for a combo that's very much up to the task of handling modern PC games at a solid frame rate.
Price check: $1,129 @ Amazon
MacBook Air 15 (M2/256GB): was $1,299 now $999 @ Best Buy
The 15-inch MacBook Air M2 is arguably the best 15-inch laptop on the market. It packs a gorgeous Liquid Retina display (2880 x 1864), Apple's M2 CPU w/ 8-core GPU, 8GB of RAM, 256GB SSD, and a better six-speaker sound system than you'll find on the 13-inch model. In our MacBook Air M2 review, we called the Editor's Choice laptop an unbeatable combo of stellar performance, long-lasting battery life, and sleek design.
Price check: sold out @ Amazon | $1,099 @ B&H
MacBook Pro 13" (M2/256GB): was $1,299 now $999 @ Best Buy
The 2022 MacBook Pro sports a 13.3-inch Retina display (2560 x 1600), Apple's new M2 CPU w/ 10 core GPU, 8GB of RAM, and a 256GB SSD. In our MacBook Pro 13-inch M2 review, we said it delivers mind-blowing performance and an epic 18:20 battery life.
Price check: $999 @ B&H | sold out @ Amazon
Samsung Galaxy Book 4: from $1,349 @ Best Buy
Free $200 gift card! The Samsung Galaxy Book 4 series laptops are finally available. They feature Intel's new Ultra processors, which are capable of accelerating AI tasks. Right now Best Buy is bundling up to a $200 Best Buy gift card when you buy one of Samsung's new laptops.
Price check: $800 off w/ trade-in @ Samsung
Samsung 77" S89C OLED 4K TV: was $3,599 now $1,799 @ Best Buy
At 77 inches, Samsung's Class S89C OLED is a superb option for those who want the most screen real estate. As with most in this price range, it leverages a Quantum HDR OLED display, anti-glare, and a LaserSlim design. It's pretty hard to beat such a big price drop, especially on an OLED like this.
Sony WHCH720N Wireless Noise Canceling Headphones: was $149 now $119 @ Best Buy
As the follow-up to the company's WH-CH710N over-ear headphones that launched in 2020, the WH-CH720N bring improved noise canceling, 35-hour battery life with noise-canceling enabled, and full Sony Headphone Connect app support. Not to mention these are some of the best wireless noise-canceling headphones you can get at this price point.
Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope on Nintendo Switch: was $39 now $19 @ Best Buy
The sequel to 2017's Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle, Sparks of Hope once again reunites the residents of the Mushroom Kingdom with the zany rabbids. This time the unexpected allies are venturing into the stars for an intergalactic adventure. Offering colorful strategy combat, and plenty of planets to explore, Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope is one of the best Nintendo Switch games you can play right now.
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Millie is a Deals writer at Tom's Guide specializing in deals content. She also covers the latest tech news and and creates how-to articles about everything from phones, streaming devices, and headphones to apps and video games. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, gaming on her Nintendo Switch and creating digital art.