Massive Best Buy weekend sale is live — here's the 21 deals I'd buy
Best Buy's latest sale has savings on OLED TVs, laptops and more
The weekend is upon us, and Best Buy just launched a bunch of new sales to celebrate. March Madness TV deals, smart home tech and Bluetooth speakers that are great for outdoor parties have been slashed in price.
For instance, the JBL Go 3 for $39 at Best Buy is pretty much a no-brainer buy. This pocket-friendly device made our list of the best cheap Bluetooth speakers for its bassy sound and IP67 dust and waterproof rating. It also comes in a range of fun colors. It's a steal at $10 off its usual price.
Plus, don't forget Best Buy has a massive sale on Apple gear with iMacs on sale from $799 and MacBooks from $999. Keep scrolling for more of my favorite Best Buy deals. Plus, check out this huge JBL audio sale at Amazon.
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- Shop the entire Best Buy weekend sale
- Samsung TV sale: buy one, get a 65" TV for free
- JBL Go 3: was $49 now $39
- Appliance sale: deals from $59
- Arlo Video Doorbell: was $129 now $69
- Echo (4th Gen): was $99 now $64
- Celestron Solar Binoculars: was $87 now $69
- Acer Chromebook 315: was $299 now $139
- Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2: was $299 now $199
- JBL Pulse 5: was $249 now $199
- Samsung Galaxy A54: was $449 now $349
- Apple iMac M1: was $1,249 now $799
- Hisense 65" U8K Mini-LED 4K TV: was $1,399 now $999
- LG C3 65" 4K OLED: was $2,599 now $1,599
- MacBook Pro 14 (M3 Pro/512GB): was $1,999 now $1,799
- Philips Hue 60W A19 Smart LED Starter Kit: was $169 now $109
- Beats Solo 3 On-Ear Headphones: was $199 now $114
Best Buy deals — Editor Picks
Samsung TV sale: buy one, get a 65" TV for free @ Best Buy
Here's an epic deal from Best Buy. For a limited time, buy a new 2024 Samsung TV and you'll get a free Samsung 65-inch 4K Crystal TV. Most of the TVs in this promo cost upwards of $1,000, but you can get the new Samsung 43-inch Frame 4K QLED TV and a 65-inch Crystal TV for $999 (pictured). Note: If you're a My Best Buy Plus member ($49/year at Best Buy) you'll get an extra $100 off your TV purchase. Note that although Samsung is offering this same promo, only Best Buy will knock an extra $100 off if you're a My Best Buy Plus member.
Price check: buy one TV, get a 65" free @ Samsung
JBL Go 3: was $49 now $39 @ Best Buy
The JBL Go 3 is the ideal Bluetooth speaker for traveling and outdoor adventures, and it's dropped to $39 at Amazon. It's IP67 waterproof and dustproof, and ultra-compact in size. But it still offers surprisingly strong sound and up to five hours of playback on a single battery charge.
Price check: $39 @ Amazon
Appliance sale: deals from $59 @ Best Buy
This huge sale includes massive savings encompassing everything from up to $1,500 off refrigerators to tabletop air fryers dropping as low as $59. There are also deals on washing machines, coffee makers, cookers and lots more, if you need to kit out your kitchen, look no further.
Echo (4th Gen): was $99 now $64 @ Best Buy
The 4th-gen Amazon Echo is the best smart speaker you'll find for less than $100. In addition to its new orb-like shape, it packs a host of new features — such as a built-in Zigbee hub — that makes the new Echo the foundation of your smart home devices.
Price check: $64 @ Amazon
Celestron EclipSmart Solar Binoculars: was $87 now $69 @ Best Buy
A solar eclipse will be viewable from select parts of the country on April 8. If you want to see the action up close, these binoculars are a must. They feature filters (built into
the lenses) that conform to the ISO 12312-2:2015(E) international safety standard for safe viewing of the sun. The full-size binoculars offer 10x magnification.
Arlo Video Doorbell: was $129 now $69 @ Best Buy
The Editor's Choice Arlo Video Doorbell packs all of the features you'd want in a video doorbell, minus the high price tag. It offers 1536 x 1536 video resolution, 180 degrees field of view, and Alexa/Google Assistant support.
iPhone 15: up to $830 off w/ trade-in @ Best Buy
Best Buy's iPhone 15 deals will offer a credit of up to $830 with trade-in of an older phone. Otherwise, the retailer has the new iPhone 15 family from $799.
Acer Chromebook 315: was $299 now $139 @ Best Buy
This Acer Chromebook is on sale at Best Buy. For just $139, you get a Chromebook with a 15.6-inch HD display, 4GB RAM and 64GB storage. It's one of the cheapest new-condition Chromebooks you can buy right now.
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
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2: was $299 now $199 @ Best Buy
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 take ANC to the next level. In our Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 review, we said these buds are a remarkable follow-up to their predecessors delivering better sound, call quality, and unrivaled ANC. Sound balance and noise neutralization work extremely well and battery life lasts up to 6 hours, with an extra 24 hours via the charging case.
Price check: $199 @ Amazon
JBL Pulse 5: was $249 now $199 @ Best Buy
This attention-grabbing Bluetooth speaker straddles the company's portable speakers and 'fun' party speakers ranges. Our JBL Pulse 5 review mentioned that it did a solid job at pumping out upbeat tunes while putting on a dazzling light show. It's robust enough to take on your travels, and an eye-catching addition for a bedroom.
Price check: $199 @ Amazon
10.2" iPad (WiFi/64GB): was $329 now $249 @ Best Buy
We know that new iPads are due this spring, but the truth is that the 10.2-inch iPad is still an excellent tablet for most people. It features Apple's A13 Bionic CPU, a 12MP front camera, and 64GB of storage (instead of 32GB like its predecessor). You also get support for Center Stage, which uses machine learning to adjust the front-facing camera during FaceTime video calls. In our iPad 10.2-inch review, we called it a solid tablet with a great screen, smooth performance, and good battery life for a reasonable price. It's an all-time price low right now. Note: The 256GB model is on sale for $379 ($100 off at Amazon).
Price check: $249 @ Amazon | $329 @ Target
Samsung Galaxy A54: was $449 now $349 @ Best Buy
The Galaxy A54 is the best budget smartphone you can buy. In our Samsung Galaxy A54 review, we said it offers solid battery life, a bright and colorful display and an improved main camera that's great when the lights are low. It features a 6.4-inch FHD AMOLED 120Hz display, Exynos 1380 chipset, 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. The rear cameras include a 50MP main (f/1.8), 12MP ultrawide (f/2.2) and 5MP macro (f/2.4). On the front you'll find a 32MP (f/2.2) lens. Just note that the newer Samsung Galaxy A55 is now available.
Price check: from $99 w/ trade-in @ Samsung | $349 @ Amazon
Acer Aspire 3: was $599 now $349 @ Best Buy
The Acer Aspire 3 is an awesome choice for anyone looking for a laptop on a budget. It comes with a 15.6-inch FHD IPS touch display, AMD Ryzen 5 7520U CPU, 8GB LPDDR5 RAM and a 512GB SSD. This deal is for the stylish Steam Blue color.
Apple iMac M1 (7-Core GPU): was $1,249 now $799 @ Best Buy
Best Buy has the iMac M1 (with 7-core GPU) on sale. It features Apple's M1 CPU, a 24-inch 4.5K screen, 7-core GPU, 1080p FaceTime camera, and 256GB SSD. In our iMac M1 review, we said it delivers speed, beauty, and great sound in a slim new design. Note that the newer Apple iMac M3 is now available.
Price check: sold out @ Amazon
Hisense 65" U8K Mini-LED 4K TV: was $1,399 now $999 @ Best Buy
If you want a new 65-inch TV and don't want to overspend, the Hisense U8K Mini-LED TV packs a ton of premium features into a mid-ranged price tag. It offers a Mini-LED panel with a high peak brightness, beautiful contrast and colors, and support for a 144Hz refresh rate, VRR, ALLM and AMD FreeSync Premium Pro. It comes with an ATSC 3.0 tuner and support for IMAX Enhanced, HDR 10+, Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos. In our Hisense U8K review we said the Editor's Choice TV is "one of the most colorful TVs we've tested."
Price check: $999 @ Amazon
LG 55" B3 OLED 4K TV: was $1,699 now $1,099 @ Best Buy
The LG B3 is a mid-tier OLED TV featuring over 8.3 million self-lit pixels for rich contrast and vibrant colors. For gamers, this TV has a 120Hz refresh rate, Game Optimizer features and HDMI 2.1 support. Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG and Dolby Atmos support is also included. In our LG B3 OLED review, we said the Editor's Choice TV is an amazing value and stands up astonishingly well against other mid-tier OLEDs. Note: Amazon has it for $3 less.
Price check: $1,096 @ Amazon
LG C3 65" 4K OLED: was $2,599 now $1,599 @ Best Buy
The LG C3 is one of the best mid-tier OLED TVs you can buy. In our LG OLED C3 review, we said the Editor's Choice TV delivers perfect blacks, thrilling contrast and rich, accurate colors at every point across the visual spectrum. It's also perfect for gamers with a suite of Game Optimizer features and a 120Hz refresh rate. It offers Dolby Vision/HDR 10/HLG support, four HDMI 2.1 ports, built-in Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant/Apple HomeKit support and LG's Magic Remote. Note: Amazon has it for a few dollars less.
Price check: $1,596 @ Amazon
MacBook Pro 14 (M3 Pro/512GB): was $1,999 now $1,799 @ Best Buy
This upgraded MacBook Pro configuration sports Apple's blazing M3 Pro chipset. It also comes in an optional Space Black finish with 18GB or 36GB of RAM (M3 Pro Max). The base model features a 14.2-inch 3024 x 1964 Retina display, Apple M3 Pro CPU, 18GB of RAM, and a 512GB SSD.
Price check: $1,799 @ Amazon | $1,799 @ B&H
Philips Hue 60W A19 Smart LED Starter Kit: was $169 now $109
If you're thinking about getting into the world of smart lighting, but aren't sure how to start, this kit from Phillips is a great option. It has everything you need to get up and running, allowing you to control everything from brightness to color of the lights over the internet. And with the massive discount, it's definitely worth buying.
Beats Solo 3 On-Ear Headphones: was $199 now $114
If you're looking for a pair of Bluetooth headphones that fit comfortably in your ear, look no further than the Beats Solo 3. In our review, we cited how comfortable these headphones are, which is a huge selling point if you're going to be wearing them all day. Add in the huge discount, and you have a recipe for a great time to buy.
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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.