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Amazon's is coming next week and we've already started to see a number of preview deals pop up. Devices like the , and have been discounted ahead of the event, and we expect to see more deals on Amazon gadgets during the two-day event. You can also pick up either of Samsung's for hundreds of dollars less than usual, or for only $349. And if you're in need of a new robot vacuum, a handful of are on sale right now, too. Here are the best tech deals from this week that you can still get today.
A bunch of are on sale right now, including the for $135 nd the standard for $100. We named the Signature Edition the , thanks to its bigger, more responsive screen, adjustable brightness and warm light, and its wireless charging capabilities, but the regular Paperwhite doesn't fall too far behind it. If you can safely skip wireless charging and the auto-adjusting light, the standard Paperwhite is a good pick.
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The previous-generation have dropped down to $170 at Amazon, which is 32 percent off their usual rate. These are still great earbuds, despite the introduction of the second-gen models a few weeks ago, and their solid sound quality, good ANC and comfortable fit.
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Apple's is back on sale for a record low price of $400. We consider it to be the best small tablet available now, and we gave it a for its modern design, solid performance, Center Stage cameras and USB-C charging.
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The previous-generation Apple Watch SE is down to a record low of $199. We consider it to be the best starter smartwatch for most people, and we gave this version a for its comfortable design, responsive performance and handy watchOS features.
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If you pre-order the new or through Amazon, you can choose to get a $100 or $200 (respectively) with your purchase. Check back on Engadget for our full reviews for both phones in the coming days, but if you know you want to upgrade to one of , you can do so and get some extra spending money to use at Amazon in the process.
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Amazon's is on sale for a record low of $35, while the is down to $70. These smart displays are arguably the most versatile in Amazon's lineup. The Show 5 makes a great smart alarm clock thanks to its compact size, while the larger Show 8 works well in a living room, on a kitchen countertop and many other places throughout the home.
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The is 36 percent off and down to only $35 right now. This is the most powerful of Amazon's streaming sticks, with support for WiFi 6 and picture-in-picture view that lets you check out security camera feeds directly from your TV.
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Amazon's is half off and down to $75, while the new is down to $45. If you're looking for a super affordable slab that you can check email, shop online and do other basic things with, the Fire 7 should serve you well. But we'd recommend spending the extra money on the Fire HD 10, since it offers an HD screen, better performance and a longer battery life.
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Google's already affordable is $100 off and down to only $349 right now. We gave the handset a for its attractive design, excellent cameras and long-lasting battery.
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The 512GB version of the is on sale for $1,500, which is 22 percent off its normal price. We gave Samsung's flagship foldable a for its brighter main screen, upgraded cameras, sleeker hinge and improved battery life.
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You can still pick up the for $900, which is the standard price of the base model, so you're essentially getting the extra storage for free. We gave the handset a for its more durable design, improved hands-free applications and longer battery life.
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iRobot's is 27 percent off and down to $199, which is close to its record-low price. It's our favorite thanks to its strong cleaning power, slick design and easy to use mobile app. iRobot's higher-end and machines are also on sale for $599 and $799, respectively.
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You can pick up the for $50 less than usual at Wellbots when you use the code FITBIT50 at checkout. This smartwatch gives you all-day activity and sleep tracking, plus advanced features like blood oxygen monitoring, built-in GPS, an always-on display and more.
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smartwatch is $70 off at Wellbots when you use the code FITBIT70 at checkout. We gave Fitbit's most powerful smartwatch a for its big, bright display and comprehensive health tracking tools.
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with Alexa is a whopping 57 percent off and down to only $30. If you prefer a more minimalist smart alarm clock, this is the one to get. Its screen shows the time, date and weather, and it will automatically dim depending on the light levels in your room. It also has a handy tap-to-snooze feature, plus you can use its Alexa capabilities to set alarms, control smart devices and more.
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Kindle Paperwhite
A bunch of are on sale right now, including the for $135 nd the standard for $100. We named the Signature Edition the , thanks to its bigger, more responsive screen, adjustable brightness and warm light, and its wireless charging capabilities, but the regular Paperwhite doesn't fall too far behind it. If you can safely skip wireless charging and the auto-adjusting light, the standard Paperwhite is a good pick.
AirPods Pro (1st gen)
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The previous-generation have dropped down to $170 at Amazon, which is 32 percent off their usual rate. These are still great earbuds, despite the introduction of the second-gen models a few weeks ago, and their solid sound quality, good ANC and comfortable fit.
iPad mini
Valentina Palladino / Engadget
Apple's is back on sale for a record low price of $400. We consider it to be the best small tablet available now, and we gave it a for its modern design, solid performance, Center Stage cameras and USB-C charging.
Apple Watch SE (1st gen)
Cherlynn Low / Engadget
The previous-generation Apple Watch SE is down to a record low of $199. We consider it to be the best starter smartwatch for most people, and we gave this version a for its comfortable design, responsive performance and handy watchOS features.
Google Pixel 7
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If you pre-order the new or through Amazon, you can choose to get a $100 or $200 (respectively) with your purchase. Check back on Engadget for our full reviews for both phones in the coming days, but if you know you want to upgrade to one of , you can do so and get some extra spending money to use at Amazon in the process.
Echo Show 5
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Amazon's is on sale for a record low of $35, while the is down to $70. These smart displays are arguably the most versatile in Amazon's lineup. The Show 5 makes a great smart alarm clock thanks to its compact size, while the larger Show 8 works well in a living room, on a kitchen countertop and many other places throughout the home.
Fire TV Stick 4K Max
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The is 36 percent off and down to only $35 right now. This is the most powerful of Amazon's streaming sticks, with support for WiFi 6 and picture-in-picture view that lets you check out security camera feeds directly from your TV.
Fire HD 10
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Amazon's is half off and down to $75, while the new is down to $45. If you're looking for a super affordable slab that you can check email, shop online and do other basic things with, the Fire 7 should serve you well. But we'd recommend spending the extra money on the Fire HD 10, since it offers an HD screen, better performance and a longer battery life.
Google Pixel 6a
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Google's already affordable is $100 off and down to only $349 right now. We gave the handset a for its attractive design, excellent cameras and long-lasting battery.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4
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The 512GB version of the is on sale for $1,500, which is 22 percent off its normal price. We gave Samsung's flagship foldable a for its brighter main screen, upgraded cameras, sleeker hinge and improved battery life.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4
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You can still pick up the for $900, which is the standard price of the base model, so you're essentially getting the extra storage for free. We gave the handset a for its more durable design, improved hands-free applications and longer battery life.
Roomba 694
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iRobot's is 27 percent off and down to $199, which is close to its record-low price. It's our favorite thanks to its strong cleaning power, slick design and easy to use mobile app. iRobot's higher-end and machines are also on sale for $599 and $799, respectively.
Fitbit Versa 3
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You can pick up the for $50 less than usual at Wellbots when you use the code FITBIT50 at checkout. This smartwatch gives you all-day activity and sleep tracking, plus advanced features like blood oxygen monitoring, built-in GPS, an always-on display and more.
Fitbit Sense
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smartwatch is $70 off at Wellbots when you use the code FITBIT70 at checkout. We gave Fitbit's most powerful smartwatch a for its big, bright display and comprehensive health tracking tools.
Lenovo Smart Clock Essential
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with Alexa is a whopping 57 percent off and down to only $30. If you prefer a more minimalist smart alarm clock, this is the one to get. Its screen shows the time, date and weather, and it will automatically dim depending on the light levels in your room. It also has a handy tap-to-snooze feature, plus you can use its Alexa capabilities to set alarms, control smart devices and more.
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