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The final holiday weekend of summer is here and there are to be had. Historically, Labor Day isn't a boon for tech deals but there are always a few decent ones that pop up, particularly in the outdoor tech space. Labor Day sales often overlap with back-to-school sales as well, so there's a good chance you can save on tech like tablets, speakers, kitchen tech, charging gear and other items that can help make for a smooth return to campus.
We've collected the best Labor Day deals on tech here, including discounted gear from Apple, Amazon, Anker and others. Particularly if you're an Amazon Prime member, just be mindful that the company's "" will return in October — if something on your list isn't on sale now, there's a chance it will be in a few weeks' time.
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We've collected the best Labor Day deals on tech here, including discounted gear from Apple, Amazon, Anker and others. Particularly if you're an Amazon Prime member, just be mindful that the company's "" will return in October — if something on your list isn't on sale now, there's a chance it will be in a few weeks' time.
Labor Day sales on Apple gear
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This model is being discontinued, but at this record-low price, it's a great option for kids or anyone who wants to snag an iPad for dirt-cheap.
The iPad Air remains our top pick for the for most people, and this 13-inch version gives you a little extra screen real estate.
One of our biggest issues with the since their debut has been their sky-high price tag. They're a much better buy at this sale price.
This is a rare discount on Apple's own MagSafe charging pad, which provides up to 15W of wireless power to your iPhone and a strong, magnetic attachment.
Just $50 shy of a record low, this deal on the latest 13-inch MacBook Air gives you our top pick for the at a great price — a solid opportunity for students going back to school to snag an excellent, lightweight laptop for less.
Don't sleep on the M2 MacBook Air. It's plenty powerful despite not having Apple's latest chipset, and the 13-inch model is down to a near record low.
If you just can't wait for (presumably) the Series 10 to drop in September, $100 off the Apple Watch Series 9 is one of the best deals we've seen on our top pick for the .
If you're looking to upgrade your desktop computer, this discount-plus-coupon deal is a solid one on the Mac Mini with an M2 Pro chipset.
New subscribers can get an extra-long free trial of Apple Music, three months instead of the usual one.
Labor Day sales on outdoor tech
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This is one of our top picks for the , and its compact size makes it a little more manageable, plus it convenient runs on wood pellets that you can easily refill from its built-in chute.
This Ooni oven can make pizzas up to 16-inches, and it supports wood, charcoal or gas as fuel sources.
Use code LABORDAY at checkout to get up to $150 off fire pits, pizza ovens and more. A highlight is the discounted to $455.
Labor Day subscription sales
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The Essential plan is only $30 for your first year, while the upgraded plan with access to Showtime (and limited ads) costs just $60 with this discount.
This is a great discount on our top pick for the , and the Families plan includes access for five people on an unlimited number of devices.
Annual plans range for $60 to $120 for your first year, with the major differences between the plans coming in how many simultaneous device streams you have, plus the ability to download classes for offline viewing.
Labor Day sales on kitchen and smart home gear
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This model of the popular, at-home ice cream maker includes 5 one-button programs, including ice cream, milkshake and sorbet, and it comes with two 16-ounce pints with storage lids for you to save all of your creations.
A number of Ninja's tabletop appliances are on sale right now, including the (with extra storage pints) and the sparkling drink maker.
This basic Roomba has three power levels, up to 120 minutes of run time and connects to the iRobot mobile app for easy cleaning scheduling and maintenance.
This is the best price we've seen on the Combo j5, which vacuums and mops thanks to its included mopping pad and water reservoir. Just note that it does not come with a self-emptying base.
This is an upgraded version of one of our top picks for the and it has 5500Pa of suction, LiDAR navigation and its own self-emptying base.
Labor Day sales on Amazon devices
While not quite as cheap as it was around Prime Day in July, the revived Echo Spot is down to one of the best prices we've seen. You can get the same sale price on a bundle that includes the , too.
This is Amazon's smallest Alexa-power speaker and the free Sengled smart light bulb this bundle includes is one of our .
This is a return to the streaming stick's record-low price, and this model supports 4K HDR content and Wi-Fi 6E.
This tablet has extra storage than the base, plus a 10-inch touchscreen and up to 13 hours of battery life.
Labor Day sales on tech
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This slim, MagSafe charging brick can power up an iPhone easily without adding too much bulk, and this is the best sale price we've seen.
One of our top picks for the , the Elite 8 Active have an IPX4 design, great sound quality and ANC and a solid battery life. Jabra may be the consumer headphone business, but the company will continue to support products like this for a while.
This massage gun comes with five attachments, includes a built-in OLED screen and allows you to save three preset treatments to your device using its accompanying mobile app. Also available at .
The most compact of Theragun's massage machines, the Mini 2.0 is 20 percent smaller and 30 percent lighter than its predecessor, and remains a great in your life. Also available at .
This can hold album art and includes two woofers, two tweeters and two mid-range drivers.
The latest version of this rotates 180 degrees so you can get the exact right placement for your screen (even if that happens to be on your ceiling), and it comes with a built-in speaker for 360-degree sound.
This is a record-low price on our budget pick in our guide to the ; just note that this particular model does not have RGB lighting or hot-swappable keys.
This is a great deal on a top pick in our guide to the , and we liked it for its comfortable design, spacious sound profile and solid value.
Sonos' discounts for the holiday weekend include $50 off the speaker and $180 off the soundbar.
Bluetooth speakers, wireless earbuds and more gear are included in JBL's holiday sale, with highlights being the for $420 and the for $50.
A handful of Star Wars, Mario, Disney and other sets are discounted at the book retailer, including this for just under $53.
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