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It's a bit of a slow week for tech deals, but we've still found a handful of good prices on gadgets and gear we like. For instance, , our for Android users, is down to a new low of $220, while is $99 off its MSRP at $500. Sony is on PS5 and PS4 exclusive games, and a handful of recommended SSDs and microSD cards are down to their best prices to date. Here are the best tech deals from this week that you can still get today.
The 40mm version of is on sale for $220, which is only about $10 to $15 less than its typical street price in recent months but still represents an all-time low. We gave the Galaxy Watch 5 a last year, and it's currently the "best for Android users" pick in our . Its battery life could be better, but we dig its durable, minimalist design, crisp display and capable health tracking. Samsung's One UI interface is easy enough to navigate as well, and the company says it'll support the watch with software updates through 2026.
Sony has kicked off a sale on several of its own PS5 and PS4 games. The discounts are available at multiple retailers, including , , , and Sony's shop. Among the highlights, the racing sim is down to $40, which is $5 above its all-time low but still a $30 discount for those looking to try out its or . (The PS4 version is .) The of is $20 off for those enjoying its , while both the and are available for $10.
Beyond that, the game is down to a low of $40 (or , which includes a free PS5 upgrade). The game , the roguelike and the PS3 classic are each $30; and the dual pack are down to $20; and both and the idiosyncratic are available for $10. There are more deals apart from those, but either way Sony says this sale will run through March 5.
is a 65W USB-C charger with a highly compact design that should be suitable for travel. It only has one port, but it has enough power to charge most phones, tablets and even some laptops at their maximum rate. The device is back down to $35 at Amazon, which is a price we've seen a few times before but still comes in $15 below the charger's typical going rate. This deal is also available at , but you'll need to use the code WS7DOOUANO at checkout there.
is a microSD card that should be more than fast enough for 4K video on a GoPro or game storage on a Nintendo Switch or . It's also backed by a 10-year limited warranty. The and versions of the card are still available for $13.49 and $45, respectively, both of which match the lowest prices we've tracked.
In other Samsung storage deals, the 1TB version of company's is available for an all-time low of $100. That's about $20 below the drive's average going rate in recent months. If you need more space, the is also on sale for a low of $160. Not everyone needs to pay up for a high-performing NVMe 4.0 drive like this, but for higher-performing builds or , it'll work well. If you do buy for a PS5, just make sure you pair the drive with first. (You can also buy a version of this for $10 to $20 more, depending on how much capacity you need.) You'll also want to make sure is up-to-date: Various users higher-than-usual failure rates with specific Samsung drives, including the 2TB 980 Pro here, but the company looks to have with a recent update.
You wouldn't buy a 2.5-inch SATA SSD like the for fast storage performance on a new PC, but if you're looking to upgrade an older computer that came with a slower HDD installed by default, it can still provide a noticeable boost. The MX500 itself is the top SATA pick in our , and right now its 1TB model is on sale for an all-time low of $52. Typically, the drive retails closer to $65. If you need more space, the is down to $120, while the 4TB model is available for $240. Those prices are $8 and $2 off the two models' respective all-time lows.
is back down to $500 at Amazon, which is $20 more than its all-time low but still roughly $30 below its typical street price and $100 below Apple's MSRP. You should see the full discount at checkout. We gave this 10.9-inch tablet a last year, and we generally consider it the . While it lacks the 120Hz refresh rate or top-end M2 chip of the , it still gets you a modern design, more than enough power, the usual 10-ish hours of battery life and support for Apple's best accessories, all at a more affordable price.
We highlight the aptly named in our , and right now the device is down to $319. That's $20 more than its all-time low but still about $45 below its typical street price and $80 below Bose's MSRP. While there are certainly cheaper options out there, this wireless speaker still gets you a travel-friendly, IPX4-rated design (complete with a built-in carrying handle), impressive bass for its size, AirPlay 2 functionality and support for both Alexa and the Google Assistant. Think of it like a smaller rival to the . Bose rates the speaker's battery life at up to 12 hours, too, though that will be lower if you regularly stream over WiFi.
Beats a handful of new finishes for its workout-friendly Fit Pro earphones this week, and a couple of them — the "" and "" colorways — are already on sale for $170. That's $30 off Beats' MSRP. We've seen prior versions of the Fit Pro drop , so this deal isn't an all-time low, but if you like the look of these colors specifically, you can save a few bucks all the same. The Fit Pro themselves are the "best for workouts" pick in our and earned a back in late 2021. While their active noise cancellation can't match what you'd get from Apple's AirPods Pro, they pack many of that pair's conveniences in a sportier design.
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Samsung Galaxy Watch 5
The 40mm version of is on sale for $220, which is only about $10 to $15 less than its typical street price in recent months but still represents an all-time low. We gave the Galaxy Watch 5 a last year, and it's currently the "best for Android users" pick in our . Its battery life could be better, but we dig its durable, minimalist design, crisp display and capable health tracking. Samsung's One UI interface is easy enough to navigate as well, and the company says it'll support the watch with software updates through 2026.
PlayStation 5 first-party game sale
Sony has kicked off a sale on several of its own PS5 and PS4 games. The discounts are available at multiple retailers, including , , , and Sony's shop. Among the highlights, the racing sim is down to $40, which is $5 above its all-time low but still a $30 discount for those looking to try out its or . (The PS4 version is .) The of is $20 off for those enjoying its , while both the and are available for $10.
Beyond that, the game is down to a low of $40 (or , which includes a free PS5 upgrade). The game , the roguelike and the PS3 classic are each $30; and the dual pack are down to $20; and both and the idiosyncratic are available for $10. There are more deals apart from those, but either way Sony says this sale will run through March 5.
Anker 715 Charger
is a 65W USB-C charger with a highly compact design that should be suitable for travel. It only has one port, but it has enough power to charge most phones, tablets and even some laptops at their maximum rate. The device is back down to $35 at Amazon, which is a price we've seen a few times before but still comes in $15 below the charger's typical going rate. This deal is also available at , but you'll need to use the code WS7DOOUANO at checkout there.
Samsung Evo Select microSD card
is a microSD card that should be more than fast enough for 4K video on a GoPro or game storage on a Nintendo Switch or . It's also backed by a 10-year limited warranty. The and versions of the card are still available for $13.49 and $45, respectively, both of which match the lowest prices we've tracked.
Samsung 980 Pro SSD
In other Samsung storage deals, the 1TB version of company's is available for an all-time low of $100. That's about $20 below the drive's average going rate in recent months. If you need more space, the is also on sale for a low of $160. Not everyone needs to pay up for a high-performing NVMe 4.0 drive like this, but for higher-performing builds or , it'll work well. If you do buy for a PS5, just make sure you pair the drive with first. (You can also buy a version of this for $10 to $20 more, depending on how much capacity you need.) You'll also want to make sure is up-to-date: Various users higher-than-usual failure rates with specific Samsung drives, including the 2TB 980 Pro here, but the company looks to have with a recent update.
Crucial MX500 SSD (1TB)
You wouldn't buy a 2.5-inch SATA SSD like the for fast storage performance on a new PC, but if you're looking to upgrade an older computer that came with a slower HDD installed by default, it can still provide a noticeable boost. The MX500 itself is the top SATA pick in our , and right now its 1TB model is on sale for an all-time low of $52. Typically, the drive retails closer to $65. If you need more space, the is down to $120, while the 4TB model is available for $240. Those prices are $8 and $2 off the two models' respective all-time lows.
Apple iPad Air
is back down to $500 at Amazon, which is $20 more than its all-time low but still roughly $30 below its typical street price and $100 below Apple's MSRP. You should see the full discount at checkout. We gave this 10.9-inch tablet a last year, and we generally consider it the . While it lacks the 120Hz refresh rate or top-end M2 chip of the , it still gets you a modern design, more than enough power, the usual 10-ish hours of battery life and support for Apple's best accessories, all at a more affordable price.
Bose Portable Smart Speaker
We highlight the aptly named in our , and right now the device is down to $319. That's $20 more than its all-time low but still about $45 below its typical street price and $80 below Bose's MSRP. While there are certainly cheaper options out there, this wireless speaker still gets you a travel-friendly, IPX4-rated design (complete with a built-in carrying handle), impressive bass for its size, AirPlay 2 functionality and support for both Alexa and the Google Assistant. Think of it like a smaller rival to the . Bose rates the speaker's battery life at up to 12 hours, too, though that will be lower if you regularly stream over WiFi.
Beats Fit Pro
Beats a handful of new finishes for its workout-friendly Fit Pro earphones this week, and a couple of them — the "" and "" colorways — are already on sale for $170. That's $30 off Beats' MSRP. We've seen prior versions of the Fit Pro drop , so this deal isn't an all-time low, but if you like the look of these colors specifically, you can save a few bucks all the same. The Fit Pro themselves are the "best for workouts" pick in our and earned a back in late 2021. While their active noise cancellation can't match what you'd get from Apple's AirPods Pro, they pack many of that pair's conveniences in a sportier design.
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