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Black Friday and Cyber Monday are in the rear-view mirror, but some of the better deals from the onslaught of sales are still available. Both consoles are still $75 off, for instance, while the remains about $70 off at $330 (with a coupon).
If you're looking to grab a few tech gifts for the holidays, we've sorted through the best of what's left for our latest weekly deal roundup. We've also included a few new discounts, including the noise-canceling version of for a new low of $139. Keep in mind that shipping times may be delayed in some cases after the shopping rush last week, though.
The PS5 DualSense Wireless Controller.
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The Apple AirPods 4.
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The Samsung Evo Select.
Photo by Jeff Dunn / Engadget
The Razer Basilisk V3.
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The Bose QuietcComfort Ultra.
Photo by Billy Steele/Engadget
The Amazon Echo Buds.
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The Ultimate Ears Everboom.
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The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024).
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The Dyson V15 Detect.
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If you're looking to grab a few tech gifts for the holidays, we've sorted through the best of what's left for our latest weekly deal roundup. We've also included a few new discounts, including the noise-canceling version of for a new low of $139. Keep in mind that shipping times may be delayed in some cases after the shopping rush last week, though.
: While this 15 percent price drop isn't the biggest we've seen, larger discounts for Sony’s console have been uncommon over the past year. This bundle throws in a few skins and , while the is available for the same price. Alternatively, you can pair the machine with the recent RPG Dragon Age: The Veilguard or an EA sports game for $450 at or . Also at , and . Sony says its holiday PS5 sale will run through December 24.
: If you don't care about owning physical discs, you can save another $50 upfront by getting the all-digital PS5. This bundle includes the latest NBA 2K game as a freebie, though the noted above and the are each available for $375 too. Also at , , and .
The PS5 DualSense Wireless Controller.
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: While not an all-time low, this is cheaper than most deals we've seen for Sony's PS5 pad in the last year. The discount applies to several different color options, but note that some are priced $5 higher than the others. Also at , , and .
: This is another deal we’ve seen a few times before, but it’s a decent $5 to $15 off the Xbox pad’s typical street price, depending on which color you pick. A few different color options are still on sale, with some models priced $5 higher. Just remember that this gamepad requires a pair of AA batteries or a for power. Also at and .
: Sony's middling software support has made the PSVR2 , but if you have cash to burn and want to dive into games like Gran Turismo 7, Tetris Effect or the Horizon spin-off bundled here, this is the headset's lowest price to date. Also at , , , and . Sony says this deal will go through January 3.
The Apple AirPods 4.
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: This is a new low for the noise-canceling version of Apple's latest AirPods, which arrived in September. We in our review, touting their improved sound quality, iPhone-friendly features and surprisingly effective active noise cancellation (ANC) despite their open design. They're worth considering over the if you hate the feeling of traditional in-ear headphones, though their four- to five-hour battery life isn't great and there's still no way to adjust volume from the earbuds themselves.
The latest Apple Watch is our top pick for the . It's slightly thinner and lighter than previous models, with a rich wide-angle OLED display, (mildly) improved battery life and the usual array of fitness tracking features. We gave it a score of 90 . This ties the best price to date for the 42mm model, though you'll need to clip the on-page coupon to see the full discount at checkout. The is also on sale for $360.
Apple's Bluetooth tracker is for iPhone users, unsurprisingly, as it can accurately locate your belongings right from the Find My app. A waterproof design and replaceable battery help as well. Just make sure to grab a if you want to attach one to your keys. This deal is $5 off the lowest price we've seen but still $7 off the four-pack's typical street price on Amazon. Also at .
The Samsung Evo Select.
Photo by Jeff Dunn / Engadget
: The Pro Plus is the top pick in our . It's not the cheapest card you can buy, but it tested faster than most of its peers in our benchmark tests, with a particular edge in random performance. That lets it play a bit nicer in a portable gaming PC or a device like the Raspberry Pi, where it’d more frequently have to access smaller bits of data in random locations. This is a new low for the 1TB model, which Samsung released earlier this year. Also at and .
: The Evo Select is our favorite microSD card in the budget bracket. Its mediocre write speeds make it less-than-ideal for a camera, but it should yield few complaints for most people just looking to add space to a Nintendo Switch or Android tablet. This is an all-time low for the “new generation” 256GB model, which brings sequential read speeds more in line with the Pro Plus. Also at .
: The Basilisk V3 is the top wired pick in our for those who prefer a more ergonomic shape. This discount ties the device's all-time low. Razer released an with an improved sensor a few months back, but that one costs $80 and isn't an essential upgrade while the old model is still in stock. Also at .
The Razer Basilisk V3.
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: The inventive 3D platformer Astro Bot is the closest thing the PS5 has to a modern Super Mario game, even if it is a bit too to the PlayStation brand. Engadget's Jessica Conditt called it “one of the best games Sony has ever made” . The game briefly fell to $43 at on Black Friday, but this is its best price otherwise. Also at , and .
: The co-op shooter Helldivers 2 straddles the line between Starship Troopers-esque satire and genuinely rousing, strategically engaging action. You could do much worse if you want a multiplayer game you can hop in and out of at your leisure. This deal is for Amazon Prime subscribers only, but it beats the previous low we saw on Black Friday by $5.
: It’s about as subtle as you’d expect a game named “Metaphor” to be, but the latest from the minds behind is a fantasy JRPG through and through: bombastic, stylish and deeply earnest. (And long.) This leftover Black Friday deal marks its lowest price to date. Also at .
: The lively and brisk Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars is one of the Super Nintendo’s essential games. It didn’t necessarily need a Switch remake, but it got one last year anyway. Thankfully, the new version keeps the original’s oddball spirit intact as it spruces up the visuals for true 3D. If you’re in the market for a lighter RPG, this discount is only $1 above the price we saw on Black Friday.
The Bose QuietcComfort Ultra.
Photo by Billy Steele/Engadget
: Several call the U7N one of the year's best TV values. It pumps out better brightness and contrast than most alternatives in its price range, plus it supports a fast 144Hz refresh rate at 4K, which helps PS5 and Xbox games look more fluid in motion. Its picture will look washed out if you don't view it straight-on, however, and it’s limited to two ports. This is the 55-inch model's all-time low. Other sizes are similarly discounted. Also at and .
We highlight the Echo Buds in our guide to the for those who prefer an unsealed design that doesn't totally mute the outside world. They sound decent for the price and can connect to multiple devices at once, though they aren't fully water-resistant. This deal matches their all-time low.
: The QuietComfort Ultra is the top noise-canceling pick in our guide to the . Its ANC is not only among the strongest we've tested, it's also adjustable on a 10-point scale, so you can set it to a more comfortable level in quieter environments (unlike ). It's exceptionally comfortable, too, though there are crisper-sounding and longer-lasting options out there. While this deal isn't an all-time low, we don't see the headphones fall below $300 often. Note that the offer only applies to the "Diamond" finish. Bose says it'll end later on Friday. Also at , and .
The Amazon Echo Buds.
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The latest Echo is the "best under $100" pick in our thanks to its strong-for-its-size audio quality, stereo pairing support and (mostly) handy range of Alexa skills and smart home integrations. This discount comes in $5 above the lowest price we've seen. Other Echo devices are still on sale as well, including the smaller for $23 and the smart alarm clock for an all-time low of $45.
: The Everboom is a mid-sized entry in Ultimate Ears' portable speaker lineup. We gave it a this past September and currently include it in our guide to the . Its rugged waterproof design, 20-hour battery life and 360-degree sound make it a solid outdoor companion, though it's somewhat bulky, and it's not the best at reproducing fine details in tracks. This deal price is an all-time low but only applies to the blue colorway as of this writing.
The Ultimate Ears Everboom.
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Non-subscribers can still get a three-month Audible Premium Plus trial for $1. Normally, the audiobook service costs $15 per month after a 30-day free trial. As a refresher, Premium Plus is Audible's : Apart from giving access the full Audible Plus library, it lets you keep one title from a curated selection of audiobooks each month. We wouldn't call it essential, but this is a good way to see if it'd work for you if you've been on the fence. Remember that the plan will auto-renew until you cancel.
MasterClass is still taking 40 percent off the cost of its annual subscription plans for new or returning users, bringing the "Plus" and "Premium" tiers down to $108 and $144, respectively. As a refresher, both options support offline viewing — the cheaper "Standard" tier does not — but the Premium plan lets you watch from six devices simultaneously instead of two. Either way, this is a decent chance to save if you've been interested in taking one of the service's many .
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024).
Photo by Sam Rutherford/Engadget
: The 14-inch ROG Zephyrus G14 is the top pick in our guide to the . We gave it a in our review, praising its (relatively) elegant aluminum chassis and beautiful 120Hz OLED display. It can get toasty under load, and the memory isn't upgradeable, but this config can still handle more demanding games at high settings and the native 2.8K resolution without much trouble. It includes a Ryzen 9 8945HS chip, 32GB of RAM, a 1TB SSD and an RTX 4070 GPU. Outside of one drop to $1,600 back in July, this ties the best price we’ve seen.
: We gave the latest Surface Laptop a score of 88 , and we currently recommend it as a great ultraportable in our . The caveat is that it uses an ARM processor, which runs well but may not work with every app or peripheral you use. If you can live with that, however, its bright 120Hz display, upscale aluminum design and long battery life all impress. Besides in-store-only deals, this is an all-time low for the config with a Snapdragon X Plus chip, 16GB of RAM and a 512GB SSD. A with a faster Snapdragon X Elite chip and 256GB of storage is down to a new low of $1,044. Also at .
: The ThinkPad X1 Carbon is an honorable mention for business-minded users in our laptop buying guide, and it earned a in our review. This is the lowest price we’ve seen for the config with Intel's Core Ultra 5 135U chip, 16GB of (non-upgradeable) RAM, a 512GB SSD and a 14-inch 1,920 x 1,200 display. Just use the coupon code X1G12TDDEAL at checkout. are still discounted, including a with a Core Ultra 7 155U chip and 32GB of RAM for $1,391. Enter HOLIDAYTHINKDB at checkout for that one.
The Dyson V15 Detect.
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This multipurpose styling tool uses the to create curls without excessive heat, and it comes with a bunch of other attachments that let it work as a hairdryer, heated brush and more. It's certainly not cheap, but this is a good 18 percent off its normal street price. Also at .
This entry-level robot vacuum has decent cleaning power with three cleaning modes and the ability to set cleaning schedules from iRobot's mobile app. It's a fairly basic model with no obstacle avoidance tech, but it should work for first-time or budget-minded robovac buyers. This deal has been live for a few weeks now but comes within a couple bucks of the device's all-time low. Also at .
The V15 Detect is our pick for the thanks to its excellent suction power, impressively portable design and hour-long battery life (which is fairly long for these things). This model comes with a "Fluffy Optic" cleaning head that illuminates the ground in front of you so you can better see where dust and debris is hiding. You get a few other cleaning head attachments in the box alongside that. This discount matches the lowest price we could find.
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