Apple’s AirPods Pro drop to $200 and the rest of this week’s top tech deals

Even though it’s too late for most tech gifts shipping in time for Christmas, there are still great deals for those who wish to purchase something nice for themselves. Apple’s AirPods ProFor one, a record low of $200 has been reached for cryptocurrencies. Sony’s WF-1000XM4Earbuds are still on sale for $178 There are several recommended gamepads. 8BitDoThere are many well-respected products on sale. OLED TVs from LG. You can also use both if you are a PC gamer. SteamThe Epic Games StoreHave launched holiday sales that are sweeping across their respective stores. These are the top tech deals you can still find today.

Apple AirPods Pro

Apple’s AirPods ProMultiple retailers have reduced the price to $200, matching the lowest we’ve seen and about $30 lower than the pair’s usual rate over the past few months. We gave the AirPods Pro a review score of 88They were recommended by us as the “best for iOS” choice in our guide to the iPhone earlier this year. best wireless earbuds. The included transparency mode and sound quality are some of the best on the market. These AirPods are compatible with other Apple devices and offer a variety of features, which makes them especially convenient. However, their call quality and six-ish hour battery life are not great.

Buy AirPods Pro (2nd gen) at Amazon – $200

Sony WF-1000XM4

If you don’t own an iPhone the best overall pick in our best wireless earbuds guideIt is Sony’s WF-1000XM4This pair is also available for $178, matching our lowest price. This pair was our pick. review score of 86Last year, users praised its top-tier ANC, customizable sound quality, 8-10 hour battery life, and array of useful bonus functions. These earpieces might not be suitable for all ear shapes, as they are larger than average. However, they are able to isolate a significant amount of noise even when the ANC is turned off. If you have a tighter budget, you might consider the ANC. Anker’s Soundcore Space A40Another noise-canceling set is available we likeTarget has this item on sale for $60 

Buy Sony WF-1000XM4 at Amazon – $178

8BitDo game controllers

8BitDo’s Pro 2Gamepad now on sale at $40, a $10 discount and tied with the best price we have tracked. This wireless controller is comfortable and highly customizable. we’ve recommendedIn past gift guides. It won’t work with PlayStation or Xbox consoles. However, if you need a spare Switch, PC, or mobile gamepad, it’s probably a better choice than. Nintendo’s Switch Pro Controller. It can’t wake up the Switch from sleep mode if you plan to use it with that console.

You can pay more for a controller that is equipped with a touchscreen. Hall effect joysticksIf you prefer an Xbox-style layout or a traditional design that is more resistant to drifting over time, 8BitDo’s Ultimate ControllerAlso available for $63. It’s $7 off its regular price, but this is the first time we’ve seen a discount for the. recently-launched device. The company offers a variety of retro-style games for those who enjoy them. Sn30 ProThis is a modernized version of the old Super Nintendo pad. It’s currently available at $10 off, or $35.

Buy 8BitDo Pro 2 at Amazon – $40
Buy 8BitDo Ultimate Controller at Amazon – $63
Buy 8BitDo Sn30 Pro at Amazon – $35

PS5 DualSense Wireless Controller

You can always get a spare gamepad for your PlayStation 5! Sony’s DualSense controllerYou can still get it at an all-time low price of $49 at many retailers, including Amazon, GameStop, Walmart, Adorama, TargetAnd Best Buy. The sale is applicable to many color finishes and offers a $20 or $25 discount depending upon which model you choose. The DualSense isn’t as easy on PCs than the 8BitDo pads or Microsoft’s Xbox Series X/S controller (which are). down to $40It is still a comfortable shape and provides excellent haptic feedback for the newer PlayStation games.

Buy PS5 DualSense Controller at Amazon – $49
Buy PS5 DualSense Controller at GameStop – $49

Apple MacBook Air

Apple’s latest MacBook Air is still on sale for $999 at B&H, matching the lowest price we’ve seen. Apple normally sells this model, which has 8GB RAM and a 128GB SSD, at $1,199. However, we have seen it drop to $1,049 several times in recent months. The M2-powered Air is our top pick. our guide to the best laptopsIt was glowingly received by us review score of 96This was in January of this year. This notebook is great for everyday use. But, you should note that it has a very basic configuration. slower storageApple’s higher priced SKUs offer better performance. Even if you’re not planning to do more complicated work like editing high resolution videos, this shouldn’t be a major problem on a daily basis. Just be aware that B&H says this deal is set to end later Friday afternoon.

Buy MacBook Air M2 at B&H – $999

Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2

A configuration of Microsoft’s Surface Laptop Go 2A Core i5-1135G7 processor, 8GB RAM and a 256GB SSD are on sale for $600. This is about $100 less than the street price of this model. The 12.4-inch notebook was given to us review score of 86We recommended it in our June guide to the holidays. best affordable Windows laptops. The Surface Laptop Go 2’s design is the main attraction. Its lightweight and slim chassis, comfortable keyboard, and bright LCD display give it a more classy feel than other options in this price range. Although it’s fast enough to be used for casual work, don’t expect it to be a powerhouse. The keyboard is also devoid of backlighting.

Buy Surface Laptop Go 2 at Amazon – $600

Steam Winter Sale

It’s a great time to be a PC Gamer (or). Steam DeckSteam and Epic Games Store have launched their annual holiday sales. Both promotions will be available until January 5. There are too many deals to mention all, but the most notable Steam offers include the highly-acclaimed action-RPG Elden Ring The cutesy cat adventure for as low as $42 Stray For $24, the sharply drafted Disco ElysiumThe VR shooter costs $10 Half-Life: Alyx Get a bundle for $24 that includes a variety of items Valve-made games$7. You can also choose from several other options in our best PC gamesGuides are also available on sale

Epic’s sale does not cover as many games but it does include a recurring couponThis discount is 25% off any purchase above $15 This can save you some money if you don’t have to use Steam: The PC port for 2018’s God of WarEpic is offering a $23 discount with the coupon, while Steam is offering a $30 discount. Note that console owners should be aware of the following: PlayStationAnd XboxHoliday sales are also available, but we’ve seen the same deals several times throughout the years.

Shop Winter Sale at Steam
Shop Holiday Sale at Epic Games Store

LG OLED TVs

A handful of LG’s highly-regarded OLED sets are now available for purchase if you’re looking for a new TV. The 42-inch model is available at LG’s C2 TVAmazon has lowered the price of a cigarette to $797, which is around $200 less than its usual going rate. BuyDig will offer a discount of up to $200 if you don’t want to shop through Amazon. $40 gift card(Plus, the discount.) This panel is as bright as the QDOLED panel. Samsung’s S95B OLED TVIt’s best used in dark or moderately lit rooms. However, it still offers the deep black levels, high contrast, and wide viewing angles that you would expect from an OLED display. 

The 65-inch is for you if you need something bigger. LG B2Walmart: $1,099 on Sale authorized dealerBeach Camera), which is approximately $200 off the current price for the most part of the last few months. The B2 is an a step downIt is a C2 with less HDR performance, a slower processor and excellent picture quality, but it’s still a great value. The 48-inch monitor is a great choice. LG A2Best Buy has dropped the price to $570. This is the cheapest way to get an LG OLED panel. However, it has a 60Hz refresh rate and does not have HDMI 2.1 ports. This makes it less appealing for gaming.

Buy LG C2 42-inch at Amazon – $797
Buy LG B2 65-inch at Walmart – $1,099
Buy LG A2 48-inch at Best Buy – $570

Apple Magic Keyboard

Apple’s Magic KeyboardThe iPad Air and 11-inch iPad Pro are still on sale for $210 which isn’t an all-time low, but still $65 less than the peripheral’s average street price in recent month. We gave the Magic Keyboard an a. review score of 84It was still available in 2020 and offers a comfortable typing experience, smooth trackpad, and an extra USB-C port for those who want to use their iPad more as a laptop. It’s expensive, but the deal reduces that burden.

Buy Apple Magic Keyboard 11-inch at Amazon – $210

Audible Premium Plus 

Amazon is offering a four-month Amazon Prime subscription to new subscribers. Audible Premium PlusAudiobook service at $5.95 a month After a 30-day trial, you would normally have to pay $14.95 per month. Although this offer has been available for several weeks, we are noting it here as it expires on December 31. 

Reminder: Premium Plus is Audible’s premium service. upper tier: You can access the entire Audible library. Additionally, you can keep one title from a curated list of audiobooks each month. This is a good way to test Audible if you aren’t looking for an upgrade. Your membership will automatically renew by default. 

Buy Audible Premium Plus 4-month at Amazon – $5.95/month

Samsung Smart Monitor M8

Samsung’s Smart Monitor M8It is still available for $400, which represents a great deal and is roughly $180 less than the average street price of the 32-inch monitor in recent months. This VA panel has a good resolution and can double as a kind of smart TV without a tuner. It runs Samsung’s Tizen interface so it can stream apps like Netflix, HBO Max, and other similar content even when it isn’t connected to a PC. It can also be used as a SmartThings hub by having a webcam, microphone, remote control, and built-in speakers. Even though the M8 has a 60Hz refresh speed and lacks local dimming, it is one of the most versatile monitors available.

Buy Samsung Smart Monitor M8 at Amazon – $400
Buy Samsung Smart Monitor M8 at Samsung – $400

Google Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Professional

We gave an earlier version of this year Google’s Pixel 7And Pixel 7 ProReview scores of 90 and 92They were deemed the “best deal in flagship phones” by both. Both handsets are on sale again this week. The 128GB Pixel 7 is available for $499, while the Pixel 7 Pro is available for $749 for the exact same amount of storage. These deals have been around before and neither mark an all-time low. However, they are still $65 and $95 below the respective street prices of the devices over the past few months. 

The 6.3-inch Pixel 7 has a longer battery life, while whereas the 6.7-inch Pixel 7 Pro has 120Hz refresh rate, the 6.7-inch Pixel 7 Pro is faster. Both phones offer top-quality cameras, vibrant OLED displays, and an Android experience that’s clean. receive version updatesThrough the end of 2025. They aren’t as powerful than something like Samsung’s Galaxy S22 UltraThey are also very affordable, and therefore have a lot of value.

Buy Pixel 7 at Amazon – $499
Buy Pixel 7 Pro at Amazon – $749

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