Apple’s AirPods are a steal at $ 109

Apple’s AirPods are no stranger to a decent deal, but they’re selling near their lowest price yet on Amazon and Walmart. You can pick up the set that includes a wired charging case for $ 109 (originally $ 159). These don’t have the same sound quality or active noise cancellation as the more expensive AirPods Pro. Still, the standard AirPods might surprise you. I bought a set a few months ago after being a hold-over, and they sound good enough for occasional listening, but the best feature for me is their fast and powerful wireless connection.

The AirPod set that includes a wireless charging case for Qi chargers, but is otherwise the same as the set above, has dropped to $ 129 at Amazon (originally $ 199).

Alternatively, if you want Apple’s wireless headphones that have better sound quality, active noise cancellation, and USB-C charging (making them as handy for Android as they are for iOS), consider the Beats Studio Buds. Normally $ 150, they’re $ 125 at Amazon in a few colors. These also include a wired charging case, but the similarities to the AirPods above end there. Studio Buds include three sizes of ear tips so you can find the best fit for your ears. Read our review.

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If you’re looking for smart home device voice control and prefer the Google Assistant to Apple’s Amazon Alexa or Siri, B&H and Best Buy currently have the best deal on the second-gen Nest Mini. The little smart speaker is 50% off at both retailers, falling to just $ 25.

The Nest Mini doesn’t rival Google’s Nest Audio for sound quality, but from generation to generation its improvements in audio quality are more noticeable when you mount it on the wall. In addition, the fabric upholstery and color options ensure that they must complement your interior design with a touch of style. Read our review.

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Apple’s latest and best streaming box brings a lot to the table with support for Dolby Vision and Atmos, 4K HDR, and support for Apple services like Apple TV Plus and Fitness Plus, but you could get it. love it because they finally upgraded the remote. Gone are the frustrating trackpad-focused remote control of the previous model, now replaced with full-size physical buttons. If you have an older Apple TV box, the speed upgrades here should make the upgrade worth it.

While you can get a good price of $ 169 directly from Apple on a refurbished model, the best deal on a new built-in version of the Apple TV 4K is at Adorama for $ 159. This $ 20 rebate was popular enough to quickly run out of stock, but Adorama still takes orders for the sale price and won’t charge your card until the item ships. Read our review.

Other offers that may interest you

• This Philips Hue smart bridge (refurbished) is available at Woot for $ 35. These normally cost $ 60 new. Some Hue bulbs support Bluetooth and don’t require this bridge, but all bulbs (Bluetooth or not) play well with it. The bridge gives you faster control of your bulbs and lets you run more of them in your home.

• The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD for the Nintendo Switch is $ 40 at Best Buy, a price drop of $ 20.

• Gigabyte’s Aero 15 OLED costs $ 1,799 after a $ 500 mail-in rebate at Newegg. However, you will pay $ 2,299 today. It has a 15.6-inch 4K OLED display, an Intel Core i7-11800H processor, Nvidia’s RTX 3080 graphics chip, 16GB of RAM, a 1TB SSD and a copy of Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy when released.