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Presidents’ Day usually brings a ton of discounts on the Internet, and Best Buy has already started its Christmas sale. It has slashed the prices of a ton of tech, including laptops, video games, smartphones, and more, with most deals running through Monday. But as with any big sale like this one, it’s hard to sift through the discounts and figure out which ones are actually good deals. Here at Engadget, we’ve rounded up the best tech deals we could find on Best Buy’s Presidents’ Day sales so you don’t have to waste time searching.
Samsung Galaxy S21
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Samsung’s latest smartphone, the Galaxy S21, retails for $ 700 from both Best Buy and Amazon. We gave this device a score of 88 for its attractive design, beautiful display, long battery life and versatile cameras. If you are looking for the best Android phone, this is your best choice.
Buy Galaxy S21 from Best Buy – $ 700 Buy Galaxy S21 from Amazon – $ 700
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14
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One of our favorite gaming laptops, the Zephyrus G14 from ASUS, gets a $ 250 discount, bringing it back to $ 850. This particular model has an AMD Ryzen 7 processor, 8 GB RAM, 512 GB SSD and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 graphics. Map. We gave the G14 a score of 90 for its lightweight design, great keyboard, powerful performance and superior battery life.
Buy ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 from Best Buy – $ 850
Microsoft Surface Laptop 3
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Microsoft’s 15-inch Surface Laptop 3 has dropped to $ 900, which is $ 300 off this particular model. You get an AMD Ryzen 5 processor, 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage. While remaining more expensive than other 15-inch laptops, the Surface Laptop 3 has a simple, sleek design, powerful performance, and a solid keyboard and trackpad.
Buy Surface Laptop 3 from Best Buy – $ 900
Vision OLED TVs
Vizio
Vizio’s 55-inch and 65-inch OLED smart TVs are still on sale for $ 1,000 and $ 1,500, respectively. These are both 4K smart TVs that support Dolby Vision, HDR10 + and DTS Virtual X surround sound. They also have HDMI 2.1 connections and Vizio’s ProGaming Engine, which automatically optimizes settings for console gameplay.
Buy 55-inch Vizio OLED from Best Buy – $ 1,000 Buy 65-inch Vizio OLED from Best Buy – $ 1,500
Vizio P Series Quantum LED 4K smart TV
Vizio
Vizio’s high-end P-Series smart TVs are hundreds of dollars cheaper: the 65-inch model costs just $ 1,000, while the 75-inch model retails for $ 1,500. The company updated these late last year and they now have the advanced IQ Ultra Processor and Vizio’s ProGaming Engine for better gaming performance. They support refresh rates up to 120 Hz, a peak brightness of 1100 nits, Dolby Vision HDR and more.
Buy the 65-inch Vizio P Series from Best Buy – $ 1,000 Buy the 75-inch Vizio P Series from Best Buy – $ 1,500
85-inch Samsung Q60T QLED 4K smart TV
Samsung
This massive 85-inch Samsung Q60T QLED smart TV is $ 300 off, bringing it back to $ 2,200. It supports quantum dot technology as well as quantum HDR and Dolby Digital Plus for enhanced sound through the built-in speakers. You can also use Bixby, Alexa, or the Google Assistant to control the TV with voice commands.
Buy an 85-inch Samsung Q60T from Best Buy – $ 2,200
Video games
Red Dead Redemption 2
Best Buy has discounted a good selection of video games on this sale, including FIFA 21 for $ 28 Madden 21 for $ 30 and The Last of Us Part II for $ 30. Some prices are half as low, or close to it, making this a good opportunity to get your hands on some new titles to get through the rest of the winter months.
Buy Assassin’s Creed Valhalla at Best Buy – $ 40 Buy FIFA 21 at Best Buy – $ 28 Buy Madden 21 at Best Buy – $ 30 Buy Red Dead Redemption 2 at Best Buy – $ 30 Buy The Last of Us Part II at Best Buy – $ 30
Ring Fit Adventure
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The Ring Fit Adventure package is $ 10 off, bringing it back to $ 70. It’s a role-playing game in which practice moves your character forward, allowing you to explore new worlds and defeat enemies by crouching, lunge, jogging, and more. If you’re craving a new way to train inside, this is a great one.
Buy Ring Fit Adventure from Best Buy – $ 70 Buy Ring Fit Adventure from Amazon – $ 70
Beats Powerbeats Pro
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The Powerbeats Pro wireless earbuds are just $ 150 at Best Buy, but only in lava red color. If you can live with that option, these earbuds have great battery life, much better sound than other Beats devices, and ambidextrous built-in controls.
Buy Powerbeats Pro from Best Buy – $ 150
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