Samsung, TCL and Hisense TVs fall to new lows, plus the rest of the week’s best tech deals
We’re in the awkward stretch between Amazon’s October Prime Day sale and Black Friday, but if you can’t wait a few more weeks to start your holiday shopping, there are a few notable tech deals you can take advantage of today. Premium TVs like
Samsung S90C
and
TCL QM8
are both down to new all-
time
lows, for instance, as is the budget-level
Hisense U6K
. If you want a new set of wireless earbuds, the Lightning version of the
AirPods Pro
is $60 off Apple’s list price, while the wallet-friendly
Jabra Elite 3
is down to a low of $40. We’re also seeing discounts on
Anker wall chargers
, recommended
gaming
laptops
and more. Here are the best tech deals from this week that you can still get today.
Samsung S90C
This is the lowest price we’ve seen for this version of Samsung’s QD-OLED TV, which blends an OLED
panel
with a layer of quantum dots for improved brightness and color.
The 55-inch
Samsung S90C
has dropped to $1,298, which is a new low and roughly $150 below the sale price we saw earlier this month. This OLED TV has
received
near
–
unanimous
praise
for
delivering the high contrast, smooth motion and wide viewing angles expected from a good OLED set without sacrificing as much in the way of peak brightness and color saturation. That’s because it uses a QD-OLED panel, which mixes OLED tech with a quantum-dot layer. The big benefit is that it’ll hold up better in a brightly-lit room compared to a standard OLED TV (though it won’t get as bright as the best LCD sets). The S90C is also well-equipped for gaming, as it has four HDMI 2.1 ports that can support up to a 144Hz refresh rate in 4K. The main drawbacks are that it doesn’t support Dolby Vision HDR (like all Samsung TVs) and that its default Tizen software can be somewhat clunky.
TCL QM8
TCL
The TCL QM8 is a well-reviewed LCD TV for those who need an especially bright panel. This deal marks another new low.
If your living room is particularly affected by glare, the
TCL QM8
is a
well
–
reviewed
LCD
TV
with
higher peak brightness alongside quantum dots and similar gaming features. It also uses a mini-LED backlight to help with contrast, though it won’t look as color-rich as a good OLED TV, and its viewing angles are narrower. Right now the 65-inch model is down to $901, which is a new low and about $200 off its usual street price. The
Hisense U8K
, another LCD TV that’s
received
similarly
high
marks
, is also worth noting, though the 65-inch version of that TV currently costs $1,098.
Hisense U6K
Hisense
This is the best price we’ve seen for the 75-inch version of the U6K, a budget-level model that’s received positive reviews around the web.
Moving closer to the budget side of the market, the 75-inch
Hisense U6K
is on sale for $698, which is another all-time low and $100 less than its usual street price in recent months. This is a much more basic LCD TV compared to the QM8, so it won’t look as vibrant, it’s limited to a 60Hz refresh rate and it lacks HDMI 2.1 ports altogether. That said, it’s far more affordable, and it’s one of the few entry-level TVs to support mini-LED backlighting, full-array local dimming and quantum-dot color.
Reviews
elsewhere
suggest
those features help it provide better contrast and color than most TVs in its price range. It also uses the Google TV platform, which we’ve found simple to use. Like most budget TVs, though, it’ll look washed out when viewed from an angle. If a 75-inch set is too big, the
55-
and
65-inch
models are still available for the lows we saw earlier this month.
Anker wall charger sale
Anker
This deal is within a few dollars of the lowest price we’ve tracked for Anker’s 736 Charger, which can deliver up to a 100W charge to a phone, tablet or laptop.
A handful of quality wall chargers from Anker are on sale this week. The
Anker 736 Charger
, for one, is down to $43 from its usual $60. This is a larger model meant for laptops or multi-device charging, as it has two USB-C ports that can individually output up to 100W alongside a USB-A port. The
Anker 735 Charger
, meanwhile, has a similar port selection that tops out at 65W but comes in a smaller overall package; it’s down to $40, which is a $20 discount. For less strenuous needs, the
Anker 511 Charger
is closer in size to an
old iPhone charger
and packs a single 30W USB-C port. That one is on sale for $17, which is about $3 less than usual. Finally, you can get a two-pack of the
Anker PowerPort III 20W Cube
for $14, which is around a $4 discount. That one has a similarly tiny shape as the 511 but tops out at 20W, which may be enough if you only need it for a non-Pro iPhone.
Apple AirPods Pro
Photo by Billy Steele / Engadget
This deal matches the lowest price we’ve seen for the Lightning version of Apple’s noise-cancelling earphones.
The Lightning version of
Apple’s second-gen AirPods Pro
is back on sale for $189. That matches the all-time low we saw during Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days sale earlier this month and comes in $10 below the earphones’ typical street price in recent months. The AirPods Pro are the “best for iOS” pick in our wireless earbuds buying guide and earned an Engadget review score of 88 late last year. They continue to offer a pleasingly warm sound profile, effective noise cancellation, an excellent transparency mode and a host of helpful integrations with other Apple devices. A recent update added a useful “Adaptive Audio” mode as well. Do note, though, that Apple released a refreshed model with a
USB-C charging case
(as well as improved dust resistance) last month. That one isn’t on sale as of this writing, though we may see a discount as we get closer to Black Friday.
Govee M1 LED Strip Lights
Govee
Clip the $30 coupon to get this deal on the top strip light pick in our
smart lights
buying guide.
Govee’s M1 LED Strip Lights
are on sale for $70 at Amazon with a $30 coupon, matching the lowest price we’ve seen. This is a 16.4-foot strip you can cut up and adhere around your house for some colorful ambient lighting. Its colors are bright and saturated, and through Govee’s app you can apply several different effects to separate parts of one strip. If you ever want to give a room a more clubby vibe, it can also sync with music. Alexa, the Google Assistant and the new Matter smart home standard are all supported. Just note that it can be something of an eyesore when it’s not active, so you may not want to stick it right out in the open. We currently recommend the M1 in our guide to the best smart light bulbs.
Jabra Elite 3
Photo by Jeff Dunn / Engadget
This deal matches the lowest price we’ve tracked for one of our favorite pairs of affordable wireless earbuds.
Jabra’s Elite 3
earphones are down to $40 at Best Buy, which matches their all-time low and falls about $25 below their average street price. We gave this wireless pair a review score of 88 back in 2021, and we currently recommend it in our guide to the best budget wireless earbuds. For less than $50, its modestly bass-boosted sound still impresses, while its compact design, snug fit and IP55-rated water resistance make it a fine choice for workouts. Battery life is decent as well at seven or so hours per charge. It’s a bit short on features, though, as there’s no wireless charging, wear detection, multi-device pairing or active noise cancellation.
Keychron V3
Photo by Jeff Dunn / Engadget
We recommend the Keychron V3 as a good option for new mechanical keyboard hobbyists in our guide to the best gaming keyboards.
The tenkeyless
Keychron V3
mechanical keyboard is down to $69, which is about $15 less than its typical going rate. Amazon also has it on sale
for $5 more
. This is a recommendation from our guide to the best gaming keyboards, as we consider it a great entry point for those looking to get into mechanical keyboards as a hobby. It’s sturdily put together, compatible with all the major operating systems and configurable with a handful of comfortable switches. (Broadly speaking, the tactile K Pro Brown is best for typing, while the linear K Pro Red is faster for gaming.) Those switches come pre-lubed, so presses have a smooth and full sensation out of the box, while the PBT-coated keycaps feel crisp and stable. It’s not dead quiet, but it’s not super loud either. It’s also hot-swappable, so customizing the keys and switches down the road is fairly straightforward.
Samsung Evo Select
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The Samsung Evo Select is one of the better values on the microSD card market, and this deal brings it back within a couple dollars of the lowest price we’ve tracked.
The 512GB version of
Samsung’s Evo Select
microSD card is back on sale for $30, which is $2 more than the deal we saw during Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days sale but still $5 lower than its usual street price. The Evo Select is the “best value” pick in our microSD card buying guide: It’s not the fastest card we tested, but it’s perfectly adequate for those looking to boost the storage of a Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck or Raspberry Pi at a low cost. The
Samsung Pro Plus
will technically perform better if you can pony up another $5, but that card isn’t priced any cheaper than usual.
MSI Stealth 14 Studio
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We recommend the portable yet powerful Stealth 14 Studio in our guide to the best Windows laptops.
A configuration of
MSI’s Stealth 14 Studio
laptop with an Intel Core i7-13620H processor, an Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060 GPU, 16GB of RAM and a 1TB SSD is down to $1,200 at Best Buy. That’s the lowest price we’ve seen for this model and $300 off its MSRP. We gave the Stealth 14 Studio a review score of 87 back in June, praising its striking and relatively light (3.75 pounds) design, solid speakers and capable performance for everyday gaming. This is a lower-end config than the one we reviewed — the CPU is slightly slower, while the 14-inch display has a lower 1,920 x 1,200 resolution and 165Hz refresh rate — but the same
general
sentiments apply. The main downsides are its middling 720p webcam and the fact that it can run hot under duress. You still won’t get a ton of battery life from a
gaming laptop
like this either. But if you want a more portable machine for gaming and media editing, there’s good value here. We currently recommend the Stealth 14 Studio in our guide to the best Windows laptops.
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14
ASUS
This is an all-time low for this configuration of the top pick in our gaming laptop buying guide.
The
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14
is the top overall gaming pick in that guide, and it’s now on sale for the same price at Best Buy. The model discounted here includes an AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS chip, a GeForce RTX 4060 GPU, 16GB of RAM, a 512GB SSD and a 14-inch, 1440p, 165Hz display. At $400 off ASUS’ list price, this deal marks an all-time low. The G14’s pitch is similar to the Stealth 14 Studio: It’s a compact gaming laptop that doesn’t totally sacrifice the “laptop” part. It’s powerful enough to run modern games, but it’s not an anchor at 3.64 pounds, and its keyboard and trackpad are comfortable. Whether you should get it over the MSI config above likely comes down to your willingness to trade storage space for a higher-res display. The G14 also has more ports, including two for USB-C and two for USB-A, though the Stealth 14 Studio includes a Thunderbolt 4 connector, which may be important if you ever want to use an external GPU.
Sonos Move
Photo by Nathan Ingraham / Engadget
This deal applies to the last-gen Sonos Move, which isn’t as nice-sounding or long-lasting as the new Move 2 but may still be worth it for those who want a large wireless speaker they can use indoors and outdoors.
Sonos has its first-gen
Move speaker
down to $299, which is a $100 discount and matches an all-time low. This deal comes with a major caveat, as Sonos replaced the Move with the upgraded
Move 2
earlier this year. We found the new model to deliver improved sound quality and far superior battery life in our review; other upgrades include a redesigned set of touch controls and line-in support (with an
optional adapter
). If you can spend another $150 — or wait for a potential sale — you should get that device instead. If you can’t, though, the broad strokes of the original Move are similar: It’s still a hefty yet portable speaker with balanced sound, a weather-resistant design and all the usual Sonos perks. It still pairs easily with other Sonos speakers and can connect to a range of streaming services, plus it supports AirPlay 2, Alexa and the Google Assistant. Its battery just lasts closer to 10 hours instead of 20 like the Move 2.
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