Best Buy is having a huge sale to fight Prime Day — here’s the 15 deals I’d buy
Don't miss these killer savings on the latest tablets, smartwatches, monitors and more
Amazon's October Prime Day event is just around the corner, but Best Buy is beating its retail rival to the punch with even more ways to save. Best Buy has kicked off its Samsung Savings Event, offering huge savings on the brand's latest and greatest phones, tablets, smartwatches, computer monitors and more. And there are plenty of other deals beyond Samsung to be had as well.
Right now, the Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra is $899 at Best Buy. We think it's one of the best Android tablets currently on the market for its versatility, and it's a speedy all-purpose device for both work and play. Or if you're looking to upgrade your aging handset, Best Buy is offering up to $500 off the Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus when you trade in your old phone, plus it'll throw in a free $150 Best Buy gift card with your purchase.
Best Buy is also offering huge savings on a range of other devices from the biggest names in tech, from the best Apple products (including the MacBook Air 13 at the lowest price we've ever seen: $749) to hardware to upgrade your gaming setup like the Seagate 1TB SSD, which you can snag for $149, $70 off.
Read on below for our favorite picks in Best Buy’s latest savings event. While you're at it, make sure to check out our Best Buy promo codes guide for more ways to save.
Best Buy sale — Quick links
- Samsung Galaxy Tab S9: was $919 now $799 @ Best Buy
- Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra: was $1,199 now $899 @ Best Buy
- Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 Pro: was $449 now $399 @ Best Buy
- Samsung Galaxy Buds Live True Wireless Earbuds: was $149 now $79 @ Best Buy
- Samsung S90C OLED 65" Tizen Smart TV: was $2,600 now $1,799 @ Best Buy
- Samsung Odyssey Ark 55" Curved Monitor: was $2,999 now $1,999 @ Best Buy
- Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus: Up to $500 off with trade-in plus a free $150 gift card @ Best Buy
- Samsung 77” Class S89C OLED 4K Smart TV: was $3,599 now $2,699 @ Best Buy
- Seagate 1TB Storage Expansion Card: was $219 now $149 @ Amazon
- 10.9" iPad Air (WiFi/64GB): was $599 now $499 @ Best Buy
- MacBook Air 13 (M1/256GB): was $999 now $749 @ Amazon
- MacBook Air (M2/256GB): was $1,099 now $899 @ Best Buy
- MacBook Pro 13" (M2/256GB): was $1,299 now $1,049 @ Amazon
- 10.2" iPad (WiFi/64GB): was $329 now $269 @ Amazon
- LG C3 55" 4K OLED: was $1,799 now $1,399 @ Best Buy
Best Buy sale — Top deals right now
Samsung Galaxy Tab S9: was $919 now $799 @ Best Buy
Best Buy is knocking $120 off Samsung's latest tablet. In our Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 hands-on review, we said it feels like an entry-level tablet that behaves more like a premium slate. While not a radical departure from its predecessor, the Samsung Galaxy Tab S8, the Tab S9's notable upgrades include a gorgeous new 11-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display, speedier Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor and improved rear cameras for sharper photos.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra: was $1,199 now $899 @ Best Buy
There's a reason the Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra tops our list of the best Android tablets. Incredibly versatile and speedy, the Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra is an excellent general-purpose Android tablet that's great for both work and play, whether you're playing games on the couch or using it as a secondary display. It features a gorgeous 14.6-inch OLED display, an ultra-slim svelte design and plenty of power thanks to its speedy Snapdragon 8 processor.
Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 Pro: was $449 now $399 @ Best Buy
The Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 Pro is the one to buy for anyone looking for a fully-featured Android smartwatch but don't want to pay up for the newer Galaxy Wtch 6. In our Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 Pro review, we said it's great for those who looking for a substantially sized smartwatch they can get several days of battery life out of. It also offers track-back GPS (a feature that allows the user to return along a traveled path or route without marking any waypoints), auto start and pause for workouts, and up to 80 hours of battery life.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Live True Wireless Earbuds: was $149 now $79 @ Best Buy
These wireless Samsung wireless earbuds have standout sound quality and a very comfortable fit at a price that can't be beat. The Samsung Galaxy Buds Live offer active noise cancellation, touch controls and plenty of customization thanks to the linked app. You'll also enjoy a very healthy 8-hour battery life to keep the music going all day long.
Samsung S90C OLED 65" Tizen Smart TV: was $2,600 now $1,799 @ Best Buy
Samsung's latest OLED TV already performs well above its price range, and now you can get it for the lowest price ever at Best Buy. In our Samsung S90C review, we praised its color brightness, picture quality and color vibrancy for outshining the competition. This top-tier OLED TV also boasts excellent gaming features and comes equipped with an ATSC 3.0 tuner to let you play 4K over-the-air broadcasts.
Samsung Odyssey Ark 55" Curved Monitor: was $2,999 now $1,999 @ Best Buy
Level up your gaming setup with Samsung's Odyssey Ark, which we've previously described as "the most maxed-out gaming monitor we’ve ever seen." And right now, Best Buy's offering it for $1,000 off. The Odyssey Ark is a 55-inch 1000R curved gaming screen with a cutting-edge mini LED backlighting system, 165Hz refresh rate and 1ms response time. You can also rotate into a vertically aligned 'Cockpit Mode' for added immersion.
Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus: Was $999 now $499 with trade-in plus a free $150 gift card @ Best Buy
While not technically a sale, Best Buy is running a killer promotion if you upgrade your current handset to the Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus. Buyers get a free $150 gift card to go toward future Best Buy purchases, and you could get up to $500 to knock down the price of your new phone when you trade in your old device.
Samsung 77” Class S89C OLED 4K Smart TV: was $3,599 now $2,699 @ Best Buy
Samsung makes some of the best 4K smart TVs on the market, and this Best Buy's taking $900 off the brand's massive 77-inch 4K plasma screen. With built-in voice controls, Alexa assistant capabilities, high color accuracy, this is the perfect TV for streaming your favorite show or watching the big game.
10.2" iPad (WiFi/64GB): was $329 now $269 @ Best Buy
The 10.2-inch iPad features Apple's A13 Bionic CPU, a new 12MP front camera, and 64GB of storage (instead of 32GB like its predecessor). You also get support for Center Stage, which uses machine learning to adjust the front-facing camera during FaceTime video calls.
Price Check: $269 @ Amazon
10.9" iPad Air (WiFi/64GB): was $599 now $499 @ Best Buy
The 2022 iPad Air is powered by Apple's M1 processor, which features an 8-core CPU that delivers up to 60% faster performance than the previous-gen iPad Air. Other standout features include a 12MP ultra wide front camera that supports Center Stage and 5G support (cellular models only). The tablet features a 10.9-inch Liquid Retina display (2360 x 1640), 12MP wide (rear) camera, USB-C charging, and Magic Keyboard support. In our Apple iPad Air 2022 review, we said it sets a new standard for tablets.
MacBook Air 13 (M1/256GB): was $999 now $749 @ Best Buy
Lowest price! It's no longer Apple's flagship, but the MacBook Air M1 offers fantastic performance and value. The M1 CPU never stuttered in our tests and also helped it reach over 14 hours of battery life. It features a 13.3-inch Retina display, Apple M1 CPU, 8GB of RAM, and a 256GB SSD. In our MacBook Air M1 review, we said it offers amazing endurance and shockingly good speed. This ties a deal I saw from two years ago as the lowest price ever.
Price Check: $749 @ Amazon
MacBook Air (M2/256GB): was $1,099 now $899 @ Best Buy
The MacBook Air M2 boasts a load of great features. It includes a larger 13.6-inch Liquid Retina display (2560 x 1664), Apple's M2 CPU w/ 8-core GPU, 8GB of RAM, 256GB SSD, 1080p FaceTime camera, four-speaker system with Spatial Audio, and MagSafe charging. In our MacBook Air M2 review, we called the Editor's Choice laptop an unbeatable combo of performance, design, and battery life.
Price check: $1,099 @ B&H Photo | sold out @ Amazon
MacBook Pro 13" (M2/256GB): was $1,299 now $1,049 @ Best Buy
Lowest price! The 2022 MacBook Pro sports a 13.3-inch Retina display (2560 x 1600), Apple's new M2 CPU w/ 10 core GPU, 8GB of RAM, and a 256GB SSD. In our MacBook Pro 13-inch M2 review, we said it delivers mind-blowing performance and an epic 18:20 battery life. It's been as cheap as $1,049 in the past, although deals on this model have been rare as of late.
Price check: $1,049 @ Amazon
Seagate 1TB Storage Expansion Card: was $219 now $149 @ Best Buy
The Seagate Storage Expansion Card is an officially licensed Xbox Series X accessory that increases your hard drive space by a full 1TB. This is the ideal accessory if you want to store dozens of the best Xbox Series X games on your console at once
Price check: $149 @ Amazon
LG C3 55" 4K OLED: was $1,799 now $1,399 @ Best Buy
The LG C3 is one of the best mid-tier OLED TVs you can buy. In our LG OLED C3 review, we said the Editor's Choice TV delivers perfect blacks, thrilling contrast, and rich, accurate colors at every point across the visual spectrum. It's also perfect for gamers with a suite of Game Optimizer features and a 120Hz refresh rate. It offers Dolby Vision/HDR 10/HLG support, four HDMI 2.1 ports, built-in Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant/Apple HomeKit support, and LG's Magic Remote.
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Alyse Stanley is a news editor at Tom’s Guide overseeing weekend coverage and writing about the latest in tech, gaming and entertainment. Prior to joining Tom’s Guide, Alyse worked as an editor for the Washington Post’s sunsetted video game section, Launcher. She previously led Gizmodo’s weekend news desk, where she covered breaking tech news — everything from the latest spec rumors and gadget launches to social media policy and cybersecurity threats. She has also written game reviews and features as a freelance reporter for outlets like Polygon, Unwinnable, and Rock, Paper, Shotgun. She’s a big fan of horror movies, cartoons, and miniature painting.