21 deals I'd shop in Best Buy's New Year sale with up to 50% off Lego, Switch games, TVs, laptops and more

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Best Buy is kicking off 2026 with a bang, as this retailer is holding some epic New Year sales! If there's anything you didn't manage to get over the holidays, Best Buy's sale is packed with deals on TVs, toys, appliances and more.

Right now you can get the Apple Watch 11 (GPS/42mm) on sale for $299 at Best Buy ($100 off.) This is a great chance to upgrade your smartphone experience with the best smartwatch we've tested, and keep track of your activity through the year.

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Lego: deals from $3 @ Best Buy
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Lego: deals from $3 @ Best Buy
Best Buy has some epic deals on Lego sets up for grabs. There are deals on everything from Star Wars to Architecture sets.

Energizer 3-in-1 Magnetic Foldable Wireless Charging Stand
Energizer 3-in-1 Magnetic Foldable Wireless Charging Stand: was $49 now $18 at Best Buy
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Out of all 3-in-1 MagSafe chargers, this Energizer one provides some of the best value for money. Not only is it compact in size and can charge your Apple Watch and wireless earbuds, but it still props up your iPhone to allow StandBy Mode to run when it's in landscape. This sold for $15 on Black Friday, but it's still a solid buy with this discount.

Switch games: deals from $19 @ Best Buy
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Switch games: deals from $19 @ Best Buy
From Luigi's Mansion 3 to EA FC24, Best Buy is taking $10 to $20 off a small selection of games (most games are $20 off). The sale also includes Zelda, Assassin's Creed and more.

Appliance sale: deals from $29 @ Best Buy
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Appliance sale: deals from $29 @ Best Buy
Best Buy is taking up to 40% off select small and large appliances. After discount, prices start as low as $29. The sale includes brands such as Ninja, Instant Pot, Samsung, LG and more.

Tablets: deals from $89 @ Best Buy
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Tablets: deals from $89 @ Best Buy
From iPads to Fire Tablets, Best Buy is offering some of the best tablet deals of the year with prices as low as $89. The sale even includes the newly-released iPad Pro M5. Save on Samsung, Lenovo, Apple, and more.

Laptop sale: up to $400 off @ Best Buy
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Laptop sale: up to $400 off @ Best Buy
Right now Best Buy is taking up to $400 off select Windows laptops. The sale includes laptops from HP, Samsung, Lenovo and more.

TVs

Insignia 55" F50 4K Fire TV
Insignia 55" F50 4K Fire TV: was $349 now $199 at Best Buy
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This 55-inch Insignia TV offers impressive image quality no matter what you're watching. Thanks to its built-in Fire TV features, you can also stream all your favorite shows and movies and control them with your voice thanks to full Alexa support.

TCL 75" QM5K 4K Mini-LED TV
TCL 75" QM5K 4K Mini-LED TV: was $1,199 now $699 at Best Buy
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This Best Buy-exclusive TV is one of the most affordable ways to secure Mini-LED backlighting. It isn't as bright and packed with features as higher-end Mini-LED TVs from TCL, but as far as bargains go, it's tough to beat.

Samsung 55” QN70F Neo QLED TV
Samsung 55” QN70F Neo QLED TV: was $899 now $799 at Best Buy
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The QN70F is one of Samsung's mid-range 2025 TVs. We haven't reviewed it yet, but we've seen it up close and personal, and it's well worth considering at this price. Like the rest of the brand's Neo QLED lineup, the QN70F blends quantum dots and Mini-LED backlighting for a punchy presentation. The QN70F is also packed with gaming features, like four HDMI 2.1-compatible inputs and support for 4K gaming at 120Hz. That's fantastic for the price point.

LG 77" B5 4K OLED TV
LG 77" B5 4K OLED TV: was $2,999 now $1,599 at Best Buy
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Looking for an incredible OLED picture without the high price? The LG B5 is the perfect pick. It's not as bright as higher-end OLED TVs, but you still get to bask in the glory of OLED display technology. Dedicated gamers will appreciate the B5's array of sought-after features, which includes four HDMI 2.1 inputs, support for 4K gaming at 120Hz, VRR and FreeSync.

Laptops and tablets

Lenovo IdeaPad 1
Lenovo IdeaPad 1: was $249 now $219 at Best Buy
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If you just need something for basic productivity by day and watching YouTube by night, the IdeaPad 1 will do the job at a super low price. The Intel Celeron processor is enough for your basic typing and spreadsheet work, and multitasking is handled by 4GB of RAM. Plus, for binge watching, the 15.6-inch HD display is decent.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S9
Samsung Galaxy Tab S9: was $799 now $519 at Best Buy
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The Galaxy Tab S9 is great for watching movies and playing games. It features an 11-inch 2560 x 1600 AMOLED display, Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset, 8GB of RAM and a 128GB SSD. We also like that you can expand its storage capacity via its microSD/microSDXC card slots.

Apple 13" MacBook Air (M4)
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Apple 13" MacBook Air (M4): was $999 now $799 at Best Buy
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The MacBook Air is powered by Apple's latest M4 chipset. The new Mac upgrades the camera from 1080p to 12MP with Center Stage support. The M4 chipset also supports dual external monitors, even when you have the laptop's lid open. It packs a 13.6-inch Liquid Retina display (2560 x 1664), Apple's M4 CPU w/ 10-core GPU, 16GB of RAM, and 256GB SSD. In our MacBook Air M4 review, we said the Editor's Choice laptop is irresistible thanks to its speedy performance, sharper camera, and lower starting price.

LG Gram 17" Laptop
LG Gram 17" Laptop: was $1,499 now $1,449 at Best Buy
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Best Buy is knocking $50 off the price of this 3.2-pound LG Gram 17, which comes with a bright 17-inch display, Intel Core Ultra 7 Series 2 CPU, 32GB of RAM and a 1TB SSD for storage. We checked it out in our LG Gram 17 (2025) review and liked the laptop's great display, roomy keyboard and 15+ hours of tested battery life.

Audio

JBL Vibe Beam 2
JBL Vibe Beam 2: was $64 now $39 at Best Buy
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JBL's budget earbuds pack in a whole host of different features for a great price. First off, there's active noise canceling to keep distractions out. Then there's 10 hours of battery life in the buds, along with an extra 30 in the case. Finally, there's IP54 water- and dust-resistance to keep out the unwanted earbud-breaking substances.

Beats Powerbeats Pro 2
Beats Powerbeats Pro 2: was $249 now $199 at Best Buy
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The Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 earbuds are noise-canceling, water- and sweat-resistant, and even measure your heart rate. With the charging case, you get up to 45 hours of battery life, and they have a hook design to stay secure during workouts.

Appliances

KitchenAid 3.5-Cup Food Processor
KitchenAid 3.5-Cup Food Processor: was $69 now $54 at Best Buy
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In our KitchenAid 3.5-Cup Mini Food Chopper review, we loved how well this device chopped and blended small portions of food without having to use a standard-sized food processor. It has one blade and a lid with a drizzle basin, so you can easily add liquids to sauces and dressings while the appliance is working. It also looks super stylish.

Nespresso Vertuo Pop Plus
Nespresso Vertuo Pop Plus: was $159 now $99 at Best Buy
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This simple espresso maker is the easiest, and most affordable, way to enjoy a Nespresso machine. This is the gift for someone who perhaps just moved into a new home, or who's aging coffee maker could use an upgrade. Bonus points if you pair it with Nespresso pods.

Dyson Ball Animal 3 Upright Vacuum
Dyson Ball Animal 3 Upright Vacuum: was $449 now $299 at Best Buy
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Boasting extremely powerful suction, the Dyson Ball Animal 3 is perfect for tough vacuuming jobs, like extracting dirt from thick carpets. It also detangles hair automatically, making it a good choice for pet owners.

Sports watches

Garmin Vivoactive 5
Garmin Vivoactive 5: was $249 now $199 at Best Buy
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The Garmin Vivoactive 5 is a comprehensive fitness tracker that comes in at an affordable price. In our Garmin Vivoactive 5 review, we loved this device's gorgeous AMOLED display, access to multitude of sports apps and its advanced health stats like sleep and stress coaching.

Apple Watch 11 (GPS/42mm)
Apple Watch 11 (GPS/42mm): was $399 now $299 at Best Buy
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The Apple Watch 11 features an always-on screen that's 2x more scratch resistant than its predecessor. It's powered by Apple's S10 processor and packs an improved 24-hour battery, 5G radio (cellular model only), Sleep Score, and hypertension alerts. In our Apple Watch 11 review we said it's the best overall Apple Watch for most people and one of the only smartwatches on the market with hypertension alerts, detecting signs of possible high blood pressure.

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Millie Davis-Williams

Millie is a Deals Editor at Tom's Guide specializing in deals content. She also covers the latest tech news and and creates how-to articles about everything from phones, streaming devices, and headphones to apps and video games. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, gaming on her Nintendo Switch and creating digital art.

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