Best Buy's Black Friday in July sale goes head to head with Prime Day — 37 deals I’d shop now
Best Buy is stepping up to the competition
Amazon has Prime Day — and Best Buy is heating things up with Black Friday in July! From July 15 through July 17, the electronics retailer is going head-to-head with Amazon, offering an epic sale with some of the best deals of the year.
Best Buy's Black Friday in July event is offering unbelievable deals starting at just $64 on TVs, laptops, headphones, kitchen appliances and so much more. Some items you ca get now include the Apple Watch 9 on sale for just $299 ($100 off), as well as the Breville Barista Express featuring a $150 discount.
On a personal note, I'm super excited for the Shark hair care sale with select tools up to $50 off. There are plenty more deals where that came from, so keep scrolling and check out my favorite items from the Best Buy Black Friday in July sale.
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- shop Best Buy's entire Black Friday in July sale
- TV sale: deals from $64
- Ninja Mega Kitchen System: was $199 now $129
- Shark hair care sale: deals from $159
- Chromebook sale: deals from $179
- Apple Watch 9: was $399 now $299
- Google Pixel 8a: was $499 now $349
- 10.9" iPad Air: was $599 now $399
- Breville Barista Express: was $699 now $549
- Apple Watch Ultra 2: was $799 now $729
- MacBook Air (M2/256GB): was $999 now $799
TVs
TV sale: deals from $64 @ Best Buy
Best Buy has smart TVs on sale for as low as $64. Keep in mind, the cheap TVs tend to be smaller, 1080p models (which are more suitable for a children's room or guest room). However, the sale also includes larger sets. These are among the cheapest TVs we've seen from Best Buy.
TCL 55" Q5 4K QLED TV: was $449 now $229 @ Best Buy
A 55-inch QLED for $249? You better believe it. The new TCL Q5 4K QLED TV is a budget TV with plenty of great features. It offers Dolby Vision/HDR10+/HDR10/HLG support, DTS Virtual: X audio, built-in Chromecast, and Amazon Alexa/Google Assistant compatibility. Although the display is just 60Hz natively, Game Accelerator 120 allows for 120Hz VRR at a lower resolution. You also get a bright QLED display for well under $500..
Samsung 65" Class The Frame: was $1,999 now $1,299 @ Best Buy
A one-of-a-kind lifestyle TV — full stop — it's hard to replicate the art-like look and feel of the Frame TV's innovative, anti-reflective screen. In fact, it's the biggest reason to go for this QLED 4K TV, which can display classic paintings and your own photos when not in use. It also features HLG/HDR10 Plus support, built-in Google Assistant/Alexa, auto gaming mode, and Samsung's Tizen operating system.
LG 65" C3 4K OLED TV: was $1,699 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.
Appliances
Appliance sale: deals from $59 @ Best Buy
This huge sale includes massive savings encompassing everything from up to $1,500 off refrigerators to tabletop air fryers dropping as low as $59. There are also deals on washing machines, coffee makers, cookers and lots more, if you need to kit out your kitchen, look no further.
Ninja Mega Kitchen System: was $199 now $129 @ Best Buy
The Ninja Mega Kitchen System comes with a 64-oz food processor bowl as well as a 72-oz blending jug and two 16-oz single serve cups, all of which fits onto the base. It has 1500 watts of power, meaning it can pulverize anything you throw at it. With three dedicated settings including dough, blend and crush and a pulse setting, the versatility is impressive.
Whirlpool Over-the-Range Microwave: was $359 now $199 @ Best Buy
This is a solid choice if you’re after an over the range microwave. It comes with a 1.7 cubic feet capacity and various presets to cook or defrost your food. Its turntable plate is also dishwasher safe, which makes cleaning up spills easier than ever. We also like its two-speed fan, which helps get rid of cooking odors and its adjustable lighting so you can see what's cooking.
Ninja Woodfire Pro 7-in-1 Grill & Smoker: was $399 now $247 @ Best Buy
If you want a grill that can do it all, this all in one grill and smoker is a fantastic choice from Ninja. It features a built-in thermometer and is weather-resistant. The apartment-friendly design will guarantee that your meals are free of flare-ups.
Breville Barista Express: was $699 now $549 @ Best Buy
This well-designed espresso machine consistently makes the perfect cup every time. There are four brew basket options and it's also excellent at frothing milk. In our review, we called it one of the best espresso makers around.
Beauty/Personal Grooming
Shark hair care sale: deals from $159 @ Best Buy
You can save up to $70 on select Shark hair care tools, including the Shark FlexStyle Hair Styling System on sale for $249. It can be used as a powerful, no-heat-damage hair dryer or an ultra-versatile multi-styler letting you curl, volumize, smooth, or dry.
Dyson Airstrait Straightener: was $499 now $399 @ Best Buy
The Dyson Airstrait is an innovative tool that heats and directs air to style your air from wet to straight in one swoop, with less heat damage versus traditional iron plates. There are three preset temperatures to choose from when styling wet hair — 175°F, 230°F and 285°F — or alternatively, you can use 250°F, 285°F or boost mode to refresh and straighten dry hair. Three airflow speeds gives you effective control of the power and the LCD screen provides a premium finish.
Audio
JBL Tune 660NC: was $99 now $69 @ Best Buy
While these don't beat the JBL Live 660NC headphones, these are still a great deal. You still get excellent battery life and surprisingly good noise cancellation, all for just $69. Normally, it's tough to find even decent noise-canceling headphones at that price.
Apple AirPods (2nd Gen): was $129 now $69 @ Best Buy
The AirPods 2 are still very capable wireless earbuds. There's no ANC, but you get solid audio performance and up to 5 hours of playback time. The standard lightning charging case gives up to 24 hours of additional charge, and a 15-minute quick charge nets 3 hours of listening time. Hey Siri voice control handles your every command, and adds up to a great deal for you.
Beats Studio Buds Plus: was $169 now $129 @ Best Buy
A follow-up to the Beats Studio Buds, the Beats Studio Buds Plus keep the stylish design, strong noise canceling and sweat resistance from their predecessor. They also offer Bluetooth 5.3 and 9 hours of listening time, or up to 36 hours with the included charging case. In our Beats Studio Buds Plus review, we noted they unfortunately lack on-ear detection and wireless charging.
Apple AirPods 3: was $179 now $139 @ Best Buy
The redesigned AirPods (3rd gen) are powered by the Apple H1 chip and feature spatial audio technology, Adaptive EQ, sweat- and water-resistance, and a battery life of up to 6 hours (which extends to 30 hours with the charging case). Note: Amazon has them for $119.
Price check: $119 @ Amazon
Sony HT-A3000 soundbar: was $699 now $499 @ Best Buy
This soundbar delivers clear dialogue, soundfield technology and pairs excellently with Sony TVs. It also works with Alexa and Google Assistant. This $200 discount brings it to its lowest price.
Laptops
Chromebook sale: deals from $139 @ Best Buy
There are several great deals on Chromebooks to choose from at Best Buy. Our favorite is the Acer Chromebook 315, which you can snag for $179. It has a15.6-inch HD display, 4GB RAM and 64GB storage. It's one of the cheapest new-condition Chromebooks you can buy right now.
Asus TUF Gaming A16: was $1,099 now $679 @ Best Buy
Right now Best Buy has this well-balanced gaming machine for $350 off. The 16-inch Asus TUF Gaming Laptop comes equipped with an AMD Ryzen 7 7000 Series CPU, AMD Radeon RX 7700S GPU, 16GB of DDR5 RAM and a full HD, 165Hz LED display. Those specs should be able to handle big PC hits such as Starfield at frame rates above what the Xbox Series X can muster up.
MacBook Air (M2/256GB): was $999 now $799 @ 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.
MacBook Pro 14 (M3 Pro/512GB): was $1,999 now $1,699 @ Best Buy
Lowest price! This upgraded MacBook Pro configuration sports Apple's blazing M3 Pro chipset. It also comes in an optional Space Black finish with 18GB or 36GB of RAM (M3 Pro Max). The base model features a 14.2-inch 3024 x 1964 Retina display, Apple M3 Pro CPU, 18GB of RAM, and a 512GB SSD.
Smartwatches
Apple Watch 9 (GPS/41mm): was $399 now $299 @ Best Buy
The Apple Watch 9 features a faster S9 chip for better performance, 4-core neural engine, and an 18-hour battery life. It also supports Apple Double Tap, a new gesture that can be used to answer/end a call, stop a timer, play/pause music, or dismiss an alarm. In our Apple Watch 9 review, we said the Editor's Choice watch got significant performance upgrades and remains the best smartwatch you can buy.
Apple Watch Ultra 2: was $799 now $729 @ Best Buy
The Apple Watch Ultra 2 sports plenty of big upgrades from its predecessor. They include a new S9 SiP processor with 5.6 billion transistors, 30% faster GPU, and 4-core neural engines that can power machine learning two times faster than Apple Watch Series 8. It also boasts a brighter (3,000 nits) display. In our Apple Watch Ultra 2 review, we said it's the ultimate Apple Watch.
Smartphones and Tablets
10.9" iPad Air (WiFi/64GB): was $599 now $399 @ Best Buy
This 2022 iPad Air model boasts a 10.9-inch Liquid Retina (2360 x 1640) display and is powered by Apple's speedy M1 processor. It comes with impressive 12 MP cameras, Wi-Fi 6 connectivity, USB-C charging and 'all-day' battery life, and is compatible with the Apple Pencil (2nd Generation) and Magic Keyboard. In our Apple iPad Air 2022 review, we claimed it was one of the best tablets of the year. You can also get the 256GB version for $499 ($250 off).
Google Pixel 8a: was $499 now $449 @ Best Buy
Best Buy has one of our top budget phones on sale. This smartphone features a 6.1-inch OLED display with 120Hz refresh rate, Tensor G3 processor, 8GB of RAM, and 128GB of storage. Rear cameras include a 64MP (f/1.89) main and 13MP (f/2.2) ultrawide. There's also a 13MP (f/2.2) front camera. In our Google Pixel 8a review we said it's the best cheap phone on the market with intelligent AI features, a solid design, and class leading software support. Note: You must choose the "we'll help you connect this phone to a carrier" option to get this price.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra: was $1,099 now $649 @ Best Buy
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra is a powerful tablet with a gorgeous 14.6-inch OLED display, Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 CPU, 16GB of RAM, and 256GB. In our Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra review, we called it Samsung's most impressive slate yet. If you need the biggest Android tablet possible for the lowest price, you can't do much better than this deal.
iPhone 15: up to $830 off w/ trade-in @ Best Buy
Best Buy's iPhone 15 deals will offer a credit of up to $830 with trade-in of an older phone. Otherwise, the retailer has the iPhone 15 family from $799.
Gaming
Backbone One (Lightning): was $99 now $49 @ Best Buy
The Backbone One allows players to get the best out of their mobile games with easy connections to any iPhone using a Lightning port. The device supports the PS Remote Play, Xbox Remote Play, and Steam Link mobile apps, and also comes with 1 month of Backbone+, which offers exclusive perks through the Backbone app.
Meta Quest 3 (128GB): was $499 now $429 @ Best Buy
The Quest 3 packs peak performance and a stellar mixed reality experience — all at its cheapest ever price for Prime Day this year. The 4K+ Infinite Display makes for a gorgeous presentation of the library of 500+ apps and games (powered by the latest Snapdragon XR platform), while controllers and hand-tracking give you versatility of interaction.
Xbox Series X: was $499 now $449 @ Best Buy
This Editor's Choice console represents the pinnacle of Microsoft's gaming efforts. The Xbox Series X packs 12 teraflops of graphics power, 16GB of RAM, 1TB SSD and a Blu-ray drive. It runs games at 4K resolution and 60 frames per second with a max of 8K at 120 fps. And right now, you can get it for a whopping $50 off at Best Buy.
Vacuums
iRobot Braava jet m6: was $449 now $279 @ Best Buy
This is a great deal if you’re looking for a robot mop to compliment your robot vacuum. As the best robot mop we’ve tested, the iRobot Braava jet m6 provides detailed and comprehensive cleaning. It’s mapping is accurate and you can request specific rooms to be cleaned separately. It will even work in tandem with compatible models from the same brand. In our iRobot Braava jet m6 review we said this is the "the smartest robot mop and sweeper we’ve tested."
Shark Matrix Self-Empty Robot Vacuum: was $499 now $299 @ Best Buy
This powerful robot vacuum features incredible suction power, Matrix Clean and Precision Home Mapping. It pulls trapped debris, dust, and pet hair from carpets and hardwood floors, leaving no mess behind. The robot empties itself into a bagless base after each clean and holds up to 30 days of dirt and debris.
Dyson V11 Cordless Stick Vacuum: was $569 now $399 @ Best Buy
If you’re after a powerful cordless stick vacuum at an affordable price, this V11 is a great deal. Its slimline design makes it lightweight and easy to manoeuvre. The LCD screen displays three power modes, maintenance alerts, and remaining run time — up to 60 minutes battery life. And if you have pets, the anti-tangle brush will tackle stubborn hair. Grab this bargain while it lasts!
Miscellaneous Tech
Apple AirTag (4-pack): was $99 now $74 @ Best Buy
The Apple AirTag is an excellent Bluetooth tracker that is extremely easy to set up and does a great job of locating your valuables. This bundle includes four, so you can have one on multiple items. This is the lowest price we've ever seen for this 4-pack.
GoPro Hero12 Black Action Bundle: was $449 now $349 @ Best Buy
Best Buy is offering the GoPro Hero12 Black Accessories Bundle for $100 off its usual price. In this bundle, you'll get dual enduro batteries (although no charger), a sturdy hand grip, a head mount and a carrying case. It's a useful starter kit for anyone beginning their adventures!
Segway G30Max Electric Scooter: was $999 now $699 @ Best Buy
We named the Segway G30Max Ninebot Kickscooter one of the best electric scooters you can buy. It offers an estimated 40-mile range, which is more than double the range of most other scooters. Plus, in our testing we found it's incredibly comfortable to ride. In our tests, it was second only to the Unagi in maintaining its speed as we went up steep inclines.
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Olivia is a Deals Writer at Tom’s Guide. She loves all things lifestyle, shopping, and sourcing the best deals from some of the top brands, retailers, and websites around. From fashion and beauty to smart home and tech, she has an eye for finding practical, stylish, and reasonably-priced items that help make life simpler (and a little more aesthetically-pleasing). Olivia has over five years of experience writing lifestyle, commerce, and branded content for Patch.com. In her free time, she enjoys trying out new exercise classes, binge-watching the latest viral TV shows, cooking, spending time with family, and taking long walks with her dog, Gus.