The weekend’s best deals: Apple TV 4K, OLED TVs, MacBook Pros, and more
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The weekend’s best deals: Apple TV 4K, OLED TVs, MacBook Pros, and more
Dealmaster also includes Google's Chromecast, PS5 games, and Sonos speakers.
Ars Staff - 7/2/2022, 2:53 PM
It's the weekend, which means the time has come for another Dealmaster. Our latest roundup of the best tech deals from around the web includes a bundle at Apple's online store that doles out a $50 Apple Gift Card with the purchase of a new Apple TV media streamer. Apple says it will email the gift card within 24 hours of your purchase being shipped. This isn't a straightforward price cut, but if you know you'll use the gift card on a future Apple purchase—be it another device, an Apple subscription service, or something on the App Store—the bundle effectively matches the largest discount we've tracked for the Apple TV 4K. The promotion as a whole will run through July 14.
While we still recommend the more affordable Google Chromecast—which is also discounted today—for most people in need of a 4K media player, the Apple TV 4K might be worth it for those willing to pay for faster (and more future proof) hardware and a simpler user interface that's less stuffed with ads than other streaming platforms. The device supports all the major apps and works with both Dolby Vision HDR and Dolby Atmos, though its lack of 120 Hz support is disappointing for the price. While some Roku devices now support AirPlay, Apple's box plays especially nice with other Apple devices, as well as platforms like HomeKit or Apple Arcade. The device is just overpriced, but this deal should soften the blow.
It's worth noting that, according to a recent Bloomberg report, Apple is developing a refreshed Apple TV 4K with an updated chip and an extra gigabyte of RAM, so this bundle may be Apple's way of clearing out inventory before launching the new model. Exactly how much that new Apple TV 4K might cost is unclear. For now, though, the current Apple TV 4K is still plenty powerful for most streaming needs, so if you're already ensconced in the Apple ecosystem and have wanted to hop aboard, this might be a good opportunity.
If you have no need for a new media streamer, though, our deals roundup also includes all-time lows for a couple of well-reviewed OLED TVs from Sony and LG, the best price we've seen for Nintendo's The Legend of Zelda Game & Watch collectible, a nice discount for a certified refurbished version of Sonos' One SL speaker, an early Prime Day offer for Amazon's Audible Premium Plus service, deals on MacBook Pros and various first-party PlayStation 5 games, and much more. You can find our full curated list below.
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Featured deals of the day
- Apple TV 4K (32GB) 4K media streamer + $50 Apple Gift Card for $179 (
$229) at Apple (GC in cart) - Google Chromecast with Google TV 4K streamer for $40 (
$50) at Amazon, Target, Best Buy - Hisense U8G (2021) 55-inch 4K LED TV for $600 (
$700) at Amazon - LG C1 (2021) 48-inch 4K OLED TV for $797 (
$985) at Amazon, BuyDig, Best Buy - Sony A80J (2021) 55-inch 4K OLED TV for $998 (
$1,270) at Amazon, Best Buy - Sonos One SL (refurb) smart home speaker for $119 (
$159) at Sonos - Audible Premium Plus (3 months) for free (
$30) at Amazon (Prime users + new users only) - Nintendo Game & Watch: The Legend of Zelda for $40 (
$45) at Amazon, Walmart (discount in cart) - Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart (PS5) for $40 (
$55) at Best Buy - WD Black P10 (2TB) portable HDD for $40 (
$75) at GameStop - The Fox in the Forest card game for $11 (
$14) at Amazon - Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 (8GB GDDR6) graphics card for $500 (
$550) at Best Buy (store pickup only)
Electronics deals
- Apple AirPods Max wireless ANC headphones for $429 (
$475) at Amazon - Sonos One SL (refurb) smart home speaker for $119 (
$159) at Sonos - Google Nest Hub (2nd gen) 7-inch smart display for $60 (
$90) at Target, Walmart, Best Buy - Eero 6 Plus mesh WiFi 6 system for $194 (
$290) at Amazon (Prime users only) - WD Black P10 (2TB) portable HDD for $40 (
$75) at GameStop
Laptop and desktop PC deals
- Apple MacBook Pro (2021) 14.2-inch laptop (Apple M1 Pro, 3024×1964, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) for $1,799 (
$1,950) at Amazon, Best Buy - Apple MacBook Pro (2021) 16.2-inch laptop (Apple M1 Pro, 3456×2234, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) for $2,299 (
$2,410) at Amazon, Best Buy, B&H - Microsoft Surface Pro 8 13-inch tablet PC (Core i5-1135G7, 2880x1920, 8GB RAM, 128GB SSD) + Microsoft Surface Signature Keyboard for $900 (
$1,070) at Best Buy - Samsung 980 Pro (1TB) PCIe 4.0 internal SSD for $140 (
$155) at Amazon, Best Buy - Gigabyte Aorus FO48U 48-inch gaming monitor (4K, 120 Hz, OLED, VRR) for $800 (
$1,000) at Amazon - PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 6700 XT (12GB GDDR6) graphics card for $470 (
$550) at Amazon - Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 (8GB GDDR6) graphics card for $500 (
$550) at Best Buy (store pickup only) - MSI Ventus 3X Plus GeForce RTX 3080 (12GB GDDR6) graphics card for $800 (
$965) at Newegg - Apple Back to School Promo: Get up to a $150 Apple Gift Card with select Macs, up to a $100 Apple Gift Card with select iPads at Apple (EDU members only)
TV and home entertainment deals
- Google Chromecast with Google TV 4K streamer for $40 (
$50) at Amazon, Target, Best Buy - Apple TV 4K (32GB) 4K media streamer + $50 Apple Gift Card for $179 (
$229) at Apple (GC in cart) - Roku Ultra LT (2021) 4K streamer for $60 (
$75) at Walmart (no Atmos, USB port) - Hisense U8G (2021) 55-inch 4K LED TV for $600 (
$700) at Amazon - LG C1 (2021) 48-inch 4K OLED TV for $797 (
$985) at Amazon, BuyDig, Best Buy - Sony A80J (2021) 55-inch 4K OLED TV for $998 (
$1,270) at Amazon, Best Buy - LG C1 (2021) 65-inch 4K OLED TV + $150 Visa Gift Card for $1,597 (
$1,775) at Newegg
Gaming deals
- Nintendo Game & Watch: The Legend of Zelda for $40 (
$45) at Amazon, Walmart (discount in cart) - $100 Xbox Gift Card for $90 (
$100) at Dell (use code: GAME10) - 8BitDo SN30 Pro wireless game controller for Switch + PC for $40 (
$45) at Amazon - The Fox in the Forest card game for $11 (
$14) at Amazon - In stock: Microsoft Xbox Series X for $500 at Microsoft
Video game deals
- It Takes Two (Xbox, PC) for $16 (
$25) at Xbox, Steam, Origin - Devil May Cry 5 + Vergil (Xbox, PC) for $10 (
$20) at Xbox, Steam - Dark Souls Remastered (Xbox, Switch) for $20 (
$30) at Xbox, Nintendo - Mega Man 30th Anniversary Collection (Xbox) for $30 (
$50) at Xbox - Cuphead (Xbox, Switch, PC) for $14 (
$20) at Xbox, Nintendo, Steam - Mario Tennis Aces (Switch) for $30 (
$40) at GameStop - The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt (Switch) for $20 (
$40) at Nintendo (Complete Edition for $30) - Kirby and the Forgotten Land (Switch, pre-owned) for $40 (
$55) at GameFly - Pokemon Brilliant Diamond (Switch) for $30 (
$45) at Best Buy, GameStop (discount in cart) - Inside (Switch) for $2 (
$10) at Nintendo - Hades (Switch, PC) for $15 (
$25) at Nintendo, Steam (also on Game Pass) - MLB The Show 22 (Switch, PS4) for $40 (
$55) at Nintendo (also on Game Pass) - Chicory: A Colorful Tale (Switch, PS4, PC) for $14 (
$20) at Nintendo, PSN, Steam - Thumper (Switch) for $5 (
$15) at Nintendo ($6 on Steam)
Accessories and miscellaneous deals
- Audible Premium Plus (3 months) for free (
$30) at Amazon (Prime users + new users only) - Amazon Music Unlimited (4 months) for free (
$27) at Amazon (Prime users only, 3-mo. for non-Prime) - Up to 6-month Apple Music membership for free (
$50) at Best Buy (new or returning users only) - 3-month Apple TV+ membership for free (
$15) at Best Buy (new users only)
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