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At the end of the month, we saw a bunch of solid tech deals on the web. Amazon’s latest Echo Dot dropped to just $ 30 and you can still save up to $ 200 on Samsung’s Galaxy S21 smartphones. Fitbit’s Mother’s Day sale is in full swing, bringing record prices for many of its wearable devices, and May 4 sales began early this year with discounted Star Wars Instant Jars. Here are the best tech deals we found this week that you can still get today.
Amazon Echo Dot
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The last Echo point and Echo Dot with clock remain on sale for $ 30 and $ 40, respectively, which is very close to their all-time lows. Now is a good time to upgrade any smart speakers you might have in your home with new ones, or add them to your existing setup while saving money. We gave the Echo Dot a score of 88 for its attractive and rounded design, good audio quality and convenient 3.5mm audio output jack.
Buy Echo Dot on Amazon – $ 30 Buy Echo Dot with Clock on Amazon – $ 40
Samsung Galaxy S21 5G
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All of Samsung’s latest flagship smartphones are on sale, with some offering up to $ 200 off. the Galaxy S21 5G is down to $ 699, the S21 + is on sale for $ 799 and the S21 Ultra fell to $ 999. It is a good opportunity for those who want to upgrade. We consider the Galaxy s21 to be the best value Android phone right now, while the Galaxy S21 Ultra is more for power users who will spare no expense for the best.
Buy Galaxy S21 5G on Amazon – $ 699 Buy Galaxy S21 + 5G on Amazon – $ 799 Buy Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G on Amazon – $ 999
Star Wars Instant Jars
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The May 4th deals started early this year, so now’s a good time to grab a Star Wars-themed Instant Pot if you have one. Several 6 quart versions, including the R2D2 and The child models, are on sale for $ 60, which is $ 40 off their regular price.
Buy 6 qt R2D2 Instant Jar on Amazon – $ 60 Buy 6 qt Darth Vader Instant Pot on Amazon – $ 60 Buy 6 pints The Child Instant Pot at Williams Sonoma – $ 60
Sony WH-1000XM4
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Our favorite pair of wireless earphones, the Sony WH-1000XM4, returned to an all-time low of $ 278. You can even take a package with the cans, a protective case and a portable battery for only $ 300. If you are looking to spend a little less, Sony Extra Bass WH-XB900N the headphones are also on sale as a set for $ 178.
Buy Sony WH-1000XM4 on Amazon – $ 278 Buy the WH-1000XM4 bundle on Amazon – $ 300 Buy the WH-XB900N Bundle on Amazon – $ 178
Sony WF-1000XM3
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If the headphones are faster, Sony WF-1000XM3 wireless headphones are down to $ 178. We gave them a rating of 89 for their excellent sound quality and ANC, handy companion app, and excellent battery life.
Buy WF-1000XM3 on Amazon – $ 178
Roku Streambar
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Roku Streambar is down to $ 100 at HSN, which is close to a historically low price. We gave the Streambar a score of 86 for its compact design, good audio quality, built-in Roku Ultra streaming technology and its ability to act as a Bluetooth speaker.
Buy Roku Streambar from HSN – $ 100
Fitbit Mother’s Day Promo
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Fitbit may have announced its new Luxe tracker the other week, but a number of its other devices remain on sale before Mother’s Day. the Fitbit sense fell to an all-time low of $ 250 as the Versa 3 is on sale for $ 180 and the Inspire 2 is down to $ 70. The first two options are better for those who like the smartwatch look while the Inspire bracelet is best if you want a more minimalist device for tracking daily activity and sleep.
Buy Fitbit Sense on Amazon – $ 249 Buy Fitbit Sense at Fitbit – $ 250 Buy Fitbit Versa 3 on Fitbit – $ 180 Buy Fitbit Inspire 2 on Amazon – $ 69 Buy Fitbit Inspire 2 at Fitbit – $ 70
New technological offers
OnePlus 8 5G
B&H Photo hits the price for the Verizon variant of the OnePlus 8 5G smartphone up to $ 399, which is $ 400 less than its normal price. While the OnePlus 9 handsets just released, it’s a great opportunity to get a solid Android phone for a lot less than normal – but the deal expires tonight. The two smartphones on sale here feature a Snapdragon 865 processor, 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage, along with 6.55-inch 90Hz AMOLED touchscreens and a trio of rear cameras.
Buy OnePlus 8 (Silver) at B&H Photo – $ 399 Buy OnePlus 8 (black) at B&H Photo – $ 399
Eero Mesh WiFi System
A pack of four Amazon Eero Mesh WiFi System is on sale for $ 211, or $ 67 off its regular price. This is the last version of the Eero system released at the end of last year. The dual-band configuration will cover over 5,000 square feet and each router has two Gigabit Ethernet ports, as well as a USB-C port.
Buy Eero (4-pack) on Amazon – $ 211
Google Nest WiFi
Adorama has a two-pack Google Nest WiFi System for $ 189 when you use the code EXTRAOFF80 at the register. We gave the system a score of 84 for its solid performance, low-profile design, built-in Google Assistant speaker, and simple setup process.
Buy Nest WiFi (pack of 2) at Adorama – $ 189
Crucial MX500 Internal SSD (1TB)
One of our favorite internal SSDs, The Crucial MX500 in 1TB, fell to $ 90, just $ 5 more than its all-time low. This drive has a standard 2.5 inch design, which makes it ideal for desktops or laptops. It also has sequential read speeds of up to 560MB / s, sequential write speeds of up to 510MB / s, and AES-256-bit hardware encryption.
Buy Crucial SSD (1TB) on Amazon – $ 90
Satechi Mother’s Day Sale
Satechi’s Mother’s Day Sale is running now and you can get 15% sitewide discount when you use the code FORM at the register. Satechi has a number of great home work accessories and gadgets that your mom might find useful, including the USB-C Magnetic Charging Station for Apple Watch and the compact backlit bluetooth keyboard.
Shop the Satechi Mother’s Day Sale
Arturia Pigments 3
Pigments is one of the most flexible software synthesizers on the market. And it only got better with the recent update to the third version. The upgrade is free for existing customers, but if you haven’t snagged Arturia’s flagship VST yet, now is a great time to celebrate the release of Pigments 3, the company has cut the price in half to only $ 99. And it’s launching the Spectrum Sound Pack for free, which will retail for $ 99 after the sale ends on May 13.
Buy Pigments 3 from Arturia – $ 99
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