The AirPods Pro 3 are $50 off, which is one of the biggest discounts we’ve seen this year. | Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge
If you missed out on Amazon’s recent spring sales event, Best Buy’s Ultimate Upgrade Sale presents yet another opportunity to score steep discounts on some of our favorite gadgets. The five-day sale runs through April 19th and features deals on a wide range of tech, including 4K TVs, Apple gear, smartphones, smart home devices, and more.
Whether you’ve had your eye on LG’s budget-friendlier B5 OLED or Bose’s latest QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds, several Verge favorites are either at or near their record-low price. Even products released just last month — including Google’s Pixel 10A and the new 11-inch iPad Air — are on sale, so it’s not just older devices. Best of all, competing retailers like Amazon are matching many of these prices, so you can snag the same deals no matter where you shop.
LG B5 OLED TV
LG’s B5 TV is a great way to get OLED picture quality for less. It features support for both Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos, along with a 120Hz panel and four HDMI 2.1 ports for hooking up the latest gaming consoles. It also runs LG’s webOS platform, supports Amazon Alexa, and provides easy access to a wide range of popular streaming apps.
The AirPods Pro 3 have a new design that improves their fit, superior noise cancellation, better bass, and fairly accurate heart rate sensors. Read our review.
Google’s new Pixel 10A introduces faster wired charging, Satellite SOS, and new AI tools like Camera Coach and Auto Best Take. Otherwise, it’s basically the Pixel 9A, with the same Tensor G4 chip and a dual-camera system. Read our hands-on impressions.
The second-gen QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds have dynamic, rich sound and the best noise cancellation currently available in a pair of true wireless earbuds. They’re a terrific pick if you want to listen to your music in peace. Read our review.
Anker’s 25,000mAh power bank sports two built-in USB-C cables (one of which is retractable), plus one USB-C and USB-A port. It tops out at 165W when charging two devices simultaneously, or 130W when charging three or four.
Developed in partnership with Ray-Ban, Meta’s last-gen smart glasses can perform a range of tasks. They can capture 1080p video and play music, and thanks to a suite of AI-based features, you can even use them to translate from a myriad of languages in real time. Read our review.
Apple’s entry-level iPad is an excellent tablet for casual use, even if it is getting a little long in the tooth. Its high-res screen is great for watching video, and its A16 processor is still fast enough to handle light games and productivity apps. Read our review.
Blink’s latest Video Doorbell is one of the best options available if you want a budget-friendly buzzer with motion-activated recording and alerts, night vision, two-way audio, and up to two years of battery life. Just know that a Sync Module is required for the doorbell to work properly.
Samsung’s 6.9-inch S26 Ultra is the only model in the lineup with the new privacy display, designed to limit what people around you can see on your screen. It also includes the S Pen and upgrades the camera hardware, adding dual telephoto lenses alongside a 200-megapixel main sensor. Read our review.
Google’s newest wired doorbell offers 2K video and support for the Gemini for Home AI assistant, along with free alerts for people, packages, and animals. It also supports night vision and two-way audio, but if you want 24/7 recording and more advanced features, you’ll need to pay for a Google Home subscription.
Powered by Apple’s new M5 chip, the latest MacBook Airs are more powerful than prior models and offer double the base storage (512GB). They also support faster wireless standards, specifically Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6. Read our review.
The older QC Ultra were a replacement for the Noise Cancelling Headphones 700 with a more travel-friendly design, spatial audio, and better call quality. Thankfully, they still offer excellent comfort and some of the best noise cancellation available. Read our review.
Bose’s QuietComfort Headphones, which replaced the QuietComfort 45, feature adjustable noise cancellation and the ability to set custom modes. However, they lack the immersive audio mode and higher-quality Bluetooth found in Bose’s higher-end QC Ultra Headphones.
The Clip 5 is a compact Bluetooth speaker that provides big sound. It has a customizable equalizer, so you can adjust the sound to your taste, along with an IP67 rating and up to 12 hours of playtime. It also has a built-in carabiner (hence the name), making it easy to clip the speaker to a backpack for easy listening on the go.
The Sony WH-CH520 offer a lot for very little. The on-ear Bluetooth headphones provide 50 hours of battery life and support hands-free voice assistants, including Google Assistant and Siri. They also offer multipoint Bluetooth support and can tap into Google’s Find Hub network.
Samsung’s last-gen Frame Pro shows art when you’re not watching TV on a matte, anti-glare screen. It also includes a Wireless One Connect box to keep cables out of sight, and supports Amazon Alexa for hands-free control.
The latest 11-inch iPad Air comes with Apple’s M4 chip and 12GB of RAM, up from 8GB. It also features Apple’s N1 wireless chip — which adds support for Bluetooth 6, Wi-Fi 7, and Thread — allowing it to connect faster and more reliably to wireless networks, accessories, and smart home devices. Read our review.
The second-gen SoundLink Flex builds on the original with more intuitive controls, including a new play / pause button. It also adds adjustable EQ and support for higher-quality audio via AAC and aptX, while retaining a rugged IP67-rated design and the ability to pair two speakers for stereo sound.
The IdeaPad Slim 3x offers a 15.3-inch touchscreen and a comfortable keyboard. It runs the super efficient Arm-based Snapdragon X1-26-100 chip, making it well-suited for everyday tasks, even if it’s not built for heavy workloads. The real highlight is battery life, though, which can easily last over a full day on a charge; it also features a solid port selection that includes USB-C, USB-A, HDMI, and an SD card slot. Read our review.
The JLab Go Air Pop are an affordable pair of wireless earbuds with eight hours of battery life (or 32 hours with the included charging case). The case also houses a built-in USB-A charging plug, so you’re never without a charging cable.
The latest version of Amazon’s zippy Fire TV Stick 4K streams in 4K resolution, as its name suggests, and features support for Wi-Fi 6, Dolby Atmos / Vision, and HDR10 Plus.
The last-gen JBL Go 4 has been around for a bit, but the pocket-sized Bluetooth speaker still delivers with up to seven hours of runtime, dual device connectivity, and an IP67 rating for water and dust resistance. You can also pair it with other Go 4 speakers for bigger stereo sound, if desired.
The last-gen Blink Mini includes a ball-and-socket mount, a USB-C cable for powering it, and a power adapter. However, note that you’ll need to opt for the optional Blink subscription plan to take advantage of cloud storage and some features.
Sony’s quirky wireless earbuds clip behind your ear, allowing you to stay aware of your surroundings while maintaining a secure fit. They also offer up to nine hours of battery life per charge, excellent voice call quality, and good sound, particularly for a pair of open-style earbuds. Read our review.
Ninja’s clever 2-in-1 machine can spin up soft serve and traditional hard scoops in a few easy steps, not to mention creamy milkshakes, gelato, and frozen yogurt.
The Vivobook 14 runs on the Snapdragon X processor, offers up to 29 hours of battery life, and can be charged to 50 percent capacity in about 30 minutes. It’s not built for demanding workloads, but it’s a solid pick for everyday tasks such as web browsing and light content creation. You also get a good port selection, a 1080p webcam, and a physical privacy shutter.
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