Best Prime Big Deal Days Sales on Tech You Can Still Get

For all of the popularity of Apple’s AirPods, this is a rather unusual model. Lacking the padded ear tips that plug your ear canals, it doesn’t offer much passive noise cancellation, but it does have reasonably effective noise-canceling tech. And so, you can elect to turn the noise-canceling feature off and hear what’s going on around you, which can be great when you’re on a run or walking on a busy street. In terms of sound and fit, the buds are very similar to the regular AirPods 4.

The AirPods Max sound really good and have superb and flexible noise-canceling tech. They have a high-performing transparency mode to pipe in outside sound, as well as spatial audio capability. But the biggest selling point might be the distinctive design and premium feel we’ve all come to expect from an Apple product. At their normal street price of $550, they’re hardly a bargain, but subtract more than $100 and the Maxes become much more attractive.

If your goal is reference-library levels of silence, Bose’s top-of-the-line noise-canceling headphones are hard to beat. If you get a good fit—some of our testers with larger heads and larger ears had trouble—the Ultras do an admirable job of keeping the outside world at bay. Sonically, they’re fine, offering strong bass, though the midrange is just a bit anemic. All in all, they’re easy to live with, and they don’t go on sale often, so if you aim to silence an Airbus A350 or a commuter train, you might want to take advantage of this price.

Dyson has been known for the eye-catching design of its vacuums. The company’s sleek and well-built On Trac over-the-ear headphones are both lovely to look at and a joy to touch. And they sound as good as they look, with detailed bass and a warm midrange that’s great for long listening sessions. The noise cancellation is top-notch, too. The model’s biggest drawback? It would probably be the steep list price. So, at under $250, this deal is worth a long look.

If you’re a fan of the Google Pixel phone, then the Pixel Buds Pro 2 are a solid choice for a complementary earbud. They have a Find My Device function, and the sound can be adjusted through the Pixel app. The Pixel Buds 2 earn very good sound quality grades and score well for noise cancellation.

The price has gone up $20 on these since the Prime sale, but it’s still a solid discount.

JBL Tune 510BT headphones feel like they’re built with quality in mind: They’re cheap, but they don’t seem cheap. This Bluetooth model delivers pretty good sound quality, it has a 40-hour advertised battery life, and we’ve seen it selling at remarkably low prices. The 510BT sits on the ears, which some people find more comfortable than being engulfed by the more common over-ear style. As an extra perk, you can also use them with a cable if you forget to charge them.

If you’re looking for high-value noise-canceling headphones, the Sennheiser Accentum Plus is a very solid option. They’re amiable companions, with robust bass, neutral midrange, and that sense of lively openness that makes really good headphones fun to listen to. They’re pleasantly light in weight, and the fit and stability are good for most of our testers, though those with large heads and/or prominent ears may want to double-check the fit. At their street price of $249, they’re not a bad value. Take $100 off that, and you’re getting impressive quality at a very nice price.

How big is your head? The answer to that question could determine how happy you’ll be with the stylish Sonos Ace over-ear headphones. Testers with small- to midsized heads find these lightweight cans to be very comfortable. Those with larger heads say the headband might not extend far enough for a proper fit. Performance-wise, the Aces have a warm, satisfying sound, and superb noise cancellation. Just keep your receipt in case you don’t get the right fit.

Headphones are all about sound, and these sleek Sonys are simply the best-sounding earbuds we’ve tested. They deliver so much musical detail that you simply hear your favorite songs in a different way. They also offer powerful active noise cancellation and an effective transparency mode. Even at their normal street price, the XM5s are a solid sonic investment, but with a healthy discount, they’re approaching no-brainer territory.

The Apple Watch Series 10 (42mm) is now a generation old, but it still delivers stellar performance. It comes with a bright display, fast-charging capabilities, and all the Apple Watch basics, from automatic workout detection to sleep tracking. The larger 46mm case option is also on sale.

The Fitbit Charge line routinely features great general-purpose trackers, and the Charge 6 is no exception. It offers a 1.1-inch full-color display and a range of tools that help you stay on top of your health, everything from stress monitoring to an ECG (electrocardiogram) function that can alert you to irregular heart rhythms.

The Versa 4 is a great fit for Fitbit fans who want a sleeker-looking smartwatch. You get a good-sized display and all the basics, from GPS-enabled workout tracking to heart rate monitoring. Plus, the battery lasted a generous seven days in CR’s testing.

This previous-generation Pixel Watch 3 has an elegant design, robust health features, and seamless compatibility with the Pixel phone and Google ecosystem. CR’s testers also found the performance of the watch’s heart-rate monitoring and step tracking to be excellent.

Samsung’s Galaxy Watch7 is a sleek and high-performing pick, particularly if you own a Galaxy phone. It delivers the latest from Samsung in health, fitness, and safety features—including sleep apnea detection, swimming stroke analysis, and daily AI-enabled Sleep and Energy scores.

The Hisense 75 U8QG is a higher-end 2025 4K ULED set, positioned just below the flagship Hisense U9QG model. It performed very well in our picture quality tests and offers great high dynamic range performance. (It supports both Dolby Vision and HDR10+ HDR formats.) It has lots of features, including a Mini LED backlight with local dimming, a 165Hz native refresh rate, and support for Dolby Atmos audio. The 4.1.2-channel speaker system delivers great sound. The set uses the Google TV smart system, with built-in Google Assistant.

The 77-inch OLED77C5PUA is LG’s midtier OLED TV for 2025, and it’s among the best sets you can buy, with great picture quality, high dynamic range, and sound. It features numerous gaming capabilities, including a 144Hz refresh rate. But note that most retailers have been selling it for about $2,700 in recent weeks, not $3,700.

The 75-inch Roku 75R8B5 appeared in the company’s flagship Pro-series QLED TV line in 2024, situated above the Plus models. In our tests, it performed very well for overall picture quality, HDR performance, and sound. Pro-series sets offer more features than other models, including Mini LED backlights, which can enhance contrast and black levels.

The 75-inch Roku 75R8C5, one of the company’s 2025 Pro-series models, excels in almost all aspects, including picture quality, high dynamic range performance, and sound. Like its predecessor, it features a Mini LED backlight, which enhances contrast and black levels. It supports both the Dolby Vision and HDR10+ formats, as well as Dolby Atmos audio.

We didn’t test this 98-inch step-up QLED model, but we did evaluate the TCL 65QM7K set, which had great overall picture quality and effective HDR. A midtier set in TCL’s 2025 Mini LED TV lineup, it offers a good number of features, including a native 144Hz refresh rate and support for Dolby Vision, HDR10+, and Dolby Atmos spatial audio. Just note that the model has been selling for about $2,800 lately, not $4,000, including at Best Buy.

The Hisense 100U65QF is a jumbo 100-inch model introduced earlier this year. It utilizes quantum dots for an expanded range of colors and includes a Mini LED backlight with local dimming, which enhances contrast and black levels. Other features include a native 144Hz refresh rate and support for both Dolby Vision and HDR10+, as well as Dolby Atmos sound. We haven’t tested the 100-inch version of the set, but we did test its 75-inch sibling, and it provides very good overall picture quality, although it is not as impressive in delivering HDR. We expect the 100-inch set to perform similarly.

The TCL 75QM6K just dropped $100 compared to its recent sale price. This TV is part of TCL’s entry-level QM series of 2025 TVs that use Mini LED backlights, and it offers very good overall picture quality but only so-so HDR performance. It has a fairly wide viewing angle for an LCD/LED-based set. Like other QM-series models for 2025, it uses the Google TV smart platform with Google Assistant built in. Though it has a Mini LED backlight with local dimming, it has fewer dimmable zones than the step-up QM-series models.

The 65-inch B0C1TQYNWX hails from Amazon’s higher-end 2024 Omni-series lineup. We didn’t test the set, but Omni-series TVs have performed the best of any Amazon sets in our ratings. They offer more features than other Amazon models, including Mini LED backlights with local dimming, support for Dolby Vision, HDR10+, Dolby Atmos Audio, and up to 144Hz gaming. This model utilizes the Fire TV smart interface, featuring built-in Alexa.

Situated in the sweet spot of LG’s 2025 OLED TV lineup, the OLED65C5PUA offers a nice balance of price and performance, with top-notch marks for all key picture quality and sound attributes. Unlike the flagship G5-series sets, which utilize a new "four-stack" OLED technology to enhance brightness, the C5 features a WOLED panel but still achieves sufficient brightness to excel with high dynamic range. The model features numerous gaming capabilities, including a 144Hz variable refresh rate. The TV has recently been selling for $1,600 to $1,700 at most retailers.

The 65-inch Roku 65R8B5/65R8BX appeared in the company’s flagship Pro-series QLED TV lineup in 2024, situated above the Plus models. In our tests, it scored very well for overall picture quality and delivered some of the best high dynamic range performance we’ve seen from a Roku-made model. Pro-series sets offer more features than other models, including Mini LED backlights, which can enhance contrast and black levels. It’s been selling for close to $1,200 prior to this sales event.

We didn’t test this 65-inch OLED TV. It appears to be a model exclusive to Best Buy. But Samsung OLEDs have performed extremely well in our tests. This set has been selling for about $300 more lately.

The Samsung QN65QN90F, a 65-inch upper-midtier model in Samsung’s 2025 QD-OLED lineup, is among the best sets you can buy, with impressive overall picture quality, top-notch high dynamic range, and very good sound. (Samsung TVs support HDR10+ and Dolby Atmos sound, but not Dolby Vision HDR.) This set supports a maximum 4K 165Hz refresh rate, as well as Auto Low Latency Mode and variable refresh rate.

This 65-inch TCL set, a midtier model in the company’s higher-end Precision Dimming Series of step-up models with Mini LED backlights for 2025, offers great overall picture quality and a satisfying HDR experience. It also has very good sound. It utilizes the Google TV smart system, featuring Google Assistant built-in. It’s $100 more than we saw during Prime Day, so the price will likely fall again during the next big sale, possibly even for Labor Day. It may be worth keeping an eye on it to save more in a few weeks.

This 55-inch smart TV, a new model for 2025, is an entry-level QLED set that nonetheless provides a satisfying picture, though it lacks the brightness to deliver a compelling HDR experience. (The TV supports Dolby Vision and HDR10+ HDR, plus Dolby Atmos audio.) It also lacks some features, such as local dimming, found in step-up models. Sound quality isn’t great, so you might consider adding a soundbar. It uses the Amazon Fire TV smart system with Alexa built in.

We didn’t test this set, a fairly basic 55-inch 4K smart TV from Best Buy’s house brand. However, we did test a similar model, the Insignia NS-55F501NA22, and it performed well for overall picture quality and not as well for high dynamic range or sound. (It supports DTS Virtual-X sound, which tries to create a 3D sound experience using just the TV’s speakers.) This set utilizes the Amazon Fire TV smart platform, featuring built-in Alexa.

People looking for a TV with a bit of design flair should consider the 55-inch Samsung QN55LS03D, a 2024 set the company calls “The Frame.” The TV performs well in our picture-quality tests. But its primary selling point is that is resembles a picture frame when not in use, displaying artwork and photos. The TV features a super-slim bezel that can be customized with various colors, and the mount allows the TV to rest flush against a wall. This set is still selling for over $1,000 at several dealers.

We didn’t test this 50-inch TV, but midtier Amazon models have performed decently in our labs for overall picture quality, although not for high dynamic range. The model uses the Amazon Fire TV smart system, with built-in Alexa, but lacks features found in other step-up Omni models, such as Mini LED backlights and support for Dolby Vision and HDR10+.

Those looking for a low-priced HD set may consider the 32-inch Vizio VFD32M-08, which offers very good high-definition picture quality. The set features a 1080p (full HD) screen resolution and includes Vizio’s smart TV system, which requires a Vizio account for use. In recent weeks, the set has been selling for just under $130 at most retailers.

Among the improvements in the updated Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K is a faster processor, which the company says makes it nearly 30 percent more powerful than its predecessor. The model also features WiFi 6 wireless technology and support for Dolby Atmos audio, as well as the HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision, and HDR10+ formats. The company says the generative AI can make searching for content easier by allowing users to ask more nuanced questions in a conversational way.

Google is phasing out its older—cheaper—Chromecast streaming devices and replacing them with this new model. The Google TV Streamer (4K) features a sleeker design, a faster processor, and support for both Dolby Vision and HDR10+ HDR formats, as well as Dolby Atmos audio. The player—$100 everywhere a week ago—can also serve as a hub for Google Home or Matter, enabling control of smart home products. It supports Thread, so it can extend your WiFi network, too.

The Roku Streaming Stick 4K shares most of the same features as the more expensive Roku Streaming Stick 4K+, including improved WiFi, support for HDR10+ and Dolby Vision HDR, and compatibility with Amazon Alexa, Apple AirPlay, and Google Assistant. But it uses the older WiFi 5 standard to connect to home networks and comes with a standard Roku remote.

The updated Ultra—the most powerful 4K streaming player Roku makes—has a new, faster quad-core processor, quicker app launches, support for both the Dolby Vision and HDR10+ formats and WiFi 6 wireless. Other features include a lost-remote finder and a wireless mode that lets you pair with Bluetooth headphones. The new Ultra comes with Roku’s best remote control, which gets recharged via a USB-C connection.

The Amazon Echo Pop is the perfect way to test out a smart speaker in your home at a low cost. It’s been as low as $20, so you may want to wait for Big Deal Days to see if you can save that extra $5. The sound quality leaves a lot to be desired, so it may not be ideal if you’re looking primarily for music playback. But if you are more excited about adding smart functionality to any room in your house, this may fit the bill.

Despite its small size and low price, the sphere-shaped Dot offers the same smart speaker functionality as its far more expensive brethren. (We tested the model with a built-in clock, but the performance on this one should be essentially the same.) The Dot can also serve as an inexpensive way to introduce smart speaker functionality throughout your home in an Alexa-based multiroom system. You can even pair an Echo to a Bluetooth speaker you already own to lend that one smart speaker functionality. The Dot provides an inexpensive way to test the smart speaker waters, and the price makes it a reasonable gift for many budgets.

Unlike boombox-inspired portable speakers (complete with pulsing disco lights), the Bose SoundLink Max more closely resembles an expensive handbag—the sort of curio you showcase on a shelf at home. It has Goldilocks dimensions—not too big to carry around and not so small that the sound is feeble. The sonics are very satisfying, with robust bass, a clear midrange, and enough volume to fill a large room, provided you’re not trying to blast your tunes at DJ levels. It’s not cheap, but the Max is a sound investment, especially at $100 off.

The JBL Flip 7 is a classic do-it-all speaker. It’s small enough to stuff into a bag, but delivers enough sound to provide background music at a barbecue. It’s IP68 water-resistant and dust-proof, and the company claims you can drop it onto a concrete floor from a height of one meter and it’ll keep working. Also, according to JBL, it delivers 16 hours of music on a single charge. The $120 price tag represents a decent value, especially if you think there’s a good chance you’ll be abusing your new speaker more than a little.

Looking for a really good, inexpensive small speaker? The Flip 6 is at a fantastic discount at Walmart right now. This speaker is very similar to the venerable Flip 5, and that’s a good thing. It’s water and dust-resistant, has a 12-hour battery life, and is just the right size to slip into a bag or even the water bottle pocket on a backpack.

We think Edifier S1000W stereo speakers are a bargain even at their regular price. At nearly $100 off, this deal is a no-brainer for someone looking for impressive sound without breaking the bank. The S1000W adds multiroom capability as well as the option of using a more robust WiFi connection to stream your music. The S1000MKII model, which is sonically identical but lacks the WiFi and multiroom capability, is on sale at Abt Electronics and Best Buy for around $400.

The PreSonus Eris 3.5BT (2nd Gen) may look like a generic bookshelf speaker, but don’t be fooled; it’s one of the true sonic bargains in our ratings. Adapted from a studio monitor used to mix recordings in high quality home studios, it’s neutral in a way that allows it to sound good with any music, while adding the magic that makes you want to keep listening all day. Do pay careful attention to model numbers; you need to buy the BT version (sold in a pair), because it’s the only one with wireless Bluetooth connectivity. Note too that only the white version is on sale.

The Sonos Era 300 is the best-sounding multiroom smart speaker we’ve tested, delivering stellar stereo sound from a single box. The Era 300 features a midrange that’s as clear as a mountain stream in a beer commercial, while the bass provides legit sock. The Era 300 also supports Dolby Atmos spatial audio, which is now being used on some tracks from Amazon Music Unlimited and Apple Music. Typical of a Sonos product, the Era 300 is easy to set up and use and is easy to integrate into a Sonos multiroom system. The $100 discount makes this an appealing option, especially since Sonos products don’t often go on sale.

If you’re looking for a home smart speaker that delivers strong sound at a modest price, consider the Sonos Era 100. It replaces the classic Sonos One, but unlike its monophonic predecessor, it features single-box stereo capability, so you can get spacious sound from one speaker with a modest footprint. Like most Sonos products, the Era 100 is easy to set up and use and can easily be integrated into a Sonos multiroom system.

Anyone looking to save some space—or cut down on items to plug into their TV—should consider the Roku Streambar SE, a soundbar that includes a built-in Roku streaming player. Given its small footprint, it probably works best for smaller TVs, not that jumbo-sized set you’ve been eyeing.

Despite its relatively small size, the Sonos Beam (Gen 2) is a 5.0-channel model with numerous features, and it’s priced several hundred dollars below the company’s Arc soundbar, which also comes highly recommended (see below). The newer Sonos Beam has more processing power than its predecessor, along with support for HDMI eARC. It also supports Dolby Atmos immersive audio, though it lacks upfiring drivers. The model has been selling at some retailers for about $100 more; however, we expect many to match this price.

The Arc Ultra, Sonos’s new flagship soundbar, ranks among the top models in our ratings. The company calls it a 9.1.4-channel all-in-one model—up from the 5.0.2-channel setup in the original Arc—but like that system, it lacks rear speakers. They can be added, though, along with a subwoofer. One of the best-sounding soundbars in our ratings, the Arc Ultra features a decent number of options, including support for Dolby Atmos spatial audio. And, unlike the Arc, it includes Bluetooth for streaming from a smartphone.

The Sony Bravia Theater Bar 6 is a 3.1.2-channel soundbar that delivers satisfying sound, so it’s a good choice for both movies and music. This model supports both Dolby Atmos and DTS:X immersive sound, and the main enclosure has upfiring drivers for height sounds. The soundbar has Bluetooth wireless connectivity for streaming audio from a portable device.

We didn’t test the Amazon Fire TV Soundbar (B0C4BZ28PG), but it’s a fairly basic, low-cost model at a very nice price. As a 2.0-channel system, it features a single bar with stereo speakers and no separate subwoofer. It supports DTS Virtual: X, which attempts to create a more immersive experience using just the two speakers in the main enclosure. The model offers Bluetooth audio for streaming music from a smartphone.

We didn’t test the JBL Bar 300, but other soundbars from this brand have done fairly well in our tests. The model is offered at a nice discount this week at several retailers. It’s a 5.0-channel model, meaning it’s an all-in-one soundbar that lacks a separate wireless subwoofer. It has a total of six speakers, with four facing forward and two angled at each end of the enclosure. There’s also a rear-firing port for bass response. This model supports Dolby Atmos audio and features built-in Bluetooth, WiFi, Apple AirPlay 2, and Chromecast for wireless streaming of music from smartphones and tablets.

The Asus Vivobook 16 isn’t flashy, but it covers the basics really well, especially at this price. It earns top marks for portability and ergonomics, making it a great pick for students or remote workers who value comfort and a lightweight build. Performance and display are average, but with a roomy 16-inch screen and solid all-around versatility, it’s a strong value at $679.

Microsoft’s new Surface Laptop is a sleek, ultra-portable powerhouse built for AI. It features a vibrant 13.8-inch touchscreen and the brand-new Snapdragon X Plus chip, which brings excellent battery life. This is a great price for a laptop with the cutting-edge chip.

All in all, this is a solid deal on a Windows convertible. The premium 2-in-1 laptop seamlessly transitions between tablet and clamshell modes. It features a gorgeous OLED touchscreen, a thin and lightweight build, and long battery life.

This 14-inch model weighs next to nothing—2.9 pounds to be precise—and delivers nearly 19 hours’ worth of battery life per charge. Our testers note that it’s not the fastest Chromebook you’ll see, but if you’re just doing typical Chromebook-y tasks, that shouldn’t be much of an issue.

This model was $159 earlier this week, but this is still a decent chunk of change to save.

If you’re looking for a low-cost option, this might be it, especially because the price dropped $50 in the last two weeks. The Galaxy Chromebook Go has a solid battery life of almost 13 hours for web browsing (and nearly 8 hours for more demanding tasks), and our testers said the keyboard is comfortable to use as well. Performance is about average, and the display is merely so-so, but as long as you treat this as a low-cost productivity device rather than the only computer you’ll ever need, you should be okay.

It’s a small discount, but it’s one of the best Chromebooks under $300.

The Amazon Fire HD10 isn’t a high-end tablet, but it offers plenty of power if you just want to tackle “tablet-y” things, like streaming video, reading ebooks, or browsing the web on something bigger than your phone. You can also snag a discount on the smaller 8-inch Amazon Fire HD8.

If you want to stick with an iPad, this entry-level model is our pick as the best tablet for most people. It has a beautiful 10.9-inch display, 128GB of storage, and the ability to record HD video. And its battery lasts a decently long time in our testing: 14 hours during video playback and 9 hours browsing the web.

The Anker Nano is particularly pint-sized, at just 3.6 ounces. It receives solid marks for charging speed, both when it’s charging a device and when it’s being recharged at the wall. And it has two USB-C ports, including a foldable male USB-C port you can plug directly into your phone—no connecting cable needed. The Anker Nano only has enough capacity to fully charge an average smartphone from zero battery about once or to top it off a few times—so this wouldn’t be the charger to take on a days-long trip. But it does have handy LED lights that show you its battery status, so you know when it’s time to plug it back into an outlet.

This compact, budget-friendly charger can be handy to toss in your kid’s backpack, especially if they need something that connects via USB-C. It’s roughly the size of a credit card and has two USB-A ports as well as a USB-C port, so it can charge three devices simultaneously. Iniu claims it can charge a pair of AirPods Pro over 10 times on a single charge and an iPhone 13 nearly twice.

Much like trackers made by Samsung and Tile, Apple AirTags work best if it’s within Bluetooth range (roughly 30 feet) of your own phone. But, that said, there are millions of iPhones and other Apple devices roaming around out there that can pick up a signal and discreetly convey it to you when you find yourself searching, say, a park or a school campus for the keys you dropped. Is the tracking pinpoint accurate? No. But it’s close enough to give you a huge head start in your search.

This third-party iPad stylus writes silky smooth, whether you’re scribbling notes in class or creating advanced digital art. CR’s own pro illustrator Sharon Seidl says it feels like a “real pen writing on real paper” and rivals the pricier Apple Pencil models in performance. This model works with all iPad models after 2018.

If you’re looking for a versatile printer for your home office, the HP Smart Tank 7602 ticks a lot of boxes: It’s an all-in-one model, which means it can handle copying and scanning, too. It delivers high-quality text and graphics, though at a slightly slower rate than some other options. And, because you refill the “tanks” with bottled ink instead of pricey cartridges, ongoing ink costs remain super low.

The Google Nest Cam with Floodlight is on sale for within $10 of July’s Prime Day sale price. In our tests, it offers impeccable video quality, strong data security, and speedy response times. Its features include activity zones to control what areas in front of the camera will trigger a recording, app/voice control (via Amazon Alexa, Google Home, and Samsung SmartThings), and free object detection for people, animals, and vehicles. That last feature is a big deal because most competitors charge you a subscription for it. Cloud video storage and additional features require a Nest Aware subscription.

The Meross MSG100 is the best smart garage door opener controller from our at-home evaluation. It’s relatively easy to set up and install, and works flawlessly with all of the major smart-home systems (Amazon Alexa, Apple Home, Google Home, and Samsung SmartThings).

The Arlo Essential 2K (VMC3050-100NAS) is one of Arlo’s most budget-friendly security cameras. It performs well in our tests and features a built-in spotlight, a siren, and voice/app control via Amazon Alexa and Google Home. Additional features, such as activity zones, person detection, and cloud video storage, require an Arlo Secure subscription.

The TP-Link Kasa Smart Wi-Fi Plug Slim EP25 is one of the most versatile smart plugs on the market, offering energy monitoring and compatibility with all four major smart home systems: Amazon Alexa, Apple Home, Google Home, and Samsung SmartThings. It’s also very easy to use and set up based on our expert evaluations, and it offers decent data security. This four-pack is down to the lowest price we’ve seen for it.

The Ecobee Smart Thermostat Enhanced is one of the company’s newer smart thermostats, and it has dropped back down to its Prime Day sale price from July. It performs well in our tests for manual operation and offers an array of smart features, but it’s not as proficient at learning your routine and making adjustments automatically. It features a new radar-based occupancy sensor and works with Amazon Alexa, Apple Home, Google Home, and Samsung SmartThings for voice and app control. It doesn’t come with one of Ecobee’s wireless temperature sensors (called SmartSensors), but you can buy those separately in a two-pack for $100 at Best Buy and Ecobee.

The Google Nest Video Doorbell (Battery) offers impressive data security, speedy response times, and decent video quality in our lab tests. It’s also one of the few video doorbells to give you monitoring zones, object recognition (of people, packages, animals, and vehicles), and three free hours of cloud video storage without a monthly subscription. Cloud video storage and additional features (such as facial recognition) require a Google Nest Aware subscription.

One of the best (and least expensive!) doorbell cameras you can buy, the TP-Link Tapo D130 offers a bunch of features—even without a subscription. These include 24/7 recording with local video storage on a microSD card (up to 512 gigabytes, sold separately), AI object recognition (for people, vehicles, packages, and pets), activity zones, and color night vision. This model needs low-voltage doorbell wiring for power. Cloud video storage is available via subscription.

The TP-Link Tapo D210 is one of the most affordable doorbell cameras in our ratings, and it outperforms many of the more expensive models. The doorbell is battery-powered, meaning you don’t have to mess with doorbell wires, and it comes with a plug-in doorbell chime in the box. Features include activity zones, color night vision, local video storage on up to a 512GB microSD card (not included), person detection, pre-recorded responses to ask visitors to leave a message, and voice/app control via Amazon Alexa and Google Home. Best of all, none of these features requires a subscription.

The Rachio Smart Hose Timer is a great way to keep your plants or lawn watered. Best of all, it uses local weather data to skip watering sessions when it rains. This timer offers a polished app experience, responsive controls to manually water your yard, and a straightforward—albeit long—setup process. That might not sound special, but it’s a tall order for smart hose timers, most of which can be buggy and use apps that look like they shipped with the very first iPhone. This Rachio timer is on sale for 28 percent off its usual list price.

If you’re a Samsung Galaxy lover and due for a phone upgrade, you can save $150 on the latest S25 smartphone. (The S25+ and S25 Ultra are also on sale, if you want a larger or more deluxe model.) Either way, expect a vibrant display and an excellent camera system.

This pint-sized, foldable phone is now a generation old, but still a solid performer for fans of foldable phones. It easily stows in your pocket but flips open to reveal a high-quality 6.7-inch display. (This offer is for the yellow model; other options are on sale for $899.) The Flip6’s cover screen, which remains visible even when the device is closed, shows notifications, dynamic widgets, and your personalized wallpaper.

You don’t need to spend a fortune on the latest tech for a huge WiFi upgrade, and the TP-Link Archer AX72 Pro is proof. A solid performer in our testing, this WiFi 6 router delivers speeds that are more than fast enough for most families, easily handling multiple video streams, online gaming, and a house full of connected devices. For anyone still using the basic router provided by an internet service provider, this is a sensible, low-cost upgrade.

This router was just $99 during the Prime sale, so the price could drop again closer to Black Friday.