This Weekend’s 5 Best Deals on Earbuds, iMacs, Smartwatches, and More

The summer seems to be flying by, and can you believe we’re almost in July? Before June says goodbye, we’ve got one last round of weekend deals for you. Every Friday, I pick out five deep price drops on well-reviewed tech, and this time around we’ve got over half off on Beats earbuds, plus discounts on TVs, smartwatches, and other good stuff. Even though Prime Day is almost here, these deals are too good to skip.

Here’s a juicy price cut on a pair of in-ear headphones that we said provide some of the best active noise cancellation on the market in our review. The Beats Studio Buds+ are a massive improvement on their predecessor, with better battery life and a more comfortable fit with four sizes of silicone ear tips. The bass-forward sound signature excels for most types of music, and the transparent plastic design is cool-looking. The three-mic ANC is precise and works with several modes, and a one-touch toggle shifts between them. They’re a breeze to pair with iOS devices, and at this price a way better value than comparable AirPods.

Hisense makes reliable smart TVs with great color quality, and in our review of the 65-inch version of this set we gave it an Editors’ Choice award, with lead analyst Will Greenwald saying that it was “the best budget-friendly TV you can buy” thanks to strong contrast, clear picture, and easy setup. Dolby Atmos sound and a built-in subwoofer give it some solid audio presence as well. Even at its base retail price, this is a bargain set, so an extra $300 price drop makes it a must-have. It even supports AMD FreeSync Premium and a 144Hz refresh rate so you can hook your gaming PC up to it.

To pair with that new TV you just got, make it easy to bring your streaming service logins wherever you go with the speedy and reliable Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K. This handy dongle and remote duo is a breeze to set up, and we gave it an Editors’ Choice award in our review as the best Alexa-centric media streamer on the market, with new Wi-Fi 6 support for buffering-free viewing, a more powerful processor and improved voice responsiveness. It can take power either through its micro USB port or a separate outelt. Right now, Amazon has it on sale for a 50% discount.

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The uniting of the monitor and the rest of the computer with the iMac reshaped the landscape of the market, and Apple’s been continuing to innovate in that direction for decades. The latest iMac uses the company’s in-house M3 processor for optimized MacOS performance, and in our review we gave it an Editors’ Choice award for how it blended modern performance with some fun retro style nods, including the super-cute Barbie pink color scheme. We also noted that this machine legitimately delivers solid gaming experiences, a rarity for Apple desktops. Best Buy has a massive $500 price cut on this model.

If you’re looking for a fitness-focused smartwatch to accompany you on your summer quest to get a hot beach bod, you’re not going to do better than the excellent Garmin Vivoactive 5 at a $100 discount. In our review of this wearable, we raved about its rich selection of biometrics, including the very cool Body Battery system that lets you track your energy levels throughout the day to recommend breaks or short workouts to keep you at your peak. The AMOLED screen is bright and clear, even in direct sunlight, and the sleep and stress coaching programs are more necessary than ever right now.

Want to save even more before July? Or during? Or after? Our deals page is the hot spot.

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K. Thor Jensen is a writer and cartoonist living in the Pacific Northwest. He has contributed to dozens of prestigious outlets, including PCMag, Tested, Clickhole, and Newsweek. His second graphic novel, Cloud Stories, was released in 2017.

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