The Best Early 4th Of July Tech Deals and Sales: Laptops, TVs, Headphones and More

It’s kind of amazing that the United States has almost made it to 250 years, considering… everything. But we still stand strong, and the wonders of Western capitalism are inviting you to save big bucks on all kinds of electronics. Pretty much every retailer is having a sale event this weekend, but lots of them are getting things started early and dropping deals before Friday. Here are 13 of the best early 4th of July deals, with more to come as we get closer to the fireworks.

TV Deals

The Q70C is one of Samsung’s midrange models, but it still delivers intense 4K resolution at a massive size, and with a price cut of 59% you’re not going to find a better deal anywhere. With AI-powered upscaling and motion Xcelerator framerate interpolation, games look spectacular, streaming content is at its best and movies look dynamic. Dual-color LED backlights bring out the best of both warm and cool tones, and quantum HDR picture support automatically adjusts for the clearest picture. You can see where it rates on our list of the best big-screen TVs.

Apple iMac Deals

Apple’s iMac line of all-in-one computers made a splash in the late 1990s with kicky color choices, so we’re happy to see that aesthetic come back with the latest models. In our review we gave it an Editors’ Choice award as one of the most reliable and powerful all-in-ones in this price range, with Apple’s bespoke M3 processor getting the most out of the hardware, even offering impressive gaming performance. The display is as excellent as you’d expect, offering P3 wide color and Apple’s True Tone technology, and there are plenty of ports on the back for all your peripherals. This is the deepest discount we’ve seen to date on this one.

Speaker Deals

Taking music on the go is one of the best parts of the summertime, and if you want to play your favorite patriotic jams while you watch fireworks, grab a JBL Clip 4 at Best Buy for half off right now. This pint-sized Bluetooth soundbox doesn’t necessarily compete with larger models when it comes to sound quality, but it’s more than good enough for most situations. In our review, we had good things to say about its fully waterproof construction, handy carabiner and surprisingly robust audio. Battery life is solid as well. It’s worth noting there’s no aux input or on-board microphone, but for forty bucks you’re getting a lot of speaker.

Laptop Deals

We haven’t done a full breakdown of the latest HP Omen Max gaming laptop, but during our CES preview we were extremely impressed by how much action they packed into its chassis. With one of the latest Nvidia 50-series graphics cards, it pumps out gorgeous visuals at steady framerates to the 16-inch WQXGA display with 500 nits of brightness and a 240Hz refresh rate, which is fast enough for even the most intense games. If you’re into content creation, this is also a solid choice thanks to 32GB of RAM, a comfortable per-key RGB backlit keyboard and a responsive touchpad. Make sure you put in the discount code “LEVELUP20” to get the lowest price.

Chromebook Deals

If you’ve got a student home for the summer, or just want a low-priced portable to check emails and watch Netflix on, you’re not going to snag a better deal than this. Intel’s laptops always feature some of the best build quality in the business and top-flight keyboards, so getting that for under two hundred bucks is a steal. We reviewed the IdeaPad 3 very positively (the only difference being the processor—the 3i uses Intel silicon), noting that it boasted massive battery life, lots of ports and connectivity options. Google’s ChromeOS is one of the most secure out there, and it gets better with every update.

Security Camera Deals

This is the lowest price we’ve ever seen on the Blink Outdoor 4, a compact and reliable all-weather camera that integrates seamlessly with Alexa smart devices. In our review, we gave it an “Excellent” rating, praising the unit’s dependably long battery life, easy wire-free installation and sharp day and night 1080p video. Advanced features like cloud video storage and person detection do require an additional subscription, but with the 61% discount you’re getting here you’ll easily be able to afford it.

Tablet Deals

Lenovo’s M9 tablet is already their budget-priced model, so throwing in an additional 36% price drop makes it ridiculously cheap. Even though it doesn’t have the horsepower to run high-end creative apps, there’s a lot to love about it, including a pair of decent cameras for videoconferencing, a reasonably bright HD screen that’s a little bit lager than WXGA because of the aspect ratio, and a capacious 5,100mAh battery. The build quality is as solid and functional as you’d expect from Lenovo, and it even comes with a free folio case.

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Earbud Deals

We gave an Editors’ Choice to the Space A40 earbuds from Anker in our review, proclaiming them the best budget in-ear headphones with active noise cancellation, and that was at eighty bucks. Slicing an additional $20 off their price makes them absolutely irresistible. With surprisingly rich audio performance, clear stereo separation, juicy bass and crisp highs, they’re great for all kinds of music, and the companion app has robust EQ for further customization. Battery life is also exceptional, with the earbuds running for 10 hours on a single charge and the case holding five charges.

Headphones Deals

They’re not the newest over-ear headphones on the market, but the Beats Solo3 model can still do the job, especially at more than half off courtesy of Woot’s 4th of July sale. In our 2017 review, we said that this model impressed with bass-forward sound that was loud and clear, as well as a detachable cable with inline remote for passive listening that doesn’t drain your battery. The internals incorporate Apple’s M1 chip for seamless pairing with iPhones and other iOS devices, and the fit is comfortable.

Smartwatch Deals

The Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 is one of our favorite WearOS smartwatches, garnering an “Excellent” rating in our review. This iteration added a ton of Galaxy AI routines that tap into the impressive biometric tracking to provide you with workout recommendations, heart health tips and a personalized Energy Score each day that lets you optimize your productive time. The bright and clear 40mm face is easy to use, with both touch and gesture controls and a bunch of different display options. Dual-frequency GPS makes it a great choice for adventurers and the often lost. Amazon has multiple different colorways on sale right now for 24% off.

Desktop Deals

Shopping for a new desktop? You’re going to have a hard time finding a combination of power and price quite like the HP Pro Mini 400. When compared to the other models on our list of the best Windows mini desktops, it stacks up admirably, with a zippy if slightly outdated Intel Core i5 coupled with a generous 32GB of DDR4 RAM. While you won’t be putting this into service as a gaming machine, it’s great for productivity, schoolwork, watching media and more. Plenty of ports give you lots of room for expansion. Couple a 20% discount off retail price with an included stand, keyboard and mouse and you’re in business.

SSD Deals

Looking to stock up on new games during the Steam summer sale? You’re going to need some space to store them. Thankfully, the Editors’ Choice-winning Samsung T9 external SSD is on sale. We raved about this sturdy and spacious unit in our review, saying that the cutting-edge USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 connections delivered wickedly fast throughput with compatible computers. Support for 256-bit AES hardware-based encryption lets you keep your data safe in case of emergencies, and the Samsung Magician software lets you optimize and manage your drive with ease.

Robot Vacuum Deals

Holidays are always a little messy, so why not save yourself some cleanup time by picking up one of our favorite robot vacuums at a spiffy 40% discount? We gave an Editors’ Choice to the Roomba j9+ in our review, noting that it was the absolute best model on the market for dodging pet waste, with a money-back guarantee if it runs into dookie. Suction power is impressive, and the feature-rich app lets you customize routes, mark off no-go zones and build schedules. When it’s full of dust and grime, it’ll trundle back to its base and empty the dustbin. If you don’t need mopping capability, this is the one to get.

Don’t miss out on any of the savings. Make sure to keep an eye on our round-up of the Best Early Prime Day 2025 Deals. 

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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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