Best Buy Deals to Grab Ahead of Prime Day: Save on Top Tech, Appliances, TVs and More

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Look out, Amazon, you're not the only major player in town this sale season. Sure, Amazon's October Prime Day event, which kicks off tomorrow, unofficially marks the start of the holiday shopping season, but there are other options to consider. Retailers like Best Buy are currently offering their own deals, giving you a chance to save on everything from big-ticket items to budget-friendly finds. In fact, Best Buy has discounts right now on TVs, laptops, security cameras, headphones and much more ahead of their major competitor's sales. Walmart is also offering major discounts, which gives you extra options to stock up on essentials, tech and home appliances while preserving your budget.

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While you don't need a Best Buy membership to shop for most of the discounts right now, having a My Best Buy Plus or Total membership can score you some additional savings on select items. We've found some of the top deals available and will continue to update this page with more savings as new offers appear and others expire, so you can find all the best deals.

Our favorite Best Buy 48-Hour Flash Sale deals right now

Having a little peace of mind goes a long way, and one great way to get some is by installing security cameras around your home so that you can keep an eye on things when you're away or you're drifting off to sleep. This bundle includes three Arlo Pro 5S security cameras for indoors or outdoors, along with four rechargeable batteries, three anti-theft camera mounts and a dual battery charging station.

These top-rated earbuds feature adjustable earhooks and up to 9 hours of listening time between charges. Best Buy also offers trade-in savings if you have an eligible device to swap.

• Apple iPad Pro, M2, 12.9-inch, 1TB SSD, Wi-Fi + LTE: $1,299 (save $700). A powerful tablet that's great for creatives but not as expensive as models with more powerful chips.
• HP Envy 2-in-1 16-inch laptop (512GB): $480 (save $370). This laptop has has a 2K resolution touchscreen display and an AMD Ryzen 5 processor.
• Lenovo Ideapad 1i touchscreen laptop: $330 (save $170). Take half off this laptop and score a free three-month membership to Norton 360 and one month to Xbox GamePass. 
• Skullcandy Crusher ANC headphones: $180 (save $50). Nab a sharp pair of wireless noise-canceling headphones for under the $200 mark. 
• Samsung HW-Q850D 7.1.2-channel Q-series soundbar: $800 (save $300). Overhaul your movie nights with this soundbar kit for an immersive sound experience.
• Apple MacBook Pro M3 14-inch: $1,299 (save $300). Get ultra-fast processing in a lightweight package with retina display that will put your M1 to shame.
• HP Victus 15.6-inch gaming laptop: $450 (save $350). A decent gaming laptop for under $500.
• Arlo Pro 5S Indoor/Outdoor security camera bundle: $250 (save $250). Keep an eye on your home no matter where you are.

Our favorite Best Buy TV deals

If a bigger screen is on your wishlist this 75-inch Bravia won't disappoint, with four times the pixels of full HD and superior brightness.

Looking to upgrade to a bigger screen? Nab this ultra-large 75-inch TV at a $130 discount right now. This 2024 TV has 4K resolution, HDR and HDR10 Plus. 

The Toshiba C350 Fire TV has 4K resolution, a Regza engine that powers its high performance, Dolby Vision HDR, Dolby Vision Atmos, and a bezel-less design.

• Insignia 58-inch F30 Series smart Fire TV: $240 (save $140). Nab a 58-inch screen for your entertainment hub for under $250 and get Amazon's Fire platform.
• LG 65-inch Class C3 series TV: $1,300 (save $300). This massive TV has 4K visuals, plenty of features and Alexa integration.
• Samsung 75-inch DU6900 series smart TV: $350 (save $70). A nice big screen just in time for football season.
• Toshiba 65-inch Class C350 4K Fire TV: $350 (save $70). A decent size screen at a really decent price.

Our favorite Best Buy home and kitchen deals

Getting your hands on your dream mixer is just a little closer to reality with this nearly $100 discount. Available in six different colors.

• Dyson V11 vacuum: $450 (save $120) This vacuum is cordless for ease of use, lightweight and can handle tough things like pet hair with ease.
• Arozzi Arena curved gaming desk: $280 (save $120). Get your desktop gaming setup dialed in.
• Ninja Foodie 6-in-1 10-quart air fryer: $200 (save $50). This large-capacity air fryer is perfect for family meals.
• Shark HydroVac MessMaster cordless 3-in-1 mop and vacuum: $200 (save $100). If the name "messmaster" doesn't sell you, the price cut just might.

Our favorite Best Buy appliance deals

LG is one of the best brands, and this stainless steel smart refrigerator is down by a big $700. At 26.5 cubic feet depth capacity, it comes with a sleek minimalist design, ThinQ Care to keep the appliance in top shape, a built-in icemaker, LED panels, as well as LG Linear Cooling and Door Cooling Plus to keep produce fresh for twice as long. 

•  KitchenAid front control built-in dishwasher: $950 (save $265). Includes a third rack for more capacity.
• LG 4.5 cubic foot front loading stackable washing machine: $700 (save $200). Pair with the dryer below for a complete set.
• LG 7.4 cubic foot electric stackable dryer: $700 (save $200). Opt for the gas model and you can still save $200.

Our favorite Best Buy toys and games deals

Grab this PS5 edition of the Jedi saga and you'll soon be embroiled in a moral and physical battle with the Dark Side.

• Segway Ninebot F65 Kick Scooter: $625 (save $275). A 40.4-mile range scooter with a maximum speed of 18.6 mph, 10-inch pneumatic tires and a black finish.
• Star Ocean- The Second Story R Switch: $30 (save $10). Take on your journey as either Claude or Rena and see how the perspectives and the allies you can recruit will change between characters.
• WWE 2K24 standard edition Xbox: $35 (save $35). Relive some of the best moments and matches from WrestleMania. 
• Jazwares 16-inch Fuyuki green squirrel Squishmallow: $20 (save $5). It's a toy, it's a pillow, it's a friend!

For more early deals you can shop right now, check out our roundup of the best Prime Day deals under $25.

What are Best Buy's best deals?

Ahead of competitor sales, Best Buy is slashing prices in many categories throughout the entire store. This includes savings on tech gadgets, big appliances, home and kitchen tools, gaming gear, and so much more. If you were looking to upgrade something around your home like a new TV, or replace your old headphones, now is the perfect time. Check out all the best deals Best Buy has to offer for everyone. We'll keep updating this page as more offers drop in the days ahead.

Do I need to be a My Best Buy member to shop Best Buy's current deals?

No, savings are available to all shoppers, but keep in mind, Best Buy members may be able to score additional savings on top of already discounted prices or new savings altogether. Best Buy has three tiers of membership. My Best Buy is free, but won't provide you with any extra savings. My Best Buy Plus and Total memberships have an annual fee and will get you some extra discounts on select products.

How do Prime Big Deal Days deals and competitor sales at other retailers compare with Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals?

Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days and competitive sales at other major retailers have many similarities with Black Friday/Cyber Monday. Anecdotally, Black Friday tends to have better deals on large ticket items such as TVs, home appliances and laptops, whereas Prime Big Deal Days will tend to focus on more everyday essentials and items under $50.

If you are looking for a good bargain on stuff you are likely to need all year round, buy them during Prime Big Deal Days. If you are looking for that "once-a-year" bargain, Black Friday is probably your best bet. If you want to beat the holiday rush, there will be plenty of items on sale that make great gifts for loved ones.