While the Monday to Friday 9-to-5 is a real thing, smart shoppers know that one of the best times to hunt down tech deals is on the weekends. Many retailers have special price drops from Friday to Sunday, and part of my job is hunting down those big discounts and making sure you see them.
Here are the five absolute best discounts on top-rated products, including a killer foldable Android phone, a waterproof Bluetooth speaker, a 2TB internal SSD, and more.
Google Pixel Fold 5G (Unlocked) Deal
Foldable phones have become the new hotness in the last couple of years, with nearly every major manufacturer debuting one (with the exception of Apple, and we’re expecting to see that any day now). Google was ahead of the pack in 2023 with the release of the Pixel Fold, and right now, you can snag this solid unlocked mobile for a whopping 74% off of its original retail price thanks to Woot.
While there are newer models on the market, this is a huge value for the price. You can read our full review of the Pixel Fold, where we praise its bright, vibrant dual screens, excellent cameras, and high-class build quality with a stainless steel frame and Corning Gorilla Glass Victus covering the surfaces.
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Beats Pill Portable Speaker Deal
There are still plenty of beach and BBQ days left in the summer, and you can’t have those without music. The Beats Pill is one of the best affordable Bluetooth speakers on the market, delivering crisp, assertive sound with surprisingly rich and well-rounded bass. We gave it an Editors’ Choice award in our review, lauding the speaker’s dustproof and waterproof design, IP67 rated for up to 30 minutes submerged without damage. It uses the AAC and SBC Bluetooth 5.3 codecs, and can also get wired audio through USB-C. Although it’s mono, the cool Stereo Mode lets you pair it with another Pill for full surround sound. Battery life is scoped at around 24 hours per charge at medium volume.
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Blink Wired Floodlight Camera Deal
Prowlers and porch pirates get more daring in the summer months, especially after the sun goes down. If you need an all-weather surveillance solution that also boasts some deterrent potential, the Blink Wired Floodlight Camera is your best option, especially when you factor in this 55% discount.
In our review of this smart camera, networked home expert John R. Delaney said that it “delivers sharp, colorful results day and night, and the built-in siren sounds quite loud,” with easy integration with Alexa devices, intelligent motion alerts, and more. Some advanced features do require a Blink subscription, and for local video storage, you’ll need a stand-alone hub.
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Apple Watch Series 11 Deal
Here’s one of the biggest discounts we’ve ever seen on Apple’s Editors’ Choice-winning smartwatch, a full 25% drop for a limited time. In our review, we gushed over the Series 11 Apple Watch‘s noticeable improvements on the wearable, folding in 5G for faster and more stable connectivity, a new Ion-X glass face covering that’s twice as durable as the previous one, and even longer battery life, reaching neatly two full days on a single charge. The accurate and robust biometric sensors include an optical heart rate sensor, electrical heart sensor for ECG, altimeter, ambient light sensor, a compass, a gyroscope, an underwater depth gauge, and more. It’s one of the best wearables ever made, especially at this price.
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Samsung SSD 990 PRO 2TB Internal SSD Deal
If you’ve been monitoring the component market, you’ve noticed that storage prices are skyrocketing right now. Building your own PC can really put a hurting on your wallet, but we’ve found a great price on a Samsung 2TB internal solid-state drive that’s ideal for gaming, content creation, and everything else.
In our review, we gave it an “Excellent” rating, with PCMag expert Tony Hoffman declaring that it “gets high marks for raw speed, everyday application performance, a strong software suite, and hardware-based encryption.” It’s also compatible with PlayStation 5 systems. Samsung’s Magician drive maintenance software is powerful and easy to use.
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K. Thor Jensen
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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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