Best Buy is among several retailers that have dropped prices this week amid Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days sale. While the Prime Day event is over, Best Buy's Techtober sale is going through Oct. 12 with more deals still being added. So even if you missed Amazon's sale, you still have a few days left to shop at Best Buy.
The tech retailer is offering some steep discounts on televisions, laptops, audio products, gaming peripherals and more right now, and CNET's shopping experts have sifted through the chaos to bring you the absolute best deals. We'll keep updating this list throughout the sale so you don't miss any standout deals, so be sure to check back.
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Best Buy October anti-Prime Day TV deals
LG's 70A series TVs have a stunning QNED display with a 60Hz refresh rate as well as Gameplay, HDR10 Plus and HLG support for fluid action, vibrant colors and rich blacks. Plus, they have an Alpha 7 AI processor that automatically optimizes picture settings for the ideal viewing experience.
The Hisense A7 TV offers great picture quality and a ton of smart features, including the Alexa voice remote. The game mode is also an excellent addition for gaming enthusiasts who want to enjoy a variable refresh rate and auto low latency.
If you're in the market for a massive screen, this is a deal you won't want to miss. Our experts named the TCL QM8 as the best TV for the money this year, and this 85-inch model is a steal at $700 off. It has a 4K QLED display with HDR10 Plus support for sharp contrast, and a 120Hz refresh rate for fluid action. The TV also has Google TV and Chromecast built in for easy wireless streaming.
This large-screen TV comes equipped with Dolby Atmos sound, Dolby Vision, Alexa voice control and Amazon's Fire TV operating system. Watch your favorite movies or catch a game on its vibrant 75-inch display with enhanced contrast and color accuracy.
This 2025 TCL TV has a 4K QLED display with high-energy LED chips for superior brightness. Our reviewer Ty Pendlebury loved it: "The TCL QM6K has some of the best picture quality, including great black levels, for an LCD-based TV," he says. This model also has Dolby Atmos spatial audio for a seriously immersive viewing experience. Other features include a gaming mode, Bluetooth connectivity and four HDMI ports.
More Best Buy October anti-Prime Day TV deals
- Toshiba 85-inch Class C350 Fire TV: $599 (save $601). Save 50% on this big-screen TV with 4K upscaling and the Fire TV smart system.
- Samsung 65-inch The Frame 4K QLED TV (2024): $1,200 (save $800). This Samsung TV is designed to look like a picture frame so it blends in with your home's decor.
- Insignia 50-inch F50 LED 4K TV: $175 (save $125). One of the most affordable options out there if you're looking for a no-frills 4K TV.
- Hisense 55-inch QD6 Series QLED 4K Fire TV: $260 (save $120). The 55-inch screen makes this Hisense perfect for small-to-medium spaces like a bedroom.
- Sony 65-inch Bravia 8 OLED 4K smart Google TV: $1,500 (save $800). This discount is a great chance to grab a cutting-edge OLED display at a more reasonable price.
- TCL 55-inch F35 Series Fire TV: $200 (save $130). Snag a 4K smart TV with Dolby Atmos and Dolby Vision at a budget-friendly price.
- Pioneer 50-inch Class LED 4K smart TV: $190 (save $60). Stream all your favorite content from popular services, plus enjoy hundreds of live TV channels in 4K.
- LG 77-inch Class B5 Series OLED AI 4K smart TV: $1,600 (save $1,400). This big 4K smart TV comes with WebOS, giving you 300 free LG channels and all the apps you could wish for.
Best Buy October anti-Prime Day headphones deals
Sennheiser Accentum true wireless earbuds are ergonomically designed, sleek, and have a 28-hour battery life. They're well reviewed and highly regarded, making this $143 price tag an incredibly good value for the money.
Enjoy rich Dolby Atmos sound with these on-ear noise canceling headphones. The Beats Studio Pro are our top overall pick for the best Beats headphones, thanks to their comfortable design, excellent voice-calling performance and advanced spatial audio.
These Bluetooth earbuds were our top overall pick for the best sleep headphones of 2025, thanks to their comfortable design and solid noise-masking capabilities. You can stream your own preferred audio or select a calming option from Ozlo's sound library.
The Shokz OpenRun Pro 2. are open-ear bone-conduction headphones designed for wearing while you run or participate in other sports. The headphones earned a spot on our list of the best running headphones, thanks to their comfortable design and solid sound quality.
The latest non-Pro AirPods with active noise cancellation, which earned CNET's Editors Choice award and our best open earbuds nod, are dust-, sweat- and water-resistant, perfect for all your adventures. Even the spatial audio works with compatible content in supported apps.
More Best Buy October anti-Prime Day headphone deals
- Apple AirPods Max: $430 (save $120). Over-ear Apple headphones with top-of-the-line sound and a premium look and feel.
- Sony WH-1000XM4: $198 (save $150). A previous-gen pair of truly premium over-ear Sony headphones.
- Beats Solo 4 true wireless headphones: $130 (save $70). These sleek Beats are some of the best on-ear headphones out there.
- Bose QuietComfort Ultra: $300 (save $129). Bose's premium noise-canceling headphones have a great blend of sound quality and comfort.
- Beats Studio Buds: $94 (save $56). These noise-canceling Beats earbuds are a more affordable alternative to Apple's pricey AirPods.
- Sony ZX headphones: $10 (save $10). These budget headphones are a steal for just $10.
- Apple AirPods Pro 2: $200 (save $50). Apple's premium AirPods Pro 2 with personalized Spatial Audio and noise cancellation are on sale for $50 less than the new Pro 3 models.
- Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro: $180 (save $70). The Galaxy Buds 3 Pro are the best wireless earbuds for Samsung phones, thanks to their impressive sound and noise cancellation.
- Sonos Ace over-ear headphones: $299 (save $100). CNET's audio expert David Carnoy reviewed the Sonos Ace headphones and applauded their comfort, design, sound quality and noise-canceling capabilities.
- JBL Vibe Beam 2 earbuds: $40 (save $25). These budget-friendly JBL earbuds still support noise-canceling capabilities.
Best Buy October anti-Prime Day laptop and tablet deals
The M4 MacBook Air is the latest model in Apple's lightweight lineup and our overall favorite laptop on the market right now. The basic model comes with 16GB of RAM and 256GB of storage, and there are plenty of more advanced configurations also on sale -- including the 15-inch model for people who prefer a larger display.
This lightweight Chromebook comes with a 14-inch display, 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage. It comes with Intel UHD Graphics to deliver clear, crisp visuals while streaming shows or playing video games. With its fast charging feature, this laptop can go from 0 to 50% in about 45 minutes of charging.
This Lenovo gaming laptop includes AMD Ryzen 5 processors, a NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 graphic card, 12GB of memory and 512GB of storage. Enjoy a smooth gaming experience with a 144Hz refresh rate and a vibrant display screen.
The 11th-gen 2025 iPad is the latest model in Apple's flagship lineup, and our absolute favorite tablets on the market right now. It's a great option for those who only need the basics, and features 128GB of base storage, an upgraded A16 processor and a vibrant 11-inch Liquid Retina display. Plus, Wi-Fi 6 support means speedy web performance, and the 12MP rear camera can even capture 4K videos.
Apple's smallest iPad comes with an 8.3-inch screen and a fast A17 Pro processor. It's one of our top picks for the best iPad of 2025, especially if you love to travel or simply prefer a more compact tablet.
More Best Buy October anti-Prime Day laptop and tablet deals
- Samsung Galaxy Book 4 360: $751 (save $599). This excellent two-in-one laptop has plenty of power and a beautiful screen.
- Asus CM1402 Chromebook: $195 (save $104). This is a seriously affordable option for those who mainly use their laptops for basics like checking emails and scrolling social media.
- HP 14-inch laptop: $160 (save $60). This 14-inch laptop is a good budget-friendly choice for students, thanks to its 4GB of RAM, 128GB of storage and 11 hour battery.
- Apple iPad Pro M4: $899 (save $100). Apple's most powerful tablet comes equipped with a cutting-edge processor and dazzling OLED display.
- Apple iPad Air M3: $449 (save $150). This lightweight and highly portable Apple tablet measures just 0.24 inches thick
- Samsung Galaxy Tab A9 Plus: $240 (save $80). The bright 11-inch screen is great for both work and play, plus the massive 256GB storage is plenty for all your apps and games.
- Google Pixel 11-inch Tablet: $359 (save $140). Great for your home or work and if you're already in the Google ecosystem, it offers controls for your smart home devices too.
- Microsoft Surface Pro 12-inch: $700 (save $100). This versatile device can be used as a laptop or a tablet depending on your needs.
Best Buy October anti-Prime Day smart home deals
Battery-powered so you don't have to mess with wiring, the Ring doorbell is one of the easiest ways to up your home security.
Snag two 2K HDR indoor/outdoor video cameras with a 160-degree field of vision and clear night detection, all for more than half off.
The GE CYNC smart thermostat allows you to preset your preferred temperature and adjust it as needed directly on the thermostat or through the Cync app. You can also hook it up to smart home systems for voice command.
More Best Buy October anti-Prime Day smart home deals
- TP-Link Tapo smart Wi-Fi plug: $30 (save $20). This handy little plug integrates seamlessly with Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Apple Home and Samsung SmartThings.
- Ring video doorbell 3 and indoor camera bundle: $100 (save $20). For half off, you can get a battery-powered Ring doorbell and an easy-to-set-up indoor camera.
- Phillips Hue gradient Bluetooth floor lamp: $272 (save $91). It allows you to instantly control 16 million colors of light.
- EufyCam 3 set of 5 wireless solar security cameras and Homebase: $540 (save $320). Protect your home with these outdoor cameras that offer 4K clarity both day and night.
- Amazon Echo Dot: $35 (save $15). The Echo Dot is one of the most affordable and reliable smart speakers around.
- TP-Link Tapo smart Wi-Fi deadbolt lock: $115 (save $35). Replace your traditional lock with something much more powerful. This one can be accessed in six ways.
- Tineco Floor One S3 Extreme: $250 (save $180). This high-tech mop knows when to adjust water flow and suction power to best clean your floors.
- Ecozy Sunrise Alarm Clock: $43 (save $27). A customizable sunrise alarm clock with 26 sounds and 17 light options.
- Arlo Essential set of 5 outdoor security cameras: $150 (save $220). Comes with rechargeable battery, connects to your Wi-Fi and is weather-resistant.
Best Buy October anti-Prime Day gaming deals
This gaming headset works with tons of gaming devices including PC, PS5, PS4, Switch, Xbox X|S and Xbox One. It has a built-in mic so you can chat with other players during the game and 50mm drivers for clearer audio.
Give your PC gaming setup a serious upgrade with this AOC monitor. It features a curved 34-inch WQHD display and boasts an impressive 180Hz refresh rate and 1ms response time for fluid action. It's also AMD FreeSync Premium compatible and has two HDMI and four USB ports.
Best Buy October anti-Prime Day gaming deals
- HyperX Cloud Alpha wireless gaming headset: $143 (save $57). Hear every shot, step and sound to take your gameplay to the next level.
- Sony InZone H9 wireless gaming headphones: $228 (save $102). These deliver immersive sound that makes you feel like you're right in the middle of the action.
- Seagate 4TB storage expansion card: $430 (save $70). This officially licensed expansion card greatly expands the storage of your Xbox console.
- Razer Basilisk V3 gaming mouse: $30 (save $40). This gaming mouse has RGB lights, a great feel and plenty of speed.
- HyperX QuadCast S microphone: $80 (save $80). This microphone delivers crystal-clear audio to everyone you're talking to.
- Ratchet & Clank Rift Apart: $30 (save $40). This action platformer is one of the best games available on the PS5.
- Metaphor: ReFantazio Launch Edition: $55 (save $15). One of the best RPG games of this era from the legendary publisher, Atlus.
- Spider-Man 2 (PS5): $40 (save $30). Relive your childhood fantasy of web-slinging through New York with this PS5 title.
- Ghost of Tsushima (PS5): $30 (save $40). Sucker Punch Productions' Ghost of Yotei has been impressive, but don't miss out on its previous venture.
- God of War: Ragnarok (PS5): $30 (save $40). This title picks up where the 2018 God of War left off, jump into this Norse tale and experience Kratos and Atreus' latest journey.
- Death Stranding 2: On the Beach (PS5): $50 (save $20). Kojima Production brings back the brilliant graphics and story-telling with this second installment of Death Stranding.
- Split Fiction (Xbox Series X): $33 (save $17). Perfect for those who love co-op games.
Best Buy October anti-Prime Day tech deals
There might be a new Apple Watch Ultra model in town but the second-generation is still a very capable smartwatch. It has solid battery life, a large and bright display and integration with the iPhone that makes it a breeze to use.
Charge three devices at once while you're on the go with this Anker car charger. It's compatible with PD and PPS technology, so your devices will be ready for the day in no time.
Best Buy October anti-Prime Day tech deals
- Google Pixel Watch 3 (41mm): $200 (save $50). Get started on your health goals with this wearOS smartwatch from Google.
- Anker 20,000mAh power bank with USB-C cable: $45 (save $25). This large power bank with a built-in USB-C cable will keep your devices powered while you're on the move.
- Belkin MagSafe 3-in-1 wireless charging pad: $70 (save $80). Keep all your Apple device ready for the day with this all-in-one charging solution.
- Anker 140W 4-port charger: $60 (save $20). Anker's 140W 4-port charger will quickly charger your laptops and is easy to store thanks to its compact design.
- Rexing 4G LTE 2-Channel Dash Cam: $180 (save $120). Livestream monitoring for your vehicle and cloud storage with a paid plan.
- Ultimea Poseidon M4T 5.1 Dolby Atmos Soundbar: $160 (save $40). An affordable price for Dolby Atmos capability and two surround sound speakers with 5.1 3D surround sound.
When did October Prime Day sales start this year?
Amazon's October Prime Day sale is a two-day event that started on Oct. 7 and ran through yesterday, Oct. 8. There are also plenty of anti-Prime Day sales also happening now, including Best Buy's Techtober sale, which runs through Oct. 12.
Where are the best October Prime Day sales?
October Prime Day sales offer some of the best prices on tech, appliances, mattresses and fashion, making it a great time to snag stellar prices on must-have items. Though October Prime Day is officially at Amazon, there are a ton of retailers running counter sales to help you save even more, including Best Buy, Target, Home Depot and Walmart.
Unsurprisingly, Best Buy is usually one of the best places to buy tech items because it sells products from almost all major brands across these popular categories, making it a tremendous one-stop shop for all of your early-Christmas buys.
Is October Prime Day the best time to shop deals?
October Prime Day and the counter sales offer a wide variety of deals. We're spotting some products dropping to their lowest-ever prices. The next big shopping event with record-low prices won't be until late November for Black Friday.
How we choose deals
CNET has a team of shopping experts and deal hunters who have operated across major sales events for many years, making sure you understand when a deal is worth taking advantage of or when it's worth skipping. Whether it's for Black Friday, Prime Day or the Fourth of July, we have the expertise to make sure you get the best deal possible.
To do this, we look for real discounts, quality reviews and remaining sale time when choosing an offer to show you.
- Real discounts mean real discounts. We look at the price history for that product to make sure no manufacturers are inflating prices to make the discount seem more substantial than it is.
- Quality reviews are equally important for any product, but particularly for deeply discounted items. If it breaks the first time you use it, the discount isn't really worthwhile.
- Remaining sale time is a huge part of our vetting process. If a deal seems like it will only be around for a short while or will only be available for the remaining stock, we'll let you know in advance, so you don't return later only to be disappointed.
We are also considering the rising costs associated with tariffs to help you find items worth buying now.
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