Happy Saturday, friends! This week, Best Buy launched its so-called “Winter Sale,” featuring a whole series of price cuts ranging from not-so-good to legitimately great, at least for this time of year. We’ll be publishing several highlights in a dedicated news post tomorrow, although, as usual, not all of this week’s best deals revolve around Best Buy. For example, Apple’s M4 Mac Mini is $100 off at Amazon and B&H Photo, while LG’s 65-inch C5 OLED TV is on sale for a slightly higher price on eBay. There can also be huge savings on 45W power banks, Beats Fit Pro and more, so let’s dig deeper.
If you want a Mac and your budget is under $500, your only real option — other than going the refurbished route or choosing a model several generations old — is Apple’s latest Mac Mini. Thankfully, the desktop machine actually makes an excellent daily driver, currently starting at $499 ($100) with 16GB of RAM and 256GB of storage at Amazon and B&H Photo, which is only $20 less than its Black Friday low and about $30 less than its best price ever.
For most people, the 2024 Mac mini is a far better (and more affordable) option than the latest Mac Studio. With three Thunderbolt 4 (USB 4) ports, a Gigabit Ethernet jack, a 3.5mm audio input, and an HDMI port, the small, M4-powered machine is an excellent value even at full price. Its 10-core CPU and 10-core GPU deliver fast, consistent performance for a variety of tasks; However, keep in mind that you will need to bring your own display, keyboard, and mouse.
Read our full Mac mini (2024) review.
Last year, we saw several power bank recalls, including recalls for both Anker and ESR. I replaced one of my older Anker models during that time Iniu’s Excellent Carry P51L-E2Which is on sale at Amazon for a new low price of $18.86 (about $21 off) at checkout.
The 20,000mAh power bank isn’t particularly flashy, although it delivers up to 45W of power output and has a built-in, braided USB-C cable that also works as a lanyard. You also get an additional USB-C and USB-A port, so you can use your phone, tablet, a pair of wireless earbuds, and other small electronics at the same time. Now, if only Iniu could pack the extra battery capacity into a charger as compact and colorful as the like-minded Pocket Rocket P50. It can be possible.
Arguably the best TV deal you can find this weekend will be on the 65-inch Bravia 8 II, which is still hovering around $2,398 (over $1,000 off) at many retailers, including Amazon. But not everyone has that kind of money to spend on OLED panels, given the current discounts LG’s C5 more appealing. Now through January 20, you can purchase LG’s 65-inch OLED TV at eBay for $1,197.59 ($1,502 off) when you use the code . FAVEFINDS20 At checkout.
Like previous models in the C series, the C5 is based entirely on value. The 4K set delivers the deep black levels and contrast that OLEDs are known for, and features LG’s AI Picture Pro, which analyzes what you’re watching and adjusts brightness, resolution, and other settings to improve clarity. It also includes a range of gaming-friendly features, including a 120Hz refresh rate, support for AMD FreeSync Premium and Nvidia G-Sync, and four HDMI 2.1 ports, allowing you to play current-gen titles in 4K at up to 120fps. It is equipped with HDR10 and Dolby Vision support, which further improves colors and contrast.
Having now used both the Beats Fit Pro and the new Powerbeats Fit as part of my weekly workout routine, I can tell you with absolute certainty that there is very little difference between the two – well, other than the fact that the Powerbeats Fit retails for $199.95 and is the last generation. beats fit pro These are on sale at Voot for $89.99 (discounted $110) in select colors through January 31st. I think Beats’ latest workout earbuds also have a smaller charging case and more flexible wing tips, but with the Fit Pro, you’re still getting solid noise cancellation, good sound, and all the Apple ecosystem tricks you’d expect for less than half the price.
Read our full Beats Fit Pro review.
More Ways to Save This Weekend
- Elgato’s Stream Deck Plus It’s matching its all-time low at Amazon, Best Buy, and B&H Photo, where you can buy it for $159.99 ($40 off) for a limited time. Like the standard Stream deck, the Plus model comes with several large, programmable LCD keys – in this case eight – that you can use to automate a variety of tasks on your computer or control various smart home devices. However, the Plus does come with some neat add-ons, notably four knobs to make finer adjustments and a narrow touchscreen at the bottom to see tidbits of information at a glance. Read our review.
- If you are a modern gamer with a passion for the Sega Genesis, 8BitDo’s M30 Bluetooth Controller It’s down to an all-time low of $20.98 ($4 off) as part of an ongoing Lightning Deal at Amazon. The cheap, retro-styled gamepad sports the same layout as Sega’s iconic controller, only it comes with Bluetooth, 20 hours of battery life, and built-in buttons for quick access to the homescreen and snapping screenshots. It also works with some platforms including Nintendo Switch, Windows, Mac, and Android.
- Talking about gaming, Steam’s week-long spy fest The finale is set to take place on Monday, January 19 at 1PM ET. That means this weekend is your last chance to pick up a copy. golden idol case ($8.99), disco elysium ($9.99), Sense of Blake Manor ($14.99), weird gardening ($6.39), or 2025 GOTY Contender, blue prince ($19.79), at a deep discount.
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