Shop this Best Buy flash sale for competing Prime Day tech deals
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If you're looking for the best of the best in tech deals, look no further than Best Buy. The retailer usually features top-rated tech at wallet-friendly prices for newcomers as well as members of its My Best Buy rewards program. If you've been hearing about the huge savings at Amazon's October Prime Day event this week, Best Buy is leveling the playing field with its own two-day sales event starting today!
Through tomorrow, October 11, Best Buy is hosting a flash sale for just 48 hours with hundreds off on advanced tech. You'll find price cuts on gadgets from beloved brands, including Apple, Sony, Microsoft, and more. In terms of competing October Prime Day sales, Best Buy is home to some of the best tech deals of this busy shopping week.
Best Buy Flash sale featured deals
Apple 10.9-Inch iPad Air (5th Generation)
If you want the best of the best in the world of tablets, look no further than the fifth-generation Apple iPad Air. Typically listed for $599.99, this 64-gigabyte digital assistant can be in your hands for $100 off at $499.99. This particular iPad is the best tablet we've ever tested for its snappy performance via the Apple M1 processing chip helping you work with up to 10 hours of battery life. It even has the same user-friendly iPadOS as the pricier Apple iPad Pro (now $749) so you can save even more in the long run.
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Sony WH-XB910N Wireless Noise Canceling Over-The-Ear Headphones
It's hard to beat the immersive sound of Sony headphones and the WH-XB910N are no exception. Normally priced at $249.99, these wireless over-ear headphones are available for a sizable $130 price cut at $119.99. In our review, the WH-XB910N impressed us with its user-friendly touch controls on the body and comfortable feeling thanks to the ear cup padding. You'll get about 30 hours of battery life supporting solid noise-canceling technology and detailed features for you to design your favorite custom sound,
Other deals at the Best Buy 48-Hour sale
- Google Nest Doorbell Wired (2nd Generation) for $149.99 at Best Buy (Save $30)
- KitchenAid 5.5-Quart Bowl-Lift Stand Mixer for $279.99 at Best Buy (Save $170)
- Tineco Pure One S11 Dual Cordless Stick Vacuum for $299.99 at Best Buy (Save $100)
- Samsung 45mm Galaxy Watch5 Pro BT for $369.99 at Best Buy (Save $80)
- Microsoft 13.5-Inch 16GB Memory 512GB SSD Surface Laptop 5 for $1,299.99 at Best Buy (Save $400)
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When is Amazon Prime Day October 2023?
Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days is set for tomorrow, October 10 and Wednesday, October 11. The October Prime Day deals are expected to start at 3 a.m. EST tomorrow morning, but shoppers can score Prime Day-level savings right now with major discounts and lightning deals available at Amazon, Walmart, Best Buy, and other major retailers.
Does Best Buy have competing Prime Day deals?
Yes! If you don't have an Amazon Prime membership you can shop competing Prime Day deals across all categories at Best Buy. Whether you are shopping for holiday gifts, smart tech, or kitchen gadgets, you can save big on tons of Reviewed-approved products right now at Best Buy.
What is My Best Buy?
My Best Buy is a new membership program open to any Best Buy customers. It’s touted as helping you “save time, save money, and make the most of your tech.” The My Best Buy membership comes in three tiers called My Best Buy, My Best Buy Plus, and My Best Buy Total, each with its own unique set of perks. My Best Buy is the simplest and most affordable plan (it’s free!) and My Best Buy Total is the highest-end option with all the bells and whistles. With the three options, there’s something for every budget and lifestyle, and for every type of customer, whether you shop from time to time or make purchases often.
What perks come with a My Best Buy membership?
A My Best Buy membership comes with tons of perks, including free shipping without order minimums, tech support as needed, exclusive access to sales and events, extended return periods, and even the inclusion of protection plans with eligible purchases. Additionally, My Best Buy plans make it simple to keep track of your orders, see your purchase history, and quickly checkout when you need to buy items in a pinch.