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Amazon has imagineered yet another shopping extravaganza, this one labeled the Prime Early Access Sale. Still, this mega-sale offers all kinds of great deals on Wirecutter-recommended products like laptops, vacuums, and headphones.
Samsung S95B OLED TV (55-Inch) (Amazon) Deal price: $1600; street price: $1800
Samsung S95B OLED TV (55-Inch) (Best Buy) Deal price: $1600; street price: $1800
What we like: The brightest, most color-rich, and most room-flexible OLED TV we’ve ever tested.
Other things to know: Does not support Dolby Vision HDR. Only available in 55- and 65-inch screen sizes. New low price for the 55-inch size.
Read our review of the best oled tv.
Xgimi MoGo Pro Portable Projector Deal price: $400; street price: $525
What we like: Portable with solid battery life and an on-board speaker. Delivers an excellent image, better contrast and detail than other options we tested, robust picture adjustment settings.
Things to know: Can't match the performance of a good TV (or traditional home-theater projector). Battery life is good enough to watch a feature-length film, but not great.
Read our review of the best portable mini projector for movies.
LG C2 OLED TV (65-Inch) + $175 Visa Gift Card Deal price: $1800; street price: $2100
What we like: Top-tier OLED picture quality at a more reasonable price. Wide range of sizes. Great visuals from lower-resolution SDR content through essentially all forms of HDR. Native support for Dolby Atmos audio. A full suite of HDMI 2.1 inputs and advanced gaming functions.
Things to know: Only a marginal improvement upon last year’s C1. Doesn’t match the high brightness and color volume of our top pick. Includes a $175 Visa gift card.
Read our review of the best oled tv.
LG C2 Series OLED TV (55-Inch) (Costco) Deal price: $1350; street price: $1600 LG C2 Series OLED TV (55-Inch) (Best Buy) Deal price: $1350; street price: $1600
What we like: Top-tier OLED picture quality at a more reasonable price. Great visuals from lower-resolution SDR content. Native support for Dolby Atmos audio. A full suite of HDMI 2.1 inputs and advanced gaming functions.
Things to know: Doesn’t match the high brightness and color volume of our top pick. Includes Allstate 3-Year Protection Plan. Costco membership required, delivery only.
Read our review of the best oled tv.
Apple TV 4K (32 GB, 2021) Deal price: $110; street price: $150
What we like: Good option for cord-cutters integrated in the Apple ecosystem. Simple interface. Supports almost every streaming service and lets you combine platforms into one unified menu.
Other things to know: Includes support for external TV tuners and games. May require more power if using features like Apple Arcade. Amazon periodically drops price to $105.
Read our review of the best media streaming devices.
LG C2 Series OLED TV (42-Inch) (Amazon) Deal price: $997; street price: $1325 LG C2 Series OLED TV (42-Inch) (Walmart) Deal price: $997; street price: $1325
What we like: Top-tier OLED picture quality at a more reasonable price. Great visuals from lower-resolution SDR content. Native support for Dolby Atmos audio. A full suite of HDMI 2.1 inputs and advanced gaming functions.
Things to know: Doesn’t match the high brightness and color volume of our top pick. New low for this size.
Read our review of the best oled tv.
Apple MacBook Air (M2, 2022, 8 GB RAM, 256 GB SSD) (Best Buy) Deal price: $1050; street price: $1150 Apple MacBook Air (M2, 2022, 8 GB RAM, 256 GB SSD) (Amazon) Deal price: $1050; street price: $1150
What we like: Updated design with brighter screen and better webcam. Brings back the MagSafe port. A good all-around option for Mac users.
Other things to know: Lowest price drop we've seen for this model. Isn’t ideal for people who edit photos or videos, or who otherwise process large media files. Included free for new subscribers: Apple Music (4 months), Apple TV (3 months), iCloud+ (3 months).
Read our review of the best Macbooks.
Apple MacBook Air (2020, M1, 8 GB RAM, 256 GB SSD) Deal price: $800; street price: $925
What we like: Enough speed, memory, and storage for most day-to-day computer tasks. Battery life a little over 14 hours. Lightweight. Solid construction. Comfortable keyboard. Industry-leading support.
Other things to know: Apple M1 processor, 8 GB of RAM, 256 GB SSD, 13.3" Retina display, one 3.5mm jack, and two Thunderbolt 4 ports.
Read our review of the best Macbooks.
Acer Aspire 5 A515-45-R74Z 15.6" Laptop (Ryzen 5 5500U, 8 GB RAM, 256 GB SSD) Deal price: $390; street price: $500
What we like: Good option for a laptop on a budget. Solid performance, a great screen, a responsive trackpad, and long battery life.
Other things to know: 15.6-inch screen and a weight just shy of 4 pounds might sacrifice some portability. Keyboard is only okay. Includes the Ryzen processor, 8 GB of RAM, and 256 GB SSD.
Read our review of the best laptop under $500.
Acer Swift 3 (SF314-511-51A3) 14" Ultrabook (8 GB RAM, 512 SSD) Deal price: $400; street price: $580
What we like: Lightweight with solid performance. 10.5-hour battery life. No deal-breaking flaws.
Other things to know: Keyboard is a little cramped. Doesn't come with USB-C charger.
Read our review of the best Windows Ultrabook.
Microsoft Surface Pro 8 Bundle Deal price: $900; street price: $1350
What we like: Capable laptop replacement. Offers portability, versatility, and everything we look for in a laptop.
Other things to know: Usually requires the purchase of additional accessories (but this bundle includes Surface Pro Signature Keyboard and Surface Slim Pen 2). Intel Core i5-1135G7 processor, 8 GB RAM, 256 GB SSD. Costco membership required.
Read our review of the best Windows Surface vs. Apple iPad: the best pro tablets.
Apple MacBook Air (2020, M1, 8 GB RAM, 256 GB SSD) Deal price: $800; street price: $925
What we like: Enough speed, memory, and storage for most day-to-day computer tasks. Battery life a little over 14 hours. Lightweight. Solid construction. Comfortable keyboard. Industry-leading support.
Other things to know: Apple M1 processor, 8 GB of RAM, 256 GB SSD, 13.3" Retina display, one 3.5mm jack, and two Thunderbolt 4 ports.
Read our review of the best Macbooks.
Roborock Q5 Robot Vacuum Deal price: $300; street price: $430
What we like: Excels on low and medium-pile carpet and hardwood. User-friendly app and voice control. Good choice for smart home users and/or people who don't want a Roomba.
Other things to know: Our top pick, the Roomba i3 Evo, cleans a fleck better. Will replace our runner-up pick, the Roborock S4. Amazon Alexa, Google Home, and Siri compatible.
Read our review of the best robot vacuums.
iRobot Roomba e5 Robot Vacuum Deal price: $200; street price: $300
What we like: Similar to the Roomba 694, our budget pick, with a little more cleaning power. Tangle-resistant brushes and nubbed “extractor” rolls help get debris out of rugs.
Other things to know: The semi-random navigation is effective at cleaning small to moderately sized homes. Free shipping from Woot for Prime members.
Read our review of the best robot vacuums.
iRobot Roomba i4+ Robot Vacuum + Alexa Echo Dot (3rd Gen) Deal price: $400; street price: $550
What we like: Nearly identical to our top robot vacuum pick. Cleans in an orderly and efficient pattern. Comes with added suction, tangle-free brushes, and is self-emptying.
Other things to know: Ideal for pet hair. Easily repaired. Includes our former budget smart speaker pick, the Alexa Echo Dot (3rd Gen).
Read our review of the best robot vacuums.
iRobot Braava Jet m6 Robot Mop (Black) + Echo Dot Deal price: $300; street price: $430
What we like: Robot mop has bigger battery and water tank than our top pick. Sophisticated navigation system learns house layout. iRobot has an established track record for durability and long-term support.
Other things to know: Cleans up to 1,000 square feet at a time. Struggles with rug edges and thresholds. Need to change the pads and fill the reservoir after every cleaning session. Matches lowest price—and includes a free Echo Dot (a $30 value).
Read our review of the best robot mops.
Sony WH-1000XM5 Bluetooth Wireless Headphones Deal price: $348; street price: $398
What we like: Good for working from home or in an open office. Effective noise-cancelling. 30-hour battery-life with quick-charge capabilities. Google and Alexa wake-word functionality. App-based customizable EQ and listening modes.
Other things to know: Adjustable speak-to-chat feature automatically turns on awareness mode and pauses music when you talk. Lacks ability to adjust ANC level like our top pick. Available in black and white.
Read our review of the best noise-cancelling headphones.
1More True Wireless ANC Earbuds Deal price: $90; street price: $150
What we like: Most effective at reducing airplane noise. Secure, comfortable fit. USB-C and Qi charging case included.
Other things to know: Five-hour battery life. Unable to connect to wired in-flight entertainment systems. Use promo code WIRECUTTER10.
Read our review of the best noise-cancelling headphones.
1More PistonBuds Pro Earbuds (Amazon) Deal price: $40; street price: $60
1More PistonBuds Pro Earbuds (Newegg) Deal price: $40; street price: $60
What we like: Reduce external noises well. Clear sound over phone calls. Reproduce music enjoyably. Fit most ears comfortably.
Other things to now: 5-hour battery life. Lack ear stability assistance and controls on the earbuds themselves.
Read our review of the best wireless Bluetooth earbuds.
Marshall Major IV Bluetooth Headphones Deal price: $107; street price: $150
What we like: Features the signature "warmer" Marshall sound. Single multi-function knob handles tracks, volume, and calls. Easy to use.
Other things to know: No way to EQ the sound profile. Headband is snug. Offers Qi wireless charging, but it’s a little awkward to get the ear cup to lay correctly on a charge pad.
Read our review of the best Bluetooth wireless headphones.
Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700 Deal price: $270; street price: $350
What we like: Adjustable noise-cancelling mitigates eardrum suck. Lightweight and comfortable enough to wear for hours. Easy-to-use physical buttons. ANC can be used in both wireless and wired mode. Folds flat for storage.
Other things to know: Sound quality is decent. Confusing app. Around 20-hour battery life.
Read our review of the best noise-cancelling headphones.
Beats Fit Pro Wireless Bluetooth Earbuds Deal price: $160; street price: $200
What we like: Fit securely. Sound great. Easy pairing and connection to swapping iCloud-connected Apple devices. A variety of convenient features.
Other things to know: People sensitive to pressure in the ear may not like the fit.
Read our review of the best wireless Bluetooth earbuds.
Beats Solo3 Bluetooth Headphones Deal price: $90; street price: $175
What we like: Easily pairs with Apple devices. 40-hour battery life. Sound profile offers nice highs and mids with a slight bass boost.
Other things to know: Typically sells for more than our budget pick, but this deal makes them more affordable. Discount applies at checkout.
Read our review of the best Bluetooth wireless headphones.
Amazon Echo Buds (2nd Gen) Wireless Earbuds Deal price: $70; street price: $100
What we like: Decent noise cancellation. Only earbuds to offer hands-free Alexa compatibility.
Other things to know: Might be a little large for smaller ears. Five-hour battery life is middling.
Read our review of the best wireless Bluetooth earbuds.
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