Our Tech Writer’s Guide to Best Buy’s Memorial Day Sale
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Memorial Day may still be just under a week away (it’s Monday, May 26, this year), but we’re already seeing lots ofdealsroll in. As in years past, Best Buy is offering discounts on tech gadgets, accessories, and appliances, includingiPads, top-notchnoise-canceling headphones, a nicevacuum cleaner, someBluetooth speakers, and a fewsmartwatches. I’ve combed through them all to find Strategist-recommended products that you can save a good amount of money on this Memorial Day. While we usually only bother pointing out discounts of at least 20 percent or more, we included some smaller markdowns here because we anticipateprices going much higherin the next few weeks due totariffs.
Updated on May 26, 2025
We replaced the Anker MagGo tabletop wireless charging staton with its portable version, and made sure everything else is still in stock and on sale.
Deals I personally think are the best
I just traded in my old M1 MacBook Air for the newest M4-equipped iPad Pro, and I couldn’t be happier with it. It’s $100 off right now, and you can put that money toward buying either a good keyboard case or a stylus to get work done on your new tablet. Best Buy also has a bunch of speakers on sale, but at $50, JBL’s Clip 5 can’t be beat thanks to its portable design and bright sound. And if you’re eager to get into grilling or smoking, you can save $200 on one of our favorite pellet grills with excellent temperature control for a perfect cook every time.
Laptop and tablet deals
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Apple’s smallest iPad is good for browsing the web and reading books (but not quite as good as ane-reader), and it supports the Apple Pencil, so if you want a tiny tablet to jot notes on, now’s the time to grab one.
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Our pick for the best iPad to get work done — and my personal go-to — is $100 off right now. It’s great for doing illustration and photo work, as well as writing and taking notes (though you may need additional gear like the company’s Pencil or a goodkeyboard).
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Apple’s newest stylus, which has more ways to interact with your iPad right from the device, is $30 off right now.
Smartphone and smartwatch deals
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Samsung’s latest smartwatch (and our pick for Samsung owners) is 27 percent off right now. A successor is likely to be announced later this year, but the Watch7 will still be a perfectly capable watch, especially at $80 off.
Headphones and speakers deals
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The most stylish headphones for iPhone owners are 13 percent off right now.
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Sony’s much-loved noise-canceling headphones are our favorite pair for listening to music.
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Beats Studio Pro
Apple’s Beats Studio Pro pair perfectly with an iPhone or MacBook, but unlike the AirPods Max, they work great with Android devices as well. And right now, they’re steeply discounted.
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JBL Clip 5
JBL’s portable speaker with a built-in clip — which makes it great for shower or travel use — is 38 percent off right now, bringing it down to $50. You won’t find a better speaker for that price.
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The company’s retro-looking speaker is more high tech than it looks: It works with Alexa and Google Assistant. And right now it’s $100 off.
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Sonos Move 2
The Sonos Move 2 is on sale at its lowest price ever. It’s a good Sonos smart speaker to have at home with decent sound quality, support for Apple Airplay 2, and the ability to control it with your voice (using Sonos’s own assistant or Amazon Alexa). But what makes it great is the ability to take it off its included charging dock and bring it almost anywhere with up to 24 hours of battery life and IP56 water resistance. It’s perfect for entertaining in the backyard or patio and can even connect using Bluetooth outside Wi-Fi range.
Home deals
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Thispellet grill, which provides plenty of space for smoking briskets or grilling anything your heart desires, imbues everything with delicious wood-smoke flavor.
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Our pick for thebest microwave ovenoverall has built-in Alexa integration and a handy popcorn preset; it’s also $20 off.
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And our pick for best less-expensive multifunctional microwave oven can air-fry, convection bake, and broil, in addition to microwaving.
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This cordless stickvacuum cleaneris great for small spaces and provides a lot of suction and cleaning ability for a relatively reasonable price (especially for a Dyson).
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A pretty good price on an even higher-powered Dyson that has an LCD display with a particle counter and lasers on its cleaner head to illuminate and help you suck up every last speck of dust in your house.
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One ofour favorite smart bulbs, and one of the few that supports the dedicated wireless network Thread, which doesn’t require an internet connection and won’t clog up your Wi-Fi.
Other deals
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If you need a few trackers to keep an eye on your luggage, wallet, or pet, you can save $30 on a pack of Apple’s AirTags.
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Anker makes several of our favoriteportable chargers. This one has enough juice to recharge an iPhone 16 Pro Max and has a built-in cable so you don’t have to carry a cord in your bag.
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This three-in-one charger has docks for an iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods case, and comes with its own travel case.
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“When the lights go down, it really feels like you could be in a theater.” says Strategist senior writer Michael Zhao of LG’stop-notch TV, which is $200 off right now. It’s an especially good time to get last year’s model, which is just a smidge less bright than this year’s buta lotless expensive.
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This gaming mouse is a favorite among gamers thanks to its customizable buttons and ergonomic design.
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Designed specifically for spots below the belt, thiselectric shaver’s blades are thin enough not to get caught on hairs, and it’s waterproof.
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Our favorite portablemassage gun, which Strategist editor Jeremy Rellosa says “delivers an effective massage for its small, packable size,” is $50 off right now.
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