Electronics Deals

What we like: The 75-inch version of our budget pick for the best gaming TV. Specifically outfitted to complement modern PC and console gaming. Bright and responsive. Built-in Google TV. “Game Accelerator 120” feature accepts 1080p 120 Hz and 1440p 120 Hz signals, utilizes variable refresh rate, and reduces effective screen resolution.

Other things to know: Lacks local dimming, mini-LED technology, and HDMI 2.1 support. 60 Hz refresh rate. Worse response and time and higher input lag than other picks, but also less than 30% of the price of our top picks. We don’t recommend the Q6 if your priority is more-cinematic TV and movie watching, but a great option for gaming-focused people.

What we like: The newest generation of our smaller Amazon Alexa smart display pick. Ideal for nightstands or bathroom counters. Works via voice commands or touch controls. Plays music, podcasts, weather, and more. Communicates with other smart-home devices. Display auto-dims when you turn out the lights.

Other things to know:  Small 5½-inch screen. Not as loud as our main picks. Comes with camera lens cover for privacy. We've seen it drop just a bit lower before, but not since 2023.

What we like: Our Amazon Alexa smart speaker pick for listening to audio and chatting with Alexa. Impressive sound for the size and and price. Good listening capability for voice commands. Enables setup and control of smart-home devices. Built-in Zigbee support.

Other things to know: The more expensive Echo Studio has far better audio quality. Can pair with other Echo speakers to create a multiroom audio system. Higher price than previous deals we've seen in the past.

What we like: Clear, loud sound in a compact form. Half the price of other Amazon Echo products. Bluetooth and 3.5-mm stereo jack connections. Built-in Eero Wi-Fi can extend an Eero router's mesh network. Good intro to Amazon/Alexa ecosystem.

Other things to know: More expensive Echos offer better audio and call quality. Doesn't make video calls. We are still testing how well the Dot works with an Eero Wi-Fi system.

What we like: Our top pick for the best standalone VR headset has a cord-free design and convincing hand tracking, with the added option to plug it in to a PC to access more-powerful games. Controllers are intuitive and easy to hold. Has a wide selection of compatible content.

Other things to know: The battery life is just okay, around two hours in our testing. Strap lacks padding and doesn’t distribute weight on the back of the head as well as a halo-style strap. The controllers lost sight of our hands more often than headsets with exterior sensors.

What we like: Another good upgrade option from our guide to the best 3D pens. While the most expensive, it also gave us the most flexibility and control over drawing and materials.

Other things to know: Allows for precise temperature control, making it more adept at handling third-party materials. Even at nearly half off, it's still twice as expensive as our top pick. Best for dedicated and advanced 3D pen artists.

What we like: A video game the Wirecutter staff loved playing in 2023. 2D side-scrolling levels evoke Sonic’s 16-bit era, but with additional local co-op play for up to four players. Each level hides enough secrets for repeated play-throughs. Features a cast of fan-favorite characters.

Other things to know: Deal for a physical copy of the game available for PS5. Recurring deal price.

What we like: Our top pick for the best LCD/LED TV. Employs a mini-LED backlight for improved contrast, quantum dots for more vibrant color, and a 120 Hz refresh rate for cleaner, smoother motion. A solid choice for gamers. Offers built-in Google TV.

Other things to know: Only available in larger screen sizes. Loses some image fidelity when you sit off-center. Isn’t equipped with an ATSC 3.0 tuner, so over-the-air broadcasts are limited to a maximum resolution of 1080p. This is the 2023 model. Street prices are slowly declining.

What we like: Another good option we like if you want a corded outdoor security camera we like if you want to stick within the Ring ecosystem. Delivers crisp, 1080p video with an expansive 130-degree view and clear two-way audio. Includes a lengthy, weather-resistant power cord, but can also be powered by battery or a solar panel.

Other things to know: Former pick we still like. Despite some previous issues, Ring now provides more privacy and security measures than any other camera manufacturer we tested. Compatible with Amazon Alexa and Works With Ring. Requires Ring Protect Basic subscription for the most functionality.

What we like: Our top pick for the best Wi-Fi mesh-networking kit. Simple set up. Monitor and control remotely via mobile app. Steady Wi-Fi even on busy networks. Surpasses pricier options.

Other things to know: One router and two extenders. Doesn't support internet speeds faster than 500 Mbps. Lacks multiple ethernet ports.

What we like: Our pick for a DIY home security system. Easy to setup and use. Compatible with a large selection of inexpensive add-ons like sensors and cameras. Contract-free 24/7 monitoring and customer service. Works with Amazon Alexa and Ring.

Other things to know: Does not include built-in Eero router, like Pro model. Optional Ring Protect Pro monitoring plan is $20 per month (this deal comes with a free one month trial). Kit includes base station, keypad, contact sensor, motion detector, and range extender.

What we like: Our pick for the best Bluetooth tracker for iPhone users. Impressively accurate in pinpointing an item’s precise location. Leverages Apple’s extensive Find My network. Can swap in a new battery as needed. Water-resistant.

Other things to know: Doesn’t have any way to ring your phone. Cannot attach to your stuff directly. Cannot be shared with another person. Sales on four-packs typically offer the best price per tracker. This deal matches the lowest price we've seen to date. 

What we like: Our pick for the best Bluetooth tracker for iOS users leverages Apple’s huge network of devices to find lost goods. Impressively accurate. Replaceable coin battery. If you lose an AirTag (or an item containing or attached to one), you can use the Find My app to see its location or ask Siri to trigger an audible alert.

Other things to know: Doesn’t have any way to ring your phone. No built-in method of attaching to anything. The four-pack, which is also on sale right now, offers a better price per tracker—but if you only need one, this is a decent, though recurring, sale price. At Walmart, ships free with a Plus membership or trial or with orders over $35.

What we like: A pick in our guide to the best karaoke machines. Essentially an audio passthrough, it works with your existing stereo system. Incredibly simple to set up and use. Has some of the best-sounding mics we tested.

Other things to know: Equipped with Bluetooth and a variety of adapter cables. Using its HDMI ports can complicate things unnecessarily. Clip the on-page coupon to get the deal price.

What we like: Our high-performance pick from our guide to the best air purifiers. Matched our top pick during our performance tests. The two are very similar in terms of energy efficiency, noise output, and offering the option to shut off the display while maintaining the fan setting of your choosing.

Other things to know: This model is a newish release (January 2023), so we've only long-term tested it for months rather than years, as is the case with some other picks.

What we like: Our handheld flexible game console pick. The Switch Lite is more affordable, better for small hands, light to carry, and plays the same great content as other Switch models. This bundle includes full Animal Crossing download and the console has (subtle) Animal Crossing styling.

Other things to know: Handheld-only—built-in controls can’t be detached. 5.5-inch screen. No kickstand. Best for someone who doesn’t care about connecting to a TV, or as a second Switch for a family member with smaller hands.

What we like: Our soon-to-be-replaced budget pick from our guide to the best MacBooks. Still enough processing power, memory, and storage for most day-to-day work. Approximately 14-hour battery life. Lightweight with solid construction, a comfortable keyboard, and industry-leading customer support.

Other things to know: M1 processor is starting to show its age after three years. Comes with 8 GB RAM, 256 GB SSD, 13.3-inch Retina display, one 3.5mm jack, and two Thunderbolt 3 ports.

What we like: Our budget pick for the best gaming TV. A truly budget-oriented 4K TV that’s specifically outfitted to complement modern PC and console gaming. “Game Accelerator 120” feature allows it to accept 1080p 120 Hz and 1440p 120 Hz signals (albeit at the expense of image detail).

Other things to know: Lacks the local dimming and mini-LED technology of our top pick. has only a 60 Hz refresh rate. Doesn’t have the HDMI 2.1 inputs to take full advantage of current-gen consoles.