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Memorial Day sales run the gamut, from home appliances to headphones, and they happen every year at major US retailers like Amazon and Walmart. If you’re looking for new tech gear at a discount, you won’t have to look far this Memorial Day weekend.
We’ve rounded up the most intriguing Memorial Day deals on popular tech products, many of which have been tested by experts at Pocket-lint. We’ve made sure these deals are worth it by running the discounted prices on price-tracking sites and making sure to flag any products that are at an all-time low.
The best Memorial Day tech deals
The best bang for the buck is $400 on a 65-inch 4K Samsung Neo QLED Smart TV, which puts it at a discounted price of $1,198 at Walmart. But there are some other great Memorial Day tech deals we’ve spotted so far.
Samsung QN85B Neo QLED 4K TV
Best Memorial Day deal if you need a TV upgrade
$1198 $1600 Save $402
A premium 4K TV from Samsung that uses Quantum Dot in combination with mini LEDs to give you 100% volume and color contrast, even in the brightest room in your house at midday. The large 65-inch screen has high dynamic range, allowing you to see details clearly. To top it off, the viewing experience is rich, vibrant 3D audio with Dolby Atmos and object tracking audio.
You’ve probably seen Pocket-lint’s top picks for Samsung TVs. Samsung is behind the QLED model, including the Neo QLED range in 4K with Mini LED technology. This TV has that coveted Neo QLED quality in 4K, with vibrant color and contrast even in daylight. It achieves 4K quality with top-notch AI processing and AI-based formulas.
If you have a Samsung Galaxy S21, you can professionally calibrate your screen from your phone and improve everything you watch. In about 7-12 minutes, you can customize the color temperature, exposure, contrast, and tone of your content. 3D sound complements your viewing experience with enveloping sound, creating a more cinematic experience. Comfort mode, with preset sunrise and sunset times, makes watching movies and binging shows less straining on your eyes. It’s a solid TV to have on hand for movie nights.
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Apple Watch Series 8
Best Memorial Day deal for Apple users
$329 $399 Save $70
It’s got a great design, loads of sensors, and more features than you’ll probably know what to do with. While its battery life isn’t the best in the smartwatch market, fast charging makes daily charging a little less of a pain.
The Apple Watch Series 8 differs from the Series 7 with its body temperature sensor, car crash detection feature and international roaming option. It’s perfect for anyone looking to get started in smartwatches, with its intuitive interface and a wider range of useful features. After reviewing it, we recommend it for those who own an Apple Watch Series 6 or higher and can upgrade to the Apple Watch SE.
The Series 8 is nearly identical in design to the Series 7, with its 1.7mm bezels, rounded corners, and rectangular screen. It has an always-on Retina display like the Series 7, unlike the SE, which lets you see essential information immediately. It’s light enough to wear while sleeping, and you can use it to track your workouts and overall well-being. The body temperature sensor is more applicable to menstrual cycle tracking than fever detection, but it’s still a useful feature that sets the Series 8 apart from previous models.
You can save $70 on the Apple Watch Series 8 this Memorial Day.
Sony WF-1000XM4
Best Memorial Day deal on an AirPods alternative
$1198 $1600 Save $402
A premium 4K TV from Samsung that uses Quantum Dot in combination with mini LEDs to give you 100% volume and color contrast, even in the brightest room in your house at midday. The large 65-inch screen has high dynamic range, allowing you to see details clearly. To top it off, the viewing experience is rich, vibrant 3D audio with Dolby Atmos and object tracking audio.
“The Sony WF-1000XM4 true wireless in-ear headphones are exceptional for their price,” wrote Pocket-lint editor Rik Henderson when reviewing these headphones. It’s true, and the value for money is even better with the current discount.
The Sony WF-1000XM4 earphones lead the industry in adaptive noise cancellation technology, and they deliver an immersive audio experience. You can take them with you for your workouts and not worry about sweat or water as they are IPX4 certified. They have a battery life of up to 24 hours, with 8 hours in the buds and 16 hours with the charging case.
The difference with this generation is the remarkable V1 integrated processor, which paves the way for adaptive noise cancellation. It relies on Sony’s QN1e chip to deliver impressive noise cancellation with less power. The headphones have a multipoint connection that allows you to pair two devices at once, so when you receive a call, the headphones recognize which device the call is from and connect to it. The shape of the ear cups ergonomically conforms to the shape of your ear for a more comfortable fit. Overall, these are solid headphones that are currently $80 off.
More Memorial Day tech deals
The Samsung QN85B Neo QLED 4K TV is the best overall Memorial Day deal, not only for its $400 savings, but also for its value. It’s the best buy for most, although another category of offers might be a better match for what you want. If cost is your primary concern, Memorial Day is a great opportunity to check out some great tech on sale.
Here are some of the best discounts we’ve spotted so far:
