Look out, Amazon, you're not the only game in town this sale season. Sure, Amazon's October Prime Day event happening on Oct. 8 unofficially marks the start of the holiday shopping season. However, retailers such as Best Buy are currently offering their own deals, which gives you a chance to save on everything from big-ticket items to budget-friendly finds. In fact, Best Buy has discounts right now on TVs, laptops, security cameras, headphones and much more ahead of their major competitor's sales. Walmart is also offering major discounts, which gives you extra options to stock up on essentials, tech and home appliances while preserving your budget.
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While you don't need a Best Buy membership to shop for most of the discounts right now, having a My Best Buy Plus or Total membership can score you some additional savings on select items. We've found some of the top deals available and will continue to update this page with more savings as new offers appear and others expire, so you can see all the best deals.
Our favorite Best Buy 48-Hour Flash Sale deals right now
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These top-rated earbuds feature adjustable earhooks and up to 9 hours of listening time between charges. Best Buy also offers trade-in savings if you have an eligible device to swap.
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This gaming laptop comes equipped with 8GB of DDR5 memory and 512GB of SSD storage, plus it has an AMD Ryzen 5 7000 Series processor as well as a 144Hz FHD anti-glare display. Additionally, it can reach a 50% charge in just 30 minutes and a full charge can last up to 8.5 hours, which makes this a decent gaming laptop for when you're wanting to game on the go, especially for under $500.
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This laptop is filled with all the bells and whistles you could need. It also comes equipped with the super speedy M3 chip. If you're planning on doing a trade-in, you can score up to an additional $825 off this MacBook.
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Our favorite Best Buy TV deals
If a bigger screen is on your wishlist this 75-inch Bravia won't disappoint, with four times the pixels of full HD and superior brightness.
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Looking to upgrade to a bigger screen? Nab this ultra-large 75-inch TV at a $130 discount right now. This 2024 TV has 4K resolution, HDR and HDR10 Plus.
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The Toshiba C350 Fire TV has 4K resolution, a Regza engine that powers its high performance, Dolby Vision HDR, Dolby Vision Atmos, and a bezel-less design.
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Our favorite Best Buy home and kitchen deals
Getting your hands on your dream mixer is just a little closer to reality with this nearly $100 discount. Available in six different colors.
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Our favorite Best Buy appliance deals
LG is one of the best brands, and this stainless steel smart refrigerator is down by a big $700. At 26.5 cubic feet depth capacity, it comes with a sleek minimalist design, ThinQ Care to keep the appliance in top shape, a built-in icemaker, LED panels, as well as LG Linear Cooling and Door Cooling Plus to keep produce fresh for twice as long.
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Our favorite Best Buy toys and games deals
Grab this PS5 edition of the Jedi saga and you'll soon be embroiled in a moral and physical battle with the Dark Side.
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For more early deals you can shop right now, check out our roundup of the best Prime Day deals under $25.
What are Best Buy's 48-Hour Flash Sale deals?
Ahead of competitor sales, Best Buy is slashing prices in many categories throughout the entire store. This includes savings on tech gadgets, big appliances, home and kitchen tools, gaming gear, and so much more. If you were looking to upgrade something around your home like a new TV, or replace your old headphones, now is the perfect time. Check out all the best deals Best Buy has to offer for everyone. We'll keep updating this page as more offers drop in the days ahead.
Do I need to be a My Best Buy member to shop Best Buy's current deals?
No, savings are available to all shoppers, but keep in mind, Best Buy members may be able to score additional savings on top of already discounted prices or new savings altogether. Best Buy has three tiers of membership. My Best Buy is free, but won't provide you with any extra savings. My Best Buy Plus and Total memberships have an annual fee and will get you some extra discounts on select products.
How do Prime Big Deal Days deals and competitor sales at other retailers compare with Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals?
Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days and competitive sales at other major retailers have many similarities with Black Friday/Cyber Monday. Anecdotally, Black Friday tends to have better deals on large ticket items such as TVs, home appliances and laptops, whereas Prime Big Deal Days will tend to focus on more everyday essentials and items under $50.
If you are looking for a good bargain on stuff you are likely to need all year round, buy them during Prime Big Deal Days. If you are looking for that "once-a-year" bargain, Black Friday is probably your best bet. If you want to beat the holiday rush, there will be plenty of items on sale that make great gifts for loved ones.