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This week has been a good week for those looking for discounts on Apple gadgets. Most AirPods models remain on sale on Amazon, so you can pick up the second-gen earbuds for just $100 or the latest AirPods Pro for $180. The Apple TV 4K 2021 is also available for $160, or $20 off the normal price. Elsewhere, GOG.com’s New Year sale has discounted hundreds of titles, and you can still pick up a couple of Roomba robot vacuums for hundreds of dollars less than usual. Here are this week’s best tech deals to get today.
AirPods Pro
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the AirPods Pro are reduced by 28 percent, bringing them down to $180. These updated buds have the MagSafe charging case and we want you for their good sound quality, solid ANC and improved fit.
Buy AirPods Pro at Amazon – $180
AirPods (2nd generation)
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apples Second generation AirPods are down to $100, which is only $10 more than Black Friday. While the third-gen buds fix a few issues, the original AirPods remain a solid option for those on a budget. We gave them one score 84 for their improved wireless performance, good sound quality, and good battery life.
Buy AirPods (2nd Gen) at Amazon – $100
AirPods max
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A few colors of the high-end AirPods max are $100 less than usual, bringing them down to $449. These cans earned a score 84 for their excellent, balanced sound, strong ANC and good battery life.
Buy AirPods Max at Amazon – $449
Apple TV 4K
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The newest Apple TV 4K is available for $160, or $20 off the regular price. While the 2021 version isn’t drastically different from the previous model, the new Siri remote is a big selling point. We gave it a Score of 90 for its fast performance, HomeKit integration, and ease of use of the improved Siri remote.
Buy Apple TV 4K at Amazon – $160
iPad Air
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A few colors from Apple iPad Air are on sale for $539, or $60 less than usual. We have this tablet one Score of 90 for its fast performance, fast WiFi, updated design with USB-C, and healthy battery life.
Buy iPad Air from Amazon – $539
GOG.com New Year Offer
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GOG’s New Years Sale hits up to 90 percent off popular titles, making it a good time to pick up a few to help get you through the winter months. keys are among them Cyberpunk 2077 for 50 percent discount, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt for 80 percent discount, Control Ultimate Edition for only $12 and up.
iRobot Roomba j7+
The new Roomba j7+ is now $250 cheaper, down to $599 on both Amazon and Wellbots. The high end Roomba s9+ is also $250 and up to $850. The former only launched late last year and has 10 times the suction power of a standard Roomba, plus advanced obstacle avoidance, meaning it’s easier to avoid things like pet poo than other models. The s9+, on the other hand, has 40x suction power and a more curve-friendly design. Both also support auto-drain and come with clean bottoms too.
Buy Roomba j7+ at Amazon – $599
Buy Roomba j7+ at Wellbots – $599
Buy Roomba s9+ at Amazon – $849
Buy Roomba s9+ at Wellbots – $849
iRobot Roomba 694
the Roomba 694 has fallen to $179 or $95 off and a return to its record low price. It has earned a place in ours Best Budget Robot Vacuum Cleaner Guide thanks to its powerful cleaning power, on-device button controls and handy accompanying mobile app.
Buy Roomba 694 at Amazon – $179
Fitbit Charge5
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Fitbit’s Charge 5 is on sale right now for a record low of $120. We have the fitness tracker one Score 82 for its large color display, built-in GPS, standard Fitbit Pay, and long battery life. the Fitbit Sense Smartwatch is also offered for $100 less than usual, bringing the price down to $200.
Buy Charge 5 from Amazon – $120
Eero 6 WiFi Packs
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All Eero 6 WiFi bundles are on sale now, so you can grab one for as little as possible $90. the Three-pack routers is down to $244 while the three-pack with a router and two extenders was reduced to $195. This system supports WiFi 6, coverage up to 5,000 square feet and has a built-in Zigbee smart home hub.
Buy Eero 6 (1 router + 2 extenders) at Amazon – $195
Xbox Elite Wireless Series 2 Controller
Microsoft’s Elite Wireless Series 2 Controller for Xbox remains on sale for $140, which is $40 less than usual. If you want to treat yourself (or someone else) to a fancy gaming accessory, this is a good option. It comes with six thumbsticks, four paddles, two D-pads, a charging dock, carrying case, and USB-C cable, and its battery can last up to 40 hours on a single charge.
Buy the Elite Wireless Series 2 Controller from Amazon – $140
Buy the Elite Wireless Series 2 Controller from Microsoft – $140
Samsung Galaxy Buds 2
the Galaxy Buds 2 are currently down to $100 or $50 below their normal price. We gave them one score 84 for their enhanced sound quality, adjustable ambient noise mode, comfortable design, and wireless charging support.
Buy Galaxy Buds 2 at Woot – $100
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE
Samsung’s latest smartphone, the Galaxy S21 FE, is officially available and starting shipping and Amazon is throwing in a $100 gift certificate if you order the handset through the online retailer. we briefly tested the FE at CES 2022, calling it “last year’s no-frills flagship,” and it includes a 5-nanometer processor, 120Hz display, 32-megapixel front-facing camera, larger battery, and more.
Buy the Galaxy S21 FE bundle on Amazon – $700
Samsung T7 Touch SSD
the Samsung T7 Touch SSD in 1TB is currently down to a record low of $140. That’s even better than the price during last year’s Christmas shopping season. We like the drive’s compact design, fast speeds, and built-in fingerprint reader for added security.
Buy T7 Touch (1TB) on Amazon – $140
Libro.fm
Engadget readers can receive a total two free audio books when you subscribe to Libro.fm, the audiobook subscription service that supports local bookstores. Similar to Audible, a Libro.fm membership costs $15 per month and gives you one audiobook credit per month plus a 30 percent discount on any audiobooks you buy a la carte.
Subscribe to Libro.fm – $15/month
New tech offers
Ultraloq U-Bolt Pro
Ultraloq U-Bolt Pro Smart Lock with its WiFi Bridge is $45 off if you use the code ENGADGET45 at checkout bringing it to $154. This model gives you six different ways to unlock your door, including a fingerprint sensor, personal numeric code, e-key, or using the accompanying mobile app. And with the included bridge, you can control the lock from anywhere, so you can unlock or lock your door remotely at any time, or give your loved ones digital keys.
Buy the Ultraloq U-Bolt Pro Bundle at Wellbots – $154
Master & Dynamic MW07 Plus
Receive a 40 percent discount until January 31st MW07 Plus Earphones by Master & Dynamic when you use the code TAKE40 at checkout. This offering addresses one of our main issues with these buds – their high price. We gave them one Score 86 for their great sound quality, reliable built-in controls, and 10-hour battery life.
55″ Hisense U7G Quantum Dot 4K Smart TV
Hisenses 55 inch Quantum Dot 4K TV 30 percent off and down to just under $600. It offers a lot of value in a relatively affordable TV – the set supports a native 120Hz refresh rate, Dolby Vision and Atmos, 1,000 nits of peak brightness and Game Mode Pro, the latter utilizing HDMI 2.1, low-latency mode. variable refresh rates and more.
Buy a 55-inch Hisense U7G 4K TV from Amazon – $600
Garmin wearables
A range of Garmin smartwatches are $50 at Wellbots if you use the code ENGADGET50 at checkout. Above all, they include the came 2 for $350 and the lily for $150. The former comes with a range of advanced features like a heart rate monitor sensor, Garmin Pay and built-in GPS, while the latter is cheaper and more stylish.
Buy Garmin Venu 2 at Wellbots – $350
Buy Garmin Lily at Wellbots – $150
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