The iPhone 16 event had a few surprises. Not only are the iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max models available for preorder, but Apple is also treating the world to a new version of the AirPods Max, the company’s only pair of closed-back ANC headphones. And the most significant change with the newer model is Apple finally nixed the Lightning port in favor of USB-C. That means faster charging times and improved wired listening!
With the latest AirPods Max version only a week away, we’re finally going to start seeing sales on the older generation. As a matter of fact, the Gen 1 cans are already being discounted at Best Buy: Right now, you can purchase the first-gen AirPods Max for $480 when they normally sell for $550.
Why you should buy the AirPods Max
Even though the revamped AirPods Max are a nice touch, we still endorse the O.G. version. Available in several colorways, the Gen 1 Max are equipped with Apple’s H1 chip, making it easy to pair and switch between multiple Apple devices (as long as they’re all signed in with the same Apple ID). This also means you’ll be able to track the headphones through the Find My network should they ever go missing.
Thanks to the Max’s Adaptive EQ feature, the headphones will actually adjust audio in real-time to best match your listening environment, head, and ear structure. Expect a bold and balanced blend of mids and bass! And while there’s no dedicated AirPods app (sorry, Android device owners), you’ll be able to adjust ANC settings with iOS, iPadOS, and macOS.
The AirPods Max deliver some of the best noise-canceling we’ve ever heard, too, and should last for over 20 hours on a full charge. We’re not sure how long this awesome Apple markdown is going to last, but here’s hoping we’ll start seeing the older model on sale more often!
Save $70 when you purchase the first-gen AirPods Max (with Lightning) at Best Buy, and be sure to check out some of the other AirPods deals we’ve been finding! We also have a more exhaustive list of headphone deals, including cans from Sony and Bose.
Best Buy deals: Save on laptops, TVs, appliances, and more
Best Buy is one of the biggest retailers out there, along with Amazon and Walmart, and it has a truly massive selection of products for you to pick from. Not only that, but it often offers some of the best deals you'll find out there, which is why we often draw from it for several of our roundups, such as the best TV deals, best laptop deals, and best phone deals. To that end, we've gone out and collected some of our favorite Best Buy deals across several product categories and put them for you below.
Best Buy TV deals
There may be no better place to purchase one of the best TVs than Best Buy. There is almost always some huge savings to find on TVs at Best Buy, and that’s certainly the case right now. You’ll find deals top TV brands like Sony, Samsung, and LG, and more budget-friendly brands like TCL and Hisense are in play, too.
Best Buy TV deals: Save on QLED TVs, OLED TVs, and 8K TVs
Today’s Best Buy TV deals are full of Samsung TV deals, LG TV deals, Sony TV deals, TCL TV deals, and more. In fact, Best Buy holds some of the best TV deals we’re seeing right now, and they don’t stop with the best TV brands. There’s plenty to choose from across all price points and screen sizes, and with Best Buy having so many TVs available at a discount, we thought we’d round them all up to make shopping a little more convenient. Below you’ll find all of our favorite Best Buy TV deals taking place today, and Best Buy doesn't have what you’re looking for you can also check out today’s Amazon TV deals and Walmart TV deals.
Insignia 50-inch F30 4K Fire TV -- $190, was $300
A 55-inch 4K TV is a good size to suit most rooms, and the Insignia F30 has almost everything you could hope for in a TV this size. It presents all of your favorite content in breathtaking 4K resolution, and HDR technology provides a wide range of color details and sharper contrast, making movies more immersive and things like sports more impactful. Versatile connectivity ports make it easy to connect home theater peripherals. This TV also offers smart features like Alexa voice control, DTS Studio Sound, and Apple AirPlay. And because the Insignia F30 is a Fire TV, it will give you instant access to over 500,000 streaming movies and TV episodes, and access to thousands of channels and apps.
Best Buy just cut the price of the 65-inch LG B4 OLED TV by $1,000
We’re constantly tracking down the best TV deals, finding the best savings on top LEDs, QLEDs, and traditional OLED sets. While the latter is predominately produced by LG these days, this is a company that’s been refining its OLED tech over several years. That’s why we have no gripes in calling the LG B4 Series one of our favorite budget-friendly OLED TVs. Speaking of which, the 65-inch version is on sale at Best Buy this week.
Right now, when you purchase the LG 65-inch B4 Series OLED at Best Buy, you’ll spend $1,500. At full price, this model sells for $2,500. We track OLED TV deals regularly, and we’ve really only seen the 48-inch size get the sales treatment.
