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The latest Amazon Prime Day sale has begun, and its looking like another decent chance to save on recommended storage gear. If youre looking to add more space ahead of Black Friday, weve rounded up the best discounts we could find on internal and external SSDs, microSD cards, thumb drives and other storage equipment during Amazons October Prime Day event. Well update this post as we find more offers of note. Just remember that the Prime Big Deal Days sale, as its officially called, runs through October 9, and youll need to be a Prime subscriber to see some of the offers. Best Prime Day SSD deals The Kingston XS1000 portable SSD.Photo by Jeff Dunn / Engadget WD Black SN850X (2TB) for $140 ($50 off): If you want a similar performing drive but need more capacity, the 2TB SN850X should fit the bill. This deal isnt an all-time low, but its about $10 to $15 below the 2TB models usual going rate over the past several months. Samsung 990 Pro w/ heatsink (4TB) for $280 ($200 off): The Samsung 990 Pro is widely rated as one of the fastest PCIe 4.0 drives on the market. This variant comes with a heatsink, so its PS5-ready from the jump, though its probably overkill for more casual tasks, and its always possible to save cash by adding your own heatsink to a cheaper SSD. That said, if you dont want to bother with that and you need a ton of space, this is an all-time low. Crucial T705 (2TB) for $240 ($160 off): Most people dont need to pay extra for an ultrafast PCIe 5.0 drive like the T705, but if you have heavy-duty performance needs and you own a compatible motherboard, this is about $45 off the 2TB models average going rate. Kingston XS1000 portable SSD (2TB) for $102 ($38 off): The diminutive Kingston XS1000 is the runner up pick in our guide to the best portable SSDs, and this deal takes about $20 off the drives average street price as of late. SK Hynix Beetle X31 portable SSD (1TB) for $65 ($70 off): The similarly pocketable Beetle X31 should do the job if you only need 1TB of space. This deal comes within a couple bucks of the lowest price weve seen and takes about $25 off the drives usual street price. Crucial X10 Pro portable SSD (2TB) for $147 ($43 off): You need a device that supports USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 to take full advantage of it, but the X10 Pro is essentially a faster version of the top pick in our portable SSD buying guide. Again, this discount isnt an all-time low, but the 2TB model has typically retailed around $190 in recent months. Lexar SL500 portable SSD (1TB) for $85 ($45 off): This is another USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 model, so most people can safely skip it for a cheaper USB 3.2 Gen 2 SSD or, if you need more performance, a faster USB4 drive. If the SL500 fits into your setup, though, this discount is about $5 to $10 less than the 1TB models usual street price. Samsung Bar Plus USB flash drive (128GB) for $13 ($8 off): The Bar Plus is a basic but dependable thumb drive if all you need is a simple stick to hold and transfer files. Its typically sold between $15 and $20 over the past year. Best Prime Day microSD card and other storage deals The Lexar Professional 1066x microSD card.Photo by Jeff Dunn / Engadget SanDisk microSDXC Card for Nintendo Switch (128GB, 2-pack) for $28 ($12 off): SanDisks Switch-branded microSD card isnt the fastest weve used, but its perfectly suitable for most use cases, and this is a solid value for a two-pack. Lexar Professional Silver Plus microSD card (256GB, 2-pack) for $39 ($7.49 off): The Silver Plus is among the faster UHS-I microSD cards on the market (so long as you use an appropriate USB adapter). This discount matches the all-time low for a pair of 256GB cards. Lexar Professional 1066x microSD card (1TB) for $75 ($70 off): The Professional 1066x is another serviceable (if unspectacular) card weve tested for our guide. This deal takes about $15 off the average street price weve seen recently for the 1TB model. SanDisk Ultra microSD card (1.5TB) for $90 ($60 off): If you dont care about performance so much and just want a big chunk of space for as little cash as possible, this deal should work. Youll have to deal with slower transfer speeds, but the discount takes roughly $20 off this 1.5TB cards typical going rate in recent months. WD Black C50 Xbox Expansion Card (1TB) for $124 ($34 off): Its a pain in the neck, but the only way to fully expand the storage of an Xbox Series X/S is to use a proprietary expansion card such as the C50. This deal isnt an all-time low, but its $10 to $20 cheaper than the typical street prices weve seen over the last several months. Seagates Xbox cards are technically on sale as well, but those discounts arent anything significant. Follow @EngadgetDeals on Twitter for the latest tech deals and buying advice, and stay tuned to Engadget.com for all of the best tech deals coming out of October Prime Day 2024. This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/the-best-prime-day-ssd-deals-we-could-find-during-amazons-october-sale-074908242.html?src=rss
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Amazons October Prime Day sale is here, and it includes a handful of good price drops on well-regarded TVs. Not all of them are exclusive to the two-day event, and its entirely possible that things drop lower as we get closer to Black Friday. For now, though, were seeing all-time low (or at least near-low) prices on recommended sets from LG, Samsung, Sony, Hisense and more. Below weve rounded up the best October Prime Day TV deals we can find. Well update this post as we find more; just not that you need to be a Prime subscriber to access some of the discounts. Best Prime Day TV deals Samsung's The Frame TV.Amy Skorheim LG C4 (55) OLED TV for $1,297 ($703 off): LGs midrange OLED isnt quite as bright or color-rich as some other high-end alternatives, but it still offers a superb image with deep black tones, high contrast, clear motion and wide viewing angles. Theres Dolby Vision and 4K/144Hz support as well. This drop has been available for a few weeks, but it ties the lowest price weve found. The 65-inch set is available for $400 more, but that's not much of a deal based on recent street prices. LG B4 (55) OLED TV for $997 ($300 off): The B4 is the entry-level model in LGs 2024 OLED lineup. It gets you most of the same features as the C4, but its a bit less bright across the board, so itll work best away from glare. If you just want to save an extra $100 or so, this deal again matches the best price weve seen for the 55-inch model. Samsung The Frame TV (55) + bezel for $1,198 ($402 off): Samsungs The Frame series has always been for people who care about their TVs aesthetic more than its picture quality, as its designed to resemble a framed piece of wall art. Its still pricey for a TV with no local dimming or Dolby Vision HDR, but this deal nevertheless ties the best price weve seen for the bundle that includes colored bezel covers. Other sizes are also on sale. Hisense U7N (65) QLED TV for $748 ($352 off): The Hisense U7N looks to be one of the better values among this years crop of TVs. According to various reviews around the web, it pumps out impressive brightness and contrast for the money, plus it can play in 4K at a 144Hz refresh rate. Its image can wash out when viewed from the side, though, and for gamers, its limited to two HDMI 2.1 ports. We saw this deal a couple of times over the summer, but its still the lowest price to date for the 65-inch variant. Sony Bravia 7 (75) QLED TV for $1,998 ($501 off): The Bravia 7 is a relatively premium non-OLED TV with a mini LED backlight to improve contrast and quantum dots to boost colors. If other Sony TVs are any indication, it should deliver solid color accuracy out of the box and good image processing for lower-resolution content. It only has two HDMI 2.1 ports, its viewing angles are narrow, and it cant provide the deep black tones of a good OLED set, but it does get brighter. This deal marks a new low for the 75-inch set. TCL QM8 (65) QLED TV for $998 ($502 off): The latest TCL QM8 appears to be a decent alternative to the Hisense U8N a step-up model from the U7N thats available for the same price but isnt significantly discounted as of this writing if you just want a TV thats extremely bright, though it has slightly worse contrast according to reviews. This is another discount that ties the lowest price weve tracked. TCL QM7 (55) QLED TV for $498 ($301 off): The QM7, meanwhile, is more of a competitor to the Hisense U7N. Its still worth looking to that sets 55-inch model first, as it should perform better in well-lit rooms. But if the U7N is significantly more expensive, this matches the lowest price we could find for TCLs model. TCL S5 (55) LED TV for $265 ($65 off): The S5 is an even more rudimentary set with a 60Hz refresh rate, no local dimming and no HDMI 2.1 ports, but it should be OK if all you need is a usable second (or third) set for the basement or back bedroom. This deal on the 55-inch version is an all-time low and beats the sets usual street price by $15 or so. Its another one that ships with the Fire TV interface as standard. Roku Select Series (55) LED TV for $260 ($70 off): The Roku Select Series has a similarly budget-level image as the TCL S5, but it might be worth a look if youd prefer your dirt-cheap TV to run Rokus OS instead. This is another low, and other sizes are also on sale. Best Prime Day streaming device deals The Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max.Photo by Jeff Dunn / Engadget Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max for $35 ($25 off): All Fire TV devices tend to promote Prime Video and other Amazon services above all else, but if you can live with that, the 4K Max runs fast, works with the major HDR formats and supports all the requisite apps. It also works surprisingly well as a retro gaming device. This deal matches an all-time low. Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K for $25 ($25 off): If you really want to save $10, the standard Fire TV Stick 4K offers the same core experience as the Max, just with a slightly slower processor, half the internal storage (8GB) and Wi-Fi 6 instead of 6E. This is another joint-low. Roku Ultra (2024) for $79 ($20 off): Rokus streamers have a more neutral interface than rivals like the Fire TV Stick; the companys newest set-top box includes a faster processor, a backlit voice remote and Wi-Fi 6 support on top. This discount represents an all-time low. Follow @EngadgetDeals on Twitter for the latest tech deals and buying advice, and stay tuned to Engadget.com for all of the best tech deals coming out of October Prime Day 2024. This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/the-best-prime-day-tv-deals-from-lg-samsung-sony-and-more-074335024.html?src=rss
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When it comes to speakers, you often get what you pay for which makes Amazons second Prime Day of the year a very good time to pick up highly rated (and otherwise pricey) Bluetooth or smart speakers while theyre cheaper than usual. Of course, there are thousands of speakers in Amazons inventory, and not all of them are winners. Here, weve rounded up all the Prime Day speaker deals on the best speakers weve tested, reviewed and currently recommend. Best October Prime Day Bluetooth speaker deals Photo by Jon Turi / Engadget Theres a portable speaker for just about every situation in our guide to Bluetooth speakers. Whether you just want some tunes as you horbgorble around at home or need to entertain some coworkers at a music dance experience, theres something for you here and best of all, these are on sale. Tribit StormBox Micro 2 for $48 ($32 off): This is the smallest music box on our list, and we like it because it packs serious sound for its size. The audio isnt the highest fidelity, but the rubbery strap is perfect for strapping onto a pack, bike handlebar or elsewhere. JBL Flip 6 for $80 ($50 off): After reading our guide, this is the speaker I bought, and I can confirm this crowler-sized device has great sound quality, is durable as heck and I love that it sounds great on its side or stood on end. Marshall Emberton II for $100 ($70 off): This clutchable model has two 10-watt drivers and passive radiators for 360-degree sound. While its not super loud, we found the output to be nicely balanced. Youll get up to 30 hours of play on a charge and it has a IP67 water- and dust-resistance rating. Marshall Middleton for $250 ($50 off): This is the flagship in Marshalls waterproof/portable line. We like the top-notch sound quality and impressive output from the dual woofers, tweeters for the front and back, and passive radiators along each side. Ultimate Ears Hyperboom for $320 ($130 off): At 13 pounds, this UE speaker pushes the boundaries of portable, verging into shelf speaker territory. It made the cut in our guide thanks to its good looks, loud output and ample port options. Itll play for 24 hours on a charge, too. Best October Prime Day smart speaker deals Photo by Amy Skorheim / Engadget I never thought Id own a smart speaker, but now I ask Alexa for everything turn on the smart lights, set a noodle timer, remind me about Saturdays group FaceTime and, most importantly, tell me the weather today. Its always a good idea to get these devices on sale, so take advantage of these Prime Day prices while you can. Amazon Echo Dot (5th Gen) for $23 ($27 off): The Dot is the most popular model in Amazons smart speaker family. Though its small, it puts out decent volume and music sounds pretty good from its speakers. But where it really shines is acting as your daily smart home assistant. Amazon Echo (4th Gen) for $50 ($50 off):The full-sized model is probably a better option if you plan to use your Echo as a music source regularly not surprisingly, its bigger size makes for bigger sound, plus you can pair two together. Its our recommendation for a smart speaker under $100. Amazon Echo Spot (2nd gen) for $45 ($35 off): The half-a-softball Spot with its tiny display went away for a time, but came back with a new look and a half-moon screen that can display the time, weather and the song thats playing. Amazon Echo Pop for $18 ($22 off): The tiniest Echo device is best suited to a small space where it would be helpful to have Alexas assistance. Its not built for high fidelity music playing, but will bop out a song as you get ready or make some dinner. Best October Prime Day soundbar deals Nathan Ingraham / Engadget Its not just you. The dialogue in TV shows is getting tougher to suss out. In my house, a soundbar has made a world of difference. Of course, these long speakers and sets also make movies more immersive. Engadgets Billy Steele tested out a bunch, putting his favorites in our soundbar guide and, in good news for anyone ready to turn off the subtitles, Prime Day deals extend to a number of these things. Sennheiser Ambeo Mini for $600 ($200 off): The Ambeo Mini got a favorable review from us when it came out last year. Just note that it needs the Ambeo subwoofer or else the bass just gets lost in large, or even medium, rooms. Sonos Beam for $399 ($100 off): The Sonos Beam is our favorite midrange soundbar. It has solid sound quality, support for Dolby Atmos and is easy to set up. Just note that it only has one HDMI port, so you cant hook up a console directly to the speaker. Sonos Ray for $234 ($45 off): Unfortunately, this isnt the deepest discount weve seen this year on the Ray; it was $20 cheaper at the end of August. But this is one of the recommendations in our guide, because it puts out excellent sound in a compact bar with easy setup. Follow @EngadgetDeals on Twitter for the latest tech deals and buying advice, and stay tuned to Engadget.com for all of the best tech deals coming out of October Prime Day 2024.This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/the-best-prime-day-speaker-deals-during-amazons-big-deal-days-sale-073606635.html?src=rss
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