$69 off AirPods Pro, $130 off Meta Portal and 8 Other Labor Day Tech Deals to Shop Now
Labor Day weekend is almost here, and dozens of companies have launched early sales to help you save on tech, mattresses, clothing, and more. We’re constantly updating our list of the best sales, but it can be hard to sort through thousands of deals to find the cream of the crop.
We looked through these sales and collected the best Labor Day tech deals we could find to help you out. The discounts below stand out because the items either rarely go on sale, have never been cheaper, or come from a company whose gear we’ve tested for ourselves.
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1. Apple AirPods Pro
The AirPods Pro have excellent ANC (active noise cancellation), which uses microphones to block out loud noises (airplane engines, cars on the street), so you can hear your music without cranking up the volume.
They get five hours of music playback per charge, and automatically recharge when they’re placed in their case. The case’s battery holds enough power to give the AirPods Pro an additional 18 hours of playtime for a total of 25. You can recharge the case by placing it on a wireless charging pad, or plugging a cable into its Lightning port,
The earbuds are compatible with any device with Bluetooth, so you can pair them with your phone, tablet, or computer regardless of who makes them. I’ve been using the AirPods Pro for the past few months, and have been very pleased by the quality of their noise cancelling given their size. The AirPods Pro are currently down to their lowest price ever on Amazon.
2. Meta Portal
The Meta Portal makes keeping up with friends and family members more effortless than ever before. The smart display lets you see photos, listen to music, and place video calls through Facebook Messenger, Zoom, Webex, GoToMeeting, BlueJeans, Workplace, or WhatsApp.
The Portal looks like a picture frame when it’s not in use, which is a lot nicer than most gadgets. It won’t stand out (in a bad way) or throw off the vibe in your room. However, the Portal has a camera on its upper-righthand side, which enables you to make and receive live video calls.
Video chatting on the Portal is more convenient than using a phone because you never have to hold it or move it around. The Portal’s camera is smart enough to keep you in the frame as you move around. Another benefit of using the Portal for video calls is its loud, clear speaker system. You’ll never have to strain your ears to hear the person you’re speaking with.
When you’re not using the Portal for video chats, you can set it up to work with Amazon’s Alexa. This feature allows you to use the Portal as a full-fledged smart speaker that can answer your questions, set timers or reminders, play games, and control certain smart-home devices. Finally, Meta’s Portal has some important privacy features, including the ability to disable the microphone and camera when it’s not in use.
Meta is currently offering an $130 discount on the Portal as part of its Labor Day sale. Whether you’re shopping for yourself or want a thoughtful gift for distant relatives or college students, this is a great deal.
3. Nest Hub 7-inch Smart Display with Google Assistant
Google’s Nest Hub is a smart home system that works perfectly whether you live in a home or an apartment. With Google Assistant, you control your lights, TVs, and other smart devices with a tap or even just your voice.
Once you’ve connected the Nest Hub to your Wi-Fi network, you can communicate with people in your house using the camera’s mic and speaker, telling everyone dinner’s ready or that it’s time to go. The display also works for binge-watching Netflix shows in the kitchen, or playing music on YouTube Music, Spotify, or Pandora.
Google’s Nest Hub Smart Display is $45 off, and it’s the ideal gadget to get if you’re just starting your home’s smart ecosystem.
Buy Google Nest Hub (2nd Gen) $54.99
4. Echo Dot (4th Gen)
Amazon doesn’t have a lot active Labor Day Weekend deals, but this 30% off discount on an Echo Dot stood out to us.
The Dot is small-but-powerful smart speaker that allows you to play your music, set timers, and control smart-home accessories using Alexa, Amazon’s smart assistant. Amazon’s Smart Plug allows you to control any device that’s plugged into it using the Alexa app on your phone, or an Echo smart speaker.
The beauty of this bundle is that it has everything you need to begin building your smart home. Connect a coffee maker to the Amazon Smart Plug, and you can turn it on the instant you wake up using the Echo Dot, for instance. If you’ve been confused about how to start your smart home, this is an excellent deal.
Buy: Echo Dot (4th Gen) $49.99
5. Anker Eufy RoboVac 25C
Anker’s eufy RoboVac 25C is a smart robot vacuum that can clean your floors without you needing to push a button. The vacuum can be connected to your Wi-Fi network through the eufy Home app (iOS and Android), which allows you to set it to run at a set time on selected days. You can also connect the eufy RoboVac 25C to your Amazon Alexa account, and start a hands-free cleaning by speaking to your Echo smart speaker.
The vacuum has sensors to help it detect obstacles (including stairs), and several different cleaning modes, which you can switch between in the app, or with the included remote. These modes let you specify where the vacuum should clean (in one room, at a particular spot, along the sides of your walls), so it reaches the spots you need it most.
Eufy says the RoboVac 25C can run for up to 100 minutes per charge, and that it’ll automatically go back to its charging base once it’s running low on power. I’ve used a few of eufy’s RoboVac vacuums, and they’ve always done a really good job picking up dirt and dust I didn’t even know was there.
Originally $249.99, the RoboVac 25C was marked down to $129.99 for a smarter, cleaner house.
6. Razer Blade 15 Base Gaming Laptop
Need a laptop powerful enough to play the latest games and handle photo or video editing? Take advantage of this one-day deal on the Razer Blade 15, which is currently $310 cheaper than normal.
The 15-inch laptop comes loaded with 16GB of RAM, a 256GB SSD, a six-core Intel Core i7 processor, Nvidia’s GeForce GTX 1660Ti graphics card with 4GB of dedicated memory, and a 120Hz 1080P display. These specs are incredible for a laptop that weighs just 4.5 pounds.
All of this horsepower is necessary to play demanding games, but it also comes in handy if your job involves creating high resolution audio, video, 3D graphics, or photos. Naturally, the Razer Blade 15 can also handle everyday tasks like writing documents, creating presentations, working with spreadsheets, or surfing the web.
With this bundle deal, you’ll also get complimentary RazerCare Essential and a complimentary Razer skin. This deal knocks the Razer Blade 15 down to one of its lowest prices ever, and it won’t be around for long.
Buy Razer Blade 15 Bundle $2999.99
7. Roku Streaming Stick 4K
The quickest way to make an older TV smart, or get the most out of a newer set, is installing a media streamer. These dedicated devices have better streaming apps than the ones that come preinstalled on your TV. One of the best media streamers we’ve tried is Roku’s Streaming Stick 4K, a pocket-sized device that’s extremely powerful.
We were able to stream 4K video from a variety of sources without running into any stuttering or buffering. The Roku Streaming Stick even felt fast when switching between apps, an action that can bog a media streamer down if it doesn’t have a lot of memory. We’re also fans of this streaming device because it comes bundled with Roku’s easy-to-use remote, which has ultra-responsive buttons, and shortcuts to Netflix, Disney+, Hulu, and Apple TV.
Right now you can get 20% off the Roku Streaming Stick, which knocks its price down to just $39.99. At this price, we recommend getting one for every TV in your house.
Buy: Roku Streaming Stick 4K $39.99
8. Nebula Cosmos Full HD Projector
Nebula’s Cosmos is one of the best HD projectors we’ve gotten to test, and it’s currently $100 off at Amazon.
The Cosmos produces a bright, clear picture, and has a maximum screen size of 300 inches. It runs Android, so you can access all of your favorite streaming services without using a media streamer, but has two HDMI ports when you want to plug in a game console, 4K Blu Ray player, or other gadgets. You also have the option of playing videos off a flash drive thanks to the Cosmos’ USB-A port.
What really impressed us about this projector was its sound system. You can hook up an external set of speakers to the Cosmos if you want, but in our tests that was completely unnecessary. This projector provided a surprising amount of oomph when watching action scenes, and we didn’t have to crank the volume up to hear dialogue or subtle sounds.
If you’re setting up a home theater system, and don’t have a lot of space, don’t skip this deal.
Buy: Nebula Cosmos Full HD Projector $699.99
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