Autumn is unofficially here, and that means pumpkin spice everything, changing leaves, and a whole bunch of deals on WIRED-approved home theater gear, bedding, and more. We’ve rounded up our favorites below and will keep this post updated with more good discounts as we find them.
Be sure to check out our lists of the Best REI Labor Day Deals and Best Labor Day Mattress Deals for additional savings.
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Tech Deals
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The LG C4 (9/10, WIRED Recommends) is simply the best high-end TV on the market. We love the eye-popping brightness, the perfect contrast levels, the fantastic colors and highlights, and the LG Magic Remote. There’s support for Dolby Vision, Chromecast, Apple Airplay, and Nvidia G-Sync. And there are even four HDMI ports—more than the average person will need. Our main gripe when reviewing this model was the price. Right now, it’s lower than we’ve ever seen.
Every iteration of this TV is on sale, but based on deals we’ve seen in the past, the savings get more impressive as the screen size grows. The TCL Q6 (7/10, WIRED Review) is the best TV for most people. Shopping for TVs can be hard! But this model has gorgeous and accurate colors, a gaming mode, and the right amount of brightness. The interface is a bit sluggish, but it’s easy to use, and the TV’s feet can be adjusted toward the middle of the set, which makes it compatible with more types of furniture if you’re not going to mount it on the wall.
The Sonos Roam 2 (9/10, WIRED Recommends) is an excellent Bluetooth speaker and the best portable smart speaker we’ve tested. It’s dust- and water-resistant, and the battery boasts 10 hours of listening time per charge. It’s also pretty small—about the size of a tall beer can—so you can stash it in your cupholder or backpack’s water bottle pouch with ease. Most importantly, the sound quality is what you’d expect from Sonos. The bass is bumping, and the midrange and treble are nice and balanced. Reviewer Parker Hall says it works well for both podcasts and pop music. This price is the lowest we’ve tracked. What more could you ask for?
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This price matches the all-time low we’ve seen just a handful of times in the past. The Sonos Era 100 (9/10, WIRED Recommends) is our favorite Sonos speaker. It’s not too big or too small. You’ll be able to integrate it seamlessly into your home, but the relatively compact size belies its punchy bass and true room-filling stereo sound. There’s a nifty software “room tuning” feature that intelligently and automatically adjusts the speaker output—so even if you have to place the speaker in a corner or against a wall, it’ll still sound great.
The Google Pixel Tablet (7/10, WIRED Recommends) is our favorite tablet-smart-display-combo. Use it in tablet mode with support for up to eight unique profiles, or pop it on the included charging speaker dock which converts the tablet into a smart display. You can cast shows or videos to it using Chromecast, and they’ll look sharp thanks to the 11-inch LCD display, and the software experience is top-notch. We don’t usually see it drop lower than this in price.
The ninth-generation iPad (8/10, WIRED Recommends) isn’t the most powerful or newest tablet, but it’s still a great basic and affordable iPad. This deal has been around for a few days and brings the price down to a historic low. The iPad still has a Home button with Touch ID—a feature some people will love—and it’s compatible with some accessories like the first-generation Apple Pencil. If you simply want an iPad and are on a tight budget, this is a safe option.
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Our reviewer called the Insta360 Link (8/10, WIRED Recommends) the “Rolls-Royce of webcams.” When he tested it live during a Gear meeting, several members of our team commented on the impressive quality. Our only gripe is that it’s quite expensive, but this price is a match of the lowest we’ve seen. It’s one of our favorite webcams partially due to its built-in gimbal. It’ll tilt, pan, and zoom automatically as you move around the screen. The video and audio quality are top-notch as well. If your Zoom calls are looking a little fuzzy when you’re staring at yourself in the upper right-hand corner (I can’t be the only one who does that), this is a worthy upgrade.
It feels like it’s been 84 years since we’ve seen a decent Kindle deal on a model other than the Scribe. This Kindle is the smallest and cheapest, but we still recommend it. This deal is good, too—the model doesn’t go on sale often and this is the best we’ve tracked since May. The Kindle doesn’t have a lot of bells and whistles. It’s not waterproof and it doesn’t have page-turn buttons. But it’s easy to hold in one hand, a charge lasts for weeks, and it can hold thousands of books. There’s an optional three-month Kindle Unlimited trial—I really love this service and think it’s worth a shot if you’re an avid reader (or aspiring to be one). Just remember to cancel if you don’t want it to renew.
The Roku Streaming Stick 4K is our favorite Roku and our favorite streaming stick overall. The Roku interface is dead simple to use, and there’s built-in voice search right on the remote. Roku also has a variety of free channels that you can watch. I binged all of How It’s Made right after setting mine up. It also plugs directly into your TV’s HDMI port so there won’t be pesky wires in the way.
The Blink Mini 2 (7/10, WIRED Recommends) is a great, affordable indoor security camera. It has solid video quality, even in low light, and it’s so compact that you can put it basically anywhere. There are a few smart features like on-device person detection and customizable privacy zones. Just be aware that there’s a monthly subscription that starts at $3 per month or $30 per year for a single camera.
Home Deals
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Our coupon link will get you $400 off any Saatva mattress, and it brings the price of the Saatva Rx down to $50 less than we’ve seen before. This is our favorite mattress for pressure relief. There are seven different layers in this mattress, including one specifically designed for lumbar support and one to help you regulate your body temperature overnight. WIRED reviewer Nena Farrell said that it totally erased the majority of her pressure and muscle pains overnight. Our roundup of the Best Labor Day Mattress Deals has additional recommendations.
Cozy Earth is offering 20 percent off a variety of goods for Labor Day. We quite like the brand’s Bamboo Sheets, which are soft and silky to the touch. They warm up and make your bed feel like you’re swimming in a pool of melted butter (in a good way). We also love the Bamboo Hoodie ($50 off) for layering—it’ll be especially great once things start to cool down outside.
Tushy makes our favorite budget bidet, and right now it’s even more affordable than usual. The best part is that it’s nonelectric so you can place it in any bathroom—no outlet required. There are a variety of finishes to choose from to make it match your toilet or bathroom decor. The controls are simple, but this bidet gets the job done, and you won’t need a professional to help you install it.
We’ve seen this drop lower only once or twice in the past, but this deal is still solid. The Roborock Q5 Pro+ is the very best robot vacuum. It’s the upgraded version of the Roborock Q5+ (9/10, WIRED Recommends). The biggest change is that this model has a built-in mop to help get rid of sticky spills as well as dust bunnies. It’s fast and has decent suction, and the app makes it easy to set routines or designate cleaning zones. Sometimes robot vacuums are more trouble than they’re worth, but this one consistently gets the job done reliably.
Outdoor and Health Deals
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This is the best pellet grill on the market. The Ironwood 650 (7/10, WIRED Review) is Wi-Fi powered, so you can keep tabs on everything through your phone. There are lots of good recipes on the app as well. The grill is easy to clean and operate. We wish it was less expensive, but this deal makes it more accessible.
This lightweight quilt is revered by backpackers. It weighs less than a pound and will keep you warm in temperatures as low as the 40s Fahrenheit. It can be compressed to the size of a water bottle and won’t weigh your pack down—and most importantly, it’s efficient, making the little space it takes up a worthy trade-off. Make sure to check out our roundup of the Best REI Labor Day Deals for additional picks.
Cotopaxi is offering up to 50 percent off a huge variety of bags and accessories. I’m a big fan of the Cotopaxi Del Día Convertible Tote, on sale for $45 ($30 off). It’s made of repurposed nylon and polyester, and since it’s a Del Día the colors will be a surprise when the item arrives. The main compartment is cavernous, and the backpack straps stay comfy all day long.
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