35 Best Tech Gifts on Sale
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Tech gifts are expected to be as popular this holiday shopping season as ever, and as is always the case, the electronics that are the most in demand tend to be the most expensive. The product that figures to be the most searched-for, the iPhone X, costs well over $1,000.
Many of this year’s hottest tech gifts, such as the iPhone X, are brand new, and for that reason are still being sold by retailers at a premium. But there are also plenty of tech items that are relatively new and can be purchased on sale — in-store and online — at major retailers like Walmart, Amazon, Target, Sears, Best Buy, and more. These products can be bought at 20% to 30% discount or more, in some cases more than 40%.
Shoppers have their own priorities — some want the most up-to-date items, while price is a priority for others. The good news is that there are deals on major products — while you might be able to find brand new major products on sale, older models might be cheaper and still likely fill a need.
Click here to see the best tech gifts on sale.
24/7 Wall St. reviewed a number of third-party sources, as well as Amazon.com’s section of items commonly bought as gifts, to identify hundreds of tech gifts projected to be popular this holiday season that cost under $50. Using Google’s Keyword Planner, we identified the search terms that Google projects will be most popular from December 11 through December 25. We then identified the largest discounts for each item offered at a major retailers. Our initial list of retailers are those that have the highest total 2016 U.S. sales according to the National Retail Federation., and excluded major retailers that do not sell electronics.
Items included on this list were selected based exclusively on this methodology. This article includes affiliate links, and 24/7 Wall St. may get a share of the revenue from sales.
35. Fitbit Ionic
> Price: $269.95
> Where to buy: Target
> Savings (% off): $30.04 (10% off)
> Product type: Smart watch
34. GoPro HERO6
> Price: $449.00
> Where to buy: Walmart
> Savings (% off): $50.99 (10% off)
> Product type: Camera
32. Nintendo 3DS XL
> Price: $174.99
> Where to buy: Best Buy
> Savings (% off): $25.00 (13% off)
> Product type: Video game
33. Fire TV Stick with Alexa
> Price: $34.99
> Where to buy: Amazon
> Savings (% off): $5.00 (13% off)
> Product type: Streaming device
31. PlayStation 4 Pro 1TB
> Price: $349.00
> Where to buy: Amazon
> Savings (% off): $50.99 (13% off)
> Product type: Video game
30. Nintendo 2DS XL
> Price: $233.69
> Where to buy: Walmart
> Savings (% off): $43.70 (16% off)
> Product type: Video game
27. Google Wifi
> Price: $287.99
> Where to buy: Sears
> Savings (% off): $57.60 (17% off)
> Product type: Wifi router
28. Kindle Paperwhite
> Price: $99.99
> Where to buy: Amazon
> Savings (% off): $20.00 (17% off)
> Product type: eReader
29. Xbox Wireless Controller
> Price: $60.98
> Where to buy: Sears
> Savings (% off): $12.20 (17% off)
> Product type: Video game
26. Apple TV
> Price: $232.16
> Where to buy: Sears
> Savings (% off): $50.00 (18% off)
> Product type: TV
25. 10.5-Inch iPad Pro
> Price: $524.99
> Where to buy: Best Buy
> Savings (% off): $125.00 (19% off)
> Product type: Tablet
23. HP Spectre x36
> Price: $1103.99
> Where to buy: Best Buy
> Savings (% off): $276.00 (20% off)
> Product type: Laptop hybrid
24. JBL FLIP 4
> Price: $79.92
> Where to buy: Walmart
> Savings (% off): $20.03 (20% off)
> Product type: Smart speaker
22. Fitbit Alta
> Price: $99.00
> Where to buy: Amazon
> Savings (% off): $30.95 (24% off)
> Product type: Smart watch
21. Roku Streaming Stick
> Price: $29.99
> Where to buy: Walmart
> Savings (% off): $10.21 (25% off)
> Product type: Streaming device
20. Sonos Play:1
> Price: $148.97
> Where to buy: Amazon
> Savings (% off): $51.02 (26% off)
> Product type: Smart speaker
19. BeatsX Wireless In-Ear Headphones
> Price: $109.00
> Where to buy: Amazon
> Savings (% off): $40.95 (27% off)
> Product type: Headphones
18. Amazon Echo (2nd Generation)
> Price: $79.99
> Where to buy: Amazon
> Savings (% off): $20.00 (20% off)
> Product type: Smart home
17. Microsoft Surface
> Price: $824.00
> Where to buy: Best Buy
> Savings (% off): $325.00 (28% off)
> Product type: Computer
16. Macbook Pro
> Price: $1199.99
> Where to buy: Walmart
> Savings (% off): $499.99 (29% off)
> Product type: Computer
15. Pixel 2 XL
> Price: $649.92
> Where to buy: Best Buy
> Savings (% off): $300.00 (32% off)
> Product type: Phone
13. Samsung Galaxy Note8
> Price: $636.00
> Where to buy: Best Buy
> Savings (% off): $300.00 (32% off)
> Product type: Phone
14. Xbox One S
> Price: $189.99
> Where to buy: Target
> Savings (% off): $90.00 (32% off)
> Product type: Video game
12. VIZIO 3.0-Channel Soundbar
> Price: $99.99
> Where to buy: Best Buy
> Savings (% off): $50.00 (33% off)
> Product type: Speakers
11. Beats Pill+
> Price: $149.99
> Where to buy: Best Buy
> Savings (% off): $80.00 (35% off)
> Product type: Speakers
10. Google Home
> Price: $79.00
> Where to buy: Walmart
> Savings (% off): $50.00 (39% off)
> Product type: Smart home
9. Samsung Galaxy S8
> Price: $456.00
> Where to buy: Best Buy
> Savings (% off): $300.00 (40% off)
> Product type: Phone
8. Google Pixel 2
> Price: $450.00
> Where to buy: Best Buy
> Savings (% off): $300.00 (40% off)
> Product type: Phone
7. Canon EOS Rebel T6
> Price: $449.00
> Where to buy: Amazon
> Savings (% off): $300.99 (40% off)
> Product type: Camera
6. Google Home Mini
> Price: $29.00
> Where to buy: Walmart
> Savings (% off): $20.00 (41% off)
> Product type: Smart home
5. Apple – iPad
> Price: $259.99
> Where to buy: Best Buy
> Savings (% off): $200.00 (44% off)
> Product type: Tablet
4. Apple iPhone SE
> Price: $199.00
> Where to buy: Walmart
> Savings (% off): $159.00 (44% off)
> Product type: Phone
3. Fujifilm Instax Mini 9
> Price: $69.00
> Where to buy: Amazon
> Savings (% off): $59.95 (47% off)
> Product type: Camera
2. PlayStation VR
> Price: $199.00
> Where to buy: Walmart
> Savings (% off): $200.99 (50% off)
> Product type: Video game
1. Microsoft Surface Pro
> Price: $1599.94
> Where to buy: Walmart
> Savings (% off): $2063.70 (56% off)
> Product type: Laptop hybrid
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Michael Sauter is Lead Editor at 24/7 Wall St. He has worked here in various capacities since 2010, starting out as a healthcare industry beat writer. He helped develop the site’s data-driven content, which contributed to 24/7 Wall St. becoming a recognized brand in the field of data journalism, covering a wide range of social and economic issues. Today, he rarely writes but enjoys working with authors and data to find the best way to present information clearly and effectively. In his occasional spare time, Michael loves cycling, listening to audiobooks, and (passably) playing the piano.
