The best 4th of July sales 2022: the hottest tech deals from Amazon, Walmart, Best Buy, and more
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As big movie and gaming fans, the LG C1 is one of the first things we always look for in big sales events and today hasn't disappointed. You can now get this prestigious, multi-award-winning OLED TV for well under $1000. The 48-inch model is now just $796.99 at Amazon, saving you a huge $703 off the MSRP.
The 120Hz refresh rate is fantastic for PS5 and Series X gaming and VRR support is becoming increasingly important now the consoles are unlocking the feature. The deep blacks and bright colors provided by LG's fantastic display are wonderful for movies too.
If you've seen our Galaxy S22 Ultra review, you'll know it's one of the hottest phones around right now, but hot damn it's expensive. Well, if you're looking to upgrade, this is a great time to jump in as Samsung is running its promotion where you'll get $100 Samsung credit and can knock off up to $1000 from the price by trading in an older device. That means you could get the incredible S22 Ultra for just $199.99 today. Check out the trade-in options over at Samsung's site.
You can save 50% on this neat little Chromebook today and get a great device for basic working from home/study tasks all for just $149 at Best Buy. That's a stunning price for a laptop and this 14-inch model is a great way to save a lot of money if you're cutting back right now.
4GB of RAM will mean you'll have to take it easy as far as multitasking goes, but we have far more confidence in these specs on a Chromebook than we would a Windows laptop which always struggles with a 4GB RAM/ 32GB storage combo. But with a light and breezy operating system and most media being streamable now, this Chromebook will see you right. If you like the idea of ditching those clunky/over-complicated Windows laptops and want to see some other picks, be sure to take a look at our best Chromebook guide - you'll struggle to find one this affordable though. There might be some more options to choose from next week in our Prime Day Chromebook deals roundup too.
You can save $30 today on both the 40mm and 44mm versions of the Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 at Best Buy and pick them up for $220/$250 respectively. This iteration doesn't feature the rotating bezel of the much more expensive 'Classic' model, but given you're getting all the other same great features, we'll take the savings thank you very much.
In addition to finally creating an operating system that works in sync with Google's Play Store apps the Watch 4 has excellent fitness and health features like heartbeat and blood oxygen monitoring and in-depth sleep measurements that are incredibly accurate. The newly-supported Google Maps is a little fiddly, and you'll certainly want the larger 44mm model for it, but when it all clicks it's fantastic for exploring a new city and leaving your phone in your pocket.
Check out our full Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 review to find out why we put it at the very top of our best Android smartwatch guide.
If you'd prefer your fitness tracker to stay a bit more focused and not be a smartwatch too like the Watch 4 deal we highlighted earlier, then one of the best options around right now is the Fitbit Charge 5 which is priced from $123.49 (down from $150) at Amazon. The built-in GPS means you won't have to take your phone out with you when you go for a run too. You'll also get six months of Fitbit Premium thrown in for free with this deal.
Find out why the tracker sits at the number one slot on our guide to the best fitness trackers by checking out Jeramy's full Fitbit Charge 5 review. Want to wait and see if any of the other models get discounted. There's a good chance of that next week in our Prime Day Fitbit deals roundup.
Best Buy has this decent-specced version of the Microsoft Surface Laptop Go down to $549 from $699. You're getting a touchscreen, 10th-gen i5 processor, 8GB of RAM, and 128GB of SSD storage. You can get a version with half the RAM and storage for $299, but I certainly wouldn't go that way given my personal experience with these laptops as I'm using an 8GB one right now.
8GB is decent for some modest multitasking with plenty of browser tabs open while also running Spotify and a few spreadsheets and other MS office features. Get too greedy with Chrome tabs though and you'll hear those fans kick in and things can slow down. So expect a real performance drop on the 4GB version. The battery life is listed at up to 13 hours, but if you run a similar set of apps like mentioned above you're not going to get anywhere near that in all honesty, so be sure to take your charger if you're using this away from home.
This is a really nice and stylish piece of kit though and the narrow bezels on the display add a touch of class to the device and it's very sharp if not a little small (I'd support it with an external monitor for sure). The keyboard has just the right amount of travel and is very responsive as is the trackpad. At just 2.45 pounds I regularly have to check it's actually in my backpack when I leave the house too!
Want to know more? Our colleagues over at Windows Central have a full Surface Laptop Go 2 review for you.
A fine smart speaker alternative to Amazon's popular Echo Dot and very affordable at just $29 today down from $50. And given it's running Google Assistant with the search power of Google behind it, we find query results are much more reliable compared to Alexa. The sound quality is generally better too. A few retailers are running the same promotion today, so take your pick from Dell, Best Buy, and Walmart.
Looking for an alternative to the expensive AirPods or Sony's XM4 earbuds? Then don't miss out on this big price cut on the Beats Studio Buds as Walmart has them going for $115 down from $150. This $35 discount is available on the red or white versions and is the best price we've ever seen on the popular earbuds that are a great match for both Android and Apple mobile users.
The noise-canceling is as good as you'll find given the low price and more than capable of giving you a bit of peace and quiet at the office or drowning out traffic if you're using them for running. They're a comfortable fit too and much more affordable than the arguably more exercise-friendly (but $200) Beats Fit Pro.
If you need the cheapest laptop going today then surely you won't do better than this $79 deal on this Lenovo Chromebook. That's $60 off the already very affordable previous $139 pricetag. You'll have to be quick though as this 4th of July sale special ends today.
Sure, it's far from stylish with bezels for days and a small 11.6-inch display and 4GB of RAM means multitasking capabilities will be modest to say the least. We're not tech snobs here at Android Central though and know that sometimes you just need something that will get the job done for as little money as possible.
As cheap laptop options go, this is great for the basics like doing emails, browsing the web or working on documents. In short, more than enough for most students or home working. Just go easy on the number of Chrome tabs running at once and you should be fine.
For the first time ever, Amazon is selling this Toshiba 55-inch UHD Smart TV for just $349.99. That's a total price drop of $450 and a hefty discount of 56%. Not too shabby when you look at the the specs, plus it's unlikely that the retail price will drop lower than this any time soon.
The Toshiba M550 Series TV boasts 480 Motion Rate and Auto Latency Mode technology for incredibly smooth and rich visuals, plus Alexa-compatibility makes hands-free control a breeze.
Toshiba has made several other enhancements to the M550 as well, such as ultra-thin bezels to maximize screen space and high-end DTS audio processing for extra immersive sound. Sure, it's not the best smart TV on the market, but if you want to spend under $500, this deal is tough to beat.
If you're on the hunt for a new gaming laptop, take a look at this offer from Dell. Just in time for the fourth of July, the tech giant is selling their popular G15 Gaming Laptop for just $799.99, a considerable $369 drop from its usual retail price.
The G15 features a generous 15.6-inch display, 11th-gen Intel Core processor, and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX card for those deeply immersive graphics that you so desire. The Alienware-inspired design also means that the G15 features an advanced venting system so you never need to worry about the laptop overheating.
Although the laptop is perfectly-suited for gaming, the specs above mean that the laptop can handle just about any task you throw at it. So what are you waiting for? If you got the cash and you're looking for a new laptop, this might be the deal you were waiting for.
If you're looking to get rid of an old device, Samsung is currently offering up to $1,100 of trade-in credit when you buy the Galaxy Z Fold 3. They're also offering an instant rebate of $200 when you buy the phone, which means you're looking at max potential savings of $1,300. That could bring the price of the Z Fold 3 down to just $499.99 if you play your cards right.
The Galaxy Z Fold 3 is Samsung's newest foldable device and one we called the "best foldable phone ever made", so if you've been looking for the right time to buy (and you want to ditch that old phone), this might be the 4th of July deal for you.
As part of their "Black Friday in July" sale (which just launched today), Lenovo is selling a ton of their most popular devices with some seriously hefty discounts attached. One such price cut can be found on the Lenovo Yoga 9i Laptop, which is currently a whopping $420 off.
The Yoga 9i features a slick convertible design so you can turn it into a tablet in an instant, plus a vibrant 14-inch UHD display and a powerful 11th-gen Intel Core processor to make multi-tasking as easy as apple pie.
Another record low price from Amazon, this 4th of July deal hooks you up with a Blink Outdoor Camera and a Blink Mini for just $59.99, which is a discount of $74.99. Since the Blink Outdoor typically retails for around 60 bucks, you're essentially getting the smaller camera for free.
Both the Blink Outdoor and the Blink Mini come with motion detection and the ability to record video in high-def 1080p. The wireless Blink Outdoor Camera also features night vision capabilities, plus up to two years of battery life with just two AA batteries.
Keep in mind that you'll need to be an Amazon Prime member to take advantage of this deal, so maybe it's time to sign up for the 30-day free trial if you haven't joined already. Do that today and you'll have a full month to enjoy 4th of July savings, plus all of the Prime Day deals when July 12th finally hits.
For the rest of the day, Best Buy is dropping the price of the Galaxy Tab A8 down to just $199.99. It's not the lowest price we've ever seen for the Samsung tablet, but it's a solid opportunity if you need a new device ASAP.
The latest model to hit store shelves, the 10.5-inch version of the Tab A8 boasts 32GB of storage capacity, reliable performance thanks to its Octa-core processor, and up to 13 hours of battery life on a single charge. Again, this deal is only good until midnight tonight, so don't wait.
It's pretty unusual to see a 75-inch TV going for less than $1,000, so we were pleasantly surprised to see this 4th of July offering from Best Buy. Pick up the 75" version of the Hisense A6 Series TV today and you'll instantly save $620, a price cut that places the smart TV comfortably beneath the four-digit mark.
The A6 delivers brilliant 4K images, Dolby Vision, and HDR10 to take your home theater to the next level. Gamers should appreciate the Game Mode Plus setting and 60Hz refresh rate which provides incredibly smooth graphics, plus it's a Google TV, which means you'll get access to all of your favorite streaming services plus hands-free control thanks to Google Assistant.
Although they aren't exactly the best wireless earbuds we've ever seen, the Bose Sport series of earbuds strike a nice balance between audio quality and performance, with each pair coming complete with up to 5 hours of battery life (or 10 if you use the charging case), elegant and simple controls, and a waterproof construction.
Right now, Walmart is slashing $30 off the price of the workout-friendly earbuds, dropping them down to a pretty reasonable $149. Think of them tomorrow when you drag yourself to the gym after this evening's 4th of July libations.
This tempting 4th of July deal from Amazon sees the retailer giant dropping $160 off the price of the Garmin Venu smartwatch, a popular wearable that still performs like a premium device despite being a few years old at this point. The original Venu boasts a brilliant AMOLED display and up to five days of battery life if it's kept in smartwatch mode.
If you're interested in the newest version of the GPS smartwatch instead, you're in luck: Amazon is also selling the Garmin Venu 2 for 13% off.
If none of the Chromebook deals listed thus far are doing it for you, maybe this offer from Best Buy will do the trick. For the next 8 hours or so, the retail giant is slashing $130 off the price of the Acer Chromebook 315, a solid device with specs that you can rely on for both work and play.
I'm talking about up to 12.5 hours of battery life, a generous 15.6-inch display, and an ultra-fast Intel Celeron processor that makes multi-tasking a breeze — all inside a laptop that weighs less than 4 pounds. The only drawback is that it doesn't have a touchscreen, but for $119, maybe you can make the sacrifice.
