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Fall is unofficially here, and that means everything is packed with pumpkin flavor, color-changing leaves, and a ton of WIRED-approved deals on home theater gear, bedding, and more. We’ve rounded up our favorites below and will keep this post updated with more sweet discounts as we find them.
Be sure to check out our lists of the best REI Labor Day deals and the best Labor Day mattress deals for additional savings.
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Technology offers
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The LG C4 (9/10, WIRED Recommends) is simply the best high-end TV on the market. We love the spectacular brightness, perfect contrast levels, fantastic colors and reflections, and LG’s Magic Remote. It supports Dolby Vision, Chromecast, Apple Airplay, and Nvidia G-Sync. And it even has four HDMI ports—more than the average person needs. Our main complaint when reviewing this model was the price. Right now, it’s lower than ever.
All versions of this TV are on sale, but based on deals we’ve seen in the past, the savings get more impressive as the screen size goes up. The TCL Q6 (7/10, WIRED review) is the best TV for most people. Shopping for TVs can be hard! But this model has beautiful, accurate colors, a game mode, and just the right amount of brightness. The interface is a little slow, but it’s easy to use, and the TV’s legs can be adjusted toward the middle of the TV, making it compatible with more types of furniture if you’re not going to mount it on a 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 offers 10 hours of listening time per charge. It’s also fairly small (about the size of a tall beer can), so you can slip it into your cup holder or backpack’s water bottle pouch with ease. Most importantly, the sound quality is what you’d expect from Sonos. The bass is powerful, and the mids and highs are nice and balanced. Reviewer Parker Hall says it works well for both podcasts and pop music. This price is the lowest we’ve ever recorded. What more could you ask for?
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This is an all-time low price that we’ve seen on a handful of occasions in the past. The Sonos Era 100 (9/10, WIRED Recommends) is our favorite Sonos speaker. It’s not too big, and it’s not too small—you’ll be able to seamlessly integrate it into your home—but its relatively compact size belies its powerful bass and room-filling stereo sound. There’s a nifty software “room tuning” feature that intelligently and automatically adjusts the speaker’s 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 combination of tablet and smart display. Use it in tablet mode, as it supports up to eight unique profiles, or place it on the included speaker charging dock, which turns the tablet into a smart display. You can stream shows or videos via Chromecast, and they’ll look crystal-clear thanks to the 11-inch LCD, and the software experience is top-notch. We don’t often see it for a lower price than this.
The ninth-generation iPad (8/10, WIRED Recommends) isn’t the most powerful or newest tablet, but it’s still an affordable, entry-level iPad. This deal has been available for a few days and brings the price down to an all-time low. The iPad still has a Home button with Touch ID (a feature some people will love) and is compatible with some accessories like the First generation Apple PencilIf you simply want an iPad and are on a tight budget, this is a safe choice.
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Our reviewer called the Insta360 Link (8/10, WIRED Recommends) the “Rolls-Royce of webcams.” When testing it live during a Gear meetup, several members of our team commented on the impressive quality. Our only complaint is that it’s quite expensive, but this price is one of the lowest we’ve seen. It’s one of our favorite webcams in part because of its built-in stabilizer. It automatically tilts, pans, and zooms as you move around the screen. Video and audio quality are also top-notch. If your Zoom calls look a little blurry when you’re looking at yourself in the top right corner (I can’t be the only one who does that), this is a worthwhile upgrade.
It feels like 84 years since we saw 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 a good one, too—the model doesn’t go on sale often, and it’s the best one we’ve tracked since May. The Kindle doesn’t have a ton of features. It’s not waterproof, and it doesn’t have page-turning 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 I think it’s worth a try if you’re an avid reader (or aspire 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 device overall. The Roku interface is very easy to use and has voice search built into the remote. Roku also has a variety of free channels you can watch. I watched them all. How to do it Right after setting mine up. It also plugs directly into the HDMI port on your TV, so there are no annoying cables in the way.
The Blink Mini 2 (7/10, WIRED Recommends) is an excellent indoor security camera at an affordable price. It has solid video quality, even in low light, and it’s so compact you can put it practically anywhere. It has some smart features, like on-device person detection and customizable privacy zones. Just keep in mind that there’s a monthly subscription that starts at $3 per month or $30 per year for a single camera.
Housing offers
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Our Coupon Link With this mattress, you’ll get $400 off any Saatva mattress, and the price of the Saatva Rx will drop to $50 less than we’ve seen before. This is our favorite mattress for pressure relief. This mattress has seven different layers, including one specifically designed to provide lumbar support and another to help you regulate your body temperature throughout the night. WIRED reviewer Nena Farrell said it completely eliminated most of her pressure and muscle aches at night. Our roundup of the best Labor Day mattress deals has additional recommendations.
Cozy Earth is offering 20 percent off a variety of products 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 brand’s bamboo sheets. Bamboo hoodie ($50 off) for layering – this will be especially cool 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 non-electric, so you can put it in any bathroom—no outlets required. There are a variety of finishes to choose from to 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 price drop only once or twice in the past, but this deal is still solid. The Roborock Q5 Pro+ is the best robot vacuum around. 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 and lint. It’s fast and has decent suction, and the app makes it easy to set up routines or designate cleaning zones. Sometimes robot vacuums are more trouble than they’re worth, but this one always gets the job done reliably.
Outdoor and health offers
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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 control everything via your phone. There are plenty of good recipes on the app, too. The grill is easy to clean and use. We wish it were cheaper, 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 40 degrees Fahrenheit. It can be compressed to the size of a water bottle and won’t weigh down your pack; and most importantly, it’s efficient, making the little space it takes up a worthwhile benefit. Be sure to check out our roundup of REI’s best Labor Day deals for additional picks.
Cotopaxi offers up to 50 percent off a wide variety of handbags and accessories. I am a big fan of the Cotopaxi Day Tote Convertibleon sale for $45 ($30 off). It’s made from recycled nylon and polyester, and since it’s a Del Día, the colors will wow you when the item arrives. The main compartment is huge, and the backpack straps stay comfortable all day long.
