15 best tech deals and sales to shop this weekend

Best tech deals this weekend
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The best tech deals and sales to shop this weekend kick off the month of March with impressive savings. For bargain shoppers, it's an opportunity to snag huge discounts on laptops & peripherals, tablets, smartphones, headphones, phones, wearables and more. 

Best Buy's 3-day sale runs through Sunday, Mar. 3 offers deals on Apple's stylish MacBooks — starting from just $749. Right now, you can get the fantastic 15-inch MacBook Air with 1TB SSD and 16GB RAM for $1,499 ($400 off). Plus, save up to $150 on select iPads with prices starting from just $249.

If you want to refresh your tech for the spring or treat someone on a special occasion, there are plenty of deals up for grabs. Shop my favorite weekend deals below. 

Best tech deals this weekend 

Dell XPS 13 Plus: $1,499 $999 @ Dell

Dell XPS 13 Plus: $1,499 $999 @ Dell
One of the best tech deals this weekend takes $500 off the Dell XPS 13 Plus. In our Dell XPS 13 Plus review, we gave it a solid 4 out of 5-stars for its sleek minimalist design and great performance. 

Features: 13.4- inch FHD+ (1920 x 1200) 500 nit-display, Intel Core i7-1360P 12-core CPU, 16GB of RAM, Iris Xe graphics, 512GB SSD, Windows 11 Home

15" Apple MacBook Air M2: $1,899 $1,499 @ Best Buy
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15" Apple MacBook Air M2: $1,899 $1,499 @ Best Buy
Lowest price!
Save $400 on the 1TB model 15-inch MacBook Air M2 with 16GB of RAM. We gave the MacBook Air 15 a solid rating of 4.5 out of 5-stars. Overall reviews agree that the MacBook Air 15 features a gorgeous display and delivers solid performance. 

Features: 15.3-inch (2880 x 1864) Liquid Retina display, Apple M2 8-core processor, 10-Core GPU, 16-core neural engine, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, Magic Keyboard, Touch Bar, Touch ID

Apple 13.3"MacBook Pro M2 (512GB): $1,499 $1,099 @ Best Buy

Apple 13.3" MacBook Pro M2 (512GB): $1,499 $1,099 @ Best Buy
One of today's best MacBook deals takes $400 off the 512GB model MacBook Pro M2. In our MacBook Pro M2 review, we praise its stellar overall and gaming performance, super-fast SSD and great webcam. It also has a great webcam and a comfortable keyboard that's a pleasure to use. We rate the M2 MacBook Pro 4.5 out of 5-stars — backed by our Editor's Choice award. 

Features: 13.3-inch (2560 x 1600) Retina display, M2 8-core CPU, 10-Core GPU, 8GB RAM, 512GB of SSD storage. Magic Keyboard, Touch Bar, Touch ID

LG gram Style 16 OLED: $1,799 $1,199 @ Best Buy

LG gram Style 16 OLED: $1,799 $1,199 @ Best Buy
Save $600 on the thin and lightweight LG gram Style 16. We didn't get to test this exact laptop, however, its sibling, the LG gram SuperSlim earned our Editor's Choice Award. We gave it a high rating of 4.5 out of 5-stars for its astonishingly thin, lightweight build, competition-beating performance and great battery life. Our review unit ran on the same Intel Core i7 CPU as the laptop in this deal, so we expect it to be just as impressive — a MacBook killer. 

Features: 16-inch 3K (3200 x 1800) 500-nit 120Hz OLED display, 0.2ms response time,13th Gen Intel Evo Core i7-1360P 12-core CPU, 16GB RAM, Iris Xe graphics, 1TB SSD, Dolby Atmos, Windows 11 Home

Price check: Amazon $1,199 | LG $1,199

Apple iPad 10: $449 $349 @ Best Buy

Apple iPad 10: $449 $349 @ Best Buy
Best Buy takes $100 off the 10th generation iPad. It features Apple's A14 Bionic chip and is faster and more power efficient than its predecessor. It sports an ultra-wide 12MP front camera for video calling and an updated 12MP back camera for capturing sharp, vivid photos and 4K video. For wired and wireless connectivity options, the 2022 iPad is equipped with a USB-C port and Wi-Fi 6. 

Apple iPad Air 5: $599 $449 @ Best Buy

Apple iPad Air 5: $599 $449 @ Best Buy
Save $150 on the iPad Air 5. It packs a 10.9-inch Liquid Retina display with True Tone. Rounding out its specs are Apple's M1 chip, 8GB of RAM, 64GB of storage, and stereo speakers. For image capturing and video calls it has a 12MP wide angle primary camera on the back and a 12MP FaceTime Camera. Touch ID and Apple Pay offer secure login payment. 

Samsung Galaxy Tab S9: $799 $699 @ Best Buy
Lowest price!

Samsung Galaxy Tab S9: $799 $699 @ Best Buy
Lowest price!
Save up to $220 the Samsung S9 series, the best premium all-around tablets for school, work, sketching and everything else. In our hands-on Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra review, we found its gorgeous display, powerful performance and quad-speaker array impressive. Plus, the included stylus and useful features like Samsung DeX Mode and Second Screen makes it one of the best productivity tablets around. 

Features: 11-inch (2560 x 1600) Dynamic AMOLED 2x 120Hz display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 8-core CPU, 12GB RAM, Qualcomm Adreno 740 GPU with Ray Tracing, 128GB of storage, 8,400mAH battery, facial recognition, fingerprint reader.

Samsung Galaxy A25 Unlocked: $300 $265 @ Best Buy
Now $35 off, this unlocked 2024 Samsung Galaxy A25 is discounted for the first time. Featuring a 120Hz AMOLED display and powerful octa-core processor, the Galaxy A25 offers flagship features at a budget price. This unlocked phone works with AT&T, Boost Mobile, Cricket, Google Fi, MetroPCS, Mint Mobile, Simple Mobile, T-Mobile, Ting Mobile, Ultra Mobile, US Cellular, and Verizon.

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Samsung Galaxy A25 Unlocked: $300 $265 @ Best Buy
Now $35 off, this unlocked 2024 Samsung Galaxy A25 is discounted for the first time. Featuring a 120Hz AMOLED display and powerful octa-core processor, the Galaxy A25 offers flagship features at a budget price. This unlocked phone works with AT&T, Boost Mobile, Cricket, Google Fi, MetroPCS, Mint Mobile, Simple Mobile, T-Mobile, Ting Mobile, Ultra Mobile, US Cellular, and Verizon.

Features:
6.5-inch (2340 x 1080) 1,000-nit 120Hz AMOLED display, 6GB RAM, Exynos 1380 8-core CPU, 256GB of storage, Triple camera: 50MP, 13MP, 8MP with LED flash, fingerprint reader, 5,000mAh battery

Beats Studio Pro: $349 $199 @ Amazon

Beats Studio Pro: $349 $199 @ Amazon
Save $50 on Beats Studio Pro wireless headphones. They feature custom 40mm drivers for enhanced sound clarity and near-zero distortion at high volumes. Thanks to active noise cancellation and personalized spatial audio,  Beats Studio Pro headphones transport you to another world while listening. 

Price check: Apple $199| Best Buy $199

Apple Watch Series 9: $399 $349 @ Best Buy

Apple Watch Series 9: $399 $349 @ Best Buy
Save $50 on the latest Apple Watch Series 9 with GPS. The Apple Watch Series 9 features a host of new features over the Apple Watch Series 8 including an all-new S9 chip, a brighter 2000-nit display and new double tap gesture.  

Apple Watch Ultra 2: $799 $749 @ Best Buy

Apple Watch Ultra 2: $799 $749 @ Best Buy
Best Buy takes $50 off the Apple Watch Ultra 2. It's the biggest and most rugged option of the Apple Watch lineup. Powered by an all-new S9 chip, it improves the first generation Watch Ultra with enhanced performance and a brighter 3000-nit display.

Helldivers 2 Super Citizen Edition PC : $59 $49 @ CDKays

Helldivers 2 Super Citizen Edition PC : $59 $49 @ CDKays
Save $10 on Helldivers 2 Super Citizen Edition for PC. This edition includes: Helldivers 2 full game, DP-53 Savior of the Free Armour Set, Will of the People Cape, MP-98 Knight Weapon, Super Citizen Status, Stratagem Hero Ship Game, and Steeled Veterans’ Premium Warbond.

Minimum System Requirements: GPU: NVIDIA GeForce 1050 Ti or AMD Radeon RX 470, CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K or AMD Ryzen 5 1500X, RAM: 8GB, OS: Windows 10, Storage: 100GB 

Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora Xbox Series X: $69 $49 @ Walmart
Save $20 on the Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora for Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5

Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora Xbox Series X: $69 $49 @ Walmart
Save $20 on the Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora for Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5. Experience the epic wonders of the Western Frontier, a never-before-seen continent of Pandora. Journey through beautiful yet unpredictable open world regions, where lowering your guard can lead to deadly mistakes.

PowerA Enhanced Wireless Controller: $59 $39 @ Best Buy

PowerA Enhanced Wireless Controller: $59 $39 @ Best Buy
Now $20 off, the PowerA enhanced wireless controller for Nintendo Switch is a cheaper alternative to the Nintendo Switch Pro controller (valued at $70). It features Bluetooth technology, an ergonomic design, motion controls, and advanced gaming buttons.

Price check: Amazon $39| Walmart $39

86" LG UR7800 LED 4K TV: $1,249 $899 @ Best Buy
Save $350 on LG's

86" LG UR7800 LED 4K TV: $1,249 $899 @ Best Buy
Save $350 on LG's 86" UR7800 LED 4K TV, a gigantic display for an at-home iMax-like experience. With its superior brightness and high color contrast, this UHD LED TV is ideal for immersing yourself in media of all forms, from the latest blockbusters to the live sporting events. 

Key Features: 4K UHD resolution, 60Hz refresh rate, webOS smart platform, on-set streaming apps, home assistant support, HDR 10 and Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG), VESA compatible mounting, downward firing Dolby Digital stereo speakers.

Hilda Scott

Hilda Scott uses her combined passion for gadgets and bargain shopping to bring you the best prices on all things tech. She has a bachelor’s degree in film and media studies from Hunter College and 11 years of tech and entertainment journalism. Her work has been featured on Tom’s Guide, iTechPost, Examiner.com, Parlemag, Enstars, and Latin Times. When she's not scouting for the best deals, Hilda’s catching up on her favorite TV shows and pro-wrestling matches.