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The Ars Technica ultimate buying guide for your home office setup
Today's Dealmaster includes a nice discount on Sony's WH-1000XM4, as the wireless noise-canceling headphones are
currently down to $278
at various retailers. We've seen the headphones fall to this price on numerous occasions
since they launched
last year, and they
dropped as low at $248
during Amazon's Prime Day event in June. Outside of major shopping events like those, though, this is usually the best price you'll see for this wonderfully well-rounded pair of wireless headphones that we've
recommended in various buying guides
over the past year. Their sound runs bass-heavy by default, but that can be customized, and their general comfort and noise-canceling strength are still among the most impressive we've seen for a headphone under $500.
Further Reading
The best wireless mice you can buy
Besides that, our
top pick among wireless office mice
, Logitech's MX Master 3, is
currently available for $80
at Staples when you use the code "90453" at checkout. That's only $5 above the best price we've tracked. The mouse itself remains highly comfortable (if you're right-handed, at least) and is reliably performant on most surfaces (glass included). It can pair with up to three devices over Bluetooth or an included USB dongle, and the whole thing is nicely versatile, with a nifty second scroll wheel, five programmable buttons, and the ability to make app-specific customizations through Logitech's companion software. It's undeniably expensive—our guide above has more affordable options if you're on a budget—but if you spend all day at your desk, it may be worth the premium.
Further Reading
The best deals from PlayStation’s and Xbox’s latest summer game sales
Elsewhere, our deals roundup includes all-time low or
near-low prices
on a couple of
three-quart Instant Pots
—meaning they're best for one or two people, not full families—as well as a new low for
Samsung's SSD 980
, which we found to be a
worthwhile midrange drive
for everyday consumers in a review earlier this year. We also have good prices on Apple's 15 W MagSafe wireless charger, which we recommended in our
guide to the best iPhone 12 accessories
. Sony's and Microsoft's summer game sales continue
for PlayStation
and
Xbox consoles
, respectively, the
highlights of which we pulled out
late last month. It's a varied selection of discounts today, so have a look at the full rundown below.
Table of Contents
Featured deals of the day
Laptop and desktop PC deals
Video game deals
Gaming deals
TV and home entertainment deals
Electronics deals
Accessories and miscellaneous deals
Note: Ars Technica may earn compensation for sales from links on this post through
affiliate programs
.
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Featured deals of the day
Sony WH-1000XM4
Bluetooth noise-canceling headphones for
$278
at Amazon,
Walmart
, and
Target
(normally $325).
Eufy IndoorCam C24
2K indoor security camera for
$33.99
at Amazon (normally $40).
Apple MagSafe Charger
15W wireless charger for iPhone and AirPods for
$29.99
at Woot (normally $34).
Instant Pot Duo Nova
(3qt) 7-in-1 electric pressure cooker for
$49.98
at Amazon (normally $75).
Instant Pot Ultra
(3qt) 10-in-1 electric pressure cooker for
$66.99
at Amazon (normally $110).
Logitech MX Master 3
wireless office mouse for
$79.99
at Staples (
Mac version
also on sale, use code:
90453
—normally $100).
Samsung SSD 980
(1TB) PCIe 3.0 M.2 NVMe internal SSD for
$109.99
at Amazon and
Samsung
(normally $127).
Get 5
select pre-owned games priced $19.99 or less
for
$50
at GameStop.
Xbox Game Pass for PC
3-month membership for
$24.29
at Amazon (normally $30).
Splendor
board game for
$22.49
at Amazon (normally $30).
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Our review found Samsung's 980 SSD (middle) to be a solid midrange drive for most consumers.
Jim Salter
Laptop and desktop PC deals
Lenovo Yoga 6
2-in-1 laptop—AMD Ryzen 7 5700U, 13.3-inch 1080p, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD for
$699.99
at Best Buy (normally $900).
HP Chromebook x360 14c
2-in-1 laptop—Intel Core i3-10110U, 14-inch 1080p, 8GB RAM, 64GB eMMC for
$429.99
at eBay and
Best Buy
(normally $550).
Apple MacBook Air
(2020) laptop—Apple M1, 13.3-inch 2560x1600, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD for
$899
at Amazon and
Best Buy
(normally $960).
Apple MacBook Air
(2020) laptop—Apple M1, 13.3-inch 2560x1600, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD for
$1,099
at Amazon (normally $1,165).
Samsung SSD 980
(1TB) PCIe 3.0 M.2 NVMe internal SSD for
$109.99
at Amazon and
Samsung
(normally $127).
WD Blue SN550
(2TB) PCIe 3.0 M.2 NVMe internal SSD for
$199.99
at Amazon and
Newegg
(normally $235).
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
6-core/12-thread desktop processor for
$279.99
at Amazon and
Best Buy
(normally $295).
27-inch Gigabyte G27QC
curved gaming monitor—2560x1440, VA, 165 Hz, FreeSync for
$269.99
at Newegg (normally $300).
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The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD
updates one of the more polarizing entries in the long-running series for Nintendo's latest Switch hardware.
Video game deals
Get 5
select pre-owned games priced $19.99 or less
for
$50
at GameStop.
Battlefield V
(PC) for
free
at Amazon (requires
Amazon Prime account
—normally $40).
Battlefield 1
(PC) for
free
at Amazon (requires
Amazon Prime account
—normally $20).
Sonic Mania
(PC) for
$1.99
at Steam (normally $15).
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Super Mario Odyssey
is four years old at this point but remains a borderline essential member of the Nintendo Switch library.
Nintendo
The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD
(Switch) for
$49.94
at Amazon,
Walmart
, and
GameStop
(discount seen in cart—normally $60).
Super Mario Odyssey
(Switch) for
$37.99
at Amazon (discount seen in cart—normally $45).
Monster Hunter Rise
(Switch) for
$48.49
at Amazon and
Target
(normally $55).
Persona 5 Strikers
(Switch,
PS4
) for
$34.99
>at Amazon (normally $45).
Clubhouse Games
(Switch) for
$32.88
at Amazon (normally $40).
Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit
(Switch) for
$74.99
at Amazon (discount seen in cart—normally $100).
SteamWorld Dig 2
(Switch) for
$7.99
at Nintendo eShop (normally $20).
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The PS5 remake of
Demon's Souls
rebuilds the all-time great PS3 action-RPG for Sony's newest console.
PlayStation Summer Sale
: Various
PS5 and PS4 games discounted
at PlayStation Store.
Demon's Souls
(PS5) for
$49.94
at Amazon,
Walmart
, and
PlayStation Store
(normally $60).
Bloodborne
(PS4) for
$9.99
at PlayStation Store (also on PS5 PS Plus Collection—normally $17).
Returnal
(PS5) for
$49.69
at PlayStation Store (normally $70).
Outriders
(PS5) for
$28
at Amazon (normally $45).
Resident Evil Village
(PS4,
Xbox
, used) for
$32.99
at GameFly (normally $50).
Disco Elysium - The Final Cut
(PS4,
PC
) for
$23.99
at PlayStation Store and
Epic Games Store
(normally $40).
Outer Wilds
(PS4,
PC
) for
$14.99
at PlayStation Store and
Epic Games Store
(normally $25).
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The thrilling new dodgeball game
Knockout City
is one of our favorite team-deathmatch-based titles in years.
EA / Velan
Xbox Ultimate Game Sale
: Various
Xbox and PC games discounted
at Microsoft.
Halo: The Master Chief Collection
(XB1,
PC
) for
$19.99
at Microsoft (also on Game Pass—normally $30).
Titanfall 2: Ultimate Edition
(XB1) for
$2.99
at Microsoft (base game on Game Pass—normally $10).
Forza Motorsport 7
(Xbox) for
$9.99
at Microsoft (also on Game Pass—normally $30).
Knockout City
(Xbox) for
$12.99
at Microsoft (also on Game Pass—normally $20).
Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order
(Xbox) for
$15.99
at Microsoft (also on Game Pass—normally $30).
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Splendor
is a recommended, accessible "engine-building" game with rounds that only last about 30 minutes.
Ars Technica
Gaming deals
Splendor
board game for
$22.49
at Amazon (normally $30).
Dice Forge
board game for
$23.80
at Amazon (normally $29).
Pandemic
board game for
$16
at Amazon (normally $30).
Codenames
board game for
$10.89
at Amazon (normally $14).
Microsoft Xbox Wireless Controller
(Carbon Black) for Xbox, PC, iOS, and Android for
$49.99
at Microsoft,
B&H
, and
GameStop
(normally $55).
Xbox Game Pass for PC
3-month membership for
$24.29
at Amazon (normally $30).
HyperX Cloud Alpha
gaming headset for
$70.99
at Amazon and
GameStop
(normally $85).
Razer BlackWidow TE Chroma v2
tenkeyless mechanical gaming keyboard—Razer Orange, Razer Green, or Razer Yellow switches for
$69.99
at Amazon (normally $90).
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Apple's new Siri Remote (right) is a worthwhile upgrade for anyone constantly frustrated by the sensitive touchpad on older Apple TV clickers.
Corey Gaskin
TV and home entertainment deals
PS5 console owners only:
Apple TV+
6-month membership for
free
at PlayStation (must redeem on PS5—normally $30).
New subscribers only:
Amazon Music Unlimited
3-month membership + Paramount Plus Premium 3-month membership for
$1
at Amazon (requires Amazon Prime account—normally $54).
Apple TV 4K
(32GB) 4K HDR media streamer for
$169
at Amazon,
Walmart
, and
Sam's Club
(normally $179).
Apple Siri Remote
(2nd gen) for Apple TV 4K and Apple TV HD for
$49.97
at Verizon (normally $59).
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Sony's WH-1000XM4 are a top pick among wireless noise-canceling headphones.
Jeff Dunn
Electronics deals
Sony WH-1000XM4
Bluetooth noise-canceling headphones for
$278
at Amazon,
Walmart
, and
Target
(normally $325).
10.9-inch Apple iPad Air
(256GB) tablet for
$649.99
at Amazon and
Walmart
(normally $699).
Apple iPad Pro
(2021, 128GB) 12.9-inch tablet for
$999
at Amazon and
Walmart
(normally $1,099).
Logitech MX Master 3
wireless office mouse for
$79.99
at Staples (
Mac version
also on sale, use code:
90453
—normally $100).
Logitech MX Keys for Mac
wireless keyboard for
$79.99
at Staples (use code:
90453
—normally $100).
Logitech MX Master 2S
wireless mouse for
$49.99
at Lenovo (use code:
MXMASTER50
—normally $60).
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Logitech's MX Master 3 is an excellent wireless mouse for the office.
Jeff Dunn
Eufy IndoorCam C24
2K indoor security camera for
$33.99
at Amazon (normally $40).
Eufy RoboVac 11S Max
robot vacuum for
$169.99
at Amazon (normally $205).
Jabra Elite 75t
(Gold Beige) true wireless noise-canceling earbuds for
$112.99
at Amazon and
Best Buy
(normally $135).
Jabra Elite 85t
true wireless noise-canceling earbuds for
$179.99
at Amazon (normally $215).
Klipsch The One II Phono
home Bluetooth speaker for
$148
at Walmart (normally $170).
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Apple's MagSafe charger aligns easily with an iPhone 12 through magnets and can deliver up to a 15 W charge.
Corey Gaskin
Accessories and miscellaneous deals
Instant Pot Duo Nova
(3qt) 7-in-1 electric pressure cooker for
$49.98
at Amazon (normally $75).
Instant Pot Ultra
(3qt) 10-in-1 electric pressure cooker for
$66.99
at Amazon (normally $110).
Apple MagSafe Charger
15W wireless charger for iPhone and AirPods for
$29.99
at Woot (normally $34).
SanDisk microSD Card for Nintendo Switch
(128GB, 2-pack)—UHS-I, U3, V30 for
$39.99
at Costco (normally $50).
Aukey Minima PA-Y20S
20W USB-C PD charger for
$4.99
at Aukey (use code:
MINIMA4U
—normally $12).
Anker PowerPort Cube
(5ft) USB power strip—3x AC, 3x USB-A (18W max) for
$15.19
at Amazon (normally $19).
LectroFan
white noise machine for
$31.17
at Amazon (normally $40).
DJI Osmo Mobile 3
handheld smartphone gimbal for
$79
at Amazon and
Walmart
(normally $99).
