Best 4th of July tech sales 2022

It’s the time of year for fun in the sun and backyard barbecues, but we’d be remiss if we didn’t point out that July 4th is one of the best moments to shop for all things tech. The sales are summer-hot, and the discounts ocean-deep! Whether you’ve had your eye on a new big-screen TV, a cushy pair of premium headphones or a starter set of smart-home devices, this holiday weekend represents a window of savings opportunity.

Today’s best 4th of July tech deals:

From small (how ’bout some smart plugs?) to large (the TV that will really make your living room a home theater), snap up the best 4th of July tech sales below.

Best TV sales

Seeing as it’s the 4th of July and all, how ’bout we start things off with a bang? This Insignia 55-inch Class F30 Series LED 4K UHD Smart Fire TV is now over 35% off — just $280, down from its usual price of $450! That price, for a set this size, is simply stunning.

The 4K, UHD and LED in its name pretty much tell the story….that story being that you’ll be enjoying sharpest, most vivid picture quality you’ve ever seen. Pair those with the Insignia’s immersive, powerful DTS Studio Sound and you’ve got the home-theater experience you’ve heretofore only dreamt of.

It’s also Wi-Fi-enabled with smart home support for Alexa, Google Assistant and Samsung’s Bixby. Video-streaming capability is also baked into this cake. Translation: You won’t have to buy a separate device to watch Netflix, YouTube, HBO Max, Apple TV+, Hulu, Peacock, Paramount+, Disney+ and much, much more. You’re ready to start binge-watching as soon as you turn it on.

“I’m impressed with the quality of this TV, especially for the price,” said one of its 3,800-plus five-star reviewers. Picture and sound are both great, and I love the FireTV integration. It has enough ports to connect everything else I need, and setup and use are easy. Love it!”

$280 $450 at Amazon

• Toshiba 43-inch 43C350KU C350 Series LED 4K Ultra HD Smart Fire TV, $230 (was $330), amazon.com

• VIZIO 50″ Class V-Series 4K UHD LED Smart TV, $298 (was $358), walmart.com

• Hisense U6 Series 50-Inch 4K Quantum Dot QLED Smart Fire TV, $400 (was $530), amazon.com

• Hisense 58″ Class 4K UHD LCD Roku Smart TV, $298 (was $338), walmart.com

• Sony 65 Inch 4K Ultra HD TV X80K Series: LED Smart Google TV, $798 (was $1,000), amazon.com

• Amazon Fire TV 50″ 4-Series 4K UHD Smart TV, $260 (was $470), amazon.com

• LG OLED C1 Series 48” Alexa Built-in 4k Smart TV, $797 (was $1,500), amazon.com

• TCL 40-inch Class 3-Series HD LED Smart Android TV, $200 (was $290), amazon.com

• Pioneer 43-inch Class LED 4K UHD Smart Fire TV, $200 (was $320), amazon.com

• RCA 32-inch Flat Screen 720p Roku Smart LED TV, $158 (was $200), amazon.com

• Hisense 50-Inch Class R6 Series Dolby Vision HDR 4K UHD Roku Smart TV, $290 (was $450), amazon.com

• Insignia 32-inch Class F20 Series Smart HD 720p Fire TV, $100 (was $180), amazon.com

Best home audio sales

Q: Don’t you think it’s about time you treated yourself to a pair of AirPods? A: It’s time your treated yourself to a pair of AirPods! Especially now when you can get ’em for the unbeatable low price of $165 (down from $199).

Not only do the AirPods sync with iPhones, they boast world-class audio quality with unparalleled clarity and rich sound. you’ll get five hours of battery life on a single charge, compared to the previous model’s three hours. In fact, you can get up to three hours of battery life on just 15 minutes of charging time.

If you’re looking for earbuds with seamless integration with your iPhone, iPad, MacBook, or even Apple Watch (they’re also compatible with most Android smartphones via Bluetooth, but without automatic pairing), these are the crème de la crème. All that’s left to figure out is your playlist.

“Love these for my Apple ecosystem,” beamed one happy shopper. “After about three years, my old AirPods didn’t even hold a charge for an hour, so maybe it’s that experience but these last for so long between charges! Can take several hours of meetings at a time. So easy to switch between Apple devices and extremely comfortable.”

$165 $199 at Amazon

• JBL LIVE 300, $55 (was $150), amazon.com

• Bietrun Wireless Bluetooth Earbuds, $26 (was $100), walmart.com

• Hush Active Noise Cancelling Headphones with Microphone, $55 (was $100), amazon.com

• Apple AirPods (wireless charging case), $165 (was $199), amazon.com

• Apple AirPods Max, $479 (was $549), amazon.com

• Philips Flexible Earhook Headphones, $15 (was $20), walmart.com

• Beats Solo3 Wireless On-Ear Headphones, $157 (was $200), amazon.com

• JBL T500BT On-Ear, Wireless Bluetooth Headphones, $40 (was $50), walmart.com

• Meidong Bluetooth Noise-Canceling Over-Ear Headphones, $30 (was $40), walmart.com

• iJoy Matte Finish Bluetooth Headphones, $19 (was $30), amazon.com

• Lorelei X6 Over-Ear Headphones, $13 (was $25), amazon.com

• Sony ZX110 Over-Ear Dynamic Stereo Headphones, $16 (was $25), amazon.com

• Powerbeats Pro Wireless Earbuds, $200 (was $250), amazon.com

• Audio-Technica ATH-M20X Professional Studio Monitor Headphones, $49 (was $69), amazon.com

• Philips Audio Philips SHP9500 HiFi Precision Stereo Over-Ear Headphones, $62 (was $80), amazon.com

Best smartphone and tablet sales

This 4th of July, declare your independence from clunky, too-big laptops and your phone’s tiny, eye-strain-inducing screen. For the perfect in-between gadget for e-reading, web surfing and video streaming: the Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite 8.7″ 32GB Android Tablet.

“Beautiful tablet,” trumpeted this five-star fan. “I finally decided to replace my awesome Asus Nexus 2013 and this looked the best option. Not too many small tablets about as I guess most people prefer the bigger, clunkier ones. Anyway, no complaints.”

“No technical reviews here,” said an impressed Everywoman. “Just a person who does a moderate amount or use on her tablet. The graphics and pictures are great. It runs fast and the battery is pretty good. I think switching from a 10.1 to an 8 has helped my ‘tech neck.'”

$147 $160 at Amazon

• 2021 Apple 10.2-inch iPad (Wi-Fi, 256GB), $429 (was $479), amazon.com

• 2022 Apple iPad Air, $559 (was $599), amazon.com

• TCL TAB 10″ Andriod 11 tablet, $149 (was $170), walmart.com

• Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 Plus 12.4″ 128GB, $699 (was $849), walmart.com

• Lenovo – Tab M10 Plus Tablet — 10.3″ FHD Display, $150 (was $180), amazon.com

• Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Android Tablet, $570 (was $700), amazon.com

• Motorola One 5G Ace, $250 (was $400), amazon.com

• Samsung Galaxy A53 5G A Series Cell Phone, $350 (was $450), amazon.com

• Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite, $300 (was $350), amazon.com

Best video game sales

On sale for $32 (down from $39), BioShock: The Collection features all three games in the popular franchise: Bioshock Remastered, Bioshock 2 and Bioshock Infinite. These fun-tastic games explore futuristic science fiction worlds underwater and above the clouds.

“One of the best video game trilogies of modern gaming,” raved a delighted gamer. “All three games play and look fantastic, and 2k has done a great job with the attention to detail with all of them. I’ve had zero performance issues.”

$32 $39 at Amazon

• PowerA Enhanced Wired Controller for Xbox Series X|S, $30 (was $38), amazon.com

• The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD – Nintendo Switch, $44 (was $60), amazon.com

• Mafia: Definitive Edition (PS4), $20 (was $40), amazon.com

• Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare (PS4), $19 (was $25), amazon.com

• The Chameleon, Ages 14 and up, $17 (was $20), walmart.com

• Monopoly At Home Reality Edition, $16 (was $21), walmart.com

• Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War (PS5), $45 (was $70), amazon.com

• Outriders: Day One Edition (PS4), $15 (was $60), walmart.com

• Jumanji Deluxe Game, Immersive Electronic Version, $35 (was $55), walmart.com

• Grand Theft Auto V: Premium Edition (PS4), $20 (was $60), walmart.com

• Disney’s The Haunted Mansion — Call of the Spirits Game, $15 (was $25), walmart.com

• Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order (Xbox One), $20 (was $60), walmart.com

• The Pillars of The Earth (PS4), $47 (was $59), walmart.com

• Crash Team Racing: Nitro Fueled (PS4), $26 (was $40), walmart.com

• Monfince Universal 3 in 1 Nintendo AC Power Adapter, $15 (was $23.50), walmart.com

• Prettyui Wristband Straps for Nintendo Switch Just Dance, $10 (was $19), walmart.com

Best smart-home sales

For this extended 4th of July sale,Walmart is giving you a chance to score the Google Nest Mini (second generation) for just $30 (was $49).

The next-gen Nest Mini packs the Google Assistant into a sleek design with really great sound. Enjoy crisp vocals and balanced bass while you stream songs from Spotify, YouTube Music, SiriusXM, Pandora, Apple Music and more. Want a smart home? Now’s the time! If you have a phone in your pocket and a Wi-Fi network at home, you’re well on your way to building a smart home.

“Great product, just what I needed,” said this happy Nest-er. “The sound quality is great, responds well to my voice commands and it works as a intercom with my Google Home. The color looks adorable in my room. Fast shipping.”

$30 $49 at Walmart

• TP-Link N300 WiFi Extender (TL-WA855RE), $35 (was $37), amazon.com

• Smart Plug Power Strip, WiFi Surge Protector, $22 (was $26), amazon.com

• eero 6+ dual-band mesh Wi-Fi 6 system, $194 (was $299), amazon.com

• Google Nest Thermostat, $100 (was $130), amazon.com

• Google Nest Wifi — Home Wi-Fi System — Wi-Fi Extender, 2 pack, $179 (was $299), amazon.com

• Google Nest Hello Smart Wi-Fi Video Doorbell, $147 (was $400), walmart.com

• Google Nest Learning Thermostat — Programmable Smart Thermostat for Home — 3rd Generation Nest, $199 (was $249), amazon.com

• Crosstour WiFi Digital Picture Frame, 10.1”, $78 (was $170), walmart.com

• Moen 7594BL Arbor One-Handle Pulldown Kitchen Faucet, $300 (was $500), amazon.com

• Honeywell Home Smart Color Thermostat, $169 (was $200), walmart.com

• Google Nest Cam Indoor Security Camera, $140 (was $200), walmart.com

• Defender Ultra HD 4K Wired Outdoor Security System (1TB), $310 (was $450), walmart.com

• Mini Smart Plug, WiFi Outlet Socket (4 Pack), $20 (was $27), amazon.com

• XODO Smart Wi-Fi HD Video Doorbell, $80 (was $150), walmart.com

• Merkury Innovations Smart Auto-Tracking Security Camera, WiFi, $30 (was $35), walmart.com

• Eurans Smart Watch, Full Touchscreen Smartwatch, Fitness Tracker, $22 (was $36), amazon.com

• Blink Video Doorbell + Sync Module, $51 (was $85), amazon.com

• Ring Floodlight Cam Wired Plus, $150 (was $200), amazon.com

• Amazon Echo (4th Gen), $70 (was $100), amazon.com

Best home-office sales

All you tech heads and geek squad-ers can look away; this one’s for the rest of us — specifically, those of us who 1) would like a no-nonsense, meat-and-potatoes second computer to take on the road, 2) a graduating tween or a retiring granny who whose computing and online needs are basic or 3) would like to leave a unit on the kitchen counter for the fam to consult on the run. “This one” is this Gateway 15.6″ Ultra Slim Notebook, now marked down to half its usual price — $249!

Sometimes simple is good, especially in a package this state of the art: Its 4GB RAM memory and 128 solid-state hard drive are more than enough for the casual sttreamer, surfer or word processor; it’s Intel Core i3 and Windows 11 OS make sure it al runs smoothly. Did we mention it’s 50 percent off?

“Love this computer,” said one pleased pragmatist. “I needed an inexpensive computer that I could use extensively for my online business. I have an expensive desk top but needed a supplemental that was mobile. Im over the moon happy with its perfomance. Ive had the notebook for a few months now and feel I have really put it through all the “motions”. Its lightweight, fast and the color is beautiful.”

$249 $500 at Walmart

• Cloud Massage Shiatsu Foot Massager Machine, $250 with on-page coupon (was $333), amazon.com

• Renpho Neck Shoulder Massager, $35 with on-page coupon (was $62), amazon.com

• Vybe Premium Muscle Massage Gun for Athletes, $159 (was $210), amazon.com

• Toloco Upgrade Percussion Muscle Massage Gun for Athletes, $80 (was $120), amazon.com

• LPOAKE Adjustable Computer Stand for Laptop $23 (was $70), walmart.com

• Samsung 23.5” CF396 Curved Computer Monitor, slim design, $173 (was $190), amazon.com

• Canon TS3322 Wireless All In One Printer, $137 (was $168.50), walmart.com

• Asus 11.6″ HD Chromebook Laptop, $125 (was $250), amazon.com

• Zimtown Folding Laptop Computer Notebook Table Bed Desk, $30 (was $51), walmart.com

• Aurora GB 8-Sheet Cross-Cut Paper Shredder, $36 (was $70), walmart.com

• Kootion 5W 48 LEDs Clamp Desk Lamp, $15 (was $24), walmart.com

• Microsoft Surface Pro 7 — 12.3″ Touch-Screen, 4GB Memory, 128GB SSD, $513 (was $749), amazon.com

• Ousgar 47-inch White Desk, $90 (was $200), walmart.com

• Polifurniture Cambridge Writing Desk with 3 Drawers, $110 (was $155), walmart.com

Originally published July 3, 2022, 3:58 PM