The last weekend of summer vacation is here and there are Labor Day sales to be had. Historically, Labor Day has not been a service for tech deals but there are always a few decent ones that pop up, especially in the outdoor tech space. Labor Day sales often coincide with back-to-school sales, so there’s a great opportunity to save on tech like tablets, speakers, kitchen tech, charging gear and other items that can help get you back on campus.
We’ve rounded up the best Labor Day tech deals here, including discounted gear from Apple, Amazon, Anker and more. Especially if you’re an Amazon Prime member, just remember that the company’s “big days” will return in October – if something on your list isn’t on sale now, there’s a good chance it will be in a few weeks. .
Labor Day sales on Apple gear
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iPad (9th generation) for $199 ($130 off): This model is being discontinued, but at this record low price, it’s a great option for kids and anyone who wants to grab an iPad to get dirty.
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iPad Air (M2) for $729 ($60 off): The iPad Air remains our top pick for the best iPad for most people, and this 13-inch version gives you even more screen real estate.
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AirPods Max for $399 ($150 off): One of our biggest gripes with the AirPods Max since their launch has been their exorbitant price. They are the best buy at this sale price.
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Apple MagSafe Charger for $29 ($10 off): This is a rare discount on Apple’s MagSafe charging pad, which provides up to 15W of power to your iPhone and a strong, magnetic attachment.
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MacBook Air (13-inch, M3) for $899 ($200 off): Just $50 shy of the record low, this deal on the latest 13-inch MacBook Air gives you our top pick for the best MacBook at a great price — a solid opportunity for back-to-school students to get a great, lightweight laptop at a low price. .
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MacBook Air (13-inch, M2) for $799 ($200 off): Don’t sleep on the M2 MacBook Air. It has a lot of power even though it doesn’t have the latest Apple chipset, and the 13-inch model is very low-end.
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Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS) for $299 ($100 off): If you can’t (maybe) wait for the Series 10 to drop in September, $100 off the Apple Watch Series 9 is one of the best deals we’ve seen in our top picks for the best smartwatches.
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Mac Mini (M2 Pro) for $1,150 ($150 off): If you’re looking to upgrade your desktop computer, this discount-and-coupon deal is strong on a Mac Mini with an M2 Pro chipset.
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Apple Music free trial for 3 months for $0: New subscribers can get a long free trial of Apple Music, three months instead of the usual one.
Labor Day sales on outdoor technology
Labor Day Subscription Sale
Labor Day sales on kitchen and smart home gear
Labor Day Sales on Amazon Devices
Labor Day sales on tech
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Anker 10K magnetic power bank for $30 ($10 off): This small, MagSafe charging brick can easily power an iPhone without adding bulk, and this is the best retail price we’ve seen.
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Jabra Elite 8 active earbuds for $150 ($50 off): One of our top picks for the best headphones for work, the Elite 8 Active has an IPX4 design, great sound quality with ANC and solid battery life. Jabra may be getting out of the consumer headphone business, but the company will continue to support products like this for a while.
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Theragun Elite massage gun for $299 ($100 off): This massage gun comes with five attachments, features a built-in OLED screen and allows you to save three preset treatments to your device using its accompanying mobile app. Also available in Theragun.
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Theragun Mini 2.0 gun for $149 ($50 off): The most compact of Theragun massage machines, the Mini 2.0 is 20 percent smaller and 30 percent lighter than its predecessor, and it’s always the perfect gift for the runner in your life. Also available in Theragun.
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Samsung Music Frame for $300 ($100 off): This frame-like speaker can hold album art and includes two woofers, two tweeters and two mid-range drivers.
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Samsung Freestyle Gen 2 Projector for $600 ($200 off): The latest version of this projector rotates 180 degrees to get exactly the right position for your screen (even if that happens to be on your ceiling), and comes with a built-in speaker for 360-degree sound.
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Keychron C3 Pro Keyboard for $25 ($12 off): This is a record low price for our budget picks in our best performing keyboards guide; just note that this particular model does not have RGB lighting or hot-swappable keys.
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Astro A40 TR gaming headset for $100 ($30 off): This is pretty much the top pick in our guide to the best gaming headsets, and we love its comfortable design, wide sound profile and solid price.
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Sonos Labor Day Sale – up to 20 percent off speakers: Sonos’ holiday weekend discounts include $50 off the Era 100 speaker and $180 off the Arc soundbar.
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JBL Labor Day Sale – up to 40 percent off: Bluetooth speakers, wireless earbuds and other gear are included in JBL’s holiday sale, with highlights being the PartyBox 310 speaker for $420 and Tune Flex earbuds for $50.
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Barnes & Noble Lego Sale — up to 25 percent off: A number of Star Wars, Mario, Disney and other sets are on sale at the bookstore, including this Death Star Trench Run Diorama for under $53.
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