Electronics Deals

What we like: Our smart LED light bulb pick for Apple's HomeKit users. Works with every major smart-home platform, notably Apple’s HomeKit, without needing a hub. Can be triggered by voice command. Less expensive than most HomeKit-compatible bulbs.

Other things to know: Compatible with Amazon Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Google Assistant, IFTTT, and SmartThings. Narrower brightness range than our top two picks. Doesn’t offer any special effects.

What we like: The best Bluetooth tracker for iPhone users. Impressively accurate in pinpointing an item’s precise location. Leverages Apple’s extensive Find My network. Can swap in a new battery as needed. Water-resistant.

Other things to know: Doesn’t have any way to ring your phone. Cannot attach to your stuff directly. Cannot share an AirTag with another person.

What we like: Yoshi’s Crafted World is a gentler and more forgiving twist on a typical Mario game with an adorable papercraft aesthetic and bright visuals that kids in particular will love. Recommended in our piece about games to play when you need to relax.

Other things to know: Digital download for the Nintendo Switch. Matches the lowest price we've seen. Couch co-op also available for two players.

What we like: A cute and fun staff-favorite video game that we love for couch co-op. Guide Luigi with his ghost-busting vacuum cleaner through a haunted hotel. In co-op, play with a friend as Gooigi—a copy of Luigi made of strange green slime. Great game for kids and adults to play together.

Other things to know: Digital download. While we've seen this deal price before, it rarely drops lower. Can still be a little too spooky for younger children at times.

What we like: Our wireless power bank pick with two USB charging ports. Can charge most phones up to three times. MagSafe wireless charging pad, USB-C PD port, and USB-A port have a combined output of 18 W. Anker's customer support is fast and reliable.

Other things to know: Kickstand is a bit flimsy but still handy. Two-year warranty. If you don't need both the USB-C PD and USB-A ports, our top pick with one USB-C PD port is consistently more affordable (including right now). All color options on sale.

What we like: For fans of the classic Mario Party games, this staff favorite group game is a ton of fun for all ages and pleasingly unpredictable. Includes 5 classic Mario Party boards and 100 classic minigames.  Gamers with varying aptitude will appreciate fun curveballs.

Other things to know: One to four players. Intuitive controls. Digital version of game rarely goes on sale.

What we like: A nice-to-have gift card for owners of the Nintendo Switch, the most flexible pick in our game console guide. Essentially free money toward your next Nintendo eShop purchase. Keep for yourself or send to someone else as a gift.

Other things to know: Redeemable through the Nintendo eShop on the Nintendo Switch, Wii U, and Nintendo 3DS family of systems for a single Nintendo account. A recurring deal, but still free money. Non-returnable and non-refundable. Costco membership required.

What we like: One of our favorite video games to play during winter and pretend it’s nice outside. Play as your favorite Nintendo character or design your own Mii and line up your shot on several different maps. Perfect game to relax into, or you can dive into a few battle modes and online play with Nintendo Switch Online.

Other things to know: The latest title in the Mario Golf series. Tee off with up to three other players. Mild cartoon violence. Digital download; sale price reflects in cart when buying through Best Buy.

What we like: Our pick for the best cable to connect a modern laptop to an HDMI monitor or TV. Well-designed and made with premium materials. Transmits a 4K signal at 60 Hz.

Other things to know: Deal for the grey color. Matches the lowest price we’ve seen on the 6-foot length, but it’s a recurring sale we see often. Lifetime warranty, if you sign up for the company’s newsletter.

What we like: Our pick for an iPad stylus that is better for note-taking than drawing. A snap to set up, it writes smoothly, and its palm rejection works well. Seven hours of battery life. Plus, it works with every iPad made after 2018.

Other things to know: Lacks pressure sensitivity, which is important for drawing and painting. Charges via USB-C, but doesn't come with a cable. First-time deal.

What we like: Our top pick for the best MacBook. Compared with previous generations has a brighter display, better webcam, MagSafe magnetic port, and other design updates that make for an overall better experience. Great option for everyday work tasks, browsing the web, watching movies, and playing App Store games.

Other things to know: M3 processor is now out, so we expect to see better deals on this laptop in the coming year. Still a worthwhile pickup if you need a laptop now or aren't worried about having the fastest processor. Not ideal for editing photos, videos, or processing large media files for extended periods. Specs include the newly dethroned M2 processor, 8 GB of RAM, and a 256 GB SSD.

What we like: Our top pick for the best smartwatch for iPhone owners. Offers the best combination of style, health and fitness features, app selection, battery life, and price of any smartwatch for any platform. Large active screen area and more premium features than previous models.

Other things to know: Battery easily lasts for a day on a charge, but if you’re doing anything demanding you may find your watch in Power Reserve mode by the end of the day. Deal for the 41-mm Aluminum Case with M/L Sport Band in red. GPS and cellular enabled.

What we like: Our top pick for the best portable mini projector. 1080p projector that offers good image brightness and contrast with above-average sound and easy setup. Runs off an internal battery for true portability (up to 3.5 hours of runtime in our tests). Uses the Google TV streaming platform, which is our favorite.

Other things to know: Main downsides include the lack of a USB-C port and the awkwardly designed underside, which limits the tripods and mounts it can attach to. Clip the on-page coupon.

What we like: Our pick for a stunning return to 2D acrobatic exploration from our guide to games to ride out the end of winter. Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown surprised us all with tight controls and joyous acrobatic combat in this 2D side-scrolling platformer. You play as Sargon, an Immortal tasked with rescuing a prince from a time-distorted castle, but expect to see cameos from familiar faces scattered throughout the game. If you're a big fan of the Metroidvania structure (think Metroid, Super Meat Boy, Celeste), you'll find plenty to love in this new game.

Other things to know: Physical copy of the game. Available on all current-gen consoles at this price. Story follows a new, original adventure within the franchise. Runs at 60fps at 1080p when docked, 60fps 720p in handheld. Check out the demo in the Nintendo store to see if this is the right game for you.

What we like: Our pro tablet pick for those who want laptop functionality. Thin, light, and powerful. Runs a full version of Windows 11. Great for those who want stylus compatibility for organizing their life in OneNote, or who require specialized Windows software in the field.

Other things to know: Expensive. Comes with our recommended specs: Intel i5-1235U processor, 16 GB RAM, 256 GB SSD. Bundled with the Surface Pro Keyboard cover (not the Signature Keyboard we recommend) and lacks Surface Slim Pen 2. Sale price reflects in-cart when buying through Best Buy's eBay storefront.

What we like: A former runner-up soundbar pick that we still speak well of in our guide to the best soundbars. Great sound with Dolby Atmos support. AirPlay 2 and an HDMI ARC port. Easy operation and built-in voice control via Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant.

Other things to know: Lacks a remote control and an HDMI input to directly connect a source. No subwoofer or surround speakers. Refurbished Sonos speakers come with a one year warranty.

What we like: Our upgrade pick for the best iPad stylus. Wireless charging. Has a tap system for toggling settings and pressure sensitivity for artists. 

Other things to know: Only compatible with iPads that have USC-C ports (and not the most recent 10th generation iPad); doesn’t work with older iPads. 

What we like: Our pick for a portable smart speaker for your outdoor space. High-quality and wireless. Sounds good. All the benefits of the Sonos system. Supports Airplay 2, Amazon Alexa, and Google Assistant. IP56-rated water resistance. Solid 10-hour battery life.

Other things to know: Audio is notably directional, with a dead spot directly behind it. The charging base is not waterproof. No stereo separation. Sonos released the second generation model last year. Available in black for Costco members.