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Update (04/21/21): Our headline deal has dropped by a further $4 with a new on-page coupon, meaning it now matches the lowest price we’ve tracked. We’ve updated this post’s headline to reflect the change. Our original write-up follows below.
Original post: Today’s Dealmaster is headlined by a nice discount on Anker’s Soundcore Life Q30: the wireless noise-canceling headphones are currently down to $68 at Amazon. That’s $12 off the pair’s usual going rate online and less than $5 above the lowest price we’ve tracked to date.
We highlighted a similar deal earlier in the year and continue to find the Soundcore Life Q30 to be an impressive value. While the Q30 can’t match the build quality or raw noise-canceling strength of a more expensive pair from Sony or Bose, the Q30 provides a cushy and comfortable design, excellent battery life of around 40 hours, USB-C charging, multi-device connectivity, and physical controls. Its sound is deeply heavy on the bass by default and absolutely not for audio purists, but the signature can be tweaked and customized through its companion app. And while its active noise cancellation is far from the strongest we’ve seen, it’s still capable enough for tuning out everyday sounds, especially given its price.
If you’re not in need of a new pair of headphones, though, our deals roundup also has offers on Fitbit activity trackers, indoor security cameras, the latest Call of Duty game, top-notch wireless mice for both gaming and office work, and much more. You can have a look at the full list below.
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Top 10 deals of the day
- Anker Soundcore Life Q30 Bluetooth noise-canceling headphones for $63.99 at Amazon (clip $4 coupon—normally $80).
- Fitbit Inspire 2 activity tracker for $68.95 at Amazon and Adorama (normally $87).
- Eufy Indoor Cam 2K indoor security camera for $29.99 at Amazon (clip $4 coupon and use code: EUFY8400—normally $40).
- Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War (Xbox, PS4, PS5, digital) for $48.99 at Amazon, Microsoft, and PlayStation Store (normally $70).
- Razer Viper Ultimate wireless gaming mouse + RGB charging dock for $99.99 at Amazon, Best Buy, and eBay (normally $130).
- Logitech MX Master 3 wireless office mouse for $79.99 at Staples (use code: 81691—normally $100).
- Lenovo Smart Clock Essential smart display + speaker for $29.99 at B&H and Best Buy (normally $50).
- Aura Mason nine-inch Wi-Fi digital photo frame for $179 at Bloomingdale’s, Kohl’s, and Best Buy (normally $200).
- New subscribers only: Amazon Music Unlimited three-month membership for free at Amazon (one month free for returning subscribers—normally $20).
- Apple MagSafe Charger 15W wireless charger for iPhone 12 for $34 at Amazon (normally $39).
Enlarge / The Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 gaming laptop.
Jim Salter
Laptop and desktop PC deals
- Lenovo ThinkBook 15p laptop—Intel Core i7-10870H, 15.6-inch 3840×2160, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, GeForce GTX 1650 Ti Max-Q for $1,137.95 at Lenovo (use code: THINKAPRDEAL—normally $1,400).
- Dell Inspiron 14 5000 laptop—Intel Core i7-1165G7, 14-inch 1080p, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD for $692.99 at Dell (use code: 50OFF699—normally $900).
- Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 (2020) gaming laptop—AMD Ryzen 9 4900HS, 14-inch 1080p 120Hz, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, GeForce RTX 2060 Max-Q for $1,199.99 at eBay and Best Buy (normally $1,350).
- Apple Mac Mini (2020) mini desktop PC—Apple M1, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD for $799.99 at Amazon (discount seen at checkout—normally $860).
- Apple MacBook Air (late 2020) laptop—Apple M1, 13.3-inch 2560×1600, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD for $949.99 at Amazon (normally $999).
- Apple MacBook Air (late 2020) laptop—Apple M1, 13.3-inch 2560×1600, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD for $1,149.99 at Amazon (normally $1,220).
- 27-inch LG 27UK650-W monitor—3840×2160, IPS, 60Hz, FreeSync for $299 at BuyDig (use code: EKM2—normally $380).
- Crucial MX500 (2TB) 2.5-inch SATA internal SSD for $184.99 at Amazon (normally $210).
Enlarge / The Complete Edition of the excellent Horizon Zero Dawn is currently free for all PlayStation owners to keep.
Video game deals
- PlayStation Play at Home sale: various PS4/PSVR games available for free at PlayStation Store (normally $190).
- 20% off various PC games at Green Man Gaming (use code: SPR21—applies to full MSRP only).
- Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War (Xbox, PS4, PS5, digital) for $48.99 at Amazon, Microsoft, and PlayStation Store (normally $70).
- Super Mario 3D All-Stars (Switch) for $49.94 at Walmart and Best Buy (normally $60).
- Scott Pilgrim vs. The World: The Game—Complete Edition (Xbox, digital) for $11.99 at Microsoft (normally $15).
- Inside (Xbox, digital) for $6.99 at Microsoft (normally $20).
- Hitman 3 (PS4, Xbox, used) for $34.99 at GameFly (normally $45).
- Hitman 3 (PS4, PS5, digital) for $44.99 at PlayStation Store (normally $55).
- Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster (Xbox) for $19.99 at Amazon (normally $25).
- Collection of Mana (Switch) for $19.99 at Amazon and Best Buy (normally $25).
- Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order (PC, PS4, Xbox) for $19.99 at Amazon and Best Buy (normally $30).
Enlarge / Like most Call of Duty games, Black Ops: Cold War features lots of angry dudes shooting at stuff.
- Watch Dogs: Legion (Xbox) for $18.99 at Amazon (normally $30).
- Ring Fit Adventure (Switch) for $69.88 at Amazon and Walmart (normally $80).
- Xbox Live Gold only: Titanfall 2 (Xbox, digital) for $3.99 at Microsoft (normally $10).
- Xbox Live Gold only: Alien: Isolation (Xbox, digital) for $11.99 at Microsoft (normally $30).
- Alien: Isolation – The Collection (PS4, digital) for $7.99 at PlayStation Store (normally $40).
- LEGO City Undercover (Xbox, PS4, digital) for $5.99 at Microsoft and PlayStation Store (normally $20).
- Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End (PS4, digital) for $9.99 at PlayStation Store (normally $15).
- Hades (Switch, digital) for $19.99 at Nintendo eShop (normally $25).
- Dandara: Trials of Fear Edition (Switch, digital) for $5.24 at Nintendo eShop (normally $15).
- Hotline Miami Collection (Switch, digital) for $6.24 at Nintendo eShop (normally $25).
- Golf Story (Switch, digital) for $7.49 at Nintendo eShop (normally $15).
Enlarge / The Razer Viper Ultimate is a tremendous wireless gaming mouse.
Jeff Dunn
Gaming deals
- Arcade1Up X-Men vs. Street Fighter Arcade Cabinet—22.75x19x57.8 inches (with riser), Wi-Fi, includes four games for $349 at Walmart (normally $399).
- Razer Viper Ultimate wireless gaming mouse + RGB charging dock for $99.99 at Amazon, Best Buy, and eBay (normally $130).
- Nintendo Switch Pro Controller for $59 at Amazon and Walmart (normally $70).
- HyperX Cloud Stinger Core wired gaming headset for $24.99 at Dell (normally $35).
- Razer Basilisk Ultimate wireless gaming mouse for $99.99 at Amazon (normally $130).
- Sony DualShock 4 Back Button Attachment for DualShock 4 controller for $19.99 at Amazon (not compatible with PS5 games—normally $30).
Enlarge / Anker’s Soundcore Life Q30 is an impressive wireless noise-canceling headphone that costs less than $100.
Jeff Dunn
TV and home entertainment deals
- Prime users only: Amazon Fire TV Stick Lite 1080p media streamer for $19.99 at Amazon (normally $28).
- 55-inch LG BX (2020 model) 4K HDR OLED TV + $100 Newegg e-gift card for $1,296.99 at Newegg (normally $1,400).
- 65-inch LG CX (2020 model) 4K HDR OLED TV + $150 Visa gift card for $1,996.99 at BuyDig (normally $2,250).
- My Best Buy members only: 65-inch Sony X900H (2020 model) 4K HDR LED TV for $1,169.99 at Best Buy (normally $1,350).
- 75-inch Sony X900H (2020 model) 4K HDR LED TV for $1,569.99 at Amazon and Best Buy (discount seen at checkout—normally $1,950).
Enlarge / Logitech’s MX Master 3 is one of our favorite wireless office mice.
Jeff Dunn
Electronics deals
- Anker Soundcore Life Q30 Bluetooth noise-canceling headphones for $63.99 at Amazon (clip $4 coupon—normally $80).
- Fitbit Inspire 2 activity tracker for $68.95 at Amazon and Adorama (normally $87).
- Logitech MX Master 3 wireless office mouse for $79.99 at Staples (use code: 81691—normally $100).
- Logitech MX Keys for Mac wireless keyboard for $79.99 at Staples (use code: 81691—normally $100).
- Logitech MX Master 2S wireless office mouse for $49.99 at Lenovo (use code: MXMASTER50—normally $60).
- Amazon Kindle (8GB, ads, refurb) for $59.99 at Amazon (normally $80).
- Amazon Fire HD 10 (32GB, ads, refurb) 10.1-inch tablet for $79.99 at Amazon (normally $120).
- Google Pixel Buds (2nd gen) true wireless earphones for $129 at Kohl’s, Bed Bath and Beyond, Walmart, and B&H (normally $179).
- Beats Solo Pro Bluetooth on-ear noise-canceling headphones for $169.99 at eBay and Best Buy (normally $260).
- Beats Powerbeats Pro true wireless sports earphones for $159.99 at eBay and Best Buy (normally $200).
Enlarge / Eufy’s Indoor Cam 2K is a great indoor security camera for those on a budget.
Jeff Dunn
Smart home device deals
- Eufy Indoor Cam 2K indoor security camera for $29.99 at Amazon (clip $4 coupon and use code: EUFY8400—normally $40).
- Eufy Video Doorbell 1080p wired video doorbell for $79.99 at Amazon (clip $20 coupon and use code: EUFYE820—normally $120).
- Eufy RoboVac 30C robot vacuum for $179.99 at Amazon (normally $260).
- Lenovo Smart Clock Essential smart display + speaker for $29.99 at B&H and Best Buy (normally $50).
- TP-Link Kasa KP303 smart Wi-Fi power strip—3x AC, 2x USB-A for $24.99 at Amazon (normally $29).
- TP-Link Kasa HS103 (2-pack) Wi-Fi smart outlet for $14.99 at Amazon (normally $17).
- Amazon Eero 6 mesh Wi-Fi 6 system—one router + one extender for $159 at Amazon (normally $190).
- Google Nest Thermostat smart home thermostat for $99.98 at Amazon, Adorama, and Bed Bath & Beyond (normally $130).
- iRobot Roomba 675 robot vacuum for $199 at Amazon (normally $240).
- iRobot Roomba E5 (5150) robot vacuum for $249 at Amazon (normally $290).
- iRobot Roomba i3+ (3550) robot vacuum for $399 at Amazon (normally $530).
- Roborock S4 Max robot vacuum for $319.79 at Amazon (clip $50 coupon and use code: ROCKS4MAX—normally $420).
- Marshall Stanmore II Voice wireless smart home speaker for $249.99 at Amazon (normally $380).
Enlarge / RavPower’s RP-PC128 (left) is a speedy USB-C wall charger.
Jeff Dunn
Accessories and miscellaneous deals
- Aura Mason nine-inch Wi-Fi digital photo frame for $179 at Bloomingdale’s, Kohl’s, and Best Buy (normally $200).
- SanDisk Ultra (200GB) UHS-I microSDXC card for $22.49 at Amazon (normally $26).
- New subscribers only: Amazon Music Unlimited three-month membership for free at Amazon (one month free for returning subscribers—normally $20).
- RavPower RP-PC128 90W two-port USB-C PD wall charger for $37.99 at RavPower (use code: FAST128—normally $50).
- Apple MagSafe Charger 15W wireless charger for iPhone 12 for $34 at Amazon (normally $39).
- Apple Smart Folio (White) case for 10.9-inch iPad Air (4th gen) for $39 at Amazon (normally $79).