Whether you like it or not, Black Friday is next week. The holiday shopping season is upon us, and it's when some of the best deals of the year make their appearance. Ahead of Black Friday, Best Buy has been offering some really solid tech deals on some of our favorite products we've tested and reviewed, ranging from laptops and gaming mice to cordless vacuums. So, whether you're shopping for the perfect gift for that tech lover in your life or if you've been waiting all year for prices to drop on something for yourself, there are a few great options below.
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The Latest MacBook Pro
The M5 MacBook Pro (8/10, WIRED Recommends) is only a month old, and it's already on sale. It's the only Mac so far to get the bump to the latest M5 chip, benefiting from improved performance all around. In my testing, there was a significant step forward everywhere you looked, including the GPU, the CPU, and the Neural Engine for AI tasks. It's the GPU that's seen the biggest leap, though, which should speed up both gaming and creative applications. Other than that, this is the same MacBook Pro you probably already know and love, with its bright Mini-LED screen, robust speakers, and extra ports (over the MacBook Air, at least).
This base 14-inch model doesn't have the incredible value of the MacBook Air or the powerhouse performance of the M4 Pro and M4 Max MacBook Pro. Ultimately, when it comes to which MacBook you should buy, the answer is still the Air. But the M5 versions of these laptops aren't coming until next year, so if you're after the latest Apple Silicon in one of the best laptops you can buy, this deal on the M5 MacBook Pro is solid.
The Best Bluetooth Speaker
The JBL Flip 7 (9/10, WIRED Recommends) is a Bluetooth speaker that has it all. As our A/V reviewer, Ryan Waniata says, “JBL's Flip strikes the perfect compromise between mobility and sound quality, offering clean detail with plenty of punch.” Waniata also praises the durability of the Flip 7, which is important in a Bluetooth speaker meant to be used outdoors. There are tons of different color options to match your vibe, up to 16 hours of battery life, and the increased water resistance means it'll bring the party to wherever you need it. Put simply, it's the best Bluetooth speaker you can buy, and it's at a great price.
Our Favorite Dyson Vacuum
Everyone wants a cordless Dyson vacuum, but they tend to be exorbitantly expensive. It's still not cheap, but at $300 off, this is as good a deal as we've seen on this vacuum. The V15 Detect is our vacuum expert's favorite Dyson. In her testing, Nena Farrell says she was impressed by how much dust and dirt it sucked up from her carpet, as well as from hard floors. The V15 Detect also comes with an extra sensor that can actually count the number of dust particles. That's overkill for most people, but if you have severe allergies (or have friends or family that do), the Dyson V15 Detect can actually verify what you're picking up.
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