Best Memorial Day 2022 sales and tech deals: Amazon, Best Buy, and more

On May 29, 2022

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Only the best deals on Verge-approved gadgets get the Verge Deals stamp of approval, so if you’re looking for a deal on your next gadget or gift from major retailers like Amazon, Walmart, Best Buy, Target, and more, this is the place to be.

Memorial Day marks the unofficial start to summer in the US. In addition to using the long weekend of this national holiday for travel and taking some well-earned rest and relaxation, it usually kick-starts lots of outdoor activities — like backyard cookouts, road trips to the beach, and camping trips. It’s also another shopping holiday, with discounts on offer for all kinds of home goods and some great tech, gadgets, and gear.

There are plenty of deals on cool outdoorsy gear to take advantage of leading up to the holiday — like BioLite’s current discount on the FirePit Plus. But there are also great sales happening on indoor toys as well, like a range of Hisense TVs that are now available for up to $590 off. And let’s not forget travel essentials like Zendure’s heavy-duty power bank, which is on sale for $70 off. Because what good is a luxurious getaway vacation if you can’t keep your devices juiced up?

There are worthwhile sales happening for everyone, so check out all these notable ones hand-picked by the Verge Deals team.

Phone and accessory deals

Zendure SuperTank Pro

The SuperTank Pro has a 26,800mAh / 96.48Wh capacity, which is the maximum that you can take on a commercial flight, per FAA rules. It features four USB-C ports, an info-dense OLED panel, and more. Use code ZENVERGE at checkout from Wellbots to get $70 off.

Apple deals

Apple’s terrific AirPods Max are on sale at Amazon and B&H Photo for $479 in all available colors. This $70 discount isn’t the lowest price we’ve seen on the premium noise-canceling headphones, but it’s nice to have all colors included in the offer. Read our review.
Best Buy and Amazon are offering the M1 MacBook Air for $100 off, dropping the base model with 256GB of storage and 8GB of RAM down to $899.99. We’re getting close to Apple’s Worldwide Developer’s Conference (WWDC), so it’s possible this exceptional machine may see a new update, but it’s still a great value. Read our review.

The MacBook Air is the most impressive laptop I’ve used in years

MacBook Air with M1 (late 2020)

The MacBook Air is Apple’s entry-level laptop, which comes outfitted with the company’s new M1 chip and in one of three different colors (silver, space gray, and gold).

If you own an iPhone 13, you can get Apple’s MagSafe-compatible leather case in green and brown for $41.99 (about $17 off) at Amazon.
Apple’s MagSafe Charger is just $34 ($5 off) on Amazon right now, and it’s fully compatible with all iPhone 12 and iPhone 13 variants.
The 41mm, GPS-equipped Apple Watch Series 7 is back down to $329 at Amazon, Walmart, and Best Buy, matching the lowest price we’ve seen for the $399 wearable. The latest version of Apple’s wearable features a larger display than the Series 6, better dust resistance, and improved health-tracking features. Read our review.

Headphone, earbud, and speaker deals

Sony SRS-XB43

Sony’s SRS-XB43 is a large Bluetooth speaker that’s perfect for parties both indoors and out. The powerful stereo drivers sound great with plenty of bass, and you also get a customizable light show.

*The UE Fits custom-mold to your ears, though their case sadly lacks wireless charging.*

The Jabra Elite 3 are a solid pair of budget-friendly earbuds that normally cost $79.99 but are currently on sale for $59.99 at Best Buy and Amazon, matching their lowest price ever. The Elite 3 earbuds offer excellent sound and reliable performance for their price point but omit active noise cancellation and multipoint Bluetooth connectivity. Read our review.

Jabra Elite 3

Jabra’s Elite 3 earbuds have a refreshed design that’s more stylish than the company’s past earbuds. While they don’t have many frills or extra features, they fare well in the key areas of sound quality, comfort, and battery life.

Bose QuietComfort 45

Bose’s QuietComfort 45 headphones update the company’s popular, impossibly comfortable design with USB-C, improved noise cancellation, and longer battery life.

Laptop, Chromebook, and computer accessory deals

You can save 10 percent on your own custom gaming desktop from NZXT until May 31st. NZXT’s BLD program allows you to mix and match your own components, but you can also provide NZXT with your budget and the performance benchmarks you want to hit, and they’ll put together a configuration for you. The BLD program has a number of current-gen processors and graphics cards that are all readily available for the same price you’d pay off the shelf. Of course, you can expect to pay a small premium for shipping and assembly, but every BLD desktop is covered by a two-year warranty, which covers any mishaps or malfunctions your hardware might suffer.
If you need some speedy external storage, the Samsung T7 SSD offers USB 3.2 speeds and comes in a 1TB configuration for $134.99 ($25 off) or a 2TB model for $229.99 ($60 off). It also comes in three color options (blue, black, and beige).
Acer is discounting a number of its budget-friendly laptops until June 1st. This includes the Core i7-equipped Acer Swift 3, which is currently on sale for $649.99 on the Acer website. The 512GB laptop typically costs $899.99 and is an excellent choice for the college-bound, thanks to its versatility and lightweight design. Read our review.

Acer Swift 3

Acer’s Swift 3 laptop features a 14-inch 1080p IPS display, an Intel i7 processor, 8GB of RAM, and a 512GB SSD. It also sports a fingerprint reader for easy sign-in and a backlit keyboard, making typing in low-light situations a breeze.

Acer Aspire 5

The Acer Aspire 5 is a big-screen budget laptop. This configuration includes an Intel Core i5-1135G7, 8GB of RAM, and a 512GB SSD.

Lenovo is currently taking up to 65 percent off select PCs, laptops, Chromebooks, monitors, and more as part of its ongoing Memorial Day sale. The excellent Lenovo Thinkpad C13 Yoga Chromebook, for example, is on sale for $249 instead of $599 when you use promo code HOTDEALC13YOGA at checkout. This low-end model comes equipped with an AMD Athlon Gold 3150C processor, 4GB of RAM, and 32GB of eMMc storage. Read our review.
Samsung’s 980 Pro SSD is a speedy NVMe drive for expanding the storage of a PS5 or acting as the main drive for a custom gaming PC. You can currently pick up the 1TB, heatsink-equipped model from either Amazon or Samsung for just $174.99 ($55 off), or the 2TB model for $294.99 ($105 off) through the same retailers (Amazon, Samsung).

*A speedy SSD like the Samsung 980 Pro is great for a PC or PS5.*

Smart home deals

Google Nest Wifi bundle

Google’s Nest Wifi router and Point extender have an unassuming design. The router has two ethernet ports, while the Point can be used as a smart speaker.

Best Buy and Adorama are both discounting the 10-inch Nest Hub Max to around $179 ($50 off). This large, personalized smart display can fill a room with music, offers extensive smart home controls, and works with Google Duo for video calls. Read our review.

Google Nest Hub Max

The Nest Hub Max has a 10-inch screen and integrated camera for making video calls. It is Google’s largest and most complete Google Assistant smart display.

*The Ring Alarm Pro is configurable to fit all kinds of homes.*

Gaming deals

The Epic Games Store has a Mega Sale coupon running until June 16th, offering 25 percent off most games priced at $14.99 or higher, including ones already discounted.
You can buy the digital version of Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga for Nintendo Switch for $46.49 instead of $59.99 at Target and Walmart.
If you own a PS5, you can use the long weekend to catch up on the ultra-dense Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade. This version includes graphical upgrades for the PS5 and an added DLC chapter featuring Yuffie. It’s currently just $39.99 ($30 off) at Amazon.

*Yuffie is the featured character of* Final Fantasy VII Remake’s first add-on.

If you want a unique take on Final Fantasy lore, the PS5 version of Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin is $44.99 ($15 off) at Walmart. This title has received mixed reviews, but the blending of Dark Souls-like gameplay in a Final Fantasy offshoot is certainly interesting.
Nintendo’s excellent Switch Pro Controller is currently on sale on Amazon for $54.99, easily one of its best prices to date. The Nintendo Switch accessory is one of the more expensive models you can buy, but it’s also one that deftly balances features, comfort, and performance.
A variety of HyperX gaming accessories are on sale now through May 30th. This includes headsets, keyboards, mice, and more. For example, you can pick up wireless, PlayStation-ready models like the Cloud Flight for $79.99 (normally $139.99) and Cloud II Wireless for $119.99 (normally $149.99).

HyperX Cloud Flight

The HyperX Cloud Flight balances comfort and a solid price-to-performance. The wireless, lightweight headset offers up to 30 hours of battery life and can also be used wired.

As part of Sony’s ongoing Days of Play sale, Amazon, Best Buy, and Sony are all currently discounting Sony’s immersive DualSense controller in a variety of colorways — including the newer purple, blue, and pink shades. Regularly $74.99, you can buy the PlayStation 5 accessory in the newer colorways for $59.99 or the white, red, and black shades for $59.99 (normally $69.99). Read our review.

DualSense Wireless Controller

Anybody feel like some grape jelly? This DualSense controller features a deep purple color accented by the black of its two-tone styling.

Elgato’s HD60 S Plus is currently discounted to its lowest price ever. Normally $199.99, this handy accessory for streamers is on sale for $149.99 at both Best Buy and Amazon. Capable of capturing 4K footage at 60fps via any HDMI input, this card is perfect for grabbing gameplay highlights from a variety of sources, especially if it doesn’t have any native capture tools.

Elgato Game Capture HD60 S Plus

This handy device from Elgato is a must-have for any streamer. The Elgato Game Capture HD60 S Plus allows you to record the audio and video output of any device with an HDMI port at 4K resolution. And as the name implies, is capable of recording at 60fps.

Elden Ring, the masterful collaboration between From Software and author George R.R. Martin, is currently discounted at Amazon and GameStop. The physical PS5 copy usually goes for $59.99 but is on sale right now for $49.94. Read our review.

TV and monitor deals

The 2021 LG C1 remains one of our top TV picks, and the 48-inch model recently hit a new low of $996.99 (about $500 off) at Amazon. There are larger sizes available as well, like the 65-inch model, which is currently on sale for $1,596.99 ($903 off).

2021 LG C1 (65-inch)

An OLED TV loaded with features, including support for 4K resolution, a 120Hz refresh rate, and Nvidia G-Sync and AMD FreeSync

2022 Samsung The Frame TV (55-inch)

The newest model of Samsung’s aesthetically pleasing TV retains the same vivid QLED display as its predecessor but uses a new anti-glare, low-reflection coating dubbed “Matte Display,” which provides images with qualities that resemble actual canvas.

Hisense U7G TV (75-inch)

The latest 4K TV from Hisense supports Dolby Vision, HDR, and HDR10 Plus. It also supports Google Play, giving you access to a wide selection of streaming apps.

If you’re in the market for a curved gaming monitor, the Asus Tuf VG32VQ has hit an all-time low of $284 on Amazon, down from its usual price of $369. This 31.5-inch panel offers 2560 x 1440 resolution and a 144Hz refresh rate. The monitor also includes support for AMD FreeSync, which allows for buttery-smooth gameplay.