Best Buy 3-Day Sale: $500 Off Acer Gaming Laptop, Save on Pixel 7a, More

Mother’s Day is May 14, so last-minute shoppers should take advantage of Best Buy’s three-day sale, running now through Sunday(Opens in a new window). Even if you’re shopping for yourself, there’s something for everyone in the lineup, including headphones, gaming laptops, smartphones, and security systems. Expect deals on all the major tech categories; our top picks are below.

Best Buy 3-Day Sale Top Deals

Acer Predator Helios 300

This 15.6-inch gaming laptop sports an FHD 165Hz display and runs an Intel Core i7 and Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 and has 16GB of DDR4 memory and a 512GB SSD. This configuration is powerful enough to run modern-day titles at their highest settings and will also handle resource-heavy programs like Photoshop. For a limited time, you can save $500 on this configuration, which also includes a one-month Xbox Game Pass trial.

Pixel 7a Smartphone + $50 Best Buy Gift Card 

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Best Buy has the latest in the Google Pixel line for $50 off. The device is unlocked and must be activated same-day for the savings to apply and to make this deal even sweeter, they’ll throw in a $50 dollar gift card. That’s a $600 value. The Google Pixel 7a uses the same powerful Google Tensor G2 processor that the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro do. PCMag rated it a 4.5 out of 5, saying, “When it comes to affordable Android phones, Google’s Pixel 7a outshines the competition in terms of camera performance, software, and value.”

Amazon is also offering a deal on the new Google Pixel 7a in the form of a $50 Amazon gift card when you purchase the phone at retail price.

Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Wireless Earbuds

These wireless Samsung earbuds feature a low-profile design for all-day comfort. The Active Noise Cancelling will keep the noise and distractions out while delivering the sounds you’d like to hear with crisp clarity. Tap controls allow you to toggle between tracks, start and pause your podcasts, and even pick up calls. Arguably, one of the selling points is the compatible Poké Ball Cover(Opens in a new window), pictured above. It’s currently sold out at Samsung, but you can submit your email to be notified when stock is available.

In Case You Missed It

Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom(Opens in a new window), the direct sequel to Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, is out now. This series is a departure from the regular Zelda formula and Breath of the Wild was a breath of fresh air back in 2017, so how does the sequel hold up? PCMag gives it a 5/5, calling it “a masterpiece of a sequel that instantly joins the ranks of the best Zelda games of all time.”

The Asus ROG Ally(Opens in a new window), meanwhile, will be released in June and is available for pre-order now. It’s not quite a Steam Deck killer, but the ROG Ally is a beautiful piece of machinery and handheld fans will love the powerful AMD Z1 Extreme Processor and 7-inch 1080p 120Hz display.