The Best Deals on the Web For May 25, 2018

PublishedMay 25, 2018

Kick off your long weekend with Nordstrom’s Clear the Rack sale, new tires from Discount Tire, some Anker car accessories, and more great deals.

A bunch of Memorial Day sales are already live, and we’re collecting the best ones here.

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BEST TECH DEALS

TCL’s P and C-series TVs are noteworthy for offering Dolby Vision HDR for a fraction of the price of most competitors, and you can get last year’s 55" C-series set for $500 right now, or $100 less than usual. The 65" is also $100 off its previous low price at $800, but it looks like it will sell out soon.

These were technically TCL’s top of the line sets, but actually offered slightly worse contrast performance than the cheaper P-series, due to the lack of full-array direct backlighting. However, the trade-off is a slimmer, sleeker design, and you’ll still get a terrific picture and Dolby Vision.

If size trumps features in your hierarchy of new TV needs, here are a couple of 75" sets that are surprisingly affordable for Memorial Day.

This RCA is the barest of barebones sets. While it does have 4K support, it lacks HDR, and even built-in smart apps. But you can always plug in a 4K-compatible streaming dongle for the same effect, and at just $1,050 (including the mandatory $50 freight shipping charge), it’s one of the cheapest 75" sets we’ve ever seen.

Or, for about $250 more, you can upgrade to a Vizio E-series with some HDR support (not Dolby Vision at this price, sorry) and built-in Chromecast. It’s still not going to give you the best picture quality on the market, but most higher-end 75" sets cost well upwards of $2,000, even during major sale events.

If you already have a Philips Hue Hub (or an Echo Plus, which works as a Hue Hub), it’s time to stock up on bulbs. The full-color, 60W equivalents are down to $42 today, or about $8 less than usual. Hue works best when all of the bulbs in your home, or at least in a given room, are compatible, so buy a bunch!

Don’t need colors? The tunable white models are also about $5 off. These can shift from warm white to daylight to any temperature of white in between, which is probably how most people use the full-color Hue bulbs 90% of the time anyway.

Smart plugs are like a gateway drug into home automation, and TP-Link’s is down to $20 on Amazon right now, a match for the best price we’ve seen. This basically lets you control any device with an on/off switch from your phone, or even with your voice via an Echo device.

For one day only, Amazon’s Gold Box has a trio of Anker deals with prices that are even lower than we’d normally expect to see.

The highlight of the sale is the SmartCharge F2 for $20. It’s a dual-port car charger, Bluetooth FM transmitter, and app-enabled car finder all rolled up into one. You only really need it if your car doesn’t have Bluetooth built in, but there’s nothing else quite like it.

Just want the car charger part, without all the extra features? This one has two Quick Charge 3.0 ports for just $12.

And for your desk, there’s also a five-port charging hub for $17. The Anker PowerPorts are our readers’ favorite charging hubs, and while this one isn’t one of the more advanced models with USB-C, it’ll still get the job done for things like phones, tablets, and Bluetooth headphones.

It’s not one of the high-end models with GPS or LTE, but $149 for a 38mm Apple Watch Series 1 (or $179 for the 42mm) is one of the best deals we’ve ever seen on Apple’s increasingly popular wearable.

Update: Also available at Walmart, if you want to pick it up in person today.

Somewhat confusingly, the Series 1 is not quite the same as the original Apple Watch, as it has a second generation chip for faster performance. We don’t know how long this Jet deal will last, but I wouldn’t be surprised if it sold out soon.

Best Buy just kicked off its Memorial Day sale event, with deals available on things you’d expect like MacBooks, 4K TVs, and Windows computers, plus some more interesting stuff like smart fridges and traditional appliances. The most interesting deals though are probably those involving Google Home. While the smart speakers themselves aren’t on sale, they do come bundled for free or at a steep discount when you buy certain other products.

The release of Qi-compatible iPhones means that wireless charging pads are flying off the shelves, and you can score Anker’s 10W model for $5 off today with promo code ANKER253.

While it’ll only charge iPhones at 5W (which is fine for overnight charging), this 10W pad can fast-charge compatible Android phones as well. I bought it for myself late last year, and use it with my iPhone X every night. I appreciate that the edges of the pad light up temporarily when you set your phone down, so I can be sure I placed it correctly even when I’m groggy and not wearing my glasses.

Alexa works best when it’s always in shouting distance, so if you still have any rooms in your home without a smart speaker, you can fix that today with a slate of great certified refurb sales.

Will these noise-canceling Bluetooth over-ears sound as good as, say, Sony’s? I doubt it. But they’re significantly (significantly!) cheaper at just $40, and should still be able to turn down the volume on the background noise in your office, or on an airplane.

eBay’s running another big sale, this time taking 15% off hundreds of items with promo code PMEMDAY. This deal isn’t sitewide, but you can browse through eligible items here, and sort through the deluge by category or by seller. Just note that there’s a $50 minimum purchase requirement, and that the most you can save with the coupon is $50.

If you’re a bit overwhelmed, I’d start by checking out the Anker, eBags, Cuisinart, and Worx outlets, all of which offer a ton of selection and great prices, even before you factor in the promo code. Dyson is also included, and is perhaps the brand with the best eBay presence of all. The 15% off plus the company’s refurb discounts mean you can get a great vacuum like the Dyson V7 Animal for as little as $200.

DirecTV Now is one of the better over-the-top cable replacements out there, and with this deal, there’s very little reason not to give it a try.

For a limited time, if you prepay for three months of the service at $35 per month, you’ll get a 4K Apple TV included for free. That Apple TV costs $179 normally, so you’re basically getting a $74 discount on the box, plus three months of live TV. No brainer.

VPNs have been in the news, and whether you want to get around video geoblocks, circumvent proxy filters, or just keep prying eyes out of your browsing data while using sketchy public Wi-Fi, reader-favorite Private Internet Access has a deal to fit your needs.

Last month, they offered our readers $10 off two year memberships, but this time around, you get a few more choices, ranging from a quick taste of the service to an extended commitment with additional savings:

One month for $6 | Usually $7
One year for $35 | Usually $40
Three years for $90 | Not offered to the general public at all

These deals are only for our readers, but we aren’t sure how long they’ll be available, so go ahead and sign up while you can.

BEST HOME DEALS

Weighted Blankets

Amy Garden Weighted Blanket for Anxiety | $98 | Amazon | After $11 off coupon

Update: Now up to $98 after clipping the coupon, a price which YnM has matched, if you prefer that color.

We’ve seen a handful of weighted blanket deals lately, but this is the first time we’ve seen a 15 pounder crack the $100 mark. Just clip the $11 coupon to get it for $92.

These blankets are great for winding down and unburdening your mind at the end of a long day. You know the lead bib they put on you at the dentist when they do X-rays? Remember how nice that weight feels? It’s like that, but for your entire body, and whenever you want.

It’s a matter of taste, but some might say that the new, cheaper Nest Thermostat E is even nicer looking than the original, while still packing in almost all of the original model’s features. It’s a bargain at its usual $170, but today you can get it for $149 from Walmart, plus a FREE Google Home Mini, which is arguably the best deal we’ve ever seen.

Somewhat counterintuitively, dull kitchen knives are more dangerous than sharp ones, as they’re more likely to slip off the side of whatever you’re cutting, and go into your hand.

Luckily, you don’t necessarily need to buy a new knife to get a sharp edge; this professional electric sharpener is down to its lowest price ever in today’s Gold Box. Boasting a fantastic 4.6 star review average from over 800 customers, the Chef’s Choice 15 XV can even convert standard 20 degree edges into even sharper 15 degree edges, meaning your knives could actually come out sharper than they were when you first bought them.

Just remember that like all Gold Box deals, this $100 price is only available today, or until sold out.

You don’t need a yard, or even any gardening skills to grow your own food at home; you just need one of these countertop gardens. These fully-integrated, soil-free indoor gardens can grow herbs, vegetables, salad greens, and flowers up to five times faster than regular soil, and this AeroGarden 7 is on sale today.

You simply pop in the seed pods, pour in some water, occasionally add nutrients, and the machine does the rest. This one has accommodations for seven plants and includes enough seed pods to get you started. Although we’ve seen this particular garden get down to $90, today’s price at $100 is still a good discount from the usual $120.

This multitalented Ninja coffee bar is listed at just $89 on Jet today. That’s a solid $35 cheaper than its Amazon price and the lowest we’ve ever seen.

It can brew pretty much every coffee drink you can think of, including coffee designed to go over ice and speciality drinks like lattes and cappuccinos. Plus, you can brew whatever size you need, from a single cup to a whole 43 oz carafe (also included). If you’re in a need of a new coffee maker, this would be a great option or it would make a very nice gift.

If you haven’t steam cleaned your carpet in awhile, get ready for a rude awakening; it’s going to be gross. This highly rated Hoover SteamVac includes a heated drying mode, and a handheld tool so you can use it on furniture and car upholstery as well. Get it for just $89 from Jet today, and thank us later.

You’ve heard of Automatic’s smart driving assistant, but if $130 is too rich for your blood, this OBD2 dongle costs over 90% less (with code LMD5ITVY), connects to any iPhone or Android device over Wi-Fi, and can fulfill many of the same functions using various third party apps.

The most obvious use case here is understanding and clearing check engine codes, but these things give you access to pretty much all of the sensor data in your vehicle, at a much more granular level than you’d get from all of the symbols in your instrument cluster.

If your tires are about due for a replacement, Discount Tire Direct is offering up to $100 in Visa gift card rebates (in addition to any manufacturer rebates) when you order four new tires as part of their President’s Day sale, plus an additional $100 if you order wheels as well, with extra gift cards available if you use or sign up for a Discount Tire credit card. Just enter your make and model, click the options to see tires on promotion, and you’ll see the rebate amount (either $25, $75, or $100) on the right hand side.

Just remember that you’ll have to submit the rebate form yourself (you can do it all online) to get the gift cards. You can find everything you need to know here.

Gift your cats the one toy they’ll actually use for $5 less today. This $45 PetFusion Cat Scratcher Lounge very rarely goes on sale, because with 6,000 reviews and an insane 4.8-star rating, it probably sells itself. It’s made of recycled cardboard and its curved design makes it easier for cats to scratch.

These usually aren’t in stock for long, so I’d go ahead and pounce on this deal while you can.

I’ll admit, even refurbished, and even on sale, Dyson’s AM08 pedestal fan isn’t cheap. But come on, look at the thing. I want to play Quidditch with it. $150 is more than $200 cheaper than buying it new, so if it’s been on your wishlist, today’s the day to buy.

We’ve sold a lot of $20 mechanical bidets around these parts, so why pay over $200 for an electric model? It has a ton of extra features, obviously, but the one that really matters is a heated water reservoir (not to mention the heated seat). That means your tush has instant access to warm water, and you don’t even have to run a hose under your bathroom sink.

$220 is the best price since early January, and within $20 of an all-time low. So the price hasn’t quite...bottomed out, but it frequently sells for over $300, so you can still feel over the moon for saving.

There’s an old joke that NASA spent millions developing a pen that could write in space, and the Russians used a pencil. Whatever, it was totally worth it. Amazon’s selling the official Fisher space pen for just $11 right now, so you too can write in zero gravity, in sub-zero temperatures, or even under water.

You don’t need to buy a new car to enjoy the life-changing benefits of a rear-view camera; you just need $64 and a few minutes to install one yourself (with promo code 9VN5VQBZ). This model doesn’t even require you to run a wire all the way to the front of your car; a wireless transmitter can just stay in your trunk and beam the picture to the included screen from up to 100M away.

This 4.4 star-rated Gorilla Cart is built like a tank, and can hold 400 pounds worth of children, plants, boulders, or anything else that fits inside. And if it doesn’t fit, the walls are even removable, so you can haul larger loads. You might not have an immediate need for it, but $65 is the best price of the year, so this is a great chance to add it to your garage.

LED bulbs last a lot longer than incandescents, and use less power, which means they pay for themselves while also saving you money every month.

So if you still haven’t upgraded all the lights in your house, grab a half dozen of them from TaoTronics for $13 today with promo code KINJALB01. They aren’t dimmable, which isn’t surprising at this price, but I’m sure there are plenty of places where they’d still be useful.

KitchenAid mixers are an essential part of every kitchen. If your kitchen is still lacking one, pick up this KitchenAid 4.5-quart Classic stand mixer for $189 today from Jet. That’s a match for Amazon’s current deal, but without the backorder, and available in both white and black.

If your car seat or office chair doesn’t have enough lumbar support for your liking, this $15 memory foam cushion is easy to take with you anywhere, and will make you more comfortable while encouraging good posture. Just use promo code OA2MFDT2 to save at checkout.

If you need to restock on dog or cat food, Jet is running a sale that should get your tail wagging. You can save 30% off brands like Blue Buffalo, Nutro, Fancy Feast, Greenies, and a whole lot more. So you can keep your furball and your wallet healthy and happy. Just be sure to enter promo code MAYDEALS at checkout.

You will have to sign in to/create a Jet account to redeem the discount and shipping is free over $35.

Nest threw out all of the old assumptions about home security systems, and built something pretty great with the new Nest Secure, and you can save $100 on the usual price of the starter bundle today at Home Depot.

$400 gets you the Nest Guard (the big keypad thing that doubles as a motion detector), a couple of Nest Tags that can disarm it instantly, and two Nest Detects which can monitor entire rooms for motion, and also detect when windows or doors open.

Gizmodo’s review has more details about how all of these pieces fit together, and there are more add-ons that you can purchase a la carte to fit your home’s needs.

If yesterday’s Chinese vacation package wasn’t quite what you were looking for, perhaps central Europe is more your speed.

Starting at $1,549 from Gate 1 Travel, you’ll fly roundtrip into Budapest, where you’ll spend two nights. From there, you’ll take trains and spend two nights each in Vienna, Prague, and Berlin before flying back to the states. All of your hotels and trains are covered, as are your breakfasts, three of your dinners, and your tour guide.

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You can customize this deal to leave from pretty much anywhere in the U.S., but the price will vary based on your departure airport and week of travel. No matter what though, you can use promo code TZWACE at checkout to save $270 per person.

Beyond the standard $50 discounts you hear about in the middle of every podcast, Casper mattresses don’t go on sale often, and Casper accessory deals are even rarer. But this weekend only, Casper’s 10% Memorial Day sitewide sale holds the promise of serious savings, if you still haven’t gotten rid of that old coil spring.

To get this deal, you have to buy a mattress (sorry, dog mattresses don’t count), so you can’t take advantage if you’re only shopping for accessories. But 10% savings on a standard Casper mattress works out to nearly $100 on a queen, or as much as $240 on the new, advanced Wave mattress. Just use promo code SUMMER10 at checkout to see the savings stack up.

The best part of the deal is that any accessories you order at the same time will be discounted as well. I’m personally a huge fan of Casper’s pillow, but they make everything from adjustable bed frames to sheets to box springs, and unlike the mattresses, those are hardly ever eligible for discounts. You have until Memorial Day, so sleep on it if you must, but they don’t run sales like this often.

Memorial Day weekend is coming up and that means pretty much everything on Wayfair is at least 50% off. You can get even bigger savings on living room furniture, wall art, lighting, kitchen & dining room furniture, and more. They’ve rolled back the prices on select area rugs down to $50 and are running special discounts on Cuisinart kitchenware. So whatever your home needs, chances are Wayfair has it.

The sale ends the 28th, so head over there and start shopping.

This tiny tire inflator has been a hit with our readers, and now you can get one for just $12 with promo code EAYMKB3Z. Just toss it in your glove box, or even in your spare tire well, and you’ll never again be forced to scrounge together quarters to use the air pump at a gas station.

BEST LIFESTYLE DEALS

Yes, it’s happening again. Nordstrom Rack has brought back their Clear the Rack sale and it’s full (and I mean FULL) of really incredible deals. Designer clothing, brands you’ve never heard of, everything in clearance an extra 25% off their already discounted prices.

If you’re not already, now’s the time of year to really load up on sunscreen. Pretty cheap and not sticky, Neutrogena dry-touch is our readers’ favorite. This 2 pack of 45 SPF is $2 off today, bringing the price down to $12 when you Subscribe & Save. Just remember, you can cancel your subscription at any time after your first order ships.

If you need anything for the outdoors, Backcountry has it on sale. There are a ton of sales going on (like up to 50% off items and 30% off one full-price Arc’teryx item as well) but their newest sale is an extra 20% off big brands like Marmot, The North Face, Mountain Hardwear, and more.

Outerwear, layering pieces, bags, and more are discounted, so maybe it’s time to think about planning your next camping trip. There are a lot of deals to sort through, so if you have any suggestions, drop them in the comments!

Dive into this Amazon sale on folding chairs and pool floats today. They’ve included a super portable outdoor chair, a folding chair with a canopy top, and a couple floats. Everything is at its best price in three months or more, so today’s a good day to get yourself set up for summer.

Once you go Yaak, you’ll never go back. Yaak’s M-series belts feature a magnetic clasp that’s so satisfying, you’ll wish every belt you owned had one. We’ve posted their old carbon fiber-buckled ABL belts before, and they’ve been a hit with our readers.

Rather than using a series of inch-apart holes to find the right size, Yaak belts use a material that stretches up to 10%, so it’ll always fit correctly, even after you eat a big meal. Now through memorial day, grab one of the new magnetic models for $48 (down from $60) with promo code KINJADEAL.

Levi’s is that All-American brand people love (and love to hate). You guys even voted them your favorite men’s jeans. Well, if you need some of those jeans, or a nice pair of shorts or a button down, Levi’s is taking 30% off sitewide with the code MAY30. That includes sale items as well, so it’s a great excuse to pick up new jeans.

Nordstrom has two large sales each year: The Anniversary Sale and The Half-Yearly Sale. Well, today is about halfway through the year, so Nordstrom is taking up to 40% off a boatload of styles.

Brands as disparate as Gucci, J.Crew, and Nike are all included in the sale, so it’ll take time to look through all the stuff. Maybe pencil it in as a meeting at work or something.

It’s officially spring: the sun is out, the plants are blooming, and your allergies make you constantly feel like you got hit by a truck. For a limited time though, you can save 15% on a bunch of allergy medicine from the likes of Zyrtec, Benadryl, Visine, and a lot more. Everything on this page is eligible, just be sure to use promo code 15ALLERGY at checkout.

Let’s say you’ve already upgraded to a good toothbrush; what’s the next step for cleaner teeth? Well, this 14-treatment box of Crest 3D Whitestrips is a great place to start. Just be sure to clip the $5 coupon before you check out to get them for $27.

If reliability is something you crave in a pair of shoes (if it isn’t, you may need to reconsider), I bet you have Cole Haan in your closet. And if you’re looking for a new pair but don’t want to spend the normal asking price, Cole Haan is taking an extra 40% off all sale styles with the code EXTRA40 for their Memorial Day Sale. Finally get a pair of ZERØGRAND’s (or the newer 2.ZERØGRAND’s) or maybe a pair of sandals for whenever the weather decides to cooperate.

The REI Anniversary Sale, the retailer’s biggest sale of the year, is here. Get up to 30% off on an almost overwhelming amount of outdoor gear, from camping, to paddling, to hiking, to cycling, and everything in between. Plus, take 50% off select backpacks, jackets, and clothing. It’ll take some time to sort through everything, so you’d better get started now.

If you’re an REI Member, you’ll get 20% off any full-price item, and 20% off any REI Outlet item with the code ANNIV18.

BEST MEDIA DEALS

Solo: A Star Wars Story is just one of many Star Wars stories. You can find a lot of others in the Star Wars comics, and dozens of them are on sale on ComiXology today, including several focusing on Lando, Chewie, and Han, plus newer characters like the Poe Dameron series.

Need a relaxing way to fill the time this long weekend? Amazon’s got a whole bunch of digital movie rentals on sale for just $1 for Prime members, including classics like Ferris Bueller’s Day Off and recent hits like Rogue One.

If you’re looking to expand your web design and development knowledge, this Humble Bundle is for you. They have books on Javascript, CSS, mobile app development, and a lot more. As usual, they’re split among three different price tiers, and you can get them all for as little as $15, or a subset starting at just $1.

BEST GAMING DEALS

If you like XCOM, and you like Mario, the best thing you’ll buy today is Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle, which I’ve been playing pretty much nonstop for the last week. It’s just $30 at Walmart right now, so buy it today, and you’ll be ready for the Donkey Kong DLC whenever it’s released.

The Nintendo Switch is better with friends, and you can add an extra player (or two, depending on the game) with a new set of Joy-Con. Both the gray and neon sets are on sale for $65 on Amazon today. That’s only about $4-$5 less than usual, but they don’t get cheaper than that very often.

Overwatch got a game of the year release late last year, and you can grab a copy for an all-time low $20 on PS4 or Xbox One, if you somehow don’t already own the game.

The GOTY package includes some extra loot boxes and skins, plus bonus Overwatch-themed content for Blizzard’s other games as well. But don’t worry about all of that; the underlying game is a must-own even without any extras.

There’s not a whole lot to Double Ditto, but it’s $9 today (down from $20), and seems like a great game to play with the family over the long holiday weekend.

Pick a card, read it out loud, and then quickly write down 2 answers you think other players will also write. Laugh or cry as you discover whether you were able to match any answers with other players. Find out whose mind is in sync with yours. It may not be who you expect!

Be sure to enter promo code SUMFUN55 at checkout.

We don’t see PlayStation Plus deals as often as we used to, so if your membership is due to expire soon (or not), then grab another year for $48 today from eBay. Plus, if you check out with PayPal and use your Chase Freedom card, you’ll get five points back per dollar.

The clock has reset on Humble Monthly, and next month’s early access game is Destiny 2.. As always, Humble Monthly is only $12 per month (or less if you prepay for longer time periods), and includes a cache of PC games each month, plus 10% off in the Humble Store, and extra benefits on certain Humble Bundles. The best part? Even if you cancel your membership, every game you add to your Steam library is yours to keep.

So if you sign up now, you’ll get Destiny 2 immediately, plus a bunch of other games when the month unlocks in early June, all for $12.