Best Buy Prime Day deals 2024: Recap

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Best Buy Prime Day deals 2024: Recap
Prime Day may be Amazon's annual shopping event for Prime members, but other retailers also hop on the deal train, offering sweet counter Prime Day phone offers. Best Buy also usually joins the fun with plenty of enticing promos. Now that Prime Day is over, we think it's time to see what enticing sales it had for its shoppers. So, let's not waste time and dive into this quick recap!

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Best Buy Prime Day phone deals


Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5
6.6

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5


The Good

  • Improved hinge feels better
  • Fast and solid performance
  • Sharp, colorful screen with smooth refresh rate
  • Wide and detailed sound from the speakers
  • S Pen (separate purchase) is excellent

The Bad

  • Battery life is ok at best
  • External screen can be too narrow for comfortable typing
  • The crease is shallower, but still very much present

During Prime Day, Best Buy had some stellar offers on smartphones. The Galaxy Z Fold 5 was $120 off its price, while the iPhone 14 enjoyed a $75 discount. For budget-conscious shoppers, the Motorola Moto G Stylus (2023) was $70 off, and the Motorola Razr (2023) was reduced by a whopping $250. Samsung's affordable Galaxy A25 5G saw a $50 markdown, while the top-of-the-line Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra had a generous $270 discount. 

Pixel fans, had the chance to snatch the Google Pixel 8 for $150 off its price or the Pixel 7a at a massive 54% discount. And those looking for a high-end OnePlus phone, were able to save $100 on the incredible OnePlus 12 with 512GB of storage.

Best Buy Prime Day tablet deals


Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra
8.5

Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra


The Good

  • Large, beautiful screen
  • Thin but durable body
  • Comes with S Pen, which is excellent
  • Great audio
  • Can run DeX autonomously
  • IP68 water- and dust-resistance

The Bad

  • Size and thin bezel makes it harder to carry and work in-hand
  • Expensive accessories, keyboard could be better
  • Software ecosystem still missing some serious offerings for pro work

Bargain hunters were also able to save big on a new tablet at Best Buy during Prime Day. Those wanting a new Galaxy slate had plenty of deals to choose from. Samsung's affordable Galaxy Tab S6 Lite 2022 was $21 off, making it even more budget-friendly. The top-of-the-line Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra saw a $250 price cut, while the slightly older Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra was available for a whopping $450 off its price.

We also saw the mid-range Galaxy Tab S9 FE discounted by $120. Apple fans had the opportunity to snatch the iPad Air (5th generation) at a huge $250 markdown. For those on a tighter budget, the Lenovo Tab M9 was available for $40 less.

Best Buy Prime Day smartwatch deals


Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 Pro
8.5

Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 Pro


The Good

  • Superb battery life
  • Titanium body + sapphire screen is a superb combo
  • Bright and legible OLED display
  • Great health and sleep monitoring
  • Good haptic feedback
  • Charges rather quickly

The Bad

  • 15.5mm real thickness means that it's bulkier than advertised
  • The rotating bezel is sadly gone
  • Ecosystem issues - some features are exclusive to Galaxy phones

There were plenty of sweet Prime Day smartwatch deals, too. For instance, the Galaxy Watch 5 Pro was available for $250 off, making it a steal for those looking for durable and feature-rich wearable. The Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 had a $90 discount, offering great value. The Garmin fēnix 7X Sapphire Solar GPS smartwatch was also $250 off, perfect for outdoor enthusiasts wanting a durable, top-notch Garmin smartwatch.

Best Buy Prime Day headphones deals



Those looking for new headphones also had the chance to score sweet savings at Best Buy. The Beats Studio Pro were $180 off of their price, giving a huge 51% discount on immersive, noise-cancelling audio, high-end headphones. Apple fans were also able to snag the AirPods Max at a huge $150 price reduction. And if they were on the hunt for new earbuds instead, the AirPods Pro 2 were available for $60 off their price.

Other notable mentions are the top-tier Sennheiser Momentum 4 headphones, which were on sale for $150 off their price and the JBL Tune 770NC, which were marked down by $30.


What types of tech products can I find on sale during Best Buy's Prime Day sales?


The short answer is that you can find discounts across any and every tech category you can think of. As you can see in this article, there are deals on smartphones, tablets, wearables and headphones. Additionally, there are discounts on laptops, speakers and virtually every piece of hardware under the sun.

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Which smartphone brands are getting discounts on Best Buy Prime Day?


Based on past Prime Day events, we can expect price cuts on devices from almost every manufacturer, including high-profile ones like Google, Samsung, Motorola, and OnePlus. It should be noted that Apple's iPhones don't get significant discounts during shopping events, so don't expect to save big on a new iPhone.
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