The best Labor Day deals happening now

Labor Day weekend marks the bittersweet end of summer, but in the midst of kids heading back to school and the world of tech about to pop off with new stuff, there are deals and sales to take advantage of. Yes, Labor Day is meant to honor the American worker — and of course, the only way we really know how to celebrate is by spending. But to help your dollars go further in our gadget-filled world, we’re compiling some of the best tech deals happening from the lead-up to Labor Day and through the holiday weekend.

Many deals and discounts are already around, and some run through Monday, September 5th. While some may not be explicitly labeled as Labor Day promotions, they’re just good deals regardless and worthy of your attention — ranging from Apple stuff to earbuds to smart home tech and more.

Apple deals

Laptop and tablet deals

• Lenovo has several laptops on Labor Day sales, including the ThinkPad X1 Nano, the lightest model in its ThinkPad line, which is our top pick for business travel. It’s $1,239.50 (50 percent off) with 8GB of RAM, 256GB of storage, and an Intel Core i5 CPU when using promo code THINKCTODEAL1. Read our review.
• Amazon is discounting its Fire HD 8, HD 10, and HD 10 Plus tablets by as much as 22 percent off. This knocks the affordable Fire HD 8 down to just $69.99 ($20 off), while the best-for-most-people Fire HD 10 tablet is $129.99 ($30 off). Read our review of the Fire HD 10.
• If you need a cheap-ish tablet that’s more kid-friendly, Amazon also has the Kids versions of the Fire 8, Fire 8 Pro, Fire 10, and Fire 10 Pro for up to 21 percent off. The best option for kids ages three to seven is the Amazon Fire HD 10 Kids for $169.99 ($30 off), while the Fire HD 10 Kids Pro is the same price for kids ages six to 12. Read our review of the Fire HD 10 Kids.

Earbud and Headphone deals

Smart home deals

• Google’s latest Nest Hub smart display is widely available on sale for $54.99 ($45 off) at Home Depot, Best Buy, and Target. Its seven-inch display is great for streaming shared photo albums in Google Photos or getting a quick glimpse of the weather. Read our review.
• If the standard Nest Hub is too small, you can go big with the Google Nest Hub Max’s 10-inch display and larger, louder speaker for $174 ($55 off) at Best Buy, Home Depot, and Target. It’s the better option for those who have space and can justify the price, as it’s much better for listening to music and has a front-facing camera for video calls. Read our review.

• The Ring Floodlight Cam Wired Pro is $199.99 ($50 off) at Best Buy and Amazon. It’s the best option around if you use Amazon Alexa and want a bird’s eye view of your property in 1080p resolution with bright, adjustable lights and a siren. Read our buying guide.
• The Google Nest Learning Thermostat is a little long in the tooth but still a great smart home accessory that learns your habits and adjusts the HVAC accordingly on its own. It’s on sale for $189 ($60 off) at Best Buy, Home Depot, and Amazon.
• Ring’s base model Video Doorbell may not be as feature-rich as its higher-end counterparts, but the 1080p-capable wired / wireless-compatible doorbell is just $84.99 ($15 off) at Home Depot, Amazon, and Best Buy. Read our video doorbell buying guide.

Gaming deals

• Samsung’s 1TB 980 Pro SSD with a heatsink is perfect for expanding your PS5’s storage, and it’s down to $139.99 ($40 off) at Amazon and Best Buy.

Smartphone deals