Labor Day sales have kicked off with serious tech discounts you’ll want on your radar. From open-box steals on premium foldables to never-seen-cheap rates for wireless earbuds, here are standout deals this week — and the gear that’s actually worth your attention.
Noteworthy Drops on Phones & Buds
If you’re eyeing a foldable, the Galaxy Z Flip 8 is now $150 off across Amazon, Best Buy, and directly via Samsung — each configuration sits at $1,050. Buying from Samsung adds a bonus $100 credit you can apply toward wearable gear like Galaxy Buds 4 Pro or the new Watch Ultra 2. Meanwhile, Best Buy’s open-box stock shaves even more, with some Flip 8s showing discounts north of $300 in “excellent” condition.
Wireless buds buffs, listen up: the Nothing Ear (3a) just set a new price floor. Brand new sets are now $79 at both Amazon and Best Buy, down from the regular $99 MSRP — nearly 20% off. If you don’t mind open-box, Best Buy has them for $66.99, the lowest we’ve tracked from a trustworthy retailer.
Laptops, TVs & Accessories you’ll want to snag
Laptop deals are looking especially strong this year. Lenovo’s 2026 IdeaPad Slim 3i Copilot+ model — featuring a 15.3-inch 2K touchscreen, Intel Core 7 350, 16 GB RAM, and a 512 GB SSD — is down to $679.99, slashing $620 off the $1,300 list price. That’s nearly 50% off, and beats last month’s $800 sale.
Gaming enthusiasts should check out the ASUS Zephyrus Duo with dual-screen 3K OLED setup, $500 off for a limited run. For those upgrading their home theater, Sony’s 2026 BRAVIA 7 II HDR Google TVs are seeing deals up to $800 off — the 65-inch model lands at $1,800, down from $2,600.
On the accessories front: power banks, chargers, smart thermostats — all decent steals today. Notably, Anker’s 3-port 100 W Prime USB-C charger is one of the sharpest steals of Labor Day so far, and there’s a solid drop on Belkin’s aluminum dual-tone 25 W Qi2.2 power bank.
These sales aren’t one-offs either — they are part of larger Labor Day promotions running across major retailers like Best Buy, Amazon, and direct channels. From open-box savings to bundle credits, there are many ways to stretch a tech budget this weekend.
Why it matters: Quality tech usually keeps its pricing until one major event kicks things off — and Labor Day appears to be that pivot point for 2026. These discounts are clearing out higher-margin inventory ahead of fall launches, so if something you’ve been holding out for is on this list, now might be your best chance. Watch for inventory drops, open-box conditions, and bundled perks — thinking long-term, that’s where true value hides.
