Some of us here at the Gadget Lab really love winter. After the holidays, the season kicks into high gear. The coming months bring peak ski, snowboard, and sledding season, without the inconvenience and expense of "holiday travel" and "family time." (Just kidding! Maybe.) At the end of the month, outdoor gear manufacturers will be showing their wares at Outdoor Retailer, which means you'll soon be able to pick up bargains on snow gear at some of our favorite retailers—for example, this week is Backcountry's winter sale.
In the meantime, we rustled around the internet to find deals on some of our favorite wirefree buds and one of our favorite smart displays. Read on for more of our picks.
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Headphone Deals
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Apple AirPods Pro for $235 ($14 off): This isn't a stellar discount, but if you have an iPhone, you're probably going to buy the ProPods anyway. They're so much more comfortable than the originals, sound wonderful, and their noise-canceling capabilities are truly astounding.
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JBL E35 On-Ear Headphones for $15 ($65 off): In the past, we've been favorably impressed by the quality of JBL's affordable wares. Even if the sound on these doesn't blow you away, this is a great price for a pair of leather, wired, on-ear headphones.
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Samsung Galaxy Buds True Wireless Earbuds + Galaxy Fit for $150 ($70 off): To get the discount, add both to your cart. This is a good workout bundle; the Fit is a basic fitness tracker, but we love the Galaxy buds, which cost $130 on their own.
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Westone W40 Gen 2 Four-Drive True-Fit Earphones with MMCX Audio and Bluetooth Cables for $219 ($281 off): Westone makes high-end headphones that audiophiles love. These have four drivers, as well as audio and Bluetooth cables. They're also really pretty.
Gaming and Computers
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Star Wars The Black Series Kylo Ren Force FX Lightsaber for $240 ($60 off): We haven't gotten our hands on this lightsaber, but it has a real metal hilt, removable blades, and some exclusive features.
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Killer Queen Black (Switch) for $10 ($10 off): The only thing more fun than playing the delightfully retro-looking Killer Queen with 10 of your friends in an arcade might be playing it on the Nintendo Switch.
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Samsung 28" UH750 QLED UHD Monitor for $260 ($70 off): Everyone on WIRED's reviews team swears by their wide monitors. This monitor brings Samsung's vaunted, brilliant QLED color technology to your workspace.
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Microsoft Surface Pro 7 – Core i5 – 8GB – 128GB SSD – Latest Model for $700 ($200 off): If you've been waiting to upgrade your older Surface Pro to one with a USB-C port, now is your chance!
Audio and Accessories
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Google Home Hub for $54 ($54 off): If you're looking for a small smart display that doesn't have a camera, this is an inexpensive pick. Google Assistant is also our favorite in-home smart assistant.
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Google Home for $45 ($54 off): This is a good price on the standard Google Home. It didn't make our list of favorite smart speakers when compared to the convenient Mini or party-pumping Max, but it is competent.
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Spigen SteadiBoost Compact Wireless Charger for $16 ($4 off): Clip the coupon for the discount. This tiny wireless charging pad is good for traveling.
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Moment 14mm Fisheye Lens for $100 ($20 off): The Gadget Labbers are huge fans of Moment's phone lenses. Their winter clearance sale includes cases, lenses, straps, and bags, but their latest fisheye lens is also on sale. It allows you to capture crisp, wide-angle shots with a unique look.
Home and Outdoors
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Patagonia Snow Drifter 20L Backpack for $104 ($45 off): One of our favorite retailers, Backcountry, is having their biggest winter sale of the year. This Patagonia pack has a low profile so you can wear it on the lift, and an insulated hydration sleeve to keep your water from freezing.
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Coway Airmega 200M for $133 ($156 off): We recommend this simple, stylish air purifier as a good option for a bedroom or home office.
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Eufy RoboVac 12 + Eufy Bluetooth Smart Scale for $160 ($129 off): To get the deal, add both items to your cart and use code EUFYSCALEC1. Admittedly, this deal is slightly bonkers, especially if you don't necessarily need a smart scale. But the upgraded version of Eufy's simple, reliable robot vacuum normally costs $260 on its own, so it's nice to get something for virtually free.
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Wemo Mini Smart Plug for $20 ($15 off): This affordable smart plug allows you to turn most devices in your home that need power into smart ones, like a lamp or a fan.