Google’s terrific Pixel Buds Pro are already $25 off at Amazon

Welcome back to the arena of deals. Our inaugural discount this week is on the excellent Google Pixel Buds Pro, which released less than a month ago. Typically priced at $199.99, you can currently find these new earbuds on Amazon for $174.99 in their black or yellow colorways. The Pixel Buds Pro are a drastic improvement over their middling predecessor, boasting solid noise cancellation, improved battery life, and multipoint Bluetooth support. While the sound quality isn’t quite up to par with some of our top picks, this discount makes the Pixel Buds Pro worth considering if you’re on the hunt for a fresh pair of earbuds. Read our review.

Google Pixel Buds Pro

• $175
• $200
• 13% off

Google’s Pixel Buds Pro offer active noise cancellation, a transparency mode, wireless charging, and other high-end features that we’ve come to expect in premium wireless earbuds.

• $175
  
  at Amazon

There’s still an opportunity to score a discount on the recently released Google Pixel 6A. Normally priced at $449, you can get the white, black, or green colorways of Google’s latest midrange phone for $399. The standard 60Hz refresh rate on the screen is a bit of a downer, but just about everything else you’d want from a flagship Google phone is front and center on the 6A. This includes excellent battery life, top-notch processor performance, and solid camera results. The 6A differs from the standard and Pro models of the Pixel 6 by offering a slightly less powerful camera and a smaller screen, among a few other compromises. Importantly, it still includes the same Google Tensor processor as its more expensive siblings. Read our review.

Google Pixel 6A

• $399
• $449
• 12% off

Google’s Pixel 6A comes with a relatively small 6.1-inch OLED screen but is an excellent performer with a good camera and battery life.

• $399
  
  at Amazon (sage)
• $399
  
  at Amazon (charcoal)

Now back to earbuds. Both the Sony LinkBuds and LinkBuds S are currently discounted at Amazon. The open-ear LinkBuds are on sale for $158 at Amazon (a $22 discount), and the LinkBuds S have dropped to $148 at Amazon (a $52 discount). While the LinkBuds have been available for less, this is only $10 more than their best price ever. However, this is the best price yet for the LinkBuds S.

The LinkBuds S have the distinction of being some of the most comfortable earbuds we’ve ever tested. While the noise cancellation is a bit lackluster, the LinkBuds S include support for the LDAC lossless audio codec, which is likely to please some audiophiles out there. The LinkBuds S also feature remarkable audio clarity when using them for voice calls, making them an excellent choice for sub-$150 earbuds.

The standard LinkBuds are certainly one of the more peculiar designs from Sony. Their open-ear donut shape allows you to remain aware of your surroundings without having to take them out of your ears. You might think the unique shape wouldn’t be particularly comfortable, but the LinkBuds are just as comfy as the LinkBuds S and offer the same impressive clarity when using them for voice calls.

Read our reviews of the Sony LinkBuds and LinkBuds S.

Sony LinkBuds S

• $148
• $200
• 26% off

These waterproof earbuds from Sony can automatically switch between ambient sound and noise cancellation based on your environment and also feature support for the LDAC lossless audio codec.

• $148
  
  at Amazon
• $150
  
  at Best Buy

Sony LinkBuds

• $158
• $180
• 13% off

Sony’s LinkBuds have a standout design that’s rooted in comfort and an airy, open sound. They also excel when used for voice calls, outshining pretty much all competitors.

• $158
  
  at Amazon
• $160
  
  at Target

Now, as a treat, a deal for the gamers. Initially priced at $169.99, the Razer Basilisk Ultimate wireless mouse with its charging dock is currently discounted to $79.99 at Amazon and Best Buy. This is the lowest price we’ve seen yet for one of Razer’s most powerful mice. The Basilisk Ultimate features a 20K DPI sensor and 11 programmable inputs. While it may lack the improved scroll wheel and RGB lighting of the more modern Razer Basilisk V3 or the improved polling rate we’ve seen in some of Razer’s other mice, the Basilisk Ultimate remains an excellent wireless option. Capable of lasting for up to 100 hours with RGB lighting disabled, charging is handled by resting the mouse on the included dock, which also serves as a home for the 2.4GHz wireless dongle.

Razer Basilisk Ultimate (with charging dock)

• $80
• $170
• 53% off

Razer’s most customizable wireless mouse, the Basilisk Ultimate, includes a charging dock as well as a removable sniper button and an adjustable scroll wheel. It also lets you tweak the Chroma RGB, giving you more control over your lightning.

• $80
  
  at Amazon
• $80
  
  at Best Buy

The high roller deal for our roundup today is a discount on the powerful Mac Studio with an M1 Max chip, which is currently available at B&H Photo for $1,999 instead of its usual $2,199. A $200 discount may feel like a drop in the bucket for a device this expensive, but this remains the best price we’ve seen for the 24-core GPU configuration of this powerful desktop. This model retains the same form factor as other configurations in the Mac Studio lineup and includes 32GB of RAM and 512GB of storage in addition to its 10-core CPU.

Besides having a relatively small footprint, the Mac Studio boasts an impressive port selection, including a pair of Thunderbolt 4 ports and an SDXC card reader placed in the front. It has four more USB-C ports on its backside, along with a pair of USB-A ports, an HDMI output, ethernet hookup, and a 3.5mm audio jack.

While the price of admission is definitely high, and it can’t be upgraded after the fact, the Mac Studio provides excellent performance in a compact form factor. Read our review.

Mac Studio with M1 Max

• $1,999
• $2,199
• 10% off

The starting configuration of the Mac Studio uses an M1 Max CPU and is equipped with 32GB of unified memory and 512GB of storage.

• $1,999
  
  at B&H Photo

A few more for the road...

• The Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max is currently available for its best price outside of Prime Day. Normally priced at $54.99, this compact streaming platform is on sale for $39.99. The Fire TV Stick 4K Max offers a host of benefits over previous models, like Wi-Fi 6 compatibility as well as Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos support.
• If you need a case for your new Pixel phone, Best Buy and Amazon have discounted the official soft shell cases for the standard Pixel 6, the Pixel 6 Pro, and Pixel 6A. Normally these cases go for $29.99 but are on sale in a variety of colorways for just $9.99.