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GET $25 WHEN YOU SPEND $250:Don't miss Best Buy's Tech Fest! Get the latest tech deals before the event ends988 ArchivesAugust 25 at 11:59 p.m. CT. Plus, all members get a $25 bonus reward with any purchase of $250 or more.

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Our top picks:

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Best laptop deal MacBook Air 13-inch laptop (M3, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) $849 at Best Buy (save $250 )

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Best gaming deal Xbox Series X, Insignia 42-inch LED 4K smart Fire TV, and extra Xbox controller $599.99 at Best Buy (save $139.98)

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Best headphone deal Sony WH1000XM5 noise-canceling over-ear headphones $299.99 at Best Buy (save $100 )

This year has been filled with sales events. Target Circle Week, Prime Day (round one), and others have been happening throughout the year, and now Best Buy is gifting us with a Tech Fest.

SEE ALSO: M3 MacBook Air vs. M3 MacBook Pro: Which Mac is best for you?

During this special weekend event, you can get discounts on everything from unlocked phones to major appliances. Plus, Best Buy members will get a $25 bonus reward with any purchase of $250 or more.

Here are our top picks:

Best laptop deal

Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Our pick: MacBook Air 13-inch laptop (M3, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) $849 at Best Buy
$1,099 Save $250

Why we like it

Whether you’re looking for a new laptop for school work, entertainment, or professional tasks, the MacBook Air 13-inch laptop (M3, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) is a solid choice. This lightweight laptop has an 18-hour battery life, a 13.6-inch Liquid Retina display, and a powerful M3 chip, making it a good option for productivity, streaming, and more. But if you plan on running multiple apps at a time or having multiple browser tabs open, you might want to splurge for the 16GB RAM option.

Best gaming deal

Opens in a new window Credit: Microsoft, Insignia Our pick: Xbox Series X, Insignia 42-inch LED 4K smart Fire TV, and extra Xbox controller $599.99 at Best Buy
$739.97 Save $139.98

Why we like it

Best Buy’s also offering a bundle deal on the Xbox Series X (1 TB), which includes an extra Xbox controller and an Insignia 42-inch LED 4K smart Fire TV for just 599.99. That’s a gaming console, an additional controller, and a TV for less than the price of most standalone gaming consoles.

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This bundle deal is a pretty good value, especially if you want to upgrade your gaming setup for less than a grand. You can also customize your bundle to include different controllers, like the nocturnal vapor special edition controller, to fit your style.

Best headphone deal

Opens in a new window Credit: Sony Our pick: Sony WH1000XM5 noise-canceling over-ear headphones $299.99 at Best Buy
$399.99 Save $100

Why we like it

The Sony WH1000XM5 noise-cancelling over-ear headphones are $100 off right now at Best Buy. These headphones, a 2022 Mashable Choice award winner, feature active noise cancellation, 30 hours of battery life (you can also get up to three hours of listening time on a quick 3-minute charge), and a Speak to Chat feature that automatically pauses your music when it detects you're talking.