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It’s the last weekend before Halloween, and if you need a break from finishing your “jumping Elon Musk” costume, why not relax by saving big bucks on well-reviewed tech products? Every Friday, we go through all of the deals and discounts from the week and spotlight five of them that combine price cuts of over 30% and top reviews from our team of experts. This week, it’s a pair of capable laptops, a robust robot vacuum, a beefy Samsung external SSD, and a bargain-priced video doorbell. Read on for all the details.
Buying a gaming laptop is all about finding that sweet spot between price and power. Sure, you can spend thousands on a seriously tricked-out machine, but if you don’t need top-of-the-line performance, you’re just wasting money. We feel good about the HP Omen Transcend, especially at a $500 discount. In our review, writer Matthew Buzzi called it “undeniably well-made, with a crisp, colorful OLED screen for general use and gaming.” It’s slim and lightweight, making it a good choice for gaming on the go. This configuration ships with an Intel Core Ultra 7-155H processor, 16GB of RAM, a NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 graphics card and a 1TB SSD.
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Dell G16 Intel i9 RTX 4070 1TB SSD 16GB RAM 240Hz Laptop for $1,299.99 (List Price $1,699.99)
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MSI Vector 16 HX Intel i9 RTX 4080 1TB SSD 16″ Laptop for $1,799.99 (List Price $2,099.99)
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Lenovo Legion Pro 5 Ryzen 9 RTX 4070 1TB SSD 16″ Laptop for $1,749.99 (List Price $1,999.99)
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Alienware x16 R2 Intel Ultra 7 RTX 4070 1TB QHD+ Laptop for $1,899.99 (List Price $2,399.99)
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Asus ROG Zephyrus M16 Intel i9 RTX 4080 1TB SSD Laptop for $1,899.99 (List Price $2,299.99)
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There’s no worse feeling that seeing your portable storage get beat up by the outside world. If you’re working outdoors or just need extra protection, the Samsung T7 Shield is one of the best choices for the price. In our review from Tony Hoffman, he called it “impervious to dust, rain, and tumbles,” praising its IP65 ingress protection keeping it safe from dust and even focused sprays of water. It’s rated shockproof for drops up to 9.8 feet. The data component is just as secure, thanks to 256-bit AES hardware-based encryption. At nearly half off, this is a great bargain.
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Amazon’s Ring line of home security cameras and related devices are the old reliable of the space, delivering acceptable performance at bargain prices. Right now, the solid Ring Battery Doorbell is on sale for 40% off list price, making it easily the most affordable option out there. In our review, we said that it “holds appeal if you’re looking to smarten up your home on a budget,” praising its easy integration with Amazon Alexa, simple installation and wide field of view according to reviewer John Delaney. You will need a Ring Protect subscription, starting at $4.99 a month, if you want to store video in the cloud.
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In our review of the iRobot Roomba Combo j9+, writer Andrew Gebhart confidently states that the unit is “the most capable robot vacuum and mop hybrid that iRobot has ever made,” citing its improved vacuum suction power and the new ability to refill its water tank for more scrubbing time. With a retractable mop head that automatically moves out of the way when the machine encounters carpet, it flawlessly handles every type of floor. iRobot’s obstacle avoidance gets better with every generation, and at a whopping 40% off there’s no reason for you to ever clean your own floors again.
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We gave this iteration of the Zenbook 14 an “Excellent” rating in our review, with tester Eric Grevstad remarking that the sleek and well-constructed portable had exceptional battery life, a gorgeous OLED screen with spectacular color accuracy, bright whites and solid viewing angles, and plenty of processor power thanks to the AI Enhanced Intel Core Ultra 7 processor, enabling the new features in Windows 11 Copilot. This model ships with integrated Intel Arc iGPU graphics, 16GB of RAM and a 1TB SSD. Construction is solid, with an all-metal design that’s lightweight and durable.
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