<div id="readability-page-1"><figure>  <img src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/12/258218_Sony_Bravia_8_II_TV_JHiggins_0009.jpg/query-Y3JvcD0wLDAsMTAwLDEwMCZxdWFsaXR5PTkwJnN0cmlwPWFsbA?x-oss-process=image/auto-orient,1/interlace,1/resize,w_1440,h_1440/quality,q_95/format,jpg" width="2700" height="1800" original-src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/12/258218_Sony_Bravia_8_II_TV_JHiggins_0009.jpg/query-Y3JvcD0wLDAsMTAwLDEwMCZxdWFsaXR5PTkwJnN0cmlwPWFsbA"/>  <figcaption>  Sony’s terrific Bravia 8 II is $900 off for a limited time. </figcaption> </figure> <p>Good deals are often hard to come by at the beginning of the year — which is precisely what makes Best Buy’s Winter Sale worth checking out. The ongoing sales event features discounts on everything from big-ticket OLED TVs to smaller electronics, including fitness trackers that can help you achieve your New Year’s resolutions. There are also solid deals to be had on laptops, Bose headphones, and other <em>Verge</em>-approved pieces of tech, many of which are matching their best prices to date.</p>  <p>The sale ends on January 19th, meaning you have the rest of the weekend to shop. Below, we’ve rounded up the deals — both big and small — that are genuinely worth your attention.</p>  <hr/> <div><h3>LG B5 OLED TV</h3> <figure><img width="300" height="200" src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/01/LGB5OLED.avif/query-dz0zMDA?x-oss-process=image/auto-orient,1/interlace,1/resize,w_1440,h_1440/quality,q_95/format,jpg" original-src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/01/LGB5OLED.avif/query-dz0zMDA"/></figure> <h3>Where to Buy:</h3><ul><li> <strike>$2999.99</strike> $1499.99 at <strong>Best Buy (77-inch)</strong></li></ul></div> <p>If you’re after a big-screen OLED, <strong>LG’s entry-level B5 Series TV</strong> remains one of the most affordable options available. And right now, it’s an even better value at Best Buy, where<strong> </strong>it has fallen to a new low of $1,499.99 ($1,500 off) in the larger 77-inch configuration.</p>  <p>Although it’s considered one of LG’s budget TVs and doesn’t get as bright as its pricier siblings, the B4 still delivers impressive image quality. You get rich colors, deep blacks, and great viewing angles, along with support for Dolby Vision. It supports Dolby Atmos, too, along with a solid set of gaming specs, including a 120Hz panel with a variable refresh rate, support for AMD FreeSync Premium and Nvidia G-Sync, and four HDMI 2.1 ports for connecting the latest consoles. It runs on LG’s webOS platform as well, which lets you take advantage of Amazon Alexa and provides easy access to popular streaming apps like Netflix, HBO Max, and more.</p> <div><h3>Sony Bravia 8 II OLED TV</h3> <figure><img width="300" height="200" src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/12/258218_Sony_Bravia_8_II_TV_JHiggins_0013.jpg/query-dz0zMDA?x-oss-process=image/auto-orient,1/interlace,1/resize,w_1440,h_1440/quality,q_95/format,jpg" original-src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/12/258218_Sony_Bravia_8_II_TV_JHiggins_0013.jpg/query-dz0zMDA"/></figure> <h3>Where to Buy:</h3><ul><li> <strike>$3299.99</strike> $2398 at <strong>Amazon (65-inch)</strong></li><li> <strike>$3299.99</strike> $2399.99 at <strong>Best Buy (65-inch)</strong></li><li> <strike>$3299.99</strike> $2399.99 at <strong>Sony (65-inch)</strong></li></ul></div> <p><strong>Sony’s Bravia 8 II </strong>is also worth a look if you’re okay with splurging on a high-end TV. Named “King of TV” at the Value Electronics’ 2025 TV Shootout, Sony’s Bravia 8 II delivers one of the closest theater-level experiences you can get at home. And right now, you can buy the 65-inch panel for around $2,399.99 ($900 off) from Best Buy, Amazon, and directly from Sony, which is one of its better prices to date.</p>  <p>John Higgins, <em>The Verge’s</em> new(ish) TV reviewer, said that if he had to buy a TV today, this is the one he’d choose. It delivers deep blacks, excellent shadow detail, and some of the best image processing and upscaling we’ve seen, making lower-quality 1080p content look noticeably cleaner than on rivals. The Bravia 8 II also runs Google TV, which feels more intuitive and less cluttered than LG’s webOS, and features a 120Hz panel with two HDMI 2.1 ports for 4K gaming at 120Hz, plus two HDMI 2.0 ports capped at 4K / 60Hz. It doesn’t support Nvidia G-Sync or AMD FreeSync Premium, but for watching movies and TV shows, it’s one of the best OLEDs you can buy.  </p>  <h5>Read our full Sony Bravia 8 II review.</h5> <div><h3>Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones</h3> <p>Bose’s first-gen flagships are a replacement for the Noise Cancelling Headphones 700 that offer a more travel-friendly design, spatial audio, better call quality, excellent comfort, and some of the best noise cancellation around.</p> <figure><img width="300" height="200" src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/11/Bose-QuietComfort-Ultra-Headphones.png/query-dz0zMDA?x-oss-process=image/auto-orient,1/interlace,1/resize,w_1440,h_1440/quality,q_95/format,jpg" original-src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/11/Bose-QuietComfort-Ultra-Headphones.png/query-dz0zMDA"/></figure> <h3>Where to Buy:</h3><ul><li> <strike>$429</strike> $279 at <strong>Best Buy</strong></li><li> <strike>$429</strike> $279 at <strong>Bose</strong></li></ul></div> <p>If you’re looking for an excellent pair of noise-canceling headphones that are easy to take on the go, <strong>Bose’s first-gen QuietComfort Ultra Headphones</strong> are on sale in select colors for $279 ($150 off) at Best Buy, matching their all-time low. Bose is also offering the over-ear headphones at that price, though, again, only in select colors.</p>  <p>The original QC Ultra remain our favorite pair for travel, thanks to a foldable design that makes them easy to pack, a lightweight and comfortable fit, and battery life that lasts up to 24 hours. They also deliver top-tier ANC and pleasing sound, with an Immersive Audio feature that isn’t always consistent but works well when it does. Plus, you get a natural-sounding transparency mode for when you want to let outside sound in. If you’re fine skipping newer upgrades found in the second-gen model, such as support for lossless audio over USB, the first-gen pair are a great value — especially since they’re currently about $100 cheaper.</p>  <h5>Read our full QC Ultra Headphones review.</h5> <div><h3>Amazfit Active 2</h3> <p>The Amazfit Active 2 delivers outsized value for the price. It looks spiffy and has a wide array of health tracking features, plus built-in GPS and AI chatbots to provide extra context to your data. Read our review.</p> <figure></figure> <h3>Where to Buy:</h3><ul><li> <strike>$99.99</strike> $84.99 at <strong>Amazon</strong></li><li> <strike>$99.99</strike> $84.99 at <strong>Best Buy</strong></li><li> <strike>$99.99</strike> $84.99 at <strong>Target</strong></li></ul></div> <p>If you’re looking for a great all-around fitness tracker, the <strong>Amazfit Active 2</strong> is still available for $84.99 ($15 off) at Best Buy, Amazon, and Target, which is just $5 shy of its lowest price to date. </p>  <p>The Active 2, which is currently our favorite fitness tracker, delivers far more than you’d expect at this price. It features a comfortable design with a chic stainless steel case and a bright, tempered-glass OLED display, along with up to nine days of battery life. It covers all the basics and then some, too, allowing you to leverage more premium features like menstrual cycle tracking, abnormal heart rate notifications, continuous heart rate and blood oxygen monitoring, and detailed sleep tracking. You also get support for more than 160 sport types, including a strength training mode that counts reps for you, as well as offline maps with turn-by-turn navigation.</p>  <h5>Read our full Amazfit Active 2 review.</h5> <div><h3>Bose SoundLink Micro Portable Speaker (2nd Gen)</h3> <figure><img width="300" height="200" src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/01/Bose-SoundLink-Micro-Portable-Speaker-2nd-Gen-Lifestyle-Image.jpg/query-dz0zMDA?x-oss-process=image/auto-orient,1/interlace,1/resize,w_1440,h_1440/quality,q_95/format,jpg" original-src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/01/Bose-SoundLink-Micro-Portable-Speaker-2nd-Gen-Lifestyle-Image.jpg/query-dz0zMDA"/></figure> <h3>Where to Buy:</h3><ul><li> <strike>$129</strike> $99 at <strong>Amazon</strong></li><li> <strike>$129</strike> $99 at <strong>Walmart</strong></li><li> <strike>$129</strike> $99 at <strong>Bose</strong></li></ul></div> <p>Speaking of Bose, Best Buy is also currently selling the latest <strong>Bose SoundLink Micro</strong> for a new low of $99 ($30 off), with retailers like Amazon and Walmart matching said price.</p>  <p>Bose’s pocketable Bluetooth speaker delivers solid sound for its size and even lets you adjust EQ through a companion app, unlike the first-gen model. It also offers up to 12 hours of battery life, recharges quickly via USB-C, and is surprisingly rugged thanks to an IP67 rating for dust and water resistance. A built-in strap lets you easily attach it to a bag or bike, too, and if you already own a compatible Bose speaker or soundbar, you can pair the two together — or link a second-gen SoundLink Micro for stereo sound.</p>  <hr/>  <h2>A few more ways to save</h2>  <ul> <li>You can buy <strong>Apple’s latest MagSafe Charger</strong><strong> </strong>for $29.99 ($20 off) at Best Buy, which matches its lowest price to date.<strong> </strong>The 2-meter, magnetic charging puck can provide up to 25W of power when paired with a 30W USB-C adapter, assuming you have a compatible phone like the iPhone 17 or 17 Pro. It can also deliver the same wireless speeds to non-Apple phones that support the newer Q2.2 standard, like Google’s Pixel 10 Pro XL.</li>    <li>Best Buy is selling the <strong>Shokz OpenFit 2 Plus </strong>in blue for $149.95, which is $10 shy of their lowest price to date. The wireless earbuds are nearly identical to the Shokz OpenFit 2 — they feature the same open-ear design, onboard controls, and dedicated bass speakers — only they add wireless charging and support for Dolby Audio.</li>    <li><strong>Samsung’s 128GB Galaxy S25 FE</strong><strong> </strong>is available from Amazon, Best Buy, and Samsung for around $448.99 ($200 off), which is a new low price. The budget-friendly Android phone is nearly as slim as the Galaxy S25 Plus and carries the same IP68 rating for water and dust resistance; however, its triple rear camera setup isn’t as impressive as what you’ll find on Samsung’s higher-end models, even if it is decent. That said, you do get support for wireless charging and a large, 6.7-inch display with a 120Hz refresh rate.</li>    <li>Amazon and Best Buy are selling the latest <strong>13-inch MacBook Air</strong> for $799.99 ($200 off), which is $50 shy of its best price to date. Apple’s entry-level Air is our top pick for most people, one outfitted with a speedy M4 chip that makes it well-suited for a host of everyday tasks. It’s better for multitasking than prior models, too, as it lets you connect two external displays with the lid open. It also features a 12-megapixel Center Stage webcam with a wider view, while continuing to deliver all-day battery life. Read our review.</li>    <li>You can pick up the <strong>Polaroid Flip</strong>, our favorite retro instant camera, for $199.99 ($20 off) at Best Buy, which is one of its better prices to date. The instant camera delivers a nostalgic, old-school shooting experience, producing dreamy, vintage-style photos that are sharper and more consistently in focus than what you’ll get from other similarly priced Polaroid cameras. It also offers a few modern touches, including Bluetooth, USB-C charging, and a companion app that lets you tweak settings like exposure.</li> </ul></div>

<p>Best Buy's Winter Sale features significant discounts on electronics, including Sony's Bravia 8 II OLED TV, now $900 off at $2,399.99, and LG's B5 OLED TV, reduced to $1,499.99. Other deals include Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones for $279, and the Amazfit Active 2 smartwatch. The sale ends on January 19th, offering a chance to grab these tech items at their best prices.</p>

Here are the 10 deals worth grabbing from Best Buy’s winter sales event