Monday’s best deals include a new Anker sale at Amazon, plus savings on ecobee smart thermostats, and the popular Sonos Playbase. Hit the jump for all that and more in today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break.
Anker’s spring sale starts at $11
Anker’s latest Amazon sale is headlined by its Powerhouse 200 Portable Rechargeable Generator at $191. As a comparison, it typically sells for $300. We’ve previously seen it at $200 a handful of times. We loved it in our hands-on review, noting that it’s a powerhouse for camping, charging drones, and other activities.
Ships with a 57600mAh internal battery and designated USB-C and A ports, plus DC and AC connectivity. Ideal if you need to power-up drones, your MacBook, and more while on-the-go this summer. Check out the rest of today’s sale here.
ecobee’s latest smart thermostat is $200
Amazon offers the ecobee SmartThermostat for $200. As a comparison, it typically goes for $250 with today’s deal matching our previous mention. ecobee completely redesigned its new thermostat, now featuring a glass face and a “vivid” touch display. You’ll still be able to count on HomeKit and Siri control, along with support for Alexa, Google Assistant, and other smart home mediums. Ships with a new smart sensor that’s made to track temperatures throughout your home.
Sonos Playbase drops to $560
Amazon offers the Sonos Playbase in White for $560. As a comparison, it typically sells for $699. This is also $25 less than our previous mention. The Playbase has a custom-built 10 speaker array inside of it, providing room-filling audio that will bring your movies to life. Plus, you can add rear speakers with a Sonos One or even Play:1 to enjoy an even greater surround sound experience and it supports AirPlay 2. Includes optical input.
August Doorbell Cam Pro at $159
Amazon is currently offering the August Doorbell Cam Pro for $159. Typically fetching $200, today’s offer is good for a 20% discount, beats our previous mention by $21, and marks a new Amazon all-time low. Armed with HD video feeds, August’s video doorbell delivers free 24-hours of rolling cloud storage, motion alerts, and Alexa and Assistant integration to your front door. If you already have an August smart lock, the brand’s Doorbell Cam Pro is an easy recommendation to keep an eye on package deliveries and other activity. Learn more in our announcement coverage.
Acer Chromebook Spin 11 hits $279
Amazon is offering the Acer Chromebook Spin 11 1.1GHz/4GB/32GB for $279. Normally $329, this is a match of our last mention and is the best available. Offering you an 11-inch display, this Chromebook can convert into a tablet thanks to a 2-in-1 design. It’s great for playing games with Google Stadia, writing term papers, browsing Facebook, or watching Disney+. Thanks to 10-hours of battery life, you’ll enjoy all-day usage before it’s time to plug it back in. Plus, you’ll get two USB-C and one USB-A port, giving you quite a few ways to plug in. This Chromebook also has the Android Play Store built-in, giving you access to millions of applications to easily install and use.
Best trade-in deals
9to5Google also keeps tabs on all the best trade-in deals on Google Pixel, Samsung Galaxy, iPhone, and more every month. Be sure to check out this month’s best trade-in deals when you decide it’s time to upgrade your device. Or simply head over to our trade-in partner directly if you want to recycle, trade, or sell your used devices for cash and support 9to5Google along the way!
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