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Wednesday’s best deals deliver Samsung’s S21+ Premium Renewed smartphone at $319, more

Now that we’re solidly into the final week of the year, you’ll want to be sure to check out all of the best discounts that are now live for the day. Headlining the discounts is Samsung’s previous-generation S21+ unlocked smartphone deal at $319 in Premium Renewed condition, alongside Sony’s latest XM5 ANC headphones at a new low of $279. Plus, we have Lenovo Smart Clock 2 with Assistant and wireless charging dock at a new low of $20. Then, hit the jump for all of the best Android deals and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.

Samsung Premium Renewed S21+ hits $319 at Amazon

Amazon is offering a deal on the previous-generation unlocked Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G 128GB Android Smartphone for $319 in Premium Renewed condition. Down from an original list price of $1,000, today’s deal saves around $200 from its normal going rate at Amazon these days while also marking a new all-time low that we’ve tracked. Delivering a “pro-grade,” the S21+ packs up to 30X space zoom and leverages its multi-lens array to capture professional-looking shots from your smartphone. On the video side, it can capture up to 8K footage, and the 64MP still camera is great for detailed portraits or landscapes. This S21+ is factory unlocked as well, which means you can use it on essentially any carrier with ease. Check out our hands-on review to learn more.

Sony’s latest XM5 ANC headphones hits new low

Amazon is now offering the Sony WH-1000XM5 ANC Headphones for $279 in silver. Normally fetching $398, you’re now looking at the best price ever following a $119 discount. This is still one of the first chances to save, and an extra $69 in savings from our previous Black Friday markdowns. Sony’s new XM5 headphones arrive as the latest addition to its series of popular cans backed by some of the best active noise cancellation on the market. This time around, there’s a completely refreshed design that now arrives with 30-hour battery life to go alongside the new Integrated Processor V1 for improved playback. That new exterior is comprised of soft fit leather with a lightweight build rounding out the package alongside multipoint Bluetooth connectivity.

As for how Sony’s latest stack up to other ANC offerings on the market, we just took a hands-on look at the best ANC headphones from all the top brands. Pitting the most popular options out there against each other, we breakdown how the XM5 compare to the latest from Apple, Bowers & Wilkins, and other top brands.

Lenovo Smart Clock 2 falls to new low of $20

Lenovo is offering its Smart Clock 2 with Wireless Charging Dock for $20. Down from a $90 list price, today’s deal comes in at $5 below our last mention from earlier in the month and today’s deal marks a new all-time low that we’ve tracked. This is Lenovo’s latest second-generation Smart Clock that packs Google Assistant alongside a 10W Qi pad and 2.4A USB-A port to provide an all-in-one experience. Assistant really runs the show here, delivering a full smart display experience to control your smart home. It’s perfect for your nightstand and would make a great belated Christmas gift for those who need a new alarm clock that doubles as a smart home controller and phone charger. Check out our hands-on review to find out even more about the Lenovo Smart Clock 2.

Four Wi-Fi Assistant smart plugs for $22

Govee’s Amazon storefront is offering a 4-pack of its Wi-Fi Assistant/Alexa Smart Plugs for $22. Shipping is free for Prime members or in orders over $25. Down from its normal rate of $26, today’s deal comes within $2 of the lowest price that we’ve tracked at Amazon. These smart plugs are perfect to place around your home to add voice control or automations. With four plugs included here, you can put one on the coffee maker, another on the Wi-Fi router, and even hook up a few lamps as well. Working with both Alexa and Assistant, there’s a lot of capability here and the Govee app itself also adds extra functions too. The plugs are rated for up to 1,100W and 10A of current, so do keep that in mind.

meross LED smart bulb hits low of $11

The official meross Amazon storefront is offering its White 810-lumen Wi-Fi Smart LED Light Bulb for $11. Down 21% from its normal going rate, today’s deal marks a new all-time low that we’ve tracked. This smart bulb works with all major smart home systems, including HomeKit, Alexa, and SmartThings. You can use voice commands to turn the light on or off as well as dim or brighten it, making it quite convenient to use. On top of that, the light can be tied into your other smart home functions like automations to automatically turn on when you arrive home and off when you leave. Plus, it uses just 9W of electricity to output a similar brightness to a traditional 60W incandescent light.

Best trade-in deals

9to5Google also keeps tabs on all the best trade-in deals on Android smartphones 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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