All of Monday’s best deals are now live and headlined with a discount on Samsung’s Galaxy Watch 5 Pro at $380. We just ran a feature about how the brand’s new wearables don’t replace the more rugged wearable, and now you can save $70. That’s alongside Sony’s photography-focused Xperia 5 III at a $598 all-time low, plus some Google TV offers. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.
Samsung’s new wearables can’t compete with Galaxy Watch 5 Pro
Samsung just revealed its latest wearables last week, but anyone looking toward the more rugged end of the lineup is still going to want to keep last year’s model in mind. Even with all of the changes of the new Watch 6 Classic, there’s something to be said for how untouched the Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 Pro is in the lineup. And now, thanks to Amazon, it’s an even more compelling experience, thanks to a discount. The wearable drops to $380 from the usual $450 price tag in order to take $70 off. This is the second-best offer to date and clocks in at within $1 of the all-time low. You can learn all about the Wear OS experience in our hands-on review or head below as we take a deeper dive at how it all stacks up.
Samsung’s flagship Galaxy Watch 5 Pro delivers all of its usual fitness tracking tech but with an even more premium and rugged design than even the newer additions to the lineup. The titanium case protects all of those features, including the circular sapphire glass display and 3-in-1 bioactive sensor for handling all of your workout measurements. There’s also an even more accurate body temperature sensor to complete the package with a larger battery to boot.
We also put together a recent feature that walks you through why the new Galaxy Watch 6 Classic model isn’t a direct replacement for the Galaxy Watch 5. You’re missing out on the titanium shell, massive battery life, and overall more rugged vibes. If you’re on the fence about bringing home Samsung’s latest, our recent coverage should help – as should today’s $70 discount.
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Save on Sony’s photography-focused Xperia 5 III with dedicated shutter button
Sony makes some of the more unique smartphones on the market, and now we’re seeing the best price yet on one of them. Amazon is now offering the unlocked Sony Xperia 5 III 5G 128GB for lower than ever before, dropping the handset to $598 shipped. Typically fetching $998, today’s offer lands at $400 off while beating our previous mention by an extra $100. It’s only the second offer of the year and now lands at a new all-time low. As one of the more recent additions to Sony’s stable of photography-focused smartphones, its Xperia 5 III comes centered around a Snapdragon 888 chip that powers the 6.1-inch 21:9 120Hz display. Its photography features are really what let this one stand out from the competition, and we explore that below.
The real enticing features of the Xperia 5 III arrive for those who plan on using this as a camera first and foremost, with a unique feature set on that photography front. There is a triple sensor camera array around back that sports ZEISS optics, dual PDAF sensors for fast autofocus, and AS super resolution zoom to help capture far away subjects – not to mention 120FPS recording and plenty of customizable settings to complement the dedicated shutter button. All of the details are also available in our announcement coverage too.
TCL’s 2023 Q7 4K Smart Google TVs with 240Hz VRR gaming from $598
We are now tracking some solid price drops at Amazon on the 2023 TCL 65-Inch Q7 QLED 4K Smart Google TVs, starting with the 65-inch model at $700. Regularly $1,000 at Best Buy, where it is currently matched, this is up to $300 off and the lowest price we can find. It has been bouncing between $800 and $1,000 for the most part at Amazon since it launched in April and has now returned to the all-time low. You’re looking at a 120Hz FreeSync Premium Pro (AMD Adaptive Sync) QLED display with “blistering fast 240Hz VRR” for “more responsive gameplay without lag.” Dolby Vision, HDR 10+, HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma, and full array local dimming join support for Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, and Apple HomeKit gear as well as AirPlay 2 streaming.
Sony’s WH-CH720N ANC Headphones deliver 35-hour battery at $128
If some of those more flagship-caliber ANC headphones are still just a bit too expensive, the Sony WH-CH720N Headphones should fit the bill for something a bit more affordable. Courtesy of Amazon, the savings today are offering only the second discount to date on the new over-ear headphones at $128 shipped in both black and white styles. Down from $150, you’re looking at 15% in savings alongside a match of the all-time low.
Sony’s WH-CH720N Headphones might not have the reputation as the XM5s or a name that rolls off the tongue like the brand’s more flagship listening experience, but it does bring many of the same signature features to a more affordable price tag. The over-ears rock onboard active noise cancellation that’s powered by Sony’s Integrated Processor V1 and backed by an ambient sound mode. There’s also 35-hour battery life to go alongside built-in Alexa and multipoint Bluetooth connectivity. And of course, all of that is made better by the price cut down to $128.
First discount of the year drops the Philips Hue Smart Plug to $27
Amazon is now offering a rare chance to save on the Philips Hue Smart Plug. Normally fetching $35, you’re now looking at 22% in savings as the price falls to $27. Today’s offer is the first chance to save this year and is a new all-time low at $3 under our previous mention from back in December of last year. Pairing over Bluetooth or Zigbee, this smart plug expands your Philips Hue setup with the ability to connect lamps, lights, appliances, and other gear into your choice of Siri, Alexa, and Assistant ecosystems. It has a compact design that won’t hog both wall outlets, and makes for a notable upgrade to your smart home for taking advantage of the same reliability that Philips Hue gear has been known to deliver.
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