Launch deals are here for Pixel 8 and 8 Pro, with the latter coming bundled with a Pixel Watch 2 at $350 off. It’s joined by an event day discount on the Nest Hub 2nd Gen at $60, as well as the Sony WH-CH720N ANC Headphones for $128. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.
Google Pixel 8 Pro launch deal includes Pixel Watch 2 at $350 off
It’s Pixel 8 launch day! And now courtesy of Amazon, we’re tracking a pair of launch discounts. Starting things off, we have the Google Pixel 8 Pro at $999, which includes a free Pixel Watch 2. You’d normally pay $1,349 for the bundle, with today’s pre-order pricing taking $350 off. It’s the first chance to save on the all-new release, too. Pixel 8 Pro begins shipping next week on October 14.
Meet the new Pixel 8 Pro. The smartphone was just revealed this morning and is finally earning its full Pro naming scheme thanks to a series of higher-end upgrades from previous years. There’s now a 5x telephoto camera supplemented by a 48MP sensor – both of which come backed by refreshed auto-focus tech and optional manaul camera controls. The 6.7-inch Super Actua display can intelligently alter its refresh rate from 1 to 120Hz to improve performance, too, with a new Tensor G3 chip to drive the whole experience. The bundle also includes the all-new Pixel Watch 2, which we cover over in our hands-on post.
Alongside the Pixel 8 Pro, the Google launch day deals continue over to the Pixel 8. This unlocked smartphone starts at $699 on Amazon, and includes a free pair of Pixel Buds Pro. Valued at $200, you’re dropping down the normal $898 price tag of the bundle for the first time. The smartphone is slated to ship on October 14, too.
Centered around the very same Tensor G3 chip as its pro counterpart, the Pixel 8 arrives with a 6.1-inch 1080p panel that sports 120Hz refresh rate specs all summed up by the new Actua branding. There’s also smaller bezels this time around, as well as some refreshed colorways to go alongside the improved camera sensor around back. Our review takes a closer look at what’s new this year, too.
Nest Hub 2nd Gen sees $40 discount for Google event day
Best Buy is now offering the Google Nest Hub 2nd Gen for $60. This is marking one of the first chances to save this year, dropping down from $100 in the process. That 40% price cut lands at within $5 of the previous discount from back in July, and is the third-best of the year. Not to mention, only the third notable discount of 2023. It’s also matched over at B&H, too. Get a closer look in our hands-on review.
Google’s latest Nest Hub takes on the same design as the first iteration, arriving with a 7-inch display resting on top of a fabric-covered base like we’ve seen in the past. There’s all of the usual onboard hands-free access to Google Assistant for commanding smart home devices, playing music, and just answering questions, as well as all-new features in the form of Soli Sleep Sensing which allows it to monitor wellness overnight.
Acer’s Ryzen-powered Chromebook Spin 514 now starts from $309
Best Buy is now offering the Acer Ryzen 5 Chromebook Spin 514 for $379 shipped. This is now down from the usual $629 price tag and marking a new all-time low. The $250 discount is one of the first we’ve seen period, too. You can also save the same $250 on the Ryzen 3 model of the Chromebook Spin 514. This model drops down the specs, but also the price tag with a discount to $309. You’d more regularly pay $559, while now being able to lock-in the second-best price to date
The Acer Chromebook Spin 514 arrives as one of the only AMD Ryzen-powered machines on the market from the Chrome OS world, and now two different configurations are on sale. In either case, there’s a 14-inch touchscreen display with 1080p panel that comes powered by one of the AMD chips. The Ryzen 5 version packs 8GB of DDR4 RAM as well as 128GB of SSD storage, while its Ryzen 3 counterpart drops the storage down to 64GB.
The form-factor can convert between a more traditional computer and a tablet, offering a little something for any kind of workflow. Ports are delivered by the plenty, too, with dual USB-C inputs being joined by a full HDMI slot and USB-A port.
Get ANC and multipoint Bluetooth for less
Amazon is now offering the Sony WH-CH720N ANC Headphones for $128 shipped. These come in two different colors, and are dropping down from the usual $150 price tag in either case. This is only the third discount of the year and also marks the second-best price cut yet at $22 off.
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.
Best trade-in deals
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