Our Favorite Deals Right Now
Of all the sales on CR-rated products, these stand out for their exceptional value
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If you’re here, you love a good bargain, and I’m the perfect person to help you find one. I spend every day combing through page after page of retailer sites, checking prices of everything we test here at Consumer Reports. So I know right away when something is at a better discount than usual, and I’ve curated a list of the best offers available right now. These are not likely to be available for long, so if you see something you like, you might just want to buy now.
A deal isn’t just about the size of the discount. I’ve chosen these products because they not only at great prices, but they’re also top performers in our lab tests and home evaluations. I’m a firm believer in a good deal starting with a high-quality product, so that’s always the No. 1 factor in determining whether something is worth your money. Price is important, too, so I’m taking into account the average price, the typical discounts, and how often an item goes on sale when I determine how impressive a deal really is.
There are plenty of other items on sale as well, so if you want to keep hunting for more discounts, head over to the CR Deals Hub, where I share the top offers on everything CR tests, including tech devices like headphones and TVs, kitchen appliances like air fryers and stand mixers, and home goods like air purifiers and lawn care tools.
The high-performing Edifier S1000MKII has always been a bargain, even at its full list price, and this discount makes the deal that much sweeter for those who love music. While the MKII lacks the multiroom capability of the newer S1000W, that’s not a dealbreaker. And that’s because the two speakers sound almost the same, and that sound is truly admirable.
Apple’s entry-level iPad is back down to its best price. And it still provides plenty of bang for your buck, especially when you factor in the number of high-quality apps and services available for the iPad operating system. The model has a 10.9-inch display and 64 gigabytes of storage, and it records HD video. In our testing, the device delivers enough battery life for a cross-country flight or a day on the go.
The Instant Vortex 4 Plus Air Fryer 4QT is a standout for the legibility of its digital controls, relatively low noise levels, and ease of cleaning. What’s more, its square basket design makes it easy to fit in a small Pyrex dish or baking pan—great for turning out sweet treats. The measured 3-quart model has a 1-year warranty. Outside of Prime Day, this is the best price we’ve seen for this model since the spring.
At 12 pounds, the Shark Navigator Lift-Away LA300 is one of the lightest bagless uprights we’ve tested. Its convenient features include a detachable pod and manual suction control on the handle. It’s excellent at cleaning bare floors and pet hair and very good at cleaning carpets. Its suction power isn’t bad either, earning a very good rating in that test. In our member surveys, Shark uprights receive a respectable mark for predicted reliability and an exemplary rating for owner satisfaction.
Metapen Pencil A8 Stylus
This budget stylus is compatible with nearly every iPad made after 2018, and it is the most impressive non-Apple stylus we evaluated. Our tester, a professional illustrator, said it felt like drawing with a real pen on paper, and drawing felt like "a dream." It offers palm rejection and tilt support. It’s easy to turn on—just double-tap the top—and it doesn’t require pairing with your iPad. Plus, it attaches to the iPad magnetically, reducing the chances you’ll lose it.
As glass-carafe drip coffee machines go, this Cuisinart drip coffee maker ranks among the best—and it’s back down to the same low price we saw for Black Friday. This machine performs superbly in our brewing tests and really well in our assessments for general handling and convenience. You can program it to brew at a certain time and tailor the brew strength to your desired preferences. An indicator light lets you know when it’s time to clean it. Cuisinart, as a brand, earns high owner-satisfaction and reliability scores for its drip coffee makers.
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