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If you've been looking for discounts, now is a good time because we're in the middle of the Labor Day weekend. The top retailers have discounts across hundreds of categories for their Labor Day sales, and we've gone through them to bring you the greatest savings on a variety of products ranging from TVs to mattresses and everything in between. We've included deals from all the top retailers, including Amazon, Walmart, Best Buy and others so you can get your money's worth this weekend.
CNET's team of shopping experts have vetted all of the Labor Day sales below, who will be working around the clock until the sale ends to make sure you are getting the best discounts from all over the internet.
Our absolute favorite Labor Day deals
If there's a time to consider buying a massive TV, Labor Day is it. This 98-inch one delivers high-contrast color and brightness with four times the pixels of the average HD TV making it dynamic for gaming, streaming movies and sports.
Say goodbye to stopping by the coffee shop every morning and start making your cup of joe at home. It's a pretty compact machine so it can fit in any space. And if you're guilty of forgetting to turn off your appliances, this coffee maker has an auto shut-off feature, perfect for your precoffee brain.
Keep track of your health and fitness goals easily with an Apple Watch. Monitor your heart rate, activity level, step count and even sleep patterns. It also connects to your phone so you can see all your notifications right on your wrist.
Whether you're ending your summer with a Labor Day camping trip or just want to be prepared in case of an emergency, a portable power station is essential in keeping not just electronic devices powered but medical devices powered as well. Keep in mind this model does not come with a solar panel.
If your Wi-Fi signal doesn't seem to carry throughout your entire home, it might be a good idea to get an extender. Simply plug it into an outlet and get much better Wi-Fi signal in that back bedroom or basement. And this one by TP-Link is now 54% off.
Best Labor Day tech deals
The best deals on tablets, power stations, speakers and more
- Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra: $950 (save $250): This tablet comes with the S pen, which can come in handy for taking notes, access to special features and more.
- Amazon Fire HD 10 tablet: $90 (save $60): The Fire HD 10 is a solid budget-friendly tablet. It's great for online browsing, streaming your favorite shows and movies and of course, reading via the Kindle app.
- Amazon Fire TV Cube: $110 (save $30): This cube will allow you to easily stream to your cable box, game console, or webcam.
- Apple iPad (9th generation): $200 (save $130): Although not the latest model, still a super strong solid and reliable tablet.
- TP-Link Deco AX3000 WiFi 6 mesh system: $170 (save $110): Struggling to get Wi-Fi signal throughout your entire home? This 3-piece system gives you a strong signal in up to 6,500 square feet of space.
- Bose SoundLink micro Bluetooth speaker: $99 (save $20): Bring the party with you everywhere you go with a tiny yet mighty portable speaker.
- Jackery Explorer 1000 portable power station: $549 (save $450): With 8 outlets and 1000W AC output, the Jackery Explorer can charge up almost anything.
- Anker Prime 6-in-1 USB-C 140W charging station: $90 (save $20): This slim and light charging station can power a full-sized laptop with ease.
- HP OfficeJet Pro 8135e wireless all-in-one printer: $150 (save $75): Print everything from homework to business documents with this HP printer. It also includes a 3-month supply of ink to get you started.
- Samsung T7 SSD, 4TB: $280 (save $200): You can never have too much extra storage. Keep backups of your favorite memories and important documents on this 4TB solid-state drive.
- Goal Zero Yeti 1000X portable power station: $630 (save $270): This portable power station has a capacity of 983Wh and 7 ports to power all the essentials, ranging from CPAP machines to Wi-Fi routers and more.
Best Labor Day TV deal
Save big on TVs from Samsung, TCL and LG
- Insignia 32-inch class F20 series Smart HD fire TV: $75 (save $55): Perfect for small spaces like dorms, apartments or even smaller bedrooms.
- Sony 85-inch 4K Google TV: $1,098 (save $400): A huge high-quality TV that will have you ditching the movie theaters for your own home.
- Samsung 55-inch The Frame TV: $1,198 (save $302): Doubles as a piece of art and a TV, you can even customize what artwork or picture is displayed on the screen.
- TCL 65-inch Q class 4K Google TV: $348 (save $150): A great TV for gamers as it has Auto Game Mode (ALLM) with AMD FreeSync technology.
- Samsung 55-inch The Terrace outdoor TV: $2,498 (save $1,002): For movie nights outdoors, ditch the projector and get this outdoor TV instead.
- LG 48-inch B4 OLED 4K TV: $750 (save $750): Deep blacks and vibrant colors at an affordable price.
- LG 65-inch OLED evo C4 4K: $1,597 (save $1,103): An excellent television for those who want the best picture quality and fast refresh rates.
- Hisense 58-inch U6HF 4K Fire TV: $348 (save $202): This budget-friendly Hisense TV has a gorgeous display and comes equipped with all your favorite streaming platforms, including Netflix, Hulu and Prime Video. Plus, you can control it with your voice.
- TCL 98-inch Q6-series 4K smart Google TV: $1,998 (save $1,002): If you need a massive TV then this TCL 98-inch model is for you. Create a theater-like experience right in your living room.
- Samsung 85-inch QN90D Neo QLED 4K TV: $3,500 (save $1,300): This huge TV is from Samsung's impressive Neo QLED range, which offers great contrast without the burn-in anxiety you get with an OLED TV.
- Insignia 50-inch Class F30 series LED 4K TV: $190 (save $110): This is a great budget TV option if you want 4K and a big enough size without shelling over $200 for a TV.
Best Labor Day laptop deals
Save on Apple, HP and Lenovo laptops
- Apple MacBook Air 13-inch M3 laptop: $899 (save $200): Equipped with the M3 chip giving you a smooth and fast experience, some of the best of the best from Apple.
- Apple MacBook Air 15-inch M3 laptop: $1,049 (save $250): Snag Apple's thinnest laptop with an even bigger screen. The new 15-inch model comes equipped with Apple's M3 chip.
- Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 gaming laptop: $1,700 (save $300): Calling all gamers, with high-quality display and audio quality, never miss even a second of your game again.
- HP 14 laptop: $170 (save $40): Extremely thin and light making it easy to carry around either around the house, office or from class to class.
- Lenovo Yoga 7 2-in-1 laptop: $500 (save $300): Doubles as a laptop and tablet with touchscreen features giving you the best of both worlds.
- Acer Chromebook 315 laptop: $149 (save $100): Comes with a laptop sleeve, perfect for taking it on the go.
- Dell Inspiron 15 touch screen laptop: $380 (save $250): Sports a touch screen for navigation and a large 15-inch screen for easy note-taking in class.
- Acemagic gaming laptop: $500 (save $1,100): This 16-inch laptop comes equipped with 16GB RAM, 512GB storage and a powerful AMD Ryzen 7 processor. It's exactly what you need to level up in your game of choice.
- Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 Chromebook: $169 (save $150): Looking for a first computer for your kid to help with learning and homework? This is about as cheap as a good Chromebook gets.
- Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3: $650 (save $150): This is the budget laptop in Microsoft's Surface lineup, and with this Labor Day discount, it's even more affordable.
Best Labor Day smart home deals
Deals from Amazon, Blink, Ring and more
- TP-Link Tapo Smart Wi-Fi light dimmer switch: $18 (save $10): Ditch your old-school light switch and control your home lighting across just about every smart home platform right at your fingertips.
- Amazon Echo Dot (5th generation): $30 (save $20): Equipped with Alexa, this device comes with tons of features to help make your life easier, and it's compatible with other smart devices.
- Amazon Echo Spot + Sengled LED smart bulb bundle: $55 (save $45): Amazon's 2024 Echo Spot does everything the Echo Dot does but it also has a display for at-a-glance information. Plus, with this bundle, you'll get a Sengled smart bulb.
- Ecobee smart video doorbell: $130 (save $30): Night vision features help you keep your home or business secure both during the day and at night.
- Ring video doorbell: $60 (save $40): Keep an eye on what's happening at your front door with motion detection so you don't miss a single thing.
- GE - Cync ST19 Edison Style smart LED light bulb: $20 (save $5): This smart bulb changes color so you can pick which color lights match your mood and room aesthetic.
- Blink Outdoor 4, 3-camera system: $140 (save $120): The Blink Outdoor 4 is a wire-free outdoor security camera that can last up to 2 years on the included batteries.
- Eve light strip: $40 (save $40): Light up your home with this colorful light strip. The Eve light strip works with Apple HomeKit -- no hub required.
- Govee Permanent Outdoor Lights: $240 (save $60): These outdoor lights are great for your holiday decorations, or if you just want better smart lighting for the outside of your home.
Best Labor Day headphone deals
Save on headphones from Apple, Bose, Sony and more
- Apple AirPods Max: $399 (save $150): A fan favorite, providing ultimate comfort and style with top-tier audio quality.
- Beats Solo3 wireless on-ear headphones: $125 (save $75): The Beats Solo3 headphones offer best-in-class battery life with up to 40 hours of listening time. These also have Apple's W1 chip for effortless pairing within the Apple ecosystem.
- Bose QuietComfort Bluetooth headphones: $249 (save $100): Listen all day long, literally, with 24 hours of battery life on a full charge.
- Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2: $174 (save $105): If you prefer earbuds, the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 are also on sale. These have ANC and they're water-resistant, which means they'd be perfect for the gym.
- JBL Tune Flex noise-canceling earbuds: $50 (save $50): Tune out the sounds of the world with impressive noise-canceling features.
- Sony WH1000XM4 noise-canceling headphones: $250 (save $100): You can pair these with two Bluetooth devices at the same time and share with a friend or two of your own devices.
- Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Generation): $199 (save $50): These come with a charging case so you never have to worry about your AirPods running out of battery.
- Sonos Ace wireless over-ear headphones with noise cancelation: $399 (save $50): The first pair of headphones by Sonos adds seamless compatibility with Sonos soundbars, great noise cancelation and long battery life.
- Sony WH1000XM5 wireless noise-canceling over-the-ear headphones: $330 (save $70): Sony's latest noise-canceling headphones bring a refreshed design and premium sound.
- Soundcore by Anker P20i: $20 (save $20): These true wireless earphones are heavy on bass and can play music for up to 30 hours on a single charge.
- Shokz OpenRun Pro bone conduction headphones: $125 (save $35): Great sound quality and spatial awareness while running outdoors.
- Sennheiser HD 599 SE wired headphones: $90 (save $110): These reliable headphones have been around a while, but if you want a great pair of wired headphones on a budget, you shouldn't look elsewhere.
- Beyerdynamic MMX 150 gaming headphones: $80 (save $69): This German audio company has some great audiophile headphones, and these budget gaming headphones carry some of that flavor
Best Labor Day appliance deals
Save on dishwashers, refrigerators and other appliances
- LG 4.5 cubic feet stackable front-load washer: $650 (save $250): The 6Motion technology uses up to 6 different wash motions based on what you're washing.
- Ninja DualBrew hot and iced coffee maker: $140 (save $20): Perfect for when you want to switch between hot and cold coffee in the morning.
- Cuisinart 500-watt countertop blender: $73 (save $107): Take more than half off this 7-speed blender.
- Samsung Bespoke 4-door refrigerator: $3,399 (save $1,615): Upgrade to a fancy new fridge that comes equipped with AI Family Hub and AI Vision Inside features.
- LG LG 4-door French door refrigerator with double freezer: $1249 (save $1251): Easily organize your family's snacks and frozen leftovers in the two freezer drawers.
- GE Profile 7-quart smart stand mixer: $599 (save $200): Make cooking a little easier with a smart mixer that has remote monitoring and voice activation technology.
- Whirlpool WDF341PAPM built-in dishwasher: $400 (save $167): Skip scrubbing dirty dishes and let this Whirlpool dishwasher do the job for you.
Best Labor Day mattress deals
Save big on mattresses from Casper, Brooklyn Bedding and more
- Casper: Up to 35% all mattresses: If you don't need a mattress, no worries-- the rest of the website is 30% off.
- Brooklyn Bedding: 30% sitewide: Use promo code LABORDAY30 at checkout to get the discount.
- Birch Living: 25% off sitewide: Use code LDW25 for the discount, plus get two Eco-Rest pillows thrown in for free.
- Big Fig: Score $500 any mattress: Use code LABORDAY to save big on any mattress on the site.
- WinkBeds: Save $300 on any mattress: Get any award-winning luxury mattress for a couple hundred bucks off.
- SweetNight: Up to 70% off mattresses and bedding: SweetNight has a bed for everyone in your family, including your pup. And the more you buy, the more you'll save.
- Helix: 25% off sitewide: Plus, get two free pillows with any mattress purchase. Or use our exclusive code, CNET27, to get 27% off.
Best Labor Day everyday essential deals
Stock up on everyday essentials from top brands
- Nivea 4-pack lip balm: $7 (save $2): With the cooler weather coming up sooner than we expect don't be caught with chapped lips.
- iHealth no-touch forehead thermometer: $16 (save $20): No more guessing how high your temperature is with a precise thermometer.
- Oxford spiral notebook 6-pack: $10 (save $4): Whether you're getting the kids ready for back-to-school or you need to write down your next big idea, these wide-ruled notebooks are a great option.
- Great Value ultra strong paper towels, 12 double rolls: $16 (save $2): If you feel like you're always running out of paper towels, these double rolls are perfect.
- Oral-B iO deep clean rechargeable electric toothbrush: $70 (save $30): Includes a built-in pressure sensor, and light ring for guided brushing.
- Waterpik Aquarius water flosser WP-660: $60 (save $40): Packs a large water capacity and 7 tips for multiple family members.
- Stanley IceFlow water bottle: $33 (save $12): This lightweight bottle fits right in your car cup holder and keeps your beverage cold for up to 15 hours.
- Quartet dry-erase markers: $11 (save $8): These markers are essential for the office or back-to-school. This pack of 36 comes in 4 colors -- black, red, blue and green.
- Johnson & Johnson all-purpose first aid kit: $15 (save $10): Keep this first aid kit at home or take it on your next adventure. It includes bandages, gauze, cleansing wipes, a cold pack and more.
- Amazon Basics file folders, 100-pack: $13 (save $7): Keep all your papers nice and organized in these file folders.
- Braun IPL long-lasting laser hair removal device: $300 (save $80): Remove stubborn hair regrowth for much longer than traditional shaving.
Best Labor Day home and kitchen deals
Snag huge savings from Ninja, Eufy, Shark and more
- Shark HV322 rocket deluxe pro corded stick vacuum: $170 (save $80): Use this vacuum on all types of surfaces and floors and watch as it picks up every piece of dust and debris.
- Nespresso Vertuo Pop Plus deluxe coffee and espresso maker: $139 (save $61): Say goodbye to stopping by the coffee shop every morning and make all your favorite fancy coffees and lattes at home.
- ChomChom roller pet hair remover: $20 (save $8): Whether it's pet fur, lint or maybe even your hair all over the place, easily clean it up with this roller.
- Ninja CREAMi ice cream maker: $149 (save $50): Just because summer is over doesn't mean we can't have ice cream anymore, especially when we can make any flavor we want in our own homes.
- Carote 14-piece knife set: $43 (save $157): It comes with a wooden block for easy storage, and dishwasher safe for easy cleaning.
- Keurig K-Mini single-serve coffee maker: $60 (save $50): The perfect compact kitchen counter coffee machine, the Keurig K-Mini can accommodate travel mugs up to 7 inches tall for oversized drinks.
- Roborock Q5+ robot vacuum with self-empty dock: $360 (save $340):This robot vacuum won't just keep your home clean with its 2700Pa suction power, but can also clean itself thanks to a self-empty dock.
- Dewalt stud finder: $12 (save $19): This stud finder has a detection depth of up to 3/4th-inch and can detect AC and live wires too.
- Eufy x8 Pro robot vacuum: $250 (save $250): Powerful, tangle-free cleaning on a budget.
- Bella Pro Series 9-quart digital air fryer (dual-basket): $90 (save $90): This large air fryer has a dual flex basket so you can cook a full meal in half the time.
- Tineco iFLOOR 3 Breeze complete wet/dry vacuum: $200 (save $81): Skip scrubbing and drying your floors manually when this vacuum can do both at the same time.
More Labor Day deals from CNET
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Which Labor Day sales are the best?
There are plenty of competing Labor Day sales and deciding which is best for you to shop will depend on what you're hoping to buy.
Amazon, Best Buy and Walmart are generally good starting points if tech and smart home purchases are on your mind with stores like Lowe's, Home Depot and Overstock being the places to begin your hunt for home and garden products.
Don't rule out more niche retailers like B&H Photo, Dell, HP and GameStop, though, if their Labor Day promotions suit your needs. You can also shop direct at your favorite brands for Labor Day deals.
When do Labor Day sales end?
Labor Day 2024 falls on Monday, Sept. 2, but not all sales begin and end on that date. Most sales are live or will start to go live soon. Though some might last up to that day, a few might extend past that. We'll be monitoring sales so you can nab the most savings this year.
Should I wait for Black Friday sales?
Labor Day sales offer some of the best savings at this time of year, sitting nicely between Memorial Day sales and Black Friday. If you need something now, particularly furniture or yard equipment, Labor Day is a great time to buy, with end-of-summer pricing applying to a lot of those types of products.
Black Friday is the biggest sale of the year, though, and if you can afford to wait the extra couple of months you could potentially get more for your money. That being said, rumors abound of a second Prime Day sale or "Prime Early Access Sale" slated for October, which could kick off the holiday shopping season much earlier and may mean even less time between Labor Day and fall sales.
How do I make the most of Labor Day sales?
Before diving into Labor Day sales, the best thing to do is narrow down exactly what is on your shopping list this year. That way, you can identify the best retailers to start your search and avoid being distracted by the thousands of deals that will bombard you as you explore the many different Labor Day sales out there. Here's a quick list to make it easier for you.
- Best Labor Day Amazon deals
- Best Labor Day laptop deals
- Best Labor Day Target deals
- Best Labor Day TV deals
- Best Labor Day Best Buy deals
- Best Labor Day tablet deals
The CNET Deals team will keep you up to date on all of the best deals this Labor Day and beyond, so be sure to follow the team on Twitter and sign up for the CNET Deals newsletter.