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Google Pixel 9 (128 GB, Unlocked)
Our new top pick for best Android smartphone is a big step up from the Pixel 8. It's got a bright OLED screen, fast new processor, AI features, all-day battery life, and one of the best cameras we've ever tested on a smartphone. Buying Options$650 from Best BuyYou save $100 (13%)
$650 fromYou save $100 (13%)
$650 from Google StoreYou save $100 (13%)
Other things to know: Security updates are promised through fall 2031. 6.3-inch 120 Hz OLED display, and a 50-megapixel main sensor and sharper ultrawide lens for the rear-camera setup. Custom Tensor 4 chip supports more on-device AI features than the Pixel 8.
Read more: The Best Android Phones
Doorbells and home security dealsGoogle Nest Doorbell (Wired, 2nd Gen)
This doorbell sends quick and reliable alerts, captures clear audio and video, and is the most accurate we tested at distinguishing different types of motion. It's our only pick to offer free cloud storage (up to three hours), though you can also subscribe for 24/7 monitoring. Buying Options$100 fromYou save $65 (39%)
$100 from Best BuyYou save $65 (39%)
May be out of stockOther things to know: Nest Aware subscription ($8 per month or $80 per year) required for storing recordings up to 30 days. Doesn't always identify faces accurately. Uses the Google Home app. Compatible with Amazon Alexa and Google Home.
Read more: The Best Smart Doorbell Camera
Google Nest Cam (Outdoor or Indoor, Battery)
Our only outdoor security cam pick that offers 24/7 recording to the cloud, the Google Nest Cam can also be set to only record specific motion-triggered events of your choosing. It can even identify people, and notifications are automatically limited so it's not a nuisance. Buying Options$120 fromYou save $50 (29%)
$120 from Best BuyYou save $50 (29%)
Other things to know: Short battery life; we recommend this only when used with the weatherproof cord . Nest Aware (starting at $8 monthly) required to store videos up to 30 days. Google Home app doesn't let you delete single clips.
Read more: The Best Outdoor Security Camera
Google Nest Security Cam with Floodlight
It reliably captured clear images in our testing and has especially bright 2,400-lumen LEDs, so we think this is worth considering if you want a security camera with a fixed floodlight. Its modern design and reliable alerts are also great. Buying Options$190 from Best BuyYou save $60 (24%)
$190 fromYou save $60 (24%)
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Read more: The Best Outdoor Security Camera
Photography dealsSony ZV-1 II Camera
Ready to step up your video quality? Our top vlogging camera pick is compact, light, and able to record stabilized 4K video. The flip-out screen is great for easily framing selfies, and the built-in optical image stabilization smooths movements. Buying Options$800 fromYou save $100 (11%)
$800 from Best BuyYou save $100 (11%)
Other things to know: Records 4K video at 30 fps or 1080p at 120 fps. Top-mounted directional mic records stereo audio. Stacked 1-inch sensor and f/1.8–4 Zeiss lens with 2.8x zoom. Menu and button layout aren't very intuitive. Recurring deal price, but has yet to drop lower.
Read more: The Best Vlogging Cameras and Gear
Sony a7 IV Mirrorless Camera (28-70 mm Lens Kit)
This offers the sharpest, cleanest images of any mirrorless camera in its price range. It's also easy to use, with a tilting touchscreen, comfortable grip, straightforward controls, excellent battery life, and dual memory-card slots. Buying Options$2300 fromYou save $400 (15%)
$2300 from Best BuyYou save $400 (15%)
Other things to know: Includes weather sealing, fast burst shooting, and AI-powered eye-tracking autofocus. Overpowered and overly expensive for most people. Produces clean-looking images in very low light. Includes a 28-70mm kit lens.
Read more: The Best Mirrorless Camera
Smart devices dealsGoogle Nest Audio Smart Speaker
The best Google Nest smart speaker for streaming music is also our top pick for a Google smart home assistant. It offers a noticeably richer audio experience than the smaller Google Nest speaker; plus, it can be paired for a stereo set or used with other Google speakers for multiroom audio. Buying Options$50 from Best BuyYou save $50 (50%)
$50 fromYou save $50 (50%)
$50 from Kohl'sYou save $50 (50%)
Other things to know: On par with the Amazon Echo. Sound is good but nothing special. Just under 7 inches tall and with a slim, 3-inch base. Has a physical switch on the back to turn the microphone off, and tap controls on either side to control volume. Available in charcoal and white.
Read more: The Best Google Home–Compatible Smart-Home Devices
Amazon Echo Show 5 Smart Display (3rd Gen)
Catch a weather report or play tunes while you get ready in the morning with this pint-size version of the Echo Show that we love for bedside tables. It works via voice commands or touch controls to plays music, podcasts, news, and more, plus, it communicates with other smart-home devices. The display auto-dims when you turn out the lights. Buying Options$50 fromYou save $25 (33%)
$50 from(deal on charcoal and white)
$50 from Best Buy(deal on charcoal and white)
Other things to know: 51⁄2-inch screen. Not as loud as our main picks. Has a camera lens cover for privacy.
Read more: The Best Alexa Speakers
Fitbit Inspire 3 Fitness Tracker
This sleek, feature-packed activity tracker records a range of activities accurately and automatically. It includes built-in GPS support and has a simple, customizable app. Buying Options$70 fromYou save $30 (30%)
$70 from Best BuyYou save $30 (30%)
$70 from(deal on black and lilac)
$70 from Kohl'sYou save $30 (30%)
Other things to know: Also recommended in multiple Wirecutter gift guides. Battery life is below manufacturer's 10-day claim. Small touchscreen, though still easy to navigate. Matches previous lowest deal.
Read more: The Best Fitness Trackers
TV dealsHisense U6N Series Google TV (55-Inch)
Enjoy a brighter screen, better black levels, higher color saturation, and better gaming with this new model of our current inexpensive 4K TV pick. We've put it through its paces in testing, and will publish a new guide update soon. Buying Options$350 fromWith scheduled delivery
$350 fromYou save $125 (26%)
$350 from Best BuyYou save $125 (26%)
Other things to know: One of only two 2024 budget TVs that meet our criteria. Deal price is for the 55-inch size with scheduled delivery.
Read more: The Best 4K TV On a Budget
Hisense U8N Series LCD/LED TV (65-inch and 85-inch)
Equipped with all the advanced technologies we look for, this TV delivers a great picture at a reasonable price. It runs on Google TV, our favorite smart-TV platform, and offers a 120 Hz refresh rate, low input lag, and dual HDMI 2.1 inputs so it's great for gaming, too. Buying Options$1800 from Best Buy (85-inch)You save $200 (10%)
$900 from Best Buy(65-inch)
$900 from(65-inch)
$730 from Amazon (55-inch)You save $120 (14%)
$730 from Walmart (55-inch)You save $120 (14%)
$730 from Best Buy (55-inch)You save $120 (14%)
Other things to know: As with most LCD TVs, you don't get the best horizontal viewing angles. Best for playing 4K HDR content. Doesn't do as good a job of upconverting lower-resolution video. Deal available on the 85-inch size.
Read more: The Best LCD/LED TV
Networking dealsLinksys Velop Micro 6 Wi-Fi Mesh-Networking System
The easiest to set up of all our picks, this networking system goes from in the box to up and running in about five to 10 minutes. It provides fast, solid Wi-Fi in a compact size. Buying Options$141 from Best BuyYou save $69 (33%)
Other things to know: One-year warranty. Includes one router and two satellite nodes.
Read more: The Best Wi-Fi Mesh-Networking Systems
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Meet your guide Nathan Burrow Deals EditorWhat I CoverNathan Burrow is the senior deals editor at Wirecutter. He is an avid reader and a parent to a poorly behaved beagle mix. He resides in Kansas City (the Missouri one). He is a longtime content contributor for Wirecutter, and his work has also been featured in The New York Times.
