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Best Early Labor Day Deals (2024): Tablets, Streaming Sticks, and More

Fall is officially here, and that means pumpkin spice, changing leaves, and a ton of deals on WIRED-approved home theater gear, bedding, and more. We’ve rounded up our favorites below and will update this post with more sweet discounts as we find them.

Also check out our lists of the best REI Labor Day deals and best Labor Day mattress deals for additional savings.

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Technical offers

Side view of large screen TV with app thumbnails on screen

Photo: Parker Hall

The LG C4 (9/10, WIRED Recommends) is, quite simply, the best high-end TV on the market. We love the eye-popping brightness, the perfect contrast levels, the fantastic colors and highlights, and the LG Magic Remote. There’s support for Dolby Vision, Chromecast, Apple Airplay, and Nvidia G-Sync. And there are even four HDMI ports, more than the average person will need. Our biggest gripe when reviewing this model was the price, which is currently the lowest we’ve ever seen.

Every version of this TV is on sale, but based on past deals we’ve seen, the savings get more impressive the larger the screen size. The TCL Q6 (7/10, WIRED Review) is the best TV for most people. Shopping for a TV can be tough! But this model has beautiful, accurate colors, a game mode, and just the right amount of brightness. The interface is a little sluggish but easy to use, and the TV’s feet adjust toward the center of the set, making it compatible with more types of furniture if you’re not going to wall-mount it.

The Sonos Roam 2 (9/10, WIRED Recommends) is an excellent Bluetooth speaker and the best portable smart speaker we’ve tested. It’s dust- and water-resistant, and gets 10 hours of listening time per charge. It’s also quite small—about the size of a large can of beer—so you can easily stash it in your cup holder or the water bottle pocket of your backpack. Most importantly, the sound quality is what you’d expect from Sonos. The bass is bumpy, and the mids and highs are nice and balanced. Reviewer Parker Hall says it works well for both podcasts and pop music. This is the lowest price we’ve tracked. What more could you want?

Sonos Era 100 speaker on a blue background

Photo: Sonos

This price matches the lowest price we’ve seen only a handful of times in the past. The Sonos Era 100 (9/10, WIRED Recommends) is our favorite Sonos speaker. It’s not too big, nor too small. It blends seamlessly into your home, but its relatively compact size belies its powerful bass and truly room-filling stereo sound. There’s a handy software feature called Room Tuning that intelligently and automatically adjusts the speaker output, so even if you have to place it in a corner or against a wall, it’ll still sound great.

The Google Pixel Tablet (7/10, WIRED Recommends) is our favorite tablet-smart-display combo. Use it in tablet mode with support for up to eight unique profiles, or place it on the included charging station to turn the tablet into a smart display. You can cast shows or videos to it with Chromecast, and they look sharp thanks to the 11-inch LCD screen, and the software experience is first-rate. We don’t see it get any lower in price than this often.

The ninth-generation iPad (8/10, WIRED Recommends) isn’t the most powerful or newest tablet around, but it’s still a great basic, affordable iPad. This deal has been around for a few days, and it brings the price to an all-time low. The iPad still has a Home button with Touch ID, a feature some people will love, and it is compatible with some accessories like the first-generation Apple Pencil. If you just want an iPad and are on a budget, this is a safe bet.

Insta360 Link camera on orange background

Photo: Insta360

Our reviewer called the Insta360 Link (8/10, WIRED Recommends) the “Rolls-Royce of webcams.” When he tested it live during a Gear meeting, several members of our team noted that the quality was impressive. Our only gripe is that it’s quite expensive, but that price is comparable to the lowest we’ve seen. It’s one of our favorite webcams, in part because of its built-in gimbal, which automatically tilts, pans, and zooms as you move around the screen. The video and audio quality are also excellent. If your Zoom calls tend to look a little blurry when you’re staring at yourself in the upper-right corner (I can’t be the only one who does that), this is a worthy upgrade.

It feels like it’s been 84 years since we’ve seen a decent Kindle deal on a model other than the Scribe. This Kindle is the smallest and least expensive, but we still recommend it. This deal is a good one, too: the model doesn’t go on sale often, and this is the best one we’ve tracked since May. The Kindle doesn’t have a lot of bells and whistles. It’s not waterproof, and it doesn’t have page-turning buttons. But it’s easy to hold with one hand, lasts for weeks on a charge, and can hold thousands of books. There’s an optional three-month Kindle Unlimited trial: I really like this service, and think it’s worth trying if you’re an avid reader (or aspire to be). Just remember to cancel if you don’t want it to renew.

The Roku Streaming Stick 4K is our favorite Roku and our favorite streaming stick in general. The Roku interface is super easy to use and there is a built-in voice search function on the remote. Roku also has a variety of free channels that you can watch. I have all of the How it is made right after I set mine up. It also plugs directly into your TV’s HDMI port, so there are no annoying wires in the way.

The Blink Mini 2 (7/10, WIRED Recommends) is a great, affordable indoor security camera. It’s got solid video quality, even in low light, and it’s compact enough that you can put it pretty much anywhere. There are some clever features, like on-device person detection and customizable privacy zones. Keep in mind that there’s a monthly subscription fee, which starts at $3 per month or $30 per year for a single camera.

Home Offers

Side view of thick mattress with white top and beige border

Photo: Nena Farrell

Our coupon link gets you $400 off any Saatva mattress, and the Saatva Rx drops in price to $50 less than we’ve seen before. This is our favorite mattress for pressure relief. There are seven different layers in this mattress, including one specifically designed for lumbar support and one that helps regulate your body temperature at night. WIRED reviewer Nena Farrell said it completely eliminated most of her pressure and muscle pain at night. Our roundup of the best Labor Day mattress deals has more recommendations.

Cozy Earth is offering 20 percent off a variety of products for Labor Day. We love the brand’s Bamboo Sheets, which feel soft and silky. They’re warming and make your bed feel like you’re swimming in a tub of melted butter (in a good way). We also love the Bamboo Hoodie ($50 off) for layering. It’s especially great when the weather starts to get chilly.

Tushy makes our favorite budget bidet, and right now it’s even more affordable than usual. The best part is that it’s non-electric, so you can install it in any bathroom without an outlet. There are several finishes to choose from, so it’ll match your toilet or bathroom. The controls are simple, but this bidet gets the job done, and you don’t need a professional to install it.

We’ve only seen this drop once or twice in the past, but this is still a solid deal. The Roborock Q5 Pro+ is the best robot vacuum around. It’s the upgraded version of the Roborock Q5+ (9/10, WIRED Recommends ). The biggest change is that this model has a built-in mop to tackle sticky messes and dust bunnies. It’s fast and has decent suction, and the app makes it easy to set up routines or designate cleaning zones. Sometimes robot vacuums can be more hassle than they’re worth, but this one gets the job done consistently and reliably.

Outdoor and health offers

Ironwood grill

Photo: Traeger

This is the best pellet grill on the market. The Ironwood 650 (7/10, WIRED Review) is Wi-Fi enabled, so you can keep an eye on everything from your phone. There are also a lot of great recipes on the app. The grill is easy to clean and operate. We wish it were cheaper, but this deal makes it more accessible.

This lightweight quilt is revered by backpackers. It weighs less than a pound and will keep you warm in temperatures as low as 40 degrees Fahrenheit. It compresses to the size of a water bottle and won’t weigh down your pack. Most importantly, it’s efficient, making the small footprint a worthy trade-off. Be sure to check out our roundup of the best REI Labor Day Deals for additional choices.

Cotopaxi is offering up to 50 percent off a wide range of bags and accessories. I’m a big fan of the Cotopaxi Del Día Convertible Tote, on sale for $45 ($30 off). It’s made from reclaimed nylon and polyester, and because it’s a Del Día, the colors will be a surprise when it arrives. The main compartment is roomy, and the backpack straps stay comfortable all day long.