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Best Deals August 20 - $39 JBL AirPlay 2 speaker, Monoprice essentials, free Quake II

Best deals for Friday August 20

Friday's best deals include paying nothing for an iPhone SE through Cricket, weekend iTunes deals, and a Lenovo 2-in-1 laptop.

Shopping online for the best discounts and deals can be an annoying and challenging task. So rather than sifting through miles of advertisements, check out this list of sales we've hand-picked just for the AppleInsider audience.

You'll find more than just Apple products here. Each section is organized by product type or brand and can contain anything from furniture to iPhone cases.

If an item is out of stock, it may still be able to be ordered for delivery at a later date. These deals won't last long, so act fast for anything that might be of interest to you.

Deals are added every day, throughout the day. The newest deals will appear at the top of each section.

Cricket Wireless is offering the ad-supported tier of HBO Max for free, included with the subscription. Customers also get a year of Sam's Club and Acorns savings with their purchase.

Cricket wireless offers ad-supported HBO Max with its $60 per month plan
Cricket wireless offers ad-supported HBO Max with its $60 per month plan

The single line plan with all these perks starts at $60 per month. Purchase three months of this plan as a new customer to get an iPhone SE for $0 once rebates and discounts are included. Visit Cricket Wireless for terms and conditions.

Monoprice mobile essentials sale

Monoprice is holding a sale on many of its popular cables, chargers, and hubs. Check out the full sale on their website.

  • 30W PD GaN USB-C charger was $19.99 now $12.99
  • MFi Lightning to USB-A charge cable 3ft was $8.39 now $6.99
  • USb-C 4-port hub was $14.99 now $12.59

Free SATA 240GB SSD

Micro Center - New customers only - in-store only, FREE SATA 240GB Solid State Drive.

Computers, monitors, and accessories

30% off the Trident Z Royal
30% off the Trident Z Royal

Computer parts

New Today:

  • G.SKILL Trident Z Royal Series 32GB (2x16GB) RGB DDR4 3600 Desktop Memory was $244.99 now $171.50 with coupon 83AGLTD78B.

Deals still going on:

  • WD 500GB Black SN750 NVMe M.2 2280 PCIe Solid State Drive, was $119.99 now $54.99 on Amazon and B&H Photo Video
  • Eluktronics Manix 2TB Ultra Performance Series PCIe NVMe 4.0 x 4 M.2 2280 SSD, was $399.99 now $229.99
  • WD 4TB My Book Desktop External Hard Drive, was $179.99 now $78.76
  • Patriot 1TB VPN100 M.2 2280 PCIe Gen3 x4 NVMe 1.3 Internal Solid State Drive, was $154.99 now $149.99
  • Samsung 1TB 970 EVO Plus M.2 2280 PCIe Gen 3.0 x4 NVMe 1.3 V-NAND 3-bit MLC Internal Solid State Drive, was $169.99 now $144.99
  • Team Group 1TB T-Force Vulcan G 2.5-inch SATA III 3D NAND Internal Solid State Drive, was $95.99 now $89.99
  • 128GB SanDisk Ultra Dual Drive Go USB Type-C / USB Flash Drive, was $74.99 now $19.99
  • WD Elements 12TB USB 3.0 Desktop Hard Drive Black, was $309.99 now $277.99
  • Seagate Backup Plus 5TB Portable Hard Drive with Rescue Data Recovery Services, was $134.99 now $119.99
  • Team Group 2280 1TB PCIe 3.0 x4 with NVMe 1.3 3D NAND Internal Solid State Drive, was $104.99 now $89.99
  • Seagate 2TB Portable External Hard Drive, was $72.49 now $62.99
  • EVGA SuperNOVA 650 Ga 650W Fully Modular Power Supply (80 Plus Gold), was $129.99 now $79.99

Laptops, desktops, and tablets

ASUS VivoBook is discounted
ASUS VivoBook is discounted

New Today:

  • Lenovo Flex 5 2-in-1 Laptop: Ryzen 7 5700U, 15.6" FHD Touch, 16GB DDR4, 512GB SSD was $859.99 now $729.99 [Check the best Lenovo deals]
  • ASUS VivoBook 14 K413 Laptop: Intel i5-1135G7 CPU, NVIDIA GeForce MX350, 8 GB DDR4 RAM, 512 GB PCIe SSD was $749.99 now $649.99

Deals still going on:

  • 15.6-inch ASUS ROG Strix 300Hz Laptop: AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX AMD Radeon RX 6800M 16GB RAM 512GB SSD, was $1,649.99 now $1,499.99
  • Amazon Fire HD 10.1-inch tablet 32 GB (2021) - Black, was $149.99 now $99.99
  • Amazon Fire HD Plus 10.1-inch tablet 32 GB (2021) - Black, was $179.99 now $129.99
  • Amazon Fire HD 8-inch Kids Pro tablet 32 GB - Black, was $139.99 now $89.99
  • Amazon Fire HD 7-inch Kids Pro tablet 16 GB - Blue, was $99.99 now $59.99, was $99.99 now $59.99
  • Amazon Fire HD 8-inch tablet 32 GB (2020), was $89.99 now $59.99
  • Razer 17.3-inch Blade Pro 17 240Hz Gaming Notebook Computer with Intel Core i7-9750H 2.6GHz 16GB RAM 512GB SSD NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Max-Q 8GB, was $3,199.99 now $2,399.99
  • Dell Inspiron 5515 Touch Laptop with AMD Ryzen 5 5500U 16GB RAM 1TB PCIe SSD AMD Radeon Graphics, was $1,129 now $789
  • Ending soon - Gigabyte Aero 15.6-inch 4K OLED Laptop with Intel Core i9 3.3GHz GeForce RTX 3080 32GB RAM 1.5TB SSD, was $3,449 now $2,949
  • HP ProDesk 600 G3 Micro Tower Desktop Computer with Intel Core i5-7500 3.40GHz 8GB RAM 1TB HDD, was $799 now $499.99
  • Gigabyte 15.6-inch Aero OLED 4K UHD Gaming Notebook Computer with Intel Core i7-11800H 2.3GHz 16GB RAM 512GB SSD NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 6GB - Black, was $1,799 now $1,399
  • 15-inch Gigabyte Aero OLED XD Gaming Laptop with 1TB NVMe SSD i7 11800H and RTX 3070, was $1,999.00 now $1,699.00 after receiving rebate prepaid card from Gigabyte

Monitors and monitor accessories

New today:

  • LG UltraGear 27GL850-B was $496.99 now $376.99
  • 27" Gigabyte M27Q was $359.99 now $269.99 with discount code 93XRT86. Includes free Newegg lightweight bag.
  • 27" Acer Nitro VG270U Pbmiipx was $369.99 now $259.99
  • GIGABYTE G5 GD: Core i5 11400H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050, 4GB GDDR6, 16GB Memory, 512GB SSD was $1,149.00 now $899.00 after rebate

Deals still going on:

  • 25-inch LG UltraWide FHD IPS LED Monitor, was $199.99 now $149.99
  • 34-inch Deco Gear 144Hz Curved Ultrawide Monitor, was $599.99 now $399.99
  • 27-inch Pixio PX277 Prime 1440p 165Hz HDR 1ms IPS Gaming Monitor, was $379.99 now $329.99
  • MSI Optix 34-inch Ultra Wide QHD Monitor, was $429.99 now $359.99
  • AOC 15.6-inch USB-C portable monitor, was $179.99 now $115.59
  • LG 27-inch 4K Ultra HD FreeSync IPS Monitor, was $449 now $429.99
  • 24-inch MSI Optix 165Hz 1ms FreeSync Height Adjustable Curved Gaming Monitor - MAG240CR, was $209.99 now $159.99
  • 32-inch AOC FHD 75Hz Adaptive Sync Curved Gaming Monitor C32V3H, was $224.99 now $179.99
  • 27-inch Asus VG278Q 1080p 144Hz 1ms Gaming Monitor, was $249.99 now $229.99

Computer accessories

  • PNY 256GB MicroSDXC Card, was $42.99 now $37.90
  • Logitech C922x Pro Stream Webcam 1080p, $99.99 now $74.99
  • Leather Desk Pad Protector Non-Slip Waterproof, was $9.99 to $15.99 now $8.49 to $13.59 depending on color and size
  • Logitech C920s Pro HD Webcam, was $69.99 now $59.99 on Best Buy and B&H Video
  • Microsoft Bluetooth Keyboard & Mouse Bundle - Black, was $59.99 now $33.82
  • iMicro 2.4GHz Wireless Vertical Ergonomic Optical Mouse, was $19.99 now $14.99
  • Logitech G502 Lightspeed Wireless Gaming Mouse with Hero 25K Sensor, was $149.99 now $119.99
  • Microsoft Modern Mobile Wireless BlueTrack Mouse - Black, was $34.99 now $24.99
  • Wavlink USB 3.0 Universal Docking Station, was $199.99 now $74.99
  • Blue Microphones Yeti Nano Premium Dual-Pattern USB Condenser Microphone with Blue VO!CE Vocal Effects for Gaming Streaming and Podcasting on PC and Mac - Blackout/Shadow Grey/Vivid Blue, was $99.99 now $79.99

Networking

  • Google AC1200 Mesh WiFi System 4500 Sq Ft Coverage - 3 pack, was $199.99 now $149.99
  • Deco Mesh Wi-Fi System, was $189.99 now $149.99
  • 8-port Gigabit Unmanaged Ethernet Switch, was $19.99 now $17.99

TV, TV accessories, and TV speakers

Televisions and Projectors

Hisense - 65
Hisense - 65" Class U7G Series Quantum ULED 4K UHD Smart Android TV
  • 100-inch Hisense L5 Series 4K Android Smart HDR Projector Laser TV, was $4,999 now $3,499
  • 65-inch Hisense U7G Series Quantum ULED 4K UHD Android TV, was $1,099.99 now $999.99
  • Samsung LSP9T The Premiere Smart Triple Laser Projector, was $6,500 now $3,999
  • Sony X90J 65-inch TV BRAVIA XR Full Array LED 4K Ultra HD, was $1,599.99 now $1,298
  • 65-inch LG OLED65GXPUA Gallery 4K UHD HDR Smart OLED TV, was $3,499.99 now $2,496.99 with $200 Gift Card and 3 Year Protection Plan

LG OLED TV Deals

BuyDig has a LG OLED TV deal going on now. With these purchases, you get a Visa gift card and a 4-year extended accidental warranty for free. Along with that you get BuyDig's fast free shipping and a 45-day return period.

'C1' LG OLED TVs
  • LG 55-inch 4K Smart OLED TV, was $1796.99 now $1496.99 and get a $50 Visa Gift Card
  • LG 65-inch 4K Smart OLED TV, was $2499.99 now $2096.99 and get a $100 Visa Gift Card
'A1' LG OLED TVs
  • LG 48-inch 4K HDR Smart OLED TV, was $1999.99 now $1196.99 and get a $50 Visa Gift Card
  • LG 55-inch 4K HDR Smart OLED TV, was $1999.99 now $1296.99 and get a $50 Visa Gift Card
  • LG 65-inch 4K HDR Smart OLED TV, was $1999.99 now $1796.99 and get a $100 Visa Gift Card
  • LG 77-inch 4K HDR Smart OLED TV, was $3199.99 now $2,996.99 and get a $200 Visa Gift Card

Sony 2021 TVs

  • Sony 65-inch 4K Ultra HD Full Array LED Smart TV XR65X90J, was $1,599.99 now $1,348 and get a Visa $50 Gift Card with purchase
  • Sony 75-inch 4K Ultra HD Full Array LED Smart TV XR75X90J, was $2,399.99 now $1,898

TV accessories and TV speakers

  • Roku Express 4K+ 2021, was $39.99 now $29
  • Jamo S 809 5.0 Home Cinema Pack - Black, was $1,297 now $987
  • Fire TV Stick 4K with Dolby Vision, was $49.99 now $37.99

Smart home and housing goods

The Amazon Echo Dot
The Amazon Echo Dot

Smart Home

  • Wyze Smart Scale Heart Rate Monitor Bluetooth (Has Apple HealthKit integrations) - Black, was $33.99 now $27.99
  • Amazon Echo Dot 4th Gen (2020) - Charcoal, was $49.99 now $34.99
  • YI Security Home Camera with Night Vision 2-Way Audio Motion Detection - 4 pack, was $84.99 now $67.99
  • eufy Security Solo IndoorCam, was $51.99 now $44.19
  • eufy Smart Scale with Bluetooth, was $44.99 now $27.99
  • iRobot Roomba i7+ Self-Emptying Vacuum Cleaning Robot, was $849.99 refurbished $549.99
  • iRobot Roomba i7 Vacuum Cleaning Robot, was $649.99 refurbished $399.99
  • Ecovacs Deebot 711 Robot Vacuum Cleaner with 110 Minute Battery Life, was $549.99 now $129
  • Reolink Lumus Outdoor WiFi Security Camera with Spotlight, was $49.99 now $39.99
  • Reolink 4MP Dual-Band WiFi Security Camera, was $59.99 now $50.99
  • Reolink 5MP Dual-Band WiFi Security Camera, was $99.99 now $84.99
  • Kasa Smart Light Switch HS200 2.4GHz Wi-Fi works with Alexa and Google Home, was $19.99 now $13.29
  • Kasa Smart Light Switch HS200 2.4GHz Wi-Fi works with Alexa and Google Home three-pack, was $44.99 now $35.99
  • TP-Link Kasa Smart 2K Security Indoor Camera with 2-Way Audio and Night Vision works with Alexa & Google Home, was $44.99 now $34.99
  • Kasa Smart Plug 4-Pack - White, was $29.99 now $24.99

ecobee's Back to School deals

  • ecobee SmartCamera Indoor WiFi Security Camera, was $99.99 now $79.99 on ecobee's website.

You can also upgrade to the ecobee Essential Home Security Solution, featuring the SmartCamera with voice control and 2x SmartSensors for doors and windows, and save $50 all year long.

Vacuums, exercise equipment, and more

New today:

  • Refurbished Dyson AM09 Hot + Cool Fan Heater was $449.99 now $159.99 with coupon code PSAVEDYSON

Deals still going on:

  • Echelon Connect Sport Indoor Cycling Exercise Bike with 30 Day Free United Membership, was $599 now $497
  • Dyson products on eBay, 20% off with promo code PSAVEDYSON
  • Instant Pot Duo Plus 6 Quart 9-in-1 Electric Pressure Cooker - Stainless Steel/Black, was $119.99 now $89.99
  • Bodum Melior Gooseneck Electric Water Kettle, was $34.99 now $26.99
  • Dyson V7 Animal Cordless Vacuum - Nickel, was $349.99 now $229.99
  • Anova Culinary Sous Vide Precision Cooker, was $129 now $99
  • Dyson V11 Animal Cordless Vacuum, was $449.99 refurbished $329.99
  • Staples 4ft x 3ft Standard Melamine Whiteboard - Oak Finish Frame, was $85.99 now $32.01
  • Skonyon Portable Evaporative Air Cooler Fan, was $199 now $99.98
  • Cricut Explore Air 2 - Mint, Lilac, Blue, was $249.99 now $189.99
  • Cricut Joy Machine, was $179.99 now $149
  • Cricut Maker, was $399.99 now $249

Other

Headphones, Ear Buds, and Speakers

New Today:

  • Refurbished JBL Link Music was $119.95 now $38.99

Deals still going on:

  • Jabra Elite 25h Wireless Bluetooth Music Headphones Black, was $99.99 now $23.99
  • Bose QuietComfort 35 II Noise Cancelling Smart Bluetooth Headphones, was $299 now $189 with promo code AIFS and 10% off if you become a member
  • Infinity Reference R253 Tower Loudspeaker, was $399.95 now $149.99
  • Infinity Reference 263 Floorstanding Loudspeaker, was $499.95 now $199.99
  • Infinity Reference R12 Subwoofer, was $499.95 now $169.99
  • JBL Studio 590 floorstanding Loudspeaker, was $999.95 now $499.99
  • Monoprice Monolith 15-inch THX Ultra Certified 1000-Watt Subwoofer Amplifier, was $1,339.99 now $1,149.99
  • JBL Studio 590 250-watt dual 8-inch floorstanding loudspeaker, was $999.95 now $499.99
  • Westone W60 Gen 2 Six-Driver True-Fit Earphones with MMCX Audio and Bluetooth Cables, was $999.99 now $379
  • HiFiMan HE6 SE V2 Planar Magnetic Headphones, was $1,799 now $649
  • Jamo S 803 Dolby Atmos Bookshelf Speakers - Black, was $299.00 now $169.00

Tech and gadgets

Pimax Vision 8K X Virtual Reality Headset
Pimax Vision 8K X Virtual Reality Headset

Deals still going on:

  • Pimax Vision 8K X Virtual Reality Headset, was $1,449 now $1,399
  • Pimax Vision 5K Super Virtual Reality Headset, was $749 now $729
  • Nikon Z5 Full Frame Mirrorless Camera with NIKKOR Z 24-200mm f/4-6.3 VR Zoom Lens, was $2,196.95 refurbished $1,599
  • Echelon Connect Sport Indoor Cycling Exercise Bike with 30 Day Free United Membership, was $599 now $497

Video games, toys, and games

New Today:

  • Quake II RTX is free on GOG.

Deals still going on:

  • Paper Mario The Origami King - Nintendo Switch, was $38.80 now $35.99
  • Lego Architecture London Skyline Collection (468 Pieces), was $39.99 now $32
  • Eldritch Horror Strategy Board Game, was $59.99 now $30.11
  • Resident Evil Village/Resident Evil 8 Steam Key, was $79.99 now $33.84
  • Playstation HD Camera - Black, was $59.99 now $39.99
  • Super Smash Bros. Ultimate - Nintendo Switch, was $59.99 now $49.94
  • The Last of Us Part II Standard Edition - PlayStation, was $39.99 now $19.99
  • The Last of Us Part II Special Edition - PlayStation, was $59.99 now $39.99
  • Risk of Rain 2 - Nintendo Switch, was $29.99 now $17.59
  • Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit Mario Set Edition - Nintendo Switch, was $99 now $74.99
  • Choose Your Own Adventure: House of Danger, was $24.99 now $14.99
  • Funko Godzilla Tokyo Clash Board Game - Multicolor, was $34.99 now $21.49
  • LEGO Super Mario Piranha Plant Power Slide Expansion Set 71365 (217 pieces), was $29.99 now $20.99
  • LEGO Star Wars: at-ST Raider 75254 (540 Pieces), was $49.99 now $39.99
  • LEGO Architecture Empire State Building 21046 (1,767 Pieces), was $129.99 now $103.83
  • LEGO Ideas Central Perk Building Kit 21319 (1,070 Pieces), was $59.99 now $48.00
  • LEGO Super Mario Bowser's Castle Boss Battle Expansion Set (1,010 Pieces), was $99.99 now $79.98

Apple products and Accessories

Almost $80 off Apple Smart Folio Keyboard
Almost $80 off Apple Smart Folio Keyboard

iPhone Cases

iPhone 11 cases

  • Mophie Juice Pack Access 2200mAh Battery Case - Blush Pink, was $69.99 now $20 with promo code MOPHIE50

iPhone 11 Pro cases

  • MophieJuice Pack Access 2000mAh Battery Case, was $99.95 now $20 in Black and Blush Pink with promo code MOPHIE50

iPhone 11 Pro Max cases

  • Mophie Juice Pack Access 2200mAh Battery Case, was $99.95 now $20 in Black and Blush Pink with promo code MOPHIE50

iPhone XS or iPhone X cases

  • Mophie 2000mAh Juice Pack Access - Red, was $29.95 now $5.99 for Amazon Prime members or $8.99
  • Mophie 1750mAh Juice Pack Air - Graphite & Red, was $29.95 now $5.99 for Amazon Prime members or $8.99
  • Mophie 2000mAh Juice Pack Access Battery Case, was 99.95 now $8 in Stone and Deep Red with promo code MOPHIE50

iPhone XS Max cases

  • Mophie 2200mAh Juice Pack Access - Black & Red, was $29.95 now $5.99 for Amazon Prime members or $8.99
  • Mophie 2000mAh Juice Pack Access Battery Case, was 99.95 now $8 in Stone and Deep Red with promo code MOPHIE50

iPhone XR cases

  • Mophie Juice Pack Access 2000mAh Battery Case - Red, was $49.99 now $12.48 with promo code MOPHIE50

Other Apple accessory products

New Today:

  • Monoprice Obsidian Plus Pocket 5000mAh 2-Port USB Power Bank was $14.99 now $4.75 with promo code MOBILESALE.

Deals still going on:

  • Apple Smart Keyboard Folio for iPad Pro 12.9-inch (5th Generation, 4th Generation and 3rd Generation), was $199 now $120.95
  • Apple iPad mini Wi-Fi 64GB, was $399.99 now $299
  • AmazonBasics MFi Certified USB-A to Lightning Cable - Various, $1.99 to $9.99 for Amazon Prime members or $3.99 to $11.99
  • InstaCharge 5000 mAh Power Banks with LED Flashlight, was $40 now $10
  • Belkin Studio 10W Wireless Rapid Charging Stand, was $40 now $10
  • iPad Pro 11-inch QHOHQ Tempered Glass Screen Protector for 2020 2021 with Camera Lens Protector Anti-Fingerprint Anti-Scratch - 2 Pack, was $14.99 now $12.74
  • Apple Sport Loop for Apple Watch 42mm and 44mm - Sunflower, was $49 now $29
  • Apple Sport Loop for Apple Watch 38mm and 40mm - Sunflower, was $49 now $29
  • Apple Sport Band for Apple Watch 44mm - Cactus, was $49 now $29
  • Apple Pencil 2nd Generation, was $129.99 now $99.99 at Amazon and Target

MagSafe

  • Apple Leather Wallet with MagSafe, was $59 now $49.55
  • Apple MagSafe Charger at Daily Steals, was $39.99 now $31.99
  • Apple MagSafe Charger at Amazon, was $39.99 now $34
  • Apple 20W USB-C Power Adapter, was $19.00 now $17.98

Back-to-School Essentials Belkin Sale

Belkin is holding its Back-to-School Essentials sale, and customers can score up to $20 off an order of $100 or more. Be sure to use code BTS21 at checkout. Belkin has some other awesome deals on Soundform Elite Hi-Fi Smart Speaker & Wireless Charger, Soundsform Move True Wireless Earbuds, Refurbished Thunderbolt 3 Dock Mini HD, and more!

Satechi Back-to-School sale

Satechi is holding its Back-to-School sale, and customers can score 20% on most of Satechi's products. Check out some of the sales below or visit the company's website and use promo code BK2SCHOOL20.

  • Stand for Mac mini with SSD enclosure, was $99.99 now $79.99 with promo code BK2SCHOOL20
  • Aluminum Stand and Hub for iPad Pro, was $99.99 now $79.99 with promo code BK2SCHOOL20
  • Aluminum 2-in-1 Magnetic Wireless Charging Stand, was $59.99 now $47.99 with promo code BK2SCHOOL20

or browse any of Satechi's other products and use promo code BK2SCHOOL20 for 20% off

iTunes Movies

Apple iTunes sales
Apple iTunes deals

There are a multitude of digital content sales on iTunes each week. For the most seamless purchasing experience, AppleInsider recommends opening video purchase links on an iPhone or iPad.

Weekend movie deals:

Deals of the week