My favorite early Memorial Day deals: Save big on laptops, tablets, and more

The newest 2026 S7 TV (and Hisense’s response to Samsung’s Frame TV) is now on sale at its lowest price to date. The 55-inch model is 40% off, bringing it down to under $1,000. 

Blink mini cams are great for adding security or tracking pets or kids inside your home. The latest 2K+ model is on sale for 35% off. 

The Ninja Slushi is perfect for the upcoming summer season. Make chilly drinks at home and save 26%. 

Audible’s free trial grants you 30 days of access to a catalog of over 1 million titles, including brand new releases. You’ll get the same benefits as full members on your free trial, and you can cancel before the 30 days are up and you get charged if you don’t want to continue. ZDNET Managing Editor Alison DeNisco-Rayome recently tried it herself, and it helped her decide if the service was right for her. 

Also: Get Audible for 30 days totally free – here’s how

The Apple Watch Ultra 2 features a rugged design that’s ideal for adventurists with premium features like GPS, advanced metrics, Offline Maps, and more. It has a gorgeous 49mm watch face that gets plenty bright for outdoor use.

Review: Apple Watch Ultra 2

The Apple Pencil Pro incorporates advanced features like squeeze, barrel roll, and haptic feedback to make marking up, taking notes, and creating an artistic masterpiece more intuitive. It charges wirelessly and works with the newest iPad Pro and iPad Air models.

Also: Apple Pencil Pro vs. Apple Pencil 2

If you are deeply committed to the Apple ecosystem and you want to keep it that way, you’ll want the AirPods Max 2. The upgraded sound quality is great, and Apple’s Transparency Mode is a standout feature. Plus, they come in all sorts of colors to fit your style. 

Review: Apple AirPods Max 2

Last year’s flagship OLED TV from LG offers a gallery-inspired design for showing off your art from your favorite painters and photographers or your own work. You’ll also get signature OLED picture quality, virtual surround sound with Dolby Atmos, and a dedicated Filmmaker Mode for streaming movies and shows as they were meant to be seen.

More: LG G6 vs. LG G5

The Hisense U8QG is an excellent mid-range Mini LED TV that offers crisp 4K resolution, bold colors, and sharp contrast. The native 165Hz refresh rate gives you ultra-smooth motion for live sports, movies, and video games and can be boosted to 288Hz with support for AMD FreeSync Premium Pro VRR.

Review: Hisense U8QG

The TCL QM8K is one of our favorite Mini LED TVs, offering built-in voice controls, a maximum brightness of 5,000 nits, 3,800 dimming zones for ultra-sharp contrast, and a 144Hz refresh rate for live sports, action movies and shows, and console gaming.

Review: TCL QM8K 

Last year’s flagship OLED from LG still offers plenty of punch with signature picture quality, support for both Dolby Atmos and Dolby Vision, a 144Hz refresh rate, and support for both Nvidia G-Sync and AMD FreeSync Premium VRR.

Review: LG C5 OLED

Samsung’s flagship QLED TV offers virtual surround sound via both Dolby Atmos and object-tracking sound for immersive audio that follows the on-screen action. It also supports cloud gaming via Xbox GamePass so you can play your favorite titles without a console. And with a 165Hz refresh rate, you’ll get smooth motion for movies and live sports as well.

Review: Samsung QN90F QLED

While a generation behind, the Samsung S95F still has a lot to offer with excellent OLED picture quality, object-tracking sound, a 120Hz refresh rate, and AMD FreeSync Premium VRR support for console gaming.

Review: Samsung S95F OLED

The M5 MacBook Air improves on its predecessor with more base memory, more base storage (that’s faster) and better battery life. The M5 Air just came out this spring, but we’re already seeing $150 off, making a fantastic buy on the latest and greatest in Apple’s thin and light laptop lineup. 

Armed with 8GB of RAM and an Intel Core 5 CPU, the Vivobook is an affordable PC that’s actually thin and light (3.09 pounds) and packing a nice display.

We went hands-on with several of HP’s EliteBook 6 models, and called out their solid performance relative to price, especially as work devices. This EliteBook 6 with an AMD Ryzen 5 220 processor brings fast, efficient horsepower to multitasking, working with large datasets, and staying mobile, with up to 14 hours of battery on one charge. 

The 13th-generation X1 Carbon features an Intel Core Ultra 7 255U processor, 16GB of RAM, and a full 2TB of storage, making it a fantastic work machine. It’s currently $500 off the regular price as Lenovo makes room for newer models, but still absolutely a competitive machine in 2026. 

Looking for a gaming laptop that can run triple A titles on max graphics? Acer’s 16-inch Predator Helios is a beast with an Intel Core Ultra 9 processor, Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 (with 24GB of Vram) and 32GB of memory. 

New units of the iPhone 17 Pro Max appear to be widely sold out, but refurbished devices are readily available. Best Buy has one of the better deals, slashing the price by more than $400.

The iPhone 17 Pro Max delivers elite performance that few smartphones can match. Like the iPhone 17 Pro, it features a smooth 120Hz ProMotion OLED display and durable titanium construction. Still, the Pro Max stands out with its larger 6.9-inch screen and better battery life, rated for up to 39 hours of video playback on a single charge.

Review: iPhone 17 Pro Max

The iPhone 16e is a solid midrange device that delivers much of the core iPhone 16 experience. It houses a vibrant 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR display inside a lightweight design. Powered by the A18 chipset, the phone supports the company’s full suite of Apple Intelligence features, including Writing Tools and a “smarter” version of Siri. It’s a budget buy, and it just got a bit cheaper. 

Also: I replaced my iPhone 16 Pro with the 16e for a month – here’s my buying advice now

The Galaxy Z Fold 7 is as premium as a foldable phone can get. Like the Galaxy S26 Ultra, this device runs on a Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, providing flagship-level performance. Mobile expert Cesar Cadenas says the outer screen measures 6.5 inches and works well for everyday usage. 

Review: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7

Expert Cesar Cadenas says Motorola’s 2025 Razr Ultra is one of the most visually striking smartphones on the market. “On the outside, the phone has a 4-inch pOLED screen that lets you message contacts, control media, and interact with useful widgets. The inner screen is a bright, AMOLED screen with a crease so subtle it’s practically invisible. It’s not just the displays that are impressive,” Cadenas says. 

Motorola currently has a great deal on the Razr Ultra. Not only is the 1TB model on sale for $700, but buyers also receive the Moto Buds 2 Plus for free.

The Google Pixel 10 may be the entry-level model in the lineup, but phone expert Cesar Cadenas says it’s arguably one of the best, providing high-end hardware at a more accessible price.

Powered by the same Tensor G5 chipset as the previous entry, the Pixel 10 offers fast performance, improved battery efficiency, and deep Gemini AI integration across the device. On the camera side, the smartphone features a triple-lens system, including a new 5x telephoto lens capable of up to 20x Super Res Zoom. Because it’s part of Google’s latest generation of phones, the Pixel 10 also supports Pixelsnap magnetic accessories and Qi2 wireless charging.

Also: Why Google’s best Pixel 10 announcement yesterday was an iPhone feature – and I don’t mind

Our smart home reviewer said the Skylight Calendar smart display has had a significant impact on keeping track of her family’s events, meetings, and even household tasks.

Also: Skylight Calendar: Review

While these 10% savings aren’t the strongest, the GE Profile nugget ice maker is a favorite appliance of ZDNET contributor Artie Beaty. He says this machine is worth the investment if you’re particular about your at-home ice. 

Also: I tested a ‘luxury’ ice maker 

Our smart home expert Maria Diaz has tested several Ring doorbells for their ease and function, and the latest Doorbell Plus is on sale for 33% off. 

The best price we’ve seen the Ninja Creami sell for is $279 around Black Friday, but this $292 offer isn’t too shabby ahead of the summer season. Managing Editor Alison DeNisco Rayome said she loves hers to make frosty treats for her kiddos. 

Also: I can’t stop talking about the Ninja Creami Swirl

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