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

Fall is unofficially here, and that means pumpkin spice everywhere, leaves changing color, and deals galore on WIRED-reviewed home theater gear, bedding, and more. We’ve rounded up our favorites below, and will update this post with more good discounts as we find some.

Be sure to check out our lists of the best REI Labor Day deals and the best Labor Day mattress deals to save even more.

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Technology offers

The LG C4 (9/10, WIRED Recommends) is simply the best high-end TV on the market. We love its stunning brightness, perfect contrast levels, fantastic colors and highlights, and the LG Magic Remote. It supports Dolby Vision, Chromecast, Apple Airplay, and Nvidia G-Sync. And there are even four HDMI ports—more than the average person needs. Our biggest gripe when reviewing this model was the price. Right now, it’s lower than it’s ever been.

Every version of this TV is on sale, but based on deals we’ve seen in the past, the savings get more impressive as the screen size increases. The TCL Q6 (7/10, WIRED review) is the best TV for most people. Buying a TV can be difficult! But this model has gorgeous and accurate colors, a gaming mode, and the right brightness. The interface is a bit sluggish, but easy to use, and the TV’s feet can be adjusted toward the center of the set, making it compatible with more types of furniture if you don’t want to mount it on the wall.

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 the battery offers 10 hours of playback time per charge. It’s also pretty small—about the size of a large beer can—so you can easily stash it in your cup holder or your backpack’s water bottle pocket. Most importantly, the sound quality is what you’d expect from Sonos. The bass is punchy, and the mids and highs are nice and balanced. It’s good for podcasts and pop music, according to reviewer Parker Hall. That price is the lowest we’ve ever measured. What more could you want?

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That price matches the all-time low we’ve only seen a few times in the past. The Sonos Era 100 (9/10, WIRED Recommends) is our favorite Sonos speaker. It’s not too big and not too small. You can fit it seamlessly into your home, but the relatively compact size belies its punchy bass and room-filling stereo sound. There’s a nifty “room tuning” software feature that intelligently and automatically adjusts the speaker output—even if you have to put the speaker in a corner or against a wall, it’ll still sound great.

The Google Pixel Tablet (7/10, WIRED recommends) is our favorite tablet and smart display combo. Use it in tablet mode with support for up to eight unique profiles, or set it on the included charging/speaker dock, which turns the tablet into a smart display. You can cast shows or videos to it with Chromecast, and thanks to the 11-inch LCD display, they look crisp, and the software is top-notch. We don’t usually see it cheaper.

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

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Our reviewer called the Insta360 Link (8/10, WIRED recommends) the “Rolls-Royce of webcams.” When testing it live during a gear meeting, several members of our team praised its impressive quality. Our only gripe is that it’s pretty expensive, but that price is one of the lowest we’ve seen. It’s one of our favorite webcams, thanks in part to its built-in gimbal. It tilts, pans, and zooms automatically as you move around the screen. The video and audio quality are top-notch, too. If your Zoom calls look a little blurry when you’re staring at yourself in the top-right corner (I can’t be the only one who feels that way), this is a worthwhile upgrade.

It feels like 84 years have passed since we’ve seen a decent Kindle deal on a model other than the Scribe. This Kindle is the smallest and cheapest, but we still recommend it. This deal is good 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 doesn’t have page-turn buttons. But it’s comfortable to hold in one hand, a charge lasts for weeks, and it has space for thousands of books. There’s an optional three-month trial of Kindle Unlimited – I really love this service and think it’s worth a try if you’re an avid reader (or want to be one). Just remember to cancel if you don’t want a renewal.

The Roku Streaming Stick 4K is our favorite Roku and our favorite streaming stick overall. The Roku interface is dead simple to use and there is built-in voice search right on the remote. Roku also offers a variety of free channels for you to watch. I have all How it is done right after I set mine up. It also plugs directly into your TV’s HDMI port, so there are no annoying cables in the way.

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

Offers for home

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You can get $400 off any Saatva mattress using our coupon link, and that brings the price of the Saatva Rx down to $50, more than we’ve seen before. This is our favorite mattress for pressure relief. This mattress is made up of seven different layers, including one specifically designed for lumbar support and one that helps you regulate your body temperature overnight. WIRED reviewer Nena Farrell said the mattress completely eliminated most of her pressure and muscle pain overnight. Our roundup of the best Labor Day mattress deals has more recommendations.

Cozy Earth is offering 20 percent off a variety of merchandise for Labor Day. We really like the brand’s Bamboo Sheets, which are soft and silky to the touch. They’re warm and make your bed feel like it’s floating in a pool of melted butter (in a good way). We also love the Bamboo Hoodie ($50 off) to throw on over your head—it’ll be especially great when it starts to cool down outside.

Tushy makes our favorite budget-friendly bidet, and right now it’s even cheaper than usual. The best part is that it’s non-electric, so you can put it in any bathroom—no electrical outlet required. There are a variety of finishes to choose from to match your toilet or bathroom decor. It’s simple to use, but this bidet gets the job done, and you don’t need a professional to help you install it.

We’ve only seen a price drop once or twice in the past, but this deal is still solid. The Roborock Q5 Pro+ is the very best robot vacuum. 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 help remove sticky stains as well as dust lint. It’s fast and has decent suction, and the app makes it easy to set routines or designate cleaning zones. Sometimes robot vacuums are more trouble than they’re worth, but this one gets the job done reliably.

Outdoor and health offers

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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. The app also comes with plenty of good recipes. The grill is easy to clean and use. We wish it were cheaper, but this deal makes it more affordable.

This lightweight quilt is adored by backpackers. It weighs less than a pound and will keep you warm in temperatures as low as 4 degrees Fahrenheit. It compresses to the size of a water bottle and won’t weigh down your pack—and best of all, it’s efficient, making the small footprint worth it. For more picks, check out our roundup of the best REI Labor Day deals.

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