This Saturday brings a fresh wave of discounts from Best Buy as they launch their “Winter Sale,” offering a variety of deals that range from modest to noteworthy, considering the season. We will soon feature a comprehensive rundown of standout offers, but it’s important to note that not all the top deals this week are from Best Buy. For example, Apple’s M4 Mac Mini is currently enjoying a $100 price drop at both Amazon and B&H Photo. Meanwhile, LG’s 65-inch C5 OLED TV is available on eBay for just over a thousand dollars. Additionally, there are significant savings on 45W power banks, the Beats Fit Pro, and more. Let’s take a closer look.

For those seeking a Mac within a $500 budget, the options are limited unless you consider refurbished models or older generations. However, the latest Mac Mini from Apple emerges as a stellar option. This versatile desktop is currently priced at $499 at Amazon and B&H Photo, featuring 16GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. This deal is just $20 above its Black Friday lowest price and approximately $30 below its best historical offer.

For most users, the 2024 Mac Mini offers a more budget-friendly and practical choice compared to the latest Mac Studio. Despite its compact size, the M4-powered machine delivers exceptional value with its full retail price, boasting three Thunderbolt 4 (USB 4) ports, a gigabit Ethernet jack, a 3.5mm audio input, and an HDMI port. Its 10-core CPU and 10-core GPU ensure swift and reliable performance across a range of tasks. However, do note that you’ll need to provide your own display, keyboard, and mouse.

In the realm of power banks, last year saw numerous recalls, including those from Anker and ESR. In light of this, I upgraded my aging Anker model to the Iniu Carry P51L-E2, which is currently on sale at Amazon for a new low of $18.86, reflecting a discount of around $21 at checkout.

This 20,000mAh power bank may not boast extravagant features, but it does deliver up to 45W of power and includes a built-in, braided USB-C cable that doubles as a lanyard. Additionally, it offers an extra USB-C and USB-A port, enabling you to charge your phone, tablet, wireless earbuds, and other small devices simultaneously. If only Iniu could compress that extra capacity into a device as compact and colorful as their Pocket Rocket P50. Alas, one can wish.

This weekend’s standout TV deal is arguably the 65-inch Bravia 8 II, which remains priced around $2,398, reflecting a $1,000-plus discount at various retailers, including Amazon. However, for those seeking a more budget-friendly OLED option, the current offer on LG’s C5 is particularly enticing. Until January 20th, you can purchase LG’s 65-inch OLED TV on eBay for $1,197.59, a savings of $1,502, by applying the code FAVEFINDS20 at checkout.

Like prior models in the C Series, the C5 is all about value. The 4K set delivers the deep black levels and contrast for which OLEDs are known, and it features LG’s AI Picture Pro, which analyzes what you’re watching and adjusts brightness, resolution, and other settings to improve clarity. It also features a bevy of gaming-friendly features, including a 120Hz refresh rate, support for AMD FreeSync Premium and Nvidia G-Sync, and four HDMI 2.1 ports, allowing you to play current-gen titles in 4K at up to 120fps. It’s rounded out with HDR10 and Dolby Vision support, further enhancing color and contrast.

Having now used both the Beats Fit Pro and the new Powerbeats Fit as part of my weekly workout regimen, I can tell you with absolute certainty that there’s little difference between the two — well, other than the fact that the Powerbeats Fit retail for $199.95 and the last-gen Beats Fit Pro are on sale at Woot in select colors for $89.99 ($110 off) through January 31st. Beats’ latest workout earbuds also feature a smaller charging case and more flexible wing tips, I guess, but with the Fit Pro, you’re still getting solid noise cancellation, good sound, and all the Apple ecosystem tricks you’d expect for less than half the price.

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