These 6 Wirecutter Top Picks Are on Sale Right Now

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The top pick in a Wirecutter guide offers an exceptional blend of features and function that puts it head and shoulders above similar models.

Every top pick that our experts choose has been rigorously tested for real-world usability and performance, and while not every top pick is the most expensive option, quality usually comes at a cost. With the Wirecutter Deals team by your side, you never have to worry about paying too much or getting scammed by an untrustworthy seller. Here, we’ve sifted through hundreds of mediocre discounts to find the real deals—giving you six chances to save on top picks.

The single biggest thing you can do to improve your late-night doomscrolling is to get a charging cord long enough so you don’t have to hold your phone at an awkward angle. It’s great for a bedside charger or a plug that’s too far from your favorite spot on the couch.

Other things to know: Charges slower than USB-C cables. MFi-certified, charges up to 12 W (when paired with 12 W power brick) and transfers data at full USB 2.0 speed (480 Mbps). Deal price is available only on the black version.

Read our review of the best Lightning cable for iPhone and iPad.

With many laptop manufacturers intent on providing only a handful of multifunction Thunderbolt and USB-C ports, these docks are more important than ever. Plenty of ports, good multi-monitor support, high-power pass-through, and a compact size make this dock worth having on your desk.

Other things to know: Includes two Thunderbolt 3, five USB-A, one USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, one USB-C 3.2 Gen 2, one DisplayPort, 3.5 mm audio-in/audio-out ports, a digital optical audio port, Gigabit Ethernet, and an SD card reader. Make sure to clip the on-page coupon to get the deal.

Read our review of the best Thunderbolt docks.

With a brighter display, a higher-resolution webcam, and other upgrades we appreciate (such as the MagSafe charging port), the M2 MacBook Air is what we recommend for most people. It’s no photo and video editing powerhouse, but it can handle just about everything a normal workday may throw at you.

You save $150 (14%)

Other things to know: Comes with Apple M2 processor, 8 GB RAM, and 256 GB SSD. Deal matches the low prices we’ve seen after a price drop following the announcement of the 15-inch model. Costco membership required.

Read our review of the best MacBooks.

High capacity and high-speed charging in a compact package prompted us to name the SuperTank Pro as our favorite USB-C power bank for most laptops. It charges most laptops at least once and smaller devices multiple times.

Other things to know: Only major drawback is no USB-A ports (adapter included) and no included charger. Four USB-C ports total, consisting of two 100 W ports and two 20 W ports. Comes with hard-shell carrying case, charging cable, and USB-C–to–USB-A adapter. Make sure to clip the on-page coupon.

Read our review of the best power banks for laptops with USB-C.

This 27-inch monitor looks great, offers good-enough color accuracy, and has all of the extra features that make it convenient for work. Sadly, it doesn’t look as sharp as a proper 4K monitor.

You save $35 (11%)

Other things to know: Screen resolution is 2560×1440, not 4K. Not perfectly color-accurate out of the box, so it needs calibration for photo and video work. Stand can tilt, swivel, pivot, raise, and lower. Comes with HDMI, DisplayPort in/out, and USB-C ports, as well as four USB 3.0 Type-A ports on a hub. Comes with a three-year warranty and a good dead-pixel policy.

Read our review of the best 27-inch monitor.

Google fans who want access to Google Assistant around the home and in the kitchen will love this display. It integrates directly with Google Calendar and Photos, streams audio and video, and has a built-in camera for making video calls. Home cooks can follow a new recipe using the hands-free controls, too.

Other things to know: Capable of smart-home functions, but fewer devices are compatible with Google Assistant. Can stream music from Google Play, Pandora, Spotify, and TuneIn, plus video from YouTube. No physical lens cover for the camera. Our new top Android tablet pick is likely to offer strong competition (for a price).

Read our review of the best smart display for Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant.

Editor’s note: The photo at the top of this article may reflect previous deals that are no longer valid and have been removed. Check out our Deals page for more great discounts on Wirecutter’s expert-approved picks.

This article was edited by Ignacia Fulcher, Nathan Burrow, and Annemarie Conte.

Dan Kim

Senior Staff Writer, Deals

Dan Kim is a senior staff writer for the Deals Team at Wirecutter and has been covering everything related to deals since 2016. When he’s not hip-deep in the trenches combing through deals on our picks, he enjoys writing about video games, computers, gaming accessories, and tech that he can't afford.

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