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The holidays are well over, but 2026 is already ushering in a new season of savings. Presidents' Day is around the corner, and it's the first true sale of the new year. Expect savings on home, tech, and lingering seasonal items, as retailers like Walmart, Costco, Amazon and Best Buy begin offloading old stock and ushering in new items for the upcoming spring season.
The holiday doesn't officially arrive until Feb. 16, but we've already seen deals go live and early sales advertised. These are our favorite expert-picked deals that are already here, and we'll be keeping this page updated as offers continue to roll in. Looking to know more? Our sister site, CNET, has extensive coverage on everything you need to know to shop and save this Presidents' Day.
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We're big fans of the Meta Quest 3S: Editor-in-chief Kerry Wan says it may be "one of the easiest gaming consoles -- let alone VR headsets -- for me to recommend," especially at $50 off.
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Our werables expert says Renpho's Lynx smart ring is the epitome of budget-friendly, and it's on sale.
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Samsung's S90C is a mid-range OLED that's now a few models behind, but is still an excellent TV that we've tested and highly recommend -- especially at 50% off. Our former editor Jason Hiner called it "one of the TVs with the best picture quality for the money."
Read more: Samsung's S90C OLED TV is one of my top TV picks
Best Buy has several display sizes of the QM6K TV on sale, and you can save up to $1,300 depending on the size you choose. The 85-inch model is 50% off, one of the best prices we've seen in several months, and it comes at a great time to stream winter sports like the Milan Cortina Olympics.
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This model was released at the 2025 CES event, and our expert went hands on with the 65-inch model shortly after in March 2025. He was overall impressed with new upgrades, like color optimization and better brightness.
Our TV expert Taylor Clemons had the chance to test out the Samsung S95F OLED at the ZDNET lab, and they were very impressed with how much powerful tech Samsung managed to put inside such a thin TV. "The updated OLED panel gives you rich, bold colors and deep contrast while HDR10 support helps enhance details to make everything from Hollywood classics to the latest blockbusters look their best," Clemons says. "And the integrated gaming dashboard gives you cloud gaming support, VRR support to prevent screen tearing and stuttering, and an automatic low-latency picture mode."
The Sony Bravia 8 II is an updated version of the brand's flagship OLED TV, offering a brighter picture than its predecessors as well as the ability to fine-tune your settings for the best viewing and listening experience for your space. It even features exclusive VRR support for gaming on the PS5 for a more streamlined experience.
The LG C5 OLED is the brand's flagship TV, offering signature picture quality as well as plenty of premium features for movie buffs. Dolby Vision HDR and Dolby Atmos virtual surround sound give you enhanced contrast, detailing, and 3D audio for a more immersive experience while streaming. You also gain access to over 300 free live TV channels with the LG Channels app to help keep you up to date on local news, sports, and entertainment.
Back in November, my colleague and I recommended waiting to purchase the Watch Series 11 until it hit a better price, and it finally has again. It's back down to just $299 -- a massive 25% discount on the most up-to-date mid-range Apple wearable.
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Our experts recommend the Series 11 to those who have already used an Apple smartwatch before and want to upgrade battery and health features. We think this is the watch to buy if you want to track your sleep, avoid constant charging, and obtain a full scope of health tracking features.
If you are deeply committed to the Apple ecosystem and you want to keep it that way, you'll want the AirPods Max. The 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.
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.
If you're looking for a basic Apple Watch, the previous SE model will do the trick. It offers great value for those looking to track basic health and fitness metrics, keep in contact with ease, and benefit from connection to the Apple ecosystem. It's also a great choice for a kid or an older adult. This is close to the lowest price we saw this watch drop during Black Friday sales, $149.
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It can be hard to find discounts on PS5 consoles outside of the holiday season, but this bundle comes with a console, eight exclusive Fortnite items, and 1,000 V-Bucks to use in-game.
Our pick for the best budget AirPods you can buy, the AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation offer the best features of AirPods at a lower price, including Transparency mode and spatial audio.
The Apple AirTag is designed to work seamlessly with Apple devices like iPhones, iPads, and MacBooks. If you open the Find My app on any Apple device and select the appropriate tag, the selected AirTag will beep, helping you to find a missing item if it's nearby.
Acer's Aspire 14 AI is a reliable workhorse with great battery life and competitive hardware. We're fans of the Aspire lineup's bang-for-buck reputation, with this model equipped with an Intel Core Ultra 5 226V from last year.
Read more:One of the most battery-efficient laptops I've tested this year is also one of the most affordable
Apple's latest and greatest MacBook Pro with the M5 chip is its most powerful and battery-efficient pro laptop yet. You've got 24GB of unified memory, 512GB of storage, and a brilliant 14-inch Liquid Retina XDR Screen for $150 off right now.
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HP's OmniBook X lineup consists of thin and light, ultra-versatile laptops with marathon batteries. This 16-inch is no exception, with a 2K touchscreen and Intel Core Ultra 7 256V for solid performance across a variety of use cases.
Read more: I tested HP's latest OmniBook, and it feels more premium than its price would suggest
The thin and light MacBook Air M4 is Apple's most powerful Air laptop to date, with more starting memory, the ability to power two additional monitors with the display open, and the powerful M4 processor.
Read more: I'm a Windows user, but the MacBook Air M4 could be my new main driver at this price
Kicking off the list is the iPhone 17 Pro. Thanks to its A19 Pro chip, it is 40% faster than the previous generation. Its new vapor chamber helps keep internal components cool, and the device boasts excellent battery life, lasting up to 33 hours on a single charge.
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Samsung's Galaxy S25 Ultra is arguably one of the best-looking smartphones currently available, boasting a stunning 6.8-inch AMOLED screen. The display is covered in an anti-reflective coating and Corning Gorilla Armor 2 for extra durability. Performance is top-notch thanks to its custom Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset.
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If you love taking photographs, the Google Pixel 10 Pro has one of the best camera systems. Its triple-lens setup includes a 50MP main lens, 58MP ultrawide, and a 48MP 5x telephoto camera; all of which are enhanced by features like ProRes AI Zoom and Auto Best Take.
For a limited time, the Pixel 10 Pro is on sale for $700 through Google Fi Wireless with $500 back via 24 monthly credits.
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Google's Pixel 9a is a very compelling midrange smartphone. Its Tensor G4 chipset ensures solid everyday performance, as well as gives access to the company's robust AI tech like Gemini and Best Take. Its OLED screen is one of the brightest ever on an A-series Pixel phone at up to 2,700 nits.
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Whisker just released the new Litter-Robot 5 series with more advanced features, which means the excellent previous generation Litter-Robot is now discounted.
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Gadget expert Adrian Kingsley-Hughes loves the KeySmart Bluetooth tracking cards for both Android and iOS. The original version can be grabbed for 25% off now at Amazon with our exclusive code, ZDNET25OFF at chekcout. KeySmart also has the newer Gen 3 model on sale for Valentine's Day at their site.
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UAG's entire site is 20% off through Feb. 14 for Valentine's Day with the code VDAY20 at checkout. This includes one of my favorite affordable MagSafe wallets, the Metropolis wallet.
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Smart home reviewer Maria Diaz says she finally found an indoor camera she's willing to keep in her living room at all times in the Eufy Security Indoor Cam S350.
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This Fortnite Flowering PS5 digital bundle is on sale for $100 off -- one of the best prices we've seen on any of the models in quite a while.
The Meraki espresso machine helped me ditch my Dunkin' almost habit, and it's on sale with slim savings.
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ZDNET tablet reviewer Maria Diaz said she loved the TCL Nxtpaper Plus so much, she was able to replace her iPad and Kindle with it. It shifts from full color to an ink-like paper display in seconds, making it ideal for both browsing and reading.
Read more: The tablet that replaced my Kindle and iPad is getting a big refresh - and it's much better
Presidents' Day is celebrated on the third Monday of February to honor past US presidents. This year, it falls on Monday, Feb. 16.
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