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Apple Watch Series 7 models drop to $330, plus the rest of this week's best tech deals

It was a great week for Apple lovers as many of the company's most popular gadgets went on sale. Amazon discounted both the Apple Watch Series 7 and the Apple Watch SE to near record-low prices, plus the AirPods Pro are back on sale for $174. Also, you can save hundreds on 2021 LG OLED smart TVs and pick up one of many Eufy robot vacuums at a discount. Here are the best tech deals from this week that you can still get today.

Apple Watch Series 7

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Many color options of the 41mm Apple Watch Series 7 are down to $330, or $70 off their normal price. If you want the larger model, you can pick up the 45mm version for $360. We gave the wearable a score of 90 for its bigger screen, faster charging and handy watchOS 8 features.

Buy Series 7 (41mm) at Amazon - $330Buy Series 7 (45mm) at Amazon - $360

AirPods Pro

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Apple's AirPods Pro are back on sale for $174, which is 30 percent off their normal price. We gave the company's best sounding earbuds a score of 87 for their improved fit, good sound quality and strong ANC.

Buy AirPods Pro at Amazon - $174

AirPods (2nd gen)

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The original AirPods are 38 percent off and down to only $99. That's not their all-time-low price, but it's close to it. We gave them a score of 84 when they first came out for their improved wireless performance, wireless charging capabilities (if you have the right case) and solid battery life.

Buy AirPods at Amazon - $99

Apple Watch SE

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The more affordable Apple Watch SE is cheaper than usual right now and down to $229. It's a parred-down version of the Series 7, but it supports all of the standard features you'd expect from an Apple Watch including onboard GPS, Apple Pay, daily activity and workout tracking and more.

Buy Apple Watch SE at Amazon - $229

10.2-inch iPad

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The space gray, 256GB iPad is down to a record low of $429. We gave the updated tablet a score of 86 for its improved performance, excellent battery life and Center Stage-capable front cameras.

Buy 10.2-inch iPad (256GB) at Amazon - $429

LG 2021 C1 OLED smart TVs

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All of LG's 2021 C1 OLED smart TVs are on sale right now, with most of them down to all-time-low prices. You can pick one up for less than $1,000, but the best deal of the bunch is on the 65-inch model, which is 32 percent of and down to $1,697. And if you go for that one, you can also save $150 on LG's SP9YA soundbar if you're looking to upgrade your sound system along with your TV.

Buy 65-inch LG C1 OLED at Amazon - $1,697

Beats Fit Pro

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If you buy the Beats Fit Pro earbuds from Amazon, you'll get a free $25 gift card to use on future purchases. We gave these buds a score of 87 for their comfortable fit, punchy bass and solid ANC.

Buy Beats Fit Pro + $25 gift card at Amazon - $200

Anker Eufy RoboVac 11S

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Amazon knocked $70 off Anker's budget-friendly Eufy RoboVac 11S, bringing it down to $160. This is a solid option if you want a robot vacuum without dropping too much money. While this model doesn't have WiFi, you can use the included remote to set schedules and change cleaning modes.

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Nintendo eShop gift card

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Nintendo's $50 eShop gift card is $5 cheaper than usual on Amazon, so you can get it for $45. It's a good card to pick up if you have a bunch of Switch games on your wish list and plan on stocking up soon.

Buy $50 Nintendo eShop gift card at Amazon - $45

Google Nest Hub bundle

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B&H Photo has a bundle that includes the second-generation Nest Hub and the wired Nest Cam for $150, which is $50 less than usual. These two devices are designed to work together, with the Nest Hub showing you the feed from the Nest Cam, which you can position anywhere around your home.

Buy Nest Hub bundle at B&H - $150

August WiFi smart lock

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You can pick up the August WiFi smart lock for $40 less than usual when you use the code EGDTLOCK when checking out at Wellbots. The IoT device earned a score of 80 from us for its easy installation process, WiFi connectivity and extra security with required two-factor authentication.

Buy August WiFi smart lock at Wellbots - $189

Native Instruments Maschine hardware

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Native Instrument's latest sale knocks up to $200 off its Maschine hardware and throws in some free expansions on top of that. The best deal is on the Maschine+, which is $200 off and down to $1,199. And if you're an existing customer, you might qualify for a bigger discount. You'll find that out once you log in.

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Beats Studio Buds

Beats' Studio Buds are back on sale for $120, which isn't an all-time low, but is only $20 more than that. We gave the true wireless earbuds a score of 84 for their balanced sound, comfortable design and quick pairing on both Android and iOS.

Buy Beats Studio Buds at Amazon - $120

Zwift cycling gear

All of Zwift's cycling gear is 25 percent off right now, including the Wahoo Kickr smart power trainer, which is down to $900. The Tacx Neo Bike is down to $2,400 in this sale, and you can pick up Wahoo's heart rate arm band for only $60.

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PowerA Enhanced Wired Controller (Xbox)

PowerA's Enhanced Wired Controller for Xbox is 32 percent off and down to only $26. It's a good option if you want another controller for your console but don't want to pay the premium attached to the first-party options. This one has a familiar, ergonomic design, dual rumble motors and mappable buttons.

Buy PowerA Enhanced Wired Controller at Amazon - $26

Xbox Stereo Headset 20th Anniversary Special Edition

You can pick up this special edition Xbox headset for $50, which is 29 percent off its normal price and a record low. This is a wired headset that has green accents and support for Windows Sonic spatial sound.

Buy Xbox Stereo Headset at Amazon - $50

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Anker's affordable Eufy RoboVac 11S drops to $160 at Amazon

Spring cleaning has a way of sneaking up on us all, but luckily you can outsource the vacuuming portion of your chores to a semi-autonomous robot. Anker's Eufy brand has a number of solid robot vacuums at various prices, and many of them have been discounted on Amazon. Key among them is the Eufy BoostIQ RoboVac 11S, which is $70 off and down to $160. This model earned a spot in our budget robot vacuum guide thanks to its slim frame and solid cleaning chops.

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The most important thing to know about the RoboVac 11S is that it does not have WiFi connectivity. That means you won't be able to control it from your phone, but it does come with a physical remote that lets you do things like set cleaning schedules and up the suction power using BoostIQ or Max modes. It cleans both hard and carpeted floors well and has pretty decent collision avoidance. Most robot vacuums will bump into furniture every now and then, and the 11S is no different, but it's better at avoiding obstacles than many others at this price range. It's also less than three inches high, so it may be able to slip under some of your furniture to clean hard-to-reach spots. It's hard to beat a robot vacuum for $160, so if you can live without WiFi features, the 11S is a solid option.

In addition to the RoboVac 11S, there are a number of other Eufy robot vacuums on sale right now. The RoboVac G30 is essentially an updated version of the 11S with more suction power and WiFi connectivity, and it's $90 cheaper than usual and down to $230. Another one of our favorites, the RoboVac X8 Hybrid, is down to $530 thanks to a clippable $120 coupon on its product page. It held its own against premium Shark and iRobot devices, earning a spot in our best robot vacuums guide. Despite not having a self-cleaning base, the X8 Hybrid impressed us with its easy setup, strong cleaning abilities, accurate home mapping and its 250-milliliter water tank than you can fill to turn the vacuum into a smart mop.

Buy Eufy RoboVac G30 at Amazon - $230Buy Eufy RoboVac X8 Hybrid at Amazon - $530

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August's 4th-gen WiFi smart lock is $40 off right now

August's WiFi smart lock is a good one if you want an easy to use device to expand your smart home. Now you can get $40 off the smart home gadget at Wellbots by using the code EGDTLOCK at checkout. That'll bring the WiFi smart lock down to $189 — while not the all-time-low price we saw during the holiday shopping season last year, it's the best price we've seen on the gadget in 2022.

Buy August WiFi smart lock at Wellbots - $189

We gave the smart lock a score of 80 when we reviewed it in 2020. The 4th-generation device is smaller than the previous model and, thanks to its WiFi connectivity, doesn't require a bridge to work. August's mobile app uses videos to guide you through installation and we recommending checking the company's support page before buying to make sure that the gadget will work with your door. Overall, the installation process is quite easy and we like that August requires you to turn on two-factor authentication as part of it. It's an extra layer of security that's truly necessary for smart devices like these. And on top of that, the lock supports Bluetooth encryption as well as AES 128-bit and TLS encryption.

After setting up the smart lock, you can control it from anywhere using your phone. You can remotely unlock or lock your door whenever you want, controlling who can get into your home and when. You can also send limited-time keys to friends and family so they can get in when necessary, plus the Auto-Lock feature will automatically secure the door when the device detects its been shut. And your old-school keys aren't suddenly useless now either — you can still use them with August's device to lock and unlock your door. That'll come in handy if you forget to replace the gadget's dual CR123 batteries before they run out.

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Apple's 256GB iPad returns to a record low of $429

Apple's base iPad isn't for early adopters or those looking to replace their laptop with a more svelte solution. Instead, it's the iPad for those who just want a more than capable tablet at a relatively affordable price. And if you've been eyeing the model with extra storage, you have an opportunity to grab it for $50 less than usual. The 256GB iPad is back down to its record-low price of $429 at Amazon right now. Currently, only the space gray WiFi model is this low, but if you absolutely must have silver, you can get that one for $450, or $30 off its usual price.

Buy iPad (256GB) at Amazon - $429

The 2021 tablet has a few key differences from the previous model. First and foremost, Apple upgraded the processor inside to the A13 Bionic chip, which provides a boost in performance and an overall smooth experience. We didn't experience any slowdowns or hiccups when using the iPad for things like web browsing, watching videos, messaging, playing games and drawing with the first-gen Apple Pencil. For most people, the A13 Bionic chip is more than powerful enough to handle all of the things you could throw at this iPad.

Apple also updated the base storage and the front-facing cameras on the new iPad. The base model has 64GB of storage now, but with these models on sale, you're getting the maximum amount possible: 256GB. That will come in handy if you plan on storing a lot of photos or documents on the iPad, or you just have a lot of apps and games you want to keep on the device at all times. The new front-facing camera now supports Center Stage, which is Apple's new feature that keeps you in the center of the frame during FaceTime video calls. It's a neat feature that comes in handy if you move around a lot when you're chatting with friends and family.

Otherwise, the 2021 iPad is much the same as the previous model, with features like a 10.2-inch touchscreen, a physical Home button with TouchID, chunkier bezels, an 8-megapixel rear camera and a Lightning port for charging. If you have the previous iPad, you may not feel the need to upgrade considering the minor changes made to the 2021 version. But if you don't have an iPad or are looking for a solid tablet at a decent price, this iPad is worth considering.

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LG's 2021 C1 OLED TVs are up to 32 percent off right now

Upgrading to an OLED TV will make a big difference in your living room setup, but the best displays out there don't come cheap. However, Amazon has slashes the prices of LG's 2021 C1 OLED lineup, bringing most of them down to new record lows. The cheapest of the bunch, the 48-inch model, is down to $997, which is about $50 cheaper than its previous record-low price. But you'll get the best deal on the 65-inch TV, which is 32 percent off and down to $1,697. And if you go for that model, you can also save $150 on LG's SP9YA soundbar if you're looking to upgrade your sound system along with your TV.

Buy 48-inch LG C1 OLED at amazon - $997Buy 65-inch LG C1 OLED at Amazon - $1,697

The mid-tier C1 sets have been quite popular since they give you all of the features you expect in an OLED set along with extra gaming perks, all at a decent price point. As with any OLED TV, you're getting deep blacks and more accurate colors than standard sets, and the C1 models support 120Hz refresh rates and run on LG's a9 Gen4 AI Processor 4K. LG's smart TV interface gives you access to all of the top streaming platforms, including Netflix and Apple TV+, and it supports voice commands from both Amazon's Alexa and the Google Assistant.

Along with the high refresh rate, the C1 sets have HDMI 2.1, support for G-Sync and FreeSync and are capable of a 1ms response time. Those features make these TVs excel when it comes to console gaming, and LG lets you control all of those relevant settings in its Game Optimizer menu.

It's worth mentioning that LG's 2022 OLED sets are available now, too, including the updated C2 lineup. The company made a few changes in this year's sets, upgrading the processor to its a9 Gen5 chip, adding new features to Game Optimizer and reducing response times even further. However, the C2 TVs start at nearly $1,500, so if you're willing to skip out on the latest improvements, you can get last year's models at much better prices. Same goes for LG's G1 "Gallery" series right now — while the 2022 G2 family is available starting at a whopping $3,200, most 2021 models have been discounted and the 65-inch G1 is down to a new all-time low of $1,997.

Buy 65-inch LG G1 OLED at Amazon - $1,997

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Apple's new iPad Air is $30 off, plus the rest of the week's best tech deals

While many of this week's deals only lasted for a limited time, some of them are still available. Apple's new iPad Air is $29 off and down to $570, while the iPad mini is $40 cheaper than usual and down to $459. Amazon's much-improved Echo Buds are 58 percent off and down to only $50, and you can still grab 8BitDo's Pro 2 controller for just over $40. Here are the best tech deals this week that you can still get today.

iPad Air (2022)

The latest iPad Air is $30 off right now, bringing the 64GB model down to $570 and the 256GB version down to $720. The new M1-powered iPad earned a score of 90 from us for its super-fast performance, long battery life and improved front camera.

Buy iPad Air (2022) at Amazon - $570

iPad mini

Apple's latest iPad mini is on sale for $459, which is $40 off its normal price. We gave the small tablet a score of 89 for its lovely display, refined design and excellent battery life.

Buy iPad mini at Amazon - $459

Amazon Echo Buds (2nd gen)

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Amazon's latest Echo Buds are a whopping 58 percent off, bringing them down to only $50. These were already solid, affordable earbuds at their regular $120 price, but they're an even better option at this price. We gave them a score of 80 for their improved sound quality, good ANC and smaller size.

Buy Echo Buds (2nd gen) at Amazon - $50

8BitDo Pro 2

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8BitDo's excellent Pro 2 controller is 15 percent off and down to $42.50. In addition to being compatible with Nintendo Switch, Windows, macOS, Android and Raspberry Pi, the Pro 2 has a familiar layout plus two back buttons, and all of its inputs are customizable using the companion apps for Windows, Mac, Android and iOS. The Pro 2 is included in a wider gaming accessories sale on Amazon, which includes other peripherals like the Razer Wolverine V2 Chroma controller for $127.50.

Buy 8BitDo Pro 2 at Amazon - $42.50Buy Razer Wolverine V2 Chroma at Amazon - $127.50Shop gaming sale at Amazon

Bose QuietComfort 45

The Bose QC45 headphones are on sale for $279, which is their all-time-low price that we saw last Black Friday. We gave the cans a score of 86 for their excellent sound quality, strong ANC and comfortable fit.

Buy QC45 at Amazon - $279

Samsung Galaxy S22

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Amazon has knocked $100 off Samsung's Galaxy S22 smartphone, bringing the handset down to $700 for the 128GB model and $750 for the 256GB version. We gave the flagship phone a score of 87 for its slick design, strong performance and excellent camera array.

Buy Galaxy S22 (128GB) at Amazon - $700Buy Galaxy S22 (256GB) at Amazon - $750

Samsung T7 Touch (1TB)

The T7 Touch portable SSD in 1TB is on sale for $140 right now. This palm-sized drive works with most devices thanks to the duo of cables it comes with, and it supports 1,050 MB/s read speeds, 1,000 MB/s write speeds, AES 256-bit encryption and Dynamic Thermal Guard.

Buy T7 Touch (1TB) at Amazon - $140

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Xbox Stereo Headset 20th Anniversary Special Edition

You can pick up this special edition Xbox headset for $50, which is 29 percent off its normal price and a record low. This is a wired headset that has green accents and support for Windows Sonic spatial sound.

Buy Xbox Stereo Headset at Amazon - $50

PowerA Enhanced Wired Controller (Xbox)

PowerA's Enhanced Wired Controller for Xbox is 32 percent off and down to only $26. It's a good option if you want another controller for your console but don't want to pay the premium attached to the first-party options. This one has a familiar, ergonomic design, dual rumble motors and mappable buttons.

Buy Enhanced Wired Controller at Amazon - $26

65-inch Samsung The Frame smart TV

Samsung's 65-inch The Frame smart TV is $300 less than usual on Amazon right now, so you can grab it for $1,500. In addition to Quantum Dot technology and built-in Alexa, The Frame series has Art Mode, which shows artwork on the screen when you're not watching TV.

Buy 65-inch The Frame at Amazon - $1,500

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Samsung's Galaxy S22 is down to a record low of $700 at Amazon

Both Samsung and other retailers have offered a few ways to save when picking up one of the latest Galaxy smartphones, including offering a discount on higher storage models during the pre-order window. But Amazon's back now with a new discount — $100 off the Samsung Galaxy S22, bringing the 128GB model down to $700. The same discount applies to the 256GB versions, which are on sale for $750.

Buy Galaxy S22 (128GB) at Amazon - $700Buy Galaxy S22 (256GB) at Amazon - $750

While the Galaxy S22 isn't a huge departure from last year's flagship phones, Samsung made some useful changes and welcomed upgrades this year. The handset's design remains attractive and now has Corning's Gorilla Glass Victus+ for added protection against drops and scratches. The S22 sports a lovely 6.1-inch 2,340 x 1,080 resolution touchscreen with a 120Hz variable refresh rate and an ultrasonic in-screen fingerprint reader, too. The panel is impressive, reaching up to 1,300 nits of brightness, and the new Vision Booster feature automatically ups things like color saturation and contrast depending on your environment. Plus, the fingerprint reader is really fast, so you'll never have to wait long for the device to unlock.

The S22's triple rear camera array takes sharp photos and much-improved images in low-light conditions. Even though we think Samsung's new Adaptive Pixel feature, which uses multi-frame image capture to combine high-quality pics with lower-res pixel-binned shots to create a final composite image, is a bit overhyped, the S22 still has some of the best cameras you can get on a smartphone at this price.

General performance is stellar as well thanks to the new Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chip inside the handset. You're also getting 5G support and a decent battery life. In our testing, the Galaxy S22 lasted just under 15 hours (if battery life is your biggest concern, you're better off going for the S22+, which lasted about 2.5 hours longer). Overall, if you're looking to upgrade to a new Android phone, the Galaxy S22 is one of the best out there right now — and it's even better at this sale price.

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ASUS ZenBook laptops are up to $250 off at Amazon today only

If you're looking for a new Windows laptop, you may find what you need in Amazon's one-day ASUS sale. Today, the online retailer has a number of ASUS laptops on sale, with some up to $250 off. Likely best for most people are the ASUS ZenBook 13 OLED and the ZenBook 13 Flip OLED, which are down to $650 and $745, respectively. You can also grab the ZenBook Duo 14, a dual-screen laptop that earned a score of 84 from us, for $906, which is $194 less than usual.

Shop ASUS sale on AmazonBuy ZenBook 13 OLED at Amazon - $650Buy ZenBook 13 Flip OLED at Amazon - $745Buy ZenBook Duo 14 at Amazon - $906

If you go for the standard ASUS ZenBook 13, you're getting an AMD Ryzen 7 5700U processor, 8GB of RAM and 512GB of storage, along with a 13.3-inch 1080p OLED display. The Flip version shares the same display, RAM and storage, but runs on an 11th-gen Core i5 processor. While we didn't review these exact models, we did put the ZenBook Flip S through its paces and gave it a score of 84 for its sleek design, powerful performance and lovely OLED display.

The main difference between the Flip S and the Flip on sale today is that the former runs on a Core i7 processor and has a 4K OLED panel. Otherwise, you'll get a similarly premium Windows experience from both machines. Also, both the standard ZenBook and the Flip have ASUS' unique and convenient NumberPad 2.0, which is combined with the trackpad and illuminates only when you need it.

As for the ZenBook Duo, it's best for those who want something a bit different in their next laptop. Its main screen is a 14-inch 1080p touch panel and it also includes a 12.6-inch matte touchscreen that sits above the keyboard and lifts up slightly when you open the laptop. That's one of the new features ASUS built in to this second-gen laptop that makes it easier to use and more viable as your daily driver. The latest ZenBook Duo also has better dual-screen software and much improved build quality than the previous version. The keyboard and trackpad area are still a bit cramped for our liking, but if you're going to invest in a dual-screen notebook, this is one of the few solid options available right now.

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Amazon will restock the PlayStation 5 Digital Edition at 11AM ET today

We may be nearly two years out from the launch of the PlayStation 5, but it's still pretty difficult to get your hands on one. If you've been eyeing the Digital Edition, you have another chance to grab one today. Amazon will have more PS5 Digital Editions for purchase starting at 8am PT/11am ET today, while supplies last.

Buy PS5 Digital Edition at Amazon - $399

As the name suggests, the Digital Edition differs from the standard PlayStation 5 in that it doesn't have a disc drive. But if you already get and store all of your games in the cloud, this shouldn't be a big deal. Also, now that you're able to expand the PS5's storage with a compatible SSD, you may want to save the extra $100 you'd spend on the standard console and put that towards a high-capacity drive for your Digital Edition.

It's unclear at this point if Amazon will also restock the regular PlayStation 5 along with the Digital Edition. We don't expect Amazon's stock to last long, so if you've been trying to get your hands on one of these consoles since they debuted, today's drop is your next best bet.

Join us at 8am PST on 3/30/2022 to purchase a PlayStation 5 Digital Edition. See you there, while supplies last. https://t.co/UU9d43HTORpic.twitter.com/dM76RPnUan

— Amazon Video Games (@amazongames) March 29, 2022

A bunch of Google Nest device bundles are on sale right now

It's hard to beat the convenience of Google's Nest devices if you're and Android user and already rely on the Google Assistant for many things. If you're looking to outfit your home with a few new smart devices, Google's official store on eBay has a number of Nest gadgets and bundles for less right now. Key among them is a bundle that includes the Nest Video Doorbell Battery with a second-gen Nest Hub for $200, which is $100 off its normal price. It's worth noting that Google's store on eBay offers free shipping and returns, so you're not missing out on perks like that by going through eBay.

Shop Google sale at eBayBuy Nest Video Doorbell bundle at eBay - $200

Nest's video doorbell and hub are design to work together. With the Video Doorbell Battery installed, you can view its feed from the Hub's 7-inch display. This model of the Video Doorbell, as its name suggests, runs on a rechargeable battery that should last for about six months before it needs more juice. This gives you more flexibility on where you install the Video Doorbell, plus you can always hook it up to a wired power source if you prefer.

The Nest Video Doorbell lets you keep an eye on what's going on outside your door, sending you alerts and allowing you to speak to guests at the other end of the camera. The Nest Hub provides all of the usual Google Assistant smart features, plus a pleasant design, clearer and louder audio than on the previous model and a new sleep tracking feature that you can use if you place the device on your nightstand.

If you're not on the market for a video doorbell, a number of other bundles have been discounted, too. You can grab a Nest Mini smart speaker and a second-gen Nest Hub for a total of $110, or $40 off its usual rate, as well as a Nest Audio with a Nest Hub for $150, or $50 off. And if you want to upgrade your home's WiFi network, a bundle with a 3-pack of Google WiFi routers and a Nest Hub is $50 off and down to $250.

Buy Nest Mini bundle at eBay - $110Buy Nest Audio bundle at eBay - $150Buy Google WiFi bundle at eBay - $250

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