The best early Labor Day deals to shop now: Save on TVs, Apple devices, and more

• Curret price: $198 (50% off) 
• Original price: $400

These aren’t Sony’s latest XM headphone model, but at 50% off, they pack an insane value. Wearables editor Nina Raemont says they’re still worth buying, even in 2026. 

• Current price: $246 (20% off) 
• Original price: $308 

Several sheet color options, patterns, and sizes are on sale for up to 20% off during Cozy Earth’s Labor Day sale. If you’re looking to treat yourself or a loved one to an extremely cozy blanket or set of bedding this fall or winter, Cozy Earth is the place to look. 

Managing Editor Alison DeNisco Rayome owns the Cozy Earth bestselling Bubble Cuddle Blanket, bamboo sheets, pillowcases, duvet, and duvet cover, and she says they’ve been a game changer. “They are extremely soft to the touch, hypoallergenic, and keep you cool at night.” 

I also own the bamboo sheet set, and can speak to their brushed softness and cooling abilities. They’re definitely a splurge, but a true investment in better sleep. 

• Current price: $80 (19% off) 
• Original price: $99 

Apple’s latest 2nd Gen AirTag value pack is on sale for $80, the lowest-ever price we’ve seen them sell for since they were released. 

• Current price: $99
• Original price: $130

The AirPods 4 with Active Noise-Cancelation (ANC) are Apple’s upper midrange AirPods. We like these earbuds because they offer the best features of AirPods at a lower price. The AirPods 4 feature Transparency mode, Adaptive Noise-Cancellation, and Spatial Audio, making them the ideal AirPods for casual, everyday use.

Review: AirPods 4 and AirPods 4 with ANC

• Current price: $27 (40% off) 
• Original price: $45

You can find Stanley cups disocunted at places like Homegoods, but there are still particular colors and sizes that are more coveted and harder to find on sale. Amazon has several popular options, like the Peony 40 oz cup on sale for $27. 

• Current price: $950 (21% off) 
• Original price: $1,200

ZDNET readers love this Garmin smartwatch: During Prime Day, it was a top seller on our site. It’s also our pick for the best Garmin watch you can buy right now.

The Fenix 8 Pro is the latest flagship model that connects seamlessly to Android and iOS smartphones, in addition to golf club sensors, bike sensors, and more. Just about every sport is covered with an updated smartphone experience, so you can customize the watch settings on your phone and sync them over to the watch. 

The smartwatch features a vibrant AMOLED display for ultra-readability, and an LED flashlight, which reviewer Matt Miller says “makes the Fenix 8 Pro an essential tool in my collection.”

Review: Garmin Fenix 8 Pro

• Current price: $55 (31% off) 
• Original price: $80

Amazon’s popular Echo Dot speaker is on sale for nearly $50 now. This flagship speaker is great for bedrooms, offices, and more, and works with Alexa+. 

• Current price: $749
• Original price: $979

This is a solid midrange laptop that punches well above its price point. It’s geared toward everyday users with diverse workflows, and delivers excellent battery life for those use cases. 

Review: HP OmniBook 5

As a business laptop, the OmniBook 5 handles video conferencing surprisingly well with crisp audio and nice video: HP’s True Vision 1080p FHD webcam. 

• Current price: $1,500 (45% off)
• Regular price: $2,700

The LG C6 OLED has plenty of updates for this year’s flagship refresh, including LG Shield privacy, a Dynamic Sports picture mode, and an OLED screen care feature to protect picture quality. 

Review: LG C6 OLED

• Current price: $1,400 (44% off)
• Regular price: $2,500

One of my favorite TCL TVs got a major upgrade this year with its own version of the new Micro RGB technology. Not only does it drastically improve color accuracy and visual appeal, it also gives the TV a brightness boost with a max of 6,000 nits (compared to the 5,000 nit max of its predecessors).

Review: TCL QM8L SQD-Mini LED