Today's best deals: Google Pixel 6 Pro, Xbox Series S, and more

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It's Wednesday, which means it's time for another Dealmaster. Today's roundup of the web's best tech deals includes the return of the lowest price we've seen for Google's Pixel 6 Pro. As of this writing, Amazon subsidiary Woot is offering the unlocked 128GB version of the phone for $700, which is $200 off Google's MSRP and matches the discount we saw during Amazon's Prime Day sale last month.

We generally recommend the $449 Pixel 6a as the best value for anyone needing an Android phone these days, and it's worth noting that Google has already showcased its upcoming Pixel phones7, which should be launched in a few months. If you need a high-end Android phone right now, it's still a great price for a device that we continue to love. The 6a still gets you most of the way for less, but in comparison the 6 Pro offers a larger screen (6.7-inches instead of 6.1) with a faster 120Hz refresh rate. (instead of 60 Hz), more RAM (12 GB instead of 6 GB), and better autonomy (5000 mAh instead of 4410). Both devices, along with the basic mid-tier Pixel 6, give you capable cameras and a clean version of Android with support for updates through Fall 2026.

Besides Google phones, our roundup also includes a relatively rare discount on Microsoft's Xbox Series S, which is currently down $250 at Adorama. This offer is again the lowest price we've seen and should be reflected after adding the console to your cart. The Series S remains the weaker of the two current-gen Xbox consoles - it's generally good at playing 1080p (and sometimes 1440p) at 60fps, not the 4K output and more stable frame rates of the more powerful Xbox. Series X. It also lacks a disk drive, and its 512GB of storage is relatively paltry. That said, it's still capable of playing everything the Series X can, it's physically a lot smaller, and most importantly, it's a lot cheaper. As a "next-gen" primary console, it's not an ideal (or particularly future-proof) choice, but as a secondary device to cover Xbox exclusives, pair with an Xbox Game subscription Pass or stay in a child's room, it's a decent value at this bargain price. A recent update to the game's SDK is also expected to slightly improve the device's performance.

Beyond that, we're offering lower than normal prices on Google's Nest Hub smart display, Apple's Pencil and iPad Mini, Wacom's graphics tablets, Microsoft's Surface Pro 8 , Beats Studio Buds True Wireless Headphones and many other recommended products. gadgets and equipment. You can find our full list below.

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