Best Buy marks 60 years with top deals

The Best Buy 60th Anniversary Sale runs from Monday, Aug. 17 through Sunday, Aug. 23, both online and in stores, with a fresh wave of discounts over the weekend of Aug. 21‑23.

How the discount program works

Shoppers don’t need a membership to access the offers, but signing up for a free My Best Buy account adds free shipping. Paid tiers—My Best Buy Plus at $49.99 a year and Total at $179.99—promise faster free shipping, exclusive prices, a 60‑day return window and early entry to selected promotions. Members also collect extra rewards on this sale and future events.

On Saturday, Aug. 22, the retailer will roll out six in‑person‑only specials, including a limited‑stock gift‑card offer. Those deals disappear once inventory runs out.

Top price cuts on hardware and accessories

Among the most striking markdowns is an Intel Core Ultra 7 PC with 16 GB RAM and a 1 TB SSD, now $749.99 down from $1,199.99—a $450 reduction. A refurbished Acer 15.6‑inch IPS monitor drops to $38.99, saving $101.

The Samsung 32‑inch Odyssey G51F gaming monitor is listed at $179.99, $150 less than its regular price. A Hisense 58‑inch QD50 set costs $189.99, a $210 discount, while an Insignia 55‑inch F70 Series screen is $249.99, shaving $450 off the list.

High‑end options include a Sony 65‑inch BRAVIA 7 II, now $1,799.99, $800 below its original tag. For power users, the ASUS Zenbook A14 with Snapdragon X2 Elite, 16 GB RAM and 512 GB SSD is $999.99, a $350 saving.

Audio gear sees deep cuts too. Apple AirPods Pro 3 are $189.99, $60 off. The AirPods Max 2 fetch $429, down $120.

Home‑cleaning tech isn’t left out. A 10 000 mAh Energizer power bank is $17.49, saving $17.50.

While the headline numbers attract attention, the breadth of categories—from electric bikes to video‑game bundles—means shoppers can mix and match across the store’s inventory.

Looking ahead, the retailer’s strategy of pairing limited‑time in‑store exclusives with broader online discounts could keep foot traffic steady through the weekend. If the early‑bird specials generate buzz, the later‑week offers may see a surge of online orders, balancing inventory pressure.

Overall, the Best Buy 60th Anniversary Sale provides a mix of deep cuts on premium items and modest savings on everyday tech. Consumers who track price history will recognize several of the lowest‑ever points for flagship products, especially in the television and laptop segments.

For those interested in the retailer’s background, the company began as Sound of Music in 1966 before rebranding to Best Buy and expanding into the nationwide chain it is today.