Memorial Day 2023 tech sales: All the insider info — plus deals to shop now

When's a great time to buy electronics to help you stay comfortable and entertained during the summer months? Why, Memorial Day weekend, of course.

A wide range of tech gadgets and gizmos are ready to be snagged right now. Alas, there are so many deals from so many brands that it's easy to miss out on some hidden gems. So, before you click 'add to cart,' make sure you know what to look for — and how to find the best deals possible.

When are Memorial Day 2023 tech sales events?

Memorial Day is Monday, May 29, but sales events have started well before that. "Where most sales begin on the Friday before Memorial Day, you may see retailers offering deals earlier to beat the competition," said Trae Bodge, Smart Shopping Expert at TrueTrae.com. "I'm already hearing chatter about early tech and TV sales."

What products are most likely to be on sale?

Tech is a wide field, and you can expect discounts across the board. Everything from video games and consoles to kitchen gadgets like Instant Pots will receive discounts. Some gadgets that haven't seen major discounts in the past might actually get sales this year. Bodge told Yahoo, "The pandemic-related supply-chain hiccups that caused widespread inventory issues and topsy-turvy discounts appear to have been sorted out for the most part."

How to find the best Memorial Day sales

All of your favorite retailers want in on the action, so you can expect discounts from Amazon, Walmart, Best Buy, Target and many more. Big-box stores are always a great choice during Memorial Day, but there will be varying sales in-store and online depending on where you shop.

Bodge suggests being selective. "Never take a price at face value," she says. "Just because you find something on sale does not mean that you've found the lowest price." Tools like browser extensions (CouponCabin, Honey, etc.) can help you find lower prices at other retailers, but they can also provide you with coupons for both digital and in-store sales.

"Another tactic is to use a tool like Google Shopping to compare prices before you buy," Bodge says. "It's a great way to gain visibility into all of your options."

The best early Memorial Day 2023 tech sales

If you're itching to find the best deals, you don't have to wait until Memorial Day arrives. There are already quite a few items on sale right now that you can take advantage of. Check out these fab offerings:

Amazon Basics

Amazon Basics AAA Rechargeable Performance Battery

$10$12Save $2

This 12-pack of batteries means that each one is less than a dollar each — way less than you'd pay normally. Plus, you can recharge them!

$10 at Amazon

SanDisk

SanDisk 128GB ImageMate Plus microSDXC Memory Card

$15$24Save $9

Whether you need more space in your camera or you want to beef up the storage on your Nintendo Switch, this 128GB memory card will get the job done — now for almost 50% off.

$15 at Walmart

Amazon

Fire TV Stick 4K

$32$50Save $18

This pint-sized streamer plugs into the back of your TV and gives instant access to all of your favorite streaming services, but it also lets you access Alexa with the touch of a button.

$32 at Amazon

Best Memorial Day Apple deals

Apple

Apple AirTag 4 Pack

$87$99Save $12

This rare sale on AirTags brings their overall price down to just $22 each, a far cry from the usual $29 per.

$87 at Amazon

Apple

Apple AirPods (2nd Generation) Wireless Earbuds

$99$129Save $30

You don't need me to tell you about the AirPod's 24+ hours of battery life, easy setup and incredible popularity. But, there, I just did!

$99 at Amazon

Apple

2021 Apple TV 4K with 64GB Storage (2nd Generation)

$135$199Save $64

Stream your favorite shows, game, and much more on this powerful, pint-sized streaming device — perfect for Apple fans, and over 30% off its normal price.

$135 at Amazon

Best Memorial Day gaming deals

Xbox

Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 Core – White

$104$130Save $26

Want to up your game? Try out the Elite Series 2, which will allow you to customize the lengths of every stick and the input requirements for each trigger.

$104 at Amazon

Best Memorial Day headphone deals

SONY

Sony WH-CH720N Noise Canceling Wireless Headphones

$128$150Save $22

Score 35 hours of playback time and quick-charging functionality in this comfortable, stylish pair of headphones.

$128 at Amazon

Beats

Beats Studio3 Wireless Noise Cancelling Over-Ear Headphones

$169$350Save $181

Block out the annoyances of the world around you with these noise-cancelling headphones. They offer 22 hours of listening time on a single charge.

$169 at Amazon

Best Memorial Day smart home deals

Kasa Smart

Kasa Smart Plug Mini 15A, 4-Pack

$24$30

Save $6 with coupon

A smart plug is the easiest way to add remote control to your home's appliances, and right now you can snag this pack of four for just $24 — $6 per plug.

Save $6 with coupon

$24 at Amazon

Amazon

Echo Dot (5th Gen, 2022 release) with clock

$50$60Save $10

The latest version of the Echo Dot with Clock not only displays the time, but can show song titles, the weather, and much more.

$50 at Amazon

iRobot

iRobot Roomba 694 Robot Vacuum

$234$275Save $41

Designed to tackle even the toughest messes, this little robot will help with the pre- and post–Memorial Day cleanup. It can run for up to 90 minutes at a time and will keep your floor sparkling clean.

$234 at Amazon

Shark

Shark AV2501AE AI Robot Vacuum with XL HEPA Self-Empty Base

$350$650Save $300

This robot vacuum not only cleans your floor, but itself, too — the self-empty base means you only have to deal with the dirt once every couple of months.

$350 at Amazon

Best Memorial Day TV deals

Hisense

Hisense 58-inch Roku Smart TV

$268$429Save $161

That's right; the NBA finals don't begin till after the holiday weekend, and with this set's 4K display, HDR support and Roku built right in, you'll see every hoop, rebound and rally with mind-blowing clarity. There's even a gaming mode to reduce input lag when you're in competition.

$268 at Walmart

Best Memorial Day tablet deals

Apple

Apple iPad (9th Generation)

$270$329Save $59

With a 10.2-inch Retina display, 64GB of memory and all-day battery life, this is a fantastic tablet whether you're playing games to pass the time or you need something for day-to-day use.

$270 at Amazon

Best Memorial Day laptop deals

Acer

Acer Aspire 5 Slim Laptop

$300$380Save $80

This 15.6-inch laptop strikes a balance between size and portability while also packing in 8GB of RAM, a 128GB SSD, and a slew of other features into a lightweight frame.

$300 at Amazon

Lenovo

Lenovo Ideapad 3 Laptop

$419$959Save $540

This popular laptop is almost 60% off its normal price and packs enough punch to handle almost any day-to-day task you throw at it, whether that's shopping for more cat food (which I need to do), or streaming your favorite show.

$419 at Amazon

Here’s everything you need to know about Memorial Day sales, plus all the best deals on the internet — kept fresh by our team of shopping editors. See all of our Memorial Day sales coverage across Yahoo, Engadget and In the Know, here.