Why You Can Trust CNET Best Buy anniversary sale: 54% off Sphero kits, discounts on workout equipment and more
It's a three-day event with a ton of things on sale, both in-store and online.
If you head over to Best Buy this weekend, you'll find a ton of things on sale in celebration of the company's anniversary. It's a big event for Best Buy on a corporate level, and that's translated into a fun sale for everyone at home. We've been taking a look at all of the sales available on the website and have highlighted the ones we think are the best, but if you take a look at the sale you'll find plenty of workout equipment, gaming discounts and laptops.
It's hard to not love Sphero robots. They're cute, fun and a great way to drive a cat insane. One of the coolest parts of the Sphero product line is the programming education products, which gives anyone at any age the basics of programming. And like the rest of its line, the Activity Kit to help with this is bright and colorful and a solid way to create challenges for you to program your way out of. It's also only $37 during this sale, which is great for everyone.
This rowing machine stores away neatly when you aren't using it, but when set up it offers 25 levels of resistance for you to pull against. The onboard backlit display gives you all of the fitness stats you need, while the steel rail supports up to 250 pounds with no problem. It's a solid option at full price, but this steep discount makes it an easy buy.
Need to upgrade your PC with a snappier boot disk? This 500GB SSD is perfect for holding your core OS and important apps to ensure your system boots in a flash, or maybe even add a little extra storage to your PlayStation 5 if you're worried about filling it up and are brave enough to crack your shiny new console open. Whatever you might need it for, this deal is hard to pass up.
Deck out your home gym with this commercial-grade treadmill from NordicTrack. Equipped with an HD 22-inch touchscreen, specially cushioned tread belt to reduce strains on your body and dual fans to keep you breezy during your workout. This model comes with built-in speakers but will also support your favorite Bluetooth headsets. You'll also get a membership to iFIT for a whole year (worth $180) with this treadmill. Work out live to your favorite trainers or chose from a wide variety of fitness programs. This model is on CNET's list of best treadmills.
This space-saving elliptical comes with 24 levels of resistance and a 30lb flywheel to ensure a more natural range of motion that is easier on your body. This model sports all the comforts of a gym elliptical such as EKG heart rate monitor on the handles, a 7-inch touch screen and fans to keep you cool. This also comes with a one-year subscription to iFIT. The included tablet holder means that you could technically run dual screens while you workout, one for the training session and the other for Netflix.
This stationary bike from Bowflex promises an even more engaging ride with its 100 resistance levels. The Lean Mode allows you to tilt side to side, activating the use of your core while getting your cardio in. The VeloCore also comes with a 22-inch console for guided coaching, fitness programs and can stream from your favorite services. The bike is compatible with Bowflex's workout app and training service, JRNY, and also support 3rd party cycling apps.