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The 44 best holiday shopping deals right now

With Christmas Day right around the corner, some better-than-Black Friday deals are still available.

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Apple iPad Mini 4
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Apple iPad Mini 4 for $300 ($100 off)

With less than 3 days to go until Christmas, retailers are making their final push for last-minute holiday shoppers.

What follows are the best deals we've found as of December 21. We're no longer actively maintaining this list, but many -- if not most -- of these deals are likely to be in effect through Christmas Eve (though windows for free shipping are closing quickly).

You can also check our holiday buying guide video, and list of the best last-minute gift ideas, the latter of which includes gifts you can print or email anytime.

Now, on to the deals:

Best Buy comes through with a $100 discount on the iPad Mini 4. The smallest member of the iPad line has a vivid display and supports split-screen apps. 

See the iPad Mini 4 at Best Buy (discount available now)

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Apple iPad (32GB) for $250 ($80 off)

This week, Target revisits its Black Friday price for Apple's 2017 iPad. Now $250, the entry-level 32GB model delivers a terrific combination of power and portability with a beautiful, bright screen. (That's a quarter of the storage of the aforementioned iPad Mini 4, but with a larger screen and faster processor for $50 less.)

See the 32GB Apple iPad at Target (discount available now through Dec. 24, while supplies last)

60-inch Sharp 4K UHD TV
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60-inch Sharp 4K UHD TV for $550 ($250 off)

Best Buy's final "doorbuster" lives on. It's $50 more expensive than it was yesterday, but $550 is still a low price for a 60-inch 4K TV. 

See the 60-inch Sharp 4K TV at Best Buy (discount available now) 

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Sony MDR-XB950B1-01 for $90 ($110 off)

Sony's Extra Bass line of headphones may not appeal to audio purists, but it's popular with people who enjoy their music with an extra helping of bass. Best Buy's price is the lowest we've seen.

See the Sony MDR-XB950B1 at Best Buy (discount available now) 

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Oculus Rift + Touch for $399

The Touch controllers are the must-have accessory for the Oculus Rift VR rig. And now you can get the entire system -- the Oculus Rift headset, two Oculus sensors, two Touch controllers, all the cables and seven free VR apps -- at a big discount: just $399. Just make sure you have a capable gaming PC to handle it.

See Oculus bundle at Oculus.com (discount available now)

Google Home
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Google Home for $79 ($50 off)

Google's smart speaker integrates with its Calendar, Maps and Chromecast apps -- and can send music and video to your TV or speakers. Now $50 off at Target.

See the Google Home at Target (discount available now through Dec. 24, while supplies last)

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Sony PlayStation 4 1TB with Star Wars Battlefront II: $250 ($50 off)

A good gaming bundle for the price. Target offers up the PS4 plus Star Wars: Battlefront II for $250.

See the PS4 bundle at Target (discount available now through Dec. 24, while supplies last)

Apple Watch Series 1
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Apple Watch Series 1 starting at $180 ($70 off)

The Series 1 looks a whole lot like the Series 3 but costs far less. It has Apple Pay, supports heart rate functions and runs all the same apps as the newest model. Target's deal is a solid one. The 38mm starts at $180, and the larger 42mm one goes for $210.

See the Apple Watch Series 1 at Target (discount available now through Dec. 24, while supplies last)

Beats Studio Wireless
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Beats Studio Wireless for $200 ($180 off)

It was a bit less expensive on Cyber Monday, but this deal on the original Beats Studio Wireless is a good one that will likely not stick around for long.

See the Beats Studio Wireless at Target (discount available now through Dec. 24, while supplies last)

DJI Spark
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DJI Spark drone for $349 ($150 off)

Target's current price on the DJ Spark has climbed from its Dec. 11 low, but it still beats what this tiny drone was selling for on Cyber Monday.

See the DJI Spark at Target (discount available now through Dec. 24, while supplies last)

HP Omen gaming laptop
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HP Omen gaming laptop for $900 ($200 off)

HP turned heads with its Omen gaming rig back when it cost $1,000. Now, you can get this highly portable, very capable gaming laptop -- with an Intel Core i7 and slightly dated NVIDIA GeForce GTX 860M graphics card -- for $900.

See the HP Omen at Best Buy (discount available now)

Bose SoundTrue Ultra In-Ear Headphones
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Bose SoundTrue Ultra In-Ear Headphones for $80 ($50 off)

The SoundTrue Ultra headphones are really comfortable and isolate noise. They deliver the best sound we've heard from an in-ear headphone, and this is a good price.

See the Bose SoundTrue Ultra at Best Buy (discount available now)

Moto Z2 Play
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Moto Z2 Play unlocked for $350 ($150 off)

Even if you don't use any of its snap-on mods, the Moto Z2 Play is a great phone that offers some of the best battery life we saw in 2017. And now you can get the Z2 Play at a fantastic price. It's unlocked, and works on all major US wireless carriers.

See the Z2 Play at Motorola.com (discount available now through Dec. 23 at 9:59 p.m. PT)

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Motorola Z2 Force (T-Mobile) for $375 or $300

This Black Friday hotcake returns: A Moto Z2 Force (which normally costs $720+) for just $375 at T-Mobile. You can pay that price today if you buy it off contract, or pay just $300 if you're adding a line of service.  

We're also hearing T-Mobile will throw in a free snap-on mod that turns your phone into a projector. (You sign up for that offer right here after purchase.)

See the Moto Z2 Force at T-Mobile 

Samsung Galaxy S8, S8 Plus
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Galaxy S8, S8 Plus and Note 8 for $300 off (with activation)

Best Buy is offering $300 off the Galaxy S8, S8 Plus and Note 8 with activation on Sprint or Verizon. The discount isn't quite as good as the $350 off Best Buy was offering earlier, but it's still a fantastic deal on some of the year's best phones. (Discount available now.) 

See the Galaxy S8 at Best Buy

See the Galaxy S8 Plus at Best Buy

See the Galaxy Note 8 at Best Buy

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Xbox One S Halo bundle for $200

Black Friday Xbox bundles were generally running around $230, so seeing this one return at $30 less is notable. You get the 500GB console and controller with five Halo titles (that's the bulk of the series). And there's a one-month Xbox Game Pass thrown in for good measure. 

See the Xbox One S Halo bundle at Walmart (discount available now)

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Surface Pro with keyboard for $929 ($200 off)

It was even cheaper during a one-day Dec. 14 sale, but this bundle still gets you the newest Surface tablet with a Type Cover keyboard for under a grand.

See the Microsoft Surface Pro bundle at Microsoft.com (discount available now)

Sphero R2-D2
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Sphero R2-D2 for $130 ($50 off)

Sphero makes several Star Wars-themed robot toys, but the coolest one is its R2-D2. Amazon sold out in less than a day offering it for an amazing 49 percent off, but Best Buy still has it at a still-impressive $50 discount.

See the Sphero R2-D2 at Target (discount available now through Dec. 24, while supplies last)

See the Sphero R2-D2 at Best Buy

Ultimate Ears Wonderboom
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Ultimate Ears Wonderboom for $80 ($20 off)

Ultimate Ears' Wonderboom is the company's entry-level Bluetooth speaker. Normally priced at $100, it dipped as low as $70 during Black Friday week, but you can now find it for $80 at Amazon and Best Buy.

See the UE Wonderboom at Amazon (discount available now)

Google Home Mini
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Google Home Mini for $30 ($20 off)

This year's Black Friday staple -- the Google Home Mini for $29 -- can still be found at that price at many retailers. And Target will give you one for free when you buy a Nest thermostat.

See the Google Home Mini at Target (discount available now)

See the Google Home Mini at Best Buy (discount available now)

See the Google Home Mini at Walmart (discount available now)

Amazon Echo Dot
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Amazon Echo Dot (2nd generation) for $30 ($20 off)

This deal was everywhere on Black Friday and Amazon is sticking with it through the end of December. The new and improved Echo Dot takes Amazon's best-in-class smart home speaker and wraps it in an ultra-affordable package. 

See the Echo Dot at Amazon (discount available now)

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Echo (2nd generation) for $80 ($20 off)

This Black Friday deal is back. The second-gen Echo speaker has been marked down 20 percent.

See the Echo (2nd generation) at Amazon (discount available now)

Amazon Tap
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Amazon Tap for $80 ($50 off)

Now that Amazon's battery-powered smart speaker supports voice-activated hands-free communication, it's the more mobile equivalent of the Echo Dot.  

See the Echo Tap Amazon (discount available now)

Amazon Fire TV
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Amazon Fire TV for $55 ($15 off)

A solid deal for 4K TV owners, the Amazon Fire TV delivers the highest quality video in a compact package. You also get best-in-class voice features for a very reasonable price. Just note that YouTube will be unavailable on Fire TV and Echo devices as of Jan. 1.

See the Fire TV at Amazon (discount available now)

Amazon Fire TV Stick
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Amazon Fire TV Stick with Alexa Voice Remote for $35 ($5 off)

This deal makes the Amazon Fire TV Stick with Alexa Voice Remote one of the least expensive devices to stream video from Netflix, Amazon, Hulu, HBO, Sling TV and other online services. But, again, YouTube will be going away on Jan. 1.

See the Fire TV Stick at Amazon (discount available now)

Amazon Echo Show
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Amazon Echo Show for $150 ($80 off)

The Echo Show covers most of the basic Echo bases: support for Alexa, solid sound quality and Bluetooth connectivity -- plus a 2-megapixel camera and touchscreen video display. (This one will also lose YouTube as of Jan. 1.)

See the Echo Show at Amazon (discount available now)

Amazon Fire 7
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Amazon Fire 7 for $40 ($10 off)

You'd be hard-pressed to find another tablet in this price range that does as much as the Amazon Fire 7. You get a user-friendly operating system, microSD card slot and, assuming you're a Prime member, a bevy of free TV shows, movies and games.

See the Fire 7 Stick at Amazon (discount available now)

Amazon Fire 7 Kids
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Amazon Fire 7 Kids for $80 ($30 off)

A great, inexpensive tablet plus a protective case and a two-year, no-questions-asked replacement guarantee. Just a killer deal for parents.

See the Fire 7 Kids at Amazon (discount available now)

Amazon Kindle Fire HD 8
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Amazon Fire HD 8 for $50 ($30 off)

Unparalleled features and performance for the price. Amazon Prime members will enjoy all of the free video, music and other content they have access to on the Fire HD 8's loud speakers and bright display.

See the Fire HD 8 at Amazon (discount available now)

Fire 8 HD Kids Edition
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Amazon Fire 8 HD Kids Edition for $100 ($30 off)

All of the unparalleled features and performance of the Fire 8 HD but with the extra benefits of a protective case, a two-year, no-questions-asked replacement guarantee should the device get damaged and a year of the FreeTime Unlimited subscription service.    

See the Fire 8 HD Kids at Amazon (discount available now)

Amazon Kindle Paperwhite
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Amazon Kindle Paperwhite for $100 ($20 off)

A higher-quality Kindle experience, the Paperwhite comes equipped with an HD screen. 

See the Kindle Paperwhite at Amazon (discount available now)

Apple Watch Series 2
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Apple Watch Series 2 for $30 to $120 off

Best Buy has marked down the entry-level Series 2 by $30, with higher-end models discounted by up to $120. A few models, including a mix of 38mm and 42mm sizes, are still available.

See the Apple Watch Series 2 at Best Buy.com (discount available now, though many models are sold out)

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Origin PC desktops and EON laptop bundles

Origin PC has desktops and laptops on sale that come with either a free Sound BlasterX H5 S.E. headset or a $50 Amazon gift card. You also get your choice of a 250GB Samsung 960 EVO NVMe M.2 SSD or free ground shipping in the US.

See Origin PCs Black Friday/Cyber Monday deal (discounts still available)

KEF LS50
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KEF LS50 for $1,000 per pair ($500 off)

This is a bonkers deal on an incredible pair of speakers from a store that's not known for its low prices. A holdover from Cyber Monday.

See the KEF LS50 at Crutchfield.com (out of stock, but still available to order)

Samsung CF791
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Samsung CF791 34-inch Freesync monitor for $750 ($200 off)

We really liked the CF791 when we tested it, but felt that $950 was a little much for what it offered. The price has continued to climb a bit every day since its Cyber Monday low of $650, but $750 is still a good deal for a big display with 144Hz refresh.

See Samsung CF791 at Amazon (discount available now)

Asus ROG Strix GL753
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Asus ROG Strix GL753 for $999 ($200 off)

Costco members were first given a crack at this high-end 17.3-inch gaming laptop on Cyber Monday. But it's still available online, albeit for $50 more than the original offer. That's still $200 off of what was already a good deal.

See the Asus ROG Strix GL753 at Costco (discount still available for members)

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Sony A6000 with 16-50mm and 55-210mm lenses for $700 (typically about $1,000)

One of our perennial gifting go-to recommendations, the Sony A6000 APS-C mirrorless, comes in a kit with the 16-50mm and 55-210mm power zoom lenses for a seasonal discount of $700 at places such as B&HAdoramaAmazon and Best Buy, which is a terrific value. 

Discounts available now

Sony A7
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Sony A7 with 28-70mm lens for $1,000 (typically about $1,200)

A full-frame camera for the price of an inexpensive dSLR? Take it. Sony's seasonal discount on its original Sony A7, (aka the ILCE-7) mirrorless drops the body to $800, a steal for a camera this good. 

The combination of a kit for the body and the 28-70mm lens is a really good deal for $1,000. The 28-70mm isn't a favorite E-Mount lens, but it's one of the least expensive ones, so it's a reasonable choice if you want to get up and shooting immediately. 

Buy from Amazon | Buy from Adorama | Buy from B&H | Buy from Best Buy 

Discounts available now  

GoPro Hero5 Session bundle
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GoPro Hero5 Session 4K bundle for $200 ($140 off)

GoPro has cut the price of its Hero5 Session 4K. The bundle (which includes a head mount and SD card) is out of stock at Best Buy, but the camera itself is still available.

See the GoPro Hero5 Session 4K at Best Buy (discount available now)  

See the GoPro Hero5 Session 4K bundle at Best Buy (out of stock)

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GoPro Hero5 Black for $300 ($100 off)

This 2016 model offers many of the same features and full 4K video capture of the 2017 Hero6 model, now at its best price ever. This manufacturer-set price should be available everywhere.

See the GoPro Hero5 Black at Amazon

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Samsung Gear IconX 2018 for $150 ($50 off)

Samsung's answer to the AirPods are fully wireless headphones that also pack other cool tricks, like standalone music playback (thanks to 4GB of onboard storage) and -- with compatible Galaxy phones -- workout coaching and Bixby assistant access. They're normally $200, but Best Buy and Amazon have them now for just $150.

See the Gear IconX 2018 headphones at Amazon

See the Gear IconX 2018 headphones at Best Buy (sold out)

Bose QuietComfort 25
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Bose QuietComfort 25 for $160 ($140 off)

Amazon and Best Buy have improved on this Cyber Monday deal, lopping off another $10.  Our favorite wired noise-canceling headphones and our top choice for for virtual reality now cost $160.

See the Bose QC25 at Amazon (discount available now)

See the Bose QC25 at Best Buy  (discount available now)

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Bose SoundSport Wired for $50 ($50 off)

Bose's discount on its well-liked SoundSport Wired is sticking around for longer than expected. The discount only applies to the "energy green" color shown here.

See the Bose SoundSport Wired at Best Buy (discount available now)

Beats Solo 3 Wireless
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Beats Solo 3 Wireless for $200 ($100 off)

Walmart is still offering up to $100 off the Beats Solo 3 Wireless headphones -- a killer deal on a solid pair of headphones. 

See the Beats Solo 3 Wireless at Walmart (discount available now)

CNET Holiday Gift Guide
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Even more deals

Even though Cyber Monday has come and gone, many deals are still available. We'll continue to curate this list -- and you can browse through our complete Holiday Gift Guide, too.

Holiday Gift GuideCNET's full gift guide, including dozens of products priced under $25, $50 and $100.

Last-Minute Deals: The best gift cards and digital gifts you can email and print through December 25 and beyond.

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