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Friday’s top deals include HomePod, Mac mini, 16-inch MacBook Pro, more

Friday’s top deals include a new Best Buy 3-day sale, up to $300 off Mac mini, and DJI Osmo Action Camera. Hit the jump for all that and more in today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break.

New Best Buy 3-day sale

Best Buy has rolled out a new 3-day sale this weekend featuring deals on all the usual categories, including Apple, TVs, smart home and more. A selection of official Apple iPhone cases headlines this weekend’s sale. That includes 25% off for My Best Buy members (free to sign-up), and a return to all-time lows on various models. You can grab iPhone 11 Pro Smart Battery Cases for $104 (Reg. $129) or iPhone 11 at $99 if you skip over to Amazon, which beats Best Buy’s price by a few dollars currently.

My Best Buy members can also save $50 on HomePod, which brings the price down to $250. This isn’t as strong of an offer as we’ve seen in recent months, but it’s still the best out there in new condition.

iPad mini 5 is $50 off, as well, matching the deals that we shared with you earlier this week at Amazon. That’s a match of the best we’ve seen so far all-time.

Take up to $300 off Mac mini

Amazon and B&H are clearing out 2018 Mac mini inventory today with up to $300 off various models. You can pick up the entry-level 128GB version for $679, which is a $120 savings from the usual price and $40 better than our previous mention. Hop over to B&H for additional deals including the full $300 off high-end models. Of course, Apple refreshed its Mac mini lineup earlier this week, increasing storage on the entry-level offering to 256GB at $799.

DJI’s Osmo 4K Action Cam sees $80 discount

Amazon offers the DJI Osmo 4K Action Cam for $289. Usually selling for $369, today’s offer is good for an $80 discount, is the best in months, and the lowest we’ve seen to date. Armed with the ability to record all your adventures in 4K60, DJI Osmo sports a rugged, waterproof design as well. While there’s a 2-inch touchscreen on the back, you’ll also find a front-facing display for lining up shots and ensuring all the action is in the frame. Other standout features here include slow-motion and timelapse capture, as well as the ability to customize exposure settings and more.

Save on entry-level Apple Watch Series 5

Amazon is currently discounting the entry-level Apple Watch Series 5 GPS in a variety of colors starting at $360 for the 40mm version. Upgrade to the 44mm style for $390. In either case, you’ll be pocketing $39 in savings and dropping the price to the second-lowest we’ve seen to date at Amazon. Apple’s latest wearable delivers an always-on Retina display for the first time, alongside the 30% larger screen over Series 3. There’s also improved heart rate tracking, ECG monitoring, and a new compass app to set this version apart from its predecessor. The entire package is backed by a swimproof design, as well as the usual notification features, fitness tracking capabilities, and more. Dive into our hands-on review for a closer look.

Save $100 Bose’s AirPlay 2 Soundbar 700

Amazon is currently offering the Bose Soundbar 700 Smart Speaker for $699. Slashing $100 off the going rate, today’s discount is only the third time we’ve seen this soundbar on sale and matches the Amazon all-time low set for the first time over the holidays. Headlined by AirPlay 2 support, this soundbar touts built-in voice control from both Alexa and Assistant. The audio is equally well-equipped, with Dolby Digital encoding, ADAPTIQ sound calibration, and more. Wi-Fi and Bluetooth pave the way for the aforementioned smart home compatibility, and there’s HDMI-ARC and optical ports, as well. You can get a closer look in our launch coverage.

Best trade-in deals

9to5Mac also keeps tabs on all the best trade-in deals on iPhone, iPad, MacBook, Apple Watch, and more every month. Be sure to check out this month’s best trade-in deals when you decide it’s time to upgrade your device. Or simply head over to our trade-in partner directly if you want to recycle, trade, or sell your used devices for cash and support 9to5Mac along the way! Use code 9to5mac for an extra $15 on all trades.

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Trevor Daugherty is the Senior Editor of 9to5Toys. Since joining in 2014, he’s specialized in product reviews, exclusive discounts and 9to5’s New Toy of the Day. Contact him direct at trevor@9to5mac.com.

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