summer is quickly coming nearly. And while this is the season for resting, relaxing, and soaking up the sun’s rays, it can also get extremely busy. Most of us are trying to get in on as many backyard barbecues, tours, and other activities before fall arrives.
Below, we’ve rounded up a variety of appliance deals to help you get ready for the busy months ahead—including an air fryer for quick and delicious meals, a sound machine to help you get a good night’s sleep after a hectic day at work, air conditioning to help you weather the heat waves, etc. Looking for more discounts on summer-friendly gear? Check out our compilation of The best outdoor deals for Memorial Day.
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Air fryer deals
This air fryer won the title of Best All-Arounder in our buying guide. It cooks with up to 75% less fat than a standard air fryer and features a 12-in-1 function (with preset cooking modes for steaming, grilling, sautéing, sautéing, etc.) The cooking plate has a capacity of 6 liters. The best part is that it can cook one-pot meals in just 15 minutes. It’s easy to operate and clean too.
With a 6-quart capacity and the ability to cook up to six servings at a time, the Instant Vortex Air Fryer is a great choice for large households. We also love the convenient viewing window that lets you check on your food without opening the air fryer and interrupting the cooking cycle. And with built-in “deodorizing” filters, it helps reduce odors that can linger long after you’ve finished cooking.
For those who don’t have a lot of free space, the Ninja Air Fryer Max XL is a great compact option. It is equipped with a 5.5-litre, ceramic-coated non-stick basket and an easy-to-use control panel (no smartphone app). You will have a choice between multiple settings, including maximum sharpness, air roasting, air grilling, dehydrating, grilling, reheating, etc.
Sunrise alarm and sound machine deals
Yogasleep’s Dohm Sound Machine is simple yet reliable. It only has two settings, the lower one below 55 decibels and a spinning fan in a soundproof enclosure. It is a great choice for those who like to fall asleep to the sound of the box fan running. Check out our guide to The best sound machine for more.
While this alarm is heavy, loud, and expensive, it’s one of the best looking alarms we’ve tested. It packs standard features, like audible alarms, FM radio, and five natural alarm tones. But it also emits light in more directions than other similar floodlights we tested. It diffuses light beautifully, while keeping light rays from being dazzled. It’s great if you have a large room and want more light to read a book before going to bed.
Instead of the alarm clock ringing in your ears, sunset alarm is a great way to wake up more naturally. We love the Casper Glow Light for its intuitive controls. Flip it over to start the sunset show, touch the top button to pause and unpause, and rotate it to adjust brightness. It also sits on a charging pad, so you don’t have to keep an eye on battery life. There’s a companion app for things like wake-up schedules along with sunset and sunrise adjustments.
Action Camera and Camera Bag deals
If you are looking for a action camera to capture your summer memories, Hero 11 Black (9/10, Recommend wired) is our top pick. It integrates a new, quasi-square sensor that allows you to shoot and then edit in portrait and landscape configurations. You can also get higher-resolution stills from video, shoot RAW images in burst mode, and enable “easy” mode so you don’t have to tweak a lot of settings.
Insta360 One RS (8/10, Recommend wired) is an action camera that doubles as a 360-degree camera, meaning you don’t have to decide between the two. It comes with three interchangeable lenses, including a dual-lens 360-degree camera, a wide-angle Leica lens (combined with a 1-inch sensor) that can record 5K video, and a 4K lens. That way, you have a full-featured camera to capture content in multiple ways. It dropped much lower, to $75, in March, but it’s still a solid deal.
This is a great compact sling that received an honorable mention in our buying guide for Best camera bag. The 10-L size is not only spacious enough to pack everyday essentials for photography and video, but it also holds a 13-inch laptop in the rear zippered compartment. With two spacious front pockets, you can also store your charger, battery, and SD card. The straps at the bottom are convenient for storing a small tripod.
Whether as a hip or crossbody bag, this bag is comfortable no matter how you decide to wear it. With a capacity of 2 liters, you can use it to carry your compact mirrorless camera, slim point-and-shoot camera or your phone. The main compartment has a slim compartment for one item next to your camera, along with two front pockets for keys or spare batteries. We also love the great design.
We recommend the Claremont Crossbody for those who want a camera bag that doesn’t force them to sacrifice fashion for functionality. It’s big enough for a mirrorless camera, some lenses, and other accessories like memory cards and batteries. It also has a sleek design that goes well with fashion outfits.
Window air conditioner deals
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Most of air conditioner is an eyesore. But the AC windmill (8/10, Recommend wired) has a modern design that will complement your interior decor. WIRED review editor Adrienne So says it’s also easy to install, blows cool air upwards instead of forward (which is great for smaller spaces), and is recyclable. You can control it manually, through the companion app on your phone, or with voice control via Amazon Alexa and the Google Assistant. It dropped to $289 last month, but we still think it’s a solid deal.
Midea U-shaped air conditioner (8/10, Recommend wired) is our favorite window AC unit. It has a stand that balances the weight of the AC by leaning it against the outside wall of your house, along with a large groove between the front and back that allows you to pull your windows deep inside the unit. bag. That way, there’s less room around the sides—allowing cold air to escape and providing better sound insulation.
