Best Value for All Smart Devices

If you're all about getting the most out of your investments, this is the place. From all the All Smart Devices I've indexed, those currently have the best balance between power, affordability and durability.

If you can't invest this much, scroll down to the budget section for best value at below-average prices.

For more details on the differences between the best Discounts, best Deals and best Value palmarès and which is best for you, feel free to give Sales Shopping vs. Value Shopping a read.

Best bang for the buck across the board US$580 - US$1590

The following all smart devices offer the best value. Value is determined by balancing 3 main considerations:

how much it costs
how powerful it is
how long it will likely last

Microsoft Xbox Series S from US$310;
~$580 with accessories

Device Ratings

by All Smart Devices standards

Bang for the Buck 5/5
Versatility for the Price 0/5
Power 4/5
Storage 3.5/5
Portability 2/5
Autonomy N/A

by Consoles standards

Bang for the Buck 5/5
Versatility for the Price 3/5
Power 5/5
Storage 4/5
Portability 2/5
Autonomy N/A

Specs

Processor: AMD XBox series S

Graphics: AMD XBox series S

Memory: 10.00 GB

Storage: 512.00 GB

Dimensions: 6.50 x 15.10 x 27.50 cm
Weight: 1.928 kg
detailed info from US$307
- US$307 from Best Buy (New)
  as of 2021-06-20 12:56:08, EDT
- US$390.2 from Walmart (New)
  as of 2021-06-19 22:35:13, EDT
Pricing Accuracy
Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on the retailer's site at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product. ×
Dell Inspiron 3880 Desktop from US$43024%, Best price yet!
~$820 with accessories
Device Ratings

by Stationary Computers standards

Bang for the Buck 5/5
Versatility for the Price 4/5
Power 1.5/5
Storage 3.5/5
Portability 5/5
Autonomy N/A

by All Smart Devices standards

Bang for the Buck 5/5
Versatility for the Price 3.5/5
Power 3/5
Storage 4.5/5
Portability 1.5/5
Autonomy N/A

by Tower Computers standards

Bang for the Buck 5/5
Versatility for the Price 4/5
Power 1.5/5
Storage 3.5/5
Portability 5/5
Autonomy N/A

Specs

Processor: Intel Core i5-10400

Graphics: Intel UHD Graphics 630

Memory: 8.00 GB

Storage: 1 TB + 256 GB (~1.25 TB)

Dimensions: 15.40 x 29.30 x 32.43 cm
Weight: 6.020 kg

detailed info
US$428.18 from Dell (Canada) (New)
as of 2021-06-22 04:12:01, EDT

Pricing Accuracy
Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on the Dell (Canada) site at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product. ×
#2, Stationary Computers (under $1500)

Dell Inspiron 3880 Desktop from US$41017%, Best price yet!
~$790 with accessories
Device Ratings

by Stationary Computers standards

Bang for the Buck 5/5
Versatility for the Price 5/5
Power 1/5
Storage 3/5
Portability 5/5
Autonomy N/A

by All Smart Devices standards

Bang for the Buck 5/5
Versatility for the Price 4.5/5
Power 2.5/5
Storage 4.5/5
Portability 1.5/5
Autonomy N/A

by Tower Computers standards

Bang for the Buck 5/5
Versatility for the Price 5/5
Power 1/5
Storage 3/5
Portability 5/5
Autonomy N/A

Specs

Processor: Intel Core i5-10400

Graphics: Intel UHD Graphics 630

Memory: 12.00 GB

Storage: 1 TB

Dimensions: 15.40 x 29.30 x 32.43 cm
Weight: 6.020 kg

detailed info
US$403.95 from Dell (Canada) (New)
as of 2021-06-22 04:14:35, EDT

Pricing Accuracy
Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on the Dell (Canada) site at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product. ×
#1, Stationary Computers ($1500 - ∞)

Dell G5 Gaming Desktop from US$106038%, Best price yet!
~$1590 with accessories
Device Ratings

by Stationary Computers standards

Bang for the Buck 4.5/5
Versatility for the Price 5/5
Power 3.5/5
Storage 2/5
Portability 3.5/5
Autonomy N/A

by All Smart Devices standards

Bang for the Buck 5/5
Versatility for the Price 4.5/5
Power 4.5/5
Storage 3.5/5
Portability 1/5
Autonomy N/A

by Tower Computers standards

Bang for the Buck 4.5/5
Versatility for the Price 5/5
Power 3.5/5
Storage 2/5
Portability 3.5/5
Autonomy N/A

Specs

Processor: Intel Core i7-10700F

Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1660 Ti

Memory: 16.00 GB

Storage: 512.00 GB

Dimensions: 16.90 x 30.80 x 36.70 cm
Weight: 8.200 kg

detailed info
US$1050.27 from Dell (Canada) (New)
as of 2021-06-22 03:48:24, EDT

Pricing Accuracy
Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on the Dell (Canada) site at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product. ×
#3, Stationary Computers (under $1500)

Dell G5 Gaming Desktop from US$65033%, Best price yet!
~$1090 with accessories
Device Ratings

by Stationary Computers standards

Bang for the Buck 4.5/5
Versatility for the Price 4.5/5
Power 2/5
Storage 3/5
Portability 3.5/5
Autonomy N/A

by All Smart Devices standards

Bang for the Buck 4.5/5
Versatility for the Price 4/5
Power 3/5
Storage 4.5/5
Portability 1/5
Autonomy N/A

by Tower Computers standards

Bang for the Buck 4.5/5
Versatility for the Price 4.5/5
Power 2/5
Storage 3/5
Portability 3.5/5
Autonomy N/A

Specs

Processor: Intel Core i5-10400F

Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650

Memory: 8.00 GB

Storage: 1 TB

Dimensions: 16.90 x 30.80 x 36.70 cm
Weight: 7.600 kg

detailed info
US$646.32 from Dell (Canada) (New)
as of 2021-06-22 03:41:47, EDT

Pricing Accuracy
Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on the Dell (Canada) site at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product. ×
#4, Stationary Computers (under $1500)

Dell G5 Gaming Desktop from US$81038% cheaper than usual
~$1290 with accessories
Device Ratings

by Stationary Computers standards

Bang for the Buck 4/5
Versatility for the Price 3.5/5
Power 2.5/5
Storage 2/5
Portability 3.5/5
Autonomy N/A

by All Smart Devices standards

Bang for the Buck 4.5/5
Versatility for the Price 3/5
Power 3.5/5
Storage 3.5/5
Portability 1/5
Autonomy N/A

by Tower Computers standards

Bang for the Buck 4/5
Versatility for the Price 3.5/5
Power 2.5/5
Storage 2/5
Portability 3.5/5
Autonomy N/A

Specs

Processor: Intel Core i5-10400F

Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1660

Memory: 8.00 GB

Storage: 512.00 GB

Dimensions: 16.90 x 30.80 x 36.70 cm
Weight: 8.200 kg

detailed info
US$807.9 from Dell (Canada) (New)
as of 2021-06-22 03:45:23, EDT

Pricing Accuracy
Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on the Dell (Canada) site at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product. ×

Bang for the Buck	5/5
Versatility for the Price	0/5
Power	4/5
Storage	3.5/5
Portability	2/5
Autonomy	N/A

Bang for the Buck	5/5
Versatility for the Price	3/5
Power	5/5
Storage	4/5
Portability	2/5
Autonomy	N/A

Bang for the Buck	5/5
Versatility for the Price	4/5
Power	1.5/5
Storage	3.5/5
Portability	5/5
Autonomy	N/A

Bang for the Buck	5/5
Versatility for the Price	3.5/5
Power	3/5
Storage	4.5/5
Portability	1.5/5
Autonomy	N/A

Bang for the Buck	5/5
Versatility for the Price	4/5
Power	1.5/5
Storage	3.5/5
Portability	5/5
Autonomy	N/A

Bang for the Buck	5/5
Versatility for the Price	5/5
Power	1/5
Storage	3/5
Portability	5/5
Autonomy	N/A

Bang for the Buck	5/5
Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
Power	2.5/5
Storage	4.5/5
Portability	1.5/5
Autonomy	N/A

Bang for the Buck	5/5
Versatility for the Price	5/5
Power	1/5
Storage	3/5
Portability	5/5
Autonomy	N/A

Bang for the Buck	4.5/5
Versatility for the Price	5/5
Power	3.5/5
Storage	2/5
Portability	3.5/5
Autonomy	N/A

Bang for the Buck	5/5
Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
Power	4.5/5
Storage	3.5/5
Portability	1/5
Autonomy	N/A

Bang for the Buck	4.5/5
Versatility for the Price	5/5
Power	3.5/5
Storage	2/5
Portability	3.5/5
Autonomy	N/A

Bang for the Buck	4.5/5
Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
Power	2/5
Storage	3/5
Portability	3.5/5
Autonomy	N/A

Bang for the Buck	4.5/5
Versatility for the Price	4/5
Power	3/5
Storage	4.5/5
Portability	1/5
Autonomy	N/A

Bang for the Buck	4.5/5
Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
Power	2/5
Storage	3/5
Portability	3.5/5
Autonomy	N/A

Bang for the Buck	4/5
Versatility for the Price	3.5/5
Power	2.5/5
Storage	2/5
Portability	3.5/5
Autonomy	N/A

Bang for the Buck	4.5/5
Versatility for the Price	3/5
Power	3.5/5
Storage	3.5/5
Portability	1/5
Autonomy	N/A

Bang for the Buck	4/5
Versatility for the Price	3.5/5
Power	2.5/5
Storage	2/5
Portability	3.5/5
Autonomy	N/A

Best bang for the buck under $500

Need something cheaper? No worries, here are the best performing options for all smart devices priced below average.

There might be some overlap with the list above, but everything down here is considered budget-friendly.

Apple TV 4K (32GB) from US$170;
~$410 with accessories

Device Ratings

by All Smart Devices standards

Bang for the Buck 4/5
Versatility for the Price 0/5
Power 1.5/5
Storage 0.5/5
Portability 4.5/5
Autonomy N/A

by Consoles standards

Bang for the Buck 4/5
Versatility for the Price 3/5
Power 3/5
Storage 3/5
Portability 3/5
Autonomy N/A

Specs

Processor: Apple A10X

Graphics: Apple A10X Graphics

Memory: 3.00 GB

Storage: 32.00 GB

Dimensions: 9.80 x 9.80 x 3.50 cm
Weight: 0.425 kg
detailed info from US$169.65
Pricing Accuracy
Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on the retailer's site at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product. ×
#1, Tablets (under $625)

Lenovo IdeaPad Duet 10.1" Touchscreen 2-in-1 Chromebook from US$250;
~$330 with accessories
Device Ratings

by Tablets standards

Bang for the Buck 5/5
Versatility for the Price 5/5
Power 2/5
Storage 5/5
Portability 3.5/5
Autonomy 4.5/5

by All Smart Devices standards

Bang for the Buck 3.5/5
Versatility for the Price 5/5
Power 1/5
Storage 1.5/5
Portability 4.5/5
Autonomy 5/5

by Large Tablets standards

Bang for the Buck 5/5
Versatility for the Price 5/5
Power 2/5
Storage 5/5
Portability 5/5
Autonomy 4.5/5

Specs

Processor: MediaTek Helio P60T

Graphics: ARM Mali-G72

Memory: 4.00 GB

Storage: 128.00 GB

Screen Size: 10.1"

Screen Resolution: 1920×1200

Dimensions: 23.98 x 15.98 x 0.74 cm
Weight: 0.449 kg
detailed info from US$242.36
Pricing Accuracy
Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on the retailer's site at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product. ×
#2, Laptops (under $575)

Asus Chromebook C204MA 11-inch Chromebook from US$180;
~$238 with accessories
- the Casual Worker
- the Media Consumer
Device Ratings

by Laptops standards

Bang for the Buck 3/5
Versatility for the Price 5/5
Power 0.5/5
Storage 0.5/5
Portability 4/5
Autonomy 3/5

by Netbooks standards

Bang for the Buck 4/5
Versatility for the Price 5/5
Power 2.5/5
Storage 1.5/5
Portability 3.5/5
Autonomy 2/5

by All Smart Devices standards

Bang for the Buck 2.5/5
Versatility for the Price 5/5
Power 0.5/5
Storage 0.5/5
Portability 4/5
Autonomy 3/5

Specs

Processor: Intel Celeron N4000

Graphics: Intel UHD Graphics 600

Memory: 4.00 GB

Storage: 32.00 GB

Screen Size: 11.6"

Screen Resolution: 1366×768

Dimensions: 29.20 x 19.90 x 2.01 cm
Weight: 1.200 kg

detailed info
US$177.72 from Staples (New)
as of 2021-06-20 11:55:48, EDT

Pricing Accuracy
Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on the Staples site at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product. ×
#5, Laptops (under $575)

HP 14in Chromebook from US$250;
~$320 with accessories
- the Casual Worker
- the Media Consumer
Device Ratings

by Laptops standards

Bang for the Buck 1.5/5
Versatility for the Price 4.5/5
Power 0.5/5
Storage 1.5/5
Portability 0.5/5
Autonomy 3/5

by Netbooks standards

Bang for the Buck 2.5/5
Versatility for the Price 4/5
Power 2.5/5
Storage 4.5/5
Portability 0.5/5
Autonomy 1.5/5

by All Smart Devices standards

Bang for the Buck 1.5/5
Versatility for the Price 4/5
Power 0.5/5
Storage 1.5/5
Portability 1.5/5
Autonomy 3/5

Specs

Processor: Intel Celeron N4000

Graphics: Intel UHD Graphics 600

Memory: 4.00 GB

Storage: 64.00 GB

Screen Size: 14"

Screen Resolution: 1366×768

Dimensions: 32.56 x 21.84 x 1.77 cm
Weight: 3.220 kg
detailed info from US$242.36
Pricing Accuracy
Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on the retailer's site at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product. ×
Nvidia Shield TV 8GB (2019) 4K HDR Media Streamer from US$170;
~$399 with accessories

Device Ratings

by All Smart Devices standards

Bang for the Buck 1/5
Versatility for the Price 0/5
Power 0/5
Storage 0/5
Portability 5/5
Autonomy N/A

by Consoles standards

Bang for the Buck 3/5
Versatility for the Price 3/5
Power 1/5
Storage 1/5
Portability 5/5
Autonomy N/A

Specs

Processor: Nvidia Tegra X1

Graphics: Nvidia Maxwell 256

Memory: 2.00 GB

Storage: 8.00 GB

Dimensions: 16.50 x 1.57 x 1.57 cm
Weight: 0.137 kg
detailed info from US$160.77
Pricing Accuracy
Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on the retailer's site at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product. ×
#2, Tablets (under $625)

Amazon Fire HD 10 Tablet (2019) from US$170;
~$290 with accessories
- the Media Consumer
Device Ratings

by Tablets standards

Bang for the Buck 2.5/5
Versatility for the Price 4/5
Power 1/5
Storage 2/5
Portability 3/5
Autonomy 3.5/5

by All Smart Devices standards

Bang for the Buck 0.5/5
Versatility for the Price 4.5/5
Power 0.5/5
Storage 0.5/5
Portability 4.5/5
Autonomy 4.5/5

by Large Tablets standards

Bang for the Buck 1.5/5
Versatility for the Price 4.5/5
Power 0.5/5
Storage 0.5/5
Portability 4.5/5
Autonomy 3/5

Specs

Processor: MediaTek MT8183

Graphics: ARM Mali-G72

Memory: 2.00 GB

Storage: 32.00 GB

Screen Size: 10.1"

Screen Resolution: 1920×1200

Dimensions: 26.20 x 15.90 x 0.98 cm
Weight: 0.504 kg

detailed info
US$161.54 from Best Buy (New)
as of 2021-06-22 04:04:41, EDT

Pricing Accuracy
Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on the Best Buy site at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product. ×

Bang for the Buck	4/5
Versatility for the Price	0/5
Power	1.5/5
Storage	0.5/5
Portability	4.5/5
Autonomy	N/A

Bang for the Buck	4/5
Versatility for the Price	3/5
Power	3/5
Storage	3/5
Portability	3/5
Autonomy	N/A

Bang for the Buck	5/5
Versatility for the Price	5/5
Power	2/5
Storage	5/5
Portability	3.5/5
Autonomy	4.5/5

Bang for the Buck	3.5/5
Versatility for the Price	5/5
Power	1/5
Storage	1.5/5
Portability	4.5/5
Autonomy	5/5

Bang for the Buck	5/5
Versatility for the Price	5/5
Power	2/5
Storage	5/5
Portability	5/5
Autonomy	4.5/5

Bang for the Buck	3/5
Versatility for the Price	5/5
Power	0.5/5
Storage	0.5/5
Portability	4/5
Autonomy	3/5

Bang for the Buck	4/5
Versatility for the Price	5/5
Power	2.5/5
Storage	1.5/5
Portability	3.5/5
Autonomy	2/5

Bang for the Buck	2.5/5
Versatility for the Price	5/5
Power	0.5/5
Storage	0.5/5
Portability	4/5
Autonomy	3/5

Bang for the Buck	1.5/5
Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
Power	0.5/5
Storage	1.5/5
Portability	0.5/5
Autonomy	3/5

Bang for the Buck	2.5/5
Versatility for the Price	4/5
Power	2.5/5
Storage	4.5/5
Portability	0.5/5
Autonomy	1.5/5

Bang for the Buck	1.5/5
Versatility for the Price	4/5
Power	0.5/5
Storage	1.5/5
Portability	1.5/5
Autonomy	3/5

Bang for the Buck	1/5
Versatility for the Price	0/5
Power	0/5
Storage	0/5
Portability	5/5
Autonomy	N/A

Bang for the Buck	3/5
Versatility for the Price	3/5
Power	1/5
Storage	1/5
Portability	5/5
Autonomy	N/A

Bang for the Buck	2.5/5
Versatility for the Price	4/5
Power	1/5
Storage	2/5
Portability	3/5
Autonomy	3.5/5

Bang for the Buck	0.5/5
Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
Power	0.5/5
Storage	0.5/5
Portability	4.5/5
Autonomy	4.5/5

Bang for the Buck	1.5/5
Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
Power	0.5/5
Storage	0.5/5
Portability	4.5/5
Autonomy	3/5

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Microsoft Xbox Series S from US$310;
~$580 with accessories

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Dell Inspiron 3880 Desktop from US$43024%, Best price yet!
~$820 with accessories

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Dell Inspiron 3880 Desktop from US$41017%, Best price yet!
~$790 with accessories

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Dell G5 Gaming Desktop from US$106038%, Best price yet!
~$1590 with accessories

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~$1090 with accessories

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~$1290 with accessories

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Apple TV 4K (32GB) from US$170;
~$410 with accessories

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Lenovo IdeaPad Duet 10.1" Touchscreen 2-in-1 Chromebook from US$250;
~$330 with accessories

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Asus Chromebook C204MA 11-inch Chromebook from US$180;
~$238 with accessories

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HP 14in Chromebook from US$250;
~$320 with accessories

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Nvidia Shield TV 8GB (2019) 4K HDR Media Streamer from US$170;
~$399 with accessories

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Amazon Fire HD 10 Tablet (2019) from US$170;
~$290 with accessories

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Best bang for the buck across the board US$580 - US$1590

Microsoft Xbox Series S from US$310;~$580 with accessories

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Dell Inspiron 3880 Desktop from US$43024%, Best price yet!~$820 with accessories

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Dell Inspiron 3880 Desktop from US$41017%, Best price yet!~$790 with accessories

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Dell G5 Gaming Desktop from US$106038%, Best price yet!~$1590 with accessories

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Dell G5 Gaming Desktop from US$65033%, Best price yet!~$1090 with accessories

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Dell G5 Gaming Desktop from US$81038% cheaper than usual~$1290 with accessories

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Best bang for the buck under $500

Apple TV 4K (32GB) from US$170;~$410 with accessories

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Lenovo IdeaPad Duet 10.1" Touchscreen 2-in-1 Chromebook from US$250;~$330 with accessories

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Asus Chromebook C204MA 11-inch Chromebook from US$180;~$238 with accessories

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HP 14in Chromebook from US$250;~$320 with accessories

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Nvidia Shield TV 8GB (2019) 4K HDR Media Streamer from US$170;~$399 with accessories

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Amazon Fire HD 10 Tablet (2019) from US$170;~$290 with accessories

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Had a specific budget in mind?

Looking for something else?

I also have value ranking for:

Microsoft Xbox Series S from US$310;
~$580 with accessories

Dell Inspiron 3880 Desktop from US$43024%, Best price yet!
~$820 with accessories

Dell Inspiron 3880 Desktop from US$41017%, Best price yet!
~$790 with accessories

Dell G5 Gaming Desktop from US$106038%, Best price yet!
~$1590 with accessories

Dell G5 Gaming Desktop from US$65033%, Best price yet!
~$1090 with accessories

Dell G5 Gaming Desktop from US$81038% cheaper than usual
~$1290 with accessories

Apple TV 4K (32GB) from US$170;
~$410 with accessories

Lenovo IdeaPad Duet 10.1" Touchscreen 2-in-1 Chromebook from US$250;
~$330 with accessories

Asus Chromebook C204MA 11-inch Chromebook from US$180;
~$238 with accessories

HP 14in Chromebook from US$250;
~$320 with accessories

Nvidia Shield TV 8GB (2019) 4K HDR Media Streamer from US$170;
~$399 with accessories

Amazon Fire HD 10 Tablet (2019) from US$170;
~$290 with accessories