GREENSBORO, N.C. — With summer winding down, August is jam-packed with big savings events like back-to-school and Labor Day sales. Consumer Reports reveals the best deals on some of its top-rated products.
Those long summer days are getting shorter, but there’s some good news this time of year: end-of-season and other late summer sales.
Here are a few of the top discounted products Consumer Reports says to look out for in this month’s Best Time to Buy.
"This August, what you'll see sales-wise is really focused on back-to-school shopping. So if you're looking for tech gadgets for your kids or things for their dorm, anything like that is going to be on sale throughout the month," said Samantha Gordon, Consumer Reports.
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i is priced as low as $449.99 (originally $679) at Staples. CR says this 15.6-inch display has a touchscreen and considerable battery life that could last beyond a full day's work.
If you prefer something sleeker, go the tablet route. The Apple iPad is as low as $299.99 (originally $349) at Amazon. It’s a 2022 model that aced CR’s tests in performance, photo, and video.
With a mesh WiFi network, you can ensure that homework and other tasks are done efficiently throughout the house. The TP-Link Deco Whole Home (3-pack) is as low as $129.99 (originally $189) at Amazon.
"And don’t forget about Labor Day early next month, the sales start soon. Those discounts tend to start around the middle of August when you will see big savings on mattresses, large appliances, and seasonal items like grills," said Gordon.
The flat-top grill from Blackstone is as low as $249.99 at Amazon. CR says the 28” flat-top maintains even temperatures across the surface on both low and high heat.