Today's Dealmaster is headlined by a deal on VAVA's VA-UC006 USB-C hub, which is down to $30 on Amazon when you use the code "ALVMMR83" at checkout. As of this writing, shipping times are longer than usual due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, but this is a bigger-than-usual drop from the hub's typical $50-60 going price online.
This USB-C adapter is a recommended pick in our guide to the best USB-C docks and hubs, particularly for those who want a compact option on a budget. If you have a laptop like the latest MacBook Air or MacBook Pro that eschews traditional ports in favor of USB-C, a hub like this can bring many of those legacy connectors back. When connected to a USB-C port, the VA-UC006 here adds three USB-A ports (two of which are USB 3.0), an HDMI port capable of playing 4K video at least 30Hz, USB-C power passthrough at about 49W (which isn't strong enough to refill all laptops at max speed but still provides a decently fast charge), SD and microSD card slots, a Gigabit Ethernet port, and a 3.5mm audio jack.
To be clear, this hub can get a little hot to the touch while in use, its data-transfer speeds aren't nearly as fast as those of a beefier Thunderbolt 3 dock, and its trio of USB-A ports might be too close together to fit three devices simultaneously. It won't work with iPad Pros, either. But in testing, we found it performed safely and reliably for a device that, at just 2×0.5×4 inches, can save this much space on a desk or on the road. Especially at this discounted price, it's a strong value for the amount of functionality it enables. VAVA says it comes with an 18-month warranty.
If you're cool with your notebook's port selection, though, we also have deals on USB-C cables and wall chargers, our 2018 game of the year Celeste, tablets from Amazon and Apple, Sonos speakers, and much more. Have a look for yourself below.
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Top 10 deals of the day
- VAVA VA-UC006 USB-C hub – 60W USB-C PD, 2x USB 3.0, USB 2.0, HDMI (4K 30Hz), Ethernet, SD, microSD, 3.5mm jack for $29.99 at Amazon (use code: ALVMMR83 – normally $59.99).
- Apple AirPods Pro true wireless noise-cancelling headphones for $224.99 at Verizon (discount seen at checkout – normally $249.99).
- Anker PowerLine II (6ft, 2-pack) USB-C to Lightning cable – MFi certified for $19.99 at Amazon (use code: AKCTLPK2 – normally $30).
- Anker PowerPort I desktop wall charger – 60W total, 30W USB-C PD, 4x USB-A for $32.99 at Amazon (normally $49.99).
- Bose SoundLink Color II portable Bluetooth speaker for $99 at Amazon and B&H (normally $129).
- Amazon Cloud Cam 1080p indoor security camera for $49.99 at Woot (normally $119.99).
- OnePlus 6T (128GB) unlocked smartphone for $299.99 at Woot (normally $399).
- Razer Viper wired gaming mouse for $59.99 at Amazon (normally $79.99).
- Amazon Fire HD 8 (16GB, no ads) tablet for $64.99 at Amazon (normally $90).
- Celeste (Switch, digital) for $4.99 at Nintendo eShop (normally $19.99).
Laptop and desktop PC deals
- Apple MacBook Air (early 2020) laptop – Intel Core i3-1000NG4, 13.3-inch 2560×1600, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD, Magic Keyboard for $949.99 at Amazon (normally $999).
- Apple MacBook Air (early 2020) laptop – Intel Core i5-1030NG7, 13.3-inch 2560×1600, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD, Magic Keyboard for $1,249.99 at B&H (normally $1,299).
- Acer Predator Helios 300 gaming laptop – Intel Core i7-9750H, 15.6-inch 1080p 144Hz, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, GeForce GTX 1660 Ti 6GB for $1,129.99 at Amazon (normally $1,310).
Video game deals
- Titanfall 2 (XB1) for $5.99 at Walmart (normally $19.99).
- Plants vs. Zombies 2: Garden Warfare (PC, digital) for $3.99 at Amazon (normally $19.99).
- Kingdom Hearts III (XB1, PS4) for $14.99 at Amazon and Walmart (normally $19.99).
- Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove (Switch) for $29.99 at Google Shopping (normally $39.99).
- Resident Evil 3 (XB1) for $49.94 at Amazon (normally $59.99).
- Death Stranding (PS4) for $29.99 at Amazon and PlayStation Store (normally $45).
- Xbox Live Gold only: Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes (XB1, digital) for $7.49 at Microsoft (normally $14.99).
- Oxenfree (XB1, digital) for $4.99 at Microsoft (normally $9.99).
- Days Gone (PS4) for $19.99 at Amazon, GameStop, and PlayStation Store (normally $25).
- Mass Effect Trilogy (PC, digital, Origin) for $11.99 at Amazon (normally $30).
- The Sims 4 (PC, digital) for $4.99 at Amazon (normally $19.99).
- The Outer Worlds (XB1) for $29.99 at Amazon and Google Shopping (normally $37).
- Cuphead (Switch, digital) for $14.99 at Nintendo eShop (normally $19.99).
- TowerFall (Switch, digital) for $4.99 at Nintendo eShop (normally $19.99).
- Hitman Go (Android) for free at Google Play (normally $4.99).
- Uncharted: The Nathan Drake Collection (PS4, digital) for free at PlayStation Store (normally $15).
- Journey (PS4, digital) for free at PlayStation Store (normally $15).
- PS Plus only: Metro Exodus (PS4, digital) for $17.99 at PlayStation Store ($19.99 without PS Plus – normally $30).
- Pre-order: Cyberpunk 2077 (PS4, XB1, PC) for $49.94 at Amazon (normally $59.99).
Gaming deals
- Xbox One Play and Charge Kit battery charger for Xbox One Wireless Controller for $19.99 at Amazon (normally $24.99).
- Non-active users only: Sony PlayStation Now 12-month membership for $44.99 at PlayStation Store (normally $59.99).
- New users only: Xbox Game Pass Ultimate 1-month membership for $1 at Microsoft (normally $15).
- Sony PlayStation Plus 1-year membership card for $37.50 at eBay (normally $59.99).
- Razer Viper wired gaming mouse for $59.99 at Amazon (normally $79.99).
TV and home entertainment deals
- 65-inch Vizio M658-G1 M-Series Quantum (2019 model) 4K HDR LED TV for $598 at Walmart (normally $730).
- 55-inch TCL R625 (2019 model) 4K HDR LED Roku TV for $499.99 at Amazon and Google Shopping (normally $549).
- 55-inch Sony X900F (2018 model) 4K HDR LED TV for $798 at Amazon and Dell (normally $925).
- 55-inch Samsung Q60R (2019 model) 4K LED TV for $649 at Walmart (normally $750).
- 65-inch Vizio P-Series Quantum P659-G1 (2019 model) 4K HDR LED TV for $898 at Amazon (normally $1,099).
- Amazon Fire TV Recast (500GB) over-the-air DVR for $144.99 at Amazon (normally $229.99).
- Polk Audio Command Bar smart soundbar + subwoofer for $199 at Amazon and B&H (normally $275).
- Sonos Beam smart soundbar for $349 at Amazon and Sonos (normally $399).
- Certified refurb: Sonos Playbar wireless soundbar for $449 at eBay (normally $699).
- Roku TV Wireless Speaker – only compatible with Roku TVs or Roku Smart Soundbar for $149.99 at Roku (normally $199.99).
Electronics deals
- OnePlus 6T (128GB) unlocked smartphone for $299.99 at Woot (normally $399).
- Apple AirPods Pro true wireless noise-cancelling headphones for $224.99 at Verizon (discount seen at checkout – normally $249.99).
- 7.9-inch Apple iPad Mini (64GB, latest model) tablet for $349.99 at Best Buy (normally $384).
- Sonos One (2nd gen) smart speaker for $149 at Amazon and Sonos (normally $199).
- Sonos One SL home speaker for $129 at Amazon and Sonos (normally $179).
- Amazon Fire HD 8 (16GB, ads, Yellow) tablet for $49.99 at Amazon (normally $79.99).
- Amazon Fire HD 8 (16GB, no ads) tablet for $64.99 at Amazon (normally $90).
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