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20 Best Buy Must-Haves (2026): The Ultimate Tech & Home Guide
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items A curated expert guide to the highest-rated electronics and smart home gear at Best Buy. I’ve analyzed early 2026 sales data and user reviews to find the "best-in-class" items for performance, reliability, and value.
Note: As a Benable curator, I may...
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🎮 Gaming & Pro-Level Power
📱 Mobile Tech & Personal Audio
📺 Home Theater & Cinematic Vibes
🏠 Smart Home & Kitchen Essentials
🎮 Gaming & Pro-Level Power
This hardware is currently defining the 2026 landscape. I’ve picked these for their ability to handle 4K gaming and heavy multitasking without breaking a sweat.
This is the 'Goldilocks' of laptops. It’s sleek enough to take into a professional meeting but packs enough punch to run AAA games at max settings. It’s my #1 recommendation for creators who also game.
Lenovo Legion Pro 5 16" 2.5K OLED Gaming Laptop AMD Ryzen 7 ...
If you haven't seen "perfect blacks" on an OLED, prepare to be ruined for all other screens. It’s a total game-changer for immersive RPGs.
Alienware AW3425DW 34" QD OLED Curved WQHD 240Hz .03ms ...
I love that one AA battery lasts for months. It’s the perfect "set it and forget it" mouse for anyone who hates keeping track of charging cables.
Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEED Wireless Optical 6 ... - Best Buy
The "hair-trigger" sensitivity is incredible for gaming, but you can dial it back for a satisfying typing experience when you're working. Two keyboards in one
SteelSeries Apex Pro V2 Full Size Wired Mechanical OmniPoint ...
For those who want a pre-built that actually looks clean and runs whisper-quiet. Best Buy reviewers consistently rate this for its elite cable management.
CLX SET Gaming Desktop Intel Core i7 14700KF 32GB DDR5 5600 ...
📱 Mobile Tech & Personal Audio
The gear I never leave the house without. This year is all about seamless AI integration and noise cancellation that actually works.
I’m obsessed with the "Circle to Search" feature. It’s the smartest phone on the market right now, and the zoom lens is basically a telescope.
Samsung - Galaxy S25 Ultra 256GB (Unlocked) - Titanium Black
The new transparency mode feels so natural it’s almost scary—it’s like you aren’t even wearing earbuds. Perfect for commuters who need to stay aware.
Apple AirPods Pro 3, Wireless Active Noise Cancelling Earbuds with ...
Honestly, the best iPad alternative out there. The included S-Pen makes note-taking a dream, and the screen size is basically a portable TV.
Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra - 14.6" 512GB - Wi-Fi -with S-Pen
The "Double Tap" gesture is a lifesaver when your hands are full of groceries. The new sleep apnea detection is a huge health win, too.
Apple Watch Series 11: Smartwatches
Still the undisputed king of travel. If you want to completely delete the sound of an airplane engine, these are the only ones I trust.
Sony WH 1000XM5 Wireless Noise Canceling Over ...
📺 Home Theater & Cinematic Vibes
Transform your living room into a cinema. We’re seeing a huge shift toward Mini-LED and QD-OLED panels this year.
My "TV of the Year." Once you see the contrast on an LG OLED, you can never go back to standard LED. It’s the gold standard for movie nights.
65" Class C5 Series OLED evo AI 4K UHD Smart webOS TV (2025)
It’s like having a cinema in your living room. The best part? The app setup takes literally 5 minutes.
ARC 5.0.2 Channel Smart Soundbar with Dolby Atmos
Pick this one if your living room gets a lot of sunlight. It’s incredibly bright and handles glare much better than other OLEDs.
65” Class S95F Series OLED 4K UHD SamsungVision AI ... - Best Buy
The "best value" at Best Buy right now. You get 90% of the performance of the high-end brands for half the price.
TCL 65" Class QM7K Series 4K UHD HDR QD Mini LED Smart TV ...
The perfect "second room" or dorm TV. Having Alexa built-in makes finding shows so much faster when you're lazy.
Insignia™ - 55" Class F50 Series LED 4K UHD Smart Fire TV - Open ...
🏠 Smart Home & Kitchen Essentials
These are the "daily problem solvers"—the appliances that actually save you time.
The "holy grail" for pet owners. The detangling brush bar is the only thing I've found that actually stops hair from wrapping around the roller.
Dyson - V8 Cordless Vacuum with 6 accessories - Silver/Nickel
If you have a small kitchen, this is the one. It goes from "power-on" to a double shot in under 40 seconds.
De'Longhi EC685M Dedica Deluxe Espresso
Use these to make your "dumb" appliances smart. I use mine to schedule my coffee maker and track how much energy my space heater is using.
TP-Link - Tapo Smart Wi-Fi Plug Mini with Matter (3-pack) - White
Unlike older robots, this one actually maps your house using LiDAR so it doesn't constantly bang into your baseboards.
Shark Matrix Plus 2 in 1 Robot Vacuum & Mop with Sonic ... - Best Buy
I love the "Slim Fry" feature. It’s perfect for making crispy snacks without needing a separate air fryer taking up counter space.
Samsung 30 in. 1.7 cu. ft. 1700 W Fingerprint Resistant Stainless Steel Over-the-Range Convection Microwave MC17T8000CS