Deal picks for Friday, October 30
7 deals, 6 still live. Written .
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A short list from the deals on this site that day: what each thing is, who it suits and what to know before you buy. We don't test products, so these are not reviews. How we pick
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A 29-piece 3/8-inch metric ratchet set built around Wera's Zyklop Speed ratchet, for people who work in tight engine bays and cabinets.
$143.74Shop on AmazonPrice as ofThe ratchet is the point of this set. Wera's Zyklop Speed has a 72-tooth mechanism that needs only 5 degrees of handle swing per click, a head that pivots and locks at 0, 15 and 90 degrees either way, and a thumbwheel to switch direction. Wera says it does the work of six tools, from flex-head ratchet to screwdriver.
In the textile case: nine metric sockets from 8 to 19 mm, a 200 mm extension with a free-turning sleeve, a 76 mm wobble extension, a 1/4-inch bit adaptor and 16 bits (Phillips, Pozidriv, Torx and hex). It suits a mechanic or keen DIYer who already owns basic sockets and wants one ratchet that reaches awkward bolts. If you mainly need deep sockets or SAE sizes, look at the imperial 8100 SB 9 or a bigger socket kit instead.
Worth knowing This is the standard version. The 8100 SB 7 is the push-through variant, and there are no deep sockets here.
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A solar Pro Trek with altimeter, barometer, compass and thermometer plus radio time sync, for hikers who want a watch that never needs a battery swap.
$387.92Shop on AmazonPrice as ofThe PRW-3500T uses Casio's Triple Sensor Version 3 for altitude, air pressure and direction, with a thermometer, a 42-hour pressure graph and an alarm when pressure changes sharply. It charges from light and sets itself from Multi-Band 6 radio signals in the US, UK, Europe, Japan and China. Casio lists about seven months of running on a full charge with no light, and 200-meter water resistance.
The band is titanium with a three-fold clasp; the case is resin with a stainless steel rotating direction bezel. It suits someone who hikes, climbs or travels and wants the readings on the wrist without a phone. If you want GPS tracks, maps or phone notifications, a smartwatch does more, at the cost of charging every few days.
Worth knowing It is a large watch: 56.9 by 53.4 mm and 14.8 mm thick. Only the band is titanium, not the case, and the glass is mineral.
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A 29-gallon glass aquarium kit with hood, LED light, filter and heater, for a first tropical tank that has room for a proper community of fish.
$83.14Shop on AmazonPrice as ofEverything to get water running comes in one box: a 30 by 12 by 18 inch glass tank, a low hinged hood with white LEDs, a Tetra Whisper PF 30 power filter with a Large Bio-Bag cartridge, a 200-watt heater, a thermometer, a fish net and small samples of AquaSafe conditioner and TetraMin food.
A 29-gallon tank is a sensible first size: more water is more forgiving of mistakes than a small desktop tank, and it fits a mixed group of small tropical fish. It suits a family or beginner ready for a weekly routine of water changes. If you only have a shelf or desk, the 20-gallon version of the same kit is shorter and lighter.
Worth knowing No stand. Filled, this tank holds about 240 pounds of water, so it needs furniture rated for it. You also need gravel, decor and time for the filter to settle before adding fish, and Bio-Bag cartridges are replaced over time.
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A 13.1-foot Govee light strip that mounts high on a wall and washes light downward, for an even glow instead of the dotted look of plain tape strips.
$68.39See it on AmazonThis deal has endedPrice as ofThe Skyline kit (model H61B8) mounts the strip so it floats off the wall and throws light down it, with an adjustable angle; Govee suggests mounting it high. The strip uses Govee's RGBWWIC colours with separate white LEDs, splits into up to 12 segments that can show different colours, and works over Wi-Fi or Bluetooth with the Govee app, Alexa, Google Assistant and Matter. It has 154 preset effects and 16 music modes, and can be cut to length.
It suits a living room, bedroom or gaming setup where you want the wall itself lit. If you only want a strip behind a TV or under a cabinet, a basic adhesive strip is simpler to fit.
Worth knowing Indoor use only. Installation takes more effort than stick-on strips; plan on two people. The coupon has to be clipped on the product page.
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5 Tech & Electronics
Google Fitbit Inspire 3 - Midnight Zen/Black - Small and Large Bands
A small, light fitness tracker with a colour screen and up to 10 days of battery, for someone who wants steps, heart rate and sleep without a full smartwatch.
$69.95Shop on AmazonPrice as ofThe Inspire 3 is a slim band tracker: about 18 grams with an AMOLED screen under Gorilla Glass 3 and water resistance to 50 meters. It tracks steps, heart rate zones, sleep stages, SpO2 and skin temperature variation, shows phone notifications when the phone is nearby, and has a vibrating SmartWake alarm. Both small and large bands are in the box, and it can be moved to a clip accessory.
It suits someone who forgets to charge things and wants simple daily numbers in the Google Health app. If you run or cycle outdoors and want a map of the route without carrying a phone, look at a model with its own GPS.
Worth knowing No GPS of its own. The battery figure drops to about 3 days with the always-on display, and some coaching features need a paid Google Health Premium plan.
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6 Tech & Electronics
8-Port 252W Sabrent Voltik USB-A & USB-C PD 3.0 Charging Station
An eight-port desktop charger with four USB-C and four USB-A ports, for a desk or family counter that charges a laptop, tablet and phones at once.
$59.60Shop on AmazonUse code DJK4D88Z at checkoutPrice as ofThe Sabrent Voltik (AX-8PTC) has four USB-C ports at up to 100 watts each and four USB-A ports at up to 18 watts, sharing 252 watts in total. It supports PD 3.0, PPS, QC 4.0 and QC 3.0, and a small colour screen shows the watts, volts, amps and temperature for each port. It is UL certified.
It suits a home office or a household that wants to replace a pile of wall chargers with one unit. If you only charge one laptop and a phone, a two-port charger is smaller and does the job.
Worth knowing Four laptops at full 100-watt speed would need more than the 252-watt total, so heavy loads share power. The promo code in the steps has to be entered at checkout.
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7 Sports & Outdoors
40-OZ STANLEY Quencher ProTour Flipstraw Tumbler, w/ Built-In Straw & Handle (Twilight VRT)
A 40-ounce insulated Stanley tumbler with a leakproof flip-straw lid, for anyone who wants a big cold drink that can ride in a bag.
$29.97Shop on AmazonPrice as ofThe ProTour is the leakproof version of the Quencher. Its lid has a built-in straw that flips up to sip and snaps shut, with a removable spout and replaceable seal, so it is built to go in a bag. The lid also fits any other 40-ounce Quencher. Stanley lists cold drinks for 11 hours and ice for 2 days, 18/8 recycled stainless steel, a textured handle and a base that fits most car cupholders. It is dishwasher safe.
It suits commuters, gym-goers and anyone trying to drink more water through the day. If you want hot coffee, this is the wrong cup: Stanley says not to use it with hot liquids.
Worth knowing Cold drinks only. Full, it is a lot to carry: the empty tumbler alone weighs about 1.5 pounds and stands nearly 11 inches tall.
