The best Labor Day sales for 2020: Ring security, vacuums, audio gear and more - CNET

When: Right now

Lenovo has launched its Labor Day doorbuster sale, and there re savings on dozens of laptops. Need proof? Check out the deal on the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon which is usually priced at $2,149 but selling right now for $900 when you use promo code THINKDEAL at checkout. 

The X1 Carbon is a best-in-class ultraportable that combines premium design appeal with business-grade privacy and security features. Read the full review of the  ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 7 at CNET.

There are a lot more deals -- see all the Lenovo laptops on sale on the site's Labor Sale sale page. Here are a few others to look out for:

When: Right now

The Doorbell 3 is the latest version of the Ring and has only been available since the start of summer. Under the hood it features dual 2.4 and 5GHz Wi-Fi for better streaming video. Amazon is selling it for $50 off, but also throws in the $90 Amazon Echo Show 5 for free. 

When: Right now (though Sept. 7)

Polk has reduced the price of its S2 ultra-slim soundbar for Labor Day, now $50 off its list price. It's been cheaper -- the S2 was as low as $160 in the spring, but this is still a good deal. It connects to your TV with HDMI ARC so you can control everything with a single remote control. It features five full-range drivers and a wireless subwoofer, supports Bluetooth and specifically targets center-channel audio to make sure dialogue is clear and understandable. 

When: Right now (through Sept. 7)

Wireless chargers are a dime a dozen (not literally, of course) but Courant makes chargers that elevate your desktop (again, not literally). Wrapped in a pebble-grain Italian leather and available in an assortment of colors, these are snazzy. Right now, everything on the site is 25% off (the discount is applied automatically at checkout) and monogramming is included for free.

Browse the whole collection, or sample what Courant has to offer with these selections:

When: Right now 

Ring is running a sale on four of its second-generation alarm kits for Labor Day. They're all 20% off, so you'll save anywhere from $40 to $70, depending upon which one you choose. Here are your options:

When: Right now (through Sept. 8)

The Eargo Neo HiFi invisible in-ear hearing aids are available for $2,700 when you apply promo code LABORDAY20 at checkout. That's $250 off the list price.

That's $2,700 for the pair of hearing aids and all the accessories. If you're thinking in earbud terms that might sound like a lot of money, but hearing aid wearers are used to substantially higher prices. In fact, it's not unusual to pay about this much for each individual earbud rather than the complete set. But despite the far more affordable price, the Neo HiFi aids are designed to deliver really high sound quality, with features such as wind noise reduction and feedback cancellation. They're also fully invisible in-the-ear buds, and rely on a "flexi palm design," which are little treelike spikes that position the buds in your ear.

When: Aug. 31-Sept. 7

The Tribit QuietPlus 72 headphones are usually priced $70, but they're on sale for $45 during Labor Day when you add promo code LBDQPLUS at checkout. These compact over-the-ear headphones charge via USB-C and deliver about 30 hours of runtime between charges. More importantly, these are nice canceling headphones that Tribit claims can cancel up to 32dB of ambient sound. 

When: Aug. 31-Sept. 7

BlazePods is an at-home, pro-level training system. Using interactive, touch-sensitive pods, you can choose from among an enormous library of workouts and games to work on balance, coordination, core, flexibility, power, spatial awareness, speed, stamina and more. With kids schooling from home and adults working from home -- and gyms still closed in most locations -- this is a great solution for exercising in place. 

During this Labor Day sale, all kits are 20% off sitewide. Exception: Bundles aren't included in the sale.

When: Sept. 1-7

Roborock's newest cordless stick vacuum is the H6, and it's $50 off for Labor Day week. This new vacuum generates a respectable 25,000 Pa of suction and can run for a maximum of about 90 minutes in eco-mode (or 10 minutes running full-bore in max mode). It features HEPA air filtration and weighs in at just 3 pounds. 

When: Sept. 1-7

Regularly priced at $270, the E4 is one of Roborock's most popular models, particularly among pet owners thanks to its robust 2,000Pa suction in carpet boost mode. The vacuum's large battery can run for about 200 minutes on a charge (over 2,000 square feet) and Roborock cites an oversized dustbin so you don't need to empty it as often.

The Roborock E4 is about $50 off during the sale, selling for $219 when you apply promo code ROBOROCKE45 at checkout. 

When: Sept. 4-7

Roborock's newest robot is a combination vacuum and mop, and it's $45 off for the holiday when you apply promo code ROBOS6MAXV at checkout. 

The S6 MaxV includes a pair of cameras and uses what it calls "ReactiveAI Obstacle Avoidance" to identify and avoid obstacles that it encounters on the floor, so it goes around toys, shoes and the inevitable puppy accident, rather than plowing through it and turning a small mess into a big disaster. 

It has a maximum suction of 2,500PA and uses lidar for accurate, optimized navigation and automatic room recognition. It's app and voice controllable, and the  S6 MaxVcan be programmed with up to 10 no-go zones, 10 no-mop zones and 10 invisible barriers on each level of your home.

When: Sept. 5-6

The Verizon Care Smart Watch is a smartwatch version of the Jitterbug cell phone -- it's designed expressly for seniors. It features safety features like location sharing, one-button emergency dialing to preprogrammed contacts, and health and activity reporting. In addition, it does usual smartphone stuff like reminders and step tracking. 

When: Sept. 4-8

I make no secret of my adoration of Jackbox games like You Don't Know Jack, Quiplash and Drawful. They're hilarious party games that everyone plays using their own phone as a combination remote control/buzzer while crowded around the TV. For Labor Day, everything on the site is marked down with some prices up to 50% off. 

Here are some of the highlights: