Best Buy
US and Canadian electronics retailer's online store and app, with store pickup and Geek Squad support.
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About Best Buy
Best Buy is the largest specialist consumer electronics chain in the US, and its website and app sell laptops, phones, TVs, appliances, games, smart home gear and accessories. Orders can be shipped or collected from a nearby store, often the same day, and returns can be made in person. What sets it apart from general marketplaces is the service side: Geek Squad staff handle repairs, setup and in-home installation, and stores let you see products before buying. Shopping is free, and paid My Best Buy memberships add perks such as extended return windows, protection plans and member pricing. It operates in the United States and Canada, with separate sites for each country. Prices are usually close to other big retailers, and it runs regular sales around holidays and product launches. The range is narrower than Amazon or Walmart because it focuses on technology and appliances.
Best for: US and Canadian shoppers buying electronics or appliances who want in-store pickup and setup help.
Pros and cons
What works
- More than 1,000 stores for same-day pickup and in-person returns
- Geek Squad repairs, setup and in-home installation
- Can see and try many products in store before buying
Why people leave
- Only serves the United States and Canada
- Narrower range than general marketplaces
- Best perks need a paid membership
Best Buy vs Walmart, Target and Amazon
From each app's listing and the prices verified on its own site. A dash means we haven't verified it yet.
| Attribute | Best Buy | Walmart | Target | Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid |
| Verified price | — | $98 a year (Walmart+ annual) | $10.99/month or $99/year | $14.99 a month (Prime Monthly) |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | No | No | No | No |
| Self-hostable | No | No | No | No |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web, Android, iOS | Web, Android, iOS | Web, Android, iOS |
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Top Best Buy alternatives
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Walmart68.8Electronics alongside groceries and household goods, often at lower prices, with pickup at thousands of stores.
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Target64.8Smaller electronics range but easy store pickup and returns, plus everything else for the home.
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Amazon59.4Wider electronics range with fast Prime delivery and frequent price drops on the same brands.
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Costco57.5Members get extended warranties and long return windows on TVs, laptops and appliances.
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eBay50.3New, used and refurbished gadgets from many sellers, often cheaper than retail.
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Best Buy: common questions
What is Best Buy?
Best Buy: US and Canadian electronics retailer's online store and app, with store pickup and Geek Squad support. Best for US and Canadian shoppers buying electronics or appliances who want in-store pickup and setup help. Available for Web, iOS and Android.
Is Best Buy free?
Best Buy has a free plan and paid plans.
Is Best Buy open source?
No, Best Buy is not open source.
What platforms does Best Buy run on?
Best Buy is available for Web, iOS and Android.
What are the best alternatives to Best Buy?
The highest-ranked Best Buy alternatives right now are Walmart, Target and Amazon. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.
Best Buy vs Walmart: what's the difference?
Both Best Buy and Walmart are free with paid plans. Both run on Web, iOS and Android.