The Best Black Friday Tech Deals, According to the Strategist’s Tech Writer
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Nearly every year since I started coveringtechin 2017, at least ten people ask me what tech they should hold off on buying untilBlack Friday. It’s one of the best times to nab otherwise pricey gear likeheadphones,tablets, orgaming consoles, for a significant discount. It’s not just Amazon, either; retailers like Best Buy and even manufacturers themselves are offering discounts worth keeping an eye on. Whether you’ve been waiting to splurge on a newBluetooth speakerfor your living room or you’re looking to wow someone with the rightgift, you probably won’t find a better deal than the ones offered this week.
I’ve done most of the digging for you, and found the best deals you can get on tech you (or someone you love) will really like, including things I’ve tested or been recommended by experts.
Amazon Black Friday Tech Deals
While many manufacturers and merchants offer Black Friday deals of their own, you can get a good deal on the same products for a similar discount over on Amazon. In addition, Amazon always has significant discounts on its own products, likeKindlesand Echo devices — I always wait until this time of year when I need to upgrade one of my e-readers — that are worth keeping an eye out for.
Anker Black Friday Tech Deals
If you’ve gone shopping for accessories to keep your smartphone or tablet charged, you’ve probably come across an Anker product or two. It makes the best (and my favorite) charging cables, charging bricks, and portable chargers — all make sure my gadgets have enough juice to get through a day of use.
Apple Black Friday Tech Deals
Compared to most companies, Apple doesn’t like to give many discounts on its products and instead offers agift cardto go with your purchase. Other retailers like Amazon and Target, on the other hand, do offer straight-up discounts on Apple devices. So, if you end up buying from Apple, you’ll have to pay full price for that new iPhone or Apple Watch, but you’ll get a gift card you can use to get a discount on a pair of AirPods or splurge on a few nice apps in the App Store, if that’s more your jam.
B&H Photo Black Friday Tech Deals
Don’t let its name fool you: B&H Photo (whose experts have helped us find countless recommendations) sells everything from cameras toprojectorsand computers. Plus it even has a useful filter that lets you sort products based on savings and available stock, so you won’t have to worry about clicking on a deal just to find it’s been expired (though we’ll be on top of that as well).
Best Buy Black Friday Tech Deals
Best Buy will often give a discount on products you won’t see discounted elsewhere (like Apple), in addition to plenty of other gadgets from companies like Lenovo, Microsoft, and Sony. We’ve flagged some noteworthy deals on new products— such as the ASUS ROG Ally and Apple Watch Ultra 2 — that might not have as big of a discount as other tech we’ve listed, but given their recent debuts, this is the first time we’re seeing any kind of price reductions. If you’ve been thinking about buying them, we still think the savings are worth it.
Dyson Black Friday Tech Deals
While I love my trustyrobot vacuum, nothing clears my floors quite like my Dyson stick vac. Dyson’s cordless stick vacuums are worth their hefty price tag, but any discount helps, and right now the brand has discounts on a ton of its best vacuums, air purifiers, and even hair stylers.
Google Black Friday Tech Deals
If you need a new Android phone, smart display, or tablet, Google’s got deals on some of its flagship products, including the new Pixel 8,Pixel Tablet(which I use as a smart home hub and bedroom television), and the second generation of itssmartwatch, the Pixel Watch 2.
Hulu Black Friday Tech Deals
If you’ve been holding off on renewing your Hulu subscription to catch up onOnly Murders in the Building, now through midnight on November 28, you can get a 12-month subscription of the ad-supported plan for just 99 cents.
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JBL Black Friday Tech Deals
JBL makes some of my favoriteBluetooth speakers, ranging from light-up speakers that feel like alava lamp, to portable speakers with a clip for easy attachment.
Logitech Black Friday Tech Deals
Logitech makes everything from Bluetooth speakers(through its subsidiary, Ultimate Ears)tokeyboardsandearbuds. Some of my favorite work-from-home gear is from Logitech, including mywireless mouseand keyboard. This year, it has got deals on some of its best speakers and keyboards, so if you’ve been eyeing a more ergonomic mouse or a better webcam, now’s the time.
Moft Black Friday Tech Deals
Moft makes some of my favorite iPhone accessories, including iPad cases and stands,MagSafewallets that make my everyday carry lighter and more convenient, and even laptop accessories that make remote work more comfortable. It’s having a sitewide sale, and you can save up to $60 depending on what product you’re eyeing, as long as it’s over $50.
Paramount+ Black Friday Tech Deals
Like Hulu, Paramount+ is offering a discount on its ad-supported subscription plan, dropping it from $6 to just under $2 per month; you can also get the plan with Showtime added on for just under $4 instead of the usual $12 per month. Just use the code BLACKFRIDAY before December 4.
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Peacock Black Friday Tech Deals
Peacock’s also discounting their one-year subscription to their ad-supported service by $40.
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Sonos Black Friday Tech Deals
Whether you’re looking to start your home audio journey, or you want to add some new speakers to an existing setup, Sonos is unmatched in creating multi-speaker, multi-room systems that let you play the same music or podcasts across your home, all from one device.
Target Black Friday Tech Deals
Target has its own set of deals going on; the usual lineup of tablets, smartphone accessories, and gaming gear all have their fair share of discounts.
Tile Black Friday Tech Deals
Tile’s tiny trackers are one of the best ways to keep an eye on easily lost items like luggage, wallets, or keys. It’s having a sitewide sale right now with discounts on individual items as well as bundles, so you can grab something for everything you’re prone to losing.
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Walmart Black Friday Tech Deals
Like Amazon and Best Buy, Walmart has a ton of discounts from a variety of manufacturers, and you can get solid discounts on hot-ticket items like AirPods Pro if you act fast.
Zagg Black Friday Tech Deals
If you’ve got an iPhone, iPad, flagship Android device, or MacBook, Zagg has plenty of accessories to keep your gear safe, charged, or even give it added functionality. It’s having a 35 percent off sale sitewide, but do note that the discount won’t be applied until checkout, so don’t be alarmed if you don’t see that lowered price right on the product page.
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