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10 Essential Audio Terms Every Beginner Should Know
If you're new to the world of audio, you're likely to encounter cryptic terms all over the place. While the list of audio jargon is endless, I think these ten terms are particularly useful to know when you want to buy audio gear and understand what the specifications mean.
The best Black Friday Apple Watch deals in 2024 — record-low prices are live
UPDATE: Nov. 29, 2024, 2:45 p.m. EST This post has been updated with the most recent sale pricing and stock of all of the Apple Watches on sale for Black Friday, including a $20 further discount on the 2nd gen GPS + Cellular Apple Watch SE (compared to its initial sale price before Thanksgiving).
The best Apple Watch deals on Black Friday Best Series 10 deal Apple Watch Series 10 (46mm, GPS) $359 at Best Buy (Save $70) Get Deal Best Series 9 deal Apple Watch Series 9 (45mm, GPS) $329.99 at Walmart (Save $100) Get Deal Best Ultra deal Apple Watch Ultra 2 (49mm, GPS + cellular) $692.99 at Amazon (Save $106.01) Get DealBlack Friday sales are in full swing, bringing some of the best prices we've seen on Apple Watches all year.
As of Nov. 29 (Black Friday itself), the Series 10 is $70 off in most of its configurations, the 45mm Series 9 is down to $309.99 (returning to its July Prime Day pricing), and the cheapest Watch possible is the SE is at the new low price of $149. We had previously seen the 41mm Series 9 at its record-low of $279.99, but that's already sold out (brand new, at least) — so let that be some indication of how quickly you should move if you see the Apple Watch you want in stock.
SEE ALSO: MacBook deals are going extremely hard this Black Friday — here are the best deals live nowIf you hesitated to pick up the Series 9 deal during Prime Day because the Series 10 wasn't out yet, this Black Friday season offers you another chance to make the call between last year and this year's watches. The differences between the watches aren't too drastic, so if you're most focused on saving money, you might want to go with a Series 9, especially as we don't expect them to be available new for much longer.
Below, you'll find each of those picks, along with more of the best Apple Watch deals live on Black Friday and throughout Cyber Monday. All newly added or updated deals have been marked with a ✨, while struck-through deals were either sold out or expired at the time of writing.
Best Apple Watch deal on Black Friday Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple Watch Series 10 (46mm, GPS) $359.00 at Best Buy$429.00 Save $70.00 Get Deal Why we like it
Read more from Mashable about the Apple Watch Series 10.
Just two months after its release, the Series 10 is down to a record-low price for the third time.
Last year, the Series 9 dropped to $359 during Black Friday, so it's pretty impressive to be able to snag the next-gen Apple Watch for the same amount of money — especially when that next-gen watch has a bigger, crispier 46mm display (but a thinner design overall) and an inbuilt speaker for playing audio directly from your watch. If you'd be fine with a smaller screen, you can save an extra $30 and opt for the 42mm Series 10, which is on sale for $329 at Best Buy.
The best Black Friday Apple Watch dealsSeries 10
Apple Watch Series 10 (42mm, GPS) — $329 $429 (save $100)
Apple Watch Series 10 (42mm, GPS + cellular) — $429 $499 (save $70)
Apple Watch Series 10 (46mm, GPS + cellular) — $459 $529 (save $70)
Series 9
Apple Watch Series 9 (41mm, GPS) — $279.99 $399 (save $119.01)
Apple Watch Series 9 (45mm, GPS) — $309.99 $429 (save $119.01)
SE
Apple Watch SE, 2nd Gen (40mm, GPS) — $149 $249 (save $100)
Apple Watch SE, 2nd Gen (44mm, GPS) — $179 $279 (save $100)
Apple Watch SE (40mm, GPS + cellular) — $219 $299 (save $80)
Apple Watch SE (44mm, GPS + cellular) — $229 $329 (save $100)✨
Ultra
Apple Watch Ultra 2 (49mm, GPS + cellular) — $692.99 $799 (save $106.01)
Apple Watch Ultra 2 with Milanese Loop (49mm, GPS + cellular) — $819 $899 (save $106.01)✨
Today's NYT Connections Hints and Answer for November 29 (#537)
Connections is a game from the New York Times that challenges you to find the association between words. It sounds easy, but it isn't—Connections categories can be almost anything, and they're usually quite specific. If you need a hand getting the answers, we've got you covered.
Black Friday Kindle deals are beating records
UPDATE: Nov. 29, 2024, 1:46 p.m. EST It's Black Friday and you can't beat the deals on Kindles. We're tracking all the best deals across retailers and updating this list as things come in and go out of stock.
The best Black Friday Kindle deals at a glance: Best Kindle deal Amazon Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition $154.99 (Save $45) Get Deal Best budget Kindle deal Amazon Kindle $84.99 (Save $25) Get Deal Best Kindle Kids deal Amazon Kindle Kids $94.99 (Save $35) Get Deal Best Kindle bundle deal Amazon Kindle Scribe Essentials Bundle $479.97 (Save $60) Get DealYou know what they say: Good things come to those who wait. Well, it's proving true when it comes to Black Friday Kindle deals.
Amazon has a knack for launching new devices around Prime Day, so it was no surprise when they dropped a new batch of Kindles post-October Prime Day. We've tested our way through most of the latest models, and they're improving upon already great tech for the fastest, brightest Kindles yet. Our favorite is the Kindle Paperwhite, and yes, it's on sale.
Because these items are so new, we weren't expecting to see amazing discounts. The last few Prime Day sales on Kindles have been disappointing, so it's a pleasant surprise to see such good prices — a real Black Friday miracle. Early on we saw Kindle bundles go on sale, but now, single devices are marked down up to 27% off.
Here are the best Kindle deals to shop on Black Friday. We'll be tracking prices throughout Cyber weekend, so if any new Kindle deals pop up, you'll find them here.
Best Kindle deal Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition $154.99 at Amazon$199.99 Save $45.00 Get Deal Why we like it
The new batch of 2024 Kindles are the fastest yet, turning pages quickly and with less delay when switching between books in your library. The Kindle Paperwhite and Signature Edition both have bright, high-contrast screens, so you can read in any environment. While I prefer the Kindle Paperwhite over the Signature Edition most of the time, right now you can't beat the SE's Black Friday price.
The Amazon Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition is 23% off, bringing it down to $154.99. That's some big savings ($45 to be exact) on a device that's usually $200. You get everything you love in the Paperwhite, lightweight and waterproof design, with the added benefits of double the storage, wireless charging, and auto-adjusting brightness.
More Kindle dealsAmazon Kindle — $84.99 $109.99 (save $25)
Amazon Kindle Kids — $94.99 $129.99 (save $35)
Amazon Kindle Paperwhite — $129.99 $159.99 (save $30)
Amazon Kindle Paperwhite Kids — $139.99 $179.99 (save $40)
$539.97 Save $60.00 Get Deal Why we like it
Among the new Kindles is a redesigned Scribe, which comes in classic black or a flashy metallic jade and won't be officially available until Dec. 4. The new Scribe's screen got a makeover with added white borders to give it a more notebook-like feel. If the new model is anything like the current one, I'm excited to see what it offers.
If you're an annotator, the Kindle Scribe is the e-reader for you. The matte screen feels like writing on paper, and includes a notebook section so you can take notes in addition to annotating your e-books. Personally, I like writing with the Kindle Scribe far more than I do with an iPad and Apple Pencil.
This deal gives you a little extra off ahead of the Scribe's December release. The Essentials Bundle comes with the device, premium pen, folio-style case, and power adapter — everything you need to get started. Normally $539.97, you can find the bundle for $479.97, saving you $60 for 11% off.
Not sold on the Scribe (or its price)? There are other Black Friday bundle deals to explore.
More Kindle dealsAmazon Kindle Essentials Bundle — $116.97 $161.97 (save $45)
Amazon Kindle Paperwhite Essentials Bundle — $184.97 $204.97 (save $20)
Amazon Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition Essentials Bundle — $237.97 $257.97 (save $20)
Amazon Kindle Colorsoft Essentials Bundle — $349.97 $384.97 (save $35)
Apple AirPods Pro 2 are at sub-$160 pricing at Amazons Black Friday sale
GET $95.01 OFF: As of Nov. 29, you can get Apple AirPods Pro 2 Wireless Earbuds for just $153.99. That's 38% off the original price.
Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple AirPods Pro 2 Wireless Earbuds $153.99 at Amazon$249.00 Save $95.01 Get Deal
Apple’s leading AirPods provide sublime sound in a small-format earbud that will travel with you on runs while effectively blocking out noise on busy trains or flights. With such a nimble design and powerful set of skills, it’s no wonder that these headphones are priced up. Thankfully, they’re majorly discounted for Black Friday, so if you've been thinking of upgrading then now is the time.
AirPods Pro 2 don’t just play music well. With a scientifically based hearing test built-in and clinical hearing protection, these are designed to do less harm to your ears than other types of headphones, and to help you keep tabs on how healthy your ears are. AirPods Pro 2 will also act as a hearing aid.
SEE ALSO: The best Black Friday deals at Amazon, Target, Best Buy, and WalmartActive noise cancellation and transparency modes eliminate distractions, while amplifying important environmental sounds to make sure you’re in the know about what’s going on in the world around you.
As of Nov. 29, Apple AirPods Pro 2 Wireless Earbuds are on sale for $153.99, for a $95.01 savings.
With their charging case, Airpods Pro 2 can extend their charge from 6 hours up to 30. Built to withstand sweat, they’re made to go wherever you do.
More Black Friday deals on AirPodsApple AirPods 4 Wireless Earbuds — $119 $129 (save $10)
AirPods 3 with Lightning Charging Case — $119.99 $169.99 (save $50)
Apple AirPods 2 with Charging Case — $99.99 $129.99 (save $30)
The Best iPads of 2024
iPads are among the best tablets money can buy. However, as Apple’s iPad portfolio has expanded, picking the best iPad for your specific needs can be tricky. Fortunately, we’re here to help you make the right choice.
The best Black Friday Xbox deals in 2024
UPDATE: Nov. 29, 2024, 1:55 p.m. EST Updated with new Xbox game deals on titles like "Sonic X Shadow Generations" and "Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2" available now.
Best early Xbox Black Friday gaming deals Best Console Deal Xbox Series X (1 TB) $449.99 (Save $50) Get Deal Best Controller Deal Xbox Wireless Controller $49.99 (Save $10) Get Deal Best Game Deal Diablo IV: Vessel of Hatred (Free $5 Xbox gift card and Sound of Slaughter DLC) $29.99 (Save $10) Get DealBlack Friday is finally here. The deals come fast and furious for gamers, and this year Xbox has plenty of great discounts to choose from. That means it's time to start seizing the discounts you can score from the retailer right now.
We've pored over the offerings from Xbox you can land right now as well as the ones unlocking over the next couple of weeks to bring you some of our favorite picks. Whether you're in the market for a new console or you just want to scoop up a new controller, Xbox has you covered with plenty of great options that'll tide you over until the rest of the Black Friday gaming deals commence.
Best console deal Opens in a new window Credit: Xbox Xbox Series X $449.99 at Xbox$499.99 Save $50.00 Get Deal Why we like it
The most powerful Xbox you can get, the Xbox Series X comes packing a hefty 1TB HD so you can store more than a few games – those install sizes are getting bigger all the time. It's $50 off right now through December 2, and serves up graphics at up to 120FPS with crisp visuals and faster load times than the standard Xbox Series S. Alternatively, get the 512GB Xbox Series S for $50 off as well starting November 21 through December 2.
Best controller deal Opens in a new window Credit: Xbox Xbox Wireless Controller $49.99 at Xbox$59.99 Save $10.00 Get Deal Why we like it
This standard Xbox wireless controller comes in just about any color you could imagine, and it boasts a hybrid D-pad, textured triggers and bumpers, and Bluetooth connectivity. You get one with your console purchase, but if you could use another, you can save $10 off one controller at Xbox starting November 21 through December 2 and December 13 through December 23, on select designs only. If you don't see one you like, head to the Xbox Design Lab to create your own and get free engraving on all controller purchases from November 28 through December 5.
Best game deal Opens in a new window Credit: Xbox Diablo IV: Vessel of Hatred $49.99 at Xbox$59.99 Save $10.00 Free $5 Xbox gift card and Sound of Slaughter bundle with purchase Get Deal Why we like it
This Diablo IV expansion is a massive addition to the core game, set in the new region of the jungle terrain Nahantu. It introduces the new Spiritborn class as well as a new endgame dungeon, additional abilities, items, and other changes. You can pick it up right now for $29.99, but Xbox has sweetened the deal considerably. If you buy now through December 2, you'll get a promotional $5 Xbox gift card and the Sound of Slaughter bundle, which adds a few cosmetic items to your coffers.
Best deals on Xbox gamesSonic X Shadow Generations — $29.99 $49.99 (save $20)
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 — $29.99 $49.99 (save $20)
Star Wars Outlaws — $39.99 $69.99 (save $30)
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutants Unleashed — $24.99 $39.99 (save $15)
Alan Wake 2 Deluxe Edition — $49.99 $79.99 (save $30)
The best Black Friday gaming deals are here — get a 1TB Xbox Series X $50 off
UPDATE: Nov. 29, 2024, 11:45 a.m. EST This article has been updated with the latest Black Friday gaming deals across various retailers.
Best Black Friday gaming deals Best Xbox deal Xbox Series X (1TB) All-Digital $399.99 (save $50) Get Deal Best PlayStation deal PlayStation DualSense Wireless Controller $54.00 (save $20.99) Get Deal Best Nintendo deal 'Nintendo Switch Sports' $30.00 (save $19.99) Get Deal Best PC gaming deal Acer Nitro V Gaming Laptop (NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) $829.99 (save $170.00) Get DealBlack Friday is a wonderful time to be a gamer. That's because gaming deals always show up in a big way from consoles, to games, to accessories, and much more. Black Friday deals have already been trickling in for over a week, but today Nov. 29, many sales just got slashed for extra savings.
SEE ALSO: Gaming starter kit: All the gear you need to play like a real gamerCheck out our favorite Black Friday gaming deals below, and be sure to take a look at our other gaming-centric deals articles on other gaming accessories and PC gaming products. Also, make sure to keep revisiting this page, as we'll keep updating it as more offers go live.
Best Xbox deal Opens in a new window Credit: Xbox Xbox Series X (1TB) All-Digital $399.99 at Best Buy$449.99 Save $50.00 Get Deal Why we like it
Yes, the all-digital version of the Xbox Series X comes in a 1TB version now, and it's $50 off as a Black Friday deal. Pair that with an Xbox Game Pass membership (which are also on sale right now — more on that below), and you've got everything you need to keep your gaming backlog stacked for the foreseeable future.
More Xbox dealsXbox Game Pass Ultimate 3-Month Membership — $44.99 $49.99 (save $5)
Xbox Game Pass Core 3-Month Membership — $23.74 $24.99 (save $1.25)
Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K + Xbox Wireless Controller + 1-Month Game Pass Ultimate Bundle — $74.99 $131.97 (save $56.98)
Xbox Store Gift Card ($100) — $90 $100 (save $10)
Xbox Elite Series 2 Controller — $140.99 $179.99 (save $39)
Xbox Seagate Storage Expansion Card (2TB) — $199.99 $359.99 (save $160)
Xbox Series X (1TB) Digital Edition + Extra Xbox Wireless Controller — $489.99 $599.99 (save $110)
$74.99 Save $20.99 Get Deal Why we like it
In console gaming, an extra controller means inviting your friends and loved ones into the game. However, extra PlayStation 5 controllers can have a price tag that's steep enough to cause many new PS5 owners to hold off. When Black Friday comes around, there's a rare opportunity to buy for less. The PlayStation DualSense Wireless Controller packs in haptic rumbles, a microphone, and ergonomic design made for all-day use. Order an extra controller now and save $20.99.
More PlayStation dealsFinal Fantasy XVI — $24.99 $49.99 (save $25.00)
Razer Quick Charging Controller Stand — $24.99 $39.99 (save $15)
EA Sports FC 25 — $29.99 $69.99 (save $40.00)
NHL 25 — $32.79 $69.99 (save $37.20)
Backbone One (PlayStation Edition) — $59.99 $99.99 (save $40)
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 — $49.99 $69.99 (save $20)
Silent Hill 2 — $30.00 $69.99 (save $39.00)
PlayStation Store Gift Card ($100) — $90 $100 (save $10)
Razer Wolverine V2 Pro Controller — $170.01 $249.99 (save $79.98)
$49.99 Save $19.99 Get Deal Why we like it
Nostalgic for the days of Wii Sports? Lucky for you, Nintendo Switch Sports exists, and it's on sale ahead of Black Friday for $19.99 off the original price. Strap your Joy-Con controllers on and play through the game's seven included sports like golf, soccer, bowling, volleyball, and more.
More Nintendo dealsPowerA Joy-Con Comfort Grips — $9.88 $14.99 (save $5.11)
Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown — $17.97 $49.99 (save $32.02)
SanDisk 128GB microSDXC Card — $14.99 $34.99 (save $20)
8Bitdo Ultimate C Bluetooth Controller — $23.99 $29.99 (save $6)
Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol.1 — $18.99 $39.99 (save $21)
Sonic X Shadow Generations — $29.99 $49.99 (save $20)
HORI Nintendo Switch Split Pad Compact — $42.79 $49.99 (save $7.20)
Mario Party Superstars — $42.69 $59.99 (save $17.30)
Star Wars: Heritage Pack — $39.88 $59.99 (save $20.11)
NBA 2K25 — $29.99 $59.99 (save $30)
Nintendo Switch OLED + Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Bundle — $299.00 $349.00 (save $50)
$999.99 Save $170.00 Get Deal Why we like it
Not every gaming laptop has to drain your bank account, and that's never been more true than with the Acer Nitro V. An update to one of our favorite budget gaming laptops to date, it's only $829.99 for Black Friday — that's $170 in savings. This one comes with an AMD Ryzen 7-8845HS processor and a GeForce RTX 4060 GPU.
More PC gaming dealsGaming laptops
Lenovo LOQ Gaming Laptop (AMD Ryzen 5 7235HS, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050, 12GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $649.99 $799.99 (save $150)
ASUS TUF Gaming Laptop (AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS, AMD Radeon RX7700S, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $679.99 $1,099.99 (save $420)
Gigabyte G6 KF 16 (Intel i7-13620H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $999.99 $1,199.99 (save $200)
Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (Intel Core i7 13650HX, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $1,099.99 $1,149.99 (save $50)
Asus TUF Gaming F16 (Intel Core i7-13650HX, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $999.99 $1,299.99 (save $300)
MSI Katana A15 AI 15.6-inch (165Hz QHD Ryzen 9-8945HS, NVIDIA Geforce RTX 4070, 32GB DDR5, 1TB SSD) — $1,299.99 $1,699.99 (save $400)
Lenovo Legion 7i (Intel 14th Gen Core i7, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $1,299.99 $1,699.99 (save $400)
Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (Intel Core i9-14900HX, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $1,349.99 $1,699.99 (save $350)
Alienware m16 R2 (QHD+ 240Hz, Intel Core Ultra 7, 16GB Memory, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070, 1TB SSD) — $1,299.99 $1,899.99 (save $600)
HP OMEN Transcend Laptop (16-u1047nr 16", Intel Core i7, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070) — $1,599.99 $2,099.99 (save $500)
Asus ROG Zephyrus M16 (Intel 13th Gen Core i9, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090, 32GB RAM, 2TB SSD) — $2,799.99 $2,999.99 (save $200)
Razer Blade 16 (13th Gen Intel 24-Core i9 HX, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $2,499.99 $3,799.99 (save $1300)
Gaming monitors
Dell S2721HGF 27-inch Gaming Monitor — $149.99 $229.99 (save $80)
Samsung Odyssey 27-inch Gaming Monitor — $199.99 $349.99 (save $150)
Acer Nitro 31.5-inch Curved Gaming Monitor — $199.99 $399.99 (save $200)
Samsung Odyssey 32-inch Curved Gaming Monitor — $349.99 $699.99 (save $350)
Alienware AW3225QF 31.6-inch Curved Gaming Monitor — $899.99 $1,199.99 (save $300)
Gaming keyboards
Logitech G213 Prodigy Gaming Keyboard — $39.99 $69.99 (save $30)
Razer Cynosa V2 Gaming Keyboard — $24.99 $59.99 (save $35)
Logitech G413 SE Full-Size Mechanical Gaming Keyboard — $56.09 $79.99 (save $23.90)
Logitech G PRO Mechanical Gaming Keyboard — $68.92 $129.99 (save $61.07)
Corsair K55 RGB PRO XT Gaming Keyboard — $59.99 $79.99 (save $20)
Razer Huntsman Mini Gaming Keyboard — $79.99 $129.99 (save $50)
Razer BlackWidow V3 Mini Gaming Keyboard — $84.99 $199.99 (save $115)
Logitech G915 Lightspeed TKL Gaming Keyboard — $126.99 $229.99 (save $103)
SteelSeries Apex Pro Mini Gaming Keyboard — $128.99 $179.99 (save $51)
Corsair K70 RGB Pro Gaming Keyboard — $99.99 $159.99 (save $60)
Logitech G715 Aurora Collection TKL Gaming Keyboard — $123.49 $199.99 (save $76.50)
Razer Huntsman V2 Gaming Keyboard — $159.99 $199.99 (save $40)
SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL Gaming Keyboard — $171.99 $189.99 (save $18)
Gaming headsets
JBL Quantum 100 Gaming Headset — $19.95 $39.95 (save $20)
JBL Quantum 200 Gaming Headset — $24.95 $59.95 (save $30)
Logitech G432 Wired Gaming Headset — $37.99 $79.99 (save $42)
SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1P Gaming Headset — $39.99 $59.99 (save $20)
SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 Wired Gaming Headset — $64.99 $99.99 (save $35)
Logitech G Pro X Wired Gaming Headset — $80.99 $129.99 (save $48.91)
Logitech G733 Lightspeed Wireless Gaming Headset — $97.01 $149.99 (save $52.98)
Sony INZONE H9 Wireless Gaming Headphones — $198 $299.99 (save $101.99)
Razer Kraken Kitty Edition V2 Pro Wired Gaming Headset — $149.99 $199.99 (save $50)
SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless Gaming Headset — $279.99 $349.99 (save $70)
Gaming mice
Logitech G502 Hero Gaming Mouse — $34.99 $79.99 (save $45)
Razer Basilisk V3 Wired Gaming Mouse — $39.99 $69.99 (save $30)
Razer Basilisk V3 X HyperSpeed Wireless Gaming Mouse — $49 $69.99 (save $20.99)
HyperX Pulsefire Haste 2 Wired Gaming Mouse — $49.99 $59.99 (save $20)
Logitech G703 Lightspeed Wireless Gaming Mouse — $51.29 $89.99 (save $38.70)
Logitech G303 Shroud Edition Gaming Mouse — $69.99 $129.99 (save $60)
Logitech G502 X Lightspeed Wireless Gaming Mouse — $94.99 $139.99 (save $45)
Logitech Pro X Superlight Wireless Gaming Mouse — $94.99 $159.99 (save $65)
Corsair Scimitar Elite Wireless Gaming Mouse — $89.99 $129.99 (save $40)
Why RCS Texting Is a Big Deal for Both iPhone and Android
The new Rich Communications Services (RCS) standard that Apple and Google have finally adopted goes a long way towards fixing the incompatibility between their built-in messaging tools. But the RCS standard doesn't solve all of these problems, and there's still work to be done.
Best PS5 Black Friday deals in 2024: Compare Amazon, Best Buy, Target, and more
UPDATE: Nov. 29, 2024, 12:45 p.m. EST Updated with new pricing and removed expired deals on PS5 consoles and games that are no longer in stock as of Black Friday.
You can find low prices on TVs, laptops, headphones, speakers, and so much more during Black Friday. It's the busiest time of the year for online shopping, with deals on just about everything. And the best news? It's all going down right now.
But what deals come out on top during this busy period? What deals really get the people going?
SEE ALSO: Gaming deals are going strong ahead of Black Friday 2024You could make the argument that TV deals or Apple deals are the top dogs over Black Friday, but gamers might disagree. PS5 Black Friday deals can result in mass panic, but there's no need to lose your cool this year. We've checked out everything on offer ahead of Black Friday and lined up a selection of standout PS5 deals. This includes deals on consoles, accessories, games, and more.
These are the best PS5 deals this Black Friday. Be sure to keep checking back, because these consoles continue to go in and out of stock.
Best deals on PS5 consolesPS5 Slim Digital Edition — $374 at Amazon (save $75.99)
PS5 Slim Digital Edition (NBA 2K25 Bundle) — $374 at Amazon + price match at Walmart and Best Buy (save $125)
PS5 Slim — $424 at Amazon + price match at Walmart and $424.99 at Best Buy (save $75.99)
PS5 Pro — $699 at Amazon
PowerA DualSense Charging Station — $19.54 $24.99 (save $5.45 at Amazon)
Sony INZONE H3 Gaming Headset — $48 $99.99 (save $51.99 at Amazon)
PlayStation HD Camera — $49.99 $59.99 (save $10 at Amazon)
Sony PS5 DualSense Wireless Controller — $54 $74.99 (save $20.99 at Walmart)
Pulse Elite Wireless Headset — $127.71 $149.99 (save $22.28 at Amazon)
Astro Bot — $49.97 $59.99 (save $10.02)
Assassin's Creed Mirage — $19.99 $39.99 (save $20)
Assassin's Creed Valhalla — $19.99 $39.99 (save $20)
Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora — $19.99 $49.99 (save $30)
Balatro Special Edition — $19.99 $29.99 (save $10)
The Crew Motorfest — $24.99 $69.99 (save $45)
Cult of the Lamb — $19.99 $29.99 (save $10)
Disney Dreamlight Valley Cozy Edition — $29.99 $39.99 (save $10)
Far Cry 6 — $14.99 $39.99 (save $25)
Final Fantasy XVI — $24.99 $49.99 (save $25)
Gran Turismo 7 — $29.99 $69.99 (save $40)
Helldivers 2 — $29.99 $39.99 (save $10)
Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope — $14.99 $19.99 (save $5)
NBA 2K25 — $29.99 $69.99 (save $40)
Outer Wilds Archaeologist Edition — $19.99 $39.99 (save $20)
Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown — $19.99 $39.99 (save $20)
Rollercoaster Tycoon Adventures Deluxe Edition — $19.99 $29.99 (save $10)
Sea of Stars — $24.99 $34.99 (save $10)
Skull and Bones Limited Edition — $14.99 $49.99 (save $35)
Star Wars Outlaws — $39.99 $69.99 (save $30)
The Stanley Parable: Ultra Deluxe — $19.99 $29.99 (save $10)
Tomb Raider I-III Remastered — $19.99 $29.99 (save $10)
WWE 2K24 — $24.99 $34.99 (save $10)
The best Black Friday TV deals in 2024: Best Buy, Walmart beating Amazon...by a lot
UPDATE: Nov. 29, 2024, 1:15 p.m. EST This post has been updated with the latest pricing on the best TV deals live during the first half of Black Friday itself, including new deals on Samsung The Frame dupes like the TCL NXTFRAME.
The best early Black Friday TV deals Best 55-inch deal Hisense 55-inch QD5 QLED TV $219.99 at Best Buy (save $180) Get Deal Best 65-inch TV deal LG 65-inch B3 Series OLED 4K TV $998 at Walmart (save $301) Get Deal Best 75-inch TV deal LG 75-inch 85 Series QNED TV $999.99 at Best Buy (save $500) Get Deal Best 85-inch TV deal Hisense 85-inch QD6 QLED 4K TV $649.99 (save $450 at Best Buy) Get DealAs one of the OG items being stampeded after in those old Black Friday clips you're picturing right now, we've known for most of our adult lives that Black Friday is one of the best times of year to buy a TV.
The types of TVs spotlighted in the pre-holiday sale have shifted, however. The biggest factor when upgrading your TV this year will probably be the normalization — and subsequently, affordability — of QLED. Over the past few years, QLED TVs have officially gone from "the TV that only the fanciest people you know have" to actually accessible for the average household. Finding a 55-inch QLED under $300 or a 65-inch QLED under $500 during an event like Black Friday isn't hard at all. There are even dupes of iconic TVs like Samsung's The Frame now — TCL and Hisense both have budget-friendly art TV options for several hundred dollars less than The Frame in most sizes.
SEE ALSO: Get both Hulu and Disney+ for $2.99 per month for Black FridayAt any rate, the "best" TV deal for one household won't be the "best" TV deal for another. Rather than jumping between a mess of tabs of every store's TV doorbusters, knowing which type of TVs each big retailer tends to focus on is a way smarter strategy going in.
Are TV deals better at Amazon, Best Buy, or Walmart?In my experience, Best Buy focuses on large screens and has a bigger selection of the premium QLED and OLED models from Samsung, Sony, and LG on sale. Amazon gears its TV discounts more toward 43-inch to 65-inch Fire TVs, especially its in-house models. Walmart is known for a more concise list of doorbusters that are often simply the cheapest 4K TV possible in a certain size, specifically options in the 50- to 75-inch range that are more likely to sell out than TVs at other retailers. However, there's been a bit of a plot twist with cheap 43-inch to 65-inch QLEDs this year — Best Buy is kind of stealing Walmart's spotlight on that one.
The TV wheelhouses of these retailers don't completely bar any overlap between TV deals, though. A handful of popular models with big name recognition (again, The Frame) are seeing price matches across multiple retailers, but we'll keep you posted if one retailer is able to undercut the others on one of these heavy hitters.
SEE ALSO: The best Black Friday Apple deals in 2024 — these record-low prices are liveI've been tracking early Black Friday TV deals since the beginning of November and have watched retailers amp discounts even further in the days right before actual Black Friday — a ton of models are back to their October Prime Day price or beating it completely. The list below will be refreshed regularly as Black Friday rolls into talk of early Cyber Monday deals over the weekend, and it is possible that some surprise new deals will drop.
All newly added or updated deals have been marked with a ✨, while struck-through deals were either sold out or expired at the time of writing.
One more thing: If you're getting rid of an old TV to make room for this Black Friday purchase, take it somewhere that recycles old electronics (like Best Buy) rather than trashing it.
Best Black Friday TV deal Opens in a new window Credit: Hisense Hisense 55-inch QD5 QLED 4K Google TV $219.99$399.99 Save $180.00 Get Deal Why we like it
Remember when I said QLEDs are becoming way more accessible for the average household? At $219.99, this 55-inch QLED is hovering around the same price point that many regular, dull LED TVs were a few years ago. Now, I can see this 55-inch Hisense QLED being baby's first adult TV purchase for a ton of people. (Note: Best Buy has dropped this price by an extra $30 since this TV first went on sale a few weeks before Black Friday.)
The difference between those two cheap TVs is that the "Q" in QLED stands for quantum dots, which form a layer of extra light over the traditional LED panel to pump more saturated colors through the screen. QLED TVs are also significantly brighter than regular LED TVs, making them ideal for watching sports, especially in the daytime.
Black Friday TV deals at Best Buy43-inch to 50-inch TVsPioneer 43-inch 4K TV — $129.99 $269.99 (save $140)
Hisense 43-inch QD5 QLED 4K TV — $159.99 $299.99 (save $140)
Samsung 43-inch The Frame QLED 4K TV — $799.99 $999.99 (save $200)
LG 55-inch UT70 Series 4K TV — $299.99 $499.99 (save $200)
Hisense 55-inch U7 Mini LED ULED 4K TV — $479.99 $799.99 (save $320)
TCL 55-inch NXTFRAME QLED 4K TV — $698 $798 (save $100)✨
Hisense 55-inch S7 Canvas QLED 4K TV — $699.99 $999.99 (save $300)
Samsung 55-inch The Frame QLED 4K TV — $899.99 $1,499.99 (save $600)
LG 55-inch B4 OLED 4K TV — $999.99 $1,399.99 (save $400)✨
Samsung 55-inch QN90D QLED 4K TV — $1,199.99 $1,799.99 (save $600)
Roku 65-inch Select Series 4K TV — $299.99 $429.99 (save $130)✨
LG 65-inch UT70 Series 4K TV — $379.99 $599.99 (save $220)
Hisense 65-inch S7 Canvas QLED 4K TV — $799.99 $1,299.99 (save $500)
Samsung 65-inch QN80D QLED 4K TV — $1,099.99 $1,899.99 (save $800)
Samsung 65-inch The Frame QLED 4K TV — $1,299.99 $1,999.99 (save $700)
Samsung 65-inch S95D OLED 4K TV — $2,299.99 $3,099.99 (save $800)
LG 65-inch G4 OLED 4K TV — $2,299.99 $3,099.99 (save $800)
Hisense 75-inch QD6 4K TV — $449.99 $699.99 (save $250)
LG 75-inch 85 Series QNED 4K TV — $999.99 $1,499.99 (save $500)
TCL 75-inch NXTFRAME QLED 4K TV — $1,499.99 $2,499.99 (save $1,000)✨
Samsung 77-inch S84D OLED 4K TV — $1,599.99 $3,299.99 (save $1,700)
Sony 75-inch Bravia 7 QLED 4K TV — $1,799.99 $2,399.99 (save $600)
Samsung 75-inch The Frame QLED 4K TV — $1,799.99 $2,999.99 (save $1,200)
LG 77-inch C4 OLED 4K TV — $2,199.99 $2,799.99 (save $600)
TCL 85-inch S5 Series 4K TV — $699.99 $999.99 (save $300)
Hisense 85-inch QD6 QLED 4K TV — $649.99 $1,099.99 (save $450)✨
Sony 85-inch Bravia 7 QLED 4K TV — $2,499.99 $3,299.99 (save $800)
Samsung 85-inch The Frame QLED 4K TV — $2,999.99 $4,299.99 (save $1,300)
TCL 98-inch Q6 QLED 4K TV — $1,599.99 $2,999.99 (save $1,400)
Element 43-inch 4K TV — $138 $158 (save $20)
LG 50-inch 75 Series QNED 4K TV — $398 $596.99 (save $198.99)
Hisense 55-inch R6 4K TV — $178 $278 (save $100)
Samsung 55-inch DU6900 4K TV — $298 $349.99 (save $51.99)
Samsung 55-inch Q60DB QLED 4K TV — $498 $698 (save $200)
LG 55-inch B3 Series OLED 4K TV — $798 $1,699.99 (save $901.99)
LG 65-inch UQ7070 4K TV — $398 $476 (save $78)
Samsung 65-inch DU6900 4K TV — $398 $469.99 (save $71.99)
Samsung 65-inch Q60DB QLED 4K TV — $698 $898 (save $200)
TCL 65-inch NXTFRAME QLED 4K TV — $799.99 $1,999.99 (save $1,200)✨
LG 65-inch B3 Series OLED 4K TV — $998 $1,299 (save $301)
LG 70-inch UQ7070 4K TV — $498 $648 (save $150)
TCL 75-inch S4 4K Roku TV — $378 $498 (save $120)
Samsung 75-inch Q60DB QLED 4K TV — $898 $1,198 (save $300)
Samsung 85-inch DU7200B 4K TV — $898 $998 (save $100)
Insignia 43-inch F30 4K Fire TV — $139.99 $199.99 (save $60)
Toshiba 43-inch C350 4K Fire TV — $169.99 $279.99 (save $110)
Amazon 43-inch 4-Series 4K Fire TV — $229.99 $369.99 (save $140)
Amazon 50-inch Omni 4K Fire TV — $329.99 $479.99 (save $150)
Amazon 55-inch 4-Series 4K Fire TV — $339.99 $519.99 (save $180)
Amazon 55-inch Omni 4K Fire TV — $369.99 $549.99 (save $180)
Amazon 55-inch Fire TV Omni QLED 4K TV — $419.99 $599.99 (save $180)
Amazon 55-inch Omni Mini LED QLED 4K Fire TV — $689.99 $819.99 (save $130 with Prime)
TCL 65-inch QM7 QLED 4K TV — $697.99 $1,099.99 (save $402)
Amazon 65-inch Omni Mini LED QLED 4K Fire TV — $919.99 $1,089.99 (save $170 with Prime)
Samsung 65-inch S90D OLED 4K TV — $1,397.97 $2,197.99 (save $800)
LG 65-inch G3 OLED 4K TV — $1,996.99 $2,796.99 (save $800)
TCL 75-inch Q5 QLED 4K Fire TV — $549.99 $749.99 (save $200)
Amazon 75-inch Omni 4K Fire TV — $699.99 $1,049.99 (save $350)
TCL 75-inch QM7 QLED 4K TV — $997.99 $1,499.99 (save $502)
Sony 85-inch X77L 4K TV — $998 $1,498 (save $500)
Amazon 75-inch Omni Mini LED QLED 4K Fire TV — $699.99 $1,049.99 (save $350 with Prime) ✨
Hisense 75-inch U8 Mini LED ULED 4K TV — $1,297.99 $1,999.99 (save $702)
LG 77-inch B3 OLED 4K TV — $1,496.96 $2,296.99 (save $800.03)
Hisense 85-inch U8 Mini LED ULED 4K TV — $1,697.99 $2,799.99 (save $1,102)
Amazon 85-inch Omni Mini LED QLED 4K Fire TV — $1,779.99 $2,099.99 (save $320 with Prime)
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The best Black Friday laptop deals across retailers — M3 MacBook Air, Microsoft Surface Laptop 7, and more
UPDATE: Nov. 29, 2024, 11:45 a.m. EST This story has been updated to reflect the kickoff of Black Friday, as well as the latest pricing details on laptops across retailers.
The best Black Friday laptop deals at a glance: Best MacBook deal Apple MacBook Air, 13-inch (M3, 16GB RAM, 256GB) $844 (save $255) Get Deal Best Windows laptop deal Microsoft Surface Laptop 7, 13-inch (Snapdragon X Elite, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD) $1,499.99 (save $500) Get Deal Best gaming laptop deal Alienware m16 R2 (Intel Core Ultra 7 155H, Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) $1,299.99 (save $600) Get Deal Best Chromebook deal Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Plus (Intel Core 3 100U, 8GB RAM, 256GB UFS) $599.99 (save $100) Get DealBlack Friday is the absolute best time for finding good deals on laptops. (I would know: I've tracked them for Mashable since 2019.) And with retailers taking full advantage of the holiday's abnormally late timing this year, steep savings have been abundant all month long.
With Black Friday proper now upon us, the competition is especially intense — like, way more intense than previous years have felt. Amazon somehow managed to pull off the best MacBook and Windows laptop deals by not-small margins, while Best Buy is winning the battle for the top gaming laptop and Chromebook discounts of the holiday season thus far. I'm seeing lots of new and year-round lows between the two of them.
If neither retailer is discounting models with the specific specs you want, other Black Friday sales at Dell, HP, Lenovo, LG, Microsoft, Razer, and Samsung have ushered in discounts as high as $900 across their lineups.
SEE ALSO: The best early Black Friday deals at Amazon, Target, Best Buy, and WalmartAs a brief aside, the Apple Store's usual Black Friday gift card offer is now live through Dec. 2; M2 and M3 MacBooks come with free vouchers worth up to $200. That doesn't beat any of the dollars-off discounts available elsewhere, but it could be a practical option for those enmeshed in the Apple ecosystem.
Read on for a closer look at the best Black Friday laptop deals live across the web. Bookmark this page and check back often, as we'll be updating the list continuously as Cyber Week continues.
Note: All newly added or updated deals have been marked with a ✨, while struck-through deals were either sold out or expired at the time of writing.
Best MacBook deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple MacBook Air, 13-inch (M3, 16GB RAM, 256GB) ✨ $844.00 at Amazon$1,099.00 Save $255.00 Get Deal Why we like it
Read Mashable's full review of the M3 Apple MacBook Air.
Mashable Tech Editor Kim Gedeon was impressed by the M3 Air's peppy performance, satisfying keyboard, vivid webcam, and dual-display support (if you close its lid), rating it a 4.3/5. It may not look all that different from its older M-series predecessors — there is a new midnight finish option — but we think it's the best MacBook for most people, especially now that Apple's bumped its base RAM from 8GB to 16GB.
The starting configuration with 256GB of storage is on sale on Amazon for only $844, which is 23% off its $1,099 MSRP, an all-time low, and $5 better than Best Buy's Black Friday deal on the exact same MacBook. This also puts less than $100 between it and the M2 Air, so opting for the current-gen model over the cheapest model out there feels like an easier, more obvious choice.
More MacBook dealsApple MacBook Air, 13-inch (M2, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD) — $749 $999 (save $250)
Apple MacBook Air, 15-inch (M3, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD) — $1,044 $1,299 (save $255)
Apple MacBook Pro, 14-inch (M4, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $1,399 $1,599 (save $200)
Apple MacBook Pro, 14-inch (M3 Pro, 18GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $1,699 $1,899 (save $200)
Apple MacBook Pro, 14-inch (M4 Pro, 24GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $1,749 $1,999 (save $250)
Apple MacBook Pro, 16-inch (M4 Pro, 24GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $2,199 $2,499 (save $300)
Amazon MacBook Pro, 14-inch (M4 Max, 36GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $2,799 $3,199 (save $400)
$1,999.99 Save $500.00 Get Deal Why we like it
Read Mashable's full review of the 13-inch Microsoft Surface Laptop 7.
Microsoft's Copilot+ PC has an even longer battery life than the new M4 MacBook Pros — it lasted nearly 23 hours in our testing — and it comes with AI features that "make Windows fun again," Gedeon wrote. She gave it a 4.8/5; it's a Mashable Choice Award winner and our current favorite Windows laptop for most people, barring any ARM-related app compatibility issues.
The upgraded configuration that Gedeon tested is a 13-inch model featuring a Snapdragon X Elite processor, 32GB of RAM, and 1TB of SSD storage. It usually retails for $1,999.99, and Amazon had it listed for $1,549.99 earlier in its Black Friday Week sale (with the Microsoft Store matching it). But now it's down to just $1,499.99 there. That's a 25% savings and its biggest discount ever.
Amazon doesn't offer price matching if you bought the Surface Laptop 7 at a previous sale price, but you do have the option of returning it and rebuying it. The retailer's extended holiday return policy applies to most purchases made between Nov. 1 and Dec. 31.
More Windows laptop dealsLenovo Ideapad 1i (Intel Core i3-1215U, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) — $249.99 $499.99 (save $250)
Asus Vivobook Go 15 (AMD Ryzen 5 7520U, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $309.99 $389.99 (save $80)
HP Laptop 15-fd0005dx (Intel Core i5-1235U, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $349.99 $629.99 (save $280); extra $20 off for paid My Best Buy members
HP Laptop 17t-cn300 (Intel Core i5-1334U, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) — $329.99 $849.99 (save $520)✨
Acer Aspire 3 (AMD Ryzen 5 7520U, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $399.99 $509.99 (save $110)
Lenovo IdeaPad 1 (AMD Ryzen 7 5700U, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $419.99 $799.99 (save $380)✨
HP Pavilion Laptop 16z-ag000 (AMD Ryzen 5 8540U, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $429.99 $799.99 (save $370)
Dell Inspiron 15 3535 (AMD Ryzen 7 7730U, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $449.99 $699.99 (save $250)
Samsung Galaxy Book4 (Intel Core 7 150U, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $529.99 $899.99 (save $370)
Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 (AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $599.99 $869.99 (save $270)
HP Pavilion Plus 14-ew0047nr (Intel Core i5-1335U, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $629.99 $999.99 (save $370)
Dell Inspiron 14 5440 (Intel Core 7 150U, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $699.99 $999.99 (save $300)
Dell Inspiron 16 Plus 7640 (Intel Core i7-13620H, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $699.99 $999.99 (save $300)
HP OmniBook X 14-fe0013dx (Snapdragon X Elite, 16GB RAM, 1TB SDD) — $799.99 $1,199.99 (save $400)
Asus Vivobook Pro 15 OLED (Intel Core Ultra 7 155H, Nvidia GeForce RTX 3050, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $799.99 $1,299.99 (save $500)
Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge, 14-inch (Snapdragon X Elite, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $799.99 $1,349.99 (save $540)
LG gram 15 (Intel Core Ultra 7 155H, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $846.99 $1,499.99 (save $653)
Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 (AMD Ryzen 5 8645HS, Nvidia GeForce RTX 3050, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $849.99 $1,219.99 (save $370)
Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (Intel Core Ultra 7 256V, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $999.99 $1,299.99 (save $300)
HP OmniBook Ultra 14t-fh000 (AMD Ryzen AI 9 365, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $999.99 $1,349.99 (save $350)
Dell XPS 13 9350 (Intel Core Ultra 7 256V, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $999.99 $1,399.99 (save $400)
LG gram 17 (Intel Core Ultra 7 155H, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $999.99 $1,599.99 (save $600)
LG gram Style 16 (Intel Core i7-1360P, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $1,099.99 $1,999.99 (save $900)
Asus Zenbook Duo (Intel Core Ultra 7 155H, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $1,179.99 $1,499.99 (save $320)
LG gram Pro 16 (Intel Core Ultra 7 155H, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $1,299.99 $1,999.99 (save $700)
Dell XPS 14 9440 (Intel Core Ultra 7 155H, Nvidia GeForce RTX 4050, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $1,659.99 $2,059.99 (save $400)
Dell XPS 16 9640 (Intel Core Ultra 7 155H, Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $2,159.99 $2,659.99 (save $500)
2-in-1 laptops
HP Pavilion x360 14t-ek1000 (Intel Core i3-1315U, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) — $399.99 $709.99 (save $310)
Dell Inspiron 14 2-in-1 7445 (AMD Ryzen 5 8640HS, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $449.99 $729.99 (save $280); extra $20 off for paid My Best Buy members
Lenovo Yoga 7i 2-in-1 (Intel Core Ultra 5 125U, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $499.99 $899.99 (save $400)
HP Envy x360 14-es1023dx (Intel Core 7 150U, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $579.99 $949.99 (save $370)
Dell Inspiron 16 2-in-1 7640 (Intel Core Ultra 7 155H, 16GB RAM, 1TB SDD) — $699.99 $1,149.99 (save $450)
Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 (Intel Core 7 150U, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $769.99 $1,069.99 (save $300)
LG gram 14 2in1 (Intel Core Ultra 5 125H, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $799.99 $1,299.99 (save $500)
HP Spectre x360 14t-eu000 (Intel Core Ultra 5 125H, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $799.99 $1,449.99 (save $650) ✨
HP Envy 2-in-1 (Intel Core i7 155U, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $899.99 $1,349.99 (save $450)✨
Microsoft Surface Pro 11 (Snapdragon X Plus, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) + Keyboard Bundle — $999.99 $1,349.99 (save $350)
Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro 360 (Intel Core Ultra 7 155H, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $1,249.99 $1,899.99 (save $650)
Lenovo Yoga 9i 2-in-1 (Intel Core Ultra 7 155H, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $1,279.99 $1,579.99 (save $300)
Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i (Intel Core Ultra 9 185H, Nvidia GeForce RTX 4050, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $1,299.99 $1,699.99 (save $400)
$1,899.99 Save $600.00 Get Deal Why we like it
Read Mashable's full review of the Alienware m16 R2.
This premium 16-incher is the best gaming laptop we tried in 2024 (and another Mashable Choice Award winner), earning a score of 4.5/5 from Gedeon. She was impressed by its ample mid-range power, its "springy" keyboard, and its solid build quality, as well as its "seamless" support of Nvidia's Advanced Optimus feature. That lets it switch between its discrete and integrated GPUs "to handle both play and work," she wrote.
Our testing configuration featured an Intel Core Ultra 7 155H CPU, GeForce RTX 4070 graphics, 16GB of memory, and a terabyte of storage. It's down to $1,299.99 at Best Buy this Black Friday, which is $600 off its usual list price there and a record-low.
Another model with a slightly better processor and a slightly worse GPU is on sale for the same price on Dell's website, FYI; it's typically $1,699.99 there.
More gaming laptop dealsHP Victus 15-fb2063dx (AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS, AMD Radeon RX 6550M, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $429.99 $799.99 (save $370)
Asus TUF Gaming A15 (AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS, Nvidia GeForce RTX 3050, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $649.99 $799.99 (save $150)
Asus TUF Gaming A16 (AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS, AMD Radeon RX 7700S, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $679.99 $1,099.99 (save $420)✨
Lenovo LOQ (AMD Ryzen 7 7435HS, Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $699.99 $999.99 (save $300)
Acer Nitro V 15 (Intel Core i7-13620H, Nvidia GeForce RTX 4050, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $749.99 $999.99 (save $250)
Asus ROG Strix G17 (AMD Ryzen 7 6800H, Nvidia GeForce RTX 3050, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $799.99 $1,199.99 (save $400)
HP Omen 16-wd0073dx (Intel Core i7-13620H, Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $949.99 $1,299.99 (save $350)
Asus TUF Gaming F15 (Intel Core i7-13620H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $999.99 $1,399.99 (save $400)✨
Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (Intel Core i9-14900HX, Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $999.99 $1,449.99 (save $450)
MSI Katana 15 (Intel Core i7-13620H, Nvidia Geforce RTX 4070, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $1,099.99 $1,399.99 (save $300)
HP Omen Transcend 16t-u100 (Intel Core i7-14700HX, Nvidia GeForce RTX 4050, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $1,099.99 $1,599.99 (save $500)
Lenovo Slim 5 Gen 9 (AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS, Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $1,099.99 $1,519.99 (save $420)
Dell G16 7630 (Intel Core i9-13900HX, Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $1,299.99 $1,699.99 (save $400)
Asus ROG Strix G16 (Intel Core i9-14900HX, Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $1,614.99 $1,899.99 (save $285)
Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (Intel Core i7-14700HX, Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $1,489.99 $2,099.99 (save $610)
Lenovo Legion 7i Gen 9 (Intel Core i9-14900HX, Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $1,749.99 $2,359.99 (save $610)
Razer Blade 16 (Intel Core i9-14900HX, Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $2,999.99 $3,599.99 (save $600) + Razer Skin, 1-month Xbox Game Pass Ultimate membership, Assassin's Creed Shadows, 6-month Ubisoft+ Classics subscription, and Indiana Jones and the Great Circle (Digital Premium Edition) for free
$699.99 Save $100.00 Get Deal Why we like it
Announced in October, this 15.6-inch Samsung Galaxy machine is the thinnest, lightest Chromebook Plus model on the market and the only one with an AMOLED display. (Translation: It's super vibrant.) It has an Intel Core 3 100U processor, 8GB of memory, and 256GB of UFS storage, and supports newer Gemini AI features like Live Translate.
Typically $699.99, Best Buy has it on sale for $100 off as part of its Black Friday sale — its first-ever discount.
More Chromebook dealsLenovo IdeaPad 3i Chromeboko (Intel Celeron, 4GB RAM, 64GB eMMC) — $119 $249 (save $130)✨
HP Chromebook 14a-ne0013dx (Intel Celeron N4120, 4GB RAM, 64GB eMMC) — $149 $299 (save $150)✨
Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 Chromebook (MediaTek Kompanio 520, 4GB RAM, 64GB eMMC) — $159 $319 (save $160)
HP Chromebook 14a-nf0000nr (Intel Processor N100, 4GB RAM, 64GB eMMC) — $169.99 $299.99 (save $130)
HP Chromebook 15a-nb0013dx (Intel Processor N200, 8GB RAM, 64GB eMMC) — $179 $399 (save $220)
Acer Chromebook Plus 515 (Intel i3-1215U, 8GB RAM, 128GB UFS) — $279 $399.99 (save $120.99)
Acer Chromebook Plus 514 (AMD Ryzen 3 7320C, 8GB RAM, 128GB eMMC) — $299.99 $399.99 (save $100)
HP Chromebook Plus 14at-nf000 (Intel Core i3-N305, 8GB RAM, 128GB UFS) — $299.99 $599.99 (save $300)
Asus Chromebook Plus CX3402 (Intel Core i5-1335U, 8GB RAM, 128GB SSD) — $349 $499 (save $150)
Lenovo IdeaPad Duet 5 Chromebook (Snapdragon 7cG2, 8GB RAM, 128GB eMMC) — $349 $499 (save $150)
HP Chromebook Plus 14b-cd0023dx (Intel Core i3-N305, 8GB RAM, 256GB UFS) — $399 $629 (save $230)
Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 714 (Intel Core i5-1335U, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) — $449.99 $699.99 (save $250)✨
The best Nintendo Switch deals weve seen this Black Friday
UPDATE: Nov. 29, 2024, 11:54 a.m. EST This story has been updated with the latest pricing and availability on Black Friday Nintendo Switch console, game, and accessory deals, plus new deals on popular Switch titles like "Unicorn Overlord" and "Octopath Traveler II".
Good Nintendo Switch deals are pretty hard to come by. For some reason, Nintendo just generally doesn't like to list their consoles, games, or accessories at steep discounts, even during big sales events. But Black Friday changes people, and this year, the iconic gaming company is actually offering up some competitive, worthwhile deals from store to store. Now that this year's sale is officially on, there's a slew of great deals on the console itself as well as games to play on it to take advantage of now.
The best Black Friday Nintendo Switch deals at a glance Best Nintendo Switch console deal Nintendo Switch OLED 'Mario Kart 8 Deluxe' Bundle $299 (save $50) Get Deal Best Nintendo Switch game deal 'The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom' $30 (save $39) Get Deal Best Nintendo Switch accessory deal CRKD Nitro Deck $49.99 (save $20) Get DealWhether you can stumble across those Switch deals before they sell out is another story. So far, we've already seen several games and Mario Kart 8 bundles completely scooped up, so don't hesitate to jump on an enticing deal if you see it in stock.
SEE ALSO: A ton of Pokémon items, including cards, are 30% off at Target for Black FridayBelow, find our favorite Nintendo Switch-centric deals still available as of Black Friday, including any price cuts we can find on Switch consoles and console bundles, individual games, and accessories like controllers, cases, microSD cards, and more. Keep checking back with us throughout Cyber Monday, too — we'll be updating this page regularly as new offers pop up. All newly added or updated deals have been marked with a ✨, while struck-through deals were either sold out or expired at the time of writing.
Best Nintendo Switch console deal Opens in a new window Credit: Nintendo Nintendo Switch OLED 'Mario Kart 8 Deluxe' Bundle $299.00 at Walmart$349.00 Save $50.00 Get Deal Why we like it
The Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Switch bundle is pretty much a Black Friday staple at this point, and 2024 is no different. You can snag the Nintendo Switch OLED model for $50 off at Walmart ahead of Black Friday. That's just $299 for the best version of the Switch yet, plus one of the very best Nintendo Switch games of all time.
More Nintendo Switch console dealsNintendo Switch Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Bundle — $249 $299 (save $50)
$69.00 Save $39.00 Get Deal Why we like it
There's a large group of people who would say that The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom isn't just one of the best Nintendo Switch games ever made, but one of the best games ever made in general. And you know what? We'd have a hard time making a case against that. In other words, it's a must-play, and now is the best time to buy a copy if you haven't experienced it yet — for Black Friday, Walmart has Tears of the Kingdom listed at just $30, down from $69. That's the best deal we've seen on this game yet, so don't hesitate to lock in your purchase.
More Nintendo Switch game dealsPowerwash Simulator — $14.99 $24.99 (save $10)
Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown — $17.97 $49.99 (save $32.02)
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutants Unleashed — $24.99 $39.99
Bluey: The Video Game — $19.99 $39.99 (save $20)
Cuphead — $21.99 $39.88 (save $17.89)
Sonic Frontiers — $24.99 $39.99 (save $15)
Bioshock: The Collection — $25.64 $49.99 (save $24.35)
Super Mario Odyssey — $29.99 $59.99 (save $30)
Just Dance 2025 Edition — $24.99 $49.99 (save $25)
Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed — $30 $59.99 (save $29.99)
Sonic X Shadow Generations — $30 $49.94 (save $19.94)
NBA 2K25 — $30 $59 (save $29)
Super Mario Maker 2 — $30 $59.88 (save $29.88)
Animal Crossing: New Horizons — $34.99 $59.99 (save $25) ✨
Nintendo Switch Sports — $39.99 $49.99 (save $10)
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe — $39.99 $46.99 (save $7)
Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury — $39.99 $59.99 (save $20)
Pikmin 4 — $39.99 $59.99 (save $20)
Star Wars: Heritage Pack — $39.88 $59.99 (save $20.11)
The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom — $41.99 $53.19 (save $11.20)
The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD — $44.99 $59.99 (save $15)
Sonic Superstars — $23.74 $29.99 (save $6.25) ✨
Unicorn Overlord — $29.99 $59.99 (save $30) ✨
Octopath Traveler II — $24.99 $59.99 (save $35) ✨
Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney Trilogy — $29.99 $49.99 (save $20) ✨
Star Ocean: The Second Story R — $29.99 $39.99 (save $10) ✨
$69.99 Save $20.00 Get Deal Why we like it
Look, we aren't Joy-Con haters around these parts, but it's no secret that they aren't perfect. The CRKD Nitro Deck may be the controller upgrade you've been craving, and it's $20 off ahead of Black Friday at Amazon, just $49.99. The Switch fits seamlessly within the handheld device, and the whole thing can be docked for TV gaming sessions.
More Nintendo Switch accessory dealsPowerA Joy-Con Comfort Grips for Nintendo Switch — $9.88 $14.99 (save $5.11)
PowerA Joy-Con Charging Dock for Nintendo Switch — $14.99 $22.99 (save $8)
SanDisk 128GB microSDXC Card — $14.99 $34.99 (save $20)
SanDisk 256GB microSDXC Card — $22.49 $52.99 (save $30.50) ✨
PowerA Wireless Nintendo Switch Controller (Legend of Zelda Sworn Protector) — $24.99 $44.99 (save $20)
RDS Industries Nintendo Switch Case — $34.99 $39.99 (save $5)
PowerA Enhanced Wireless Controller (Color Splash Heroes) — $35 $59 (save $24)
PowerA Enhanced Wireless Controller (Black) — $35 $38.99 (save $3.99)
PowerA GameCube Style Wireless Controller for Nintendo Switch — $35.99 $59.99 (save $24)
Rocketfish TV Dock Kit For Nintendo Switch — $39.99 $49.99 (save $10)
PDP Afterglow Wave Wireless Pro Controller — $40.99 $54.99 (save $14.99)
Hori Split Pad Pro Controller — $42.49 $49.99 (save $7.50)
Nintendo Switch Pro Controller — $49 $69.99 (save $20.99)
Nintendo Switch Joy-Con Controllers (Neon Red/Neon Blue) — $59 $79.99 (save $20.99)
Nintendo Switch Joy-Con Controllers (Neon Purple/Neon Orange) — $68.95 $79.99 (save $11.04)
I’ve spent years testing gadgets, and these 5 Black Friday deals are worth every penny: Oura Ring, AirPods, and more
I've been covering Black Friday sales for nearly five years, and more importantly, I'm a tech journalist who's been passionately testing gadgets during the same time frame. As such, I bring expertise on two fronts: I know Black Friday like the back of my hand, and I’ve personally tested the products I’m recommending in this roundup.
I’ll also include links to our reviews for each product, so you can see for yourself that we at Mashable have had extensive hands-on experience with the gadgets we’re recommending.
Here’s something you should know about my ethos: I’d never recommend a product to readers that I wouldn’t personally buy for myself or a friend.
That being said, let's get into the Black Friday tech deals I'd recommend in a heartbeat.
Best Black Friday tech deals 2024No piece of tech is perfect. While I’ll explain why I recommend the gadgets on this list, I’ll also point out any potential drawbacks that might give you pause. It’s always better to make an informed decision before committing to a purchase.
1. Oura Ring 3Before testing the Oura Ring, I thought it was just going to be a less sophisticated version of a smartwatch. I didn't think that for one second that I'd opt for the Oura Ring over the Apple Watch, but my experience with it has blown me away. (Mostly because it lasts so much longer on a charge compared to my Apple Watch Series 9.)
The Oura Ring 3 next to Mashable's Chris Taylor's wedding ring. Credit: Chris Taylor / MashaleI've tested the Oura Ring 4, and while it comes with cool upgrades, it's not that different from the Oura Ring 3. For example, the Oura Ring 4 doesn't bring any new sensors to the table (but Oura claims that the Ring 4's sensors are more accurate than ever.)
Both the Oura Ring 3 and Oura Ring 4 tracks the following: heart rate, sleep, blood-oxygen levels, cardiovascular age, cardio capacity, daytime stress, body clock and chronotype, and more.
Credit: Kimberly Gedeon / MashablePros:
Its battery life is incredibly long; Oura claims it can deliver about 7 days of battery life, which is accurate.
Its AI advisor, available in the companion app, is a beta service that launched alongside Oura Ring 4. Many health trackers give you tons of data, but it's difficult to make sense of it. With the ChatGPT-like AI advisor, you can ask it questions like, "What does my data say about my sleeping habits and how can I improve my rest?"
The gold option is stunning, and I get compliments on it all the time.
You'll get a sizing kit upon purchase, so you don't have to worry about getting the wrong size.
Cons:
I've tested the Oura Ring on Android and iOS devices; I found that results and data took longer to populate on the former compared to the latter
I recommend the Oura Ring for iPhone users, but not Android owners
It requires a subscription fee of $6 month
See our full reviews of the Oura Ring 3 and Oura Ring 4.
Opens in a new window Credit: Kimberly Gedeon / Mashable Oura Ring 3 $249.99 at Amazon$299.99 Save $50.00 Get Deal 2. Samsung Galaxy Ring
If you have an Android phone, I recommend the Samsung Galaxy Ring.
Samsung Galaxy Ring Credit: Kimberly Gedeon / MashableIf you own a Samsung device, even better. In pairing your Galaxy Ring to a Samsung phone, you get the full benefits of Galaxy AI.
Samsung Galaxy Ring's case Credit: Kimberly Gedeon / MashableGalaxy AI powers Energy Score, a calculation featured in the Galaxy Ring's companion app that looks at your sleep, physical activity, and heart rate. It also provides a short summary of your wellness.
Pros:
It has long battery life; it lasts about 7 hours on a single charge
It has the best charging case in the ring-wearable market; you can use it to give the Galaxy Ring an extra battery boost and it's excellent for travel
You don't need to purchase a subscription to use it
It pairs very well with Samsung phones; while wearing the Galaxy Ring, you can use the "double pinch" gesture, for example, to trigger the shutter button in the Camera app
Cons:
Not compatible with iOS
Only Samsung users get the full benefits of the Galaxy Ring
See our full review of the Samsung Galaxy Ring.
Opens in a new window Credit: Kimberly Gedeon / Mashable Samsung Galaxy Ring $339.99 at Amazon$399.99 Save $60.00 Get Deal 3. Apple Watch SE 2
I've tested the Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Series 10.
Apple Watch SE 2 Credit: Kimberly Gedeon / MashableApple wants you to believe these two smartwatches are significantly better than the Watch SE 2. But as someone who has tested all three, the feature gap between the SE 2 and the Series 9 and 10 isn't that wide.
Me testing both the Apple Watch SE 2 and the Apple Watch Series 9 Credit: Kimberly Gedeon / MashablePros:
The Apple Watch SE 2's battery life is just an hour or two shorter than the Apple Watch Series 9
Save for the absence of an always-on display and a larger screen, the display quality difference between the SE 2 and Watch Series 9 is imperceptible
Great for smaller wrists and for those who prefer a "dainty" look
Cons:
Doesn't get some newer features like sleep apnea detection and music-playing speakers
Check out our Apple Watch SE 2 versus, Apple Watch Series 9 review, and Apple Watch Series 10 review.
Opens in a new window Credit: Kimberly Gedeon / Mashable Apple Watch SE 2 $149.00 at Walmart$249.00 Save $100.00 Get Deal 4. Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses
I can't tell you how underrated the Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses are. I've owned the first iteration of these spectacles, called Ray-Ban Stories, and now, I own the Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses. I purchased them with my own money and they're easily one of the best tech-gadget investments I've ever made.
Credit: Kimberly Gedeon / MashableThe Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses look like a regular pair of shades, but they can play music, take calls, take pictures, and record videos.
Mashable Tech Editor Kimberly Gedeon testing the Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses Credit: Kimberly Gedeon / MashableThe Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses also come with Meta AI, which is Meta's answer to ChatGPT. As such, you can ask Meta AI questions just by speaking out loud. You can also ask it to do things for you like, "Hey Meta, call mom!"
Pros:
Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses are perfect for hands-free photos and videos
Stylish despite sporting advanced tech
Comfortable to wear
Supports calls, as well as photo and video capture
They can play music, and the audio quality is great
Many different styles to choose from
Cons:
Don't lose the case; it's difficult to repurchase one
Battery life could be better
See our full Ray-Ban Smart Glasses review.
Opens in a new window Credit: Kimberly Gedeon / Mashable Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses $263.20 at Amazon$329.99 Save $66.79 Get Deal 5. AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation
If you have trouble with your AirPods falling out of your ears, the AirPods 4 is what you're looking for.
The AirPods 4 in its charging case Credit: Kimberly Gedeon / MashablePros:
Apple changed the design of the fourth-generation AirPods 4 so that they now fit most ears
AirPods 4 (with ANC) do a good job of cancelling out noise, like conversations, the rush of traffic, etc.
You can use head gestures, like nodding or shaking your head "no," to accept or deny calls
Music sounds crisp and honeyed
Cons:
You can't increase nor decrease volume on the AirPods 4 itself via touch controls
I'd also recommend the AirPods Pro 2, which come with a slew of updates that the AirPods 4 do not support, including hearing test capabilities and doubling as high-tech earplugs for concerts.
See our full AirPods 4 and AirPods Pro 2 reviews.
Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon AirPods Pro 2 $153.99 at Amazon$249.99 Save $96.00 Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Kimberly Gedeon / Mashable AirPods 4 $119.99 at Target
$129.99 Save $10.00 Get Deal
The Best SSDs for Gaming in 2024
A gaming SSD should offer blazing-fast speeds and lots of capacity to store modern AAA games that can easily break through the 100GB mark. There's a ton of great SSDs that check all the gaming-related marks, so if you're having trouble separating the SSD wheat from the chaff, let us help you.
MacBook deals are going extremely hard this Black Friday — here are the best deals live now
UPDATE: Nov. 28, 2024, 11:30 a.m. EST This story has been updated with current pricing and availability, including a a new all-time low on the 13-inch, M3-powered Apple MacBook Air.
The best Black Friday MacBook deals at a glance: Best MacBook Pro deal Apple MacBook Pro, 14-inch (M4,16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) $1,399.99 at Best Buy (save $200) Get Deal Best MacBook Air deal Apple MacBook Air, 13-inch (M3, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) $844 at Amazon (save $255) Get Deal Best Previous-Gen MacBook Apple MacBook Air, 13-inch (M1, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) ✨ $599 at Walmart (save $100) Get DealIt's finally here. Black Friday 2024 is in full swing, bringing with it tons of deals on big-ticket tech items. And if you need a new laptop, then let us introduce you to the year's best Black Friday MacBook deals.
The post-Thanksgiving sale is always a great time to snag low prices on Apple gadgets. MacBooks normally show up to the Black Friday party in a big way, and this year's discounts are particularly competitive at retailers like Amazon, Walmart, and Best Buy. (The Apple Store is just doing its usual gift card offer with the purchase of certain M2 and M3 models—lame.)
SEE ALSO: The best early Black Friday deals at Amazon, Target, Best Buy, and WalmartHere, you'll find the best Black Friday deals on MacBooks we've seen so far. Be sure to keep checking back, as we'll update this page as soon as new deals go live. That said, we aren't expecting any further price drops. If you see the model you need at a price you can afford, hit that "Add to Cart" button. We've also tested every single MacBook available in 2024, so get help picking the right model in Mashable's guide to the best MacBooks.
Note: All newly added or updated deals have been marked with a ✨.
Best MacBook Pro deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple MacBook Pro, 14-inch (M4,16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) $1,399.00 at Amazon and Best Buy$1,599.00 Save $200.00 Get Deal Why we like it
Read Mashable's full review of the M4 Apple MacBook Pro.
The newest MacBook Pro is here, and it's already on sale. The M4-chip-equipped workhorse outperformed Qualcomm-based laptops and lasted more than 16 hours per charge in our testing. You can save $200 on the base configuration at Amazon and Best Buy this Black Friday. (It has 16GB of RAM and 512GB of storage.) If you've been waiting to splurge, now is your moment.
More Black Friday MacBook Pro dealsApple MacBook Pro, 14-inch (M3 Pro, 18GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $1,699 $1,899 (save $200)
Apple MacBook Pro, 14-inch (M2 Pro, 16GB, 1TB SSD) — $1,699 $2,499 (save $800) ✨
Apple MacBook Pro, 14-inch (M4 Pro, 24GB RAM, 512TB SSD) — $1,749 $1,999 (save $250)
Apple MacBook Pro, 16-inch (M4 Pro, 24GB RAM, 512TB SSD) — $2,199 $2,499 (save $300)
Amazon MacBook Pro, 14-inch (M4 Max, 36GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $2,799 $3,199 (save $400)
$1,099.00 Save $255.00 Get Deal Why we like it
Read Mashable's full review of the M3 Apple MacBook Air.
The current-gen MacBook Air (which has a previous-gen M3 chip) is our favorite MacBook for most people because of its solid everyday power, awesome keyboard, and support for two external displays. Amazon has a new record-low Black Friday price on the base configuration, which just got upgraded from 8GB to 16GB of memory, and Best Buy hasn't managed to match it yet. It's less than $100 more than the older M2 version, so this is kind of a no-brainer.
More Black Friday MacBook Air dealsApple MacBook Air, 13-inch (M1, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) — $599 $699 (save $100) ✨
Apple MacBook Air, 13-inch (M2, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD) — $749 $999 (save $250)
Apple MacBook Air, 13-inch (M3, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD) — $844 $1,099 (save $255)
Apple MacBook Air, 15-inch (M3, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD) — $1,044 $1,299 (save $255)
This Black Friday Discount on the Steam Deck Isn't Great
With this weekend being all about deals, Valve's discount on certain Steam Deck LCD models is very underwhelming.
25+ sweet Lego deals live on Black Friday
Lego is forever. Modern Lego sets include classic worlds like Lego City, franchise collaborations with beloved characters like Super Mario, and exciting new adventures in Lego Dreamzzz, where shark ships ply the skies.
Lego might be forever, but Black Friday comes only once per year — at least, sort of. This year, retailers were pushing Lego Black Friday deals so early that the first few waves have already dropped and sold out before Black Friday even hit. But that's far from the last of the Legos you'll see on sale this year — Amazon, Walmart, Best Buy, and more have already swapped in new deals that'll save you up to 40% on iconic collections from Star Wars or Harry Potter, the beloved floral collection, and more.
Whether you’re a collector treating yourself to a new set or you’re looking for a gift for a kid, right now is one of the best times to buy Lego all year round. Here are the best Black Friday Lego deals live as of Nov. 29.
Best Black Friday Lego deal Opens in a new window Credit: Lego Star Wars Lego Star Wars Ahsoka Tano’s T-6 Jedi Shuttle (75362) $45.00 at Walmart$79.99 Save $34.99 Get Deal Why we like it
The Office Lego Set may have sold out at Walmart within a day or so of dropping, but we still have another favorite Lego deal to highlight. Star Wars fans will get a huge kick out of the Lego Star Wars Ahsoka Tano’s T-6 Jedi Shuttle. With a rotating cockpit, signature red wings, and four figurines including bounty hunter and Sith, this is an action-packed set. Walmart's nearly 28% discount drops this set to $45, beating Best Buy's price by $13.99 on the same model number.
More Lego Walmart Black Friday dealsLego City Space Explorers Pack — $20.00 $31.99 (save $11.99)
Lego Marvel Infinity Gauntlet Set — $45 $79.99 (save $34.99)
Lego Friends Autumn's House 41730 — $55.99 $69.99 (save $14)
Lego Technic Planet Earth and Moon in Orbit Building Set — $59.95 $74.95 (save $15)
Lego Classic Creative Fantasy Universe Set (11033) — $63.20 $89.99 (save $26.79)
Lego Icons Dried Flower Centerpiece Set — $34.99 $49.99 (save $15)
Lego City Great Vehicles Tractor — $15.99 $19.99 (save $5)
Lego Classic Medium Creative Brick Box – $24.88 $34.99 (save $10.11)
Lego Ideas Tales of The Space Age (21340) — $34.99 $49.99 (save $15)
Lego Icons Orchid — $39.99 $49.99 (save $10)
Lego Star Wars Tantive IV (75387) — $43.95 $54.99 (save $11.04)
Lego Super Mario Piranha Plant — $47.95 $59.99 (save $12.04)
Lego Harry Potter Mandrake Pot Plant — $54.50 $69.99 (save $15.49)
Lego City Command Rover — $59.99 $84.99 (save $25)
Lego Sunflowers — $11.99 $14.99 (save $3)
Lego Minecraft The Nether Portal Ambush — $30.99 $37.99 (save $7)
Lego Icons Succulents — $39.99 $49.99 (save $10)
Lego Star Wars Clone Commander Cody Helmet — $48.99 $69.99 (save $21)
Lego Star Wars Tantive IV (75376) — $55.99 $79.99 (save $24)
Lego Star Wars Mos Espa Podrace Diorama Build and Display Set — $55.99 $79.99 (save $24)
Lego Technic NASA Apollo Lunar Roving Vehicle LRV Space Set — $165.99 $219.99 (save $54)
Everyone Is Awesome — $24.49 $34.99 (save $10.50)
Visitor Center: T. rex & Raptor Attack — $90.99 $129.99 (save $39.00)
BTS Dynamite — $59.99 $99.99 (save $40.00)
The Crafting Box 4.0 — $55.99 $79.99 (save $24.00)
Gingerbread Ornaments — $7.79 $12.99 (save $5.20)
Lego Disney Advent Calendar 2024 (43253) — $29.99 $44.99 (save $15)
Lego Spider-Man 2024 Advent Calendar — $35.99 $44.99 (save $9)
Lego Disney Rapunzel's Tower & The Snuggly Duckling — $67.99 $84.99 (save $17)
Lego Star Wars Mandalorian Fang Fighter vs. Tie Interceptor — $79.99 $99.99 (save $20)
Lego Dreamzzz Fantastical Tree House — $87.99 $109.99 (save $22)
Lego Super Mario Dry Bowser Castle Battle Expansion Set — $87.99 $109.99 (save $22)
Basically all the best robot vacuums are at new record-low pricing for Black Friday
UPDATE: Nov. 29, 2024, 12:00 p.m. EST This story has been updated with current pricing on robot vacuums on sale during the morning of Black Friday itself, plus a few new Shark, Roomba, and Roborock deals that have gotten slightly cheaper.
The best Black Friday robot vacuum deals at a glance Best non self-emptying deal Shark IQ Matrix 2-in-1 RV2402 $148 at Walmart (save $231.99) Get Deal Best budget self-emptying deal iRobot Roomba Combo i5+ $299 at Amazon (save $250.99) Get Deal Best premium deal Roborock Qrevo S $459.99 at Amazon (save $340) Get DealYet another Black Friday is (somehow) here, with its arrival often bringing flashbacks to last year's frantic shopping — including the items that you didn't end up buying, and then wished you had all year. If a robot vacuum didn't make the cut last year, let Black Friday 2024 be the time to finally ditch your current clunky vacuum and treat yourself to a significantly shorter chore list.
Black Friday deals are making high-end vacs super accessibleThe robot vacs getting attention deals-wise this Black Friday are packed with high-end features — ones you may have previously been fine to settle without just because, at full price, they're a really intimidating investment. I'm personally eyeing the number of options that bring home smart mapping and small obstacle avoidance (no more eaten phone chargers) and self-washing and drying mopping pads in the $500 to $700 range.
Considering the latter two features in that trio I just rattled off were once so newfangled that they were only available in the $1,000+ range, these sale prices are ones to hop on without hesitation. And FWIW, several robot vacuums are already beating their previous record-low pricing that we saw during October Prime Day — and unlike Prime Day, no membership is needed to access these deals, aside from a few random ones at Amazon.
SEE ALSO: I've tested over 20 robot vacuums and these are the best for every budget in 2024Below, I'm tracking the best Black Friday robot vacuum deals live through Cyber weekend and into Cyber Monday. Though Amazon, Walmart, Best Buy, and Target have dropped all of their heavy hitters by Black Friday itself, it's not impossible for a few new robot vacs to go on sale as Cyber Week approaches — so if you can be patient, checking back later wouldn't be a bad idea.
Deals are organized into three sections: robot vacuums that don't mop, robot vacuum and mop combos, and vacuum and mop combos that also wash and dry their own mopping pads. Within each category, all robot vacuum deals are ordered by price from cheapest to most premium. (Need help deciding which robot vacuum to buy? I have some guidelines.)
Note: All newly added or updated deals have been marked with a ✨, while struck-through deals were either sold out or expired at the time of writing. Any deal marked with a 🔥 has dropped to a record-low price at Amazon.
Best Black Friday robot vacuum deal Opens in a new window Credit: iRobot iRobot Roomba Combo i5+ $299.00 at Amazon$549.99 Save $250.99 Get Deal Why we like it
This nearly 50% off discount on the Roomba Combo j5+ is stellar at first glance, but it looks like an even sweeter deal when compared to the current deal on the cheapest self-emptying Roomba, the Roomba Vac 2. For $249.99, that bare-bones Roomba doesn't mop and can't smart map your house. For $299 — just $50 more — the Roomba Combo i5+ can mop and can smart map to clean specific rooms in your home on command. If $300 is your budget cap for a new robot vacuum, spending that extra $50 is a no-brainer.
The only downside to choosing the Combo i5+ over the more advanced Combo j5+ that was on sale last week is that the i series Roombas don't have small obstacle avoidance technology, so they can't dodge things on the floor like charging cords or pet waste. However, if your home is already pretty tidy as it is, or you're down to deal with tidying up ahead of vacuuming, the Combo i5+ is a total steal at this price.
More robot vacuums (that don't mop) on saleIonvac SmartClean 2000 — $64.95 $129 (save $64.05)
Eufy L50 — $159.99 $199.99 (save $40)
Eufy L60 — $179.99 $279.99 (save $100) 🔥
Shark Matrix AV2501S — $179.99 $299.99 (save $120) ✨
Eufy L60 with self-empty station — $279.99 $398.99 (save $119) 🔥
Shark AI Ultra AV2501S with self-empty station — $249.99 $549.99 (save $300) ✨🔥
Eufy X8 Pro with self-empty station — $349.99 $649.99 (save $300) 🔥
iRobot Roomba j7+ with self-empty station — $359 $799.99 (save $440.99) 🔥
iRobot Roomba j9+ with self-empty station — $599 $899 (save $300) 🔥
iRobot Roomba Vacuum and Mop Combo — $157 $274.99 (save $117.99) 🔥
Shark IQ Matrix 2-in-1 RV2402 — $148 $379.99 (save $231.99)
Roborock Q7 Max — $199.99 $599.99 (save $400) 🔥
iRobot Roomba Combo j5 — $284.98 $529.99 (save $245.01) ✨🔥
Shark Matrix Plus 2-in-1 with XL self-empty station — $349.99 $699.99 (save $350) 🔥
iRobot Roomba Combo j5+ with self-empty station — $399.99 $799.99 (save $400) 🔥
Roborock Q8 Max+ with self-empty station — $419.99 $819.99 (save $400) 🔥
Eufy Omni C20 — $399.99 $599.99 (save $200) 🔥
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