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22 Black Friday deals on Amazon that beat Walmart, Target, Best Buy, and Kohls

Mashable - Fri, 11/28/2025 - 17:56

It is my firmest belief that the best Black Friday deals don't exist in a vacuum. Major retailers like Amazon, Best Buy, Target, Walmart, and Kohl's love to price-match each other during their concurrent holiday sales. So when one of them actually manages to one-up its peers with an exclusive discount, it's worth shouting about.

After spending literal days poring over retailers' Black Friday listings, I've stumbled upon nearly two dozen deals on 4K TVs, headphones, smart gadgets, video games, and other items that are at their cheapest on Amazon. In some cases, it's beating other retailers' offers by as little as one to four cents. (That counts, but it's mostly a technicality.) In other instances, items are $10 to $207 cheaper when purchased from Amazon — those are instant add-to-cartables.

SEE ALSO: Black Friday 2025: Live updates on the latest deals from Amazon, Target, Walmart, and more

In doing my research, I had four rules for eligibility (I'm picky):

  1. Amazon has to be beating the other retailers' prices on the item. If they're price-matching each other, Amazon has to throw in something that makes its deal better (like a free credit), or the other retailer's deal has to be sold out.

  2. The other retailer has to stock the item in the same color or configuration as Amazon.

  3. The item has to be tagged as a Black Friday deal by Amazon or its competitor.

  4. The item can't be sold by a sketchy third-party seller at Amazon or its competitor. It's got to be coming from the retailers themselves or a verified brand's store page.

I'll keep adding to my list as I encounter more better-than-elsewhere deals on Amazon, so keep checking back throughout Cyber Weekend.

4K TVs Opens in a new window Credit: Insignia Insignia 55-inch F50 Series 4K UHD Smart Fire TV $189 at Amazon
$349.99 Save $160.99 99 cents cheaper than Best Buy. Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: TCL TCL 55-inch QM6K Series Mini-LED QLED 4K TV $397.99 at Amazon
$799.99 Save $402 $2 cheaper than Best Buy, Target, and Costco, and one cent cheaper than Walmart. Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Hisense Hisense 55-inch U7 Series Mini LED 4K TV $497.99 at Amazon
$1,299.99 Save $802 $2 cheaper than Best Buy. Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: TCL TCL 65-inch QM7K Series Mini LED QLED 4K TV $797.99 at Amazon
$1,499.99 Save $702 $2 cheaper than Best Buy and one cent cheaper than Walmart. Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Hisense Hisense 65-inch S7 Series CanvasTV 4K QLED TV $849.99 at Amazon
$1,299.99 Save $450 $50 cheaper than Best Buy. Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Samsung Samsung 65-inch The Frame Pro LS03FW 4K Neo QLED Mini LED TV $1,597.99 at Amazon
$2,199.99 Save $602.00 Matches Abt but includes free $98 Amazon credit. $2 cheaper than Best Buy and Samsung. Get Deal Laptops Opens in a new window Credit: Microsoft Microsoft Surface Laptop 7, 13.8-inch (Snapdragon X Elite, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD), platinum $869.99 at Amazon
$1,399.99 Save $530 $130 cheaper than Best Buy and the Microsoft Store. Get Deal Headphones and earbuds Opens in a new window Credit: Sennheiser Sennheiser Accentum True Wireless Earbuds $89.95 at Amazon
$219.95 Save $130 $10.04 cheaper than Best Buy with on-page coupon. Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple AirPods 4 with ANC $99.99 at Amazon
$179 Save $79.01 Matches Target, but sold out there. $10 cheaper than Walmart and $40 cheaper than Best Buy. Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Sennheiser Sennheiser Accentum Wireless Headphones $99.95 at Amazon
$189.95 Save $90.00 Four cents cheaper than Best Buy. Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Sony Sony WH-1000XM5 Headphones $248
$399.99 Save $151.99 Matches Best Buy but includes free $30 Amazon credit with code SONYX30. Get Deal Bluetooth speakers Opens in a new window Credit: Sony Sony ULT Field 5 $194.95 at Amazon
$349.99 Save $155.04 $5.04 cheaper than Best Buy and Sony, and $155.04 cheaper than Target. Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Sony Sony ULT Tower 9 $798 at Amazon
$899.99 Save $101.99 $1.99 cheaper than Best Buy and $50 cheaper than Target. Get Deal Smart devices Opens in a new window Credit: Hatch Hatch Restore 3 $134.29 at Amazon
$169.99 Save $35.70 $5.70 cheaper than Target and Hatch Sleep. Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Ray-Ban / Meta Ray-Ban Meta AI Glasses (Gen 1), Wayfarer, Shiny Black $238.99 at Amazon
$299 Save $60.01 21 cents cheaper than Best buy, Ray-Ban, and Meta. Get Deal Unlocked phones Opens in a new window Credit: Samsung Samsung Galaxy S25 FE (128GB), Icyblue $442.49 at Amazon
$649.99 Save $207.50 $32.50 cheaper than Best Buy and Samsung, and $207.51 cheaper than Walmart. Get Deal Beauty tech Opens in a new window Credit: Shark Shark FlexFusion Air & Ceramic Styling System $289 at Amazon
$349.99 Save $60.99 99 cents cheaper than Best Buy and $60.99 cheaper than Walmart. Get Deal Video games Opens in a new window Credit: 2K Games "NBA 2K26" (PS5) $22.99 at Amazon
$69.99 Save $47 $7 cheaper than Best Buy and Target, and $7.01 cheaper than Walmart. Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Bandai Namco Entertainment "Elden Ring Nightreign" (PS5) $24.99 at Amazon
$39.99 Save $15.00 $5 cheaper than Best Buy and $4.94 cheaper than Walmart. Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Electronic Arts "EA Sports College Football 26" (PS5) $27.99 at Amazon
$69.99 Save $42 $2 cheaper than Best Buy and Target, and $2.01 cheaper than Walmart. Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Electronic Arts "Battlefield 6" (PS5) $35 at Amazon
$69.99 Save $34.99 $24.99 cheaper than Best Buy and Target, and $24.88 cheaper than Walmart. Get Deal Lego sets Opens in a new window Credit: Lego Lego Icons Pac-Mac Arcade $188.99 at Amazon
$269.99 Save $81 Matches Best Buy and Target, but sold out there. $27 cheaper than Kohl's, $56 cheaper than Walmart, and $81 cheaper than the Lego Store. Get Deal
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3 musicals on Netflix to sing along with this weekend (November 28 - 30)

How-To Geek - Fri, 11/28/2025 - 17:55

Drama and action movies are the go-to genres, fine. But sometimes you don't just want a movie—you want a full-on spectacle. Musicals aren't for everyone, I get it. But Netflix actually has a great selection of some of the better ones I've seen recently. They're big on emotion and can often be dark and serious, but they also excel at eye-popping set pieces and stories that are magical and surreal.

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Ditch subscriptions with Botslab's home security discounts this Black Friday

How-To Geek - Fri, 11/28/2025 - 17:53

There’s no shortage of smart-home security options on the market, but products range from basic and barely functional to high-tech and astronomically priced. The far ends of the spectrum come with too many trade-offs, but shrewd consumers know that there’s a sweet spot. High-tech smart-home brand Botslab hits that middle ground with affordable, high-end smart-home products powered by AI — without subscriptions or paywalled features.

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The best Black Friday earbuds deals: Shop the latest price drops on AirPods, Sony, and Bose earbuds

Mashable - Fri, 11/28/2025 - 17:34

Though we've been seeing great deals all month, Black Friday proper has only just arrived. And with it, the best deals of the season.

While we saw some early Black Friday earbuds deals last week, Thanksgiving week has brought plenty more record prices, with Amazon, Best Buy, Walmart, and Target hosting sales. Walmart and Amazon have the Apple AirPods 4 down to a new record-low of $69, Walmart has the AirPods Pro 2 down to $139, and Amazon brought back its classic $35 Echo Buds with ANC deal (and it's already sold out). More premium releases are on sale too: The new second-generation Bose QuietComfort Ultra earbuds are down to a record-low of $216, and the Panasonic Technics EAH-AZ100 are getting a rare markdown, hitting their lowest price ever at $222.99.

Best Black Friday earbuds deals at a glance: Best noise-cancelling earbuds deal Bose QuietComfort Ultra earbuds (2nd gen) $216 (save $83) Get Deal Best open earbuds deal Shokz OpenDot One $139.95 at Amazon (save $60) Get Deal Best sleep earbuds Anker Soundcore Sleep A20 $107.99 at Amazon (save $72) Get Deal Best AirPods Deal Apple AirPods 4 $69 (save $60) Get Deal Best Sony Earbuds Deal Sony WF-C710N $78 (save $51.99) Get Deal Budget Pick Raycon Everyday Earbuds $55.99 (save $24) Get Deal SEE ALSO: Mashable will send the best Black Friday deals directly to your phone — how it works

In this story, you'll find the best Black Friday deals on earbuds, including noise-cancelling earbuds, sleep earbuds, and sports buds. We'll continue updating this post through Cyber Monday, so check back if you're looking for more earbuds savings.

Best noise-cancelling earbuds deal Opens in a new window Credit: Bose Bose QuietComfort Ultra earbuds (2nd gen) $216 at Amazon
$299 Save $83   Get Deal Why we like it

The second-gen Bose QC Ultra earbuds dropped this past September and got their first discount by the end of the same month, with a nearly $42 price cut. When we saw they dropped to $249 in November, we weren't sure we'd get an even lower price on Black Friday, but as sales kicked off in earnest, the black and desert gold colorways went down to $216, a new record-low price. The desert gold option has already sold out, but the black colorway is still going strong. With their rich sound, excellent noise cancellation, and nearly unbeatable comfort, they're certainly a premium earbud, but on sale, an absolutely great value.

Read our full review of the Bose QuietComfort Ultra earbuds (2nd gen).

More noise-cancelling earbuds dealsBest open earbuds deal Opens in a new window Credit: Shokz Shokz OpenDots One $139.95 at Amazon
$199.95 Save $60   Get Deal Why we like it

The Shokz OpenDots One are Mashable's favorite open earbuds for most people, but they can be tricky to catch on sale, making them the perfect Black Friday purchase. In his review, Mashable contributor Alex Bracetti sang their praises, noting the sound quality that rivaled the more expensive Bose Ultra Open earbuds (also on sale), the 10 hours of battery life per charge, and great touch controls (which are not to be underrated, especially if you plan on using these earbuds while exercising).

Read our full review of the Shokz OpenDots One.

More open earbuds dealsBest sleep earbuds deal Opens in a new window Credit: Soundcore Anker Soundcore Sleep A20 earbuds $107.99 at Amazon
$179.99 Save $72.00   Get Deal Why we like it

The Anker Soundcore Sleep A20 earbuds aren't your only viable option for sleep earbuds, but at this sale price of $107.99, they may be the best value. While the newer A30 buds (also on sale) offer ANC and some white noise features, we don't think they necessarily justify a $72 price difference, making the A30 buds firmly an upgrade option, and the A20 buds the best option for most people. Even with just the passive noise cancellation, they were able to block standard nighttime sounds like noisy neighbors, street noise, and AC units. They're especially great if you plan on streaming audio.

More sleep earbuds dealsEven more Black Friday earbuds deals

Check out more Black Friday headphones deals live now.

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The most reliable Japanese sports car available for under $25,000

How-To Geek - Fri, 11/28/2025 - 17:30

If you’ve always wanted a fun, lightweight sports car but assumed reliability and affordability were out of reach, the used market says otherwise. For well under $25,000, there’s a Japanese-built two-seater that has quietly become one of the most dependable performance cars you can buy. It delivers the kind of open-air driving experience enthusiasts love, yet it’s also cheap to run, easy to maintain, and built to last hundreds of thousands of miles.

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Toyota’s halo V8 supercar set to stun fans on December 5

How-To Geek - Fri, 11/28/2025 - 17:23

Toyota’s done something crazy. That wild GR GT3 Concept from the 2022 Tokyo Auto Salon is now hitting the streets as a real car—and it finally has a name: the GR GT.

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This Wi-Fi 7 ASUS Router can run Docker and Home Assistant

How-To Geek - Fri, 11/28/2025 - 17:19

ASUS has released a new high-end router with tri-band Wi-Fi 7 support, up to 31 Gigabits of wired bandwidth, and the ability to run Docker containers. It's also billed as "the world's first AI router," because it's 2025 and everything needs AI.

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These 5 infuriating connectors deserve a place in tech hell

How-To Geek - Fri, 11/28/2025 - 17:16

You're only a true geek if you have a huge box or drawer full of cables that you don't actually need but are keeping on the off chance. Not every cable is created equal, however. There are some cables that have connectors that are so frustrating they should be banished to tech hell forever.

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Best Buys website went down on Black Friday: What happened?

Mashable - Fri, 11/28/2025 - 17:16

UPDATE: Nov. 28, 2025, 11:50 a.m. The website is "up and running as normal," according to posts from the Best Buy Support X account. In delayed responses to concerned users, support staff said site issues could potentially be caused by the use of a VPN or overloaded browser caches. Users, meanwhile, reported multiple types of errors, slow pages, and inaccessible password reset options across the site and app. Support staff recommended shoppers clear their cache or DM the Best Buy Support account for any continued issues.

Amid a flurry of tech sales and customers flocking to the internet to score big, Best Buy's website has seemingly called it quits, with users reporting multiple outages as they try to cash in on Black Friday deals. Might be time to head to the app, except our shopping reporters had problems with that, too.

SEE ALSO: 160+ Amazon Black Friday deals: Find record-low prices on AirPods, Kindles, Lego, and LG TVs Credit: Mashable screenshot / DownDetector This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed.

Users took to social media to complain about the inconvenient website crash while trying to capitalize on viral iPad steals and huge doorbuster deals on things like QLED 4K TVs and Windows laptops — hot commodities during the post-Thanksgiving shopping craze. "Did Best Buy’s website crash or did they truly sell out of every single iPad? I hate Black Friday," wrote one X user.

Credit: Mashable screenshot / Best Buy

According to Down Detector, shoppers first started reporting outages around 9:40 a.m. ET. One hour later, the graph has steeply spiked, with more than 1,000 users escalating issues with the Best Buy site. Around 80 percent of the reports flag issues with Best Buy's desktop website, while only 12 percent of users reported issues with Best Buy's mobile app. (Disclosure: Ziff Davis owns both Mashable and Down Detector.)

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It’s time to admit you can swap out internal rechargeable batteries yourself

How-To Geek - Fri, 11/28/2025 - 17:00

I’ve been conditioned to believe that opening up gadgets is the domain of experts and professionals. But the idea that the simple act of changing a battery is beyond the realm of mere mortals like you and me is a lie.

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Get a Black Friday saving on the Magic: The Gathering Final Fantasy Booster Box

Mashable - Fri, 11/28/2025 - 16:46

SAVE almost $40: As of Nov. 28, the Magic: The Gathering Final Fantasy Booster Play Box is on sale for $169.95 in the Amazon Black Friday sale. That's a saving of $39.75 from the list price of $209.70.

Opens in a new window Credit: Wizards of the Coast Magic: The Gathering Final Fantasy Booster Play Box $164 at Amazon
$209.70 Save $45.70   Get Deal

There’s plenty to get excited about this Black Friday for fans of Magic: The Gathering and the popular Final Fantasy crossover. We’ve spotted some great MTG Final Fantasy deals while searching all the best discounts on Amazon. One such deal is on this Magic: The Gathering Final Fantasy Booster Play Box.

Individual MTG Final Fantasy Commander Decks Magic: The Gathering Final Fantasy VI Commander Deck - Revival Trance $39.49 ($30.50) Get Deal Magic: The Gathering Final Fantasy XIV Commander Deck - Scions & Spellcraft $42.99 ($27) Get Deal Magic: The Gathering Final Fantasy X Commander Deck - Counter Blitz $47.96 ($22.03) Get Deal Magic: The Gathering Final Fantasy VII Commander Deck - Limit Break 56.99 ($13) Get Deal

The Magic: The Gathering Final Fantasy Booster Play Box is currently marked down to $169.95, which is an overall saving of $39.75 from the regular list price of $209.70.

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This box contains 30 booster packs, each of which includes 14 MTG cards and one token/ad card or art card. That's a total of 420 MTG cards. And each booster pack contains 1–4 cards of rarity "rare" or higher, plus at least one card with a shiny Traditional Foil treatment.

SEE ALSO: 100+ Black Friday deals: We found record-low prices on AirPods, MacBooks, Samsung TVs, Kindles, and Ninja

For more trading card deals on Black Friday, get $65 off 30 Magic: The Gathering Spider-Man boosters. For Pokémon fans, there are big TCG deals at our Pokémon Black Friday homepage, including cards, Nintendo Switch games, toys, and plenty more. 

Get the Magic: The Gathering Final Fantasy Booster Play Box for $169.95 in the Amazon Black Friday sale.

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Black Friday headphones deals to shop now: Apple, Bose, and Sony at best prices ever

Mashable - Fri, 11/28/2025 - 16:39
Best Black Friday headphones and earbuds deals Best noise-cancelling headphones deal Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones $248 (save $151.99) Get Deal Best noise-cancelling earbuds deal Panasonic Technics EAH-AZ100 $222.99 (save $77) Get Deal Best deal under $100 Sony WH-CH720N $88 (save $91.99) Get Deal Best budget deal JLab JBuds Lux ANC $27 (save $52.99) Get Deal Best AirPods deal Apple AirPods 4 $69 (save $60) Get Deal

I pretty much spend every day I'm at work testing out headphones and earbuds, which means I've become well-versed in which headphones are actually worth your money.

This year has been an especially noteworthy year for headphones, with flagship releases from Sony, Bose, and Bowers & Wilkins. Flagship headphones are often the ones that get recommended on best of lists — ours included — but considering the new norm for a starting price is $449, they're not exactly the most affordable choice out there. Enter: Black Friday, when tech deals abound.

SEE ALSO: Mashable will send the best Black Friday deals directly to your phone — how it works

I've spotted some especially noteworthy headphones and earbuds price drops for Black Friday — all of which Mashable has recommended in some capacity. In this case, a noteworthy deal is not simply something on sale. In fact, I've only selected deals that are actually great Black Friday deals (and not easy to grab on sale at other times of the year).

For instance, I didn't add the second-generation Bose QC Ultra earbuds to this list when they were on sale for $249 — they hit that price in September, and have returned to it since (before Black Friday deals kicked off). However, for Black Friday, they've dipped down to $216, making them a deal worth mentioning as truly one of the best.

Now that Black Friday is officially here, plenty of headphones are down to record-low prices. I've been scouring the savings to come up with this selection of the 15 best headphones and earbuds deals live for Black Friday.

One of the most comfortable pairs of noise-cancelling headphones Bose QuietComfort Ultra headphones $299 at Amazon
$429 Save $130   Get Deal at Amazon

The first time I put the Bose QuietComfort Ultra headphones on, I knew they were the most comfortable headphones I'd ever worn (Mashable's Samantha Mangino had a similar experience). That belief became even firmer over years of use (and testing them against new competitors). Although the new second-generation headphones feel ever so slightly more comfortable, the originals still hold up.

SEE ALSO: We tested every pair of Bose headphones and earbuds. We found 5 we love, and 1 to buy on sale.

On sale for $299, they're a much better value than the $449 second-gen Ultras. Their main quirks include no passive playback and the occasional difficulty pairing to more than one device. However, when I compared them directly against their newer counterpart, I found the ANC and sound to be very similar. This is a great deal, and people are taking notice — these headphones have already sold out at Amazon in a couple of colorways.

Earbuds designed for quiet and long wear time Bose QuietComfort Ultra earbuds (2nd gen) $249 at Amazon
$299 Save $50   Get Deal at Amazon

As I mentioned in the intro, despite being a relatively new release, the Bose QuietComfort Ultra earbuds (2nd gen) have gone on sale a couple of times, dropping down to $249 in select colorways. For Black Friday, the black colorway has dropped to a record-low price of $216.

SEE ALSO: Bose QuietComfort Ultra earbuds 2 are one of the best noise-cancelling earbuds available, but not a must-upgrade

I get that, sale or not, over $200 is a hefty investment for a pair of earbuds. To that, I would say if you're someone looking for something you can wear all day, and prioritize top-of-the-line noise cancellation above all else, these earbuds will be worth it for you. The fit keeps them secure without causing soreness, and helps seal you into a place of quiet that, along with the ANC, rivals many over-ear headphones I've tested.

Bose's latest flagship headphones Bose QuietComfort Ultra headphones (2nd gen) $399 at Amazon
$449 Save $50   Get Deal at Amazon

While the QC Ultras are one of the most comfortable pairs of headphones out there, the second-generation QuietComfort Ultra headphones take the top spot. They also come with some nice quality of life upgrades, including a 30-hour battery life, passive playback support, lossless audio support with the USB-C cable, and an upgrade to their design with new colorways and a shiny metal accent. They're maybe not upgrade-worthy if you already own the first-gen headphones, but if it's your first foray into the QC Ultra line, grabbing these headphones for their price drop drop ever (and a pretty solid one at that) is a smart buy.

Sony headphones that still sound incredible Sony WH-1000XM5 $248 at Amazon
$399.99 Save $151.99   Get Deal at Amazon Get Deal at Amazon Get Deal at Amazon

The thing about Sony flagship headphones is that they're going to sound incredible. With the release of the XM6s, the WH-1000XM5 headphones are the former flagship headphones, but their sound profile remains one of the best in the game. I particularly like the "find your equalizer" feature that guides the less audiophile inclined among us through the process of finding their perfect custom EQ sound, which really helps these headphones shine. More generally speaking, when I tested the XM6s and XM5s head-to-head, I didn't find any huge discrepancies in performance. Plus, the XM6s got a $50 price bump to their list price, meaning that even if they were to get a $50 price drop over Black Friday (a markdown we've only spotted once before), they'll still be $150 more than the XM5s at this price point.

And Sony's latest flagship headphones Sony WH-1000XM6 $0 at Amazon
  Get Deal at Amazon

While these are still $150 more than the XM5s, it is worth mentioning that the Sony WH-1000XM6 headphones are down to their lowest price ever at $398. It's certainly possible that their price will drop even further next week, but I've also seen Sony stick to their initial discounts in past shopping holidays. If you want the best sound Sony (and most brands, tbh) has to offer, industry-leading ANC, and ear cups that fold in (a convenient feature for travelers), then the XM6s are an excellent choice. In his review, Mashable Tech Editor Timothy Beck Werth wrote, "if you want best-in-class noise-cancelling headphones and pristine audio quality, the headphones deliver."

Mid-range headphones for under $100 Sony WH-CH720N $88 at Amazon
$179.99 Save $91.99   See It at Amazon

Noise-cancelling headphones with great sound quality from a reputable brand don't need to cost several hundred dollars, and the Sony WH-CH720N are proof of exactly that. Mashable named them Sony's best headphones under $100, with Mashable contributor Alex Bracetti singing their praises after two years of use. He deemed their sound quality "near flagship" level, and was impressed by the 35 hours of battery life with ANC on, which beats out the current flagship models of both Bose and Sony.

Though you can often find them on sale for $98 (a feat on its own, considering their $179.99 list price), it's slightly less common to find them on sale for $88, making this a great deal on Black Friday. As an added bonus, the pink colorway is more unique than you might find from other budget headphones options under $100.

The best sounding open earbuds Bose Ultra Open earbuds $199 at Amazon
$299 Save $100   Get Deal at Amazon

Open earbuds are great if you prefer staying somewhat aware of the world around you, but in my experience, that can come in the form of less-than-stellar sound quality. In the case of the Bose Ultra Open earbuds, you get the best of both worlds. I suspect that's a large part of the reason behind their $299 price tag (which admittedly feels more appropriate for noise-cancelling earbuds). That's why I recommend them as an upgrade pick for open earbuds, and why I'm an especially big fan of this $100 off deal. In addition to their surprisingly rich sound, I especially like their small charging case, smartly placed on-ear controls, comfortable clip-on design, and many options for colorways.

Excellent mid-range noise-cancelling earbuds Bose QuietComfort earbuds $129 at Amazon
$179 Save $50   Get Deal at Amazon

Rounding out my picks is maybe the most underrated Bose product — the QuietComfort earbuds. Though their design isn't the most elegant, that's pretty much where their underwhelming features end. For starters, these earbuds have incredible battery life — in my weeks of testing them, I rarely had to charge them, and easily squeezed in a five-hour day of use, with ANC on and battery life to spare.

Sound and noise-cancellation-wise, they don't wow quite as much as the QC Ultra earbuds, but they're also significantly cheaper, even at full price. For their $129 sale price, they're less than half the price of the premium earbuds, and I promise, their performance doesn't reflect that. If I had to put a number to it, I'd say there's more of a $50 to $75 performance discrepancy between the two earbuds, which is why we've named these the best mid-budget earbuds currently on the market. Though we've seen them drop to $129 before, it is their lowest price ever, still making this a great grab on Black Friday.

A budget-friendly favorite at an unbeatable price Opens in a new window Credit: JLab JLab JBuds Lux ANC headphones $27 at Walmart
$79.99 Save $52.99   Get Deal

I don't know if it's possible a more affordable headphones deal will pop up this Black Friday. The JLab JBuds Lux ANC headphones, already a solid value at full price, are an even better value at their usual sale price of about $40, and a downright steal at this new Black Friday price (and new record low) of $27. This beats Amazon's deal by over $12 and last year's Black Friday pricing by $2. When I tested these headphones, I was surprised by their battery life, along with how solid their sound and ANC performed, as well as the extensive customizability on their app. Mashable's Haley Henschel owns these headphones, and appreciates their comfort. They're our favorite budget headphones and one of our top picks for students for a reason.

The best earbuds for working out Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 $199.95 at Amazon
$249.99 Save $50.04   Get Deal at Amazon Get Deal at Walmart

When I first tried out the Beats Powerbeats Pro 2, I wasn't sure I'd like them all that much, as I had trouble finding how to properly put them on with the ear hook (my colleague Sam Mangino had a similar experience). However, there's a reason they say first impressions aren't everything — after we both found the right ear tip size and got through this small learning curve, we fell in love with these earbuds. So did Mashable contributor Alex Bracetti, who gave them a Mashable Choice Award in his review.

This consensus made these an easy pick for the best earbuds for working out: though their ANC isn't the best, it's present, the ear hook keeps the buds in place without being uncomfortable, the sound is rich, the on-ear controls reliable and perfect for using mid-workout, and the built-in heart rate monitor is a convenient feature, especially if you don't already own a fitness tracker. Though they've hit this sale price before, they don't go on sale often, so I recommend grabbing them while you can.

A (better) AirPods Max alternative

Mashable loved the Beats Studio Pro when they first dropped in 2023, and after testing them again in 2025 against the rest of the Beats lineup, we found that they held up. Mashable contributor Alex Bracetti compared them to another Apple over-ear headphones, the AirPods Max, saying the Beats Studio Pro have a lot of overlap in features with AirPods, making the Beats a much better bang for your buck. The Studio Pro have better battery life (24 hours compared to the AirPods' 20), and according to Bracetti, better sound quality and similar ANC. The AirPods Max are currently on sale for $399.99, meaning you could buy two pairs of these Beats and still have money left over.

This deal in particular applies to the Beats Studio Pro x Kim Kardashian model, which at the time of writing are $20 cheaper than the regular Studio Pros' sale price (which just feature different colorway options).

Beats Studio Pro x Kim Kardashian $149.95 at Amazon
$349.95 Save $200   See It at Amazon ANC headphones with 60 hours of battery life

Many popular flagship headphones have roughly 30 hours of battery life, which makes the whopping 60 hours of battery life found on the Sennheiser Momentum 4 all the more impressive. (And yes, that's with ANC on). This feature certainly made them a standout to us, and earned them the spot of Mashable's favorite headphones with long battery life, but that wasn't the only place they wowed.

When I tested these headphones out, trying to wear down that mammoth battery life felt like marginally less of a chore because of their excellent sound quality. The ANC stood out less than competitors, and the touch controls were on the sensitive side, but the companion app added enough customizability that it was never a real problem. I also appreciate that even with both pairs on sale, these headphones are cheaper than the Dyson OnTrac headphones, their only real competition for battery life. (And in my opinion, the Sennheisers have a much more elegant design). At $199.95, these headphones are just a couple of dollars away from their lowest price ever, and in a price range I've typically only seen around the holiday season.

Opens in a new window Credit: Sennheiser Sennheiser Momentum 4 $199.95 at Amazon
$449.95 Save $250   Get Deal AirPods at a new record-low price

Indicators that Black Friday is absolutely in full swing? The price drop on the Apple AirPods 4. It was already great to see them drop down to $79 — their former lowest price ever — earlier this month, but Amazon outdid itself before Black Friday even started. These earbuds have dropped to an impressive $69, bringing them down to yet another record low. I'd be surprised if their price drops much further, so if you're an Apple user who doesn't need earbuds with ANC, it'll be hard to beat this deal.

Apple AirPods 4 $69 at Amazon
$129 Save $60   See It at Amazon See It at Walmart See It at Best Buy Solid budget earbuds

The Raycon Everyday Earbuds may have made a name for themselves through many a YouTube sponsorship, but after testing them out for myself, I can personally verify that these are really solid budget earbuds. These are the perfect option for anyone who wants the basics done well, without the hassle of any setup. They come sans companion app (and a button for Bluetooth), but they pair easily as soon as they're powered on, and can be controlled entirely by the tactile on-ear controls.

Both their sound quality and ANC are solid; they come with eight hours of charge with ANC on (the same as the AirPods Pro 3), and six gel tips for finding the perfect fit. If you're looking for budget headphones with a few more extras, the EarFun Air Pro 4 are also on sale — although they're a great value, they do drop down to this price point year-round, making them a less impressive Black Friday deal.

Opens in a new window Credit: Raycon Raycon Everyday Earbuds $55.99 at Amazon
$79.99 Save $24.00   Get Deal The best earbuds for sound

Maybe the biggest flaw of the Panasonic Technics EAH-AZ100 earbuds is that they rarely go on sale. With this Black Friday deal, these earbuds aren't just getting a rare price cut, but they're down to their absolute lowest price ever. In his review of the earbuds, Mashable Tech Editor Timothy Beck Werth pointed to their audio quality as their standout feature, writing, "While Bose retains an edge on overall comfort, I'm not aware of any wireless earbuds in the world that offer better, fuller, more accurate sound."

In addition to the excellent sound quality, these earbuds come equipped with top-notch adaptive ANC, three-way multipoint pairing that works without a hitch, LDAC support, and a premium design with metal accents on the earbuds and case.

Opens in a new window Credit: Technics Panasonic Technics EAH-AZ100   Get Deal
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You are testing your PC performance wrong—here is the right way

How-To Geek - Fri, 11/28/2025 - 16:31

There are two ways to measure the performance of PC components: synthetic benchmarks like 3DMark or PCMark, and real-world benchmarks that test performance in games and various software using real-life scenarios. The latter's much better, here's why.

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Don't throw away your old PC—it makes a better NAS than anything you can buy

How-To Geek - Fri, 11/28/2025 - 16:15

A network attached storage device (NAS) is one of the most useful things you can add to your home network, but a specialized NAS can run you hundreds of dollars just for the shell, and that is before you even buy additional hard drives for storage. If you want a large, robust NAS, you'll be on the hook for even more.

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Google cuts free Nano Banana usage to twice per day amid heavy demand

Mashable - Fri, 11/28/2025 - 16:05

Access to Google's popular next gen image generator, Nano Banana, is temporarily scaling down, as the company tries to keep up with widespread demand for its AI-enhanced photos.

In a Google support document first spotted by 9to5Google, the company has dropped the number of free image prompts down to two from its previous three-prompt limit, with a note that caps "may change frequently."

SEE ALSO: 50 Black Friday tech deals I'd recommend to friends and family as a tech editor: Bose, Samsung, DJI, PS5 on sale

The same document outlines new usage limits for free users on Gemini 3 Pro, as well, with the company now bumping non-subscribers to "basic access." Google reserves the right to cap daily prompt limits at any time for basic access users, depending on traffic volume. Usage terms for Google AI Pro or AI Ultra plan subscribers remains the same.

Google's generative AI competitor, OpenAI, simultaneously restricted the number of AI-generated video prompts for free Sora users to six per day. "Our gpus are melting, and we want to let as many people access Sora as possible" said Sora head Bill Peebles in a post to X.

Nano Banana launched to widespread interest following a successful journey up the LMArena AI leaderboard in August. While it originally ran with Gemini 2.5 Flash, the model got a major Gemini 3 upgrade just last week, shortly after Google began integrating the AI tool into Google Search, NotebookLM, Google Photos, and even Google Message. Google plans to add the image generator to more products, including directly into Android's Chrome Canary search bar.

That move is in line with Google's plan to turn it's suite of products into AI-supercharged helpers, boosted by Gemini 3. The model was the first Gemini AI upgrade to roll out immediately to all Google products, including search, and was advertised as the tech giant's most advanced reasoning model yet. Upon launch, users were offered five free prompts per day. The Gemini app sees more than 650 million users per month.

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Cut the cord? Add Fox One to Prime for 50% off and watch NFL Sundays live

Mashable - Fri, 11/28/2025 - 16:04

SAVE $10/MONTH: Through Dec. 1, aka Cyber Monday, you can add Fox One to Prime Video for only $9.99 per month for two months. That's 50% off its usual cost of $19.99 per month for Black Friday.

Opens in a new window Credit: Fox One Fox One (Prime Video add-on) $9.99/month (save $10/month) Get Deal

Fox launched its direct-to-consumer streaming service in August and changed the game for sports fans. Previously, cord-cutters had to sign up for a pay TV provider like YouTube TV ($82.99/month) or at the very least, Sling ($24.99/month), to watch live Fox channels. Fox One offers a more affordable alternative at $19.99 per month and it just got the deal treatment for Black Friday.

From now through Cyber Monday on Dec. 1, new subscribers can add Fox One to Prime Video (or snag it as a solo streaming service) for only $9.99 per month for two months. That's 50% off its usual monthly cost, making it a much more appealing way to stream live sports.

A one-stop shop for the entirety of the Fox TV portfolio, Fox One gives subscribers access to live local Fox stations, as well as Fox Sports, FS1, FS2, Big Ten Network, Fox News, Fox Business, Fox Weather, Fox Deportes, and Fox Network. This is a big deal for NFL fans, in particular, as it gives you a legal way to tune into local games on Sundays for the remainder of the season. It will also give college football fans access to the Big Ten Championship game and more.

One thing to note is that Fox One does not offer original content as of now. It's also pretty heavy on the news broadcasts, which makes its typical $19.99 per month price tag a bit steep if you're only after sports. That's why this Black Friday streaming deal is so attractive. For $10 per month, you'll gain a ton of live sports coverage, including notoriously hard to access (and extremely expensive) NFL games. That's not so shabby.

Check out all of the best Black Friday streaming deals live — most of these deals will only be around until Cyber Monday.

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Worthwhile Black Friday robot vacuum deals picked by a pro vacuum reviewer: Record lows on Roborock, Shark

Mashable - Fri, 11/28/2025 - 15:56

Don't have time to read a bunch of paragraphs? Use the table of contents dropdown to skip to my straightforward Black Friday robot vacuum recommendations.

A look at the best Black Friday deals on robot vacuums Best budget robot vacuum deal Eufy E20 3-in-1 $297.49 at Amazon (Save $202.50 at Amazon) Get Deal Best mid-range robot vacuum deal Narwal Freo Z10 Ultra $799.99 at Amazon (Save $500 at Amazon) Get Deal Best premium robot vacuum deal Dreame Aqua10 Ultra Roller $999.99 (Save $600 at Dreame) Get Deal

I test robot vacuums for a living and have been keeping tabs on robot vacuum deals trends for over half a decade — and I'd say Black Friday's count of robot vacuums on sale beats spring cleaning sales and even both Prime Days. It makes sense: Many brands release their new vacuums for the year at CES in January (or at least near the CES time frame), so Black Friday is often an eleventh-hour push to sell the "old" but still great robot vacuums from the past year.

SEE ALSO: Dyson Black Friday deals: Our favorite vacuum, air purifier, and hair tool are all on sale

Black Friday deals on robot vacuums are out in full force now that the day is actually here, and between Amazon, Best Buy, Walmart, and Target, there are a lot to choose from. Take a few minutes to read up on what to look for in a robot vacuum, and assess the features that are non-negotiables in your home, then make your move. (Plus, see why to think twice about buying a Roomba this Black Friday.)

To make your life easier, I've organized the robot vacuum deals that are actually worth your money into a few categories: premium robot vacuum mop combos with 15,000 Pa suction power (these would be good for pet hair pickup), more budget-friendly robot vacuum and mop combos, and then a few non-mopping robot vacuums. I'll be updating this post with new drops, price updates, or stock changes through Cyber Monday.

Best Black Friday robot vacuum deal overall Opens in a new window Credit: Dreame Dreame Aqua10 Ultra Roller $999.99 at Dreame
$1,599.99 Save $600   Get Deal Why I like it

The Dreame Aqua10 Ultra Roller is the most powerful robot vacuum on the mainstream market, and it's less than $1,000 for the first time ever for Black Friday. Spending that much on a vacuum probably sounds like brain rot to budget shoppers, but think of it this way: The Dreame's 30,000 Pa of suction power is more than 10,000 Pa stronger than the most powerful robot vacuums we saw on sale last Black Friday, and they were still hovering around the $1,000 mark. With the addition of a robust self-rinsing roller mop, this is a real bang for your buck.

I've been testing the Aqua10 Ultra Roller at home for over a month and can personally confirm its efficacy. Its pet hair pickup on rugs has impressed me the most: It has had about a 99 percent pickup rate for large clumps of cat hair that I put in its path and smoosh down into various pile heights. On patterned rugs that camouflage the layer of fur to the naked eye, I've ChomChom-ed the area after the Aqua10 Ultra Roller has done a few passes — and there's barely anything left over to get rolled into the ChomChom compartment. This carpet performance, plus a livestream pet camera, makes the Aqua10 Ultra one of the best vacuums a pet owner could have on hand (robot or not).

More Black Friday robot vacuum dealsRobot vacuum mop combos with 15,000 Pa suction power or moreBudget-friendly robot vacuum mop combos SEE ALSO: Black Friday: SharkNinja is giving away high-value free gifts just for buying these Shark or Ninja gadgets on sale Robot vacuums that don't mop
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Everything to know about Best Buy Black Friday 2025: Doorbusters, best deals, ad highlights

Mashable - Fri, 11/28/2025 - 15:28

Best Buy has been treating the entire month of November like one drawn-out holiday deal dump, but now that its officially Black Friday, there are hundreds of markdowns on name-brand tech across all departments. Its main attractions include record-low prices on big-ticket items like QLED 4K TVs and Windows laptops, free $100 gift cards attached to OLED TVs, plus revolving rounds of doorbusters that feature bonus rewards for paid My Best Buy members.

Best Buy's top doorbusters and deals at a glance: Top TV doorbuster TCL 55-inch F35-Series 4K Fire TV $169.99 (save $160; paid My Best Buy members earn $15 in bonus rewards) Get Deal Best Apple Deal Apple AirPods Max (USB-C) $399.99 (save $149.01) Get Deal Deal of the day Insignia 65-inch Class F50 Series LED 4K UHD Smart Fire TV $229.99 (save $220) Get Deal Best cheap gaming laptop deal HP Victus 15 (AMD Ryzen 7 7445HS, Nvidia GeForce RTX 4050, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) $549.99 (save $350) Get Deal Best deal under $50 JBL Go 4 $39.95 (save $10) Get Deal Best deal under $25 "Red Dead Redemption 2" (PS5/PS4) $14.99 (save $45) Get Deal Best Headphones Deal Beats Studio Pro Noise-Cancelling Headphones $149.99 (save $200) Get Deal Best OLED TV Deal Samsung 65-inch S95F OLED 4K TV $2,299.99 (save $1000 and get free $100 e-gift card) Get Deal

Best Buy's Black Friday deals are available online and in stores, so if you want to visit a nearby location to check out a gadget before you buy it, the option is there. Here's everything you need to know about Best Buy's Black Friday sale before you shop, including its opening hours, doorbuster lineup, holiday return policy, price-match guarantee, and the best deals to shop now.

When is Best Buy's Black Friday sale?

Best Buy's Black Friday sale began on Thursday, Nov. 20, and continues through Saturday, Nov. 29. All of its feature deals are available in stores, online, and on the Best Buy mobile app, according to a company press release.

What time does Best Buy open on Black Friday?

Best Buy stores opened at 6 a.m. local time on Black Friday. Camping out is only mandatory if a deal you're eyeing is sold out online but still available in stores, IMO.

Does Best Buy do doorbusters?

Yes, Best Buy is supplementing its Black Friday deals with some limited-time doorbusters, which it's billing as "some of the best deals on the hottest tech of the season." These offers drop in batches every Friday through Christmas, and paid My Best Buy members earn $5 in bonus rewards for every $50 they spend on them (up to $25). That includes the Plus and Total membership tiers.

I've listed all of Best Buy's current doorbusters below. All of them are decent deals except for the EA video games and the Ray-Ban Meta glasses, which are cheaper to buy from Amazon and/or Walmart.

Best Black Friday deals at Best Buy

I've spent hours upon hours combing through Best Buy's Black Friday deals, and I've identified just over 150 of them that are worth shopping. (By that I mean they aren't one-upped by better offers at other retailers.) Here's a quick look at the highlights:

Opens in a new window Credit: Hisense Hisense 55-inch S7 Series CanvasTV 4K QLED TV $649.99 at Best Buy
$999.99 Save $350   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: TCL TCL 65-inch QM5K Series 4K QD-Mini LED TV $449.99 at Best Buy
$899.99 Save $450   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple MacBook Air, 13-inch (M4, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD) $749 at Best Buy
$999 Save $250   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple MacBook Pro, 14-inch (M5, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) $1,349 at Best Buy
$1,599 Save $250 New price drop Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple iPad Pro, 11-inch (M4, WiFi + cellular, 256GB) $999 at Best Buy
$1,199 Save $200   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Asus Asus Zenbook A14 (Snapdragon X Plus, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) $549.99 at Best Buy
$999.99 Save $450   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: HP HP Victus 15 (AMD Ryzen 7 7445HS, Nvidia GeForce RTX 4050, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) $549.99 at Best Buy
$899.99 Save $350   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Asus Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 (AMD Ryzen 9 270, Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) $1,299.99 at Best Buy
$1,799.99 Save $500   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Sony Sony WH-1000XM4 Headphones $159.99 at Best Buy
$349.99 Save $190 Paid My Best Buy members earn $15 in bonus rewards Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple AirPods Pro 3 $219.99 at Best Buy
$249 Save $29.01   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Fitbit Fitbit Inspire 3 $69.96 at Best Buy
$99.95 Save $29.99   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple Watch Ultra 2 (GPS + cellular, 49mm) $599 at Best Buy
$799 Save $200   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Deep SIlver "Kingdom Come Deliverance II" (PS5) $39.99 at Best Buy
$59.99 Save $20   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Lego Lego Animal Crossing Nook’s Cranny & Rosie's House $54.99 at Best Buy
$74.99 Save $20.00   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Meta Meta Quest 3S (128GB) "The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners" Bundle $249 at Best Buy
$299 Save $50 Includes free $50 Best Buy gift card Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Lenovo Lenovo Legion Go S (AMD Ryzen Z2 Go, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) $449.99 at Best Buy
$649.99 Save $200   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: JBL JBL Charge 6 $129.95 at Best Buy
$199.95 Save $70   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: De'Longhi De'Longhi Classic Espresso Machine $149.95 at Best Buy
$229.94 Save $79.99   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Ninja Ninja Mega Kitchen System $99.99 at Best Buy
$219.99 Save $120.00   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Dreame Dreame GoVac 500 Robot Vacuum and Mop $529.99 at Best Buy
$1,099.99 Save $570   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Shark Shark FlexStyle (Straight & Wavy Hair, Indigo Rush) $189.99 at Best Buy
$279.99 Save $90   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Therabody Therabody Theraface Pro $299.99 at Best Buy
$419.99 Save $120   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Samsung Samsung 65-inch S95F OLED 4K TV $2,299.99
$3,299.99 Save $1,000   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Bambu Lab Bambu Lab A1 Combo 3D Printer $379.99
$499.99 Save $120   Get Deal Does Best Buy price match?

Best Buy doesn't price-match competitors' deals during Black Friday, but it will price-match itself. If something you've bought there from Oct. 31 to Dec. 31 gets cheaper during that period, you can request to have your purchase adjusted to the better price through Jan. 15, 2026. The only items that aren't covered by this price-match guarantee are holiday decorations and products that come with a third-party contract (like smartphones).

For example, if you purchased a pair of Apple AirPods Max for $429.99 at Best Buy earlier this week, you should be able to take advantage of their new lower price of $399.99 (live as of Nov. 25).

What is Best Buy's return policy?

Under its extended holiday return policy, Best Buy will accept returns for most items purchased from Oct. 31 to Dec. 31 through Jan. 15, 2026. That deadline stretches to Jan. 31 for paid My Best Buy members.

Similar exclusions apply here. Holiday decorations have a 15-day return window, for one. "Activatable" devices (meaning those that come with data plans) can only be returned within 14 days, and they have a $45 restocking fee if opened. Scooters, drones, digital cameras, action cameras, lenses, projectors, fitness recovery devices, cold tubs, saunas, and special-order products have a 15% restocking fee if they're unboxed.

When is Best Buy's Cyber Monday sale?

Best Buy will kick off its Cyber Monday savings event on Sunday, Nov. 30, and it will run for 48 hours through Dec. 1 (aka actual Cyber Monday). The company's press release notes that "there will be limited-time deals available throughout the event," so expect a slightly different assortment than its Black Friday sale.

Is the LG C5 OLED TV deal as good as it seems?

Serious deal hunters will notice a conspicuous absence from this guide: The award-winning LG C5 OLED TV, specifically the 65-inch model. A lot of our competitors are writing about Best Buy's Black Friday deal on it, and it's easy to see why. The retailer has it listed for $1,399.99, or $1,300 off its usual price. That's a really attractive discount on what's arguably the best TV ever made.

However, this deal isn't as good as it seems. Amazon has been selling the same TV for $1,346.99, but on Black Friday, it dropped prices all the way down to $1,219.99.

But as for the actual best Black Friday OLED TV deal, we're giving that title to the Samsung S95F OLED. That's another of our top OLED TV recommendations for its wickedly effective glare handling, and the 65-inch model is $1,000 off at Best Buy with a free $100 gift card on top.

Opens in a new window Credit: LG LG 65-inch C5 Series OLED 4K TV $1,346.99 at Amazon
$2,699.99 Save $1,353.00   Get Deal Shop the best deals from Amazon's Black Friday sale

Not sold on Best Buy's Black Friday sale? Here are some of the best deals we've found at Amazon's sale.

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171 Best Buy Black Friday deals that arent cheaper anywhere else: AirPods Max, mini LED TVs, and more

Mashable - Fri, 11/28/2025 - 15:16
Best Buy's best Black Friday deals at a glance: Today's Drop Lego The Legend of Zelda Great Deku Tree $299.99 (check back for its deal at 11 a.m. ET) Get Deal Best Apple deal Apple MacBook Air, 13-inch (M4, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD) $749 (save $250) Get Deal Best Windows laptop deal Asus Zenbook A14 (Snapdragon X Plus, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD $549.99 (save $450) Get Deal Best TV deal TCL 65-inch QM5K Series 4K QD-Mini LED TV $449.99 (save $450) Get Deal Best headphones deal Sony WH-1000XM4 Headphones $159.99 (save $190 + paid My Best Buy members earn $15 in bonus rewards) Get Deal Best portable speaker deal JBL Charge 6 $129.95 (save $70) Get Deal Best fitness tracker deal Fitbit Inspire 3 $69.95 (save $30) Get Deal Best gaming deal "Red Dead Redemption 2" (PS4/PS5) $14.99 (save $45) Get Deal Best vacuum deal Shark Pet Cordless Stick Vacuum $148 (save $151.99) Get Deal Best kitchen deal De'Longhi Classic Espresso Machine $149.95 (save $80) Get Deal

Like most major retailers, Best Buy has been offering holiday deals all throughout November. Now that Black Friday is officially here, the competition is more ferocious than ever.

Below, I'm keeping a running list of all the actual best Black Friday deals at Best Buy — the products that aren't cheaper anywhere else, even by a cent or two, if they're available at another retailer. I'm digging through all of its listings and cross-checking them with the competition to make sure they're truly add-to-cart-worthy.

If you shopped at Best Buy earlier this month, rest assured that nearly all of its deals have stayed consistent since its Black Friday sale first went live on Nov. 20. Only a couple of Apple devices have gotten cheaper, and the second-gen Bose QuietComfort Ultra earbuds cost $33 less than earlier this week. (You can request a price adjustment for those through Jan. 15 under Best Buy's holiday price match guarantee.) Three on-sale Samsung TVs also now come with free $100 gift cards.

SEE ALSO: Black Friday 2025: Live updates on the latest deals from Amazon, Target, Walmart, and more

You'll notice I've marked some deals with a door emoji (🚪), which indicates those Best Buy is featuring as doorbusters. They're only live through the end of the day tomorrow (Nov. 29), and paid My Best Buy members get a $5 bonus reward for every $50 they spend on them (up to $25 total).

Stay tuned for Best Buy's Drop of the day, which stars Lego's The Legend of Zelda Great Deku Tree set ($299.99). It's currently in stock there, so in all likelihood, the Drop will involve some sort of discount. It's a popular set that's not on sale anywhere else, so I'm guessing it'll sell out fast. The Drop will go live on Best Buy's mobile app at 11 a.m. ET sharp.

Best Apple deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple MacBook Air, 13-inch (M4, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD) $749 at Best Buy
$999 Save $250   Get Deal Why we like it

Best Buy is selling an even cheaper 13-inch MacBook Air — a $649 M2 model — but the M4 version is a way better buy for only $100 more. It's 48 percent faster, supports two external displays with its lid open, and has a much nicer 12MP Center Stage webcam. I strongly recommend it for students, but also just anyone who wants a fast, portable Apple laptop. This is its lowest price ever, FYI.

More MacBook dealsAirPods dealsApple Watch dealsAirTag dealsiPad dealsBest Windows laptop deal Opens in a new window Credit: Asus Asus Zenbook A14 (Snapdragon X Plus, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD $549.99 at Best Buy
$999.99 Save $450   Get Deal Why we like it

The Zenbook A14 is an amazing ultraportable and the best MacBook Air alternative for Windows users, in my opinion. It's speedy enough for everyday tasks, offers nearly 22 hours of battery life per charge, and comes with a gorgeous OLED display — something you won't find on any MacBook (for now). It also has a lighter design and double the starting storage of a current-gen MacBook Air. Now $549.99 (or 45% off), it's never been cheaper.

More Windows laptop deals2-in-1 laptop dealsGaming laptop dealsBest TV deal Opens in a new window Credit: TCL TCL 65-inch QM5K Series 4K QD-Mini LED TV $449.99 at Best Buy
$899.99 Save $450   Get Deal Why we like it

QLED TVs with mini-LED backlighting are brighter and more detailed than regular QLED TVs (which are already a step up from your standard LED display). Mashable's Leah Stodart, our resident TV expert, recommends them for people who watch a lot of sports at night. Best Buy is the only place where you can buy TCL's entry-level QM5K Series 4K mini-LED TVs, and all models are at least half off right now. The 65-incher, our ideal size for most people, is only $449.99 (normally $899.99).

43-inch TV deals50 and 55-inch TV deals65-inch TV deals70- and 75-inch TV dealsDeals on 77-inch TVs and biggerBest headphones deal Opens in a new window Credit: Sony Sony WH-1000XM4 Headphones 🚪 $159.99 at Best Buy
$349.99 Save $190 Paid My Best Buy members earn $15 in bonus rewards Get Deal Why we like it

It's been several years since the WH-1000XM4s were Sony's flagship headphones, but we still think they're worth purchasing in 2025 — especially now that they're less than half the price of the newer XM5s and XM6s. Best Buy is selling them for just $159.99 (or 54% off) as one of its doorbusters, and paid My Best Buy members get $15 in bonus rewards for purchasing them. They're only available in used condition from Amazon.

More headphones dealsEarbuds dealsBest portable speaker deal Opens in a new window Credit: JBL JBL Charge 6 $129.95 at Best Buy
$199.95 Save $70   Get Deal Why we like it

The new JBL Charge 6 is our favorite Bluetooth speaker for most people: It's "big enough to produce sound that will fill an outdoor party, yet still small enough to live on your bookshelf," our experts said. It can also charge smartphones, headphones, and other devices via USB-C — very handy. Best Buy, Amazon, and the JBL website all had it on sale for $129.95 at the time of writing (or $70 off). That appears to be an all-time low.

More portable speaker dealsBest fitness tracker deal Opens in a new window Credit: Fitbit Fitbit Inspire 3 $69.95 at Best Buy
$99.95 Save $30   Get Deal Why we like it

Can't splurge on a shiny new Apple Watch SE 3 or Oura Ring 4? While both wearables are on sale this Black Friday, neither is as cheap as the Fitbit Inspire 3 (now just $69.95, or 30% off). It's our No. 1 fitness tracker for shoppers on a budget. According to our experts, "It has a comprehensive suite of health and fitness tracking features, a slim, low-profile design, and a straightforward user interface."

More smartwatch and fitness tracker dealsBest gaming deal Opens in a new window Credit: Rockstar Games "Red Dead Redemption 2" (PS4/PS5) $14.99 at Best Buy
$59.99 Save $45   Get Deal Why we like it

RDR2 was a 2018 Game of the Year finalist, and it remains one of the most gorgeous and immersive open-world games ever made. (It's actually a prequel to the original Red Dead game from 2010, which is coming to PS5, Xbox, Switch 2, iOS, and Android on Dec. 2.) Best Buy and Target are the only retailers matching the PlayStation Store's 75% discount on PS4/PS5 copies this Black Friday. The Xbox version is $14.99 on Amazon, though; it's sold out at Best Buy.

Video game dealsHandheld gaming console dealsVR headset dealsBest vacuum deal Opens in a new window Credit: Shark Shark Pet Cordless Stick Vacuum $148 at Best Buy
$299.99 Save $151.99   Get Deal Why we like it

This cordless number from Shark is our favorite budget stick vacuum for pet hair — it's a much better buy than Dyson's V8 or V9 models, said Stodart. (In addition to covering TVs, she's also our in-house vacuum guru.) Best Buy is matching Amazon's Black Friday discount on it, which brings it down to an all-time low price of $148. That's a 51% savings.

More robot vacuum dealsStick vacuum dealsBest kitchen deal Opens in a new window Credit: De'Longhi De'Longhi Classic Espresso Machine $149.95 at Best Buy
$229.95 Save $80   Get Deal Why we like it

De'Longhi's entry-level espresso machine has 15 bars of pressure and a built-in frother with two steam settings (one for heating milk and another for making latte art). In the cheapest Black Friday espresso machine deal I've encountered so far, it's on sale for just $150 at Best Buy... and at Amazon, Crate & Barrel, Williams-Sonoma, and Macy's. It last hit that price in July.

More coffee maker and espresso machine dealsAir fryer dealsKitchenAid stand mixer dealsBest beauty tech deal Opens in a new window Credit: Shark Shark FlexStyle (Straight & Wavy Hair, Indigo Rush) $189.99 at Best Buy
$279.99 Save $90   Get Deal Why we like it

Shopping for a multi-styler? After testing them both, Mashable's Bethany Allard recommends the Shark FlexStyle over the Dyson Airwrap. It "offers nearly everything the Airwrap does, and then some extras that the Airwrap doesn't, for half the price," she writes. This navy blue FlexStyle bundle is almost a third of the price of an on-sale Airwrap as part of Best Buy's Black Friday sale. (It's $10 cheaper to buy from Best Buy than from Shark itself.) It comes with four attachments meant for straight and wavy hair.

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3 Netflix documentaries you have to watch this weekend (November 28 - 30)

How-To Geek - Fri, 11/28/2025 - 15:15

The right documentary can wow you, entertain you, and even make you question what you thought you knew—about your own brain, the simmering planet beneath your feet, or weirdo musical geniuses wearing flower pots on their heads.

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