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The best espresso machine deals live on Cyber Monday 2024

Mashable - Mon, 12/02/2024 - 10:00
Best Black Friday espresso machine deals Best overall deal De'Longhi Magnifica Evo $549.95 (Save $350) Get Deal Best smart espresso machine deal GE Profile Automatic Espresso Machine $299 (Save $330) Get Deal Best Nespresso deal Nespresso Vertuo Pop+ $125.30 (Save $53.70) Get Deal

We may not have a view of the cliffs of Palermo from our back porch, but with a good home espresso machine, we can kick back in the morning and feel like we do. Modern espresso machines make home baristas of us all. The best machines deliver perfectly calibrated shots of espresso: That means fresh ground coffee, impressive bars of pressure, and water that’s heated just right.

This year Black Friday has come early with major deals on home espresso machines going live over a week before Black Friday proper. Shop now to get great deals on Espresso machines like GE Profile, De'Longhi, and others at steep discounts of up to 53% or more.

SEE ALSO: What time Black Friday sales start for Amazon, Target, Walmart, Best Buy, and more

Whether you’re looking for a fully automatic espresso machine that grinds beans itself, or a K-cup that prioritizes ease, there’s a great espresso machine deal out there right now.

Best overall deal Opens in a new window Credit: De'Longhi De'Longhi Magnifica Evo $549.95 at Amazon
$899.95 Save $350.00 Get Deal Why we like it

Are you looking for an automatic espresso machine that will take care of it all? The De'Longhi Magnifica Evo is so automatic that it will even froth and dose your milk. Right now, this espresso machine is on sale for $549.95 or 39% off.

With a control panel that features seven recipes, the Evo makes getting started simple. However, 13 grind settings ensure that the machine will also cater to those who want more control. Dial in your perfect latte and then save it as a default so that you can enjoy the same reliable flavor every morning.

Best smart espresso machine deal Opens in a new window Credit: GE GE Profile Automatic Espresso Machine $299.00 at Best Buy
$629.00 Save $330.00 Get Deal Why we like it

We like the GE Profile Automatic Espresso Machine for a few reasons: First and foremost, it looks great. Slim enough to fit on a counter, while still leaving room for your toaster, this is a sleek espresso machine that puts thought into aesthetics.

Part of how the GE Profile gets away with that aesthetic sleekness is that much of the customization that can happen is controlled via your cell phone — yes, this is a "smart device" ie. it will want to connect to your devices via WiFi. Once paired, you’ll be able to do all sorts of things, like tweak the grind and change the volume of your shots.

Right now, the GE Profile Automatic Espresso Machine is available for a whopping 53% off.

Best Nespresso deal Opens in a new window Credit: Nespresso Nespresso Vertuo Pop+ $125.30 at Amazon
$179.00 Save $53.70 Get Deal Why we like it

Are you looking for a classic K-cup-style espresso machine? You’re in luck. The Nespresso Vertuo Pop+ by De'Longhi is on sale for 30% off at Amazon.

Built for ease of use, this Nespresso makes single and double espresso shots as well as whole drip coffees. Exclusively compatible with Vertuo coffee pods, the Pop+ comes with a sample pack of specialty blends. It features a steam wand on the side, so you can finish the cup off with a foamy cap.

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The best Cyber Monday kitchen deals in 2024: KitchenAid, Le Creuset, and more

Mashable - Mon, 12/02/2024 - 09:58
Best Black Friday kitchen deals 2024 Best cookware deal GreenPan Reserve Ceramic Nonstick 10-Piece Cookware Set (Cream) $399.99 with code SHOP15 (save $175 ) Get Deal Best bakeware deal Le Creuset Heritage 2-Piece Square Baking Dish Set (Deep Teal) $49.99 (save $25.01) Get Deal Best air fryer deal PowerXL Vortex Pro Air Fryer (8QT) $49.99 (save $80) Get Deal Best mixer deal KitchenAid Classic Series 4.5-Quart Tilt-Head Stand Mixer $249.99 (Save $80) Get Deal

Black Friday is finally here, and we’ve noticed a flurry of must-shop promotions in the kitchen and home goods space, with savings on everything from high-end cookware to small appliances. With Best Buy, Target, and Walmart offering big price cuts on popular brands like Instant Pot, Ninja, and more, it's a great time to get online and score a deal.

SEE ALSO: All the best kitchen gadgets we’ve tested and loved

Below, we’re tracking the best kitchen deals you can shop throughout Black Friday 2024. Deals are organized by brand, and all deals within each category are ordered by price from the most affordable to the most expensive.

Best kitchen deal ahead of Black Friday Opens in a new window Credit: GreenPan GreenPan Reserve Ceramic Nonstick 10-Piece Cookware Set (Cream) $399.99 at Kohl's
$549.99 Save $150.00 Get Deal Why we like it

One of the best Black Friday kitchen deals we’ve seen so far is the GreenPan Reserve Ceramic Nonstick 10-Piece Cookware Set (Cream). Yes, you can get it for $399.99 on the GreenPan site, but if you hop over to Kohl’s, you can get it for $399.99 with $60 in Kohl’s cash. That’s basically a $210 discount on a high-quality cookware set that normally retails around $549.99. (From Nov. 11 to Nov. 21, Kohl’s is giving a $10 Kohl’s cash coupon for every $50 spent across the store, which is why the discount math works out this way.)

This cookware set includes an eight-inch frying pan, an 11-inch frying pan, a two-quart saucepan with a lid, a three-quart saucepan with a lid, a three-and-one-half-quart saute pan with a lid, and a five-quart stockpot with a lid. Each piece is made with a diamond-infused ceramic nonstick coating free of PFAS and PFOAs (aka forever chemicals). They’re also oven-safe up to 600˚F (lids up to 425˚F).

More Black Friday kitchen deals by brandAll-Clad Breville Cuisinart Hamilton Beach Instant Pot KitchenAidLe Creuset Ninja PowerXL
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The best Cyber Monday Xbox deals in 2024 — find all the best live deals

Mashable - Mon, 12/02/2024 - 09:56

UPDATE: Dec. 1, 2024, 9:00 p.m. EST This post has been updated with more Xbox deals, including one on a Xbox Series X and 'College Football 25' bundle from Walmart.

Best Cyber Monday Xbox deals Best Console Deal Xbox Series X Digital Edition (1TB) $398 (Save $51.99) Get Deal Best Controller Deal Xbox Wireless Controller $39.99 (Save $20) Get Deal Best game 'Star Wars Jedi: Survivor" $23.27 (Save $46.72) Get Deal

Black Friday has come and gone, and now Cyber Monday is upon us. The deals come fast and furious for gamers, and this year brings plenty of Cyber Monday Xbox deals to choose from. If you've been waiting the grab some of the best deals of the year, your wait is over.

SEE ALSO: Do not sleep on these Cyber Monday streaming deals

We've tracked the best gaming deals, from Xbox and beyond, throughout Cyber Week. Below, you'll find the best deals available as we head into Cyber Monday, whether you're looking for a brand-new console, controller, or some games.

Best console deal Opens in a new window Credit: Xbox Xbox Series X (1TB, Digital Edition) $398.00 at Xbox
$449.99 Save $51.99 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. You can grab it for $399.99 at Best Buy and Target, or for about a dollar cheaper at Walmart. The deal does apply to the digital only edition, meaning this console comes without a disc drive, but it will serve 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 through December 2.

More console dealsBest controller deal Opens in a new window Credit: Xbox Xbox Wireless Controller $39.99 at Xbox
$59.99 Save $20.00 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 $20 on one at Target and Best Buy ahead of Cyber Monday.

More Xbox controller dealsBest game deal Opens in a new window Credit: Electronic Arts 'Star Wars Jedi: Survivor' $23.27 at Amazon
$69.99 Save $46.72 Get Deal Why we like it

Check out our full review of 'Star Wars Jedi: Survivor'.

While it may not be the newest Xbox game on the market, Star Wars Jedi: Survivor is one of the better pieces of Star Wars media out there. At $23.97, you'll save a whopping 67% on the game, which Mashable's Alex Perry called "absolutely a worthy successor to a very good game that you should 100 percent play if you enjoyed Jedi: Fallen Order even a little bit."

At Target and Best Buy, the game is currently running for $29.99, making Amazon's markdown the best deal by a good $5 margin.

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The best Cyber Monday deals on printers and scanners

Mashable - Mon, 12/02/2024 - 09:54
The best early Black Friday printer and scanner deals Best printer-scanner combo deal Epson EcoTank ET-280 $179.99 (Save $50) Get Deal Best budget printer-scanner combo deal Canon PIXMA MG3620 $39.99 (Save $40) Get Deal Best laser printer deal Canon imageCLASS LBP122dw $89.99 (Save $90) Get Deal

Nothing makes your home office official like a printer. Whether you’re after a laser printer built for speed and efficiency or an inkjet printer that delivers rich graphics on demand, modern printers and scanners are better than ever — right now, early Black Friday deals from Amazon and other retailers mean they’re also more affordable.

Black Friday is one of the best times all year round to snag killer savings on printers and scanners like the Epson EcoTank ET-2800. This year major retailers like Amazon and Best Buy are taking Black Friday printer deals live a full week ahead of time, here are our favorites:

Best printer-scanner combo deal Opens in a new window Credit: Epson Epson EcoTank ET-280 $179.99 at Amazon
$229.99 Save $50.00 Get Deal Why we like it

If you owned a printer in the early 2000s then you’re probably used to ink cartridges that are so exorbitantly priced they can feel like alchemist’s materials. The Epson EcoTank ET-280 is an absolute innovation from that era. The EcoTank uses large ink tanks that are easy to refill and affordable to run … we’re talking much more affordable. Epson even comes right out and says it, stating that EcoTank refills can be 90 percent more affordable than older ink cartridges. 

Good quality color printing with drastically cheaper ink? What’s not to like? Especially when the printer itself is 36% off at its lowest price ever. 

Best budget printer-scanner combo deal Opens in a new window Credit: Canon Canon PIXMA MG3620 $39.99 at Best Buy
$79.99 Save $40.00 Get Deal Why we like it

Want it all for less? The Canon PIXMA MG3620 Wireless All-In-One Inkjet Printer fits a scanner and printer into the same affordable desk-sized box, and it’s real affordable — for Black Friday it’s priced down to just $40, saving you 50%. 

The Canon PIXMA printer handles color nicely for the price. Its scanner delivers resolutions up to 1200 x 2400 pixels. It’s also simple to use with wireless connectivity ensuring you can print from anywhere in the house.

Best laser printer deal Opens in a new window Credit: Canon Canon imageCLASS LBP122dw $89.99 at Amazon
$179.99 Save $90.00 Get Deal Why we like it

When you’re looking to print volume efficiently, a laser printer might be the way to go. The Canon imageCLASS LBP122dw Wireless Monochrome Laser Printer is a strong black-and-white laser printer that can really churn through paper. 

Designed to handle 30 pages a minute and hold up to 150, this is a great printer for pumping out long memos and document drafts. Wireless connectivity ensures it’s also simple to use. 

As of Nov. 21, get it for $89.00 and save 50%.

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There are so many good self-emptying robot vacuum deals live on Cyber Monday

Mashable - Mon, 12/02/2024 - 09:51

UPDATE: Nov. 28, 2024, 6:15 p.m. EST This story has been updated to reflect the latest Black Friday sale pricing on self-emptying robot vacs as of Thanksgiving night, including a new Shark robot vacuum deal under $250.

A quick look at the best self-emptying robot vacuum deals ahead of Black Friday Best under $300 Shark IQ RV2303AE 248 (save $251.99) Get Deal Best Roomba deal iRobot Roomba Combo j5+ 399 (save $330.99) Get Deal Best hybrid deal with self-cleaning mopping pads Roborock Qrevo S 459.99 (save $340) Get Deal

The majority of robot vacuums you'll see on sale this Black Friday will be self-emptying ones, and there's a reason that feature is more common than not nowadays. Having a robot vacuum typically means you'll be vacuuming more often, and that means a fuller dustbin faster — but thanks to the universalization of the self-emptying dock, you won't have a hard time outsourcing dustbin duty for more than $300 or $400.

SEE ALSO: Roomba models, explained: The guide to deciding which Roomba to buy on Black Friday

This wasn't the case even a few years ago, when automatic emptying was a feature reserved for the high-end robot vacs from a select few brands that were ahead of the game. Now, there are tons of options on both ends of the spectrum, including super affordable, compact options that barely take up more room than a non self-emptying option.

If your budget is a little more flexible, you can squeeze more out of your $500 to $1,000 during Black Friday and secure not only automatic emptying, but automatic water refilling and automatic mopping pad washing and drying. All of the big brands like iRobot, Shark, Roborock, and Eufy all have at least one robot vacuum and mop combo that deals with its own dust and dirty mopping pads all in the same dock, and nearly all of them have gotten a groundbreaking discount for Black Friday 2024.

SEE ALSO: Why Eufy's X10 Pro Omni is the most surprising robot vacuum I've tested all year

And by "groundbreaking discounts," I mean new record-low prices across the board, giving you plenty of options to treat yourself to hands-off cleaning amid holiday stress. I'm tracking the best self-emptying robot vacuum deals below and will be refreshing this list as more options pop up throughout Cyber Monday. 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 Black Friday self-emptying robot vacuum deal Opens in a new window Credit: Roborock Roborock Q Revo S $459.99 at Amazon
$799.99 Save $340.00 Get Deal Why we like it

I think of the Roborock Qrevo S as the diet version of my favorite self-emptying robot vacuum right now, the Roborock Qrevo Master. And unless you're one of the few open to spending $1,000 or more on a robot vacuum, you can probably deal with the Qrevo S skipping the Qrevo Master's fluff features like a livestream pet camera or extending side mop.

And anyway, the most important aspect about the Qrevo S is that it has that coveted self-washing and drying mopping pad feature baked into its self-empty dock. I also have to give Roborock credit for arming this Qrevo with the same dual spinning mopping pads as the Qrevo Master, which I feel do a more detailed mopping job than a singular pad that lays flat across the bottom of the vacuum.

If it sweetens the deal at all, just know that I had already honed in on the Roborock Qrevo S as one of the best early Black Friday robot vacuum deals when it originally went on sale for $549.99 in early November. Now, it's almost $100 cheaper than that.

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A lot of Roombas are on sale this Cyber Monday, but only a few are worth your cash

Mashable - Mon, 12/02/2024 - 09:50

UPDATE: Nov. 28, 2024, 5:46 p.m. EST This story has been updated with the current best Black Friday Roomba deals at Amazon as well as iRobot's website, including several budget-friendly mopping and smart mapping options.

A quick look at the best Black Friday Roomba deals Best standalone Roomba deal iRobot Roomba Combo j5 $299.99 (save $230) Get Deal Best self-emptying Roomba deal iRobot Roomba Combo i5+ $299 (save $250.99) Get Deal

So many robot vacuums go on sale for Black Friday that decision fatigue is imminent — unless you're specifically set on a Roomba, that is.

Roombas do tend to run slightly more expensive than competitors with the same features, so November is a wise time to buy one — Black Friday has been known to trigger new record-breaking discounts on several Roomba models. In terms of where that happens, Amazon is the best place to find a Roomba on sale despite the flop of the acquisition of iRobot by Amazon (though iRobot's own website has good options, too). Because iRobot doesn't debut new models for the year at CES in January like many other big robot vacuum brands do, you can also be confident that the Roombas on sale during Black Friday won't be phased out in a month or two.

SEE ALSO: 4 best robot vacuums and mops to buy on Black Friday, tested

So yeah, there are quite a few Roombas on sale for Black Friday — mainly at Amazon's Black Friday sale, with a few other deals scattered at iRobot's website (and a few matched deals at Target and Best Buy). But while most of those deals look good in terms of the percentage off that you're getting, many of them just aren't worthwhile when you consider the features you're securing, especially when taking into the bigger list of robot vacuum deals from other brands this Black Friday.

For instance, the base-tier Roomba Vac Essential being on sale for $149 sounds great until you realize that this Roomba doesn't have smart mapping, which means it can't clean specific rooms on command. When robot vacuums that do have smart mapping like the Shark IQ Ultra or Eufy L50 are on sale for $148 and $159, respectively this Black Friday, that particular Roomba Vac deal is far less exciting.

SEE ALSO: I've tested over 20 robot vacuums — here are the top 5 to shop on Black Friday

This doesn't mean there aren't any Roomba deals that I think are worth it this Black Friday. The i series and j series Roombas under $500 that are currently live are stellar — multiple models are nearly 50% off, with both self-emptying and mopping being optional depending on your needs. (As you get into the more expensive j series Roombas, the deals start to become less appealing. Premium robot vacuums from other brands simply do more than something like the Roomba Combo j9+ for less money.) For a deeper dive into these features, check out my guide that unpacks the differences between the main Roombas.

This story will be updated any time a new noteworthy Roomba deal drops between now and the end of Cyber Week. While you can be pretty certain that the Roombas on sale now are at their Black Friday pricing, Amazon or iRobot could very well drop completely new Roomba deals over the next few days — I'll keep you posted. Note: Any deal marked with a 🔥 has dropped to a record-low price at Amazon.

Best early Black Friday Roomba 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% discount on the Roomba Combo j5+ already looks great on its face, but it's an even sweeter deal when compared to the current sale price on the cheapest self-emptying Roomba, the Roomba Vac 2. For $249.99, the ultrabasic Roomba Vac 2 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+, which is also at an amazing sale price of $399 for Black Friday, is that the i series Roombas don't have the small obstacle avoidance technology that helps 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.

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All of the top robot vacuums Ive tested are at record-low prices for Cyber Monday

Mashable - Mon, 12/02/2024 - 09:49

UPDATE: Nov. 30, 2024, 11:00 a.m. EST This story has been updated with current pricing on robot vacuums still on sale during the morning after Black Friday, including ones at Amazon that are now being called Cyber Monday deals.

A quick view of the best Black Friday robot vacuum deals still live 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 Deal

Yet another Black Friday is technically in the rearview, but we all know that the vibes will be alive and well through Cyber Monday. This chaotic shopping weekend often brings 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 make high-end robot vacs super accessible

The robot vacs getting attention 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 I just mentioned were once so newfangled that they were only available in the $1,000+ range, these sale prices are ones to hop on without hesitation. FWIW, most of the robot vacuums still on sale for Black Friday are the cheapest they've ever been. Many are even beating their previous record-low pricing that we just 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 2024

Below, I'm tracking the best Black Friday robot vacuum deals still live through Cyber Monday and beyond. (Amazon is already officially referring to deals as Cyber Monday deals now, even if they're identical to Black Friday deals.) While nothing has really changed about the sales yesterday versus today, it's not unlikely for a few new robot vacs to go on sale as more retailers enter Cyber Monday mode — so if you've held out this long, I recommend waiting to see what deals the weekend brings.

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, or matches Amazon's lowest price.

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+ 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. Otherwise, the fantastic Black Friday deal on the Combo j5+ is also still live: grab it for 50% at $399.99.

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The best Cyber Monday Amazon Echo deals live in 2024

Mashable - Mon, 12/02/2024 - 09:47

SAVE UP TO 55%: Amazon's Black Friday sale is still live, and so are the deals on Amazon Echo devices. While single devices are up to 55% off, save even more when purchasing two Echo devices together.

Best Echo Device Deals Best Echo deal Amazon Echo Pop 🔥 $17.99 at Amazon (Save $22) Get Deal Best Echo Show deal Amazon Echo Show 5 $44.99 at Amazon (Save $45) Get Deal Best Echo alarm clock deal Amazon Echo Spot 🔥 $44.99 at Amazon (Save $35) Get Deal Best Echo Kids deal Amazon Echo Pop Kids 🔥 $22.99 at Amazon (Save $27) Get Deal

If you're looking to make your home a little smarter, now's the time to shop Amazon's Echo devices. Black Friday brought a flurry of deals that are still here as we get ready for Cyber Monday.

Echos are some of the easiest (and most affordable) ways to upgrade your smart home. They help you do everything from playing music to setting daily lighting routines. Just one month ago, we were tracking deals during Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days and saw the lowest price ever on Echo Devices.

Plus, if you need to stock up on Echos, Amazon is offering extra savings on select Echo devices. When you purchase two of the same device, you'll receive $5 off your purchase. Just hit the 'Redeem' button on the product page before adding the items to your cart, and the discount will be automatically applied. This deal is available on the Amazon Echo Pop, Spot, and Show 5.

Here are the best deals on Amazon Echo Devices to shop this Black Friday.

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. 

Best Echo device deal Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Echo Pop 🔥 $17.99 at Amazon
$39.99 Save $22.00 Get Deal Why we like it

The Amazon Echo device line-up is sprawling. You can find everything from a multitasking smart speaker to a touchscreen smart home hub. The absolute best deal on Echo devices right now is the Amazon Echo Pop. This small but mighty device has a quality speaker and built-in assistant, so you can play music just by calling out to Alexa.

Currently, it's down to $17.99 — its lowest price ever. That knocks 55% off the regular price for $22 in savings. While we expect this price to hang around through Black Friday weekend, you can rest assured you're getting it at a great deal when you buy now.

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The best Cyber Monday soundbar deals live in 2024

Mashable - Mon, 12/02/2024 - 09:46

SAVE UP TO $500: Ahead of Black Friday, shop big markdowns on soundbars at Amazon and Best Buy. Shop the Samsung HW-Q850D/ZA Soundbar for $599.99, saving $500 for 45% off.

Best soundbar deals Best soundbar deal Samsung HW-Q850D/ZA Soundbar $599.99 (Save $500) Get Deal Best budget soundbar deal Insignia 2.0 Mini Soundbar $34.99 (Save $15) Get Deal Roku Streambar SE $79.99 (Save $20) Get Deal Best Bose Speaker Bose Smart Soundbar $399 (Save $100) Get Deal

Getting ready for the holiday season means pulling out the string lights, stocking the pantry full of cozy treats, and turning on the latest Hallmark movie marathon. A key part of that set-up is your home entertainment system. If you're looking to make some upgrades, it might pay to start shopping ahead of Black Friday.

The big post-Thanksgiving day event falls at the very end of this month, so if you're getting antsy about your holiday shopping, the good news is, the deals are already here. If you want to watch every moment of the Macy's Day Parade in perfect detail, TVs are already on sale as part of the early Black Friday rush. If you want to hear it too, that's where a soundbar comes in.

The early Black Friday deals on soundbars are abundant. Amazon and Best Buy have major discounts, up to 50% off on soundbars from Samsung, Bose, LG, Sony, and more. Here are the best deals to shop.

SEE ALSO: Best Buy is already going hard with QLED TV deals ahead of Black Friday Best soundbar deal Opens in a new window Credit: Samsung Samsung HW-Q850D/ZA soundbar $599.99 at Best Buy
$1,099.99 Save $500.00 Get Deal Why we like it

If you want not just a soundbar, but a fully decked out home entertainment system, the Samsung HW-Q850D/ZA is the solution. Not only do you get a wireless Dolby Atmos soundbar, but this deal also includes rear speakers to get true surround sound.

Normally $1,099.99, ahead of Black Friday, you can get it for just $599.99. That takes 45% off to give you $500 in savings.

Best budget soundbar deal Opens in a new window Credit: Insignia Insignia 2.0 Mini soundbar $34.99 at Best Buy
$49.99 Save $15.00 Get Deal Why we like it

If you're not into spending $100, or even $50, you can still find a soundbar. The Insignia 2.0 Mini soundbar is a great candidate if you're on a budget. For just $34.99, it's a compact sound system that's 20 inches in length. It's Bluetooth-enabled, but can also connect with an AUX or USB cord. It comes with three audio modes, standard, theater, or news, to elevate your home entertainment no matter what you're watching.

During Best Buy's early Black Friday sale, you can find the Insignia 2.0 Mini soundbar for $34.99. That saves you $15 for 30% off.

Best streaming soundbar deal Opens in a new window Credit: Roku Roku Streambar SE $79.99 at Best Buy
$99.99 Save $20.00 Get Deal Why we like it

The Roku Streambar SE gives you one of the greatest gifts in this age of modern technology: two devices in one. This soundbar also doubles as a Roku streaming device, giving you access to all your favorite streaming services. Plus, it features a system to automatically adjust the volume so voices are clearer. Even better: it lowers the volume during commercials.

It's down to $79.99 ahead of Black Friday for $20 off and 20% savings.

Best Bose soundbar deal Opens in a new window Credit: Bose Bose Smart soundbar $399.00 at Amazon
$499.00 Save $100.00 Get Deal Why we like it

Bose recently revamped its smart speaker so you can get the newest version on sale. It includes Dolby Atmos sound in addition to an A.I. Dialogue assistant to balance voices and surround sound for perfect clarity. It connects via Bluetooth, which also allows you to play cast music and videos from your phone to the TV, all through the soundbar.

Grab the Bose smart soundbar during early Black Friday sales for just $399, saving $100. That knocks 20% off its original price of $499.

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The best Bluetooth speaker deals live on Cyber Monday

Mashable - Mon, 12/02/2024 - 09:45
Best Bluetooth speaker deals ahead of Black Friday Best overall Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 4 $78.96 at Amazon (Save $21.03) Get Deal Best budget speaker deal JBL Go 4 $39.95 at Amazon (Save $10) Get Deal Best high-end Bluetooth speaker Sonos Move 2 $359.00 at Amazon (Save $90) Get Deal

The Black Friday shopping season is here, and Bluetooth speakers are at some of their best prices of the year.

Though it may not be the best time of year to take a Bluetooth speaker poolside, it's always great to think ahead and save some money. Plus, having a quality speaker is never a bad idea if you're planning on hosting any holiday parties.

SEE ALSO: All the best early Black Friday deals at Amazon, Target, Best Buy, and Walmart

So far, we're seeing the most deals at Amazon, bringing deals on speakers from Ultimate Ears, JBL, Beats, and Sony. Thanks to the proximity to Black Friday, we're also seeing brands that don't typically go on sale, like Sonos, finally get some price cuts.

It's a pretty solid roundup (all of our favorite speakers are represented), but as Black Friday proper — Nov. 29 — draws nearer, we'll be updating this list with any new deals that crop up.

Best Bluetooth speaker deal ahead of Black Friday Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 4 $78.96 at Amazon
$99.99 Save $21.03 Get Deal Why we like it

The Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 4 is the best speaker we've tested under $100: it doesn't take up much space, has 14 hours of battery life, gets as loud as a larger speaker without losing much clarity, and can be taken on the go to pretty much any situation thanks to its IP67 rating. While it drops to $79.99 throughout the year, this is still a fantastic deal for a speaker that we think is well worth it at full price, and at the time of writing, each of the four colorways is available on sale. (At $78.96, you can get it for ever-so-slightly cheaper, but this price is only available on the black colorway).

If you're in the market for a new Bluetooth speaker, one of the only reasons we'd say to pass on this one is if you already own the Wonderboom 3 (it's incredibly similar) and want to pair up with another Wonderboom speaker to use stereo mode (none of the UE speakers are backwards compatible for stereo mode).

Best high-end Bluetooth speaker deal Sonos Move 2 $359.00 at Amazon
$449.00 Save $90.00 Get Deal Why we like it

Check out our full review of the Sonos Move 2.

Sonos speakers are expensive, and they really only go on sale during Black Friday. Even during both Prime Days this year, we didn't see price cuts on Sonos products, and especially not our favorite pick for smart homes, the Sonos Move 2. This speaker is big enough that it might be a hassle to move it around regularly, but it's not so big that you'll dread moving it if you're hosting a backyard barbecue.

The trade-off is that you get a speaker with 24-hour battery life and sound quality that shines across all genres of music. Mashable Senior Editor Stan Schroeder wrote in his review, "It's capable of producing one of those effects where you play a song you know well (in my case, 'Roxanne' by The Police), and you hear details you never knew were there, like the (accidental?) touching of the drumsticks at the end of the song's intro." Plus, it has compatibility with Alexa and Sonos Voice Control.

Best budget Bluetooth speaker deal JBL Go 4 $39.95 at Amazon
$49.95 Save $10.00 Get Deal Why we like it

The JBL Go 4 is tiny and inexpensive, but it packs a punch. This speaker sounds surprisingly clear, and can get louder than you think (though you do start to sacrifice some of that clarity at higher volumes). During our testing, we found it got anywhere from seven to up to nine-and-a-half hours of playtime, making it an excellent option for taking on the go to the beach (where it's IP67 water and dust-proof rating will keep it safe), or for taking up minimal space in your home while still providing plenty of sound. $39.95 is the lowest price we've ever seen it at, beating its Prime Day price by about $5.

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All the best Cyber Monday noise-cancelling headphones and earbuds deals

Mashable - Mon, 12/02/2024 - 09:43
Best noise-cancelling headphones and earbuds deals ahead of Black Friday Best headphones deal Sony WH-1000XM5 297 (Save $102.99) Get Deal Best earbuds deal Bose QuietComfort Ultra earbus $229 (Save $50) Get Deal

Black Friday is just around the corner, but major retailers like Amazon, Best Buy, Target, and Walmart are already kicking off their programming. In other words: it's a pretty good time to pick up a pair of headphones on sale.

So far, we've seen the bulk of the deals at Amazon, with headphones and earbuds from Sony and Bose returning to record low prices. In addition to our top picks as of Nov. 20, the Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones and Bose QuietComfort Ultra earbuds, we're also seeing markdowns on brands like Apple, Beats, Jabra, and Google.

With a few pairs already down at lows we saw during Prime Day, we're anticipating that the actual day of Black Friday (this year, it falls on Nov. 29) will bring new record lows. In the meantime, we'll keep you updated on the best noise-cancelling headphones deals live, from now through Black Friday.

Best noise-cancelling headphones deal Opens in a new window Credit: Sony Sony WH-1000XM5 $298.00 at Amazon
$399.99 Save $101.99 Get Deal Why we like it

Check out our full review of the Sony WH-1000XM5.

If you want headphones that have great noise cancelling and incredible (adjustable) sound, then the Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones won't let you down. Out of the noise-cancelling headphones we've tested, these are our top pick for audiophiles. It can be a little annoying that the ear cups don't fold in, but with 30 hours of battery life, you'll probably find yourself wearing them more often than not. They've hit $298 a couple times this month, but it's just a dollar away from their low price of $297. With these headphones being a 2022 release, we're hoping to see them drop even lower on Black Friday, but if you want to pick up a pair early, this deal matches both their July and October Prime Day price.

More noise-cancelling headphones dealsBest noise-cancelling earbuds deal Opens in a new window Credit: Bose Bose QuietComfort Ultra earbuds $229.00 at Amazon
$279.00 Save $50.00 Get Deal Why we like it

Check out our full review of the Bose QuietComfort Ultra earbuds.

For folks who want the best possible noise cancelling they can get in their earbuds, we like the Bose QuietComfort Ultra earbuds. They do come with the price tag that reflects their top notch noise cancelling — but, on sale, they cost less than the full price of AirPods Pro. After testing out these earbuds, Mashable Shopping Reporter Samantha Mangino was more impressed than she expected to be, writing, "Truthfully, I can't imagine a person that wouldn't appreciate these buds. The noise cancellation is the best I've ever experienced, and the music feels like it surrounds you thanks to spatial audio. Plus, the fit is like no other."

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All of our favorite headphones and speakers are on sale this Cyber Monday

Mashable - Mon, 12/02/2024 - 09:42
The best Cyber Monday headphones and speakers deals at a glance: Best headphone deal Sony WH-1000XM4 $198 (save $148.01) Get Deal Best earbuds deal Apple AirPods Pro (2nd gen) $154 (save $95) Get Deal Best Bluetooth speaker deal Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 4 $78.96 (save $21.03) Get Deal Best Premium Headphones Deal Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones $299 (save $130) Get Deal

Black Friday brought the usual excellent deals, and we saw headphones at record-low prices. As we cross the invisible line into Cyber Monday territory, all of our favorite headphones and earbuds are still on sale. Yes, all of them.

Amazon has the Sony WH-1000XM4 headphones down to just $198, while the Apple AirPods Pro fell to a new low price at Walmart and Amazon (they love to stay competitive). And in a Black Friday surprise, Bose dropped the price of its QuietComfort Ultra headphones all the way down to $299, which even caught us by surprise. Prefer Sonos, JBL, Sennheiser, Beats, or Dyson headphones? Yup, they're on sale, too.

SEE ALSO: The Cyber Monday deals we're already obsessing over

Check out our top picks below for the best Cyber Monday headphones deals, with some bonus speaker deals thrown in for good measure.

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 Cyber Monday headphones deals Opens in a new window Credit: Sony Sony WH-1000XM4 $198.00 at Amazon
$348.00 Save $150.00 Get Deal Why we like it

While these headphones hit the market back in 2020, they're still a decent option to pick up, especially if you're looking to spend no more than $200. While they do go on sale throughout the year, they typically drop about $100, making this Black Friday discount especially good. Sure, the newer (and more expensive) Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones are also on sale, but they don't justify the higher price. At least, not while this sale lasts. Plus, the XM4 ear cups fold in, potentially making them a better option for folks who travel frequently.

You can pick these up on sale at Amazon and Best Buy, but Amazon has the better price by a whopping $1.91.

More headphone dealsBest Cyber Monday earbuds deals Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple AirPods Pro (2nd gen) $154.00 at Walmart
$249.00 Save $95.00 Get Deal Why we like it

This is not a drill: The AirPods Pro are down to a brand-new record-low price this Cyber Week. In October, Prime Day brought the popular Apple earbuds down to a record-low of $168.99, which dropped lower to $159 last week. With Walmart's second Black Friday kicking off on Nov. 25, the retailer dropped the price of these earbuds down to another new record-low of $154. Amazon initially matched the price, but has since sold out. In other words, if you've been waiting to buy the AirPods Pro, this is a really good time to buy them.

More earbuds dealsBest Cyber Monday speaker deals Opens in a new window Credit: Ultimate Ears Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 4 $78.96 at Amazon
$99.99 Save $21.03 Get Deal Why we picked this

The Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 4 is our favorite speaker under $100 at full price, so we think this deal is especially worth it. Despite its relatively compact size, this speaker reaches impressive volumes, can be taken pretty much anywhere you want to go thanks to its IP67 waterproof rating, and has 14 hours of battery life. That said, this isn't the first time we've seen this speaker drop down in price. Even shortly after its release this past June, it dropped down to $79.99.

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Walmarts best Cyber Monday TV deals are live

Mashable - Mon, 12/02/2024 - 09:41

UPDATE: Nov. 28, 2024, 8:47 p.m. EST This story has been updated with the latest deals from Walmart's Black Friday sale.

The best Black Friday TV deals at Walmart Best 55-Inch Deal Samsung 55-inch Q60DB QLED 4K TV $498 at Walmart (save $150) Get Deal Best 65-Inch Deal LG 65-inch B3 Series OLED 4K TV $998 at Walmart (save $301) Get Deal

TVs being on sale for Black Friday isn't unique to any one retailer. Sure, that's news to no one. The less-known intel is that, while there will be a handful of price-matched deals on identical models at all of the big competing stores, each store also has a certain type of TV that they seem to really hone in on when it comes to Black Friday discounts.

Walmart's wheelhouse is simply the cheapest 4K TV possible at any given size between 50 inches and 75 inches. If you see Amazon and Best Buy plateauing at a certain sale price for a certain size (for instance, maybe the cheapest they're seemingly able to go for a 50-incher is $199.99), it's pretty safe to assume that Walmart will have an option that slightly beats both of those sale prices. This highly competitive vibe is the main reason why TV deals are typically better on Black Friday than on Amazon Prime Day.

SEE ALSO: The best Black Friday deals at Amazon, Target, Best Buy, and Walmart

Because Walmart likes to release its most jaw-dropping TV deals as a handful of pre-meditated doorbusters, more shoppers will be waiting in the wings for the clock to strike a certain time (rather than calmly perusing several pages of TV deals) — which means TVs selling out is more likely and time is of the essence.

One way to make sure you get first dibs on any of Walmart's big Black Friday drops is by becoming a Walmart+ member. Paid Walmart+ members get early access to Walmart deals, often for several hours before the sale officially goes live to the public. Through Dec. 2, new, expired, monthly, and current Walmart+ trial members can sign up for an annual Walmart+ membership for $49 — 50% off the regular $98 a year that Walmart+ typically costs.

Along with this early access, Walmart+ members also get perks like a free Paramount+ subscription; 10 cents per gallon fuel savings at Exxon, Mobil, Walmart, and Murphy; Walmart Cash through Expedia; free shipping from your store; free online shipping with no order minimum; and more.

We're tracking all of Walmart's best TV deals throughout the Black Friday season below and will update the list as new ones drop — or as models sell out. On top of the ultra budget-friendly options we gushed about earlier, Walmart also has some good deals on premium models from Samsung and LG.

Note: Occasionally, a Walmart TV doorbuster will come in the form of a TV that's making its debut at a sale price rather than appearing as a clear-cut dollar discount off of an MSRP. Walmart will tag these drops as a "Special Buy" so shoppers know this is still a great price even if there's no previous list price crossed out to indicate a sale. To get an idea of what that size of TV is going for at other retailers, check out our general coverage of Black Friday TV deals which includes Amazon and Best Buy.

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 Black Friday TV deals at Walmart43-inch TVs50- to 55-inch TVs65-inch TVs70-inch TVs and upPair your new TV with one of these streaming deals:
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The best TV deals in the Amazon Cyber Monday sale — these deals are live

Mashable - Mon, 12/02/2024 - 09:41
The best Amazon TV deals at a glance: Best 55-inch TV deal Hisense 55-inch U8 Mini LED ULED 4K TV $697.99 at Amazon (save $402) Get Deal Best 65-Inch TV Deal TCL 65-Inch Class S5 4K LED Smart Fire TV $349.99 at Amazon (save $100) Get Deal Best 75-inch TV deal TCL 75-inch Q5 QLED 4K Fire TV $549.99 at Amazon (save $200) Get Deal Best Samsung TV Deal Samsung The Frame 50-Inch 4K QLED TV $847.99 at Amazon (save $450) Get Deal Best OLED TV Deal LG 65-inch evo C4 Series 4K OLED TV $1,496.99 at Amazon (save $1,203) Get Deal

We all know that Black Friday is the best time of year to buy a TV. Where to find those stellar TV deals is less obvious, and for many, a question that boils down to one simple question: Amazon or somewhere else?

While Amazon does have its fair share of stellar Black Friday doorbuster TV deals, we have to be honest: Best Buy and Walmart bring some serious competition in this space. Before pulling the trigger on a cheap TV at Amazon, it's worth checking the selection elsewhere. Of course, Amazon will have the lowest price on its own Fire TVs as well as Fire TVs made by TCL, Toshiba, Hisense, and Insignia. And now that Amazon's Black Friday sale is officially underway, most have dropped to all-time low pricing. In fact, some of those TVs are already low in stock, considering Amazon kicked off its Black Friday sale on Thursday, Nov. 21.

Amazon is a good place to find an affordable 4K TV with a smooth smart TV interface. That's especially true now that Amazon has debuted new versions of its Omni TVs, including its very first mini LED TV. However, you can also find some good deals on premium TVs at Amazon, especially if you've been eyeing Samsung's art TV The Frame or an award-winning LG OLED TV. As of this writing, Amazon has the best prices on these flagship TVs, though only by a few dollars.

SEE ALSO: The best Black Friday streaming deals so far: Peacock, Max, Paramount+, and more

For the biggest selection of QLED or OLED models, check Best Buy's Black Friday TV deals. It has a bigger selection of large-screen premium options from Samsung, Sony, and LG, and that selection isn't riddled with questionable third-party sellers like Amazon's. And if you're looking on the other end of the pricing spectrum, Walmart is offering the cheapest possible 4K TVs in 2024.

Don't want to price-check TVs across all the different retailers? That's why you've got us. In this guide, we'll curate the best Black Friday Amazon TV deals. We're confident you won't find these TVs at a cheaper price anywhere else.

Best budget Black Friday TV deal at Amazon TCL 65-Inch Class S5 UHD 4K LED Smart Fire TV $349.99 at Amazon
$449.99 Save $100.00 Get Deal Why we like it

Having covered so many Black Friday events in the past, we can tell you this: TCL is the king of Black Friday doorbuster TV deals. That goes for Amazon, Best Buy, and Walmart. And while TCL has expanded its lineup in the mid-range and near-premium categories, it still makes budget TVs for the masses. And that's exactly what this is. We won't lie and say this is anything but a basic TV with a basic LED display. However, it's hard to argue with $349.99 for a 65-inch smart TV, and we're not going to try.

Best mid-range Black Friday TV deal at Amazon Opens in a new window Credit: TCL TCL 75-inch Q5 QLED 4K Fire TV $549.99 at Amazon
$749.99 Save $200.00 Get Deal Why we like it

Amazon put its new Mini LED Fire TVs on sale for the first time mere days after announcing them, but that doesn't automatically make those the best deal on a QLED TV at Amazon this Black Friday. We have to give up that prize to this huge 75-inch Hisense TV, which is already ridiculously affordable at full price. Its $549.99 sale price looks even sweeter when compared side-by-side with Amazon's cheapest in-house Omni QLED, which is on sale for $599.99. This TCL gets you 10 more inches of screen for $50 less.

If you need to replace your old, slow TV and are looking for a happy medium between the cheapest possible TV and the fanciest possible TV, then TCL's base-tier QLEDs hit the sweet spot. Even as one of the more basic QLEDs on the market, you'll immediately notice the improved brightness and color of the Q65. The difference comes from a layer of quantum dots laid over the LED backlight, which provides an overall punchier picture that's much better for gaming or watching sports.

Best premium TV deal at Amazon Opens in a new window Credit: Samsung Samsung The Frame 50-Inch 4K QLED TV $848.99 at Amazon
$1,297.99 Save $449.00 Get Deal Why we like it

You can buy a lot of amazing TVs on Black Friday, but Samsung's The Frame has a legit claim on being the best TV in the world right now, full stop. Mashable was there when Samsung debuted the new iteration of the famous art TV in New York City. The Frame isn't just a 4K TV with a pristine QLED display; it's also an art gallery for your living room wall. When you're not streaming, The Frame's screen displays classic works of art, contemporary photography, or your own photos. It's also got an AI processor and an incredibly unique "matte display," which makes glare disappear.

More TV deals at Amazon22- to 40-inch TVs43-inch TVs50- to 55-inch TVs65-inch TVs75-inch TVs and up85-inch TVs and up

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.

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The best Cyber Monday deals on Amazon Fire tablets

Mashable - Mon, 12/02/2024 - 09:37

SAVE UP TO 50% OFF: Ahead of Black Friday, shop early deals on Amazon Fire tablets. Find the Amazon Fire HD 10 for $74.99 and 46% off. Or check out the Fire 7 Kids Tablet for just $49.99 and 50% savings.

Best Amazon Fire Tablet Deals Best Amazon Fire Tablet deal Amazon Fire HD 10 Tablet 74.99 (Save $65) Get Deal Best Fire Kids Tablet Deal Amazon Fire 7 Kids Tablet 49.99 (Save $50) Get Deal Best Amazon Fire 8 Deal Amazon Fire HD 8 Tablet 54.99 (Save $45) Get Deal

We know it's hard to stomach, but the holiday shopping season has begin. The Thanksgiving Turkey isn't even in the oven, but the sales are here, and who are we to ignore good deals? Think of it this way: get all your online shopping done now, so you can shop in-store on Black Friday.

Holiday deals have kicked off at Best Buy, Target, and of course, Amazon. One of the better sales out of Amazon is on the retailer's Fire Tablets. Amazon's answer to Apple's iPad is significantly cheaper, even at full price. During this early Black Friday, find Amazon Fire Tablets for their lowest prices ever, up to 50% off.

Best Amazon Fire Tablet deal Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Fire HD 10 Tablet $74.99 at Amazon
$139.99 Save $65.00 Get Deal Why we like it

Amazon's Fire HD 10 tablet is a lot friendlier on the wallet than an iPad. With a 10.1-inch screen, it's similar in size, but it's also a fraction of the price. In our review of the Amazon Fire HD 10, we delighted in its lightweight design and long-battery life. The biggest downside to Amazon's Fire tablets are the limited selection of apps offered, especially compared the the Google Play or Apple stores.

That being said, it's still not a bad choice for those who want a tablet for streaming or reading through the Kindle app. And ahead of Black Friday, the Fire HD 10 is down to its lowest price ever of $74.99. That's a generous 46% off for $65 in savings.

Best Amazon Fire Kids Tablet Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Fire 7 Kids Tablet $49.99 at Amazon
$99.99 Save $50.00 Get Deal Why we like it

Unlike Apple, Amazon makes tablets designed for kids. Not only does it come in a hefty case that can certainly withstand a temper tantrum, but it limits content so you don't have to worry about kids stumbling into inappropriate territory.

The Amazon Fire 7 Kids Tablet is now 50% off and down to $49.99. Plus, it comes with 6 months free of Amazon Kids+, a subscription service that offers age-friendly books, games, and videos for kiddos. Plus, just just $5 more, you can get a whole year of the service free.

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The best Cyber Monday 2-in-1 laptop deals from HP, Samsung, Lenovo, and more

Mashable - Mon, 12/02/2024 - 09:35

UPDATE: Nov. 19, 2024, 11:00 a.m. EST This article has been updated with the latest 2-in-1 laptop deals ahead of Black Friday across a variety of retailers.

Early Black Friday 2-in-1 laptop deals Best 2-in-1 laptop deal Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 (Intel 13th Generation Core i7, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD) $2,499.99 (save $300) Get Deal Best 2-in-1 Chromebook deal HP Chromebook x360 14 (Intel Processor N100, Intel UHD Graphics, 4GB RAM, 64GB eMMC) $199 (save $230) Get Deal

The countdown to Black Friday is well underway, and so are the early deals. That's right, the holiday shopping event has basically already started (unofficially, of course), so it's time to start scouring every retailer you can to find the best discounts possible. Fortunately, we're here to do all that hard work for you.

SEE ALSO: Pick up a new keyboard at a nice discount ahead of Black Friday 2024

If you're hoping to pick up some new tech, you've come to the right place. Take a look at our favorite 2-in-1 laptop deals below. Be sure to keep visiting this page as Black Friday nears, though, because we'll be updating it as new deals go live.

If you're looking for other tech items on sale, we've also been building comprehensive deals guides for laptops in general, tablets, headphones, TVs, fitness trackers, and plenty more.

Best 2-in-1 laptop deal Opens in a new window Credit: Microsoft Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 (Intel 13th Generation Core i7, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD) $2,499.99 at Best Buy
$2,799.99 Save $300.00 Get Deal Why we like it

The Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 is one of the more high-end 2-in-1 laptops you can get, and we can confirm that it's not just style over substance — we enjoyed our time with it. If you're a creative type who's consistently taking on processor-hungry tasks like photo and video editing, the Surface Laptop Studio 2's powerful CPU and versatile design are going to be exactly what you need to stay productive. Pick one up ahead of Black Friday and save $300 off the original price, for just $2,499.99.

Best 2-in-1 Chromebook deal Opens in a new window Credit: HP HP Chromebook x360 14 (Intel Processor N100, Intel UHD Graphics, 4GB RAM, 64GB eMMC) $199.00 at Walmart
$429.00 Save $230.00 Get Deal Why we like it

If you're looking stay on the more budget-friendly side of the spectrum, going the Chromebook route is probably where you'll want to start. The HP Chromebook x360 14 has decent enough specs that should help you get through simple tasks like web browsing and document editing, and it's only $199 leading up to Black Friday. That's over $200 in savings, so don't miss out.

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These Cyber Monday tablet deals are live — check out the best deals in 2024

Mashable - Mon, 12/02/2024 - 09:34
Best early Black Friday tablet deals at a glance: Best iPad deal Apple iPad, 9th generation (A13, 64GB, WiFi) $199.99 (Save $129.01) Get Deal Best Samsung tablet deal Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE $299.99 (Save $220) Get Deal Best Google tablet deal Google Pixel Tablet $279 (Save $120) Get Deal Best Amazon tablet deal Amazon Fire Max 11 tablet $139.99 (save $90) Get Deal Best Kindle deal Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition $154.99 (save $45) Get Deal

If you're doing any travel this holiday season, do yourself a favor and grab a tablet. It will certainly be a better way to stay occupied than whatever in-flight entertainment you may (or may not) get stuck with. Plus, family can be a lot, so after a big holiday meal, we don't blame you if you want to hide away with a comfort film.

Tablets simplify your tech while traveling since they can double as a laptop, e-reader, and gaming device. Luckily, with Black Friday officially underway, the deals are already here. Plus, more than just iPads are up for grabs: Amazon Fire and Samsung Galaxy tablets are on sale too.

Explore the best early Black Friday deals on tablets available now:

Best iPad deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple iPad, 9th generation (A13, 64GB, WiFi) $199.99 at Best Buy
$329.00 Save $129.01 Get Deal Why we like it

An iPad under $200 is a true gift this holiday season. Apple's 9th generation model is down to $199.99 at Best Buy, less than a dollar short of its lowest price ever. While there might be newer generations available, this is the most budget-friendly model, especially now that it's $129.01 off.

The 9th generation Apple iPad comes with the A13 bionic chip, which provides plenty of processing power for streaming, gaming, or working. The 10.2-inch retina display gives plenty of space for your creative pursuits, as it's compatible with the first generation of Apple Pencil.

Now is the right time to shop, as you can find the Apple iPad 9th generation for 39% off.

More iPad dealsiPadiPad AiriPad ProBest Android tablet deal Opens in a new window Credit: Samsung Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE $299.99 at Amazon
$519.99 Save $220.00 Get Deal Why we like it

If you're in the market for an Android tablet, Samsung delivers with its Galaxy tablets. With a 10.9-inch screen, this is one of the largest tablets on this list. Plus, it comes with the S Pen, to let you get to work whether you're illustrating or taking notes.

Plus, you can save over $200 ahead of Black Friday on the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE. Find it on sale for $299.99, saving 42%.

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The best Cyber Monday keyboard deals in 2024 — find all the best live deals

Mashable - Mon, 12/02/2024 - 09:33

UPDATE: Nov. 26, 2024, 10:50 a.m. EST

Best early Black Friday keyboard deals Best keyboard deal Logitech Casa Pop-Up Desk Kit $149.99 (save $30) Get Deal Best gaming keyboard deal SteelSeries Apex Pro Mini Gaming Keyboard $128.99 (save $51) Get Deal

Black Friday is one of the best, if not the best, times to pick up some new tech at a deep discount (rivaled only by shopping events like Amazon Prime Day). Whether you need a new laptop, TV, or gaming console, you're bound to find a great deal during the holiday shopping season. That also includes keyboards.

If your laptop or daily driver keyboard is no longer cutting it for you and you're looking to add a new one to your tech lineup, now is a good time to do it, because the early Black Friday keyboard deals are actually pretty sweet. Check out our top picks — just be sure to keep checking in, because we'll be updating this page with new discounts as they pop up.

SEE ALSO: The best early gaming laptop deals you can snag ahead of Black Friday 2024 Best keyboard deal Opens in a new window Credit: Logitech Logitech Casa Pop-Up Desk Kit $149.99 at Amazon
$179.99 Save $30.00 Get Deal Why we like it

If your laptop's keyboard isn't doing it for you anymore, the Logitech Casa Pop-Up Desk Kit is the answer to your problems (we absolutely love it.) The kit comes with a laptop stand, wireless keyboard, and wireless mouse pad that'll serve as a serious upgrade to your work-from-home or coffee shop setup. Ahead of Black Friday, you can grab one of your own for $149.99, which is $30 off the original price. Don't miss this one.

Best gaming keyboard deal Opens in a new window Credit: SteelSeries SteelSeries Apex Pro Mini Gaming Keyboard $128.99 at Best Buy
$179.99 Save $51.00 Get Deal Why we like it

Gaming keyboards are awesome, but they can take up a lot of real estate on your desk. The Apex Pro Mini gaming keyboard is a fantastic compromise, featuring a smaller profile without sacrificing important functions like RGB customization, macro assignments, low latency, and more. It's one of our favorite gaming keyboards, and it's on sale for $51 off in the weeks leading up to Black Friday. If you want a top-tier mini gaming keyboard, look no further.

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The best Cyber Monday gaming laptop deals — these deals are live in 2024

Mashable - Mon, 12/02/2024 - 09:30

UPDATE: Nov. 30, 2024, 12:30 p.m. EST This story has been updated with price checks and a few new deals that have emerged post-Black Friday.

The best Black Friday gaming laptop deals you can still shop: Best gaming laptop deal Alienware m16 R2 (Intel Core Ultra 9 185H, Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) $1,599.99 (save $500) Get Deal Best budget gaming laptop deal Lenovo LOQ (AMD Ryzen 7 7435HS, Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD) $699.99 (save $300) Get Deal The cheapest gaming laptop we've found anywhere HP Victus 15-fb2063dx (AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS, AMD Radeon RX 6550M, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD) $429.99 (save $370) Get Deal A splurge with freebies Razer Blade 16 (Intel Core i9-14900HX, Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) $2,499.99 (save $500 + 1-month Xbox Game Pass Ultimate membership) Get Deal

While Black Friday is a good time to buy pretty much anything you're looking for, it's especially kind to gamers. From discounts on individual games, consoles, accessories, and more, you're bound to save a ton this holiday season if you're an avid player. That includes gaming laptops, too, which are a fantastic way to dip your toes into the realm of PC gaming if a full desktop situation is too much of a commitment right now.

SEE ALSO: I track laptop deals for a living. These are the 4 lingering Black Friday sales I keep coming back to.

If you're one of those people eyeing a gaming PC setup in the form of a laptop, take a look at the best Black Friday gaming laptop deals that are still live across the web. Big brands like Razer, Asus, and HP are in there, with options ranging from heavily discounted budget models under $1,000 to sizable price cuts on higher-end machines.

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 gaming laptop deal Opens in a new window Credit: Alienware Alienware m16 R2 (Intel Core Ultra 9 185H, Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) $1,599.99 at Dell.com
$2,099.99 Save $500.00 Get Deal Why we like it

Read Mashable's full review of the Alienware m16 R2.

A Mashable Choice Award winner, Dell's Alienware m16 R2 is a premium 16-inch laptop "that can handle both play and work," said Mashable Tech Editor Kim Gedeon. She gave it a 4.5/5 rating for its awesome performance, its sturdy, "subdued" design that doesn't hang onto fingerprints, its "satisfying" keyboard, and its port selection. She also appreciated its support of Nvidia Advanced Optimus, a feature that lets users switch on its integrated graphics for non-gaming tasks. It's our favorite gaming laptop of 2024 despite its tinny audio and unimpressive battery life (which, to be fair, is to be expected with a machine this powerful).

The exact configuration we tested keeps going in and out of stock at Best Buy, having fallen to a record low of $1,299.99 during its Black Friday sale (a $600 discount). If it's MIA when you check, a similar configuration with a better Intel Core Ultra 9 185H CPU is readily available on Dell's website for $1,599.99, or $500 off. That's still better than the usual list price of our loaner.

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The best Cyber Monday Amazon laptop deals — find all the best live deals in 2024

Mashable - Mon, 12/02/2024 - 09:29

UPDATE: Nov. 26, 2024, 10:40 a.m. EST This story has been updated with more Black Friday laptop deals at Amazon, including all-new top picks.

Amazon's best Black Friday laptop deals at a glance: Best MacBook deal Apple MacBook Air, 13-inch (M3, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD) $844 (save $255) Get Deal Best Windows laptop deal Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (Snapdragon X Elite, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD) $1,549.99 (save $450) Get Deal Best gaming laptop deal Acer Nitro V 15 (Intel Core i7-13620H, Nvidia GeForce RTX 4050, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) $749.99 (save $250) Get Deal Best Chromebook deal Acer Chromebook Plus 514 (AMD Ryzen 3 7320C, 8GB RAM, 128GB eMMC) $299.99 (save $100) Get Deal

Amazon's laptop deals are unusually competitive during its Black Friday Week sale (live now through Friday, Nov 29.)

For reference, Best Buy is typically the major retailer with the best Black Friday laptop deals simply because it stocks the biggest selection. There are tons of discounts on a slew of configurations across a variety of brands there, including lots of newer models. (Best Buy is the exclusive retailer partner for a bunch of this year's Copilot+ PCs, for example.)

Meanwhile, Amazon typically zeroes in on Apple MacBooks and a handful of options from Acer, Asus, LG, Microsoft, and Samsung during major savings events. It seems to pick and choose its Windows models pretty randomly, so those who shop there exclusively may have to settle for a configuration that doesn't have the exact specs they want.

Amazon and Best Buy usually offer the exact same deals where their inventories overlap, but in the case of Black Friday 2024, the former has managed to crush its competitor in several notable cases. The base configuration of the 13-inch M3 MacBook Air (now with 16GB of RAM) is $5 cheaper on Amazon than at Best Buy, for instance, while the base M4 Pro-powered MacBook Pro is $50 cheaper.

Among Windows laptops, the Mashable Choice Award-winning Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 is $150 less at Amazon, and the highly rated Asus Zenbook Duo is $100 cheaper even with an extra boost from a My Best Buy discount.

SEE ALSO: All the best early Black Friday deals at Amazon, Target, Best Buy, and Walmart

Things reach more of a stalemate when it comes to gaming laptops. Best Buy has the best overall deal with its $600 discount on the Alienware m16 R2, Mashable's top gaming laptop of 2024. And the $430 HP Victus featured in one of its doorbusters is the cheapest gaming laptop we've seen thus far. That said, Amazon is offering a pretty stellar deal on a variant of the Acer Nitro V 15, the best budget gaming laptop we've tried. It's actually better than advertised.

Keep in mind that Amazon does not offer price matching, but most items purchased there through Dec. 31 can be returned until Jan. 31, 2025 — save for MacBooks, which can be sent back until Jan. 15. (For its part, Best Buy's price match guarantee does not apply to competitors' offers when they're marked as Black Friday deals. It may eventually decide to conform to Amazon's prices on its own, but there's no telling if or when.)

Read on for a more detailed rundown of the best laptop deals available from Amazon's Black Friday Week sale. We'll continue to price-check our featured offers and look for more deals as the sale progresses, so check back often.

Note: Any deal marked with a 🔥has dropped to a record-low price.

Best MacBook deal at Amazon Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple MacBook Air, 13-inch (M3, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD) $844.00 at Amazon
$1,099.00 Save $255.00 Get Deal Why we like it

Read Mashable's full review of the Apple MacBook Air (M3).

The M3 Air is Mashable's favorite MacBook for most people, combining an "exquisite keyboard" with dual external monitor support and "zippy performance," wrote Mashable Tech Editor Kim Gedeon. (She gave it a 4.3/5 in her review.) As briefly mentioned, Apple just upgraded the base configuration from 8GB of memory to 16GB, making it an especially great value at its current sale price.

Amazon has the 13-inch model on sale for just $844 during its Black Friday Week sale, or $255 off its $1,099 MSRP — a 23% savings and a new record-low. It's now less than $100 more than the M2 version, so it's easy to recommend over its predecessor for future-proofing's sake.

The 15-inch version is also on sale for $255 off at Amazon, which Best Buy has decided to match.

More MacBook deals at Amazon:Best Windows laptop deal Opens in a new window Credit: Microsoft Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (Snapdragon X Elite, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD) 🔥 $1,559.99 at Amazon
$1,999.99 Save $440.00 Get Deal Why we like it

Read Mashable's full review of the Microsoft Surface Laptop 7.

Microsoft's slick Qualcomm-powered laptop lasted nearly 23 hours in our battery life test and one-upped the M3 MacBooks in our performance benchmark (both the Air and the Pro models). If Windows on Arm doesn't pose any compatibility issues for your go-to apps, we think it's the best Windows laptop for most people. It's a Mashable Choice Award-winner that got a 4.8/5 rating from Gedeon, which makes it one of our highest-rated laptops of 2024. (The Asus Zenbook Duo got the same score.)

The 13-inch model we tested came with a Snapdragon X Elite CPU, 32GB of RAM, and 1TB of storage. It usually retails for a hefty $1,999.99, but Amazon's Black Friday Week sale has brought it down to just $1,499.99 there. That's 23% off and a new all-time low. It was price-matched in the Microsoft Store at the time of writing, FYI, while Best Buy had it listed for $1,699.99.

If you don't want to spend that much, pared-down configurations start at $844.99.

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