Now that Black Friday has arrived, companies are providing amazing gadget discounts. Additionally, there are discounts on furniture, kitchenware, and cosmetics, many of which are valid through Cyber Monday.
As a tech reporter for NBC Select, I have been covering retail events for years. In order to identify the greatest Black Friday tech deals that were truly worth purchasing, I spent weeks sifting through sales. All of the products listed below have excellent ratings, and I checked prices using price trackers whenever I could to make sure they were the lowest they had been in at least three months. This list will be updated often during Black Friday.
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Best tablet dealApple iPad (10th Generation)
$259.99$349.00Amazon
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Best headphone dealBose QuietComfort Headphones
$199.00$349.00Amazon
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Best smart home dealKasa Full Color Smart Light Bulbs (2-Pack)
$11.99$24.99Amazon
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Best TV dealHisense U6 Series 55″ TV
$347.99$549.99Amazon
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Best Black Friday tech deals
Every offer I suggest below has been located, examined, and reviewed by me. The live list, which I update often during Black Friday to reflect the most recent deals, was finalized in collaboration with NBC Select editors.
Best Black Friday audio deals
Apple AirPods Pro 2
Apple AirPods Pro 2
11,361 reviews with an average rating of 4.6 stars on Amazon
The lowest cost ever
These are some of the best wireless earbuds available if you have an iPhone. Calls, work, commutes, flights, workouts, and everything else have all been done with them. They can be listened to for up to six hours, have clear and powerful noise-canceling and transparency modes, and sound fantastic.
Bose QuietComfort Wireless Headphones
Bose QuietComfort Headphones
6,429 reviews with an average rating of 4.5 stars on Amazon
The lowest cost ever
These over-ear headphones are a Giftable Tech Award winner and our favorite for travel. Even on flights longer than five hours, I never felt the need to take them off because they are comfy and lightweight. They contain a connected cable for seat-back entertainment, good noise cancellation, and a sturdy carrying case that makes it simple to stow them in your weekend bag or vacation backpack.
JBL Clip 5
JBL Clip 5
783 reviews with an average rating of 4.7 stars on Amazon
Because of its compact size and integrated carabiner, the JBL Clip 5 is the Bluetooth speaker that has accompanied Team NBC Select everywhere. We have attached it to our backpacks, belt loops, shower curtain rods, exercise bikes, dresser handles, and more. It s IP67 water and dust proof, meaning you can take it to a pool party no problemwe did.
Best Black Friday wearable deals
Apple Watch Series 10
Apple Watch Series 10
675 reviews with an average rating of 4.6 stars on Amazon
The lowest cost ever
One of our favorite smartwatches is the Apple Watch, and the most recent model improves upon the already superb Apple Watch Series 9. When you glance at your wrist without turning the watch to face you, it’s easier to check the time or a notification because the screen is brighter when viewed from an angle. A depth gauge and a water temperature sensor are among its new swimming features.
Oura Ring Gen3 Horizon
Oura Ring Gen3 Horizon
4.3-star average rating from 2,378 reviews on Amazon
The lowest cost ever
I tested theOura Ring 3for months, pitting it against other health andfitness trackersit stood out as an excellent option for sleep tracking and anyone who can t stand a bulky smartwatch on their wrist. The automated sleep and wellness monitoring is precise and comprehensive. I learned more about my sleep trends compared to most wearables I ve tested. The ring basically requires a $5.99 a month subscription, or else you get almost none of its best features.
The brand recently launched theOura Ring 4, hence the historically low price on this model.
Best Black Friday home and smart home deals
Kasa Full Color Smart Light Bulbs (2-Pack)
Kasa Full Color Smart Light Bulbs (2-Pack)
4.5-star average rating based on 21,837 Amazon reviews
The lowest cost ever
Manager of editorial projects for NBC SelectRebecca Rodriguezuses thesesmart lightsthroughout her apartment to set different moods. They connect easily to Amazon Alexa and Google Home systems, and can be scheduled to turn on and off at fixed times throughout the day. They come in thefull-colorversion linked above and a lower-pricedwhite version.
Ring Battery Doorbell
Ring Battery Doorbell
4.4-star average rating from 1,734 reviews on Amazon
This Ring doorbell launched this year and has 66% more vertical video coverage than the previous version, according to the brand. Like other models, you can view activity live, chat and listen to whoever is at the door. It comes with a new push-pin mount so you can more easily remove it from the wall when it s time to recharge the battery. Features like viewing past video history require aRing subscription.
Kasa Smart Plug Mini (2-Pack)
Kasa Smart Plug Mini (2-Pack)
4.5-star average rating from 14,021 reviews on Amazon
The lowest cost ever
Kasa makes some of our favoritesmart plugsthis version is compatible with Amazon Alexa, Google Home and Apple Siri smart home systems, so you can be sure it will play nice with your other gadgets.
Best Black Friday travel tech deals
Hicober 3-in-1 Wireless Charging Station
Hicober 3-in-1 Charging Station
5,127 reviews with an average rating of 4.4 stars on Amazon
The lowest cost ever
By my bedside, I keep this Hacker 3-in-1 Wireless Charging Station, which can simultaneously wirelessly charge an iPhone, Apple Watch, and compatible earphones. Although it isn’t the world’s quickest charger, the ease of use makes it worth it for charging overnight without a complicated network of cords.
Tile Sticker 2024
Tile Sticker 2024
4.0-star average rating from 194 reviews on Amazon
The lowest cost ever
These small Bluetooth trackers have an adhesive back to stick onto anything you re worried about misplacing NBC Select reporterZoe Malinuses them on her TV remotes, glasses case and work ID badge. Like other Tile trackers, they connect to the Tile app, which shows you the item s last location and lets you ring the tracker.
Best Black Friday computer and tablet deals
Apple iPad (10th Generation)
Apple iPad (10th Generation)
4.8-star average rating based on 20,056 Amazon reviews
The lowest cost ever
If you are buying your first evertablet, this is the one I would recommend. The 10th generation iPad has a bevy of improvements over the 9th generation version, including a larger, more detailed screen, dual stereo speakers, a higher megapixel camera, and a magnetically-attachingApple Pencil. It comes in four bright colors.
Apple MacBook Air 13 (M3)
Apple MacBook Air 13 (M3)
339 reviews with an average rating of 4.5 stars on Amazon
The lowest cost ever
If you are in the market for a newlaptop, this is the sale to pounce on. The NBC Select team has used different MacBook Air laptops for years we love the high-resolution screen, travel friendly size and long battery life (up to 18 hours). This is Apple s latest model, upgraded with the newest M3 chip and 16GB of memory by default for improved all-around performance and support for Apple Intelligence features.
Apple iPad (9th Generation)
Apple iPad (9th Generation)
4.9-star average rating from 29,089 reviews at Best Buy
This is Apple s most affordabletablet. It can handle the basics: think streaming TV, video chatting with friends and finding cooking recipes. The speakers are lacking compared to newer iPads like theiPad 10th GenerationandiPad Air, but the price isn t. This model was discontinued earlier this year, so supply may be limited.
Best Black Friday TV and streaming deals
Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max
Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max
4.8-star average rating from 2,021 reviews on Amazon
Lowest price ever
This is one of thebest streaming devices, especially if you own a lot of other Amazon products. It s the brand s fastest streaming stick, delivering smoother streaming and scrolling than previous models. Malin has one plugged in behind her TV, and it syncs easily with her other Amazon devices like herEcho speakers.
Hisense U6 Series 55 TV
Hisense U6 Series 55″ TV
4.3-star average rating from 225 reviews on Amazon
Lowest price ever
Hisense makes some of the best budget TVs this one is on sale for less than $500, but still has a 4K resolution mini-LED display. Like other mini-LED TVs, it has high color contrast and brightness, making it well-suited to combating natural light in rooms with lots of windows. This model has Google TV streaming built-in.
Roku Streaming Stick 4K
Roku Streaming Stick 4K
4.7-star average rating from 83,178 reviews on Amazon
Roku is the easiest streaming platform to use, in my experience. I use this stick when visiting family to watch TV shows on apps like Netflix, Hulu, Peacock, Apple TV+ and YouTube. It plugs into the back of a TV via HDMI, and is compatible with Amazon, Google and Apple smart home systems.
Best Black Friday gaming deals
HyperX Cloud II Wired Gaming Headset
HyperX Cloud II – Wired Gaming Headset,
4.6-star average rating from 246 reviews at HyperX
These are one of our favoritegaming headsets, with a comfortable fit and minimalist aesthetic fit for gamers who don t need flashing lights on all their accessories. They are wired and compatible with almost all computers and gaming consoles if it has a headphone jack, there s a good chance these will work.
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Best Black Friday tech sales
Here are the best Black Friday tech sales to know about. Keep in mind, not every item from a brand or retailer is discounted as described below.
How I found the best Black Friday tech deals
All of my recommendations above are based on NBC Select s previous coverage and reporting. I also included products the NBC Select staff tested, includingTravel AwardandGiftable Tech Awardwinners. Most of the deals I recommend are at least 20% off and highly rated with at least a 4.0-star average rating, with some exceptions for products released in the past two months. When possible, I ran deals through price trackers like CamelCamelCamel to ensure products are at their lowest price in at least three months.
Why trust NBC Select?
I m areporterfor NBC Select who has covered deals and sales for over two years. I m a tech expert who has tried and tested the bestfitness trackers,wireless earbuds,smart home hubsand more. For this piece, I researched early Black Friday deals across retailers and brands to find notable tech products across categories like home, audio, TVs and gaming.
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