The 35+ best US Cyber Monday tech deals on TVs, tablets, phones, smart watches and more

Black Friday started off as a way to score some great deals on gifts, but let’s be honest: it’s also a chance to pick up some nice, deeply discounted goodies for yourself. This is especially true in the world of tech, where high prices and personal taste mean it’s often just safest to buy what works for you rather than guessing on a gift. Don’t worry, we won’t judge.

But when you’re inundated with Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals, it’s easy to get spun around by specs: is that really enough storage? Is the screen big enough? Will I regret not getting the newer version? That’s when you turn to the experts.

I’ve been a professional tech reviewer since 2013 and I have reviewed all manner of gadgets, from phone to keyboards and even augmented reality glasses. If they ever put wifi in a hamburger, I’ll tell you what’s great about it and what still needs work.

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How I selected these Black Friday and Cyber Monday tech deals

For this list of deals, I studied deal sites, forums and databases of deals to find deep discounts on products that I know and love. I’ve personally used many of the items in this roundup, held them up in my hand, used them daily in my life, and in many cases, written reviews of them. And in the cases where I haven’t, I know the companies and product space enough to feel confident making recommendations. While plenty of these gadgets would make great gifts, you’ll also find plenty of opportunities to upgrade your own home, if you’re so inclined.

Here are some of the best deals I’ve been able to find so far. This list will be constantly updated through November, so make sure to check back.

This article was updated on 1 December with the latest prices, availability, and fresh deals. We added the Moft Duo Apple Watch band, Asus Zenbook Duo laptop, Logitech Keys to Go 2 keyboard, Technics EAH-AZ100 earbuds, Olight ArcPro flashlight, and Switchbot AI art frame.

The very best Black Friday and Cyber Monday tech deals

Baseus 70W Universal Travel Adapter with retractable cable

Now $34.19, originally $49.99 at Amazon

A built-in retractable USB-C cable means one less cable I have to bring with me, so a similar version of this charger finds its way into my backpack whenever I travel. With 70 watts of output, it can handle charging many laptops (check the label on yours) with capacity to spare for a phone on the additional USB outlets. Six styles of retractable prongs work in 200 different countries, and it works as a pass-through plug converter, too.

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Amazon Fire HD 10 tablet

Now $69.99, originally $139.99 at Best Buy

Whether I’m reading or watching a movie, the Amazon Fire HD 10 tablet has a beautiful screen and just the right amount of power to stream content: you don’t need much computing muscle to turn pages of a book or play back a video. It’s also very durable, so it’s great for coffee table reading. While a Fire tablet isn’t as useful as a full Android tablet, at 50% off it’s still a great deal, even if it only ends up as your Netflix screen to go.

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Blink Outdoor 4 Wireless smart security camera

$51.99, originally $129.99 at Amazon

Smart cameras typically come with a big trade-off: you need to either run an ugly wire to them or change the battery every couple months. But the Blink Outdoor 4 Wireless camera sidesteps both with a battery that can last up to two years. I’ve had one for about a year so far, and the battery shows no signs of stopping. You can put this camera anywhere it has access to wifi and basically forget it exists, except when you want to see what’s going on in your yard. At 60% off, it’s worth grabbing a few for different parts of the house and yard.

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Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Plus

$24.99, originally $49.99 at Amazon

The Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K plus remains the single easiest way to turn a regular TV into a smart TV. Just plug it into your TV and a power source, and just like that you have access to streaming services such as Netflix and Hulu, Amazon and Blink camera feeds, and of course Alexa. The ultra-simple remote makes for easy navigation, and has a built-in mic for voice commands (“Hey Alexa, play The Office.”) At 50% off, you can grab one for every TV in the house, or even one to travel with – it’s tiny.

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JBL Live Pro 2

$89.95, originally $169.95 at Amazon

JBL is an iconic name in sound, and the JBL Live Pro 2 are some of my favorite earbuds. They have excellent Active Noise Cancellation (ANC), which makes it easier to listen to your music at a lower volume to avoid hearing damage. You also get excellent battery life, at up to 10 hours on a single charge, so these can be a great musical companion for the vibe-coders in your life to blot out the world for hours while they crack on the next big thing. I’d heartily recommend them at full price, so at half-off they’re a no brainer.

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Home entertainment

Nex Playground

Now $199, originally $249.99 at Amazon

The Nex Playground is like a game console where you’re the controller. A front-facing camera tracks your motion allowing you to interact with elements on the screen, for instance, waving your hands to slash at on-screen targets. After trying it at a trade show, I quickly got one for my own entertainment center. It comes preloaded with five games – my favorite is Starri, a sort of Beat Saber clone that will get your heart rate up.

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Roku Streaming Stick HD

Now $15, originally $29.99 at Amazon

In a world of algorithms competing to serve you content in increasingly convoluted ways, the Roku interface is refreshingly simple: it’s just a list of apps. That’s it. Even as a technologically literate Gen Xer, I dig that. If you already have a streaming system that works for you, this could still be a good gift for older or less tech-savvy folks in your life. Just set it up with their account logins for Netflix, Hulu, Disney and the like, and they’ll learn the nice, clean interface in no time.

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Hisense 75” Class H5 Series QLED

Now $378, originally $499 at Walmart

We live in an amazing time when you can buy a 75in 4K TV for under $400. This model even uses QLED technology for better color accuracy, which used to be a premium feature just a few years ago. Since it’s a Roku TV, all of your streaming services are at your fingertips right out of the box. This is a one-off model that appears to be exclusive to Walmart, so you won’t find reviews on it, but Hisense is a reputable brand and TVs have matured so much that even budget models hold their own to most eyeballs.

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Samsung OLED S90F 4K TV

$1,399.99, originally $2,499.99 at Samsung (44% off)

For color fidelity and contrast, most home theater enthusiasts still turn to OLED screens, but they seldom come cheap. This is a great deal on a high-end example, just one rung below Samsung’s flagship S95F. Gamers will appreciate the 144Hz refresh rate for smoother action, and the AI processor for 4K upscaling means that even older shows and movies will make use of every pixel.

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Meta Quest 3S

Now $329, originally $399.99 at Amazon

Meta has been leading the way in the VR space for a decade, and the Meta Quest 3S is the most accessible headset on the market today. My favorite game is Hell Horde, a first-person shooter in which demons come running at you through a hole in your living room wall. It’s wild, and there are games for all interests including The Climb, Beat Saber, Star Wars: Beyond Victory and more.

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HoverAir X1 Drone

$259, originally $439 at Amazon

The HoverAir X1 is less of a drone and more of a flying camera that keeps you the center of its focus. It can fly preprogramed routes to capture the scenery around you or follow you around, dodging obstacles along the way. When I tested this drone, I rode an electric bike for five miles under and around trees, and it kept up beautifully. It’s foldable and fits neatly in a jacket pocket.

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Sony Bravia Theater Bar 6

$498, originally 699.99 at Amazon

Few flat-screen TVs come with sufficient built-in sound, and even if yours seems OK, a soundbar takes things to another level. This Bravia Theater Bar 6 comes with a separate subwoofer and two rear-channel speakers to fill your room with sound, and the rear channels are wireless for easier installation. Once you hear it, you will never want to watch TV again without it.

Mobile

JUST ADDED: Moft Duo Apple Watch Band

Now $64.98, originally $79.98 at Moft

The Moft Duo is a silicone watch band that closes with magnets, which initially made me skeptical of it. Now, I can’t imagine not wearing it. The band simply will not fall off, and the magnets give it amazing adjustability. While its Apple Watch bands are my favorite products, Moft makes a lot of other lovely accessories worth checking out during its sitewide Cyber Monday sale.

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JUST ADDED: Asus Zenbook Duo

Now $1,499.99, originally $1,699.99 at Asus

I work remotely all the time, and my workflow usually requires at least two monitors. This used to mean carrying a second portable monitor with me, but then I got the Asus Zenbook Duo. It has two 3K screens and a portable keyboard that sandwiches in between the screens when the laptop closes, so it’s like just carrying a thicker laptop. It even has a built-in kickstand for propping itself up. For on-the-go workers like me, this laptop is sublime.

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JUST ADDED: Logitech Keys to Go 2

Now $59.99, originally $79.99 at Logitech

If you’re traveling with a tablet or a phone and you want a keyboard to go with it, this is one of the best you can buy. It’s slim and compact, making it great for air travel, and the coin battery powering it lasts for up to two years. It can also pair with up to three devices via Bluetooth, so you can share it between devices. I’m something of a keyboard aficionado, and the Logitech Keys to Go 2 keyboard is among my favorites.

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Apple Watch SE (2nd Gen)

Now $129, originally $169.99 at Walmart

Apple makes the best smartwatches you can buy, and this is coming from someone who has tested nearly all of them. Just keep in mind that they only work with iPhones – so check out the Samsung below if you’re on Android. I love the app support in particular, which means I can arm my home security system, order a pizza and get directions all from my wrist. You’ll need to charge it every day, but you’re probably already doing that with your phone. At 22% off, this watch is a steal.

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Meta Ray-Bans (Gen 1), Wayfarer

Now $262.99, originally $329 at Amazon

Having a camera on your face may sound weird, but it allows you to capture images and video and still enjoy the moment. The speakers are also pretty good for listening on the go without blocking out the world as earbuds do. I use them on bike rides to get that pseudo-GoPro experience, and at trade shows so I don’t miss notifications arriving on my phone while it’s in my pocket.

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Seagate Portable 4TB External Hard Drive

Now $99.99, originally $124.99 at Amazon

While I still pay for cloud storage space, the files I don’t need immediate access to live on a portable hard drive. It’s great long-term storage, and it’s accessible just by plugging it in. Seagate is a name known for reliable storage space, and while this hard drive isn’t the fastest, when you’re storing backup files, you don’t necessarily need speed. Just don’t use this drive for installing games or editing video files – it’s not built for that, but it’s priced right for cheap bulk storage.

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Samsung Galaxy Watch 8

Now $249.99, originally $349.99 at Amazon

Samsung’s latest smartwatch brings a ton of improvements to your wrist, including totally redesigned software that makes it easier to use. Like most smart watches, it can track your sleep and monitor your heart rate during exercise, but it also performs some unique feats such as measuring antioxidants to help suggest dietary changes, and tracking blood-oxygen levels to flag potential health issues. It all comes wrapped in an attractive package that lasts for almost two days on a charge.

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Amazon Fire HD 8 Tablet Plus Standing Cover Bundle

$79.98, originally $132.98 at Amazon

The Amazon Fire HD 8 is a slightly smaller version of the aforementioned Amazon Fire Tablet that is better suited to travel. This particular bundle also includes a case with an origami-style leg to prop up the tablet up for watching shows on the go. Like the larger model, it’s mainly a media machine, so imagine it more like a portable TV than a full-fledged tablet. At this price, it’s still well worth it.

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Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra

$1,019.99, originally $1,419.99 at Amazon

I review phones year-round, and this is the one I go back to when I’m not reviewing anything else. It’s simply one of the best Android smartphones. It has an amazing camera setup great for ultrawide snaps and zooming in to a crazy degree, onboard AI including Gemini Live, epic battery life (easily a day and a half), and a built-in stylus for those times you want precision in your tapping and swiping. This price tag may not seem like much of a discount since the S25 Ultra usually starts at about $1,200, but this is the upgraded model with 512GB storage, which you’re going to want.

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Samsung Galaxy S25 FE

$534.99, originally $709.99 at Amazon (25%)

Samsung’s “fan edition” (FE) devices are designed for buyers who want a flagship phone experience at a lower price point. That means the S25 FE phone has most of the same chops as its larger siblings, including all the same AI tricks, and an impressive triple-camera setup that’s no joke. It’s a great value even at full price, and at 27% off one of the best phone deals out there for Black Friday.

Personal audio

JUST ADDED: Technics EAH-AZ100 earbuds

Now $224.99, originally $299.99 at Technics

While I haven’t used these exact earbuds, I’ve tested the previous two generations and adored them. You can control the earbuds with an app on your phone to tune the sound profile for your tastes, and you can customize controls however you want. They sound great, from the deepest dubstep to the highest-pitched guitar solos, and have awesome active noise cancellation.

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SHOKZ New OpenRun Pro 2

Now $124.95, originally $179.95 at Amazon

Bone-conduction headphones don’t go in your ears – they sit above the ear and transit crisp, clear audio with a full range of tones by simply vibrating against your head. That means you can still hear everything going on around you, making them ideal for runners. But they’re great for non-runners too – like me! I use them often on bike rides.

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Bose QuietComfort Bluetooth Headphones

$179, originally $349 at Amazon

Bose has been a leader in noise-cancelling headphones for decades, and the QuietComfort series of headphones carry on the legacy. These headphones are great for frequent travelers as they can cancel out the drone of planes, trains, or automobiles, while you enjoy the film Planes, Trains and Automobiles. You don’t often see these headphones at this price, so these would be a great pickup.

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Bose QuietComfort Earbuds

$129, originally $179 at Amazon

If the traveler in your life doesn’t want to carry a bulky set of over-the-ear headphones (like me), earbuds like these are a great solution. Like their bigger brothers, these offer outstanding active noise cancellation to drown out airplane noise, but they’re also compact and still have good battery life. Since they’re earbuds, they form a great seal in your ear canal, which passively seals out noise even when ANC isn’t active. At this price, these earbuds are hard to resist, especially when compared to their peers at $130.

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WF-1000XM5 Earbuds

$229.99, originally $329.99 at Sony

Sony headphones are a cut above the rest in terms of sound quality: when I tested the WF-1000XM5, I heard tones in music that I had never heard before. I believe they’re the best-sounding earbuds you can buy, and the Guardian’s reviewer loved them too. Their popularity means Sony seldom needs to discount them, so 30% off is hard to ignore. If you know someone who loves music but still listens with cheap headphones, this will open a whole new world.

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Smart home

JUST ADDED: Olight ArcPro Flashlight

Now $69.99, originally $99.99 at Walmart

If you only have pocket space for one flashlight, should it be a spot light or a flood light? The Olight ArcPro fits both into one flashlight, plus a UV light and a green laser. I’ve owned one for a few weeks and it’s been as versatile as you can imagine. The belt clip can even work in reverse to clip to the brim of your hat and turn the ArcPro into a head lamp. It’s extremely bright, and charges with the same USB-C cable as your phone, so it’s also great for travel.

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JUST ADDED: Switchbot AI Art Frame

Now $120, originally $149.99 at Switchbot

One of the problems with digital picture frames is the need to plug them in with an unsightly cable. The Switchbot AI art frame solves that with an E Ink Spectra display, which only uses electricity when the picture changes, like a Kindle. An internal battery means you can hang it on your wall wire-free for up to two years. You can upload photos to display through the app, or use AI to generate new artworks to display. I received an early sample that I’ve had on my wall for two weeks. Note that this is a preorder: The small version ships in early December.

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Segway Navimow X315 Robot Lawnmower

Now $1,999, originally $2,299 at Segway

This past summer, I tested nine different robot lawnmowers, including the Navimow X350 – a version of this with a slightly larger battery. I set it up and I never had to mow my lawn for the entire summer. Neither did my elderly neighbor – I set it up to mow his lawn too. The mower uses GPS and a beacon for centimeter-level accuracy to efficiently mow your lawn as often as you want; I set mine to mow three times per week. I named it Ziggy.

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Skylight 15in Digital Calendar

Now $249.99, originally $319.99 at Amazon

I never thought I needed a digital calendar until I got one, and now I can’t live without it. Yes, I can always open my phone or laptop to see my Google Calendar, but having it up on my wall is a game changer. The Skylight now occupies a prominent spot in my kitchen, and my whole family has quickly adopted using it. It syncs with most major calendar services, and can also serve as a large photo frame if you want. As someone who lives and dies by his calendar, I leave mine on the calendar view all the time.

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Dwarf 3 Smart Telescope

Now $494.10, originally $549 at Amazon

I wouldn’t go so far as to call myself an amateur astronomer, but I love gazing at the stars. The Dwarf Telescope 3 pairs with your phone to track the skye and follow astronomical phenomena, taking long exposures to give you amazing photos. It comes with its own carrying case and it’s so small, I was able to include it in my suitcase on a trip to Hawaii. It can also work during the day as a telephoto camera for wildlife photography.

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Google Nest Thermostat

Now $84.97, originally $129.99 at Amazon

Google Nest is one of the original names in smart thermostats – they’ve been at this a long time, with the refined products to show for it. I particularly enjoy mine because it looks great, and allows me to adjust the temperature in my home (in multiple zones) using my voice or the app. When I do, the thermostat remembers my preferences and integrates them into an automatic schedule. Eventually it just does its thing on its own, and saves you money while you’re at it.

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Amazon Echo Dot

Now $31.99, originally $49.99 at Amazon

Of all the voice assistants I’ve used (all of them), Alexa is the best, providing fast, accurate answers and controlling your smart home devices just as quickly. You can check the weather, get the latest news, listen to podcasts and more with just your voice. While Google Assistant and Siri have stagnated, Alexa continues to evolve and improve: An AI-enabled version called Alexa+ just rolled out this year for Prime subscribers.

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Kasa Smart Light Bulbs

$15.14, originally $24.99 at Amazon

Lots of smart-home products are gimmicky, but we wholeheartedly recommend smart bulbs. You can have them turn on automatically at dusk, wake you up slowly in the morning as an alarm clock, or just answer to your voice commands. A multicolor bulb like this Kasa model also lets you set the mood with one of 16m colors. A two-pack for $15.99 is an instant upgrade to your home.

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TP-Link Deco X15 Dual-Band AX1500 WiFi 6 Mesh Wi-Fi System

$107.99, originally $149.99 at Amazon

If you have wifi dead spots in your home, a mesh wifi network is an easy modern way to fix the issue. A mesh system uses multiple access points to blanket your home in signal, and automatically switches your devices to the closest one, so you’ll no longer drop Zoom calls when you walk into that one corner of your basement. This system comes with three points, which should be plenty for most homes, but you can easily add more.