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Top Black Friday Deals 2025: Real Discounts, Fully Tested for the Youth Gaming and Tech Crowd

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Black Friday may have been yesterday, but almost all the best bargains are still going strong today. This weekend is peak shopping season, and these Black Friday deals offer a chance to secure some gifts for the holiday season or snag those gadgets you’ve been eyeing for yourself.

Featured Black Friday Deal

Updated: Nov 30 2025, 08:02 AM

Nimble Champ (Series 2) $ 25 $ 20

The Nimble Champ (Series 2) is our favorite power bank lineup, thanks to the recycled plastic construction, eye-catching design, and general reliability.

Best of the Best Black Friday Deals

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Computers

Best PC Laptop Deal: Dell 14 Plus for $500 ($100 off)

Photograph: Luke Larsen

Photograph: Luke Larsen

Photograph: Luke Larsen

Finally, a $500 Windows laptop that isn’t just decent or mediocre, but actually good. The resolution is 2560 by 1600, with decent color accuracy and brightness. The battery life isn’t just adequate—it’s downright impressive. And the touchpad, which is an area where many budget laptops compromise, actually feels smooth and responsive. This is something no other Windows laptop can pull off. The only catch is that it’s a Doorbuster-style sale, meaning once they sell out at this price, this discount will disappear. —Luke Larsen

More PC Laptop Deals

Microsoft

Surface Laptop (7th Edition, 2024)

The Surface Laptop is the MacBook of the Windows world, and the seventh edition has a brilliant display and great battery life. It’s normally priced at $1,000, but you can save 20 percent on Black Friday.

Asus

Zenbook A14

Weighing only 2.16 pounds, it’s one of the lightest laptops you can buy, without making any major sacrifices to achieve that weight.

Razer

Blade 14

This incredibly compact, powerful little laptop works just as well for studying, content creation, and work as it does for gaming.

Acer

Chromebook Plus 516

Chromebooks under $300 tend to compromise in the display and touchpad. Not the Acer Chromebook Plus 516, and this is a fantastic deal on it.

Best MacBook Deal: MacBook Air (M4) for $749 ($250 off)

Photograph: Brenda Stolyar

Apple

MacBook Air (M4, 2025)

The M4 MacBook Air came out in early 2024, and it’s remained the best laptop you can buy. The price has slowly dropped, too. It’s now down to $749, and when you compare this directly with the quality of similarly priced laptops, you’ll see why it’s still at the top of my list. The display quality and resolution is top-notch, while the performance and battery life remain best in class. Now, you might be wondering if you should wait for the M5 MacBook Air instead of pulling the trigger on this deal. If the rumors are true, we’re still at least a few months out from the M5 MacBook Air, making this M4 still worthy of a purchase at this price. —Luke Larsen

More MacBook Deals

Apple

MacBook Pro (M5)

The new MacBook Pro is only a month old, and it’s already on sale. It may not have been a significant revamp, but it’s currently the only Mac to get the latest M5 chip.

Apple

MacBook Pro (M4 Pro/M4 Max, 2024)

While not a huge discount, the M4 Pro MacBook Pro remains a supremely powerful and premium laptop, still a meaningful step up in performance over the M5 MacBook Pro.

Best Computer Peripheral Deal: Audioengine A2+ Speakers for $223 ($56 off)

Photograph: Simon Hill

Photograph: Simon Hill

More Computer Peripheral Deals

Emeet

SmartCam S800

This 4K webcam does particularly well in low-light conditions, and should be a decent step up from your laptop webcam. Just make sure to use the included software to tweak the colors, as they’re a bit green right out of the box.

Plugable

USB-C Dual HDMI Display Horizontal Docking Station

Best Computer Monitor Deal: Dell 27 Plus 4K for $225 ($75 off)

Photograph: Luke Larsen

Photograph: Luke Larsen

Photograph: Luke Larsen

Photograph: Luke Larsen

Dell

27 Plus 4K Monitor (S2725QS)

The $200 range used to buy you a crappy, 1080p monitor with terrible colors. But today, it can afford you a beautiful 4K monitor with a 120-Hz refresh rate and a fully-adjustable stand. It’s IPS, but it has decent color coverage and accuracy, with a max brightness of 355 nits. Just be warned: it doesn’t have built-in USB ports and the stand doesn’t have enough height adjustment to be used as a vertical monitor. But for basic, at-home use, you won’t find another monitor with the complete package that the Dell 27 Plus 4K has.—Luke Larsen

More Computer Monitor Deals

Dell

32 Plus 4K QD-OLED Monitor (S3225QC)

Finally, a proper HDR-ready OLED monitor made for creators and media instead of just gaming that won’t kill your budget.

AOC

QD-OLED Monitor (Q27G4ZD)

At an all-time low price, this AOC monitor brings blazing-fast, QD-OLED gaming to its most affordable price ever.

Samsung

32-Inch Smart Monitor M9 M90SF

I love the concept of this display, which lives somewhere between OLED monitor and TV. It’s perfect for a mixed-use room that’s home office by day and entertainment room by night.

Samsung

Odyssey G6 OLED Gaming Monitor

This 27-inch OLED monitor is the perfect balance of sharpness (1440p) and speed (360-Hz), all put together in one of the beautiful gaming displays you can buy.

Best Wifi Router Deal: Asus RT-BE58U for $98 ($52 off)

Photograph: Simon Hill

This is the Wi-Fi 7 router I recommend for most people in our best Wi-Fi routers guide because it’s easy to set up and will cover homes and apartments up to around 2,000 square feet with fast and reliable connectivity. It’s only dual-band, so you do miss out on the 6-GHz band, but you get all the other advantages of Wi-Fi 7. It also has a generous array of ports and comes with free security software and parental controls. Support for VPN service, separate IoT or guest networks, and Ai Mesh rounds out an excellent device. —Simon Hill

More Wi-Fi Router Deals

Amazon

Eero Pro 6E

One of my favorite mesh systems, this Wi-Fi 6E mesh is ideal for smart homes, provides reliably speedy Wi-Fi, and is oh-so-easy to set up and use. You can nab the three-pack for 40 percent off.

TP-Link

Deco BE67

This high-performing, tri-band, Wi-Fi 7 mesh is the runner-up in my best mesh guide, and it’s a great value at this discounted price, which is $200 below standard.

Amazon

Eero 6

If you want whole-home Wi-Fi that’s easy and hands-off, and you don’t care about the cutting edge, this Eero 6 mesh will serve you well.

TP-Link

Deco X50 Outdoor

This was the outdoor pick of the best mesh systems for a while, and it’s well worth a look at this price if you want to bring better Wi-Fi to your backyard.

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TV & Audio

Best TV Deal: TCL QM6k for $498 ($252 off)

Photograph: Ryan Waniata

This is our favorite TV for most people, because it offers excellent color and great processing, and contains virtually every app you could want. Mini LED backlighting means that you’ll have excellent contrast and plenty of performance in bright rooms, and TCL’s anti-glare technology makes it nice even when sunlight hits it. Its price is the main appeal; you’ll pay hundreds of dollars more for a TV that looks any better. —Parker Hall

More TV Deals

LG

G5 OLED

The G5 is LG’s highest-end OLED, and it is perhaps the prettiest screen we saw all year. With the price dropping below $2,000, it’s a no-brainer for your home theater update.

Sony

Bravia 8 II QD-OLED

Sony TVs are high-priced for a reason: They have the best processing in the game, and they tend to look just a bit sharper than their competitors.

LG

C5

This is probably the best all-around OLED of the year. We’ve yet to get this specific model in for testing, but the C series models we have tested in the past offer a great mix of brightness and color, and good performance for gaming and sports.

TCL

QM8K QLED

This is a higher-end TCL that is great for bright rooms and sports, thanks to a super high peak brightness.

Best Streaming Device Deal: Roku Streaming Stick Plus for $19 ($21 off)

Photograph: Parker Hall

Roku

Streaming Stick Plus (2025)

The Roku Streaming Stick Plus is what I’d recommend for anyone who just wants to enable an older TV to stream modern apps. It looks fine, but I’d get a nicer stick if you have a newer TV. That said, you really cannot beat this $20 price. This is a device that can breathe new life into an older screen in your basement or garage, or which you can use to stream your shows in a hotel room without being too annoyed if you someday leave it behind. —Parker Hall

Note: There are lots of great streaming service deals right now too, such as HBO Max’s $3 per month offer, which locks you in for a whole year at that price.

More Streaming Deals

Roku

Ultra

The highest-end Roku is the one we’d recommend if you want the highest possible streaming quality, thanks to its support for Dolby Vision.

Roku

Streaming Stick 4K

This is the best streaming stick for most people, thanks to its support for 4K resolution and HDR.

Amazon

Fire TV Stick 4K Max (2nd Generation)

This is a solid 4K streaming stick with an easy-to-use operating system that favors Amazon content.

Best Soundbar Deal: Yamaha Audio SR-C30A for $220 ($60 off)

Courtesy of Yamaha

This is our favorite soundbar system for most people, thanks to its great wireless subwoofer, solid audio processing, and compact footprint below most screens. If you have been struggling to hear the voices on screen, or you’re just looking for a more cinematic experience, I recommend the SR-C30A. —Parker Hall

More Soundbar Deals

Sony

Bravia Theater System 6

If you don’t want to see speakers all around your room, the System 6 is a classy and good-looking wireless system from Sony that will fill your room with sound without physically standing out.

Yamaha

True X Bar 50A

This is essentially Yamaha’s Dolby Atmos-enabled version of the SR-C30A above, and it is worth the upgrade if you’re looking for even more immersion.

Yamaha

SR-C20A

This is the subwoofer-less version of our favorite soundbar for most people. If you have a smaller space and don’t need deep bass, it’s a great deal from this legendary Japanese brand.

JBL

Bar 500MK2

This slim and narrow soundbar comes with a large wireless subwoofer that adds a real rumble of bass.

Best Bluetooth Speaker Deal: JBL Flip 7 for $97 ($53 off)

Photograph: Ryan Waniata

Photograph: Ryan Waniata

Photograph: Ryan Waniata

Sonos

Era 100

Sonos has fallen from grace in the past two years, thanks to a wonky app that still seems to have issues, but the Era 100 remains a great wireless speaker with solid sound.

Sony

SRS-XB100

These little Bluetooth speakers are a great addition to a hike or camping trip, and they easily tie to a pack.

Tribit

Stormbox Blast 2

This boombox-style speaker will bring the party anywhere, complete with built-in lights.

Best Headphone Deal: Sony WH-1000XM6 for $398 ($62 off)

Photograph: Ryan Waniata

These are the best noise-canceling headphones from Sony, and among the best wireless headphones you can buy. They have insane processing power that can easily silence even the loudest sounds around you, and the included microphones are also awesome for Zoom calls. Sound quality is excellent, with custom-made drivers delivering Sony’s sleek and flat sound. —Parker Hall

More Headphone Deals

Apple

AirPods Pro 2 (With USB-C)

Beats

Powerbeats Pro 2

These are some of our favorite workout headphones, thanks to their clip-based design and good integration with iOS, thanks to Apple’s Beats ownership.

Sony

WH-1000XM5

Sony’s WH-1000XM5 headphones remain some of the finest you can buy, despite being older than the latest WH-1000XM6.

Soundcore by Anker

Aeroclip

Open buds are a great way to listen to podcasts or music while also hearing the world. These are some of our favorites.

JLab Audio

Go Air Pop

If you just need a dirt cheap pair of earbuds for your gym bag, these are on sale.

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Mobile Devices & Charging

Best Smartphone Deal: Google Pixel 10 for $599 ($200 off)

Photograph: Julian Chokkattu

Photograph: Julian Chokkattu

Photograph: Julian Chokkattu

Photograph: Julian Chokkattu

More Smartphone Deals

Motorola

Razr Ultra (2025)

This is the hottest flip-style folding phone of the year. The Razr Ultra comes in snazzy designs, has a surprisingly strong camera, and a very useful external display for when you don’t want to open the whole thing up.

Motorola

Moto G Stylus 2025

Want to spend as little as possible but still want a good smartphone? This Moto G Stylus (make sure it’s the 2025 model) is the best bang for your buck, with wireless charging, good performance, a headphone jack, a microSD card slot, and, naturally, a built-in stylus.

Best Mobile Accessory Deal: Nomad 65W Slim Power Adapter for $41 ($8 off)

Photograph: Julian Chokkattu

Nomad

65W Slim Power Adapter

This is my favorite charger, and I’ve been using it for all my gadgets for several years. Nomad’s 65-watt charger is incredibly slim, and it can fit in the tiniest pouches of a bag or purse. It comes with two USB-C ports. When both are in use, you get 45 watts out of the left port and 20 out of the right. If one device is plugged in, the 65 watts of power is more than enough for tablets and phones, and should be sufficient for a MacBook Air or Windows laptop (unless it’s a high-powered machine). —Julian Chokkattu

More Accessory Deals

Apple

AirTag

The best way for iPhone users to stop losing their stuff is to attach one of these AirTags to it. Black Friday pricing makes it easy to stock up.

Spigen

Ultra Hybrid MagFit Case

This Spigen clear case comes in several fun designs that portray the internal components of a smartphone. It’s my favorite cheap case for the iPhone 17 range, though it’s also available for devices dating back to the iPhone 14 Pro.

Ray-Ban

Meta Smart Glasses

Whatever you think of Meta’s AI policies (they’re garbage) the best smart glasses are the ones that you already want to wear. Last year’s version are now on sale.

UAG

Pathfinder Case

UAG makes bold and loud cases for iPhones, Pixel, and Samsung phones, and you’ll find the brand in many of our case guides. The Pathfinder is most often my favorite of its designs, especially in the bright colors. Right now, it’s offering 30 percent off your entire order with the code SAVEMORE.

OtterBox

Commuter, Defender Pro, and Defender XT

I’ve featured the cases for Samsung’s Galaxy S25 series here, but OtterBox makes cases for many popular smartphones, and it’s currently offering 40 percent off sitewide and up to 50 percent off on select products. Its Commuter and Defender series are the more protective cases, but the Symmetry series has lots of fun designs.

Best Tablet Deal: Apple iPad A16 (2025) for $274 ($75 off)

Photograph: Brenda Stolyar

Photograph: Brenda Stolyar

The current model of iPad (A16) has dropped below the $300 price we typically see on sales. This is a basic tablet that functions as a second screen for everything from watching movies on a flight to checking the news in bed without your reading glasses.

More Tablet Deals

OnePlus

Pad 3

OnePlus may have just announced a cheaper tablet—the OnePlus Pad Go 2—but the OnePlus Pad 3 is still a fantastic high-end tablet that has a large 13.2-inch screen without a crazy price. It has excellent multitasking features and great performance.

Samsung

Galaxy Tab S11 and Tab S11 Ultra

Best Power Bank Deal: Belkin 3-in-1 Wireless Charging Stand for $80 ($30 off)

Photograph: Simon Hill

Belkin

3-in-1 Qi2 Charging Stand

After testing many, many Apple 3-in-1 wireless chargers, this is the one that claimed a permanent place on my bedside table. I love the classy mix of chrome and soft-touch black plastic, and the weighted base enables you to grab your iPhone without pulling the whole charger off your nightstand. The iPhone pad also tilts and holds your iPhone vertically or horizontally, with support for StandBy mode. It can fast-charge capable iPhone and Apple Watch models and charge any AirPods with a wireless charging case. The 5-foot braided cable is permanently attached and there’s a 36-watt wall charger in the box. —Simon Hill

More Power Bank Deals

Nimble

Champ (Series 2)

The Nimble Champ (Series 2) is our favorite power bank lineup, thanks to the recycled plastic construction, eye-catching design, and general reliability.

Anker

MagGo Power Bank (10K) (Qi2)

The best Qi2 power bank we’ve tested has never been more affordable than this. It has a handy built-in kickstand, a two-way USB-C port, and a wee LED display.

Anker

Nano Power Bank

Despite the tiny form factor, this power bank will fully recharge most phones. It’s also easy to slide into place, and you can continue to use your phone while it charges.

Anker

622 MagGo Portable Charger (A1614)

This slim MagSafe power bank has a clever folding stand. It will wirelessly add between 50 and 80 percent to your iPhone battery. This deal is 40 percent below the normal price.

Anker

Laptop Power Bank

This chunky power bank is packing serious heat, with a smart and practical design, plenty of speedy charging ports, and a handy display.

Anker

Nano Power Bank With Instacord

A retractable USB-C cable in a power bank is so handy, and just one more thing you don’t have to remember. This one packs 10,000 mAh, enough to fully charge any phone.

Best Amazon Device Deal: Amazon Echo Dot for $32 ($18 Off)

Photograph: Nena Farrell

Courtesy of Amazon

This is the current generation of Echo Dot, which is now a few years old but not showing its age. This wee device has powerful, robust sound and works great if you want Alexa access in a discreet space. It’s been in my hallway so I can ask quick questions as I move through the house, and in my bedroom as an alarm clock. It’s some of the best sound you can get for this price, especially when it’s on sale as it is for Black Friday. —Nena Farrell

More Amazon Device Deals

Amazon

Kindle Paperwhite (2024, 12th Generation)

The latest generation Kindle Paperwhite came out last fall, and it’s got just about everything we want in an e-reader: an auto-adjusting warm light, a three-month battery life, snappy performance, integration with Overdrive so you can get your library books, and the ability to “speak” several languages.

Amazon

Kindle Scribe (2024)

The Kindle Scribe is a great combo e-reader and digital notebook. There are a few new models coming soon, but we still think this one is worth buying, especially since it’s on sale for $120 off.

Amazon

Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen)

The Echo Show 8 has been our favorite smart display for Alexa for three generations in a row, and even though there’s a newer version the 2023 model remains my favorite which makes it great to see this one on sale for 33% off this Black Friday.

Amazon

Kindle Colorsoft and Colorsoft Signature Edition

The Kindle Colorsoft takes everything we love about Kindle’s e-readers and adds a color screen. You’ll get most of the benefits of a Kindle Paperwhite in living color.

Amazon

Kindle (2024, 11th Generation)

Best Digital Notebook Deal: reMarkable 2 Bundle for $408 ($70 Off)

Photograph: Nena Farrell

More Digital Notebook Deals

Amazon

Kindle Scribe (2024)

The Kindle Scribe is a great combo e-reader and digital notebook. There are a few new models coming this winter, but we still think this one is worth buying, especially since it’s on sale.

Kobo

Libra Colour

This is our favorite digital notebook for readers, and it’s a great affordable color option. It’s only $30 off the typical price, but that’s still some savings on our favorite e-reader.

reMarkable

Paper Pro

If you want a color digital notebook, reMarkable’s Paper Pro bundles are on sale, letting you get a color screen and your favorite accessories at a better price.

Kobo Elipsa 2E

This e-reader and digital notebook from Kobo doesn’t have a color screen, but is much larger than Kobo’s other models for easy writing and comes with a stylus.

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Home & Kitchen

Best Home Office Deal: Branch Ergonomic Chair Pro for $424 ($75 off)

Photograph: Julian Chokkattu

Photograph: Julian Chokkattu

Photograph: Julian Chokkattu

Courtesy of Branch

Branch

Ergonomic Chair Pro

This is our top office chair recommendation for most people. Branch’s Ergonomic Chair Pro offers a ton of adjustments, from seat pan to lumbar support, all while looking pretty. It’s hard to find affordable, good office chairs, especially under $500, but Branch is one of the few companies delivering in this price bracket. We’ve rounded up more deals on Branch products here. —Julian Chokkattu

More Home Office Deals

Secretlab

Magnus Pro

Secretlab might be a gamer-focused brand, but anyone can appreciate its metal, magnetic Magnus Pro standing desk. The cable organization is off the charts, largely thanks to the trench at the back and built-in power in one of the legs. Pick up magnetic accessories for more tidying.

Herman Miller

Aeron

Herman Miller’s Aeron is an iconic office chair. Yes, it’s expensive, but this is a chair you won’t have to think about for more than a decade. It’s supportive, can be tailored to your body size, and has an excellent 12-year warranty. We’ve rounded up more Herman Miller deals here.

Logitech

Casa Pop-Up Desk

This pop-up stand includes all the basic accessories you need for a more ergonomic work setup while on the go.

Branch

Adjustable Laptop Stand

Constructed from anodized aluminum with a medium-density fiberboard surface, this adjustable stand is an affordable option compared to other premium wooden models. Plus, the added $10 price drop makes it even sweeter.

Best Vacuum Deal: Dyson V15s Detect Submarine for $699 ($351 Off)

Photograph: Adrienne So

Courtesy of Dyson

Dyson

V15s Detect Submarine

This is the lowest price we’ve seen all year for this fantastic Dyson vacuum. It’s our favorite vacuum cleaner for both wet and dry cleaning, since it takes the technology we love from the V15 and adds a wet mop head attachment. You sadly can’t buy the attachment and use it with an existing V15, but if you’re already in the market for a new stick vac and want one that can do both, WIRED reviewer Adrienne So says this vacuum is one of the best things that has ever happened to her. —Nena Farrell

Best Robot Vacuum Deal: Yeedi M12 Pro+ for $340 ($460 off)

Photograph: Wired

Normally, I would expect to spend around $1000 for a new, well-functioning, dual-function vacuum-mop robot vacuum. But you can get an even bigger break on price if you look at past-season models. Yeedi is the affordable sub-brand of the higher-end Ecovacs. The main feature that this extremely well-priced robot vacuum has is that at 4- and 3.5-liter capacities, the clean/dirty water tanks are just ginormous. You won’t have to switch them out too often. It also has an extendable arm for cleaning hard-to-reach places and a decent 11,000 Pa of suction.—Adrienne So

More Vacuum Deals

Dyson

Gen5 Detect

Save $300 on Dyson’s most powerful vacuum, our favorite for vacuuming up pet hair. It’s often on sale for around $850, but great to get for a little cheaper.

Bissell

PowerClean FurFinder

Our favorite stick vacuum comes with a great range of attachments, an affordable price point, and can stand up on its own.

Roborock

Qrevo Curv

This is Roborock’s past-season, and most beautiful robot vacuum. The company is currently holding off on selling this year’s model in North America until 2026.

Roborock

Saros 10R

This is Roborock’s flagship high-end robot vacuum, the one without the robot arm. Roborock’s proprietary navigation system is the best we’ve ever used.

Best Air Purifier Deal: Dyson HushJet Purifier Compact for $300 ($50 off)

Photograph: Lisa Wood Shapiro

Dyson

HushJet Purifier Compact

More Air Purifier Deals

Blueair

Mini Restful Air Purifier Sunrise Clock

It’s an air purifier! It’s a sunrise alarm clock! It’s an air purifier inside of a sunrise alarm clock! And it’s 25 percent off its normal price of $200 this Black Friday.

Coway

Airmega Mighty

WIRED’s air quality expert, contributor Lisa Wood Shapiro, considers this Coway to be the best bang for your buck when it comes to air purifiers. That bang is even better at almost 40 percent off the normal price of $230.

Shark

NeverChange Air Purifier

Supposedly, the HEPA filter for this purifier lasts five years—but that’s only if it’s used in a small room.

Windmill

Air Purifier

The cover for this purifier has a paneled bamboo look and comes in several colors.

Best Home Security Deal: Arlo Pro 5S Security Camera for $85 ($95 off)

Photograph: Simon Hill

The Arlo Pro 5S tops our best outdoor security cameras guide by offering crisp 2K video, color night vision, a wide 160-degree field of view, and clear two-way audio. It also boasts reliable AI recognition for people and pets, a direct Wi-Fi connection, and a siren to scare intruders away. The Arlo app is swift to load, boasts the best notifications, and supports two-factor authentication, so you can log in with your fingerprint or face, phone permitting. The catch is a pricey subscription (Arlo Secure costs $8 per month for one camera or $13 per month for unlimited cameras) that’s required for subject recognition, smart alerts, and cloud storage. —Simon Hill

More Home Security Deals

Eufy

Floodlight Cam E340

Our favorite floodlight security camera boasts a 3K wide-angle lens, a 2K telephoto lens that can pan 360 degrees and tilt 120 degrees to track subjects, and two adjustable light panels capable of putting out up to 2,000 lumens.

TP-Link

Tapo Wire-Free MagCam (Battery)

With 2K video, local microSD card recording, and a 150-degree field of view this security camera is a solid pick. The Tapo app can detect motion (person, pet, vehicle), and enables you to set activity zones and privacy zones.

Aqara

Smart Lock U50

This affordable, well-made smart lock looks much more expensive than it is and works well. You’ll have to add on a hub for remote Wi-Fi control, though.

Eufy

Video Doorbell E340

If you want a subscription-free doorbell, this is the one we recommend. It offers crisp 2K video, AI recognition for people and packages, and a second, downward-angled lens to show your doorstep.

Best Smart Bird Feeder Deal: Netvue by Birdfy Smart Bird Feeder (No Solar/AI) for $100 ($100 off)

Courtesy of Birdfy

Netvue

Birdfy Plastic Smart Bird Feeder

More Smart Bird Feeder Deals

Bird Buddy

Pro Smart Solar Hummingbird Feeder

Our favorite smart hummingbird feeder is easy to clean and has a fun app.

Camojojo

Hibird DIY

Make your existing bird feeder smart with this mountable camera that works on both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Wi-Fi.

Camojojo

Hibird Pro

A rare smart feeder that runs on both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Wi-Fi, now new and improved with a built-in solar roof that works great.

Birdfy

Rookie Smart Bird Feeder

Intimidated by smart feeders? Try this simple, snap-together model with Birdfy’s user-friendly app and 1080p camera.

Best Pet Deal: Purobot Ultra for $700 ($300 Off)

Photograph: Molly Higgins

This is one of the priciest automatic litter boxes on the market right now. It has a built-in camera on a swivel arm and uses AI technology to monitor litter box usage. Together, the camera follows your cat when it senses motion and records inside the litter box, and the AI monitors which pet is using and if anything is amiss. The app logs and monitors usage, including the number of times used and the average duration. It also has auto-bagging and -sealing features, so you never have to deal with the stool. At $300 off, this is the lowest price we’ve ever seen. —Molly Higgins

More Pet Deals

PetPivot

Autoscooper 11

If you’re a good pet parent, you’ll get this uber-cheap automatic litter box.

Petlibro

Granary Smart Camera Feeder

Watch and feed your pet while away with this fancy automatic feeder.

Best Indoor Garden Deal: Gardyn Studio 2 for $412 ($137 off)

Photograph: Kat Merck

Gardyn

Indoor Hydroponic Garden

More Indoor Garden Deals

Auk

Mini

A Scandinavian garden we love, which is simple to maintain and lets you plant your own seeds.

North Spore

Boomr Bin Automated Mushroom Monotub

Grow any mushrooms you want from scratch with this DIY system.

Best Water Filter Deal: Canopy Handheld Shower Wand for $75 ($75 Off)

Photograph: Matthew Korfhage

Canopy

Handheld Filtered Showerhead

More Water Filter Deals

Culligan

ZeroWater Filtered Pitcher

Zerowater filters do actually reduce the total dissolved solids in your water to zero—but also the total chlorine. This pitcher backs this up with an attached TDS meter, which is reassuring. Anyway, this is a solid deal.

Weddell

Duo Shower Filter

This isn’t the biggest deal, but it’s solid. And the inline Weddell Duo is the best-tested filter on the market—certified to remove chlorine and lead, and independently tested for PFAS reduction.

Best Kitchen Deal: Breville Smart Oven Air Fryer Pro for $300 ($100 Off)

Photograph: Lisa Wood Shapiro

Breville

Smart Oven Air Fryer Pro

This is Breville’s top-line piece of kitchen hardware, an air fryer and oven that has better precision than any other oven I’ve tested. It toasts evenly across the oven and can air fry chicken wings to admirable crispness, dehydrate fruit, and also roast a 14-pound turkey. The Breville Joule—the same oven, but with a handy autopilot feature— is on almost the same sale, and it’s $400. Both are the cheapest they’ve been this year. But this $300 price, for an oven I know to serve well for years, is hard to pass up. —Matthew Korfhage

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Field Company

No. 8 Cast Iron Skillet

Field Company’s cast iron skillets are something between a functional necessity and an actual work of art. They’re rarely on sale. But here they are for 20 percent off.

Philips

2000 Series 4.4-quart Air Fryer

This 4.4-quart Philips is already my favorite budget air fryer: precise, reliable, as good as it gets for crispy fries at its price range. Now, it’s even $20 cheaper.

Best Coffee Deal: Moccamaster KBGV for $240 ($129 Off)

Photograph: Matthew Korfhage

Moccamaster

KBGV Select Coffee Maker

The Moccamaster KBGV drip coffee machine is a rare combination of qualities. It is an absolute tank, a forever resident of WIRED’s highly selective buy-it-for-life list with a five-year warranty, replaceable parts, and lifetime repairability. But it is also a creature of remarkable precision, hand assembled in the Netherlands to produce some of the cleanest cups of drip coffee I’ve tasted. As someone in the coffee industry what’s on their counter. There’s a good chance they say Moccamaster. It’s more than $100 off right now (different colors have different discounts). —Matthew Korfhage

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Baratza

Encore ESP

The Baratza Encore ESP is the coffee grinder I recommend to anyone who asks: It’s dead simple, lasts an eon, grinds finely and precisely enough for espresso but coarse enough for cold brew, and doesn’t cost a mint.

Ratio

Six Coffee Maker Series 2

Drip coffee makers from Portland’s Ratio offer the fullest-flavored cups I know—the roundest extraction. This Six Series 2 is the best thermal-cup coffee maker I know. It’s never this cheap.

Bruvi

BV-01 Brewer

The Bruvi BV-01 is our favorite pod coffee maker, partially due to its proprietary and biodegradable coffee pods. Click “coupon” to get the deal.

Ninja

DualBrew Pro Specialty Coffee System

This coffee maker can craft hot or iced individual drinks or brew a whole carafe of coffee—using pods or grounds.

Best Espresso Deal: Ninja Luxe Cafe Pro for $600 ($150 Off)

Photograph: Matthew Korfhage

The Ninja Luxe Cafe Pro is the upgrade version of Ninja’s first-gen semi-automatic Luxe Cafe Premier espresso machine, which rocketed to become one of the most popular espresso machines on the planet last year. The Pro is a genuine upgrade: a better tamper, a hot water spout, a great milk automatic steamer, and the best cold frother in the business. This is the lowest price I’ve seen it, and while supplies last you can also get a free travel mug, knock box, or pitcher. Best for lovers of medium or dark roast beans. —Matthew Korfhage

More Espresso Deals

Breville

Barista Express

We’ve seen this price before, but Breville’s most popular semiautomatic espresso machine, the Barista Express, is $250 cheaper right now. It’s long been a WIRED favorite.

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Beauty & Wellness

Best Smartwatch/Fitness Tracker Deal: Apple Watch Series 10 for $310 ($120 off)

Photograph: Adrienne So

If you already own an Apple Watch, I generally do not advocate upgrading to the latest model, given they’re all pretty iterative. I do think that this year’s Series 11 is worth getting because, for the first time ever, it really does have a full 24 hours of battery life. It’s on sale for $369 right now. But last year’s Series 10 (Apple’s 10th anniversary watch) has the same S10 chip as the latest watches. It also has the same slim case, large screen, and is compatible with watchOS 26 (with an Apple Intelligence-enabled iPhone), so you can still enjoy the Liquid Glass design, Workout Buddy, and flick away Smart Stack with your wrist. —Adrienne So

More Smartwatch/Tracker deals

Samsung

Galaxy Watch8 and Watch8 Classic

The first Samsung smartwatches to use Google Wear OS 6, these also have the distinctive and attractive “squircle” cushion design.

Fitbit

Charge 6

This comes close to the lowest price we’ve ever seen for the best overall fitness tracker.

Best Fitness Deal: Hyperice Hypervolt 2 for $179 ($50 Off)

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The Hypervolt 2 is our first choice for a percussive massage gun. While the Theragun Pro Plus is a top-tier option for serious athletes—and on sale for $550 (originally $650)—the Hypervolt 2 offers a more affordable alternative. At just 1.8 pounds, it packs a powerful brushless 60-watt motor, three speed settings, and five different massage heads designed for most muscle groups. Plus, it can connect to the Hyperice app via Bluetooth for guided routines, provides up to three hours of battery life, and is TSA-approved for carry-on travel. —Boutayna Chokrane

More Fitness Deals

Hyperice

Normatec Go

The portable version of Hyperice’s air compression system is ideal for frequent travelers, athletes, and individuals with poor circulation. I would pay full price for these calf sleeves, so this 20 percent discount is a bonus.

Bob and Brad

EyeOasis 2

We just completed testing this eye mask, complete with heat, compression, and music. It’s also only a fraction of the price of the elite Therabody SleepGoggles.

Bob and Brad

EZBack Massager Plus Remote

Bob and Brad’s EZBack Massager is a back massager, but also a neck massager, a shoulder massager, and even a lower-body massager. So, really, it’s a full-body massager for $53.

Therabody

Theragun Relief

The most affordable Theragun is now even more budget-friendly with this discount. With three attachments and three speed settings, it offers more features than the general person requires.

Best Walking Pad Deal: Urevo CyberPad For Home for $361 ($139 Off)

Photograph: Adrienne So

Best Beauty Deal: Dyson Airstrait for $399 ($151 Off)

Photograph: Kat Merck

Here it is; the one, the only, the legend—the original air styler that spawned a hundred imitators. I tested it for the first time this year for my guide to the Best Hair Straighteners. I had heard that it wasn’t a one-stop shop for 3a curly hair and above, and as you can see from my picture above, it’s not. I still needed to use a traditional flat iron afterward, especially on the top of my head. But the Dyson engineering and quality are evident in every small detail, from the Hyperdymium motor—same as in Dyson’s vacuum cleaners—to the glass bead thermistors that regulate the tool’s temperature. I can see how it would be life-changing for those with wavy or just generally easier-to-straighten hair. The Airstrait doesn’t go on sale all that often, so if it was on your Christmas shopping list, now is the time. —Kat Merck

More Beauty Deals

GHD

Curve Soft Curl Iron

One of our favorite curling irons because it heats up fast—in just 25 seconds—and features an ergonomic design that’s intuitive for beginners.It’s 30 percent off, priced at $167, which could cover the cost of one to three salon visits.

CurrentBody

LED Series 2 Special Kit

This rare deal on the best LED face masks we’ve tested. The Series 2 is made of medical-grade silicone and packs 236 bulbs, so it contours to your face for close, even coverage.

Dyson

Corrale

Dyson quality in a flat iron with no cord—style anywhere in your house or on the go!

Shark

FlexFusion Air and Ceramic System

A powerful multitool we love that comes with five attachments, including an air straightener.

Oral-B

Pro 1000

Our favorite oscillating toothbrush because of its powerful motor, round brush head that effectively reaches molars, and built-in timer. Most Pro models are a solid choice (and on sale right now), but the Pro 1000 offers the best value.

LYMA

The Lyma Laser

Lyma has released a Pro version of this laser, but the older model is still a great option. If you want the original, now is the time to buy it on sale for 25 percent off.

Best Beard Trimmer Deal: Philips Norelco 7950 for $55 ($25 Off)

Photograph: Matthew Korfhage

Philips

Norelco Multigroom 7000, MG7790

Look, even on a bad day, this is the absolute best beard trimmer set you can get for south of $100—quiet, reliable, not subject to nicks or pulls. Frankly, it’s a contender for my favorite grooming set overall in part because of the ridiculously good performance on the foil shaver attachment (Philips kills it on foil shavers in general). The metal body offers admirable heft and durability, and the battery will run a ridiculous five hours without needing a charge—months’ worth of shaves. What a beast. It’s a third off an already good price. —Matthew Korfhage

BabylissPro

x Tomb45 Wireless-Charging Hair Trimmer

The sharp reverse blade on this BabylissPro x Tomb45 outliner makes it great not just for necklines but for freehand beard touch-ups, with terrific visibility. The only drawback was cost. But it’s nearly $70 off right now.

Braun

Series 9

This is a pretty good 20 percent off deal on our favorite beard trimmer: nearly infinitely adjustable, and yet beautifully compact.

Best Sleep Deal: Hatch Restore 3 for $134 ($36 off)

Photograph: Nena Farrell

Time to stop doomscrolling and start falling asleep, but it’s hard for your brain to switch gears. The Hatch Restore 3 is a sound machine that helps you establish both a nighttime and a morning routine, complete with a sunrise alarm clock feature to kickstart your day gently. You’ll need a Hatch+ membership to access the vast library of sounds, podcasts, and stories, but with the Restore 3 at the lowest price we’ve seen this year, you can reallocate your funds toward it. And based on our testing, both are worth it. —Julia Forbes

More Sleep Deals

Manta

Sound Sleep Mask

While this is the older generation Manta Sound sleep mask, it still gets the job done flawlessly. Listen to your favorite color of noise or ASMR artist and block out light to snooze anywhere.

Cozy Earth

Women’s Bamboo Stretch-Knit Long Sleeve Pajama Set

Be most cozily dressed (pajamas-wise) person opening presents under the Christmas tree with this pajama set.

Silk & Snow

Wooden Bed Frame

Coop Sleep Goods

Original Adjustable Crescent Pillow

This pillow’s curved edge lets your shoulder to nestle into it while side sleeping, and that fill is fluffy as heck.

Bearaby

Tree Napper

We’re looking to be cool as a cucumber, not anxious and overheated—which is why this is our favorite weighted blanket.

My Green Mattress

Organic Latex Topper

While many Black Friday mattress deals are underway, don’t overlook Turmerry’s organic mattress topper.

Travel Deals

Best Packing Cube Deal: Bagsmart Compression Packing Cubes for $25 ($18 off)

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Bagsmart

Compression Packing Cubes (6 Set)

As detailed in our guide to the Best Packing Cubes, these are the best cubes I’ve tested at this price point on Amazon. In addition to 20+ color and pattern options, they hit all the high points of what you want in a good set: decent compression, a convenient handle, mesh panels for ventilation, and a label window for keeping organized. In the six-piece set, you’ll receive five rectangular-shaped cubes and a handy shoe bag. I wouldn’t subject these basic polyester cubes to ballistics testing or throw them off a mountaintop, but for most travelers, they’ll do perfectly fine in either a carry-on or checked suitcase. —Kat Merck

Thule

Compression Packing Cube Set

These are our favorite packing cubes for carry-on luggage due to their slim profile and top-of-the-line compression.

Aer

Packing Cube

WIRED is testing these right now for our guide to the Best Packing Cubes, and they’re a must-have if you travel with Aer luggage.

Best Carry-On Bag Deal: Away Softside Carry-On for $168 ($57 Off)

Photograph: Adrienne So

Travelpro

Maxlite Air V2 Compact Carry-On

There’s no luggage brand with more legacy than Travelpro, but this model is a lighter and more modern take on the carry-on bag.

Take Off

Take Off Personal Item 2.0

Best Camera Bag Deal: Wandrd Prvke V4 for $292 ($52 off)

Photograph: Julian Chokkattu

This is my favorite camera bag. The Prvke is now in its fourth generation, and Wandrd keeps perfecting it. I love the roll-top that offers up dramatically more space when you need it. There’s a side-access pocket to grab your camera without taking the backpack completely off, and the main rear compartment is where you grab all of your gear. It’s stylish, exceptionally built, and has plenty of room (there are several sizes to choose from). Read our Best Camera Bags guide for more. —Julian Chokkattu

More Good Deals on Camera Bags

Moment

Everything Sling 4L

Have a compact camera? You probably just need a small sling. Moment’s Everything Sling 4L looks nice, and the 4-liter size is deceptive—it sounds small, but it can fit quite a bit.

Wandrd

Rogue Sling V2

This is my favorite sling, another hit from Wandrd. The 9L version is roomy enough to fit my Nikon Z6 III, a spare lens, and a Godox speedlight, but make sure you buy the Laptop Case to stow your laptop vertically in the back pocket.

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Best Apparel Deal: Champion Reverse Weave Sweatshirt for $55 ($16 off)

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Champion

Reverse Weave Sweatshirt

The best hoodie you can buy on Amazon gets a steep price cut for Prime Day. Champion’s iconic reverse-weave hoodie is the father of the format, and still holds its own in a world where every brand makes its own version. The fabric is sturdy but stretchy and ages gracefully over many wash cycles. —Martin Cizmar

Proof

72-Hour Merino T-Shirt

Huckberry’s Proof 72-Hour Merino is our favorite merino wool T-shirt. It’s more versatile than others, with a cut and style that are as good for everyday wear as for outdoor adventures and workouts at the gym.

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How Does WIRED Find the Best Deals?

What Is the Best Time to Shop?

In a word: now. The best Black Friday deals are happening right now, and we’ve rounded up our favorites in this guide. In the olden days, Black Friday was just one day long. Shoppers would camp outside of stores, paper circulars in hand, eagerly awaiting the chance to bust down some doors and save a ton of cash. Fast-forward to the internet, and now Black Friday lasts more or less the entire month of November.

Black Friday Retailers To Watch

REI: Outdoor co-op REI is a favorite among hikers, campers, and general outdoor enthusiasts. REI’s cyber week sale starts November 29, with rotating deals on a myriad of WIRED-tested products, though you will find their deals live now, notably not called “Black Friday.”

Home Depot: Home improvement projects and general home upkeep can get costly quick. Home Depot has Black Friday discounts for virtually everything you need for the home, including Christmas trees and smart home appliances.

Branch: We love Branch’s home office furniture, including some WIRED-tested favorite office chairs. Everything is 20 percent off for Black Friday, so now’s a great time to upgrade.

Helix: We love Helix mattresses—if you’re going to be spending a third of your life on something, it better be good. Upgrade your sleep for less with Helix’s Black Friday sale, with 25 percent off sitewide.

Target: Target has everything from groceries to flat screens to celebrity-endorsed beauty products. In addition to regular Black Friday sales, Target has price match guarantee and doorbuster clearance items.

Best Buy: In addition to major discounts for Black Friday and Cyber Monday, Best Buy rolls out new doorbusters every Friday, slashing prices on everything from refrigerators to MacBooks. We’ve rounded up the best Best Buy deals we’ve seen so far, including the latest Apple MacBook Pro (M5) for $1,349 ($250 off) and Google Pixel 10 for $599 ($200 off).

Dyson: Making everything from blow dryers to vacuums to air purifiers, we at WIRED are generally huge fans of this well-made, long-lasting (but often pricey) tech, made a lot more affordable with Black Friday sales.

Atlas: At WIRED, we love caffeine, and subscription services. So we go bonkers for this coffee club subscription, and now you can get a free bag of beans for Black Friday.

Sephora: Not only does Sephora have a dizzying amount of cosmetics, it also carries some of our favorite WIRED-tested hair straighteners, blow dry brushes, and LED devices.

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