For many of you, the turkey is probably already in the oven and the appetizer has started cooking. But between bites — or while the ads are running through today’s NFL games — Thanksgiving is actually a great time to start your Black Friday shopping. Here’s why: Almost all of the best deals are live right now, and we don’t expect any more big price drops. Indeed. This also applies to Cyber Monday. So for Thanksgiving, we thought we’d do a sort of roundup of the best tech deals this year.
This list includes some of the Engadget team’s favorites (and some of our own) and plenty of alternative options, as well as a great selection of Apple deals. This last one is notable because we’re seeing some of the best prices of the year — in some cases, the best prices ever — on a wide variety of Apple devices available to all Engadget readers, including AirPods, iPads, and MacBooks. has increased over the past few days and weeks, and price declines have settled.
If you’re looking for a more comprehensive list, check us out the best Black Friday tech deals roundup, which chose more than four dozen and growing. If you want more specific deals, we’ve also linked to a few of our other deals below.
PlayStation 5 Slim game console: As a long-time Xbox player, it pains me to say this: the PS5 is probably the gaming console you really want. This is mainly due to Microsoft’s (or Nintendo’s) impressive list of exclusive games that you can’t play on competing consoles. God of War, Our last, Horizon Zero Dawn, Helldivers and Marvel’s Spider-Manto name some of the most notable. If you haven’t gotten your hands on a PS5 yet, now’s a better time than ever: The “Slim” version of the console is slightly less thick than the 2020 original in both scope and price, starting at just $375 for the all-digital version. , and $424 for the PS5 model with a built-in Blu-ray drive. (Get the latter if you want to play disc-based games or movies.) Unfortunately, there are no discounts at $699. PS5 Probut it’s too much for all but the most die-hard PlayStation fans. See more Black Friday video game deals.
AirPods Pro 2 headphones: Although Apple’s best headphones are more full-featured than ever, they’re now selling for about $100 less than they cost at the Apple Store. The latest firmware update allows them to work hearing aidsregular users will be more impressed with the high noise cancellation as well as the easy compatibility with Apple devices from iPhone, iPad and Mac. Want Android compatibility? go for Bose QuietComfort Ultra Choose full-size headphones for 23 percent off or more Beats Solo 4 (up to $100) or excellent Sony WH-1000XM5 (25 percent off).
JBL Clip 5 Bluetooth Speaker: Yes, you can get Bluetooth speakers for as low as $20 this Black Friday. However, we recommend not spending money on something like the JBL Clip 5. I own the predecessor and love it, but this new model for 2024 adds stereo pairing (if you get a second set) and adjustable EQ via the JBL app. . In addition to being made from partially recycled plastic, it is also completely dust and water resistant. Closing the deal? It is currently 37 percent off. Save a little more with a smaller staircase model JBL Go 4now down to $40. See more Black Friday deals under $50.
Apple iPad (10th generation): For the past few months, Apple has been exposing its discontinued product 9th generation iPad Up to $199. But now the current base model has dropped to $250, making it even more attractive. This 2022 model doesn’t have the computing muscle to run current or future Apple Intelligence apps, but it’s a solid entry in the company’s touchscreen computing lineup, with a power button, large 10.9-inch display, and compatibility with Touch ID. Apple Pencil (sold separately). Need more memory? The 256 GB model It’s down to $410 – double the space you’d get with a nicer, newer one iPad Air (also currently on sale for $100 off). See more Black Friday Apple deals.
Roku Ultra: Engadget’s list of the best video streamers is full of Roku models, including the new Ultra box for 2024. And with good reason: This latest high-end Roku pretty much erases the complaints from the previous version, with HDR compatibility, an updated rechargeable remote (USB-C, finally), and support for both Ethernet and Wi-Fi 6. A 20 percent Black Friday sale brings it down to $80, but if you’re on a tighter budget, Roku Streaming Stick 4K ($29) will get you most of the same features for less than half the price. And we will give an honorary title Amazon Fire Stick 4K Max — is currently on sale for just $33 — a better option for anyone using a VPN to increase their streaming options. Whether you’re buying a new streamer or you’re already covered on this front, take note Disney/Hulu, the peacock and Max all have a number of solid Black Friday specials worth checking out.
Apple Watch 10: Got an Apple Watch A beautiful redesign for 2024with a thinner body and larger face – the “small” is now 42mm and the larger is 46mm, effectively dwarfing the Apple Watch Ultra. Yes, you’ll still have to charge it almost every day, but the always-on display and more efficient battery make this a nice upgrade for anyone still rocking a Series 7 or earlier. With introductory prices down to $329 for Black Friday, it’s a great time to buy. However, it should be noted that Apple Watch SE If you don’t need all the latest and greatest features, it’s down to $149.
MacBook Air: There are at least three “new” MacBook Airs you can buy right now, starting at $600. Model M1 at Walmart. My advice? Pay a little extra to get not just the latest M3 model, but half a terabyte of storage. This 512 GB MacBook Air M3 modelnow, combined with 16GB of RAM as standard, you get an extremely capable Apple laptop for just $1,049. That’s $250 less than the Apple Store price, and $150 less than what I paid when I bought the same configuration on Amazon last March. Of course, the inevitable M4 version of this product isn’t expected until next spring, but that’s not going to help you meet your gift-giving deadlines, is it? See more Black Friday laptop deals.
Meta Quest 3S: Yes, a standard Xbox, PS5 or Switch will never disappoint under the tree, but if you’re aiming for high-end gaming, the Quest VR headset is hard to beat. The The latest 3S model offers much of the same experience as the previous Quest 3 model at a lower starting price, and the Black Friday deal—Amazon offers a free $75 credit on top of the bundled Batman: Arkham Shadow game—makes it a great time to do so. skip it. See more gift ideas for gamers.
Apple AirTags (4 Pack): It’s almost the only Apple product rated as a “stocking stuffer,” but it’s a must-have gift for anyone who owns an iPhone. Throw one of these little half-dollar-sized trackers anywhere—a purse, backpack, suitcase, or even a keychain—and you’ll be able to track them using your Apple device. Horse $24 per labelan even better deal is to go for the 4-pack, which is currently at a record-low $73. See more Gift ideas under $25.
LG OLED TV: The axiom of TV shopping over the last few years still holds true: OLED TVs offer the best overall picture quality and black levels, bar none. While Sony and Samsung have finally brought some competition to this space, LG remains the primary choice and Black Friday season is still the best time to buy. Top of the line evo C4 model It’ll run you around $1,500 for a 65-inch screen, but it’s very similar LG B4 OLED dropped to under $1,200 at the same screen size. And bargain hunters shouldn’t be left out 2023 B3 OLEDit’s under $1,000 for a 65-incher at Walmart right now. If those price tags are too rich, or if you don’t have enough video footage to focus on perfect black levels, don’t worry: We’ve got plenty of other, more affordable options. Black Friday TV dealsalso.
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