Though Black Friday has ended, there are still plenty of deals available. And if you’re planning to revamp your home office or upgrade your home entertainment system, retailers like Amazon, Target, Best Buy, Walmart and more are offering notable discounts on tech products during ongoing Black Friday sales. Many of these sales run through Cyber Monday.
SKIP AHEAD Best Black Friday tech sales
To help you make the most of the shopping holiday, we compiled some of the best Black Friday deals and sales on tech products that we think you’ll want to know about. We’ll continue updating you about new savings opportunities throughout the next few days.
Best Black Friday 2022 Tech deals
Below, we’re sharing the best Black Friday Tech deals based on our previous coverage and reporting. To ensure the quality of each deal, we’re running deals through price trackers like CamelCamelCamel and Honey — each product is at its lowest price in at least three months.
Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K
- 4.8-star average review from 3,570 reviews on Amazon
This Amazon Fire stick offers 4K Ultra HD resolution. You can use the Alexa Voice assistant to tune into Netflix or Hulu, or the app’s preset buttons to go directly to your favorite streaming channels.
AirPods Pro (2nd Gen)
- 4.7-star average rating from 3,343 reviews on Amazon
Loved by Select editors and experts alike, the second generation of Apple’s AirPods Pro are designed to provide a richer sound experience, thanks to smarter noise cancellation and more immersive sound than its predecessor, according to the brand. It includes four sizes of silicone tips, ranging from XS to L, to allow for a more customized fit.
Sony WH-1000XM4
- 4.7-star average rating from 44,006 reviews on Amazon
A Select favorite over ear headphone, this Sony option can be used both wirelessly and for wired listening, and the active noise cancellation feature includes ambient sound control to let you hear the sounds you need to. The headphones also allow for hands-free calls, and the music intuitively pauses when you start speaking or when you remove the headphones.
Amazon Echo Dot (3rd Gen)
- Lowest price ever
- 4.7-star average rating from 977,503 reviews on Amazon
This older smart speaker model isn’t as sleek as the newer screen models, but still offers all of the essential features of the Alexa voice assistant. You can tell Alexa to play music, answer questions, read the news, check the weather, set alarms, control compatible smart home devices and more, according to the brand.
Fitbit Charge 5
- Lowest price ever
- 4.3-star average rating from 31,027 reviews on Amazon
Based on the metrics it tracks and with a Fitbit Premium membership, the Fitbit Charge 5 gives you a Daily Readiness Score that tells you whether you should exercise or focus on recovery. It also tracks your heart rate variability, skin temperature variation, blood oxygen levels and more, according to the brand. A six-month membership to Fitbit Premium is included with your purchase.
FitBit Versa 4
- Lowest price ever
- 4.0-star average rating from 96 reviews on Amazon
As one of the brand’s newest fitness smartwatches, the FitBit Versa 4 offers more features than ever. A full charge gets you six days of battery life, according to the brand, and it offers 40 exercise modes to track workouts. Both Amazon Alexa and a GPS system are built into the watch, and you can pair it with your phone to get call, text and app notifications.
Fitbit Inspire 2
- Lowest price ever
- 4.5-star average rating from 69,452 reviews on Amazon
With this fitness tracker, you can log 20 exercise modes, like biking, swimming or walking and interpret health data like distance traveled, calories burned and more. By measuring your heart rate, the wearable tracks your fitness as well as the quality of your sleep. Plus, it comes with a one year trial of Fitbit Premium, the company’s advanced health app.
SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless
- Lowest price ever
- 4.5-star average rating from 2,614 reviews on Amazon
The Arctis 1 is a wireless gaming headset that comes with a wired 3.5-millimeter cable as well as a USB-C wireless dongle. It is compatible with PC, Mac, PS5, PS4 and Nintendo Switch via the wireless dongle or 3.5-millimeter cable, and Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One via the wired 3.5-millimeter cable. It has padded ear cushions and an adjustable, steel-reinforced headband that Arctis says provide lasting comfort and durability.
Beats by Dre Beats Studio3 Wireless Noise Cancelling Over-Ear Headphones
- Lowest price ever
- 4.7-star average rating from 13,906 reviews at Best Buy
Beats (now owned by Apple) is known for its great over-the-ear headphones, and these are no exception. This wireless pair offers adaptive noise cancellation, which means it monitors and adjusts the audio in real-time to ensure you’re getting the best listening experience, according to the brand. The Apple W1 chip gives it up to 22 hours of battery life with the noise cancellation activated, Apple says.
Acer Chromebook 315
- 4.5-star average rating from 1,157 reviews on Amazon
The Chromebook 315 from Acer — which makes some of our favorite gaming laptops — has a 15.6-inch HD display equipped with an anti-glare coating, 64GB of storage and up to 12.5 hours of battery life, according to the brand. The laptop also comes with a protective sleeve for travel.
Amazon Fire HD 10 Tablet
- 4.6-star average rating from 96,138 reviews on Amazon
This 2021 Amazon tablet offers a 1080p display and 3GB of Ram, allowing you to enjoy apps like Netflix, Facebook, Hulu, TikTok and more through Amazon’s appstore, according to the brand. It’s also compatible with Amazon’s voice assistant Alexa and you can pause any tv show hands-free. The Amazon Fire 10 Pro, which offers additional RAM, is also on sale.
Google Nest Mini (2nd Generation)
- 4.7-star average rating from 5,397 reviews at Best Buy
The Google Nest Mini is a compact multipurpose speaker that you can control with your voice — you can ask it to stream music, play your favorite podcast, check the weather or news and more. It has an integrated wall mount that makes it easy to hang it in any room, and it automatically lights up to indicate that it’s working when you approach it, according to Google. You can also pair your Google Nest Mini to other compatible smart devices, so you can dim the lights or turn on the TV with ease.
Furbo 360 Dog Camera
- 4.5-star average rating from 1,481 reviews on Amazon
A Select staff favorite, this pet camera offers an app-enabled, real-time feed, bark detection and treat-throwing functions. Its 360-degree automatic rotating view allows you to track your pet, even at night, with its new color night vision mode. You can also set Furbo up to send your smartphone push notifications when your dog is barking — and you can calm them down using the camera’s two-way audio.
Apple Watch Series 8
- Lowest price ever
- 4.7-star average rating from 1,130 reviews on Amazon
Released just this fall, the Apple Watch Series 8 goes above and beyond your average smartwatch. It’s now equipped with safety features such as fall detection, emergency SOS and crash detection, Apple says, and is built with a temperature sensor that’s able to track your sleep patterns, even getting as granular as noting your sleep stages. It also has a new and improved Workout app, which offers detailed metrics to help you personalize your workouts and goals. The Series 8 is both water- and dust-resistant, too, says Apple, and offers up to 18 hours of battery life to keep you covered the whole day.
Nintendo Switch bundle
- The Nintendo Switch console has a 4.8-star average rating from 47,822 reviews on Amazon
If you want to introduce a loved one to the magic of the Nintendo Switch gaming — or just give it a try for yourself — then this bundle is a good place to start. Not only does it include the bestselling console, which can accommodate a variety of video games, including roguelikes and RPGS (such as Hades and Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild) and social simulation games (like Animal Crossing and Stardew Valley), but it also allows for at-home and on-the-go gaming.
Razer Kiyo Pro Webcam
- 4.4-star average rating from 3,032 reviews on Amazon
This high-end webcam offers full HD 1080 p and 60FPS video for streaming, gaming, recording, video calls and online school, according to the brand. It also has an adaptive light sensor, which enables the camera to adapt to any lighting for clarity, says Razer.
Samsung 65-inch Class S95B Smart TV
- 4.7-star average rating from 459 reviews at Walmart
A Select favorite smart TV brand, Samsung makes this 65-inch option with OLED technology (which creates vivid colors and high contrast), 4K picture resolution and built-in Dolby Atmos surround-sound technology for more immersive sound. The smart TV also lets you create a personalized hub on your home screen that allows you to select your most-viewed movies, shows, games, music and more, says Samsung.
Razer DeathAdder V2
- 4.7-star average rating from 14,842 reviews on Amazon
A Select favorite gaming mouse, the DeathAdder V2 is an expert-recommended wired gaming mouse with an arched design and incredibly precise inputs. It connects via USB-A and features eight programmable buttons, customizable backlighting and an optical design that’s fast and precise. This mouse is slightly larger than the competition, which makes it great for people with larger hands and a less appealing option for those with smaller ones.
Belkin UltraGlass Treated Screen Protector for iPhone 14 Pro
- 4.3-star average from 2,262 reviews on Amazon
A Select favorite screen protector, this Belkin option features a material called lithium aluminosilicate, which is the basis of some glass-ceramic products like shock-resistant cookware and glass-top ranges. Belkin’s UltraGlass protector is available for a variety of iPhone iterations. Belkin offers several highly rated options across devices like Apple’s Macbook and Samsung’s Galaxy devices, too.
NETGEAR Nighthawk AX5300 Wi-Fi Router
- 4.6-star average rating from 38 reviews at Best Buy
Select-favorite brand NETGEAR says the Nighthawk AX5300 Wi-Fi router provides expanded network capacity and extended coverage. The router has a triple-core processor and 512MB of RAM. You can set up your router and manage your network from the NETGEAR Nighthawk app.
Logitech MK470 Slim Wireless Keyboard and Mouse Combo
- 4.5-star average rating from 2,908 reviews on Amazon
Upgrade your WFH set-up with this bundle, which pairs Logitech’s lightweight, wireless keyboard with a wireless mouse. The three-button mouse works for both left- and right-handed people, says the brand. The set is compatible with both Windows and Chrome operating systems, and has an auto-sleep mode that Logitech says can give the devices up to 18 months of battery life.
Best Black Friday 2022 Tech sales
Here are the best Black Friday tech sales that we think you’ll want to know about. Remember that sales include multiple deals, and not every product listed in a sale is going to be the best deal around.
- Lenovo: Up to 80% off laptops, accessories and more
- Walmart: Up to 75% off video games
- JBL: Up to 70% off home audio, headphones and more
- HP: Up to 70% off laptops, accessories and more
- SimpliSafe: Up to 60% off a new home security system package
- Target: Up to 50% all tech
- Amazon: Up to 50% off Roku devices, and fire tablets are as low as $39.99
- Dell: Up to 50% off select products
- Tribit: Up to 50% off products on Amazon
- Adorama: Up to 50% off select products
- Bose: Up to 50% select items
- Jabra: Up to 40% off earbuds and more
- Best Buy: Up to 30% off gaming accessories
- Nixplay: 20% off all frames through Nov. 28
- Sonos: Up to 20% off select products
- Samsung: Up to $1,000 off select products
- Anker: Up to $540 off sitewide
- Eufy: Up to $280 off home security products and smart vacuums
- Google: Up to $200 off select tech
- Xbox: Up to $50 off Xbox series S
When is Black Friday 2022?
Black Friday takes place every year the day after Thanksgiving. Black Friday 2022 falls on Nov. 25. But experts told us Black Friday and Cyber Monday are no longer just 24-hour events. They’re morphed into weeks of doorbuster deals, and some early sales start in October or November. Throughout the next few days, we’ll continue updating you about new savings opportunities, as well as tips about what to buy during the event and what you may want to wait on purchasing.
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