Black Friday is becoming a misnomer as more and more retailers are advertising deals well ahead of the actual day. Amazon, Target, Best Buy, Walmart, and others are already offering discounts on tech, making it overwhelming to keep up with. Despite the overwhelming nature of the sales, it presents a great opportunity to get holiday shopping done early, while also saving money. Several retailers have already begun offering Black Friday discounts on tech gadgets, including iPads, wireless earbuds, PS5 controllers, Sonos gear, smart TVs, and more. Most of these deals are expected to last through Cyber Monday. We have compiled a list of the best Black Friday deals on tech we’ve tested and reviewed to help you navigate the offers.
Apple’s 9th-gen iPad is currently on sale at Amazon and Walmart for $249, matching its lowest-ever price. With a 10.2-inch display, A13 Bionic chip, and up to 10 hours of battery life, it remains a solid option for casual streaming, reading, and gaming. Alternatively, the M1-powered iPad Air is available at a record low price of $500, offering faster performance, good battery life, and support for the Apple Pencil 2.
The new Apple Watch Series 9 has been discounted to $349 at Amazon and Walmart, making it the best time to purchase the smartwatch. The third-gen Apple AirPods are also on sale for $140, matching their lowest price, and the M2-powered Mac Mini is available starting at $500 at Amazon.
The Meta Quest 2 VR headset is currently on sale for $249, down from its usual price, making it a great entry point into VR. Additionally, the Roku Streaming Stick 4K is available for $30, representing a 40 percent discount and offering support for 4K HDR content, Dolby Vision, and AirPlay 2.
Sonos has also kicked off its Black Friday sale, offering discounts on smart speakers and home theater gear, including the Sonos Arc soundbar, Sonos Beam (Gen 2), Sonos Roam portable speaker, and more.
