Update 10:31 a.m. ET: HP raised the price of the 15z up to $449.99. It's still a stellar deal, and we would keep an eye on it to see if it drops again.
Black Friday laptop deals aren't done yet. If you're looking for high-quality computing power at a ridiculous discount, HP has a Black Friday deal with seriously impressive specs.
HP Laptop 15z: was $1,299 now $449 @ HP Save big on this 15-inch laptop for Black Friday. The HP 15z comes with a powerful AMD CPU, 16 GB of RAM and 256GB of SSD storage for a very low price. View Deal
The $399 deal is for the base model of the 15z Touch, which features an AMD Ryzen 5 processor, AMD Radeon Vega 8 CPU, 16GB RAM and 256GB of SSD storage and a 15.6-inch HD touch display.
For a bit more money, you can get some major upgrades. We'd encourage you to consider spending an extra $50 for a Full HD touch display.
But whichever version you choose, you'll get HP laptop with a top-notch CPU. The laptop's fast charging function is another major perk: HP says it takes just 45 minutes to juice the 15z up 50%.
Apple has officially confirmed its Cyber Monday deals. So what can you expect to save buying from Apple and its biggest retailer partners? Here’s everything you need to know about Apple’s Cyber Monday sales and the best deals you can buy on AirPods, iPhones, iPads, MacBooks and the Apple Watch right now.
Apple has announced it will carry over its Black Friday 2019 offer to Cyber Monday 2019. What this amounts to is an Apple Store Gift Card worth up to $200 on select products. That’s ok, but you can do much better looking at the deals Apple retail partners below.
Best Apple Cyber Monday 2019 iPhone Deals
Historically, many of the top iPhone deals sell out on Black Friday with only a small percentage returning on Cyber Monday. As such, while you may see some of these deals again, I’d strongly suggest you jump on these Black Friday deals while you still can:
iPhone 11 Series
iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone 11 Pro Max - $300 gift card with qualified activation - Walmart - shop deal now
Free iPhone 11 when you lease an iPhone 11 series, iPhone XS series or iPhone X - Sprint - shop deal now
iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone 11 Pro Max - increased $500 max trade-in offer - Best Buy - shop deal now
iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone 11 Pro Max - up to $400 off with select trade-in OR switch & get $400 more - Verizon - shop deal now
iPhone 11 Pro Max, iPhone 11 Pro, or iPhone 11 - $200 gift card with qualified activation - Target - shop deals now (11/30 - $700 buy-one-get-one-free deal gone)
Older iPhones
iPhone XS - $450 gift card with qualified activation - Walmart - shop deal now
iPhone XR, iPhone XS Max - $400 gift card with qualified activation - Walmart - shop deal now
iPhone 8, 64GB, Space Gray - Fully Unlocked (Renewed) - $329.99 (save $128 on original price) - Amazon - shop deal now
iPhone 6S / iPhone 6S Plus - Unlocked - 32GB - Total Wireless or Straight Talk - $99 / $149.99 (old models but stunning prices) -Walmart - shop deals now
iPhone SE, 32GB - Simple Mobile - Silver - $59.99 - the cheapest iPhone deal you will find this year - Best Buy - shop deal new
Of these, I expect the deals on older iPhones to stick around for Cyber Monday but many of the iPhone 11 series deals will sell out.
Apple’s Black Friday sales produced these standout deals:
I expect most of these deals to stick around, but watch out for stock running out so shop at your favourite store while you still have a chance.
Best Apple Black Friday AirPods / Beats Deals
Many of these deals will carry over to Cyber Monday, but watch out for stock running out early. If you want Apple’s new AirPods Pro, Amazon has the only discount.
AirPods
Beats
Powerbeats Pro - Totally Wireless Earphones - $199.95 (save $50) - shop deal now (Kohls $199.99)
Beats by Dr. Dre - Beats Studio³ Wireless Noise Canceling Headphones - Gray - $199.99 (save $150) - Best Buy - shop deal now
Beats by Dr. Dre - Powerbeats³ Wireless - $89.99 (save $110) - Best Buy - shop deal now / Walmart - shop deal now
Apple’s Black Friday sales produced these standout deals:
Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS + Cellular, 44mm) - Space Black Stainless Steel Case with Black Sport Band - $669.00 (save $80) - Amazon - shop deal now
Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS + Cell, 44/40mm), Gold Stainless Steel, Gold Milanese Loop /Stainless Steel with White Sport Band - $739.00 (save $60) - B&H - shop deal now
Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS Only, 44mm, Space Gray Aluminum, Black Sport Band) - $409.00 (save $20) - B&H -shop deal now
Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS + Cellular, 38mm) - Silver Aluminium Case with White Sport Band - $228.00 (save $101) - Newegg - shop deal now
Your choice of band will make a hug difference to the price you pay. Don’t expect stock of the Series to last long.
Best Cyber Monday 2019 Apple TV Deals
Apple’s Black Friday sales produced these standout deals:
This is the only Apple TV deal I have seen this holiday sales season. If you want Apple’s top of the range model, this is your only option.
Apple’s Best Cyber Monday 2019 iMac / MacBook Deals
Apple’s Black Friday sales produced these standout deals:
MacBook Pro
16-inch MacBook Pro (brand new model) - save up to $200 on all models - Expercom - shop deal now
MacBook Pro with Touch Bar (Mid 2018, Silver) - $1,499.00 (save $500) B&H - shop deal now
15-inch MacBook Pro with Touch Bar, Intel Core i7 2.6GHz, Pro 555X, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, Space Gray (Mid 2019) - $2,399.00 (save $200) - Adorama - shop deal now
15-inch MacBook Pro with Touch Bar, Intel Core i9 2.4GHz, Pro Vega 20, 32GB RAM, 2TB SSD, Space Gray (Mid 2019) - $3,899.00 (save $450) - Adorama - shop deal now
MacBook Pro with Touch Bar (Mid 2019, Space Gray) - $2,349.00 (save $450 - limited supply at this price) - B&H - shop deal now
MacBook & MacBook Air
MacBook Air 13.3-inch with Touch ID - Intel Core i5 - 8GB RAM - 128GB Solid State Drive (Latest Model) - $899.99 (Save $200) - Best Buy - shop deal now
MacBook Air (13-inch, 8GB RAM, 128GB SSD Storage) - $699 (save $300) - Amazon -shop deal now
$200 savings on various Apple iMacs - Best Buy - shop deal now
Mac Mini 3.2 GHz 6-Core Intel Core i7, 8GB RAM, 1TB SSD (Late 2018) - $1,599.00 (save $100) - Adorama - shop deal now
I expect Mac/MacBook sales to fluctuate the most of any category. The different specs and generations of MacBooks mean sales will come and go regularly. As such, I would always advise jumping on a deal if you like it, rather than waiting because it may not last long.
I will be extensively tracking Black Friday and Cyber Monday 2019 deals and publishing the best offers daily, so be sure to bookmark my page.
Apple’s Cyber Monday doorbuster deals are becoming clearer (iPad, MacBook and Watch savings guide / iPhone sales guide) but this year AirPods are the hot ticket. So here are my picks of the top AirPods and AirPods Pro deals. I’ve also included a selection of the best other earphones/headphones deals, including Beats. Tip: bookmark this page, because this article is updated throughout the day.
Apple has announced it will carry over its Black Friday 2019 offer to Cyber Monday 2019. What this amounts to is an Apple Store Gift Card worth up to $200 on select products but AirPods receive just a $25 gift card with no deals on the new AirPods Pro.
Thankfully, Apple’s retail partners have a mixture of larger and direct savings available.
Best Apple Black Friday AirPods / Beats Deals
Many of these deals will carry over to Cyber Monday, but watch out for stock running out early. If you want Apple’s new AirPods Pro, Amazon has the only discount:
AirPods Pro Live Deals
11/29 DEAL BACK ON, STAR DEAL - AirPods Pro - $234.99 (save $15) - the only AirPods Pro sales available - Amazon - shop deal now
AirPods With Charging Case Live Deals
11/29 - PRICE CHANGES - AirPods with Charging Case (Latest Model) - $129.99 (save $30) - Walmart: shop deal now (11/29 out of stock) / Staples: $134.99 (pickup only) / Amazon:$139.95 / Best Buy:$139.99 / Target: $144.99
Best Black Friday Headphones / Earphones Live Deals
These are my standout deals from Black Friday and I expect the majority to carry over to Cyber Monday. But, if you don’t want to take that risk, you should jump on these deals right now. I don’t expect the savings to get any larger.
11/29 NEW - Powerbeats Pro - Totally Wireless Earphones - $199.95 (save $50) - shop deal now (Kohls$199.99)
STAR DEAL - Sony Noise Cancelling Headphones WH1000XM3 - $278.00 (save $72) - best noise cancelling headphones on the market - Amazon -shop deal now / Best Buy: $279.99
TOP DEAL - Beats by Dr. Dre - Beats Studio³ Wireless Noise Canceling Headphones - Gray - $199.99 (save $150) - Best Buy -shop deal now
TOP DEAL - Beats by Dr. Dre - Powerbeats³ Wireless - $89 (save $110) - Walmart -shop deal now/ Best Buy: $89.99
Apple devices are constantly in high demand, and yet they rarely go on sale. But for Black Friday 2019, a number of retailers have sales and discounts on some of the most popular Apple products as of late.
Let's start with Apple's wireless earbuds—AirPods are now $139 at Amazon, and that includes the standard charging case. These are the second-generation AirPods and the regular charging case; the optional wireless charging case is available separately at its regular price of $79. AirPods were down to $129 a few hours ago, but that deal appears to have expired. Regardless, this AirPods bundle gives you the essentials at a good sale price.
The new AirPods Pro are also on sale today—now you can get the new and improved earbuds for $234.98, which is about $15 off their regular price of $250. These are in-ear version of the original AirPods, which could make them more comfortable for those that found the shape of AirPods less than ideal. AirPods Pro use the same H1chip found in second-gen AirPods to pair with Apple devices, but the have active noise cancellation and "transparency mode," features that the original AirPods do not have. The former mode blocks out ambient noise, while the latter mode lets in some external sound so it's easier to hear others around you.
Target has the 38mm Apple Watch Series 3 for $169, while the 42mm model is $199. That's $30 cheaper than you'll find those devices on Apple's online store. While they aren't as discounted as Walmart's early Black Friday deals (which put the 38mm Series 3 at $129 and the 48mm model at $159), those deals are no longer available. It's always worth checking to see if stock comes back at those sale prices, but that's unlikely at this point.
The Apple Watch Series 3 is a solid option for those don't need or want the bells and whistles that come with the more expensive Series 4 and Series 5 models, such as ECG technology and an always-on display. If ECG readings and fall detection are important to you, Best Buy has the Apple Watch Series 4 for $299, which is $50 off its regular price.
On the iPad spectrum, the best deal is $249 for the 2019 iPad. This is the lowest price we've seen this iPad hit (a 32GB model typically costs $329), and although it has hit this price before, this is probably the last time this year it will so affordable.
But that's not the only iPad on sale: now you can get $150 to $200 off the 11-inch iPad Pro (depending on storage capacity). This is the latest model of the iPad Pro that Apple introduced last year that, in addition to being a powerful creative tool, could also be a laptop alternative.
Thanks to advancements and new features in iPadOS, the iPad Pros are more powerful and efficient than ever. When paired with a keyboard accessory (or even when connected to an external USB-C monitor), it's possible to use the tablet almost like you would a typical laptop. Granted, it's not exactly the same experience, but iPad diehards will appreciate the experience and may consider ditching their regular laptop for the iPad Pro. The device also works with the second-generation Apple Pencil, a tool that artists and notetakers swear by and one that has been much improved when compared to the first-generation Pencil (namely with wireless charging capabilities and automatic pairing).
Unsurprisingly, your best bet to get discounted Apple products is to shop at a retailer like Amazon, Walmart, or Best Buy. However, Apple is running its own Black Friday promotion that includes up to a $200 Apple Store gift card when you buy select Apple products. You can get a $25 gift card when you purchase AirPods, Apple TV, or an Apple Watch Series 3, a $100 gift card when you purchase an 11-inch or 12.9-inch iPad Pro, and a $200 gift card when you purchase a MacBook Pro or an iMac. That's just a few of the gift card offerings Apple has, so browse the online store to see all of the options.
Check out the full list below for all of the worthwhile Black Friday Apple deals.
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Happy Black Friday! While we have tech deals, home goods deals and fashion deals rolling out all day, there is one deal, in particular, that you won't want to miss.
Today, you can bring home the Nintendo Switch Mario Kart 8 Deluxe bundle for just $299.99. Originally retailing for close to $400, this epic bundle includes the Nintendo Switch console, dock, Joy-Con left and right (in contrasting blue and red), two Joy-Con straps, one Joy-Con grip, an HDMI cable, an AC adapter and a download code for the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe game!
Having earned 4.9 out of 5 stars on Best Buy's website, this bundle is a gamer's dream gift. And since the Switch lets you play by yourself or with your friends and on-the-go, it's a great present for those looking for a more customizable gaming experience.
One pleased Amazon reviewer said, "This is a great little system for the family room. If someone is watching the TV, just pick it up and go. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe has been hours of fun."
Another happy user shared their experience with this portable player: "I wanted something I can take during my travels for work and leisure and also set up on a big TV screen. There are multiple ways to play the system: hook it up to the TV, carry it around, take the joy cons off and set the screen on a stand, and the screen is touch screen! The Switch is awesome!"
Samsung’s Galaxy S10 and Note 10 devices have consistently topped their rivals by bringing a complete package to the table. For this Black Friday, the entire range of 2019 Samsung flagships has been marked down by $200 across several stores. On top of that, Samsung and some other retailers are throwing in a free pair of Galaxy Buds (worth $129) with all Galaxy S10 and Note 10 models, except for the Galaxy S10e.
You can find this Galaxy Buds bundle only on a handful of sites, including Samsung’s online store, Amazon, B&H, and Walmart. While Best Buy isn’t offering this freebie, it’ll strike off another $100 (total $300) if you choose to activate a line with AT&T, Sprint, or Verizon alongside your purchase of an unlocked unit.
Samsung Galaxy S10e (without Galaxy Buds)
Samsung Galaxy S10
Samsung Galaxy S10+
Samsung Galaxy Note 10
Samsung Galaxy Note 10+
The discount is already applied to these phones’ list price, and you simply need to follow the usual checkout process. You can also head to our Black Friday deals roundup to find more tempting deals.
We hope you had a great Thanksgiving and are making informed decisions on any Black Friday sales. This morning (and throughout the week), you could save substantially on a new smartphone, wireless headphones, streaming devices and Alexa-powered Amazon devices -- if you didn't have one already. We've got some of the latest deals below, as well as our verdict on the Echo Flex, Amazon's newest, smallest smart speaker.
Amazon's Echo Dot was small, easy to use and incredibly affordable at only $50. Sure, there are speakers offering better audio, but if all you wanted was a cheap way to get Alexa into the home, the Echo Dot was the way to go. That is until earlier this year, when Amazon announced an entirely new product: the Echo Flex, a small Alexa-powered speaker that plugs directly into any wall outlet. At $25, it's one of the cheapest Alexa devices on the market -- but is it worth your time?
When AMD launched its third-generation Zen 2 Ryzen processors earlier this year, Intel had to be sweating. Its rival had developed an all-new architecture with improvements to clock speed, core count and instructions per clock and promised performance that matched -- and even beat -- Intel's CPUs.
Intel still has a lead in gaming, but only just, and given AMD's progress and recent Zen 3 announcements, is any market safe? Steve Dent explains all.
Black Friday deals equal giant TVs on sale and Instant Pots. Yep, the upgraded pressure cooker is back again, trying to convince you to free up the counter space for one -- and you'll need a fair bit. The best offer is $85 off the Instant Pot Ultra 8-quart model. Regularly priced at $180, it's on sale for $95. If you do get one and don't know where to start, we'd suggest reading our guide on getting the most out of your Instant Pot.
The 2019 Roku Ultra is down from $100 to $48 on Amazon until the end of Cyber Monday. Roku only started shipping its latest Ultra in October, so it's a killer deal on a brand new product. While it's a set-top box that takes up a little more space than a streaming stick, the 4K-ready Ultra has an Ethernet port, which might help ensure sturdier streaming than a WiFi connection.
If you missed out on the Pixel 3a's price drop last week, don't worry -- you'll have a second shot now Black Friday is here. Google's starter 64GB smartphone is selling for $300 until December 2nd at 3AM Eastern. That's a full $100 below the official price.
Yes, it's a mid-range phone in terms of processing power, and it lacks water resistance, but you'll still get that exceptional Pixel camera quality, healthy battery life and a quality screen. Oh, and did we mention that there's a headphone jack you won't find on the Pixel 4? (That model is also on sale...)
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It's Black Friday at Walmart. The big day is here, the sales have already begun and the prices are incredible. With the official Black Friday sale beginning at last night we've seen huge savings on game consoles, Apple products, TVs and earbuds. Some of the major offers include the JBL Flip 3 Stealth wireless speaker for $50, this year's 10.2-inch 32GB iPad for $249 and the Instant Pot Duo 7-in-1 for $49. Many of the Black Friday sale items have already been listed as out of stock, so it's important to get in on the discounts while availability lasts.
We're still seeing further price drops on some items, particularly in tech, so check back often for the latest updates.
Everyone's favorite pressure cooker gets a huge 50% price cut. This is about as low as we've ever seen the 6-quart model.
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If you have any non-Pro iPad before the 2018 model, this 10.2-inch 2019 model is a pretty sweet step-up, especially at this $250 price.
See Black Friday iPad buying guide.
Microsoft
For die-hard Star Wars fans, this is the deal to beat. Jedi Fallen Order is a hotly anticipated game, and there probably isn't a better console to play it on than the Xbox One X in UHD 4K. The Deluxe Edition of the game features some premium in-game skins and 90 minutes of behind-the-scenes video content. The bundle also includes three months of Xbox Live Gold.
Read our Xbox One X review.
Microsoft
The Xbox One S may not have all the horsepower of an Xbox One X, but given the price difference between the consoles, it might be a worth compromise. We love this deal because it lands you Jedi Fallen Order and a new Xbox for almost half the cost of the Xbox One X bundle.
iRobot
If you're looking to let a robot vacuum for you but you're put off by the price on iRobot's latest models, the 670 is here for you. This model includes Wi-Fi to do your bidding via a mobile app, Alexa or Google Assistant.
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We've seen this discount come and go. Now it's back. At $100, we're big fans of the Ninja Coffee Bar, which provides an unequaled list of features and capabilities.
Read our Ninja Coffee Bar review.
Samsung
We haven't reviewed this model, the UN65NU6900, but the specs are tight, and it's got kudos from users. And it's almost $100 less than the 70-inch Roku TV below, which is a pretty compelling bargain.
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Acer's Chromebook 715 has some premium features that are rare in the Chromebook class. You get a 15.6-inch Full HD display, eighth-gen Intel Core i3 processor, 4GB of RAM and a 128GB hard drive. And it's tough: Acer says its all-aluminum chassis can survive drops from up to 4 feet.
Read our Acer Chromebook 715 preview.
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When Lenovo introduced the IdeaPad 330s last year, it started at $500. Now, you can get a decent midrange configuration -- with a quad-core AMD processor, a 256GB SSD and 8GB of RAM -- for under $300. Equipped with a sharp 15.6-inch display, the 330s has thinner-than-usual bezels and an aluminum lid.
Read our Lenovo IdeaPad 330s preview.
Fluxx
Remember when hoverboards cost $500 or more? Well some still do, but you don't need to spend nearly that much to ride a self-balancing two-wheeler. While most hoverboards tend to run $130-$200 these days, this model from Fluxx is about the cheapest you're going to find one for the holidays.
Walmart
While CNET hasn't reviewed this exact model (RTR3260-W) -- and expectations for a $130 TV shouldn't be too high -- this 720p model has the Roku smart TV operating system (our favorite) and three HDMI inputs. Hard to complain about that feature set at this price if you're looking for a small TV for the kitchen or kids' room.
CNET
This Walmart exclusive, which includes Google's tiny virtual assistant and Chromecast streaming device, turns any TV into a smart TV. Hook them up and use your phone (or voice) to stream Netflix, YouTube, Spotify, Pandora, HBO Now and thousands of other apps and games.
Read our Google Home Mini review.
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The price on this model was $599 last week -- but even at $699, this is a solid deal on an older version of Apple's iPad Pro. The 10.5-inch iPad was released in 2017, but Walmart's loaded configuration (512GB of storage, Apple's A10X processor) will do the job in 2019 and beyond.
Read our 10.5-inch iPad Pro review.
RCA
Looking for the other end of the size spectrum? Check out this 70-incher from RCA, the RTRU7027-US. We haven't reviewed it, and this brand isn't exactly known for its picture quality. But it's a friggin' 70-inch 4K Roku TV for $550. Allowances can (and will) be made!
Lego
I bought this -- actually two of them -- last year for my kids, and it was a hit. You get a new, small Lego figure or ship for 24 days in a row. These usually sell out.
Arcade1Up
Most of Arcade1Up's machines cost around $300. This one -- which is a three-quarter-size version of the original -- costs $170 once it's in your shopping cart. And it looks, sounds and plays exactly like the old arcade machines. Walmart is also offering the Centipede edition for $180.
Nintendo
This bundle includes the new version of the Switch, which offers an improved battery life of up to 9 hours. And since the list price for this Switch is $299, you're getting Spyro for free.
Read more about the Nintendo Switch V2.
With an improved fit on previous models, these wireless headphones have very good sound for Bluetooth sports headphones. Reliable operation and strong battery life (12 hours) thanks to Apple's W1 chip, our one knock on these headphones was the price. But during Walmart's Black Friday festivities, you can score a pair for just $89. Check out our full review.
Need a new coffeemaker for your home or office? You won't want to miss this sale. The space-saving K-Compact coffee maker brews one of three cup sizes in less than a minute and is the slimmest Keurig removable reservoir coffee maker.
Walmart deals that have expired (but are likely to return)
Want to escape reality during this upcoming election year? Strap a shiny new Oculus Go to your eyeballs. This completely self-contained, standalone, no-phone-or-PC-necessary VR system has a comfortable design and feel. Sharp-looking display and effective built-in speakers with spatial audio. Hundreds of apps. Oculus setup app works with iOS and Android phones. Connects for social chats with Go, Gear VR and Oculus Rift owners.
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We reviewed the similar Legion Y545 and appreciated its edgy design and great components for the price. Walmart's configuration comes stocked with solid components, including an Intel Core i7 processor, 8GB of RAM, 512GB SSD and Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650 GPU.
Read our Lenovo Legion Y545 review.
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These aren't the high-end AirPods Pro, but this is the lowest price we've ever seen for the standard AirPods.
Read our AirPods 2019 review.
Sony
This is the best we've seen this season. Last year, you got the same console plus Spider-Man at this price, so this is a pretty big ramp-up. You get:
That pulls together three of the best-ever PS4 exclusives -- albeit ones that are not for younger kids.
Nintendo will be offering its own Black Friday Switch bundle next week -- but that one will include the original version of the console, not the newer version with improved battery life. Walmart's bundle includes a physical copy of Minecraft.
Read more about the Nintendo Switch V2.
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The M-Series Quantum delivers excellent picture quality, with deep black levels, accurate color and very good 4K HDR performance. And its smart system is phone-friendly, with Google Cast and Apple AirPlay control.