The best Black Friday tech deals at Amazon
The Pixel 5 is $50 off at Amazon | Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge
Amazon is hosting a wide variety of tech deals for Black Friday and Cyber Monday. The company started its deal festivities early by knocking down prices for many of its own devices, including some of its newer products that hadn’t yet seen any discounts. The fourth-generation Echo smart speaker, the latest Eero
6 mesh Wi-Fi routers, and more are all discounted right now, in addition to several other Amazon devices, such as the company’s entire range of Fire TV streaming devices. Of course, that’s just the beginning. More deals will come later this week, and we’ll be including the best deals we find below. The latest deals to hit the wire will be at the top, while the others will be organized by category. If your search for gifts spans wider than what Amazon has in stock, check out our other coverage of the best Black Friday deals happening elsewhere. The latest deals Amazon is offering the best-ever deal on Apple’s AirPods Pro wireless earbuds. They previously hadn’t gone lower than $190, but you can scoop them up for $169. Amazon also discounted a few of its higher-end Kindle e-readers, including the Paperwhite and the Oasis. Both are IPX8 waterproof and feature high-resolution displays, but the Oasis might be worth spending extra on if you want a screen that has adjustable warmth to make it easier on the eyes.
Amazon’s Fire HD 8 Plus tablet, its only tablet to currently feature wireless charging, is down to $75 right now. It’s usually $110.
You can get a 400GB microSD card that can be used to greatly expand the storage in a Nintendo Switch or a compatible phone for just $40 at Amazon. These are normally around $50, and to my knowledge, this is the lowest price.
Smart speaker deals
The smaller Echo Dot that has the same design as the more expensive Echo is just $29 (usually $50) If you want the new spherical Echo Dot with a digital clock embedded in the fabric, that one costs $39. It’s normally $60. Stock seems to be running low for this model, as it’s currently set to restock on December 19th.
The new (and adorable) Kids Edition Echo Dot is $39. It normally costs $60. The most capable Echo speaker, the Echo Studio, is down to $160 (usually $200). It’s currently set to deliver in late December. The best option is this bundle that includes two Hue bulbs for free.
The Sonos Move Wi-Fi and Bluetooth-enabled smart speaker is $299 (usually $399). It’s currently set to come back in stock on December 8th, but you can still get this deal price.
Photo by Dan Seifert / The Verge
This is the Facebook Portal 10-inch
Smart display deals
Facebook’s Portal TV brings a camera to your TV for $129 (usually $149). If you want to video chat with friends and family via Facebook, the Facebook Portal Plus is $229 (usually $280). This model automatically pans and zooms to keep the focus on you.
The Facebook Portal 10-inch display is $129, dropping in price from $179. Lastly, the smaller eight-inch version, called Facebook Portal Mini, is just $65 (usually $129).
The Amazon Echo Show 5 smart display with a camera is down to $45 (usually $90). This matches the best price debuted during Prime Day 2020.
The slightly larger Echo Show 8 with a bigger screen and more powerful speakers is $65 (usually $130).
Photo by Vjeran Pavic / The Verge
The OnePlus 8
Phone deals
The OnePlus 8 with 256GB of storage in the “Interstellar Glow” colorway is $600, which is $200 off its usual price. This phone will come back in stock in late January, so while you can still get the deal price, the delivery will take a while.
Google’s Pixel 5 is $50 off for the first time, bringing it down to $650 (usually $700).
The Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G is $549. This phone usually costs $699 and before this hadn’t dropped in price lower than $600.
Photo by Chris Welch / The Verge
Headphones headset deals
Amazon’s Echo Buds wireless earbuds are back down to $80, which matches their lowest price yet. This model is usually $130.
Bose’s QC 35 II wireless, noise-canceling headphones are $200 (usually $350).
The Sony WH-1000XM4 wireless, noise-canceling headphones are back down to $278, a $72 price cut. It’s a great discount on some of the best noise-canceling headphones you can currently buy. The black-colored model is currently running low on stock. If you’re okay with getting the previous generation model, the WH-1000XM3 are $230 when you add them to your cart. For something far less expensive that has IPX5 water resistance, Plantronics’ BackBeat Fit 6100 over-ear, wireless headphones are just $80 (usually $180, though they’re sometimes around $100).
Samsung’s Galaxy Buds Plus wireless earbuds are down to $110 (normally $150). This matches the best deal we’ve seen, and it applies to every color option.
Jabra’s Elite 65t wireless earbuds are down to $70 (usually around $100).
Logitech’s white-colored G733 wireless PC gaming headset that also works with PlayStation and Nintendo Switch consoles is $120 (normally $130).
TVs and home entertainment deals
The larger 65-inch model of the LG BX above is priced at $1,797, which is the lowest price we’ve seen yet.
Nvidia’s Shield TV 4K streaming device is $130, down from $150
The affordable Amazon Fire TV Stick Lite is down to $18 (usually $30).
The standard Amazon Fire TV Stick with a more capable Alexa Remote is $28 (usually $40).
The Amazon Fire TV 4K Stick with Dolby Atmos and 4K HDR support is $30 (usually $50).
The high-end Amazon Fire TV Cube that supports 4K HDR, Dolby Atmos, and can handle voice queries from across the room is $80 (usually $120).
Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge
Sonos’ Beam soundbar is $299 (usually $399). It includes a $10 Amazon gift card with purchase. If you want a Sonos Sub wireless subwoofer to go with it, those are $599 (usually $699). It’s currently set to come back in stock in January, but you can still get this deal price.
Tablet deals
The Kids Edition Fire HD 10 is $130 instead of $200. This version includes the tablet, a tough case, a year’s worth of the FreeTime Unlimited subscription, and a two-year replacement guarantee if it breaks.
Photo by Brennan King / The Verge
Both the 11-inch and 12.9-inch variations of the latest iPad Pro are cheaper than ever. The 11-inch model with 128GB of storage is $729 (usually $799) and the entry-level 12.9-inch model with 128GB of storage is $899 (usually $999).
The Brydge Pro Plus keyboard has an integrated trackpad, so you don’t need to use the touchscreen (or, at least as much)
Brydge’s Pro Plus keyboard with a trackpad built-in for the 11-inch iPad Pro (2018 or 2020 versions) is $140, down from its usual $160 price. The 12.9-inch version is currently out of stock at Amazon. If you don’t need a trackpad with your keyboard, the Brydge Pro for 12.9-inch iPad Pro models costs $100, down from $170. The 11-inch version is the same price. The Brydge keyboard made for 10.5-inch iPads, including the seventh and eight generation iPad, the previous-generation iPad Air and iPad Pro models, is $70 off. You can snag one for $60.
Photo by Dan Seifert / The Verge
The Brydge Pro Plus 12.3-inch (left) and the Brydge Go Plus
If you have the Surface Pro 7 or any model going back to the Surface Pro 4, Brydge’s Pro Plus 12.3-inch keyboard with a trackpad is $30 off its usual price, totaling $120. The Brydge Go Plus, made for the Surface Go, is $100 ($40 off)
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The Ring Stick Up Cam
Smart home deals
Ring’s Stick Up Cam is $80 (usually $100). You can get an Echo Dot (third-generation) speaker with it for the same price, but the delivery time is longer. The battery-operated Ring Spotlight Cam is $150 (usually $200).
Ring’s Floodlight Camera, which requires hard-wiring to operate, is $190 instead of $250. You can add an Echo Show 5 display to the order for free, but it won’t be in stock until December 1st.
The Ring Video Doorbell 3 is $140 (usually $200). You can add an Echo Show 5 smart display to the order for just $10 more here.
Ring’s Video Doorbell 3 Plus, which offers four-second video previews of alerts, is $160 instead of $230. Likewise, you can add an Echo Show 5 to the order for $10 more.
Ring’s 14-piece Alarm set (the latest generation) is $200, down from $330. You can opt to add an Echo Dot (third generation) for no extra charge, but the current ship date is December 23rd at the earliest.
Mesh Wi-Fi router deals
The new Eero 6 dual-band mesh Wi-Fi router is $103 (usually $130).
If you want a three-pack of the tri-band Eero Pro 6 mesh Wi-Fi routers, it’ll cost $479 (usually $600). For the more basic Eero mesh Wi-Fi routers that don’t support Wi-Fi 6, a three-pack costs $183 at Amazon, down from $230.
Photo by Vjeran Pavic / The Verge
Google’s Nest Wifi mesh routers are steeply discounted, starting with the single unit that’s $139 instead of $169. You’ll save even more if you buy two Google Nest Wifi routers, priced together for $219 (usually $299).
Netgear’s two-pack of Orbi Wi-Fi 6 routers are $380 (usually $450; Amazon currently says these will ship in mid-January).
Smartwatches fitness tracker deals
Fitbit’s Versa 3 smartwatch with built-in GPS is $30 off, down to $200.
The Fitbit Inspire 2 fitness tracker is $69 (usually $100).
Gaming deals
Watch Dogs: Legion for PS4 and Xbox One is $30 (usually $60).
13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim for PS4 is $30 (usually $60).
Marvel’s Avengers is $27 (usually $60).
Star Wars: Squadrons is $20 (usually $40). The Sega Genesis Mini retro console is $50 (usually $80).
Image: Splatoon 2
Splatoon 2 is discounted at Amazon.
Mario Tennis Aces (digital code) for Nintendo Switch is $40 (usually $60).
Splatoon 2 (digital code) for Nintendo Switch is $39 (usually $60).
The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening (digital code) for Nintendo Switch is $40 (usually $60). If you need extra space for games on your Nintendo Switch, Samsung’s microSD cards are steeply discounted. A 256GB card is just $25 and doubling that storage to 512GB costs $65.
Seagate’s 2TB USB 3.0 game drive for Xbox consoles is $70 (usually $80). It comes with a one-month trial to Xbox Game Pass.
The PlayStation-branded version of that same hard drive is also $70.
PC tech
Photo by Chris Welch / The Verge
Samsung’s 49-inch Odyssey G9 curved gaming monitor is $1,190 at Amazon, which is the biggest drop from its usual $1,400 price that we’ve seen yet. This QHD resolution monitor supports G-Sync and FreeSync, and has a 240Hz refresh rate.
Photo: Brydge
The W-Type keyboard next to the W-Touch wireless trackpad
For the first time, Brydge has discounted its W-Touch standalone trackpad for Windows 10. Normally $100, it’s down to $70. The W-Type wireless, full-sized Bluetooth keyboard is discounted by $20, bringing the price down to $40.
Author: Cameron Faulkner
Date: 2020-11-26
URL: https://www.theverge.com/21583112/amazon-deals-black-friday-tech-cyber-monday
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