Best Black Friday tech deals to shop now — our curated roundup
Black Friday season has stretched into a weeks‑long shopping marathon, and retailers are rolling out discounts across laptops, headphones, smart home gear, streaming devices and more. We tracked the standout tech deals available now so you can skip the noise and find the best value.
Highlights include Apple AirPods Pro 3 for about $220, the iPad A16 at roughly $279, Roku Streaming Stick Plus for $19, PS5 consoles $100 off, Meta Quest 3S for $250, Kindle Colorsoft for $170, and a long list of budget picks under $50.
Top picks — quick look
- AirPods Pro 3 — ~$220: flagship earbuds with improved ANC and extra features for Apple users. Shop on Amazon.
- iPad A16 — ~$279: great entry tablet for media and light work. Shop on Amazon.
- Roku Streaming Stick Plus — $19: excellent low‑cost streamer. Shop on Amazon.
- PS5 consoles — $100 off: Digital $399, Disc $449, PS5 Pro $649 — solid time to buy. Shop PS5 on Amazon.
- Meta Quest 3S — ~$250: approachable VR headset for newcomers.
- Kindle Colorsoft (16GB) — ~$170: color e‑reader for comics and graphic novels. Shop Kindle Colorsoft.
Budget picks under $50
- Philips fabric shaver — ~$13: small gadget that refreshes pilled clothing.
- Amazon Smart Plug — ~$13: inexpensive starter smart home gadget.
- Govee LED light bars, Anker magnetic power bank, microSD cards and other stocking‑stuffer tech.
Gaming, streaming & accessories
Gaming deals include major PS5 discounts and Switch 2 bundles that pack a game for roughly $499. Streaming sticks from Roku and Amazon are deeply discounted (Roku Stick Plus $19; Roku 4K $25; Fire TV Stick 4K Max $35). Accessories such as DualSense controllers and the PlayStation Portal also saw price cuts.
Smart home, kitchen & wearables
Expect solid discounts on air fryers, robot vacuums and kitchen appliances (Ninja, Breville, Dyson). Apple gear has selective discounts: MacBook Air M4, Mac mini M4, AirPods and iPad models appear in top picks from retailers.
How to shop smart this Black Friday
- Compare prices across retailers (Amazon, Best Buy, Walmart, manufacturer stores) and check whether bundles add value.
- Watch key dates: many digital sales and eShop promotions start mid‑November and run through Cyber Monday.
- Confirm return policies and warranty, especially for consoles and high‑value electronics purchased during holiday sales.
- Measure space (for TVs, appliances) and verify compatibility (chargers, HDMI adapters, storage formats like microSD Express for Switch 2).
For the full curated list and ongoing updates, see the original roundup (opens in a new tab): Engadget Black Friday tech deals.
Discussion: What’s the top tech deal you’re hunting this season — a console, phone, TV, or something small and useful? Share your picks below.