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Well, hello there. You’re probably here because you’re hunting for Black Friday tech deals, saw WIRED, and thought: Wires are tech, right? Yes, you’re right! Think of me as your shopping tech support—I can’t tell you how to fix your router, but I can recommend one to buy.

Here you’ll find the best deals on WIRED-tested tech gadgets, wireless and wired. I don’t discriminate. That includes iPads, wireless headphones, smartphones, and even smart home gizmos. I’ve curated this list to focus on some of our favorite tech products, and ones with great discounts, though we’ll be adding more throughout the Cyber weekend. Don’t you just love that word? Happy hunting!

Updated November 30: We’ve added new deals.

WIRED’s Favorite Deals

Best VR and AR Deals

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Privacy, shrimacy. Cameras on glasses? Who cares. The Meta Wayfarers are the hot item of the moment for sensible people. What do these do? Well, you can listen to podcasts or music through the built-in speakers, or ask Meta’s AI what the things in front of you are. Whoa, meta. Just don’t try the translate feature.

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This isn’t technically a Black Friday deal, but Meta is currently offering Batman: Arkham Shadow and three months of Meta Quest+, its game subscription program, through April 2025. If you’ve never tried a VR headset and are curious, this is one of the best and easiest ways to start playing loads of games to see if you like it. We also think the Quest 3S (8/10, WIRED Recommends) is one of the cheapest and lightest ways to get into gaming (it will still make you slightly nauseous if you’re not used to it). —Adrienne So

Best E-Reader Deals

Read our Best E-Readers and Best Kindle guides for other picks.

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The brand-new Paperwhite is thinner, has a bigger screen, and slimmer bezels. Battery life is longer too, but the best feature is the higher contrast ratio, allowing for super crisp text. What’s that? You want a color Kindle? Let’s not talk about that.

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If you really want color on your e-reader, go with Kobo’s Libra Colour. (That’s assuming you’re ready to abandon whatever ebooks you had on your Kindle account.) This Kobo has page-turn buttons, stylus support (though you need to buy the stylus separately), and a decent color screen—just don’t expect super vibrant colors. These are the things Kindle customers have been asking for, but Kobo doesn’t hate you.

Best Smartwatch Deals

Check out our Best Smartwatch guide for more details.

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This is the latest Apple Watch (8/10, WIRED Recommends), which got a “new design.” You can’t tell? Well, you just don’t get it, OK? Apple made the screen bigger and slimmed down the bezels. The whole watch is actually very thin; it’s quite nice. But you know. It still looks like the last Apple Watch.

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Rumors abound that Google has canned development of the next Pixel Tablet (or maybe Pixel Tablet 3?). You know what they say, “Winners never quit, quitters never win.” Makes you wonder if there will be a Pixel Watch 4. I sure hope so, because I love these pretty round watches (8/10, WIRED Recommends). They’ll work with any Android phone.

Best Smart Ring and Fitness Tracker Deal

Check out our Best Smart Rings and Best Fitness Trackers guides for more.

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I promise that if you wear the Ultrahuman Ring Air (7/10, WIRED Recommends), you won’t grab your throat and start blurting, “Gollum.” Unlike a certain smart ring, this one doesn’t require a subscription. It can track your health, from heart rate variability to sleep. Wicked, tricksy hobbitses.

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You know what’s around the corner? The new year. And your new fitness goals! New year, new you, right? A Fitbit Charge 6 (7/10, WIRED Recommends) will definitely not be the thing that gets you on track, but at least it’ll give you an accurate picture of how long you’ve been stationary. Fine, I’ll go for a walk.

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There are a few pretty great Fitbit deals going on right now, but if you have kids, I suggest going for the Fitbit Ace LTE. Unlike the Apple Watch, it’s not phone-specific, so your kid can use it even if you and your spouse are an Android/iPhone family (if so, why?). It has a ton of fun, movement-based games that are an incentive for your kid to remember to charge your watch and keep it on. I understand that feelings are mixed about giving kids smart devices, but it helps us all keep track of each other as my kids walk around the neighborhood and it stops me from having to text everyone else’s parents all the time. —Adrienne So

Best Phone Deals

Read our Best Android Phones guide for more.

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Sorry, no iPhone deals here. I have a separate Black Friday phone deals roundup that has some of those in there, but even those are kind of lame because Apple DoEsn’t dO dEaLs and America loves its carriers. Instead, you can get a Pixel! This year’s Google phones (9/10, WIRED Recommends) have some primo hardware, though you have to take a shot every time you accidentally trigger Google Assistant. Or is it Gemini, now? It’s always two of everything.

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Next week, you’ll hear about the guy Samsung fired for accidentally typing in the wrong sale price during Black Friday. This surely has to be a mistake, right? You can get a folding Samsung phone (7/10, WIRED Recommends) for less than an iPhone 16 Pro Max. Two screens for the price of one, baby.

Best Tablet Deals

Read our Best Tablets guide for more recommendations.

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Everyone wants an iPad. It’s nicer to curl up with one in bed and fall asleep to a movie. It’s a larger screen for people who may have a harder time with small fonts. And have you ever heard of iPad kids? They love these things! This is the entry-level iPad (7/10, WIRED Recommends) and this is an unusually good discount. It has a USB-C charging port, supports the first-gen Apple Pencil, and employs a modern design compared to the previous iPads.

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Contrary to popular belief, not all tablets are iPads. Not all iPads are tablets. Er, wait. Never mind. This is my top Android tablet recommendation for anyone who doesn’t want an iPad. Anyone who has always felt the distinct need to not have what everyone else has. You know who you are. Stupid iSheep. You can always get last year’s OnePlus Pad at an even lower price (and it’s just as great).

Best MagSafe Deals

Read our Best MagSafe Accessories guide for more picks.

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You come home from a long hard day and then you have to plug in your dang AirPods, your dang iPhone, and your dang Apple Watch. This is not what The Jetsons promised me. Or just use this Belkin 3-in-1 charger. No fussing with cables, just magnets.

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Stick this little magnetic puck to the back of your iPhone to charge it! It’s faster than ever before— still slower than plugging in a cable, but that’s annoying, especially when fishing for a cable in the dark. The other difference in this version over the original MagSafe charger is that the cable is now longer (more than 6 feet). Now you don’t have to hug the wall.

Best Camera Deals

Check out our Best Compact Cameras and Best Mirrorless Cameras guides for other picks. We have more Black Friday camera deals here.

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This is our top mirrorless camera recommendation and a heck of a deal on a full-frame 33-megapixel Sony camera (9/10, WIRED Recommends). It’s light enough to carry all day and produces great low-light images. You can read more in our guide.

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I have been a lifelong Nikon person because my dad had a Nikon and, yep, that’s the only reason why. If I had the funds, I would buy the Nikon Zf (8/10, WIRED Recommends) because it looks so darn cute and looks like it’s from the 1980s and has knobs and dials! We are a superficial species.

Best Drone and Action Camera Deals

We have the Best Drones and Best Action Camera guides ready for your perusal.

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This is not the latest DJI drone. That would be the Air 3S. The S-variant has a lot of S-sounding features: a bigger sensor, a built-in SSD, and front-facing lidar sensors. Did you get all those Ses? But that one is still quite expensive, and the older version (9/10, WIRED Recommends) is not. If you don’t mind last year’s tech and like saving money, go for it! Hopefully, you know how to fly a drone because that’d be a pretty expensive crash.

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Turns out, the GoPro isn’t the best action camera anymore. We just replaced it with the DJI Osmo Action 5. Maybe that’s why it’s on sale. Real talk, we do still like this GoPro (7/10, WIRED Recommends), especially when you use it with the new interchangeable lens system. There are just some things its competitors do a little bit better.

Best Headphone Deals

Read our Best Wireless Headphones guide for more details, and we’ve also rounded up more headphone deals here.

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Apple has dominated the world with the AirPods Pro (8/10, WIRED Recommends), and the latest software update adds hearing aid features that will only reinforce its dominance. This is also one of the lowest prices we have ever seen. Geez, Apple, leave some for the rest of your competitors.

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The world was meant to be silenced. Er, something like that. These are our favorite noise-canceling headphones (9/10, WIRED Recommends)—Bose knows a thing or two about that. The ear cushions are plush, they have great sound, and there’s decent battery life.

Best Laptop Deals

Check out our Best Laptops, Best Chromebooks, and Best MacBooks guide. We have more laptop deals here.

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This is a brand-new MacBook Pro that Apple just released. Do you need a MacBook Pro? Probably not, but wait! This uses the “base” level chipset (compared to the MacBook Pro with the M4 Pro and M4 Max chips). The performance is better than what you’ll get on a current MacBook Air, but not dramatically so. What’s actually “Pro” here is the fact that you get extra ports, such as three USB-C, an HDMI, and an SD card slot. Congratulations! You now have features that other laptops had 10 years ago!

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Can your MacBook do this? (Don’t try it, please.) The Yoga 9i is the latest incarnation of Lenovo’s flippy-screen laptop (8/10, WIRED Recommends), and it sports an excellent screen and speaker system. All of that sucks up the battery life quickly, but the keyboard is nice, and like the MacBook Pro, there are three USB-C ports.

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This is Samsung’s first-ever Chromebook Plus laptop—the name of the newer Google standard that ensures manufacturers meet certain spec requirements to ensure a good user experience. The new Galaxy Chromebook Plus (8/10, WIRED Recommends) is shockingly lightweight and thin, and you get great performance with a bunch of ports. Just remember! Chromebooks = Chrome. If you want to use other apps, they’ll have to be the Android version of the app (if they even exist).

Before I started college more than a decade ago (ugh), I told my parents I wanted a gaming laptop over anything else. What else am I supposed to do in between classes? Sure enough, the chunky beast I got was able to play most AAA games (ah, Assassin’s Creed II), even if it felt like a brick in my bag. Nowadays, you kids have it so good. The Zephyrus G14 (9/10, WIRED Recommends) has an RTX 4060, which can handle most games at lower graphics settings, and it is still portable!

Best Portable Battery Deals

Take a look at our Best Portable Chargers and Best Portable Power Stations for more charging options.

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This is a terrible name for a company, but it makes great portable chargers that look unique. Hooray, transparent tech! It’s not all for show though. This Toblerone-shaped battery can dish out 170 watts (your MacBook Pro only needs around 100 watts), meaning you can practically top up anything fairly quickly. It has a big 24,000-mAh capacity too.

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You shouldn’t leave portable chargers in your car, especially if you’re in an extreme climate, but the Noco Boost Plus is built different. It’s IP65-rated and can withstand temperatures from -4 to 122 degrees Fahrenheit. Yes, it can charge your phone, but the real draw is its ability to jumpstart your car with the jump leads. It also has a built-in flashlight so you can distinguish red from black.

Best Cable and Charger Deals

Check out our Best USB-C Cables guide.

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Sometimes, your shopping needs are as simple as needing a USB-C cable. Well, USB-C cables are notoriously tricky because they don’t all support the same standards and have the same features. Something like this Anker cable can do it all though—it can carry 240 watts and supports 20 Gbps data transfer speeds. Plus the cable, which is a bit short, is 40 percent corn and sugarcane. Don’t eat it.

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I have had this thing on my desk for more than a year and it’s been flawless. Four USB-C ports, each divvying up 165 watts—it’s plenty of power, and this is a pretty great price.

Best Keyboard and Mouse Deals

Read our Best Keyboards and Best Gaming Mouse guides for other picks.

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Bluetooth is so 2020. All my peripherals use a 2.5-GHz dongle, which is faster and more reliable. I used the MX Mini for several months last year and loved it. It’s a great, compact mechanical keyboard, for newcomers to the hobby and old pros. The keys are backlit, just not that tacky RGB.

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Just cause something was built for competitive gaming doesn’t mean you have to be a competitive gamer to use it. You can compete in … spreadsheets! Or who can end the Zoom meeting the fastest. OK but really, this is a good mouse that pairs via a 2.5-GHz dongle for little to no latency. You can program the side buttons, and it’s just plain comfy.

Best Desktop PC Deals

Read our Best AIO Computers guide for more.

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This is Apple’s latest iMac (9/10, WIRED Recommends). It quickly took the top spot in our Best All-in-One Computers guide, which either means the bar is low or the iMac is very, very good. (I think it’s a bit of both.) It sports the latest M4 chip and has an upgraded webcam.

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Want to build a PC? Or is the spirit willing but the flesh weak? Get a pre-built gaming PC instead! You will obviously spend less money building your own, but a pre-built PC saves you time spent in PCPartPicker trying to figure out the right combination of components and the time spent building (and eventually diagnosing why your PC isn’t turning on). We tested and like the MG-1 (9/10, WIRED Recommends), but just make sure you look at the components to see what you’re getting. The one we’ve linked to has the RTX 4070 GPU and a Ryzen 7 9800X3D, but Maingear has multiple variations if you want more or less power.

Best Gaming Deals

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Lenovo’s Legion Go has slowly become a decent competitor to the Steam Deck OLED. Of all the Windows gaming handhelds, this one stands out. The battery life still isn’t as great, but you get detachable controllers like the Switch, two USB-C ports, and a gorgeous, sharp LCD screen with a 144-Hz refresh rate. You can play any game on Windows, including Steam, even if Windows can be a bit of a janky experience on such a tiny console.

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If you snag this bundle at Best Buy, you can get a free game with it (NBA 2K25). We have an explainer that goes into the differences between all the new PlayStation 5 models, but the Slim is basically … slimmer than the original PS5. Such innovation.

Best Router Deals

We’ve got more options in our Best Routers and Best Mesh Routers guides.

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This three-pack is suitable for folks with larger homes (ooh, look at you). The Eero is synonymous with “set it and forget it,” and the Pro 6E model (7/10, WIRED Recommends) adds the 6-GHz band which means it’s future-proof for a good while.

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If you have a smaller space (one of us!) then a standard router is all you need. This is our top pick in our Best Routers guide. There are ample Ethernet ports to connect a few devices, and it’s very simple to set up.

Best Home Office Deals

This is my desk.

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I have the very difficult job of reviewing standing desks and office chairs. It’s the setup that’s actually difficult, the testing is fairly easy (just … sit and stand). Well, I love standing and sitting in front of Branch’s new Four Leg Standing Desk. It’s not a pretty name, but it does in fact have four legs! How about that? Most standing desks have two legs, but this one has four motors in each telescoping legs, and it certainly looks prettier.

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I will be writing an ode to the BenQ ScreenBar Pro very soon. It is truly a must-have for anyone who works from home. Dangle it on top of your monitor and light up your workspace! No more typing in the dark. The Pro version is the latest iteration, and it adds a motion sensor, so the light turns off automatically when you finally decide to peel your eyeballs off the screen.

Best Monitor Deals

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I just got this monitor to test and I did not realize what I was missing out on. My colleague Simon raved about an older version, but this quantum-dot OLED display sports a fantastic 4K resolution in a smaller 32-inch size. If you’re a big gamer or you watch a lot of movies and shows at your desk, this monitor is still expensive on sale, but it’s glorious. You can also buy the older version for a little less.

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I am that guy. I bring the extra monitor with me wherever I go. I’ve been working from home for so long that I no longer know how to function without two screens. If you would like to be like me, I really like Plugable’s simple USB-C portable monitor. It comes with a case that props the whole thing up and offers wide compatibility. It’ll be featured in an upcoming portable monitors guide.

Best Hub and Dock Deals

Read our Best Hubs and Best Laptop Docking Stations guides for other options.

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You plug the USB-C end into your laptop and boom, you now have way more ports, ruining that clean, simple aesthetic of your computer. You can’t have everything. This is our top pick in our Best Hubs guide (not husbands). It adds five USB-C ports, an HDMI, an Ethernet, and an SD card slot.

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A docking station is a must-have if you have several peripherals and two monitors at your laptop workstation. Just plug one cable in and everything else can connect in one fell swoop. This Plugable model has every port most people need and connects via USB-C. They could have made it look nicer, but remember what I said before? You can’t have everything.

Best Soundbar and Speaker Deals

Read our Best Computer Speakers guide for other options. We also have more soundbar deals here.

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This new soundbar (8/10, WIRED Recommends) is compact and delivers excellent sound, with upfiring speakers for an immersive Dolby Atmos movie-watching experience. You can connect it to Bose’s Bass Module subwoofer to crank that bass, though annoyingly, the bass costs the same as the soundbar.

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Last night, I blasted the One Piece Wano soundtrack as I started my Black Friday shift. I wasn’t using these Audioengine speakers, I just thought you should know I’m a man of culture. My colleague Simon Hill has used these speakers, and likes them so much that they’re our top pick in our Best Computer Speakers guide. They have lots of connectivity options, wired or Bluetooth.

This tiny little Bluetooth speaker (8/10, WIRED Recommends) is stylish and feature-packed, with one-touch pairing via Android and iOS, 24 hours of battery life, and an IP67 rating for protection against rain and dirt. You can even plug in your device via USB-C to play high-resolution audio, so you can really groove to the beat at the beach.

Best Smart Home Deals

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It took Google roughly the same length of time as King Tut’s reign to build the 4th-gen Nest Learning Thermostat (9/10, WIRED Recommends). Just kidding. You don’t need to debut a smart thermostat every year, but this was the year Google finally decided to unveil the successor, and it sure is purty. King Tut would like the gold finish.

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I still carry my keys with me everywhere out of precaution, but this fingerprint sensor-enabled smart lock is game-changing. Keys suck! Use a code or your fingers to get into your house. Ultraloq’s smart lock will be featured in an upcoming smart locks guide (it’s great), and this one takes eight AA batteries that can last more than four months. If you are in an Apple household, consider the HomeKit version.

Best Security Camera Deals

Read our Best Outdoor Security Cameras and Indoor Security Cameras guides.

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The Arlo Pro 5S is the same as the Arlo Pro 5 that we reviewed here (9/10, WIRED Recommends). The name change is just a regional thing. With this outdoor camera, you get stunning picture quality to catch those burglars in vivid color night vision and 2K resolution. You’ll want to subscribe to Arlo’s service to get the most out of it, but it’s well worth it.

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I use the Nest Cam in my living room and set it so that it automatically turns on when both my wife and I leave the house. That way, we get automatic alerts when our dog is roaming about. (He usually just stares out the window.) It’s been reliable over the last few years, though make sure your internet connection is strong.

Best Hearing Aid Deal

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Hearing aids are expensive. Thankfully, the over-the-counter market has introduced significantly cheaper options, and while these Jabras are still pricey, they’re cheap next to prescription hearing aids. The good news, then, is that the Enhance Select 300 (9/10, WIRED Recommends) are our top pick for people with moderate hearing loss. As my colleague Chris Null says, “The Enhance Select 300’s best feature are not what it includes, but what it lacks: hiss.”

Black Friday is upon us once again, and that means great deals on all the gear you’ve been eyeing that seemed just a bit too pricey. Below we’ve rounded up our favorite Black Friday Best Buy deals, bringing the best of the store into your living room.

Now is the time to strike, so whether you’re after a sweet new screen, a smarter security camera, or any number of cool gadgets with a temptingly slashed price tag, you’ll find the perfect holiday shopping fare below.

Updated Saturday, November 30: We’ve checked prices and added three new deals.

Featured Deals

TV and Audio Deals

Hisense U7N

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Hisense’s U7N QLED TV (8/10, WIRED Recommends) sits atop our best TV list as the best option for most people thanks to the serious value it provides. You’ll get excellent brightness, striking quantum dot colors, and impressive black levels with minimal light bleed, or “blooming.” Videophiles may see some screen aberrations (aka the dirty screen effect) but it’s something most folks won’t notice in most scenarios. The U7N’s impressive performance is backed by great gaming features, including VRR (variable refresh rate) for gaming at up to 144Hz, and a breezy Google TV interface.

Bose’s new Smart Soundbar (8/10, WIRED Recommends) is a killer compact bar, updating the Smart Soundbar 600 with all new tricks. The biggest improvement is the bar’s new AI dialog mode, which brilliantly clarifies dialog and center channel information. Another new trick is the ability to add Bose’s Ultra Open Earbuds for personalized surround, which creates an almost AR effect. Apart from the new tricks, the bar offers impressive Dolby Atmos immersion with upfiring drivers and a balanced, musical sound profile. It’s not the bassiest bar in its price class, but features like Wi-Fi streaming and the ability to connect other Bose speakers later provide loads of value that let the system grow with your needs.

This baby Hisense isa Best Buy exclusive and e had not reviewed it until I bought it a few days ago as a Christmas gift to my mother who needed a TV that would fit in a specific space. I have been wowed by how good a TV this cheap can look—budget sets often tend to be too dark but Hisense is known for its blinding brightness at every tier—and the smart functions work just as well as they do on the Hisense I have that costs 15 times as much. —Martin Cizmar

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Apple’s AirPods Pro are the best earbuds for anyone with an iPhone. They offer excellent sound, great noise canceling, and advanced features like transparency mode that can suppress loud sounds so your ears don’t get blown out. The controls are brilliantly simple to use, and Apple continues to update the firmware to unlock innovations, including a new over-the-counter hearing aid option. With all that and more in a supremely light and comfy design, it’s no wonder these are the most popular buds (according to Apple) on the planet.

Amazon’s Fire TV Stick 4K Max is one of the best streaming sticks available, especially for those who watch a lot of Amazon Prime Video TV shows and movies. The second-gen device provides plenty of apps, 16GB of storage, and Wi-Fi 6E support for ultra-fast streaming. Alexa fans will be particularly pleased thanks to features like built-in voice control and a picture-in-picture mode for supported security cameras.

Sonos’ Era 100 (9/10, WIRED Recommends) is one the best-sounding smart speakers you can buy. It offers particularly impressive detail and balance, and more bass than you’d expect, not only serving but even elevating your catalog. Its smarts include voice control via Amazon Alexa and Sonos’ built-in voice assistant, and its network skills let you connect it with other Sonos speakers in a surround system or as part of a multi-room audio system. The Sonos app has had its troubles of late, but it seems to be back on track, providing simplified control and tons of usability. If you’re after a small and elegant speaker that sounds bigger than its size, the Era 100 is a top pick.

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Bose’s QuietComfort Ultra headphones (9/10, WIRED Recommends) are the best noise-canceling headphones you can buy. That’s a serious distinction given the competition, but nobody can strangle the sonic world around you quite like Bose’s current flagships. They match that feat with a posh and luxurious design, tactfully balanced sound, and loads of features. The only downside to these cans is their launch price of well over $400. With this sale, they may just be the best value in the genre right now.

Sonos may be the first name in smart speakers, but don’t sleep on JBL’s retro-styled Authentics 200 (9/10, WIRED Recommends). The speaker blends vintage looks with innovative smarts, including the ability to use Google Assistant and Alexa interchangeably for all sorts of tasks. Most importantly, the speaker serves up fabulous sound, with a rich and detailed midrange, crisp treble, and way more bass than you’d expect. This beauty was already awesome at full price, and with this latest deal, it’s a serious steal.

Roku’s streaming interface is so intuitive and convenient, the company finally went out on its own to create a line of TVs powered by its popular software. If you don’t have one of those, just grab this high-powered purveyor of all things Roku. This box makes everything easier, from grabbing virtually any app in existence to streaming over AirPlay 2 or Chromecast or watching your favorite show in any major flavor of HDR. If you’ve been looking for the easiest way to upgrade your TV experience, your search is over.

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LG’s C4 (9/10, WIRED Recommends) holds a yearly reservation on our list of the best TVs you can buy. This is about as close to a perfect TV as you’ll find, and it’s not even the top model LG makes (see the G4 OLED). It’s not the brightest OLED you can buy, but it’s got plenty of Dolby Vision HDR spunk, matched by dazzling contrast, perfect black levels, accurate colors, and fabulous 4K detail. LG’s webOS smart interface is a little odd, but it’s ultra-fast, and the Magic remote lets you point and click your way through the menu (or simply use your voice). You’ll also get four HDMI 2.1 inputs loaded with advanced gaming features like VRR (variable refresh rate) and ALLM (auto low latency mode) for seamless next-gen gaming. A TV this good makes you never want to leave the house again, which is really what an online Black Friday sale is all about, after all.

If you’re in need of a Blu-Ray player for all the physical media you’re stocking up on again, this Panasonic 4K player is a great to snag and get the most out of every disc you own since it supports both Dolby Vision and HDR10+. WIRED reviewer Parker Hall says that while the software within the player is a is a little dated, the device itself is easy to use. It makes for a good gift for your favorite disc hoarder, too.

Sony’s Bravia 9 (9/10, WIRED Recommends) is our favorite QLED TV thanks to its mini-LED backlighting system that makes it one of the brightest TVs we’ve ever tested. It combines that mini-LED system with a proprietary dimming technology to achieve fantastic contrast and black levels, plus you get truly vivid details thanks to Sony’s picture processing. And don’t worry—it’s beautifully bright without blinding you. There’s only two HDMI 2.1 ports, so those with several gaming consoles might not be happy with this TV. But otherwise, it’s a great sale on a great TV.

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Our favorite TV for most people—aka, you!—is on sale right now. The Hisense’s 65-inch U7N QLED TV (8/10, WIRED Recommends) packs an impressive set of features for the money before it’s on sale, and you can get it for a nice little discount right now during Black Friday. The TV uses mini LED backlights for great brightness and deep black levels, has great gaming features like VRR (variable refresh rate) for gaming at up to 144 kHz from its high-refresh panel, plus Google TV built into the device to make it all work. It’s not perfect—some folks will notice a dirty screen effect (normal for a value TV) and the off-axis viewing could be better. Still, it’s a fantastic TV for a great price, especially right now.

If you’re looking for a good TV without spending much, Roku’s Plus Series is a good option, and it’s on sale right now. Roku’s built-in operating system makes it easy to grab any streaming service, call up connected devices, and even find your remote. (That particular feature should be required on all modern TVs.) There’s just a 60-Hz refresh rate, so it’s not the best option for serious gamers. But besides that, it’s a solid performer with good brightness and colors, and local dimming will keep any blotchy patches away. There’s support for all kinds of smart home users, too, from Apple Homekit to Alexa and Google Assistant.

Tech Deals

Apple Watch Series 10

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The Apple Watch is a perennial smartwatch leader, and the latest Series 10 (8/10, WIRED Recommends) is another winner. The bigger and brighter display is easier to see than ever, the latest WatchOS has some great new features, and the sleep-apnea tracking is a game changer for the snorers among us (guilty). I love my Apple Watch’s ability to track things like my water intake, exercise routines, and environmental noise to keep from blowing my ears out–not to mention the insanely convenient phone finder. Whatever you’re into, if you haven’t yet jumped on the Apple Watch, it could be the new Robin to your iPhone’s Batman.

The newest Pixel Watch 3 (8/10, WIRED Recommends) comes in two sizes, and WIRED reviewer Julian Chokkattu recommends going for the larger 45-mm size. It gets a much better battery life—just over a full 24 hours—than the smaller variant, and he says it doesn’t look that big on small wrists. There’s fantastic health and fitness tracking abilities, and unique Loss of Pulse feature coming to the US that could be great for anyone worried about cardiac arrest.

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The colorful iMac with M4 (9/10, WIRED Recommends) is our favorite desktop in our guide to Best All-in-One Computers. It’s powered by the latest M4 chip, giving it great performance. It has some fun upgrades, too, including the 12-megapixel webcam with support for Center Stage and the option to add a nano-texture display. The iMac’s accessories now come with USB-C ports, which is great too.

The stylish new MacBook Air (7/10, WIRED Recommends) isn’t a massive upgrade over last year, moving from the ultra-fast M2 chipset to the ultra-faster M3. That said, it’s an ample bump from older models, including the M1, offering an 8-core CPU that hums along with up to 60 tabs open in our testing. The computer is still short on ports, but can support up to two external displays at 6K and 5K resolutions simultaneously at a 60Hz refresh rate. Its battery life is hefty at around 15 hours per charge (or even a bit more) depending on your demands. This isn’t the top option for graphics-intensive work, but it’s a slick and speedy laptop for anyone with a basic workload (i.e. most of us).

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Apple’s miniature iPad is the best option for those who want a tiny tablet to bring along wherever you roam. The 7th-generation model (8/10, WIRED Recommends) offers improved performance with the new A17 Pro chipset, savvy smarts via Apple Intelligence, and compatibility with the Apple Pencil Pro. This is a sweet little machine at a more manageable price than Apple’s top models, especially on sale.

Apple’s latest iPad Pro tablet (6/10, WIRED Review) has a bunch of new features, upgrading it with a bigger, brighter display and an OLED screen. There’s also a front-facing camera with landscape mode. It’s all powered by the latest M4 chip, which gives it a nice, snappy performance. It’s compatible with a ton of new accessories, like the Apple Pencil Pro ($99, $30 off), so your shopping doesn’t have to end at the tablet itself. We still prefer the 2022 M2-powered iPad Pro, though.

The 10th gen Apple iPad (7/10, WIRED Review) is our favorite iPad for most people. The A14 Bionic chip has never felt sluggish in our testing, and it packs a 10.9-inch Liquid Retina (IPS LCD) display, with a USB-C port for charging. It has a nice modernized design, too, with slim bezels around that screen. Touch ID is built into the power button, and there’s a 12-megapixel selfie camera in the center of the iPad for better video chatting. It comes with support for the first-gen stylus or the USB-C Apple Pencil ($69, $10 off) as well as the Magic Keyboard Folio ($199, $50 off) and the original Smart Folio case ($79).

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If you haven’t yet joined the Kindle world, it’s a game-changer. The latest Paperwhite model (8/10, WIRED Recommends) is a fantastic way to get acquainted, offering a larger display with improved contrast, faster page-turning, and a slightly longer battery life than previous versions. The paper-like Paperwhite provides backlighting for when the lights are off (and your S.O. is asleep) and makes grabbing the latest titles from the Kindle shop or your local online library convenient. We could all use some literary elevation in our lives, and the Paperwhite is one of the best ways to bone up.

WIRED Senior Reviews Editor Julian Chokkattu said the latest Pixel phones gave an impression that the hardware is finally “all grown up.” The Pixel line now leads the charge as one of the best Android phones you can buy. The Pro version is a great package, offering excellent camera performance, a stellar OLED display, and loads of software features. If you’re looking for a top-tier phone not made by Apple, this is an awesome device at an awesome price.

Google’s Nest Cam is one of the best indoor security cameras you can buy thanks to its subtle styling, clear and focused 1080p HDR resolution, and accurate detection of people, animals, and the ever-present delivery man your dog is trying to chase away for good. It would be nice if you could get more than three hours of history without a Nest Aware subscription, but this is one of the most accurate such cameras we’ve tested and worth grabbing on sale.

The bad news is you’re not going to save any money with the purchase of the Xbox Series X console. The good news is you get a free $75 game card which is enough to buy several games that Best Buy has on sale including EA SPORTS FC 25 for $29 ($40 off) and Star Wars Jedi: Survivor for $20 ($50 off).

We didn’t give this gaming handheld a great review (in fact it was a 3/10 – ouch!) but the user reviews are slightly more positive and it can any Windows-compatible library. If you want a Steam deck alternative this is a sizable discount.

Well, hello there. You’re probably here because you’re hunting for Black Friday tech deals, saw WIRED, and thought: Wires are tech, right? Yes, you’re right! Think of me as your shopping tech support—I can’t tell you how to fix your router, but I can recommend one to buy.

Here you’ll find the best deals on WIRED-tested tech gadgets, wireless and wired. I don’t discriminate. That includes things like iPads, wireless headphones, smartphones, and even smart home gizmos. I’ve curated this list to focus on some of our favorite tech products, and ones with great discounts, though we’ll be adding more throughout the Cyber weekend. Don’t you just love that word? Happy hunting!

Best Tablet Deals

Read our Best Tablets guide for more recommendations.

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Everyone wants an iPad. It’s nicer to curl up with one in bed and fall asleep to a movie. It’s a larger screen for people who may have a harder time with small fonts on phones. And have you ever heard of iPad kids? They love these things! This is the entry-level iPad (7/10, WIRED Recommends) and this is an unusually good discount. It has a USB-C charging port, supports the first-gen Apple Pencil, and employs a modern design compared to the iPads that came before.

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Contrary to popular belief, not all tablets are iPads. Not all iPads are tablets. Er, wait. Never mind. This is my top Android tablet recommendation for anyone who doesn’t want an iPad. Anyone who has always felt the distinct need to not have what everyone else has. You know who you are. Stupid iSheep. You can always get last year’s OnePlus Pad at an even lower price (and it’s just as great).

Best VR/AR Deals

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Privacy, shrimacy. Cameras on glasses? Who cares. The Meta Wayfarers are the hot item of the moment for sensible people. What do these do? Well, you can listen to podcasts or music through the built-in speakers, or ask Meta’s AI what the things in front of you are. Whoa, meta. Just don’t try the translate feature.

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This isn’t technically a Black Friday deal, but Meta is currently offering Batman: Arkham Shadow and three months of Meta Quest+, its game subscription program, through April 2025. If you’ve never tried a VR headset and you’re curious, this is one of the best and easiest ways to start playing loads of games to see if you like it. We also think the Quest 3S is one of the cheapest and lightest ways to get into gaming (it will still make you slightly nauseous if you’re not used to it, though.)—Adrienne So

Best E-Reader Deals

Read our Best E-Readers and Best Kindle guides for other picks.

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The brand-new Paperwhite is thinner, has a bigger screen, and slimmer bezels. Battery life is longer too, but the best feature is the higher contrast ratio, allowing for super crisp text. What’s that? You want a color Kindle? Let’s not talk about that.

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If you really want color on your e-reader, go with Kobo’s Libra Colour. (That’s assuming you’re ready to abandon whatever ebooks you had on your Kindle account.) This Kobo has page-turn buttons, stylus support (though you need to buy the stylus separately), and a decent color screen—just don’t expect super vibrant colors. These are the things Kindle customers have been asking for, but Kobo doesn’t hate you.

Best Smartwatch Deals

Check out our Best Smartwatch guide for more details.

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This is the latest Apple Watch (8/10, WIRED Recommends), which got a “new design.” You can’t tell? Well, you just don’t get it, OK? Apple made the screen bigger and slimmed down the bezels. The whole watch is actually very thin; it’s quite nice. But you know. It still looks like the last Apple Watch.

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Rumors abound that Google has canned development of the next Pixel Tablet (or maybe Pixel Tablet 3?). You know what they say, “Winners never quit, quitters never win.” Makes you wonder if there will be a Pixel Watch 4. I sure hope so, because I love these pretty round watches (8/10, WIRED Recommends). They’ll work with any Android phone.

Best Smart Ring and Fitness Tracker Deal

Check out our Best Smart Rings and Best Fitness Trackers guides for more.

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I promise that if you wear the Ultrahuman Ring Air (7/10, WIRED Recommends), you won’t grab your throat and start blurting, “Gollum.” Unlike a certain smart ring, this one doesn’t require a subscription. It can track your health, from heart rate variability to sleep. Wicked, tricksy hobbitses.

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You know what’s around the corner? The new year. And your new fitness goals! New year, new you, right? A Fitbit Charge 6 (7/10, WIRED Recommends) will definitely not be the thing that gets you on track, but at least it’ll give you an accurate picture of how long you’ve been stationary. Fine, I’ll go for a walk.

There are a few pretty great Fitbit deals going on right now, but if you have kids, I suggest going for the Fitbit Ace LTE. Unlike the Apple Watch, it’s not phone-specific, so your kid can use it even if you and your spouse are an Android/iPhone family (if so, why?). It has a ton of fun, movement-based games that are an incentive for your kid to actually remember to charge your watch and keep it on. I understand that feelings are mixed on giving kids’ smart devices, but it helps us all keep track of each other as my kids walk around the neighborhood and it stops me from having to text everyone else’s parents all the time.—Adrienne So

Best Phone Deals

Read our Best Android Phones guide for more.

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Sorry, no iPhone deals here. I have a separate Black Friday phone deals roundup that has some of those in there, but even those are kind of lame because Apple DoEsn’t dO dEaLs and America loves its carriers. Instead, you can get a Pixel! This year’s Google phones (9/10, WIRED Recommends) have some primo hardware, though you have to take a shot every time you accidentally trigger Google Assistant. Or is it Gemini, now? It’s always two of everything.

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Next week, you’ll be hearing about the guy Samsung fired for accidentally typing in the wrong sale price during Black Friday. This surely has to be a mistake, right? You can get a folding Samsung phone (7/10, WIRED Recommends) for less than an iPhone 16 Pro Max. Two screens for the price of one, baby.

Best MagSafe Deals

Read our Best MagSafe Accessories guide for more picks.

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You come home from a long hard day and then you have to plug in your dang AirPods, your dang iPhone, and your dang Apple Watch. This is not what The Jetsons promised me. Or just use this Belkin 3-in-1 charger. No fussing with cables, just magnets.

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Qi2 Android phones were supposed to be a thing in 2025, but apparently, no one got the memo. Surely in 2025, every major Android phone will have the same MagSafe-like Qi2 charging system as iPhones, right? Right?? I don’t know, but this Nomad charger is amazingly cheap and future-proof. It’ll work with iPhones right now, and Android phones of the future (unless you have a MagSafe case, then it’ll work now).

Best Hub and Dock Deals

Read our Best Hubs and Best Laptop Docking Stations guides for other options.

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You plug the USB-C end into your laptop and boom, you now have way more ports, ruining that clean, simple aesthetic of your computer. You can’t have everything. This is our top pick in our Best Hubs guide (not husbands). It adds five USB-C ports, an HDMI, an Ethernet, and an SD card slot.

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If you have a laptop workstation—especially with two monitors—a docking station is a must-have. Just plug one cable in and everything else can connect in one fell swoop. This Plugable model has every port most people need and connects via USB-C. They could have made it look nicer, but remember what I said before? You can’t have everything.

Best Camera Deals

Check out our Best Compact Cameras and Best Mirrorless Cameras guides for other picks. We have more Black Friday camera deals here.

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This is our top mirrorless camera recommendation and a heck of a deal on a full-frame 33-megapixel Sony camera (9/10, WIRED Recommends). It’s light enough to carry all day and produces great low-light images. You can read more in our guide.

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I have been a lifelong Nikon person because my dad had a Nikon and, yep, that’s the only reason why. If I had the funds, I would buy the Nikon Zf (8/10, WIRED Recommends) because it looks so darn cute and looks like it’s from the 1980s and has knobs and dials! We are a superficial species.

Best Drone and Action Camera Deals

We have the Best Drones and Best Action Cameras guides ready for your perusal.

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This is not the latest DJI drone. That would be the Air 3S. The S-variant has a lot of S-sounding features: a bigger sensor, a built-in SSD, and front-facing lidar sensors. Did you get all those Ses? But that one is still quite expensive, and the older version (9/10, WIRED Recommends) is not. If you don’t mind last year’s tech and like saving money, go for it! Hopefully, you know how to fly a drone because that’d be a pretty expensive crash.

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Turns out, the GoPro isn’t the best action camera anymore. We just replaced it with the DJI Osmo Action 5. Maybe that’s why it’s on sale. Real talk, we do still like this GoPro (7/10, WIRED Recommends), especially when you use it with the new interchangeable lens system. There are just some things its competitors do a little bit better.

Best Headphone Deals

Read our Best Wireless Headphones guide for more details, and we’ve also rounded up more headphone deals here.

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Apple has dominated the world with the AirPods Pro (8/10, WIRED Recommends), and the latest software update adds hearing aid features that will only reinforce its dominance. This is also one of the lowest prices we have ever seen. Geez, Apple, leave some for the rest of your competitors.

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The world was meant to be silenced. Er, something like that. These are our favorite noise-canceling headphones (9/10, WIRED Recommends)—Bose knows a thing or two about that. The ear cushions are plush, they have great sound, and there’s decent battery life.

Best Laptop Deals

Check out our Best Laptops and Best MacBooks guide. We have more laptop deals here.

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This is a brand-new MacBook Pro that Apple just released. Do you need a MacBook Pro? Probably not, but wait! This uses the “base” level chipset (compared to the MacBook Pro with the M4 Pro and M4 Max chips). The performance is better than what you’ll get on a current MacBook Air, but not dramatically so. What’s actually “Pro” here is the fact that you get extra ports, such as three USB-C, an HDMI, and an SD card slot. Congratulations! You now have features that other laptops had 10 years ago!

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Can your MacBook do this? (Don’t try it, please.) The Yoga 9i is the latest incarnation of Lenovo’s flippy-screen laptop (8/10, WIRED Recommends), and it sports an excellent screen and speaker system. All of that sucks up the battery life quickly, but they keyboard is nice, and like the MacBook Pro, there are three USB-C ports.

Best Portable Battery Deals

Take a look at our Best Portable Chargers and Best Portable Power Stations for more charging options.

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This is a terrible name for a company, but it makes great portable chargers that look unique. Hooray, transparent tech! It’s not all for show though. This Toblerone-shaped battery can dish out 170 watts (your MacBook Pro only needs around 100 watts), meaning you can practically top up anything fairly quickly. It has a big 24,000-mAh capacity too.

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You shouldn’t leave portable chargers in your car, especially if you’re in an extreme climate, but the Noco Boost Plus is built different. It’s IP65-rated and can withstand temperatures from -4 to 122 degrees Fahrenheit. Yes, it can charge your phone, but the real draw is its ability to jumpstart your car with the jump leads. It also has a built-in flashlight so you can distinguish red from black.

Best Cable and Charger Deals

Check out our Best USB-C Cables guide.

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Sometimes, your shopping needs are as simple as needing a USB-C cable. Well, USB-C cables are notoriously tricky because they don’t all support the same standards and have the same features. Something like this Anker cable can do it all though—it can carry 240 watts and supports 20 Gbps data transfer speeds. Plus the cable, which is a bit short, is 40 percent corn and sugarcane. Don’t eat it.

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I have had this thing on my desk for more than a year and it’s been flawless. Four USB-C ports, each divvying up 165 watts—it’s plenty of power, and this is a pretty great price.

Best Keyboard and Mouse Deals

Read our Best Keyboards and Best Gaming Mouse guides for other picks.

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Bluetooth is so 2020. All my peripherals use a 2.5-GHz dongle, which is faster and more reliable. I used the MX Mini for several months last year and loved it. It’s a great, compact mechanical keyboard, for newcomers to the hobby and old pros. The keys are backlit, just not that tacky RGB.

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Just cause something was built for competitive gaming doesn’t mean you have to be a competitive gamer to use it. You can compete in … spreadsheets! Or who can end the Zoom meeting the fastest. OK but really, this is a good mouse that pairs via a 2.5-GHz dongle for little to no latency. You can program the side buttons, and it’s just plain comfy.

Best Desktop PC Deals

Read our Best AIO Computers guide for more.

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This is Apple’s latest iMac (9/10, WIRED Recommends). It quickly took the top spot in our Best All-in-One Computers guide, which either means the bar is low or the iMac is very, very good. (I think it’s a bit of both.) It sports the latest M4 chip and has an upgraded webcam.

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Want to build a PC? Or is the spirit willing but the flesh weak? Get a pre-built gaming PC instead! You will obviously spend less money building your own, but a pre-built PC saves you time spent in PCPartPicker trying to figure out the right combination of components and the time spent building (and eventually diagnosing why your PC isn’t turning on). We tested and like the MG-1 (9/10, WIRED Recommends), but just make sure you look at the components to see what you’re getting. The one we’ve linked to has the RTX 4070 GPU and a Ryzen 7 9800X3D, but Maingear has multiple variations if you want more or less power.

Best Router Deals

We’ve got more options in our Best Routers and Best Mesh Routers guides.

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This three-pack is suitable for folks with larger homes (ooh, look at you). The Eero is synonymous with “set it and forget it,” and the Pro 6E model (7/10, WIRED Recommends) adds the 6-GHz band which means it’s future-proof for a good while.

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If you have a smaller space (one of us!) then a standard router is all you need. This is our top pick in our Best Routers guide. There are ample Ethernet ports to connect a few devices, and it’s very simple to set up.

Best Home Office Deals

This is my desk.

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I have the very difficult job of reviewing standing desks and office chairs. It’s the setup that’s actually difficult, the testing is fairly easy (just … sit and stand). Well, I love standing and sitting in front of Branch’s new Four Leg Standing Desk. It’s not a pretty name, but it does in fact have four legs! How about that? Most standing desks have two legs, but this one has four motors in each telescoping legs, and it certainly looks prettier.

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I will be writing an ode to the BenQ ScreenBar Pro very soon. It is truly a must-have for anyone who works from home. Dangle it on top of your monitor and light up your workspace! No more typing in the dark. The Pro version is the latest iteration, and it adds a motion sensor, so the light turns off automatically when you finally decide to peel your eyeballs off the screen.

Best Monitor Deals

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I just got this monitor to test and I did not realize what I was missing out on. My colleague Simon raved about an older version, but this quantum-dot OLED display sports a fantastic 4K resolution in a smaller 32-inch size. If you’re a big gamer or you watch a lot of movies and shows at your desk, this monitor is still expensive on sale, but it’s glorious. You can also buy the older version for a little less.

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I am that guy. I bring the extra monitor with me wherever I go. I’ve been working from home for so long that I no longer know how to function without two screens. If you would like to be like me, I really like Plugable’s simple USB-C portable monitor. It comes with a case that props the whole thing up and offers wide compatibility. It’ll be featured in an upcoming portable monitors guide.

Best Speaker Deal

Read our Best Computer Speakers guide for other options.

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Last night, I blasted the One Piece Wano soundtrack as I started my Black Friday shift. I wasn’t using these Audioengine speakers, I just thought you should know I’m a man of culture. My colleague Simon Hill has used these speakers, and likes them so much that they’re our top pick in our Best Computer Speakers guide. They have lots of connectivity options, wired or Bluetooth.

Best Smart Home Deals

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It took Google roughly the same length of time as King Tut’s reign to build the 4th-gen Nest Learning Thermostat (9/10, WIRED Recommends). Just kidding. You don’t need to debut a smart thermostat every year, but this was the year Google finally decided to unveil the successor, and it sure is purty. King Tut would like the gold finish.

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I still carry my keys with me everywhere out of precaution, but this fingerprint sensor-enabled smart lock is game-changing. Keys suck! Use a code or your fingers to get into your house. Ultraloq’s smart lock will be featured in an upcoming smart locks guide (it’s great), and this one takes eight AA batteries that can last more than four months. If you are in an Apple household, consider the HomeKit version.

Best Security Camera Deals

Read our Best Outdoor Security Cameras and Indoor Security Cameras guides.

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The Arlo Pro 5S is the same as the Arlo Pro 5 that we reviewed here (9/10, WIRED Recommends). It’s just a regional thing. With this outdoor camera, you get stunning picture quality to catch those burglars in vivid color night vision and 2K resolution. You’ll want to subscribe to Arlo’s service to get the most out of it, but it’s well worth it.

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I use the Nest Cam in my living room and set it so that it automatically turns on when both my wife and I leave the house. That way, we get automatic alerts when our dog is roaming about. (He usually just stares out the window.) It’s been reliable over the last few years, though make sure your internet connection is strong.

Best Hearing Aid Deal

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Hearing aids are expensive. Thankfully, the over-the-counter market has introduced significantly cheaper options, and while these Jabras are still pricey, they’re cheap next to prescription hearing aids. The good news, then, is that the Enhance Select 300 (9/10, WIRED Recommends) are our top pick for people with moderate hearing loss. As my colleague Chris Null says, “The Enhance Select 300’s best feature are not what it includes, but what it lacks: hiss.”

For Black Friday this year, I decided to try something different. Instead of wading solo through the sea of dubious toys, gadgets, and gizmos that go on sale, I called on Mallory Kennedy, a pediatric occupational therapist and owner of Portland, Oregon-based The Sensory Nest. Together, we looked at the list of the most popular Black Friday toy deals from major retailers.

I wanted to find toys that were not, in short, crap—ones that helped your children developmentally or wouldn’t become blinky garbage in a few days. We tested these by playing with our own children. If our kids didn’t like them, I’m not going to recommend them for yours. That’s in addition to the years of ongoing testing that the WIRED Gear Team does. Our recommendations are also cross-referenced with our buying guides and gift guides and used a suite of price-tracking tools to pinpoint the best deals. Happy holiday shopping!

WIRED Featured Deals

The Best Toy Deal

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This is probably one of the best toys that I’ve ever tested (and one that needs to go into the next update of our Best STEM Toys for Kids). The Bluetooth-connected portable board has pieces that feel wonderfully matte and heavy to play with. It connects to the GoChess app on your phone, which is integrated with Lichess and Chess.com. You can play against other people or get AI-enabled suggestions in person, and the pieces light up. My 7- and 9-year-old have been playing against each other for weeks, as an AI’s suggestions are a lot less annoying than Mommy’s.

Other Toy Deals

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The Toniebox is the best kids speaker for younger kids. It’s a durable, squishy, Wi-Fi connected cube. When your kid places different “Tonie” figures on top of the cube, it plays songs and stories that are associated with the Tonies. Your kids will also play with the Tonies as toys, and you can also have grandparents or other family members record up to 90 minutes reading to the kids or other audio messages.

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The Yoto is the best kids speaker for (slightly) older kids, and it has a few differences from the Toniebox. There’s a pixelated clock display and the content is a bit more mixed—for example, you can get sleep sounds, kid-friendly radio, and a daily podcast in addition to stories and songs. This version is the tiny, even-more-portable version from the larger one that we tested.

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Toy instant cameras are different from higher-quality ones because the lenses are plastic, not glass. The image quality is noticeably worse on this than on the Instax cameras I’ve tried. However, if your child is 5, they will be delighted. The battery lasted for a whole afternoon’s worth of photography, printouts are on BPA-free paper, and there are even a few onboard games.

This is a small but significant discount on a marker set that my 9-year-old is currently obsessed with. It’s water-based ink, so it will cause significantly less damage to whatever surface your child is drawing on (I hate that I know this) and it’s double-tipped, with both a fine-line tip for intricate line work and a broader tip for filling things in. The pigment flows smoothly and evenly. This will be great if hand-drawing holiday cards is in your game plan.

Clay is also part of our Best STEM Toys guide, but my kids like the air dry version better than the polymer one because it’s super soft and light, and you don’t have to bake it. It’s not as sturdy or heavy as the polymer version, but it also holds up to making tiny little dots on your mushrooms or stuffy television sets or what have you.

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Amazon and Walmart are both full of these little kits that promise to entertain kids and teach them skills at the same time. Of the ones I called in, this was the biggest hit, and it provides hand soap for your reluctant guests for years to come! Melt the soap blocks in a microwave-safe dish and mix them with whatever fragrances, glitter, or dyes you want. Even if it makes a mess in the sink, it cleans up easily, because it’s soap!

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Playing music has also been shown to stimulate neural development (and is also just fun). Loog Guitars is currently holding a sitewide Black Friday sale for 40 percent off. My kids are currently testing the Beatles + Loog electric guitar set and the company even sent the tiny amp! This is cheating a little bit because my kids already play the piano and violin, but they find Loog’s music instruction to be fun and easy to follow. (It’s also an excuse to get on the iPad, grrr.)

Guardian Bikes is currently holding a Black Friday sale. If your kid is learning how to ride a bike, I strongly urge you to buy a lighter one than the ones from Target or Walmart. A bike from Guardian or Woom is not that much more expensive and it weighs around 10 pounds less. Guardian also has a patented SureStop brake system which means the rear wheel will always brake before the front wheel, so your kid will never flip over. It works, and I know this because I gave it to a 20-year-old ding-dong to test in an empty parking garage, and he couldn’t flip it.

You may have noticed sensory toys popping up at your kids’ school and goody bags; as the name suggests, they help children stimulate one or more of their senses, which helps them engage motor skills and just calm them down in general. Both Mallory’s and my children love these toys, which also teach color recognition and counting. However, my kids are 7 and 9 and busted them almost immediately with their giant ham hands. (They’ve lasted almost a year in Mallory’s office).

Building Toy Deals

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Any building toy is great for encouraging creativity and hand-eye coordination. Reviewer Simon Hill tested the Clixo sets with his family and found the pieces to be durable, flexible, washable, and colorful. You don’t need a flat surface to build so you can play with them anywhere. They also come in themed sets that have glow-in-the-dark pieces.

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Magna-Tiles may be expensive (a little less expensive now) but the return on investment is staggering. We bought our daughter’s first set when she was 2 or 3 and enjoyed making little 2D ice cream cones or hats. Now she’s 9 and still pulls out the bin regularly. There’s also a ton of different themed sets (also on sale) if you need more specialized pieces for race courses or jungles.

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We are documented Lego fans here and Lego recently announced a multiyear collaboration with F1. Can’t wait until January to get your hands on the new Lego City F1 sets? Whet your appetite with preexisting Lego Speed Champions sets. Give me a minifig of Oscar Piastri! Give the people what they want!

Lego is having a Black Friday sale. While this doesn’t precisely help me get my Marvel-obsessed son the Avengers tower, many of the offerings are very cute and seasonal. How cute is this wreath? And how much better is it to build one, rather than buying one at the store?

Wooden building blocks are always a great idea for younger kids, as it encourages imaginative play and motor skills. This is a large 75-piece set that will entertain someone small for a very long time. Make sure that you pick ones that are ASTM-certified and made from 100 percent wood, as there is a large chance that these will end up being gnawed on by either human or animal.

Gaming Deals

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Reviewer Simon Hill notes that this is the simplest game to start off with in his Best Board Games roundup. It was designed by a German psychologist and you can change the maze by pushing one tile on and another tile off with every turn.

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Simon notes that this game is more fun than it sounds, which is better be, since it’s mainly about capitalism and expanding companies and executing mergers and acquisitions. It looks lovely and you don’t find out who wins until the end, when you cash out your shares. It was a surprise hit with Simon’s kids.

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As a resident of the Pacific Northwest, I immediately bought this. This is a beautiful nature board game that lets players lay down tiles and populate different kinds of habitats. You work to achieve goals like getting salmon runs or pairing bears. This is aimed at kids older than ten, but younger kids can play if you’re patient about explaining the rules.

I know this goes in our gaming deals post, but this is the holiday present that I actually promised my kids. I completely borked our old Switch somehow (this is less of a tragedy than you’d expect, given that I still had the first one from 2017) and we need to replace it so we can continue to have Family Nintendo Night. It’s pretty rare to see Nintendo drop prices on its consoles at all, so you should hop on this one if you, too, are looking.

Black Friday is upon us once again, and that means great deals on all the gear you’ve been eyeing that seemed just a bit too pricey. Below we’ve rounded up our favorite Black Friday Best Buy deals, bringing the best of the store into your living room.

Now is the time to strike, so whether you’re after a sweet new screen, a smarter security camera, or any number of cool gadgets with a temptingly slashed price tag, you’ll find the perfect holiday shopping fare below.

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TV and Audio Deals

Hisense U7N

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Bose’s new Smart Soundbar (8/10, WIRED Recommends) is a killer compact bar, updating the Smart Soundbar 600 with all new tricks. The biggest improvement is the bar’s new AI dialog mode, which brilliantly clarifies dialog and center channel information. Another new trick is the ability to add Bose’s Ultra Open Earbuds for personalized surround, which creates an almost AR effect. Apart from the new tricks, the bar offers impressive Dolby Atmos immersion with upfiring drivers and a balanced, musical sound profile. It’s not the bassiest bar in its price class, but features like Wi-Fi streaming and the ability to connect other Bose speakers later provide loads of value that let the system grow with your needs.

Hisense’s U7N QLED TV (8/10, WIRED Recommends) sits atop our best TV list as the best option for most people thanks to the serious value it provides. You’ll get excellent brightness, striking quantum dot colors, and impressive black levels with minimal light bleed, or “blooming.” Videophiles may see some screen aberrations (aka the dirty screen effect) but it’s something most folks won’t notice in most scenarios. The U7N’s impressive performance is backed by great gaming features, including VRR (variable refresh rate) for gaming at up to 144Hz, and a breezy Google TV interface.

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Apple’s AirPods Pro are the best earbuds for anyone with an iPhone. They offer excellent sound, great noise canceling, and advanced features like transparency mode that can suppress loud sounds so your ears don’t get blown out. The controls are brilliantly simple to use, and Apple continues to update the firmware to unlock innovations, including a new over-the-counter hearing aid option. With all that and more in a supremely light and comfy design, it’s no wonder these are the most popular buds (according to Apple) on the planet.

Amazon’s Fire TV Stick 4K Max is one of the best streaming sticks available, especially for those who watch a lot of Amazon Prime Video TV shows and movies. The second-gen device provides plenty of apps, 16GB of storage, and Wi-Fi 6E support for ultra-fast streaming. Alexa fans will be particularly pleased thanks to features like built-in voice control and a picture-in-picture mode for supported security cameras.

Sonos’ Era 100 (9/10, WIRED Recommends) is one the best-sounding smart speakers you can buy. It offers particularly impressive detail and balance, and more bass than you’d expect, not only serving but even elevating your catalog. Its smarts include voice control via Amazon Alexa and Sonos’ built-in voice assistant, and its network skills let you connect it with other Sonos speakers in a surround system or as part of a multi-room audio system. The Sonos app has had its troubles of late, but it seems to be back on track, providing simplified control and tons of usability. If you’re after a small and elegant speaker that sounds bigger than its size, the Era 100 is a top pick.

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Bose’s QuietComfort Ultra headphones (9/10, WIRED Recommends) are the best noise-canceling headphones you can buy. That’s a serious distinction given the competition, but nobody can strangle the sonic world around you quite like Bose’s current flagships. They match that feat with a posh and luxurious design, tactfully balanced sound, and loads of features. The only downside to these cans is their launch price of well over $400. With this sale, they may just be the best value in the genre right now.

Sonos may be the first name in smart speakers, but don’t sleep on JBL’s retro-styled Authentics 200 (9/10, WIRED Recommends). The speaker blends vintage looks with innovative smarts, including the ability to use Google Assistant and Alexa interchangeably for all sorts of tasks. Most importantly, the speaker serves up fabulous sound, with a rich and detailed midrange, crisp treble, and way more bass than you’d expect. This beauty was already awesome at full price, and with this latest deal, it’s a serious steal.

Roku’s streaming interface is so intuitive and convenient, the company finally went out on its own to create a line of TVs powered by its popular software. If you don’t have one of those, just grab this high-powered purveyor of all things Roku. This box makes everything easier, from grabbing virtually any app in existence to streaming over AirPlay 2 or Chromecast or watching your favorite show in any major flavor of HDR. If you’ve been looking for the easiest way to upgrade your TV experience, your search is over.

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LG’s C4 (9/10, WIRED Recommends) holds a yearly reservation on our list of the best TVs you can buy. This is about as close to a perfect TV as you’ll find, and it’s not even the top model LG makes (see the G4 OLED). It’s not the brightest OLED you can buy, but it’s got plenty of Dolby Vision HDR spunk, matched by dazzling contrast, perfect black levels, accurate colors, and fabulous 4K detail. LG’s webOS smart interface is a little odd, but it’s ultra-fast, and the Magic remote lets you point and click your way through the menu (or simply use your voice). You’ll also get four HDMI 2.1 inputs loaded with advanced gaming features like VRR (variable refresh rate) and ALLM (auto low latency mode) for seamless next-gen gaming. A TV this good makes you never want to leave the house again, which is really what an online Black Friday sale is all about, after all.

If you’re in need of a Blu-Ray player for all the physical media you’re stocking up on again, this Panasonic 4K player is a great to snag and get the most out of every disc you own since it supports both Dolby Vision and HDR10+. WIRED reviewer Parker Hall says that while the software within the player is a is a little dated, the device itself is easy to use. It makes for a good gift for your favorite disc hoarder, too.

Sony’s Bravia 9 (9/10, WIRED Recommends) is our favorite QLED TV thanks to its mini-LED backlighting system that makes it one of the brightest TVs we’ve ever tested. It combines that mini-LED system with a proprietary dimming technology to achieve fantastic contrast and black levels, plus you get truly vivid details thanks to Sony’s picture processing. And don’t worry—it’s beautifully bright without blinding you. There’s only two HDMI 2.1 ports, so those with several gaming consoles might not be happy with this TV. But otherwise, it’s a great sale on a great TV.

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Our favorite TV for most people—aka, you!—is on sale right now. The Hisense’s 65-inch U7N QLED TV (8/10, WIRED Recommends) packs an impressive set of features for the money before it’s on sale, and you can get it for a nice little discount right now during Black Friday. The TV uses mini LED backlights for great brightness and deep black levels, has great gaming features like VRR (variable refresh rate) for gaming at up to 144 kHz from its high-refresh panel, plus Google TV built into the device to make it all work. It’s not perfect—some folks will notice a dirty screen effect (normal for a value TV) and the off-axis viewing could be better. Still, it’s a fantastic TV for a great price, especially right now.

If you’re looking for a good TV without spending much, Roku’s Plus Series is a good option, and it’s on sale right now. Roku’s built-in operating system makes it easy to grab any streaming service, call up connected devices, and even find your remote. (That particular feature should be required on all modern TVs.) There’s just a 60-Hz refresh rate, so it’s not the best option for serious gamers. But besides that, it’s a solid performer with good brightness and colors, and local dimming will keep any blotchy patches away. There’s support for all kinds of smart home users, too, from Apple Homekit to Alexa and Google Assistant.

Tech Deals

Apple Watch Series 10

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The Apple Watch is a perennial smartwatch leader, and the latest Series 10 (8/10, WIRED Recommends) is another winner. The bigger and brighter display is easier to see than ever, the latest WatchOS has some great new features, and the sleep-apnea tracking is a game changer for the snorers among us (guilty). I love my Apple Watch’s ability to track things like my water intake, exercise routines, and environmental noise to keep from blowing my ears out–not to mention the insanely convenient phone finder. Whatever you’re into, if you haven’t yet jumped on the Apple Watch, it could be the new Robin to your iPhone’s Batman.

The newest Pixel Watch 3 (8/10, WIRED Recommends) comes in two sizes, and WIRED reviewer Julian Chokkattu recommends going for the larger 45-mm size. It gets a much better battery life—just over a full 24 hours—than the smaller variant, and he says it doesn’t look that big on small wrists. There’s fantastic health and fitness tracking abilities, and unique Loss of Pulse feature coming to the US that could be great for anyone worried about cardiac arrest.

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The colorful iMac with M4 (9/10, WIRED Recommends) is our favorite desktop in our guide to Best All-in-One Computers. It’s powered by the latest M4 chip, giving it great performance. It has some fun upgrades, too, including the 12-megapixel webcam with support for Center Stage and the option to add a nano-texture display. The iMac’s accessories now come with USB-C ports, which is great too.

The stylish new MacBook Air (7/10, WIRED Recommends) isn’t a massive upgrade over last year, moving from the ultra-fast M2 chipset to the ultra-faster M3. That said, it’s an ample bump from older models, including the M1, offering an 8-core CPU that hums along with up to 60 tabs open in our testing. The computer is still short on ports, but can support up to two external displays at 6K and 5K resolutions simultaneously at a 60Hz refresh rate. Its battery life is hefty at around 15 hours per charge (or even a bit more) depending on your demands. This isn’t the top option for graphics-intensive work, but it’s a slick and speedy laptop for anyone with a basic workload (i.e. most of us).

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Apple’s miniature iPad is the best option for those who want a tiny tablet to bring along wherever you roam. The 7th-generation model (8/10, WIRED Recommends) offers improved performance with the new A17 Pro chipset, savvy smarts via Apple Intelligence, and compatibility with the Apple Pencil Pro. This is a sweet little machine at a more manageable price than Apple’s top models, especially on sale.

Apple’s latest iPad Pro tablet (6/10, WIRED Review) has a bunch of new features, upgrading it with a bigger, brighter display and an OLED screen. There’s also a front-facing camera with landscape mode. It’s all powered by the latest M4 chip, which gives it a nice, snappy performance. It’s compatible with a ton of new accessories, like the Apple Pencil Pro ($99, $30 off), so your shopping doesn’t have to end at the tablet itself. We still prefer the 2022 M2-powered iPad Pro, though.

The 10th gen Apple iPad (7/10, WIRED Review) is our favorite iPad for most people. The A14 Bionic chip has never felt sluggish in our testing, and it packs a 10.9-inch Liquid Retina (IPS LCD) display, with a USB-C port for charging. It has a nice modernized design, too, with slim bezels around that screen. Touch ID is built into the power button, and there’s a 12-megapixel selfie camera in the center of the iPad for better video chatting. It comes with support for the first-gen stylus or the USB-C Apple Pencil ($69, $10 off) as well as the Magic Keyboard Folio ($199, $50 off) and the original Smart Folio case ($79).

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If you haven’t yet joined the Kindle world, it’s a game-changer. The latest Paperwhite model (8/10, WIRED Recommends) is a fantastic way to get acquainted, offering a larger display with improved contrast, faster page-turning, and a slightly longer battery life than previous versions. The paper-like Paperwhite provides backlighting for when the lights are off (and your S.O. is asleep) and makes grabbing the latest titles from the Kindle shop or your local online library convenient. We could all use some literary elevation in our lives, and the Paperwhite is one of the best ways to bone up.

WIRED Senior Reviews Editor Julian Chokkattu said the latest Pixel phones gave an impression that the hardware is finally “all grown up.” The Pixel line now leads the charge as one of the best Android phones you can buy. The Pro version is a great package, offering excellent camera performance, a stellar OLED display, and loads of software features. If you’re looking for a top-tier phone not made by Apple, this is an awesome device at an awesome price.

Google’s Nest Cam is one of the best indoor security cameras you can buy thanks to its subtle styling, clear and focused 1080p HDR resolution, and accurate detection of people, animals, and the ever-present delivery man your dog is trying to chase away for good. It would be nice if you could get more than three hours of history without a Nest Aware subscription, but this is one of the most accurate such cameras we’ve tested and worth grabbing on sale.