Every year, I test more than 30 smartphones to see which ones are worth your hard-earned dollars. Guess what? The following Cyber Monday phone deals include many of my top-rated recommendations—now at a more reasonable price. If your current device is on its last legs, this is the best time of the year to upgrade. Whether you need a new Samsung phone, Google Pixel, or even an iPhone, this list has all the top discounts, even deals on cases and accessories. All these smartphone deals are for unlocked devices (except for the iPhones).
WIRED Featured Deals
WIRED’s Gear team tests products year-round and handpicked these Cyber Monday deals. I’ve covered sale events like Prime Day and Cyber Monday for nearly a decade, as have many of my colleagues. We’ll update this guide regularly throughout Cyber Monday by adding fresh deals, correcting prices, and removing dead deals.
WIRED’s Cyber Monday 2024 Coverage
Flagship Phone Deals
The entire Pixel 9 series is seeing its first major discount, and these Pixel deals are pretty fantastic, especially on the Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro XL (9/10, WIRED Recommends). The difference between these two is purely size and battery—the Pixel 9 Pro XL’s screen is 6.8 inches versus the Pixel 9 Pro’s 6.3 inches, and its battery can comfortably last a little more than a full day. Everything else is the same. However, there’s a bigger gap between the Pixel 9 and the Pro phones. The cheapest in the lineup, the Pixel 9 lacks the 5X zoom camera and the vapor chamber cooling system, meaning it will get warmer faster. I say go Pro, but if your budget doesn’t stretch as high, consider the Pixel 8A (see below). Read our Best Pixel 9 Cases guide to keep it safe!
Samsung’s Galaxy S24 series is its flagship phone range of 2024, comprised of the Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24+, and the Galaxy S24 Ultra (8/10, WIRED Recommends). Keep in mind that Samsung is expected to debut a successor in just about a month and a half—the Galaxy S25 series. If you don’t need the latest and greatest, then these are solid Galaxy deals. I’m partial to the Galaxy S24 Ultra because it has a 5X optical zoom camera and the S Pen stylus baked inside (which you can use as a remote shutter for the camera. It also looks a little more interesting.
OnePlus, like Samsung, is also rumored to be releasing a successor to its OnePlus 12 flagship in January 2025. But that phone will probably cost closer to $1,000, and it will be many more months before it’s at a price like the OnePlus 12. This 2024 Android flagship is a heck of a phone (8/10, WIRED Recommends). It’s super smooth, supports wireless charging, and I was even able to hit two days of battery life on a single charge. Oh, and the OnePlus 12 can even recharge to full in just 30 minutes. How crazy is that?
Phone Deals Under $500
This is my top smartphone pick for most people. It’s well-rounded—you can call it the Renaissance Phone because it does a bit of everything well. The Pixel 8A (8/10, WIRED Recommends) has a sharp, colorful, and bright AMOLED display, water resistance, wireless charging, seven years of software support, and excellent performance. It was already fantastic value at its MSRP, but this deal makes it a steal. I didn’t even touch on the many great software features that will make you keep coming back to Pixel phones. For more, read my Google Pixel buying guide.
The brand-new Galaxy S24 FE—which stands for “Fan Edition”—is a bit of a tough sell at its MSRP because it’s not far in price from the flagship Galaxy S24, but it’s an absolute beast of a phone at this sale price. Seriously, a triple-camera system with a 3X optical zoom for under $500? That’s rare. It’s kind of like the Galaxy S24+ but with lesser specs all around, though you won’t feel the difference all that much. The screen is still a 120-Hz AMOLED panel, and the Exynos processor is quite chipper.
If you’re a heavy gamer, then I think the OnePlus 12R is a better fit for anyone on a budget. It packs last year’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, which can handle most demanding games without too much issue. The AMOLED screen is large at 6.78 inches (and sports a 120-Hz screen refresh rate), and the 5,500-mAh battery lasted me roughly two days. The camera is decent, but the charging speed is more impressive—like the OnePlus 12, it goes from zero to 100 in around 30 minutes. Just know that its water resistance is lackluster (IP64), there’s no wireless charging, and software support isn’t as long as the Pixel 8A.
The Moto G Power 5G (8/10, WIRED Recommends) is hands-down the best value in a smartphone right now. Not only is this the best Moto G smartphone Motorola has ever made, but at this discounted price, you’re getting a fantastic device all around. Performance with the MediaTek Dimensity 7020 is good enough that I never got frustrated or annoyed, the 120-Hz 6.7-inch LCD screen gets bright enough in the sun, and there’s even wireless charging (NFC too, finally). The biggest downside is once Motorola updates it to Android 15, that’s all the software updates you’ll get, except for two more years of security updates. But hey, it’s $200.
The Motorola Edge is a much more reasonable buy at $350, though I’d first steer you to the Pixel or OnePlus above. It will only get two Android OS upgrades and three years of security updates, but at least you get all the perks you’d want in a phone, from wireless charging, IP68 water resistance, NFC for contactless payments, and an AMOLED 6.6-ich screen with a 144-Hz refresh rate. Performance is pretty great thanks to the Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 chip. My main gripes are that the cameras aren’t great, and I’m not a fan of waterfall displays that curve the glass at the edges. But that’s literally the point of this phone. Edge. Get it?
The Moto G Stylus 5G has the same big fault as the Moto G Power 5G above—it will only get one Android software update to Android 15 (though 3 years of security updates). If you’re cool with that, performance is a smidge better and largely lag-free, and there’s a nice faux leather back that’s fun. The screen gets an upgrade to OLED (120 Hz), but the one trick that makes this one unique is in the name. Yep, like the Galaxy S24 Ultra, there’s a stylus built into the bottom of this phone for ultimate doodling. Did I mention there’s a headphone jack? Remember those?
What the Samsung Galaxy A35 5G (7/10, WIRED Recommends) has over the Motorola phones above is longer software support. Samsung promises four Android OS upgrades and five years of security updates, not to mention there’s an IP67 water resistance rating, a microSD card slot to expand storage, and a 120-Hz screen. Too bad the performance can be a little choppy.
A $100 smartphone that won’t make you want to rip out your hair? Yep, it exists. The Moto G Play only supports 4G LTE, which there’s still plenty of, so it shouldn’t give you connectivity problems. Performance, all things considered, is surprisingly solid. Apps launch slow and it might feel laborious moving from one app to another, but it’s not frustrating. Just don’t bother with the camera.
Folding Phone Deals
Flip phones! Like the good ol’ days! Except this one’s a smartphone too. The Razr+ (7/10, WIRED Recommends) is Motorola’s latest folding flip phone and, yes, it comes in hot pink. The exterior screen is nice and large, enough to even use some apps in a quick pinch. Open it up and the 6.9-inch OLED screen feels like a normal phone. Performance is great and the cameras are better than before, though battery life is still a bit lackluster. Still, it’s too stylish and fun to use for that to be a deal-breaker. You can save even more if you go with the standard Razr, on sale for $425 ($275 off), but the performance isn’t as smooth and the external screen is smaller and less useful.
I really wish the Pixel 9 Pro Fold (6/10, WIRED Recommends) had the same camera system as the standard Pixel 9 Pro (it’s very similar, but the results aren’t as crisp), but it’s otherwise my favorite folding phone that’s shaped like a book. The front screen is nearly identical to the Pixel 9 Pro’s 6.3-inch display, meaning it feels like a normal device, and it helps that the whole thing is so thin. Open it up and you get a vast 8-inch OLED panel for streaming shows, multitasking, and gaming. I’d never buy a phone that costs nearly $2,000 but at this price? Maaaaybe.
I think Samsung might have made a mistake. You can currently get the company’s latest, priciest folding smartphone—the Galaxy Z Fold6 (7/10, WIRED Recommends)—directly from Samsung.com for a little more than $1,000. Wha? Seriously, this is a massive drop on the book-like folding phone, which has an improved and larger front screen and slimmer design. I like the Pixel 9 Pro Fold more, but this price is far too tempting. Samsung also has been making folding phones far longer than most brands, so it’s easier to repair if something goes wrong.
I prefer Motorola’s Razr+ but Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip6 (7/10, WIRED Recommends) bests it in a few ways: longer software support, better build quality, better cameras, and faster performance. But I still think the Razr+ has more charm and has the more useful and larger external cover screen. Still, this is a great price for a relatively new flagship folding phone.
Deals on Last Year’s Phones
Cyber Monday iPhone Deals
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I always recommend buying an unlocked smartphone. However, Apple never discounts the iPhone, and Americans overwhelmingly buy smartphones from carriers directly. So, today I’m going to break my one rule. Below are a few of the best offers the big US carriers have on the iPhone. Make sure you look at the fine print; there are hoops to jump through to get the savings.
T-Mobile: If you switch to T-Mobile, you can get four iPhone 16 models for free when you activate four lines for $25 per line. The caveat? The savings come as bill credits over 24 months, and if you cancel your account before it’s over, the credits stop flowing and you’ll need to pay a balance. You also have to trade in four eligible devices to get the deal.
Verizon: Buy an iPhone 16 Pro or iPhone 16 Pro Max with a new line on the Unlimited Ultimate plan (you can upgrade your phone plan too), and you can get a free 10th-gen iPad and Apple Watch Series 10. You need a phone to trade in first, and you’ll need a plan for the iPad and Apple Watch for cellular connectivity too (that’s how they get you). These “savings” arrive as bill credits over 36 months, so you’re locked to that contract. Be wary of activation fees. Honestly, my head hurt reading the fine print.
AT&T: You can get an iPhone 16 for free if you trade-in an eligible device and upgrade or choose a select unlimited plan. The savings are in the form of bill credits, applied over 36 months. (This also applies to the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max.)
Cyber Monday is a perfect moment to update your coffee game with the best new gear and accessories at discount prices. We’ve sorted through a storm of Cyber Monday deals on espresso machines, grinders, French presses, and cold brew to find the absolute best buys on our highest-rated coffee gear. Be sure to check our live Cyber Monday deals tracker for more.
For other coffee recommendations, check out our Best Espresso Machines, Best Automated Espresso and Cappuccino Machines, Grinders and Kettles, and Pour-Over guides.
WIRED Featured Deals
WIRED’s Cyber Monday 2024 Coverage
Coffee Machine Deals
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The Fellow Aiden drip coffee machine is probably the most talked-about device this year among coffee heads, in a year full of hype. The Aiden looks fancy, and it kinda is fancy. But the Aiden is less about hype than simple ease. “A coffee machine’s ability to brew delicious coffee with as little friction as possible should be the primary yardstick of greatness,” wrote WIRED contributor Pete Cottell in his rave review of the Aiden (8/10, WIRED Recommends). Its real strength is that it makes beautiful, café-quality drip or pour-over without being any harder to figure out than a grimy old Mr. Coffee from the 1970s. Pair it with the WIRED Gear team’s favorite bean grinder, the Opus, and you’ve got a powerhouse brewing setup at a steep Cyber Monday discount. (You can also just spring for the Opus, a terrific grinder, and get the same 20 percent discount.)
Technivorm’s Moccamaster drip coffee maker has been handmade in the Netherlands since 1968. It’s a big, sturdy, and technically precise drip machine that will maintain water at optimal brewing temperature during the entire brewing process. Note: to get this Cyber Monday deal, you may have to compromise on color. Some colors are sold out at the sale price already, so click around among the different color options to see if you find one you like at a discount. But choose wisely: chances are it’ll stick around for decades.
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When this terrific, SCA-certified drip brewer came out only a few years ago, WIRED reviewer Joe Ray had to reassure readers that high-quality home drip coffeemakers were indeed possible, and real—and that the Oxo 8-Cup was resounding proof (9/10, WIRED Recommends). It’s still a great coffeemaker. And that insert allowing you to make just a single cup of coffee, rather than a whole pot? Still also a great idea.
Espresso Machine Deals
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The Breville Barista Express is the WIRED Gear team’s favorite premium all-in-one espresso maker that’s priced within reach for mere mortals—and this weekend it’s significantly below list price, with potential rebates that could push the price down still further. What do we like about the Barista? It’s a sturdily constructed, mostly metal machine that’s easy to use and easy to froth your milk with. It’ll grind your beans for you, and it’ll produce consistent water pressure you can watch on its included pressure gauge. It’s also durable: It’s lived happily on WIRED reviewer Julian Chokkattu’s shelf for more than five years.
The Terra Kaffe is a pricey hunk of coffee machinery and has its bugs, but it’s one of few on earth to offer not just quality espresso and macchiato, but also true drip coffee that’s not Americano in disguise. This all arrives in a nifty, easy-to-clean package with a smart screen and all the trimmings. Using a phone app, you can begin warming the machine up from your bed, just like a remote starter on your car. Anyway, it’s a whopping $500 off till December 15, with an extra hundo off the top if you sign on for a coffee subscription. —Matthew Korfhage
Every espresso lover with a spouse or a roommate knows the score: The grinder on your espresso machine might as well be an alarm clock for the whole house. What a delight, then, to hear the gentle spin of this KitchenAid machine (8/10, WIRED Recommends), whose burr grinder is like a susurration of the leaves. We can’t promise a light sleeper won’t stir, but it is the quietest such device our Gear team has tested. The KitchenAid is full of such considerate touches, whether it’s an astonishingly compact profile, wheels that let you tuck it away when not in use, and its intuitive operation. Note, however, that our reviewer lamented it took a few more tries than expected to dial in the device to get a great cup.
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The WIRED Gear team has long loved Mr. Coffee’s automated latte and cappuccino devices, and the Cafe Barista is already our budget pick in the category, often clocking in with deals below $200. The device’s low price comes with a trade-off: It’s a bit plasticky and lightweight. But for that, it makes rich single or double espressos, cappuccinos, and lattes with no fuss and a single button push. Milk comes out quite foamy, which is a plus or a minus depending on what you like.
As noted in our guide to the Best Espresso Machines, finding an inexpensive espresso machine that’s actually high-quality is tough. Thankfully, the Gear team has had success with the Delonghi Stilosa. It’s more lightweight than other machines and won’t have a pressure gauge or built-in grinder, but it does have a solid portafilter, a reliable steam pump, and a steaming wand, so it would make an excellent gift for beginners just learning the ins and outs of espresso. —Kat Merck
Portable Coffee Maker Deals
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Wacaco’s Picopresso is the best portable espresso maker the WIRED Gear team has tested: compact, lightweight, and solid, with excellent extraction. It’s a tiny device with delicious results, offering little bitterness and a nice crema. Caveats are that you’ll need to use fine grinds, and you’ll have to be able to apply quite a bit of manual pressure to get good extraction, making this a difficult device for those with joint pain or repetitive stress injury. We also had good results, though not quite as good, with the previous (and less expensive) Nanopresso.
OK, I know: A classic AeroPress is already pretty portable. But the Go is even more travel-friendly. It’s the WIRED Gear team’s favorite portable coffeemaker of them all. It’s lightweight, just a little bigger than a coffee mug, and utterly self-contained. Another plus for people on the go is that an AeroPress is by its nature quite forgiving. Throw in some grounds, stir it up, and plunge away: Chances are it’ll be a pretty good cup of joe. Anyway, Aeropress is discounting 25 percent off most Aeropress models for Cyber Monday, so pick your pleasure.
Coffee Grinder Deals
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In the price range under $100, no automatic grinder beat Oxo’s Brew in our testing. The Brew offers a balance of features, the solid precision of a conical burr grinder, and a surprisingly large range for a bean grinder with a price in the double digits. Just note: Its slim profile means it’s not a space hog. But it’s tall, about 16 inches, which pretty much matches the standard clearance for cabinets—and it loads from the top, meaning you might have to find counter space with an open sky.
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Sometimes it’s the simple things that make you love a product. And what first won over our Gear team testers about KitchenAid’s burr grinder was its ease of cleaning — the sort of thing you come to appreciate after weeks or months of daily use. But it’s also a good grinder, if not quite up to the excellent grind execution of our slightly pricier top picks. We also liked the precise control of dosing and the helpful guidelines on grind settings. This is the lowest price we’ve monitored on this model.
If you don’t buy it as part of Fellow’s Aiden Grinder kit, the Opus is well worth buying all on its own. It’s the WIRED Gear team’s favorite overall grinder (9/10, WIRED Recommends), a quiet device with a consistent grind even at the finest espresso settings. At less than $200, it also manages to compete with grinders that cost much, much more.
If you’re looking for a budget grinder that’s reasonably quiet and does the job, you can’t do much better than the modern-looking Bodum Bistro. WIRED contributor Tyler Shane had one for several years and can personally attest to its durability and ease of use. It’s better suited for the kind of coarser grind you’d use for French presses or pour-overs, and you’ll have to pulse in two- or three-second intervals to avoid inconsistent grinds, but cleanup and storage are a breeze—not a bad deal for about the same price as a pound of coffee beans. —Kat Merck
French Press and Cold Brew Deals
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This is a solid deal on a terrific cold brew maker. The Oxo Compact is my favorite device to make classic cold brew—the sort that brews for most of a day atop your counter. Why? It’s easy to use and elegant in shape, and its combination of mesh and (optional) paper filter makes for clean-tasting and fine-free coffee. The Compact evinces a firm respect for scarce counter and fridge space. And most importantly, the coffee it makes tastes delicious. The coffee I’ve made with the Oxo is the closest I can get to the best packaged or café cold brew.
The French press is an essential and portable tool in any coffee lover’s kitchen, a low-tech default for countertops or camping. The Secura’s biggest sell versus many other French presses is that it’s sturdy, stainless steel, and insulated. Which is to say, the hot stuff stays hot and the cool stuff stays cool. Is this the right time to mention it’s the WIRED Gear team’s favorite French press to make cold brew?
This matte black French press has the sleek, minimalist look Fellow is known for, but its claim to fame is having two separate filters on the handle—one to push the grinds down, and one to catch stray sediment. As WIRED contributor Tyler Shane points out in our guide to the Best French Presses, it’s extremely effective and the difference in taste makes it worth the splurge. —Kat Merck
Coffee Accessories Deals
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File this into the “you didn’t know you needed one till you got one” folder—a sweet spot that makes this smart warmer a nice stocking stuffer for the caffeinated people in your life. This mug warmer isn’t “smart” because you need an app to use it, or because it records your conversations. It’s smart because it’s smart. The device registers when there’s a flat-bottomed mug on top of it, and responds by keeping it warm at about 130 degrees Fahrenheit—thus saving you the endless dance of either chugging down your coffee or topping it off to keep it hot. Remove the mug, and the device turns off. Easy is underrated.
Vacuum bean storage makes coffee taste better and longer. If you’re using fresh, premium beans from a local roaster, a vacuum storage container will better preserve the investment you’re regularly making in your beans. Drop your bag into this container, then turn Atmos’ twist-action pump. The device will remove all air and thus all oxygen, freezing the sad oxidation process that would turn your once delicately aromatic coffee into acrid cardboard. This is the lowest price we’ve seen on the Atmos this year, and it’s a great gift for the coffee-obsessed.
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Sure, the Tally (9/10, WIRED Recommends) will weigh your coffee, if that’s all you need. But it’ll also start a timer to track the progress of a pour-over, and calculate the weight of water you’ll need to add to it. Consider it a third-wave coffee pour-over aficionado’s true companion. Like most Fellow coffee gear, the Tally is 20 percent off right now.
For the Aeropress lover in your life, even if it’s you: Swap out the cap on your Aeropress for a thicker Prismo, and you’ll drastically increase the pressure you exert on the resulting brew. During testing, the WIRED team found this offered a cleaner cup, a bit of aeration, and an even more satisfying cold brew. Science! Though this Cyber Monday deal isn’t a whopper, it still matches the best discount we’ve seen this year.
Coffee Subscriptions
The best way to upgrade your coffee is to make sure you’re using fresh beans, and a coffee subscription service is the most reliable way to get a fresh bag at your doorstep. Read our Best Coffee Subscriptions guide for our various recommendations. If you are not a subscriber, a few of our favorites have some enticing offers.
I made a joke earlier this week in my family group chat that everybody was getting $2 and a macaroni picture frame for Christmas. But seriously, have you seen those grocery store prices? I’m shopping for 20 people, and my bank account is already wincing. Luckily, with these Cyber Monday deals under $50, holiday shopping doesn’t have to be pricey. We’ve rounded up deals on affordable tested-and-approved gear so you can get your shopping done without crying afterward. Make sure you check out our live Cyber Monday deals tracker here.
WIRED Featured Deals
WIRED’s Cyber Monday 2024 Coverage
Tech and Gaming Deals
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For under $20, this Arlo camera streams crisp 1080p video straight to your smartphone and even includes motion detection alerts and two-way communication to check in on pets. Whether mounted on a wall or tucked on a shelf, it’s also a stealthy security spy. With an $8/month subscription, you’ll also get extra features like cloud storage. It’s peace of mind (and one of our favorite indoor security cameras) on a budget. —Boutayna Chokrane
The Roku Streaming Stick 4K is a small upgrade with a game-changing payoff. An intuitive interface, customizable home screen, and access to a variety of free channels—what more could you ask for? No wonder it is our favorite Roku device and overall streaming device. —Boutayna Chokrane
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Logitech’s G203 Corded Gaming Mouse has six programmable buttons, a quick DPI switch, and RGB lighting. Contributor Brad Bourque says that the only downside is a relatively low max DPI, though, that shouldn’t be a deal-breaker for most users. and for under $40, it makes a nice upgrade from a non-gaming mouse or a backup option for LAN parties. —Boutayna Chokrane
The 8BitDo Ultimate controller is one of the best game controllers for gamers on PC and Nintendo Switch. With five buttons on the front, a pair of rear paddles, and Bluetooth support, it’s a versatile alternative to the Switch Pro. Reviewer Simon Hill also notes that its software allows users to customize the buttons, sensitivity, macros, and vibration intensity. It also comes with a charging dock and a 2.4-GHz dongle for lag-free play. —Boutayna Chokrane
Few USB webcams can match the Logitech C920 Pro’s quality, and at $50—half its usual price—it’s a bargain. With crisp 1080p and autofocus, it works great for video calls and streaming. Its white color balance is similar to the Razer webcam, and while the 78-degree field of view can be a bit tight, it just requires manual adjustments. It’s also missing a privacy shutter, but for a high-performing webcam, this is an unbeatable price. —Boutayna Chokrane
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The Amazon Echo Dot (5th Gen) is truly tiny yet powerful. It’s the Alexa smart speaker I always have set up somewhere in my house, even if I’m testing other voice assistants. This smart speaker might only be a few inches tall, but its audio quality can almost rival the larger Echos. The small footprint makes it easy to add almost anywhere in your home. —Nena Farrell
The Echo Pop (7/10, WIRED Recommends) is the cheapest Amazon Echo speaker on a normal day, and it’s the only one you’ll find for under $20 this Cyber Monday. It’s downright adorable, with a half-moon shape and a couple of fun colors you won’t find in other Amazon speakers. It’s not the most impressive speaker—no surprise with the smaller form factor it has—but it’s not bad for the price, you’ll get all the usual features of a smart speaker. If for some reason you want two of them, some Amazon customers can get an additional $5 off with the code POP2PACK. —Nena Farrell
If you watch mainly Amazon Prime content, the Fire TV Stick is the streaming device you need. You can stream from any service, of course, but it’s heavily geared toward the company’s own content. This 4K Max is faster, with 16 gigabytes of storage versus eight, but if you want to spend less and stay in the Amazon ecosystem, the 4K Stick is on sale for $22 ($27 off).
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The Echo Show 5 is typically overpriced at $90, but the deal price of $40 matches the best we have tracked. Just keep in mind that it goes on sale quite frequently. We prefer the Echo Show 10 for its larger size, but the smaller footprint of the Echo Show 5 is good for a nightstand or tiny kitchen.
This owl- or dragon-patterned, Alexa-powered smart speaker is our favorite speaker for kids, and it opens up a world of music, audiobooks, and kid-friendly content. You get a year of Amazon Kids+ (usually $3 per month), it’s easy to configure via the parent dashboard, and it can serve as a regular Bluetooth speaker. Just bear in mind that it is internet-connected and has a microphone.
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This little USB-C to USB-C cable goes on your keychain, and if you’re ever in a situation where you need power, well, now you always have a cable on you! Just hope there’s a USB-C power source somewhere nearby. The two zinc cable ends magnetically stick together and can carry up to 60 watts, which can even slowly juice up a MacBook Pro. The Lightning to USB-C version is also on sale if you have an older iPhone. Read our Nomad Cyber Monday Sale roundup for more Nomad goodies.
Need a cheap pair of earbuds to not think too much about? Look no further than the Go Air Pop, which are utterly usable earbuds that cost less than $20 this Cyber Monday. I like keeping a pair in my car or gym bag for when I forget to bring nicer buds with me and still want music. —Parker Hall
Soundcore’s Space A40 earbuds (8/10, WIRED Recommends) are getting older and probably not wiser, but they’re still a great pair of buds at bargain basement pricing. They offer decent noise canceling and transparency mode, lively sound with impressive stereo spacing, and a stylish design that makes them look more pricey than they cost. You’ll find a fit that’s comfy enough for long listening sessions and plenty of the spoils in flagship buds at a fraction of the cost. Their one glaring omission is auto-pause sensors, and their touch sensors aren’t the most responsive, either. Those points aside, these buds are easy to love and even easier on your wallet. —Ryan Waniata
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The WIRED Gear team battles over who gets to review each generation of this adorable Bluetooth speaker because it’s just so handy. A tiny little rubber strap lets you attach it to everything from handlebars to backpacks. It sounds shockingly good for its size, too, and a rugged IP67 rating means you don’t need to worry if it takes a spill. —Parker Hall
This is a great deal on one of JBL’s best Bluetooth speakers. The perfect shower speaker does much more than belt out your morning tunes. Its titular clip makes it easy to bring camping, attach it to your bike, or even clip it on your belt buckle as you clean up your yard or take the dog for a spin. The sound is full and surprisingly warm, with good detail and more bass than most pint-size rivals. Other features include 12 hours of battery (or 15 hours with the battery saver mode) and JBL’s handy app for adjusting the sound or connecting with other JBL models. —Ryan Waniata
These classic wired headphones have been in style since the moment they came out decades ago. The cool metal headband meets molded plastic earcups with vintage-style foam ear coverings, making these the best headphones ever to play with your CD or cassette player. —Parker Hall
I was initially skeptical of Disney Dreamlight Valley, but now it’s one of my favorite cozy games. It’s fantastic on the Nintendo Switch as well as other consoles. You’ll run around doing the typical life-sim video game activities: mining gemstones, fishing, growing crops, and changing your outfit. The game features a whole host of characters from Disney and Pixar media, but the storyline is surprisingly grown-up and touching. It’s a great game for playing during these colder months. This version comes with bonus cosmetics.
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Apple’s latest version of its wireless charger now has a much longer cable (more than 6 feet!) so you can keep wirelessly charging your iPhone a decent distance from the wall. It’s not going to charge as fast as plugging into the device, but then again, you also don’t have to plug anything into the device. —Julian Chokkattu
I swear there’s some sort of law of the universe that makes it impossible to find a wall adapter when I need one. I have about 38 cables for every wall adapter. This tiny Anker Nano takes up exactly one slot—it’s not oversized and it doesn’t get in the way when using a multi-outlet wall port or power strip. The 30-watt adapter also has a folding plug for even easier storage. And it comes in pretty colors! We also like this 45-watt charger, and it’s just $3 more.
This is our top portable charger recommendation, It has a 10,000-mAh capacity so it can juice up your phone almost twice, it’s compact, and the built-in lanyard is a nice touch. —Julian Chokkattu
If you’re looking for an affordable, good-quality security camera, the Blink Mini 2 (7/10, WIRED Recommends) is one of our favorites, and it’s half off right now. There are so many good-quality, affordable security cameras on the market, and the Blink Mini 2 (7/10, WIRED Recommends) is one of our favorites. There’s a $3 per month or $30 per year subscription that gets you a generous 60-day unlimited cloud video history. —Nena Farrell
Accessory Deals
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Did you know you can use your iPhone as a webcam? But you need a handy place to put the iPhone. This is a great little accessory to have around. Attach the mount to your iPhone and you’ll have a kickstand or phone grip, and you can pop out a section that lets you mount the iPhone to your MacBook. Combine the feature with Continuity Camera (instructions for setup can be found here) and you’ll be able to drastically improve the quality of your video compared to your laptop’s built-in webcam.
This is one of our favorite iPad accessories, but it’s also nice for things like the Nintendo Switch or an e-reader as well as your phone. Clamp the gooseneck base onto a nightstand, table, or headboard, and you can mount your tablet or other device any way you please. I used to use a mount like this for filming overhead-style calligraphy videos, but it’d also be nice to have around for long binge-watch sessions of Arcane. Reviewer Brenda Stolyar likes to use hers to follow recipes on her iPad while she’s cooking.
The Loop Experience 2 earplugs are some of our favorite gifts for new parents since they can help cut back on overstimulation. I wish I had had them in class when people wouldn’t stop clicking their pens and the words on my test would blur together. The earplugs slightly reduce noise while letting you hear what’s around you. If you need a bit of a break from your environment but still want to hear what’s going on, these can help smooth the edges and round the corners of reality.
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These earplugs are one of my festival essentials, and they’re always in my purse just in case my Apple Watch yells at me for being in a loud environment. Unlike typical earplugs, these filter out damaging frequencies without muffling the sound. You’ll still be able to hear the music or the IMAX movie, but it won’t damage your delicate little eardrums. The outer silicone shell is soft and comfortable, with pull tabs for easy removal and adjustment. I also like the metal keychain case, which helps me keep track of these tiny, magical accessories.
The Plum Paper A5 Planner is a gorgeous, customizable planner that lets you add themed pages to complement your life. Whether you want pages for meal planning, fitness tracking, or journaling your baby’s growth, Plum Paper has it all. Those baby-related add-ons are why it’s my paper planner pick for parents. (It will cost around $5 to $10 extra.) Plum Paper also has a ton of gorgeous sticker packs to order, from seasonal to fitness or baby themes. You can get custom stickers, too, which is fun. It’s a great planner if you want something specific to your life—my copy has a section just for my son!—and you can get your own for 30 percent off right now. —Nena Farrell
Dbrand’s Grip case has topped a few of our case guides, and you can customize it further with a skin (there are dozens to choose from). There’s even a sick new glow-in-the-dark skin (the company just sent it to me but I haven’t had a chance to install it). The company’s Cyber Monday sale encompasses skins for all kinds of products, so check it out. You’ll find lots of things for under $50. —Julian Chokkattu
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It makes no sense to spend hundreds of dollars on a new iPhone, just to let it out in the world totally exposed. We suggest putting a Smartish screen protector on it. Reviews editor Julian Chokkattu also likes the tidy cable wrangler.—Adrienne So
It’s hard to pick just one thing from Moft’s sitewide sale because we like pretty much all of the company’s origami-inspired accessories. However, reviews editor Julian Chokkattu loves the Notepad Case, and I use the little folding wallet stand every day to read or FaceTime people on my phone while I’m eating breakfast. Use code BF10 to take $10 off $50 purchases.—Adrienne So
Photograph: Brenda Stolyar
Sure, you can use Apple Wallet to pay for everything, but it’s a good idea to still have a card on you (not to mention your ID). This is one of our favorite MagSafe wallets, which will magnetically stick to the back of any iPhone 12 and newer (except the iPhone SE). The cards are easy to push out and it can hold around three cards comfortably. —Julian Chokkattu
Home and Outdoor Deals
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The Oxo Compact Cold Brew Maker is reviewer Matthew Korfhage’s favorite cold brew maker. The mesh filter ensures a grit-free pour every time, and it brews rich coffee. Korfhage says the Oxo is the closest he gets to the best packaged or café cold brew. —Boutayna Chokrane
Here’s a gift for the premium coffee lover in your life: A vacuum container big enough for a coffee bag that’ll preserve flavor on fancy beans a lot longer. Just drop in the bag of coffee, then twist the handle on the pump to remove all air. The beans will await, perfectly in stasis. —Matthew Korfhage
WIRED staffers love the Secura French Press Coffee Maker for two main reasons. For one, it’s stainless steel and insulated, meaning it’s built to last and will keep drinks at optimal temperatures for hours. And two, no power cords required, so it’s outdoor-friendly. —Boutayna Chokrane
Bestinnkits’ Smart Coffee Warmer keeps your beverage toasty at about 130 degrees without any fancy apps. Simply set a flat-bottomed mug on it, and it’ll warm automatically; lift it off and it shuts down. This is perfect for slow sippers who hate lukewarm coffee, and for $20, it’s a brilliant holiday gift for your caffeinated loved ones. —Boutayna Chokrane
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This egg cooker fluctuates in price, but this is an especially good deal. It was featured in our “Buy It for Life” guide, where WIRED reviewer Julian Chokkattu says his wife loves this little countertop appliance. Their unit has been going strong for four years. It can make eggs in basically every way except fried. Poaching? Soft-boiling? Hard-boiling? It can handle those and even make omelets. Plus it looks cute on the counter, which helps justify any space it might take up. —Louryn Strampe
We think ThermoWorks’ Thermapen One is the best instant-read thermometer but the ThermoPop is a great budget option. It’s not as fast as the Thermapen One, but it’s still quick and the large, back-lit, auto-rotating screen is easy to read. It’s waterproof, and accurate to plus or minus one degree. —Scott Gilbertson
We like this budget-friendly food dehydrator and think it offers the best bang for your buck out of all the models we tested. The stackable BPA-free plastic rings are a little bulky and awkward to fit in the dishwasher, but everything we dehydrated dried evenly. If you don’t want to spend a ton of money on a food dehydrator but want one that works efficiently, this is a model worth checking out.
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This is a solid discount on our favorite wine opener. WIRED contributor Jordan Michelman says the opener feels good in your hand, it has a sharp knife, and it’s easy to pack away and store. The opener is usually pretty affordable, but why not save some money if you can? —Louryn Strampe
Whenever I have unexpected company, I break out the Chom Chom. It’s a necessity in my household due to the sheer fluffiness of my cat. Seriously, I don’t know how one tiny creature can have so much fur, nor how they can so consistently transfer it to all of my upholstered surfaces. But it’s fine because all I have to do is roll this gadget back and forth across my couch a few times to thoroughly de-fluff it. It’s fast, it’s efficient, and it’s easy to clean out once it’s full. —Louryn Strampe
This LifeStraw was a staple in our outdoorsy gift guide for years. While we replaced it this year, the product is still a great way to filter out bacteria, microplastics, and other contaminants. You can even screw it onto a water bottle instead of using it to slurp out of a stream. Any preppers would likely love to get this gift for the holidays, but for $19, it’s a solid addition to your go-bag if you (like me) are scared of the zombie apocalypse but doing nothing to prepare for one. —Louryn Strampe
The Travelrest Nest Ultimate Travel Pillow (9/10, WIRED Recommends) is about as good as it gets. The high, firm sides will keep your neck supported, and the flat back helps keep your spine aligned. We also like the soft, machine-washable microfiber cover. —Louryn Strampe
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This inexpensive kit is full of our favorite drill bits. The black oxide coating both reduces friction and resists rust, and the drill bits can handle wood, metal, plastics, wallboard, and fiberglass. These go on sale frequently, but this is still a good Cyber Monday deal, especially if you’re picking up the discounted DeWalt drill that we also recommend. —Louryn Strampe
Smart plugs are pretty darn cool. Anything becomes a smart device with their help—just plug in and bam—you can remotely control it. The Kasa Smart Plug Mini is one of our favorite smart plugs since it’s nice and small, making it easy to use without blocking a neighboring outlet. Use the app to make routines and scenes like you would smart lights, so that your house comes to life for you, or to act like you’re home when you aren’t. Buy one on sale, or score an entire four-pack on sale and deck out the house. —Nena Farrell
This is a great little lamp that can transform the vibe of a room. All you have to do is plug it in and aim it toward the wall. It produces a halo-like effect with rainbow colors that make the space feel nice and cozy. (For a sunrise, check out our Best Sunrise Alarm Clocks guide.) It comes with a short cord though, so you’ll have to plug it into a power strip if you want it in a specific spot. I’d also make sure not to place it anywhere that someone can accidentally knock it over. —Brenda Stolyar
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Coffee can be hot or cold, but it should never be tepid. Brother, eugh. This little hockey puck will heat up any flat-bottomed mug that’s placed on top of it. Set down your coffee and the gadget will heat up to 131 degrees Fahrenheit. That means you can use it to warm up your beverage or for less caffeinated tasks such as warming candles. It’ll automatically shut off once the object is removed. It makes a great gift for coffee enthusiasts.
Stasher makes fantastic reusable products, and this is a nice way to dip your toes in before buying a full set (though starter kits are on sale as well). The bags are dishwasher- and microwave-safe, and most importantly, they’re not made of single-use plastic. They’re still resealable and convenient, but they don’t create more garbage every time you use them.
The CrunchCup is a tumbler, but not for coffee—instead, it holds both cereal and milk separately so you can enjoy your cereal on the go without worrying about it getting soggy. There’s a bit of a learning curve, and WIRED reviewer Kat Merck recommends small, spherical cereal like Cheerios for the best experience. It comes in a handful of fun colors to shop while it’s on sale. —Nena Farrell
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If you’re in the market for a new water bottle, the Owala has been our favorite to shop for a while, and the FreeSip (9/10, WIRED Recommends) is now at the top of our Best Reusable Water Bottles guide. It’ll keep your drink nice and fold, and can drink from either the built-in straw or the chug spout. There are a ton of cute colors, most of which are on sale, and a newer twist-cap version. —Nena Farrell
This chic organizer is our favorite toiletry bag for women for a reason. From the handy compartments to the water-resistant section to pack your liquids, it’s a great bag to keep everything organized and safely travel with it. It’s got a wire top that stays open and retains its shape, and the material quality is great. It’s on the large size compared with other Dopp kits, but that means you can definitely store everything you want to in this kit. If you need even more space, Beis’ Cosmetic Case, another Gear team favorite, is 30 percent off. —Nena Farrell
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This is our current favorite doggie water bottle. It’s adorable, and from the same company that brought you the viral doggie backpack. This bottle can lay flat on the ground, or you can hold it as your pup drinks from the trench. Press the button for the liquid to go back into the bottle. I haven’t seen it leak one bit yet. —Julian Chokkattu
Health and Beauty Deals
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This is one of the few smart scales we recommend. It supports up to eight individual profiles, and there are modes for babies, luggage, and pets to track weight without messing up your stats. The scale can also track metrics like muscle mass, visceral fat, and basic metabolic rate measurements if you install the companion app on your smartphone. —Louryn Strampe
Note that the $12 price is if you choose “Subscribe & Save,” which you can modify or cancel after the first product ships; otherwise, you’ll pay $1 more. If a washcloth and a makeup remover wipe had a softer, faster-drying baby, that would be the MakeUp Eraser. The microfiber cloth is one of our favorite reusable products. Wet it with water, run it over your face, and be amazed at how your mascara, smoky eyeshadow, and eyebrows disappear in one fell swoop. (Sorry to call you out like that.) Afterward, you’ll want to cleanse again, but the Makeup Eraser is one of the fastest and easiest ways to start your skincare routine. Even on nights that I forget to take care of my skin, at least I’m not sleeping in my makeup anymore. Most of the time. —Louryn Strampe
The Comin’ In Hot dryer is one of our favorite blow dryers, mainly because it doesn’t sacrifice its performance for affordability. It also comes with a concentrator nozzle, and additional attachments are sold separately. —Boutayna Chokrane
I know it’s a dollar over $50, but this deal is worth bending the rules. It’s the most versatile Theragun alternative we’ve tried, and it’s usually really difficult to get a powerful percussive massager for this darn cheap. It comes with a whopping eight attachments to focus on your problem areas, plus a carrying case to keep them all corralled.
Toy Deals
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Magna-Tiles may be expensive (a little less expensive now), but the return on investment is just 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 can make full villages for stuffed animals in the course of an afternoon. There are also a ton of different themed sets (also on sale) if you need more specialized pieces for race courses or jungles. —Adrienne So
A firm WIRED favorite and one of the best family board games, Ticket to Ride features steam engine styling and rules that are easy to grasp. All you must do is claim railway routes across the US and Canada using your colorful plastic rail cars. Spend cards to claim routes, rack up bonus points for connecting specific destinations, and the person with the highest score at the end wins. All aboard, choo, choo! —Simon Hill
Inspired by the Royal Palace of Evora in Portugal, with its Moorish blue-and-white ceramic tiles, this board game challenges you to make mosaics by matching tiles with different patterns and colors to amass the maximum possible score. One of the best family board games for all tastes, Azul is easy to grasp but supports many tactical approaches and has surprising depth. The beautiful tiles and other components are high quality, and filling your board is deeply satisfying. Play moves quickly, and you can complete a game in less than an hour, but you will probably want to play again immediately. —Simon Hill
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Start with a randomly generated map of hexagonal tiles in this addictive family board game, and gather and trade resources to develop your civilization and win. Amassing enough victory points requires a smart strategy and some dice-rolling luck. Catan is easy to get the hang of and only takes around an hour to finish. Players can trade freely, but the robber mechanic can cause arguments, so set some ground rules. The modular randomization makes for excellent replay value, and there are expansions and spin-offs to further complicate the gameplay. This game is for three or four players aged 10 years and up. —Simon Hill
This cat-themed card game is easy to pick up and perfect for a quick game. The aim is to avoid exploding kitten cards by wielding a comical cast of cats with special powers. Timing and strategy are essential to get the best of your opponents. This fun card game appears in our Best Family Board Games guide. The countless expansion packs are worth trying if it’s a hit with your family. —Simon Hill
This adorable Lego set makes for a great White Elephant gift thanks to its affordable price point and beautiful design that could fit into any home, even if they aren’t a major Lego fan. It’s also well designed to do as a duo, since each half of the centerpiece is built separately and then combined. My husband and I built this together for Valentine’s Day together one year, and it’s one of my favorite date nights we’ve ever had. —Nena Farrell
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One of the best family board games for larger groups, Herd Mentality is all about writing down the same answer as everyone else. If you agree with the majority of players on the best pizza topping, Disney movie, or the smallest animal that could carry your weight, you win a cow token. Eight tokens win the game, but if you are the odd one out, you get the pink cow of doom. It’s funny and easy to play with any group. —Simon Hill
Tacto is an app with physical pieces that convert your iPad, Android, or Fire tablet into a game board. With Tacto Chess, your kids can learn the basics, from how the pieces move to strategies for victory. The animated app features friendly voice acting and stories, chess puzzles to solve, a move predictor, and your child can play against AI or another person. My kids had some fun with this when they were learning, and it helped them understand chess a little better. This appears in our Best STEM Toys for Kids guide. —Simon Hill
Now is the time to upgrade your photo or video toolkit. Cyber Monday camera deals abound. Whether you want a new mirrorless camera, action camera, 360 camera, camera bag, or tripod, these live Cyber Monday deals on WIRED-tested products have something for everyone—from a backpack for toting all your lenses to editing gear for when the video is shot.
WIRED Featured Deals
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Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera Deals
Hop over to our Best Mirrorless Cameras guide for other options.
Sony a7 IV
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Sony’s a7 IV (9/10, WIRED Recommends) is the best full-frame camera for most people. The 33-megapixel sensor is capable of incredibly sharp images, with excellent dynamic range and great autofocus. It’s also capable of full-width 4K video, making it an excellent choice for anyone splitting their time between stills and video. It’s compact and light enough to carry all day without back strain, and the grip is comfortable. The five-axis image stabilization means you can hand-hold it in lower light. As with almost every other deal in this guide, B&H Photo offers a bundle with some small freebies for the same price as the body-only camera on Amazon.
The A7R V is the highest-resolution stills camera on the market (unless you opt for medium-format cameras). If that’s not enough, there’s a 16-shot, high-resolution mode that can create 240-MP images (so long as your subject is static, e.g., a landscape). The dynamic range is outstanding, and autofocus speeds and smarts are some of the best I’ve seen. The only downside is the file size—fully uncompressed RAW files from this sensor run around 125 megabytes per image, though there are compressed options that will get them down to about 80 MP per image.
Nikon’s Z6 III is so new I haven’t had a chance to review it yet, but so far, it’s been a great camera in my testing. (WIRED editor Julian Chokkattu has used the Nikon Z 6 for years and recently upgraded to the Z 6 III and loves it.) The new 24-MP sensor has massively improved autofocus speeds and face/eye recognition. The Z6 III does not have the bird detection of the Z8, but overall this camera misses autofocus less than any other entry-level mirrorless I’ve used. Image quality remains great, and the video capabilities have been bumped up to include 6K/60p N-Raw video, and 6K/30p ProRes Raw.
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The Nikon Zf (8/10, WIRED Recommends) is the camera I would buy if I were in the market for a new camera. It’s all about the knobs and dials. Every setting you need to make an image is accessible on a dial or knob: ISO, aperture, shutter speed, and exposure compensation. There’s also a switch to change shooting modes and another to change to black-and-white mode or video mode. Pair that with a great 24 MP sensor and reasonably autofocus speeds, you have a fantastic, reasonably priced camera. The best deal of the bunch here is Adorama’s bundle, which comes with a charger, memory card, lens filters, and cleaning kit. B&H Photo’s deal includes a memory card and shoulder bag.
The Nikon Z8 has one of the best autofocus systems I’ve ever tested. The AF algorithm combines subject detection (even birds, which are a separate setting, as are people, dogs, cats, bikes, trains, planes, and motorcycles) with 3D tracking to create a system that I really had to work to get it to miss. Combine that with a super sharp 45.7-MP stacked CMOS sensor, and the ability to shoot 8K video, and you have a camera capable of nearly everything. It’s not cheap though, even on sale.
This is a great deal on Canon’s top-of-the-line R5 camera body. We generally recommend the more affordable R (also on sale for $1,500 ($300 off)), but with this deal, the R5 might be worth the extra money. You get the larger 45-MP sensor, capable of 8K30 fps raw video and 4K 120 fps video, faster autofocus, and a host of other high-end features.
Compact Camera Deals
Read our Best Compact Cameras guide for more.
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Wanna be a YouTube star? This is the camera you need. The 18- to 50-mm (f/1.8 to f/4) equivalent zoom lens is sharp and wide, and the Multi-Face Recognition mode is extremely clever and effective. In this mode, the ZV-1 II will detect when another face comes into the scene and automatically stops down the aperture to keep everyone in focus. There are limits, but it works surprisingly well.
Moment’s mobile lenses are the best way to up your mobile photography game (outside of learning how to compose and light your images). The 58mm turns your phone into a nice portrait camera. Note that you do need a Moment phone case for your iPhone or Pixel to use this lens. If you don’t have a newer phone, the older M-series telephoto lenses are also on sale at a much steeper discount: $48 ($71 off).
Anamorphic lenses offer that wider, more cinematic field of view. They’re also notable for their lens flares, this one yields gold flares, but the blue flare version is also on sale for the same price if you need that J.J. Abrams vibe. I just happen to prefer the warmer look of the gold lens, which is great for golden hour or indoors where you can control the lighting to your heart’s content. As with the telephoto deal above, the M-series lens for older phones is an even better deal at $60 ($90 off).
Want to turn your phone into a powerful closeup camera? This lens is the best way to do that. The close focus distance of 15 mm (though this does vary slightly by phone) is better than many expensive full-frame macro lenses, and the 10X magnification is enough to fill the frame with flower and bee. If you’re still rocking an older phone (like me), you can grab the M-series macro lens for $52 ($78 off).
Action Camera and Drone Deals
Check out our Best Actions Cameras and Best Drones guides for more recommendations.
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GoPro’s new Hero 13 (7/10, WIRED Recommends) is a fantastic action camera. The Hero 13 features a new interchangeable lens system, with Macro, Ultra Wide, and Anamorphic lenses, plus a set of four neutral density filters (all sold separately). The Hero 13 Black even autodetects which lens is attached and changes settings accordingly. It’s a slick, if expensive system, but this deal at least saves you some cash on the base camera, which you can put toward an extra lens, except the Anamorphic, which won’t be available until 2025.
This deal has been running since the new Hero 13 Black launched earlier this year, and if you have the extra $40 to spare, I highly recommend the Hero 13 over the 12. But if you’re on a tight budget, or just don’t have any interest in the interchangeable lenses, the Hero 12 uses the same sensor and makes a great action cam.
The Osmo Action 4 has been surpassed by the new Osmo Action 5, but the Action 4 (8/10, WIRED Recommends) is still a fantastic action camera, especially at this price. The magnetic mounting system is great, the menu system makes switching between modes a snap, and the resulting photos and video are excellent.
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Insta360’s Ace Pro was just replaced by the new Ace Pro 2, but this is a good deal and is still a great camera. Capable of recording up to 8K 24 fps, with solid stabilization, good color handling, and a Leica lens to boot, there’s a lot to love here, especially for only $300. That said, unless you think you’re going to use the 8K (which is only usable in still shots, not action footage) the Osmo Action 4 deal above is a better value.
The Insta360 Go 3S (9/10, WIRED Recommends) is just plain fun. It’s a hybrid camera that transforms from a traditional action-camera design to a more portable go-anywhere wearable camera. In action camera mode, it’s much like the Ace Pro above. The sensor isn’t as big so the image quality isn’t as good, but you get the flip-up rear screen. The camera itself is waterproof to 33 feet (10 meters). The case can also continue as a remote monitor even when you pull the camera out. Couple that with the extremely strong magnetic mounting system on the camera pod, and the Go 3 becomes capable of shots and angles that no other action camera can match.
Photograph: Scott Gilbertson
Our favorite 360 camera, Insta360’s X4 (9/10, WIRED Recommends) features a 1/2-inch sensor capable of 8K video, which is as high-resolution as you can get in a 360-degree camera. The 8K resolution means you can reframe your footage to fit rectangular video formats and still have high-quality clips sharp enough to mix with other sources. It doesn’t reframe to 4K, (you’ll have to wait for 12K footage before that’s possible), but it’s good enough for anything you’d put on social media.
The DJI Air 3 (9/10, WIRED Recommends) remains one of our favorite drones, despite the brand new Air 3S. The new Air 3S brings larger sensors, which do improve the video a bit, but the Air 3 is still a fantastic dual-camera drone, and at this price, a better value.
Instant Camera and Printer Deals
Read our Best Instant Cameras and Best Instax Cameras guides for more.
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Fujifilm’s Instax Link Wide Printer is my favorite Instax printer. The printers aren’t as fun as the cameras but I already have a digital camera, and the results I get pairing images from a real camera with an Instax printer outshine what I get from Instax cameras. If you already have a good digital camera or a solid smartphone camera, an Instax printer is the way to go and this is the best one to get. I love the bigger images of the Link Wide and has nice extras like the ability to print multiple images in one go with collage print or add fun features to your images like hearts, glitter (shudder), or any other of the 15 editable templates in the app.
If you want an instant camera and don’t want to spend a lot, the Instax Mini 12 (8/10, WIRED Recommends) is your best bet. It’s a capable, easy-to-use camera wrapped in a colorful, bubbly design. One thing you’ll find here that’s missing even on more expensive models is parallax correction. That means you don’t have to guess where the center of the frame is for close-up subjects. What you see is what you get, eliminating those accidentally ill-framed close-ups that sometimes happen with other instant cameras.
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The Polaroid Now+ has the typical features you’d expect from a Polaroid: vintage aesthetics, roll-out film, and a nice chunky body with easy-to-find buttons. What sets it apart is the smartphone companion app, which gives you the option to use features like Tripod Mode, Manual Mode, or setting a custom f-stop in Aperture Priority Mode. The Now+ also lets you take double exposures. It’s pricey but it offers a good blend of modern methods and vintage execution.
The Sprocket Photo Printer offers the best results of the ink mini printers we’ve tested. It’s roughly the size of a phone and connects with iPhone, iPad, or Android phones via Bluetooth. The mobile app lets you edit and customize your photos before printing. There’s also an option to tile your images onto multiple prints for a larger, pieced-together image.
Best Photo Printing Deals
Photos deserve to exist in the real world, on paper. Check out our guide to photo printing services for more options.
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Our favorite place to print photos is having a 30 percent off sale on its print services. Mpix makes high-quality prints at a reasonable price even when it’s full price, which makes this a great deal. Mpix prints on Kodak Endura paper and offers a variety of paper options. I tested the E-surface, which renders rich, deep blacks and true-to-life colors. It holds up well over time; the images we printed in 2013 look exactly like they did when we got them. We also like Mpix’s books and calendars.
If you need to print gifts for your family, Shutterfly is having a sitewide 50 percent off sale. We’re fans of Shutterfly’s book printing service, which had the best results so far in our testing of photo printing services. We also like the calendars. The printing is good enough, especially for the price, and shipping is generally speedy.
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The highest-quality prints in our testing came from Adorama’s Printique service. It would be top pick in our print services guide if it were a bit cheaper, which, with this deal, it is. You can choose from a range of papers, and they’re listed by their actual names like Kodak Endura or Fujifilm Matte. I also like the option to print the date and file name on the back of each image.
Artifact Uprising offers a ton of ways to print your images, but I was particularly impressed by the photo books. Image quality was great, even on the handful of low-resolution images I uploaded. Artifact’s web-based book-creation tools are well done, you can upload images directly from your phone or PC, or import images from Google Photos. Once you’ve got your images in the service, you can drag and drop images, mixing page layouts and templates. There aren’t quite as many template options as you’ll find in Shutterfly, but there were enough that I didn’t feel constrained. The turnaround time on the book was seven business days. Artifact Uprising has the nicest packaging of any book-printing services I’ve tested, arriving tightly packed in a heavy-duty cardboard box. It was reminiscent of Apple’s packaging.
Photographers only need Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop, which can be had for $10 a month, but if you need other apps in Adobe’s suite this is a good deal. You’ll get access to Lightroom, Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro, InDesign, After Effects, and more. This price is good for one year, after which it will revert to $60 per month if you don’t cancel. Also note that if you’re on a tight budget, not part of a team, and just want to edit your RAW images, the free and open source app Darktable makes a solid Lightroom replacement.
Normally I’d suggest that, if you wanted to upgrade from the free version of DaVinci Resolve, the best way to do it is to buy the DaVinci Resolve Speed Editor (8/10, WIRED Recommends), because the price includes Resolve Studio and you get the fantastic hardware editing device. That said, this deal brings the license down enough that it might be worth it, especially if you don’t see yourself using the Speed Editor.
Deals on Camera Bags, Slings and Accessories
Read our Best Camera Bags and Accessories guide for other picks.
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WIRED reviews editor Julian Chokkattu calls Wandrd’s Prvke the closest a camera bag has ever come to perfection with cushiony padding, waterproofing, and a ballistic nylon exterior. It fits everything you need to shoot a video in the field, including a tripod (which secures in place with a buckle). He prefers the 31-liter version, which is also on sale, but the one we’ve linked to is the smaller 21 liters if you don’t have a ton of gear. If you’re purchasing it from Wandrd’s site, make sure to click the “Photography Bundle” option before adding it to your cart. The price will jump to $179 ($120 off), but you get Wandrd’s Essential Camera Cube, which is how you’ll be able to organize your gear and keep it all safe.
The Jumper is one of our favorite camera bags. It’s stylish with features like front and side entries for easy access to your camera and lenses, and a zippered front pocket has mesh pouches for batteries, cables, or SD cards. It’s a soft backpack, and can easily convert to a normal bag when you don’t need your gear.
I love this tiny little bag. The color options are nostalgic and fun, and it’s great for bringing around some mobile camera gear, like a wireless mic for your phone or mobile camera lenses. —Julian Chokkattu
The Everyday Backpack Zip doesn’t immediately give itself away as a camera bag, which is nice, and we like the fact that you can access your camera by slinging the backpack around your shoulder to the front. This deal is for the 15-liter version which still has room for Peak Design’s Travel Tripod in the side pocket and a 13-inch laptop in the laptop sleeve.
Peak Design’s recently revamped Tech Pouch isn’t a camera bag, but it’s my favorite way to store all the extra stuff I carry—batteries, chargers, cords, SD cards, filters, etc. I fit all that in the nicely subdivided compartments of the tech pouch and then throw the pouch in whichever bag I’m taking with me that day. There are plenty of pockets, and some nice elastic accessory loops to organize all your bits and bobs, and there’s even a cable pass-through so you can charge without having to pull out your portable battery.
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Moment’s Rugged Sling is aimed at street photographers who trek around all day. It has a modular organization system inside, and its weatherproof fabric is made from recycled sails. There’s a large zippered front pocket that makes it easy to get to your gear, and the “winged” rear padding design makes it super comfortable on your back. The larger 10-liter size is also on sale for $112 ($38 off).
WIRED editor Julian Chokkattu has used the Leash for several years. It’s super easy to take off thanks to Peak Design’s popular attachment points, and if you attach one end to the tripod mount of your camera body, it will face lens-down by your hip. It’s much nicer when walking and also easier to grab the camera for a quick shot. The Leash kind of feels like a seatbelt and slides easily, no matter the fabric.
Here’s another one WIRED editor Julian Chokkattu has been using for more than four years. It’s worked reliably well and is nicer than most compact tripods. The legs are quick to open, and the whole thing fits in the side pocket of most camera bags. While he uses the aluminum version (also on sale), the carbon fiber version shaves off a little more weight and has a bigger sale.
Protecting your lens filters is just as important as all your other gear. This hardshell case has an EVA foam outer layer to keep your glass safe, and you can fit four filters. Need to keep your memory cards safe too? I like Wandrd’s Memory Card Case, which is also on sale. —Julian Chokkattu
Deals on Memory Cards and SSDs
The declining price of this SD card is one of those reminders that tech never goes up in value. I’ve been using this card for 6 years now and it’s still going strong, which is remarkable. It’s not my top pick for video work, but it’s plenty fast for stills.
Why are CFexpress cards so expensive? I used to think it was an economy of scale thing, not enough cameras used them. But almost every camera we’ve reviewed in the last two years has had a CFexpress Type A slot and prices haven’t dropped. This is a solid deal on a faster Sony card. I know it’s tempting to go with those no-name brands on Amazon that sell for $100 less, but these are your photos and videos, so it’s worth the money to get a card from a brand you trust.
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These Crucial drives are my favorite general-purpose external storage drives. They’re reasonably priced (for a portable SSD) and speedy. The X6 is also lightweight and tiny, making it a good choice for backing up photos and videos when you’re out and about. The downside is that this isn’t a blinding-fast hard disk. In my testing on Windows and macOS, I averaged about 550 Mbps read speed and 208 Mbps write speed.
If you need more storage—and what photographer doesn’t?—this Western Digital drive has been our top pick for ages. It’s a spinning drive, which means it’s not the fastest, but for archiving photos or backing up, speed isn’t a huge concern. I have been using a variation of the Elements desktop hard drive to make incremental backups of my images for more than a decade now. These drives are big and require external power, but they’re some of the cheapest, most reliable drives I’ve used.
Seagate’s portable spinning drives are another good value for photo storage. They’re fast enough that it won’t take too long to back up your data and they don’t require external power. They’re also small enough to be portable. It never hurts to have more backups, and it’s best to use drives from different brands since it will reduce the chance that both fail simultaneously.
Another good choice for backup on the go, Samsung’s rugged, padding T7 drive has an IP65 rating, which means it’s fine in the rain and is protected from dust and sand. The T7 line is notable for its built-in security features like hardware-based encryption, but unlike the Touch model, the Shield does not have a fingerprint reader. Still, this is a good SSD if your portable drives lead a rough life in an everyday bag.
You may not realize it, but your TV is sad. It’s sad because it wants to offer great sound to accompany its awesome picture, but it is woefully ill-equipped to do so. You could shop for a multi-component home theater system or a pair of bookshelves to remedy things, but if that sounds like too much hassle, a good soundbar is a great alternative. Luckily, now is the exact right time to grab one. Below we’ve rounded up the best Cyber Monday soundbar deals to turn your TV’s frown upside down. Be sure to check our live Cyber Monday deals tracker too.
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Soundbar Deals
Klipsch Flexus Core 200
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If you’re just after a simple and affordable audio upgrade, Yamaha’s SR-C20A is a go-to option, now at an exceedingly reasonable price. It doesn’t offer conveniences like network streaming or multiroom connection, but its 100-watt power plant easily exceeds the pale performance your TV is likely to muster. The 2.1-channel configuration includes dual full-range drivers and a built-in woofer for some heft in the low frequencies. You’ll get a simplified TV connection over HDMI, standard Bluetooth streaming, and even a 3.5-mm analog input so you can connect a turntable with a pre-amp and some cable finagling.
The Bar 1300X (8/10, WIRED Recommends) is a sweet audio system that’s even sweeter with this deal. This multi-piece setup provides realistic Atmos immersion with a unique twist. The battery-powered, fully wireless surround speakers can connect to the main bar to play and charge, or disconnect to sit behind you for versatile configurations–you can even take them outside as stand-alone Bluetooth speakers. It’s a futuristic feature, but my favorite trait of this bar is just how good it sounds, offering an expansive dome of sound with 3D audio, and great musicality for streaming your tunes. I wish the app was a bit more precise for settings adjustments, but the 1300X’s performance makes up for it, bringing cinematic punch to everything you play.
Sonos Beam
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The Sonos Beam Gen 2 provides expansive sound from a pint-size package. It’s not big on bass, but it serves up detailed dialog, an expansive soundstage, and solid music streaming skills from a frame that virtually disappears beneath your TV screen. It provides good Dolby Atmos virtualization, though it’s more limited than bars with dedicated upfiring drivers (see the Bose Smart Soundbar). The Beam’s best trick is its advanced networking skills that let it connect with other Sonos speakers in a surround configuration or whole-home audio system via the Sonos app. Said app has been maligned of late, but it now seems to be mostly back on track. You can also stream music from the app directly from multiple services, or via AirPlay and Spotify Connect. The Beam has long been among the most popular compact bars, and it’s still a top option.
It’s not the latest and greatest soundbar we have tested, but the Signa S4 (7/10, WIRED Recommends) is a slim bar with a relatively large wireless subwoofer that makes it great for action fans. I wish it had Wi-Fi for music streaming, but as long as you connect it to your TV, you can use the apps on there for that. —Parker Hall
Bose Smart Soundbar
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Bose’s Smart Soundbar (8/10, WIRED Recommends) is my favorite new compact soundbar thanks to its excellent sound and innovative new tricks. It all starts with true upfiring speakers, which help provide spacey immersion for Dolby Atmos TV shows and movies. The bar’s new AI dialog mode is just as impressive, providing fantastic clarity in dialog and center-channel effects. Maybe most intriguing, you can now connect Bose’s Open Earbuds to use in concert with the bar as personal surround speakers. The app is easy to use for making basic adjustments or streaming music, and the versatile design lets you connect other Bose speakers like a Bass Module subwoofer, so you can expand the system to suit your needs.
Every TV deserves better sound, and this cheap soundbar and wireless subwoofer from Yamaha is a great way to get a more cinematic experience than you can get with a standalone bar. It’s super easy to set up with a simple HDMI eARC connection, and it brings a shocking amount of depth to content you probably watched through tinny TV speakers. Its little brother, the SR-C20A, has been our best soundbar for most of the year, and this brings more bass at a now-discounted price. —Parker Hall
Sonos Arc
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Sonos’ popular Arc (9/10, WIRED Recommends) has gotten an upgrade in the Arc Ultra, which provides revamped sound and some cool new features. But at $1,000, it makes the regular Arc feel like a real bargain, especially on sale. The baseline Arc is still a heckuva bar, offering smooth and detailed sound, great dialog, and expansive Dolby Atmos immersion thanks to multiple speakers and acoustic waveguides that bounce sound around your room. It’s got some fun features, like the ability to connect the Ace headphones (8/10, WIRED Recommends) with its clever TV Swap feature, or link Sonos speakers in a surround or multiroom audio setup with the Sonos app. The app has made headlines lately for all the wrong reasons, but it seems to be mostly back on its feet, and the Arc remains one of the best stand-alone bars you can buy.
Klipsch’s Flexus Core 200 (8/10, WIRED Recommends) is the most potent and musical stand-alone soundbar I’ve heard at its price point. Built more like a traditional speaker system than most plastic bars, it uses MDF construction and Onkyo internals for impressive sound and responsive performance. Upfiring drivers provide swirling Dolby Atmos performance, and hefty woofers punch deep into the mid-bass region for cinematic punch. What you won’t get here is a Wi-Fi connection, limiting streaming to Bluetooth, but as the bar’s name implies, you can still add surround speakers or a massive sub from the Flexus system. On its own, the Core 200 won’t give you the full boom of bars with a separate subwoofer included, but if you value sound quality above all, this is a great choice.
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The Ray (9/10, WIRED Recommends) is a quirky little Sonos offering, but the smallest bar on the list is a great choice for the right buyer. This is the cheapest soundbar I’ve seen with this kind of network skills, letting you connect over Wi-Fi and enjoy all the spoils of Sonos, including linking up with other Sonos speakers in a whole-home audio system. The trade-off is that, unlike nearly all soundbars we test, the Ray connects to your TV via an optical connection instead of HDMI. That means it may not automatically work with your TV remote (though most remotes can be programmed), and it doesn’t even come with its own remote, leaving only the Sonos app as an alternative. If you don’t mind those limitations, the Ray is the spunkiest bar of its size, offering powerful, clear, and musical sound in a profile that barely registers.
The ZVox AccuVoice has digital processing technology that makes voices sound clearer, making it a great option for folks who have hearing loss. There are 12 levels of voice boosting to choose from. This is the best price we’ve seen for it all year. —Louryn Strampe
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The JBL Bar 1300x (8/10, WIRED Recommends) has detachable wireless surround speakers. The speakers usually sit on either side of the soundbar, but you can pop them out and move them around for more immersion. The sound will calibrate itself according to your setup. The speakers do require recharging, so you can’t just leave them out on their own forever, but re-docking them between watch parties will top them off. This is a great option for people with limited outlets or just a deep, innate hatred for wires. —Louryn Strampe
This is the most bass-heavy soundbar system we’ve tried. It comes with two huge subwoofers that’ll make explosions sound more explode-y than ever. There are side and rear speakers for added immersion that make playing video games extra fun, and there’s support for formats like Dolby Atmos and DTS:X. Just keep in mind that this system runs large, so it’s not ideal for tight spaces. (You’d probably rattle your head off in a small room.) —Louryn Strampe
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Our favorite Dolby Atmos soundbar for gaming, this bar features impressively potent bass, as well as support for hi-res audo and 3D audio formats like Sony’s 360 Reality Audio and DTS:X. What makes it a standout for gaming, however, is its dual HDMI 2.1 inputs with pass-through for important features like variable refresh rate (VRR) and auto low latency mode (ALLM). It’s not the most inexpensive bar out there, but these options may make it worth the investment for passionate gamers. —Kat Merck
This set of four wireless speakers (8/10, WIRED Recommends) is more of a discreet audio system than a traditional soundbar. The sleek ‘n’ slim silver rectangles blend in with any decor and can either be freestanding or mounted on a wall. Setup is a snap through Sony’s Bravia Connect app, and the control box connects through HDMI eARC for use with your TV remote. They’re pricey, but at more than $500 off could be worth a look if you’re in the market for a contemporary soundbar alternative. —Kat Merck
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Another speaker system (8/10, WIRED Recommends) that outperforms the typical soundbar, this stylish Platin setup comprises five speakers and an under-couch subwoofer. It uses WiSA technology instead of Bluetooth, and WIRED reviewer Ryan Waniata notes how well-made and sleek the speakers are. The 5.1.2 linked here is the upgraded version featuring with Dolby Atmos; Waniata typically doesn’t recommend this one over the basic version due to the price, but it’s worth the splurge while it’s $280 off. —Kat Merck
if you’ve been eyeing a pricey MacBook recently, now is the time to hit that buy button. Apple Cyber Monday deals are already here and several WIRED-approved gadgets are on sale—from iPads and MacBooks to Apple Watches and AirPods. All of these deals are from third-party retailers like Amazon and Best Buy; Apple doesn’t have sales of its own, and the only promotion you’ll find on its website is the ability to get up to a $200 gift card if you buy an eligible product.
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MacBook and Desktop Deals
This is our favorite MacBook for most people (7/10, WIRED Recommends). It has a solid 13.6-inch LCD screen, a 1080p webcam, and an M3 chip that delivers a noticeable boost in performance compared to the older M1 chip. It handles everyday tasks with ease but it can also hold its own with some photo and video editing.
If you want a MacBook more powerful than the M3 in the MacBook Air, this is the next step up. Unlike its predecessor, it has three USB-C ports with Thunderbolt 4 in addition to an HDMI port, SD card slot, headphone jack, and MagSafe charging port. Apple also increased memory on the base model to 16 GB (up from 8 GB). This sale applies to the model with the base M4 chip, which is a decent upgrade over the MacBook Air above. But you can also configure it with an M4 Pro or M4 Max for more power—both are on sale.
The 15-inch MacBook Air (8/10, WIRED Recommends) is still my daily driver, even though I have an M4-powered Pro at my disposal. I suggest going for the 16 GB of unified memory to get smoother performance, but this M3-powered machine works great for all my tasks, including streaming content, video calls with an 1080p webcam, word processing and web browsing. Its a great option for those who’d like a larger screen without all the bells and whistles that come with a MacBook Pro. —Brenda Stolyar.
For ultimate power, there’s the 16-inch MacBook Pro (7/10, WIRED Review). Along with a Mini-LED screen, 120-Hz refresh rate, 1080p webcam, and six-speaker sound system, it also comes with new USB ports that support Thunderbolt 5 (120 Gbps/sec) for speedier data transfers. You’ll have the choice between an M4 Pro or M4 Max chip. We tested the M4 Pro which was only slightly faster than last year’s M3 Max chip. But it’s a great choice if you want a MacBook Pro that can handle anything and everything you throw at it.
Apple often discontinues previous iterations of its MacBook, but the M2-powered 13-inch MacBook Air (7/10, WIRED Recommends) from 2022 is still available, and it’s still a great laptop. The M2 chip delivers smooth performance for your day-to-day tasks, like email and web browsing, and has a good battery life of around eight hours before needing to grab your charger cord. It’s got a 13.6-inch screen, 1080p webcam, MagSafe charging, and 16 GB of unified memory.
On Amazon, if you clip the coupon button, you’ll also save an additional $50, dropping the price to $1,149. The brand-new iMac with M4 (9/10, WIRED Recommends) isn’t all that different than the M3-powered version, but it does come with a few upgrades. There’s a 12-megapixel webcam with support for Center Stage, a nano-texture display that makes for a better viewing experience, and all peripherals now have USB-C ports (finally). Thanks to the new M4 chip, it also delivers great performance. It’s the top pick in our Best All-in-One Computers guide.
iPad Deals
If you’ve been waiting for Apple’s new iPad Mini (8/10, WIRED Recommends) to go on sale, wait no longer. The changes to the latest model are largely internal. It comes equipped with an A17 Pro chip (the same inside the iPhone 15 Pro), which can handle both graphically demanding games and support for Apple Intelligence (the company’s suite of artificial intelligence features with iOS 18.1). It’s also compatible with the Apple Pencil Pro, so you don’t have to get an iPad Pro to enjoy the improved stylus. Its tiny stature also makes it great to travel with, whether you’re using it for reading ebooks or gaming.
The iPad (10th-gen) (7/10, WIRED Review) is our favorite iPad to recommend to most people. It has an A14 Bionic chip (which you’ll also find in the iPhone 12) that never felt sluggish while testing it. It also has a modern design, with slim bezels around a large 10.9-inch Liquid Retina display (IPS LCD), Touch ID integrated into the power button, a USB-C port for charging, and a 12-megapixel front-facing camera that’s located in the center of the iPad.
If you don’t want the basic 10th-gen iPad, this is the next step up (8/10, WIRED Recommends). Between the 11-inch or 13-inch screen. the larger size is brighter—not to mention the extra real estate makes for a great secondary screen to use for work or TV watching. Same as with the M4 iPad Pro, Apple moved the front-facing camera to landscape orientation, which is much less awkward during video calls.The device’s M2 processor delivers smooth performance. Walmart also has the devices on a slight discount, if Amazon’s deals sell out (which it looks like they might).
Apple’s latest iPad Pro tablet (6/10, WIRED Review) has several new features. It packs a bigger and brighter display, an upgraded OLED screen, and the front-facing camera has landscape mode. Under the hood is the latest M4 chip, which delivers snappy performance. It’s also compatible with various new accessories including Magic Keyboard, Apple Pencil Pro, and Smart Folio case. However, we still recommend the 2022 M2-powered iPad Pro. So, it’s a great alternative if you want to save even more cash.
AirPods Deals
These are our favorite AirPods (8/10, WIRED Recommends). They come with a bunch of great features including Adaptive Transparency mode (which combines noise cancellation and transparency to adjust audio), support for Find My in case you lose them, Conversation Awareness (which lowers the music and background noise when having a conversation), and an IP54 sweat- and dust-resistance rating. Sound quality, meanwhile, is above average with crisp highs, authoritative bass, and excellent noise cancellation. You’ll also gain access to Apple’s new hearing aid features, designed for people with low to moderate hearing loss.
This past September, Apple finally updated the AirPods Max (8/10, WIRED Recommends) to include USB-C. Aside from the new port, the rest of the features remain the same as on the Lightning version (those are on sale as well). You do, however, have the choice between a few new colors including orange, purple, blue, starlight, and midnight. These over-the-ear headphones come equipped with a massive soundstage, rich bass, and great noise cancellation. It also has great build quality, with a mesh headband and fabric (replaceable) earcups.
Not into AirPods? The Beats Studio Buds+ are our favorite alternative for Apple users. They come with all the essential features including active noise cancellation, transparency mode, and spatial audio. They’re comfortable to wear and easy to use, complete with physical buttons on the outside of each bud. They feature great battery life—36 hours when combined with the charging case. You can also pick from various colors including silver, ivory, black, and transparent.
Another non-AirPod earbuds option are the Beats Fit Pro (9/10, WIRED Recommends). These earbuds have a nice hi-fi sound, with good noise cancellation and reliable microphones. But the best part is the stability, thanks to soft silicone tips and squishy fins, and a fit test to make sure they fit properly in your ears. It’s a great set for the gym given the stability. This deal isn’t unheard of—this model is often discounted—but it’s still a great price on some terrific earbuds.
Apple Watch Deals
The Series 10 (8/10, WIRED Recommends) is the newest Apple Watch to join the lineup. It has a bigger screen than any other Apple Watch that came before, yet it’s also thinner, lighter, and supports fast charging. The smartwatch runs the latest WatchOS 11 operating system, so you’ll have features like Training Load, which displays how your workouts impact your fitness over time, and Vitals, to check your baseline each morning. It’s important to note, however, that it doesn’t come with a blood oxygen sensor.
The Apple Watch Ultra 2 (8/10, WIRED Recommends) is our go-to smartwatch recommendation for anyone who mainly participates in outdoor sports. It delivers fast performance thanks to the S9 chip and an ultrawideband chip for enhanced precision finding. It also comes equipped with dual-frequence GPS, a Backtrack functionality for creating virtual breadcrumb trails on the Compass app (via the Action button), and access to offline maps (that you’ll have to download to your iPhone). Oh, and you won’t have to charge it every day.
This is our favorite budget-friendly Apple Watch. It doesn’t have a cutting-edge suite of health tracking features, but it’s still perfectly capable of logging things like steps, workouts, sleep, and heart rate. It also works with Family Setup so it’s a nice option to pick up if you don’t want to drop $500 on your 9-year-old’s first wearable. Small wrist havers can rejoice in the 40-mm case option, though it also goes up to 44 for a bit more cash.
Apple Accessory Deals
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The second-gen Apple Pencil features pressure sensitivity, handwriting support, tilt sensitivity, and double tap (which lets you switch quickly between tools by tapping the stylus twice). It has support for wireless pairing and wireless charging too, so you can magnetically connect it to the top edge of the iPad and start charging. It works with the iPad Mini (6th gen), iPad Air (4th gen and later), iPad Pro 11-inch (1st gen and later), and the 12.9-inch (3rd gen and later). It’s not compatible with the new iPad Air (M2) or iPad Pro (M4) though.
The first-generation Apple Pencil has been around for years and it’s still very good, provided you have a compatible iPad. It sports features like pressure sensitivity (the lines get thicker as you press harder on the display), tilt sensitivity (for shading), and handwriting support within apps and search fields. As for supported iPads, it works with the base model iPad (6th gen and later), iPad Mini (5th gen), iPad Air (3rd gen), iPad Pro 12.9-inch (1st and 2nd gen), and iPad Pro 10.5-inch. It reaches this price often, but it’s still a good deal. With the current lineup, that means only the 10th-gen iPad is compatible.
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The latest Apple Pencil comes with a “squeeze” capability that triggers the tool palette (though you can also use a double-tap). The pencil also offers a haptic engine that delivers feedback when you squeeze the stylus. The built-in gyroscope sensor also allows you to change the orientation of each tool as you twist it, giving you finer control. It’s only compatible with the iPad Air (M2), iPad Pro (M4), and iPad Mini (A17 Pro).
Cyber Monday 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 Cyber Monday 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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Featured Deals
Laptop and MacBook Deals
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Do you think of a laptop as metal framing around a web browser? Consider a Chromebook. Google rolled out a big upgrade called Chromebook Plus in 2023. The “Plus” stands for better performance—faster processors, more memory, more storage, and better video cameras. Our favorite of the models we’ve tried is Lenovo’s Flex 5i Chromebook Plus (8/10, WIRED Recommends). It’s among the fastest Chromebooks we’ve tested for the money. It features a 3.75-GHz Intel Core i3-1315U CPU, 8 GB of RAM, and 128 GB of flash storage. —Scott Gilbertson
The first Intel-based Copilot+ PC is a winner on all fronts (7/10, WIRED Review), boasting outstanding AI and graphics performance and some of the best battery life we’ve ever seen on Intel hardware. With its slightly oddball 15.3-inch screen, it hits its high points and is hard to argue with at this price, though the fan is loud and the system may weigh you down more than you’d like. —Scott Gilbertson
The Asus Chromebook Plus CX34 (7/10, WIRED Recommends) is the best-looking Chromebook you can buy. The beautiful white design stands out in a sea of gray slabs. The Core i5 CPU offers plenty of performance and can easily handle multiple tabs and app juggling. The webcam is nice too, much crisper than you’d expect for a sub-$500 laptop. The downside is there’s no backlit keyboard. —Scott Gilbertson
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This Chromebook (8/10, WIRED Recommends) got an honorable mention in our Best Laptops guide. It comes with a 15.6-inch (non-touch) display and a 12th-generation 3.85-GHz Intel Core i3-1215U processor that delivers an impressive boost in performance over its predecessor. In terms of storage, the entry-level model also comes with 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of flash storage. You’ll also get two USB-C ports (with support for DisplayPort), one USB-A port, and an HDMI 1.4 output jack. It’s a good choice if you’re looking for a solid, affordable laptop that just packs the basics. —Scott Gilbertson
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).
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 a Cyber Monday 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 Cyber Monday. 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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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).
The Combo Touch is a great way to get work done on an iPad; it’s the best keyboard case for your iPad. The back has a nice kickstand that can prop up your iPad at just about any angle and does a good job of protecting the back from scratches. The keyboard, while not as nice as a “real” keyboard is pretty dang good. I can type as fast on this as I can on my laptop. Combo Touch cases connect using Apple’s Smart Connector so you don’t have to worry about draining the battery by having Bluetooth on. There are models available for the base iPad (7th, 8th, and 9th Gen) along with the iPad Air (5th Gen and M2) and 11-inch iPad Pro (1st Gen and newer), 12.9-inch iPad Pro (5th and 6th Gen), as well as the 11-inch and 13-inch iPad Pros. —Scott Gilbertson
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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.
Our favorite digital notebook is a fantastic device. The ReMarkable 2 is easy to use, letting you take notes by hand and organize them into various folders. You can connect via the ReMarkable app (on mobile and desktop) to access your notes when you don’t have your notebook with you, and to send documents you’d like to edit on the ReMarkable 2 (I send myself D&D sheets, but it’s great for any PDF you need to read or want to scribble on). Only the bundles are on sale, and this one includes the Marker Plus, which has an eraser, and the Book Folio to keep your new device nice and safe in your bag.
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.
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The Hatch Restore 2 is a fantastic sound machine, and a fine sunrise alarm clock. I prefer it as a sound machine—it comes with 13 wake-up sounds and 24 sleep sounds, and Hatch also offers the Hatch+ membership ($5 a month) to get access to Sleep Stories and partner content that ranges from Gilmore Girls to KFC (yes, that KFC). You don’t need the membership to set routines for bedtime and wakeup, and I loved it as a wind-down device with its soft light and sounds. It’s not as bright as other sunrise lamps, but if you’re mostly in it for the sounds, this device is great.
If you’ve wished for Christmas lights you could control with a tap on your phone or a quick voice command, now’s the perfect time to score these Twinkly Smart String Lights. The 250 LED smart Christmas light string has a nice discount for Cyber Monday. Plus, not only does it let you easily control it, but it’s super customizable to show just about any design you could imagine.
This ergonomic mouse for Apple devices lifts—as the name suggests—your palm away from your desk, purportedly preventing wrist pain by alleviating pressure on nerves. Our tester appreciated its superior battery life (over a year!) and the ability to program the buttons for Mac-specific features and apps like Final Cut Pro, Keynote, and Photos.
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These Crucial drives are my favorite general-purpose external storage drives. They’re reasonably priced (for a portable SSD) and speedy enough for most uses. The X6 is lightweight and tiny, making it a good choice for working at the coffee shop. The downside is that this isn’t a blinding-fast hard disk. In fact, under the hood, the X6 uses an older drive interface (Serial AT Attachment, or SATA), which was more common with spinning hard drives. So while it’s small and light, its speed is limited by that older interface technology. In my testing on Windows and macOS, that works out to about 550 Mbps read speed and 208 Mbps write speed. —Scott Gilbertson
Samsung’s rugged, padding T7 drive has an IP65 rating, which means it’s fine in the rain and is protected from dust and sand. The T7 line is notable for its built-in security features like hardware-based encryption, but unlike the Touch model, the Shield does not have a fingerprint reader. Still, this is a good SSD if your portable drives lead a rough life in an everyday bag. —Scott Gilbertson
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 use any Windows-compatible library. If you want a Steam deck alternative, this is a sizable discount.
The period right after Thanksgiving is the Christmas Eve of TV sale events, and the best Cyber Monday TV deals are live now. I’m a TV expert and I have tested and reviewed 100+ TVs over the years—I’ve spotlighted the best discounts on televisions our team has tested below (myself included). Check out the absolute best Cyber Monday deals for more.
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TV Deals
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On one hand, I would not watch the Super Bowl on this super inexpensive Hisense TV. On the other hand, a decade ago it would have blown my mind. I just bought this TV for my mom and it’s what we’re using to watch football and play Switch today. The software boots surprisingly smoothly and quickly and because it’s a Hisense it’s quite bright compared to other TVs I’ve seen at this price. —Martin Cizmar
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If affordability and convenience top your TV checklist, this balanced baseline model from Roku is an enticing choice. Roku’s simplified interface runs the show, making it easy for even the less technically inclined among us to navigate between inputs, broadcast TV, and your choice of hundreds of streaming services. The TV’s picture quality isn’t top tier, and its 60-Hz refresh rate may not appeal to avid gamers, but you do get good brightness, vibrant colors, local dimming for solid black levels without blotchy light patches, and smart support for Apple Homekit, Alexa, and Google Assistant.
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If you’re after something more budget-friendly, Hisense’s U7N QLED TV (8/10, WIRED Recommends) is our pick as the best TV for most people right now, thanks to its mix of killer brightness, vivid quantum dot colors, and excellent contrast. We saw some uniformity issues in testing (aka the dirty screen effect) but it’s not noticeable in most situations, and the TV’s mini LED backlighting system is a step above regular LED TVs, with loads of dimming zones for minimal “blooming” or light wash around bright images. An intuitive Google TV interface and high-end gaming features complete the package for a TV that punches well above its price.
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Looking to bust the brightness barrier? Hisense’s 65-inch U8N TV (8/10, WIRED Recommends) is among the brightest we’ve ever tested, outshining the vast majority of LED rivals with its searing highlights and voluminous quantum dot colors. You might think all that power would make it a poor performer in the dark, but the U8N’s advanced mini LED backlighting allows for inky black levels with very little light bloom. You’ll also get top-end gaming features and a Google TV interface. The TV’s off-axis image quality and motion handling are just OK, but otherwise, you’re getting a lot of the goodies found in premium TVs for far less money. Add in a good sale, and it’s hard to say no.
This is a big discount on a trophy TV with a lightning-fast refresh rate, blinding brightness, and surprisingly rich sound from side speakers. I’ve been testing this TV in my house for the last two months and have been delighted by the performance—so much so that I’m a convert to the Hisense brand and it’s all I’ll buy now. —Martin Cizmar
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Not to be outdone, Samsung’s second-tier OLED (9/10, WIRED Recommends) is another of my favorite TVs of the year. The 65-inch model’s QD-OLED panel (the 42-, 48-, and 83-inch models use a more traditional WOLED panel) provides fabulously rich colors and a slight brightness boost over its C4 counterpart, alongside the perfect black levels and excellent picture quality from any angle that makes OLED TVs top performers. Like the C4, you’ll get HDMI 2.1 support across all four inputs and Samsung’s Game Hub lets you stream games from an impressive list of services, including Xbox. Like all Samsung TVs, the S90D doesn’t support Dolby Vision, the most common dynamic HDR format, opting for HDR10+ instead. Otherwise, it’s hard to find a flaw.
You have to add this item to your cart to see the deal. This is our favorite 8K TV right now, despite it being last year’s model, because nobody needs an 8K TV right now. No content in 8k isn’t self-shot at this point, but if you’re the type of person who spends big once a decade for a new screen and that decade is up, you may as well snag this model. It’s gorgeous and bright, and if they ever actually get around to making or delivering 8K content, you’ll be set. —Parker Hall
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If I’d known the Bravia 7 (7/10, WIRED Recommends) would drop this low, I honestly would have given it a higher score. It seemed a bit too high at its $2,300 MSRP, but now that it’s $1,000 lower, and $400 off its original sale price, it feels like Sony’s giving these things away. My main gripe about the Bravia 7 was its notably poor performance from the side. If you’re mainly watching from straight-on, though, this is a killer performer for the money. The TV’s mini LED backlight is brilliantly bright, with dazzling colors, excellent contrast, and stunning clarity across content. Like most TVs in its class, it tacks on top gaming features (though only across two of its four HDMI inputs), and its Google TV interface adds intuitive control. At this price, this is among the best options for anyone after a bright-yet-refined TV experience.
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LG’s C4 (9/10, WIRED Recommends) is perennially named one of the best TVs you can buy, for good reason. You’ll get the stunning contrast and perfect black levels of a top OLED display, rich and naturalistic colors, sparkling clear picture processing, and solid brightness with support for Dolby Vision HDR. LG’s smart interface is quirky but lightning-fast, and the Magic Remote works like a Nintendo Wii remote for versatile control. Extras like four fully-loaded HDMI 2.1 inputs to serve up the top gaming features make the C4 feel like a flagship TV at second-tier pricing. (Note: We’ve seen this price fluctuate in the past few weeks, dropping as low as $1,400, so you may want to keep the buy tab open and your finger ready.)
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TCL’s QM7 (6/10, WIRED Reviewed) is one of the best TVs I’ve reviewed at its price, with one exception: The HDR picture mode in my review model was oddly connected to SDR settings, which greatly limited its brightness in HDR. TCL was able to fix the issue for me, but said it won’t issue a broad update until December. It doesn’t seem to be a widespread issue, and this screen otherwise offers great contrast, rich and showy colors, and impressive screen uniformity that outdoes the similarly priced U7N. It’s that last trait that makes the QM7 a prime candidate for a large-scale display. This deal was originally on the 98-inch screen model, which is insane, but the 85-incher is still a great discount on a massive TV. If you trust TCL’s willingness to stand behind its products, this TV could be the grand-scale showpiece you’ve been waiting for.
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Sony’s A95L (9/10, WIRED Recommends) is the best 4K TV I’ve ever seen. It’s so good that Sony decided not to update it for 2023. The company instead turned its focus to backlit LED TVs like the searingly beautiful Bravia 9 (9/10, WIRED Recommends), but the A95L is still arguably the company’s best. You’ll get perfect black levels for incredible contrast, sweet and accurate colors, and impressive brightness for an OLED display. Unlike LED TVs, including the Bravia 9, it looks almost perfect from any angle. The frosting on this cake is Sony’s XR processing which provides crystalline detail for a remarkably immersive image. The TV adds solid features, including a Google TV interface and next-gen gaming support (though only across two of its four HDMI ports, helping to keep the TV from a perfect 10). It’s a pricey display that’s a little easier to stomach in a 55-inch size and especially tempting on a great sale.
Sony Bravia 9
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Another brightness champion, the Bravia 9 (9/10, WIRED Recommends) matches its next-gen LED potency with brilliant balance to create one of the most stirring performances of any TV I’ve tested. You’ll almost feel the heat of the sun or lasers cascading across the screen, while Sony’s proprietary backlighting and processing systems provide incredible contrast and clarity. You’ll get Sony’s Google TV smart interface for simple navigation, and high-end gaming features, including in-house PlayStation exclusives. The TV’s off-angle viewing is good, not great, and I wish Sony would offer HDMI 2.1 gaming support across more than just two of its four inputs, but if you’re after the best LED TV on the market at its lowest price yet, you’re welcome.
The Branch Cyber Monday sales event is live and runs through December 2. It’s become one of my favorite home office furniture companies for three main reasons. First, its products are easy to assemble, with clear instructions and helpful assembly videos. Second, they look good, with multiple color options and an overall aesthetic that’s easy on the eyes. Third, everything is reasonably priced. Sure, you can find cheaper office chairs and standing desks, but these are well-designed, functional, and have longer warranties than most.
During the Cyber Monday sale event, you can get 15 percent off select products, and 20 percent off if you bundle things together, which also nets you free shipping. You’ll need to use the code BFCM at checkout to see the discount in your cart. I’ve tested a handful of products from the company—here’s what I like the most that’s well worth your money.
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Branch Office Chair Deals
This has been my top office chair recommendation for several years. It’s well-priced, quite adjustable, and looks pleasant. You can get it in fun colors, but this bumps up the price. The armrests go up, down, back, and forward, and you can adjust the seat depth (helpful for taller people). There’s adjustable lumbar support as well, to make sure it’s supporting the natural curve in the spine. The seat foam is cushy, and the mesh back allows for good airflow. I had no trouble sitting on it for hours as a 6’4″ man, but my 5’1″ wife also enjoyed it.
Branch just released the Ergonomic Chair Pro, which supposedly improves on the original in several ways. I have it in a box but have not had a chance to set it up and try it. If you’d like to take your chances, it’s also on sale for a tempting $75 discount, costing you $424.
The Verve is the “next step up” pick in our guide if you can spend a little more, though that might change soon, once I try the Ergonomic Chair Pro. It keeps my back straighter, is just as comfy, and looks prettier. There’s a headrest add-on if you want, but I don’t think it’s necessary. If you need a wider seat, you may want to look elsewhere, as the seat arms can feel like they’re boxing you in. Speaking of which, these arms only go up and down, so there’s not much you can do to move them around. Still, there’s a good level of polish on this chair that’s a step above the Ergonomic Chair.
The Softside feels more like you’re sitting on an armchair than an office chair. If you have a bookshelf in your office and are a frequent tea drinker, it just might complete your room’s aesthetic. It’s soft all around with a lovely fabric that feels durable. If you need a wide seat, this isn’t the chair for you—the arms are fixed and rise directly from the seat, boxing you in. There’s not much else in the way of adjustability outside of locking the recline, but my back didn’t complain after weeks on this chair.
I tested the High Back version, which goes all the way past my shoulders (I’m 6’4″). The standard model is the Mid Back, which I can’t vouch for, but may be suitable for shorter folks. You can also swap out the fabric for leather or vegan leather, but I haven’t tried either.
Branch Standing Desk Deals
I’m working on a standing desks guide, and the Duo is my choice for anyone limited on space. It’s a very small standing desk (though you can choose from multiple sizes), and the desk add-ons are easy to install, like the cable organizer and drawer. It’s made of manufactured wood and has a powder-coated steel frame, and it didn’t take me too long to assemble. There’s a paddle on the right to raise or lower the desk, with two height presets. It’s a little tricky to figure out how to save the heights you want, so keep that manual handy.
This was one of the first nice standing desks I tested. You get multiple height presets, quiet motors, and a large desktop to fit all your stuff. There’s a spot in the back of the center to run cables through. This one has a larger range of movement than the Branch Duo.
This newly-launched standing desk just arrived at my doorstep recently, and I finally got a chance to set it up. It was pretty easy (there aren’t many parts). The motors are a little louder than I expected but I love the four-legged design. Fully used to make one like this called the Fully Nolan, but it was discontinued after Herman Miller bought the company. Now Branch has a version, and it’s truly significantly nicer-looking than most two-legged standing desks. There are three height presets, and it can lift 225 pounds (static weight load is much higher). Like all of Branch’s standing desks, it has a 10-year warranty.
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Well, whaddya know. I’m not the only one who likes Branch. My colleague Boutayna Chokrane retested a bunch of laptop stands recently and came away thinking that Branch’s Adjustable Laptop Stand is indeed the best for most folks. It lifts your laptop up 7 inches, and you can adjust it to nearly any viewing angle. It doesn’t wobble and looks great. It’s a little tough to adjust, but that’s also what keeps it so stable and reliable.
An easy way to add more outlets to your desk setup, this Branch accessory clamps directly to the desk. I used it for a while at my desk and have now repurposed it for my tool closet to keep all my power tools charged up (it’s clamped to a shelf). It looks attractive and offers three outlets as well as a USB-C and USB-A. This accessory is UL-certified and it has a 6-foot cord which should be long enough to run to the wall.
I recently got this filing cabinet to test and it looks very attractive. It’s also the perfect length up top for my desktop gaming PC. It was easy to assemble and mine had no damage in transit. There’s only one lock but it secures both drawers. Both are spacious and I like the little organization at the top for pens and other stationery.
I’ve been using these lockers for close to a year. They’re flat-pack metal containers that arrive in sheets, and you bend certain parts to connect them all. It might sound flimsy but they’ve held up exceptionally well and don’t sound like they’re about to fall apart. (Installation is easy, just takes some time.) I currently have three kinds: Standard, Lowdown, and Midi Lockers. One is holding all my vinyl and has heavy speakers and a turntable on top. Another is keeping my camera gear out of sight, and the third is just miscellaneous storage. They’re pretty (and come in a range of colors). Oh, and easy to clean too.
You need to make sure you have desk space before you buy this caddy. It’s huge! If you do, it can replace all your existing containers. Toss in your pens, notebooks, stick notes, and more. It’s a statement on a desk, so don’t keep it hidden away.
outdoor activities are incredibly fun—whether you’re climbing, running, skiing, camping, biking, or whatever it is you’re into. But they’re also expensive, especially in the winter, when you need to factor in everything you need in order to not freeze to death. Thanks to Black Friday, you can stock up on all the gear you need while also saving money. Below, you’ll find a variety of great deals on all the gear that keeps us warm and dry while we’re traipsing around outside.
Jacket Deals
After the holiday, reviewer Scott Gilbertson will be penning his ode to waxed canvas, the O.G. weatherproof material. In the meantime, we have his pick for the manliest jacket, which is the waxed canvas trucker that you can see on Pedro Pascal in The Last of Us. It is the only jacket that will repel zombie blood from your flannel or hoodie, as you fight to save the ones you love.—Adrienne So
This is our favorite everyday rain jacket. The outside is made from 100 percent rubberized PVC, complete with a cotton and polyester lining that’s comfortable. It has double-welded seams that keep water out, the hood is large enough for a large beanie or baseball cap, and it’s roomy enough to layer a down vest under it. We recommend it for those who live in a rainy climate and dread having to re-waterproof their rain jackets every season.
This is WIRED editor Adrienne So’s favorite running rain jacket. Even though it has a 10.2K waterproof rating, the fabric is still stretchy, soft, and breathable, while the cut is trim and tidy. WIRED editor Adrienne So says she wore it for several hours while running in the rain and water continued to bead up on the service without getting uncomfortably clammy underneath. If you get hot, you can also open the mesh pockets to vent it. We also like that it comes in bright colors (for high visibility) and has reflective detailing.
If you enjoy hiking, look no further than the Arc’teryx Beta Jacket. It’s not only lighter and thinner, but it also comes equipped with a new PFAS-free Gore-Tex expanded polyethylene (ePE) membrane to keep wind and rain out while also letting sweat vapor escape. In addition to the ePE membrane, there’s a soft backer fabric, recycled nylon face fabric, and a C0 DWR coating (which refers to the total absence of harmful fluorocarbons. Arc’teryx is currently holding a 30 percent off sale on its website.
We don’t suggest the Teca Fleece for subzero temperatures, but it’ll do the trick if you live in an area where you can get away with skipping a puffer coat. It’s thin and breathable but still leaves room for additional layers. Meanwhile, the flexible material won’t make you feel constricted. The colorblocking design adds a nice, retro touch too.
This is a great mid-weight jacket that you can layer under a rain jacket or over a tank top. Made of 100 percent merino wool, it’s dense but also soft. It will easily help to keep you warm when the temperature dips during the upcoming winter season. It also looks super sleek and comes in some nice colors. Be sure to use the code “ADVENTUREINCLUDED” to see the discount at checkout.
Shirt Deals
This hoodie does have a sporty look to it, but it’s not so tight that you can’t layer underneath it. In addition to a hood, it also has thumb loops and a zippable tall neck. While it’s best for the winter, it’s also ideal for other activities like biking or doing yard work when it’s slightly cooler outside. Make sure to use the code “ADVENTUREINCLUDED” to see the discount at checkout.
I have been running for miles every day to escape my family (haha, just kidding, I love you!) and I realize I need more merino wool base layers if I’m not going to do laundry every day. This is our favorite base layer, with heavy-duty seams that won’t rub if you wear it under a pack. I layer this under the running jacket above on sub-30 degree days.
I can see that I’m on a bit of a manly kick here (we will let my spouse deal with this later). But outdoor workwear company Filson is also holding a big Black Friday sale. While the company is famous for its waxed jackets, we also like the virtually indestructible hoodie, which is currently 40 percent off. Reviewer Chris Haslam says his one from 2017 has survived countless camping and fishing trips with no fraying and while holding true to its shape.
If this hoodie looks oddly familiar to you, it’s likely because you’ve seen it all over your TikTok For You Page. Both the body and ribbing are comprised of over 70 percent cotton, so it’s more breathable than polyester hoodies. But the highlight here is the fit, which has an exaggerated crop, huge sleeves, and the unique scuba hood that’s big enough to swallow your whole head and zip over your face.
We recommend this hoodie for those who want an oversized fit with structure. The Popflex Cloud has a nice weight to it but, as WIRED reviewer Nena Farrell puts it, “doesn’t make [her] look like a marshmallow looking for a campfire.” The waist gathers nicely, while the drop shoulders and large hood drape over your body but still retain its form and structure. It looks good with leggings, well-fitting jeans, and comes in a bunch of great colors.
Pant Deals
These are our go-to pants for those who are perpetually cold. They’re great for various cold-weather activities but the soft, relaxed fit still looks fashionable. They’re made from recycled polyester, insulated with Primaloft, come with an elasticized waist, and have drawstring cuffs at the bottom of the legs in case they’re too long on you. For the complete look, you can pair it with a matching Payette Pullover—it’s also on sale for $142 ($47 off).
Outdoor activewear company Prana is currently holding a big Black Friday sale, and I’m considering buying another pair of these leggings (both reviewer Nena Farrell and I own these and they are in our Gifts for Mom guide). I do not have the patience or mental stability for yoga, but I wear these to crush out my reps in the gym (do 25-pound one-arm lat pulldowns and cry afterwards). It’s hard to explain how soft and closely-fitting these leggings are—it’s almost like wearing nothing at all.—Adrienne So
These hold the title of “The Perfect Pant” in our guide to Best Climbing Gear. They’re made of 100 percent organic cotton, so they’re very hard-wearing and feel super comfortable thanks to the elasticated waist and diamond-shaped crotch gusset. Pro tip: The women’s and men’s versions are basically the same, so if you’re a woman, buy the men’s pants a size smaller.—Adrienne So
Underwear Deals
This is the best bra in our guide to merino wool, and I love it enough that I raved about it. Branwyn is currently 25 percent off sitewide. It makes no sense to wear all-organic everything for your sweaters, jeans, and jackets, while keeping possibly toxic dyes or materials on the garments that are closest to your skin. These are sturdy enough to work as a swimsuit on hiking or camping trips when I must simply dive into the water (sometimes it’s on accident).
Other Clothing Deals
Here are a few more deals that we just couldn’t let lie.
We have an upcoming guide to the best running shoes that will appear after this holiday, but these shoes are in it. I like Altra for the wide toe box, which lets my foot spread, and the zero drop from heel to toe, which means that my Achilles tendon flexes properly and I don’t give myself tendinitis on my long runs. This is the company’s versatile road-to-trail option that I can wear to run to the trails, run in the woods, and then get back home again.—Adrienne So
This is another runner-up hoodie in our guide to the Best Hoodies. This is an all-cotton hoodie with a much looser weave than some of our other picks.
Stance is holding a 30 percent off sale sitewide with the code CYBERWEEK. My goal is to only have to do laundry twice a week for the winter, which is why I’m considering getting another three-pack of the performance crew socks. They’re lightweight nylon and hold their shape excellently, wick sweat well, and don’t get wrinkled up in my shoe.—Adrienne So
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