This shopping holiday has some unmissable Therabody Cyber Monday deals on the brand’s most coveted recovery tools. Whether you’re looking to ease sore muscles, upgrade your skincare game, or just melt the stress away, a Therabody tool can do wonders. If you’ve ever thought about splurging on a Theragun or the brand’s futuristic LED mask, now may be the time to hit “add to cart.” Here are the best Cyber Monday Therabody deals, handpicked for maximum relaxation and minimal buyer’s remorse.
P.S., we’re also live-tracking the absolute best Cyber Monday steals.
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The Theragun Sense has the same luxe perks as the pricier models, like the LCD screen and guided breathwork routines, but without the $500 price tag. The four attachments (standard ball, dampener, thumb, and micro-point) handle everything from sore calves to stiff shoulders. It’s whisper-quiet compared to other Theraguns, so I can decompress without sounding like I’m firing up a power drill.
For Theragun newcomers, the Relief is a no-nonsense massage gun that delivers exactly what you need—minus the flashy extras. Three speed settings and attachments (standard ball, dampener, and thumb) make it a compact powerhouse for tackling tension. It’s a beginner-friendly entry into the Therabody world, and this sale makes it even more enticing.
This used to be our favorite pick for the quietest option in our guide to the Best Theraguns, but then the Sense came along. It’s still a solid choice regardless—complete with Thera’s signature triangle handle, five foam attachments, and three preset treatments (that you can save to the device via the companion app). We only recommend it if it’s on sale, and this is also the lowest price we’ve tracked on Amazon so far. —Brenda Stolyar
The Theragun Mini 2 may be small, but it’s mighty. With a 150-minute battery life, it’s ready to target all those tender spots that need attention, whether you’re at the gym, airport, or just on the go. When I’m working from home, I like to keep it near my desk for when I start to get sore. Plus, the little guy comes with a case.
The fifth-gen Theragun Pro came out in 2022, but it’s a more affordable option if you don’t want to drop $600 on the newer Pro Plus. It comes equipped with various attachments including the wedge, supersoft, micro-point, thumb, standard ball, and dampener. You’ll also get a case to store the device in and a pouch for the accessories. Even though it’s a few years old, it’s still a solid choice for athletes, as long as you’re fine with missing out on all the latest updates. —Brenda Stolyar
The Wave Roller takes foam rollers to the next level. At $109, it’s a lot more affordable than Therabody’s massage guns, and it’s ideal for improving flexibility, mobility, and blood circulation. With five vibration frequencies and Therabody app integration, you can also target specific sore muscles with varying intensities.
The TheraFace Mask is skincare that feels like self-care. This beauty multitasker combines LED light therapy with soothing vibrations to massage your pressure points. It’s definitely a splurge, but the soothing experience and visible skin benefits make it hard to resist. If you’ve been eyeing luxury LED masks, this sale is your green light.
The TheraFace Pro is a chameleon of facial recovery tools. With six interchangeable heads, it offers all sorts of facials, from LED therapy and microcurrent treatments to deep cleansing and percussive massages. If you invest a significant amount of money on monthly facials, the TheraFace Pro will save you time and dollars.
Hours of screen time can wreck your eyes, but SmartGoggles offers relaxation and relief with gentle heat and vibrations. It feels like a warm hug for your face, melting away eye strain and stress headaches. We love the original model (9/10, WIRED Recommends). Whether you’re battling Zoom fatigue or just need a break, these goggles are a must-try.
For muscle recovery that goes beyond a massage, the PowerDot 2.0 Duo uses neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) and transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) to target specific areas, improve strength, and relieve period cramps. It comes with everything you need, including a set of electrode pads (they last up to 25 sessions), and it’s $70 off right now.
The TheraCup brings cupping therapy into the modern age with a blend of suction, heat, and vibration. It’s surprisingly easy to use, and safety sensors ensure you can’t overdo it. If the idea of traditional cupping intimidates you, this device is a perfect at-home alternative. At $20 off, it’s a budget-friendly way to bring the spa to you.
Other Therabody Deals
We haven’t tested the below products, but here are some more great Cyber Monday discounts on Therabody recovery gear and accessories:
Growing up means being jealous of someone who owns a Dyson vacuum (#adulting). And it’s easy to see why—they’re powerful, lightweight, agile, and bagless. It’s everything you’d want in a dream vacuum! Yes, I said dream vacuum. But it’s tough to get past the cost. Thankfully, many of the company’s cordless stick vacs are currently on sale thanks to Cyber Monday.
Below, we’ve gathered all the best deals on our favorite cordless stick vacs. It’ll arrive just in time for you or your giftee to show it off in front of family and friends during the holiday season. If you’re looking to shop for more gifts or great sales, don’t miss the absolute best Cyber Monday deals.
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The Best Dyson Deals
Our favorite Dyson vacuum is on sale just in time for Cyber Monday. The V15 Detect has a nice mix of Dyson’s cool features without being too expensive, especially now that it’s on sale. There’s a green laser that shoots out the front of the motorized head, pointing out dust and particles in your path to vacuum up. A sensor inside the vacuum can count how many particles the vacuum picked up, and adjust the power level to match how messy the floors are. It’s got a 60-minute run time.
This is Dyson’s latest top-of-the-line cordless vacuum. With a handful of upgrades, it’s the next step up from the V15 Detect. It has a single power button instead of a trigger, a Laser Slim fluffy cleaner head that’s twice as bright, and slightly longer battery life (at 70 minutes), and the fastest motor of any Dyson—with a suction power of 135,000 revolutions per minute (RPM). Dyson also included a HEPA filter, which the company says traps 99.99 percent of 0.1 microns. I didn’t notice a major difference in performance between this one and the V15 Detect, so you shouldn’t pay full price for it. But this is one of the lowest prices we’ve seen for this model, so I wouldn’t wait too long to snag it.
It’s been two years since I first started using the V12 Detect Slim and it’s still my favorite vacuum. I use it to clean dust and crumbs throughout my apartment almost every day (8/10, WIRED Recommends). It’s compact and lightweight (making it a great option for smaller spaces), has an LCD screen to switch between cleaning modes, a run time of up to 60 minutes, and a single power button to turn it on and off. As part of the Detect lineup, it also comes with a variety of attachments including the Laser Slim Fluffy cleaner head.
If you don’t want to spend too much on a Dyson, this is our go-to budget pick. It’s fairly basic compared to the rest of the lineup. It comes with a trigger instead of a power button (so you’ll have to hold it down while using it), along with accessories like a Motorbar cleaner head, crevice tool, and combination tool. It’s also not as powerful, with a motor that rotates up to 120,000 RPM, but it’s fine for picking up dust and debris. The dustbin, however, is on the smaller side at 0.1-gallon. We only recommend this vacuum if it’s on sale—so, you’re in luck. It’s out of stock on Amazon and Best Buy, but you can still find it for sale a few other spots.
The V15s Detect Submarine is a vacuum that also doubles as a mop. It comes with a wet roller head and dip tray, without the need for floor wash or any special type of setup. All you have to do is fill the small reservoir with clean water, slide it into the head, and press the trigger. It’ll rotate and scrub the floor while getting rid of sticky messes. It comes with 60 minutes of battery life, but it only takes about 15 percent of power to clean 200 square feet of hardwood floor (and empties about one-fifth of the tank). Sadly, you still have to rinse the mop head by hand. This is also the lowest price we’ve seen for this vacuum, yet.
No, this isn’t a cordless stick vac. It’s Dyson’s very expensive robot vacuum and it’s on sale. It doesn’t have the best navigation skills—we only recommend it if you have an open floor plan with little furniture. But it is powerful, with a spin speed of 110,000 RPM. It also comes with a new “triple action” brush bar (it’s comprised of stiff nylon bristles for carpets, soft nylon for large debris on hard floors, and antistatic carbon-fiber filaments for fine dust) that sweeps up to the edge of each room, along with a digital display, and a revamped dustbin removal and emptying system. It’s dipped as low as $847 in the past, but this is still a solid deal.
Ah, it’s time for Cyber Monday: an online marathon of mad sales, and the beauty deals are hotter than the hair straightener you forgot to unplug. Whether you’re updating your skincare regimen, upgrading your hair tools, or finally caving on that viral product, these live Cyber Monday deals are too good to miss. I’ve done the heavy lifting for you, scouring through the sales to find the absolute best—WIRED-approved, of course. Let’s dive into the best hair and beauty deals.
Updated December 2: We’ve added a few new deals and corrected prices.
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Hair Styling Deals
No one uses a hair dryer and round brush at home these days; that’s way too much admin. The Double Shot Blow Dryer brush dries, smooths, and styles, leaving you with a salon-quality blowout minus the straining bicep workout or stylist chit-chat. WIRED reviewer Adrienne So says she prefers the Double Shot over the original Revlon dryer brush. It’s a splurge, which is why the only reasonable time to snag it would be when it’s on sale.
We’ve tested (and approved) of other GHD hair tools before, and with a 30 percent discount, this may be the day to invest in good hair. The GHD Platinum+ is a smart flat iron that doesn’t actually fry your hair. Preset to the optimal temperature of 365 degrees Fahrenheit, it’s gentle enough for fine hair but powerful enough to tame the wildest of curls.
Shark FlexStyle Air Styling & Drying System Ultimate 6-Piece Accessory Pack
This is the Dyson Airwrap dupe—and I mean that in the best way possible. The Shark FlexStyle packs six tools in one: two auto-wrap curlers, an oval brush, a paddle brush, a diffuser, and a concentrator. Whether you’re aiming for mermaid waves or a blowout, it delivers versatility for all hair types and textures. At $223, it’s still an investment, but it’s far easier to justify than the Dyson’s eye-watering $600 price tag.
The Dyson Airwrap (8/10, WIRED Recommends) is the Birkin of hair tools: luxurious, expensive, and everyone and their mother wants one. It’s normally $600, but this Cyber Monday deal trims it to $500, which makes the dream feel just a bit more attainable (she says hopefully). Plus, with six attachments—two long barrels, two smoothing brushes, a volumizing brush, and a 2-in-1 Coanda dryer—it’s like having your own glam team in a box.
As featured in our guide to the Best Hair Straighteners, this unique quad-plate straightener delighted our tester with its ability to make two passes in one, as well as its 10 different heat settings. The design does make it difficult to add curls or waves, but for those who need just a straightener and nothing else, this is a fantastic steal at more than 50 percent off. —Kat Merck
I’ve been using flat irons to curly my hair forever. And that’s because I can’t grasp the mechanics of a standard curling iron—regardless of how many YouTube tutorials I watch. But thanks to the Beachwaver Rotating Curling Iron, I can achieve corkscrew curls any time I want. All you have to do is clamp your hair, press the button, and it automatically wraps your hair around the wand. It takes a few tries to fully get the hang of it, but after a while, it’s super easy. —Brenda Stolyar
We’re big fans of Olaplex at WIRED, and this shampoo is no exception. It’s cruelty-free, vegan, and formulated without sulfates, parabens, and phthalates. At $21 this Cyber Monday, it’s the ultimate excuse to snag a bottle or two for yourself and a friend.
Revlon heard our cries and delivered: the Volumizer Plus 2.0 has fixed most of the issues I had with its earlier model. It’s smaller, speedier, and no longer feels like it was designed for someone with three arms. The new medium setting is the Goldilocks of temperatures—not too hot, not too weak, just voluminous blowout perfection in under 15 minutes. The detachable brush also makes portability a non-issue. At $32, it costs less than my caffeine addiction, let alone a single Drybar visit.
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Certified by Quiet Mark, an independent organization that assesses household products’ noise pollution, this hair dryer came highly recommended by former WIRED contributor Victoria Woollaston-Webber. It also comes with a concentrator and diffuser. Former WIRED reviewer Medea Giordano tested it for our guide to the Best Hair Dryers and was also impressed with how quiet it was—see for yourself while it’s discounted to half off for Cyber Monday. —Kat Merck
Face and Body Deals
Too Faced Better Than Sex Volumizing Mascara
There’s a reason Too Faced named this mascara Better Than Sex, and it’s because the confidence it brings outlasts any situationship. Better Than Sex delivers lush, fluttery, and bold lashes that hold their own through long days (and nights) without smudging or flaking. If you’ve been searching for a mascara that lives up to its name, this one brings drama in the best way—and lasts for far longer.
This foundation is excellent for covering up redness and dark circles, while still leaving an even base to apply the rest of your makeup. It does feel a little heavy at first, but it settles in nicely (we recommend using a standard makeup sponge for the best application). It also comes in a good range of shades, unlike other popular foundations. However, we don’t recommend it if your skin type is on the dry side—we noticed it clings to dry patches. —Brenda Stolyar
Crest 3D Whitestrips, 44 Strips (22 Count Pack)
Nothing beats a dentist’s whitening treatment, but these pearly strips are a close second. Crest 3D Whitestrips are an essential before big interviews, dates, or photo ops. Like Photoshop for your teeth, they’re great to carry for impromptu touch-ups. You never know when you’ll need a megawatt smile.
If you haven’t heard about snail mucin yet, I need to know what rock you’re living under. But in all seriousness, this slug syrup isn’t just a TikTok trend—it’s packed with real benefits. To name a few dermatological ones: it hydrates, smoothes fine lines, and calms inflammation. At $13, this K-beauty bestseller is practically begging you to jump on the snail train. Consider this your cosmic sign to embrace the slime.
Thirty dollars is a small price to pay for pearly whites. The Sonicare 4100 strips away the unnecessary embellishments, focusing instead on quality features like a pressure sensor, a two-minute timer, and a long-lasting battery (about two weeks on a single charge). It’s gentler than an oscillating toothbrush, and it’s our favorite sonic one.
Micellar water removes makeup, clears impurities, and refreshes your face—all without a single rinse. It’s perfect for lazy days or when you need to freshen up after a long flight or workout. When I’m at home, I like to follow Bioderma up with a rinse-off cleanser. (I’ve been using COSRX’s Advanced Snail Mucin Gel Cleanser, and it just so happens to be on sale, too.)
PanOxyl’s 10 percent benzoyl peroxide wash is a permanent resident in my shower. It’s the strongest over-the-counter option available, so sensitive skin folks should consult a dermatologist and tread lightly. I don’t dare use it on my face, but I rely on it to keep my back clear after sweaty workouts. Bacne doesn’t stand a chance.
Hydrocolloid patches are my not-so-secret weapon for taming breakouts. They shrink pimples, soak up gunk, and keep you from picking at your skin. Mighty Patch makes transparent stickers, so I buy them in bulk to use overnight, or when I’m not trying to make a statement with a bright yellow star on my face. The Original Mighty Patches also don’t contain any active ingredients, which is ideal for reactive skin.
Starface hydrocolloid patches are designed to absorb fluid, so they help flatten zits as well as reduce irritation and redness. It’s also great for shielding blemishes from outside bacteria. The best part is the star-shaped patches are fun to wear. They also come in the adorable and refillable little compact that comes equipped with a mirror to easily apply patches on the go. —Brenda Stolyar
With winter around the corner, your lips might start to feel more chapped than usual. This lip mask will definitely help with that. The thick texture melts quickly and sinks straight into your dry skin, leaving your lips feeling less cracked. It also lasts long enough throughout the day that you won’t have to constantly reapply the product—so the jar, while small, should last you for a while. —Brenda Stolyar
The Beard Hedger earns its status as the traveler’s MVP, thanks to its USB-C charging—a feature so obvious, I’m surprised more brands haven’t caught on. The stainless steel teeth and high-RPM motor handle stubble and shorter beards with ease. Not the prettiest, but it’s waterproof.
If you’ve been hoping to jump on the LED train, there’s no better time than right now—Black Friday may be over, but Cyber Monday sales are taking off left and right. These masks and tools have been gaining in popularity for their promise to erase fine lines and brighten your skin, and some even treat acne. In the past couple months that I’ve been using red light devices, compliments on my skin have certainly gone up, and my acne spots have healed up faster than ever. There’re a few masks and gadgets on sale (and plenty of other great sales!) that we love to use after testing several, and lucky you, they’re on sale.
A quick primer on how LED therapy works, if you aren’t familiar: Near-infrared light stimulates the proteins collagen and elastin to reduce your wrinkles. Some devices also have a blue light therapy option, which penetrates the top layer of skin to kill acne-causing bacteria, and can reduce inflammation to clear up your skin. Check out our guide to the Best LED Face Masks for more details.
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LED Device Deals
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WIRED staffers have been pretty happy using this handy little LED wand to tighten up the skin around their eyes. It’s a manual device with a three-minute treatment you do on a specific area, so it’s perfect if you have a certain spot you want to treat versus your whole face. The wand alone isn’t on sale, but the wand kit is on sale that includes a serum to use with the wand.
I’m currently testing this neck gadget and am a little too excited about it, since neck lines are the biggest area I’d like to treat on my skin. It’s still too early in testing to report results—I’m on week two of testing—but it’s been easy and comfortable to test, and I love that I can wear it while doing my hair or eating a snack since it doesn’t cover my entire face. Like the wand above, Solawave’s sale is for the Kit that includes a serum that works with the neck and chest mask.
LED Face Mask Deals
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Omnilux is similar to our top LED mask pick, with a soft form that you essentially wrap around your face. It’s comfortable and fairly affordable, and the only reason it’s not a top pick is that it doesn’t have a blue light mode. If you aren’t worried about acne, though, this is a great time to buy this more affordable mask, especially since it’s extra affordable right now. Add the mask to your cart to see the discount kick in.
This mask does it all: it’s comfortable, has the shortest treatment time with just three minutes, and not only has both a red light mode and a blue light mode, but has a combined mode to let you get both lights at the same time. It’s also the biggest discount on an LED mask you can find right now, so don’t miss out getting this great mask on sale. Like the Omnilux above, you’ll need to add this one to your cart to see the sale.
My overall favorite LED mask is soft and flexible, easy to wrap around my large noggin, and packs both a red light mode and a blue light mode so you can treat lines and acne as you please. You won’t be able to do it at the same time like with the SpectraLite, though. LED Esthetics is usually the cheaper choice to get both features, but these two masks are a pretty similar price right now, so you may want to go for the mask that can do two in one while you can. But if you prefer a soft mask, this is a great choice with both options.
This mask is the most expensive one we’ve tried. It promises results much faster, as early as two weeks, but I’ve only just started testing it so the jury is still out. It’s got a good discount, which is exciting since it has such a high price tag usually. It’s expensive thanks to the four different red lightwaves it uses—most only use two—to improve your skin. It does cover your mouth and nose more than other masks, but it’s still plenty easy to breathe with it on.
The TheraFace Mask is another mask we’re currently testing that’s on the expensive side—thankfully it’s also on sale. What sets it apart from other LED masks is the added vibration therapy, which massages pressure points around the eyes, browline, and scalp. WIRED reviewer Boutayna Chokrane says it feels less like skincare and more like a therapeutic retreat she can experience from home.
Winter cometh, but Cyber Monday kitchen deals are already here. From the only toaster oven you’ll ever love to chef-caliber aprons, we’ve got your back on the best among a flood of kitchen deals. Each one has been personally tested, and attested to, by WIRED staff as fit for your winter nesting or holiday prepping needs. This is the same stuff we’d use in our kitchens, but a heck of a lot cheaper than usual.
Here are some more Cyber Monday deals, plus our tips for navigating Cyber Mondayy. For more recommendations, check out our many product guides, including the Best Cookware and Tools for Small Kitchens, Best Pizza Ovens, and Best Blenders. Or check out the Best Cyber Monday Coffee Deals or Best All-Clad Cyber Monday Deals.
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Appliance Deals
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The Zojirushi rice cooker is so beloved by the WIRED Gear team that we put out a guide just to different Zojirushi cookers. It’s versatile and simple to use, with fuzzy logic circuits that adjust cooking time and temperature based on moment-to-moment moisture readings. The result is some of the best rice you’ve ever made, whether brown or white or red. The LGC05XB is one of the most basic Zojirushi models, but it never feels basic. It’s the one I keep in my house, and I love it without reservation.
Breville Smart Oven | $250 Sure, it’s got a frozen pizza function, but it also has a convection fan and a self- calibrating temperature control—two features missing on many traditional ovens. Expect perfect cookies every time.
You’ve got an air fryer (what?). You’ve got a smart toaster (what?). You’ve got a combination air fryer and smart toaster. Sing it, or don’t, to the tune of that old epic poem about Pizza Hut and Taco Bell, but the facts remain: The stand-alone air fryer is mostly dead, and the combo oven has taken its place. The Breville Smart Oven is a standout among combo ovens for its even-better-than-expected versatility. The Smart Oven will convect multiple pounds of less fatty french fries, it’ll roast a 14-pound turkey, and it’s even good at baking or reheating pizza. Will it also do tacos—or at least the fillings for tacos? I feel like you know the answer.
The Typhur dome air fryer cooks with blazing speed. It’s more squat than most air fryers, a round shape that speeds up the cooking process by maximizing both the space of the nonstick cooking surface and airflow across the food, something I appreciated during testing. Wings take just 14 minutes in the Typhur — or 16 if you like them “fried hard” the way I do. —Martin Cizmar
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Let’s say you love slightly healthier french fries and chocolate cake. But you don’t have the counter space to give up to a big combo air fryer and toaster like the Breville? Enter the similarly versatile Ninja Max XL, which won’t leave you scrambling for countertop space to carry out other tasks such as prepping vegetables, as attested by WIRED contributor Emily Peck. You can choose settings that include Max Crisp, Air Fry, Air Roast, Air Broil, Bake, Reheat, and Dehydrate. The Max Crisp setting makes for crispy fries, while the Bake setting successfully makes a small chocolate cake. Even better, you don’t need a phone app to operate it.
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This sleek, black Cosori is our favorite smart air fryer, able to be monitored but also controlled remotely from the comfort of your phone. Setup on the app is simple, and so is remotely adjusting the temperature or scrolling through a range of air fryer recipes. You won’t need an app to operate, however: The device is fully operational through its digital control panel. It offers a broad cooking area, a wide range of temperatures from 175 to 400 degrees Fahrenheit, and ably makes anything from chicken tenders to banana bread on its 12 cooking modes. Note that the sides get hot, so give this one some room to breathe.
Is Balmuda the Toaster the perfect little toaster? Is an appliance better because it brings you a bit of joy when you use it or just look at it? It’s a slippery slope, wrote WIRED contributor Joe Ray in his happy review of this Japanese-made little toaster and steamer (8/10, WIRED Recommends). The toast is good, of course. Cheese toast even better. The device’s steaming function livens up old bread, or helps fresh bread retain its springiness even after toasting. But really: How often does a toaster oven bring you joy?
Once you make ice cream at home, that’s it—you’re addicted. It never stops. There must always be ice cream. Fortunately, Ninja’s Creami can make all kinds of things, not just ice cream. Reddit is full of recipes from people making protein-rich, less-sweat treats in their Creamis. One thing to be aware of: The Creami is not small, so make sure you have plenty of counter space before you invest.
Pizza Oven Deals
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Ooni pretty much invented the category of home pizza oven when the company launched a dozen years ago, and almost everything on its site is 20 percent off right now. The Volt is Ooni’s electric oven, which is what we’ll recommend you use indoors during the winter, assuming you don’t plan to make your pizza in a coat. WIRED reviewer Adrienne So has made everything from roasted broccoli to cookies in her Volt, and she prefers it to the Volt’s closest competitor, the Breville Pizzaiolo.
WIRED reviewer Adrienne So uses this electric oven (7/10, WIRED Review) regularly. (And yes, it’s electric—the “woodfire” title simply refers to a trap door that takes pellets for imparting a smoky flavor.) As the name would suggest, the Ninja has eight functions, including, of course, “Pizza,” which includes Neapolitan, thin crust, New York, frozen, or custom options. She actually didn’t love it for pizza due to its long heat time and lower max heat of 700 degrees Fahrenheit, but has made everything from ribs to muffins and recommends it to anyone who doesn’t want to devote the budget or space to a dedicated outdoor pizza oven. —Kat Merck
This TikTok-famous oven admittedly looks a bit silly—like a giant waffle iron or a Smokey Joe grill that’s been sat upon by a giant. But WIRED reviewer Adrienne So tested it for our guide to the Best Backyard Pizza Ovens and was astonished to find that the top and bottom elements actually heat to 800 degrees Fahrenheit in about 15 minutes. Having to open the hinged lid from the top means the oven isn’t great at retaining heat, but it’s convenient and eminently giftable at this price. —Kat Merck
Kitchen Accessory Deals
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The Global G-2 8-inch chef’s knife is truly global, the knife you’ll find in the kitchen of any number of commercial chefs, and the knife Anthony Bourdain often recommended as the first “real” blade a serious home cook should invest in. It’s light, it’s easy to work with, and holds an edge well without the hassles one expects when maintaining similar blades made of carbon steel. The Global is made with somewhat softer stainless steel that’s easier to hone and sharpen.
A big pasta and soup pot is one of those things that you can do without, until you very much can’t. This one is recommended by our Gear team, and by America’s Test Kitchen for that matter. It’s nice for everything from sous vide to corn on the cob to a big ol’ batch of mashed potatoes. Chances are if you don’t already have one of these in your arsenal, you missed it during Thanksgiving prep. This is a chance to catch a discount on a good stockpot, before another holiday catches you unawares.
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The Vitamix FoodCycler is the OG of countertop composters, a handsome indoor device that looks like a breadmaker but is in fact a maker of wondrous, nutritious compost. Just throw in your veggie scraps, your pet food, your green waste, and potato skins, drop the lid, and process the results into soil. Plenty of high-tech food recycling devices products have followed its example, but the FoodCycler still holds its own, as long as you don’t get too ambitious with “compostable” packaging or a pile of banana peels. Even at regular price it remains the lowest-cost device our reviewers heartily recommend.
Most thin aprons won’t withstand a sauce mishap and will leave you nursing wet pants. Not these sturdy waxed numbers from Hedley & Bennett. These are the sort you might expect to find in professional kitchens. There’s very little a dad likes to hear more than that a gift is “what the professionals use,” and so small wonder WIRED’s commerce director, Martin Cizmar, put this toward the top of his list of gifts for Dad. But there’s an apron for everyone, in themes that range from “bagel lover” to Star Wars. Pretty much everything Hedley sells is at least 20 percent off for Cyber Monday, so you’ve got your run of the place. Just note that the discounts won’t show up until you check your shopping cart.
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The Braun MQ7 (8/10, WIRED Recommends) is a fantastic 500-watt, variable-speed immersion blender with a grip like the handle of a ski pole whose trigger responds to the pressure of your finger. It’s the slightly older version of our current favorite, but right now the MQ7 set with a chopper, whisk, and beaker costs about a third as much and still offers plenty of oomph.
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Ember’s temperature-controlled mugs get more attention, perhaps. But Ohom’s take on the genre is a lot simpler: No phone apps or notifications, just a mug and a heating pad that keep your coffee at the temperature you like. Note that you can’t put this mug in the microwave. But microwaving coffee is a habit worth breaking, anyway.
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Throwing away sandwich bags after a short turn in the fridge isn’t just wasteful, it’s kinda frustrating and expensive over the long haul. Well, here’s the solution when a storage container just won’t cut it. Stasher’s silicone bags are both reusable and versatile, not just for storing leftovers but also cooking sous vide (7/10, WIRED Recommends). Don’t dangle them upside down when filled with liquid—such faith would prove foolish, according to our testing—but the bags are both dishwasher and microwave-safe, and designed to last through thousands of uses. This hefty discount makes for a good time to stock up on a few.
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You already know the person in your life whose hot sauce collection substitutes for all the excitement they otherwise can’t have on a Tuesday. Chances are they already have plenty of feelings about Sichuan-style chili crisp—the crunchy, umami-rich, fried-shallot chili sauce that can happily adorn anything from Sichuan noodles to vanilla ice cream. Fly by Jing is a cheffy, spendy, and slightly more complex take on the genre than unimpeachably classic brand Lao Gan Ma, and therefore fodder for a gift. Note that the whole Fly by Jing site is at least 20 percent off. If I recommend the Big Boi size instead of the basic 6-ounce, it’s the result of my own illiberal habits where chili crisp is concerned.
This heavy-duty number is the preferred kitchen scale of WIRED contributor Tyler Shane, a baker and chocolatier with 10 years’ experience in the industry. It’s big and bulky, but as Shane points out in our guide to the Best Kitchen Scales, the base is angled toward the viewer for easy viewing, and the scale is raised to make it easier for large bowls to not hide the display. It comes with an adapter in addition to being battery-powered, though Shane says she’s been using it for more than five years and has only had to change the batteries a couple of times. —Kat Merck
Soda Maker and Juicer Deals
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The Ultra looks like a bullet and it’s built for speed. It’s a quiet but whippet-quick personal-sized blender that’ll whizz together a hummus or a berry smoothie in 30 seconds. The controls are simple: One button pulses, the other blends for a half-minute. And despite its wee size, it sports a powerful 1,200-watt motor and titanium-coated blades that come with a five-year warranty. If your breakfast or lunch routine demands speed and simplicity, this is the wee blender we recommend.
The Ninja Thirsti’s water compartment makes it a bit thirsty for counter space, but it’s our recommended sparkling device for those who’d like to make their own flavored sodas rather than simply zhuzh up some fruit juice. The system, already reasonably priced even when it’s not discounted, comes with a variety box of flavor pods and a CO2 canister. Flavors include lemonade, dragonfruit, watermelon lime, and strawberry kiwi—which may include some B vitamins or a little caffeine for pep. A light appears when the CO2 canister is running low, which is a helpful feature that most machines don’t have.
Leesa makes some great mattresses, like the Sapira Chill that’s in our Best Mattresses guide and the Legend Chill that’s recommended in our Best Cooling Mattresses guide. Leesa’s Cyber Monday sale has kicked into gear with 30 percent off mattresses, plus two free pillows. It’s a nice discount to find on Leesa’s options.
Bedgear
If you’re a hot sleeper or are just a fan of literal cool-to-the-touch bedding, Bedgear is one of our favorite brands for affordable cooling sleep products. Right now, our favorite cheap cooling mattress is 10 percent off and our favorite cooling mattress for couples is 12 percent off. There are also BOGO deals on pillows, as well as 30 percent off Bedgear’s Performance Comforter and all sheets. Its high-quality sleep gear is already at a fair price point, but this sale makes it even easier to afford a cool (and truly comfortable) night’s sleep.
Casper
Casper’s an icon of the mattress-in-a-box space, and the brand has both mattresses and pillows we like. Casper actually makes our favorite pillow ever, with great supportive layers and even a cooling feel to it. Casper also revamped its entire mattress line recently, and the new Casper The One is our recommendation for folks who want an all-foam mattress. We often see it on sale for this price, and it’s the one we recommend buying it for.
Purple
Purple makes one of our favorite cooling mattresses, the Purple Restore Cool Touch. It has a springy gel layer called GelFlex—a rubbery grid that sits beneath the mattress surface to help in cooling. It’s also great for pressure relief and cushioning. It’s sold exclusively at Mattress Firm, which has an early Cyber Monday sale already running.
Best Cyber Monday Bedding Sales
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The Citizenry
I can’t shut up about The Citizenry. Not only do they make one of my favorite sets of linen sheets (soft, well-priced, gorgeous colors!), but the brand’s new percale sheets are now my favorite set of cotton sheets ever. You can trust The Citizenry to make fantastic, high-quality bedding, whether it’s cotton or linen. The Citizenry has pretty good sheet pricing already, and both sets of sheets are on sale right now for a great deal. The entire site is up to 35 percent off, with archive items (including linen sheet colors they’re phasing out) up to 50 percent off.
Cultiver
Linen sheets are a great investment, but the rough texture can turn some folks off. If that’s why you haven’t bought any linen sheets yet, then Cultiver’s linen is for you. It’s the only set of linen sheets I’d describe as borderline silky, a term I usually save for the likes of bamboo and actual silk. They’re running a rare, fantastic sale, with 25 percent off the sheet set we love, and some bigger discounts on certain colors
Cozy Earth
Cozy Earth makes the softest bamboo bedding I’ve ever tried. It feels downright decadent to sleep in, and usually it’s on the expensive side (and well worth it!), which makes the Cyber Monday sale all the more exciting. There’s up to 35 percent off the entire site, but sheets are 40 percent off, making it the best price we’ve seen on these fantastic bamboo sheets. Cozy Earth also makes one of the best towels I’ve tried.
The holidays are close. That means it’s time to settle in for some serious winter gaming. These Cyber Monday gaming deals can help. Seriously, this is one of the best times of the year to make those hardware upgrades you’ve been mulling over, whether that’s a nicer keyboard, a new monitor, some upgrades to your gaming desktop, or heck, even a new PS5. We’ve even got a couple of video game deals in here if you’ve been patiently waiting for a sale. Be sure to check out our live Cyber Monday deals tracker for more.
WIRED Featured Deals
WIRED’s Cyber Monday 2024 Coverage
Console Deals
PS5 consoles
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We’ve spotted a few deals on the PlayStation 5 Slim with a variety of different games and bundles. I think the most widely appealing will probably be the Amazon bundle, which includes the Fortnite Cobalt Star Bundle, a kit of in-game accessories for the various Fortnite-adjacent games, plus 1000 V-Bucks. If that doesn’t appeal, and you don’t have a friend who plays that might want the goodies, Best Buy is offering NBA 2K25 along with the console for the same price. What’s the difference between the PS5 Slim and the normal PS5? We have a guide that explains it all.
The PlayStation 5 Slim is a slimmed-down version of the PlayStation 5 (8/10, WIRED Recommends) that’s around 30 percent slimmer. It runs the same list of great PS5 games but takes up less space beneath the TV. We have a breakdown of the different PlayStation 5 models if you want to dive deeper, but the difference between this deal and the one above is that this console has an optical drive for physical games. If you like owning your games in their physical form, this is the one to buy. —Simon Hill
The PlayStation VR2 (8/10, WIRED Recommends) is one of the best VR headsets, featuring a comfortable, adjustable headband, excellent eye-tracking that allows you to select menu items or track objects by looking at them, and it comes with two controllers. There hasn’t been much development for it but if you crave immersion, you’ll find it here. The headset requires a PS5 and this is a tasty discount, but we recommend going for the PlayStation VR2 Horizon Call of The Mountain Bundle ($349) since it is the same price and includes one of the best PS VR2 games in Horizon Call of the Mountain. —Simon Hill
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It isn’t as deep as the discounts on the other consoles, but you can still save $50 on the Xbox Series S or Xbox Series X. These are both the disc-less versions of the console, but with 512 GB in the Series S and 1 terabyte in the Series X, you should have plenty of storage for your digital games. You can also add more storage later on. Check out our Best Xbox Games guide for more.
Monitor and Chair Deals
This 34-inch OLED monitor from Alienware (9/10, WIRED Recommends) leverages Quantum Dot technology for perfect black levels and sharp colors across two different HDR levels, 400 and 1000. With a 3,440 X 1,440 resolution, you’ll be glad to have FreeSync keeping your frames smooth, even if your PC can reach the 165-Hz max refresh rate. The Alienware is still an impressive monitor for everyday computing, and in particular, watching movies and TV shows. If this is mainly for work and productivity, you might have a little issue with text clarity, as well as visibility in brightly lit rooms like offices, but I don’t expect that will be a deal-breaker. The only difference between this and the model we reviewed is FreeSync support instead of G-Sync.
The Alienware AW3225QF is in the center.
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This is the latest version from Alienware, the AW3225QF. It’s a smidge smaller at 32 inches but that excellent QD-OLED display now sports a 4K resolution, with crisp colors and deep blacks. I was stunned when I first booted up Helldivers 2 and landed on some of the more colorful and moody maps. It looked even more cinematic. I’ve been working off of this monitor for a few weeks now and I wish switched to OLED even sooner. It’s simply stunning. Did I mention the 240-Hz refresh rate? —Julian Chokkattu
LG Ultragear 34GS95QE
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Speaking of awesome ultrawide monitors, the LG Ultragear 34GS95QE (8/10, WIRED Recommends) has a deep, enticing curve that’s excellent for immersive gaming. Like the Alienware above, it has a 240-Hz panel, so it’s quick enough for even the snappiest shooters, and the OLED panel means every moment is even more cinematic.
The Razer Iskur (7/10, WIRED Recommends) is our favorite gaming chair. It’s comfortable and it looks slick without being too gaudy. There are lots of different adjustment points plus excellent lumbar support. It still has its quirks—it doesn’t dissipate heat well and the included headrest can get annoying. But we still like its locking arms and its wide backrest. You can read more in our guide to all the chairs. —Louryn Strampe
This chair earned an honorable mention in our buying guide. It’s breathable and easy to adjust the armrests and seat angle, and the locking wheel casters will keep you firmly in place even when you’re getting tilted in League of Legends. It’s a little clunky to put together, and if you’re short, you might have issues (though you can contact customer service for a shorter cylinder, which helps). We see it go on sale during most major shopping holidays, but this is still a good deal on a popular brand. —Louryn Strampe
Gaming Headset Deals
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The HyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless (10/10, WIRED Recommends) has to be one of the most impressive pairs of gaming headsets we’ve ever reviewed. The battery life makes these noteworthy, with a claimed 300+ hours on a single charge. No, that’s not a typo, and our testing backed it up, with these headphones running for 325 hours while playing music before they finally gave up.
If you don’t need such insane battery life, the Logitech G Pro X Lightspeed (8/10, WIRED Recommends) is our current favorite gaming headset. It sports Logitech’s Lightspeed Wireless connectivity via a 2.4-GHz dongle, which promises much lower latency while gaming than standard Bluetooth headphones. Even when you aren’t at your gaming PC, you can take advantage of Bluetooth and 3.5-mm connectivity for all your devices.
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The Logitech G Pro X 2 Lightspeed is the successor to the model above and it’s an excellent pair of headphones for any gamer. Whether you need to hear the squeal of tires or the footsteps of your enemies, these have 7.1 surround sound for truly immersive gameplay. They sport a dedicated wireless connection that reduces latency when playing on your computer, plus Bluetooth and 3.5 mm for connecting to everything else you own. With a premium build quality, comfortable fit, and impressive mic, these very well could be your new favorite headphones.
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SteelSeries has a few headsets discounted, including my daily driver, the Arctis Nova Pro (8/10, WIRED Recommends). I’m a big fan of the included DAC, which makes adjusting volume or settings super convenient, and the hot-swappable battery feature has saved me mid-dungeon more than once. Luxury doesn’t come cheap, but it does occasionally go on sale, and only once for lower than this price, so grab these while you can. WIRED editor Julian Chokkattu has also used these as his daily headphones (for more than two years) and said one of his ear cushions ripped after the two-year mark, but he easily replaced it via Wicked Cushions.
Our favorite gaming headset for multi-platform gamers, the SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5X supports almost every modern system under the sun, including the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S and Xbox Series X, Nintendo Switch, and anything else with a USB-C port or Bluetooth. It’s also super comfortable for long gaming sessions, with plush ear cups and the classic SteelSeries support band.
Keyboard and Controller Deals
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The Q1 HE (9/10, WIRED Recommends) was a keyboard I loved at its original price when it was released in mid-2024. With an all-aluminum case, gasket mounting, Bluetooth connectivity, and Keychron’s highly customizable Nebula Double-Rail Hall effect switch, it’s a great keyboard for work and gaming that feels fantastic. Every aspect of this keyboard can be customized and fine-tuned to your preferences. While it could sound a bit better, it’s such a great all-around package that these complaints are negligible—especially since all of these nitpicks are down to personal taste, and won’t be issues for quite a few buyers. It’s usually sold at a markup on Amazon and Best Buy, but those are now discounted, though the best deal is directly from Keychron. —Henri Robbins
I have no clue how this keyboard is so cheap, but it is. Lemokey is Keychron’s newly-founded gaming brand, meant to be a companion to its more office-oriented line of keyboards. However, the great thing about the Lemokey is that, underneath the gamer styling, it runs on the same firmware and has the same great specs as Keychron boards. For the X4, this is no different—this keyboard features QMK programmability, gasket-mounting, Gateron-made switches, and a 75% layout for under $30 from a reputable brand. However, features like wireless connectivity and hot-swappable switches are not unavailable. The X4 is the most versatile of the lineup with its 75% layout, which finds the sweet spot between functionality and desk space. —Henri Robbins
The Keychron V1 Max is the middle-of-the-road pick from Keychron’s middle-of-the-road lineup. It has a 75% layout, a knob, gasket mounting, and wireless connectivity while being far less expensive than the Q Max lineup (which is the same keyboard with a metal case). These keyboards feel great to type on, are light and portable, and have all the bells and whistles you’ll need for daily use. I would realistically recommend any model in the V Max lineup since the only difference is the layout, but I’ve found 75% to be the most space-efficient option for regular use. —Henri Robbins
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While I’m firmly a big board fan, it’s not hard to see the appeal in a compact option like the Razer Huntsman Mini. By sacrificing a few keys you may not use that much, you get more desk space and a more ergonomic position for games where you have one hand on the mouse. Apart from the size, the Huntsman Mini is just as well equipped as its larger sibling with full RGB support, access to Razer’s software for customization, and keycap compatibility with the other Razer sets.
With a million mechanical keyboards on the market, it can be tough to stand out, but the Corsair K100 does just that with its built-in control wheel. This programmable knob can adjust keyboard lighting or other built-in keyboard functions, but more fun is the option to set it to control media playback on your system. You’ll also get RGB backlighting, a volume control wheel, and a set of macro keys along the left side, all features we’d expect from a mechanical keyboard at this price.
Not many mechanical keyboards also have a built-in screen, which helps the SteelSeries Apex 7 TKL stand out. A tiny OLED smart display in the upper right corner can show alerts, pass information from apps like Discord and Spotify, and even offer status effects in some video games. It’s also a solid gaming keyboard, with per-key RGB illumination, access to SteelSeries software for advanced functionality, and a heavy, low-profile aluminum base for that premium experience.
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Need a mouse too? Logitech’s G203 is a great, no-frills at a very appealing price. It has six programmable buttons, a quick DPI switch, and RGB lighting, and the only real downside is a relatively low max DPI. That shouldn’t be an issue for most users, and for under $40, it makes a nice upgrade from a non-gaming mouse or a backup option for LAN parties. Read our Best Gaming Mouse guide for more recommendations.
The Backbone One (8/10, WIRED Recommends) is one of the few products I’ve tried for work that I still reach for frequently, despite first reviewing it in 2020. I like this little mobile gaming controller so much that when I misplaced the tester unit, I purchased my own. It’s compatible with iPhone and Android phones—just make sure to pick the right adapter when checking out. Plug it into your phone, stretch the controller over the back of your device, and prepare to be immersed. The buttons are tactile and have a superfast response time, and there’s a companion app that makes it easy to find new controller-supported mobile games, record your highlights, stream, and more. It also has pass-through charging and a headphone jack. My only gripe is that it’s a little awkward to tote around. —Louryn Strampe
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Controller players can also take enjoy the savings with the Scuf Instinct Pro Controller, which supports Xbox Series S/X and PC, as well as macOS, iOS, and Android. This controller has a high-quality build and finish, but the best part is on the back, where four customizable paddles help you reach those tricky buttons without moving your thumbs off the sticks. That alone is worth the price of admission and is a feature you’ll find on very few other controllers. Check out our Best Game Controllers guide for more.
This is one of the best game controllers for PC gamers, with five central buttons on the front, a pair of rear paddles, and plenty of customization options. 8BitDo’s software lets you remap buttons, tweak the stick and trigger sensitivity, assign macros, and tune the vibration intensity. It’s compact with a grippy texture on the handles, satisfyingly clicky triggers, and a decent D-pad. There’s a 2.4-GHz dongle in the handy charging dock for PC gaming, and battery life is around 20 hours. It also has Bluetooth support for Nintendo Switch players, making this a solid alternative to the Switch Pro controller. —Simon Hill
With phones increasing in power and game streaming services on the rise, it’s easier than ever to play all sorts of games on your phone where a touchscreen just won’t cut it. The GameSir G8 can fill that role for Android gamers, as well as iPhone 15/16 series users with USB-C. With extra wide grips, hall effect joysticks, and support for phones up to 7.28 inches in length, this controller turns your phone into a mobile battle station ready to take on the world, or at least your next long flight.
Flight Controller Deals
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It may not be the fanciest joystick on the market, but you’re likely to spend two or three times as much to get this feature set anywhere else. That makes the Logitech G Extreme Pro 3D and its Totally Radical name a great pick for the occasional jet flyer or space trucker.
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But what if you want the ultimate flight sim experience? The Turtle Beach VelocityOne Flight puts a complete cockpit on your desktop, with multiple throttles and trim adjustment knobs, and a true-to-life yoke with a real-time flight info screen. There’s even a light panel that shows the current status of your favorite PC games without looking up.
Deals on PC Components
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I firmly believe in only using high-quality power supplies from trusted manufacturers, and the Corsair RM1000x fits that bill. With enough juice to power all but the most demanding GPUs, 80 PLUS Gold efficiency, and fully modular ports, this one is easy for me to recommend, and the price on Amazon comes within $10 of the previous best.
Living right near the top of AMD’s offerings, the Ryzen 9 7950X is one of the fastest and most powerful CPUs before you have to move to the larger Threadripper platform. It’s well-equipped for modeling and production work, and is probably even more than most gamers need, although maybe not more than they want.
If you’re building a new computer, you could do a lot worse than the Asus ROG Strix B550-F for your motherboard. This Ryzen-supporting motherboard is well-priced for its feature set, which is basic but sufficient. It only has PCIe 4.0 and DDR4 RAM, which means parts will be a bit cheaper and easier to come by, and 2.5 Gbps ethernet and USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C ports mean you still have modern connectivity. It’s not the biggest discount in the world, but every dollar counts when you’re building a new PC.
Other Gaming Accessories
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Do you have a house full of phones, streaming devices, and computers? The Asus RT-AX860U Pro is our upgraded router pick for anyone who needs consistent, fast, wireless internet and is willing to pay for it. The RT-AX86U Pro has a wide range of features for both convenience and security, and you can even expand your network footprint with other Asus AiMesh routers. A slew of USB and Ethernet ports on the back means this powerful router can be the center of your wireless empire.
The Asus ROG Rapture is a Wi-Fi 6 router that serves up ultra-fast Internet across your home, but the best part is the software. Asus has packed this router with features gamers will love, like easy port forwarding, device prioritization, and a 2.5 Gbps LAN port. Plus, with Asus Instant Guard, you can use your home router as a VPN while out and about on your mobile phone, a nice touch for the security-minded. It’s not hard to see why it’s our favorite gaming router, but it also has everything you need for daily use, including parental controls, guest networks, and band splitting.
While the Xbox Series S and X come with built-in storage, it’s not unreasonable that you’d want to expand that storage at some point for more games. Seagate has you covered with the 1-TB Expansion card, compatible with the Series S and X, and it’s $30 off for Cyber Monday. Installing it is as easy as plugging it into the slot on the back of your system, and then you’ll instantly have an extra terabyte of room with the same performance levels as the built-in SSD. If you’re constantly deleting games to make space for the latest and greatest, try one of these instead. —Brad Bourque
Video Game Deals
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.Courtesy of Nintendo
This is the best time of the year to buy a new laptop. You’ll rarely get a better chance to nab a computer, so we’ve rounded up the best Cyber Monday laptop deals we’ve seen on all the models our reviewers recommend. Whether you want a portable productivity powerhouse, a glorious gaming PC, or just something to curl up in bed with Netflix, these machines from companies like Apple, Dell, Asus, and Lenovo will do the job. You’ll also find some other laptop accessories and peripherals below, including mechanical keyboards. Be sure to check out our live Cyber Monday deals tracker for more.
WIRED Featured Deals
WIRED’s Cyber Monday 2024 Coverage
Laptop 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.
Dell’s two larger XPS laptops (7/10, WIRED Recommends) are aimed at Windows users with Macbook jealousy. The design, specs, and sizes align perfectly with Apple’s offerings. The XPS 14 has a gorgeous, sleek design (though it’s thicker than a MacBook), a wonderfully bright and sharp OLED screen (with 120-Hz screen refresh rates), and is plenty speedy for everyday tasks. Unfortunately, heavy-duty tasks like video editing, well, the MacBook’s benchmarks run circles around the XPS 14. Still, with this deal, this is a serious piece of hardware for not a lot of money.
Dell recently updated its XPS 13 line with Qualcomm Snapdragon chips to make it that sweet, sweet Copilot+ PC. This deal features the Snapdragon X Elite, which is the fastest of the two options. I’ve been testing this one for a couple of months and have been very impressed with how smoothly Windows works on a new architecture. It’s been plenty speedy, and the battery life is outstanding—about 14 hours in my testing—though not quite as impressive as some other Snapdragon-equipped machines we’ve tested. If you want an Intel XPS 13, those are on sale as well. You can get a Core Ultra 7 chip, 32 GB RAM, and a 1 TB SSD for $1,499 ($500 off).
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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.
There’s much to love about Samsung’s Galaxy Book4 Ultra (7/10, WIRED Review), but let’s be honest, that sticker price is insane. This deal brings it down somewhat, though it’s still pricey. You get impressive hardware—the new Intel Core Ultra 9 185H processor, the current top-of-the-line processor in Intel’s Core Ultra CPU lineup, along with an Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 graphics card. The 16-inch AMOLED 2,880 X 1,800-pixel touchscreen is magnificent to work on and performance blew everything else we’ve tested out of the water at this price.
The Swift Go offers outstanding performance for the price (7/10, WIRED Review). It also boasts an impressive 15-hour battery life. The downside is the speakers, which aren’t great, and overall the body feels a little plasticky. But this is the least expensive Intel Core Ultra laptop we’ve tested by a few dollars, so if your budget is tight, the Swift Go is worth considering.
Asus Chromebook Plus CX34
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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.
The 13-inch Surface Laptop (7th Edition) (7/10, WIRED Recommends) is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite processor. Performance was good in our testing. It did not bog down no matter how many windows, tabs, and apps we threw at it. That said, this is not a machine for graphics-intensive tasks, like video editing or gaming (which is a shame because the vivid sharp screen with a 120-Hz screen refresh rate would be great for gaming). If you don’t need the 1-TB SSD of this deal, the cheaper model with only a 256 GB drive can be had for $800 ($200 off).
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Dell’s Alienware m16 R2 laptop (8/10, WIRED Recommends) is a powerful gaming machine masquerading as your next work laptop. The design doesn’t scream “gaming rig” making it a good choice for those who also have work to do. This deal comes with an Intel Core Ultra 9 processor, Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060 graphics card, 16 gigabytes of RAM, a 1-terabyte SSD, and a 16″ non-touch QHD+ screen (2,560 X 1,600).
There’s no such thing as a cheap powerful gaming laptop. The Blade line has long eschewed cheap in favor of powerful, and this 16-inch rig is no exception. We’ve tested and loved the 18-inch Blade (the most powerful and most expensive), and the 14-inch Blade, which is our top pick gaming laptop. This model sits between those two, with a little more power the the 14 (and a bigger screen), without the $4,500 price of the Blade 18. You get an Intel i9 (14900HX), Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080, 32 GB of RAM, and a 1-TB SSD.
System76’s Lemur Pro (9/10, WIRED Recommends) is our favorite Linux laptop. It’s thin and lightweight and it’s a great alternative for those who aren’t into Windows 11. It’s powered by an Intel Core Ultra 5 processor and packs 8 gigabytes of RAM along with a 500-gigabyte SSD. You can also configure it with a Core Ultra 7 if you want a boost in power (with up to 8 terabytes of storage and 56 GB of RAM). It packs plenty of ports too, including one USB 3.2 Type-C port, two USB-A ports, 1 Thunderbolt 4 port, HDMI 2.0, a 3.5-mm headphone jack, and a microSD card reader.
The Lenovo Yoga 9i (8/10, WIRED Recommends) is the best 2-in-1 laptop you can buy. It’s also a great choice if you want a laptop that you can also use as a tablet. It’s powerful too—under the hood is Intel’s Core Ultra CPU which comes complete with AI capabilities. The highlight, however, is the audio-visual experience, In addition to a super vivid and bright screen, it packs a Bowers & Wilkins rotating soundbar coupled with two two-watt woofers. The webcam has also been upgraded to 5 megapixels and includes an IR sensor for presence detection.
MacBook Deals
Be sure to read through all our Cyber Monday Apple deals, and for more background on which Macs we love, see our Best Macbooks guide.
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The new 13-inch MacBook Air (7/10, WIRED Recommends) is the best MacBook for most people. It pairs a powerful M3 chip with a nice, bright, sharp 13.6-inch LCD screen, a 1080p webcam, two USB 4/Thunderbolt ports, and a 3.5-mm headphone jack. The M3 chip gives the Air quite the performance boost over the older M1 version. In our testing, it was able to handle everyday tasks, like web browsing, checking email, and watching videos with ease, and even handles slightly more intensive tasks like photo or video editing without breaking a sweat. If you’re looking for a mobile video editing workstation, you’re better off with the MacBook Pro below.
If you want a MacBook that can handle even more workloads, this is the deal for you. This model also has more ports. There are three USB-C ports with Thunderbolt 4, an HDMI port, an SD card slot (bless you Apple, may every PC copy this move), a fancy high-impedance headphone jack, and a MagSafe charging port. The base model has 16 gigabytes of memory and the base M4 chip can handle most general tasks but video editors and anyone using more CPU- and GPU-demanding apps will want to look at the M4 Pro for $2,099 ($300 off) or the M4 Max for $2,899 ($300 off).
This Chromebook (8/10, WIRED Recommends) received an honorable mention in our guide to Best Laptops. 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.
Tablet Deals
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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 want a tablet that’s similar to the iPad Pro but outside Apple’s ecosystem, this is the closest you’ll get. The S10+ has a 12.4-inch AMOLED screen that looks stunning, while the included S Pen is great for taking notes or doodling. It comes with 7 years of software updates too. There’s also the S10 Ultra which is on sale as well for $1,000 ($200 off). It has a larger, 14.6-inch screen but we think it’s too unwieldy to hold so you’ll want to purchase a kickstand case to use with it.
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Apple’s latest iPad Mini (8/10, WIRED Recommends) isn’t going to replace your laptop, but it’s a nice extra device for reading on the couch or watching films on a flight (though the screen is on the small side). The A17 Pro chip is enough to run both graphically demanding games and Apple Intelligence without bogging down. It also has support for Apple Pencil Pro, which is on sale for $94 ($35 off).
The Fire Max 11 (5/10, WIRED Review) is Amazon’s most powerful tablet. But its high price, especially paired with the Productivity Bundle, put us off. Now that its price is well below $200, it’s a much better value. Like all Fire tablets, it’s ideal if you’re all in on Amazon’s content and services. It packs good performance, a bright and sharp screen, solid speakers, and an all-metal build, plus the 1080p cameras are nicer than what you’ll find on the rest of Amazon’s tablets.
The Fire HD 10 Pro Kid’s Edition is the same as the regular Fire HD 10, but it comes with a handy protective case (with kickstand), one year of Amazon Kids+, and, most importantly, a no-questions-asked warranty for when your kids accidentally drop it. Parental controls on Amazon’s tablets are limited but offer some control over content (see our guide for more details).
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 just 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 all the time. 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.
Chargers and Accessories
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This handy charger has enough power to juice up two MacBook Pro models simultaneously. But it’s also great if you have a lot of devices around your desk that constantly need to be charged. It has a little stand to prop it up, a short cord that goes out to an outlet, and four USB-C ports that output 100 watts each. This is the lowest price we’ve tracked.
A 25,000-mAh battery pack that’s surprisingly compact is a rarity, and this one also packs two USB-C ports, one USB-A, and the ability to draw 145 watts while charging. That means one USB-C port can dish out 100 watts, enough to fast charge a laptop, while the other puts out 45 watts.
This charger packs two USB-C ports, one of which can output 65 watts when used alone. If you plug two devices in, the top will deliver 45 watts and the bottom can do 20 watts. It also folds up and looks super sleek.
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We’ve used this hub with iPads, but it’s also great for MacBooks. Plug it in via the USB-C port on your laptop and you’ll have access to another USB-C port for passthrough charging, a USB-A port, an HDMI output, and a headphone jack. It’s also fairly compact and thin so it won’t add too much bulk to your laptop. It dipped to $40 in August but this is still a good deal.
For incremental backups, which we recommend, speed isn’t a huge factor, what you need is space and lots of it. This Western Digital drive has been our top pick for ages when speed isn’t a huge concern. I have been using a variation of the Elements desktop hard drive to make incremental backups of my data 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 incremental backups. 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.
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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.
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.
This tiny little drive used to be a top pick in our hard drive buying guide, but at full price there are better drives. This deal makes it more tempting though, especially if you take our advice to make backups on a variety of drives from a variety of manufacturers (to minimize the chances that two backups fail simultaneously). The T7 isn’t as fast as the Shield version above, which I’d recommend over this, but if you’re on a tight budget, this drive will get the job done.
Keychron Q1 Pro
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This was WIRED reviews editor Julian Chokkattu’s daily keyboard for almost a year. You can use it wired or wirelessly via Bluetooth and it comes in several colors and switches to pick from (it’s also RGB-backlit). The red switches aren’t very loud but are still clicky, and there’s a great knob for volume control. It’s hot-swappable too, so you can change the switches whenever you’d like.
The Das Keyboard MacTigr (9/10, WIRED Recommends) is expensive, but it’s great for those in the Apple ecosystem with a dedicated Mac layout. It also has cherry MX Red switches (that don’t get too loud), a two-port USB-C hub, and a high-quality all-metal build.
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Logitech has a long history of great keyboards, and the MX Mechanical Mini is no exception. This wireless keyboard packs backlit keys, wired or wireless connectivity, and low-profile mechanical switches in your choice of tactile quiet, clicky, or linear. If you’ve got tons of devices, you should know the MX Mini also has wide support for operating systems and devices, including iOS. That makes this one of our favorite upgraded keyboards for tablet power users who want to unfold for a bit into a proper workstation. —Brad Bourque
Even at its original price of $170, the Lofree Flow84 is one of the best low-profile mechanical keyboards I’ve tested. It’s crisp, satisfying, and incredibly solid thanks to a full metal construction and a gasket mount system. Combine this with great styling, wireless connectivity, and hot-swappable switches (although this keyboard only takes other Kailh V2 low-profile switches), and the Flow84 is an incredible deal for a solid low-profile keyboard. —Henri Robbins
This is our favorite laptop stand for bed. It’s one height, but you can angle the base, and the legs fold up for storing. The smaller surface on the right stays flat, so you can put your drink there if you don’t move around too much. There’s even a small drawer.
Logitech’s Casa Pop-Up Desk (9/10, WIRED Review) is a great option if you work on the go but prefer using an external keyboard and mouse instead of working directly off your laptop. Rather than packing your own accessories, this one comes with a keyboard and trackpad that fit neatly into a small case that doubles as a laptop stand. It’s pricey, but worth it if you’re always on the move.
For Cyber Monday this year, I decided to try something different. Instead of wading solo through the sea of dubious toys, gadgets, and gizmos that go on sale, I called on Mallory Kennedy, a pediatric occupational therapist and owner of Portland, Oregon-based The Sensory Nest. Together, we looked at the list of the most popular Cyber Monday toy deals from major retailers.
I wanted to find toys that were not, in short, crap—ones that helped your children developmentally or wouldn’t become blinky garbage in a few days. We tested these by playing with our own children. If our kids didn’t like them, I’m not going to recommend them for yours. That’s in addition to the years of ongoing testing that the WIRED Gear team does. Our recommendations are also cross-referenced with our buying guides and gift guides and use a suite of price-tracking tools to pinpoint the best deals. Happy holiday shopping! Make sure you check out our live Cyber Monday deals tracker for more.
WIRED Featured Deals
WIRED’s Cyber Monday 2024 Coverage
The Best Toy Deal
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This is probably one of the best toys that I’ve ever tested (and one that needs to go into the next update of our Best STEM Toys for Kids). The Bluetooth-connected portable board has pieces that feel wonderfully matte and heavy to play with. It connects to the GoChess app on your phone, which is integrated with Lichess and Chess.com. You can play against other people or get AI-enabled suggestions in person, and the pieces light up. My 7- and 9-year-old have been playing against each other for weeks, as an AI’s suggestions are a lot less annoying than Mommy’s.
Other Toy Deals
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The Toniebox is the best kids speaker for younger kids. It’s a durable, squishy, Wi-Fi connected cube. When your kid places different “Tonie” figures on top of the cube, it plays songs and stories that are associated with the Tonies. Your kids will also play with the Tonies as toys, and you can also have grandparents or other family members record up to 90 minutes reading to the kids or other audio messages.
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The Yoto is the best kids speaker for (slightly) older kids, and it has a few differences from the Toniebox. There’s a pixelated clock display and the content is a bit more mixed—for example, you can get sleep sounds, kid-friendly radio, and a daily podcast in addition to stories and songs. This version is the tiny, even-more-portable version from the larger one that we tested.
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Toy instant cameras are different from higher-quality ones because the lenses are plastic, not glass. The image quality is noticeably worse on this than on the Instax cameras I’ve tried. However, if your child is 5, they will be delighted. The battery lasted for a whole afternoon’s worth of photography, printouts are on BPA-free paper, and there are even a few onboard games.
This is a small but significant discount on a marker set that my 9-year-old is currently obsessed with. It’s water-based ink, so it will cause significantly less damage to whatever surface your child is drawing on (I hate that I know this) and it’s double-tipped, with both a fine-line tip for intricate line work and a broader tip for filling things in. The pigment flows smoothly and evenly. This will be great if hand-drawing holiday cards is in your game plan.
Clay is also part of our Best STEM Toys guide, but my kids like the air dry version better than the polymer one because it’s super soft and light, and you don’t have to bake it. It’s not as sturdy or heavy as the polymer version, but it also holds up to making tiny little dots on your mushrooms or stuffy television sets or what have you.
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Amazon and Walmart are both full of these little kits that promise to entertain kids and teach them skills at the same time. Of the ones I called in, this was the biggest hit, and it provides hand soap for your reluctant guests for years to come! Melt the soap blocks in a microwave-safe dish and mix them with whatever fragrances, glitter, or dyes you want. Even if it makes a mess in the sink, it cleans up easily, because it’s soap!
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Playing music has also been shown to stimulate neural development (and is also just fun). Loog Guitars is currently holding a sitewide Cyber Monday sale for 40 percent off. My kids are currently testing the Beatles + Loog electric guitar set and the company even sent the tiny amp! This is cheating a little bit because my kids already play the piano and violin, but they find Loog’s music instruction to be fun and easy to follow. (It’s also an excuse to get on the iPad, grrr.)
Guardian Bikes is currently holding a Cyber Monday sale. If your kid is learning how to ride a bike, I strongly urge you to buy a lighter one than the ones from Target or Walmart. A bike from Guardian or Woom is not that much more expensive and it weighs around 10 pounds less. Guardian also has a patented SureStop brake system which means the rear wheel will always brake before the front wheel, so your kid will never flip over. It works, and I know this because I gave it to a 20-year-old ding-dong to test in an empty parking garage, and he couldn’t flip it.
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This rock tumbler is perfect for any aspiring rock hound, and we say as much in our STEM toys buying guide. The kit includes four levels of grit, plus a bag of rough gemstones so they can get started tumbling during Christmas break. According to Amazon reviews, some adults who’ve been putting rocks in their pockets for decades also use and like this tumbler.
You may have noticed sensory toys popping up at your kids’ school and goody bags; as the name suggests, they help children stimulate one or more of their senses, which helps them engage motor skills and just calm them down in general. Both Mallory’s and my children love these toys, which also teach color recognition and counting. However, my kids are 7 and 9 and busted them almost immediately with their giant ham hands. (They’ve lasted almost a year in Mallory’s office).
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OK, I know I said I hate twinkly, blinky one-trick ponies, but I make an exception for Sphero because the company’s toys are just so delightful. My colleague Simon Hill’s wife uses this coding ball as a classroom aid to teach basic coding skills to 9-year-olds and older. It’s adorable and can move and navigate mazes through infrared communication.
Building Toy Deals
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Any building toy is great for encouraging creativity and hand-eye coordination. Reviewer Simon Hill tested the Clixo sets with his family and found the pieces to be durable, flexible, washable, and colorful. You don’t need a flat surface to build so you can play with them anywhere. They also come in themed sets that have glow-in-the-dark pieces.
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Magna-Tiles may be expensive (a little less expensive now) but the return on investment is staggering. We bought our daughter’s first set when she was 2 or 3 and enjoyed making little 2D ice cream cones or hats. Now she’s 9 and still pulls out the bin regularly. There’s also a ton of different themed sets (also on sale) if you need more specialized pieces for race courses or jungles.
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We are documented Lego fans here and Lego recently announced a multiyear collaboration with F1. Can’t wait until January to get your hands on the new Lego City F1 sets? Whet your appetite with preexisting Lego Speed Champions sets. Give me a minifig of Oscar Piastri! Give the people what they want!
As I wrote in our guide to Lego Gifts, my 7-year-old is currently obsessed with Star Wars. Sales events are always a good time to stock up on the more expensive sets, as $160 for a full retail price is a bit out of my budget for a second-grader. This one has spring-loaded shooters and seven mini-figures, and I expect it will make his year and also ruin my life.
Lego is having a Cyber Monday sale. While this doesn’t precisely help me get my Marvel-obsessed son the Avengers tower, many of the offerings are very cute and seasonal. How cute is this wreath? And how much better is it to build one, rather than buying one at the store?
Wooden building blocks are always a great idea for younger kids, as it encourages imaginative play and motor skills. This is a large 75-piece set that will entertain someone small for a very long time. Make sure that you pick ones that are ASTM-certified and made from 100 percent wood, as there is a large chance that these will end up being gnawed on by either human or animal.
Gaming Deals
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Reviewer Simon Hill notes that this is the simplest game to start off with in his Best Board Games roundup. It was designed by a German psychologist and you can change the maze by pushing one tile on and another tile off with every turn.
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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Simon notes that this game is more fun than it sounds, which is better be, since it’s mainly about capitalism and expanding companies and executing mergers and acquisitions. It looks lovely and you don’t find out who wins until the end, when you cash out your shares. It was a surprise hit with Simon’s kids.
I know this goes in our gaming deals post, but this is the holiday present that I actually promised my kids. I completely borked our old Switch somehow (this is less of a tragedy than you’d expect, given that I still had the first one from 2017) and we need to replace it so we can continue to have Family Nintendo Night. It’s pretty rare to see Nintendo drop prices on its consoles at all, so you should hop on this one if you, too, are looking.
Thanksgiving is over and the Kindle Cyber Monday deals have arrived. Yes, and I mean the brand-new Kindle lineup of e-readers Amazon announced last month. Not only that but other WIRED-approved Amazon devices are also discounted, from Fire tablets and Echo speakers to Eero routers. If your holiday gift list includes one of those or maybe even a Fire TV Stick, you can shop (and save) now. Be sure to check out our guide to the absolute best Cyber Monday deals while you’re shopping.
WIRED Featured Deals
WIRED’s Cyber Monday 2024 Coverage
Kindle Deals
The 12th-gen Paperwhite (8/10, WIRED Recommends) is our favorite Kindle (it was also very new, announced in October). It has all the important features that make for a great reading experience including a large display with high resolution, smooth performance, warm lighting, and an IPX8 water-resistance rating. The latest version has the highest contrast ratio of any Kindle (for sharper text and images) and up to three months of battery life. It’s the thinnest it’s ever been too. The Signature Edition is also on sale for $155 ($45 off), which comes with auto-adjust brightness, double the storage (32 gigs), and wireless charging support.
The basic Kindle is an excellent choice for a compact and affordable e-reader. The latest 2024 model doesn’t offer many new features compared to the 2022 version, but it has a higher contrast ratio, a 25 percent brighter front light, and a faster page-turn rate. As the smallest Kindle, it’s super comfortable to hold one-handed and travel with if you’re the type who reads on the go often. For a fun pop of color, I suggest snagging the Matcha color. For under $100, you can’t go wrong with this one.
If you’re raising a bookworm, the kid-friendly Kindle makes for a wonderful gift this holiday season. Although it’s more expensive, we prefer the Paperwhite Kids because it has a larger display (which is better for reading graphic novels) and it’s waterproof so you don’t have to worry about those accidental spills. The basic Kindle Kids is also on sale for $95 ($35 off) which is smaller, more compact, and comes with fun covers to choose from. Both models also include six months of Amazon Kids+, a subscription service for age-appropriate books, and a two-year warranty.
We think Amazon’s Audible Premium Plus is the best audiobook service, as it bundles a library of Audible Originals, audiobooks, and podcasts, with one credit per month to use on any audiobook title you fancy, and regular exclusive deals and discounts. Usually, you get one month free, after which it costs $15 per month, but any nonsubscriber can get three months for $1 until the end of the year. Remember that you get to keep titles purchased with credits, even after your subscription ends.—Simon Hill
New subscribers can get three months of Kindle Unlimited for just one dollar. Kindle Unlimited made me fall back in love with reading and I highly recommend it to anyone that’s in a book slump. People love the service for its thousands of romance books, but there are thousands of books in nearly every genre. It’s the best ebook subscription service for Kindles. This service will automatically renew at $12 per month once the trial ends, so make sure to set a reminder to cancel if you’re not interested in continuing the membership.
Fire Tablet Deals
The Fire Max 11 (5/10, WIRED Review) is Amazon’s most powerful tablet. But its high price, especially paired with the Productivity Bundle, put us off. Now that its price is well below $200, it’s a much better value. Like all Fire tablets, it’s ideal if you’re all in on Amazon’s content and services. It packs good performance, a bright and sharp screen, solid speakers, and an all-metal build, plus the 1080p cameras are nicer than what you’ll find on the rest of Amazon’s tablets.
This Fire tablet launched late last year but it’s still the best option in the lineup, especially at this sale price. It comes with a speedy octa-core processor, a large screen Full HD (1080p) screen, and 3 gigabytes of RAM for smoother performance when browsing the web with several tabs open. It supports Show Mode, which turns the tablet into an Echo Show smart display if you set it on a stand. You’ll have the choice between 32 GB or 64 GB configurations, with a microSD card slot that can add up to 1 TB of storage on both models. If you want to use the tablet to get work done, you can also buy the Keyboard Case bundle for $100 ($90 off).
The 2024 Fire HD 8 tablet only comes with a few improvements. Amazon increased the RAM from 3 GB (up from 2 GB), which was likely added for smoother performance when using the company’s new AI features. The rear camera has been upgraded to 5 megapixels (up from 2 MP). Aside from that, it has the same design, size, and 13-hour battery life (we hit about 11 hours in our testing) as its predecessor. You’ll also get 32 GB or 64GB storage options with the ability to expand it up to 1 TB with a microSD card. It’s a better option if you want all the features that come with the HD 10 but in a smaller size. The display isn’t as nice, but the tablet is more travel-friendly.
This is the best kids’ tablet for younger children. It sports all the same features as Amazon’s standard Fire tablets, but you’ll also get a rugged case and a two-year worry-free guarantee. Amazon will replace it for free if your kids accidentally break it. It also comes with a free year of Amazon Kids+, which gives you access to kid-friendly movies, books, apps, and games. You can manage the parental controls on the device as well.
The Fire HD 10 Pro Kid’s Edition is the same as the regular above but it comes with a handy protective case (with kickstand), one year of Amazon Kids+, and, most importantly, a no-questions-asked warranty for when your kids accidentally drop it. Parental controls on Amazon’s tablets are limited but offer some control over content (see our guide for more details). —Scott Gilbertson
Smart Speaker Deals
The fourth-generation Echo (8/10, WIRED Recommends) holds the top spot in our Best Alexa and Amazon Speakers guide and it’s also the best one you can get for this price. The company honed in on sound quality, digital signal processing, and fidelity to deliver a great home speaker. Equipped with Amazon’s AZI Neural Edge processor, it does a solid job at recognizing speech. You can use it in the kitchen for timers and recipes, in your bedroom for weather and news, or in the bathroom to play music or podcasts while you’re in the shower or getting ready.
This is a wonderful, affordable little smart speaker that delivers powerful and robust sound. With a compact footprint, you can set it up on your nightstand, side table, or bookshelf. WIRED reviewer Nena Farrell says she set hers up in the hallway, allowing her to ask quick questions while moving throughout the house. It’s on sale for this price often, but we still think this is an excellent deal. Just know that despite being newer than the Echo (4th Gen), the Echo Dot (5th Gen) doesn’t have as good a speaker system.
If you can’t pick between a smart speaker or a smart display, the second-generation Echo Spot (7/10, WIRED Recommends) combines both. The half-circle display shows the time along with any alarms you have set. You can also use voice commands to display music, weather, and the calendar. There are a few customization options too, with the ability to customize the clock with different face options and colors. It has solid sound too—it’s loud enough for alarms and some music listening.
This is Amazon’s kid-friendly speaker (almost identical to the Echo Dot 5th Gen), complete with easy-to-use parental controls that allow you to review activity, filter explicit content, and set time limits. You also can choose between an adorable owl or a fun dragon design. Kids can use the speaker to listen to music, help them spell, or receive reminders for when it’s time for dinner. It comes with a year of Amazon Kids+ too, which gives you access to thousands of Audible books, games, and features. If you’d prefer a smart display for your child instead, the Echo Show 5 Kids is also on sale for $50 ($50 off).
The Echo Pop (7/10, WIRED Recommends) is a basic speaker that comes in fun colors like purple and teal. It doesn’t have the best sound, but it’s OK for smaller spaces like a dorm room or studio apartment. It’ll work just fine if you’ll only be using it for background music or podcasts, but the main draw is that it’s affordable. If you want to pick up a couple, you can save another $5 on two with code POP2PACK.
Smart Display Deals
The Echo Show 8 is our favorite smart smart display for Alexa. The 8-inch screen is a perfect size—it’s large enough for video chats, weather updates, and looking at recipes, but is also compact enough that it doesn’t take up too much space on your counter or nightstand. Amazon also added Widgets, which allow you to choose up to three informative little squares to see on the screen. The third-gen version is more expensive than its predecessors, but that’s because it also comes with spatial audio support and a smart home hub.
If you’re looking for a smart display to control your smart home devices, the Echo Hub is the way to go. It’s meant to be mounted on the wall, but you can also place it on a stand (sold separately). You can also use it to ask Alexa questions and play music, but the speakers aren’t great. You can, however, ask the Echo Hub to play music on a different set of speakers instead. If you already have a smart home setup, this device will help streamline the experience.
Fire TV Stick Deals
If you primarily watch Amazon Prime shows and movies, the second-generation Fire Stick is our top recommendation. You can still access major streaming apps like Netflix and Max, but a Fire TV Stick is tailored to Amazon Prime content. As with the last version, Alexa is built into the remote, there’s an “Ambient Experience” feature that displays and cycles through nature or art scenes when you’re not using it, and you’ll have access to picture-in-picture mode for controlling smart home devices or pulling up security camera feeds. Amazon doubled the storage to 16 gigabytes in this model and added support for Wi-Fi 6E, future-proofing it a bit.
Eero Router Deals
Simple to set up and use, Amazon’s Eero mesh systems are easy to recommend and can act as smart home hubs with support for Matter, Thread, and Zigbee. The tri-band Eero Pro 6E (7/10, WIRED Recommends) mesh adds the 6-GHz band to the familiar 2.4-GHz and 5-GHz bands. It’s a great choice for busy households with many devices and a 1 Gbps or faster connection. Performance is excellent, but the 6-GHz band is short-range. The Eero Plus subscription is expensive ($10 per month or $100 per year) but includes comprehensive parental controls, advanced security, ad blocking, and even a password manager and VPN service. Folks with smaller homes and connections up to 500 Mbps, should consider the Eero 6 (3-Pack) on sale at $150 ($50 off), but the more heavily discounted Eero 6+ (3-Pack) at $195 ($105 off) is a better deal if you can afford it. —Simon Hill
If you want the top-of-the-line mesh system from Amazon’s Eero, it’s the Max 7. This tri-band system supports the latest Wi-Fi 7 standard. Each router can cover up to 2,500 square feet, and they have four Ethernet ports apiece, two rated at 10 Gbps and two at 2.5 Gbps. You can mix and match Eero routers, the app is very accessible, and this system is designed to be hands-off. It also boasts comprehensive smart home connectivity, and the optional Eero Plus subscription is pricey ($10 per month or $100 per year) but bundles parental controls, enhanced security, ad blocking, a password manager, and VPN service. Eero has worked out some of the kinks since I tested the Max 7 (7/10, WIRED Review), but it’s still likely overkill for most folks and more than you need to spend unless you have a big busy household with a multi-gig internet connection. —Simon Hill
Security Camera Deals
The Blink Mini 2 (7/10, WIRED Recommends) is one of our favorite indoor security security cameras. It offers decent low-light performance, can record 1080p footage at up to 30 fps, and has on-device person protection. It’s also affordable, even without the discount. It’s worth noting, however, that the subscription costs #3 per month or $30 per year for a single camera, but you’ll also get 60-day unlimited cloud video history.
The second-gen Ring Indoor Cam comes equipped with a privacy shutter that you can swivel around when you don’t want it recording, optional color night vision, solid two-way audio, and records crisp 1080p footage at 24 fps. You’ll also get pre-roll captures, a built-in siren, and customizable zones if you need them. It’s worth noting, however, that the Ring app can be slow to load the live feed (and slightly confusing to navigate), but you’ll find plenty of useful in-app tutorials. For cloud storage and features like person alerts or rich notifications, you’ll need to subscribe to the Ring Protect Plan—it costs $5 per month for one camera and $10 per month for all cameras and doorbells.
We recommend this outdoor camera if you’re already all in on Amazon Alexa. It records good quality 1080p footage at 30 fps (with optional HDR for mixed lighting), a 140-degree field of view, and two motion-activated LED spotlights. You’ll also get a siren and two-way audio with above-average quality. Since it’s the “Pro” version, you’ll also get additional features like support for dual-band Wi-Fi (2.4-GHz and 5-GHz), Bird’s Eye Zones (for an aerial view), and color pre-roll (which shows four seconds before an event). As with the indoor camera, you’ll have to pay for the Ring Protect Plan for video cloud storage and additional features.
Even More Deals on Amazon Devices
Looking for more? We’ve got you covered. Below, we gathered some more noteworthy gadgets that are also on sale.
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