Monday, November 30, 2020

The best Cyber Monday tech deals that are worth your money

 

The best Cyber Monday tech deals that are worth your money
If you’re still on the hunt for a gift or a good deal on a gadget you’ve been pining for, today might be the day you find it. While Black Friday brought a slew of deals on TVs, headphones, smartwatches and more, Cyber Monday has brought a new round of sales on some of the latest devices. Also, don’t fret if you think you missed a killer Black Friday deal — some of the best ones are still around for Cyber Monday, but you likely only have today to grab them before they’re gone. We collected all of the best Cyber Monday tech deals here so you don’t have to go searching for them.

 

 Samsung Galaxy S20+ - $900

 The base models of a few of Samsung’s newest smartphones have hit new all-time lows for Cyber Monday. The Galaxy S20 is down to $750 and the S20+ is down to $900. We gave these scores of 85 and 87, respectively, and we praised them for their long battery lives and beautiful displays. If you’re looking for a one-hand friendly phone, go with the S20, but the S20+ has a slightly more versatile camera system.

 

 Google Pixel 4 XL - $550

 
 

 Google’s Pixel 4 XL is down to $550 for Cyber Monday, which is $50 cheaper than its previous record low. It may not be the newest Pixel smartphone, but there remain numerous reasons to like the 4 XL. It earned a score of 85 from us for its 90Hz display, speedy performance and great camera experience. You can also snag a Pixel 3a XL for only $300 today, too.

 

 Sonos One - $149

 

 Both the Sonos One and Sonos One SL are on sale today — the One is down to $149 and the One SL is even cheaper at $129. These two speakers are almost identical, but the One SL doesn’t have any microphones, making it better for those that don’t care to use voice assistants like Alexa or the Google Assistant. We gave the Sonos One a score of 90 for its excellent audio quality, attractive design and multi-room audio experience when connected to other Sonos speakers. But if you want an even richer sound experience, you can pick up the Sonos Five today for $100 less.

 MacBook Air M1 - $899

 The latest MacBook Air with Apple’s new M1 chipset is down to $899 today, which is $100 off its normal price. This is a solid deal considering this laptop was only released a few weeks ago and it contains the latest and greatest chipset made by Apple. We gave the M1-powered MacBook Air a score of 94 for its new fanless design, impressive performance and excellent battery life.

 iRobot Roomba i7+ - $599

 The high-end Roomba i7+ is down to $599 for Cyber Monday. We gave the i7+ a score of 87 for its extra features and included Clean Base, which is an attached garbage of sorts into which the vacuum automatically empties its bin after each cleaning. If you don’t think you’ll need the Clean Base, you can get just the robo-vac (dubbed the Roomba i7) for $399 today, too.

 Galaxy Buds+ - $100

 This is a new all-time-low price for Samsung’s solid wireless earbuds. The Galaxy Buds+ are great options for Android users, but improvements to their hardware and software also make them good for iOS users, too. We gave them a score of 83 for their improved audio quality, great wireless range, long battery life and new dedicated iOS app.

 AirPods - $110

 Apple’s AirPods with the standard wired charging case are down to $110. These are the classic earbuds that many have grown to love for their minimalist design and easy pairing with Apple devices. We gave them a score of 84 for their improved wireless performance and solid battery life.

 Samsung EVO Select microSDXC card (256GB) - $25

 Samsung’s EVO Select microSDXC card in 256GB is down to $25, which is $3 cheaper than it was during Amazon Prime Day last month. While you can find microSD cards for less, EVO is a reliable brand and we like you also get a full-sized adapter with this one. There are also discounts on the same cards in 512GB and 128GB capacities.

 Sony WH-1000XM4 headphones - $278

 Our favorite pair of ANC headphones, the Sony WH-1000XM4, is on sale for $278, an all-time low since they debuted a few months ago. These are some of the best wireless noise-cancelling headphones you can get, but they’re quite expensive at their normal $348 price tag. We gave them a score of 94 for their excellent active noise-cancellation tech, immersive sound quality and multi-device connectivity.

 Nintendo Switch Fortnite Wildcat bundle - $299

 Is this technically a deal? No, but it’s a good opportunity to grab a special Switch console while it’s still available. This Fortnite Wildcat edition was previously only available in Europe , but now you can grab it at Best Buy. It includes a Switch with yellow and blue Joy-Cons, a dock with a unique design, Fortnite already installed, 2,000 V-Bucks, and a download code for The Wildcat Bundle.

 Echo Dot - $29

 Amazon updated the Echo Dot this fall and now we’re seeing its first major discount. The new Echo Dot is down to $29, which is 42 percent off its normal price. It has a new spherical design that’s refreshing to see after years of the hockey-puck design on the previous generation. We also liked its improved sound quality, 3.5mm audio jack and tap-to-snooze feature. If you want the convenience of a glanceable clock, the Echo Dot with clock is also on sale for $39.