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It’s a great Black Friday to be a fan of Motorola phones while also being in the market for a new handset. Amazon’s Black Friday sales are taking up to 30% off Motorola smartphones, with most of the savings coming in the phone maker’s G series of budget handsets.
Normally, we’d point you toward the long-lasting Moto G Power, though with a new Moto G Power version recently announced, you’d be better off waiting to see how that newer phone performs. Instead, we suggest you look at the Motorola One 5G Ace, a low-cost 5G phone that’s even more affordable with Amazon’s discount. Specifically, you can get the Motorola One 5G Ace for $299, a $100 drop from its usual price.
In our Motorola One 5G Ace review, we were impressed by the phone’s long battery life and its bright display. It’s also an inexpensive way to get your hands on a 5G phone — even more so now that Amazon is dropping the price for Black Friday.
Motorola One 5G Ace: was $399 now $299 @ Amazon
Samsung’s Frame 4K TVs bring an appealing look to your living room, looking less like a TV and more like slim picture frame hanging on your wall. Early Black Friday discounts are lowering the cost of this TV set anywhere from 15% to 31% depending on the model you buy.
The biggest savings right now are on the 50-inch model. You can buy that version of Samsung’s 4K Quantum HDR Smart TV for $897, more than $400 off the usual $1,299 asking price. Adding a bezel or a soundbar costs extra, but that’s still pretty significant savings if you’re in the market for a TV that looks good and delivers a colorful and accurate picture.
When not pulling TV duty, the Frame can transform into a work of art, which it will display when a motion sensor detects that you’ve entered the room. Samsung’s TV comes equipped with Amazon’s Alexa assistant, too.
Samsung Frame 50-inch 4K Smart TV: was $1,299 now $897
It’s really not Black Friday at Amazon until we start seeing discounts on various Alexa speakers, and this Black Friday doesn’t figure to disappoint. One of the best discounts we’ve spotted so far is for the Amazon Echo (4th Gen), which is currently $40 off its regular price.
Right now you can buy the spherical Amazon Echo for $59, a steep drop from its regular $99 price at Amazon. That’s a great price on one of our favorite smart speakers.
The 4th gen Echo delivers great audio for its price, but it’s really the array of Alexa-based skills that make this a welcome addition to the home. (In fact, we’ve got the 30 best Alexa skills if you’re wondering just what this speaker can do for you.) If you’ve been debating whether to add one of Amazon’s speakers to your home or if you’re ready to upgrade from an older model, this Black Friday price is hard to beat.
Amazon Echo (4th Gen): was $99 now $59
The Samsung Chromebook 4 is our favorite Chromebook for anyone on a budget. And if your budget is really tight, Amazon is helping out by taking $70 off the cost of this 11.6-inch model.
Normally priced at $249, Amazon’s price reduction brings the cost of the Chromebook 4 to less than $200 at $179. This model has 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage. If you can get by with half that storage, the 32GB model of the Chromebook 4 is currently available for less than $140.
You’re getting an expensive Chromebook with this Samsung model, but not a cheap one. The Chromebook 4 lasted a lengthy 10.5 hours on our battery life test, and its aluminum top gives it a fancier appearance than you might expect from a laptop in this price range. Performance is pretty decent as well, and should be more than enough for students to knock off homework assignments with ease.
Samsung Chromebook 4: was $249 now $179
PlayStation Plus is the gift that keeps on giving. This 12-month PlayStation Plus membership will give the gamer in your life free games to download each month. You can also enjoy online multiplayer fun with friends and get exclusive discounts on the PlayStation Store.
A PlayStation Plus membership also gets you a whopping 100GB of cloud storage. For the month of November, the PlayStation Plus collection includes some pretty solid titles, including Knockout City for PS5 and PS4, Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning (PS4) and three games for PS VR.
PlayStation Plus 12-month membership: was $59 now $39.99
One of the things on my to-do list is to upgrade our home security with outdoor security cameras, and this kit looks like a pretty great Amazon Black Friday deal. This bundle includes a 3-pack of Arlo security cameras and an Echo Show 5, which you can use to watch the footage from inside your home.
The bundle costs $259, which saves you $175 or 40%. The Arlo Essential Spotlight Cameras capture crisp 1080p video and let you see more of your property with the 130-degree viewing angle. You can receive alerts for people, vehicles and packages, and there’s two-way audio for speaking with visitors.
Meanwhile, the Echo Show 5 lets you control all sorts of smart home devices and has its own 2MP camera built in so you can make video calls to friends and family. And, of course, it has Alexa built in.
Arlo Essential Spotlight Camera (3 pack) with Echo Show 5: was $434 now $259
Amazon is known for deep discounts on TVs, and this is one of the best Black Friday TV deals I’ve seen yet. Right now Amazon has the Insignia 55-inch 4K Fire TV for just $299. That’s $80 off the regular price of $379.
As someone who is still staring at a 1080p set from 2015, I’m tempted to buy this smart TV. It offers an ultra HD picture (2160p), which is four times the resolution of full HD sets. And this Insignia can upscale content to 4K with ease.
The Insignia F30 has plenty of other perks, including Alexa voice control via the remote and support for all of the best streaming services, including Prime Video, Netflix, Disney Plus, Apple TV Plus and more.
Insignia 55-inch F30 Series 4K Fire TV: was $379 now $299
It’s the pretty rare “cool” that I hear from my teenage son, but I got one after installing a set of LED lights around his room, complete with remote control. This Govee set is even better, as you can control it all with an app right on your phone.
With the Govee app you can choose from multiple color effects and 16 million colors. And because these strip lights use RGBIC effects, they can display multiple colors at a time.
It gets better. The Govee LED Strip Lights can even “dance” to the music with up to 11 music modes, thanks to a high sensitivity mic. Add in 64 preset scene effects and you’re bound to get at least one “cool.”
Govee 32.8ft RGBIC LED Strip lights: was $34.99 now $29.74
What’s better than a robot vacuum that cleans your floors for you? A robot vac that empties itself when it’s done. That’s exactly what the Roomba i3+ can do, and iRobot says this device can empty itself for up to 60 days.
Right now Amazon has the Roomba i3+ on sale for $399 which is $200 off the regular price. This robot vacuum uses straight line navigation to clean in straight rows, and it’s smart enough to learn your habits and routines so it doesn’t get in your way. Or you can just set this Roomba to clean while you’re away.
Here’s another perk. You can use Alexa or Google Assistant to start this robot vac on its way with just the sound of your voice.
iRobot Roomba i3+: was $599 now $399
I’m going to tell you a little secret. $99 Black Friday Chromebook deals are great for kids or anyone with awesome vision, but their 11-inch displays are not so great for adults looking to use a Chromebook as their primary PC. I bought my mom a 15-inch Chromebook a few years ago and she loves it.
If you want a big-screen Chromebook for less, right now Amazon has the Samsung Chromebook 4+ for $263.49, which is $86 off the regular price. The 15.6-inch display on this Amazon Black Friday deal provides a full HD picture, and the Intel Celeron processor, 6GB of RAM and 64GB of storage provide everything you need for getting online.
There’s a 4GB version that’s even cheaper, but I’d go with 6GB so they can keep more tabs open without getting bogged down. And with a design that’s under 3 pounds, it’s easy to take this Chromebook from room to room.
Samsung Chromebook 4+: was $349 now $263
One of the worst things about working from home can be Wi-Fi dead zones, especially the further away you get from your router. The eero 6 dual-band mesh Wi-Fi 6 router is designed to fill your entire abode with a strong Wi-Fi signal, thanks to eero’s mesh Wi-Fi technology.
This system, which includes a router and extender, is rated to cover up to 3,000 square feet with speeds up to 500 Mbps. Plus, it supports up to 75 devices, so your network should not get bogged down as more of your family connects.
Bonus: the eero 6 doubles as a Zigbee smart home hub, which makes it easier to control compatible devices via Alexa.
Eero 6 mesh Wi-Fi 6 router + extender: was $199 now $119
Here’s one of the best things I bought during the pandemic: a Blue Yeti microphone. I sound great on conference calls without having to wear a headset, and I also use it to record voice-overs for videos, like this one for our iPhone 13 Pro Max review.
In other words, you don’t have to be a podcaster or streamer to appreciate a good mic, and right now Amazon has the Blue Yeti Nano on sale for $79.99, which is 20% off the regular price.
This thing packs two custom mic capsules to give your voice more depth and detail, and it has a compact design that will fit right in with your laptop, complete with onboard controls for volume, mic mute and pickup pattern.
Blue Yeti Nano: was $99.99 now $79.99
Black Friday is great for Black Friday TV deals for the ultimate in 4K eye candy, but your ears deserve an upgrade, too. The TCL Alto 6 2.0 soundbar is just $66.79 right now, which is $13 off. While it’s not a huge discount, this is a great low price for a soundbar that has built-in Bluetooth.
The TCL Alto 6 2.0 is rated for 120 watts of power and measures 31.5 inches in length, so it should easily fit under most TVs. This soundbar supports Dolby Digital for the best possible sound quality, and you can take your pick from multiple sound modes for the best experience, including movies, music and TV.
TCL Alton 6 soundbar: from $79.99 to $66.79
Right now Amazon is taking up to 40% off Fitbit fitness trackers and smart watches, but there’s one sale that really stands out to us. The Fitbit Sense smartwatch is on sale for $199, which is $100 off the regular price.
In our Fitbit Sense review, we said that this smartwatch “gives you a very comprehensive look at your overall health.” We also like its attractive design, long battery life and robust fitness and health features. This watch packs an ECG sensor, blood oxygen reading and even the ability to measure your stress (via an EDA scan) along with your skin temperature.
The built-in GPS works well, and there’s sleep tracking, too. Plus, with Fitbit Premium ($9.99 a month), you can access lots of workouts that range in 3 minutes to 30 minutes to keep you motivated.
Fitbit Sense: was $299 now $199.95
Yes, I know, $300 off for this premium flagship phone is still pricey. But with the Galaxy Z Fold 3 you’re getting a phone and tablet in one. This best foldable phone has a 6.2-inch cover display and a ginormous 7.6-inch 120Hz display on the inside that will upgrade your work and play.
You’ll love playing games and watching your favorite shows on the Galaxy Z Fold 3, and you can run up to three apps at once on the screen for the ultimate in multitasking. The iPhone 13 can’t do that. In our Galaxy Z Fold 3 review, we also praised the improved durable design and S Pen support.
While the battery life could be better, overall the Z Fold 3 is a fantastic Amazon Black Friday deal.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3: was $1,799 now $1,499
Mmmmm air fries. The Instant Vortex makes it easy to air fry, broil, roast and reheat without making a huge mess. And this Amazon Black Friday deal is taking $30 off the original price right now.
The Instant Vortex 5.7 quart air fryer is designed to give you the crunch you want from fries and other foods while using 95% less oil. Plus, there’s one-touch smart programs built in for chicken wings, cinnamon buns and roasted veggies.
When you’re done, cleanup is easy with the dishwasher safe air fry basket and tray.
Instant Vortex 5.7 quart air fryer: was $99 now $69.95
Have you ever thought about how dirty your soap dispenser gets? Think about it. It’s the first thing people touch after using the bathroom, which makes you wonder if there’s a zero-touch solution for home. There is, and it’s on sale now.
The Amazon Smart Soap Dispenser is now $37.99, which is 31% off the regular price. The dispenser gets to work automatically when you put your hands underneath, and there’s even a 20-second timer that lights up, which is especially handy for kids.
You control how much soap comes out based on the distance of your hands from the nozzle. And the rechargeable battery lasts for 3 months. And, yes, it works with Alexa.
Amazon Smart Soap Dispenser: was $54 now $37.99
I probably don’t need to tell you that most laptop webcams are terrible, and yet most of us still put up with crappy image quality. With the Logitech C922x, you don’t have to settle. This webcam delivers a sharp 1080p picture, and right now it’s 25% off.
The fact is that even 1080p laptop webcams aren’t that great because there’s only so much room for the sensor at the top of the display. The Logitech C922x gives you a full HD glass lens along with autofocus, and there’s 2 built-in mics for capturing your voice. You will look better and sound better during video calls.
Logitech C922x 1080p webcam: was $99 to $74.99
Whether you’re shopping for someone else or yourself, noise-cancelling headphones don’t get any better than the Sony WH-1000XM4. In fact, these Sony headphones are the best noise cancelling headphones overall based on our testing.
Here’s what we said in our Sony WH-10000XM4 review: “These headphones sound amazing, noise cancellation is right up there with Bose, and the extensive feature set offers so much playability across multiple media formats and platforms.”
Add in an excellent 30 hours of battery life and smart controls and you have a winner. Especially at just $248, which is $101 off right now.
Sony WH-1000XM4: was $349 now $248
Guess who’s back? After making its last TV back in 2010, Pioneer is back and making Fire TVs. It’s brand new 50-inch 4K Fire TV is on sale for the first time. The TVs offer HDR10 and Dolby Vision support, multi-room music capability, and surround-sound with DTS Virtual X audio. You can get the 43-inch for $279 ($90 off) or the 50-inch for $339 ($130 off).
Pioneer 50″ 4K Fire TV: was $469 now $339 @ Amazon
Not a fan of the AirPods? The Echo Buds 2 are a solid alternative, especially now that they’re at their lowest price ever. They offer great sound quality, active noise cancellation, and great integration with Alexa. (No offense, Siri). The Echo Buds 2 w/ wireless case are also on sale for $89.
Echo Buds 2: was $119 now $69 @ Amazon
Ok, we admit. A cable modem isn’t the sexiest holiday gift you can give. But the Netgear CM500 isn’t just any cable modem; it’s one of the best cable modems you can buy. We love it because it works with the biggest cable providers and it’s an easy to way to shave a few bucks off your monthly cable bill. (And nothing’s sexier than saving money!)
Netgear CM500 Cable Modem: was $59 now $42 @ Amazon
Amazon has a lot of inexpensive tablets, but the Fire HD 10 makes it to our list of best tablets you can buy. We love it because it offers more muscle power (and screen real estate) than Amazon’s cheaper tablets and provides an overall solid experience for Web browsing, watching videos, and reading e-books. It’s now on sale at its lowest price ever. If you’re budget is a bit tight, Amazon has other Fire Tablets on sale from 50% off.
Fire HD 10: was $149 now $74 @ Amazon
The Ring Fit Adventure is the perfect way to burn off those post-Thanksgiving Day calories. It provides Switch owners with a fast and effective workout at home, in the guise of a video game. We’ve seen it on sale before (normally around $69), but Amazon has it on sale for just $54.99, which is its lowest price of all-time.
Nintendo Ring Fit Adventure: was $79 now $54 @ Amazon
Here’s the sale all coffee drinkers have been waiting for! Amazon is slicing 25% off select Nespresso Vertuo espresso machines. For instance, you can get the Nespresso Vertuo Plus Espresso Machine (pictured) for just $119 ($30 off). The machine can brew espresso (1.35 ounce), double espresso (2.7 ounce), gran lugo (5 ounce), and coffee (7.7 ounce) via Nespresso’s capsules. You can check out the full sale here.
Nespresso Vertuo Plus Espresso Machine: was $150 now $119 @ Amazon
Give your waistline a detox from the holidays with this Ninja sale from Amazon. The retailer is taking over 40% off Ninja kitchen appliances. The sale includes the Ninja Foodie Smoothie Maker (pictured), which is on sale for just $79.
Ninja appliance sale: deals from $79
Have yourself an extra merry Christmas with the Bartesian Premium Cocktail Maker. It makes craft cocktails with the push of a button. Just insert a capsule, choose your preferred cocktail strength, and this lil’ robot does the rest. Capsules are made with real juices and bitters and can be used to make anything from margaritas to an old fashioned. Macy’s and Williams-Sonoma are selling the Bartesian for $349, but Amazon has it on sale for $279. Bottoms up!
Bartesian Cocktail & Margarita Machine: was $349 now $279 @ Amazon
The new Fire TV Stick 4K Max is on sale for the very first time. The recently released streamer is Amazon’s best Fire TV Stick to date. It sports a new quad-core CPU and a 750MHz GPU that speeds up the load time of apps like Disney Plus. It also makes for a smooth and snappy navigation experience overall. Per our Amazon Fire TV Stick Max review, this is our favorite Fire TV device to date.
Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max: was $54 now $34 @ Amazon
The Ring Video Doorbell Wired is the ideal entry point for anyone looking to upgrade their doorbell to something a little more modern. Because of its more budget-friendly price some sacrifices have been made in the feature department, the need to purchase a Ring Chime in order to hear a ring is probably the biggest. Nevertheless, it still thoroughly earns its spot on our best video doorbell roundup.
In our Ring Video Doorbell Wired review, we praised the device’s compact design, decent 1080p video quality and comprehensive companion app that makes using it a breeze. For those looking for an inexpensive wired doorbell for less than $100, you can’t do better than the Ring Video Doorbell Wired.
Ring Video Doorbell Wired (Black): was $59 now $41 @ Amazon
The new MacBook Air offers fantastic performance thanks to its new Apple Silicon. The new M1 CPU also helped it reach over 14 hours on our battery test. It features a 13.3-inch Retina display, Apple M1 CPU, 8GB of RAM, and a 256GB SSD.
MacBook Air (M1): was $999 now $899 @ Amazon
Whether it’s a gift for you or someone else, the Keurig K-Mini for $30 off is an excellent Amazon Black Friday deals score. Because who doesn’t love coffee on-demand?
The Keurig K-Mini offers the convenience of a pod-based machine with a smaller form factor than even the best coffee maker models on the market. That means it’s perfect for those short on both time and space, and with so many K-Cups available there’s plenty of different flavors to try as well.
Keurig K-Mini: was $79 now $49
This sweet bargain will land a beautiful OLED TV in your living room. Thanks to Amazon Black Friday deals, the LG C1 OLED TV is on sale in multiple sizes, though we’re particularly impressed with the savings on the 55-inch model. It’s such a compelling score that we even bought it last week.
With LG’s impeccable OLED display, the C1 is a rock-solid premium TV. The technology delivers such an excellent combination of color quality and lighting control that we usually consider this lineup the best TV on the market. It’s even better when you can get on sale at Amazon.
55″ LG C1 OLED TV: was $1,499 now $1,296
On the hunt for the Oculus Quest 2? Not only does Amazon have the best VR headset in stock, but when you buy it now, you’ll get a free $50 Amazon gift card with your purchase. Be sure to use coupon “OCULUS50” at checkout to get the gift card.
The Oculus Quest 2 is an all-in-one VR system, which means you don’t need to set up any external sensors or cameras. Just charge it up, pop it on your head and you’ll be exploring virtual worlds in minutes. Talk about an awesome holiday gift.
Oculus Quest 2: Free $50 Amazon gift card
Amazon Black Friday deals are getting more impressive as we continue to spot great savings on all things audio, including the new Apple AirPods Pro. Whether you’re picking up a pair for yourself or as a gift, this is a fantastic price for one of the best wireless earbuds around. This is one of our favorite Black Friday AirPods deals right now.
Don’t wait to buy — for a limited time. you’ll get 24% off the original price, saving you $59 in total. That’s also the lowest price we’ve seen, so if you’re serious about snatching a pair of these premium earbuds, hurry, as stock isn’t going to last forever.
Why AirPods Pro? With Apple’s premium earbuds, you get active noise canceling, transparency mode, spatial audio support, and 24-hours of battery life via the Charging Case. Plus, AirPods Pro are sweat and water resistant for working out.
AirPods Pro: was $249 now $189
Amazon Black Friday deals aren’t just for clearing stock of older devices. Amazon’s first fitness tracker with a screen, the Amazon Halo View, is $30 off thanks to an epic pre-order promotion happening right now.
Following the launch of the Amazon Halo, one of the best fitness trackers last year, Amazon has added the Halo View to its collection, which features an AMOLED color display for on-the-go workout feedback. It’ll display activity, sleep activity, sleep scores, blood oxygen levels, live workout tracking, text and move notifications, and more. You can be one of the first people to try it out when you take advantage of this Black Friday deal.
Amazon Halo View: was $79 now $49
Here’s a good size TV at a very good price. Amazon has started making its own Fire TVs, and this 4 Series set gives you a 55-inch 4K picture for just $379. That’s $140 off and among the best Black Friday TV deals we’ve seen so far.
The Amazon Fire TV 4 series supports most of the the major standards, including HDR 10 and Dolby Digital Plus, and the TV includes an Alexa voice remote so you can launch apps and find content to watch with just your voice. And you can ask all the usual Alexa questions.
This set includes 3 HDMI ports, 8W stereo speakers and access to all the best streaming services, including Netflix, Apple TV Plus, Prme Video, Disney Plus, HBO Max and more.
Amazon Fire TV 55″ 4 series: was $519 now $379
If you want to control your home’s heating and cooling with ease, the current-gen Nest Thermostat will be right up your alley. This smart system learns your habits and automatically regulates your home’s temperature room by room.
In our Nest Thermostat review, we liked the device’s large display, intuitive interface, and the fact that it works with both Alexa and Google Assistant. You can adjust the temperature using voice commands like, “Alexa, tell Thermostat to set the temperature to 65 degrees.”
Google Nest Thermostat: was $130 now $99
One of the biggest trends is weighted blankets, as some people swear that the deep pressure these blankets provide can help them sleep better at night. While there’s not much scientific evidence out there weighted blankets work, some believe it can help relieve anxiety.
Right now there’s a wide range of weighted blankets on sale from Hug Bed as part of Amazon’s Deal of the Day, and you can save up to 56% off. There are lots of options available in terms of sizes but also weights, including 7 pounds, 10 pounds, 12 pounds, 15 pounds and even 35 pounds.
Hug Bed weighted blankets: up to 56% off
The Apple Watch SE is a great smartwatch if you’re looking to get fit but don’t want to pay a premium. The Apple Watch SE sports a bigger screen than the Apple Watch 3, and it supports Emergency SOS calling, fall detection and features a built-in compass and always-on altimeter.
The Apple Watch SE makes it easy to track your workouts and daily activity, and you can stream music, talk to Siri and text right from your wrist. Plus, you can pay for stuff with Apple Pay. Right now you can get the Apple Watch SE for its lowest price ever at $219, but be sure to check different colors to see what’s in stock.
Apple Watch SE: was $279 now $219 [lowest price ever]
No offense to the AirPods Pro, but the the Bose QuietComfort Noise Cancelling Earbuds deliver even better noise cancellation, and you can get them at the lowest price ever right now. The Transparency Mode lets you decide how much of the outside world you want to let in. You also get a comfy fit, high-fidelity sound, sweat- and water resistance and up to 6 hours of battery life.
Bose QuietComfort Noise Cancelling Earbuds: was $279 now $199