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If you want to get my (Roland Moore-Colyer) favorite game of 2022 for less, the praise the sun, Elden Ring is now $35 at Walmart (opens in new tab). That’s a neat cut from $59 and very much a game to get, especially to play this weekend.
As you can see in our Elden Ring review, in this challenging action/RPG, you’ll create an adventurer, then explore the vast open world of The Lands Between. It’s a lengthy, satisfying adventure with a story that’s wide open for interpretation.
Black Friday is officially almost over, but that doesn’t mean the deals are stopping anytime soon! Most retailers will continue to offer their Black Friday deals through the weekend, with another big last hurrah on Monday.
For example, Dell is still selling a Dell XPS 13 for $749 (opens in new tab), which is roughly $250 off the usual $1,000 asking price. The XPS 13 is a perennial favorite here at Tom’s Guide, and this model ships with a cutting-edge 12th Gen Intel Core i5 CPU, 8GB of RAM and a 512GB SSD for storage, giving it more than enough power for day-to-day work.
Admittedly, the lack of more than a pair of USB-C ports make this a tricky laptop to use with older accessories. But there are always adapters, and the remarkably slim bezels around the 13.4-inch FHD+ display ensure whatever you’re working on stands out. Don’t miss this deal!
Need a new laptop? You could do a lot worse than the 14-inch HP Pavilion x360, a 2-in-1 laptop with a display that can fold over to lay flat, so it doubles as a giant tablet.
Right now a new HP Pavilion x360 is $499 @ Best Buy (opens in new tab), which is nearly $400 off the usual $829 asking price. This model ships with a cutting-edge 12th Gen Intel Core i5 CPU, 8GB of RAM and a 512GB SSD for storage. That’s not enough horsepower to play the most demanding PC games, but it’s plenty for basic web browsing and office work.
This is a great laptop for $500, so don’t miss your chance to pick one up at that price!
A good memory card is invaluable when you need one, which is why it pays to have a few spare ones on hand for the next time you fill up your digital camera or Nintendo Switch console.
If you want to stock up on more storage for your Switch, take advantage of the fact that the SanDisk 256GB microSD memory card is $19 at Amazon right now (opens in new tab), which is roughly 40% off the usual $32 asking price.
Amazon is offering similar discounts on various sizes of this microSD card, so if you want more space go ahead and try the next size up. 256GB is more than enough space for a few great Switch games though, and at under $20 this is a deal that can’t be beat.
Looking to dip a toe into the smartwatch life? Now’s a good time to invest, as the Fitbit Versa 4 has dropped to $149 at Amazon (opens in new tab). That’s roughly $80 off the usual asking price, making this one of the best deals we’ve seen all week.
Thinner and lighter than its predecessor, with more of a focus on fitness, the Fitbit Versa 4 is an excellent smartwatch for the active set. Like most of the best Fitbits, the Versa 4 tracks calories, sleep, heart rate, and Active Zone Minutes. In our Fitbit Versa 4 review we praised this slick smartwatch for its performance and comfort, so don’t miss your chance to get one now at a discount!
Need a new TV? Right now Best Buy is still offering one of the best deals we’ve seen so far on a new 48-inch LG OLED TV. Specifically, you can get a new LG A2 4K OLED TV for $569 @ Best Buy (opens in new tab)!
That’s over half off the usual $1,300 asking price, making this a truly killer deal. It’s also one of the first times we’ve ever seen a great OLED TV on sale for under $600. With their brilliant brights, inky blacks and sharp contrasts, OLED displays make great TVs. I know, I own one myself, and if you want one too now’s a great time to get one at a steep discount.
Amazon is always one of the best sources of deals during Black Friday, and it loves to discount its own products most of all. That’s why the Amazon Echo Show (opens in new tab) (opens in new tab)8 (2021) is on sale for $69 at Amazon (opens in new tab), which is nearly half off the usual $129 asking price.
If you’re in the market for a new smart speaker, this is a great choice. In our Amazon Echo Show 8 (2021) review we lauded the Echo Show 8’s clever new auto-framing camera feature and its surprisingly good sound, which sounds bigger than you’d expect. At nearly half off, this is a great deal on a new Echo Show 8 if you want to make any room in your home a little smarter.
There are still loads of great deals available on gaming PCs, and if you’re in the market for a new gaming laptop don’t overlook the fact that the Razer Blade 14 Gaming Laptop is still on sale for $1,999 at Amazon (opens in new tab)!
That’s a massive $700 discount off this 14-inch gaming machine, which packs a Ryzen 9 5900HX and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 GPU, plus 16GB of RAM and a 1TB SSD for storage.
In our Razer Blade 14 review we praised its 14-inch QHD display for its speedy 165Hz refresh rate, making this a great gaming laptop for those who want to play high-framerate games on the go.
Now’s a great time of year to invest in a new Mac. Apple’s 24-inch iMac 2021 was a breath of fresh air for the aging line, and right now you can get a 24-inch iMac 2021 for $1,149 at Amazon (opens in new tab)! That’s a $150 discount off the usual $1,300 asking price for this M1-equipped iMac.
We loved this model, and in our iMac 2021 review we lauded it for its beautiful display, excellent webcam, and an array of bright new color schemes. The model above is the base version with a 7-core GPU and M1 chip; if you want a little more graphics muscle, the 8-core GPU model is also on sale @ Amazon for $150 off, the biggest discount we’ve yet seen on this iMac.
- Nintendo Switch w/ Mario Kart 8 & 3 months Nintendo Switch Online: $299 @ Best Buy (opens in new tab)
If you’re shopping for a game fan and they somehow still don’t have a Nintendo Switch, today’s a great day to remedy that.
That’s because a new Nintendo Switch w/ Mario Kart 8 is just $299 @ Best Buy (opens in new tab), and it comes with 3 free months of the Nintendo Switch Online service.
Since the Switch by itself typically costs $300, this deal effectively makes Mario Kart 8 and the 3 months of online service free, making this a great package to give to someone who loves Mario Kart and wants to try playing online. Plus, Nintendo Switch Online comes with access to a library of classic NES and SNES games you can download to your Switch and play for free (for as long as you’re an Online subscriber), which can be great for when you finally get tired of Mario Kart.
Need a new Windows 11 ultraportable for yourself or someone on your list? Then don’t miss Dell’s Black Friday sale, which is currently knocking hundreds off some of the best Windows laptops on the market.
Case in point: Dell is currently selling a Dell XPS 13 for $749 (opens in new tab), which is roughly $250 off the usual $1,000 asking price.
This model ships with a cutting-edge 12th Gen Intel Core i5 CPU, 8GB of RAM and a 512GB SSD for storage, giving it more than enough power for day-to-day work. Plus, the remarkably slim bezels around the 13.4-inch FHD+ display help you stay focused on whatever you’re working on. Don’t miss this deal!
The AirPods Pro 2 are easily one of the best wireless earbuds available, and right now you can save $50, which is the lowest price we’ve seen yet.
You get 2x the noise canceling performance of the previous generation, and we like that Apple finally added volume controls to the stems — so you don’t have to take your iPhone out of your pocket all the time.
This isn’t the only reason the AirPods 2 is one of the best noise-cancelling earbuds we’ve tested. You can use the iPhone’s TrueDepth camera to create a personalized spatial audio sound, and Apple has increased the battery life to 6 hours on a single charge from the earbuds and a further 30 hours from the wireless charging case.
Gamers rejoice! The Xbox Series S just dropped to $239 on Amazon, which is the lowest price we’ve seen for this console.
The more affordable next-gen Xbox Series S is limited to 1440p output, but still delivers fast loading, ray tracing, and high frame rates. It sports a GPU with up to 4 teraflops of output, 10GB of RAM, and a 512GB SSD for storage.
This is an especially great deal if you’ll be streaming games for Xbox Game Pass.
Now, here a sweet deal on a top TV. This limited-time deal takes $550 off the Hisense U8H, Tom’s Guide’s pick for TV of the Year 2022, as it brings Mini-LED lighting to a more affordable price tag. Its peak brightness exceeds any TV around that price, and its color reproduction is as good as some of this year’s best TVs.
In our Hisense U8H review, I heaped praise on the TV for its excellent brightness and contrast due to the use of its Mini-LED backlight. On top of those specs advantages, the Hisense U8H supports Dolby Vision IQ and Dolby Atmos and rocks two 10W speakers and a 20W woofer for great TV sound.
Kasa Outdoor Smart Plug: was $24.99 now $16.99 @ Amazon (opens in new tab)
“Alexa, turn on Christmas.” It could be that easy to turn on your holiday lights with this outdoor smart plug from Kasa, which is down to just $16.99 on Amazon and is 32% off the regular price.
You can control 2 outlets using this one device, and you can add voice control to essentially any outdoor outlet using Alexa or Google Assistant. So you can turn devices on and off using your smart speaker or your phone while you’re inside.
You can also set schedules using the app, and there’s a sunset/sunrise feature as well. Best of all, this smart plug is IP64 weather resistant.
It’s time to go big and go home. The massive 75-inch LG 4K TV is on sale right now at Best Buy for a very low $569, which is an impressive $230 off the regular price.
This LG 75-inch TV has offers crisp Ultra HD resolution and comes with LG’s Quad Core Processor 4K for upscaling. It also packs in over 300 free LG’s channels. The TV has support for HDR10 as well as Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant for hands-free controls, and you’ll also be able to stream content from your iPhone or iPad with Apple AirPlay 2.
The only bummer is that there’s just 2 HDMI ports on board. Otherwise, this is a pretty strong deal for a large TV.
Yes! This is what Black Friday is all about. Right now Amazon has a secret sale on the iPad Air 2022 that drops the price from $599 down to $499. You’ll see the savings in your car when you go to check out. But we’d act fast on this deal because it could sell out fast.
As you’ll see in our iPad Air 2022 review (opens in new tab), it’s a great tablet that offers a powerful M1 chip, a sharp and colorful 10.9-inch display and long battery life in a sleek design. We also like the improved 12MP cameras. Yes, the Magic Keyboard and Apple Pencil 2nd gen are pricey add-ons, but now you can put the money you saved towards those accessories.
In case you haven’t noticed, streaming is getting more expensive, as multiple services are hiking their prices. The good news? You can get Disney Plus and Hulu for a super low price during Black Friday week.
From now until the end of Cyber Monday, Hulu and Disney Plus are $5 per month (opens in new tab), which is a, savings of $11 per month vs their current pricing. But this discount is actually better after Dec. 8, when Disney Plus goes up to $10.99 per month — so you’ll be saving $14 per month then. So, doing the math, you’ll save up to $133 over the whole year.
Adding some audio oomph to your home setup doesn’t have to be pricey. For example, right now you can get TCL’s Alto 5+ Soundboar for just $59. This entry-level soundbar has all the right elements to step up the sound quality from your TV.
It comes with a large wireless subwoofer and has Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity if you want to connect to it wirelessly. It’s also Roku TV Ready, making it a great pick if you have a Roku TV. The TCL Alto 5+ has HDMI ARC, Optical/AUX, and Bluetooth, which should make connecting it a breeze.
You’re not going to get huge sound out of this small speaker, but you’ll definitely hear the difference when streaming your favorite movies and shows.
If you’ve been holding off on getting the new Galaxy S22, today is the day. Right now Amazon has the Samsung Galaxy S22 for just $598, which is over $200 off and the cheapest price we’ve seen for an unlocked model of this phone. And there’s big sales on the Galaxy Z Flip 3 and Galaxy Z Fold 4 too.
I’m especially tempted by the Z Fold 4, as that’s over $400 off for the best foldable phone out there.
We’ve just spotted a discount on a product that combines a hair dryer and a brush. That might sound like the stuff of sci-fi movies, but thanks to Revlon you can bring this innovation product into your home in 2022.
Right now, the Revlon One-Step Hair Dryer is on sale for $25 at Amazon (opens in new tab). That’s a nearly 40% discount compared to its full retail price of $39. It’s also its lowest price ever.
Our home editor, Katie Mortram, personally swear by the Revlon One-Step Hair Dryer and it’s not hard to see why. Acting as both a brush and a hair dryer, it both dries and volumizes your hair. It also claims to help prevent breakage and hair damage, and it’s unique oval design allows it to glide through your hair while remaining extremely comfortable to handle.
A reliable portable charger is an essential accessory to keep your gadget juiced up through the day. And one of the best portable chargers you can buy has just been slashed $20 at Amazon.
Right now, the Anker PowerCore 100mAh portable charger is on sale for $39 at Amazon (opens in new tab). This powerbank can charge an iPhone 8 up to seven times, a Samsung Galaxy S8 up to five times and an iPad mini 4 twice. That’s plenty of extra power for busy days and lengthy journeys. It’s also surprisingly light and compact which is handy for slinging in your pocket or throwing into a backpack.
This year we’re seeing a whole bunch of excellent Black Friday deals on a range of our favorite streaming services. Now is your chance to get prepared for the holidays by ensuring you’ve got movies and TV shows for the whole family to stream.
Our favorite Black Friday streaming deal is on HBO Max. Right now, new and eligible subscribers can get HBO Max for $1.99 per month (opens in new tab) for the first three months, though we should note this is only for the ad-supported HBO Max (which normally costs $9.99 per month).
Black Friday deals always include seriously big savings on Echo devices, and this year Amazon is dropping its own line of smart speaks to lower prices than ever before. Right now, the Amazon Echo Show 8 (2021) is on sale for $69 at Amazon (opens in new tab). That’s a significant drop from its full retail price of $129.
In our Amazon Echo Show 8 (2021) review we praised the smart speaker for its clever new auto-framing camera, it’s surprisingly solid sound considering its small stature and it’s more responsive display compared to the first generation Echo Show 8. At just $69 it’s a great buy if you want to make your kitchen, living room or bedroom a little smarter.
Yes, the iPhone SE (2020) isn’t the newest Apple smartphone on the block, but it’s still quite a capable device. It’s an excellent pick for bargain hunters, or if you’re looking for a first phone for your kids.
Right now, the iPhone SE (202) is on sale for $99 at Walmart (opens in new tab). That’s a handy $50 saving on a phone that already very affordable. You should note that the iPhone SE on sale at Walmart is tied to Straight Talk for its wireless service.
It’s that sub-$100 price tag that’s caught our eye here. Again, the iPhone SE 2022 is the newer model, but if you’re looking for a device to serve as the first phone for your kid, this particular iPhone SE model certainly beats a hand-me down. The A13 Bionic still delivers solid performance, and the 2020 model of the iPhone SE works with iOS 16, so you can still get the latest software features.
Some of the best PS5 internal SSDs are seeing seriously steep discounts this Black Friday. Case in point, Samsung 980 Pro SSD w/ heatsink is on sale for $189 at Amazon (opens in new tab) That’s still pricy, but it’s a massive $210 off its full retail price.
The Samsung 980 Pro hits all of Sony’s benchmarks for an internal SSD, and even better it doesn’t replace the console’s stock hard drive. If you’re constantly having to manage your PS5 storage space to make room to install new games. it’s well worth investing in a new SSD. Plus, the installation process takes just minutes and is a complete breeze.
With some of this year’s biggest blockbuster titles such as God of War Ragnarök and Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 demanding more than 80GB of hard drive space, now is the time to give yourself some extra room to play with.
Forget the Apple AirPods 2, the first generation of Apple’s noise-canceling earbuds have dropped to a lowest price. For a limited time, the Apple AirPods Pro are on sale for $159 at Walmart (opens in new tab), that’s a $90 saving compared to their original MSRP of $249.
In our AirPods Pro review, we loved the high-quality noise cancellation with Transparency Mode, the snug-in-ear design, and spatial audio support providing one of the most immersive audio experiences.
The AirPods Pro sport Apple’s H1 chip allowing them to easily connect to your Apple devices in seconds. Plus, they offer a solid five hours of use on a single charge, and while some rival earbuds surpass this, with the included wireless charging case you can leave home knowing you’ve got a full 24 hours of charge in your pocket.
Big savings on big screen TVs are always some of the most popular Black Friday deals and this year is shaping up no different. If you’ve got a TV on your shopping list, the Samsung Q90 QLED TV is a model that should be on your radar.
And now is a very good time to buy as the Samsung 4K QLED 65-inch Q90T TV is on sale for $1,099 at Amazon (opens in new tab). That’s a huge $998 drop on its full retail price of $2,097, and it is the lowest price ever for this set.
In our Samsung Q90 QLED TV review, we labelled this television as the strongest OLED alternative we have ever seen. While this isn’t the latest QLED model from Samsung, it’s combination of excellent picture quality and great value makes it an easy recommendation.
Before the the new Sony WH-1000XM5 arrived earlier this year, the WH-1000XM4 were top in our best wireless headphones and best noise-cancelling headphones lists. And we still strongly recommend them, especially now they’ve been discounted more than $100.
Right now, the Sony WH-1000XM4 headphones are on sale for $228 at Best Buy (opens in new tab). That’s a lowest ever price and a significant drop from the full retail price of $349.
In our Sony WH-1000XM4 review, we described the headphones as “Sony’s best pair of noise-cancelling headphones yet” and called them “a fine-tuned enhancement that stands out as the best in the series, and even beats the best-in-class Bose 700 in some key areas.” We loved the excellent audio, remarkable noise cancellation, the intuitive smart controls and the superb battery life of around 30 hours (with Active Noise Cancellation enabled).
We love the Apple Watch Ultra here at Tom’s Guide, but there’s no denying it’s a pricey smartwatch. Thankfully Black Friday deals are making Apple’s most premium wearable a little more affordable. Right now, the Apple Watch is on sale for $739 at Amazon (opens in new tab). That’s a $60 saving and brings the smartwatch down to its lowest ever price.
In our Apple Watch Ultra review, we said “The Apple Watch Ultra doesn’t reinvent the wheel, but Apple has made its best sports watch yet. Features like the Action Button and the better battery life make this a contender for athletes in a way Apple never has been before.” We did note it’s a little too big for petite wrists, and its eyewatering price was a sticking point — and even at this discounted price it’s still a big investment.
Still, we believe the Apple Watch Ultra justifies its entry fee with a wealth of useful features including the new Action Button that makes pausing the watch or logging running laps easier than ever. If you’re the adventurous type who takes their fitness seriously, it’s a smart buy.
Given how commonplace working from home has become, getting a standing desk is one very easy way to upgrade your home office. it can also help improve your back, as well as simply mix things up across the day.
And there are Black Friday deals to be had on standing desks, as flagged by our senior editor Anthony Spadafora. And after testing a dozen standing desks, the Uplift V2, the Flexispot Kana Pro and the Vari Electric Desk are his absolute favorites.
The Nintendo Switch continues to be one of the most popular gaming devices on the planet, and that means that substantial discounts are pretty rare. But for a limited time, this Nintendo Switch Mario Kart 8 Bundle is on sale for $299 at Walmart (opens in new tab) that’s a $100 saving.
In our Nintendo Switch review we called it “a fantastic console” and praised it’s multiple modes of play — namely the ability to play in portable mode — and it’s versatile Joy-Con controllers (although we also recommend the more traditional Pro Controllers (opens in new tab)).
The Nintendo Switch offers a eclectic library of games from family friendly platformers to more meaty RPGs. And many of the best Nintendo Switch games you can buy are currently on sale including NieR Automata the End of YoRHa Edition (opens in new tab) and The Legend of Zelda Breath of the Wild (opens in new tab).
Good morning! Welcome to Tom’s Guide Black Friday live blog, we’ll be highlighting the biggest savings and discounts across all major retailers throughout the entire day. Let’s start with a big discount on a powerful gaming laptop, the Razer Blade 14 Gaming Laptop is on sale for $1,999 at Amazon (opens in new tab) — that’s $700 off.
In our Razer Blade 14 review we said the gaming machine “offers powerful components and excellent performance in a compact and lightweight package.” We also loved its gorgeous 14-inch QHD display with a speedy 165Hz refresh rate. This model comes packing a Ryzen 9 5900HX and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 CPU, along with 16GB of RAM and 1TB SSD for storing dozens of the best PC games.
If there’s only one piece of buying advice you take from this live blog — please, make it this. Do not shop the Apple Store Black Friday sale. It’s terrible if you’re looking for discounts. I say that as an Apple fan myself. When it comes to Apple gear — you’ll find much better deals from authorized Apple resellers, like Amazon, Walmart, etc. Unlike Apple, which is bundling a gift card with eligible devices, retailers are offering juicy dollar-off discounts on Apple gear. Here are some of my favorite Apple deals you can get right now.
Happy Black Friday, all! We’re gonna start this live blog off with the biggest surprise deal of 2022. It’s a deal that our readers also seem to be taking advantage of. Best Buy once again has the LG A2 48-inch 4K OLED TV on sale for $569. That’s the cheapest OLED TV we’ve ever seen. It’s so cheap, we decided to buy it and test it ourselves!
In our LG A2 OLED TV review we said it offers a wonderfully colorful picture and fairly strong audio along with a slick and intuitive interface. We found it was reliable for gaming, though keep in mind you’re stuck with a 60Hz refresh rate and there are no HDMI 2.1 ports. Our main recommendation is to buy this TV when it’s on sale (like right now) as it’s a solid value when discounted. Heads up — the 48-inch model is a Best Buy exclusive, but Amazon has the 55-inc model on sale for just $796, which is the cheapest 55-inch OLED ever.