The Best Cyber Monday Tech Deals at Amazon, Best Buy and More
Cyber Monday is here, and with it, some of the best tech sales of the year. If you’ve been patiently putting off your purchase, you don’t need to wait any longer.
Amazon, Best Buy, Walmart, Target and other retailers are already slashing prices on some of my favorite tech gadgets. Of course, some are designed to trick you with fake markups, so it’s important to track an item’s price history before committing to something that looks too good to be true. Luckily, I’ve already done all the work for you. From now until December, keep checking here for the best deals on laptops, TVs, Apple devices, tablets, video games and more. Prices are correct at the time of writing, but you can expect them to fluctuate and stock to sell out, so don’t hesitate if you see a sale that interests you. Scroll to the bottom of the post for real-time updates.
Best Cyber Monday Laptop Deals
If you’re like my relatives, there’s a good chance you’re reading this list on a laptop that needs replacing. The good thing is that laptops are no strangers to Cyber Monday deals, both on PC and Mac.
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Apple MacBook Air 13-inch with M3 chip: $899 at Amazon (was $1,099) . This is Apple’s latest MacBook Air with the M3 chip, a base 16GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage. This is more than enough for most people.
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Apple MacBook Air 13-inch with M2 chip: $799 at Amazon (was $999) . If you’re okay with the older model, the MacBook Air M2 with 16GB of RAM and 256GB of storage will be slightly cheaper than the M3. model right now.
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Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch with M4 chip: $1,399 at Amazon (was $1,499) . Apple’s latest M4 chip also goes on sale on Cyber Monday, and this MacBook Pro adds a 14-inch display, up to 24GB of storage, and up to 1TB of storage. Note that the base M4 chip may actually be weaker than the M3 Pro chip, depending on what you use it for.
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Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch with M4 Pro chip: $2,299 at Amazon (was $2,499) . It’s a great sweet spot for a MacBook Pro with an M4 Pro chip, up to 48GB of RAM, 512GB of storage, and a 16-inch screen.
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Lenovo Yoga 7 14-inch 2-in-1 with Ryzen 7 chip: $675 at Lenovo (was $1,025) . This convertible Windows laptop can flip over and turn into a tablet. It features a respectable AMD Ryzen 7 8840HS chip, a whopping 1TB of storage, 16GB of storage, a 14-inch touchscreen, and even a stylus.
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Dell Alienware m16 R2 gaming laptop with Intel Core Ultra 9 processor: $1,300 at Dell (was $1,700) . Here’s one for the gamers. This 16-inch gaming laptop from Dell offers a lot for its price, with an Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 GPU, up to 64GB of RAM, up to 2TB of storage, and a 16-inch QHD+ display.
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Acer Aspire Go 14 Laptop: $280 at Acer (was $350) . This ultra-budget laptop is a good cheap choice and will suit people whose work primarily depends on the cloud. It features an AMD Ryzen 3 7320U processor, 128GB of internal memory, 8GB of storage, a 14-inch screen, and Windows 11 in S mode. Note that laptops in S mode can only use apps from the Microsoft Store by default, although this can be changed later .
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Asus Zenbook 14 OLED: $500 at Best Buy (was $800) . The Zenbook 14 OLED is one of my favorite MacBook Air competitors and features an OLED touchscreen. This deal gets you an Intel Core Ultra 5 chip with 8GB of memory and 512GB of storage, although there’s also an Intel Core Ultra 7 configuration on sale with 16GB of RAM and a 1TB SSD.
Best Cyber Monday Tablet Deals
Not everyone needs a whole laptop. Tablets are just as valuable to many tech professionals, if not more so. Here are my favorite Cyber Monday tablet deals going on right now.
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Apple 11-inch iPad Pro with M4 chip: $899 at Best Buy (was $999) . This $100 deal gets you Apple’s top-of-the-line iPad, which, thanks to the new M4 chip, is arguably more powerful than the MacBook Air. Storage starts at 256GB and storage capacity is available at 8GB. If you increase your storage capacity to the 1TB mark, the savings grow to $150.
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Apple 13-inch iPad Pro with M4 chip: $1,099 at Best Buy (was $1,299) . This $200 discount on the 13-inch iPad Pro M4 is great for those who need a slightly larger screen. Storage starts at 256GB and storage capacity is 8GB.
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Apple 11-inch iPad Air with M2 chip: $599 at Amazon (was $699) . If you’re okay with an older Apple Silicon model, you can still get an M-series iPad on sale thanks to a great deal from Amazon. , saving you $100 on the iPad Air M2. The deal applies to 256GB, 512GB and 1TB models. RAM is 8 GB.
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Apple 10.2-inch 9th generation iPad: $200 at Best Buy (was $330) . If you’re just looking for a cheap, basic tablet, you won’t do much better than the 9th generation iPad, which still enjoys a respectable A13 Bionic chip three years later. It won’t support Apple Intelligence, but if you’re still not interested in AI, you’ll still get 3GB of RAM and up to 256GB of internal storage.
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Google Pixel tablet: $279 at Amazon (was $399) . This is Google’s big attempt to revive the Android tablet with a new user interface better suited to the larger screen, 8GB of memory, up to 256GB of internal storage, and an 11-inch QHD+ display. This deal applies to black and white but does not include the speaker dock.
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Samsung Galaxy Tab S9+: $700 at Best Buy (was $1,000) . This rectangular premium Android tablet from Samsung is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chip, 12GB of RAM, 256GB of internal storage, a 12-inch AMOLED screen with a resolution of 2800 x 1752 pixels, and a stylus.
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Microsoft Surface Pro 13-inch: $900 at Best Buy (was $1,200) . This choice blurs the line between a tablet and a Windows 11-equipped laptop, giving it a full ecosystem of desktop apps to explore. Plus, this particular model also adds a few Copilot+ goodies. The internal memory is 512 GB and the RAM is 16 GB.
The best Cyber Monday deals on phones
If you’re still using an old phone, Cyber Monday could be a great time to upgrade. Larger deals are often limited to contracts with different mobile operators, but there is still the possibility of getting a new phone outright.
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iPhone 15, 128GB (unlocked): $690 at Best Buy (was $730) . Apple’s previous generation of iPhones still packs a lot of punch, and while non-Pro models don’t have Apple Intelligence, this standard 6.1-inch iPhone 15 is still a good option with a 48MP camera, up to 256 GB and USB-C. charger. Best Buy sells every color available, including black (link above), pink, and purple.
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iPhone 15 Plus 128GB (unlocked): $780 at Best Buy (was $830 ). (The link may take you to the regular iPhone 15 listing, but there’s an option to switch to the Plus model.) A larger-screen version of the iPhone 15 is also on sale. It has a 6.7-inch screen, 128GB of internal storage, a 48-megapixel camera, and a USB-C port. Available in all available colors including black (link above), yellow and green.
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Google Pixel 8, 128GB (unlocked): $449 at Best Buy (was $699) . The latest generation Google smartphone with a 6.2-inch screen, a 50-megapixel camera and a memory capacity of up to 256 GB has gone on sale. At the time of writing, Best Buy only sells the black model.
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Google Pixel 8 Pro 128GB (Unlocked): $599 at Best Buy (was $999) . The latest generation Google Pixel 8 Pro is currently $400 off at Best Buy. This phone includes up to 256GB of internal storage, a 50-megapixel camera, two 48-megapixel cameras, and a 6.7-inch screen. As with the base model, only the black version is currently on sale.
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Google Pixel 8 Pro 128GB (Unlocked): $592.78 at Amazon (was $999) . Amazon’s Pixel 8 Pro deal is actually a little cheaper than Best Buy’s deal, and it comes in more colors, including porcelain (white) and bay (blue). However, the 256GB and 512GB versions of the phone are not on sale, and the Bay version is discounted slightly lower at $649.
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Samsung Galaxy S24 128GB (unlocked): $660 at Amazon (was $800) . The current generation Samsung Galaxy S24 phone is currently sold in all available colors on Amazon, including black (link above), purple and yellow . It features a 6.2-inch screen, up to 256GB of storage, a 50-megapixel camera, Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor and Galaxy AI.
Best Cyber Monday Headphone Deals
Let’s say you just bought a new phone for Cyber Monday. Lucky you! But you’ll probably need headphones to go with it, right?
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Apple AirPods Pro 2: $154 at Amazon (was $249) . Apple’s best headphones go on sale on Cyber Monday. They come with noise cancellation, USB-C charging, call recognition, and a speaker in the case to make them easier to find.
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Apple AirPods 4: $119 at Amazon (was $129) . Apple’s best non-pro AirPods are also on sale, with USB-C charging, spatial audio, a promised 30 hours of battery life (with charging case), and voice isolation.
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Beats Studio Buds: $80 on Amazon (was $150) . Beats is technically an Apple brand now, and these headphones offer cheaper noise cancellation than AirPods and also come in a different shape that some may prefer. The promotion applies to black, red and white versions of the product.
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Google Pixel Buds Pro 2: $179 at Amazon (was $229) . This discount on Google’s best headphones comes in three colors. The Pixel Buds Pro 2 feature active noise cancellation, a redesigned design that’s designed to fit snugly around your ears, and conversation recognition.
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Google Pixel Buds A-Series: $49 at Amazon (was $99) . This deal on the white Pixel Buds A-Series is a good way to get reliable headphones from a major brand that promise 24 hours of listening time in the charging case.
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Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro: $190 at Best Buy (was $250) . This deal on Samsung’s best Galaxy Buds covers both the white and black versions and will get you voice noise cancellation, conversation awareness, an AirPods-style design but with swipe controls and lighting, and Galaxy AI support.
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Samsung Galaxy Buds 3: $140 at Best Buy (was $180) . The standard Galaxy Buds 3 still have the AirPods-style design, active noise cancellation, and swipe controls, but with fewer speakers and amplifiers, no call recognition, and no backlighting.
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Bose QuietComfort II Headphones: $199 at Amazon (was $279) . Updated features of Bose headphones include noise canceling, touch interface and Bose kit.
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Bose QuietComfort Headphones: $129 at Bose (was $179) . The older Bose QuietComfort headphones have a design built for comfort, multi-point connectivity, and active noise cancellation.
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Sony WF10000XM5 headphones: $230 at Best Buy (was $300) . The Sony WF1000XM5 headphones are designed to deliver the same superior noise cancellation and sound quality as the famous headphones of the same name, but in a smaller in-ear form factor.
Best Cyber Monday TV Deals
I almost never buy a TV outside of trade events, and you shouldn’t either. Keep an eye out for these TV deals.
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Samsung 55-inch The Frame TV: $898 at Amazon (was $1,498) . This 4K 120Hz QLED TV is part display, part art, with a glare-resistant matte screen and a built-in art mode. This is ideal if you don’t want to build your living room around a big black rectangle. It is HDMI 2.1 compatible.
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LG B3 77-inch OLED TV: $1,497 at Amazon (was $2,297) . OLED is still my favorite display technology, and if I can use my point-and-shoot for a moment, it is the only technology that can truly compare to CRT. LG makes some of the best OLED TVs, and this large-screen model has 4K resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. There are four HDMI 2.1 inputs.
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Hisense U7 100-inch QLED Google TV: $1,798 at Walmart (was $2,998) . This massive 100-inch TV from Hisense won’t have the same contrast levels as OLED, but wow, there’s plenty of screen real estate. It can display up to 4K resolution and has HDMI 2.1 inputs with support for 144Hz refresh rate, making it suitable for gaming as well.
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Amazon 65-inch Fire TV Omni series: $370 at Amazon (was $450) . Amazon Fire TVs are a great way to get a big screen on a budget. This 4K QLED smart display has a 60Hz refresh rate, supports Alexa hands-free control, is up to 75 inches diagonal, and comes in a variety of HDR options (starting with HDR10 and HLG).
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Roku 55-inch QLED 4K Smart TV Plus Series: $400 at Best Buy (was $500) . Roku is one of Amazon’s biggest competitors in the budget TV category. This TV is available in sizes up to 75 inches, has 4K resolution, supports Dolby Vision at a lower price than Amazon’s option, has a 60Hz refresh rate, and has the fast Roku operating system built-in.
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TCL 55-inch Q6 Series 4K Smart Google TV: $300 at Best Buy (was $450) . If you’re not comfortable with Amazon or Roku operating systems, a TCL TV is a good choice. This model measures up to 98 inches, has a QLED 4K panel, supports Dolby Vision and a native 60Hz refresh rate.
Best Video Game Deals on Cyber Monday
Cyber Monday is the classic season for shopping for the latest video games (and video game accessories). Here are some of the best deals I’ve found so far.
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PlayStation VR2: $350 at Amazon (was $550) . This massive deal is so big that Amazon’s website can’t display it properly. Right now, you can buy a second Sony VR headset for $250 off its launch price, giving PS5 owners access to Sony’s PSVR 2 library (though, oddly enough, not PSVR 1 games) and PC owners a new way to play your SteamVR games .
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PS5 Slim Digital Edition Fortnite Bundle: $375 at Amazon (was $450) . This digital version of Sony’s PlayStation 5 console has a slimmer design than the launch models and no disc drive, but comes with a DualSense controller, 1,000 V-Bucks, and a few Fortnite cosmetics.
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Microsoft Xbox Series S 512GB: Target $250 (was $300) . This entry-level Xbox gives players access to the Xbox library and ecosystem, albeit with some performance compromises. Includes Xbox Core Wireless Game Controller.
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Amazon Fire TV 4K Max with Xbox Core Wireless Controller and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate for 1 month: $80 at Amazon (was $142) . In this bundle, you’ll get Amazon’s best streaming card, plus an Xbox controller and 1 month of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, turning it into a full-fledged cloud gaming console.
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Xbox Core Wireless Game Controller: $40 at Amazon (was $60) . Almost no video game accessory is as versatile as the basic Xbox controller, which can work on a variety of devices and has a standard layout that most games will immediately recognize.
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PlayStation DualSense Wireless Controller: $54 at Amazon (was $75) . PS5 controllers may be a little finickier to connect to other devices than Xbox controllers, but they’ve improved significantly in this regard in recent years and come with a host of additional haptics that may justify their higher price tag for some gamers.
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8BitDo Ultimate Bluetooth Controller: $48 at Amazon (was $69) . It’s a robust third-party alternative to the official Nintendo Switch Pro Controller, featuring Bluetooth and 2.4GHz connectivity, plus motion controls, rear steering wheel-mounted switches, macro compatibility, and durable Hall-effect joysticks.
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Sonic x Shadow Generations for Xbox/PlayStation/Switch: $30 at Best Buy (was $50) . Sonic’s latest release, this remaster of Sonic Generations, also features a highly acclaimed all-new campaign featuring its witty counterpart, Shadow the Hedgehog.
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Persona 5 Royal for Nintendo Switch: $15 at Best Buy (was $60) . The beloved Persona series puts the player at the helm as a “phantom thief” who literally steals hearts.
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The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom for Nintendo Switch: $50 at Best Buy (was $70) . This sequel to the modern classic The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild once again takes players on a more open-ended journey through Hyrule. , this time with a magical hand capable of creating all sorts of fancy gadgets.
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Dragon’s Dogma 2 for Xbox/PlayStation: $40 at Amazon (was $70) . One of my favorite games of the year, the sequel to the cult classic from the Xbox 360 era takes players through a gritty, no-challenge fantasy world.
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Metaphor ReFantazio for Xbox/PlayStation: $50 at Amazon (was $70) . This brand new series from the Persona team retains many of the elements that fans of those games are accustomed to, while also introducing light real-time combat and a fantasy world centered around political unrest.
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Final Fantasy VII Rebirth for PlayStation: $40 at Best Buy (was $70) . This sequel to the Final Fantasy VII remake sees Cloud and his friends venture beyond Midgard into the wider world, introducing new open world mechanics to complement their greatly expanded journey.
Live Tech Deals on Black Friday and Cyber Monday
Keep checking this section for the latest news on the best and latest deals throughout the shopping holiday.