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It's November 29, which means Cyber Monday is well underway. The big event is well known for its excellent online tech deals, and this year is already proving to be no different — we're seeing low prices on TVs, headphones, speakers, gaming accessories, and more.
We've rounded up some key details and buying advice related to the best Cyber Monday tech deals. We also highlighted some discounts you can take advantage of right now across different tech product categories. We'll be keeping track of deals throughout the sale, so be sure to check back throughout this Cyber Week.
Best Cyber Monday deals on robot vacuums
The i3+ costs considerably more than your average robot vacuum, but it also does a lot more than the average robot vacuum. It develops personalized cleaning schedules and empties itself.
The Ecovacs Deebot Ozmo Pro Mopping System thoroughly cleans floors as opposed to pushing a wet cloth around. When paired with the Ecovacs Deebot Ozmo T8 AIVI Robot Vacuum, the two make easy work of time-consuming chores.
The Bissell SpinWave Robot Vacuum picked up all the pet hair on carpet in our tests and has a great assortment of mop attachments and accessories. The company is also committed to helping homeless pets and helps them find loving homes.
This robot vacuum can be automated to work around your home schedule, and also works with virtual assistants like Alexa and Google Home. It's not the most powerful Roomba, but it can handle hardwood floors, pet hair and short carpets without issue.
If you're looking for an option that's more robot than vacuum, the Deebot Ozmo has you covered — it has both vacuum and mop capabilities and even empties its own bin by itself.
The D-shaped iRobot Roomba s9+ Robot Vacuum did the best in our hardwood floor tests and features a self-emptying dustbin, impressive app that lets you set no-go zones, and large main brushes that pick up debris on the first pass.
Best Cyber Monday deals on smartwatches
With a recent Apple processor and many of the same features as the Series 7, the Apple Watch SE is a great budget-friendly option.
The Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 is the obvious choice for Android users looking for a comprehensive, quality, premium smartwatch experience. However, it's a shame that the ECG feature is limited specifically to Samsung phone owners.
The Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 is the obvious choice for Android users looking for a comprehensive smartwatch experience. However, it's a shame that the ECG feature is limited to Samsung phone owners. The 46mm and 42mm are both $50 off at Amazon.
The Sense smartwatch has a ton of added features, focusing on heart health and stress management, giving you a more holistic look at your well-being.
The Fitbit Luxe is the company's latest fitness band that comes with a sleek design and advanced health features like stress management and the ability to measure heart rate variation.
Maybe an Apple Watch is too much — but if you still want to track his fitness, then the Fitbit Charge 5 is an excellent option.
The Inspire 2 provides the standard features of Fitbit in a discreet, slim design that's comfortable on the wrist.
One of Garmin's most popular and affordable watches, the Instinct is designed to stand up to the elements and relies on multiple global navigation satellite systems while also monitoring your stress, activity, and heart rate.
Best Cyber Monday deals on TVs
Samsung's QN90A offers some of the best overall picture of any 4K TV model.
The Hisense A6G is one of the most affordable 60-inch 4K TVs on the market, offering a big-picture experience for a budget-friendly price.
This Sony OLED offers some of the best video quality you can buy, but it tends to be on the pricey side.
LG’s C1 is one of the best 4K TVs you can buy. The OLED panel delivers incredible image quality with an infinite contrast ratio. This deal price matches the lowest we’ve seen so far.
Best Cyber Monday deals on headphones
Apple's AirPods Max carry over all the features fans love about the AirPods Pro into a wireless over-ear headphone design. It's a bit too early for deals to surface for a pair and stock is still extremely limited.
The Beats Studio 3 Wireless are a great set of noise cancelling headphones, especially for iPhone users who think the AirPod Max are way too expensive.
Sony's are the gold standard in wireless noise-canceling headphones. For a limited time, you can pick up a pair for just $248, one of the lowest prices we’ve ever seen on these recently-released headphones.
The QuietComfort 45 have a refreshed design with improved noise cancelling and better battery life.
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds are the best overall wireless noise cancelling earbuds you can buy with good sound and stellar noise cancellation.
The Sony WF-1000XM4 are best-in-class for sound quality and noise cancellation, but they're best suited for those willing to pay their high price.
You’ll need to pick up your pair from your local Micro Center, but this is a solid deal price for the second-generation Apple AirPods. You can often find them discounted as low as $120, making this extra $5 drop noteworthy.
The Apple AirPods Pro look and sound better than previous-generation AirPods. Plus, they have noise cancellation built right into them and integrate perfectly with other Apple devices.
The JLab Audio JBuds Air offer a nice design, are relatively comfortable, and sound pretty good too — and they're totally wireless.
The Galaxy Buds 2 deliver incredible sound and noise-cancelling performance, but the app is limited to Android devices only.
These wireless earbuds offer up to 25 hours of battery time and is compatible with Alexa, Siri, and Google assistant. Their sound quality punches higher than their price tag.
The Jabra Elite 85T have high-end audio quality and noise-cancelling performance for a great price, and they're often discounted.
Down to $150 in black, ivory, and navy, this is an excellent price for headphones we like for workouts. They’re sweat-resistant and offer impressive battery life. They see deals pretty regularly throughout the year, but this price is especially good.
The Beats Studio Buds offer great sound, an excellent fit, and decent noise cancellation for $150. They support instant pairing for both iPhone and Android users, but the iPhone experience is still more seamless.
If you’re a fan of the vibrant light blue these Solo Pro headphones come in, this is a nice price for a brand new pair. Down to $170, this isn’t a rare price for them by any means, but it’s a great value for what you’re getting.
Best Cyber Monday gaming deals
"Ring Fit Adventure" for the Nintendo Switch uses the exclusive "Ring-Con" attachment and a leg strap to track movement and provide resistance for workouts. The game also includes an adventure mode. Right now, it's selling for $55 at Target and Amazon, $25 off its usual price and the lowest price we've ever seen on this game.
The latest iteration in Ubisoft’s open-world first person shooter sets players loose on a Caribbean island to try and take down the regime of a dictator played by actor Giancarlo Esposito, from “Breaking Bad” and “The Mandalorian.” The game also supports online co-op play with another player.
The standard edition of NBA 2K22 is available for PS5 ($70), Xbox Series X|S ($70), PS4 ($60), Xbox One ($60), Nintendo Switch ($60), and PC ($60). You can select the console version you want on the retailer's listing page.
'Madden NFL 22' offers an impressive leap, but don't expect many changes to EA's aging formula.
An all-new Spider-Man experience, Spider-Man Miles Morales has you master explosive new powers along with some classic web-slinging acrobatics. The PS5 update even lets you play the game in the gorgeous raytracing mode at a smooth 60 fps.
Typically, you can get a 3-month Game Pass subscription for $30. Right now, it's only $20, a solid deal. This is the PC version, which gets you EA Play, exclusive member discounts, and unlimited to access to over 100 games.
PlayStation Plus allows gamers to play online, nets them special discounts in the PlayStation Network store, and subscribers get free games each month that remain available as long as the PlayStation Plus subscription is active.
This high-end Xbox and PC controller has a rechargeable battery, four extra paddle buttons, and extra tools to customize its buttons.
The Pro Controller provides a classic alternative to the Switch's Joy-Con motion controllers, with more than 30 hours of battery life and a USB-C charging port.
The wired Recon 200 from Turtle Beach work for Xbox, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch, and they're a perfect entry-level gaming headset and mic.
Best Cyber Monday service deals
Get two MasterClass subscriptions for the price of one! Each subscription gets you access to all of MasterClass, so you can watch or sample unlimited celebrity and expert-led classes across a wide range of topics.
Save a huge 85% on an ad-supported Hulu subscription for an entire year. That amounts to just 99 cents per month. This deal is live until Monday, November 29.
Best Cyber Monday camera deals
This video and still camera has similar capabilities to larger variants, while maintaining the small go-anywhere form-factor it's known for.
When is Cyber Monday 2021?
Cyber Monday 2021 lands on November 29, which is the Monday after Thanksgiving. (Black Friday falls on November 26.) However, deals are already live at all retailers on several big-ticket products.
What tech deals will Cyber Monday offer?
Right now, we're seeing early Cyber Monday deals on video games, smartwatches, and robot vacuums among other items. It's an especially good time to get items like smart speakers, TVs, tablets, streaming players, and Apple devices for less.
What stores participate in Cyber Monday tech deals?
Pretty much any large retailer that sells electronics is taking part in early Cyber Monday festivities. Best Buy, Walmart, Amazon, and Target are the biggest players, but you can also expect equally good deals from stores like Adorama, B&H, and Microcenter.
Which has better tech deals, Black Friday or Cyber Monday?
Both holidays offer extremely rare and worthwhile deals, but Cyber Monday is better known for deals on laptops, Apple devices, headphones, gaming, and the like.
Black Friday is better known for home and kitchen appliance deals, but it does often feature excellent discounts on tech like smart speakers, TVs, smart bulbs, and tablets.
Another feature of Cyber Monday is that, as the name suggests, it's almost entirely online. Black Friday is famously shoppable both online and in-stores, sometimes with exclusive deals limited to one or the other. If you prefer shopping from the comfort of your desk chair, Cyber Monday may be the best for you.
What tech deals did we see during Cyber Monday last year?
Last year, Cyber Monday brought huge discounts on AirPods, gaming console controllers, Amazon Echo speakers, Kindle e-readers, TVs, smartwatches, robot vacuums, and much more.
How we select the best Cyber Monday tech deals
- We only choose products that meet our high standard of coverage, and that we've either used ourselves or researched carefully.
- We will compare the prices among top retailers such as Amazon, Best Buy, Target, and Walmart and only include the deals that are better than all others offered (not including promotional discounts that come from using certain credit cards).
- All deals will be at least 20% off, with the occasional exception for products that are rarely discounted or provide an outsized value.
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