These are the very best discounts we've found at all the major tech retailers. There's a stellar pick here for everyone.
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Cyber Monday 2021
It's the best time of year to save on WIRED's favorite gear and gadgets.
Why brave crowds and weather when you can shop in warmth and comfort from your cozy couch or bed? But with every retailer promising the best Cyber Monday discounts, it can be tricky to work out what deals to snag and when to pass. Luckily, we have done some of the hard work for you. Our WIRED experts try countless gadgets and gizmos across many product categories each week, and we have developed smart shopping tips and tricks to help us weed out bum deals and focus on real discounts. We can say with confidence that these are the absolute best Cyber Monday 2021 deals.
Keep this page bookmarked. You will find regular updates as products go out of stock, prices change, and as we uncover more deals worth grabbing.
Updated Monday, November 29: We updated pricing and retailers, removed the Sonix Magsafe, Dell XPS 13, Shure MV7, and re-added the RevAir Sleigh the Day deal, which came back.
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Phone and Gadget Deals
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This is WIRED's top Android smartphone pick for most people (9/10, WIRED Recommends). This Pixel has one of the best cameras you'll find for the price, great performance, a large OLED screen, and nearly two-day battery life. You'll get three years of software support, which is on the rare side for phones that cost this much. It has a headphone jack too!
The OnePlus 9 Pro was way too expensive when we first reviewed it (8/10, WIRED Recommends), but this price is much more reasonable. The cameras are much better than predecessors, though still not as capable as Pixels or iPhones. It's really speedy, has a fantastic screen, and can recharge really fast too. If you want to save even more, the standard OnePlus 9 is also on sale for $589 ($141 off).
Totallee makes some of the thinnest phone cases around. If you hate wrapping your shiny new phone in a bulky case, but you still want some protection, these cases are a good solution. They won't protect your device from big drops; just everyday scuffs and scratches. The code will get you 50 percent off of anything, even Totallee's wireless charger.
The Galaxy Z Flip3 is the first folding smartphone we feel comfortable recommending (7/10, WIRED Recommends) in our Best Android Phones guide. The third iteration is polished, with solid cameras, good performance, and optimized software. If you hate how big phones are getting, then you'll like the Flip3: The screen folds in half like a clamshell laptop. It'll fit in pretty much any pocket! This deal adds Samsung's new Galaxy Buds2 for free (we like them).
This is our favorite wireless charging pad. The leather top is elegant, and the whole thing is quite hefty so it doesn't slide around. There are magnets embedded in this charger, so if you have a MagSafe device, like an iPhone 12, iPhone 13, or MagSafe AirPods, then those devices will magnetically align and won't shift out of place easily. It means you won't wake up to find that it hasn't charged your devices, which can sometimes happen with the smallest misalignment on most wireless chargers. It'll work the normal way for any other device. Nomad has a broad 30 percent off Black Friday sale, and we like its cases, covers, cables, and charging adapters.
With some solid and stylish accessories for smartphones, tablets, and computers, Satechi has entries in our Best iPad Accessories and our Best Wireless Chargers roundup. You can claim 20 percent off orders up to $75 with code BFCM20, 25 percent off orders up to $150 with code BFCM25, and 30 percent off orders over $150 with code BFCM30. Don't know where to start? We love its iPad stand and this 108-watt three-port wall charger.
The Apple Watch SE is the best Apple Watch for most people (8/10, WIRED Recommends). It lacks some of the health features available on the flagship model, like the electrocardiogram or blood oxygen measurements (there's no always-on screen either). But if you don't need those things, many of the best Apple Watch functions are still present, and this deal makes it a no-brainer if you have an iPhone.
This isn't the lowest price we've ever seen on the Series 6 (8/10, WIRED Recommends), but it's still a good deal. This is the 2020 model of Apple's popular smartwatch line. The new Series 7 doesn't add much new, which makes this Series 6 an excellent option for the money. You get all the top-of-the-line health features, including the electrocardiogram, SpO2 measurements, and an always-on display.
Got a Samsung phone? If you want a smartwatch to pair with it, your best bet is the new Galaxy Watch4 (7,10 WIRED Recommends). It has an electrocardiogram, blood oxygen measurements, and auto-workout detection. Plus, because it now runs Google's Wear OS, there's a slightly better app selection, including Google Maps for turn-by-turn directions on your wrist. The 44-mm model has better battery life, and it's also on sale for $229 ($51 off). If you want a mechanical rotating bezel and a stronger build (stainless steel instead of aluminum), then go for the Watch4 Classic for $300 ($50 off).
Smartwatches can look too high-tech. If that's not your jam, you might like the Skagen Hybrid HR Jorn, which is in our Best Smartwatches guide. The E Ink display shows your heart rate, step count, and the weather. You can use the buttons to control music playback or see a different time zone, and in the app, you can choose which apps to get notifications from. It lasts a whole week on a single charge.
This is the lowest price we've ever seen on a Kindle. Sure, it's not the new Paperwhite, but this ebook reader has most of the features you want. That includes a 6-inch E Ink screen with a front light so you can read in the dark. It can also stream Audible audiobooks via Bluetooth. We recommend choosing the model with no ads, which costs $70 ($40 off).
The Fire HD 10 (7/10, WIRED Recommends) is the best cheap tablet for most people. Its performance isn't frustratingly slow, and while it doesn't have the Google Play Store, Amazon has a fair amount of useful apps that make it a great machine for catching up on shows and movies, or even cranking out some light work.
We're currently testing it, but Samsung's Galaxy Tab S7 FE is a solid tablet for its price, especially if you don't want an iPad. It packs a 12.4-inch display, 128 GB of storage, and comes equipped with an S Pen. It's an ideal option for anyone looking to stick with Android.
Tired of handing your smartphone to your kid? Get them the Fire HD 8 Kids Edition. It comes with a two-year worry-free guarantee, so even if your kid breaks it, Amazon will replace the tablet in its entirety. You also get a rugged case for extra protection and a year of Amazon Kids+ for free ($3 per month afterward). This service nets you access to kid-friendly movies, shows, books, games, and apps.
This deal gets you free $15 in Amazon store credit if you purchase a $100 or more Apple gift card. If you were planning on gifting an Apple gift card to a loved one, this is a no-brainer to score $15 off your next Amazon purchase.
This deal goes in and out of stock, so check back to see if it's available.
Stock fluctuates for this Pixel, so make sure to grab it as soon as you see it before it disappears again (or check back later). The latest Google Pixel (9/10, WIRED Recommends) has all the bells and whistles you could want for a tantalizing price that undercuts other flagship smartphones. That includes wireless charging, robust 5G support, cameras that compete with (and sometimes exceed) the iPhone 13 Pro, and plenty of smart software features you won't find anywhere else.
This wireless charger from Sonix is on our roundup of best iPhone 13 accessories for its 6.5-foot cable (which is double the length of Apple's MagSafe Charger cord) and its array of fun color options. However, at 10 watts, it charges a bit slower than the official MagSafe Charger and it doesn't work with the iPhone 13 Pro.
This is our favorite pair of wireless earbuds for most people (9/10, WIRED Recommends). You get super-quick pairing if you have an Android phone (and it works just fine with iPhones too), the sound is pretty great, and the silicone ear tips keep ’em comfy in your ears. It’s a shame the case doesn't support wireless charging.
These are some of the most rugged buds you can wear for those intense workout sessions. They can be submerged in up to 1.5 meters of water, and the ear fins help keep them secure in your ears. There's a textured button on the buds that's easy to press and a noise-canceling mode to keep out loud noises. Alternatively, you can let ambient sounds seep in so you stay alert.
Paying more than $400 for headphones is a luxury. These discounted Sony headphones (9/10, WIRED Recommends) aren't exactly cheap either, but they're our favorite wireless cans for most people, because they're well priced for what you get. There's excellent sound quality, great noise canceling, 30 hours of battery life, and solid mics for Zoom calls.
These are the best-sounding headphones (8/10, WIRED Recommends). The price has been fluctuating over the weekend but has gone down as low as $429. They're still spendy, but if you're chasing after the best quality in a wireless package, this is it. There's rich bass, a large soundstage, and stellar noise cancellation. The controls are excellent, but it's a shame the included carrying case isn't very useful.
Trying to keep your budget low? Stick with these Jabra cans. They don't have a ton of features, but they're comfy, have good mics, and get a staggering 50 hours of playback on a single charge. You'll hardly ever need to reach for the charger.
The Powerbeats Pro (8/10, WIRED Recommends) are the best workout option for people who have trouble keeping earbuds in their ears. They sound pretty decent and work super well with iOS devices since Beats is owned by Apple.
These earbuds from lesser-known audio brand 1More are some of our favorites. They're extremely comfortable and IPX5 sweat-resistant, and they sound as good as buds two or three times the price.
After a year of sitting in various positions on this velvet chair, it manages to look just as good as new. I love the roomy and flat armrests—a good spot to park a cup of coffee—and the deep seat almost feels like the chair is asking you to curl up into a ball. It doesn't attract pet hair too much, and the ash wood legs are as sturdy and supportive as a tree. There are a number of customization options, though the more you tweak, the higher the price will climb.
This attractive and luxurious sofa is also extremely comfortable—WIRED writer Scott Gilbertson says it's the most comfortable couch he's ever sat on. The purchasing process is just as elegant as the design. You can customize and tweak the sofa to your liking and even order a full book of fabric swatches to make sure you get exactly what you want.
If you can stomach the discounted price, and you've been wanting a sectional, then consider this one from Lovesac. You can customize the overall shape to fit your living space, and you can expand it down the road if you end up in a place with more room. It's comfy and sturdy; just know that, depending on how you configure it, it'll arrive in multiple big boxes.
This blender is so good it just might convert you into a blender person, just like it converted WIRED Gear reviewers Joe Ray and Scott Gilbertson. The motor on this blender is powerful, and the machine will likely last you a very long time. This is the best price we've seen this year.
ThermoWorks' Thermapen One is expensive for a thermometer, but it's worth it. It's easy to use, reliable, and durable enough to last you for years (and then some). As the name suggests, you'll instantly get a temperature reading (about 1 second), and it's accurate to ±0.5 degrees Fahrenheit. Since ThermoWorks doesn't sell its products on Amazon, we suggest buying directly from its site to avoid purchasing a knock-off.
Fresh beans are arguably the most important factor in brewing a better cup of coffee. If you usually down a cup of joe (or two) every morning, then a subscription for a fresh bag of beans every month is a good idea. We love Atlas Coffee Club, as it offers single-origin beans from all over the world, roasted in Austin, Texas, right before they land on your doorstep. The bags come in a fun design, and you get a postcard and notes about the country of origin with the beans. New subscribers can take $15 off the first bag (which essentially means it's free), but anyone can take up to $55 off gift subscriptions.
Pet lover? Grounds and Hounds donates 20 percent of its profits to animal shelters. It helps that it has some excellent beans too, especially the dark roasts. You can purchase subscriptions for deliveries every one, two, four, or eight weeks.
This item has come back and forth in stock, so check back later to see if it's available.
KitchenAid stand mixers have a reputation for lasting a long time. This 5-quart version can do a lot for your bakes, and you can buy dozens of other attachments to make it more multi-purpose, like a pasta roller attachment for fresh noodles.
This deal gets you $27.50 off the first four boxes (a total of $110 off) with our favorite meal kit for most people. We found the flavor and quality of each dish to be excellent, and the recipe cards are large and easy to follow. The service caters to lots of dietary lifestyles, it's not too expensive, and the weekly menus have plenty of choices.
Finally have enough backyard space to throw a pizza party? A pizza oven is in order. Ooni makes some of our favorites. We've tested the Ooni Karu 16 (9/10, WIRED Recommends), but this version is a better deal. You can use either wood or charcoal, but there's the option to switch to gas. These ovens are easy to use, they get hot really quick, and they're easy to clean.
This is our favorite meal kit for solo snackers, and right now if you buy a 9, 14, or 24-item box, you'll get the second box free. There's minimal prep needed and the foods are easily to supplement with your own add-ins.
This is our favorite electric toothbrush (9/10, WIRED Recommends). It's slim and light, and it has a companion app that offers insights about your brushing habits (like showing you the spots you tend to miss). You can also collect smile points every time you brush, which nets you a few dollars off replacement brush heads. The charger doubles as a base.
Get a new house plant shipped to your door every month. Horti's subscription service offers a gentle intro to indoor gardening starting you out with hardy plants that are easy to care for. As you master those you'll get more exotic species, along with instructions on care for them.
Reviews editor Julian Chokkatu has a few pairs of JINS glasses and says they hold up significantly better than Warby Parker frames. There's a seriously wide variety of frames too.
Stop paying $20 for a crappy umbrella from the nearby bodega whenever you're caught in a sudden thunderstorm. Those always break after a month. Instead, pay a little more for an umbrella like this one from Blunt, which is our top pick in our Best Umbrellas guide. The ends are … blunt, as the name suggests, so you don't poke anyone's eye out. The fiberglass ribs hold up really well against high winds, and the 41-inch diameter covers my 6'4" frame well. Blunt has other models available, and everything is currently 25 percent off.
Here's another one of our favorite umbrellas. It's fully automatic, so it can open and close with the push of a button. That's super handy when your hands are busy juggling the groceries, a cellphone, and a cup of coffee. The Teflon fabric is durable, it's compact, and there's a little zipper pouch to store a Bluetooth tracker (not included) so you never leave it behind. Weatherman has a 20 percent off sale site-wide, so check out its other umbrellas.
BioLite's FirePit+ is one of our favorite portable grills for a variety of reasons—one of them being that it's capable of charging your devices. Other features include a Bluetooth-compatible app that allows you to control airflow (and therefore, cooking temperature) and a large battery that can run the built-in fan for up to 30 hours on low. And while the FirePit+ is big enough to cook for four, it's worth pointing out that it's long and narrow. WIRED senior writer Scott Gilbertson says you're better off using it for grilling food like kabobs rather than a whole chicken.
We've yet to update our Best Fitness Trackers guide, but the Charge 5 (8/10, WIRED Recommends) is our current top pick for most people, especially at this price. The responsive AMOLED touchscreen is bright and easy to view, you get plenty of sensors to measure SpO2 and even electrocardiograms, and there's onboard GPS so you can map out your runs. Did I mention it lasts for days between charges?
Fjallraven's Singi Parka rarely goes on sale. This down jacket is warm, water-resistant, and durable. It's available in styles for both men and women as well as a fewifferent color options including black and navy.
This is WIRED editor Adrienne So's favorite sports watch (8/10, WIRED Recommends). It can track your blood oxygen levels, even as you sleep, and Garmin's Body Battery function tells you how ready you are to tackle the day (with suggestions on what you can improve to raise the score). As the name suggests, it can recharge with the power of the sun, like Superman, though don't expect to fully recharge it within a few hours.
Garmin's Venu Sq (8/10, WIRED Recommends) has an awkward name, but it's our pick as the best fitness smartwatch for most people. There's Garmin Pay, which will work anywhere contactless payments are accepted, and you can get alerts for texts, calls, and emails. (If you have an Android phone, you can respond to texts.) As for fitness features, there's a robust selection, from Sp02 and sleep tracking to built-in GPS. It lasts five to seven days on a charge.
We've tested the larger Solo Stove Yukon, and we ended up saying that most people looking for a fire pit in their backyard should go with smaller versions like the Bonfire. These smokeless fire pits burn wood quickly, they're nearly indestructible, and they are easy to light. They're easy to move around too, so you can pop 'em in the back of a truck to take camping.
Need to start monitoring your blood pressure regularly? Of the monitors we tested, we like the Withings BPM Connect (9/10, WIRED Recommends) the most. It's very simple to use: Wrap the cuff around your upper arm, hit the button, and the LED display shows the status of the device. Press the button again and it'll start taking a reading by pumping air into the cuff. You'll get a reading in 30 seconds on the display, but the data is also sent to the accompanying Withings HealthMate app.
These earplugs aren't exactly designed to block out sound. Instead, you can use them at concerts or festivals to protect your hearing and just focus on the music. WIRED reviewer Louryn Strampe says after buying a pair she has yet to attend a show without them. They're comfortable, come with a metal carrying case, and most importantly, they don't muffle the sound like foam earplugs.
This is our runner-up pick in our Best Robot Vacuums guide, and it's an exceptional value at this price. It can map your household over time, so it won't keep bumping into things, and its 180-minute run time means it can clean large homes on a single charge (though the bin might be full by then).
If you have a pet, you might want to spend the extra on the Roborock S6 MaxV. Its two stereoscopic cameras on the front can identify obstacles, like power strips or dog poop, so you don't have to worry about your dog's business getting dragged all over your home. Its suction power is also nearly twice as powerful as a standard hand vac.
Cheap robot vacs like this one from Yeedi use bounce navigation to move around your home, so they're not as efficient, but if it means a cleaner home without you needing to do anything, that's a win, right? The battery lasts a while, and there's Google Assistant and Alexa support.
The brand-new Facebook Portal Go (8/10, WIRED Recommends) is a smart display that's portable, so you can tote it around the house like a tablet. If your family uses Facebook Messenger, WhatsApp, or Zoom to communicate, you can use any of those services on the Go, plus there are several supported music streaming services, so it doubles as a speaker. The camera can follow you around to make sure you're always in frame during calls, and Alexa is built in, so it can replace your existing Echo device (or supplement it). The older but still great Facebook Portal is also on sale for $79 ($100 off) if you don't need the portability.
The Nest Mini, discounted to $25, is all you need if you're entering the smart-home world for the first time, but the Nest Audio (8/10, WIRED Recommends) is what you want to upgrade to if you're chasing better music quality. Pair two and you'll get a pretty great stereo system. They can double as Bluetooth speakers, or just ask Google Assistant to play music through your favorite music streaming service. Assistant can also control your smart-home devices, and it will try to answer anything you ask it, from weather updates to whether onions are toxic for dogs (they are).
The newest Amazon Echo (8/10, WIRED Recommends) delivers more robust sound in all directions thanks to its 360-degree shape. There's also a 3.5-mm output so you can connect it to any existing speaker systems. Talk to Alexa to control your smart gadgets, set timers, and get news alerts. There's a lot this little sphere can do.
The speakers aren't as good on this model as on the Echo above, but what makes this model special is the parental controls; you can set time limits, filter explicit content, and review activity. You get a year of Amazon Kids+, which includes Audible books and games (it's $3 per month afterward).
Smart displays show the time, double as picture frames, and give you a fixed touchscreen to control your smart home devices. We like Google's newest Nest Hub, which is powered by Google Assistant. The speakers and mics are solid, and it's great for the kitchen or bedside table (there's no camera). It can even track your sleep, though the feature was a bit wonky when we tested it.
We haven't tested this exact Wyze Cam model, but we have used its predecessor (it's in our Best Indoor Security Cameras guide). This bundle pairs it with the second-gen Nest Hub for a tantalizingly low price. You can view the video feed from the Nest Hub by asking Google Assistant to pull it up.
In our Best Outdoor Security Cameras guide, this is our favorite. You get crystal-clear footage during the day and at night, thanks to a 2K resolution and support for HDR. There's a built-in siren and two-way audio, so you can talk to people through the camera. We needed to recharge it after less than three months of use. This deal is on the 3-pack.
If your household is equipped with Google Assistant-powered smart devices, then you might want to give Google's new Nest Cam a shot. It works indoors, with clear 1080p video and two-way audio. There's HDR and night vision support too, plus motion notifications for people, cars, and pets. The battery version is also on sale for $150 ($30 off), and it needs a recharge after around a month. For more, see our Best Outdoor Security Cameras guide.
One of the nice things about Eufy's security cameras is that they don't require a subscription and you can record video locally on a HomeBase hub. The EufyCam 2 Pro made our Best Outdoor Security Cameras guide for that reason, but also because the two included cameras produce crisp and clear footage at up to 2K resolution and boast an extremely long battery life. On the downside, there's no HDR, it can be slow to access the video online, and the activity zones are limited.
This carrier complies with the sizing requirements of most major airlines, and I really like it. The handle can double as a leash, there's a pocket on the side for storing treats, and you can keep your dog hooked to the bag. The mesh makes it breathable, plus a sturdy (and plush) base means your pup can take a nap in the air or on a train. I also regularly use Roverlund's new pet tote, which is perfect for subway rides in New York City, where dogs are required to be in a bag.