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Missed the Amazon deals last Cyber Monday and are still shopping for the holidays? No worries. If you look closely, you can find some amazing discounts still available. Whether you're looking for a new laptop or just a great pair of earbuds, you can find a great deal on an item and skip the shopping lines.
We've scoured the best Amazon deals so you don't have to. We found the best Amazon deals overall as well as the best deals by category: TVs, tablets, headphones, speakers, and monitors. We've also been keeping an eye on deals from other retailers like Walmart and Best Buy to find the best holiday deals happening everywhere.
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Here, you'll find our picks for the best Amazon Cyber Monday deals.
Finding any deal on the Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) is tricky, so this $20 deal is refreshing. The AirPods offer twice the noise canceling power of the previous generation, and you get personalized spatial audio. Get up to 30 hours of listening time with the included charge case and six hours of listening time.
Also: AirPods Pro 2 vs AirPods Pro: Were they worth the wait?
For those invested in the Google mesh system, the Nest Wi-Fi router comes with top speeds of over 2Gbps for speedy transfers when streaming, online gaming, and more. It's a blanket mesh system, and one router can cover over 2,000 square feet of space, offering dual-band networks for your needs. We even named this one of our top picks for Wi-Fi routers on the market right now.
This easy-to-use streaming remote offers compatibility with HD TVs and 4K UHD TVs. It is easy to set up and has support for Dolby Vision, HDR, and HDR10+ to create a home theater experience. Because it's integrated into the Alexa smart home, you can use voice commands to check the weather, live camera feeds, stream music, and so much more.
Looking to upgrade your home security? This Amazon bundle is a massive 62% off. Use the Echo Show 5 to track tasks, check the weather via voice commands, and even check who's standing outside your home when connected to the Ring Video Doorbell. The Ring Doorbell itself will show you a 1080p HD picture when you check on it -- and with a Ring subscription, you can store your footage for up to 180 days.
This Logitech mouse weighs only 4.8 ounces, so you won't have to worry about your wrist aching from a heavy mouse. Plus, it comes in four different colors and features six different programmable buttons for all your gaming needs. Keep in mind this mouse is wired, but for only $20, this 50% off deal is a steal on a brand-name mouse.
One of the latest IdeaPads from Lenovo has already dropped by 24% for Cyber Monday. The Chromebook lasts up to ten hours when charged, and it offers a 13-inch touchscreen -- making it great for tablet work and PC tasks. You can use it for schoolwork or while traveling with 8GB of speedy RAM.
The lowest price we've seen is $270.
I use a plethora of different smart home systems in my apartment -- and the Philip Hue Ambiance Lightstrip is one of the coolest features in my living room. They add great ambiance with the millions of available colors. My personal favorite feature though is that for spaces where said space is in short supply, I can attach it behind my TV or behind my desk to provide extra lighting.
While you'll have a wireless headset with over 40 hours of battery life in one of the two included batteries, you can also use the Nova Pro Wireless's base station to control your audio. It uses 360 spatial audio to bring your games to life. I had the chance to review the Nova Pro when it launched and loved how customizable the audio was in the accompanying Sonar EQ software.
This headset usually isn't on sale -- I recommend adding this to your cart ASAP to grab this great deal.
ZDNET scoured holiday sales to find the best deals this year:
Our experts split out the best deals by retailer, brand, and category, which you can see below.
Here are some of the cheapest deals we found: