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Black Friday and Cyber Monday 2021: news, deal highlights, and money-saving tips

While this holiday shopping season may prove challenging for anyone hunting big-ticket items like gaming consoles and graphics cards, there are a plethora of great deals to be had on the two biggest shopping days of the year. Here at The Verge, our goal is to help you find the best prices on all your tech, gadget, and gaming needs during Black Friday and Cyber Monday. With most brick-and-mortar stores having reopened and online shopping still growing, we anticipate seeing lots of great savings offered from retailers like Amazon, Best Buy, Target, Walmart, Newegg, B&H, Costco, and more.

We’ve been rounding up the best Black Friday deals and keeping an eye out for what is still the best to come, so you will know what’s on sale as soon as possible. Our expectations are set high in anticipation of saving you money over the long weekend on the top-quality products you want, from 4K TVs and high-end smartphones to headphones, smart speakers, and everything between.

Expect to keep seeing the latest deals from us, both here on the site and via our Verge Deals newsletter — which you should totally subscribe to. You might ask yourself, “How can I keep track of the latest sales and make sure I get the best price?” That’s easy. We will continually update this page with our Black Friday and Cyber Monday coverage, so you can check out the latest news, tips, and deals in one central hub. We’ll even try to help you find a PS5, Xbox Series X, and Nintendo Switch OLED model whenever we’re able, so be sure to also follow @VergeDeals on Twitter.

  • Sheena Vasani

    Nov 30, 2021

    Sheena Vasani

    The best Cyber Monday deals you can still get

    If you missed out on a few great deals during Cyber Monday or Black Friday, don’t worry, you still have another chance to save big on some popular tech products. It’s “Cyber Week,” meaning that many retailers are still delivering some of the best deals of the year for you to grab all week long. Below, we’ve curated some of the top discounts you can still take advantage of on wireless noise-canceling headphones, earbuds, phones, laptops, TVs, video games, and more. Take a look, and if you like what you see,  you may want to buy the product sooner than later. These particular deals could disappear at a moment’s notice.

    If they do sell out, fret not. It’s very likely that December will bring some repeat deals, plus new sales because of the holidays. If you want to keep receiving the latest deal-related updates then even after this week is over so you can continue to save, subscribe to our Verge Deals newsletter. We compile the savings that you need to know about, then send them to you twice a week.

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  • Cameron Faulkner

    Nov 30, 2021

    Cameron Faulkner

    The best Cyber Monday deals happening now

    Cyber Monday isn’t over yet, even if some deals are becoming more difficult to find. We’ve adapted our coverage to make sure that you’re only seeing the latest and best deals on tech that you want — and that we recommend — whether you’re on the hunt for a pair of wireless earbuds, a 4K TV, games, phones, or something else entirely. The occasional Nerf blaster might find its way in here, too.

    If you’re hoping to get the majority of your holiday shopping done ahead of mid-December, now is a good time to do that. However, don’t despair if something you’re looking for is no longer available, or isn’t on sale for cheap as you would like. December always brings more deals, and we’ll do our best to give you every opportunity to score on tech deals before the holidays.

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  • Sean Hollister

    Nov 29, 2021

    Sean Hollister

    Four more gaming PCs you might actually buy for an RTX 3080 Ti, 3070 Ti, or 3060 Ti on Cyber Monday

    Photo by Tom Warren / The Verge

    On Black Friday, I introduced you to an extremely curated selection of gaming PCs that might actually be good value for the money and deliver serious GPU oomph at a time when those GPUs are incredibly expensive and hard to find. Let’s do it again for Cyber Monday, shall we?

    If you’re looking for Nvidia’s top gaming card — because while the RTX 3090 exists, it’s overkill — HP’s Omen 30L is perhaps the best all-around prebuilt deal. There’s one specific system you can nab for $2,399 with the powerful 4K graphics card and a powerful Core i7-11700K chip, and it doesn’t skimp on the memory or storage this time around: you get 32GB of RAM, a 512GB solid-state drive, and a 2TB hard drive, all powered by an 800W Gold PSU.

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  • Nov 29, 2021

    Antonio G. Di Benedetto, Cameron Faulkner and 4 more

    The Verge Cyber Monday 2021 live blog

    Photo by Chris Welch / The Verge

    Update November 29th, 8:05PM ET: our Cyber Monday live blog has ended, though, many of the deals we flagged below remain. For more highlights, be sure to check out our guide to the best Cyber Monday deals available now and our ongoing Cyber Monday coverage.

    We’re back! After spending all of Black Friday doing a live blog to highlight the best deals, we knew we had to continue it for Cyber Monday. Sure, the deals aren’t as plentiful, and fewer new ones are popping up compared to the frantic pace of Black Friday, but this dedicated live blog is where you’ll find the deals that we like, along with new ones that pop up as Lightning deals at Amazon or elsewhere.

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  • The best Cyber Monday deals at B&H Photo

    B&H Photo in New York City may be commonly known to locals of the tri-state for its brick-and-mortar presence in midtown Manhattan, but the camera and electronics retailer has a lot on offer via its website for nationwide Cyber Monday deal hunters. Many people shop there for niche photography equipment — you can still buy darkroom supplies through B&H if you see fit — though there is also a lot of general tech on offer.

    Below we have surfaced some of the best tech deals we can find at B&H for Cyber Monday, with wide-ranging sales on products across photo and video gear, earbuds, computers, TVs, and more.

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  • Alice Jovanée

    Nov 29, 2021

    Alice Jovanée

    The best Cyber Monday deals at GameStop

    You can save big on Halo: The Master Chief Collection, gaming headsets, and accessories at GameStop.
    You can save big on Halo: The Master Chief Collection, gaming headsets, and accessories at GameStop.

    GameStop’s launched its Cyber Monday sales, featuring huge savings on digital and physical copies of games, gaming keyboards, and headsets for their lowest prices ever. There are even a number of excellent promotions that are of great value, whether you’re trying to snag a new console or build out your existing library.

    Of course, GameStop isn’t the only place with the best Cyber Monday deals, so make sure to check out our ever-expanding guide to Cyber Monday, as well as our retailer and brand-specific pages if you’re looking to cash in on more great savings.

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  • Sheena Vasani

    Nov 29, 2021

    Sheena Vasani

    The best Cyber Monday deals at Staples

    Top-down picture of a black HomePod Mini
    Staples still has plenty of Black Friday deals
    Photo by Dan Seifert / The Verge

    Staples is offering Cyber Monday sales and is discounting a diverse range of items. While some are naturally very specific to office work — the retailer is currently offering up to 60 percent printer paper, for example — there are also some solid deals on smart displays, earbuds, and other tech products, many of which can also be found in our detailed guide to the best Cyber Monday deals happening now. To help you take advantage of the best deals before they sell out, however, we’ve curated a list of some of the top discounts Staples is currently offering, from the HomePod mini to Amazon’s Fire TV Stick 4K.

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  • Sheena Vasani

    Nov 29, 2021

    Sheena Vasani

    The best Cyber Monday deals at Walmart

    Still plenty of deals to be had at Walmart
    Still plenty of deals to be had at Walmart

    While Black Friday itself is over, several retailers are now offering significant discounts for Cyber Monday — and Walmart is no exception. Right now, the retail giant has deals on everything from the AirPods Pro to the most popular TVs and streaming devices.

    We’ve featured a few of these items in our guide to the best Cyber Monday deals happening now, however, the list below highlights all of the best sales Walmart is offering across several categories rather than just a few. It’s perfect, then, for anybody who plans on shopping primarily at Walmart.

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  • Sean Hollister

    Nov 29, 2021

    Sean Hollister

    The best official Nerf blaster ever made is half off for Cyber Monday

    You want to bring a badass foam blaster to your next Nerf war — or gift one to a very grateful kid or kid-at-heart this holiday. Good news: the Nerf Rival Perses, arguably the best official blaster ever made, is just $50 during Walmart’s Cyber Monday sale.

    Normally $100, it’s a fully automatic SMG-style blaster that holds 50 far-flying, bouncy foam rounds in its hopper and dishes them out at up to eight shots per second. Plus, you won’t need to buy big bulky dumb alkaline batteries for this one. It comes with its own rechargeable NiMH battery pack and charger, unlike practically every other Hasbro blaster on the market.

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  • Alice Jovanée

    Nov 29, 2021

    Alice Jovanée

    The best Cyber Monday deals at Target

    The black Friday deals you can still get at Target
    The black Friday deals you can still get at Target
    Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Ver

    Cyber Monday is here, and lots of retailers are dropping prices for everyone's favorite shopping holiday. Right now at Target, we’re seeing great discounts on everything from Beats Studio 3 headphones to the Fitbit Versa 2 fitness tracker. We’ve already highlighted some of these products in our guide to the best Cyber Monday deals happening now, but this list is perfect for anyone doing most of their shopping at this particular retailer.

    If you’re doing your shopping elsewhere this weekend, we’ve also gathered all the best deals you can currently get from Amazon, Best Buy, and Walmart.

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  • The best Cyber Monday deals you can get on Google devices

    Google’s newest Nest security cameras are on sale, too.
    Google’s newest Nest security cameras are on sale, too.
    Photo by Dan Seifert / The Verge

    For Cyber Monday, Google is holding onto most of its deals from Black Friday, and there’s a lot to like if you’re in the market for a Pixel, Chromecast, or Nest device. The search giant kicked off the deals in the Google Store early, and now many of the big-name retailers are offering equivalent deals on the same items. Google even advertises these deals as running until December 1st, a few days after Cyber Monday.

    There are many great other Cyber Monday deals that are live in addition to our retailer-specific roundups for sales at Target, Amazon, and Walmart. If you’re starved for ideas on what to shop for, we also have a variety of gift guides for you to check out.

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  • Alice Jovanée

    Nov 29, 2021

    Alice Jovanée

    The best Cyber Monday deals you can get on Microsoft devices

    Microsoft is currently offering savings across the Surface lineup.
    Microsoft is currently offering savings across the Surface lineup.
    Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge

    Microsoft’s Cyber Monday deals are now live, offering some solid discounts on its line of Surface laptops and related accessories, with some models being discounted by as much as $600. Many of these models are also available as a bundle deal that allows you to get discounts on services like Microsoft 365 and accessories like the Surface Headphones 2 and the Surface Pen.

    While some of these extras only receive a discount if you purchase them as part of a bundle, we’ve included a few of the accessories you can buy individually that are currently marked down. And if you’re looking for more sweet deals this week, make sure to check out our roundup of the best Cyber Monday deals now available.

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  • Sheena Vasani

    Nov 29, 2021

    Sheena Vasani

    The best Cyber Monday deals on Amazon devices

    Amazon’s Fire HD tablets are on sale starting at $35
    Amazon’s Fire HD tablets are on sale starting at $35
    Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge

    If you’re looking to score a great deal on an Amazon device for Cyber Monday, you’re in luck. Amazon is offering up to 50 percent of some of its most popular products, including the latest Echo Show 5 and Fire HD 10. The company is also offering a number of deals across several categories, ranging from Kindles and Fire TV sticks to Blink devices and even the Halo View, which has yet to be released.

    For your convenience, we’ve curated a list of the best deals currently to be had on Amazon devices. We’ll be continuously updating this post as well as more deals arrive, so be sure to check back. And, of course, if you want to save even more, check our coverage of the best Cyber Monday deals happening now.

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  • The best Cyber Monday deals you can get at Amazon

    The Kindle Paperwhite against a backdrop of physical books.
    Amazon’s own devices, like the Kindle Paperwhite, are seeing some good deals right now.
    Photo by Chaim Gartenberg / The Verge

    Now that we’re past Black Friday, Amazon has shifted its deals — this time to Cyber Monday. Amazon has a slew of deals worth jumping on now if time is of the essence.

    Below are a variety of deals worth your time and attention, especially if you’re an Amazon Prime subscriber. If you’re cross-shopping at the other major retailers, we’ve also put together a more general roundup of the best Cyber Monday deals to look out for. Also, if you love a chance to win some free stuff, don’t miss our mystery bag giveaway.

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  • Cameron Faulkner

    Nov 29, 2021

    Cameron Faulkner

    Cyber Monday deals for PS5, Xbox Series X, Nintendo Switch, and PC gaming

    Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge

    Gamers are served up all kinds of great deals throughout the year. It’s not uncommon for recently released games to drop as much as 20 percent off in the first few months of release or to snag the occasional one-off deal on a controller or headset. But Black Friday and Cyber Monday are something special — a chance to get in on the year’s best offers all at once.

    Like 2020, the holidays in 2021 are a bit peculiar, what with the ongoing pandemic and chip shortage. There’s no shortage of games and accessories, but fewer consoles are available for first-time buyers to gift, which means the opportunities to get one are very rare and very popular. Some retailers have even taken to charging subscription fees that offer you a boosted chance of getting a console, but even those aren’t a guarantee.

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  • Sheena Vasani

    Nov 29, 2021

    Sheena Vasani

    The best Cyber Monday deals you can get on Apple devices

    The AirPods Pro with the MagSafe charging case are on sale for just $190 at Amazon.
    The AirPods Pro with the MagSafe charging case are on sale for just $190 at Amazon.
    Photo by Chris Welch / The Verge

    Ironically, if you’re looking for Apple discounts ahead of Cyber Monday, you won’t find them at Apple, even if the retailer is bundling Apple gift cards with almost all of its latest products. Don’t fear, however, as there are plenty of reliable third-party retailers like Amazon, B&H Photo, and Best Buy that do.

    Many of these retailers started discounting some of the most popular Apple products ahead of Cyber Monday, dropping prices on everything from the latest MacBook Pro to the Apple Watch Series 7. Below, we’ve rounded up the best deals we’ve found by category, and we’ll continue to update this piece as more deals are published.

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  • The best Cyber Monday deals you can get at Best Buy

    The OnePlus 9 has a slightly smaller screen
    The OnePlus 9 Pro and OnePlus 9 are on sale at Best Buy.
    Photo by Becca Farsace / The Verge

    Several retailers started early with Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals in advance of the hectic, no-holds-barred weekend that kicks off right after Thanksgiving. Best Buy is one of a few — aside from Amazon, Walmart, and Target — that got things started particularly early this year. If you’ve been paying attention to our Black Friday / Cyber Monday coverage, you’ve likely noticed dozens of deals peppered in, but that’s just a sampling. There’s more where that came from.

    Before we get into it, we’ve included some resources below that should make your Cyber Monday shopping experience a little better. And to make things more fun, you can also enter our sweepstakes for a chance to win a mystery bag filled with stuff from The Verge’s tech closet.

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  • Cameron Faulkner

    Nov 29, 2021

    Cameron Faulkner

    The best Cyber Monday deals on 4K TVs

    The best TVs on Sale over Black Friday weekend
    The best TVs on Sale over Black Friday weekend

    4K TVs of all sizes and specs see price cuts several times throughout the year, but the time when we usually see the highest concentration of stellar deals is right now, as Cyber Monday is finally here. You’ve ended up in the right place if you’re looking for a TV deal, and yes, that includes people interested in a TV that has every bell or whistle, with the highest contrast ratio and the right features to eke all of the visual splendor from PCs and the latest gaming consoles or something that’s quite the opposite. We’ll be highlighting affordable TVs, too.

    Our team at The Verge is hard at work on compiling the best Cyber Monday deals, running the gamut of retailers participating, as well as breaking it down on a category level. If you don’t know what you want but you’re itching to see the deals, head to our roundup of the best Cyber Monday happening now for a more general overview of the internet’s best offers. Otherwise, head to our big Cyber Monday landing page and choose your jumping-off point.

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  • The best Cyber Monday deals on cameras and lenses

    Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge

    Cameras and lenses can be a tricky thing to shop for around Cyber Monday. They are no small investment, though if you’re shopping for that lucky someone — or for yourself — there are some deals to be had that can save you a lot of money.

    We have vetted and rounded up the most notable deals from the major camera manufacturers, focusing on the latest mirrorless systems. It’s hard to justify spending big money on a new DSLR in 2021, as it may be better to look to the secondhand market for those older systems. Another hard truth is that some camera manufacturers have been plagued by the chip shortages on the latest models, and the deals on tap show that — many of the deeper discounts are on slightly older cameras, and some newer releases have no discounts at all.

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  • The best Cyber Monday deals on true wireless earbuds

    Photo by Chris Welch / The Verge

    One of the most sought-after gifts every holiday — at least, ever since Apple removed the 3.5mm headphone jack from the iPhone — has been true wireless earbuds. They are often the favored listening device of many people because they offer the most convenience, and they’re a product category that frequently goes on sale. Full-size headphones offer superior sound, and those are still seeing their fair share of Cyber Monday discounts, but most casual listeners often prefer earbuds.

    Here, we’ve rounded up the best Cyber Monday deals on wireless earbuds from Apple, Samsung, Bose, Jabra, Beats, and even Google, as well as a couple of lesser-known brands. Each has its own unique qualities or value proposition to offer, and we have deals spanning the range that can fit into any budget — starting with premium models and extending all the way to entry-level options still worth your listening time and money.

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  • Chris Welch

    Nov 29, 2021

    Chris Welch

    The best Cyber Monday deals on noise-canceling headphones 2021

    Embrace the silence
    Embrace the silence

    Whether you’re overdue for a new pair or are just trying to cancel out the usual onslaught of holiday music, Cyber Monday is a great time to invest in some noise-canceling headphones. You’ll find significant discounts on many of our favorite headphones featured in our noise-canceling headphones buying guide. These include picks from Sony, Bose, Apple, Sennheiser, and others. In some cases, these deals will save you $100 or more.

    Aside from the steep discounts, another good thing about buying headphones during the holidays is the extended return period at many retailers. That gives you plenty of time to try out your new cans and make sure the sound quality, ANC, comfort, and other factors are all to your liking before you’re stuck with them.

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  • Alice Jovanée

    Nov 29, 2021

    Alice Jovanée

    The best Cyber Monday deals on accessories for desktop and laptop PCs

    All the great deals on PC accessories, like mice and keyboards.
    All the great deals on PC accessories, like mice and keyboards.
    Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge

    If you’re looking to expand your armory of gaming peripherals, you’ve come to the right place. Several retailers have a wide variety of gaming peripherals available at a deep discount, some of which are seeing their lowest prices ever. This list isn’t about price breaks on gaming PCs or componentry, but if it's something you can connect, attach, or plug into your computer, you’ll find it here.

    There are a ton of mice, keyboards, and headsets on sale, as well as monitors, speakers, and a handful of other accessories you can save on. And if you’re in the market for a new machine, be sure to take a look at our guides to the best Cyber Monday laptop deals and best gaming deals you can get.

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  • Nov 29, 2021

    Monica Chin and Cameron Faulkner

    The best Cyber Monday laptop deals 2021

    Best Laptops 2020: Dell XPS 13 2-in-1
    Dell is discounting its XPS 13 and 15 models.
    Photo by Monica Chin / The Verge

    Black Friday weekend and Cyber Monday are often thought of as times to stock up on smaller investments on the cheap, like headphones, games, and other gadgets you may not have wanted to pay full price for. But it’s also a great time to save on big-ticket items, like that laptop you’ve maybe had your eye on. The shopping holidays have brought some seriously good discounts on laptops, whether you’re keen on sticking with Mac, or you want a Windows PC. Both often come in very slim designs, but for people who don’t mind a heavier laptop, we’ve included some gaming laptop picks.

    The kinds of deals you can get on laptops vary depending on the retailer, so that’s how we’ve split up the deals.

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  • Sheena Vasani

    Nov 29, 2021

    Sheena Vasani

    The best Cyber Monday deals under $25

    Still plenty you can get for under $25
    Still plenty you can get for under $25

    If our roundup of best tech deals you can still get under $50 was outside your budget, don’t worry: there’s also plenty you can buy for under $25. Several retailers are now heavily discounting popular tech products during Cyber Monday, discounting everything from Bluetooth trackers and smart speakers to the latest gaming subscriptions.

    For your convenience, we’ve curated a list of some of the best sub-$25 options below. If you’re looking for more holiday gift ideas that won’t break the bank, however, we’ve also put together separate budget-based gift guides for items under $25 and $50.

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  • Nov 29, 2021

    Gloria Sin

    The best Cyber Monday 2021 phone deals

    The smaller notch on the iPhone 13 Pro Max (left) compared to the 12 Pro Max (right)
    There are still some good deals to be had on the newest iPhones.
    Photo by Vjeran Pavic / The Verge

    Need a new phone? Cyber Monday is a great time to be shopping for a phone for yourself or as a gift to your nearest and dearest this holiday season. This is the time of year when retailers and carriers are dropping their best deals, whether it’s to make room for next year’s models or to sign up new cellular customers. Android users can cash in on a number of excellent deals from the likes of Samsung, Google, OnePlus, and Motorola; however, Apple is notoriously stingy when it comes to iPhone discounts. You might get a gift card or a pair of AirPods when buying an iPhone, or a carrier might offer a higher trade-in value for a “free” iPhone.

    Here are all the best Cyber Monday phone deals we’ve found so far. If possible, we recommend buying an unlocked phone, so there won’t be any strings attached to the purchase. If we include a carrier promotion, we’ll call out each requirement necessary to get the deal. Given all the supply issues many phone makers have been having all year, there might not be a lot of stock available out there. Good luck!

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