Due to the Coronavirus pandemic and supply chain issues, Black Friday is going to be a little different this year. Many retailers are kicking off deals earlier than ever in a bid to get customers to start shopping now before supplies run out. Here is our list of the best pre-Black Friday deals that will save you at least 20% on the latest tech devices.
Save 24% on New AirPods Pro
After announcing the new AirPods 3, Apple also quietly updated its AirPods Pro. These new 2021 earbuds now come with a MagSafe-compatible charging case. Since MagSafe chargers are magnetic, you won’t have to worry about your AirPods case slipping off your wireless charger when you accidentally bump your side table.
Other than the new charging case, these AirPods Pro are exactly the same as the previous model. They have the same great sound quality, they instantly pair with all your Apple devices, and they are among the best active noise-canceling earbuds you can get.
You can also find this pre-Black Friday deal at Walmart.
Save 40% on Powerbeats Pro
With their adjustable earhooks and water-resistance rating, the Powerbeats Pro are some of the best wireless earbuds for running and exercising. Plus, unlike most other earbuds that use touch controls to turn up the volume or skip a track, the Powerbeats Pro come with physical buttons on each earbud.
Since they are made by Beats, these earbuds have great sound quality. Plus, since Apple owns Beats, they also pair instantly to your iPhone. But, unlike the AirPods Pro, they work just as well with Android devices too. You can now find the Powerbeats Pro at their lowest price on Amazon ever.
You can also find this pre-Black Friday deal at Target.
Save 49% on Bose QuietComfort 35 II
The Bose QuietComfort 35 has been the top choice for audiophiles that also want a comfortable pair of headphones. These over-the-ear wireless headphones have one of the best sound profiles out of the box. However, the companion app doesn’t come with an EQ adjuster, so you can’t adjust the way they sound.
Now at their lowest price ever, the Bose QuietComfort 35 II usually go for $300. While Bose doesn’t often put its premium headphones on sale, the company just released a newer model, so this might be the last time to grab a pair of these highly-rated headphones.
You can also find this pre-Black Friday deal at the Bose online store.
Save 50% on the Google Nest Mini (2nd-Gen)
A smart speaker is the most important part of any smart home, and the Google Nest Mini is one of the best budget smart speakers you can get. With the Google Assistant built-in, you can use this smart speaker to control your smart home devices, add notes to your calendar, and listen to music in any room.
If you haven’t already started your smart home journey, it is important to note that you can only use this smart speaker to control compatible devices with voice commands. Google claims there are over 50,000 smart home devices that work with its voice assistant, from smart lights to smart locks and everything in between.
You can also find this pre-Black Friday deal at Target, Best Buy, and the Google Store online.
Save 55% on Kasa KL130 Smart Bulb
Once you get a smart speaker, the first smart home device to try is a smart bulb. The Kasa KL130 Smart Bulb lets you set the mood by dimming the lights or changing them between over 16 million different color combinations.
This smart bulb works with both Alexa and Google smart homes. You can also control your lights with the companion app from anywhere in the world or turn on “away mode” to make your lights turn on and off randomly and make it look like someone is still home.
Save 38% on TP-Link Archer A7
If your WiFi has been giving you problems, it might be time to upgrade your router. The TP-Link Archer A7 is one of the most highly-rated routers because it has everything you need on a budget. This dual-band router can deliver speeds up to 1,300 Mbps (megabits per second) on the 5 GHz band and 450 Mbps on the 2.4 GHz band.
Read More: How to test your WiFi speed?
The TP-Link Archer A7 also comes with features like parental controls and QoS (quality of service), which lets you prioritize which devices get the strongest signal. However, this router can’t carry a strong signal very far, so it’s not the best option if you live in a large home.
Save 40% on Netgear Nighthawk MK6W
If you happen to live in a larger house with “WiFi dead zones,” you might need to upgrade to a mesh WiFi system. Unlike traditional routers, the Netgear Nighthawk has two “nodes” that you can place anywhere in your home to extend your WiFi signal up to 4,500 square feet.
In addition, this mesh WiFi system also uses the next-generation WiFi 6 technology, which helps you connect more devices to the same network without slowing any of them down. And, with speeds up to 1.8 Gbps (gigabits per second), you can use this mesh WiFi 6 system with the fastest internet connections.
Read More: Take our short quiz to find the best WiFi router for your home
Save 50% on a Fire TV Stick (3rd-Gen)
The Fire TV Stick allows you to turn any TV into a smart TV. All you have to do is plug this streaming device into the HDMI port on a TV and connect it to a WiFi network. Then you will get instant access to thousands of free and paid movies, TV shows, and more.
This version of Amazon’s streaming device comes with a smart remote that has an Alexa button. This way, you can use voice commands to search for something new to watch, pause, play, skip, and more. And, since it’s so small, it can easily fit behind your TV or in your bag, so you can plug it into the TV at your hotel.
You can also find this pre-Black Friday deal at Best Buy.
Save 28% on the LG C1 (2021 model)
The LG C1 is one of the best OLED TVs you can get. Unlike regular LED TVs, these models can turn each pixel on or off individually, giving you the darkest blacks and a nearly perfect contrast ratio. This technology also makes the LG C1 great at handling motion when watching sports and action movies or playing video games.
With four HDMI 2.1 ports and support for G-Sync variable refresh rate (VRR), the LG C1 will work with next-generation gaming consoles, like the Xbox Series X and the PlayStation 5. However, the LG C1 doesn’t get very bright, so it’s not the best TV for bright rooms. Plus, all OLED TVs have a burn-in risk, which could leave a ghostly image of static images on your screen if you leave the TV on overnight.
You can also find this pre-Black Friday deal at Walmart.
Save 34% on the Samsung QN90A
Even at Black Friday prices, this smart TV is still more expensive than most LED TVs on the market, but the Samsung QN90A is also one of the brightest TVs you can get. Plus, it delivers blacks that are indistinguishable from OLED TVs without the burn-in risk.
With two HDMI 2.1 ports, the Samsung QN90A is perfect for gaming
While Walmart says the original price was over $3,000, Samsung and other retailers all listed this TV at $2,600 before pre-Black Friday. Despite this, the pre-Black Friday deals will still save you a lot on this smart TV.
You can also find this pre-Black Friday deal at Best Buy.
Save 13% on a Ring Security Starter Bundle
With the Ring Security Starter Bundle from HelloTech, you’ll get the latest Ring Video Doorbell 4, a battery-powered Ring Spotlight Cam, and a Ring Indoor Cam. Plus, a professional technician will come to your home and install them all for you, so you don’t have to deal with the frustration yourself.
If you bought all the items from Ring’s online store, it would cost you $460, and installing just one device through Ring’s service could cost up to $250. So, depending on who installs them, this deal could end up saving you even more. Plus, you can save an additional $15 when you enter promo code THANKS21 at checkout.
You can find this pre-Black Friday deal at HelloTech.
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