News Here are the best Black Friday deals we can find

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Buy some laptops, or a streaming stick, to honor the passing of our greatest hero.


Our hero, fallen—until all are one. Credit: Sunbow Productions / Marvel Productions / Toei Animation

Earlier in 2025 we celebrated Prime Day—the yearly veneration of the greatest Transformer of all, Optimus Prime (in fact, Optimus Prime is so revered that we often celebrate Prime Day twice!). But in the fall, as the evenings lengthen and the air turns chill, we pause to remember a much more somber occasion: Black Friday, the day Optimus Prime was cruelly cut down by the treacherous hand of his arch-nemesis Megatron while bravely defending Autobot City from attack. Though Optimus Prime did not survive the brutal fight, the Autobot leader’s indomitable spirit nonetheless carried the day and by his decisive actions the Decepticons were routed, fleeing from the city like the cowardly robots they truly are and giving over victory to the forces of light.

Although Optimus Prime’s death was tragic and unexpected, things are often darkest just before dawn—and so, even though today is called “Black Friday” to remind us of the day’s solemnity, we choose to honor him the way we honor other important historical figures who also laid their lives upon the altar of freedom: we take the day off to go shopping!

Below you’ll find a curated list of the best Black Friday deals that we’ve been able to find. Stand strong in the shadow cast by that long-gone noble Autobot, for by his sacrifice the day was won. Now, as Optimus would say, transform, my friends—transform and buy things.

(This list will be updated several times throughout Friday and the weekend as deals change, so there’s nothing on it at the moment that tickles your fancy, make sure to check back later!)

Wi-fi and routers

• Asus RT-BE58U for $98 ($52 off)
• Amazon Eero Pro 6E for $330 ($220 off)
• TP-Link Deco BE67 for $540 ($160 off)

Computers

• MacBook Air (M4) for $749 ($250 off)
• Microsoft Surface Laptop (7th Edition, 2024) for $800 ($200 off)
• Asus Vivobook 14 (X1407QA) for $629 ($120 off)
• Razer Blade 14 for $1,450 ($100 off)
• Microsoft Surface Pro 12 for $700 ($200 off)
• Apple MacBook Pro (M5) for $1,349 ($250 off)
• Apple MacBook Pro (M4 Pro/M4 Max, 2024) for $2,189 ($310 off)
• Audioengine A2+ for $223 ($56 off)
• SteelSeries Rival 3 Gen 2 for $24 ($11 off)
• Emeet SmartCam S800 for $109 ($41 off)

Mobile accessories

• Nomad 65W Slim Power Adapter for $41 ($8 off)
• Spigen Ultra Hybrid MagFit 17 Case for $16 ($4 off)
• UAG Pathfinder Case for $45 ($15 off)
• OtterBox Commuter for $25 ($35 off)

TV and audio

• TCL QM6k for $498 ($150 off)
• LG G5 OLED for $1,997 ($1,000 off)
• Sony Bravia 8 II QD-OLED for $2,298 ($500 off)
• Roku Streaming Stick Plus for $19 ($21 off)
• Roku Ultra for $69 ($31 off)
• Google TV Streamer (4K) for $75 ($25 off)
• Roku Streaming Stick 4K for $25 ($25 off)
• Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max (2nd Generation) for $35 ($25 off)

Headphones

• Sony WH-1000XM6 for $398 ($62 off)
• Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 for $200 ($50 off)
• Sony WH-1000XM5 $248 ($152 off)
• Nothing Headphone (1) Active Noise Cancelling Headphones for $239 ($60 off)
• Soundcore AeroClip by Anker Open-Ear Earbuds for $100 ($70 off)

Soundbars

• Yamaha Audio SR-C30A Compact Sound Bar with Wireless Subwoofer for $220 ($60 off)
• Sony BRAVIA Theater System 6 for $598 ($202 off)
• JBL Bar 500MK2 for $450 ($200 off)

Bluetooth speakers

• JBL Flip 7 for $110 ($40 off)
• Sonos Era 100 for $169 ($30 off)
• Sony SRS-XB100 Bluetooth Speaker for $43 ($23 off)
• JBL Clip 5 for $$60 ($20 off)
• Tribit Stormbox Blast 2 for $240 ($60 off)

Mobile devices and charging

• Google Pixel 10 for $599 ($200 off)
• Motorola Razr Ultra (2025) for $900 ($400 off)
• Motorola Moto G Stylus 2025 for $285 ($115 off)

Power banks

• Nimble Champ for $20 (56 off)
• Anker Nano Power Bank for $20 ($10 off)
• Anker 622 MagGo Portable Charger (A1614) for $28 ($20 off)
• Anker Laptop Power Bank for $88 ($47 off)
• Anker MagGo Power Bank (10K) (Qi2) for $55 ($35 off)

Tablets

• Apple iPad A16 (2025) for $274 ($75 off)
• OnePlus Pad 3 for $580 ($120 off)
• Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 for $649 ($150 off)

Kindles

• Amazon Kindle Paperwhite (12th generation) for $125 ($35 off)
• Amazon Kindle Scribe (2024) for $280 ($120 off)
• Amazon Echo Dot (5th Gen) for $32 ($18 off)
• Amazon Kindle Colorsoft Signature Edition for $230 ($50 off)
• Amazon Kindle (2024, 11th Generation) for $80 ($30 off)

Digital notebooks

• reMarkable 2 Bundle for $499 ($70 off)
• Kobo Elipsa 2E for $350 ($50 off)

Home and kitchen

• Branch Ergonomic Chair Pro for $400 ($100 off)
• Breville Smart Oven Air Fryer Pro for $300 ($100 off)
• Moccamaster KBGV for $248 ($112 off)
• Ninja Luxe Cafe Pro for $600 ($150 off)
• Canopy Handheld Shower Wand for $105 ($45 off)
• Dyson Gen5 Detect for $750 ($300 off)
• Worx 20V Cordless Cube Vac for $80 ($40 off)
• Hatch Restore 3 for $134 ($36 off)
• Arlo Pro 5S Security Camera for $85 ($25 off)
• TP-Link Tapo Wire-Free MagCam (Battery) for $65 ($25 off)
• Aqara Smart Lock U50 for $90 ($60 off)

Smartwatches and fitness trackers

• Apple Watch Series 10 for 364 ($65 off)
• Samsung Galaxy Watch8 for $250 ($100 off)
• Oura Ring 4 for $299 ($100 off)
• Fitbit Charge 6 for $100 ($60 off)
• Garmin Vivoactive 6 for $250 ($50 off)

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