17 products we've tested that are on sale for Black Friday
Black Friday season is here, and we on the Mashable Shopping team have been prepping all year by keeping close tabs on sale prices and testing out all the products we know you care about. All the major retailers are having pretty stellar sales this year, and we've rounded up the best deals on some of our favorite products we've reviewed.
AirPods Pro (USB-C charging)
Apple finally got on the USB-C train this year and brought that charging port to its AirPods Pro. If you already have a pair of AirPods Pro, you probably don't need to upgrade (unless you really want that USB-C charging). Senior Editor Stan Schroeder wrote, "If you’re just looking for a pair of earbuds with good sound and great noise cancellation, alongside some unique smart features, the AirPods Pro are a great buy."
Read our full review of the AirPods Pro with USB-C charging.
Kindle Paperwhite
The Kindle Paperwhite is an e-reader with a 6.8-inch display, adjustable warmth, and up to 10 weeks of battery life. It's also waterproof. The Paperwhite comes with either 8GB or 16GB of storage. This is the e-reader I (Deputy Reviews Editor, Miller Kern) use and it converted me from a hard-copy only kind of reader. In the past, we've seen the Kindle Paperwhite drop down to $89.99 and $94.99, so we're holding out hope that $119.99 isn't its final Black Friday sale price.
Read our full review of the Kindle Paperwhite.
Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition
The Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition has all the same features as the standard Paperwhite, but it's ad-free, features an auto-adjusting light, and holds 32GB of storage. Our reviewer said it's worth the upgrade.
Read our full review of the Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition.
Dyson V12 Detect Slim
The V12 Detect Slim is Dyson's cheapest laser vacuum and a Mashable Choice Award winner. The vacuum does forgo some of the features of the more advanced Dyson vacs, but Senior Shopping Reporter Leah Stodart said, "Even with a few cut corners, I found the V12 Detect Slim to be a game-changer, and I'd quickly tell anyone to consider splurging on it over the cheaper, less-powerful Dysons."
Read our full review of the Dyson V12 Detect Slim.
Shark FlexStyle
The Shark FlexStyle came on the scene as a Dyson Airwrap dupe, and our reviewer, Shopping Reporter Bethany Allard, deemed it even better than Dyson. She said, "Factoring in its $279 starting price point, the Shark goes beyond being a gold-standard dupe. It's an excellent copy for less than half the price and it outperforms the original."
Read our full review of the Shark FlexStyle.
Sony WH-1000XM5
These are my absolute favorite pair of over-ear headphones. They look and sound great and they're comfortable to wear for extended periods. The headphones have touch controls on the outside of the ear cups, my favorite of which is swiping up or down to adjust volume. The Sony WH-1000XM5s are a fantastic pair of noise-canceling headphones for work, travel, and more.
Read our full review of the Sony WH-1000XM5 noise-canceling headphones.
Echo Pop
The Echo Pop is a budget-friendly Alexa-enabled Amazon smart speaker. It's essentially a more compact version of the Echo Dot. Our reviewer said the Pop seems a little redundant when it's so similar to the Dot, but it's "a good choice if you’re trying to save some dough while making your home a little smarter."
Read our full review of the Echo Pop.
Echo Show 10
The Echo Show 10 is one of our favorite smart home devices thanks to its 10.1-inch HD screen, booming speaker, and Alexa skillset. The device also features motion tracking that follows you around the room to keep you in view of the screen whether you're video chatting or trying to follow a recipe. This feature can be disabled along with physically covering the camera.
Read our full review of the Echo Show 10.
Echo Buds (2023)
If AirPods are still out of your price range even with a Black Friday discount, consider the super-budget-friendly Amazon Echo Buds. They have an AirPods-esque shape, and though the sound quality isn't as stellar as Apple's, it's still pretty impressive.
Read our full review of the 2023 Echo Buds.
Apple Watch Series 9
Mashable Senior Editor Stan Schroeder calls the Apple Watch Series 9 a "robust and elite wearable device – the best Apple has ever made." The watch is packed with upgrades inside and out, but might not be worth the upgrade if you already have a Series 7 or 8.
Read our full review of the Apple Watch Series 9.
XREAL Air AR glasses
XREAL's (formerly Nreal) AR glasses are comfortable and a nice entry point into wearable AR technology. Our reviewer said they were really cool as an external monitor but fell short in other uses, especially the 3D functionality.
Read our full review of the XREAL Air AR glasses.
Samsung Galaxy Watch 6
"With a big, eminently useful display, a smorgasbord of fitness and sleep tracking features, and adequate battery life, the Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 is the smartwatch to get if you’re an Android owner," according to Mashable Tech Reporter Alex Perry.
Read our full review of the Samsung Galaxy Watch 6.
Breville Piazzolo
This is our favorite pizza oven for indoor use. Deputy Shopping Editor Jae Thomas said the pizzas they made in the Breville Pizzaiolo were the best home-cooked pizzas they've ever had. The oven is pretty pricey for a small kitchen appliance, but luckily it's $200 off for Black Friday.
Read our full review of the Breville Piazzolo.
OnePlus Buds Pro 2
Tech Reporter Alex Perry wasn't super impressed with the OnePlus Buds Pro 2, and said they have inferior active noise cancellation compared to some competitors. But he did note in his review that "anyone who buys these will likely be satisfied, but you can do better without dropping much more cash." Luckily, these buds are on sale for Black Friday, so you don't have to drop all that much cash.
Read our full review of the OnePlus Buds Pro 2.
Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro
Samsung's Galaxy Buds Pro 2 nail noise cancellation better than any previous models of Samsung earbuds, according to Tech Reporter Alex Perry's review. He said they're comfortable to wear for hours at a time and are a no-brainer for Samsung fans.
Read our full review of the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro.
Kobo Clara 2E
We're huge fans of Kindles here at Mashable, but they're not the only e-readers you should consider. The Kobo Clara 2E is closest to the Kindle Paperwhite, with 16GB storage, a 6-inch touchscreen, an adjustable backlight, and a weeks-long battery life. It's also waterproof. As an added bonus, the e-reader's exterior is made with more than 85 percent recycled plastic.
Read our full review of the Kobo Clara 2E.
Almond Cow Milk Maker
The Almond Cow is an at-home solution for dairy-free milk and creamer. It's easy, quick, and cuts back on single-use waste from cartons you'd buy at the store. Deputy Shopping Editor Jae Thomas wrote, "I made a cashew and pecan creamer with a bit of added honey and salt, and it was some of the best tasting dairy-free milk I've had."
Read our full review of the Almond Cow nut milk maker.
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Miller Kern is the Deputy Editor of Shopping and Reviews at Mashable, where she writes and edits reviews, roundups, deals, and news stories about tech products, including headphones, skincare devices, laptops, sex toys, e-readers, robot vacuums, and more. She's been covering all things shopping and tech, including shopping holidays like Prime Day and Black Friday, for Mashable since 2019. Miller can tell you which products are actually worth your money. She also explores trends in the shopping sphere, such as dupes and viral TikTok moments.
