Early Black Friday Tech Deals: AirTags, Pixel 10 Pro, OLED TVs and More
Current discounts span Apple devices, Wi-Fi gear, cameras and home tech, with several prices likely to fall further before Black Friday.
Early Black Friday pricing has arrived across phones, audio gear, home devices and accessories. The discounts vary in quality: some are already at a record low, while others tend to return regularly or may get cheaper later in November. The WIRED Reviews team says its picks are products it has tested and would recommend; its price tracking offers useful context for deciding whether to buy now or wait.
Apple accessories: good prices, with room to wait
Apple’s second-generation AirTag is $23, down from $29, or $89 for a four-pack, down from $99. The single tag’s price matches the lowest the reviewers have seen, though it reaches that level frequently. For iPhone owners, AirTags show an item’s location in the Find My app and can help locate keys, luggage or a bike. Battery life is about a year, and WIRED has a battery replacement guide. The team also cautions against using trackers to follow people. See its guide to the best trackers.
The over-ear AirPods Max 2 cost $449, a $100 reduction from $549. WIRED rates them as its top over-ear headphones for people using an iPhone or Mac, citing their sound, noise cancellation and transparency modes. The discount makes their usual high price easier to justify, but the team expects another price drop of at least $30 around Black Friday.
AirPods Pro 3 are $200, down from $249, at Amazon; Apple lists them at $249. They offer active noise cancellation, a comfortable fit and real-time translation for some languages. The $200 price is common enough that WIRED is reluctant to call it an exceptional deal, and expects a further $20 reduction. Its review has more detail.
Phones, charging and home networking
Google’s Pixel 10 Pro has a strong camera, capable performance and software features that WIRED rates highly. It supports Qi2 wireless charging, with built-in magnets for attaching compatible chargers and docks. Best Buy lists the Pro at $699, down from $999, and the Pro XL at $849, down from $1,199. The XL is also $1,199 at Amazon. Both Best Buy prices are the strongest shown, but the phones may fall further. Read the Pixel 10 review.
Mophie’s MagSafe 3-in-1 Extendable Wireless Charging Stand is $60 at Best Buy, matching its lowest price, or $76 at Amazon. It charges an iPhone, AirPods and Apple Watch from one outlet. Its adjustable height also lets it serve as a stand for video or FaceTime calls. WIRED includes it among its favorite three-device chargers.
The Ugreen Uno 2-in-1 Magnetic Wireless Charger costs $36 at Amazon, 40 percent below its $60 list price and the lowest price WIRED has seen. Its Qi2/MagSafe pad tilts up to 70 degrees, revealing a second pad for wireless earbuds; a USB-C port adds room for another device. A small screen displays a robot face that changes expression with charging status.
TP-Link’s Archer BE230 is $80, down from $120. It’s a budget Wi-Fi 7 router with four antennas, 2.5-Gbps WAN and LAN ports, plus three gigabit LAN ports. The trade-off is dual-band operation across 2.4 and 5 GHz, with no 6-GHz band; WIRED says performance is limited. For a small home and modest network needs, it still stands out at this price. See the router guide.
TVs and cameras
LG’s C6 OLED TV is $1,000 for the 55-inch model, reduced from $1,400 and its lowest price so far. The 65-inch version is $1,400, down from $1,700. WIRED calls the 55-inch discount notable and says the larger set is a stronger choice than the entry-level LG B6 it recently reviewed. The team recommends pairing the television with a streaming device and turning off tracking.
TP-Link’s battery-powered Tapo Wire-Free MagCam is $60, half off its $120 price. It records up to 2K at 30 frames per second, with a 150-degree field of view, motion detection for people, pets and vehicles, activity and privacy zones, two-way audio, and an alarm. A microSD card supports local recording, though the camera lacks HDR. Its price has generally moved between $65 and $90 over the past year. WIRED includes it in its outdoor camera guide.
The wired Blink Doorbell 2K+ is $24, down from $50. Its 2K video is reasonably good and two-way audio is passable, but it responds more slowly than competing products. Person detection and cloud storage require a subscription starting at $3 per month. The battery-powered version is $39, a $41 reduction. WIRED describes the wired model as a low-cost option worth considering, rather than a top-ranked pick. Its doorbell guide compares alternatives.
More home and desk deals
Eufy’s Permanent Outdoor Lights S4 cost $350 for 100 feet, down from $500. The lights offer white and colored options, including holiday effects, and support Matter for smart-home integration. WIRED says they aren’t the brightest in their category but hold up well against competitors. Other lengths are discounted too; the 200-foot set has the strongest reduction and is at its lowest price so far. See WIRED’s guide to permanent outdoor lights.
The Everblog HomeCal 21.5-inch digital calendar is $300, down from $400, its lowest price to date. It syncs digital calendars, supports chore lists and meal planning, and can show uploaded photos. It also runs apps such as Netflix and Spotify. WIRED recommends it for households seeking a digital calendar without another subscription. Its digital calendar guide covers the category.
Dyson’s V15 Detect Absolute, bundled with a car cleaning kit, costs $600, a $290 reduction from $890. The package includes a Digital Motorbar head for carpets and rugs, a Fluffy Optic head for hard floors, and three extra accessories: a mini soft dusting brush, a stubborn-dirt brush and a quick-release extension hose. The deal ends October 31. Dyson’s Supersonic Nural hair dryer is also discounted to $330, or $70 off. See WIRED’s Dyson vacuum picks and hair dryer guide.
Belkin’s Connect USB-C 11-in-1 Pro GaN Dock is $138, 31 percent off its $200 price and tied for the lowest price WIRED has tracked. Gallium nitride components help keep the dock compact while it provides 96-watt power delivery, three 4K display ports, gigabit Ethernet and additional connections. It’s a practical way to add desktop-style ports to a laptop setup. WIRED includes it among its recommended laptop docks.
The Kiwibit Bird Feeder 2 is $170 at Amazon, down from $240, or $180 at Kiwibit, down from $270. Its removable 1.5-liter dual-hopper seed reservoir is designed for easier cleaning, while a solar roof helps keep the camera charged. The camera captures 8-megapixel photos and 4K video, and includes AI bird identification. WIRED says the feeder has been discounted before, but never this low. Its smart feeder guide offers more options.
Prices can shift as the shopping period approaches, so the strongest signals here are each product’s tracked price history and the stated chance of a further drop. The AirTag, MagSafe charger, Tapo camera and HomeCal are at reported lows; the AirPods and Pixel phones may get cheaper, while several other discounts appear frequently.
