Black Friday 2016: 25 Best Tech Deals
Best Deals On Black Friday
With so many of your favorite tech-deal shopping spots now gearing up for Black Friday, every shopper is going to have to leave the house this Friday with a plan because, unfortunately, waking up extra early and muscling your way to the front of a line might not get you as far as you think.
Lucky for you, CRN has got you covered.
After looking through all of the deals and Black Friday ads that we could get our hands on, we have come up with a list of 25 offers that will get the best tech in your hands at the best price, helping you put together the best plan to fit your post-Thanksgiving shopping spree needs.
Microsoft Surface Pro 4
Where: Microsoft Store
How Much: $429 off original price
The Microsoft Store is selling its newest tablet, the Microsoft Surface Pro 4 -- with Type Cover included -- this Black Friday for $429 less than its normal price. Microsoft did not specify what version of its new tablet is on markdown, meaning that the device could be priced anywhere from $570 to $1,370.
Best Buy, on the other hand, has specified which Surface it is putting on sale: It will be selling the 12.3-inch 128-GB Intel Core m3 version of the tablet with Type Cover for $599.99, a $400 savings off its current $999.99 price tag.
iPad Mini 2
Where: Walmart
How Much: $199
If your taste for tablets is more Apple-centric, Walmart has the best deal for you this year, selling the 32-GB iPad mini 2 for $199, marked down more than 37 percent from its original price of $319, even though the store was selling it for $269 this week before Black Friday started.
Either way, though, this tablet is still a great deal if you are looking to get your hands on the iPad mini this holiday season.
LG 50-Inc Class Smart 4K Ultra HD TV
Where: Best Buy
How Much: $399.99
Best Buy is the home for one of everyone's favorite gifts this year, a big-screen TV, and one of the best deals it has is on this Smart TV from LG.
Set at an impressive 38 percent off its initial $649 price tag, anyone looking to get a new TV for their living room should be looking at this.
Insignia 39-Inch LED Smart HDTV
Where: Best Buy
How Much: $179.99
Best Buy is also selling this 50-inch LED HD Smart TV for a great price.
With built-in Roku, this TV is able to load some of your favorite apps without the need to add an additional piece of equipment to your entertainment system.
Beats Solo2 Headphones
Where: Target
How Much: $119.99
If you are in the market for one of the best sets of headphones out there, this headgear is on your list.
Set at 60 percent off its original price of $299.99, these Beats Solo2 Wireless headphones are available in seven colors and are limited in quantity -- so get to Target early.
Samsung 2.1 Channel Bluetooth Soundbar With Subwoofer
Where: Kohl's
How Much: $84.99
For those who have a great TV, but want a great, sleek-looking sound-system to go with it, Kohl's is selling this Wireless Bluetooth soundbar with a subwoofer.
Regularly priced at $179.99, this entertainment-upgrade is only available while supplies last, or until 1 p.m. Friday, so getting there quickly will be important if you want to snag it for someone on your list.
GoPro Hero Session Bundle
Where: Target
How Much: $179.99
If getting a GoPro is a must this holiday season, Target has one of the best deals on the highly popular rugged camera.
This bundle, normally priced at $249.99, includes a GoPro Session camera, a floating handle, a SanDisk MicroSD card and a $20 gift card to Target for future purchases.
Nikon D3400 DSLR Camera
Where: Best Buy
How Much: $499.99
If a GoPro isn't going to do it for the photography whiz on your list, Best Buy is offering a great deal on this high-grade camera and including both an 18-55 mm and 70-300 mm lens.
This bundle will be ticketed on Black Friday at 50 percent off its original $999.99 price, and even though CRN has spotted this camera on sale this week for $639.99, the deal is still an impressive one.
Roku 3
Where: Best Buy
How Much: $49.99
Streaming media players are one of the most popular conveniences of the day, and with some of the best prices on these devices being debuted this Black Friday, it is a great chance to get your hands on one.
One of the best deals this year is from Best Buy, which is selling the Roku 3 for 50 percent off its original $99.99 price.
Apple TV – 34 GB
Where: Best Buy
How Much: $159.99
Also from Best Buy this year, the Apple TV is being sold for $40 less than its original price of $199.99, making it more affordable than ever to make any monitor in your house a smart TV, and allowing any screen to mirror any one of your Apple products.
Xbox One S Bundle
Where: Kohl's, Microsoft Store and Best Buy
How Much: $249.99
The Microsoft Store, Best Buy and Kohl's are all having sales on Microsoft's Xbox One S bundles.
While Microsoft is offering $50 off any of its Xbox One S bundles, which tags the game console at a starting price of $249, both Best Buy and Kohl's are offering the same price on the 500-GB Minecraft Favorites Bundle.
PlayStation 4 500-GB Console Uncharted 4: A Thief's End Bundle
Where: Kohl's and Best Buy
How Much: $249.99
Kohl's and Best Buy are also offering a similar deal on the PlayStation 4 500-GB Uncharted 4: a Thief's End game bundle, offering a $50 discount to those brave enough to weather the Black Friday maelstrom to come and get it.
Garmin Vivosmart HR Activity Tracker+ Heart Rate
Where: Best Buy
How Much: $69.99
Wearables are still increasing in popularity this year and, with more and more options becoming available for those who want to wear their tech, prices this holiday season are competitive.
The Garmin Vivosmart HR activity Tracker is a great example and can connect to Android and Apple devices.
At more than 50 percent off its normal $169.99 price tag, it's a great deal.
Fitbit Alta
Where: Kohl's
How Much: $99.99
Kohl's and Best Buy are selling one of Fitbit's newest models, the Fitbit Alta, this Black Friday for $99.99. Both stores will also be selling the Fitbit Charge 2 for $129.99.
Apple Watch 1
Where: Target
How Much: Starting at $198
However, if the Apple Watch is the top wearable on your list this season, it is best to make your way to Target. There, the store is selling the Apple Watch 1 for the low price of $198, which is a great deal.
Kindle Paperwhite
Where: Staples and Target
How Much: $99.99
More than 15 percent off its original price tag of $119.99, this is a great deal for those on your list that are looking for a top e-reader this holiday season.
Homido Grab Virtual Reality Headset
Where: Target
How Much: $24.99
Virtual reality is a new space that is getting a ton of attention this year. At Target you can get a new Homido VR headset for a price that won't break the bank.
Lenovo Yoga 900 2-in-1
Where: Best Buy
How Much: $699.99
Best Buy is offering a ton of great deals on laptops this Black Friday, but this one stood out.
At more than 40 percent off its original $1,199.99 price tag, this model, which is one of Lenovo's most popular, is a great deal for those looking to get a high-quality laptop this Black Friday.
Dell Inspiron 15.6-Inch Touch-Screen Laptop
Where: Best Buy
How Much: $349.99
Best Buy is also offering more than 40 percent off this Dell laptop. Down from its original price of $499.99, this is a great Black Friday deal.
Sharper Image Rechargeable 2.4GHz Dx-3 Video Drone
Where: Kohl's
How Much: $49.99
The popularity of video drones skyrocketed this year, as did the many options available from a huge amount of manufacturers.
Kohl's offer on this Sharper Image rechargeable drone is one of the best deals on the market this holiday season. At more than 50 percent off its original price, it's a steal.
Samsung SmartThings Hub
Where: Best Buy
How Much: $49.99
The Internet of Things has opened up a world of connected devices and introduced many not only to new technology, but also to artificial intelligence hubs that connect all that technology together.
This Black Friday, Best Buy is selling Samsung's SmartThings Hub for half its normal price.
Ring Wi-Fi Smart Video Doorbell
Where: Best Buy
How Much: $124.99
This is a really neat connected device that is sure to make any gadget-minded tech-nerd smile. And now ticketed $75 less than its original $200 price tag, it is also a great deal.
HP Pavilion Desktop
Where: Office Max and Best Buy
How Much: $499.99
This HP all-in-one is a great desktop computer from a trusted name at a great price.
Lenovo H30 Slimline Desktop With AMD E1 Processor
Where: Office Max
How Much: $169.99
Office Max is selling this computer for more than 40 percent off its initial price -- a great deal for a new home computer.
Samsung UBD-K8500 4K Ultra HD Wi-Fi Built-In Blu-ray Player
Where: Best Buy
How Much: $199.99
And for those looking to get a great deal on a Blu-ray player, this Wi-Fi-enabled Samsung device is being sold at Best Buy for half its original price, a great Black Friday deal.