Once again, the holiday deals season is upon us. Now, besides just encompassing Black Friday and Cyber Monday, Amazon has designated this week “Black Friday Week,” throwing open the deal doors early — though there are still special bargains to be found on the big day. Granted, sifting through it all can feel overwhelming, which is where PCWorld’s tech experts come in.
This guide to the best Amazon Black Friday and Cyber Monday tech deals will point you to the best bargains in all the most popular tech categories.
How we pick deals
Every pick is vetted by one of PCWorld’s expert reviewers based on either hands-on experience with the product, a comparative evaluation of specs and price, positive user feedback and brand reputation, or any combination of those factors. For a better idea of our review process, see our articles on how we test laptops, how we test SSDs, and how we test monitors.
Expect our list of the top Amazon tech deals to change as new discounted products come onto the scene throughout the shopping holiday.
Updated November 29, 2025to reflect the latest deals and prices.
Best Amazon deals on SSDs
You don’t want to sleep on SSD deals. Supplies can sell out fast.
- Crucial P310, 1TB Gen 4, Steam Deck size –$85(37% off on Amazon) — The P310 is PCWorld’s pick for Steam Deck storage, garnering a 4.5/5 rating, and hailed as a stand-out in its class.
- Samsung 990 Pro, 2TB Gen 4 –$170(26% off on Amazon) — The 990 Pro offers fast PCIe 4.0 performance (perfect for a gaming rig!) backed by Samsung’s stellar reputation.
Best Amazon deals on USB flash drives
When picking pocket-sized storage, think about what devices you will use it with and port compatibility.
SanDisk
- Lexar JumpDrive M900, 256GB, USB-A, USB 3.2 —$22 (56% off on Amazon, was $50)— Lexar’s drive strikes an attractive balance of price, capacity, and performance, with 400MB/s speed and 256-bit AES encryption.
- SanDisk Ultra Dual Drive Luxe, 512GB, USB-C, USB 3.2 — $40 (25% off on Amazon, was $53)— You can’t beat the convenience of the Dual Drive Luxe’s reversible USB-C and USB-A connectors.
- Kingston DataTraveler Max, 1TB, USB-C, USB 3.2 —$101 (15% off on Amazon, was $120)— Kingston’s drive gives you lots of capacity plus USB 3.2 Gen 2 speeds of 900MB/s reads.
Best Amazon deals on laptops
Our recommendations here favor a 16-inch display, which provides ample workspace and a nice-size keyboard.
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- Asus Vivobook 16 (F1605VA‑ES56), Intel Core i5-13420H/16-inch 1920×1200/16GB RAM/512 GB SSD, $429.99 ($70 off at Amazon)— The Vivobook 16 is a solid sub-$500 laptop that has a nice, roomy 16-inch screen, and solid specs that will meet the average user’s needs.
- Samsung Galaxy Book4, Intel 7 150U processor/15.6-inch 1920×1080 display/16GB RAM/512GB SSD, $589 ($110.99 off at Amazon)— For a bit more processing oomph, the Galaxy Book4 is a nice step up at a still-very-affordable price. It’s the best Samsung laptop deal on Amazon this Black Friday.
- Alienware 16 Aurora, Intel Core 7-240H Series 2 processor/RTX 5060 graphics/16-inch 2560×1600 display/16GB RAM/1TB SSD, $1,099.98 ($300.01 off at Amazon)— When we reviewed this laptop, we deemed it too pricey at its launch price of $1,499, but at this discount, it’s a tantalizing deal for gamers.
- Microsoft Surface Pro 2-in-1, Snapdragon X Elite processor/13-inch 2880×1920 OLED display/16GB RAM/512GB SSD, $999.99 ($500 off at Amazon)— If you want premium and portability, this lightweight 2-in-1, with Qualcomm’s latest power efficient yet powerful CPU and a crisp OLED display is it.
Best Amazon deals on Chromebooks
When shopping for a Chromebook, you want to pay attention to RAM (4GB tolerated, 8GB preferred) and screen resolution — the ideal is 1080p.
- Lenovo IdeaPad 3i, (Celeron N4500, 8GB RAM, 64GB SSD, 15.6-inch 1080p display),$149.00 (19% off at Amazon)— This is a no-compromise Chromebook deal featuring the ideal of 8GB RAM and a 1080p display. A stellar deal!
- Acer Chromebook Plus 514 (Intel Core i3-N305/8GB RAM/128GB SSD, 14-inch 1080p display),$287.99 at Amazon— Spend a little more money and you get a Plus model with a more powerful CPU. It’s not technically on sale, but it’s a better deal than competing devices.
Best Amazon deals on desktop PCs
The universe of desktop PCs is broad, so size, use case, and budget are all important factors to consider.
Asus
- GMKtec K12, Ryzen 7 H 255/Radeon 780M/32GB RAM/512GB SSD,$499.99 (31% off on Amazon)— Mini PCs are all the rage, and this one brings it with a discrete GPU, a rarity for the class.
- KAMRUI E3B — A great value mini PC with powerful CPU and good amount of RAM for under $300,$399.99 (20% off on Amazon)
- Lenovo 24 AiO, Core i5-1140G7/32GB RAM/1TB SSD/24-inch 1080p display,$569.99 (37% off on Amazon)— We like this all-in-one desktop because it’s backed by the trusty Lenovo brand and features more RAM and onboard storage than most of its peers.
- iBuyPower Scale, Ryzen 5 8400F/RTX 5050/16GB RAM/1TB SSD,$849.99 (15% off on Amazon)— A solid sub-$1,000 gaming desktop.
- Acer Nitro 60, Ryzen 7 7700/RTX 5070/32GB RAM/2TB SSD,$1,489 (22% off on Amazon)— This gaming desktop offers strong midrange components with lots of storage.
Best Amazon deals on monitors
If you’re not planning to use your monitor for fast-paced gaming, you can save money opting for more modest specs, such as a lower refresh rate and limited support for Adaptive Sync.
LG
- ARZOPA 14-inch 1080p USB-C portable monitor, now $66.49 (5% off at Amazon)— This travel-friendly USB-C monitor is an unbeatable deal at the equivalent price of a meal.
- Samsung 34-inch 4K ultrawide monitor,now $209.99 (30% off at Amazon)— If you’ve been longing to move up to a larger monitor, this somewhat basic 4K monitor is a good way to do that at the right price.
- LG 27-inch OLED 1440p 280Hz gaming monitor,now $549.99 (35% off at Amazon)— Gamers should take a peek at this 27-inch OLED gaming monitor, which has dropped $300. The 2560×1440 screen will make for a crisp picture and the 280Hz refresh rate will make for smooth motion in games.
Best Amazon deals on power banks
The huge number of power bank deals can seem overwhelming. Look for name brands and know what kind of devices you’ll want to charge, and thus what ports and capacity you’ll need.
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- Anker 633 MagGo Battery, 10,000mAh/1x USB-A/1x USB-C/MagSafe charging,$35.99 (40% off on Amazon)— We particularly like the Anker power bank for its charging stand and ability to attach to your phone magnetically. The 20W USB-C Power Delivery port makes for extremely fast phone charging.
- mophie Powerstation Fast, 25,000 mAh/140 W USB-C PD output/3× USB-C ports, $69.99 (30% off on Amazon)— This is a great choice if you need more battery capacity and the ability to charge high-power devices like a USB-C laptop.
- Anker Zolo power bank, 20,000mAh/30W/1x USB-C, 1x built-in cable,$29.99 (30% off on Amazon)— High capacity, low price, and a built-in cable make this a handy charger to have around.
Best Amazon deals on Thunderbolt docks
We’re not bothering with Thunderbolt 3, as Thunderbolt 4 offers the same functionality and more.
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- Ugreen Thunderbolt 4 Dock 8-in-1, Thunderbolt 4, 85W charging, $161.48 (35% off at Amazon)— This is the overall best Thunderbolt dock deal; our sister site Tech Advisor gave it a 4/5 rating.
- Kensington SD5000T5, Thunderbolt 5, 140W charging, $195.90 (50% off at Amazon)— For a future-proofed Thunderbolt 5 dock, this is one of the best deals for Black Friday so far.
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