Black Friday is Friday, November 27 and Cyber Monday is Monday, November 30. Amazon usually starts its sale about a week early. Our picks below, and Amazon's live deals in one click.
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For buyers who want the most hands-off robot available, with strong suction, thorough edge cleaning and a dock that handles almost all upkeep. Reviewers note it is only a modest step up from earlier Saros and MaxV models, so recent flagship owners have little reason to upgrade.
For anyone who wants a quiet, set-and-forget bedroom or living-room purifier; HouseFresh found it outperformed the original Mighty and the Levoit Vital 200S. There is no app or remote, and it costs more to buy and run than the most popular mid-size rivals.
For buyers who want flagship-style mopping and a fully automated station without paying flagship prices. Vacuum Wars calls it the mid-range robot to beat; the main trade-off is a very small onboard dustbin.
The smart thermostat most comparisons recommend for mixed-ecosystem and Apple homes, thanks to its included room sensor and broad platform support. Google-only households may prefer the Nest Learning Thermostat's design, and ecobee's smoke-alarm listening needs a subscription.
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The pick for most people who want the strongest all-round mix of noise cancelling, detailed sound and app features in an over-ear pair. Reviewers generally rate Bose's QC Ultra (2nd Gen) as more comfortable for long sessions, and wired listening is limited to a 3.5 mm cable rather than USB-C audio.
The iPhone to get for the biggest screen, longest battery life and Apple's most capable video camera. Reviewers call it an incremental step over the iPhone 17 Pro Max, and US models are eSIM-only with no physical SIM tray.
The most complete Android phone for power users, with a versatile quad-camera system, S Pen and a Privacy Display that blocks side-angle viewing. Reviewers call it a modest step from the S25 Ultra, and it lacks built-in magnetic Qi2 charging.
The default Mac laptop for students, home and office work: silent, light and long-lasting, with enough headroom that most owners will not need a Pro. The trade-off is a standard 60Hz LCD with no HDR and only two Thunderbolt ports.
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The console to buy for Nintendo's games and for playing anywhere, with a large step up in performance over the original Switch and Switch OLED. Battery life in demanding games is short, and the LCD gives up the deep blacks of the Switch OLED's screen.
The default console for most PlayStation players: the full exclusive library, 4K output and a disc drive for physical games. Players with a large 4K TV who want sharper, steadier frame rates in supported games should look at the PS5 Pro instead.
A comfortable all-round headset for people who play on more than one platform and want long battery life. It has no active noise cancellation, and Xbox players need the separate Nova 7X version.
The most comfortable way to play Switch 2 docked, and reviewers call it Nintendo's most refined gamepad. It costs more than most third-party options, lacks Hall effect sticks, and does not work on the original Switch.
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An easy gift that needs no shade matching. Reviewers say it leaves dry lips noticeably softer by morning and that a jar lasts a long time, but some feel it is expensive for its size, and the core formula is close to a rich balm.
The default pick for long, separated lashes at a drugstore price. Reviewers praise how it reaches short and corner lashes; the trade-offs are that it can feel thick if you layer it and, being washable, it can smudge on oily lids.
A classic, low-risk gift because the sheer berry adapts to most lip colors and skin tones. Reviewers love the comfortable feel; the main complaint is that it fades within a few hours and needs reapplying.
The best-known budget gripping primer, and a good first primer to try. Reviewers say makeup clearly lasts longer on top of it; the trade-offs are a 30-second wait while it sets and a dewy finish that oily skin may need to blot by midday.
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Our top toy pick: an open-ended building set from the original magnetic-tile brand that works as a main holiday gift and keeps growing with any MAGNA-TILES a family already owns. MAGNA-TILES rates it 5 and up, so it is not the set for toddlers.
A strong pick for a Pokémon fan aged 6 to 10 in the franchise's 30th-anniversary year, and the entry-level set in the LEGO Pokémon SMART Play range. Brickset liked it a lot but found the synthesized sounds a letdown for fans expecting real Pokémon audio.
One of the few toys picked by The Toy Insider's Hot 20 and Good Housekeeping's 2026 Toy Awards alike, and an easy main gift for a PAW Patrol fan aged 3 and up. The big inflatable dino is the whole appeal, so it needs floor space and runs on batteries.
On The Toy Insider's 2026 Hot 20, the Cheery Lane house is built for how young kids actually play: open from the top, chunky and easy to rearrange. It is a starter house rather than a big dollhouse, so families who want lots of rooms will need add-on sets.
Black Friday is Friday, November 27, 2026, and Cyber Monday is Monday, November 30. Many retailers, including Amazon, usually start their sales about a week before Black Friday.
For most home tech there is little difference: the biggest discounts on TVs, headphones, robot vacuums and smart home devices usually appear in the week leading up to Black Friday and carry through Cyber Monday. If you see a good price on the exact model you want, waiting rarely pays off.
The most-wanted toys of the season can sell out in December, so if a child has asked for something specific, buying it when you see it in stock around Black Friday is usually safer than waiting for a later price drop. Check the age grade on the box, and keep the receipt for holiday returns.
Yes. Canadian retailers run Black Friday on the same day as the US, and Boxing Day (Saturday, December 26) and Boxing Week are Canada's other big sale period.
Compare the sale price with the price over the last few months using a price-history tool, check that it is the exact model and configuration you want, and be wary of models that only appear around Black Friday, since they are sometimes cut-down versions.
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