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20 Black Friday Tech Deals to Expect in 2023

Black Friday is almost here, so amazing deals are just around the corner. This time of the year offers some of the best discounts, with retailers starting their Black Friday sales earlier each year. The tech category is among the most popular, with people looking to buy new TVs, speakers, smartphones, and other gadgets at great discounts. Based on last year’s tech deals, here are 20 offers to look forward to.

TVs

1. Insignia Smart Fire TV F30 Series is 65 inches and fits within a budget with a 4K display, fire TV operating system, DTS Studio Sound, and 4K Ultra HD resolution. It also comes with an Alexa voice remote for convenience. During Black Friday sales at Best Buy, this television was available for $379.99 instead of its original price of $549.99.

2. One enjoyed a 25 percent discount on Best Buy on this mid-range 55-inch LG Nano75 TV. It has an innovative webOS platform, the latest A5 processor, and a 4K HDR.

3. Everyone digs a big TV sans a massive price tag, and this 75” 4K TV from Samsung is an excellent selection. It supports Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa, and HDR. One could get it at $579 from Best Buy, slashed from $849.

Laptops

4. The HP 15z laptop was available for a great price of $249.99. This laptop is perfect for schoolwork, light usage, and more. Although it has an entry-level AMD Athlon processor, it’s a fair compromise for its affordable price. Despite having basic components, it has ample power for basic office tasks, light administrative work, and everyday browsing.

5. Lenovo IdeaPad 1i was super affordable, priced at $249.99, but marked down to $99.99 on Best Buy. It was a good pick for those on a small budget who need a Windows machine over a Chromebook for their day-to-day computing needs. It had a slightly larger 14-inch display, rarely found at this price.

6. Priced at an initial cost of $279, the Acer Chromebook 315 was available only for $149 from Walmart. The device has a 15.6-inch display and is convenient for light work and school use.

7. Originally marked at $499, the Acer Chromebook 317 laptop was available for $319 at Best Buy. It has a fast processor and sleek design, which makes it a worthy selection.

Smart Home Devices

8. The Google Nest Mini 2nd Gen was priced at only $18 from Amazon, slashed from $19.98. It guarantees similar functions, letting one set timers, notify of upcoming events, read the news, and play music. One can also employ it to control smart home devices.

9. The 5th Gen Echo Dot smart speaker was at a $20 discount from Amazon. It has better audio than its predecessors and seamlessly connects with other smart home devices.

Smartphones

10. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 had one of the best deals from Samsung, wherein one could shop for the Galaxy Z Fold 4 at a flat $450 discount on their unlocked smartphone. Alternatively, one could also take the trade-in option to get up to $1,000 off on unlocked or carrier devices.

Smartwatches

11. The Apple Watch Series 8 with a 41mm GPS was available at Amazon at a $70 saving. The smartwatch boasts an always-on Retina display, several health monitors, and support for mobile apps.

12. The Google Pixel smartwatch from Amazon was at $299, brought down from $349, and was on sale for the first time. Its Fitbit-based tracking features, innovative software, and good looks make it a commendable first-gen device.

13. Buyers enjoyed a $60 saving on the Apple Ultra smartwatch from Best Buy and Amazon. At $739, it was the lowest markdown ever seen.

14. The Fitbit Charge 5 powerful fitness tracker was available at only $99.95 on Amazon, discounted from $149.95.

Speakers

15. Priced at $99, one could get the Apple AirPods 2ng Gen Bluetooth speakers at a $20 discount on Amazon last year.

16. During last year’s Black Friday sale, One could shop for the exceptional noise-canceling Apple AirPods Max at $477, slashed from $549 from Amazon.

Gaming Consoles

17. For those who wanted an Oculus Quest 2 Bundle, last year’s Black Friday sale was the perfect time to shop for them. Priced at $469.99, one could buy this bundle from Amazon at $349.99. It is an easy-to-use device with several games available. The bundle comprises two popular games – Resident Evil 4 VR and Beat Saber.

18. The Nintendo Switch Mario Kart 8 and Joy-Con Gaming Console bundle was a good pick if one needed gaming consoles for themselves or the family. In addition, it offered a three-month $8 online membership. Though the bundle was not at a discount, the game download costs $60, and the console typically costs $300, making this bundle offer a steal.

Tablets

19. One could shop for the $329 Apple iPad 10.2” 64 GB at a discounted price of $269 on Amazon. It has 64GB of storage, a 12MP front camera, and Apple’s A13 Bionic CPU. In addition, one also got Center Stage support, employing machine language to alter the front camera while Facetiming. Though not an Apple flagship anymore, it is an excellent value-for-money tablet.

20. The Lenovo 3rd Gen M8 Android tablet was available at a discounted price of $88.6 at Walmart during last year’s Black Friday sale.

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