Black Friday Tech Deals: A Comprehensive Overview
This report provides an overview of notable Black Friday deals on tablets, smartwatches, smart rings, laptops, and e-readers available in the US market. The information is organized into key product categories for ease of navigation.
Tablets
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra, utilizing the same chipset as its predecessors, features a 14.6-inch, 120Hz OLED display and an 11,600mAh battery. It’s important to note that the listed prices are for Wi-Fi versions; 5G connectivity adds an additional $150 to the purchase price. The 1TB variant is the only configuration with 16GB of RAM.
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S11, an 11-inch tablet with an IP68 rating and DeX support, is frequently available at discounted prices. It includes a stylus and offers optional keyboard compatibility. Powered by the Dimensity 9400+ chipset, storage is expandable via microSD.
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+ remains a relevant option, featuring the Dimensity 9300+ chipset and a 12.4-inch display.
The OnePlus Pad 3 presents an alternative, employing the Snapdragon 8 Elite processor and a 13.2-inch, 144Hz IPS LCD display. Its price point is comparable to the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE models.
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE and Tab S10 FE+ utilize IPS LCD displays, measuring 10.9 and 13.1 inches respectively, both with a 90Hz refresh rate. These tablets are powered by the Exynos 1580, a mid-range chipset.
The Galaxy Tab S10 Lite is Samsung’s latest entry-level tablet, featuring a 10.9-inch 90Hz LCD and powered by the Exynos 1380.
The Meta Quest 3S, a virtual reality headset, is available at a reduced price, including a complimentary game. The Samsung Galaxy XR, a high-end extended reality device, is priced at $1,800.
Smartwatches
The Google Pixel Watch 4 is among the first smartwatches to offer satellite connectivity, exclusively available on the LTE model. The Garmin fenix 8 Pro also offers satellite connectivity, with a starting price of $1,200.
The Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra features LTE connectivity and is designed for outdoor use, boasting a 100m/10ATM water resistance rating and a 590mAh battery.
The Galaxy Watch8 Classic offers a more stylish design with a rotating bezel and a 1.34-inch display, suitable for its 46mm case.
The Galaxy Watch8 is Samsung’s thinnest smartwatch, available in 40mm and 44mm variants, with 1.34-inch and 1.47-inch displays, respectively. These models offer 50m/5ATM water resistance, along with ECG and blood pressure sensors.
The Galaxy Watch7 presents a cost-effective option, utilizing the Exynos W1000 chipset with similarly-sized screens.
Smart Rings
Smart rings offer an alternative to smartwatches for health and fitness tracking. The Samsung Galaxy Ring is compatible with the Samsung Health app without a subscription requirement. Conversely, the functionality of the Oura Ring 4 is limited without a subscription.
Laptops
Apple recently released new MacBook Air laptops with the M4 chip. The base RAM capacity is now 16GB, streamlining configuration options.
The Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 360 is a convertible laptop with a 16-inch OLED touchscreen, a 2,880 x 1,800px 120Hz display, and Intel Core Ultra processors featuring NPUs for Microsoft Copilot AI.
The Microsoft Surface Pro is a tablet-style device available in configurations with either a Snapdragon X Plus (10-core CPU) or a Snapdragon X Elite (12-core CPU).
The Acer Aspire 16, a Windows AI laptop, is powered by a Snapdragon X processor and offers a 16-inch, 1,920 x 1,200px 120Hz LCD touchscreen.
Amazon Fire Tablets
Amazon Fire tablets offer a budget-friendly option for media consumption, web browsing, and light productivity. These devices are available in various sizes and do not natively support the Google Play Store, though it can be added.
Kids’ versions are available, featuring enhanced durability, parental controls, and a 2-year warranty. These models include a 1-year subscription to Amazon Kids+, providing curated content. Pro models offer expanded internet access with content filters.
Amazon Kindle e-readers
Amazon offers a range of Kindle e-readers, from entry-level to premium models.
The Amazon Kindle Colorsoft features a color e-ink display suitable for graphic novels and complex documents. It can also operate in black and white mode.
The Amazon Kindle Scribe, designed for both reading and productivity, features a large display and an included stylus. A Colorsoft variant is planned for future release.
