Black Friday Tech Deals in Germany: A Comprehensive Overview

This article provides an overview of notable Black Friday deals on various technology products available in Germany. The sales period spans a week leading up to Black Friday, with Cyber Monday following. This report focuses on deals for tablets, smart rings, laptops, Amazon Fire Kids tablets, and e-readers.

Key Sections:

• Tablets
• Smart Rings
• Laptops
• Amazon Fire Kids Tablets
• E-readers

Tablets

Discounts are available on Apple’s iPad Air models (11″ and 13″). These models, while utilizing the M2 processor, are from the previous product cycle. Availability is primarily limited to configurations with higher storage capacities.

• Apple iPad Air 11″ (2024)
• Apple iPad Air 13″ (2024)

Consider pairing the iPad Air with a compatible keyboard case, such as the Belkin Pro iPad Keyboard Case, to enhance functionality and portability.

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+ remains a competitive option, featuring a Dimensity 9300+ chipset and a 12.4″ display.

• Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+

Xiaomi Pad 7 and Pad 7 Pro tablets are also on sale, featuring 11.2″ IPS LCDs (144Hz, 12-bit). The Pro model is equipped with a Snapdragon 8s Gen 3, while the standard model incorporates a Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3. Both models incorporate 8,850mAh batteries, with the Pro supporting faster 67W charging compared to the standard model’s 45W.

• Xiaomi Pad 7 Pro
• Xiaomi Pad 7

Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE and Tab S10 FE+ are also available, utilizing 10.9″ and 13.1″ IPS LCDs, respectively (both 90Hz). These models are equipped with the mid-range Exynos 1580 chipset.

• Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE
• Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE+

Samsung’s Galaxy Tab S10 Lite is another option, featuring a 10.9″ LCD (90Hz, stylus included) and powered by the Exynos 1380.

• Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Lite

The Redmi Pad 2 offers an 11″ display with a 90Hz IPS LCD and is powered by the Helio G100 Ultra chipset.

• Xiaomi Redmi Pad 2

Laptops

Microsoft’s Surface Pro, a Windows-based tablet, is available with Qualcomm’s ARM chipset. The Surface Pro is available in various configurations, featuring different display technologies (LCD and OLED) and processors (Snapdragon X Plus or X Elite). Notably, the 12″ LCD variant with the Snapdragon X Plus includes a complimentary keyboard.

• Microsoft Surface Pro

Microsoft Surface Laptop options are available with a range of screen sizes (13″ to 15″) and panel technologies (LCD or OLED). These models are powered by Snapdragon X Plus or X Elite chipsets.

• Microsoft Surface Laptop

The Asus Zenbook A14 features a 14″ 16:10 OLED display (1,920 x 1,200px) and promises up to 32 hours of battery life. It is powered by a Snapdragon X Plus chipset and weighs under 1kg. The 70Wh battery supports fast charging via USB-C (60% in 49 minutes).

• ASUS Zenbook A14

The Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge incorporates a Snapdragon X Plus chip and a 15.6″ display. Despite its larger size, it remains relatively lightweight at 1.5kg and measures 15mm thick. The battery is rated for up to 26 hours, and supports fast charging over USB-C (45% in 30 minutes).

• Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge

Smart Rings

Smart rings offer an alternative to, or supplement, smartwatches. The Samsung Galaxy Ring integrates with the Samsung Health app and does not require a subscription. The Ultrahuman Ring Air offers extensive functionality via its application, with additional features available through a subscription. The Oura Ring 4, however, has limited functionality without a subscription.

• Samsung Galaxy Ring
• Ultrahuman Ring Air
• Oura Ring 4

Amazon Fire Tablets

Amazon’s Fire tablets are available in “Kids” versions, featuring content curated for young users, a sturdy protective case, a two-year warranty, and a one-year subscription to Amazon Kids+.

• Amazon Fire HD 10 Kids
• Amazon Fire HD 8 Kids

The Parent Dashboard application enables time limits and educational goal-setting. Certain applications, such as YouTube and Spotify, can be enabled or disabled. Pro models have different default permission settings. A Pro tablet can access the whole internet (with content filters), while standard models are limited to select sites.

E-readers

Amazon offers a range of e-readers, from entry-level to premium models.

• Amazon Kindle
• Amazon Kindle Paperwhite

The Amazon Kindle Colorsoft features an e-ink display capable of displaying colors, which is well-suited for graphic novels and documents. It can also be used in black and white, increasing the PPI.

• Amazon Kindle Colorsoft

The Amazon Kindle Scribe is designed for work and creative endeavors. It is compatible with PDFs and includes a stylus. Note that a Colorsoft variant is forthcoming, but not available for this promotion.

• Amazon Kindle Scribe
• Amazon Kindle Scribe Colorsoft

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