Best Black Friday Deals on Laptops and Tablets You Can Still Get

Why spend an extra $100 on the M2 MacBook Air when the M1 model is available at $650? Two words: the webcam. While the M2 is only marginally faster than the M1, the built-in webcam on this laptop is a clear step up, producing sharper and more vibrant video, even in subpar lighting conditions. So if you spend much of your day on Zoom or Teams, the M2 model makes lots of sense. Note the price is now $50 more than on Black Friday.

Thin, light, and powerful, with battery life to spare, the MacBook Air has been a great choice for consumers since the first model was released way back in 2008. This one—outfitted with Apple’s homegrown M1 processor—debuted in 2020 and is still a compelling choice. (Heck, this copy was written on one!) It’s only $50 off, whereas it was selling for $600 during Black Friday and Cyber Monday, but this is still a lower-cost option if you want a MacBook without spending a ton.

Completing the “MacBook Airs on sale for the holidays” portion of this article, this 13-inch laptop from 2024 comes equipped with Apple’s M3 processor, which is, of course, faster than the M2 and M1 but might not be noticeably so if you mostly do things like browse the web or edit office documents. Still, if you’re the type of person who wants the latest and greatest, you’re unlikely to find a better price on this Air for quite some time, though the price is now $50 more than on Black Friday. Unfortunately, if you’re thinking of gifting this for the holidays, Amazon does note that it won’t arrive until after Christmas, so you’ll need to find a crafty way to deliver the news instead of the machine itself.

HP makes a lot of Chromebooks, so it can be challenging to find the right one. Let’s save you some time: This 15.6-inch model has just about everything you want in a Chromebook here in late 2024, including an Intel processor, 8GB of memory, and 64GB of flash storage. That may seem underpowered if you’re used to Windows specs, but it’s more than sufficient for “Chromebook-y” things like browsing the web, editing documents, and participating in video calls. The best part is that it’s still available for its Cyber Monday sub-$200 price.

This all-in-one desktop features impressive specs—an AMD Ryzen 7 processor, 16GB of memory, and a 512GB solid-state drive—plus a 23.8-inch anti-glare touchscreen. It won’t dazzle you at video game play, but it’s plenty fast for everyday tasks, from word processing to streaming movies. It comes with an AMD Radeon graphics card and a wireless keyboard and mouse. The price has gone up about $50 since Cyber Monday, but this is still a hefty discount.

Apple recently unveiled a Mac Mini with an M4 processor, but this M2 model delivers admirable power and performance, especially for this price. The model features 8GB of memory and 256GB of solid-state storage, and remains the least expensive way to buy a Mac, assuming you already have a mouse, keyboard, and external monitor. It’s just $30 more than its Cyber Monday price.

Why would you consider this 2022 iPad over the less expensive 2021 model? For one thing, the screen is a little bigger at 10.9 inches. It also has more powerful specs, which may help if you run demanding game apps but is less important for “light” activities like watching videos, browsing the web, and reading ebooks. In the end, neither choice is “wrong.”

This entry-level iPad from 2021 is a bargain at the usual price. At this price, which has remained unchanged since Cyber Monday, it’s a steal. It features a 10.2-inch screen (measured diagonally) and boasts more than 14 hours of video play per charge, plus more than enough performance for everyday tasks like browsing the web and watching videos.

Released just a few weeks ago, this Fire tablet packs a lot of value into an 8-inch package—and that’s before you even consider the low Cyber Monday price that’s still available. It doesn’t have high-end features and specs, but if you’re looking to do simple things like stream video, read books, or browse the web on something bigger than your phone, it’s hard to beat. We have yet to finish testing the model but expect it to perform just fine based on the results for the 2022 model.

If you don’t need to print in color, the Canon imageClass MF267dw is one of the least expensive all-in-one laser printers to purchase and maintain, according to our testers. This printer, which typically sells for about $220, spits out black-and-white text with impressive speed and quality. The model also delivers many of the convenient features you find in a full-blown office printer: a document feeder, a second paper tray, and auto-duplexing, which allows you to print on both sides of a sheet, saving money and the planet. One drawback: Like other laser printers, it’s a bit bulky for a family room, so be sure to note the dimensions.

This is a good deal for a mesh router three-pack from Nest that did well in our ratings, providing fast speeds even across long distances inside larger homes. There are useful features like automatic firmware updates and app-based management. It’s a WiFi 5 model, which, yes, is the older standard, but it should still provide years of reliable service. The price is just $15 more than it was for Cyber Monday.

The Staples Dexley is a great budget pick. It lets you adjust the height of the armrests, seat, lumbar support, and headrest. The mesh can be harsh on bare thighs, but that’s easy to fix with a seat cover. The assembly is a little challenging, particularly when it comes to attaching the wheels and screwing in the headrest. Once constructed, however, the chair is user-friendly, with most controls within reach.