Cyber Monday is almost over. We've seen some of the best deals of the year make their appearance over this weekend, and it's not too late. For Cyber Monday, Best Buy has had (or kept around) some really solid tech deals on some of our favorite products we've tested and reviewed, ranging from laptops and gaming mice to cordless vacuums. So, whether you're shopping for the perfect gift for that tech lover in your life or if you've been waiting all year for prices to drop on something for yourself, there are a few great options below.
For more great discounts, check out our Best Cyber Monday Deals roundup and all of our deals coverage here.
Updated December 1: We've added the Insta360 Flow 2 Pro Creator Bundle and Roborock Saros Z70.
The Latest MacBook Pro
The M5 MacBook Pro (8/10, WIRED Recommends) is only a month old, and it's already on sale. It's the only Mac so far to receive the upgrade to the latest M5 chip, benefiting from improved performance across the board. In my testing, there was a significant step forward everywhere you looked, including the GPU, the CPU, and the Neural Engine for AI tasks. It's the GPU that's seen the biggest leap, though, which should speed up both gaming and creative applications. Other than that, this is the same MacBook Pro you probably already know and love, with its bright mini-LED screen, robust speakers, and extra ports (over the MacBook Air, at least).
This base 14-inch model doesn't have the incredible value of the MacBook Air or the powerhouse performance of the M4 Pro and M4 Max MacBook Pro. Ultimately, when it comes to which MacBook you should buy, the answer is still the Air. But the M5 versions of these laptops aren't coming until next year, so if you're after the latest Apple Silicon in one of the best laptops you can buy, this deal on the M5 MacBook Pro is solid.
A Great Windows Laptop
Windows users should instead check out Microsoft's Surface Laptop, which is steeply marked down for Cyber Monday. It's well equipped, with a Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite providing both snappy performance and excellent battery life. It has a big, bright display with a smooth 120-hz refresh rate, a nice upgrade over other similarly-equipped Windows laptops. It's not quite as sharp a first-party experience as Apple's MacBook line, but it's a great value at the lower, discounted price.
The Best Bluetooth Speaker
The JBL Flip 7 (9/10, WIRED Recommends) is a Bluetooth speaker that has it all. As our A/V reviewer Ryan Waniata says, “JBL's Flip strikes the perfect compromise between mobility and sound quality, offering clean detail with plenty of punch.” Waniata also praises the durability of the Flip 7, which is important in a Bluetooth speaker meant to be used outdoors. There are tons of different color options to match your vibe, and it gets up to 16 hours of battery life. The increased water resistance means it'll bring the party wherever you need it. Put simply, it's the best Bluetooth speaker you can buy, and it's at a great price.
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