Amazon's Black Friday sale has officially started: See my favorite 45 deals

Echo Dot with Star Wars: The Mandalorian Stand Bundle: $89 $62 @ Amazon
Amazon takes $27 off its All-new limited edition Star Wars Echo Dot Stand with Echo Dot Bundle. This bindles includes: Amazon's Echo Dot (5th Gen) and a Limited Edition, Star Wars The Mandalorian Stand. However, I did the math and you'll save $10 off if you buy the Echo Dot 5th Gen for $23 ($27 off) and The Mandalorian Stand for $29 ($10 off).

Star Wars: The Mandalorian Grogu Echo Dot Stand: $27 $15 @ Amazon
Lowest price! This Star Wars Black Friday deal slashes nearly 50% off this adorable Grogu aka Baby Yoda Echo Dot Stand. It works Amazon's 4th and 5th Echo Dot smart speakers (each sold separately). This stand makes a great gift for that Star Wars fan in your life.

All-New Amazon Fire HD 10 (2023): $139 $79 @ Amazon
The All-new Amazon Fire HD 10 just got its first discount, it's now $60 off for Black Friday. Over the 11th Gen Fire HD 10, it's 25% faster and 30 grams lighter. For better picture taking and video calling with family and friends, this latest release bumps the front-facing camera up to 5MP. 

Amazon Fire Max 11 Productivity Bundle: $355 $245 @ Amazon
Save $110 on the Amazon Fire Max 11 Productivity Bundle. This bundle includes: the 64GB Amazon Fire Max 11 tablet (with lockscreen ads), keyboard case, and stylus pen. This productivity tablet packs an 11-inch (2000 x 1200) touch screen, octa-core processor with 4GB RAM and has a rated battery life of 14-hours.

All-new Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K: $49 $24 @ Amazon
Lowest price! Save 50% on the All-new Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K. Over the previous-gen, it's 25% more powerful, supports Wi-Fi 6 for smoother streaming and has 2GB of memory.  It's a solid device that boasts 4K resolution and quick menu navigation of your favorite streaming apps. It's also great for listening to music and interacting with Amazon's Alexa assistant. 

Luna Wireless Controller:$69 $39 @ Amazon
Amazon's Luna Wireless Controller is $30 off right now. The Luna is a  high-performance controller designed to provide an ideal playing experience on Luna, Amazon's new cloud gaming service. Luna Controller is the best connection between Luna gamers and their games.

Amazon Prime: 30-days free trial @ Amazon
New subscribers get 30-days of Amazon Prime for free — no strings attached. If you cancel before your free trial ends, you won't be charged. If you decide to continue with your membership, you'll pay $14.99/mo. thereafter. Or pay $139 for a one-year membership — that's just $12 a month. 

Asus Chromebook Plus CX34: $439 $399 @ Amazon
Now $40 off, the ASUS Chromebook Plus CX34 is at its best price yet. Don't be mistaken by its stylish, portable design, the Chromebook Plus CX34 is powerful and made for productivity. What's more, integrated AI-powered  features like Magic Eraser, noise cancellation, and video make it great for school and work. 

Features: 14-inch Full HD (1920 x 1080) anti-glare display, Intel Core i3-1215U 6-core CPU, 8GB RAM, 256GB of storage.

Asus Vivobook 16: $549 $424 @ Amazon
Save $125 on the Editor's Choice Asus Vivobook 16 which we tested and rated 4 out of 5-stars. With this Black Friday laptop deal, you're getting a powerful machine for a low price. If you want a sub $500 big screen laptop for school, work and play, this Vivobook 16 is a solid buy. 

Features: 16-inch WUXGA (1600 x 1200) display, Intel Core i5-1235U 10-core CPU, Intel UHD Graphics, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD.

Price check: Walmart $549

Apple MacBook Air M1: $999 $749 @ Amazon
Now $250 off, the M1 MacBook Air is the cheapest MacBook you can buy. Although it's been replaced by the M2 MacBook Air, it's still one of the best laptops out there. It packs blazing performance and long battery life into a slim, unibody design. 

Features:13.3-inch (2560 x 1600) IPS Retina display, Apple M1 8-core processor, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD. 

Price check: Best Buy $749

Acer Nitro 17 RTX 4050: $1,199 $969 @Amazon
Save $230 on the Acer Nitro 17 RTX 4050 gaming laptop. Great for entry-level gamers, it packs the latest Nvidia RTX 40 series GPU for s superb graphics and DLSS 3 boosted performance. We didn't test it ourselves but its average rating of 4.4 out of 5-stars is telling. Happy customer like its graphics performance which lets you play AAA titles at high refresh rates. 

Features: 17.3-inch (1920 x 1080) 165Hz display, AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS 8-core CPU, 6GB of RAM, RTX 4050 GPU, 1TB SSD.

Apple 15" MacBook Air M2: $1,299 $1,049 @ Amazon
Save $250 on the 15-inch MacBook Air M2. It features an M2 8-core processor, 10-Core GPU, 16-core neural engine, 8GB of RAM and 256GB of SSD storage. It packs a 15.3-inch (2880 x 1864) Liquid Retina display, Magic Keyboard, Touch Bar and Touch ID.

Price check: Best Buy $1,049 | B&H $1,049

Apple iPad 10: $449 $349 @ Amazon
Save $100 on the 10.9-inch 10th generation iPad. It features Apple's A14 Bionic chip and is faster and more power efficient than its predecessor. It sports an ultra-wide 12MP front camera for video calling and an updated 12MP back camera for capturing sharp, vivid photos and 4K video. For wired and wireless connectivity options, the 2022 iPad is equipped with a USB-C port and Wi-Fi 6. 

Price check: Best Buy $349|  B&H $399

Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE: $679 $429 @Amazon
Save $250 on the Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE. This tablet features a 12.4-inch 2.5K (2560 x 1600) touch display, Qualcomm SM7225 8-core processor, 4GB of RAM, and 256GB of storage. It also includes an intuitive S Pen for taking notes, sketching and marking up documents. For taking photos and video calls, it's outfitted with rear and front-facing cameras. 

Price check: Best Buy $529 |  B&H $499 | Samsung $679

All-New Amazon Fire HD 10 (2023): $139 $79 @ Amazon
The All-new Amazon Fire HD 10 just got its first discount, it's now $60 off for Black Friday. Over the 11th Gen Fire HD 10, it's 25% faster and 30 grams lighter. For better picture taking and video calling with family and friends, this latest release bumps the front-facing camera up to 5MP. 

Amazon Fire 7: $59 $39 @Amazon
Save $20 on the Amazon Fire 7 tablet. This is the smallest member of Amazon’s family of tablets. The latest refresh adds a bit more power and a lot more battery life to the remarkably affordable slate. Snag it now for its lowest price ever. 

Amazon Fire HD 8: $99 $59 @ Amazon
Save $40 on the 2022 Fire HD 8 Tablet, Amazon's answer to the iPad mini. Designed to be your ultimate portable entertainment screen, the Fire HD 8 features a gorgeously vivid display, beefy 6-core processor and 32GB of storage. It supports for all your favorite streaming apps and affords you up to 13 hours of battery life.

Amazon Fire HD 8 Kids Pro: $149 $74 @ Amazon
Save 50% on the latest Fire HD 8 Kids Pro tablet. Ideal for kids between the ages of 6 and 12, this Pro version packs a vibrant 8-inch HD display, 6-core processor, 3GB RAM, dual cameras and a USB-C (2.0) port. The tablet's 32GB of local storage is expandable via microSD up to 1TB. 

Bose QuietComfort Ultra: $429 $379 @Amazon
Lowest price! Save $50 on the latest Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones. Spatial audio gives you an immersive experience that makes music feel more real. Meanwhile, Custom Tune technology lets you personalize sound to your liking. 

Price check: Best Buy $379 | Bose $379

Apple AirPods Pro 2 w/ USB-C: $249 $189 @ Amazon
Lowest price! Save $60 on the new Apple AirPods Pro 2 with USB-C MagSafe Charging Case. They feature adaptive audio, active noise-cancellation, 3D sound, conversation awareness, personalized spatial audio with dynamic head tracking. For worry free everyday use, the AirPods Pro 2 are dust, sweat, and water resistant.

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II: $299 $199 @ Amazon
Lowest price! Save $100 on our favorite Bose earbuds. We strongly believe they boast the best active noise cancelling available. We found these earbuds to be incredibly comfortable and eerily good when it comes to call quality. They also offer excellent audio, and great battery 

Price check: Best Buy $199

Beats Studio Buds: $149 $89 @ Amazon
Save $60 on the Beats Studio Buds and experience powerful, balanced sound, Active Noise Cancelling (ANC), and transparency mode. The earbuds ship with three sets of ear tips for a secure, comfortable fit and acoustic seal. What's more, the Beats Studio Buds are IPX4-rated sweat and water-resistant and provide up to 8 hours of battery life (up to 24 hours combined with a charging case). 

Bose QuietComfort 45: $329 $199 @ Amazon
Lowest price! Save $130 on the Editor's Choice Bose QuietComfort 45 Wireless headphones. They boast class-leading noise cancellation, a durable, comfortable design and up to 24 hours of battery life. 

Price check: Best Buy $199

Fitbit Charge 6: $149 $99 @ Amazon
Lowest price! Save $50 on the Editor's choice Fitbit Charge 6. In our review,, we rate it 4 out of 5 stars for its long battery life of up to 7 day and light, yet sturdy, comfortable feel. We also like its user-friendly interface and excellent fitness and health tracking functions.

Price check: Best Buy $99

Apple Watch SE 2: $249 $179 @ Amazon
Lowest price! Save $70 on the 40mm 2nd generation Apple Watch SE at Amazon. It's 20% faster than the 1st generation Apple Watch SE and features fall detection, emergency SOS, and crash detection. Stay on top of your health and fitness with daily activity tracking and an enhanced Workout app.

Apple Watch Series 8 41mm: $399 $299 @ Amazon
Save $100 on the Apple Watch Series 8. It features GPS and an always-On Retina LTPO 396 x 484-pixel OLED display with up to 1,000 nits of brightness. It has a new temperature sensor, Crash Detection, and emergency SOS. Plus, it's more durable than the Watch Series 7, waterproof to 50 meters, crack-resistant, and IP6X dust and water resistant. 

Google Pixel 8 Unlocked: $699 $549 @ Amazon
Lowest price! Save $150 on the Google Pixel 8. It packs a 6.2-inch (1080 x 2400) 120Hz Actua 1400-nit display (up to 2000 peak). Under the hood is the latest Google Tensor G3 processor coupled with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. The Pixel 8 has a 50MP main camera and 10.5MP front camera. The Pixel 8 packs a 4575 mAh battery which lasts up to 24+ hours (rated) on a full tank and supports fast wireless charging. 

Google Pixel 8 Pro: $999 $799 @ Amazon
Lowest price! Save $200 on the Google Pixel 8 Pro at Amazon. The Google Pixel 8 Pro packs a 6.7-inch (1344 x 2992) 120Hz Super Actua 1600-nit display (up to 2400 peak), Google Tensor G3 processor, 12GB of RAM, and 128GB of storage. Its rear triple camera setup includes a 50MP main camera, 48MP ultrawide camera, and 48MP telephoto camera. For video calling and self portraits, it's equipped with a 10.5MP front camera. The Pixel 8 Pro's 5050 mAh battery lasts 24+ hours (rated) and supports fast wireless charging.

Google Pixel 7a Unlocked: $499 $374 @ Amazon
Lowest price! Now $125 off, the Pixel 7a is at an all-time low price. It features a 6.1-inch (1080 x 2400) 90Hz OLED display, Google Tensor G2 processor, 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. Snap photos and record up to 4K @ 60fps videos like a pro with the Pixel 7a's 64MP ultrawide main camera. Take selfies, group pics, stream videos up to 4K @ 30fps and video call friends and family on the 13MP ultrawide front camera.

Google Pixel 7 Pro Unlocked: $899 $649 @ Amazon
Save $250 on the unlocked Google Pixel 7 Pro with activation. The ultimate Android phone, it packs a 6.7-inch QHD+ 120Hz display, Google Tensor G2 processor, 12GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. Its rear camera setup includes a 48MP telephoto lens with 5x optical zoom, 50MP wide-angle lens and 12MP ultra-wide angle lens with autofocus. For video calling and self portraits, there's a 10.8MP front camera under the bezel. 

OnePlus Nord N30 Unlocked: $299 $229 @ Amazon
Don't miss $70 this premium budget-friendly phone. This phone can handle gaming with its 8-Core Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 and 128GB of microSD-expandable storage, and its impressive rear triple camera will wow friends and family this holiday season.

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