Welcome to Black Friday – or Black Friday Week, or even Month, as it seems to have become – when retailers slash prices en masse and hope for a pre-Xmas sales bonanza.
Originally a Thanksgiving-related initiative in the States – local retailers worldwide have embraced yet another excuse for shoppers to get out the credit card.
It’s estimated, by PriceSpy, that Kiwis will spend an average of $700 in the various sales and much of that will be spent on tech-related products.
One tip – shop early to avoid disappointment as stocks are likely limited thanks to those global supply-chain troubles continue and, no, you don’t have to wait until Cyber Monday rolls along on the 29th – most retailers appear to have most of their tech deals live now.
One tip – if you’re shopping in a store try to get them to match other retailers’ prices if they’re cheaper – it’s an easy way to save a few dollars.
Black Friday tech deals
KitchenAid: 4.8L KSM160 Stand Mixer
Black Friday price: $1,199 $795
This incredible stand mixer comes with more than 10 optional attachments to help you make everything from pasta to ice cream, sausage to salsa and so much more.
With its Original Planetary Mixing Action, your ingredients will be perfectly incorporated every time.
The tilt-head design also allows clear access to the bowl and attached beater or accessory so you can easily add ingredients for a recipe.
Plus, the locking head makes it easy to store when not in use. Make cooking easier with the KitchenAid 4.8L KSM160 Stand Mixer!
Eufy Wire-Free Security Camera Kit – 3 Pack
Black Friday price: $1,299 $955
With this wire-free security camera kit, you can keep a watchful eye on your property with ease.
The cameras are designed for quick, easy installation – there’s no need to drill holes or fumble with power cables.
Plus, they boast a long battery life so you can rest assured that your surveillance will be uninterrupted.
Oculus Quest 2
Black Friday price: $769 $669
The Oculus Quest 2 strives to be the most advanced VR system available.
The headset boasts a library of awe-inspiring games and immersive experiences with unparalleled freedom.
What’s better? You can play, create, and discover without requiring a gaming computer!
Just pick it up off the shelf or online for easy installation, no cables required.
Beats PowerBeats Pro True Wireless Sports Earphones
Black Friday price: $339 $279
Sweat- and water-resistant, high-performance workout earphones the powerboats Pro are the ultimate workout earphones.
The customisable and secure-fit earhooks provide a secure and stable listening experience, no matter how hard you work out.
With up to 9 hours of listening time in each earbud, the Powerbeats Pro lets you push your limits longer.
You can take your workouts to the next level without worrying about how you’re going to listen to music.
Logitech G PRO X Superlight Wireless Gaming Mouse
Black Friday price: $288 $198
Looking to up your game? Logitech has your back with the G PRO X Superlight.
This sleek and lightweight mouse is designed for the professional esport athlete, delivering near frictionless glide and unmatched precision.
With a weight of less than 63 grams, this mouse is perfect for on-the-go gaming.
Ready to take your skills to the next level? Pick up the G PRO X Superlight today.
Apple AirPods Pro Noise Cancelling True Wireless Headphones
Black Friday price: $449 $379
Immerse yourself in your music, without outside distractions with Apple’s AirPods and their Active Noise Cancellation.
Hear all of what is happening around you with Transparency Mode and customize your fit with EarGels for extended listening sessions without discomfort.
Hear music like you’ve never heard before. Every instrument can be distinctly heard in perfect harmony, only possible due to breakthrough advancements in digital signal processing algorithms!
OPPO Find X3 Pro 5G
Black Friday price: $1,699 $1,299
If you’re looking for a phone that showcases the future of 5G technology, look no further than the OPPO Find X3 Pro.
This phone features dual-primary 50MP cameras that capture 1 billion colours and deliver stunning low-light and ultra-wide photos.
Plus, with a 10-bit colour depth screen and 120Hz Dynamic Frame Rate, you’ll enjoy an immersive viewing experience like never before.
See what the future looks like with the OPPO Find X3 Pro!
Ultimate Ears BOOM 3 Speaker
Black Friday price: $219 $149
Looking for an amazing, portable speaker that can handle any kind of adventure? Look no further than the Ultimate Ears BOOM 3.
This speaker rocks immersive 360° sound with deep bass, all carefully balanced so you can hear every note.
The BOOM 3 is also tough – it’s seriously waterproof, dustproof, and drop proof.
So whether you’re at a music festival in the desert or a pool party, this speaker will keep up with your active lifestyle.
Plus the BOOM 3 features the all-new Magic Button so you can play, pause and skip songs directly on the speaker. And it’s wrapped in a stunning fabric that shimmers in the light.
Corsair TC70 Remix Gaming Chair
Black Friday price: $449 $349
Looking for a gaming chair that will provide you with hours of comfortable play? Look no further than the Corsair TC70 Remix Gaming Chair.
This racing-inspired chair features form-fitting relaxation, leatherette and soft fabric exterior, flexible construction, and comfortable split-spoke wheelbase.
Plus, the 60mm dual-wheel castors make it easy to move around your gaming space.
Beats: Studio3
Black Friday price: $409 $375
The Beats Studio3 Wireless headphones were designed to meet the demands of musicians, producers, and audio engineers.
The Pure ANC actively blocks external noise so you experience premium sound with an extended battery life up to 22 hours.
With multifunction on-ear controls you can take calls, control music, activate Siri and loads more.
The Studio3 has soft over-ear cushions for added comfort and noise isolation that are perfect for long listening sessions.
Garmin Fenix 6 Sapphire
Black Friday price: $1,299 $720
The Garmin Fenix 6 Sapphire is for those that are looking for performance, rugged design, and versatility.
This smartwatch includes enhanced heart rate monitoring with Pulse Ox sensors to ensure your most accurate reading on blood oxygen saturation during sleep or when you’re at high elevations.
Use the watch when you’re in the outdoors with its 3-axis compass, gyroscope, and barometric altimeter that allow for easy navigation.
It comes with a load of premium built-in features like PacePro for making adjustments to pace based on grade changes.
MSI GF75 Thin 10UEK-020AU 17.3″ RTX 3060 i7-10750H+HM470
Black Friday price: $2,499 $1,950
The MSI GF75 Thin is the perfect laptop for gamers who want a thin and light design without sacrificing performance.
This laptop is powered by an Intel i7-10750H+HM470, RTX3060 Max-Q graphics, and 6GB of GDDR6 memory, making it capable of handling even the most demanding games.
The 17.3″ FHD display has a 144Hz refresh rate and 45% NTSC color gamut, providing clear and vibrant graphics no matter what you’re playing.
Wacom Intuos Pro Digital Graphic Drawing Tablet
Black Friday price: $799 $499
You’ve never experienced precision like this. The Wacom Intuos Pro Digital Graphic Drawing Tablet provides 8192 levels of pressure sensitivity, tilt-response and virtually lag-free tracking, redefining the professional standard in drawing tablets.
It includes a 12.1″ x 8.4″, active area, so you can keep your work flowing without the need to do an excessive amount of scrolling or reloading when sketching at different angles each time you want to switch directions on the canvas.
And with newly designed pen technology featuring 2048 levels of pressure sensitivity, speed up your workflow with multi-touch gestures that are customisable.
