The 70+ Best Black Friday Laptop Deals, According to Our Computer Expert

What we like: Our budget gaming keyboard pick. Isn’t labeled as a “gaming keyboard,” but it includes plenty of customizable features, such as RGB backlighting and full programmability. Comfortable typing experience, sturdy build quality, and smooth stabilizer keys. The only pick in the guide that comes with Mac keycaps.

Other things to know: Limited one-year warranty. A previous top pick for the best mechanical keyboard but was replaced by the newer model. Fully hot-swappable switch and replaceable keycaps. Lacks wireless and shine-through backlighting.

Read more: The Best Gaming Keyboards

Keychron C3 Pro Mechanical Keyboard — Budget Pick
Amazon deal price: $22; street price: $35

What we like: Our budget tenkeyless mechanical keyboard pick. Provides the nicest typing experience for under $50. Solid build quality, smooth stabilizers, and full programmability in VIA. Includes a USB-C–to–A cable, a few red keycaps, and a keycap puller.

Other things to know: Available with fewer switch options than our top pick, and lacks hot-swap. ABS keycaps feel cheaper and will wear out faster than PBT keycaps. Only comes with a red backlight. Deal price is available for the red switches.

Read more: The Best Mechanical Keyboards

Creative Pebble X Plus Speakers — Best For
Amazon deal price: $105 With clipped on-page coupon; street price: $125

What we like: Our computer speakers pick best for those who want a subwoofer. This system offers a big, full sound and a compact, desktop-friendly design at a reasonable price. The speakers are larger versions of our budget pick, they sound similar but can play louder without distorting. The subwoofer—a cube measuring a little over 6 inches on each side—produces shockingly strong bass for its size and takes up little space under a desk. Built-in multicolor LED lighting.

Other things to know: Includes Bluetooth support, plus USB and 3.5 mm analog inputs. Clip the on-page coupon for the deal price.

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ESR Rebound Magnetic Case for iPad Pro (11-inch, M4) — Budget Pick
Amazon deal price: $14 (deal on black); street price: $17

What we like: Our budget iPad Pro case pick. Basic, lightweight, and solid. Has Apple Pencil charging and storage. Front trifold cover can put your iPad Pro in sleep/wake mode, and can fold into two stand modes, one for viewing and one for writing. Strong magnets keep an iPad Pro securely attached. Grants easy access to your tablet’s ports, buttons, and speakers.

Other things to know: Doesn’t provide the complete protection that our top pick offers. Deal on black.

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Anker 341 USB-C 7-in-1 Hub — Budget Pick
Amazon deal price: $25; street price: $35

What we like: Our budget USB hub pick. Good option if you don’t have a 4K monitor. Has most of the same ports as our top pick and is fast enough for most people. Has a tried-and-true, totally portable design.

Other things to know: Ports are a little slower than those of our top pick. Has two USB-A ports, one USB-C port, one USB-C PD port, one HDMI port, an 85W charging pass-through, plus SD and microSD card slots. No Ethernet port. Produces only a 30 Hz refresh rate with 4K monitor.

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Logitech MX Master 3S Wireless Mouse for Mac — Upgrade Pick
Amazon deal price: $85; street price: $100
Best Buy deal price: $85; street price: $100

What we like: Our upgrade pick for the best wireless mouse for Mac users. Comfortable to use all day—especially for larger hands—and has a thumb-scroll wheel and five other programmable buttons. Can connect to up to three devices via Bluetooth. Battery lasts about two months on a charge.

Other things to know: This Mac version does not come with a USB dongle. Testers with the smallest hands found it to be overly large. Logi Options+ software required to customize its buttons and sensitivity. A couple bucks higher than we saw during Prime Day, but still a good deal.

Read more: The Best Wireless Mouse

CalDigit TS3 Plus Thunderbolt 3 Dock — Top Pick
Amazon deal price: $168; street price: $230

What we like: Our top Thunderbolt dock pick. Compact and versatile. Has the best combination of ports, size, and shape that we’ve found. Has 15 ports, including a second Thunderbolt port that allows you to hook up two 4K monitors at 60 Hz. Can stand vertically, minimizing its footprint.

Other things to know: Like all Thunderbolt docks, it has a large power brick. Two year warranty. A couple Wirecutter staffers experienced wake-from-sleep problems when connecting two displays directly to the dock.

Read more: The Best Thunderbolt Docks

Anker PowerConf C200 2K Webcam — Budget Pick
Amazon deal price: $48; street price: $55

What we like: Our budget webcam pick. Easy to set up. Provides 2K HD resolution. Offered the best image quality of any webcam we tested under $70. Has a switch to use the privacy screen. Basic software works well.

Other things to know: Sharpness, autofocus, and auto white balance aren’t as good as that of our top picks. Can’t swivel from side to side. Recurring deal price.

Read more: The Best Webcams

Insignia 140W Dual Port USB-C Compact Wall Charger — Also Great
Best Buy deal price: $50; street price: $70

What we like: Our USB-C laptop charger pick for power-hungry laptops that require 100 watts or more (such as a 16-inch MacBook Pro from 2021 or newer). Has two 140 watt USB-C ports (up to 145 watts total when used simultaneously). Includes plug with fold-up blades and 8-foot-long cable.

Other things to know: USB-IF certified. Measures 3.3 by 2.8 by 1.3 inches. One-year warranty. Insignia is Best Buy’s in-house electronics brand—we’ve found the customer support to be helpful and responsive.

Read more: The Best USB-C Laptop and Tablet Chargers

Nekteck 60W USB-C GaN Charger — Top Pick
Amazon deal price: $20; street price: $28

What we like: Our top pick for the best replacement USB-C laptop or tablet charger. Charges most USB-C devices at max speed. More compact than most other 60W chargers. Has a convenient fold-up plug and comes with a detachable USB-C to USB-C cable.

Other things to know: Cable has sluggish USB 2.0 data-transfer rates. USB-IF and ETL certified. 12-month warranty. Clip the on-page coupon.

Read more: The Best USB-C Laptop and Tablet Chargers

Satechi Bluetooth Extended Keypad — Another Good Option
Amazon deal price: $32 Prime membership required; street price: $45

What we like: Another good bluetooth keyboard for people who want to add a number pad to any keyboard that lacks one. Sturdily built, offers a 50-hour battery life, and works on both Windows and Mac. Has full-size arrows and navigation keys.

Other things to know: Only pairs with one device at a time. Includes USB-C charging cable. Available in both silver and gray.

Read more: The Best Bluetooth and Wireless Keyboards

Gigabyte M32U 4K Monitor (32 Inches) — Another Good Option
Amazon deal price: $470; street price: $550

What we like: Another good 4K monitor for gaming. The best option for those who want a larger monitor that easily switches between two computers. Contrast, color accuracy, and gaming performance are about as good as that of our top gaming monitor pick, it’s just larger.

Other things to know: Has two HDMI 2.1 ports, a DisplayPort 1.4, a USB-C port with a scant 18W of charging, and a USB hub with KVM capabilities to switch your peripherals between computers. Delayed shipping.

Read more: The Best 4K Monitors

Anker 747 PowerCore 26K Power Bank — Top Pick
Amazon deal price: $86; street price: $145
Walmart deal price: $86; street price: $145

What we like: Our top USB-C power bank pick for laptops. Comes with a high-quality 65 W charging brick and USB-C cable. Two USB-C PD ports deliver up to 87 W, and two USB-A ports charge at up to 15 W. Easy-carry 1.2 pound weight. Ruggedly built yet sleek-looking.

Other things to know: No pass-through charging, so you can’t charge other devices while the power bank itself is charging. A ring of small lights signals when it’s charging and roughly how much battery life remains. 18-month warranty.

What we like: Another good USB-C laptop charger if you want lots of power and ports in a portable package and you don’t need a cable. Has three USB-C ports and one USB-A port with a total maximum output of 150 W. Small and lightweight with a foldable plug.

Other things to know: Not USB-IF certified. Comes with an unusual silicone stabilizer that suctions onto the wall outlet to keep the charger from getting bumped or pulled out. Pricey, especially considering it doesn’t come with a cable. Use code WS7DV236BPHN at Anker.

What we like: Our upgrade pick for the best monitor. Offers superb contrast and color, a 240 Hz refresh rate for gaming. Also gives you a USB-C port with 90 W of power delivery, a USB hub and KVM switch, and the ability to control it via software. Comes with a good warranty.

Other things to know: One of the first 4K OLED monitors to become widely available, and it’s expensive. Can’t control the monitor’s input via software or hotkey, yet. Asus says it will fix this oversight in a software update.

Read more: The Best Monitors

What we like: Our pick for the best compact Bluetooth keyboard with a number pad. Has a stand for a phone or tablet. Comfortable and responsive typing experience. Battery will last for years.

Other things to know: Doesn’t have a backlight. Can only pair with two devices via Bluetooth or USB dongle. Deal only available in graphite. Not the lowest price we’ve seen this year, but still a good deal.

Read more: The Best Bluetooth and Wireless Keyboards

NuPhy Air75 V2 Wireless Keyboard — Upgrade Pick
Nuphy deal price: $112 Use code NF20 (price includes shipping); street price: $140
Amazon deal price: $112; street price: $140

What we like: Our upgrade Bluetooth wireless keyboard pick. Offers a premium typing experience, RGB backlighting, and full programmability. Comes with extra keycaps for Windows and Mac. Can connect via Bluetooth, included USB dongle, or over a wired connection.

Other things to know: We recommend Brown switches if you’re not sure where to start, though you can swap out the switches, too. The company claims between 35 and 57 hours of battery life with the lights on and up to 220 hours with its lights off. All colors and most switch types on sale (some more deeply discounted than others). Use code NF20 at checkout, price includes shipping.

What we like: Another good Bluetooth keyboard worth considering if you want a super portable Bluetooth keyboard. Super thin, lightweight. Can use with tablet or phone. Small-but-not-cramped and shallow-but-not-unpleasant keys.

Other things to know: Works with Windows and Mac and can swap between up to three devices. Comes with built-in cover to protect the keys. Expensive compared to the Pop Icon Keys. Shallower keys can make knuckles feel fatigued during long typing sessions.

What we like: Another good 4K monitor if you’re a designer or work in print production. Has fantastic color accuracy in its sRGB mode. Has features like 96 watts of USB-C charging and true 10-bit color depth.

Other things to know: Black tones could look richer, but this is still a dependable 4K monitor for creative professionals who require the best color they can reasonably afford.

What we like: Another good portable monitor if your computer doesn’t have USB-C or HDMI ports. 15.6-inch display with sharp 1080p resolution. Integrated stand lets you use it in landscape and portrait orientations. Works with older laptops or as a smaller, secondary monitor for desktops.

Other things to know: Formerly our top pick. Only has one USB-C port to connect it to a laptop or computer. Additional software required to get features such as auto-rotate and USB-A compatibility. Deal is on monitor with 16-inch USB-C kickstand.

What we like: A laptop stand worth considering if you want to splurge on a stylish wood model. Fixed laptop stand with black walnut or maple wood top and a sturdy cylindrical metal base.

Other things to know: Lacks the heat dissipation and cable organization that our budget pick, the mStand, offers. Deal price available in maple wood top.

Read more: The Best Laptop Stands