Although Black Friday 2025 occurred yesterday, many top bargains remain available today, according to a WIRED compilation of 169 tested discounts. The guide focuses on gear that has been approved by reviewers, spanning laptops, headphones, TVs, and smart home devices. Shoppers can secure holiday gifts or personal upgrades during this peak season.
WIRED's roundup, published on November 30, 2025, emphasizes deals on products the outlet has tested and verified as genuinely discounted. For instance, Microsoft's Surface Laptop (7th Edition, 2024) with Snapdragon X Plus is reduced by 20 percent from its usual $1,000 price, praised for its brilliant display and strong battery life, positioning it as a Windows equivalent to the MacBook.
Laptop options extend to the lightweight Asus Zenbook A14 at 2.16 pounds, the compact Razer Blade 14 suitable for gaming and work, and the Acer Chromebook Plus 516, which avoids common compromises in display and touchpad quality under $300. Apple's recent MacBook Pro with M5 chip, launched just a month prior, appears on sale despite minimal updates, while the M4 Pro/Max model offers premium performance.
In audio, Sony's WH-1000XM6 headphones are highlighted at Target, alongside AirPods Pro 2 with USB-C discounted by 30 percent for iPhone users, noted for excellent noise cancellation and instant pairing. The guide also covers monitors like Dell's 27-inch 4K model and Samsung's 32-inch Smart Monitor M9, ideal for hybrid office-entertainment setups.
TV deals include LG's G5 OLED dropping below $2,000 for home theaters, and Sony's Bravia 8 II QD-OLED for superior processing. Streaming devices such as Roku Ultra and Google TV Streamer (4K) see up to 25 percent off, supporting high-quality formats like Dolby Vision.
Other categories feature power banks from Anker and Belkin, e-readers like the Kindle Paperwhite (2024) with three-month battery life, and fitness trackers including the Oura Ring 4 and Fitbit Charge 6. WIRED advises checking retailers like Amazon, Best Buy, and Walmart for availability, as these promotions aid in holiday preparations without untested hype.