WIRED has compiled a selection of 35 tested products available for under $100 during Black Friday and Cyber Monday 2025. The guide focuses on affordable gear like power banks, earbuds, and hair tools that the publication has hand-tested. These deals aim to help shoppers avoid overspending while finding quality items for gifts or personal use.
Black Friday 2025 brings opportunities for budget-conscious shoppers, as highlighted in WIRED's roundup published on November 29, 2025. The article emphasizes gear that costs $100 or less, drawing from products the editors have personally evaluated for performance and value.
In the power bank category, standout options include the Anker Laptop Power Bank, Nimble Champ Series 2 in various sizes, Sharge Shargeek 170 with its 24,000-mAh capacity and 170 watts output, Belkin 622 MagGo Portable Charger described as an ultra-portable MagSafe favorite, and Belkin MagGo Power Bank for Apple Watch featuring a pop-up charger with Nightstand mode support.
Earbuds feature prominently, with the Nothing Ear (a), JLab Audio Go Pop ANC at $18 from Target offering IP55 resistance and app controls, Soundpeats Capsule3 Pro+ praised for bassy sound and noise-canceling, Soundcore Space A40 noted for solid audio and features, and Raycon Everyday Earbuds with IPX6 water resistance for workouts.
Hair care deals cover tools like the Conair InfinitiPRO SmoothWrap Hair Dryer, lightweight with three heat settings; Wavytalk Turblow Pro including a favored diffuser for curly hair; and Revlon One Step Volumizer Plus, an affordable blow-dryer brush. Dry shampoos such as Living Proof Perfect Hair Day, which effectively cleans hair, and Drybar Prep Rally heat protectant are also recommended.
Tech and smart home items include the Roku Streaming Stick Plus (2025) at Walmart, Amazon Echo Dot Max lauded for sound quality and bass, and Eve Motion Sensor with Matter support. Gaming picks feature SteelSeries Rival 3 Gen 2 mouse, Keychron V3 Max keyboard called ideal, 8Bitdo Pro 2 controller, Govee Neon Rope Light Strip 2, and Corsair M75 Wireless mouse suitable for lefties.
Fitness and health options encompass Fitbit Charge 6, CMF Watch 3 Pro as a budget smartwatch alternative, Dexcom Stelo sensor now available to non-diabetics, Gabb Ace LTE for kids with tracking, Polar heart rate monitor, and skincare like Starface Hydro-Star Pimple Patches alongside CeraVe, Hero Cosmetics, Cosrx, and dearcloud varieties.
WIRED notes these deals on hand-tested products help maintain budgets during the sales weekend.