Best tech Cyber Monday deals: Top 2020 UK offers on Google Pixel 4 XL, Beats wireless headphones and Sony speakers
There truly is no better time to invest in new tech, or upgrade old devices, than during the deals of the Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales.
The annual sales event not only marks the start of the holiday shopping season, but it launches some of the biggest and best tech deals of the year and thanks to tech's modest life cycles, Cyber Monday deals tend to be dominated by everything electronic.
Our favourite brands are forever developing the next best innovation, forever outdating older gadgets as a consequence, and forever looking for ways to shift last gen stock to make room for new releases.
Despite many retailers releasing great deals earlier last week for Black Friday, there are still discounts to be had today. To help you navigate the very best Cyber Monday tech deals from UK retailers, we've searched high and low to find you 2020's top offers.
Best tech deals for 2020
1. Google Nest Hub
Thinking it might be time to join those bespectacled millennials and turn your house into a smart home? The Google Nest Hub is a great place to start. With its eponymous Assistant (security matched to your own voice), you can take advantage of its helpful functions without having to set a finger on its 7-inch touchscreen — music, schedules, lists, commute estimations, lighting, TV channels, heating and more.
2. Nintendo Switch Lite, Animal Crossing: New Horizons & Minecraft Bundle
The handheld version of Nintendo's beloved portable console has been bundled with two of the year's most popular Switch games for Black Friday 2020, so you won't be stuck for games to play this Christmas. It's also available in a range of cute colours. Both Animal Crossing: New Horizons and Minecraft are great for all ages, too.
Read more: Best Amazon Cyber Monday deals
3. Asus Flip C433 14" 2 in 1 Chromebook
Currys has put a wide range of laptops on sale for Black Friday, and this 14-inch Asus Chromebook is a brilliant all rounder. It works as both a laptop and tablet, thanks to a 360-degree hinge, and boasts an Intel® Core m3-8100Y processor, Full HD screen, and up to 10 hours of battery life. You can even plug an additional monitor in if needed to work from home.
Read more: Currys Cyber Monday deals 2020
4. Apple Airpods with Wireless Charging Case
With the latest Apple Airpods you're automatically on, and automatically connected. As you may know, these wireless headphones sit comfortably in your ear and give you quick and easy control of both audio and Siri. Thanks to its compact charging case, you can also stream up to five hours of sound in a single charge.
5. Philips Ambilight 50PUS8555 50-Inch Smart 4K Ultra HD
This 50-inch TV offers something a little different to the 'average' Ultra HD TV, thanks to Philips' Ambilight technology. Creating an immersive viewing experience, lights hidden behind the TV mimic whatever is going on on-screen and cast colours onto the wall to match. Even better? It's £100 off for Black Friday!
Read: The best 4k TVs you can buy now
6. Beats Solo3 wireless headphones
Known for their sleek exterior and great sound quality, Beats are market-leaders in the world of headphones. Tthe wireless Solo3 model, with up to 40 hours of battery life, is in the Black Friday sales, available in nine different colours on Amazon.
Read: The best wireless headphones on the market
7. Oral-B Smart 4 4900 Electric Toothbrush Duo Pack Powered By Braun
This two-for-less-than-one smart toothbrush set from Oral B is one of Boots' best Black Friday deals, connecting you to tech that gives you real-time feedback on brushing at a fraction of the cost. Oral B toothbrushes can remove up to 100 per cent more plaque than a standard manual one, so there’s never been a better time to invest.
Read: The best electric toothbrushes you can buy now
8. Fire HD 10 Tablet
Was £149.99, now £89.99, Amazon
Amazon's latest Fire tablet has taken pride of place in its Black Friday sales with a surprisingly large discount. But what sets it apart from last-gen Fire tablets? This one is up to 30 per cent faster, according to Amazon, and has a larger 10.1-inch screen, making it ideal for catching up on your favourite shows during your commute. It also has 10 hours of battery life and a super-crisp 1080p Full HD display.
9. Google Pixel 4 XL
This large and supercharged smartphone is the epitome of bang for your buck. A competitor among many phones priced £100s higher, the Google Pixel 4 XL boasts a dual 16/12MP camera that often comes out top among leading smartphones' best cameras. It is so good in difficult light, in fact, it has even captured the Milky Way. Available in orange, black and white.
10. Echo Dot (4th generation)
Was £49.99, now £28.99, Amazon
This smart speaker uses the world's best-known virtual assistant (Alexa) to play music, answer questions, update you on the day's news, and more. It has a sleek pebble-like design that will suit any room, in multiple colourways, and it's impressive 42 per cent discount makes it particularly good value for money.
11. Sony WH-H910N Noise Cancelling Wireless Headphones
Block out the noise of street traffic, noisy neighbours and commuters with this pair of noise-cancelling headphones from Sony. They are wireless, making them perfect for when you go on a jog, and have up to 35 hours of battery life before they need recharging. They are also compatible with Alexa, Google and Siri, meaning you can easily switch songs using voice command. Now, for one day only, Amazon is offering these headphones at a great new price.
12. Sony SRS-XB23 Bluetooth Speaker
This portable speaker has a powerful sound, with an enhanced bass. It is wireless and controlled via an app on your phone, and it is also waterproof, saltwater proof and dustproof – making it ideal for (future) beach trips and house parties. Available in blue, black, green, red and cream.
13. iRoomba Robot Vacuum
For those among us that hate hoovering (hello, friends), no Black Friday deal comes sweeter than this £100+ saving on a high-tech robot vacuum. Without much more than a finger lifted, this super-smart vacuum can clean your whole house. Its auto-adjust cleaning head adapts to different floor surfaces as it cleans (even tackling pet hair with ease) and it can be started remotely via app or Alexa.
