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This story is part of Christmas gift guide 2020, CNET’s gift picks with insider tips, reviews, and recommendations on the latest tech gifts for you and your family.
On paper, Black Friday is November 27, the day after Thanksgiving. But most of this year’s major retailers are warming up with “Black Friday” deals throughout November. Best Buy just finished a strong sale with deep discounts early, and Walmart’s Big Sale Starts Wednesday. But here’s the thing: Some of the solid Amazon device discounts that started with Prime Day in mid-October are still available, at least on Amazon (where it is now referred to as “the Alexa birthday deal”) and Best Buy ( “Select Black Friday ad deals available now”).
Will any of these products see even bigger price cuts on Black Friday? Doubtful. Many of these offers coincide with the historical lows offered on Amazon Prime Day. However, if you are concerned, consider purchasing these same items at Best Buy, which has a low price guarantee. (Best Buy has these in stock as of now as well; Amazon shows delayed shipping dates for many of the deals.)
Also, if you wait, there is a possibility that the product you want is out of stock, precisely because of all the first sales that are taking place now. Thoughts while exploring these offers.
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At this price, the Echo Buds are considerably cheaper than Apple’s AirPods, which aren’t sweat-resistant and don’t offer any kind of noise-canceling capabilities. You get both here and more, including built-in Alexa. Read our Echo Buds review.
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If you want a screen for video chatting, watching Netflix, or just using it as a smart alarm clock, the Show 5, Amazon’s smallest smart screen, is a great device. Last year on Prime Day, the Echo Show 5 bottomed out at $ 50. This year, it’s down to $ 45.
Note that Amazon currently lists a November 16 shipping date, so be prepared to wait. Read our Echo Show 5 review.
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The Echo Show 8 is simply a larger version of the Echo Show 5, but that makes it a better candidate for the kitchen and other places where you might prefer a larger screen. (It is definitely preferable for video calls.) This is also a Prime Day match with the lowest price on record.
Note that Amazon shows an availability date of November 20, so head over to Best Buy if you’d rather get this right away. Read our Echo Show 8 review.
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The Amazon Echo Auto is a smart little device that brings Alexa into your car, allowing the voice assistant to speak and play music through your stereo. At a $ 30 discount, it’s a solid deal for anyone looking to upgrade their car without a voice.
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Amazon’s entry-level smart speaker has dropped back down to $ 19, which is as low as these things tend to be. Just keep in mind this isn’t the new 2020 spherical model, that one hasn’t even been released yet.
Unfortunately, Amazon shows 3-6 months (!) Before the Dot is available. You can get it for the same price at Best Buy and it’s available.
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Typically, this Ring doorbell is $ 230 and the Echo Show 5 smart display is $ 90. But right now, this package is only $ 170, making it an affordable way to get a smart home up and running. Basically, you’re saving $ 50 on the doorbell and getting the Echo for just an extra $ 10.
Note that Amazon shows an availability date of November 10. Don’t want to wait? As with many other offers, Best Buy is matching this one.
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Amazon’s Echo Flex is a small smart device that adds Alexa to a modular smart plug design. The plug itself can connect various magnifications, such as an LED clock, a motion sensor, or a night light. Getting this little device, plus all the smarts from Alexa, for just $ 10 is a good deal.
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If you still have live TV over the air, you can record shows and watch them anytime with Fire TV Recast DVR. This version has a 500GB hard drive (a full 1TB version is also available) with two tuners, so you can record two shows at once.
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This article was previously published as part of our Prime Day 2020 coverage. It has been updated to reflect the latest prices and offers.
