Cyber Monday deals 2024: best early sales, latest news, and what to expect

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Awesome early deals are already available ahead of Cyber Monday

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We're officially on the cusp of this year's Cyber Monday deals now and early promotions are already widely available at leading retailers this week. While Cyber Monday 2024 officially takes place next Monday, we're in peak deals season now with Black Friday barely a few days away. As promised, I've started to cram this page full of the best deals ahead of Cyber Monday so our readers don't miss out on the action.

Note that while the 'official' Cyber Monday deals will be landing next week I expect many promotions to be extremely similar in quality and content. There are likely to be more deals on Cyber Monday in terms of overall selection, but I'd say it's definitely worth checking out what's already available at the major retailers because they tend to repeat a ton of their seasonal deals throughout November and early December.

I've attached news of the official upcoming Cyber Monday sales just down below - which will mostly be landing on the day itself and the prior weekend. In the meantime, bookmark this page for more updates and early Cyber Monday deals!

Cyber Monday deals 2024: latest news

We have Cyber Monday deals news, folks! Several major retailers including Amazon, Best Buy, and Walmart have all confirmed the dates for their their upcoming Cyber Monday sales. Amazon's big event will be kicking off a full two-days early on the prior Saturday and is set to include discounts of up to 50% off tech, clothing, toys, houseware, and much more. Best Buy's Cyber Monday sale will be more of a traditional set-up, with the retailer's event going live on Cyber Monday itself. Note, however, that I expect there will still be plenty of deals knocking around on the prior weekend at this retailer - likely the remnants of its Black Friday deals.

Walmart's Cyber Monday sale will be a two-phase event, with Walmart Plus members getting early access to the sale at 5 p.m. ET initially. The sale will then open up to everyone at 8 p.m. ET so don't forget to tune in then if you're not a member. Generally speaking, I don't expect any of the deals to sell out within the initial three-hour period, but you never know.

Cyber Monday deals 2024: best early sales

My 10 favorite deals ahead of Cyber Monday

Apple AirPods Pro 2
Apple AirPods Pro 2: was $249 now $154 at Walmart

Record-low price: This is $12 cheaper than AirPods Pro 2 have ever been, and I expect this deal won't last long. They sound excellent, the noise cancellation is top tier, Dolby Atmos spatial audio is amazing for movies, and they even have an unlosable case, thanks to tech that points you to where it's hiding (and a speaker to help, too). They're also very small and light, which is great for comfort. The previous lowest price was $169, so absolutely do not miss this deal – they're fantastic value for this price.

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Apple MacBook Air M1
Apple MacBook Air M1: was $999 now $599 at Walmart

Record-low price: At just $599 - Walmart is practically giving away Apple's MacBook Air. Not only is this an outstanding price for such a powerful laptop that still holds up great for 2024, but this could be the last chance to pick one up now that it's officially discontinued. Don't miss this incredible deal if you're looking for a great bang for the buck MacBook.

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Ninja Air Fryer Pro
Ninja Air Fryer Pro: was $119.99 now $79.99 at Amazon

Ninja is one of the most popular air fryer manufacturers, and this is a new record-low price for one of its latest and easiest-to-use appliances. The 5-quart capacity drawer is enough to make meals for the whole family, and preset functions allow for easy air frying, roasting, reheating, and dehydrating. The compact design means it'll comfortably fit on your countertop, too.

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Amazon All-new Kindle
Amazon All-new Kindle: was $109.99 now $89.99 at Amazon

The 2024 Kindle is Amazon's lightest and most compact e-reader and features a six-inch glare-free display and a battery life that lasts six weeks. Today's deal at Amazon ahead of Cyber Monday is a first-time discount and an incredible price for an all-new e-reader.

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LG 48-inch Class B4 Series OLED 4K UHD TV
LG 48-inch Class B4 Series OLED 4K UHD TV: was $1,499.99 now $599.99 at Best Buy

The LG B4 is one of the most affordable OLED TVs on the market, and Best Buy has the 48-inch model on sale for $599.99 - an incredible price. Its self-lit OLED pixels and Dolby Vision together enhance color and contrast beyond what the average backlit TV can do. Its built-in gaming features and 120Hz refresh rate make it an unbeatable deal for gamers looking for an upgrade.

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Samsung 55-inch Q60D 4K QLED TV
Samsung 55-inch Q60D 4K QLED TV: was $999.90 now $479.99 at Samsung

Samsung's sale ahead of Cyber Monday has dropped this 55-inch Q60D QLED TV to an incredible price of just $629.99. The Q60D features 4K and Quantum HDR Smart technology with Motion Xcelerator, resulting in bright colors and realistic images. Its slim design also means it looks great in any living room.

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Apple Watch Series 10
Apple Watch Series 10: was $399.99 now $329 at Amazon

This might be Amazon's best deal ahead of Cyber Monday - Apple's all-new Apple Watch 10 on sale for a new record-low price of $329. The Apple Watch 10 includes upgrades such as Apple's new S10 chipset, sleep apnea detection, depth gauge, and a new design featuring the most advanced display. I don't expect you'll find a better price on the big day itself, and this offer is in danger of being sold out.

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Dell Inspiron 15 laptop
Dell Inspiron 15 laptop: was $449 now $299.99 at Dell

It's hard to find a better cheap laptop deal in the early sales ahead of Cyber Monday than this Inspiron 15. It's nothing fancy, but this machine manages to pack in both a powerful Ryzen 5 chipset and a sizeable 512GB SSD in for just $300 - that's not bad to say the least. While you're only getting 8GB of RAM here, this is still a good choice if you're just looking for a cost-effective machine to cover the basics.

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Dell XPS 13
Dell XPS 13: was $1,199 now $899.99 at Dell

Here it is, folks - the best deal yet on the latest Dell XPS 13. Complete with a brand-new Snapdragon X Elite chipset, this model is capable of not just exceptional day-to-day performance, but also battery life that's simply a cut-above what Windows laptops usually offer. Alongside superb specs, the latest XPS 13 also features a gorgeous lightweight design and a display that's perfect for both work and casual everyday use.

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Samsung Galaxy Watch 7
Samsung Galaxy Watch 7: was $299.99 now $74.99 at Samsung

With fast performance for a smartwatch and a sleek design, the Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 is instantly likeable. And now you can save up to $175 when you trade in your current device – alongside a flat $60 discount. Samsung's latest wearable provides more precise heart rate tracking than previous models, while it also helps you monitor how stressed you are and how well you’re sleeping. Think of it as your personal assistant on your wrist and you’re not far off. It even suggests how to respond to messages and notifications.

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Cyber Monday deals 2024: Key info

When is Cyber Monday 2024?

Cyber Monday 2024 will fall on December 2nd but there will be plenty of deals to consider well ahead of this date. For the record, Cyber Monday always takes place after the weekend following Black Friday - which itself immediately follows Thanksgiving.

Both Black Friday and Cyber Monday started as one-day-events but in recent years we've seen a gradual shift towards retailers offering much more expansive sales. Right now, for example we've already seen early deals from Amazon, Samsung, Dell, Target, and many other retailers.

Generally speaking, some of these early Cyber Monday deals can be worth your time and we usually recommend our readers start shopping from early November onwards.

Adobe's wide-ranging 2023 shopping forecast report found that early discounts averaged at 12 to 20% off around November 1st, followed by further reductions of up to 30% in the week preceding Black Friday. I wouldn't treat this as the gospel, however, as the early deals tend to get better each year.

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Cyber Monday deals 2024: what to expect

What Cyber Monday deals should we expect in 2024

  • Similar discounts to Black Friday
  • Genuine record-low prices on tech
  • TVs, laptops, headphones, smartwatches
  • Apparel, toys, mattresses, appliances also featured
  • Sales from Amazon, Best Buy, Walmart, and more

While we can't get our crystal ball out and determine exactly what this year's Cyber Monday deals will entail, we can confidently say you'll see some of the lowest prices all year on highly reviewed tech. Last year's sale, for example, had some outstanding options for tech lovers across the board.

We saw record-breaking discounts across a range of our favorite models here at TechRadar, such as the MacBook Air 15, the Dell XPS 13, and the iPad 10.9. While there were plenty of TV deals starting as low as $50, Our TV of the year, the stunning Samsung S90C OLED was on sale for its lowest-ever price over Cyber Monday. Gamers also had some great choices in the form of decent Xbox Series X and Meta Quest 3 bundles (including discounts and free games).

Outside of core tech, we also found some superb discounts on small appliances, with air fryers starting at just $29, record-low prices on Shark and Dyson vacuums, and plenty of options for coffee machines, Instant Pots, and other useful kitchen additions.

Other areas where we're expecting fantastic Cyber Monday deals are in competitive categories like toys, mattresses and apparel. Of the three, we'll be most heavily featuring mattresses in our Cyber Monday roundup since we personally review mattresses all year round. We've generally observed some of the best prices on our favorite mattresses over Cyber Monday so stay tuned for those.

We don't usually recommend specific apparel here at TechRadar but we will include extensive overview of the best sales to check out over Cyber Monday. These will usually include clothing sales, as well as other useful stores like Lowes or Home Depot.

As an overview, here's a quick list of just a few of the best retailers to check out over Cyber Monday:

Three highly rated models to look out for this Cyber Monday

Samsung S90C OLED 4K TV

Samsung S90C OLED 4K TV
The Samsung S90C OLED was TechRadar's best TV of last year and it's still an amazing buy. We gave it a full five stars in our Samsung S90C review praising its stunningly bright, contrast-rich pictures. You also get extensive gaming features, a super slim design, and good built-in sound. It might not be a new set, but it's still a top performer and an awesome bargain if you can get it at a sufficiently reduced price. Right now, the record low is $1,499 for the popular 65-inch model so if you see it for any lower over Cyber Monday definitely consider picking this excellent TV up!

See our Samsung S90C review

Apple MacBook Air 13 (M3, 2024):

Apple MacBook Air 13 (M3, 2024):
The latest MacBook Air debuted earlier this year with its powerful M3 chipset. Our five-star MacBook Air 13-inch M3 review praised its excellent performance, lengthy 18 hours of battery life and slick fan-less design. We think it's one of the best laptops you can buy right now if you've got a decent budget for a portable and powerful machine and it's a particularly good buy for creatives and anyone after a high-end device. So far, the lowest price has been $899 for the baseline 256GB configuration but we're hopeful it'll get another $50 to $100 off over Cyber Monday.

Read our Apple MacBook Air 13-inch (M3) review

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
With its 6.8-inch OLED display, lightning-fast Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset, and a class-leading suite of cameras, the Galaxy S24 Ultra is a formidable pocket companion. Released in February of this year, we think Cyber Monday will almost certainly have an amazing deal on this stunning flagship. So far, the lowest price ever is $969 unlocked at Amazon so we're hoping for a Cyber Monday deal of $899 or lower. It's likely we'll also have great deals at the major carriers and Samsung itself - the latter of which sometimes offers freebies and excellent trade-in rebates as well.

Read our Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra review

Cyber Monday deals 2024: FAQ

Is Cyber Monday better than Black Friday?

In terms of deal quality - not really. Both events feature relative parity when it comes to overall discounts. You may see a few Cyber Monday specials and visa versa, but generally speaking you'll see the same things on sale with similar prices.

We've been covering both events for years here at TechRadar and we can confidently say you'll be able to get great tech deals on both days. It used to be the case that Black Friday was more focused on brick-and-mortar sales while Cyber Monday was more online-based, but that's simply not the case now. Both are primarily online-focused these days - and you don't need to rush out to find a great deal. As previously mentioned, you may even have a few days to consider your purchase and do some research.

In terms of spend, Cyber Monday actually exceeds Black Friday at $12.4B vs $9.98B, which we'd put down to the 'fear of missing out' factor and the fact that consumers are more aware that they have time to research now.

Once discounted on Black Friday, retailers don't tend to further discount items on Cyber Monday, although we do often see 'flash sales' or something similar. These don't tend to be on massively popular tech like iPads or Air Pods, but they do sometimes cover more nice things like vacuums or cameras. Amazon in particular loves a 'lightning deal' so keep an eye out for those throughout the period.

How does TechRadar cover Cyber Monday?

Cyber Monday is an all-hands-on-deck event for us here at TechRadar. In basic terms, our coverage revolves around our team of experts checking for deals daily on products they have first-hand knowledge of. We'll be rounding up all our top recommendations right here on this page, which will be transformed into a giant list once the time comes.

This page itself will likely feature over 100 deals split into the categories our readers search for the most. TVs, laptops, headphones, cameras, appliances, and so on - if we have content covering it on TechRadar it's likely we'll have some of the best deals all year right here on this page. We'll also include an overview of the best sales to check out over Cyber Monday for those who just want a quick at-a-glance look.

Why trust TechRadar?

Not only has TechRadar been covering Cyber Monday sales since the sites inception all the way back in 2008, but we also have a huge archive of expert reviews to help guide our recommendations. In fact, TechRadar has reviewed over 16,000 products since the site started and we continue to put all the latest models from leading brands to the test on a daily basis.

TechRadar's Cyber Monday deals coverage is led by a team of three experts with over twenty years of experience in e-commerce but every staff member lends their expertise when it comes to recommendations. Subsequently, you'll get TV deals from the experts, headphones from the audiophiles, gaming gear from those passionate about gaming, and so on. We only recommend products that we've personally tested or know are sure-fire bargains over Cyber Monday so you can rest assured if you're planning on joining us this December.

Alex Whitelock
Alex Whitelock
Deals Editor

Alex is TechRadar's deals editor, specializing in getting our readers the bang bang for the buck on the tech that we know and love. He's a dab hand at covering retailer events like Black Friday and Amazon Prime Day having over seven years of e-commerce experience at Future PLC; including bylines at our sister sites T3 and GamesRadar. Alex's expertise touches on most areas of TechRadar but he has a particular love for phones, laptops, and cameras, being an avid photographer. Outside of work, you'll find him indulging his love for street and travel photography, at home working on music, or down at the local climbing gym.

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