Smart shoppers everywhere appreciate Black Friday deals, but let’s face it: The sheer volume of doorbusters and price breaks can get overwhelming fast. Luckily, Cyber Week (formerly Cyber Monday back in the good old 2000s) is your second chance to save on holiday essentials, and there’s no chance the deal you’re eyeing will be relegated to “in-store only.”
Right now, Black Friday is still well underway, so it’s a little too early to start forecasting what retailers will have in store for Cyber Week. Check back soon for current offers, and in the meantime read up on our best tips for Cyber Week deal hunting.
When is Cyber Week?
Cyber Week always kicks off on the Monday directly following Thanksgiving, which places this year’s main event on November 30th, 2020. Just keep in mind that some stores may kick things off on Sunday, while others will extend the savings for several days, i.e., Cyber Week.
When is the Best Time to Shop?
Even though select deals will last all week long, we generally see the biggest overall savings on Cyber Monday itself. That’s when most stores offer special perks like free shipping and sitewide coupon codes. Additionally, even the weeklong sales have a chance of selling out, so the sooner you can get the products you really want, the better.
Black Friday vs. Cyber Week: Which is Better for Deals?
Black Friday and Cyber Week are relatively similar in that they both feature price breaks on popular holiday gifts. That said, Cyber Week usually features more deals on electronics and can be the best time to make smaller purchases thanks to free shipping incentives.
If what you want isn’t on sale during Black Friday or doesn’t include free shipping, waiting until Monday may be your best bet. But if the item is seriously discounted on Black Friday, don’t delay your purchase hoping that Cyber Monday will bring a slightly lower price.
Which Categories Should You Focus on This Cyber Week?
Electronics are typically the biggest draw on Cyber Week, so be sure to set Deal Alerts for any must-have tech items, computers and smart-home essentials on your list. This year, we’ve seen a lot of deals on big 4K TVs, headphones and smartphones for Black Friday, so we assume this will also be the case for Cyber Week.
Cyber Week is also a good time to find excellent deals on kitchen appliances like Keurig coffee brewers, Instant Pots and KitchenAid mixers. Plus, many stores slash clothing prices by up to 60%. Hoping to save on getaways? Again, Cyber Week is when you’ll typically find better prices on travel in general.
What Are the Most Popular Products?
While many Black Friday and Cyber Week deals overlap, the latter is when we tend to see the biggest overall discounts on electronics, computers and smart home devices. Here’s a quick overview of deals to watch for this year:
Cyber Week Laptop Deals
Cyber Week will likely feature plenty of discounts on computers, laptops and tablets. Last year, Amazon slashed its prices on Lenovo, Acer and Dell laptops.
Amazon, Walmart, Best Buy and B&H Photo all had competitive prices on Apple iPads as well.
Cyber Week TV Deals
Walmart and Best Buy are known to offer great TV deals on Black Friday and Cyber Week alike. Last year, both retailers reduced their prices on select LG and Samsung TVs for their Cyber Week events.
Cyber Week Phone Deals
We’ve seen a ton of great deals on cell phones for Black Friday 2020, and since many offers are tied to brand new models (like the iPhone 12 and Galaxy S20 FE), we expect the discounts will remain consistent through Cyber Week.
Why Choose Slickdeals This Cyber Week?
With so many ad releases and limited time doorbusters, it’s normal to get overwhelmed with Cyber Week discounts and buy into more than just the hype.
You may jump at an “all-time low price” at one store only to find that another retailer had it for 20% less, or you may miss out on an especially great price break featured in a one-day-only sale.
At Slickdeals, our editors comb through each store’s Cyber Week offerings to narrow down the best of the best—making it that much easier for you to delineate between great and not-so-great Cyber Week offers.
Use our site to check the most popular price cuts at each store or review all the top-voted Cyber Week discounts in specific shopping categories.
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