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Black Friday is always a great time to grab that shiny new TV you’ve had your eye on — especially when the best deals are starting earlier than ever this year. However, even a discounted TV is still a big investment, which is where we come in. We’ve personally tested many of the best TVs out there, and we keep tabs on price history, so we know the difference between a real deal and a dud. With that said, here are the best Black Friday TV deals you can get right now.
If you’re just looking for a basic, reliable TV for less than $100, this is one of the best deals we’ve seen yet. On top of getting a 32-inch smart TV with Amazon’s handy Fire TV interface baked in, you’ll also get a free 3rd Gen Amazon Echo dot for using Alexa around your home.
We found Insignia’s 32-inch Fire TV to be a very good value with solid 720p picture quality and built-in Amazon smarts, and its an even better buy at this lowest-ever price.
TCL makes some of our favorite TVs, and this popular budget model is at its lowest price ever. A perfect pick for a spare room or anyone on a budget, this 720p has built-in Roku functionality for streaming your favorite apps.
The TCL 6-Series is our pick for the best TV overall, and this fantastic deal gets you its gorgeous and sizable 65-inch QLED screen for a lowest-ever price.
The Vizio V-Series is our pick for the best budget TV thanks to its dependable image quality and responsive interface, and its starting at just $270 at Best Buy right now.
The Fire TV Omni QLED really impressed us with its ability to serve as both a TV and a smart home hub all in one. It just got its first major discount for Black Friday, and is a very good deal at this price.
We love Samsung’s The Frame TV, which is both a unique digital art display and a pretty great QLED television in one. Every version of this unique set is currently deeply discounted for Black Friday, with sizes ranging from 32 to 85 inches.
If the popular LG C2 is out of your price range, this well-liked budget alternative is easily one of the cheapest and most heavily discounted OLED TVs we’ve seen this Black Friday.
The LG C2 OLED is one of the best TVs we’ve tested, offering amazing picture quality and a fluid interface for browsing apps. It’s close to its lowest price right now in a range of sizes starting at 42 inches.
The Sony A90J earned our top luxury TV pick, thanks to the best picture quality we’ve ever tested, with superb detail and hyperaccurate colors. It’s currently available for up to $300 off (its lowest price yet) in two different sizes.
If the A90J is out of your price range, the A80J is a more affordable variation that sacrifices some features but still gets you a gorgeous 4K OLED screen. It’s a fraction of the cost of the A90J at this all-time-low sale price.
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It’s no secret that Dyson makes some seriously stylish (and powerful) appliances, whether we’re talking dust-busting vacuums, air-cleaning purifiers or curl-creating hair tools. If you’re looking to jump on the Dyson train — or perhaps, are looking for a reason to justify treating yourself to another item from the brand — you’re in luck. There are plenty of Dyson deals to be had during Black Friday, including the Owner Rewards Savings Event for current Dyson owners and savings on vacuums and fans for first-time buyers.
From now through Dec. 10, Dyson is hosting its annual Owner Rewards Savings Event, during which those who have previously bought a Dyson and registered it will also receive a code for 20% off any product.
“Any product” is music to Dyson-loving ears, so we’ve rounded up some of our favorite Dyson hair tools, vacuums and more to buy while they’re discounted. And be sure to check out more Black Friday deals happening now.
The dryer that started it all is now 20% off with this sale, and it’s just as great as it’s always been when it comes to boosting shine and getting the job done fast without damaging hair (hello, flyaway attachment!). Bonus: With this purchase, you can choose three bonus gifts to come with your shipment too. Read more about our pick for best high-end dryer here.
This multifunctional hot tool is the only thing you need to create an A-lister’s worth of looks — and it’s the first time ever that you can score it at a discount. It comes with a variety of interchangeable barrels and brushes for loose or tight curls and waves as well as sleek, smooth blowouts, and there’s even a case for travel. This model has a longer barrel made specifically for those with longer strands.
One of Dyson’s latest and greatest, this top-rated vacuum is made for giving you all the benefits of cordless vacuuming with a superior run time and, of course, suction capabilities (this is a Dyson, after all). It has a full-sized bin and can clean your floors, baseboards and cobwebby corners for two hours before needing a recharge. Plus, this model comes with a laser that reveals microscopic dust and the latest hair de-tangling technology.
This extremely elegant air purifier is here for a variety of respiratory (and comfort) needs. It’s an air purifier, humidifier and fan all in one — it even detects and destroys formaldehyde released from common household items. It’s perfect for adding a little moisture back into dry winter days, and in the summer, the fan will cool your space.
Genuinely high tech and aesthetics don’t always go hand in hand, but we’d be happy to have this genius lamp sitting on our desk or nightstand. It’s designed to simulate the day’s natural patterns of light to reduce eye strain and can even adjust its light for your age and task at hand (all via an app, of course).
Dyson can curl and dry, and now it can straighten too. This award-winning hot tool is cordless, which is practically revelatory: You can get the back of your head without taking out the toothbrush holder or your makeup back on the counter.
For small apartments, this V8 Absolute will get the job done fast. The power is seriously strong, and the flat head (and great pivot) is perfect for getting under worktops and open kitchen shelving. A few permutations of the attachments give it enough length to get cobwebs in the corners of 14-foot ceilings too.
With up to an hour of run time and three power modes to tackle whatever grit lies in your path, this cordless stick vac takes care of dust, dirt and pet debris in no time.
This C-suite version of the stylish Supersonic is most definitely the hair dryer Shiv from “Succession” would use, and maybe that’s why her power lob is always so flawless. Either way, we’re here for this gifting edition in deep blue and copper.
Dyson’s cordless stick vacuums are the gold standard of their kind. If this is the year you’ve decided to treat yourself to one of these lightweight, versatile, easy-to-use machines, Target is offering the brand’s Cyclone V10 Animal at a great price.
Dyson’s V12 Detect Slim Cordless Vacuum uses laser and sensor technology to sense debris on the floor, and optimizes suction based on dust levels. With 60 minutes of runtime and two cleaner heads — one for carpet and one for hardwood — this powerful vacuum can be used to deep-clean your whole home.
Dyson’s V15 has all the power and smart tech of the V12, but it comes with a souped-up attachment suite that is a total game changer. If you already own and love a Dyson stick, and you’re ready to upgrade, grab this deal on the V15.
One of the best deals on Dyson you’ll see all day, you can get the Dyson V8, plus a fluffy cleaning head for hard floors and three extra cleaning accessories that’ll make this your new favorite toy.
The least you’ll pay for a Dyson stick vac, this Target-exclusive model comes with the combination tool and is perfect for those lower-maintenance floor-cleaning jobs.
Upright vacuums offer more power than stick vacuums, making them a better choice for larger homes. The Dyson Ball Animal Origin has a powerful motor and the cleaner head automatically adjusts to the type of flooring, allowing users to cover hard and soft flooring without having to stop to change settings. Take $100 off the Dyson Ball Animal Origin Vacuum at Target.
This sleek, low-maintenance machine circulates purified air throughout the room, seamlessly keeping your home clean and cool.
This innovative machine offers 3-in-1 functionality so you can effectively treat the air inside your home to your desires.
Powerful, quiet and safe, this bladeless fan offers remote control, a sleep timer and 10 precise airflow settings.
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Keeping track of all the incredible Black Friday deals popping up is a full-time job in and of itself — in fact, it’s our full-time job! While you get your shopping on, the Underscored team will be keeping track of all the deals you need to know about on the web, and here, we’ll be calling out our 10 favorites for each day leading up to Black Friday and Cyber Monday.
This post will be your guide to the best of the best, the most impressive savings on the most coveted items.
The LG C2 OLED is one of our favorite TVs, offering incredible picture quality and a snappy interface. It’s currently at its lowest price yet.
A Dyson for under $300? You saw it here first. Target’s got this exclusive deal on the V8 Origin, a basic but still extremely powerful Dyson that comes with a 40-minute battery life.
The AirPods Pro 2 are our favorite Apple earbuds, thanks to their stellar noise cancellation and controls, and they’re currently at their lowest-ever price.
This Apple TV deal gets you our favorite high-end streaming player for its lowest-ever price, and while it’s not the newest, fastest model, it’ll still work great in any entertainment setup.
Our pick for the best overall soft-shelled checked suitcase is on sale at one of the lowest prices we’ve ever seen. Save $30 on purchases of more than $200 at Travelpro this Black Friday — including this durable bag that offers fantastic maneuverability.
If you prefer a bowl-lift mixer because it feels sturdier, the KitchenAid Professional 600 Series is a solid upgrade option from the Artisan series. It has a bigger stainless steel bowl and a more powerful motor that can handle bigger batches and recipes.
The clog that started it all. They’re our favorite travel shoes due to their breathability and comfort. Most colors are 25% off (plus kids sizes, too), with a few even 50% off, for Black Friday.
If you’re looking for top-tier comfort, consider these highly rated, Underscored-recommended pillows. Breathable and conveniently machine-washable, Beckham Hotel Collection pillows are 40% off at Amazon right now when you clip the on-page coupon.
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Black Friday 2022: Featured deal
Anthropologie: Right now, shop clothes, homewares and more and get 30% off your order and an extra 40% off sale items.
There are decidedly two camps of shoppers when it comes to the biggest shopping week of the year: the ones who’ve been eagerly curating wish lists for months, and those who get a shiver of anxiety down their spine whenever the words “Black Friday” are uttered. Regardless of where you fall on that spectrum, you probably like to save money — and that’s where we come in.
Black Friday deals started earlier than ever this year, and retailers across the online shopping sphere are offering their lowest prices of the year. The editors at Underscored are here to help you navigate this online deals extravaganza minus the stress.
We’ve scoured the web and rounded up all the best early Black Friday deals from all your favorite brands. Below, you’ll find the lowest prices of the year at tons of retailers, whether you’re shopping for gifts and holiday decor or stocking up on essentials.
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• Amazon: The mega-retailer is of course participating in this deals extravaganza, with markdowns on every category imaginable starting now.
• Bed Bath & Beyond: As early as Nov. 6 you can save on early Black Friday deals, with up to 25% off your purchase come Cyber Monday.
• Best Buy:The electronics and appliance retailer kicked off holiday shopping well before November with new deals arriving every week in the lead-up to Black Friday.
• Buy Buy Baby: Get up to 40% off all things baby, from strollers to toys to diapers and more.
• Chewy: Deep discounts on Chewy’s proprietary brands have dropped, so you can start stocking up on everything you need for your furry family members.
• Etsy: Etsy’s Cyber Week Sales Event is back, meaning shoppers can find one-of-a-kind gifts at discounted prices, all while supporting small businesses. Get discounts up to 60% off on a wide array of unique products.
• Lowe’s: Save on all things home DIY and more during this monthlong event at Lowe’s.
• Macy’s: Shop ahead of the rush at Macy’s and save on home decor, clothes and gifts for the whole family.
• Michaels: Shop a wide array of arts and crafts deals, including up to 70% off Christmas decor and BOGO 50% off all Crayola.
•Nordstrom: Holiday deals are here, with new markdowns on top brands for men, women and kids — plus luxe home goods — now through Nov. 29.
• Target:Make more than a month of Black Friday at Target, where a slew of deals are launched weekly and a new Deal of the Day is chosen daily.
• The Home Depot: Shop discounted tools, appliances and more at The Home Depot right now.
• Walmart: Walmart’s Black Friday Deals for Days event brings discounts across every category, from home to tech to toys to vacuums.
• Wayfair: Wayfair just kicked off its Black Friday sneak peek so you can save on furniture, holiday decor and much, much more.
• Adonit: Shop tech accessories like chargers, styluses, cases and more up to 40% off now through Nov. 28.
• Adorama: Get up to 50% off on a variety of categories, including gaming, wearables, computers, home electronics, cameras, lighting and video and audio equipment.
• Anker: Save up to $150 on portable chargers, cables, power banks and more right now.
• B&H Photo Video: Save up to $1,200 on must-have photo and video gear.
• Casetify: Protect your phone in style and save with this sale: Buy one get 15% off, buy two get 25% off or buy three and get 30% off through the end of the month.
• Coway: Coway air purifiers and bidets are on sale now through Nov. 28, with most models 20% to 35% off.
• Dyson: During Dyson’s Black Friday Event, save up to $220 on select items, including cordless vacuums, air purifiers and hair tools.
• Eufy: Eufy is offering deals on home security systems, smart home tech, robot vacuums and much more right now.
• Google: Tons of tech (including Underscored faves like the Nest Mini, Thermostat and Pixel 7) are on sale at the Google Store starting Nov. 17.
• Jabra: Save on bestselling wireless earbuds — with the most affordable options going for under $50 — now through Dec. 4.
• JBL: Now through Nov. 28, shop deals up to 70% off to save on headphones, speakers, gaming gear and more.
• Lenovo: Nov. 23 to 25, shop significant discounts on laptops, tablets, monitors, tech accessories and more.
• Marshall: Get high-quality, stylish headphones and speakers at a discount, thanks to Black Friday and Cyber Monday promos at Marshall.
• Moft: During this early Black Friday sale, you’ll get tiered savings on tech accessories through Nov. 28.
• Netgear: Save on Wi-Fi systems right now, thanks to Netgear’s Black Friday deals.
• Nomad: Get 25% off all Nomad tech accessories, no code necessary.
• Roku: Starting Nov. 13, get $12 off Roku Express, $25 off Roku Streaming Stick 4K, $30 off Roku Ultra and $50 off Roku Streambar. Check out our Roku recommendations, then shop the sale with confidence.
• Samsung: Shop some of the deepest discounts of the year on the latest smartphones, watches, laptops, tablets and more.
• Satechi: Get 25% off tech accessories sitewide for orders under $149 (use code BFCM25) and 30% off all orders over $150 (use code BFCM30).
• SimpliSafe: Shop home security systems and more and get 50% off all products, plus a free SimpliCam now through Nov. 30.
• Allswell: Save on mattresses, pillows and more — Allswell is offering 25% off sitewide, plus additional limited-time offers.
• Amerisleep: Get $450 off any mattress and save on bedroom accessories, bed frames and more.
• Avocado: Get 10% off organic mattresses and bedding sitewide with code SAVE10 and shop other markdowns on the Fleece, Organic Cotton and Alpaca collections.
• Awara Sleep: Starting Nov. 8, get $300 off a mattress, plus $499 in accessories for free.
• Baloo: Get 30% off weighted blankets and bedding through Nov. 28 with code GIFT30.
• Bear: Right now you can use code BF35 for 35% off sitewide — plus, get free accessories when you purchase a mattress.
• Beautyrest: A bunch of mattresses, including those in the Black Hybrid and Harmony Lux lines, are up to $600 off.
• Bed Threads: Save 15% on soft, colorful sheets sitewide with code BEDTIME, now through Nov. 28.
• Big Blanket Co: Stay cozy all winter under an enormous blanket from Big Blanket Co and save up to $100 through Nov. 22.
• Big Fig: Plus-size sleepers can sleep comfortably on a mattress from Big Fig and save $400 with code FRIYAY.
• Birch: Get $400 off any Birch Mattress and two free Eco-Rest pillows right now.
• Boll & Branch: Get 25% off sitewide with code CYBER25.
• Botana Bedding: Save on Botana Bedding starting Nov. 15 and through the holidays.
• Brentwood Home: Get 10% off luxurious linens and homeware sitewide with code SAVE10 through the end of the year.
• Brooklinen: The fan-favorite bedding brand is offering 20% off sitewide through Nov. 30. (We recommend the ultra-soft linen sheets and pillows in particular.)
• Brooklyn Bedding: Score at least 25% off sitewide through Dec. 6 at Brooklyn Bedding.
• Casper: Right now beloved DTC brand Casper is offering up to $800 off mattresses and 25% off sheets.
• Coyuchi: Starting Nov. 23, shop promos of 25% off sitewide plus free gifts with purchases over $300.
• Cozy Earth: Starting Nov. 15, get 30% to 35% off premium bedding and loungewear sitewide. (P.S. Our editors arebigfans of the brand.)
• Crane & Canopy: Get 20% off sitewide on luxury bedding, sheets and home decor with code YAY22 now through Nov. 29.
• Cultiver: This Australian luxury home decor brand is offering up to 60% off linens, homewares and more Nov. 23 through 28.
• Dreamcloud: Through Dec. 5, shop at Dreamcloud for major savings — 25% off sitewide and free accessories worth $499 with a mattress purchase.
• Eight Sleep: During this Black Friday sale, get $500 off Pod Mattresses, $200 off a cover and 20% off accessories with a select purchase.
• Essentia: Now through Nov. 27, shop Essentia’s biggest sale of the year and get 25% off your purchase, plus two free organic pillows with the purchase of a mattress.
• Good Side: Save 30% on silk sleep products sitewide with code HOLIDAY30.
• Gravity: Ease your stress with a weighted blanket from Gravity, now 30% off sitewide through Dec. 1.
• Hatch: Use code EARLY30 to take $30 off the Restore sleep device, now through Nov. 29.
• Helix: Take advantage of tiered savings and get two free Dream Pillows when you spend $600 or more.
• Loftie: Get 15% off everything — including the Underscored-approved alarm clock and sunrise lamp — at Loftie right now.
• Mattress Firm: Right now you can get a king bed for the price of a queen and a queen bed for the price of a twin. Plus, save up to $700 on select mattresses from top brands and get 20% off Sleepy’s pillows.
• Nectar Sleep: Starting Nov. 8, get 33% off sitewide.
• Nolah: Nolah’s Black Friday Sale is live now, with up to $700 off mattresses, plus two free pillows.
• Ostrichpillow: Save up to 30% off on select Ostrichpillow products — including a pillow and sleep mask we love — Nov. 23 through 27, and get free shipping on Cyber Monday.
• Parachute: Sales at Parachute are rare, so take advantage of this opportunity to get 20% off everything (including furniture — and our favorite linen sheets) now through Nov. 28.
• Purple: Get up to $300 off premium mattresses, plus $500 off the Ascent Adjustable Base, now through Dec. 8.
• Riley: Get 20% off sitewide now through Nov. 28, plus an additional 10% off select bedding this weekend using code HOLIDAY.
• Saatva: Underscored readers can access $350 off $1,000 now through Nov. 28.
• Serta: Now through Dec. 6, Serta mattresses are up to $800 off.
• Slumberland: Underscored readers can get an exclusive $100 discount on orders of $599 or more with code CNNEXCLUSIVE, now through the end of the month.
• Tuft & Needle: Now through Dec. 2, save up to $750 on mattresses and 20% on accessories.
• UnHide: Grab a faux fur blanket to cozy up during holiday movie marathons — you’ll get 25% off sitewide and 30% off all bundles.
• Vaya: Get $300 off any mattress, plus two free pillows right now.
• Zoma: Get $150 off any mattress, plus two free pillows and 30% off adjustable beds and more.
Save on sofas, rugs, desks and more
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• Albany Park: Now through Nov. 12, get 12% off sofas and sectionals with code CNN12.
• Arhaus: Home furniture and accessories are up to 40% off select items right now.
• Article: Get up to 40% off stylish furniture for your entire home, thanks to this sitewide sale live now through Nov. 28.
• Branch: Starting Nov. 10, take advantage of Branch’s Cyber Sale to save 10% off the entire WFH collection (including ergonomic chairs and standing desks) and up to 15% off bundles, plus free shipping with code BFCM.
• Burrow: Save on modular furniture, mattresses and more with these tiered discounts available with code BF22: 15% off up to $1,599, $275 off $1,600 or more, $350 off $2,000 or more, $450 off $2,500 or more, $550 off $3,000 or more, $750 off $4,000 or more and $1,000 off $5,000 or more.
• Castlery: Now through Dec. 4, get up to 40% off select products.
• CB2: Now through Nov. 28, get up to 60% off select furniture for your entire home.
• Crate & Barrel: Save on kitchenware, furniture, bedding and much more now through Nov. 29.
• Floyd: Shop discounted furniture during this holiday sale, live now through Nov. 28.
• Hay: Save on Scandinavian furniture and homewares — Hay is offering 20% off, plus free shipping right now.
• Homebody: Use come HOME25 for 25% off your purchase from this sustainable DTC furniture brand.
• Houzz: During this Black Friday sale, discounts run up to 80% off now through Nov. 27.
• Interior Define: Get up to 20% off everything at Interior Define right now.
• Joybird: Now through Nov. 29, Joybird will be offering 35% off sitewide.
• Lightology: Save on all things lamp, chandelier, sconce and more right now, with up to 20% off select brands starting Nov. 15.
• Lovesac: Modular, technology-enhanced furniture is up to 35% off sitewide, plus free shipping.
• Lulu and Georgia: Save 25% on modern, minimalist furniture and home decor during this sitewide sale.
• Moon Pod: These grown-up beanbag chairs are the epitome of comfort, and right now they’re 25% off sitewide with stackable codes for additional savings.
• Neighbor: Shop cozy outdoor furniture at 15% off sitewide, now through the end of the month.
• Open Spaces: The bestselling Entryway Rack is 30% off, and almost everything else is 25% off with code HOLIDAY22.
• Overstock: Take advantage of Overstock’s massive discounts now through Dec. 10 — you’ll find thousands of deals across every category, plus score free shipping.
• Ruggable: Through Nov. 30, get up to 25% off washable rugs sitewide with code BF22.
• RugsUSA: Shop discounted rugs thanks to these deals running through Nov. 30.
• Rugs.com: Get up to 80% off all week long thanks to these Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales.
• Sixpenny: Shop this direct-to-consumer furniture brand and get 20% off everything with code STARRYNIGHT now through Nov. 28.
• Slumberland: Get 30% off furniture, home decor, bedding and more — plus free shipping — during Slumberland’s Thanksgiving Sale, happening now.
• Steelcase: Non-ugly office furniture exists, and it’s on sale right now — get up to 15% off sitewide or 20% off two items starting Nov. 24.
• Sundays: Get up to 20% off furniture, plus free shipping on everything.
• Wooj: Get 15% off snazzy 3D-printed lighting from Wooj right now.
Black Friday home and office deals
Save on indoor plants, candles, stationery and more
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• 1-800 Flowers: Underscored readers can get 20% off sitewide and treat a loved one — or yourself — to a gorgeous bouquet. Use code SAVE20CNN for the exclusive discount.
• Aera: Score 40% off diffusers and fill your home with calming aromas all year long.
• Aerogarden: Keep your home garden flourishing even in the dead of winter and get 30% off indoor growing systems sitewide plus free shipping on orders over $50. The sale is live now through Nov. 29.
• Anecdote Candles: Shop sitewide tiered discounts and stock up on quality candles, now through Nov. 28.
• Anthropologie: Right now get 30% off your order and an extra 40% off sale items.
• Apotheke: Get Brooklyn-made Apotheke candles and more at 25% off thanks to this sitewide discount through Nov. 27, plus Cyber Monday discounts on body products.
• Aura Frames: Keep family memories close by with a digital frame — a few models are at their lowest prices yet, now through Nov. 29.
• Bando: Bando’s biggest sale ever means 35% off sitewide with code TAKE35, now through Dec. 1.
• Birthdate Candles: Get minimum 25% off your order of astrological-minded candles, and up to 50% off based on how much you spend. The sale lasts Nov. 21 through 29.
• Boy Smells: Candles, perfumes and more are 25% off at Boy Smells.
• Dusen Dusen: Liven up your home with delightful homewares — everything from duvets to bathrobes to umbrellas to oven mitts is on sale at this Brooklyn-based shop.
• Erin Condren: Shop stationery, planners and more and get 30% off everything at Erin Condren.
• Homesick: Nostalgic candle lovers can get 20% off sitewide and up to 40% off daily deals now through Black Friday, then BOGO deals on Cyber Monday with code CYBER.
• Jenni Kayne: Enjoy 25% off everything — from cashmere sweaters to dinnerware — in-store and online.
• Letterfolk: Chic, customizable welcome mats and more are 30% off sitewide.
• Minted: Get 20% off holiday cards, gifts, and fine art orders over $150 and 15% off all other orders with code BF2022, now through Black Friday.
• Plants.com: Save on indoor greenery, thanks to an exclusive deal for Underscored readers — get 20% off sitewide with code CNN20, now through Nov. 28.
• Poketo: Save on cute stationery, desk supplies and more and get 30% off sitewide with code HOLIDAY22.
• Pura: Pura is offering a range of promos like subscriber-only deals, BOGO and sitewide sales — so you can save on devices to fill your home with aromas.
• Rifle Paper Co.: All things stationery and home decor are 30% off sitewide with code MERRY30.
• Saatchi Art: Save on original art right now at Saatchi Art — you’ll get 15% orders over $1,000 with code BLACKFRIDAY15 and 10% off orders over $500 with code BLACKFRIDAY10, now through Nov. 26.
• Simple Human: Streamline your home with sleek trash cans and more — now through Nov. 28, select products will be 25% off online (and Simplehuman members can get up to 35% off).
• Snif: Right now get 20% off all fragrance with code SNIFME20. Plus, use code OPRAH for 20% off the Old Saint Wick candle.
• Speks: Starting Nov. 8, snag some magnetic desk accessories at 25% off — perfect for all your stocking stuffer needs.
• The Sill: Plant lovers and aspiring green thumbs can save on indoor plants — now through Nov. 28, The Sill is offering up to 45% off.
• Vitruvi: Vitruvi’s biggest sale of the year is here and you can get 40% off premium diffusers and essential oils sitewide.
• Wax Buffalo: Discounted candles mean you can get your space feeling homey for less, through Nov. 25.
• Yield: Candles, incense, glassware and more are 30% off sitewide with code HOLIDAY22.
Save on cookware, snacks, countertop appliances and more
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• Acid League: Shop for the creative cook in your life and get 25% off vinegars, sauces and condiments that brighten and balance every dish, now through Nov. 27.
• Atlas Coffee Club: Use code FREECOFFEE to get your first bag of coffee free and up to $55 off gifts from one of our favorite coffee subscriptions.
• Atlas Tea Club: Get your first box free and up to $55 off gifts for all the tea lovers in your life, now through Nov. 28 with code FREETEA.
• Baked By Melissa: Get up to 40% off sweet treats now through Nov. 29.
• Beast Health: Sleek personal blenders and accessories are 20% off right now.
• Blue Bottle Coffee: Underscored readers can use the exclusive code CNN25 for 25% off the Zakkpac Brew Kit bag, which comes packed with all your travel coffee needs — an Aeropress, a 12-ounce MiiR insulated travel mug and the Hario Skerton Mill so you can always grind fresh coffee, even without electricity.
• Caraway Home: Use code CYBER22 to take advantage of a rare sale on Caraway’s gorgeous cookware, bakeware and other kitchen accessories.
• EveryPlate: Meals go for just $1.49 per serving with code EPBF2022, applicable now through Dec. 10.
• Factor: Get 60% off your first box of fully prepared meals with code FACTORBF2022 now through Dec. 3.
• Fishwife: This trendy tinned fish (yes, you read that right) brand is offering 20% off through Nov. 28.
• Fly By Jing: Shop the brand’s biggest sale ever and get up to half off flavorful sauces, spices and more.
• Food52: Get 20% off quality kitchenware and unique home decor sitewide with code CHEERS20.
• Ghia: Get nonalcoholic spirits from Ghia 20% off through Nov. 28.
• GIR: Functional, beautiful kitchen tools are 30% off sitewide with code HOLIDAY22.
• Godiva: Get discounts on a variety of gorgeous chocolates now through Nov. 13.
• Great Jones: Shop the brand’s biggest sale ever and get up to 50% off now through Nov. 28. Plus, get free gifts with your purchase this week.
• Green Chef: Get 60% off your first box of this healthy and organic meal kit, plus free shipping on your first box with code GCBF2022, now through Dec. 4.
• Greenlife: Shop cookware and kitchen appliances on sale now through Cyber Monday.
• GreenPan: Save on our favorite nonstick pan and more thanks to this sale offering up to 60% off sitewide, now through Nov. 29.
• HelloFresh: Get 70% off your first box of this popular meal kit, plus free shipping on your first box with code HFBF2022, now through Dec. 25.
• HexClad: Shop premium hybrid cookware that combines the convenience of non-stick with the durability of stainless steel and save, now through Nov. 29.
• Hurom: Now through Nov. 30, get up to 35% off a slow juicer from Hurom.
• KitchenAid: First-time customers can save $200 on the Pro Plus Series 5 stand mixer, plus shop deals as high as 44% off and get an additional 5% off with code BLACKFRIDAY5.
• Levain Bakery: Now through Black Friday get 20% off all eight- and 12-packs of these beloved cookies.
• Material: Shop this once-yearly sitewide sale and save on gorgeous kitchen essentials, including the linen and glassware collections.
• Ninja Kitchen: Get $35 off the OG751 wood-fired outdoor grill with the exclusive code CNN35, now through Dec. 15.
• Omsom: Shop delicious flavors from a variety of Asian cuisines and get 20% off sitewide, no code necessary.
• Our Place: Our Place’s kitchenware is a staple in our editors’ kitchens, thanks to their nonstick versatility and gorgeous designs. Shop everything the brand has to offer on sale now through Nov. 28.
• Package Free: Sustainable essentials are 40% off sitewide with code HOLIDAY, now through Nov. 29.
• Sakara: Sakara is offering nutritious meals 25% off sitewide now through Nov. 28.
• Shaker & Spoon: Underscored readers can take advantage of this exclusive offer for $15 off any subscription order with code CNN15, valid now through Dec. 15.
• Sur La Table: Right now you can save on top kitchenware and appliance brands, thanks to these early Black Friday deals.
• Tupperware: Black Friday deals are live right now, so snag food storage up to 25% off now through Thanksgiving — you’ll need somewhere to store all those leftovers, after all.
• Umamicart: This female-founded online Asian grocer is offering 10% off holiday gift sets and an additional 20% off three-month prepaid subscription boxes through the end of the month.
• Vitamix: Save on premium blenders right now — Vitamix is offering $50 off full-size blenders and $75 off the A3500, plus deals on immersion blender bundles.
• W&P: Beautiful, sustainable food storage is 25% off sitewide through Nov. 28.
Black Friday outdoors deals
Save on grills, camping gear, apparel and more
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• BioLite: Shop 20% off sitewide and 30% off cold weather–friendly fire pits right now.
• Cotopaxi: Shop sustainable outdoor gear and save up to 75% on select styles.
• Kenyon Grills: Get 20% off all grills and 25% off all grill accessories now through Nov. 30.
• Mountain Hardwear: Outdoor gear and apparel is 25% off sitewide through Dec. 1.
• Solo Stove: Through Dec. 4, snag fire pits, pizza ovens and accessories at their lowest prices of the year. Plus, Underscored readers can score free Color Packs with a purchase over $200 with code CNNCOLOR, now through Nov. 29.
• Takeya: Shop stainless steel water bottles on sale for 30% off sitewide starting Nov. 23.
• Topo Designs: Get up to 50% off sustainable outdoor gear and accessories.
• Yeti: If you purchase $200 or more in Yeti products now through Dec. 19, you’ll receive a free gift of two Rambler Lowball Tumblers with your purchase.
• Z Grills: Shop Black Friday deals all month long, plus flash sales on the actual Black Friday.
Save on makeup, skin care, hair tools and more
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• Act+Acre: Save on premium hair care — everything is 25% off right now on the Act+Acre site.
• Anastasia Beverly Hills: Save on cult-favorite brow products and more, thanks to sitewide and tiered discounts now through Dec. 2.
• Biossance: Get 30% off quality skin care sitewide with code GIVE30.
• Briogeo: Through Nov. 30, get 30% off all Briogeo hair products.
• Bluemercury: The more you spend, the more you’ll save at Bluemercury now through Dec. 4 — with up to 20% off orders of $250 or more.
• Bobbi Brown Cosmetics: Get 30% off makeup sitewide, plus snag additional limited-time offers.
• Bondi Sands: Get sitewide discounts now through Nov. 28 for a summer glow all winter long.
• Burt’s Bees: Makeup, skin care and more is 20% off with code HOLIDAY through the end of the month, perfect for saving on stocking stuffers.
• Ceremonia: The more you spend, the more you save during this sitewide promo at this Latinx hair care brand.
• Coco & Eve: Starting Nov. 14 and running through Dec. 2, Coco & Eve is offering 20% to 50% off select bestselling hair and beauty products.
• Crown Affair: Shop premium hair care and tools and get 30% off, plus a free gift of “The Towel” with orders over $75, now through Nov. 28.
• Deborah Lippmann: Beauty and skin care products are 30% off when you spend $75 and use code CYBER22 at checkout.
• Dermstore: Now through Nov. 28, save up to 30% on beloved skin care brands with code JOY.
• Dossier: The more you spend on these affordable (and convincing) perfume dupes, the more you’ll save — up to 40% off when you stock up.
• Dr. Loretta: Dermatologist-formulated skin care is 15% off sitewide, so stock up now to enhance your routine.
• Drybar: Get salon-quality blowouts at home for less, thanks to a 30% discount on all hair tools and 25% off liquid products.
• EltaMD: Protect your skin year-round with some of the best sunscreen on the market and save, thanks to this 20% off sitewide sale with code THANKFULL.
• Fenty Beauty: Get 25% off sitewide plus free gifts on orders over $75.
• First Aid Beauty: Protect your skin from the harsh winter weather and get 30% off now through Nov. 29.
• Grande Cosmetics: Save on cult-favorite lash and brow serums, thanks to 30% off sitewide.
• Haus Labs: Little Monsters can save on Lady Gaga’s makeup line — the sitewide sale runs now through Nov. 28.
• Heyday: Get up to 30% off products and tools, plus find savings on memberships for frequent facials.
• Innisfree: Shop limited-time skin care deals and get 30% off select collections and more.
• ITCosmetics: Now through Nov. 28, shop products 30% off sitewide with additional deals throughout the week with cult-favorite bestsellers.
• Jinsoon: Save on nail care and more at Jinsoon through Nov. 28.
• Joanna Vargas Skin Care: Take 25% off orders of $75 or more or 30% off $250 or more, no code necessary.
• JVN: Jonathan Van Ness’ hair care brand is 25% off through Dec. 4.
• Kiehl’s: Save on premium products to keep your skin happy all winter — right now Kiehl’s is offering sitewide discounts, plus select products half off through Nov. 29.
• Kinship: Save on sustainably-minded skin care, SPF and more with 20% off during Black Friday — plus, get more savings come Cyber Monday.
• Kitsch: Score 25% to 60% off hair products and more during this sitewide sale at Kitsch.
• Korres: Get 40% off Greek skin care sitewide through Nov. 29.
• Kosas: Shop this sitewide sale now and stock up on holy grail makeup for later.
• L’Occitane: All L’Occitane products are 20% off for Black Friday — so stock up to pamper yourself or give as gifts.
• Loops: Shop this innovative beauty brand and save on masks and more at 30% off sitewide.
• M-61: Save on powerful skin care treatments through Nov. 27.
• Merit Beauty: Underscored readers can shop the brand’s only sale of the year 24 hours early with code CNNMERIT20. Get 20% off sitewide through Nov. 28.
• Milk Makeup: Get 25% off orders over $45 and a gift with purchases over $75 with code BLACKFRIDAY.
• Nécessaire: Get free skin care products with your order this Black Friday, plus free shipping on all orders.
• Pacifica: Right now get 30% off clean skin care and makeup sitewide.
• Pat McGrath Labs: Get 30% off orders of $50 and over, 35% off orders of $150 and over and 40% off orders of $250 and over.
• Peace Out: Get up to 35% off targeted skin care now through Nov. 28.
• R.E.M. Beauty: Shop Ariana Grande’s skincare and makeup line 30% off sitewide through Nov. 28.
• Skin Laundry: Shop sitewide sales as well as limited-time gift card offers during Skin Laundry’s Black Friday promos, now through Nov. 28.
• Skinfix: Save 25% on skin-replenishing products with code BFSKINFIX22.
• Soko Glam: Trending (and effective) Korean skin care is 35% off sitewide throughout November, meaning you can save a ton on your favorite products.
• Solawave: This Black Friday and Cyber Monday sale is offering BOGO on everything while supplies last. Use code GETONE at checkout.
• Supergoop: Protect your skin with SPF year round and save — Supergoop is offering 20% off through Nov. 28.
• Tarte: Get up to 40% off makeup sitewide, plus free shipping through Cyber Monday.
• Tatcha: Everything at Tatcha is 20% off sitewide through Nov. 30.
• True Botanicals: Premium nontoxic skin care is up to 30% off with code TRUEVIP2022 through Nov. 27 — plus, get free gifts with select purchases.
• Tula: Skin care for your face and body is up to 30% off during this sitewide sale, live through Nov. 30.
• Ulta: Find beauty deals galore at Ulta Beauty right now, so save on all your favorite brands.
• Urban Decay: Starting Nov. 16, get 30% off makeup sitewide and even steeper Cyber Monday discounts.
• Versed: Save on skin care starting Nov. 21, with more discounts throughout the week.
Black Friday fitness and health deals
Save on exercise equipment, bidets, oral care and more
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• Bala: The chicest ankle weights (and other exercise equipment) on the market are up to 25% off sitewide during Bala’s biggest sale of the year.
• BidetKing: Shop bidets up to $400 off with code FRIDAY.
• Billie: Shoppers can get 20% off orders of $20 or more with code SHOP20 and save on razors, wax kits and more.
• Bio Bidet by Bemis: Now through Dec. 5, shop the Black Friday and Cyber Monday Savings Event and save on a luxurious bathroom upgrade.
• Cocofloss: Save on luxury dental floss (it’s a thing) — everything is 25% off starting Nov. 18.
• Cubii: Get 30% off select seated ellipticals with code SAVE.
• Dr. Scholl’s: Starting Nov. 22, get 30% off select styles, plus free shipping with code FRIYAY. On Nov. 28 and 29, the code will be FUNDAY.
• Everywell: Learn about your health with Everlywell’s at-home tests, with 35% off orders sitewide with code UNDERSCORED35, an exclusive opportunity to save before the brand’s main holiday sale.
• EyeBuyDirect: Save on high-quality glasses and sunglasses, including a huge selection of prescription eyewear.
• Gaiam: Yogis (and aspiring yogis) can score lots of savings this week, thanks to 25% off sitewide plus more savings depending on how much you spend.
• GlassesUSA: Get 40% off designer frames with code DESIGNER40 and 25% off contact lenses with code CONTACTS25, now through Nov. 29.
• Grove Collective: Save up to 50% on sustainable cleaning supplies, beauty, personal care and more, now through Nov. 28.
• Hai: The Hai Smart Showerhead will be on sale $100 off now through go through Nov. 30.
• HigherDose: Save 20% on infrared sauna blankets and more starting Nov. 11.
• Hydrow: Now through Nov. 28, save on premium at-home rowing machines.
• Hyperice: Now through Dec. 3, shop wellness tech for athletes (think percussive massagers and more) on sale.
• Juiced Bikes: Shop premium e-bikes on sale, plus 20% off all accessories with code JINGLE.
• Knix: Save on period underwear and more during this 20% off sitewide sale, now through Nov. 28.
• Living Proof: Get 20% off, plus a free full-size dry shampoo when you spend $70 at the Living Proof website through Nov. 27. Be sure to use code SAVE20 at checkout.
• Lululemon Studio: Upgrade your at-home workouts to studio quality with the Lululemon Studio Mirror, a reflective screen that turns any room in your house into a home gym. Score $700 off with code LLSTUDIO700.
• Moon: This oral care brand is offering 30% off sitewide, plus even deeper discounts on additional select products now through Nov. 28.
• Native: Get natural deodorant and more 30% when you spend $30, now through Nov. 29.
• Peloton: Between Nov. 14 and 28, get up to $600 off Peloton Bike, Bike+ (our top exercise bike pick) or Tread packages; $300 off Peloton Guide and Row packages; and 70% off select apparel online.
• Proof: Save on period-proof underwear and get 25% off your purchase with code THANKFUL.
• Snow: Get a brighter smile for less with 20% off sitewide and 30% off bundles.
• Soulcycle: Enthusiasts of the popular cycling workout will be pleased to know that Soulcycle is offering $600 off each bike for at-home sweating — the lowest price ever.
• Squatty Potty: Underscored readers can get 20% off sitewide on their first purchase with code CNN20, now through Nov. 28.
• Superfeet: Save on premium insoles, thanks to 25% off sitewide and free ground shipping from Superfeet, starting Nov. 10.
• Therabody: Now through Nov. 26, get up to $150 off percussive massagers and more from Therabody.
• Thinx: Getup to 50% off Thinx period underwear and more through Nov. 28.
Save on athleticwear, intimates, shoes, jewelry and more
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• Abercrombie & Fitch: Shop 30% off adult apparel and 40% off kids clothes sitewide through Nov. 28.
• Adidas: Shop the deepest discounts of the year at Adidas — the deals start now, with additional savings available on Nov. 27 with code CYBER.
• Alice + Olivia: Now through Nov. 28, get 25% off almost everything sitewide.
• Andie Swim: Shop this sitewide Buy More, Save More event and get up to 40% off when you spend more than $250. (Use code BF20 for 20% off up to $149, code BF30 for 30% off up to $249 and code BF40 for 40% off $250 or more.)
• Anthropologie: Right now get 30% off your order and an extra 40% off sale items.
• Bandier: Shop sleek athletic and leisure clothing and save, thanks to this promo of 30% off orders of $100 or more, now through Nov. 29.
• BaubleBar: Starting Nov. 21, get 30% off sitewide.
• Birdy Grey: Now through Nov. 28, you’ll get up to 75% off bridesmaid gowns and accessories for wedding seasons ahead.
• Catbird: Catbird is hosting its biggest sale of the year, offering 15% off sitewide on fine jewelry, including personalized pieces and engagement rings, Catbird signature candles and beauty items.
• Christy Dawn: Shop unique prairie-style dresses and more at 30% off through Nov. 28.
• Chubbies: Shop men’s sport, swim and casual wear on sale right now — all full-price items are 40% off right now.
• Cole Haan: Shop discounted shoes, handbags, accessories and much more and save up to half price.
• Cosabella: Intimates are 30% off sitewide, plus get a $25 gift card when you spend $175 or more.
• Cuup: During Cuup’s The Sale, get up to 60% off select bras and underwear.
• Draper James: This Reese Witherspoon–founded clothing brand is offering 30% off sitewide.
• Eberjey: Get 25% off sitewide with code JOY25 for discounts on cozy intimates and loungewear.
• Eddie Bauer: Shop 50% off sitewide now through Nov. 26.
• Eloquii: Shop plus-size fashion and get 50% off everything with code BLACKFRIDAY through Nov. 26. From Nov. 27 through 29, use code CYBER for savings.
• Everlane: Shop this Black Friday sale and get up to 50% select styles and collections including Perform, Track, sweaters, teddy fleeces, ReNew outerwear and denim, now through Nov. 28.
• Fabletics: Get 80% off workout clothes, athleisure and more sitewide through Nov. 29.
• Faherty: This Black Friday, get 25% off almost everything at Faherty when you spend $250.
• Machete: Now through the end of the month, get 20% off sitewide to save on gorgeous jewelry, accessories and more.
• Madewell: Get 40% or more off almost everything during this Black Friday event — use code OHJOY to score the savings.
• Mejuri: Gorgeous, dainty jewelry from Mejuri is down to the lowest prices of the year through Nov. 28, with 20% off purchases of $150 or more.
• Naadam: It’s definitely sweater season, so get up to 50% off cashmere styles right now at Naadam.
• Naked Cashmere: Shop quality cashmere essentials for less right now, thanks to deals on the limited-edition Black Friday Collection.
• Native Shoes: Shop shoes, boots and sandals from Native Shoes and get 20% to 50% off sitewide now through Nov. 28.
• Nisolo: Take 25% off huarache sandals, boots and other sustainable footwear Nov. 23 through the end of the month.
• Outdoor Voices: Save 30% on tons of comfortable activewear (including the famous Exercise Dress), plus additional markdowns on OV Extra items, during this sitewide sale.
• Parade: Shop Parade right now and get 30% off all orders (and 40% off orders over $125 and 50% off orders over $250), plus free gifts. The discounts are live for early access right now.
• P.J. Salvage: Cozy up this winter with new pajamas and more — P.J. Salvage is offering up to 50% off select styles. On Cyber Monday get a free gift with purchase with code COZY.
• Princess Polly: Save on the latest fashion thanks to 30% off sitewide with code BF30, now through Nov. 28.
• Printfresh: Uniquely patterned clothes and accessories are 25% off sitewide with code PEACE, now through Nov. 28.
• Reformation: Sales at this sustainable brand are ultra-rare, so shop this 25% off sitewide sale now through Nov. 28 — and hurry, before all the best prints sell out.
• Rent the Runway: Now through Nov. 26, take 35% off, including subscription and one-time rentals, sitewide with code BESTFRIDAY.
• Richer Poorer: Shop super-soft loungewear and more at 35% off sitewide right now.
• Rouje: Breezy Parisian styles are up to 20% off right now.
• Set Active: This LA-based athleisure brand is offering 25% off sitewide and up to 60% off everything on the sale page now through Nov. 30.
• Sheertex: Save on some of the brand’s indestructible tights — they start at just $25.
• Shopbop: Get 25% off storewide and save on must-have fashion for any occasion, now through Nov. 28 with code HOLIDAY.
• Spanx: The legendary shapewear brand is offering 20% off everything sitewide (plus free shipping) through Nov. 28.
• Splendid: Save on women’s and children’s clothes — Splendid is offering 40% off sitewide through Nov. 26.
• Studs: Right now you can get 30% off jewelry — plus, on Cyber Monday, get three-piece Mystery Sets for just $25.
• Summersalt: Save on everything from swim to loungewear and more during this promo, offering 30% off sitewide with code THANKFUL, plus additional deals all week long.
• Sunglass Hut: Sunglass Hut is offering up to 50% off sitewide through Nov. 27, plus additional savings on Cyber Monday.
• Susan Alexandra: Now through Nov. 28, you can get 30% off beaded bags, trinkets and more unique accessories and homewares from this celeb-loved brand.
• The North Face: Shoppers with an XPLR Pass can get 25% off their order, plus get 40% off select sale items right now.
• TKEES: Get up to 70% off chic sandals and apparel during this sitewide sale, now through Nov. 28.
• Tommy John: Get 30% off underwear, loungewear and more sitewide.
• Toms: Take 30% off almost everything, from sandals to slides to winter boots, now through Nov. 29.
• Twillory: Versatile, breathable men’s clothing is up to half off through Nov. 28.
• Ugg: Shop Ugg’s Closet Sale and get up to 60% off new markdowns, plus free shipping on orders of $125 or more.
• Unbound Merino: Soft, stylish basics for men and women are up to 40% off sitewide.
• Universal Standard: Find bestselling wardrobe staples at new low prices, plus new deals daily and bundled savings from this size-inclusive brand.
• Untuckit: Get casual polos, work shirts and more 25% off sitewide through Nov. 27.
• Urban Outfitters: Get 25% off your purchase now through Nov. 28.
• Vitamin A Swim: Right now get 30% off sitewide at Vitamin A Swim with code HOLIDAY30.
• Wolf and Badger: Shop sustainable and ethically produced fashion, jewelry, beauty and more and get up to 50% off select designers.
• Year Of Ours: Chic workout gear is 25% off sitewide and get up to 60% off select items.
• You Swim: Unique one-pieces, bikinis and more from You Swim are 25% off during this sitewide sale.
• Zappos: The major footwear retailer is offering deals up to 40% off across favorite brands like Crocs, Asics, Sam Edelman, Steve Madden and more.
Save on suitcases, neck pillows, carry-ons and more
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• Away: For the first time ever, Away is offering Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals on all its famous suitcases, plus up to 40% off select bags and accessories through Nov. 28.
• Cadence: Keep your toiletries and trinkets in order, no matter where you’re headed. Get Cadence Capsules for 20% off — or 25% off orders over $165 — now through Nov. 28.
• Calpak: Ultra-chic hardshell luggage, duffels, toiletry organizers and more are 20% off during this sitewide sale.
• Dagne Dover: Shop quality luggage and everyday bags from Dagne Dover and get 25% off sitewide.
• Ebags: Take 30% off sitewide with code THANKS30 and save for travels ahead.
• State Bags: Now through Nov. 28 get 25% off sitewide, plus free personalization with code BF2022.
Black Friday kids and baby deals
Save on toys, clothes, baby monitors and more
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• Buy Buy Baby: Get up to 40% off all things baby, from strollers to toys to diapers and more.
• Bugaboo: Shop strollers and more and get up to 25% off now through Nov. 28.
• Carter’s: Shop kids clothing and get 50% to 60% off the entire site.
• Cradlewise: Shop smart baby furniture at up to $700 off.
• Hanna Andersson: Shop children’s apparel up to 50% off right now.
• Hatch: Shop maternity clothes right now and get 25% off almost everything.
• Lalo: Shop baby and toddler products up to 40% off sitewide starting Nov. 15.
• Owlet: Smart baby monitors and more are on sale now through Nov. 26.
• OshKosh B’gosh: Kids clothes are 50% to 60% off the entire site right now.
• Willow: Save on breast pumps now through Dec. 5.
Save on treats, toys, carriers and more
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• Chewy: Deep discounts on Chewy’s proprietary brands have dropped, so you can start stocking up on everything you need for your furry family members.
• Diggs: The comfortable, collapsible Revol dog crate is 40% off in refurbished condition, now through whenever stock runs out.
• Fable Pets: Save on pet gear and get 20% off single products and 35% off sets with code HOLIDAY2022.
• Full Moon Pet: Get 40% off dog treats made from 100% all-natural, human-grade ingredients with code HOLIDAY40.
• Little Beast: Get 25% off pet clothing and accessories sitewide with code LOVE25.
• Maxbone: Save on luxury pet goods from carriers to raincoats to treats and more during this 30% off sitewide sale.
• Native Pet: Get 35% off all Native Pet products now through Nov. 29.
• Petco: The major pet retailer is offering tons of discounts on food, toys, apparel and more.
• Spot & Tango: Now through Nov. 28, take 50% off your first order and receive a free bag of chicken munchies with code HOLIDAY50.
• Tuft + Paw: The brand is offering 35% off its bestselling cat litter with code LITTER35 and 10% off sitewide with code MEOW10.
• Wagz: Take advantage of this early holiday promo and save on the Freedom Collar and bundles.
• Wild One: Shop colorful, well-constructed pet carriers, walk kits, toys and more at Wild One and get 30% off your entire order with additional surprise daily deals.
• West & Willow: Get 25% off custom pet portraits and more sitewide using code BF25, now through Nov. 27.
• Whisker: The brand behind the bestselling Litter-Robot is offering a rare sale on all Litter-Robot bundles and cat furniture right now.
Black Friday entertainment and learning deals
Save on puzzles, meditation apps, language-learning services and more
• Jiggy Puzzles: Need an all-ages activity to play with the family? Grab a puzzle (or a few) right now — through Nov. 28, you’ll get 25% off one puzzle, 30% off two puzzles, 35% off three or more puzzles at Jiggy.
• Masterclass: Masterclass is offering two memberships for the price of one so you can spread the gift of learning for less.
• Piecework Puzzles: These puzzles are practically works of art and perfect for gathering family together this holiday.
• Rosetta Stone: Language learners of all ages can get half off of a Lifetime Plan with unlimited access to all 25 languages. Just sign up with your email now through Dec. 2 to secure the offer.
• Talkspace: Get $100 off online therapy sessions with code with code SPACE, now through the end of the year.
Want more deals? Visit CNN Underscored’s Guide to Black Friday for wall-to-wall coverage of the best discounts to be found during the biggest shopping event of the year.
Black Friday is typically the best time of year to pick up a new TV on sale, and you don’t even have to wait until the big day to get a huge discount on one of the best sets we’ve tested. The excellent LG C2 is already at its lowest price ever, allowing you to save hundreds of dollars no matter which size you choose.
An amazing 4K OLED television
The LG C2 OLED is one of our favorite TVs, offering incredible picture quality and a snappy interface. It’s currently at its lowest price yet.
We reviewed the LG C2 earlier this year and found its stunning 4K OLED picture quality to be right up there with the best TVs we’ve ever used. It looks great out of the box with minimal tweaking required, has all of the latest gaming tech to keep your PS5, Xbox Series X and PC games running as smooth as possible and offers a snappy interface that makes it easy to fire up your favorite streaming apps. Just note that its stand and speakers aren’t the best, so you may want to consider a separate stand or mount, and pair it with a soundbar for the best audio.
This discounted LG C2 is just one of many great Black Friday TV deals we’ve been tracking this week, so be sure to check back often to score big on everything from sub-$100 bargains to steep discounts on our favorite high-end sets.
Want more deals? Visit CNN Underscored’s Guide to Black Friday for wall-to-wall coverage of the best discounts to be found during the biggest shopping event of the year.
Black Friday is always a great time to stock up on new tech at a discount, whether you’re finally ready to upgrade to a new laptop or just need some new charging cables to keep around the house. The good news is that just about every major tech product is on sale for Black Friday, and that the big discounts have started earlier than ever. The bad news? The sheer amount of stuff out there can be overwhelming.
But that’s where we come in. We’ve sifted through all the clutter to find the Black Friday tech deals that are actually worth getting, based on the countless hours we’ve spent testing and researching the latest gadgets. Here are the best sales to shop now.
If you need a bundle of AirTags to give to the whole family (or keep for yourself), this discounted AirTag four-pack is a great value buy, effectively getting you a fourth AirTag for free.
Apple’s MagSafe Charger is our top wireless charger pick for folks with an iPhone 12 or newer, as it snaps on your phone easily for a quick charge (it’s also great for AirPods). This popular accessory is currently $9 off, putting it very close to its lowest price ever.
Tired of waiting forever for your phone to charge? The Nano Pro is our favorite budget USB-C charger and will juice up your smartphone in a snap — all for a lowest-ever $13.
The Logitech Combo Touch is one of our favorite iPad keyboards and turns your iPad into a pretty capable laptop. This version (made for the seventh-, eighth- and ninth-gen models) is nearly at its lowest price so far.
The latest Echo Dot improves on our favorite budget smart speaker with better audio and Wi-Fi extension capabilities while retaining the same versatile Alexa smarts. It’s a no-brainer for first-time Echo buyers at this price (the more advanced Clock model is also discounted right now).
We found the Blink Mini to be an easy and affordable way to monitor your household from afar, and this cheapest-ever bundle will let you keep tabs on two rooms for the price of one camera.
The Echo Show 8 is our pick for the best smart display, providing an easy way to hop on video calls, fire up some Netflix or get recipe ideas from Alexa. It’s a great addition to the home at this all-time low price.
The Nest Doorbell (Battery) is our favorite wireless video doorbell, thanks to its easy setup and free, intelligent alerts, and it’s currently at its lowest price ever.
We named the Eero 6 mesh router, with its foolproof setup process and nearly unrivaled speeds and coverage areas, as your best bet when opting for a mesh router. Every model is close to its lowest price yet right now, starting at just $75 for the base router.
We found the Moto G Stylus 5G to be a good Samsung alternative for those who want a big stylus-based phone, and it’s an especially good bargain at this sale price.
The Google Pixel 6a is our favorite budget phone, and unmatched when it comes to camera and software experience for the price. It’s already a steal at retail, and a no-brainer at a lowest-ever $299.
If you want to step up to a true flagship phone, the newer Pixel 7 gets you amazing cameras and nicer design for not much more money. This aggressively priced phone is even cheaper for Black Friday, now at an all-time low.
The OnePlus 10 Pro is a very good Samsung and Google alternative with some of the best battery life and charging speeds we’ve tested, and it’s a steal at this lowest-ever sale price.
The Apple Watch Series 8 improves on our favorite smartwatch with temperature sensing and car crash detection, and it’s currently at its lowest price yet.
If you can live with a slightly less fancy design and a few advanced tracking capabilities, the Apple Watch SE gives you all of the Apple Watch essentials for a much lower price. This new model just got its first-ever discount, making it even more of a great bargain.
We consider the rugged, feature-rich Apple Watch Ultra to be the best Apple Watch for folks willing to splurge, and its high price is a bit easier to stomach with this first-ever deal.
The Google Pixel Watch works great with Pixel phones — and it doubles as a full-on Fitbit for fitness tracking. This is the first major sale and lowest price we’ve seen on this hot new watch.
The Galaxy Watch 5 is our favorite overall Android smartwatch, thanks to its great performance, battery life and fitness features. It’s an even better buy at this all-time low price.
The latest MacBook Air is our favorite overall laptop, offering best-in-class performance within a massively upgraded design. This is the lowest price we’ve seen on this fantastic notebook yet.
The MacBook Air M1 was our longtime best laptop pick, thanks to its incredible performance, and while it’s since been replaced by the faster M2 model, it’s still an incredible bargain at this lowest-ever price.
The 2022 Dell XPS 13 is our top Windows laptop pick, thanks to its gorgeous design and excellent display, and it just hit its first major discount for Black Friday.
Our upgrade pick for best laptop, the 14-inch MacBook Pro has the performance and ports that serious power users need. This pricey model is currently at a huge discount, and its lowest price yet.
The Fire 7 is our favorite budget tablet, offering a great reading experience and all of the essential apps with some welcome modern touches. This is the first big discount we’ve seen on this already affordable slate.
The Kindle Paperwhite has long been our best budget e-reader pick, thanks to its fantastic display and warmth adjustment, and it’s an even better value at this lowest-ever price.
While the ninth-gen iPad isn’t the latest model, it’s still our best tablet pick, thanks to its great app selection and excellent performance for the price — which is currently at an all-time low.
The Galaxy Tab S8 is our favorite Android tablet, offering an included S Pen stylus and a neat DeX mode that lets it perform like a laptop. This is close to its lowest price yet.
The Fire TV Omni QLED really impressed us with its ability to serve as both a TV and a smart home hub all in one. It just got its first major discount for Black Friday, and is a very good deal at this price.
We love Samsung’s The Frame TV, which is both a unique digital art display and a pretty great QLED television in one. Every version of this unique set is currently deeply discounted for Black Friday, with sizes ranging from 32 to 85 inches.
The LG C2 OLED is one of the best TVs we’ve tested, offering amazing picture quality and a fluid interface for browsing apps. It’s close to its lowest price right now in a range of sizes from 42 to 83 inches.
The Sony A90J earned our top luxury TV pick, thanks to the best picture quality we’ve ever tested, with superb detail and hyperaccurate colors. It’s currently available for up to $300 off (its lowest price yet) in two different sizes.
If you want to turn your old, dumb TV into a smart one that can stream all the top services, the Roku Express is the cheapest way to do it — especially at this lowest-ever price.
You can’t go wrong with a Fire TV Stick 4K, which is an easy way to get all of the top streaming services up and running on any television. It was once our top budget streaming stick, and a great stocking stuffer at this lowest-ever price.
The Roku Ultra’s super-responsive performance, great remote and wide app selection makes it our best overall streaming device pick, and it’s a great addition to your 4K setup at this all-time low price.
This Apple TV deal gets you our favorite high-end streaming player for its lowest-ever price, and while it’s not the newest, fastest model, it’ll still work great in any entertainment setup.
The Xbox Series S is the best value in console gaming, offering immersive, smooth gameplay and access to the superb Xbox Game Pass library. It’s $50 off for Black Friday, and by far the cheapest (and easiest to find) next-gen console out there.
A staple of every Black Friday, this Nintendo Switch bundle throws in the excellent Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and three months of Nintendo Switch Online at no extra charge, for a $70 value.
Want more deals? Visit CNN Underscored’s Guide to Black Friday for wall-to-wall coverage of the best discounts to be found during the biggest shopping event of the year.
Editor’s Picks
Sometimes, everyday products our editors use don’t make it into our in-depth, long-form comparative pieces in which we vigorously test similar products head-to-head. That’s where our Editors’ Picks come in — where we highlight everyday products we personally stand by and use on a daily basis, and think you should too.
Here at Underscored, we’re just like you; we shop for products that will make our lives easier, more exciting and more efficient. And while we test our fair share of products, only some make a big enough impression to earn a coveted spot in our homes.
With Black Friday almost here, we rounded up some of our editors’ most beloved products that you can find deals on. And if your shopping thirst still isn’t quenched, shop from our A to Z guide of early Black Friday deals.
Swap your grimy loofah for Goshi’s bestselling shower towel, which features a contrasting weave that gently exfoliates skin while you lather up.
This at-home treatment is like a science experiment for your feet. It will give you all the feels, from dismay and revulsion — while the skin on your tootsies molts — to gratification and total and utter devotion when the end result is a pair of baby-soft feet.
This mouthwash keeps our breath smelling good all day long. The bottle is deceivingly big, so it lasted us plenty of time before we needed a restock. The brand also features a variety of flavors, so you can choose which one is best for you.
Picked by: Tyler Holender, Underscored intern
If you struggle with breakouts or hormonal acne, consider this cleanser from CeraVe formulated with salicylic acid. Our editor noticed a huge difference after swapping to this cult fave for just a few weeks.
Picked by: Lindsey Smith, associate editor
This growth serum will give a little extra love to your lashes and brows. Our editor saw results in just two weeks with daily use as part of their morning routine.
Picked by: Savannah Born, Underscored intern
This essential oils blend is not too overpowering. It is a subtle mixture of lavender, orange, chamomile and peppermint scents. Plus, the roll-on feature makes it very easy to apply.
Picked by: Savannah Born, Underscored intern
This spray improves hair texture and shine, and it smells so good you might even want to wear it as perfume.
Picked by:Hayley Saltzman, former head of social
These linen sheets from Cozy Earth are ideal for hot sleepers. Plus, we found they get even softer with each wash.
Picked by: Stephanie Griffin, social lead
Yana isn’t just your average long pillow; it’s an innovative U-shaped pillow that wraps around your body and contours to your curves. That’s right — a pillow that hugs you back. You haven’t known comfort until you’ve enjoyed a peaceful slumber wrapped up in a Yana.
Picked by: Chelsea Stone, senior editor
In just a few seconds, this “superwhisk” helps makes a frothy, delicious coffee drink. We’ve used cheaper whisks and frothers before, but they are typically weak and battery operated and never truly frothed the milk the way we like. This one recharges with a USB port, making it far more long-lasting and powerful.
Picked by:Hayley Saltzman, former head of social
If you know someone who always has The Beatles channel at the top of their Spotify list, McCartney’s two-volume set is a must. Filled with lyrics from 154 of his iconic songs from 1956 to today, along with commentaries on origins and inspirations, the books also include photos, paintings, handwritten texts and more, which makes a great gift for music lovers.
Picked by:Hayley Saltzman, former head of social
This dish brush makes washing dishes easier and more sustainable. Once you try it, you’ll ditch traditional sponges for good.
Get your shower essentials off the ground with this wall organizer. The super-strong adhesive holds all your products for a no-fuss and stumble-free shower experience.
Picked by: Tyler Holender, Underscored intern
Getting sick of staring at your sponge on the counter? This sponge holder solution keeps your sponge dry, clean and out of sight.
Picked by: Rachel Lubitz, senior lifestyle editor
These stackable organizers help maximize space underneath your bathroom sink. Deceivingly spacious, get ready to categorize and store every single one of your makeup and skin care products — and be able to actually find them now too.
Picked by: Stephanie Griffin, social lead
Our editor loved that these pillows were not too full and not too flat. They’re the perfect Goldilocks pillow for those who readjust throughout the night. We also named them our best budget pillows for side sleepers and back sleepers.
If you love garlic but dread prepping it, then this is the tool for you! Simply stick a clove in the clear part, then roll the tool along your kitchen counter until your garlic is pulverized. Food prep has never been so fun.
Picked by: Chelsea Stone, senior editor
This New Mexico Piñon coffee has a natural taste similar to a festive holiday blend that’s especially delicious in the winter.
Picked by: Kai Burkhardt, associate editor
This 14-pack of stretchy silicone lids in varying sizes will keep your food tasting fresh. They’re made of a thick silicone, so they won’t rip, and there are enough sizes in this 14-pack for pretty much any dish. After you’re ready to eat your leftovers, you can plop these lids right into the dishwasher and use again next time.
Picked by:Emily McNutt, senior travel editor
If your kitchen sink cabinet is becoming a real mess, try these grid storage baskets, which make it easy to find the items you reach for most.
Picked by: Lindsey Smith, associate editor
Want sunglasses that are comfortable, go with everything and look way more expensive than they actually are? Pick up a pair of these Peepers Sunglasses or gift them to someone on your holiday list.
Picked by:Hayley Saltzman, former head of social
Too many clothes but not enough space? Free up some room in your suitcase or closet with these bags. They’re great for organizing and storing seasonal clothes. Plus, the smaller sizes make ideal travel companions.
Picked by: Lindsey Smith, associate editor
The Apple AirTag is the perfect tool to bring on your next trip. Its simplicity, functionality and size will ensure you never lose track of your bags while on the go.
Tired of not being able to watch in-flight movies with your favorite Bluetooth headphones? Prepare to love the Twelve South AirFly Duo. With a simple setup, this product is a game changer for frequent travelers who want to go totally wireless.
Picked by:Emily McNutt, senior travel editor
This cheap trash can helps you keep your car from turning into a disaster. It’s stable, convenient and leakproof, giving you a worry-free way to tidy up your car.
This power adapter is an absolute must-have if you’re traveling internationally. It’s got four easy-to-use settings — EU, UK, Australia and US — that will cover you in more than 150 countries. It can simultaneously charge five devices through its four USB ports and one universal AC socket.
Picked by:Emily McNutt, senior travel editor
Shouldn’t your pup be able to enjoy PSL season too? These soft and chewy, wheat-free and oven-baked treats come in pumpkin, peanut butter and cinnamon flavors.
Picked by: Stephanie Griffin, social lead
This flopping fish keeps our felines entertained for hours. It’s (relatively) realistic and is the perfect kicker toy for the feline in your life. It looks like a fish and its tail flops on contact. Plus, it’s got catnip in it — a huge plus to pique your cat’s interest. The device is chargeable via an included USB cable.
Picked by:Emily McNutt, senior travel editor
If you’ve got a destructive chewer, you know there are only a few toys your pet can really go to town on that won’t fall apart. Fill this Kong ball with treats and let your pet chew away for hours trying to get them out. And after months of abuse, it should still look as good as new.
Want more deals? Visit CNN Underscored’s Guide to Black Friday for wall-to-wall coverage of the best discounts to be found during the biggest shopping event of the year.
Black Friday 2022: Featured deal
Etsy: Etsy’s Cyber Week Sales Event is back, meaning shoppers can find one-of-a-kind gifts at discounted prices, all while supporting small businesses. Get discounts up to 60% off on a wide array of unique products.
There are decidedly two camps of shoppers when it comes to the biggest shopping week of the year: the ones who’ve been eagerly curating wish lists for months, and those who get a shiver of anxiety down their spine whenever the words “Black Friday” are uttered. Regardless of where you fall on that spectrum, you probably like to save money — and that’s where we come in.
Black Friday deals started earlier than ever this year, and retailers across the online shopping sphere are offering their lowest prices of the year. The editors at Underscored are here to help you navigate this online deals extravaganza minus the stress.
We’ve scoured the web and rounded up all the best early Black Friday deals from all your favorite brands. Below, you’ll find the lowest prices of the year at tons of retailers, whether you’re shopping for holiday gifts or stocking up on essentials.
Wayfair
• Amazon: The mega-retailer is of course participating in this deals extravaganza, with markdowns on every category imaginable starting now.
• Bed Bath & Beyond: As early as Nov. 6 you can save on early Black Friday deals, with up to 25% off your purchase come Cyber Monday.
• Best Buy:The electronics and appliance retailer kicked off holiday shopping well before November with new deals arriving every week in the lead-up to Black Friday.
• Buy Buy Baby: Get up to 40% off all things baby, from strollers to toys to diapers and more.
• Chewy: Deep discounts on Chewy’s proprietary brands have dropped, so you can start stocking up on everything you need for your furry family members.
• Etsy: Etsy’s Cyber Week Sales Event is back, meaning shoppers can find one-of-a-kind gifts at discounted prices, all while supporting small businesses. Get discounts up to 60% off on a wide array of unique products.
• Lowe’s: Save on all things home DIY and more during this monthlong event at Lowe’s.
• Macy’s: Shop ahead of the rush at Macy’s and save on home decor, clothes and gifts for the whole family.
• Michaels: Shop a wide array of arts and crafts deals, including up to 70% off Christmas decor and BOGO 50% off all Crayola.
•Nordstrom: Holiday deals are here, with new markdowns on top brands for men, women and kids — plus luxe home goods — now through Nov. 29.
• Target:Make more than a month of Black Friday at Target, where a slew of deals are launched weekly and a new Deal of the Day is chosen daily.
• The Home Depot: Shop discounted tools, appliances and more at The Home Depot right now.
• Walmart: Walmart’s Black Friday Deals for Days event brings discounts across every category, from home to tech to toys to vacuums.
• Wayfair: Wayfair just kicked off its Black Friday sneak peek so you can save on furniture, holiday decor and much, much more.
• Adonit: Shop tech accessories like chargers, styluses, cases and more up to 40% off now through Nov. 28.
• Adorama: Get up to 50% off on a variety of categories, including gaming, wearables, computers, home electronics, cameras, lighting and video and audio equipment.
• Anker: Save up to $150 on portable chargers, cables, power banks and more right now.
• B&H Photo Video: Save up to $1,200 on must-have photo and video gear.
• Casetify: Protect your phone in style and save with this sale: Buy one get 15% off, buy two get 25% off or buy three and get 30% off through the end of the month.
• Coway: Coway air purifiers and bidets are on sale now through Nov. 28, with most models 20% to 35% off.
• Dyson: During Dyson’s Black Friday Event, save up to $220 on select items, including cordless vacuums, air purifiers and hair tools.
• Eufy: Eufy is offering deals on home security systems, smart home tech, robot vacuums and much more right now.
• Google: Tons of tech (including Underscored faves like the Nest Mini, Thermostat and Pixel 7) are on sale at the Google Store starting Nov. 17.
• Jabra: Save on bestselling wireless earbuds — with the most affordable options going for under $50 — now through Dec. 4.
• JBL: Now through Nov. 28, shop deals up to 70% off to save on headphones, speakers, gaming gear and more.
• Lenovo: Right now you can shop Early Black Friday Deal Days at Lenovo and save on a wide variety of tech must-haves.
• Marshall: Get high-quality, stylish headphones and speakers at a discount, thanks to Black Friday and Cyber Monday promos at Marshall.
• Moft: During this early Black Friday sale, you’ll get tiered savings on tech accessories through Nov. 28.
• Netgear: Save on Wi-Fi systems right now, thanks to Netgear’s Black Friday deals.
• Nomad: Get 25% off all Nomad tech accessories, no code necessary.
• Roku: Starting Nov. 13, get $12 off Roku Express, $25 off Roku Streaming Stick 4K, $30 off Roku Ultra and $50 off Roku Streambar. Check out our Roku recommendations, then shop the sale with confidence.
• Samsung: Shop some of the deepest discounts of the year on the latest smartphones, watches, laptops, tablets and more.
• Satechi: Get 25% off tech accessories sitewide for orders under $149 (use code BFCM25) and 30% off all orders over $150 (use code BFCM30).
• SimpliSafe: Shop home security systems and more and get 50% off all products, plus a free SimpliCam now through Nov. 30.
• Allswell: Save on mattresses, pillows and more — Allswell is offering 25% off sitewide, plus additional limited-time offers.
• Amerisleep: Get $450 off any mattress and save on bedroom accessories, bed frames and more.
• Avocado: Get 10% off organic mattresses and bedding sitewide with code SAVE10 and shop other markdowns on the Fleece, Organic Cotton and Alpaca collections.
• Awara Sleep: Starting Nov. 8, get $300 off a mattress, plus $499 in accessories for free.
• Baloo: Get 30% off weighted blankets and bedding through Nov. 28 with code GIFT30.
• Bear: Right now you can use code BF35 for 35% off sitewide — plus, get free accessories when you purchase a mattress.
• Beautyrest: A bunch of mattresses, including those in the Black Hybrid and Harmony Lux lines, are up to $600 off.
• Bed Threads: Save 15% on soft, colorful sheets sitewide with code BEDTIME, now through Nov. 28.
• Big Blanket Co: Stay cozy all winter under an enormous blanket from Big Blanket Co and save up to $100 through Nov. 22.
• Big Fig: Plus-size sleepers can sleep comfortably on a mattress from Big Fig and save $400 with code FRIYAY.
• Birch: Get $400 off any Birch Mattress and two free Eco-Rest pillows right now.
• Boll & Branch: Get 25% off sitewide with code CYBER25.
• Botana Bedding: Save on Botana Bedding starting Nov. 15 and through the holidays.
• Brentwood Home: Get 10% off luxurious linens and homeware sitewide with code SAVE10 through the end of the year.
• Brooklinen: The fan-favorite bedding brand is offering 20% off sitewide through Nov. 30. (We recommend the ultra-soft linen sheets and pillows in particular.)
• Brooklyn Bedding: Score at least 25% off sitewide through Dec. 6 at Brooklyn Bedding.
• Casper: Right now beloved DTC brand Casper is offering up to $800 off mattresses and 25% off sheets.
• Cozy Earth: Starting Nov. 15, get 30% to 35% off premium bedding and loungewear sitewide. (P.S. Our editors arebigfans of the brand.)
• Crane & Canopy: Get 20% off sitewide on luxury bedding, sheets and home decor with code YAY22 now through Nov. 29.
• Dreamcloud: Through Dec. 5, shop at Dreamcloud for major savings — 25% off sitewide and free accessories worth $499 with a mattress purchase.
• Eight Sleep: During this Black Friday sale, get $500 off Pod Mattresses, $200 off a cover and 20% off accessories with a select purchase.
• Essentia: Now through Nov. 27, shop Essentia’s biggest sale of the year and get 25% off your purchase, plus two free organic pillows with the purchase of a mattress.
• Good Side: Save 30% on silk sleep products sitewide with code HOLIDAY30.
• Gravity: Ease your stress with a weighted blanket from Gravity, now 30% off sitewide through Dec. 1.
• Hatch: Use code EARLY30 to take $30 off the Restore sleep device, now through Nov. 29.
• Helix: Take advantage of tiered savings and get two free Dream Pillows when you spend $600 or more.
• Loftie: Get 15% off everything — including the Underscored-approved alarm clock and sunrise lamp — at Loftie right now.
• Mattress Firm: Right now you can get a king bed for the price of a queen and a queen bed for the price of a twin. Plus, save up to $700 on select mattresses from top brands and get 20% off Sleepy’s pillows.
• Nectar Sleep: Starting Nov. 8, get 33% off sitewide.
• Nolah: Nolah’s Black Friday Sale is live now, with up to $700 off mattresses, plus two free pillows.
• Parachute: Sales at Parachute are rare, so take advantage of this opportunity to get 20% off everything (including furniture — and our favorite linen sheets) now through Nov. 28.
• Purple: Get up to $300 off premium mattresses, plus $500 off the Ascent Adjustable Base, now through Dec. 8.
• Riley: Get 20% off sitewide now through Nov. 28, plus an additional 10% off select bedding this weekend using code HOLIDAY.
• Saatva: Underscored readers can access $350 off $1,000 now through Nov. 28.
• Serta: Now through Dec. 6, Serta mattresses are up to $800 off.
• Slumberland: Underscored readers can get an exclusive $100 discount on orders of $599 or more with code CNNEXCLUSIVE, now through the end of the month.
• Tuft & Needle: Now through Dec. 2, save up to $750 on mattresses and 20% on accessories.
• UnHide: Grab a faux fur blanket to cozy up during holiday movie marathons — you’ll get 25% off sitewide and 30% off all bundles.
• Vaya: Get $300 off any mattress, plus two free pillows right now.
• Zoma: Get $150 off any mattress, plus two free pillows and 30% off adjustable beds and more.
Save on sofas, rugs, desks and more
Burrow
• Albany Park: Now through Nov. 12, get 12% off sofas and sectionals with code CNN12.
• Arhaus: Home furniture and accessories are up to 40% off select items right now.
• Article: Get up to 40% off stylish furniture for your entire home, thanks to this sitewide sale live now through Nov. 28.
• Branch: Starting Nov. 10, take advantage of Branch’s Cyber Sale to save 10% off the entire WFH collection (including ergonomic chairs and standing desks) and up to 15% off bundles, plus free shipping with code BFCM.
• Burrow: Save on modular furniture, mattresses and more with these tiered discounts available with code BF22: 15% off up to $1,599, $275 off $1,600 or more, $350 off $2,000 or more, $450 off $2,500 or more, $550 off $3,000 or more, $750 off $4,000 or more and $1,000 off $5,000 or more.
• Castlery: Now through Dec. 4, get up to 40% off select products.
• CB2: Now through Nov. 28, get up to 60% off select furniture for your entire home.
• Floyd: Shop discounted furniture during this holiday sale, live now through Nov. 28.
• Hay: Save on Scandinavian furniture and homewares — Hay is offering 20% off, plus free shipping right now.
• Homebody: Use come HOME25 for 25% off your purchase from this sustainable DTC furniture brand.
• Houzz: During this Black Friday sale, discounts run up to 80% off now through Nov. 27.
• Interior Define: Get up to 20% off everything at Interior Define right now.
• Joybird: Now through Nov. 29, Joybird will be offering 35% off sitewide.
• Lightology: Save on all things lamp, chandelier, sconce and more right now, with up to 20% off select brands starting Nov. 15.
• Lovesac: Modular, technology-enhanced furniture is up to 35% off sitewide, plus free shipping.
• Lulu and Georgia: Save 25% on modern, minimalist furniture and home decor during this sitewide sale.
• Moon Pod: These grown-up beanbag chairs are the epitome of comfort, and right now they’re 25% off sitewide with stackable codes for additional savings.
• Neighbor: Shop cozy outdoor furniture at 15% off sitewide, now through the end of the month.
• Open Spaces: The bestselling Entryway Rack is 30% off, and almost everything else is 25% off with code HOLIDAY22.
• Overstock: Take advantage of Overstock’s massive discounts now through Dec. 10 — you’ll find thousands of deals across every category, plus score free shipping.
• Slumberland: Get 30% off furniture, home decor, bedding and more — plus free shipping — during Slumberland’s Thanksgiving Sale, happening now.
• Steelcase: Non-ugly office furniture exists, and it’s on sale right now — get up to 15% off sitewide or 20% off two items starting Nov. 24.
• Sundays: Get up to 20% off furniture, plus free shipping on everything.
• Wooj: Get 15% off snazzy 3D-printed lighting from Wooj right now.
Black Friday home and office deals
Save on indoor plants, candles, stationery and more
Amazon
• 1-800 Flowers: Underscored readers can get 20% off sitewide and treat a loved one — or yourself — to a gorgeous bouquet. Use code SAVE20CNN for the exclusive discount.
• Aera: Score 40% off diffusers and fill your home with calming aromas all year long.
• Anecdote Candles: Shop sitewide tiered discounts and stock up on quality candles, now through Nov. 28.
• Anthropologie: Right now get 30% off your order and an extra 40% off sale items.
• Aura Frames: Keep family memories close by with a digital frame — a few models are at their lowest prices yet, now through Nov. 29.
• Bando: Bando’s biggest sale ever means 35% off sitewide with code TAKE35, now through Dec. 1.
• Birthdate Candles: Get minimum 25% off your order of astrological-minded candles, and up to 50% off based on how much you spend. The sale lasts Nov. 21 through 29.
• Boy Smells: Candles, perfumes and more are 25% off at Boy Smells.
• Dusen Dusen: Liven up your home with delightful homewares — everything from duvets to bathrobes to umbrellas to oven mitts is on sale at this Brooklyn-based shop.
• Erin Condren: Shop stationery, planners and more and get 30% off everything at Erin Condren.
• Homesick: Nostalgic candle lovers can get 20% off sitewide and up to 40% off daily deals now through Black Friday, then BOGO deals on Cyber Monday with code CYBER.
• Jenni Kayne: Enjoy 25% off everything — from cashmere sweaters to dinnerware — in-store and online.
• Letterfolk: Chic, customizable welcome mats and more are 30% off sitewide.
• Plants.com: Save on indoor greenery, thanks to an exclusive deal for Underscored readers — get 20% off sitewide with code CNN20, now through Nov. 28.
• Poketo: Save on cute stationery, desk supplies and more and get 30% off sitewide with code HOLIDAY22.
• Pura: Pura is offering a range of promos like subscriber-only deals, BOGO and sitewide sales — so you can save on devices to fill your home with aromas.
• Saatchi Art: Save on original art right now at Saatchi Art — you’ll get 15% orders over $1,000 with code BLACKFRIDAY15 and 10% off orders over $500 with code BLACKFRIDAY10, now through Nov. 26.
• Simple Human: Streamline your home with sleek trash cans and more — now through Nov. 28, select products will be 25% off online (and Simplehuman members can get up to 35% off).
• Snif: Right now get 20% off all fragrance with code SNIFME20. Plus, use code OPRAH for 20% off the Old Saint Wick candle.
• Speks: Starting Nov. 8, snag some magnetic desk accessories at 25% off — perfect for all your stocking stuffer needs.
• The Sill: Plant lovers and aspiring green thumbs can save on indoor plants — now through Nov. 28, The Sill is offering up to 45% off.
• Vitruvi: Vitruvi’s biggest sale of the year is here and you can get 40% off premium diffusers and essential oils sitewide.
• Yield: Candles, incense, glassware and more are 30% off sitewide with code HOLIDAY22.
Black Friday kitchen and dining deals
Save on cookware, snacks, countertop appliances and more
Caraway
• Acid League: Shop for the creative cook in your life and get 25% off vinegars, sauces and condiments that brighten and balance every dish, now through Nov. 27.
• Atlas Coffee Club: Use code FREECOFFEE to get your first bag of coffee free and up to $55 off gifts from one of our favorite coffee subscriptions.
• Atlas Tea Club: Get your first box free and up to $55 off gifts for all the tea lovers in your life, now through Nov. 28 with code FREETEA.
• Beast Health: Sleek personal blenders and accessories are 20% off right now.
• Blue Bottle Coffee: Underscored readers can use the exclusive code CNN25 for 25% off the Zakkpac Brew Kit bag, which comes packed with all your travel coffee needs — an Aeropress, a 12-ounce MiiR insulated travel mug and the Hario Skerton Mill so you can always grind fresh coffee, even without electricity.
• Caraway Home: Use code CYBER22 to take advantage of a rare sale on Caraway’s gorgeous cookware, bakeware and other kitchen accessories.
• EveryPlate: Meals go for just $1.49 per serving with code EPBF2022, applicable now through Dec. 10.
• Factor: Get 60% off your first box of fully prepared meals with code FACTORBF2022 now through Dec. 3.
• Fly By Jing: Shop the brand’s biggest sale ever and get up to half off flavorful sauces, spices and more.
• Food52: Get 20% off quality kitchenware and unique home decor sitewide with code CHEERS20.
• Ghia: Get nonalcoholic spirits from Ghia 20% off through Nov. 28.
• GIR: Functional, beautiful kitchen tools are 30% off sitewide with code HOLIDAY22.
• Godiva: Get discounts on a variety of gorgeous chocolates now through Nov. 13.
• Great Jones: Shop the brand’s biggest sale ever and get up to 50% off now through Nov. 28. Plus, get free gifts with your purchase this week.
• Green Chef: Get 60% off your first box of this healthy and organic meal kit, plus free shipping on your first box with code GCBF2022, now through Dec. 4.
• Greenlife: Shop cookware and kitchen appliances on sale now through Cyber Monday.
• HelloFresh: Get 70% off your first box of this popular meal kit, plus free shipping on your first box with code HFBF2022, now through Dec. 25.
• Hurom: Now through Nov. 30, get up to 35% off a slow juicer from Hurom.
• KitchenAid: First-time customers can save $200 on the Pro Plus Series 5 stand mixer, plus shop deals as high as 44% off and get an additional 5% off with code BLACKFRIDAY5.
• Levain Bakery: Now through Black Friday get 20% off all eight- and 12-packs of these beloved cookies.
• Material: Shop this once-yearly sitewide sale and save on gorgeous kitchen essentials, including the linen and glassware collections.
• Ninja Kitchen: Get $35 off the OG751 wood-fired outdoor grill with the exclusive code CNN35, now through Dec. 15.
• Omsom: Shop delicious flavors from a variety of Asian cuisines and get 20% off sitewide, no code necessary.
• Our Place: Our Place’s kitchenware is a staple in our editors’ kitchens, thanks to their nonstick versatility and gorgeous designs. Shop everything the brand has to offer on sale now through Nov. 28.
• Package Free: Sustainable essentials are 40% off sitewide with code HOLIDAY, now through Nov. 29.
• Sakara: Sakara is offering nutritious meals 25% off sitewide now through Nov. 28.
• Shaker & Spoon: Underscored readers can take advantage of this exclusive offer for $15 off any subscription order with code CNN15, valid now through Dec. 15.
• Sur La Table: Right now you can save on top kitchenware and appliance brands, thanks to these early Black Friday deals.
• Tupperware: Black Friday deals are live right now, so snag food storage up to 25% off now through Thanksgiving — you’ll need somewhere to store all those leftovers, after all.
• Umamicart: This female-founded online Asian grocer is offering 10% off holiday gift sets and an additional 20% off three-month prepaid subscription boxes through the end of the month.
• Vitamix: Save on premium blenders right now — Vitamix is offering $50 off full-size blenders and $75 off the A3500, plus deals on immersion blender bundles.
• W&P: Beautiful, sustainable food storage is 25% off sitewide through Nov. 28.
Black Friday outdoors deals
Save on grills, camping gear, apparel and more
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• BioLite: Shop 20% off sitewide and 30% off cold weather–friendly fire pits right now.
• Kenyon Grills: Get 20% off all grills and 25% off all grill accessories now through Nov. 30.
• Mountain Hardwear: Outdoor gear and apparel is 25% off sitewide through Dec. 1.
• Solo Stove: Through Dec. 4, snag fire pits, pizza ovens and accessories at their lowest prices of the year.
• Topo Designs: Get up to 50% off sustainable outdoor gear and accessories.
• Yeti: If you purchase $200 or more in Yeti products now through Dec. 19, you’ll receive a free gift of two Rambler Lowball Tumblers with your purchase.
• Z Grills: Shop Black Friday deals all month long, plus flash sales on the actual Black Friday.
Save on makeup, skin care, hair tools and more
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• Act+Acre: Save on premium hair care — everything is 25% off right now on the Act+Acre site.
• Anastasia Beverly Hills: Save on cult-favorite brow products and more, thanks to sitewide and tiered discounts now through Dec. 2.
• Biossance: Get 30% off quality skin care sitewide with code GIVE30.
• Briogeo: Through Nov. 30, get 30% off all Briogeo hair products.
• Bobbi Brown Cosmetics: Get 30% off makeup sitewide, plus snag additional limited-time offers.
• Bondi Sands: Get sitewide discounts now through Nov. 28 for a summer glow all winter long.
• Burt’s Bees: Makeup, skin care and more is 20% off with code HOLIDAY through the end of the month, perfect for saving on stocking stuffers.
• Ceremonia: The more you spend, the more you save during this sitewide promo at this Latinx hair care brand.
• Coco & Eve: Starting Nov. 14 and running through Dec. 2, Coco & Eve is offering 20% to 50% off select bestselling hair and beauty products.
• Deborah Lippmann: Beauty and skin care products are 30% off when you spend $75 and use code CYBER22 at checkout.
• Dermstore: Now through Nov. 28, save up to 30% on beloved skin care brands with code JOY.
• Dossier: The more you spend on these affordable (and convincing) perfume dupes, the more you’ll save — up to 40% off when you stock up.
• Dr. Loretta: Dermatologist-formulated skin care is 15% off sitewide, so stock up now to enhance your routine.
• Drybar: Get salon-quality blowouts at home for less, thanks to a 30% discount on all hair tools and 25% off liquid products.
• EltaMD: Protect your skin year-round with some of the best sunscreen on the market and save, thanks to this 20% off sitewide sale with code THANKFULL.
• First Aid Beauty: Protect your skin from the harsh winter weather and get 30% off now through Nov. 29.
• Grande Cosmetics: Save on cult-favorite lash and brow serums, thanks to 30% off sitewide.
• Heyday: Get up to 30% off products and tools, plus find savings on memberships for frequent facials.
• Innisfree: Shop limited-time skin care deals and get 30% off select collections and more.
• ITCosmetics: Now through Nov. 28, shop products 30% off sitewide with additional deals throughout the week with cult-favorite bestsellers.
• Jinsoon: Save on nail care and more at Jinsoon through Nov. 28.
• JVN: Jonathan Van Ness’ hair care brand is 25% off through Dec. 4.
• Kiehl’s: Save on premium products to keep your skin happy all winter — right now Kiehl’s is offering sitewide discounts, plus select products half off through Nov. 29.
• Kinship: Save on sustainably-minded skin care, SPF and more with 20% off during Black Friday — plus, get more savings come Cyber Monday.
• Kitsch: Score 25% to 60% off hair products and more during this sitewide sale at Kitsch.
• Korres: Get 40% off Greek skin care sitewide through Nov. 29.
• Kosas: Shop this sitewide sale now and stock up on holy grail makeup for later.
• Loops: Shop this innovative beauty brand and save on masks and more at 30% off sitewide.
• M-61: Save on powerful skin care treatments through Nov. 27.
• Merit Beauty: Underscored readers can shop the brand’s only sale of the year 24 hours early with code CNNMERIT20. Get 20% off sitewide through Nov. 28.
• Native: Get natural deodorant and more 30% when you spend $30, now through Nov. 29.
• Nécessaire: Get free skin care products with your order this Black Friday, plus free shipping on all orders.
• Pacifica: Right now get 30% off clean skin care and makeup sitewide.
• Pat McGrath Labs: Get 30% off orders of $50 and over, 35% off orders of $150 and over and 40% off orders of $250 and over.
• Peace Out: Get up to 35% off targeted skin care now through Nov. 28.
• Skin Laundry: Shop sitewide sales as well as limited-time gift card offers during Skin Laundry’s Black Friday promos, now through Nov. 28.
• Skinfix: Save 25% on skin-replenishing products with code BFSKINFIX22.
• Soko Glam: Trending (and effective) Korean skin care is 35% off sitewide throughout November, meaning you can save a ton on your favorite products.
• Solawave: This Black Friday and Cyber Monday sale is offering BOGO on everything while supplies last. Use code GETONE at checkout.
• Tarte: Get up to 40% off makeup sitewide, plus free shipping through Cyber Monday.
• Tatcha: Everything at Tatcha is 20% off sitewide through Nov. 30.
• True Botanicals: Premium nontoxic skin care is up to 30% off with code TRUEVIP2022 through Nov. 27 — plus, get free gifts with select purchases.
• Tula: Skin care for your face and body is up to 30% off during this sitewide sale, live through Nov. 30.
• Ulta: Find beauty deals galore at Ulta Beauty right now, so save on all your favorite brands.
• Urban Decay: Starting Nov. 16, get 30% off makeup sitewide and even steeper Cyber Monday discounts.
• Versed: Save on skin care starting Nov. 21, with more discounts throughout the week.
Black Friday fitness and health deals
Save on exercise equipment, bidets, oral care and more
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• Bala: The chicest ankle weights (and other exercise equipment) on the market are up to 25% off sitewide during Bala’s biggest sale of the year.
• BidetKing: Shop bidets up to $400 off with code FRIDAY.
• Billie: Shoppers can get 20% off orders of $20 or more with code SHOP20 and save on razors, wax kits and more.
• Bio Bidet by Bemis: Now through Dec. 5, shop the Black Friday and Cyber Monday Savings Event and save on a luxurious bathroom upgrade.
• Cocofloss: Save on luxury dental floss (it’s a thing) — everything is 25% off starting Nov. 18.
• Cubii: Get 30% off select seated ellipticals, plus a free gift with purchase.
• Dr. Scholl’s: Starting Nov. 22, get 30% off select styles, plus free shipping with code FRIYAY. On Nov. 28 and 29, the code will be FUNDAY.
• Everywell: Learn about your health with Everlywell’s at-home tests, with 35% off orders sitewide with code UNDERSCORED35, an exclusive opportunity to save before the brand’s main holiday sale.
• EyeBuyDirect: Save on high-quality glasses and sunglasses, including a huge selection of prescription eyewear.
• GlassesUSA: Get 40% off designer frames with code DESIGNER40 and 25% off contact lenses with code CONTACTS25, now through Nov. 29.
• Grove Collective: Save up to 50% on sustainable cleaning supplies, beauty, personal care and more, now through Nov. 28.
• HigherDose: Save 20% on infrared sauna blankets and more starting Nov. 11.
• Hydrow: Now through Nov. 28, save on premium at-home rowing machines.
• Hyperice: Now through Dec. 3, shop wellness tech for athletes (think percussive massagers and more) on sale.
• Juiced Bikes: Shop premium e-bikes on sale, plus 20% off all accessories with code JINGLE.
• Living Proof: Get 20% off, plus a free full-size dry shampoo when you spend $70 at the Living Proof website through Nov. 27. Be sure to use code SAVE20 at checkout.
• Lululemon Studio: Upgrade your at-home workouts to studio quality with the Lululemon Studio Mirror, a reflective screen that turns any room in your house into a home gym. Score $700 off with code LLSTUDIO700.
• Moon: This oral care brand is offering 30% off sitewide, plus even deeper discounts on additional select products now through Nov. 28.
• Peloton: Between Nov. 14 and 28, get up to $600 off Peloton Bike, Bike+ (our top exercise bike pick) or Tread packages; $300 off Peloton Guide and Row packages; and 70% off select apparel online.
• Snow: Get a brighter smile for less with 20% off sitewide and 30% off bundles.
• Soulcycle: Enthusiasts of the popular cycling workout will be pleased to know that Soulcycle is offering $600 off each bike for at-home sweating — the lowest price ever.
• Squatty Potty: Underscored readers can get 20% off sitewide on their first purchase with code CNN20, now through Nov. 28.
• Superfeet: Save on premium insoles, thanks to 25% off sitewide and free ground shipping from Superfeet, starting Nov. 10.
• Therabody: Now through Nov. 26, get up to $150 off percussive massagers and more from Therabody.
Save on athleticwear, intimates, shoes, jewelry and more
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• Abercrombie & Fitch: Shop 30% off adult apparel and 40% off kids clothes sitewide through Nov. 28.
• Adidas: Shop the deepest discounts of the year at Adidas — the deals start now, with additional savings available on Nov. 27 with code CYBER.
• Andie Swim: Shop this sitewide Buy More, Save More event and get up to 40% off when you spend more than $250. (Use code BF20 for 20% off up to $149, code BF30 for 30% off up to $249 and code BF40 for 40% off $250 or more.)
• Anthropologie: Right now get 30% off your order and an extra 40% off sale items.
• Bandier: Shop sleek athletic and leisure clothing and save, thanks to this promo of 30% off orders of $100 or more, now through Nov. 29.
• BaubleBar: Starting Nov. 21, get 30% off sitewide.
• Birdy Grey: Now through Nov. 28, you’ll get up to 75% off bridesmaid gowns and accessories for wedding seasons ahead.
• Catbird: Catbird is hosting its biggest sale of the year, offering 15% off sitewide on fine jewelry, including personalized pieces and engagement rings, Catbird signature candles and beauty items.
• Christy Dawn: Shop unique prairie-style dresses and more at 30% off through Nov. 28.
• Chubbies: Shop men’s sport, swim and casual wear on sale right now — all full-price items are 40% off right now.
• Cole Haan: Shop discounted shoes, handbags, accessories and much more and save up to half price.
• Cotopaxi: Shop sustainable outdoor gear and save up to 75% on select styles.
• Cuup: During Cuup’s The Sale, get up to 60% off select bras and underwear.
• Draper James: This Reese Witherspoon–founded clothing brand is offering 30% off sitewide.
• Eberjey: Get 25% off sitewide with code JOY25 for discounts on cozy intimates and loungewear.
• Eddie Bauer: Shop 50% off sitewide now through Nov. 26.
• Eloquii: Shop plus-size fashion and get 50% off everything with code BLACKFRIDAY through Nov. 26. From Nov. 27 through 29, use code CYBER for savings.
• Fabletics: Get 80% off workout clothes, athleisure and more sitewide through Nov. 29.
• Frances Valentine: Get 40% off a select assortment of clothing and accessories.
• Machete: Now through the end of the month, get 20% off sitewide to save on gorgeous jewelry, accessories and more.
• Madewell: Get 40% or more off almost everything during this Black Friday event — use code OHJOY to score the savings.
• Naadam: It’s definitely sweater season, so get up to 50% off cashmere styles right now at Naadam.
• Naked Cashmere: Shop quality cashmere essentials for less right now, thanks to deals on the limited-edition Black Friday Collection.
• Native Shoes: Shop shoes, boots and sandals from Native Shoes and get 20% to 50% off sitewide now through Nov. 28.
• Parade: Shop Parade right now and get 30% off all orders (and 40% off orders over $125 and 50% off orders over $250), plus free gifts. The discounts are live for early access right now.
• P.J. Salvage: Cozy up this winter with new pajamas and more — P.J. Salvage is offering up to 50% off select styles. On Cyber Monday get a free gift with purchase with code COZY.
• Printfresh: Uniquely patterned clothes and accessories are 25% off sitewide with code PEACE, now through Nov. 28.
• Rellery: Get quality personalized jewelry up to 20% off, thanks to these tiered Black Friday and Cyber Monday discounts at Rellery now through Nov. 29.
• Rent the Runway: Now through Nov. 26, take 35% off, including subscription and one-time rentals, sitewide with code BESTFRIDAY.
• Richer Poorer: Shop super-soft loungewear and more at 35% off sitewide right now.
• Rouje: Breezy Parisian styles are up to 20% off right now.
• Set Active: This LA-based athleisure brand is offering 25% off sitewide and up to 60% off everything on the sale page now through Nov. 30.
• Sheertex: Save on some of the brand’s indestructible tights — they start at just $25.
• Shopbop: Get 25% off storewide and save on must-have fashion for any occasion, now through Nov. 28 with code HOLIDAY.
• Spanx: The legendary shapewear brand is offering 20% off everything sitewide (plus free shipping) through Nov. 28.
• Splendid: Save on women’s and children’s clothes — Splendid is offering 40% off sitewide through Nov. 26.
• Studs: Right now you can get 30% off jewelry — plus, on Cyber Monday, get three-piece Mystery Sets for just $25.
• Summersalt: Save on everything from swim to loungewear and more during this promo, offering 30% off sitewide with code THANKFUL, plus additional deals all week long.
• Sunglass Hut: Sunglass Hut is offering up to 50% off sitewide through Nov. 27, plus additional savings on Cyber Monday.
• Susan Alexandra: Now through Nov. 28, you can get 30% off beaded bags, trinkets and more unique accessories and homewares from this celeb-loved brand.
• The North Face: Shoppers with an XPLR Pass can get 25% off their order, plus get 40% off select sale items right now.
• TKEES: Get up to 70% off chic sandals and apparel during this sitewide sale, now through Nov. 28.
• Tommy John: Get 30% off underwear, loungewear and more sitewide.
• Twillory: Versatile, breathable men’s clothing is up to half off through Nov. 28.
• Unbound Merino: Soft, stylish basics for men and women are up to 40% off sitewide.
• Universal Standard: Find bestselling wardrobe staples at new low prices, plus new deals daily and bundled savings from this size-inclusive brand.
• Vitamin A Swim: Right now get 30% off sitewide at Vitamin A Swim with code HOLIDAY30.
• Wolf and Badger: Shop sustainable and ethically produced fashion, jewelry, beauty and more and get up to 50% off select designers.
• Year Of Ours: Chic workout gear is 25% off sitewide and get up to 60% off select items.
• You Swim: Unique one-pieces, bikinis and more from You Swim are 25% off during this sitewide sale.
• Zappos: The major footwear retailer is offering deals up to 40% off across favorite brands like Crocs, Asics, Sam Edelman, Steve Madden and more.
Save on suitcases, neck pillows, carry-ons and more
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• Away: For the first time ever, Away is offering Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals on all its famous suitcases, plus up to 40% off select bags and accessories through Nov. 28.
• Cadence: Keep your toiletries and trinkets in order, no matter where you’re headed. Get Cadence Capsules for 20% off — or 25% off orders over $165 — now through Nov. 28.
• Calpak: Ultra-chic hardshell luggage, duffels, toiletry organizers and more are 20% off during this sitewide sale.
• Dagne Dover: Shop quality luggage and everyday bags from Dagne Dover and get 25% off sitewide.
• Monos: Shop luggage up to 40% off sitewide, plus additional markdowns all week long.
• Paravel: Shop Oprah-approved luggage, backpacks and more and get 20% off orders over $100 with code GIFTING20, now through Dec. 15.
• State Bags: Now through Nov. 28 get 25% off sitewide, plus free personalization with code BF2022.
Black Friday kids and baby deals
Save on toys, clothes, baby monitors and more
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• Buy Buy Baby: Get up to 40% off all things baby, from strollers to toys to diapers and more.
• Bugaboo: Shop strollers and more and get up to 25% off now through Nov. 28.
• Carter’s: Shop kids clothing and get 50% to 60% off the entire site.
• Cradlewise: Shop smart baby furniture at up to $700 off.
• Lalo: Shop baby and toddler products up to 40% off sitewide starting Nov. 15.
• Owlet: Smart baby monitors and more are on sale now through Nov. 26.
• OshKosh B’gosh: Kids clothes are 50% to 60% off the entire site right now.
• Willow: Save on breast pumps now through Dec. 5.
Save on treats, toys, carriers and more
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• Chewy: Deep discounts on Chewy’s proprietary brands have dropped, so you can start stocking up on everything you need for your furry family members.
• Diggs: The comfortable, collapsible Revol dog crate is 40% off in refurbished condition, now through whenever stock runs out.
• Fable Pets: Save on pet gear and get 20% off single products and 35% off sets with code HOLIDAY2022.
• Full Moon Pet: Get 40% off dog treats made from 100% all-natural, human-grade ingredients with code HOLIDAY40.
• Little Beast: Get 25% off pet clothing and accessories sitewide with code LOVE25.
• Maxbone: Save on luxury pet goods from carriers to raincoats to treats and more during this 30% off sitewide sale.
• Petco: The major pet retailer is offering tons of discounts on food, toys, apparel and more.
• Spot & Tango: Now through Nov. 28, take 50% off your first order and receive a free bag of chicken munchies with code HOLIDAY50.
• Tuft + Paw: The brand is offering 35% off its bestselling cat litter with code LITTER35 and 10% off sitewide with code MEOW10.
• Wagz: Take advantage of this early holiday promo and save on the Freedom Collar and bundles.
• Wild One: Shop colorful, well-constructed pet carriers, walk kits, toys and more at Wild One and get 30% off your entire order with additional surprise daily deals.
• Whisker: The brand behind the bestselling Litter-Robot is offering a rare sale on all Litter-Robot bundles and cat furniture right now.
Black Friday entertainment and learning deals
Save on puzzles, meditation apps, language-learning services and more
• Jiggy Puzzles: Need an all-ages activity to play with the family? Grab a puzzle (or a few) right now — through Nov. 28, you’ll get 25% off one puzzle, 30% off two puzzles, 35% off three or more puzzles at Jiggy.
• Masterclass: Masterclass is offering two memberships for the price of one so you can spread the gift of learning for less.
• Piecework Puzzles: These puzzles are practically works of art and perfect for gathering family together this holiday.
• Rosetta Stone: Language learners of all ages can get half off of a Lifetime Plan with unlimited access to all 25 languages. Just sign up with your email now through Dec. 2 to secure the offer.
• Talkspace: Get $100 off online therapy sessions with code with code SPACE, now through the end of the year.
Want more deals? Visit CNN Underscored’s Guide to Black Friday for wall-to-wall coverage of the best discounts to be found during the biggest shopping event of the year.
Apple Black Friday deals 2022: Featured deal
AirPods Pro 2: The new AirPods Pro just hit their lowest-ever price of $200 (a $50 discount), making now a great time to jump on one of our favorite pairs of wireless earbuds.
Apple products rarely come cheap, which is why Black Friday is a great time to score the company’s coveted gadgets at a discount. Many of the latest AirPods, MacBooks, Apple Watches, iPhones and more are already on sale for the big online shopping season, and to make things easy for you, we’ve handpicked the ones actually worth getting based on our extensive hands-on reviews.
The Apple Watch Series 8 improves on our favorite smartwatch with temperature sensing and car crash detection, and it’s currently at its lowest price yet.
If you can live with a slightly less fancy design and a few advanced tracking capabilities, the Apple Watch SE gives you all of the Apple Watch essentials for a much lower price. This new model just got its first-ever discount, making it even more of a great bargain.
We consider the rugged, feature-rich Apple Watch Ultra to be the best Apple Watch for folks willing to splurge, and its high price is a bit easier to stomach with this first-ever deal.
The AirPods Pro 2 are our favorite Apple earbuds thanks to their stellar noise cancellation and controls, and they’re currently at their lowest-ever price.
The classic AirPods still sound great and work effortlessly with your iPhone, and they’re an especially good deal at this super-low price. We’ve seen them hit an even-lower $80, but $90 is a steal.
If you’re on a budget or just prefer wired headphones, Apple’s affordable (and super-trendy) EarPods are on sale right now. They’re not quite at their lowest price ever, but still a bargain at $18.
The Beats Fit Pro are our overall best wireless earbuds pick, offering superb features and comfort for iOS and Android users alike. They’re not quite at their lowest price right now, but still a very good deal at $180.
The Powerbeats Pro long held the title of our favorite wireless earbuds, and they’re still a great pick for folks who want their extra-secure fit for working out — especially at this lowest-ever price.
The AirPods Max deliver incredible sound quality and active noise cancellation, though they’re a bit too expensive at full price. This deal helps offset that, and while it’s not their lowest price ever, it’s still a good one for audio junkies willing to splurge.
We consider the AirTags a must-have for iPhone owners, as you can use them to track down just about any lost item with precision. This is the lowest price we’ve seen on a single AirTag, making them a perfect stocking stuffer.
If you need a bundle of AirTags to give to the whole family (or keep for yourself), this discounted AirTag four-pack is the best overall value, effectively getting you a fourth AirTag for free.
Apple’s MagSafe Charger is our top wireless charger pick for folks with an iPhone 12 or newer, as it snaps on your phone easily for a quick charge (it’s also great for AirPods). This popular accessory is currently $9 off, putting it very close to its lowest price ever.
The Logitech Combo Touch is one of our favorite iPad keyboards, and turns your iPad into a pretty capable laptop. This version (made for the 7th-, 8th- and 9th-gen models) is nearly at its lowest price so far.
Verizon is offering the iPhone 14 Pro for free with select trade-in, plus an extra $200 for those switching from another carrier. If you’re eligible, this is a great way to get your hands on one of our favorite phones.
Best Buy is slashing prices on all iPhone 14 Plus, Pro and Pro Max models when you buy with a Verizon, AT&T or T-Mobile carrier plan.
Apple’s own Black Friday deals often aren’t the best, but if you planned on getting an iPhone 13, 13 mini, 12 or SE anyway, Apple is throwing in a free $50 gift card from Nov. 25-28.
While the 9th-gen iPad isn’t the latest model, it’s still our best tablet pick thanks to its great app selection and excellent performance for the price — which is currently at an all-time low.
The latest iPad Pro is the fastest tablet we’ve ever tested, and is capable of replacing your laptop for certain workflows. This is the first major discount we’ve seen on the new model, making its steep price slightly more palatable.
The MacBook Air M1 was our longtime best laptop pick thanks to its incredible performance, and while it’s since been replaced by the faster M2 model, it’s still an incredible bargain at this lowest-ever price.
The latest MacBook Air is our favorite overall laptop, offering best-in-class performance within a massively upgraded design. This is the lowest price we’ve seen on this fantastic notebook yet.
Our upgrade pick for best laptop, the 14-inch MacBook Pro has the performance and ports that serious power users need. This pricey model is currently at a huge discount, and its lowest price yet.
This Apple TV deal gets you our favorite streaming player for its lowest-ever price, and while it’s not the newest, fastest model, it’ll still work great in any entertainment setup.
Our pick for the best robot vacuum is on sale for Black Friday, now $200 off. Our reviewer loved it because it had simpler mapping, more cleaning power and smarter features than anything else we tested.
If you’ve always wanted a Roomba, this is your time: The Roomba i3 EVO robot vacuum is on sale at Amazon. The Roomba learns and maps your home room by room so it can clean the room you want, when you want. Cleans with 10 times the power-lifting suction of the Roomba 600 and premium three-stage cleaning system to pull in dirt and debris.
This Eufy is ready and waiting for your floors: It’s got 2000 pa suction power, which places it toward the top end of most robot vacs. It’s great on carpet, hard floors and pet fur, and it has both drop-proof and anti-collision tech to keep the hoovering happening smoothly.
Take $95 off iRobot’s Roomba 694. The 694 is a basic robot vacuum at a budget-friendly price. It gets high marks for efficiency of cleaning and charging.
The Roomba i3+ has a self-emptying base to do the unpleasant job of emptying the vacuum bin for you. Right now you can take $120 off iRobot’s Roomba i3.
Let a robot do the sweeping with this on-sale Shark vac, which cleans row by row in your home for no missed spots. It even empties itself at the end of a long day around the house; you just have to empty it roughly once a month.
Robot vacuums are pricey, but bargains can be found, like this model from OKP Life. The highly rated robot vacuum has four cleaning modes and nearly 100 minutes of runtime — and it’s on sale for 78% off the retail price.
This robot vac features Shark’s AI laser navigation and UltraClean Mode for targeted deep cleaning, as well as a HEPA 60-day-capacity self-empty base that keeps allergens locked in the dust bin. Take 47% off, for a savings of $280, with code BFDEAL280.
Take your automatic cleaning devices up a level with this 2-in-1 mopping and vacuuming robot from Shark. Through Nov. 28, Shark is offering 29% off, for a savings of $200, with code ROBOT200.
Bed Bath & Beyond has a major deal on Shark’s AI Robot Vacmop combination vacuum and mop. Take $280 off the regular price, and snap up this great deal for under $200.
There’s a Shark robot vac for every price point, including the brand’s Ion Robot Vacuum, which is on sale for 40% off, for a savings of $100, at Best Buy.
If you’re in need of a gift idea that’s sure to impress, there’s nothing like treating her to a luxurious bottle of perfume. But how do you find the perfect perfume among the many tempting and lovely options?
From floral to spicy to light and fresh, we researched the best perfumes for women so you don’t have to.With picks from Chanel, Yves Saint Laurent and Byredo, you’re sure to find your perfect scent below. Be sure to check out our picks for the best colognes for men and unisex fragrances too. Need more gift ideas? Check out our favoritegifts for women, gifts for men and our favorite Nordstrom gifts.
If you’re totally stumped on what her perfect scent could be, let us introduce you to the best deal at Sephora. This set comes with 13 sample-size bottles of Sephora’s bestselling perfumes, plus a certificate they can trade in for a full-size bottle of their favorite one. That way you can be sure she ends up with something she likes.
With a 4.6-star rating and over 800 reviews, Maison Margiela’s Replica Jazz Club has earthy, wooden notes reminiscent of an old Brooklyn jazz club.
With hints of rum, pink pepper and tobacco, it’s a sensual option that’s great for date night — even though it’s touted as a male fragrance, Sephora has included it in its women’s section for a reason. As one reviewer writes, “If you are a woman who loves more ‘spicy’ and ‘exotic’ scents, you need this in your life!”
Gucci Bloom is a classic floral fragrance that you’ll opt foragain and again. It features notes of rangoon creeper, jasmine bud and tuberose for a scent meant to embody the Gucci woman.
Think of it as a light, soft, timeless option. One reviewer even notes, “Gucci has finally placed class and sophistication in a bottle.”
Philosophy’s Amazing Grace is a classic floral scent that will never go out of style. It features notes of bergamot, muguet blossoms and musk for a perfume that feels ultra light.
As its name suggests, you’re going to love this perfume by Dior (FYI: J’adore means “I love” in French). With nearly 1,000 5-star reviews at Sephora, J’adore is floral and fresh, housed in a bottle to match. Featuring notes of ylang ylang, Damascus rose and jasmine, you’ll never want to swap from this luxurious fragrance.
A timeless classic, Chanel Coco Mademoiselle Eau de Parfum is a sexy, modern option for the woman who loves to stand out from the crowd.
Featuring hints of orange, patchouli and Turkish rose, this scent’s selling point isn’t just its refreshing take on floral, but more so how long it lasts. “If your goal is to smell and seem like a young, fashionable Parisian, then this is for you,” writes one reviewer. “It smells amazing and lasts all day. Definitely gives me a confidence boost.”
One reviewer of Byredo’s Gypsy Water says they “didn’t know tranquility” until using this fragrance. The eau de parfum is described as woody and aromatic, as an ode to Romani culture reminiscent of gypsy nights, through notes of bergamot, lemon, pepper, juniper berries and amber.
With a combination of lavender and musk, Yves Saint Laurent’s Libre Eau de Parfumis a truly intoxicating mixture, and it’s already amassed a 4.5-star rating with over 3,000 reviewers singing its praises.
Calling it “different, but in a good way,” reviewers describe the scent as musky yet floral — one that “smells better the longer you wear it.” Perfect for an all-day affair.
Multiple reviewers describe Tom Ford’s Soleil Neige as “heavenly,” so it’s pretty clear why this is worth your buy. This eau de parfum features notes of jasmine, bergamot and benzoin for a scent that’s both fresh and warm — meant to evoke a winter getaway at dusk.
A unique combination of fruity and floral, Chanel’s Chance Eau Tendre Eau de Toilette has notes of jasmine and citrus to create a light scent that works just as well during a flirty date night at home as it does during a busy day running errands.
“I spent so long trying to find the perfect smell for me. Everything was too sweet, too strong or too terrible,” says one reviewer. “This perfume is gentle, soft, yet feminine and amazing!”
Valentino’s Donna Born in Roma is a woody yet fruity perfume inspired by Roman street culture. It features notes of blackcurrant accord, three qualities of jasmine, vanilla bourbon and guaiac wood essence for an edgy scent that reviewers are obsessed with.
Both sweet and spicy, Lancôme’s La Vie Est Belleis a grounding fragrance with hints of vanilla.
Translating to “life is beautiful,” La Vie Est Belle aims to re-create the carefree spirit of a typical Parisian— so if you want to imagine transporting yourself to a fabulous getaway without leaving home, this is the perfume for you. One reviewer writes, “It’s feminine, sweet and sophisticated, but so sexy and heavenly at the same time. Plus, this lasts forever (especially on clothing)!”
If citrus scents are more your jam, Dolce & Gabbana’s Light Blue Eau de Toiletteis a fresh take on traditional that’ll give you the energy you need to get through your day.
Reminiscent of a lazy Mediterranean vacation, it might just inspire your next trip with its fruity scents. “This is a light and elegant fragrance that is great for daily use,” writes one reviewer. “It is so casual, and the smell changes slightly throughout the day — to the best degree. I would highly recommend this to anyone who is not quite sure as to which fragrance to get.”
If you’re looking to smell sweet like a warm, sunny day, Jo Malone’s Nectarine Blossom & Honey is for you. Inspired by a morning market in London’s Covent Garden, this cologne features fruity notes of nectarine, cassis, honey and peach that’s sure to brighten even your dreariest day.
Created by three women perfumers, Lancôme’s Idôle Eau de Parfum combines vanilla, rose and jasmine to create a sophisticated scent that still has modern touches. One reviewer writes that they would “recommend this to anyone who loves floral and/or vanilla scents.”
Chanel N°5 is one of those iconic fragrances that every woman should try at least once, especially as reviewers continue to share stories of buying the fragrance after seeing their elders wear it growing up. A first-of-its-kind perfume originally described by Gabrielle Chanel herself as a bouquet of abstract flowers, N°5 gained popularity because of its floral aldehydic fragrance, with notes of rose, jasmine, citrus and bourbon vanilla. Even better: This will look timeless on your vanity too.
If you’ve ever wondered what Donatella Versace herself sprays on in terms of fragrances, Versace’s Bright Crystal will put that question to rest.
With unique, fruity ingredientslike yuzu and pomegranate mixed with florals such as peony, magnolia and lotus flower, this scent sounds like it would be fun and flirty — but this is Versace, after all, and nothing is ever ordinary. Instead, this fragrance adds on musk and amber to give depth while still letting the refreshing scent shine through. One reviewer writes, “This perfume is perfect if you don’t want to knock others down with your scent. It has such a light, pretty smell that is perfect for the office.”
Warm and spicy, sweet and sexy, Viktor&Rolf’s Flowerbomb is seriously addictive. With notes of jasmine, orange blossom and patchouli, this perfume is meant to be an explosion of floral scents; reviewers share that it’s unique compared to the other flowery scents you’re used to.
A bold yet powdery option, Chloé Eau de Parfum is inspired by roses, but that doesn’t mean it’s boring.
Instead, this vibrant scent explores cedarwood, magnolia and lily additions to make sure that there’s a hint of freshness to each spritz. With over 123,000 “loves” on the site, it’s a bestseller for a reason. As one reviewer put it, “It’s feminine, sexy, romantic, classy and even a bit adventurous all at the same time.”
The first word that comes to mind when we think of Yves Saint Laurent’s Black Opium is “seductive.” If you’re looking for a fragrance that smells like pure luxury, look no further. With notes of black coffee, white flowers and vanilla, this will be your go-to date-night scent for sure.
Not ready to commit to a perfume right now? Consider a fragrance subscription service like Scentbird instead. For only $17 per month, you can choose which fragrance you’d like to try (from brands like Acqua Di Parma and Versace) and you’ll receive an 8-milliliter bottle in a refillable case. Even better: You can cancel your subscription anytime without penalty — perfect for someone who wants to test out perfumes before buying a full bottle.
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For some, the best Black Friday deal out there may simply be getting a chance to finally bring home a PlayStation 5, which is still hard to secure two years after it first released. Fortunately, Walmart is giving you three separate chances to secure a PS5 as part of its weeklong Black Friday promotions.
The first console drop kicks off Monday, Nov. 21 at 12 p.m. ET / 9 a.m. PT, and is exclusive to Walmart+ members. The next drop is on Wednesday, Nov. 23, at 12 p.m. ET / 9 a.m. ET and will be available online to all shoppers, whether or not they have a subscription. And if you prefer the brick-and-mortar route, you can pick up a PS5 in-store at Walmart locations on Black Friday (Nov. 25) while supplies last.
If you want to get in on the first drop, you’ll need to subscribe to Walmart+ for $13 per month or $98 per year (free trials are available but don’t include console restocks). Essentially Walmart’s answer to Amazon Prime, Walmart+ includes such perks as free shipping, free grocery delivery from local Walmart stores and easy scan-and-go mobile shopping in-store.
This is easily one of the biggest PS5 restock events we’ve seen yet, so if you’re still hoping to bring a PS5 home for the holidays, this is your best chance. Good luck!
There’s never any shortage of fancy new tech gifts to get a loved one for the holidays — but with so much new stuff coming out every year, where do you even start? That’s where we come in. We spend all year testing everything from the latest smartphones and laptops to everyday accessories like chargers and cases so that you can be confident you’re getting something great for the people on your list.
From affordable stocking stuffers to splurge ideas for that special someone, here are the best tech gifts to get this holiday season. And if you need more gift ideas, we’ve got you covered with great gift ideas for men, gift ideas for women and some of the best Amazon gifts.
If you’re team Android (or want an item tracker that works with any device), the Tile Mate is a great AirTag alternative and one of the most popular trackers out there. It can help you find your stuff from up to 250 feet away, and unlike the AirTag, has a useful hole for easily attaching to your keys.
You can never have too many USB-C cables for charging your laptop, tablet, Android phone or just about any other tech gadget, and this variation of our best USB-C cable pick gets you a fast, long and durable wire for a great price.
Know someone with an iPhone 12 or newer? The MagSafe Charger is an excellent gift, along with a Nano II wall plug, to make wireless charging a snap. It magnetically attaches to the back of the phone and can fast charge at 15 watts. It’s a great accessory that can go on a nightstand, desk or even be brought along for travel.
The Blink Mini is a great stocking stuffer for someone who wants an easy way to keep tabs on their home for a distance. It offers 1080p video with night vision and motion alerts, and is Alexa-compatible for any other Amazon smart gadgets in your home. Even better, you can currently get two cameras for the price of one, in case you want to keep one for yourself.
If you need a more platform-agnostic wireless charger, the Logitech Powered Wireless Charging pad is the best overall wireless charger we’ve tested. It’ll juice up iPhones, Android phones, AirPods and just about anything else that supports Qi charging, and does so while taking up minimal space with its sleek design.
The latest Amazon Echo Dot adds better sound, new sensors and Wi-Fi extension capabilities to what’s long been our favorite budget smart speaker. If you want to give your loved one the gift of Alexa for the first time, here’s where you should start.
The Echo Show 8 is a great gift for anyone who wants an easy way to hop on video calls or summon Alexa from any room in the home. Our best smart display pick, this device can be used to control all of your Alexa-compatible gadgets, and works with popular streaming services for when you want to binge Netflix over dinner.
The Fire TV Stick 4K is a great way to supercharge your old TV with streaming capabilities, offering access to essentials like Netflix, Prime Video, HBO Max and Hulu and support for beautiful 4K playback in Dolby Vision and HDR.
Our favorite budget tablet, the newest Fire 7 is a great stocking stuffer for anyone getting their first tablet. It’s got access to all the key apps you need, offers long battery life within an attractive design and is loaded with perks for Amazon Prime members.
The 2021 iPad is still our favorite tablet, offering fast performance, access to tons of great apps and seamless connectivity to all of your other Apple products. Better yet, it’s almost always on sale these days.
Having a great keyboard is key to staying productive, whether you’re at home or finding your way back to the office. If the person on your list needs a new one, the Logitech K380 is one of the best we’ve tested for the price. This attractive, compact wireless keyboard feels great to use, and while it’s built to pair effortlessly with Apple devices, it’ll also work with your Chromebook or Windows PC. Better yet, you can switch between your Mac, iPad and iPhone on the fly, making it a perfect companion both during and after the workday.
You can’t go wrong with the classic AirPods, especially now that they’re cheaper than they’ve ever been. A perfect gift for those yet to jump on the wireless earbuds train, the AirPods 2nd Gen pair effortlessly with iPhones and offer fantastic sound as well as easy access to hands-free Siri controls.
If you’re willing to splurge on someone who wants the best of the best, the new AirPods Pro 2 are the way to go. These earbuds have some of the best active noise cancellation we’ve ever tested, along with superb sound and a more durable case that you can even attach to your lanyard.
A splurge gift for the audio lover in your life, the Sony WH-1000XM5 are our pick for the best over-ear headphones you can buy. Their noise cancellation and sound are second to none, and it’s all wrapped up in a sleek, comfortable design with all-day battery life.
Our pick for the best travel-friendly portable speaker, the Sony XB13 pumps out surprisingly big sound for its small size and packs a handy strap for attaching to your backpack or bike.
An updated version of our best fitness tracker pick, the Fitbit Inspire 3 offers comprehensive tracking and a vivid color screen for a great price. It’s a great gift for anyone on your list looking to keep better tabs on their health and activity.
The Apple Watch SE is the most affordable member of the Apple Watch family, but still retains much of the great activity tracking and seamless iPhone interactivity we love about the more premium Series 8. It’s a great gift for someone who wants their first smartwatch.
It might not be the sexiest gift, but an external hard drive is a lifesaver for anyone who wants a secure and easy way to back up and transfer lots of big files (we’re looking at you, video editors and gamers). The WD My Passport is the best model we’ve tested, and is frequently on sale these days.
Not sure what to get the gamer in your life? You really can’t go wrong with an Xbox Game Pass subscription. With various plans that start at $9.99 a month, Game Pass gives players access to hundreds of titles that include big blockbusters like Halo, Forza and Star Wars as well as smaller gems like Tetris Effect Connected, Vampire Survivors and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge. These games can be played on Xbox consoles, PCs and even smartphones, tablets and select Samsung TVs via the cloud, meaning even folks without dedicated gaming hardware can still get a lot out of the service. Best of all? New subscribers can try it out for just $1 right now.
Perfect for the gamer in your life, the Backbone One is by far the best mobile gaming controller we’ve tested. This handy attachment turns your smartphone into a Switch-like gaming machine, with console quality controls and a handy companion app that lets you access your favorite mobile games (and cloud gaming services like Xbox Game Pass and Amazon Luna) all in one place. With consoles hard to come by these days, the Backbone One makes an accessible and affordable alternative.
If you have a friend or family member that was obsessed with Wii Sports back in the day, this is the game for them. Nintendo Switch Sports updates the beloved mini-game collection for the modern era, offering seven different, pick-up-and-play sports (including volleyball, soccer, bowling and tennis) that you can enjoy while gathering at home for the holidays or online with faraway friends.
Of all of the new gaming consoles out there right now, the Xbox Series S is the cheapest — and the easiest to actually find in stock. And while it’s not quite as powerful as the Xbox Series X (which is designed for 4K gaming), this adorably tiny machine has most of the same great features, including zippy load times and a handy Quick Resume option for jumping between multiple titles at once. When you combine it with an Xbox Game Pass subscription that will let you play hot titles such as Halo Infinite and Forza Horizon 5 right out of the box, you’ve got the best overall value in console gaming.
One of our favorite budget laptops, the Acer Aspire 5 is a great gift for students, younger users, or anyone who just needs a great computer for basic web surfing and productivity.
If you’re looking to get your loved one the best laptop possible for less than $1,000, the MacBook Air M1 is the way to go. While it’s a few years old now, it still runs circles around the competition in terms of performance, all within an attractive, lightweight design that will last you all day.
The Google Pixel 6a is our favorite budget smartphone, and a great option for anyone buying their loved one their first phone. Despite its low price, it offers great performance, a clean Android experience and some of the best cameras in the game.
Samsung’s mega-popular portable projector lets you turn any wall into the ultimate entertainment screen, with a flexible 180-degree design, access to the top streaming apps and loud built-in speakers.
If you’re looking for a gift that can truly turn heads, Samsung’s The Frame TV is one of our favorites that we’ve tested. This unique television has the ability to double as a gorgeous digital art display when you’re not watching your favorite shows, making it much nicer to look at in your living room than a blank screen. Oh, and it’s a pretty good QLED TV for when you’re actually watching stuff.
If you’re shopping for an entertainment lover who wants to see all the details of a TV show or movie, we’d splurge on Sony’s A90J. Yes, it’s an expensive OLED TV but it offers the best picture quality we’ve ever tested and packages it in a jaw-droppingly sleek design. The visuals literally go to the very edge of the screen.
Oprah’s Favorite Things have just been announced for 2022, and if anyone knows what’s good, it’s Oprah Winfrey. This year, the tastemaker has rounded up a highly giftable shopping list that includes categories like travel, kitchen, beauty, self-care and more, meaning there’s something for everyone from her curated selection. And, like previous years, she’s focusing on small businesses — more than 87 are featured on her list this year.
We’ve rounded up our favorite picks from her list below, but you can check out the whole thing over at Oprah Daily.
Girlfriend Collective’s leggings are the stuff of legend by now, so it’s no wonder that they made Oprah’s list of favorites. Pick up a pair of the compressive leggings in a year-round three-quarters length on Amazon now — and yes, they have pockets. See more of our favorite leggings here.
This five-pair set of hoop earrings in all different shapes and sizes is a perfect splurge for your favorite jewelry lover — the only hard part is choosing between gold and silver. See more of our favorite Advent calendars here.
“Some days you need your slippers to go the distance, like from the house to the mailbox,” Winfrey says. “With quilted nylon on the outside and memory foam insoles, this plush pair, perfect for both moms and dads, makes it feel like you’re walking on a cloud.”
As much of an everyday essential as it is a travel essential, this backpack can fold up into a remarkably tiny zippered pouch. As Winfrey explains: “Made from 15 upcycled plastic water bottles fashioned into lightweight, water-resistant nylon, its party trick is that it can fold up into a zippable pouch you can stow away in your luggage, so you have an extra bag.”
“These decadently creamy body butters are hard to beat,” Winfrey says. “They’re so easy to apply and contain shea butter, cocoa butter and royal jelly to hydrate, strengthen and protect skin — including extra-rough spots. Original is scented with blackberry and rose; Rosemary Lavender is calming; and Chamomile & Myrrh and Tupelo Honey are extra gentle for sensitive skin. Split them among you and your friends.”
Oprah and distinctive glasses go hand in hand, and these Peepers are a surefire way to get a ton of compliments, thanks to their striking looks. Think combos of tortoiseshell and green, black marble and more for statement looks all season long.
“These natural beeswax, sunflower and coconut oil balms are making their return to Favorite Things, but now they come in six new tints,” Winfrey says. “Hand-poured in Idaho with recyclable cardboard packaging, these sheer colors would be great for a young person in your life.”
For the equally tech- and fashion-obsessed, we can’t get over how cute and practical these phone slings are. It even has slots for your credit cards and cash.
Lands’ End has been making solid outdoorwear for years, so when it comes to the elements, the brand literally has you covered. This quilted puffer coat is more quilting than puff, meaning you get all the warmth minus the bulk (and the hood is great for those wet winter days too).
Bubble baths are pretty much the ultimate way to decompress at the end of a long workweek or, uh, a family visit at the house. Gift yourself or someone dear the joy of a great soak with this bubble bath, which is just as prettily packaged as it is wonderfully perfumed, thanks to a blend of natural oils. “Something I know for sure is that you need a generous pour of bubble bath for the best tub experience. I’ve picked Margot Elena’s bubble baths a few times before because the extra-large glass bottles are so gorgeous,” says Oprah.
Sperry’s duck boots have long been a winter essential, but Oprah is super excited about this monochromatic version with some eco-credentials, thanks to a “SeaCycled” nylon upper.
It’s no surprise Dr. Barbara Sturm made Oprah’s favorite things list — a few rounds with this cleanser by the German dermatologist, and you’ll see exactly what she means. Any product from the line is good, but this is a great intro the full assortment, especially as winter’s harsh weather sets in.
These protective turbans help reduce the friction that damages hair and helps to lock in moisture overnight — and there’s literally no effort involved since all the hard work is done by the adjustable knot in front.
Spanx’s Air Essentials line is all about comfort and stretch with just enough shaping compression to make you feel slightly more polished wearing these than if you’d thrown on a pair of sweats. (Not only is Oprah a fan of these, this writer lives in hers too). According to Winfrey: “When I tell you this set feels light as air, I’m not kidding.” She recommends pairing them with the Spanx AirEssentials Pullover too, naturally.
Perfect at the under-$20 price point, this trio of reusable makeup remover pads replaces cotton pads (not so eco-friendly) with a washable version that’s easy to use and then wash with the rest of your clothes. The only hard part is picking out which color your friend or family member will like best.
A carryall bag like this is something you can take with you literally everywhere — the gym, work, drinks after work, a dinner date and more. Made of vegan suede and available in lots of pretty colors, at under $50 it’s a true steal.
Give yourself a good scrub with this two-piece set of a eucalyptus sugar exfoliator and a sponge to buff with. “Gloria Williams, aka the Footnanny, has been caring for my feet for years,” says Oprah — and this is part of Williams’ latest launch inspired directly by Winfrey. “She knows I love the smell of eucalyptus, so she made this sugar scrub scented with it. It’s divine!”
Heading OOO with your pet this season? Roverlund’s Out-of-Office carrier (an Underscored editor favorite) is airline-compliant and comes in two sizes for small and larger pups. Forgot your leash on a busy travel day? No sweat — this one comes with a bright bonus one that’s just as durable and travel-ready as the rest of the bag.
“Latte? Cappuccino? Macchiato? Whatever strikes your fancy, this machine is like having your own personal barista at home with you,” Winfrey says. “The best part? All you have to do is roll out of bed and touch the button with the drink you want.” We named a De’Longhi machine the best espresso maker on the market too, so we can vouch for the quality.
A puzzle set from Jiggy, one of our favorite woman-owned brands, made the list this year. As Winfrey explains, “The 800-piece puzzles feature artwork by emerging female artists and come in a reusable glass jar that includes a tube of jigsaw puzzle glue and a straight-edge tool to spread the glue to transform the finished product into a piece of art.”
If your gift budget is under $50 or so, you can never go wrong with a candle — especially a Snif one. This seasonal scent is all about pine, apple, rosemary, jasmin, sandlewood and cedar for a festive aroma that never overwhelms (and you’ll get 50 hours of burn time from this 8.5-ounce size too).
Cozy Earth’s new waffle-weave collection really lives up to the brand’s name, and this set of toweling for the bathroom is a great one-stop shop for your family member or friend moving into a new apartment — or for a little holiday refresh for your own bathroom. Choose from charcoal, white or light gray. See more of our favorite towels here.
For those of us intimidated or put off by the thought of journaling, this card-by-card take on Oprah’s The Life You Want Planner (also on the list for $30) is a great way to start your day with intention and purpose over a cup of coffee — no notebook required.
The now classic children’s book is inspiring no matter your kid’s gender, and this “Changemakers” edition gives them a host of under-30 role models like Bindi Irwin, Keke Palmer and more that they can learn about and emulate as they grow up. ““If you read it, you can be it,” notes Oprah in her guide.
Rumpl’s puffy blankets look light, but they pack a ton of warmth into their quilting — and they’re made to be water-resistant so you can curl up in them just as easily in front of the campfire as you can in front of the fireplace. Pick your lucky recipient’s favorite national park — or one you’ve shared together — for a winning holiday gift.
An olive tree is a stunning sight, whether you’re passing by a grove of them or admiring the way a single branch’s silvery leaves catch the glint of sunshine. Now you can gift one of Mother Nature’s most stunning creations with this PlantOGram, which is honestly so much better (and more sustainable) than a bouquet that’ll wilt in a week.
It’s the time of year to say yes to (and gift) all things cozy, and this lightweight-looking but super-warm blanket will deserve a place on your sofa or bed year-round (or on your family member’s or friend’s, if you can bear to gift it away). “This throw is lined in the softest sherpa, but the outside is chic organic cotton that comes in three colors — a cinnamony shade, a cream color and, my favorite, a mossy green,” says Oprah.
This travel bag is a quad of organizers in one: You get two small pouches (one for skin care, one for cosmetics?), plus a case that has a large open space and an interior zipper for storing extras you pick up on your next trip.
As someone who’s literally used a Chi to iron her clothes in desperation, the knowledge that this travel steamer exists is a really good thing to have. Oprah’s named it one of her favorite on-the-go products, and it gets rid of wrinkles in no time (it takes three minutes to reach its highest temp) when you need it most. However, we tested it and weren’t completely impressed — but we did find an even cheaper alternative.
We’re always here for a practical but luxe-feeling $20 gift, and this velvet jewelry organizer is perfect for traveling during the holidays with all the jewelry that goes with the season’s festive looks. But back at home, it’s great as a jewelry box too — and looks great on the dresser.
This handy device is a rechargeable lighter, which justifies the price tag if you think about how many lighters you’ll buy over the course of a lifetime. Not only does the rechargeable lighter come with an LED flashlight, but the fact that we’ll never burn our thumb lighting a candle again is also a very strong point in its favor.
Theragun’s percussive massage devices have been exploding in popularity lately, and this mini version is perfect for using at home or on the go. The fourth-generation version is quieter than ever, and there’s a ton of other improved features too: This one “is even more compact and lighter than the original Mini,” writes Oprah.
A splurge, yes, but both Oprah and Underscored highly approve this purchase. “Point this smart projector onto any wall to turn it into a big screen,” Winfrey says. “You can use your favorite streaming apps from it, and it’s got powerful speakers, just like a movie theater.”
Wireless charging is getting more and more ubiquitous, and this sleek wireless pad can juice up your iPhone (or Android/Samsung), smartwatch and headphones in no time flat. And speaking of flat, thanks to its easily portable size, the 15W fast-charging device can come with you when you’re on the go too.
According to Oprah, “Adam Glassman hung the latest Echo Show on the wall of his kitchen and uses it every day.” No wonder: The Echo Show is sleeker than ever, with a vibe that’s more picture frame than tech, and it performs a myriad of highly useful functions like syncing family calenders, giving you weather updates and streaming shows while you cook. Read our review of it here.
“Not just your average chocolate chip cookies (though they have those, too!), this San Diego–based business offers fun flavors like birthday cake, red velvet and lemon bar,” Winfrey says. “This 18-cookie pack comes with a mix of its bestsellers, which are baked to order and so soft, ensuring that the lucky recipient gets the freshest possible treats.”
“This set of sauces takes inspiration from traditional dishes of East Africa all the way to Senegal,” Oprah writes in her guide. Her serving suggestions include drizzling the sauces (developed by Jainaba Jeng from the Gambia) over roasted vegetables, blending them into stews or using them with meats for super-flavorful dishes.
Truff has been on the lips (and tongues) of hot sauce and truffle lovers for a while now, and this three-bottle pack gives a lucky recipient (or you) a trio of flavors to excite the taste buds. It comes with the signature black truffle hot sauce (Oprah’s fave), black truffle pomodoro pasta sauce and black truffle oil so there’s always a reason to use at least one.
Turns out we’re not the only fans of Brightland’s cold-pressed California olive oils: Oprah’s obsessed with them too. This quad of high-quality infused oils makes a great gift for spicing up your favorite foodie’s dishes by giving them a bit of extra zing, whether they opt for the garlic, lemon, basil or chili version.
This traditional Italian Christmas cake is airy and light, with just enough sweet — exactly as you’d expect from Roy Shvartzapel, who spent a decade perfecting his recipe. Each one serves up to 12, making it perfect for bringing along to your host of holiday dinners.
Slipping neck-deep into a tub of warm water can feel like discovering the fountain of youth, or at least a much-needed staycation. It’s no surprise, then, that the idea of having your very own hot tub is more tempting than ever before.
However, traditional hot tubs can cost more than $10,000 to purchase and install. That’s a hefty price tag, so we decided to get the scoop on inflatable hot tubs — because they seem to run around one-tenth of the cost, with some starting around $700. We rounded up picks from the two most trusted and high-quality brands — Coleman and Intex — and scoured through reviews to find shoppers’ favorites.
To get all of the important details, we also spoke with a man known simply as “Swimming Pool Steve” who is a pool and spa builder with over 25 years in the biz — along with a blog of the same name that provides hot tub and pool advice. According to Steve, “For a test dip into hot tub ownership, or just a low-cost, low-frills approach to hot water therapy, an inflatable hot tub is definitely worth a look.”
Although this spa claims to be for four people, its petite size makes it spacious and comfy for two. With a maximum water depth of 1.67 feet and a 107-gallon capacity, it might seem like this isn’t going to deliver a real spa experience, but the 120 air bubble jets will prove otherwise. Technology wise, it’s fairly advanced with a digitally controlled pump that features a soft-touch control panel.
Complete with a set of seats, cup holders, a drink tray and headrests, this six-person inflatable hot tub is all about the amenities. Packed with over 170 jets, the tub can be ready for water in just 20 minutes and can be deflated easily for storage. There’s even a control panel so you can control the jets at the press of a button.
This 290-gallon behemoth comes with all of the bells and whistles, including a cozy six-person capacity. From an LED color-changing underwater light and an insulating ground cloth to two included headrests and hard water treatment system, there’s not much this inflatable hot tub kit doesn’t include. But Steve admits that no matter which inflatable hot tub you choose, you can’t beat the fact that you “simply set them up, fill them up, heat them up and enjoy.”
This well-reviewed inflatable tub from Coleman is a square shape, which makes it easier to fit four guests without feeling cramped. With about 250 gallons and approximately 70 inches on each side, this is notably larger than the two-person Coleman mentioned above. As one reviewer writes, “It was easy and fast to put up. I was not only surprised with the amount of bubbles and pressure but totally thrilled with my first use of it, and it only gets better each time I do use it.”
If aesthetics are your thing, this large inflatable hot tub comes in a lovely gray wood finish and has everything you’ll need for an easy setup: an insulated cover, a filter, a hard water system, LED lights, two headrests, an inflation hose and even a bag to help store it all.
Add a little ambiance to hot tub soaking sessions with this waterproof, floating Bluetooth speaker and LED light show. The Bluetooth feature connects to your phone, and the speaker accepts voice commands so you can accept and make calls without moving a muscle. For extra fun, play with the seven lighting settings.
Don’t get out of the tub to grab a drink; float it on this whimsical pineapple tray. It has three cup holders and a large center bowl for snacks, sunscreen or anything else you might need.
OK, maybe the pineapple drink holder is a bit much for your taste. In that case, this drink float should do the trick. It has four cup holders and two phone holders to hold everything you need.
This plastic sign that reads “Life Is Better in the Hot Tub” is a lighthearted piece of decor that says what everyone probably already knows but might not say out loud.
Quietly relaxing in the hot tub can be sublime…for a while. Stay a little bit longer by bringing along a deck of these waterproof playing cards.
This kit will keep the hot tub water crystal clear and the surfaces inside the hot tub free from slippery slime. Each floating cartridge flips over when it’s empty so you know when to replace it.
If your reason for getting an inflatable hot tub is not just for relaxing but for exercising or hydrotherapy, then these aqua therapy dumbbells will add resistance to your workout.
Get leveled: Although they might look similar, inflatable hot tubs are not the same thing as inflatable kiddie pools. Steve says, “Just like any hot tub, these require a stable, flat concrete or paving stone pad to sit on. It is important that the ground is level to support the large and dynamic weight of the water.”
Size it up: Steve says that “choosing the right one for you will be a matter of size.” He also shares that two- and four-person models seem to be the most popular. Why? Tubs can take a long while to fill up and warm up, so this is a time when smaller is better.
Decide on jet preference: Sure, where you put it and what size you want are the first two things to consider, but Steve adds you should also consider the “choice between the cheaper air bubbler jets and the more expensive water jets with booster pump system.” According to our research, water jets are tough to find in inflatable hot tubs, but luckily the reviews of air jets are great. Just note that all jets are noisy when running.
Take its temperature: One thing Steve says could be considered a con to buying an inflatable hot tub is its ability to get up to and hold an optimal temperature. “Inflatable hot tubs might take longer than more expensive systems to heat up to temperature,” advises Steve. “The heater is minimally sized, a compromise with plug and play spas, and as such, in very cold temperatures the tub may likely struggle to hold maximum temperatures.”
A robot mop — much like a robot vacuum, but armed with a water tank and microfiber cloths or mop pads that wipe your floor in place of or in addition to a dust bin — can be incredibly useful as part of your regular cleaning.
We tested eleven models — three dedicated mops and eight mop-vacuum hybrids — to find the most effective and efficient automated assistants to help you keep your floors clean.
Best robot mop overall
The compact, inexpensive iRobot Braava Jet 240 is simply the best robot mop for the money. While it doesn’t have the smarts of more expensive models and can’t do double duty as a vacuum, its efficient design and simple pattern-based navigation deliver impressive cleaning.
Best robot vacuum and mop combo
The Bissell SpinWave 2-in-1 Robotic Mop and Vacuum is an attractive and capable robot mop-vacuum with good performance, Wi-Fi connectivity and superior mopping ability to the other hybrid models we tested.
Best luxury robot vacuum and mop combo
The Ecovacs Deebot X1 Omni offers the best hands-off cleaning experience and fast and accurate mapping, and won’t mop your carpeting. The cleaning station empties the robot’s dustbin, cleans its mop and refills the water tank.
For the price, the iRobot Braava Jet 240 is the best robot mop we tested. For keeping your hard floors neat and tidy without you having to manually mop every day, the iRobot Braava Jet 240 is a handy, affordable tool to have in your cleaning closet.
The iRobot Braava Jet 240 won our hearts with its compact design before we even started mopping. It’s small, lightweight (3 pounds) and has a handle so you can easily carry it from room to room. Its low 3.3-inch profile allows it to get under furniture and into hard-to-reach places, while the squared-off edges mean it can get into corners and along baseboards in a way that round robots just can’t. It even did a good job maneuvering around a toilet base. It also uses a removable rechargeable battery so there’s no need to take up valuable floor space with a charging dock.
Despite its small size, the Braava Jet 240 delivered a big clean. With a vibrating cleaning head (like our favorite affordable hybrid, the Bissell SpinWave) and the ability to use cleaning solution (iRobot’s solution only) in the water tank, the Braava Jet 240 actually mops the floor rather than simply using a cloth to wipe it down with water. The robot uses proprietary cleaning pads (available in both disposable and washable varieties) that, when attached to the bottom of the robot, tell it which cleaning mode to begin. There are three cleaning modes to choose from: dry sweeping, damp sweeping and wet mopping.
Even though the robot isn’t Wi-Fi-connected and lacks smart features (you can, if you like, control the robot via Bluetooth from the iRobot Home app), it uses an efficient cleaning pattern that covers the whole kitchen floor, especially along the baseboards. The Jet 240 impressively maneuvered around a hallway carpet, cleaning the open floor alongside it while avoiding ever going onto the carpet. This is something many of the more expensive, advanced hybrid robot mops could not do. If you need to, you can create a virtual “wall” to confine the Braava Jet 240 to a single space just by pushing two buttons on the robot itself — very convenient indeed.
It did great on tile and hardwood floors, leaving no streaks as it cleaned up cat-litter-dusted paw prints, though on a tile floor we noticed some water accumulation on some of the grout, as the cleaning pads don’t apply enough pressure to reach into crevices. It dried quickly but it’s not clear the grout is getting as clean as the floor is. And while it couldn’t handle dried dirt and tougher stains as well, none of the robot mops excelled in that area.
The Bissell SpinWave 2-in-1 Robotic Mop and Vacuum is the only robot mop we tested in this category that uses dual spinning pads, which were far more effective in our testing than the standard flat mop pads employed on the other models. The SpinWave did a great job getting up dirt and splatter spots from my tile kitchen floor and didn’t leave streaks on the hardwood floors. It was the only model that didn’t make me feel like my kitchen had just been lightly Swiffered with a damp cloth.
While all the other robots we tested call for using only plain water in the water tank, the SpinWave can use cleaning products, and Bissell includes a trial size bottle of multi-surface floor cleaner in the box (you can buy other floor- and task-specific formulations through the Bissell app or online, like pet multi-surface with Febreze, wood floor cleaner and one for tough messes and odors).
The SpinWave has sensors to help it automatically detect and avoid carpeting when it’s mopping. This wasn’t perfect — it did end up mopping onto the edge of a dining room carpet — so if you’re using it in an open-floor-plan home with a mix of hardwood or tile surfaces and carpeting, we recommend keeping an eye on it if you’re running it through the whole house (we carried it from kitchen to bathroom for mopping sessions).
You’ll need to swap tanks (the robot comes with a dry tank for vacuuming and a wet tank for mopping) to use the SpinWave as a vacuum and a mop. You can’t do both at the same time as you can with some of the more expensive models (though it does pick up some solid debris while mopping). The circular mop pads attach to the bottom of the water tank and are easily removed for washing.
In vacuum mode, the SpinWave uses a rotating brush roll and dual spinning edge brushes on the bottom to help pick up debris and pet hair in vacuum mode. I found it did a pretty good job on low-pile carpet and hardwood floors. Three suction power levels — low, mid and max — are available.
While the SpinWave may lack the more advanced features found on pricier models, like mapping and the ability to set virtual keep-out zones, The Bissell app gives you access to some connected features like remote controls, a selection of cleaning modes and power levels and scheduled cleaning. You can also set the SpinWave to mop in auto mode, and the robot will run straight rows, or you can use spot mode for concentrated messes and spills.
If mopping the floors is something you do regularly, and you’re looking for a hybrid model that doesn’t cost a fortune, the Bissell SpinWave 2-in-1 Robotic Mop and Vacuum is the right robot for you, delivering one of the best mopping experiences — and certainly the best experience for the money — we found in a robot mop-vac.
Truthfully, no one really needs a $1,500 robot house cleaner, and it’s reasonable to ask if you should spend so much on a robot that isn’t able to wash your dishes or bring you a drink. But the Deebot X1 Omni is the best we’ve seen of a new generation of robots. Its advanced AI object detection and laser mapping really work, and it offers the most hands-off user experience I’ve ever had. Combine that with powerful vacuuming and mopping capabilities and an auto-empty docking station that cleans the mop pads and refills the water tank, and you may find yourself coming up with ways to justify spending the money.
Choosing between the Ecovacs Deebot X1 Omni and its close competitor, the Roborock S7 MaxV Ultra, is difficult because they both performed so well in navigating and mapping as well as in our cleaning tests. Both pair their respective companies’ top-end robot with an advanced dock that auto-empties and auto-fills the robot, theoretically giving you a totally hands-off cleaning experience (at least on a daily basis; at longer intervals you’ll have to empty and refill the dock itself).
Based on our testing, the Deebot X1 robot wins out over the Roborock S7 MaxV with a sleeker look, a smaller footprint and — significantly, since this is a major downside of cheaper robot mops — an unerring ability to detect and avoid carpets. In our testing, it got to the very edge of the carpeting and turned around each time. We wanted to give it a cat treat and say, “good robot!”
First and foremost, the Deebot X1 does a great job mopping and vacuuming. Dual spinning mop pads provide better scrubbing capability than the flat cloth style used on other robots so that it cleans much more than surface dirt. It picked up coffee, dried ketchup and other stains better than the other robots I tested.
The Deebot’s mix of detection systems, mapping software and effective automation and remote control really made it stand out. Mapping was a huge pain point on the other robots we tested, often taking two or three attempts to get the house mapped and even then sometimes failing or losing the map entirely. The Deebot X1 Omni, on the other hand, mapped our testing house near-perfectly in 12 minutes. This made it super easy to use the app to set rooms and to create dividers and no-go zones (though it sometimes took a few tries to rename zones and rooms within the Deebot’s app).
Using both a Lidar scanner and an AI-backed camera system, the Deebot excelled in our testing at object avoidance. It never bumped into furniture, even in a dark room, and it made its way around obstacles like pet toys. You can also view the camera’s output as a live feed if you want to check in when you’re not home, and you can even use two-way audio if you might want to communicate with someone remotely. The floor-level perspective is great for recording video of pets (you can steer the robot remotely to get an optimal point of view). You can record 15-second clips on your phone using the app, though there’s no cloud storage (for privacy reasons) and the robot always announces when the camera has been turned on or off.
The Deebot has its own proprietary voice assistant, Yiko (pronounced ee-Koh), which lets you give the robot more specific commands than those available through Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant (which it also supports). You can say “OK Yiko” to stop and start a mopping or vacuuming session, send it to a specific room or ask it to clean a certain area. Yiko worked well in our testing, though it occasionally responded to unrelated conversations, asking me what we wanted it to clean.
The Deebot X1 Omni auto-empty docking station has tanks for both dirty and clean water, as well as one for dust and debris, making for a relatively massive unit, 5 inches taller than the corresponding Roborock S7 MaxV Ultra dock, though the Omni dock’s bags and tanks are larger in capacity, meaning you’ll have to deal with filling and emptying less often. Also, despite its taller profile, the Deebot Omni base station is not as deep as the Roborock Ultra, and the robot docks farther inside the base, taking up less space in the room. Clear tanks make it easy to see how much dirty water has been collected and when it’s time to top off the clean water container. There’s also a hidden container for extra bags and cleaning tools.
The robot always returned to the docking station when mopping was finished, and automatically washed the mopping pads and re-filled the water tank. It also air dries the mop pads, so they don’t smell mildewy. You can set how long you’d like the drier to run but it does make a little humming noise while it’s drying.
The Deebot X1 Omni isn’t perfect. It lacks a dedicated spot-cleaning or edge-cleaning mode (though you can use app or voice controls to have it clean a specific area, which takes a few extra steps). It only used plain water to clean; you can’t use any sort of soap or floor-cleaning solution. And, of course, it’s very expensive. But if you want near-flawless navigation and a virtually hands-off wet and dry cleaning experience, the Deebot X1 Omni delivers.
If you’re looking to save the effort of regular manual mopping and you have a lot of hard floors, a robot mop can help you keep things clean much in the way a robot vacuum can. Like a robot vacuum, a mopping robot is best thought of as a way to make weekly or monthly cleanings easier rather than as a full-on floor care solution. Like their single-purpose vacuuming cousins, even the most high-tech robot can’t reach every corner of your home and will not replace your full-size canister vacuum or upright vacuum.
And no mopping robot is going to get your floors as clean as a handheld mop or sponge and a little elbow grease. There’s not a whole lot of scrubbing taking place, for one thing (think Swiffer more than mop), and the majority won’t pick up sticky, greasy messes since they are only using water to clean. They do help, but you have to be realistic about your expectations.
Hybrid robot mop-vacuums are worth it if you lack the space for both devices. All of these will work as typical robot vacuum cleaners, picking up pet hair from the floors and low pile carpeting, even under furniture, and will mop your hard floors as well, keeping the house tidy. All of the models we tested except for the most expensive occasionally mopped our carpets (if we wanted to wet-clean those, we’d rather have a carpet cleaner), so they require supervision if this is a concern, and you might want to plan on carrying them to locations where they are needed.
Now that the next generation of home cleaning robots has entered the field, we wouldn’t recommend spending more unless you can really afford one of the next-generation models, with more complete base stations and more elaborate automation, mapping and location features.
Mapping technology is a pain point for many of the last-generation high-end robots (like the Ecovacs Deebot T8+ and Roborock S7+) and you can’t use the high-end features you’re paying for until the mapping is done. The good news is that the next-gen robots are superb at mapping, so if you want all those features and obstacle avoidance as well as the ability to avoid carpeting while mopping, splurge on the newer Ecovacs Deebot Omni X1 or Roborock S7 MaxV Ultra. Otherwise, stick with the far less expensive iRobot Braava Jet 240, or if you want something that also vacuums, get the Bissell SpinWave.
These more-advanced hybrid mop vacuums, like the Ecovacs Deebot X1 and Roborock S7 MaxV Ultra, really do perform as advertised, offering hands-off autonomous house cleaning once you set them up (though as with the cheaper models, you’ll still have to take care of periodic deep cleaning the old-fashioned way). But if more hands-off cleaning is what you’re looking for, these might be worth the splurge. You just need to figure out which of their features are more important to you.
If you’re interested in the most effective robot mop — say you have more hard floors than carpets and don’t mind attaching the mopping pads when you want to mop — the Ecovacs Deebot Omni X1 has more useful features, like the ability to self-dry the mopping pads and an on-board voice assistant for robot control.
If you have lots of low-pile carpeting and want a robot that’s a good vacuum and can take care of a smaller amount of mopping on a single pass through your house without having to swap out tools, get the Roborock S7 MaxV Ultra, which can lift its mop while it goes over the carpets.
We looked at 11 models with a wide variety of features and price points and at two more full-featured next-generation units, which claim to do it all: mop, vacuum, empty the dust bin, refill the water tank and wash the mop for you.
With each robot, we looked at how well it mopped and vacuumed, and how easily it transitioned between the two. Wi-Fi-connected robots were also judged on the effectiveness and ease of use of their apps, how well they did at mapping the house and how easy it was to define and use virtual boundaries.
Each model was given multiple runs across mostly low-pile carpeting and hardwood floors in an approximately 1,500-square-foot home with two furry cats. We looked at how well they mopped the floor and whether they were able to detect and avoid carpeting.
iRobot’s more advanced Braava Jet m6 adds Wi-Fi and a lot of smart features that might make sense if you also have an advanced Roomba vacuum, but from a mopping perspective it performs identically to the cheaper Braava Jet 240.
The Braava Jet m6 has a larger water tank so you don’t have to fill it as often and the see-through tank means you always know when it needs to be refilled, but we recommend saving some money and buying the cheaper Braava Jet 240 unless you already have (or plan to buy) an I-series, S-series or 900-series Roomba and plan to use the Imprint Link feature to coordinate vacuuming and mopping between the two devices.
More advanced smarts let the m6 map your house, understand keep-out zones, respond to voice commands and navigate obstacles and stairs. It will dry sweep or wet mop floors, like the 240, and you can adjust how much water or cleaning solution it sprays as it goes. It cleans the room in efficient, neat rows and covers every inch of the floor, including edges without ever going on carpeting. It can also target specific areas within a room and head back to the dock to recharge when necessary.
The Roborock S7 MaxV Ultra (which combines the Roborock S7 MaxV robot vacuum and the Ultra self-cleaning docking station) is a next-generation home cleaning system that competes directly with (and cleans just as well as) the Ecovacs Deebot X1 Omni. Like that system, once you set up the S7 MaxV Ultra, you shouldn’t have to deal with it until you need to fill or change out tanks in the docking station, meaning you can let it work on its own for weeks at a time. The Ultra dock is currently out of stock, but should be available in May; if you can’t wait, the S7 MaxV Plus (including Auto-Empty Dock) is available at Amazon and Roborock for $1,159.99.
The Roborock has many of the same features as the Deebot X1, such as advanced, AI-based object and obstacle detection using a combination of Lidar and optical cameras; a livestreaming camera that lets the robot do double duty as a mobile security camera and fast and accurate home mapping. It is a big jump in technology and features from the Roborock S7+.
While on the Deebot X1 you need to swap out tools when you want to mop, you can leave the mopping pads on the S7 MaxV and it can transition from vacuuming mode to mop mode automatically during a single run, so long as your carpet isn’t too deep. This feature (called “VibraRise”) was introduced on the last-generation high-end Roborock units like the S7+ and it lifts the mop brushes by 5mm when it senses low-pile carpeting so it doesn’t mop the carpet as it vacuums. If the carpet is taller than that and the mop heads are still attached, the S7 MaxV simply avoids it, much as the Deebot X1 would during a mopping run. The mop pad is also lifted off the floor as the robot charges so it air dries (the Ultra dock doesn’t have a forced-air dry function like the Deebot X1’s Omni dock).
In practice, the Roborock S7 MaxV Ultra system was reasonably effective, though neither the Roborock or the Ecovacs can really clean every floor surface in your whole house in a single pass unless you have the specific mix of low-pile carpet and hard floors that the Roborock is designed for. The S7 MaxV Ultra did a really nice job on hardwood floors, mopping the whole width of the pad and leaving no streaks, something the less-expensive robots had difficulty with.
The Ultra Empty Wash Fill Dock is very large and bulky, made of black plastic, and leaves the three tanks exposed rather than hidden away as on the Deebot Omni dock, and it’s just not as pleasing a design aesthetically. The water tanks are not see-through either, so to check the water levels, you need to pull them out and open them up to see in. The power cord in the back is very thick and long and there’s not enough space behind the dock to coil it, making it difficult to push it up against a wall. You’ll need a lot of clearance for this massive cleaning system, even given that it has less capacity than the Ecovacs system.
For now, despite the very useful VibraRise system, for most households we’d give the edge in next-generation robot mop-vacuuming hybrid technology to the Ecovacs Deebot X1 Omni
The Roborock S7+, the company’s previous top-of-the-line unit, doesn’t have the advanced AI object-avoidance capabilities or security camera functions of the new S7Max Ultra, but it’s about as good as previous-generation models get.
The S7+ vacuums well, with increased suction as it detects carpeting. The robot uses “Sonic Mopping,” a function that vibrates the mopping pad very quickly (the company claims 3,000 vibrations per minute) to break up dirt. In our testing this wasn’t able to handle dried dirt or greasy spills, but it does have a useful “high intensity mopping” mode for better spot cleaning.
As the S7+ passed over carpeting the indicator light on the robot changed from blue, for mopping mode, to white, for vacuum mode, though our carpets did get ever-so-slightly damp. This wasn’t out of line with our expectations since the function is only meant to work with very low-pile carpets. The auto-empty dock adds simplicity and convenience to using the robot. It automatically empties the robot’s dust bin when it returns to the charging station.
Though it uses Lidar navigation to efficiently map the house, it had trouble getting started. Initially, it wanted to go through the same room a few times while never making it to the bedroom, and if it needed to go back to recharge, it started the mapping process over. It did finally complete a map, and we were able to use the app to set no-mop zones and cleaning schedules, as well as adjust suction power of the vacuum and the amount of water flow when mopping. Like with other robots, you can create invisible walls and see the route the robot is taking.
The S7+ is available with a slightly simpler auto-empty dock, which the company claims you shouldn’t have to manually empty for up to 8 weeks (depending, of course. on how dirty your house gets, how many pets you have and how much they shed, and so forth).
The Roborock S7+ is a really good, well-designed hybrid robot with unique features but the $949 price tag is too high compared to the equally capable Ecovacs Deebot T8+ which sells for $200 less. You can buy just the S7 robot for $649 if you can live without the self-emptying feature.
Like the Roborock S7+, the Ecovacs Deebot T8+ is a capable hybrid robot mop-vac with an auto-empty station. It can vacuum and mop at the same time using separate dry and wet tanks. You can run it with or without the mop attachment on.
Ecovacs says the T8 can automatically detect and avoid carpeting when the mopping pad is on, but it didn’t always detect them in my testing. Since it can’t raise its mop like the Roborock can, it wound up mopping parts of the carpets before we pulled it away.
It automatically boosts the suction power when it’s vacuuming carpeting and does a good job picking up pet hair. It’s quiet and handles door sills better than other models and does a good job maneuvering around furniture.
The Auto-Empty Station is smaller than the Roborock’s, though it will still hold about 8 weeks worth of debris, depending on usage. It worked well, but we did have one instance of cat hair getting stuck in the suction tube and we had to clean it out by hand.
Like with other connected robots, once you map your home, you can set scheduled cleanings, create boundaries and virtual walls and control the water flow in each room while mopping. And just like other connected robots, mapping was an exercise in frustration. It took multiple tries, going over the same rooms and recharging over and over until it finally completed.
The iLife A11 does only an average job cleaning. It did well picking up cat hair but left some cat litter on the bathroom floor. It also left some hair on low-pile carpeting. This won’t replace your standalone vacuum, but for a scheduled quick run through the house in between deeper cleanings, this will get the job done.
As with most last-generation robots, the A11 can map your home, and be controlled via an app or by a hardware remote. Also as is usual, the mapping process can be frustrating but once you complete it, it will store up to three maps in memory. You can set zones, so the robot mops in one zone and only vacuums in another. The A11 also has Lidar-based smart navigation to avoid objects in its path.
Its two-in-one dustbin holds both water and debris so it can vacuum and mop in a single pass. The two-in-one dustbin can be replaced with a larger, dedicated dust bin if you just want to use the A11 as a vacuum.
The app lets you adjust power and mode while vacuuming and mopping. You can increase the suction of the vacuum from eco to standard to turbo and adjust the amount of water that is dispensed in mopping mode. You can do the same on the remote control, along with switching between edge mode and spot clean.
One warning: it doesn’t come with a protective base to keep things dry under the robot while docked, so you’ll want to take off the mopping cloth after each use if your charging base is on a wood floor.
The iLife Shinebot W450 does a good job mopping floors, but it didn’t perform as well as the similar iRobot Braava Jet m6 or cheaper and simpler Braava Jet 240. It’s a mopping robot with smart navigation and an app that lets you adjust cleaning modes and target the area you want cleaned, but at 11 inches round and 4.7 inches high, it’s not going to get under furniture, near baseboards, under cabinets and around toilets.
In addition, for a robot that’s supposed to simplify your life, it requires way too much work to use it. You’ll have to open the robot to access and fill the tank, and it’s difficult to put back together (we managed to spill a tank of water on the floor). Once charged, in order to start a cleaning run, you need to manually lift it off its charging base and place it on the floor you want cleaned. It has a handle to carry and move it, but it can’t start itself or return to the dock to recharge on its own.
It’s really too bad, as once the W450 gets to cleaning it does a good job. It has two tanks, one to collect dirty water and one for clean water so it’s not just pushing dirt around. First it sprays (water and cleaning fluid, if you’re using it) then it scrubs with a roller brush, sucks away the dirty water and wipes off any residue water, so your floors dry really quickly. Of course, then you have to empty and wash the dirty water tank when it’s done.
The V8s is an older model in the iLife product line, and has dropped in price to where it no longer feels overpriced for what it can and can’t do. That said, while it is a capable mop, as a hybrid it has trouble navigating around carpet, and you are better served confining it to your kitchen or other hard-floored rooms, or sticking with a dedicated mop robot. As a vacuum, it’s actually a good hard-floor pet hair option because of its suction tube design, but the lack of roller brushes means it can’t handle low-pile carpet, cutting into its potential versatility.
In our open-plan test home, the V8s did a good job mopping the kitchen floor, but unfortunately, as it went from kitchen to dining room to living room (transitioning from hardwood floors to low-pile carpeting), it couldn’t detect the low-pile carpeting and went right over it, squirting water along the way.
This iLife robot uses a suction tube, much like a traditional vacuum cleaner, rather than the roller or bristle brushes used on other robots. This lets it do a better job than some of the other models we tested at cleaning up pet hair, as the debris is sucked up right into the bin without getting tangled up in a roller brush. It does great on hardwood and tile floors, but the downside of having no roller brush is that it doesn’t do a very thorough job on low pile carpeting.
It can’t vacuum and mop in a single pass, so you have to swap out the dustbin and water tank each time you change modes. It also doesn’t come with a floor mat so if you leave it on the charging base with the water tank attached you might end up with water stains on your floor. We recommend putting in the dust tank and letting the water tank empty and dry between uses.
The Eufy RoboVac X8 Hybrid is a Wi-Fi-connected robot mop-vacuum hybrid with high-end features like smart navigation and in-app mapping and scheduling, but it only does an average job vacuuming and mopping. To make space for the water tank, the dust bin is slightly smaller than in the standalone X8 vacuum we reviewed in our test of the best robot vacuums, and the mop functionality is lacking. There are no mop-specific controls so you can’t adjust how much water is put down for a specific task.
Mapping was frustrating and inconsistent. While you can create no-go zones to keep the mop off your carpeting, these didn’t persist in memory during our testing, and were ignored as the robot ran.
In its favor, the Eufy X8 Hybrid lets you mop and vacuum in a single pass, which certainly makes it more efficient. Some of the other units require you to swap out the dust bin and water tank each time you change from vacuum to mop, and it includes a translucent mat to protect your floor if you keep the mop cloth on while charging the device.
Walmart’s Rollbacks section is a reliable source of great deals, and the mega-retailer has just dropped a ton of prices on tech, homewares, appliances and way more.
Instead of spending precious time browsing through all of Walmart’s new discounts, we’ve picked out our favorite deals from the event. See below, and start shopping before the best stuff sells out.
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This top-rated robot vac does those daily sweeps for you — and has a ton of suction power for heavy lifting of dirt and grime from floorboard cracks and carpet threads. It even empties itself so your hands don’t touch the gross stuff.
’Tis the season for crafting, school projects and other art endeavors, and this bundle is here to support you with pretty much anything: You’ll get a cut-anything Cricut Maker 3, which powers through vinyl, balsa wood and even tooled leather, plus a rainbow of vinyl rolls, transfer tape and a tool set for a cool $100 off.
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Get that plush hotel-worthy sleep for the price of a fancy one-night stay with this Zinus mattress, which is made from super-comfortable memory foam. The brand’s famous green tea infusion and active charcoal (yes, really) will keep the mattress fresh night after night.
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This top-rated Nerf blaster is made for neighborhood games and backyard fun — and it makes a great holiday present (plus, this one can send off two darts in a row).
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Robot vacuums are designed to make your life easier, cleaning the floors so you don’t have to. Or at least, don’t have to do it as often. They’re particularly great for keeping up with pet hair but can also keep your house tidy when you’re just too busy (and they’ll do it better because they don’t mind vacuuming every day).
The best robot vacuums will skillfully and thoroughly clean your floors with little or no effort from you. We tested 9 robot vacuums to see which one is best at navigating a home, picking up dirt and simplifying your life.
The best robot vacuum overall
The iRobot j7+ is the best robot vacuum you can buy right now, with simpler mapping, more cleaning power and smarter features than anything else we tested.
The best affordable robot vacuum
The Eufy 11s may not be smart, but its brute force approach covered our test area almost as well as the connected robots, plus it’s quiet, slim enough to reach under most furniture and does a great job cleaning.
The best robot vacuum for pet hair
The budget-priced iLife V3S Pro uses a suction tube like a traditional vacuum cleaner rather than the roller brushes employed by other robot vacuums, and does a better job picking up pet hair without clogging.
The best value self-emptying robot vacuum
If you want the convenience of a self-emptying vacuum but want to save a couple of hundred dollars over an iRobot or Samsung, the Shark IQ XL cleans and performs almost as well for a lot less.
The iRobot j7+ is the best robot vacuum you can buy right now. It beat out all the others in mapping, creating virtual boundaries and detecting and avoiding obstacles, which means it’s the best “set it and forget it” smart robot vacuum — and it even empties itself. More importantly, it picks up dust and debris and cat litter from hardwood floors and low-pile carpeting better than the others we tested.
iRobot uses what it calls Dirt Detect, focusing more cleaning effort when it detects a concentration of dirt. I spilled cat litter on the hardwood floor and the j7+ recognized it as a “dirt event.” It got to the end of the cat litter spill, reversed itself back to the beginning of the spill area and took another pass at it. It did this several times until all the litter was picked up. Even litter that got scattered by the sweeping motion of the side brush was eventually picked up.
The j7+ leaves behind neat rows of just-vacuumed carpeting and the powerful suction of the unit was able to pick up cat litter and pet hair in my bedroom carpeting. Its multi-surface rubber brushes on the underside kept the brush from getting tangled with pet hair; only the iLife V3S Pro did a better job at not getting tangled, but that’s because it doesn’t have a roller brush like the j7+ or the other robot vacuums we tested.
When the j7+ is done cleaning, it returns to the base and empties itself into a bag in the larger dustbin at the back of the base. You need to change that bag every two months or so, but other than that, you likely won’t have to interact with it very much at all.
In our testing, the j7+ was the easiest robot to direct while mapping, doing a much better job than the Neato BotVac (which couldn’t complete mapping our typical single-floor home in time) and the Shark IQ, which required a lot of work editing and creating virtual dividers to mark rooms. With the j7+, it was easy to set up virtual no-go zones (we blocked off the area around our cat condo). Once the J7+ completes the initial mapping setup of your home — which takes some effort and input from you — the robot takes care of the rest.
The j7+ also did a superb job of steering clear of items like headphones and lamp cords, outdoing similar high-end smart robots like the Samsung JetBot+ courtesy of its front-mounted sensor and lights. Right now it only recognizes certain objects like cords, headphones and pet waste, but once you’ve mapped your home, it requests feedback after encountering objects and over time it will learn more about what you leave out and add more objects to its list of items to be avoided.
At just 3.4 inches high, the j7+ fits more easily under furniture than the taller Samsung JetBot+. The Clean Base is shorter and shallower than Samsung’s emptying bin base, taking up less space in a room or under a table. It also has a hidden storage area where you can stash your extra bags.
The Roomba j7+ is not perfect. Those high-end smart features will cost you: At $699 it’s one of the most expensive vacuums we tested. It’s also the loudest robot vacuum we tested. There’s no such thing as it sneaking up on you; you’ll always know when its running. When the vacuum empties itself into the base following a cleaning run, it’s like a jet engine taking off. Luckily it doesn’t last too long. It would be nice to have the option to keep it from emptying after certain runs as it gets super loud, but it is a minor downside for such an effective robot vacuum.
If you don’t want smart features like mapping, don’t need a self-emptying dustbin and don’t mind picking up before you start the vacuum, the Eufy 11S is the budget robot vacuum we recommend. It’s a basic and affordable vacuum with a slim profile, good suction and quiet operation, and should work well for anyone who wants to maintain their floors in between manual vacuuming.
The Eufy does a superb job picking up dirt, excelling on hardwood floors, tile and low-pile carpets. It filled its dustbin with pet hair and cat litter, though it wasn’t able to get up all the litter on a higher-pile carpet.
What sets the Eufy 11S above the budget competition is the ability to change the power level while the unit is cleaning. It offers Standard, Boost IQ and Max. This is the only unit we tested that lets you change the power and suction level while the vacuum is operating. The more expensive Shark IQ XL and the Ecovacs Deebot N79S can only be changed with the remote when the unit is stopped. I appreciated this feature as I was able to turn on Boost IQ and then Max when the vacuum got close to the living room, which has a medium-pile carpet. It performed admirably climbing up onto the carpet to clean, though it did get stuck several times on the base of my barstools and had to be rescued.
Unlike our overall pick, the Eufy 11S doesn’t have any smart mapping features, so you can’t create a map or direct it with Alexa or Google — it’s a classic “bump bot” and finds its way by random or bounce navigation, running in a straight line until it bangs into an obstacle like a table or chair leg. This ends up in surprisingly good overall coverage, but you may find that some areas that trap the robot (under a table, for instance) get lots of attention, and more open areas (like the middle of the living room) just get one quick pass.
It took a few hours for the vacuum to fully clean my entire home, which is about 1,500 square feet, and watching as it maneuvered in and out of my office several times for varying lengths of time made me a little frazzled, but to get smart linear navigation, you’ll need to spend at least $200 more.
Luckily the Eufy has a recharge and resume feature, so if it runs low on battery, it makes its way back to the base to recharge itself and when ready resumes the cleaning job. In our testing this worked well, except for the fact that it resumed right in the middle of a dinner with friends, but it was easy enough to stop the cleaning run by pressing the button on the vacuum.
The Eufy is smart enough to keep itself from getting into trouble — in our testing, it had no trouble detecting stairs with a combination of infrared sensors and anti-drop sensors. And at just 2.8 inches tall, the Eufy 11S is almost a full inch shorter than the slightly more expensive Roborock S4, allowing it to get under more furniture like console tables and kids’ beds.
The dustbin on the 11S needs to be emptied manually, like others in this price range. It’s easy to open and empty, even easier than the higher-end Shark IQ XL. Since there’s no indicator to show when the bin is full, we recommend emptying it each time it returns to the base to recharge. This ensures the bin won’t fill up mid-cleaning run. You’ll also get the satisfaction of seeing how much dirt and pet hair the vacuum picks up that you might not otherwise be able to reach.
The included remote lets you create a schedule for the vacuum; however, you can only set a single daily schedule. Otherwise, you can either press the button on the machine itself to start a cleaning job or use the remote, which comes with a handy guide to the button symbols on the back. There are five different cleaning modes to choose from: Auto sends the vacuum from room to room, Spot cleans a specific area and Edge will send the vacuum hugging the walls of your house for perimeter cleaning. You can also choose a single room or pilot the robot with the directional arrows on the remote.
If you live in a home without high-pile carpets and find yourself constantly vacuuming up pet hair or dirt, and don’t need the ability to map your home and create virtual walls or no-go zones, the Eufy 11S is a top choice.
If your main struggle is keeping up with pet hair and small pieces of debris like cat litter, you don’t need to spend hundreds of dollars to get a well-performing robot vacuum. In our testing, the iLife V3S Pro did the best job on cat hair and cat litter on my hardwood floors.
The V3S Pro uses a small suction opening to scoop up debris, much like a regular vacuum, instead of the spinning roller brush on the bottom used by most robots. While the suction isn’t the strongest I’ve seen on devices in this price range, it avoids having hair and carpet threads build up and get stuck in a brush, and therefore helps it pick up more hair and dirt. Two side brushes with three bristles each push hair and dirt into the robot’s path, and do a great job.
Like the Eufy 11s, this vacuum uses random, or bump and run navigation, so while it does take time to clean the house, it covers every room. Again like the Eufy, it returns to the charging base if it runs out of battery before the house is finished and then resumes the job once fully charged. Infrared sensors keep it off the stairs, though like other bump bots, it can’t avoid obstacles like lamp cords.
The iLife V3S Pro was able to transition easily from a rug to a floor and back up onto the rug without any problem. Because of its low 11.8-inch-by-3-inch profile, it also fits under a dresser that the Shark IQ and iRobot j7+ couldn’t get under.
Though it doesn’t alert you when the bin is full, it’s easy to access the dustbin from the top of the unit, right under the cover (most other vacuums have it located on the side).
As with other inexpensive robots, you can only set a single daily schedule; the V3S Pro also offers three cleaning modes — whole floor, spot and edge — accessible from the included remote.
If you’re a pet parent who needs help keeping hardwood, tile or low-pile carpeting fur-free, the iLife V3S Pro is the right vacuum for you. If getting pet hair out of high-pile carpeting is a priority, you should step up to the iRobot 694, which has two brush rollers that work great on higher-pile carpets, but that will cost you about $100 more and the iLife does a better job overall.
If you like the idea of a self-emptying robot vacuum but not the high price tag of the iRobot Roomba j7+, then we recommend the Shark IQ XL. It has smart features such as linear navigation, in-app mapping, scheduling and voice control. You can’t schedule specific rooms to be cleaned with the Shark IQ XL, nor can the robot automatically adjust power levels to deal with different types of flooring like the Roomba j7+, but you get a lot of functionality and effective cleaning for about $200 less on average.
Like other self-emptying robot vacuums, the Shark IQ XL returns to the base and empties its contents. The Shark, however, is the only vacuum we tested that features a bagless self-emptying base. To empty it, you simply detach the bin and empty it manually over the trash. This can get messy as dust flies around, but you save money buying replacement bags.
The base itself stands about 15 inches tall and has a window so you can see how full it is. Shark says it will hold about a month’s worth of cleaning.
Another feature that stands out on the Shark IQ XL is Evacuate and Resume, which is designed for homes with lots of pet hair. Instead of waiting for the vacuum to run out of battery and return to the base, where it will empty its onboard dustbin, in this mode it will return and empty the dustbin after 30 minutes of cleaning, so the robot itself doesn’t fill up with pet hair. Once it empties itself, it picks up where it left off.
The Shark IQ XL navigates efficiently in a linear fashion and easily gets over and around furniture. It’s the only vacuum out of the 11 we tested that was able to get up and over the base of barstools without getting stuck.
It can get just as loud as the iRobot when cleaning, especially on Max mode, but in our testing, it did a good job on pet hair and cat litter.
If you want a self-emptying robot vacuum with smart features and don’t mind emptying the dirt bin yourself, this is a step up from the Shark Ion and Ecovacs Deebot N79S. While it lacks some of the smarts of the more expensive iRobot Roomba j7+, you might find it to be just the right mix of smarts and convenience.
If you’re pressed for time or have a pet who sheds, a good robot vacuum is a worthwhile investment. They’re particularly great for pet owners, since even if you depend on a traditional vacuum cleaner, a basic robot can stay on top of the hair, dander and litter on a daily basis, making your chores a little easier once you get around to a deep clean.
A robot vacuum does require some amount of time and input from you. More advanced models require you to set up a map and define the zones of your house you’ll want them to clean or stay away from, and even the best vacuum can get stuck and need human intervention.
Robot vacuums can’t do everything or completely replace an upright, canister or stick vacuum. They aren’t the best tools for taking care of household accidents or heavily soiled areas, and if they end up running over anything messy (pet waste or spilled liquids) they can make things worse.
Even the most advanced models can’t get into every crevice and hard-to-reach space, and they can’t vacuum upholstery, drapes, closets, drawers and kitchen cabinets, or anything else that isn’t a horizontal surface.
But for staying ahead of dust and dirt buildup, they’re solid investments that will save you time, and as part of an overall cleaning schedule they make a lot of sense.
Consider the layout of your home and whether you have mostly hardwood floors or deep-pile carpeting. If you live in a Victorian-style home or have medium- to high-pile carpeting, a robot vacuum will likely require a lot of input from you. However, if you live in a more modern, open-flow style of home with tile or hardwood floors, a robot vacuum is a great option. You’ll also want to ask yourself how much time you want to devote to prepping the house before you vacuum.
If you don’t mind picking up toys and lamp cords and anything else that might get in the way or get snarled in the roller brush, then you can get one of the more affordable robot vacuums. These robots — such as our budget recommendation, the Eufy 11s — typically run in a random “bump and run” fashion, and don’t have any smart mapping features, so they’ll run for a long period of time to clean the whole house instead of progressing intelligently from room to room.
But just because you’re not spending a lot of money on a smart unit doesn’t mean you’re not going to get a clean house. In our testing, we found there are some models that clean really well and can do almost as good a job as a higher-priced option.
If you’re not willing to devote the time to prepping the house, then opt for the LiDAR-enabled, connected robot vacuums — like our overall recommendation, the iRobot Roomba j7+ — that are smart enough to detect and steer clear of obstacles. Spending the time during the initial setup, mapping your home and creating in-app “no-go zones” will save you the hassle of decluttering each time you run the vacuum.
You’ll pay more money for these models, but you get the capability of setting schedules, designating specific rooms to be cleaned and using voice assistants like Alexa and Google Assistant to control your vacuum.
How are you with touching dirt and pet hair clumps? If you don’t mind emptying the dustbin after every cleaning run, a standard robot vacuum will work for you. If you’d prefer never to touch the dirt, opt for the self-emptying models that automatically empty themselves into a bag or bin. The bag usually only needs to be changed every 60 days or so.
After researching which robot vacuums to test, we settled on 11 models with a wide variety of features and price points. We set up each vacuum, downloading apps and creating accounts where necessary. We ran each vacuum multiple times through an approximately 1,500-square-foot home with two cats, hardwood floors and mostly low-pile carpeting.
We sent them on a normal run of the house cleaning run as well as runs with handfuls of cat litter on the floor and carpeting.
We assessed all the models on the following criteria:
Suction power
Noise level
Navigation style
App ease of use
Mapping ability
Ease of setting virtual no-go boundaries
Ability to schedule cleaning
Ability to schedule cleaning of individual spaces
Ability to navigate furniture, corners and other obstacles
Effectiveness of picking up pet hair and litter
Cleaning effectiveness on various surfaces (hardwood floors, tile, low- and high-pile carpets)
We also evaluated the individual vacuums based on:
Ease of use
Availability of remote/app-based control
Self-emptying or onboard bin only
Size and ease of placement of base
Ability to return to base
Number and type of brushes
Height of unit and ability to maneuver under furniture and reach tight spaces
Samsung’s JetBot+ is a high-end, feature-rich machine that has LiDAR navigation and a self-emptying base. At 21 inches tall and 9 inches deep, the base is just so big and noticeable; we much prefer the smaller, less obtrusive base of the iRobot j7+. The vacuum has a forward camera and obstacle detection, but our testing found it not to be as precise as the iRobot j7+.
Mediocre suction capability, random navigation and difficulty finding its base made this a nonstarter for us. While the vacuum has features such as voice control and in-app scheduling, it didn’t function half as well as the similarly priced Eufy 11S.
The Eufy RoboVac X8 is packed with smart features and offers four different suction levels for powerful cleanup. It uses AI to detect and avoid obstacles and builds a virtual map that you can watch in real time, something other vacuums don’t do. It took a few tries to get our unit to create the initial map. It also got into a few tangles with power cords and had to be rescued but did a great job scooping up a cat toy that I later found in the dustbin. It’s a solid machine, but at $599, you can get the self-emptying and superior iRobot Roomba j7+ for just a hundred dollars more.
With features such as in-app mapping, scheduling and no-go zones, the Neato BotVac D8 was promising. The signature D-shape design of the machine makes it easier to get into corners and edges, and it was the easiest of all the connected vacuums to set up.
However, we couldn’t get it to complete the mapping process despite several attempts and a call to customer service.
The vacuum uses LiDAR to map and navigate along with infrared drop sensors to detect stairs, but it kept mistaking the base of my cat condo for stairs and asked to be moved away from it. Though it claims a whopping 180 minutes of runtime, it ran down at 110 minutes and died before it made it back to its base.
The iRobot Roomba 694 is a solid robot vacuum with some extra features, thanks to its ability to connect to the iRobot Home app. You can schedule cleaning sessions or use a voice assistant to start one, but even though it’s connected, you can’t map your home or target areas to be cleaned. We don’t think the extra connected features are worth the extra money, so for $50 less, we found the Eufy 11S to be a better vacuum.
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There are so many brewing methods to choose from (French press, the currently trendy dalgona whipped, pour-over), but many coffee lovers still rely on the classic, automatic drip for their daily fix. That’s why we tested the best-rated drip coffee makers using a wide range of criteria (outlined below) over the course of several weeks. Bags upon bags of dark roast, light roast and medium roast coffee beans were ground and brewed. We made full carafes, half carafes and single cups. And we tasted the results black, with cow’s milk, almond milk, sweetened condensed milk, cold-brew strength over ice — you name it.
Many, many pots of coffee later, we settled on four standout drip coffee machines.
Best drip coffee maker overall
The Braun KF6050WH BrewSense Drip Coffee Maker produced consistently delicious, hot cups of coffee, brewed efficiently and cleanly, from sleek, relatively compact hardware that is turnkey to operate, and all for a reasonable price.
Runner-up with a modern bent
This was, to our eye, the most handsome and minimally designed of the straightforward auto-brewers, delivering a clean, tasty cup. It lost first place only because the touchscreen may not be for every consumer, and brew time is significantly longer than the other machines we tried out.
Luxury pick for the design-obsessed
In just near five minutes, the Technivorm Moccamaster 59636 KBG Coffee Brewer turns out a whole pot of pretty perfectly brewed coffee, and the process is as entrancing as a targeted Netflix trailer.
Best affordable drip coffee maker
One of the cheapest options we tested, the Mr. Coffee 12-cup brewer is compact, simple to operate and yields a very competitive cup.
We brewed countless pots of coffee with the BrewSense, ranging from light to dark roast, and each one yielded a strong, delicious cup with no sediment, thanks to the gold tone filter, designed to remove the bitterness from coffee as well reduce single-use paper-filter waste. The machine we tested was white — a nice option for those with a more modern kitchen design — but it also comes in black, and it’s compact enough to fit under the cabinets in a smaller space compared to some of the more cumbersome machines we tested.
The BrewSense is straightforward to operate: It’s designed like a traditional automatic drip machine with manual operating buttons, but with a sleek, modern upgrade. The hardware is a sophisticated combination of brushed metal and plastic, with a glass carafe that feels comfortable in the hand.
The BrewSense doesn’t have a lot of bells and whistles compared to some of the machines we tested, and that functional ease helped elevate it to the top of our list. You could unbox this machine, flush it through with water once, and be drinking a freshly brewed cup within 15 minutes, all without reading the manual. Brewing is also a nearly silent process, which can be pleasing on early mornings. Some consumers may want a machine loaded with special features, but for those who just want delicious, hot coffee every morning, without spending over a hundred bucks, this is your best bet.
The BrewSense isn’t perfect: It’s not the fastest we tested — to brew a full pot of 12 cups took upwards of 11 minutes. And we found an annoying error in the instruction manual around how to program the clock (call us rigid, but we insisted on programming the time before using each of the machines!); the directions read to press and hold CLOCK and then SET, but that didn’t work. We had to simply press and hold the CLOCK button and then sort of trial and error our way through the hours and minutes. Meanwhile, the auto-program setup is not as obvious as we’d have liked; though once we got it, it worked like a dream. But otherwise, we found this machine intuitive and easy to operate even without the instruction manual.
Cleanup could at times be a little messier than some of our other machines. The hot water comes up through the filter basket and spreads the grounds up to the top of the cone, and during one brewing, a tiny bit rose up outside the cone so the top of the brew apparatus needed a little wipedown. Overall, though, for less than $80, this machine delivers the best bang for your buck of anything on the market.
Coming in just a few points behind the Braun BrewSense was one of the three Cuisinart automatic drip machines we tested: the Touchscreen 14-Cup Programmable.
We rated all three Cuisinarts highly, but the Touchscreen ranked highest for its combination of progressive design and everyday efficacy. All the Cuisinart products we encountered were well designed, but this one feels special, like when you unbox a brand-new Apple product: Its all-black, shiny surfaces and touchscreen control panel look and feel next-level for an everyday coffee maker (and the price, $235 at Macy’s, more than three times that of the Braun, reflects that).
But this isn’t just a fancy, aesthetically pleasing machine: It brewed strong, delicious coffee that tasted cleanly filtered but rich. It’s also relatively easy to program and use, given its tech-centric platform. The touchscreen panel features cute little icons signifying one-touch commands to help customize your brew: If you like your coffee bolder, you can select the BOLD feature; if you’re brewing less than half a pot, select the 1 to 4 cups feature for a slower brew with the proper extraction time; adjust the hot plate temperature to low, medium or high; turn the audible brew-cycle-finished tone on or off.
That tech-centric design is also one of the reasons this didn’t come in at number one, however. As exciting and different as it felt, we did feel that this machine — the only touchscreen model we tested — would feel less intuitive and more laborious than some consumers would want as part of their morning coffee routine. The touchscreen goes dark during the brew process, which yes, is nice-looking, but also feels a bit jarring, like you’re literally in the dark, asking yourself, “What’s going on? Is coffee brewing?” The settings and operating buttons are clear enough when illuminated, but it did take us a few times brewing to get used to how much pressure you need to apply with your fingertip to the touchscreen. We could easily think of people in our own lives who would be flummoxed by this machine if left alone with it and a bag of coffee — and for that, it lost a few points in functionality.
Also, like its Cuisinart cousins we tested, this one’s a slower brewer. We clocked 11 minutes for eight cups, and if you’re watching your coffee maker brew like, well, a watched pot, it seems like it … takes forever. We understand the appeal of a slower brewing process (pour-over and Chemex fans, we hear you!), but 12 to 14 minutes for a full pot of coffee seems like a long time to wait when you’re thirsty for your morning Joe and you’re not doing it by hand. Finally, not everyone will want to spend more than $200 on a coffee maker. But many may.
While some consumers might be flummoxed by the technology of this higher-end product, others will embrace it and make it a centerpiece of their kitchen, and rightly so. Form plus function equals morning happiness here.
We had heard about the Technivorm Moccaster, a machine beloved for its innovative and old-school industrial design, handmade and tested in the Netherlands since 1968, even before we received it for this story. Multiple friends reached out upon hearing that we were testing a Moccamaster, singing the brand’s praises, and one declared it superlative via Instagram DM: “Moccamaster? Test over!” And the Moccamaster arrives with its own best PR too. Its user manual applauds buyers: “Congratulations on your purchase of the World’s Finest Coffee Brewer!” (If you’re spending more than $300 on a coffee maker, perhaps the enthusiasm feels validating.)
Once we got the apparatus set up — which takes a little focus and time, to be honest — it really did pay off, with possibly the most delicious, hot, fresh cup of coffee we have ever tasted from a home-brewed machine. What’s more, you barely have time to peruse the morning news headlines before the process is done. The Moccamaster brewed 10 cups in less than six minutes, and, on a second trial, six cups in under four minutes. The brew function is almost jarringly fast: Once you turn on the machine, the brewing starts immediately. Then, seeing the water heat in the tank and bubble up through the water transfer tube into the brewer was a throwback to middle-school science experiments in the most pleasing way, like if a lava lamp produced fresh hot coffee after a few mesmerizing undulations.
We discovered much to love about the Moccamaster, but there also were elements we didn’t adore. Perhaps ironically, they’re about the design. Some love a more hands-on coffee-making process, but some might find that there are just too many moving parts here, literally. We needed to read the directions pretty closely to assemble the parts. Once assembled, and once we digested what was happening brew-process-wise, the machine became fairly easy to operate.
But each time you use this machine, you have to take the brew basket apart to add a new paper filter (yes, it requires a paper filter, if that makes a difference to you) and coffee grounds, and that basket removal sometimes disrupts the outlet arm and the reservoir lid — not a huge deal, but it could feel like you have to put your coffee maker back together from scratch every morning. Also, the basket lid and outlet arm, through which the hot water travels from the tube to the brew basket, get very hot during the process. It’s fine if you’re aware and cautious, but you wouldn’t want someone to wander up and unknowingly touch the hot part of the brewer.
And finally, perhaps our most significant beef with this model: When you return the glass carafe to hotplate in between pours, the glass scrapes the warmer in a slightly cringey way.
The coffee that this striking machine yields, though, may diminish other distractions — we found ourselves moving this maker back to the kitchen counter time and again, because the brew process and its results were superior. If you, like us, are a fan of the Moccamaster, you’re likely to be one for many years to come, which will amortize the steep price tag accordingly.
We won’t go on and on about the Mr. Coffee 12-Cup, but it brewed a very workable 12 cups, in both taste and temperature, in just nine minutes. The machine came packaged in some pretty intense plastic and cardboard — the unboxing took a full five minutes and a pair of scissors — but once separated from its packaging, this machine’s a breeze to put together. The hardware is very easy to use (and to program to brew at a specific time), even without reading the directions. It’s compact — one of the best small drip coffee makers we tested — and durable, and the lid, brew basket, carafe and removable top half are all dishwasher safe, which wasn’t common among the machines we tested.
The testing process for these coffee makers was intensive, lasting more than a month. We evaluated each machine based on what would be most important to the user — namely, functionality, durability and design. We tested each machine at least twice (but four to eight times for some) with both dark and light roast freshly ground beans, did a programmed/timed brew when available, and tested the additional functions of the more specialty machines (single-cup, cold brew, tea, milk frothing). We jotted notes about every machine’s unboxing, read every instruction manual, handled and rehandled the hardware, timed the brew of each machine, noted the temperature of the resulting coffee, and tasted and had others taste and weigh in on user experience. We tried to get as acquainted as possible with each of these machines, became fond of a good many of them — and as a result, we drank way too much coffee over the month in question.
Read on for the categories and their breakdowns.
Brew function
Optimal temperature: We didn’t take the actual temperature of the coffee from each machine, because we don’t think that’s how the average coffee drinker evaluates home brewing — experts recommend that coffee be brewed at between 195 and 205 degrees Fahrenheit, and served immediately, at 180 to 185 degrees — but we scored the perceived temp of each brew against all the others. We tasted each cup immediately after brewing, black, and then with added cold milk, and recorded the results.
Taste: The taste of coffee is, obviously, subjective. Two people could spend a lifetime tasting the different coffee varietals and never agree on one. That being said, we tested each machine with both a dark roast and a light roast, keeping the amount of grounds consistent to the machine’s directions. As a result, some machines that recommended using more grounds yielded stronger brews — in those instances, we retested those with less grounds accordingly.
Time to brew: For each carafe brewed, we timed the process on an iPhone timer, both for a full carafe and half. For those machines that made single cups, we timed that process as well.
Heat retention: We noted whether the machine brewed into a glass or a thermal carafe, and how hot the coffee remained a half hour to an hour after brewing.
User-friendliness: We did an initial scan of each machine, evaluating whether a new customer would be able to brew coffee without reading the instruction manual. We then assessed whether the design of each machine is immediately intuitive, and on a more micro level, assessed the settings and buttons on the face of the machine, the markings on the water tank and carafe, how easy the carafe is to fill, and the design of the brew basket.
Volume yield: We noted how many ounces each machine can brew.
Programmability: We recorded whether you can program the machine to brew at a set time.
Durability
Everyday durability: For this category, we assessed how the machine responded to being handled during setup, filling the water tank, adding the grounds, removing and replacing carafe to serve, cleanup, and how durable the hardware felt.
Build quality: We noted what materials the machine is built from, e.g., plastic, metal, brushed metal, glass, and the tangible feel of each machine in a user’s hands.
Serviceability: We noted the ease of opening and taking apart the removable parts of each machine, in the case it would need to be serviced.
Setup and breakdown
Ease of assembly: We observed how long it took to unbox the machine, put it together, and do an initial water flush before the product could be used.
Size of machine: We assessed how much counter space each machine took up, and how easy it is to move and store.
Ease of clean: After each brewing, we took note of how easy it was to clean the brew basket, the carafe, and the surrounding hardware.
Aesthetic
First impression: We observed our first impression of each machine, noting details of design, color, size, feel — whether this machine looked attractive on our counter.
Color options: We researched if the machine came in any colors besides black.
Warranty
We checked the number of years of warranty of each machine.
Ninja Hot and Cold Brewed System
We tested two Ninja machines, both of which have some very appealing features. The hot and cold brew system brewed an excellent pot of hot coffee in less than five minutes, as well as a very tasty single cup (in multiple sizes), a less easy feat to perfect. It also brews coffee intended to be served directly over ice, an option that lots of consumers will like. We love the cool, minimalist glass carafe, though the lid features a big hole in the middle for pouring, which can lead to some splashing.
This machine, though prolific in function, lost points because the water tank — plastic with prominent ridges — feels cheap and devolves the user experience a bit (with this machine, thankfully, the plastic tank is in the back, hidden from view, but does need to be handled every time you add water). Another problem with this machine: The water tank doesn’t have marking measurements, only half carafe, and full carafe, and two sizes of single cup. Without ounce or cup markings, how does one know how much water to add versus amount of coffee grounds? The Ninja machines come with a special-sized coffee scoop, different amounts on each end of the scoop, but it was bothersome that the water and the coffee amounts couldn’t be more standardized without relying only on the provided removable accessories (which, for the record, are cute — there’s a removable frothing wand). A lot of performance features with this machine also means a busy control panel that also feels a bit high-maintenance.
The Ninja Specialty is similar to the hot and cold brewed one, with one major difference: The water tank is adjacent to the brew basket, and visible to the eye. This one also brews a very nice cup of hot fresh coffee, and has nifty added functions, too, like myriad sizes of individual cups, half and full carafes, and an over-ice option. The placement of the water tank front and center here, though, makes this one less appealing than the hot and cold option; the tank, similarly, feels flimsy and cheap, a factor that’s difficult to overlook in user experience. For those who like the Ninja brand products (they make blenders and other items), though, there’s a lot of function for your buck here.
The most basic of the Cuisinart options we tested, this one brewed a nearly perfect cup at, for this reviewer, a perfectly hot temp (even after adding significant cold milk, we still had a steaming hot cup), thanks to an adjustable carafe temp. This machine is solid and well-designed, with one downside (for us): Brewing time was 14 minutes for eight cups, nearly double the time of some of the other brewers we tested.
Cuisinart Coffee Center 10-Cup Thermal Coffee Maker and Single Serve Brewer
Our third Cuisinart brews only 10 cups into a thermal carafe, but has the handy bonus feature of a single-serve brew — with an attachment to use prepackaged coffee pods, or an adorable mini filter to use fresh grounds. (Note: The mini filter is a bit of a chore to clean because it is so small.) Like its Cuisinart siblings above, this machine makes good coffee, but the single-serve brewer does make the whole of the hardware more cumbersome. One annoying design issue: There’s an on/off switch on the side of the machine, whose placement feels not intuitive.
The De’Longhi TrueBrew is a superautomatic machine, meaning it incorporates a grinder so you can start with whole beans and have it do the rest for you. At the touch of a button, it can produce a single cup or a whole pot of coffee. The TrueBrew is incredibly convenient, but it’s quite expensive, and despite its wide range of options in our testing we got better tasting coffee from dedicated pour-over coffee and espresso setups. Unless you really want the ease of use of a pod machine along with the ability to use fresh whole beans it may not be for you.
The most affordable automatic drip machine we tested, the Black & Decker 12-cup, is also a solid choice. It brewed eight tasty cups in eight short minutes — overall a good user experience. Hardware-wise, it felt a bit less durable than its closest rival, the Mr. Coffee, but it’s programmable and super easy for near the cost of two lattes with an extra shot.
The Bonavita Connoisseur has its fans, but we had multiple issues with the machine. This pleasingly retro-looking apparatus brews a nice cup quickly and at a good temperature, but the user experience leaves much to be desired. Simply put, the design feels flawed. The lid of the carafe needs to be removed before brewing, so the coffee just brews directly into a wide-open carafe — this was so counterintuitive to us, even after three or four brew tries, that it diminished the experience of the brew process. The brewer also gets very hot during brewing — so hot that we wondered if it might actually be a safety issue. Lastly, after brewing, we screwed the carafe lid back on and tried to return the carafe to underneath the brewer — sure, maybe we were still sleepy, maybe not enough caffeine yet — but the carafe doesn’t fit under the brewer with the lid on; the entire top of the machine popped off. This affects storage of the machine, too; because the carafe lid and the brew basket don’t both fit into the hardware at the same time, there’s always one piece loose.
We were giddy upon opening this fancy brewer with much to offer: standard brew, fast, gold (what even is that, I wondered at first glance!), cold brew, single cup (with a sold separately attachment), and a customizable to your preferences setting. The options are exciting, but also overwhelming. The user is prompted to enter the consistency of their water, on a hard to soft scale — do all home coffee drinkers know the texture of their tap water? Also, does the average coffee drinker know what Gold Cup certification is? These feel like niche details for an automatic drip machine.
Big picture, the Breville brewed a good pot of coffee, quite quickly, but we didn’t find it hot enough. The whole apparatus is beautifully designed, with sleek brushed metal and a lightweight, handsome carafe lovely enough to join a brunch table. But digging in further, we found this machine just to be… well, just a little too much. Too much hardware — it doesn’t fit easily under our cabinets. Too many options — we needed to read up on a bunch of coffee wisdom before we could even set up the machine to our preferences. There are lots of users who would find this machine the sweet spot of function and sophistication, and enjoy exploring all of its specialties, but for those looking for turnkey coffee-making, this is a little extra.
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While the scooter rental business has cooled off, electric scooters are here to stay. Increasingly popular as personal transportation, these micromobility machines with electric motors and straightforward controls are a great solution for last-mile transportation (getting home from the train or bus, for instance). They’re nimble enough to transport you quickly, and you won’t break a sweat while riding to work. And since they’re much smaller and lighter than most bikes, they’re easy to carry up stairs, stow under a desk or hide away in a closet.
We checked out seven popular models — and spent some time riding a Lime rental scooter — determining their range, speed and overall feel and ease of use over a variety of terrains and surfaces, and getting a sense of how we could integrate them into our daily routine. After all that, we found a couple of great scooters that can improve your commute, no matter what your budget.
The best electric scooter overall
The Segway Ninebot Max strikes the best balance between power, range and compactness of any electric scooter we tested. It’s simple to learn and use, and the powerful motor and comfortable ride easily tackled every route.
The best budget electric scooter
At around half the price of our top pick, this Segway scooter has less power and range, but doesn’t compromise on build or ride quality and offers the same straightforward, easy-to-use controls as the rest of the Ninebot lineup.
Striking a better balance between power, range and compact size than any other scooter we tested, the Segway Ninebot Max was our favorite electric scooter overall. Riding the Segway Ninebot Max is about as easy as it gets, and we were ready to hit the streets after about a minute of experimenting. The thumb throttle is responsive but not too jerky, and the mechanical handbrake allows for confident, gradual control of your speed, as well as more-sudden stops if needed. The display — a vertical screen in the center of the handlebars — clearly shows the current speed, speed setting and battery level. A single button is used to power on the unit, toggle through the three speed settings and activate the LED headlight. It’s as easy as they come.
The 350W of power supplied by the motor allowed me to easily hit speeds of up to 20 MPH on the flats, and really impressed me with how well it handled the incline portions of my testing route. Unlike similar scooters that struggled with hills, the Segway Ninebot Max seemed to relish the challenge, and was able to maintain a solid 14 MPH on the steepest grade we climbed during testing, second only to the much larger Apollo City Pro. Thanks to the impressive battery capacity, this scooter also seemed to have a never-ending range, making it 21.4 miles before finally depleting its battery. The overall ride itself was smooth and comfortable too, and the 10-inch tires (it ships with traditional tires that use inner tubes) handled small bumps and cracks without too much discomfort to the rider. Some of the competition ships with solid rubber tires, which aren’t really suited to riding any distance.
The Segway mobile app was reliable in our testing, while the apps from other brands felt like they were still working the bugs out. The app provides a battery percentage level — very convenient when charging — and provides a map of your entire route, using shades from light green to dark red to indicate your speed in different areas. Plus, you can lock the scooter with the touch of a button. (This “lock” simply prevents it from accelerating and sounds a constant beep if anyone tries to push it away. Not exactly 100% effective, but could definitely discourage a would-be thief walking by.)
Just like the other Segway Ninebot scooters in our testing, the Ninebot Max had impressive build quality and intentional, well-thought-out overall design. It’s clear that Segway has been doing this a long time, unlike other scooter brands that felt like they were still working out design and functionality issues.
The only real drawback to the Segway Ninebot Max (aside from the price, and assuming it is within your budget) is its weight. At 41.2 pounds, it’s not the easiest to carry around, but it’s important to remember that this extra battery weight is what allows for its long range, and that’s always going to be a trade-off. If you want a comfortable ride and don’t want to constantly worry about your battery level, this could be the perfect option.
The scaled-down sibling of the Segway Ninebot Max, the Segway Ninebot F30 features the same high-quality construction and straightforward controls of our top pick — though with a bit less power and range — at a much lower price. Plus, you still get all the perks that come with the Segway mobile app, like route maps, Bluetooth locking capability and real-time battery level percentage.
The biggest difference between the F30 and the Max, other than the much lower price, is its range. I was only able to hit 9.3 miles on the Segway Ninebot F30 before the battery died, which was on the lower end of my testing pool. This limited battery range does allow the F30 to weigh about 8 pounds less than the Max, and at 33 pounds total, it’s relatively easy to carry around after folding. The smaller battery pack also makes the F30 sleeker and more compact, without the extra bulk of longer-range scooters. If you don’t have a lengthy commute or really need to cover more distance, it may be worth stepping down to the F30.
Despite the limited range, the F30 was still able to generate speeds of up to 16 MPH, although it struggled a bit on my hill test, topping out at 11 MPH. The controls are essentially the same as the Max, with a thumb accelerator throttle and mechanical hand brake, although the F30 uses a traditional bicycle bell that does add a little clutter to the handlebar area. The 10-inch pneumatic tires provide a much smoother ride than the solid tires of the similarly priced Unagi Model One or Swagger 5 Boost. Charging was a breeze as well, and it only took 4 hours to bring the battery level from 0 to 100%. Thanks to the 2.5W LED headlight and brake lights, you won’t feel like you’re compromising on safety features either.
If range isn’t as much of a priority, and you’re working with a limited budget and the Ninebot Max is beyond your means, you really can’t go wrong with the F30.
Electric scooters can be an efficient and convenient mode of transportation, but only if they work for you and with your lifestyle. Take the time to really think about your travel and commute needs and how you’ll be using it, and you’ll be able to figure out whether a scooter is for you.
Electric scooters really shine in “last mile” applications, filling in part of a commute that isn’t covered by other transportation. They can eliminate time spent walking to the bus stop or train station, waiting around for the next scheduled service or driving around looking for a parking spot in your car. They’re ideal for supplementing other forms of transportation.
Of course, if you live close enough to where you work or shop, a scooter can take you directly from your front door to your job or errand. An electric scooter can also be a practical choice for those who might otherwise ride a bicycle, but don’t want to arrive at work sweaty and out of breath, and are put off by the expense of an electric bike (or have nowhere to store one). They’re also useful for short errands that don’t involve too much cargo (since scooters can’t take racks or panniers like bikes). In those cases, though they’re not exactly cheap, electric scooters can easily pay for themselves if they let you avoid spending money on bus or train fare, or fuel and parking costs for your car.
One thing to keep in mind is that scooters with bigger motors and bigger batteries may be able to take you further, but they’re much bulkier and can weigh quite a lot — the heavier models we looked at weigh nearly 50 pounds, making them tough to wrestle onto a bus or train and inconvenient to store. That extra power, then, can mean diminishing returns, since the additional oomph means they weigh nearly as much as an e-bike, which will typically have far more range, versatility and carrying capacity.
Consider your local climate as well. If you live in a particularly wet or cold part of the country, it might be worth the extra cost or time to stay dry and warm inside a bus, train car or personal vehicle. Even if you’re open to braving the elements, try and choose one with a higher IP rating. This number will indicate how resistant your scooter is to moisture. For example, the IPX4 rating for the Unagi Model One means that it is “resistant to splashes in any direction”, while the sturdier Apollo City Pro gets an IPX6 rating, meaning it “can resist high-pressure, heavy sprays of water.” None of the scooters we looked at were rated for immersion, so you’ll want to take care.
The most important feature to consider when choosing an electric scooter is probably range. Your scooter won’t be much use if it doesn’t have the battery capacity to get you where you need to go (and back home if you’re not going to be charging it in the meantime). This gets a little tricky because the actual range is going to be different depending on rider weight, any inclines or hills on your route, your speed and even the outside temperature. It’s important to know that the advertised range from the manufacturer is based on ideal conditions (low rider weight, perfectly flat and smooth ground, low speed, etc.), so I’d recommend cutting the stated range in half to get a more accurate number.
I’d also recommend only purchasing a scooter that complies with UL (formerly known as Underwriters Laboratories) standards. The lithium-ion batteries inside electric scooters can catch fire and explode while charging, and a UL certification will ensure that you’re not bringing an untested or unreliable battery into your home. All of the scooters in our testing pool are UL-listed.
Pneumatic tires — with inner tubes, like bicycle tires — are another feature we recommend, since they soak up the shock of rough surfaces, bumps and cracks, providing better handling and a more comfortable ride. Some cheaper scooters are sold with solid rubber tires that may be puncture-proof, but give you a much less comfortable ride,
If you want to ensure you’re getting to your destination as fast as possible, look at the maximum speed offered by each unit. Lighter-duty scooters top out at about 15-20 MPH, while beefier models can reach up to 35 MPH. Most scooters let you select a top speed limit, so you can choose to stick to lower speeds if you like.
Yes, but the specifics of exactly where you can and cannot ride your scooter will depend on the specific rules and regulations in your area. They’re not quite a moped, but also not really a bicycle, so it will require a little research to figure out exactly how you’re supposed to ride your scooter in a way that’s both legal and safe for you and other drivers. Some states haven’t made it clear, while others have adopted rules similar to those governing electric bicycle use.
For example, the California DMV states that, “You can only drive motorized scooters on a bicycle path, trail, or bikeway, not on a sidewalk, and you cannot exceed a speed of 15 mph.” They also must stick to the right-hand curb, so they’re not allowed in a left-hand turn lane at a stoplight, for example. In this case, you’d need to dismount and use the crosswalk like a pedestrian before entering the bike lane again. They also must stick to roads with a speed limit no greater than 25MPH.
In our experience, this is solid advice regardless of what the law might prescribe. As a general rule of thumb, we’d recommend sticking to quieter side streets and neighborhoods, avoiding busier thoroughfares and intersections with cars traveling at high speeds, and using multi-use paths where available (and where e-scooter use is allowed).
Regardless of the city you’re in, and contrary to what you’ve probably seen, you shouldn’t ride your electric scooter on the sidewalk. Not only is it dangerous to pedestrians — especially if they walk out of a doorway into the scooter’s path — there are also obstacles and debris that can cause you to lose your balance. If the sidewalk is your only safe means of travel, dismount your scooter and walk it down the sidewalk.
They might look like toys, but electric scooters can be just as dangerous, or more so, than other types of personal transportation. Since widespread adoption of electric scooters only dates back to 2017, there has been little long-term research, but some numbers are starting to emerge.
This 2019 study conducted in two Los Angeles emergency rooms found that over the course of a year, 249 patients were admitted with electric-scooter-related injuries, compared to 195 bicyclists and 181 pedestrian injuries over the same period. While most injuries were minor, 40% of those electric scooter injuries were head injuries, likely due to the relaxed attitude towards helmet-wearing on electric scooters (the study authors wrote that 94.3% of observed scooter riders in their community rode without helmets).
A 2022 UCLA data analysis of injury data since 2014 suggests that the injury rate for electric scooters was 115 per 1 million rides, more comparable to the injury rate for motorcyclists (estimated at 104 injuries per 1 million motorcycle rides) than to the much lower rates for pedestrians and cyclists.
Given these emerging insights and considering the high top speeds achievable by the larger scooters we looked at, we would always recommend wearing a well-fitted helmet when riding a scooter, whether your city requires one or not.
This might sound obvious, but it’s important to actually learn how to properly operate your scooter before hitting the streets, and not just hop right on and hit the accelerator. Make sure to follow any riding instructions or tips in the included user manual, and I’d also recommend taking the time to first get used to riding your scooter in a parking lot or on quiet neighborhood streets. This will help you be aware of riding quirks that you may not otherwise be aware of until you’re traveling at high speeds or in traffic. For example, I quickly noticed in my testing that it was difficult to look over my shoulder without losing my balance, or take a hand off the handlebar to signal or wave at another driver, and I would need to decrease my speed before attempting to do either.
We ran each scooter through a comprehensive testing process to get a clear idea of exactly what makes one model different from another. This made it easy to compare them for rating purposes, as well as accurately explain who they might be best for.
Since the whole point of purchasing an electric scooter is to make your commute more convenient, it’s important that they’re easy to use. Straightforward operation not only makes for a more comfortable and relaxing riding experience, it also increases overall safety. By spending less time and attention manipulating controls and adjusting ride settings, you can fully focus on the road ahead and your surroundings. I judged each scooter on how easy it was to step on and start riding, as well as operate any in-ride functions like blinkers, bells and speed settings. I also compared each scooter’s charging function, noting types of plugs required and any frustrating issues like a lack of real-time battery level during charging.
Then, to establish and compare actual battery range, I drove each scooter on the same pre-set route — which included a large hill section and several different surface types — until the battery was completely exhausted. I then timed how long it took to charge that depleted battery back to 100%. (These two metrics are essential for determining whether your scooter can both handle the length of your commute, and charge quickly enough to get you back home at the end of the workday.) I also used these rides to judge each scooter’s top speeds as well as overall power, paying attention to how easily the scooter maintained its speed when ascending the hill or if it struggled and slowed down significantly.
I also compared each scooter’s controls while riding, focusing on how comfortable and responsive the throttle and brake systems were, as well as additional features like directional blinkers and headlights. To evaluate how convenient each scooter was to store when not in use, I folded up and carried each model up and down a flight of stairs. I noted any issues with overall comfort and weight, as well as the security of the hinge and locking mechanism used.
I also judged the overall build quality and construction of each scooter, noting how well-built the larger components seemed to be, and inspecting smaller elements like throttles, bells, kickstands and brake handles. I looked to ensure that all these elements were sturdy and solid, and noted if any felt flimsy or cheap.
It won’t be a practical choice for those who prefer a lightweight, sleek-looking option, but if you want a scooter that can go extremely fast and travel extremely far, the Apollo City Pro could be a great choice. Its twin 500W motors allowed me to easily hit 26 MPH, and a more adventurous rider could adjust the max speed up to 32 MPH. I was most impressed with the range of this scooter, and was able to travel for 25 miles before exhausting the battery. With front and rear suspension, the Apollo City provided the most comfortable, bump-free ride, which, combined with the wide 10-inch pneumatic tires, allowed it to roll over large cracks and divots that lighter-duty scooters would be unable to handle. My biggest takeaways from testing the Apollo City Pro were its heavy weight — 65 pounds is far too heavy to carry around comfortably — and the poorly designed hook system used to lock the frame in place after folding. This hook easily falls out of place when the scooter is set down, which is frustrating as well as a potential safety risk. The buggy, frustrating mobile app was a big drawback as well.
If security is a priority, you’ll appreciate the two lock options — a digital code that stops the motor from operating and a physical combination lock — provided with the Gotrax G4. The wide display is also really easy to read, and when the scooter is stopped, the speedometer reverts to an odometer, making it easy to see how far along you are on your trip. The 11.8-mile range was relatively low, however, and the black control buttons weren’t very convenient to make out while riding. My favorite feature of the Gotrax G4 is its heavy-duty latch system that keeps the frame locked into place when folded down. On some other large scooters, such as the Apollo City Pro, a slicker-looking but flimsier, less-secure latch is used. On the Gotrax, the bright red clip and fender hook are made with thick metal instead of plastic, giving the entire until a very solid, heavy-duty feel and look that worked great
Overall, the Niu KQi3 Max scooter provided a comfortable, stable ride during testing, and would be a great choice for anyone with the budget for a higher-end option. The halo-style LED headlight, large rear brake light and side reflectors make it well-suited for nighttime riders too, and the Bluetooth connectivity allows you to quickly lock the unit with your smartphone — great for running inside a store or to an appointment (though it wouldn’t stop someone from carrying it away, so you’ll want to be sure of your surroundings). My favorite feature of the Niu KQi3 Max are the rubber handlebar grips, which have a really grippy, tacky feel to them, making it easy to maintain a tight grip while riding, even when my hands got sweaty. The eight hour charging time is longer than most though (especially compared to the 5 hours of the Segway Ninebot Max), so it might not be practical for those with long commutes and charging accessibility issues.
The Niu KQi3 Pro has all the same bells and whistles as its more powerful sibling, the Niu KQi3 Max, but in a smaller, more affordable package. As with the pricier model, the mobile app allows you to quickly lock the unit, preventing anyone from riding it, and it emits a loud beep if someone tries to move it. The app also makes it easy to adjust settings — you can select custom speeds, toggle between kilometers and miles per hour, and activate cruise control. Its folding mechanism is simple enough to use, although at 44.75 pound I wish the KQi3 Pro was a bit lighter. The limited battery range of 16 miles is ultimately what kept this scooter out of our top spot, but if that’s not a priority too, the comfortable ride, sturdy construction, and easy operation still make it a great choice.
It doesn’t have the sleek, high-end design of more expensive scooters, but the Swagger 5 Boost is still capable of zipping you around easily, and a total bargain at its current price. It does have some overall design drawbacks though, as well as operational issues. Its handlebar grips were not only difficult to line up and screw on during assembly, but I also found them easy to accidentally unscrew while riding, a potential safety issue. The display was also inconvenient to read, using dark blue digits on a black background. The throttle and brake controls didn’t have the smooth, controlled feel of other models I tested. Its solid tires, similar to the Unagi Model One’s, also made for a very bumpy ride. All that being said, the low price could still make this scooter a reasonable choice for the rider on a tight budget.
Although it had the same solid feel, straightforward controls and easy-to-use mobile app as the other Segway models I tested, at 48.5 pounds, the F65 is ultimately just too heavy to carry around on a daily commute, especially if you need to navigate a flight of stairs, lug it onto a train or bus or the like. It does feature directional blinkers though, which makes it a great option for city and nighttime riders, and their controls were easy to turn on and off with a thumb switch. Its 700W-max motor allowed me to easily climb inclines during my testing, and the impressive range — 22.5 miles — was the second longest of all the scooters we tested (only the Apollo City Pro gave us more mileage). If you don’t plan on folding and carrying this scooter, and long range is a priority, the Segway Ninebot F65 could work, but at its weight you might want to consider an e-bike (if it fits your budget).
With minimal exposed cabling and a handlebar uncluttered by a bell or mechanical handbrake, it’s easy to appreciate the sleek, streamlined design of the Unagi Model One. This stripped-down design not only looks good, but also makes it an extremely easy-to-use machine. Unfortunately, the Unagi is best suited to smooth surfaces and short rides, as the solid tires and lack of any suspension make for a bumpy and uncomfortable ride over rough pavement or asphalt surfaces. I felt every crack and bump as I rode. Also, the 9-mile range was the shortest of all the scooters in our testing. It was the easiest to fold and carry, however. The Unagi Model One folds down and locks into place without having to deal with any extra latches or hooks, and its light weight — just 26.5 pounds — made it the most comfortable option to carry around. So if you just want something sleek and small for a short ride to public transportation, the Unagi might be the ticket.
The only non-foldable option I tested, the rental-only Lime Gen4 is noticeably sturdier-feeling than the folders, and has a low center of gravity that made for a surprisingly comfortable ride. It also featured angled handlebars that swept back, similar to a bicycle, unlike the straight bars of all my other scooters. This made the Lime Gen4 more comfortable to ride for long periods of time, and easier to maintain control and balance. I noticed that I was also able to briefly take one hand off the handlebar when I needed to signal other cars or scratch my nose, something I had difficulty doing when using straight handlebars. It was inconvenient to track down an available scooter though, not to mention find one that had enough battery to bring me to my destination. I was also surprised by the cost of a Lime scooter. My first ride, with a base fare of $3.50, ended up costing me $19.10 for a 4.9-mile, 26-minute ride. If that were half of my commute, I’d be spending $191 per workweek, which is not ideal — clearly making the argument for scooter ownership.
