In what feels like the most drawn-out Black Friday sales of all time, the actual Black Friday is finally here. Fortunately, even with a lot of ‘deals’ that look suspiciously like they could’ve run any other time of year, there are still some good discounts to be found.
When putting together this year’s Black Friday tech sale guide, more than a handful of deals have stood out to me. Some of them are deep discounts on big-ticket items, while others are rare price drops on gadgets that seldom go on sale. Either way, they’re deals I’d be happy pulling the trigger on personally.
I won’t waste any more of your time with the preamble: here are seven tech deals from this year’s Black Friday sales that are worth checking out.
DJI Osmo Pocket 3: $679 (was $849)
Long considered the best gimbal camera on the market, brandished by content creators the world over, the DJI Osmo Pocket 3 is one of the most fun gadgets I’ve used. A large one-inch sensor, 4K video quality, and built-in three-axis stabilisation are big reasons why it’s such a fantastic portable video camera.
Why the Pocket 3’s Black Friday sale caught my eye, was that this thing never goes on sale. I bought one in September, after months of agonising over the decision. Scouring Ozbargain showed how infrequently retailers discount DJI’s popular camera. Even in the rare event of a discount, it wasn’t much to shout about.
If only I’d waited! $679 is a good price for what I consider a creator’s or vlogger’s ultimate companion. You can also score the Creator Combo at a discount, bundling in a DJI Mic 2 and a few other accessories to round out your kit.
PlayStation 5 Digital Console: $479 (was $749)
Gaming keeps getting more and more expensive. In a reversal of common trends, video game consoles have increased in price over time, instead of getting cheaper. PlayStation 5 consoles were once $599.95 for the digital version; now the disc-based model goes for $829.95.
In better news, the digital PlayStation 5 costs just $479 during the Black Friday sales. That’s way less than the console was at launch a few years ago. Plus, there are so many top-tier games to play. If you prefer the console that includes a disc tray, it’s down to a reasonable $629.
A lot of PlayStation accessories are on sale too, making it a good time to grab some extra controllers or a PlayStation Portal streaming device if you’re so inclined.
TCL C8K QD Mini LED 75-inch TV: $1,995 (was $2,995)
I’m not currently in the market for a new TV. But if I were, this would be a serious consideration.
I reviewed last year’s TCL C855 TV, which was brilliant. It was bright, vibrant, and super-responsive. Supporting both AirPlay and Chromecast, it didn’t matter which ecosystem you preferred; the TV made it effortlessly easy to stream and cast content from mobile devices.
From all reports, the TCL C8K is even better. To avoid any confusion, despite its model name, this is a 4K TV, not an 8K one. Regardless, its upgrade to four HDMI 2.1 ports is a big step up, particularly as a TV that fancies itself as a high-calibre gaming display, replete with a 144Hz refresh rate (or 288Hz in 2K).
Paying less than $2,000 for a Mini LED TV like this, at 75 inches, is a bloody good deal. TCL’s smaller sizes are also discounted, including the 65-inch model for $1,695. Alternatively, the 75-inch Hisense U8QAU TV, which has a very similar feature set to the TCL C8K, is less than $2,000, too.
Motorola Moto G86 Power 5G: $249 (was $499)
Black Friday isn’t just about finding deals on expensive products; it’s also good for getting affordable goods for even less. That sums up this discount on the Moto G86 Power 5G, an impressive mid-range phone with a huge battery.
Time and time again, battery life comes up as one of the most important factors people consider when buying a new phone. Paying $249 for a phone with a big ol’ 6720mAh battery is good value in my eyes. Motorola’s mid-range beast is also well regarded for its sharp display, good cameras, and an IP69 weather resistance rating.
We consider the Moto G86 Power 5G one of the best phones in the country. At half price, it’s impossible to ignore.
Reolink Altas PT Ultra + Solar Panel: $251.99 (was $359.99)
The Altas PT Ultra is one of the best home security cameras we’ve tested. This also happens to be one of its first major discounts since launching in Australia.
Some major security brands push harder and harder towards subscription services to get all the fancy features. Reolink seems to go the other way; selling premium-level hardware with all the good stuff baked in. We’re talking features like person detection, 24-hour recording, and smart notifications — all without a subscription.
This security camera also records in 4K, tracks motion over 360 degrees, and yes, lets you store footage locally. With the bundle that comes with a solar panel, recharging isn’t even something you need to worry about with the Altas PT Ultra.
Ecovacs Deebot X8 Pro Omni: $1,469 (was $2,499)
Often, the best way to enjoy a tech upgrade at a good price is to wait for the next-gen model to come out. That’s certainly the case here with the Ecovacs Deebot X8 Pro Omni, a robot cleaner I tested earlier this year and thoroughly enjoyed.
Since superseded by the latest X11 model, the X8 is still a great all-in-one automated cleaner. It was one of Ecovacs’ first devices to use the more powerful roller mop technology, compared to the spinning mop pads employed by older and cheaper models.
What’s particularly good about this Black Friday deal is that you’re paying mid-range prices for a high-end robot appliance that’s not even a year old.
Nintendo Switch 2: $639 (was $699)
Hang on, wasn’t I just warning earlier about Black Friday deals that didn’t amount to large discounts? Let me quickly explain why I reckon the Nintendo Switch 2 deal is worth a look.
As I mentioned with the PlayStation 5 earlier, video game consoles are no longer getting cheaper over time. If anything, the reverse is true. While the original Switch from 2017 saw its fair share of discounts, Nintendo never lowered the RRP.
So, any discount on the Switch 2, a console only several months old, is tempting in my eyes. It’s set to be a popular Christmas item, and I reckon buying it at a slight discount sure beats no discount at all. I bought one at launch for full price, and I have no regrets, if you want any indication about whether Nintendo’s latest hardware is worth your coins.
Plus, the bundle that includes Mario Kart World is also on sale, adding another layer of value on top.
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