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Cyber Monday 2021 is underway with amazing deals all over the web. Best Buy is offering some of the deepest discounts we’ve seen all year on 4K TVs, home theater systems, appliances, and more. After slashing the prices during its huge Black Friday sale, the retailer is back this Cyber Monday for a continuation of those deals.
And you won’t be navigating those sales alone. Here at Insider Reviews, we test products across all categories to offer the best buying advice during major sales events like today.
Below, we rounded up a few of the best deals you can claim right now from Best Buy on items we think are worth both your time and money. You’ll also find answers to a few FAQs at the bottom of this post to help you better manage the Cyber Monday frenzy.
Best Buy Cyber Monday 2021 deals
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For only $15, you can get a pair of Phlips Hue White bulbs to help smarten up your home. They can be controlled and dimmed via Bluetooth, Hue Bridge, or even your voice with a smart assistant.
Typically, you can get a 3-month Game Pass subscription for $30. Right now, it’s only $20, a solid deal. This is the PC version, which gets you EA Play, exclusive member discounts, and unlimited to access to over 100 games.
Much more than a timepiece, the Apple Watch can also be used for keeping track of workouts, making phone calls, sending text messages, setting timers and alarms, counting calories, and more.
If you have a bunch of Android apps already, the Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 is a top-notch affordable tablet with access to the best Android app store there is.
Apple’s AirPods Max carry over all the features fans love about the AirPods Pro into a wireless over-ear headphone design. It’s a bit too early for deals to surface for a pair and stock is still extremely limited.
PlayStation Plus allows gamers to play online, nets them special discounts in the PlayStation Network store, and subscribers get free games each month that remain available as long as the PlayStation Plus subscription is active.
The Dyson Ball Animal vacuum is easy to maneuver, contains HEPA filters for removing allergens from your home, and has a bagless canister for convenience.
The latest MacBook Air released in late 2020 gains Apple’s new M1 processor, which brings impressively fast performance and long battery life, for under $1,000, making it the best Apple laptop overall.
Microsoft’s Surface Laptop Go is a compact notebook made for those who want an affordable, well-designed laptop. It’s best for those who value portability over almost anything else in a laptop.
The Beats Studio Buds offer great sound, an excellent fit, and decent noise cancellation for $150. They support instant pairing for both iPhone and Android users, but the iPhone experience is still more seamless.
Compared to the Roku Streaming Stick+, the new Streaming Stick 4K provides an improved viewing experience by adding support for Dolby Vision. This advanced high dynamic range (HDR) format can provide better picture quality on TVs that support it.
These wireless earbuds offer up to 25 hours of battery time and is compatible with Alexa, Siri, and Google assistant. Their sound quality punches higher than their price tag.
The i3+ costs considerably more than your average robot vacuum, but it also does a lot more than the average robot vacuum. It develops personalized cleaning schedules and empties itself.
This robot vacuum can be automated to work around your home schedule, and also works with virtual assistants like Alexa and Google Home. It’s not the most powerful Roomba, but it can handle hardwood floors, pet hair and short carpets without issue.
One of Ninja’s most popular smart cook systems, you’ll be able to get it at $219 at Kohl’s along with $45 Kohl’s cash to use between November 28 and December 9.
The renewed Vitamix Explorian is pre-owned, but every bit as good as new and comes with a 90-day Amazon Renewed Guarantee on top of a 3-year full warranty.
We only choose products that meet our high standard of coverage, from brands we’ve tested and trust.
We compare the prices against other retailers like Amazon, Target, and Walmart and only include the deals that are the same or better (not including promotional discounts that come from using certain credit cards).
We research price history thoroughly to ensure that every deal we list is actually worth your time.
When is Cyber Monday 2021?
Cyber Monday 2021 takes place on November 29, which is the Monday after Thanksgiving.
As the name suggests, Cyber Monday sales are typically online-only, whereas Black Friday also includes in-store discounts. The discounted products are generally the same during both events, but Cyber Monday traditionally leans a bit more on tech.
Can I order online and pick up in-store?
Best Buy offers both in-store and curbside pickup for online orders. Just select the option that works best for you when adding to your cart to knock off any extra shipping costs and, sometimes, expedite your order’s arrival.
You’ll need your ID, the credit card used for the purchase, and order number when you get to the store. To prevent the spread of COVID-19, unvaccinated customers must also wear a face-covering to enter the store to pick an order up.
Here are the options:
Contactless Curbside Pickup: Keep contact to a minimum by selecting this option at checkout; you’ll get step-by-step instructions via email to receive your order as smoothly as possible, all from the safety of your car.
Fast Store Pickup: By selecting store pickup at checkout, you can get your order prepped and ready to pick up at a store in as little as an hour after placing it. You’ll get an email when it’s ready and, once inside the store, just look for the “Store Pickup” sign.
Free shipping to stores: If the item you’re ordering is out of stock at your local Best Buy, you can have it shipped to your store for pickup, free.
Friends and Family Pickup: Send a gift to a loved one via your closest Best Buy location or have someone you trust pick your order up for you with this option. Shipping to a store is still free.
Warehouse Pickup: For larger purchases like home appliances, select warehouse pickup to avoid scheduling conflicts and heavy shipping costs by picking your order up straight from the warehouse. Most metropolitan areas have a Best Buy Warehouse nearby; find a warehouse (it’ll say in the name) near you here.
What should I buy from Best Buy during Cyber Monday?
The discounts you should expect from Best Buy this Cyber Monday are very similar to those we saw during Black Friday. Deals lean heavily on tech: TVs, audio gear, smart home accessories, gaming peripherals and the like are all deeply discounted over Cyber Monday.
If you’re planning to buy a TV, Cyber Monday is usually a great time to find one on sale. We’re already seeing notable drops, like $250 off the 65-inch Hisense U8G, $150 off the 60-inch Hisense A6G, and $400 off the 65-inch Samsung QN90A. No matter your budget or size requirements, you’re sure to find something that fits your needs this Cyber Monday.
Though typically less pricey a purchase than something like a TV, PC and gaming peripherals always fall to lows on Cyber Monday. Gaming mice, keyboards, headsets, and SSDs from brands like Logitech, Razer, HyperX, and Samsung see deep discounts every year during the event, so don’t miss out if you’re looking for something specific.
You don’t need to be a member to shop the deals, but if you’re planning to shop from Best Buy at all this Cyber Monday, it’s worth taking the time to sign up.
Which is better, Black Friday or Cyber Monday?
Last year, with most shopping taking place online, the difference between Cyber Monday and Black Friday became less distinct — in-store exclusives were a thing of the past as buyers stayed home and opted for safety.
In-person shopping has made a comeback this year, but online shopping remains a big part of both events. As such, it’s difficult to say that one will be better than the other. You can view Cyber Monday more like an extension of Black Friday than a completely separate sale.
If you’re worried about encountering buyers’ remorse amongst the flurry of discounts, don’t fret; when buying through one of our posts, you can be sure you’re getting an actually good deal (and we’ll always include details so you can make the most informed purchase possible). As a rule of thumb, it’s always safe to buy a deal on either Black Friday or Cyber Monday, especially if we note that it’s a new low.
How do I make a return to Best Buy?
You may need to return a product for a variety of reasons and as long as you have a receipt, Best Buy will offer your money back. Like many major retailers, Best Buy is offering an extended return policy, but there are exceptions. See our guide on how to return a purchase you made online.
