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Buying guides
The best TVs, laptops, phones and audio gear right now, as the outlets that test them recommend. We do not test products ourselves: every pick is backed by at least two reviewers, quoted and linked.
Black Friday is Friday, November 27: 23 days to go
Decide what to buy before the deals start, so a big discount on the wrong product does not tempt you. Each guide below names the models reviewers rate highest. When the sale arrives, check the price of those models against what they usually cost.
Black Friday and holiday guides
Black Friday 2026 Tech Deals: Dates, the Prices to Beat and Our Guides for TVs, Laptops, Phones, Consoles and Audio
Black Friday is November 27 and list prices rose during 2026, so the discounts need checking. Every Hitechreports guide in one place, with the retailer dates and last year's lows.
Updated Nov 2
Black Friday Console Deals 2026: PS5, Switch 2 and Xbox Prices to Beat After a Year of Increases
Sony, Microsoft and Nintendo all raised console prices in 2026. Here is what each console costs now, what Sony's Black Friday offers were last year, and how to judge a bundle.
Updated Nov 2
Black Friday Phone Deals 2026: The Prices to Beat for Galaxy, Pixel and iPhone, and What to Buy
Samsung and Google raised list prices in October, so this year's discounts need checking against the real prices. Here they are, with last Black Friday's lows and the picks reviewers back.
Updated Nov 2
Black Friday Soundbar Deals 2026: The Prices to Beat and the Soundbars Reviewers Rate
Last year's Samsung flagship system is already half price and Sonos cuts its whole range every November. Here are the prices to judge the 2026 deals against, and which bars to buy.
Updated Nov 2
Black Friday Headphones and Earbuds Deals 2026: Last Year's Prices to Beat and What to Buy
Every AirPods model was on sale at once last Black Friday and the Sony WH-1000XM6 saw its first cut. Here are the prices to judge the 2026 deals against, and the picks reviewers back.
Updated Nov 2
Black Friday Laptop Deals 2026: The Prices to Beat, the MacBooks and Windows Laptops to Buy, and the Doorbusters to Avoid
Apple raised the MacBook Air by $200 in June and Windows makers followed, so this year's discounts need checking against October's lows. Here they are, with the picks.
Updated Nov 2
Black Friday TV Deals 2026: When the Sales Start, Last Year's Prices to Beat and Which TVs to Buy
Target's early deals run November 5 to 7, and last Black Friday a 65-inch LG OLED went under $1,000 and a 65-inch mini-LED under $500. Here is how to judge this year's offers.
Updated Nov 2
How to Budget a Gaming PC in 2026: What to Spend, Where to Save and Which Parts to Buy
RAM now costs almost four times what it did a year ago. How to split a budget gaming PC’s money, two current parts lists, and when a prebuilt wins.
Updated Oct 27
Alexa Tablet Buying Guide: Which Model to Get for Thanksgiving and Black Friday 2026
Amazon’s Fire replacements run full Android with Google Play, from $229.99. Which of the three suits whom, what early testers found, and what to watch for on Black Friday.
Updated Oct 27
For buyers in the US
The 5 Best TVs of 2026
Best overall: LG C6
Checked Oct 27
The 7 Best Gaming Laptops of 2026
Best large-screen gaming laptop: Razer Blade 18
Checked Oct 27
The 5 Best Noise-Cancelling Headphones of 2026
Best overall: Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen)
Checked Oct 27
The 10 Best Bluetooth Speakers of 2026
Best overall: JBL Charge 6
Checked Oct 27
The 8 Best Wireless Earbuds of 2026
Best for iPhone users: Apple AirPods Pro 3
Checked Oct 27
The 6 Best Phones of 2026
Best overall: Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Checked Oct 27
The 6 Best Soundbars of 2026
Best overall: Sonos Arc Ultra
Checked Oct 27
The 5 Best Tablets of 2026
Best for gaming: RedMagic Astra 2
Checked Oct 27
For buyers in India
The 5 Best Phones Under ₹20,000 in India (2026)
Best value: Oppo K14x 5G
Checked Oct 27
The 5 Best Phones Under ₹30,000 in India (2026)
Best overall: Motorola Edge 70 Fusion
Checked Oct 27