Early Black Friday Electronics Deals Under $100: Earbuds, Headphones, Speakers, Tablets, And More

Are you looking to get ahead of Black Friday deals? We’re compiling some of the most enticing discounts on tech items under $100 in preparation for the biggest shopping holiday of the year. We’re sharing marked-down earbuds, headphones, tablets, and more. Best of all, we’ll be updating this list as the weeks go by, so check back for more top deals and discounts.

Beats Pill Speaker Deal

The Beats Pill is a wireless speaker delivers a strong bass-forward sound that the brand is known for, and it also has up to 24 hours of battery life so you can keep the party bumping. You also won’t have to worry about the Beats Pill getting dirty or web, as it carries an IP67 rating, meaning that it’s dust and water resistant. Not only is it tough, but portable as well. If you pair two Beats speaker together, you can either enter Amplify mode and double the noise, or put them in Stereo mode to spread out the sound.

Our audio expert Tim Gideon awarded the it an “Excellent” rating, and said in our Beats Pill (2024) review, “The durable, feature-rich, and stylish Beats Pill speaker delivers impressive bass for its size and costs much less than the original.”

Samsung Galaxy Buds FE Deal

The Samsung Galaxy Buds FE offers solid noise cancellation that’ll drown out background noise so that you can focus on what you want to hear. It’s also got a few nifty features, such as Live Translate. By using the Samsung Phone app, you can hear real-time translation through these earbuds, which is super helpful if you’re going abroad. It also has Auto Switch, which lets you connect to whatever device you need. If you stream a movie through your Galaxy Tab, and get a phone call through your Android phone, you can answer it through these earbuds.

Audio expert Tim Gideon awarded the earbuds a “Good” rating. In our Samsung Galaxy Buds FE review, he said, “The Galaxy Buds FE offer a deep low-frequency response, crisp mics, and respectable noise cancellation for a reasonable price, but they’re less durable than much of the competition and best suited to Samsung device owners.”

Apple AirPods 4 Deal

Apple is known for its quality products, and AirPods are no exception. The AirPods 4 earbuds are comfortable and fit in your ears snugly, ensuring that they won’t fall out. They include spatial audio integration to make your listening experience more immersive. You can get up to 5 hours of listening time on a single charge, with 30 hours total with the charging case. they’re rated IP54, meaning that they’re dust, sweat, and water-resistant. So whether you’re in the gym or on a hike, they’ll withstand most activities.

Audio expert Tim Gideon awarded it an “Excellent” rating. In ourApple AirPods 4 review, he said, “The AirPods 4 are Apple’s most affordable wireless earbuds and offer exceptional audio performance for an open-ear design.”

JBL SoundGear Sense Open Ear Headphones Deal

Open-ear headphones are becoming popular due to the fact that they can keep you aware of your surroundings while listening to your audio. The JBL SoundGear Sense headphones include 16.2mm drivers that deliver bass boosting sound to enhance your immersion. They’re rated IP54, meaning that they’re dust and water resistant, making them durable. The ear hooks keep the headphones in place, and there’s also headband included that offers additional stability so they stay secure on your head.

Audio expert Tim Gideon awarded it a “Good” rating. In our JBL SoundGear Sense review, he said, “The JBL Soundgear Sense earbuds fit comfortably and let you hear everything in your environment, but some open-ear competitors produce better bass.”

Beats Studio Buds Deal

The Beats Studio Buds are wireless earbuds that deliver impressive noise cancelling and support spatial audio. They also come in three different eartip sizes, allowing you to choose the ones that are most comfortable and secure. The earbuds offer eight hours of listening time, with an additional 24 hours of playback time when used with the charging case, ensuring that your listening sessions won’t end prematurely. They also feature an IPX4 rating, meaning they’re sweat and water-resistant, allowing you to go worry-free during workouts and in light rain.

PCMag’s audio expert, Tim Gideon, awarded them a “Good” rating. He said in our Beats Studio Buds review: “From an audio standpoint, the Studio Buds deliver a powerful, bass-forward experience, and manage to keep the highs crisp. Noise cancellation is decent, but you definitely get what you pay for.”

Apple Pencil Pro Deal

The Apple Pencil Pro is a handy stylus tool for artists and students alike to use with their iPads. The new squeeze gesture is particular useful for artists, and the haptic feedback feels responsive to help confirm your actions. It’s also supported by Apple’s Find My network, meaning that if you lose it, you can track it down and retrieve it. While it only works with the latest iPads, particularly the ones with M2, M3, M4, and M5 chips, along with the iPad mini (A17 Pro), it’s by far the best stylus for them.

Managing editor Eric Zeman awarded it “Outstanding” rating. In our Apple Pencil Pro review, he said, “The Apple Pencil Pro is the stylus that serious artists and creators should get for the latest iPad Pro or iPad Air thanks to its advanced writing features and controls.”

Ring Alarm Base Station Deal

This is the central core of any Ring Alarm system and other the Ring Alarm Sensors can be added to it. They can let you know when doors and windows open, along with motion detection breaking glass. Many other components like doorbells and security cameras can be attached to make it a more formidable and customizable system. The station has a backup battery for up to 24 hours if power is lost, making it helpful in emergencies. Additionally, it’s durable as it’ll still send signals even if it gets destroyed.

The Base Station can be purchased separately or as part of the Ring Alarm Pro. Contributor John R. Delaney awarded the Ring Alarm Pro an “Excellent” rating in our review, saying, “The Ring Alarm Pro is a DIY smart home security system and a Wi-Fi mesh router in one, and handles both tasks with aplomb.”

Ring Spotlight Cam Plus Deal

The Ring Spotlight Cam comes equipped with two motion-activated LED spotlights and a security siren to give you alerts when they’re activated. This way, you’ll be aware of everything going on around your house. Additionally, the 1080p video camera has night vision, ensuring that you can see even when it’s dark outside. The two-way talk feature also lets you safely speak with anyone to guests who walk up to your door. With a Ring Home subscription, you’re able to record and save up to 180 days of rewatch time in case you need to look back at anything, so you don’t miss important details.

Contributor John R. Delaney awarded a similar item, the Ring Outdoor Cam Plus, a “Good” rating. In our Ring Outdoor Cam Plus review, he said, “The Ring Outdoor Cam Plus is a weather-resistant camera designed for indoor or outdoor use that delivers sharp 2K video and offers dual-band Wi-Fi connectivity.”

Amazon Echo Dot Deal

The Amazon Echo Dot is a smart speaker that can play your favorite music, audiobooks, and podcasts throughout your home. As the latest 5th generation, it has better sound quality than its predecessors. It’s compatible with Alexa, so you can have a hands-free experience that helpfully makes your more convenient. For example, you can set routines and automatic functions like turning the lights on when you walk into a room. While Halloween may be over, this particular bundle includes a Limited Edition Disney Jack Skellington Shell, which makes this the ideal gift for any Disney fans or The Nightmare Before Christmas fans.

Principal writer Will Greenwald awarded it an “Excellent” rating. In ourAmazon Echo Dot review, he said, “The fifth-generation Amazon Echo Dot adds tap gestures and mesh networking, but is otherwise nearly identical to the previous version.”

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Amazon Echo Show 5 Deal

The Amazon Echo Show 5 is a fantastic smart display that lets you stream music, shows, and podcasts using Alexa’s hands-free voice controls. It can display recipes while you’re cooking in the kitchen to help you become more productive, and you can even make video calls on it. These features make it much more versatile than your regular smart speaker.

Principal consumer electronics writer Will Greenwald awarded it an “Excellent” rating in our Amazon Echo Show 5 review. “Amazon’s 2023 Echo Show 5 is one of the best small smart displays available, and we like this version’s more powerful speakers and improved voice response.” The Echo Show 8 is a more well-rounded offering, Will says, but the newest version is also more than three times the price.

Amazon Fire HD 10 Tablet Deal

The Amazon Fire HD 10 tablet allows you to stream apps and play games anywhere you’d like, and you can access services such as Amazon, ESPN, Netflix, and Hulu. With its compact form and battery life of up to 10 hours, it’s an easy tablet to carry around. It has an Echo Show mode, which basically turns the tablet into a smart display, which is a nice bonus. Alexa offers a hands-off experience and you can check the weather, time, and more. You can talk to Alexa without using your hands and see the weather forecast, time, trending topics, and more, making you more productive.

Mobile analyst Sarah Lord awarded it a “Good” rating. In our Amazon Fire HD 10 review, she said, “The 2023 Fire HD 10 offers the best blend of performance, price, and size in the Fire lineup, making it the best cheap tablet for most people as long as you don’t mind being locked into Amazon’s ecosystem.”

HyperX QuadCast S Wired RGB Microphone

The HyperX QuadCast S is a fantastic microphone for streaming and recording, thanks to its solid build quality. You can switch between four polar patterns depending on your needs, including cardioid, bidirectional, omnidirectional, and stereo, making it a very versatile microphone. It’s also helpful during competitive gaming sessions, as being able to clearly communicate with your teammates in online matches can mean the difference between victory and defeat. The shock mount that comes included reduces vibrations reaching the mic, resulting in cleaner audio and overall better equipment health.

Our principal consumer electronics expert, Will Greenwald, awarded it an “Excellent” rating. In our HyperX QuadCast S review, he said, “The HyperX QuadCast S is a feature-filled USB microphone ideal for streamers, podcasters, or anyone looking to record speech while using a webcam.”

Amazon Fire TV Cube

As a purely voice-controlled gadget (no remote here!), the Amazon Fire TV Cube is unique among other media streaming devices. It’s faster than the Amazon Fire TV Stick Max, can output video up to 4K and 60fps, and supports HDR content in Dolby Vision, HDR10, and HDR10+.

Principal consumer electronics writer Will Greenwald awarded it an “Excellent” rating in our Amazon Fire TV Cube review. “The Amazon Fire TV Cube remains one of the most capable media streamers on the market thanks to its hands-free Alexa voice control, and the third-generation model adds Wi-Fi 6E and HDMI pass-through,” he said.

Tile Life 360 Pro Deal

Trackers are popular because they let you keep track of your belongings in case they get lose. Apple users typically use AirTags, but for those who prefer a more platform agnostic option, the Life360’s Tile Pro is a great alternative. It’s compatible with both iOS and Android devices, making it incredibly versatile. The Tile Pro is also very durable, as it’s rated IP68, meaning that it’s dustproof and can be submerged up to 1.5 of water for 30 minutes.

Mobile analyst Iyaz Akhtar awarded it an “Excellent” rating. In our Tile Pro (2024) review, he said, “The Tile Pro is an affordable Bluetooth tracker that can help you locate lost items at home or on the go, whether you use Android or iOS.”

Apple AirTag (4-Pack) Deal

Apple AirTags are the perfect bluetooth trackers to track your items, especially if you’re an iPhone user. If you’ve ever encountered an airline losing your luggage, you understand how frustrating that is, and how long it takes to get it back. Apple AirTags can make the process easier by helping you accurately pinpoint where your items are via the Find My network, even if they’re thousands of miles away. The tags are also rated IP67, meaning that they’re waterproof and durable, so you have to worry about them getting damaged.

Managing Editor Eric Zeman awarded them an “Excellent” rating. In our Apple AirTag review, he said, “The AirTag tells your other Apple devices exactly where to find your lost objects, even if they’re miles away.”

Razer Barracuda Wireless Gaming Headset

This gaming headset lets you hop seamlessly between your gaming consoles or PC and your mobile device, making it easy to switch in case you want to play on different platforms or simply pick up a call. It has dual noise-cancelling mics that make your voice is crystal clear when communicating with other teammates, as it’s important to do so when playing competitive games. Additionally, the headphones use Razer’s signature Triforce 40mm drivers that deliver exceptional audio quality and create a more dynamic listening experience. With 40 hours of battery life, you can ensure that you headphones won’t run out of steam during the middle of the day, and its cushy earpads make them comfortable to wear, even during prolonged periods.

Will Greenwald awarded the budget version, the Razer Barracuda X, an Outstanding rating. In our Razer Barracuda X review, he said, “The 2022 Razer Barracuda X is one of the best wireless gaming headsets you can buy for $100, with strong performance, a comfortable fit, and lots of connectivity options, including Bluetooth.”

HyperX Cloud III Wired Gaming Headset Deal

The HyperX Cloud III is a wired headset which has angled 43mm drivers so that audio can feel more dynamic, and includes spatial audio for a more immersive experience. It also has a quality mic, which lets you communicate clearly with your teammates during a competitive match, and the mesh filter helps to filter out any disruptive sounds. The headset is built for durability and comfortability, as its aluminum frame frame lets it withstand wear and tear from travel and drops.

Our principal consumer electronics writer, Will Greenwald, awarded a similar product, HyperX Cloud Alpha, an “Excellent” rating. In our Hyper X Cloud Alpha review, he said, “The HyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless is an excellent wireless gaming headset. It excels where it counts, in audio quality, but don’t try to use it with anything besides a PC.”

Jabra Evolve 2 30 Deal

Jabra is known for its work-oriented headsets, and the Evolve2 30 is an affordable wired headset that can also be used for everyday tasks, such as listening to music. It’s only 4.4 ounces, so it fits lightly and comfortable on your head. Additionally, the microphone quality is clear and crisp, allowing your coworkers to hear you without any issues. Despite being primarily an office-based headset, it boasts surprisingly strong bass depth and audio for its price. If you use Microsoft Teams, then this headset integrates well into it, and the LED on the USB cable connection lights up when you’re on a call.

Tim Gideon awarded it an “Excellent” rating. In our Jabra Evolve2 30 review, he said: “The wired Jabra Evolve2 30 headset is comfortable and offers excellent mic clarity paired with impressive stereo audio performance for an affordable price.”

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