• Current price: $179
• Original price: $259

Okay, so maybe you don’t — need — a new Apple watch. But maybe you’ve been eyeing an upgrade or are looking to get your first smartwatch ever. Here’s the good news: now’s the time to add it to your cart. Apple’s base model watch — the SE (2nd Gen) — is on sale ahead of Black Friday for its lowest price ever at $179. That’s a $70 savings on Apple’s most up-to-date baseline wearable, a deal we’ve never seen thus far. 

Also: The watch SE (2nd Gen) drops to its lowest price ever

The Apple Watch SE (2nd Gen) offers a solid roundup of top features and all the essentials to help you monitor your fitness, keep connected, track your health, and stay safe. With an updated system to run 20% faster and equipped with features like Crash Detection and enhanced workout metrics, it’s a better value than ever, especially If you’re not looking for advanced features offered in the newer Series 8, 9, or Ultra and Ultra 2 models. 

The watch SE is ZDNET editor in chief Jason Hiner-approved. “If you are new to Apple Watch, giving it a try for the first time, and not sure you need all the latest health sensors, then the Apple Watch SE is a great place to get started,” Hiner says. And if you need any more assurance, this purchase is one I already made myself to replace my old watch Series 3. So why not get the Apple Watch SE (2nd Gen) for $70 off right now? 

• Current price: $299
• Original price: $450

Enter your Jetson’s era and cut down on your mopping time with a robot mop. While many robot cleaning devices are now the rage, they can be expensive purchases. There’s no better time to optimize your cleaning schedule than right now, when you can save $150 on this ZDNET-approved robot mop. 

Review: Braava m6: A must have robot mop

When ZDNET expert reviewer Beth Mauder reveiwed the Braava m6, she was impressed with the mops ease of use and cleaning capabilities. “The bottom line is the Braava Jet m6 is worth every penny … Mopping is time consuming and tedious, and giving this task to a capable robot frees up a good chunk of my time. For my peace of mind and sanity, this is a must-have device.”

• Current price: $480
• Original price: $599

If you’re a girls’ girl like me, you know that the Dyson Airwrap is the styling tool to beat, and it has been for quite some time. The Airwrap uses air and Dyson’s top-of-the line technology to style your hair flawlessly and with ease (you know, if you’re a twenty-something with a vendetta against curling irons, like me). 

Despite its favor, the Airwrap is still an expensive buy, but right now you can save $119 on Amazon — a deal we rarely see available. This is a great gift for any hair-obsessed family or friend who doesn’t already have one, and ZDNET Editor Sabrina Ortiz is living proof: “I was gifted the Dyson Airwrap two Christmases ago since I was influenced into making it the first thing on my Christmas wishlist. I can totally say its worth the hype. With one tool you can straighten, curl and blow dry your hair. Do I need to say more?”

• Current price: $199
• Original price: $279

Maybe you’ve been thinking about upgrading your wireless earbuds, or you lost one of your buds, or you’re an awesome gift-giver looking for someone else. Now is the time to snag new wireless earbuds ahead of Black Friday, and the Bose QuietComfort II’s are top-notch. 

Also: The best Black Friday headphones deals 

ZDNET’s pick for best true wireless earbuds prior to the release of the new Ultra model, the Bose QuietComfort II’s offer 6 hours of pristine listening. Bose’s top of the line Acoustic Noise Cancelling (ANC) technology provides true quiet (who doesn’t want that?) within this pair of wireless earbuds.

Using hidden microphones in the earbuds, they also monitor external sound and emit an anti-sound wave to cancel out any noise other than whatever you’re listening to. And when you want to tune back into your surroundings, an Aware Mode feature allows you to hear your music and surroundings at a lower level simultaneously. If you’re looking to level-up your listening game, there’s no reason to wait. 

Also: The best earbuds of 2023

• Current price: $55
• Original price: $130

Listen, I’m 22, and I would buy this Amazon bundle. Amazon’s flagship tech products make great gifts for those of all ages, and I’m not exaggerating. Need something for a younger cousin? Echo Show. What about grandma? Echo Show. That one friend that seemingly has everything and nothing at the same time? Yeah, I’d still buy an Echo Show. The Echo Show is a smart home hub equipped with Alexa that allows you to ask questions, set reminders, and more. 

Also: Amazon’s Echo Show 5 made me a smart believer

Not only does this bundle come with the newest kids model Echo Show 5, but it also comes with the Echo Glow light, which contrary to Amazon’s advertising, is cool no matter how old you are. Another great upside to saving $55 with this bundle? You can gift out the items separately, or choose to gift them together.