Yahoo Finance Best Black Friday tech deals 2019: Top UK offers on iPads, Apple watches and more
Most of the year, many of us would find it hard to justify spending hundreds of pounds on new tech, but all that changes come Black Friday.
The annual sales event not only marks the start of the holiday shopping season, but the launch of some of the biggest and best tech deals of the year -
Despite many retailers having already released some great deals earlier this week, there are still some major discounts to be had today. You can grab yourself a bargain on both new and last-gen tech, with the biggest price cuts found on older devices.
To help you navigate the very best Black Friday tech deals from UK retailers today, we've searched high and low to find you 2019's top deals:
1. iPhone XR
Was £619, now £549, from GiffGaff
This mid-range model from Apple has a 6.1-inch liquid retina display and good quality screen resolution. It has a powerful single lens camera, which is equipped for Portrait mode (where the background of a photo is blurred so the person's face is in sharper focus). Apple claims the camera will deliver faster auto-focus and deeper pixels because of its in-built sensor.
The phone is available in an array of colours. You can buy the phone outright from GiffGaff this Black Friday or, if you're looking for a monthly contract, you might instead opt for this deal from mobiles.co.uk: a £29 per month contract with Vodafone (including 60GB data), with no upfront costs for the phone. This deal will expire by tomorrow evening.
2. Google Nest Hub
Thinking it might be time to join those bespectacled millennials and turn your house into a smart home? The Google Nest Hub is a great place to start. With its eponymous Assistant (security matched to your own voice), you can take advantage of its helpful functions without having to set a finger on its 7" touchscreen — music, schedules, lists, commute estimations, lighting, TV channels, heating and more.
3. HP Pavilion 14-ce3520sa 14" Laptop
Was £949, now £649 from Currys
While Currys has put a wide range of laptops on sale in the run up to Black Friday, this 14-inch HP Pavillion is a brilliant all rounder. Even for high spec-demanding gamers. With a super fast Intel Core i7-1065G7 Processor, 512 GB SSD and powerful NVIDIA GeForce MX250 graphics card, this little machine can run the heaviest of applications with ease. A built-in Bang & Olufsen sound system is a dream for video editors, too.
Read our guide on the best laptop deals in the Black Friday sales.
4. Xbox One X with Jedi Fallen Order and Now TV Bundle
Was £349.99, now £299 from Game
Game's retail competitors will find it hard to beat this 1TB Xbox One X bundle with Jedi Fallen Order, one month of Xbox Live Gold, one month of EA Access Plus, and two months of NOW TV. Not to mention a their own PS4 and Call of Duty bundle. With the final Skywalker saga hitting cinemas in just a few weeks, however, the Jedi Fallen Order bundle wins our vote.
Read our guide on the best Black Friday gaming deals.
5. Fire HD 10 Tablet
Amazon's latest and greatest Fire tablet has taken pride of place in its Black Friday sales. The HD 10 is still the priciest of the lot, of course, but its tech specs speak for themselves. The tablet is up to 30 per cent faster, according to Amazon, and has a larger 10.1" screen, making it ideal for catching up on your favourite shows during your commute. It also has 10 hours of battery life and a super-crisp 1080p Full HD display.
6. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H4 Wireless Headphones
Was £250, now £124.99 from Amazon
As one of the world's most beloved premium audio specialists, it's rare we see Bang & Olufsen products with significant discounts. But, this year, it seems Amazon have taken one for the team; these beautiful bluetooth headphones are as good as they look — their wireless sound is pitch-perfect, with up to 19 hours of battery life, and wrapped leather, aluminium and steel.
7. LG 55SM8200PLA 55-inch Smart 4K Ultra HD TV with Google Assistant
Was £799, now £599 from Currys
There are tonnes of TVs on sale in the run up to Black Friday, but all aren't created equal. This 55-inch Ultra HD Samsung is a cut above (most of) the rest; its intuitive tech improves both picture colour and clarity, its sound system is from cinema-approved Dolby Atmos, and its 4K display ensures a pixel-perfect viewing experience. With voice commands, ThinQ AI even allows you to talk to your TV (be that to play something on Netflix, turn up the volume, or switch over to the news).
8. Google Pixel 4 XL
Was £829, now £759 from Carphone Warehouse
This large and supercharged smartphone is the epitome of bang for your buck. A competitor among many phones priced £100s higher, the Google Pixel 4 XL boasts a dual 16/12MP camera that often comes out top among leading smartphones' best cameras. It is so good in difficult light, in fact, it has even captured the Milky Way. Available in orange, black and white. (If the very latest handset isn't imperative, Currys have also reduced the Google Pixel 3a to just £329.)
9. Echo Dot (3rd Gen)
This smart speaker uses voice command (Alexa) to play music, answer questions, update you on the day's news and more. It has a sleek pebble-like design that will suit any room, and it's impressive 56 per cent discount makes it particularly good value for money. If you already have a pair of decent speakers, however, Amazon is offering the Echo Input (which allows any external speaker to become an Alexa-enabled device) at over half price today, at £14.99, down from £34.99.
10. Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Labo Kit
Was £349.98, now £279.99 from Game
As part of Nintendo's inclusive Black Friday bonanza, you can get your hands on a Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Labo Kit of choice with savings of up to £69.99. Your choice is between the Nintendo Labo Toy-Con Variety Kit, Vehicle Kit or Robot Kit (all of which make brilliant gifts for creative kids), but if you'd prefer to package the console with a game and case, the Nintendo site also has a 'build your own bundle' feature – including the brand-new Pokemon Sword and Shield.
If you're looking to bulk buy the console with some great games, alternatively, Very's Nintendo Switch Black Friday bundle comes with LEGO Movie 2, LEGO DC Super Villains and LEGO Worlds (was £369.99, now £329.99).
11. Samsung Harman/Kardon HW-Q60R 5.1 Wireless Sound Bar
Was £599, now £349 from Currys
Turn your living room into a home cinema with the simple addition of this sensational Samsung sound bar. With panoramic audio (boosted by a high-tech wireless subwoofer), this eight-speaker bar delivers true surround sound. It is relatively foolproof to get the best results, as well – the Q60 does all the hard work for you. Even reimagining sounds for full immersion (in Game Mode) when it's connected to a console.
12. Apple iPad 10.2-inch, Wi-Fi, 32GB (Latest Model)
Was £349, now £299 from Amazon
Apple fans, you're in luck; you can now get the brand's 7th-generation iPad for less than £300. The latest model does everything you'd expect and more, with its Retina display increased from the standard 9.7 inches to 10.2 inches and full-size Smart Keyboard compatibility. Available in Gold, Silver and Space Grey.
13. Bose QuietComfort 35 Wireless Headphones
With three layers of noise-cancelling technology, these headphones are ideal for blocking out noisy neighbours or chatty people on your commute. Not only are they super comfortable, but these headphones are enabled with Alexa and Google Assistant, meaning you can easily listen to music or have your burning questions answered instantly.
14. Google Nest Hello Video Doorbell
For new home buyers, this will be a gift that keeps giving. While video doorbells are nothing new, the developing tech has long out-priced their widespread use, making this £80 discount on Google's Nest a rare treat. The device has a wide view in crystal-clear quality, a microphone (meaning you can speak to visitors/the postman from anywhere in the world), and sends optional movement alerts to your smart device (even if someone doesn't ring the doorbell). A home security saviour.
15. MacBook Pro with Touch Bar - 13"
While it's too soon for the brand-new 16-inch MacBook Pro to be in the sales, there is a slight discount on the 13-inch MacBook Pro. This laptop razor thin, at 14.9mm, and super lightweight, at jut 1.37kg. It is geared to take on complicated tasks due to its eighth-generation quad-core Intel processor, which is particularly useful if you're into coding, cinematography or graphic design. Its main update from previous models is the new Touch Bar, which replaces the function keys at the top of your keyboard for ease of access, and the Touch ID which gives your MacBook added security.
16. Apple Watch Series 4
This Apple Watch model has a 30 per cent larger screen than the Series 3, and has a wide range of functions. On top of tracking your heart rate, it can help you plan your workouts and set up competitions with your friends. You can also keep track of incoming calls and messages, listen to music and, of course, tell the time.
