12 Cyber Weekend deals that Mashable readers loved — including five that are still live
We can curate a list of the best Cyber Weekend deals as carefully as we want, but the number of items on sale is going to be overwhelming regardless.
Though Mashable shopping reporters have hands-on experience with nearly every single top pick in the most popular categories, knowing what other people actually spent their money on is always helpful insight.
So we've narrowed down that intel for you, too. Of the hundreds of Cyber deals we've been tracking, here are the 12 most popular items from core product categories like Apple devices, robot vacuums, and Kindles.
If you'd like to be influenced even more, we also have a list of the deals Mashable shopping reporters actually wanted to spend their money on.
1. Most popular MacBook deal
Why people liked it
Our favorite MacBook for most people was also the favorite MacBook of Mashable readers this Cyber Weekend. It helped that the base configuration fell to a new all-time low of $844 at Amazon on Black Friday, which put it within $100 off the also-on-sale M2 version. This one has about 20% more power — enough to handle light creative work — plus a great keyboard, nice speakers, and the ability to support two external displays with its lid closed. It also got a quiet base RAM upgrade a few weeks ago, which really upped the value factor.
As of Dec. 3, this deal is sold out at Amazon. The same model was in stock at Best Buy at the time of writing, but back up to full price.
2. Most popular Windows laptop deal
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Why people liked it
Sophisticated and sturdy, Microsoft's new Copilot+ PC has an even longer battery life than the new M4 MacBook Pros — it lasted nearly 23 hours in our testing. It's a Mashable Choice Award winner and our current favorite Windows laptop for most people, barring any ARM-related app compatibility issues. Readers were drawn to several different configurations, but the 15-inch model with an upgraded Snapdragon X Elite processor, 16GB of RAM, and 1TB of storage that Amazon sold for $1,299 was the top pick overall... even though it was $20 cheaper in the Microsoft Store. (Don't forget to cross-check prices, y'all.)
As of Dec. 3, this deal was still live.
3. Most popular earbuds deal
Why people liked it
The second-generation AirPods Pro have consistently been a favorite purchase of Mashable readers. They're also Lead Shopping Reporter Bethany Allard's favorite noise-cancelling earbuds for Apple users: They simply seal out ambient noise better than many truly wireless earbuds and can be charged directly from an iPhone 15 or 16. As of this fall, they come with a clinical-grade Hearing Aid feature, too. They hit a new record low of $154 during Walmart's Black Friday Deals event, a deal that Amazon and Target matched mere minutes after it landed.
As of Dec. 3, the AirPods Pro 2 are on sale for $169.99 at Amazon, Target, and Walmart. That's not quite as good as their Cyber Weekend deal, but it's still a sizable discount of almost $80.
4. Most popular headphones deal
Why people liked it
Readers who aren't earbuds people were more likely to choose the Bose QuietComfort Ultra over both the AirPods Max and the Sony WH-1000XM5. We don't blame them: The QuietComfort Ultras are our overall favorite noise-cancelling headphones, and at $329 (or $100 off), they were chilling at an all-time low at Amazon and Best Buy. Shopping Reporter Samantha Mangino asserts they're the most comfortable pair of headphones you can buy right now, and their all-day battery life keeps pace with their all-day wearability.
As of Dec. 3, this deal is still live at Amazon for the black pair of Bose QC Ultra.
5. Most popular stocking stuffer deal
Why people liked it
This set of Apple's teeny Bluetooth trackers dropped to $69.99 at Amazon on the last day of its combined Black Friday/Cyber Monday sale, and our savvy readers were on that deal expeditiously. Good call, everyone: It's never been that cheap before. Each AirTag works with iPhones' Find My app, and if it's attached to an object you've lost somewhere nearby, its Precision Finding feature can guide you straight to it.
As of Dec. 3, this deal is sold out at Amazon. However, Walmart had AirTag four-packs on sale for only $3 more at the time of writing.
6. Most popular robot vacuum deal
Why people liked it
This was the first Black Friday where deals on robot vacuum/mop combos that wash and dry their own mopping pads really popped off. When they first became a big thing at the beginning of 2024, it was rare to find one under $1,000, let alone under $500.
Of the full Roborock Qrevo lineup, the Qrevo S falls nicely in the middle of the pricing spectrum. Senior Shopping Reporter and resident robot vacuum expert Leah Stodart thinks of it as the diet version of her favorite self-emptying robot vacuum right now, the Qrevo Master. The Qrevo S skips the livestream pet camera and has slightly less powerful suction, but is still a beast that can also recognize small obstacles like phone chargers. At its record-low Cyber Weekend price of $459.99, or 43% off, it was a great buy.
As of Dec. 3, this deal has expired. However, lots of other Cyber Monday robot vacuum deals were still live on Amazon at the time of writing.
7. Most popular Kindle deal
Why people liked it
Black Friday 2024 was the first time the newest Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition had a chance to go on sale, having just been released in late October. (It missed Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days sale in early October.) It dipped down to $154.99, saving holiday shoppers 23%. Our readers opted for this one slightly more often than the regular Paperwhite, though Shopping Reporter Mangino actually prefers that version. It's possible that extreme bookworms were looking for the auto-adjusting front light, wireless charging, and 32GB of storage that only the Signature Edition can supply.
As of Dec. 3, this deal has expired.
8. Most popular tablet deal
Why people liked it
Apple's standard tablet from 2022 had a slight edge over its new iPad Mini, Air, and Pro thanks to a record-low Cyber Weekend price of $259 at Walmart. The 10th-generation iPad is a good option for most folks, with the A14 Bionic chip offering plenty of power for streaming and note-taking (without creeping anywhere near M2 or higher prices). The biggest downside of the tablet is that it isn't compatible with the second-gen Apple Pencil or new Apple Pencil Pro, but it is compatible with the newer USB-C Apple Pencil.
As of Dec. 3, this deal has expired at Walmart. The same iPad also sold out at a slightly higher price of $279 at Amazon.
9. Most popular TV deal
Why people liked it
Several excellent deals on Hisense TVs popped up this Black Friday and Cyber Monday, but Mashable readers were particularly smitten with this 65-inch Mini LED model. This certainly isn't Hisense's cheapest QLED TV, but at $899.99 (or $600 off), it was still a steal compared to the premium counterparts from LG, Samsung, and Sony. We'll take a wild guess that most of the readers who took the bait on the U8 were gamers — it's a beloved choice for gaming with a 144Hz native refresh rate.
Fun fact: Mashable readers also opted for Hisense's Samsung The Frame dupe over the actual Frame.
As of Dec. 3, this deal is still live.
10. Most popular fitness deal
Why people liked it
As far as fitness trackers go, Fitbit Charge 6 has it all. It features over 40 exercise modes alongside a heart rate monitor, sleep tracking, and a built-in GPS. On top of that, it's also water resistant up to 50 meters and has a massive seven-day-long battery life. With its slim design that fits nicely on a wrist, it's an activity tracker that's built to keep up with your daily activities. Its best-ever price of $99.95 (or 38% off) sealed the deal for many readers over Cyber Weekend.
As of Dec. 3, this deal is still live at Amazon, Best Buy, Target, and Walmart.
11. Most popular kitchen deal
Why people liked it
Mashable readers love their java — almost as much as they loved Amazon's Cyber Weekend deal on this single-serve Nespresso machine, which brought it down to its lowest price in three years. The VertuoPlus Deluxe heats up in about 25 seconds and features a "precision brewing system" that adjusts its settings depending on the capsule, so you get a perfect cup of coffee or shot of espresso every time. It comes with a complimentary starter set of Nespresso pods.
As of Dec. 3, this deal is still live.
12. Most popular gaming deal
Why people liked it
The Meta Quest 3S is a Mashable Choice Award winner and our favorite VR headset for new gamers: It works with a huge library of games, its controllers are super comfy, and it's an awesome value at $299.99. Meta's always bundled it with a Batman: Arkham Shadow and a three-month Meta Quest+ trial; it's technically worth $373.95 when you factor in those freebies. Then Amazon had to go and tack on a free $75 credit during its Black Friday sale, which made it an even better buy.
As of Dec. 3, this deal has expired.