Top items bought by Mashable readers on Cyber Weekend — find some still on sale
We can curate a list of the best Black Friday-into-Cyber Monday 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 seven 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 would actually spend their money on.
1. Most popular MacBook deal
Why people like it
Our favorite MacBook for most people in 2024 was also the favorite MacBook of Mashable readers this Black Friday and Cyber Monday season.
“A few weeks ago, the M3 MacBook Air got a quiet RAM upgrade without a price hike. That makes this new record-low price on the base configuration with 256GB of storage an even sweeter deal. (What’s more, it’s now a sub-$ 100 bump from the older, also-on-sale M2 version.) For reference, this is our favorite MacBook for most people in 2024: It’s fast enough to handle light creative work, its keyboard and speakers are both fantastic, and it can support two external displays — so long as you close its lid first.” — Bethany Allard, Lead Shopping Reporter
The 256GB M3 Air has sold out at Amazon, but the same model is still on sale in some colors at Best Buy as of Dec 2. Otherwise, several other Cyber Monday MacBook deals are still around.
2. Most popular earbuds deal
Why people like it
You can’t expect Apple to not snatch this crown when it continuously beats its own record-low prices from the last big shopping holiday. The second generation AirPods Pro, which have consistently been a favorite purchase of Mashable readers, are 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.
This deal is still live as of Dec. 2, and many more Cyber Monday earbuds deals are still around.
3. Most popular robot vacuum deal
Why people like it
This is the first Black Friday that robot vacuum and mop combos that also wash and dry their own mopping pads have 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.
This deal has sold out as of Dec. 2. However, many other Cyber Monday robot vacuum deals are still around, including the most popular vacuum from Prime Day, the Eufy X10 Pro Omni.
4. Most popular Kindle deal
Why people like it
Black Friday 2024 was the first real time the newest Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition had a chance to go on sale after just being released in late October, missing Prime Day in early October. Our readers opted for this slightly more often than the regular Paperwhite, though Shopping Reporter Samantha Mangino actually prefers the regular Paperwhite. It’s possible that extreme bookworms were looking for the 32GB of storage that only the Signature Edition can supply.
This deal is still live as of Dec. 2, and a few other Cyber Monday Kindle deals are still around.
5. Most popular TV deal
Why people like it
Hisense has offered several excellent TV deals this Black Friday and Cyber Monday season, but readers were particularly sold on this 65-inch Mini LED model. This certainly isn’t Hisense’s cheapest QLED TV, but it’s 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 and little lag.
Fun fact: Mashable readers also opted for Hisense’s Samsung The Frame dupe over the actual Frame.
This deal is still live as of Dec. 2, and many other Cyber Monday TV deals still around.
6. Most popular iPad deal
Why people like it
Yep, the most affordable iPad had a slight edge over even the newest iPad Mini and Air. The 10th generation iPad is likely the best option for most folks, with the A14 Bionic chip offering plenty of power for streaming and note-taking, without creeping anywhere near M1 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.
This deal is sold out at Walmart as of Dec. 2, and also sold out at its slightly-pricier sale price of $ 279 at Amazon. However, multiple other iPad deals are still around.
7. Most popular over-ear headphones deal
Why people like it
Readers who aren’t earbuds people were more likely to opt for the Bose QuietComfort Ultra over both the AirPods Max and Sony WH-1000XM5, and we don’t blame them — the QuietComfort Ultras are our overall favorite noise-cancelling headphones. 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.
This deal is still live as of Dec. 2, and many other Cyber Monday noise-canceling headphones deals are still around.
8. Most popular fitness deal
Why people like 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.
This deal is still live as of Dec. 3, and many other Cyber Monday fitness tracker deals are still around.
9. Most popular kitchen deal
Why people like it
If you love good coffee but don’t want an overly complicated process, this is the machine for you. The coffee comes from high-quality pods to make anything from americanos to rich espressos. It even recognizes the pod you inserted, and adjusts brewing settings accordingly. You get a perfect cup every time, with no fuss.
This deal is still live as of Dec. 3, and many other Cyber Monday espresso machine deals are still around.
10. Most popular gaming deal
Why people like it
Bundle deals are usually where it’s at over the Black Friday shopping period, and this year was no different. Gamers could get the Meta Quest 3S (128GB), Batman: Arkham Shadow, and a three-month trial of Meta Quest+ for $ 299 at Amazon. This Black Friday bundle included $ 75 of free digital credit with the code QUEST75.
This deal is no longer live, but many other Cyber Monday gaming deals are still around.
