Black Friday 2025 is approaching, and the technology sector is preparing for one of the busiest sales periods of the year.
For technology enthusiasts, this event offers an opportunity to acquire high-performance devices, smart home solutions, and cutting-edge wearables at discounted prices.
Here, I highlight the top technology categories and products to watch for during this year’s Black Friday.
High-performance laptops and ultrabooks
Premium laptops remain a focus during Black Friday, with significant discounts on ultralights, creator machines, and gaming laptops.
Highlights include:
• Apple MacBook Air M4 – £849 at John Lewis. Ideal for professional workloads and development
• Lenovo LOQ 15.6″ Gaming Laptop – £579 at Argos. Equipped with a discrete GPU for gaming or simulation tasks
• HP 15.6″ AMD Ryzen 5 Laptop – £329 at Argos. Mid-spec performance suitable for office and light engineering applications
Smartwatches and fitness wearables
Wearables remain popular with early Black Friday deals emerging on fitness trackers and smartwatches.
Highlights include:
• Fitbit Versa 4 – £125 at John Lewis. A versatile smartwatch with strong health- and fitness-tracking capabilities
• Garmin Venu 2S – £179 direct from Garmin. Offers AMOLED display, animated workouts, and robust health data tracking
• Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 – £148.99 at Amazon. A more premium smartwatch option, with full smartwatch capabilities and fitness tracking
Audio and headphones
Premium audio equipment continues to attract attention, particularly noise-cancelling headphones and true wireless earbuds.
Highlights include:
• Apple AirPods Pro 3 – £219 at Currys. True wireless earbuds with active noise cancellation, adaptive EQ, and spatial audio support. Suitable for immersive listening and on-the-go calls
• Beats Studio Pro Wireless Headphones – £149 at Very. Over-ear headphones offering active noise cancellation, balanced sound, and up to 20 hours of battery life. Designed for both music and professional use
• JBL Flip 7 Portable Speaker – £79.99 at Argos. Compact Bluetooth speaker with robust sound output and water resistance. Ideal for portable audio, small gatherings, or outdoor use
Smart home and IoT devices
Black Friday also sees competitive pricing on smart home products. Smart speakers, lighting, and security hardware are expected to be widely discounted.
Highlights include:
• Amazon Echo Pop Smart Speaker – £21.99 at Amazon. Compact smart speaker with Alexa voice control, ideal for small spaces. Supports music playback, smart home control, and basic information queries
• Amazon Echo Dot – £29.99 at John Lewis. Popular voice-controlled smart speaker with improved sound quality and full Alexa integration, suitable for controlling connected devices, streaming music, and setting routines
• TP-Link Tapo Mini Smart Plug – £7.99 at Screwfix. Affordable smart plug that enables remote control of appliances, scheduling, and energy monitoring via the Tapo app. Compatible with Alexa and Google Assistant
Tablets and mobile devices
Tablets remain attractive for mobile development and content consumption.
Highlights include:
• Apple iPad 11″ (2025) – £299 at Argos. A lightweight tablet that offers an updated processor, bright display, and compatibility with the latest accessories. It suits everyday productivity, browsing, and media use
• Lenovo Tab 10.1″ – £98 at Currys. A budget-friendly Android tablet that provides a clear display and dependable battery life. It works well for casual streaming, light apps, and family use
• Samsung Galaxy SmartTag2 – £14 at John Lewis. A compact tracking tag that uses Bluetooth and UWB to help locate keys, bags, or other personal items. It integrates with Samsung’s SmartThings app for simple device management
