Our Ultimate Guide to Target’s Top Cyber Monday Deals
Waloo Magnetic Mesh Band for Apple Watch (38-41 mm) — Top Pick
Target deal price: $15 (with store pickup or Circle card); street price: $20
What we like: Our top pick for an elegant and slim enough Apple watch band for petite wrists. A strong magnet keeps the band in place all day, it’s comfortable enough to sleep in, and unlike many other stainless steel mesh bands, it doesn’t snag arm hair.
Other things to know: If you have bigger hands, you might struggle to put it on because it’s one continuous loop. Solid colors are down to $15 and patterns are down to $20. With store pickup or pay with a Target Circle card for free shipping.
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Sony PlayStation 5 Slim (1 TB) — Top Pick
Target deal price: $450; street price: $500
What we like: Our top Playstation console pick. Revamped and (slightly) smaller than the original model. Has a disc drive, so you can watch UHD Blu-ray movies, as well as play new or used PS5 and PS4 game discs. A competent media center for a living room. Has 1 TB of storage.
Other things to know: The rest of the features and hardware are the same as the non-disk version. PlayStation had more top-rated exclusive titles than the Xbox. A huge console —yes, even the “slim” model — and it can’t fit well in a lot of media centers, vertically or horizontally.
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Astro Bot (PS5, Physical Copy) — Top Pick
Target deal price: $40; street price: $60
What we like: A top-pick game of 2024. Bright, colorful, adorable. Puts you in the cute little robot boots of Astro, who needs to jump, bop, and explore his way through dozens of planets to rescue his robot friends. Relentlessly creative and graphically stunning.
Other things to know: Games is full of hundreds of cute references and homages to PlayStation’s 30-year history. Deal is for a physical copy of the game for PS5.
Read more: The Best Video Games of 2024
Apple Watch Series 11 Smartwatch (42 mm, Aluminum Case) — Upgrade Pick
Target deal price: $340; street price: $390
What we like: Our upgrade Apple smartwatch pick for iPhone owners. An excellent smartwatch, with a large, vivid, more scratch-resistant display and advanced health and fitness features, including FDA-cleared hypertension alerts. Screen-size difference is meaningful, you can view more information at a glance, and using the on-screen keyboard to type messages is easier. Can last a day and a half on a charge.
Other things to know: The Series 11 is so similar to the Series 10, which is also gaining the hypertension-alerts feature, that we recommend most people buy the older model on sale. The Series 11 with 44 mm Aluminum Case and Sport Band is currently discount.
Read more: The Apple Watch Is the Best Smartwatch for iPhone Owners
Amazon Kindle Paperwhite (2024, 16 GB) — Upgrade Pick
Target deal price: $125; street price: $160
What we like: Our upgrade e-reader pick. Worth upgrading to if you want a bigger screen for reading more text at a time, if you want to adjust the color temperature as well as the lighting, and if you do a lot of reading at the beach or by a pool. Seamless Audible integration for audiobook lovers.
Other things to know: 2024 model price hikes are irritating, especially considering Amazon declined to include long-requested features like physical page-turn buttons in this upgrade. Deal for the ad-supported model with 16 GB of storage.
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HyperX Cloud Stinger 2 Gaming Headset — Top Pick
Target deal price: $30 (with store pickup, or ships free with Circle); street price: $40
What we like: Our top gaming headset pick punches above its price point. Offers clear, balanced sound. Compatible with all platforms. Has an excellent microphone that auto-mutes when swiveled upward. Comfortable enough that most people should be able to wear it for hours without complaint.
Other things to know: Its 3.5 mm cable is built into the headset. If the cable breaks after the headset’s two-year warranty period is over, you’ll have to open up the earcup and solder a new wire to replace it. A solid deal outside of a brief hours-long drop to $18 we saw earlier.
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Nex Playground Console — Gift Pick
Target deal price: $200 (free $25 Target gift card w/ free Target Circle membership); street price: $250
What we like: A miniature console we like as a family gift for gamers. Offers a large library of kid-friendly games that require no prior experience. Instead of controllers or wearables, it uses a built-in camera with AI image processing to track a player’s motions. Easy play, with minimal fuss and frustration.
Other things to know: Comes preloaded with five games. Rather than selling individual titles, it offers a full catalog of exclusive games via a single subscription called Play Pass, with a new game each month. The deal isn’t as low as we might have seen prior to a recent price hike. Target is now offering a free $25 Target gift card with purchase for Target Circle members until November 29.
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Anker Soundcore Sleep A20 Earbuds — Top Pick
Target deal price: $108; street price: $143
What we like: Our top sleep headphones pick for blocking and masking sounds. Customizable fit, with three sizes of wings and seven sets of ear tips. Bluetooth connectivity enabled. Long battery life: 10 hours of streaming or 14 hours using pre-loaded sounds. Charging case provides around five full charges.
Other things to know: The built-in alarm lacks the ability to snooze. No microphones for taking calls. The earbuds can track your sleep, but the data may not be as in-depth as that of formal sleep-tracking devices.
Read more: The Best Sleep Headphones
Apple iPad (11th Generation, 128 GB) — Top Pick
Target deal price: $274 (add $1); street price: $300
What we like: Our top tablet pick for most people. Large 11-inch touchscreen, fast performance, a USB-C port, and plenty of color options. Great all-around tablet that can handle pretty much any task. 128 GB is a great jump from the previous 64 GB least-expensive model. Solid battery life lasted for about 10 hours of continuous use. Touch ID sensor unlocks the device.
Other things to know: Adding optional accessories can make the iPad even more useful. Only supports the 1st-gen and USB-C Apple Pencil models. Digital illustrators might need a more expensive iPad.
Read more: The iPad Is the Best Tablet
Amazon Fire HD 8 Android Tablet (12th Generation, 32 GB) — Budget Pick
Target deal price: $55 (deal on black); street price: $100
What we like: Our budget Android tablet pick. Same 8-inch display, MediaTek processor, and 13-hour battery life as its predecessor, with more RAM for slightly faster performance and a mildly higher-megapixel rear camera. Ideal for streaming video or using as a family tablet.
Other things to know: Ad-supported lockscreen. 1280×800 screen resolution is much lower than our other picks, so text and images are visibly less sharp. Running content-heavy websites or multiple apps can cause lagging and freezing. Deal price is for the 32 GB size.
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Amazon Fire HD 8 Kids Tablet (32 GB) — Budget Pick
Target deal price: $65 (deal on blue or purple); street price: $130
What we like: Our budget pick for the best tablets for kids. Solid option for watching videos. Durable and more drop-resistant than the top-pick iPad. Good parental controls. Two-year warranty.
Other things to know: Intended for younger kids ages 3 to 7. Worse screen and a much more limited app selection compared to our top pick, but a fraction of the price. Deal price is for the 32 GB size.
Read more: The Best Tablet for Kids
Apple AirPods Pro 3 — Best For…
Target deal price: $220; street price: $249
What we like: The best wireless earbuds for hardcore Apple users. Excellent sound quality and noise cancellation. All-day battery life, even with several functions active. Heart-rate monitoring is as reliable as that of a quality smartwatch. Improved IPX57 dust and water resistance rating.
Other things to know: Calls sound clear, but sometimes artificial, in noisy environments. Squeeze and swipe controls are irritating to use. Not ideal as an everyday hearing-aid solution. Live-translation feature is better than using only your phone, but the experience is awkward. Comes with additional tips.
Read more: The Best Wireless Bluetooth Earbuds
Ring Battery Doorbell Plus — Worth Considering
Target deal price: $80 (free Target Circle account required); street price: $150
What we like: A smart doorbell camera worth considering if you prefer a camera with a removable rechargeable battery. Records in clear 1536p HD video, in a square 1:1 aspect ratio, with a 150-by-150-degree field of view. Allows you to record until motion stops (for up to 30 seconds), or have it set to record between 15 and 120 seconds every time.
Other things to know: We prefer the long-term battery life and recording quality of our wireless pick, the Eufy S220. Setting this to record for a certain amount of time drains the battery quicker.
Read more: The Best Smart Doorbell Camera
Ring Alarm 5-Piece Home Security System Kit (2nd Generation) — Top Pick
Target deal price: $100 (5-piece kit); street price: $175
What we like: Our top home security system pick if you don’t need the Eero router. Offers the same great performance as the Ring Alarm Pro. Easy to setup and use. Compatible with a large selection of inexpensive add-ons like sensors and cameras. No-contract 24/7 monitoring and customer service.
Other things to know: Optional monitoring plan is $20 per month. Not as much integration with third-party smart-home devices; supports only Alexa and everything under the Works with Ring umbrella. Kit includes base station, keypad, contact sensor, motion detector, and range extender.
Read more: The Best Home Security System
Ring Indoor Cam Security Camera (2nd Gen) — Worth Considering
Target deal price: $25 (with store pickup or Circle Card); street price: $50
What we like: A security camera worth considering for those who are all in with the Ring ecosystem. Provides a clear 1080p image and person detection. Removable privacy cover can be manually swiveled to cover the camera while you’re at home.
Other things to know: Typically more expensive than our top two picks. Only works with Alexa. At Target, choose store pickup, add to a $35 order, or purchase with Circle Card or Circle 360 to avoid shipping fees.
Read more: The Best Indoor Security Camera
Shokz OpenSwim Pro Headphones — Staff Pick
Target deal price: $125; street price: $180
What we like: A staff pick pair of headphones designed for swimmers. Waterproof, with bone conduction. The built-in MP3 player can hold up to 8,000 songs. Ideal for swimmers since the Bluetooth they use on land doesn’t work underwater. Produce excellent, crystal-clear sound.
Other things to know: Fairly simple to control with three multifunction buttons. No way to see what song is playing or what will come next. Two-year warranty.
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Roku Streaming Stick 4K — Best For…
Target deal price: $25 (with store pickup or Circle Card); street price: $39
What we like: The best media streaming device for Roku fans and anyone who prefers an HDMI stick design. Supports almost every major service. Clean, simple interface. Affordable 4K resolution. Draws power from your TV’s USB port. Good remote; better app.
Other things to know: Slower than larger streamers with beefier processors. More limited search and discovery features than our top pick. Aging, but a solid deal. Ships free with free account at Best Buy. Select store pickup at Target and Walmart to avoid shipping fees.
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Roku Streaming Stick 4K — Best For…
Target deal price: $25 (with store pickup or Circle Card); street price: $39
What we like: The best media streaming device for Roku fans and anyone who prefers an HDMI stick design. Supports almost every major service. Clean, simple interface. Affordable 4K resolution. Draws power from your TV’s USB port. Good remote; better app.
Other things to know: Slower than larger streamers with beefier processors. More limited search and discovery features than our top pick. Aging, but a solid deal. Ships free with free account at Best Buy. Select store pickup at Target and Walmart to avoid shipping fees.
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Amazon Kindle (2024) — Top Pick
Target deal price: $80; street price: $110
What we like: Our top pick for the best e-reader for most people. Affordable price, portability, bright display, 16 GB of base storage, and USB-C charging compatibility check the most important boxes. Pocketable 6-inch display. Excellent battery life. USB-C support.
Other things to know: Not waterproof. More expensive than previous entry-level Kindles. Lockscreen has ads. Recycled plastic body scratches easily—protecting your Kindle with a case is a good idea. Downloading EPUB files requires some extra steps. One-year warranty.
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Sony PlayStation 5 Slim Digital Edition (825 GB) — Best For…
Target deal price: $400; street price: $500
What we like: The “slim” digital edition of our top PlayStation game console pick, without a disc drive. Best for people who are already living the all-digital life. Slightly narrower and shorter than the original.
Other things to know: No disc drive, so you can’t watch Blu-rays or take advantage of used games, or old PS4 discs. SSD has gone back down to 825 GB (from 1 TB). We saw a short-lived drop to $375 earlier this month, but this is still a solid price.
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$100 Apple eGift Card + $10 Target eGift Card — Pick Accessory
Target deal price: $100; street price: $110
What we like: A nice-to-have gift card for those who use Apple products. Great for purchasing Wirecutter-recommended Apple products or accessories. Essentially $10 of free money for purchases from Target. Redeemable in stores or online.
Other things to know: Email delivery. Go to apple.com/redeem to add to your Apple account. Use your balance for online and Apple Store purchases. Free $10 Target gift card.
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Apple AirTag Bluetooth Tracker (4-Pack) — Top Pick
Target deal price: $63 (add $2); street price: $80
What we like: Our top Bluetooth tracker pick for iPhone users. Also recommended in multiple Wirecutter gift guides. Leverages Apple’s extensive Find My network and is impressively accurate in pinpointing an item’s precise location. Replaceable battery. Water-resistant.
Other things to know: Doesn’t have any way to ring your phone. Cannot attach to your stuff directly. Sales on four-packs typically offer the best price per tracker.
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Razer Basilisk V3 Gaming Mouse — Top Pick
Target deal price: $30; street price: $45
What we like: Our top gaming mouse pick. Comfortable for most hand sizes and grip types. Plenty of well-placed, responsive buttons. Customizable RGB underglow lighting. Optical switches avoid the double-click issue mechanical switches can have.
Other things to know: Also a good gift for gamers. Buttons are easy to press on purpose but hard to click by accident. Ability to toggle between ratcheted and smooth scrolling. Razer’s Synapse 3 software doesn’t work on macOS. Textured plastic can feel cheap.
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