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Looking forward to getting some holiday shopping done on Cyber Monday?
You’re not alone: 68 million shoppers are expected to shop on Dec. 2, according to the National Retail Federation. And they’ll spend an estimated $9.4 billion, up 18.9% from the $7.9 billIon they spent on Cyber Monday in 2018, according to Adobe Analytics.
Deal pros say Cyber Monday is a great day to find deals — if you know what to buy. (Pro tip: Skip holiday decorations, which will go on sale right before Christmas; bed linens and towels, which will be cheaper during White Sale events in January; and televisions, which will go on sale right after the Super Bowl, experts say. Adds Julie Ramhold, a consumer analyst with DealNews.com: Hold out until mid-December to buy jewelry, when nervous retailers will start offering discounts.)
But there are plenty of deals not to miss — in particular, the shopping experts we spoke to recommend looking out for discounts on beauty items, toys, tech, shoes and travel. Here are 10 items deal pros say are a good buy this Cyber Monday.
Amazon 1. Ring Video Doorbell 2 with Echo Show 5 for $139 at Amazon — a savings of $149
Get your home security system up to date with this Cyber Monday deal from Amazon, which combines a Ring Video Doorbell with the new Amazon Echo Show 5. The Ring sends alerts to your devices whenever motion is detected near your front door. Connecting it to the Echo Show 5, which has a 5.5-inch display that can stream video content, allows you to talk through the device using Alexa.
Walmart 2. Lenovo IdeaPad 330S for $299 at Walmart — a savings of $200
The Lenovo IdeaPad 330S has a solid reputation as a laptop that is both portable and good for streaming video and gaming content. At 3.96 pounds, the Lenovo IdeaPad 330S is light and a great choice if you need a laptop you can throw in a bag for meetings or travel. It’s $200 off market price at Walmart on Cyber Monday.
Amazon 3. The Kindle Kids Edition for $79.99 at Amazon — a savings of $30
Have a budding book worm on your gift list? The brand new Kindle Kids Edition comes with a one-year subscription to Amazon FreeTime Unlimited, a service that offers access to over 20,000 kid-friendly books including the Harry Potter series. The device has a 6-inch display and comes with a Vocabulary Builder, which looks up words with a built-in dictionary.
Walmart 4. KidKraft Ainsley Wooden Swing Set, around $239 at Walmart — a savings of $180
Have your kids been dreaming of a playground they can call their own? The KidKraft Ainsley Wooden Swing Set is $180 off at Walmart on Cyber Monday. It comes with a slide, a rock wall for climbing, two swings, a clubhouse with a chalkboard and a sandbox, all constructed from high-quality cedar lumbar.
Amazon 5. iRobot Roomba 675, around $199.99 at Amazon — a savings of $100
A vacuum cleaner is not exactly the most romantic gift, but a robot vacuum cleaner such as the iRobot Roomba 675, which works automatically to clean the floors of your home, will save you a lot of valuable time. The Roomba 675 can be synched to your Google Home or Alexa to schedule cleanings.
Amazon 6. Fire TV stick, around $19.99 on Amazon — a savings of $20
According to the consulting firm Deloitte, more Americans now pay for streaming services than they do for cable — 69% as opposed to 65%. If you don’t have a streaming device yet, you’ve likely been eyeing one. Cyber Monday is a great time to buy one. The Amazon Fire, which allows users to stream programming from Netflix, YouTube, Prime Video, Disney+, Apple TV, HBO and more, is $20 off on Cyber Monday. It comes with a voice-activated remote.
Walmart 7. Protege 5 Piece Luggage Set, around $62 at Walmart — a savings of $37
The Protege 5 Piece luggage set comes with a 28-inch upright, 20-inch upright, 24-inch rolling duffel bag, 15-inch boarding tote and a utility bag. It’s great for a family planning to travel over the holidays. Buy it now — the blue set is already sold out. Reviewers note that the luggage is durable and lightweight, and praise the wheels, which spin 360-degree.
Amazon 8. Bose QuietComfort 35 II Headphones, around $279 at Amazon — a savings of $70
Not only do these headphones block out unwanted sounds, they also can provide tailored audio thanks to Bose Augmented Reality, which uses motion sensors to guess where you are located at any given moment. Other features include a button that allows you to ask Amazon Alexa to play specific songs, as well as a dedicated app that allows you to balance sound quality.
Amazon 9. Nespresso Vertuo Coffee and Espresso Machine Bundle, around $114 on Amazon — a savings of $167
Nespresso produces a quality cup of coffee with very little effort — pop in a capsule, and wait 25 seconds for your cup to fill. The VertuoPlus comes with settings for five different cup sizes, as well as a sensor that recognizes different types of blends. On Cyber Monday, the Vertuo comes with 30 capsules of the Nespresso’s three best selling coffees (10 each), as well as an Aeroccino Milk Frother, which automatically froths milk at the touch of a button.
Haus 10. HAUS LABORATORIES by Lady Gaga kits, around $28 on Haus Laboratories website — a savings of $26
Lady Gaga is one of the latest celebs to see the potential of a beauty line—the beauty industry is projected to reach a market value of $805.61 billion by 2023, according to Orbis Research. Lady Gaga’s line of cosmetics is called Haus Laboratories, and it has been a big hit with consumers since it was released on Sept. 17. On Cyber Monday, lip gloss trios from Haus Laboratories are almost 50% off. Buy them for all of the glamazons on your list. Or, to spruce up your own holiday party look.
