Missed Black Friday? You're not out of luck. Retailers have kept a surprising number of solid discounts alive into the holiday stretch — and a few of those prices now beat the early-November blowouts. Below I pull together the standout steals across categories (gaming, phones, wearables, home office), note where the best bang-for-buck lives, and flag a handful of small, useful gifts that still arrive before Christmas.
Big-ticket and showstopper deals
If you want something that looks impressive under the tree, a couple of big names have taken another swing at discounts. Walmart has trimmed the new Xbox Ally 7" Windows handheld to about $489 (the Ryzen Z2 A model), down nearly 20% off retail — a tidy option for someone who wants PC-level gaming in a portable package.
Apple's wearables rarely go on sale, but the Apple Watch Series 11 (GPS, 42mm) has slipped to roughly $299 at major retailers — a price that's $100 off and lower than many of this year's early deals. If you’re shopping for earbuds, the AirPods Pro 3 have hit a fresh low around $199 — a smart pick for iPhone users who want solid noise cancellation and wireless convenience. The AirPods and Apple Watch links below will take you to the current listings if you want to check prices quickly:- AirPods Pro 3
- Apple Watch Series 11
- Lightweight gaming mice (the Attack Shark X11 was spotted for about $13 shipped) — great for entry-level gamers.
- Compact RC helicopter toys under $20, easy wins for kids and nostalgic adults.
- Cordless electric air dusters and precision screwdriver sets — tiny prices, huge satisfaction for anyone who tinkers with electronics.
Meta’s Quest 3 VR headset is holding steady at $499, but Amazon is adding a $100 digital credit with qualifying purchases — effectively sweetening the deal for casual VR buyers who also use Amazon. If VR has been on their wishlist, that credit can cover games and apps right away: Meta Quest 3 deal details.
Phones, foldables and better-than-expected mobile discounts
Across the pond, smartphone discounts have been particularly aggressive. Samsung’s Galaxy S25 family has been marked down (£200 off at checkout on many models), and the Galaxy Z Fold7 is included in the same kind of promotion — with student discounts stacking in some cases. Google’s Pixel 10 base model has also seen good cuts (the 128GB variant dropping into the mid-£500s), and select Pixel 10 Pro Fold SKUs are dropping with extras like a free Pixel Watch 3 thrown in.
If you’re tracking Pixel pricing or trying to decide whether to pick one up now, we previously rounded up the Pixel 10 early Black Friday moves — that piece helps put the current cuts in context: Pixel 10 early deals and buying guidance.
Home office and everyday electronics that actually matter
Staples’ seasonal push is a reminder that not all tech gifts need to be flashy. Practical, everyday gear is heavily discounted: HP 15–17" laptops are available for roughly $249–$279 on sale, LG curved and flat monitors are down into the $90–$150 range, and even budget printers such as the HP DeskJet 2827e have been cut to under $40. These aren’t headline-grabbing gadgets, but they make a huge difference in remote work or study setups.
If you’re comparison shopping across laptops and desktops, it’s also worth keeping an eye on MacBook Air pricing this season — Apple's M4 MacBook Air dipped to record lows during earlier sales, and refurbished/clearance stock continues to fluctuate: MacBook Air deals summary and history.
Cheap thrills — underrated stocking stuffers
Not everything needs to be expensive to be delightful. A few small items that keep popping up at deep discounts:Those inexpensive picks often qualify for fast shipping and make good last-minute buys.
Timing, shipping and one practical tip
Retailers are still promising pre-Christmas delivery on many of these items, but some of the deepest discounts live on retailer-specific storefronts (Walmart, Amazon, Best Buy, and manufacturer deals). If you’re buying for someone who’s particular about returns, check the seller’s return window before hitting purchase — holiday return policies can vary.
A quick tactical note: early-December sales like these are sometimes a second wave of Black Friday pricing. If you want a broader view of what changed since November's rush, we tracked how early Black Friday momentum spilled into December and which categories kept getting deeper cuts: early Black Friday and follow-up sale patterns.
Happy hunting. Pick something they'll use every day, or go wild with a single, memorable gift — either way, bargains are still out there if you look for the mix of price, availability and dependable shipping.