Is Black Friday the best time to buy tech products?

Mon, Nov 25, 2024, 9:41 AM 1 min read

This particularly true for higher-end tech gear. PlayStations, AirPods and Nintendo Switches are among the most-searched products this year, while laptops, TVs and smartwatches have become mainstays on Black Friday deal lists over the years. These could be wise investments as it often pays to opt for reliable and well-known brands whose products may last longer than cheaper knock-offs, but not everyone can afford to buy them at their regular price.

The shopping event, which starts on 29 November, has become a spectacle in recent years, with most major retailers claiming to offer big discounts on a sometimes bewildering array of products.

Shoppers may be tempted to hold off on buying a product earlier in the year, so they can get a better deal on Black Friday. However, concerns are rife about scams, fraud and "bargains" that are anything but.

On the other hand, as financial expert Martin Lewis notes, price-tracking tools, such as Amazon (AMZN)'s Camel Camel Camel, can help take the guess work out of shopping on Black Friday to help you find genuinely great deals on items that you already had your eye on.

What do you think? Would you use Black Friday to invest in pricier tech or household products or just buy them throughout the year instead?