40 Cyber Monday Deals on Wirecutter-Approved Gifts | Reviews by Wirecutter

2022-04-19 07:14:00 By : Mr. Andy Lin

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As Cyber Monday 2021 winds down, we’ve stopped updating this post and can’t guarantee that all deals are still in stock. Check our Deals page for our latest finds.

So you’ve waited until after Thanksgiving to start buying holiday gifts. Don’t worry: It’s not quite the eleventh hour yet. In fact, right now is actually a great time to snag some deals on gifts we’ve recommended. Whether you’re in need of a white elephant gift or you want to find something for Mom, here are the Wirecutter-approved gifts that also happen to be great Cyber Monday deals.

Aura Mason Luxe Digital Photo Frame Deal price: $220; street price: $250 Read our review of the best digital photo frame.

A digital photo frame lets you easily add images—including beautiful travel shots and family photos—to the frame from anywhere, making it a great gift for a loved one who lives far away. The Aura Mason Luxe is an upgrade to our top pick, the Mason frame. The pricier Mason Luxe comes with a couple of specific improvements over the original Mason: a slightly larger 2K screen and the ability to play videos. If those added features appeal to you, it’s down to a new low price of $220 from $250.

Purl Soho Learn to Knit Kit Deal price: $63; street price: $74 Read more about five simple ways to start a new hobby while staying home.

Shopping for a crafty kid or adult? If they’re interested in learning how to knit, our staff loves the Purl Soho Learn to Knit Kit, which comes in a multitude of colors. And Purl, which also has an excellent archive full of free patterns for knitting, sewing, crocheting, quilting, weaving, and making simple crafts, is currently offering free domestic shipping. Its Knit Kit typically sells for $74 but is now on sale for a new low price of $63.

Tile Mate (2022) Bluetooth Tracker Deal price: $20; street price: $25 Read our review of the best Bluetooth tracker.

For the friend or loved one who always loses their keys, consider getting a Bluetooth tracker. The Tile Mate is the best one we’ve tested and tried for Android users. The Tile Mate’s Bluetooth range reaches around 150 feet, and it has a replaceable battery, giving the tracker a longer lifespan than on previous-generation Tile trackers. And when your stuff is out of Bluetooth range, the crowd-finding feature allows others with the Tile app to help you anonymously locate what’s missing. This is the first price drop for the newest version of the Mate; make sure to choose in-store pickup to grab this deal.

Tile Pro (2022) Bluetooth Tracker 4-Pack Deal price: $65; street price: $80 Read our review of the best bluetooth tracker.

The Tile Pro (2022) is a more expensive and slightly larger, fob-shaped version of our Tile tracker pick. If your house is longer than 400 feet you might consider this option over the standard Tile Mate because it has a wider range. The Pro also uses a replaceable battery, however it lasts only one year, compared to the other models’ three. That being said, this deal for Costco members is a great new low price. At just over $16 per unit and $65 for a pack of four, this is a better price than any deals we've seen to date for the Tile Mate (2022).

Cuisinart Frozen Yogurt-Ice Cream & Sorbet Maker (ICE-21) Deal price: $60; street price: $70 Read our review of the best ice cream maker.

For ice cream connoisseurs, giving them their own ice cream maker lets them experiment with unique flavor combinations or adapt recipes to their dietary needs. The ICE-21 made some of the smoothest and most delicious ice cream in our tests. With just one switch, the machine is a breeze to use, and because it’s lighter and smaller than compressor machines, it’s also easier to move and store. Note: The bowl insert must be frozen overnight, which takes up freezer space. This deal is only a few bucks shy of the best price we’ve seen for this machine in new condition.

Garnet Hill Plush-Loft Blanket (Queen) Deal price: $150; street price: $200 Read our review of the best blankets.

The kid or adult who loves to snuggle on the couch or in bed will love the Garnet Hill Plush-Loft Blanket. Great for fall and winter, this blanket does double duty with a cool quilted side and a super-soft faux fur on the other—perfect for getting through sick days or lounging on the couch. This family-friendly option also holds up against kids and pets. We’ve seen better discounts in the past, but after a recent increase in the street price, we think this $150 deal still represents a decent drop for the queen size. Just don’t forget to use the promo code COZY.

Hanna Andersson Organic Cotton Long John Pajamas Deal price: $24; street price: $46 Read our review of the best kids pajamas.

Give the kid in your life the gift of some bedtime fun this year. Right now, Hanna Andersson’s 2021 sale has knocked down the prices of its kids pajamas—including this classic pick from our guide to our favorite kids pajamas—to $24 in the Dreidel and Dino Fair Isle patterns. Available in a wide variety of sizes, these organic cotton long johns are a winning combination of comfortable, fun, and, best of all, durable.

Cricut Explore Air 2 Daybreak Electronic Cutting Machine + $30 Digital Content Deal price: $139; street price: $200 Read our review of the best electronic cutting machines from Cricut and Silhouette.

Whether your loved one is a beginning DIY crafter or a seasoned artist, our top electronic cutting machine pick is sure to be a nice addition to their toolkit. Available for $139 in the Walmart-exclusive Daybreak colorway, the Cricut Explore Air 2 cuts quietly and smoothly and comes with access to a robust image library that will save time and effort in the long run. Overall, this is a solid opportunity to save on a bundle that includes $30 worth of digital content and an electric cutting machine that boasts user-friendly software and good customer service.

Baloo Weighted Blanket (queen, 15 pounds) Deal price: $125; street price: $179

Baloo Weighted Throw (12 pounds) Deal price: $111; street price: $160

Read our review of our favorite weighted blankets.

Give the gift of relaxation with a weighted blanket that’s designed to provide a soothing and comforting embrace. Our low-maintenance “quilted” pick, the 15-pound Baloo Cool Cotton Weighted Blanket, is back down to the lowest price we’ve seen when you use the code GIFT30. (The 12-pound throw is just a smaller, lighter version.) Well-balanced and crisp, this quilt-like blanket holds its own on a well-dressed bed and can go in both the washer and dryer. If you’re looking for a weighted blanket that has a bedroom vibe and feels like a cross between a comforter and a quilt, this is an excellent chance to pick up this low-maintenance option.

Lego Classic Medium Creative Brick Box Deal price: $24; street price: $28 Read our review of the best Lego sets for kids.

If you want a large variety of brick shapes and colors bearing the Lego brand, the Lego Classic Medium Creative Brick Box is a time-tested choice. We recommend it in our guide to the best Lego sets for kids as a more advanced option for those who demonstrate that they’re ready for creative and open play. This 484-piece set is down to $24 from a street price around $28. Even though that isn’t a big discount, it matches the previous low. Shipping is delayed, so choose store pickup to grab the set immediately without the shipping fees.

Brooklinen Waffle Robe Deal price: $79; street price: $90 Read our review of the best robes.

If your loved one would appreciate a good-looking robe, we don’t think you can go wrong with this cozy and luxurious one. With a soft and spongy honeycomb texture inside and out, the Brooklinen Waffle Robe felt surprisingly thick and warm. It’s not as soft or as plush as terry cloth, but it’s made of the softest waffle fabric we’ve tested, and it was absorbent in our shower tests without feeling too soggy. This deal is a rare sale on all colors, and the $79 pricing matches the previous low. Note that the deal should apply automatically but is still viable with code BLACKFRIDAY.

Bose Sleepbuds II Sleep Headphones Deal price: $200; street price: $250 Read our review of the best sleep headphones.

For the light sleeper in your life, sleep headphones—which help block out sound and allow the wearer to listen to music while drifting off—could be a revelation. The Bose Sleepbuds pair is the only option we tested that legitimately masked sound. These headphones don’t offer full noise cancellation, but they do effectively reduce sound when worn and can further mask it by playing white noise or other sounds. However, they lack wireless streaming capabilities, so they limit you to preloading music and sounds from the Bose Sleep app. Even on sale, these earbuds are pricey for how limited they are—but if your loved one is desperate for noise reduction at night, we think these headphones are your best bet.

Rumpl Original Puffy Throw Deal price: $74; street price: $100 Read our review of the best puffy blanket.

A warm but lightweight blanket can be the key to a cozy fireside cuddle or a nice outdoor movie marathon. Enhanced with a nylon shell that’s densely knit yet breathable and quick drying, our runner-up puffy blanket pick is perfect for the outdoors with its resilience to the elements. It’s slightly less comfortable and a bit more stiff than our top pick due to the synthetic polyester insulating fill, but the Original is generally about half the price of our down-filled top pick. This $74 price for the single-person blanket, available in three colors, matches the previous best price we’ve seen.

Anova Precision Cooker Sous Vide Machine (Wi-Fi) Cooker Kit Deal price: $150; street price: $200 Read our review of the best sous vide machine and gear.

We think the Anova is the best sous vide machine for most home cooks because of its accuracy, relatively small size, and ability to work with a huge range of containers. The Precision Cooker offers moderate improvements over our main pick (the Precision Cooker Nano), including an adjustable clamp that can slide up and down the removable metal collar and expands to fit vessels up to 1.2 inches thick. The Precision Cooker also heated a water bath five minutes faster than the Precision Cooker Nano in our tests. At full price, these features and the Wi-Fi connectivity aren’t worth an investment, but at this sale price we think this model could be a good splurge for the right person. This bundle also includes a cooking container, so your loved one will be all set to sous vide right away.

23andMe Ancestry Plus Health Package DNA Testing Kit Deal price: $100; street price: $190 Read our review of the best DNA testing kit.

DNA testing kits have become a classic holiday gift for those curious about their ethnic roots, as they can reveal generations of genetic mysteries. That said, there are notable privacy concerns for any testing kit that you should take into consideration before gifting one. If you don’t mind the potential risks, this variant of our runner-up pick for the best DNA testing kit is a great way to learn more about lineage and genetic propensity for certain hereditary diseases. Just note that legal guidelines are limited, which means it’s impossible to guarantee who will be able to use the information in the future. This deal matches the best price we’ve seen for the Ancestry Plus Health Kit, so it’s an excellent opportunity to save.

Tis The Season(ing) Gift Box from Fly By Jing Deal price: $75; street price: $124 Read our review of everything you need to make hot pot at home.

Give the gift of flavor with this box of sauces and spices made by the same company as our recommended spicy hot pot base. The Wirecutter-approved Tis The Season(ing) Box includes Sichuan chili crisp, Zhong Sauce, mala spice mix, tribute pepper, erjingtiao chili, preserved black beans, three-year-aged doubanjiang, and 10-year-aged black vinegar. It’s also included in our gift basket guide for all those who love the flavors of Sichuan cooking. In this holiday deal, it’s on sale for $75, down from $124, with free shipping.

Lunya Washable Silk Sleep Mask Deal price: $36; street price: $48 Read our review of the Lunya sleep mask.

For the sleeper who needs to block both light and sound, we highly recommend a good sleep mask. Our testers love the Lunya Washable Silk Sleep Mask for its silky softness on the eyes and ears combined with its ability to protect skin and all hair types. It also completely blocks out light and muffles peripheral sound, although it doesn’t entirely silence noise. The Lunya is definitely a splurge in the realm of face masks, but this deal brings a good night’s sleep that much closer.

Hedley & Bennett Crossback Apron Deal price: $84; street price: $103 Read our review of the best kitchen aprons.

For the cook or baker in your life, you can’t go wrong giving a great apron. A crowd-favorite among testers for our kitchen apron guide, the Hedley & Bennett Crossback Apron is comfortable, sturdy, gender neutral, and highly adjustable. It also has large pockets perfect for storing tools. Right now, you can snag the Denver crossback apron for $84 shipped (price reflected in cart).

Brooklinen Pure Wool Throw Blanket Deal price: $191; street price: $239 Read our review of the best throw blankets.

Down to $191 from $239, this handsome and extra-toasty pure wool throw blanket is nicely discounted. The Brooklinen Pure Wool Throw is our fuzzy and soft, but not scratchy winter throw blanket pick. We found it to be the coziest of our picks and great to wrap up in on a chilly day. We were impressed by its gentle texture with no hint of scratchiness. Brooklinen doesn't offer too many deep discounts and this is one of the best price we've seen since the slight increase in street price.

Netatmo Weather Station Deal price: $120; street price: $170 Read our review of the best home weather stations.

The Netatmo is one of the easiest weather stations to use and install, plus it has affordable add-on modules that can give you a reliable and accurate overview of your local weather trends. If you’re reasonably enthusiastic about (or dependent upon) all things meteorological, there’s a lot of value in owning and maintaining a personal weather station that measures the conditions outside your door. Down to $120, this is a rare deal on our top pick for the best home weather station.

UrbanStems Flower Delivery Service Deal price: $72; street price: $90 Read our review of the best online flower delivery service.

Use code WCGIFTS to get 20% off sitewide and free shipping from our top pick for online flower delivery. Our guide writers loved that UrbanStems offered the most interesting and beautiful arrangements of the options we tried, delivered to their (and your) recipient of choice. This deal matches discounts we've seen in the past, but the free shipping with no minimum is a nice add-on. The Capri bouquet pictured here is available on their site right now, alongside a wide variety of other beautiful arrangements.

Ooni Koda 16 Gas Powered Pizza Oven Deal price: $480; street price: $540 Read our review of the best pizza oven.

A pizza oven is not an essential item, but if you’re really into making the best possible pizza at home, the Ooni Koda 16 Gas Powered Pizza Oven is a great portable pizza oven that can help you reach that goal. After baking 70 pizzas in four outdoor pizza ovens and one indoor countertop oven, we like the Ooni Koda 16 best because it has the biggest baking surface of all the models we tested, as well as superior heat distribution. Originally released at $500, the pandemic pushed the selling price of this oven up to $600, so we're calling out the street price around $540. However, even with that street price increase, this drop to $480 is a new low price.

Universal Standard Mola Pants Deal price: $43; street price: $72 Read our review of the best pajamas.

The Mola pants from Universal Standard are our favorite lounge pants for people with curves. They come in a variety of sizes and are well-made from a cozy, jersey fabric. This deal is available in the Chestnut color, but all over colors are also on sale for just a few bucks more.

Areaware Stacking Planter Mini Deal price: $30; street price: $41 Read our review of the best gifts for people who have everything.

This small stacking planter sold by Areaware is the perfect gift for any greenthumbs in your life. This pick, available in terracotta or stoneware, is from our gift guide for people who have everything. For someone who has an elegant curation of houseplants, this will be a thoughtful and unique gift. Right now, you'll be able to snag the mini version for $30 with the code HAPPY30.

Wacom Intuos S Drawing Tablet (Refurbished) Deal price: $48; street price: $70 Read our review of the best drawing tablets for beginners.

Help your loved one take their digital doodling to the next level with this refurbished model of the Wacom Intuos S, which is back down to $60 with an impressive 2 year warranty. Our top drawing tablet for beginners has nearly everything you need to get started, with a lightweight and comfortable pen, a 6-by-3.7-inch drawing space, and programs like Corel Painter Essentials 6 and Corel AfterShot Pro 3 readily available for your lengthy drawing, painting, and photo editing sessions. We have seen slightly better prices for refurbished versions of the Intuos S in the past, but this is still a solid deal if you're looking to save on a compact, customizable, and precise graphics tablet.

Yeelight Smart LED Color Bulb Deal price: $18; street price: $30  Read our review of the best smart LED light bulbs.

An option we recommend from our LED light bulb guide, the Yeelight Smart LED Color is down to $18 with clipped on-page coupon. Compatible with Amazon Alexa, Apple HomeKit, and Google Assistant, this is brighter than most smart bulbs and offers several special features that competing bulbs don't. Discounts on this full-featured bulb are few and far between, so this deal is a good chance to save if you're looking to smarten up your home's lighting.

Jabra Elite 85t True Wireless Bluetooth Earbuds Deal price: $150; street price: $210 Read our review of the best wireless Bluetooth earbuds.

Down to $150, this drop continues the downward price trajectory we've seen for these new-ish wireless earbuds since their release. This isn't a comment on their quality, however, as we really liked these earbuds in our testing—so long as you can get a good seal. One of our expert writers couldn't, so the 85t have been relegated to our notable competition for now (pending Jabra making larger ear tips available). If you can get a fit, we liked these earbuds for being small and comfortable, offering active adjustable noise-cancellation, and their compact Qi charging case.

Monoprice MP Cadet 3D Printer Deal price: $170; street price: $210 Read our review of the best 3D printer.

Beginners looking to experiment with a 3D printer for the first time may love our budget (and kid-friendly) pick. The Cadet won't produce overly complex or finely detailed designs like some higher end options, but it consistently made flawless prints throughout testing. It's also safer for kids to use and comes in a compact size that can easily fit on your desk. This deal matches the best price we've seen for the MP Cadet, just don't forget to use the promo code 3DP40108 to get the discount.

Ryobi 95-Piece Drill and Drive Kit Deal price: $18; street price: $30 Read our review of the best drill bit set.

It's frustrating not to be able to complete a job because you don't have the right bit. Luckily, this 95-piece variant of our top pick offers just the right mixture of bits, so you won't be caught unprepared. The Ryobi Kit offers a versatile selection, a tough case, and useful accessories, giving you the tools to handle any type of home project. Currently just $18 with home pickup, this is a great opportunity to save on a useful, high-quality drill kit.

Super Mario Odyssey (Physical) Deal price: $36; street price: $60 Read our review of the best Nintendo Switch and Switch Lite accessories.

Chock-full of nostalgia and thoughtfully-designed worlds, Mario Odyssey is a great platformer featuring everyone's favorite Italian plumber. Whether you're interested in uncovering all the game's hidden secrets or want to set a new world record, this title is sure to please. We've seen this game for less in the past, but Nintendo games often hold to their original price, even years after release.

Blue Yeti USB Microphone Deal price: $100; street price: $130 Read our review of the best USB microphone.

If your loved one spends a lot of time on Zoom calls, save them from sounding like their head is stuck in a fishbowl with this standalone USB microphone. Our longtime top pick, the Blue Yeti is versatile, solidly built, and able to record some of the best-sounding vocals in a sub-$2000 option. Those clear and natural sounding recordings make the Blue Yeti perfect for both amateur and professional use, and the microphone produces excellent audio for both speech and instrumentals. Although we've seen better deals in the past, the street price has steadily risen due to demand, making this a solid opportunity to save on a few colors of this mic.

Google Chromecast with Google TV Deal price: $40; street price: $50 Read our review of the best media streaming devices.

Whether you're desperately searching for a last-minute gift or just want to binge your favorite show in peace, consider the Google Chromecast with Google TV. Down to $40, the newly re-designed Chromecast recently de-throned the Roku Streaming Stick+ as our top media streaming device pick because it boasts an intuitive interface, a useful remote that offers voice search, and 4K HDR video support (including Dolby Vision).

Melissa & Doug Double-Sided Tabletop Easel Deal price: $20; street price: $26 Read our review of the best gifts for 3-year-olds.

This sturdy wooden easel gives toddlers dozens of creative options for when they’re seated at the table or on the floor. On one side there’s a chalkboard; flip the whole thing over and you’ll find a magnetic dry-erase board on the opposite side. The set includes a 50-foot roll of paper for painting and drawing, five sticks of colored chalk, a dry-erase marker and felt eraser, and 36 letter and number magnets that can be stored in the wooden base tray. This easel is a variant of one we have previously posted, this time in a Walmart-specific colorway.

Garnet Hill Wool & Cashmere Throw Blanket Deal price: $90; street price: $129 Read our review of the best throw blankets.

Back down to $90 in multiple colors when you use promo codes H21W912B or COZY, this is a great deal for the Garnet Hill Wool & Cashmere Throw Blanket. If you're looking for a classic blanket that is lightweight without being too flimsy, this is a nice time to save on our wool and cashmere blend pick from our throw blanket guide. The one drawback is that this throw is slightly shorter than others in our guide, measuring 50x70 inches.

Penguin Magic Video Tutorials Deal price: $10; street price: $20 Read our review of the best gifts we want to give in 2020.

Renowned magician Dan Harlan has reworked the classic book Tarbell Course in Magic into fun, beginner-friendly tutorials with tricks with that are sure to impress a crowd. Tarbell’s video tutorials are a unique gift for anyone on your list who might be interested in picking up magic tricks as a hobby. Right now, all videos are half price, so now is a great time to save, whether you're gifting to a loved one or looking to take up magic yourself.

Peak Design Travel Backpack 45L Deal price: $210; street price: $300 Read our review of the best carry-on travel backpacks.

The 45L Peak Design Travel Backpack was built with photographers in mind, but most travelers will appreciate its easy accessibility, clever tuck-away straps, and the elegant way the bag expands and contracts, depending on how much you’ve packed. It's great if you often travel with expensive camera gear and need easy access and many storage pockets, or you just prefer a backpack-based packing system with plenty of adaptability and customization. Down to $210 in black, this is the best price we've ever seen for our large travel backpack pick for most situations.

Atlas Coffee Club Subscription 1 Free Bag + Rare Coffee Sample Deal price: $5; street price: $19 Read our review of the best gifts for coffee lovers.

It's no secret: Wirecutter staffers love coffee subscription services, and our resident coffee snob, editor Ben Keough, thinks an Atlas Coffee Club subscription is a great gift for the java enthusiast in your life. Atlas sources its beans from countries all over the world, including Peru, Rwanda, and Papua New Guinea—and each bag even includes a postcard with fun facts about the country’s coffee industry. After selecting your roast and grind preferences, use code WCFREE at checkout to get your first 12-ounce bag for free, along with a free 1.8-ounce. rare coffee sample (dropping the price to $5 from $18 shipped if you opt for a single bag).

SpaceTimeCoordinates Art Print Deal price: $36; street price: $60 Read our review of the best gifts for dads.

A great gift for your scientific and sappy dad—or anyone with heart strings to be plucked—this art print is a thoughtful way to commemorate any event with a personalized view of the solar system for you to frame. All three print sizes are discounted, but this price is for the smallest option, the 8 x 10-inch. An extra 15% off is taken off in cart with code BFDAY15, and shipping is free from SpaceTimeCoordinates.

Nix Mini 2 Color Sensor Deal price: $75; street price: $100 Read our review of the best housewarming gifts.

A fun gadget from our housewarming gift guide, the Nix Mini 2 Color Sensor is available for $75 from $100 when you clip the on-page coupon. This mini rechargeable scanner will capture any surface color and match it with a database of 150,000 paint swatches from classic brands like Behr or Sherwin-Williams. It's a great gift for anyone looking to redecorate or who just moved into a new space.

Slip Caramel Queen Envelope Pillowcase Deal price: $77; street price: $89 Read our review of the best my favorite hair care tool is a silk pillowcase.

Featured in our article My Favorite Hair Care Tool Is a Silk Pillowcase, this Slip Caramel Queen Envelope Pillowcase is now discounted at $77 when shipped. For folks with curly and kinky natural hair, silk’s smooth structure absorbs less moisture from the skin and hair. Made with 6A Mulberry silk, this pillowcase has a satin sheen that didn’t budge, even after its first time being hand-washed. However, its slippery quality proved troublesome, as Staff Writer had to constantly re-adjust throughout the night. But, this discount can be a good chance to start on your journey to natural hair care.

W&P The Popper Collapsible Popcorn Popping Bowl Deal price: $15; street price: $20 Read our review of the best last-minute gifts for the holidays.

For those who are ready to graduate from lackluster premade popcorn but don’t want to deal with space-hogging air poppers or mess-making stovetop methods, a dedicated microwave bowl might be just the thing. A favorite among the popping methods we’ve tried, the W&P Popper silicone bowl is dishwasher safe and collapses to about 2 inches for easy storage. Clip the on-page coupon to get this pick from our last-minute gift guide for just $15.

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