Best Black Friday & Cyber Monday Deals 2020

Black Friday and Cyber Monday are months away. So why are we talking about them now? Well, shoppers have managed to concoct some folklore – based on facts, of course – around these two mad shopping days over the years. Is it really possible to buy a $1000 HP laptop half-off? Last year, that’s exactly what happened on Black Friday.

So even though Black Friday and Cyber Monday are months away, it’s a good idea to know what to expect and how you can begin preparing – starting now. What products get better deals on Black Friday, and which ones are offered at better value on Cyber Monday? What have been the most amazing tech deals people have been able to get in the past? We won’t leave you hanging – read on, and get your answers.

Let’s take an in-depth look at these two days in November that are entirely dedicated to consumerism. After all, they’re the biggest spending holidays we have until Christmas! (Or rather, the biggest spending holidays inspired by Christmas.)

What Is Black Friday?

Since the late 19th century, when Abe Linkoln decided that Thanksgiving will be celebrated on the last Thursday in November, Black Friday has been the unofficial start of the Christmas season. It’s the day after Thanksgiving, the last major US holiday that stands before the Christmas season. For a while, especially in the 20th century, that Friday was the only thing standing between US citizens and a 4-day weekend. So, many people started calling in sick. Rather than trying to figure out who’s really sick and who is duping them, most employers and some states officially made that Friday a paid holiday.

It wasn’t until the 20th century, however, that various brands and shops began offering special discounts on the last Friday in November. Finally, in the 1950s, Black Friday solidified its place as what it is today – a shopping holiday. Unfortunately, the day hasn’t existed without controversy over overflooded shops and bargain-crazed shoppers. This is where online shopping has made the whole ordeal much easier, and much classier at that.

In any case, you should be ready for the upcoming Black Friday, so you can be the person that gets the best deals.

When Is Black Friday in 2020?

In 2020, Black Friday is on November 27.

What Is Cyber Monday?

Cyber Monday was originally thought up in 2005 by Shopping.org’s marketing team. The incentive for creating this Cyber shopping holiday was to increase online sales and help online retailers, but also to ease the hassle of Black Friday by moving business to the internet, where no one can trample you on their way to a half-off plasma TV. In other words, things just got classier.

Cyber Monday occurs three days after Black Friday, i.e. the Monday after Thanksgiving. While Black Friday deals are found online and in physical shop locations, during Cyber Monday bargains can solely be found on the internet.

In fact, and we’ll get into more details below, comparisons on the two days in the last year (2019) have shown two things: one, Cyber Monday is now bigger than Black Friday. In fact, in 2019 retail sales came to a $9.4 billion total. And two, Cyber Monday offers better deals, especially on technology and tech gadgets.

When Is Cyber Monday in 2020?

In 2020, Cyber Monday is on November 30.

What’s Better, Cyber Monday or Black Friday?

In the same research concerning the two days and their results last year, it seems that for now at least, Cyber Monday has an edge on Black Friday. In 2019, the average savings per user, per purchase on Cyber Monday came out to about 21%, while the average savings per user, per purchase on Black Friday were around 18.5%.

Still, it’s not about focusing on the average results. The truth of the matter is, each day is better suited for different products and different niches. So depending on what you want to buy, you should aim to buy it either on Cyber Monday or Black Friday.

What Should I Buy On Black Friday?

Here are some of the things you should purchase on Black Friday rather than Cyber Monday.

• Buy big-ticket items on Black Friday.If you’re on the market for an expensive product, something you’d only buy at most once a year, you should most likely get it on Black Friday. Things like home appliances, TVs, laptops, gaming consoles, and so on – things, in a nutshell, that are for long-term use and perhaps for the entire household – are the most affordable on Black Friday. In 2018, for instance, the biggest discounts on Black Friday could be found on TVs (an average of 18% discount) and PCs (an average 17.8% discount). Some of the most popular bargains of the same year, in addition to TVs, included iPhones, iPads, Nintendo Switch bundles, Roomba robot vacuum cleaners, and instant pots.

• Buy from major stores on Black Friday. Major stores and retailers, like Best Buy and Walmart, focus on Black Friday and can generally afford to create big discounts for customers.

• Buy newer products/ latest generation technology on Black Friday. Generally, the latest generation technology and this year’s products are cheaper on Black Friday than on Cyber Monday.

What Should I Buy on Cyber Monday?

Now, let’s see what you should buy on Cyber Monday.

• Buy gadgets and gifts on Cyber Monday. Niche technology and more affordable gadgets that you may wish to buy as gifts come at higher discounts on Cyber Monday. Niche and experimental technologies can be bought at great bargains. In 2018, for instance, top sellers on Cyber Monday, like on Black Friday, did include Nintendo Switch, laptops, and TVs. However, top sellers were also drones, techy gadgets and toys, and Echo devices – in a nutshell, newer, niche experimental technology. You can also check out smart home options on Cyber Monday, as they are about as favorable as those on Black Friday.

• Buy from resellers on Cyber Monday. If you’re okay with buying from resellers or buying things second hand, Cyber Monday offers better deals. You can find some great bargains on eBay, for instance. Surprisingly, Amazon also offers better deals on Cyber Monday – but that’s only if you’re an Amazon prime customer.

• Buy older models and older gen technology on Cyber Monday. Stores are always trying to get rid of older technology to make room for the new, and Cyber Monday is the day when all prices drop like it’s nobody’s business. If you’re not obsessed with having the latest i-whatever, you can get last year’s TVs, gaming consoles, and any sort of smart devices on Cyber Monday for a bargain.

The Best Black Friday and Cyber Monday Deals in the Past

If you’re curious to find out just how much of a discount you can get on these two days dedicated to shopping, here are some of the best deals from previous years.

Best Black Friday Deals from 2019

• HP Laptop 15t – down to $519.99 from $979.99 on HP’s website.
• Hulu – Hulu’s yearly subscription was available for $1.99 instead of the usual $5.99.
• Powerbeats Pro wireless earphones – although by now their price has dropped, last Black Friday these earphones were sold for $199.95, $50 less than their usual price.
• Apple iPad 10.2-inch (7th Generation) – down from $329.99 to $229.99 at Target. One of the best deals with a $100 price drop.

Best Cyber Monday Deals from 2019

Last Cyber Monday saw even better deals on tech products. Take a look:

• Apple – 11-Inch iPad Pro (1st Generation) – although by now the price has dropped, last year the iPad Pro was down to $649.99 from $799.99 at Best Buy.
• LG C9 Series Smart OLED TV – was available for $1,496.99 down from $2,499 at Amazon. This is an amazing save of $1000!
• Microsoft Surface Book 2 – 15″ Touch-Screen – this amazing laptop was down to $1,999 from $2,499 at Best Buy. It’s super rare to find a $500 discount on a laptop with its specs.

A Few Words Before You Go…

Hopefully, you’re now equipped with the knowledge on what to expect on Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Although the average discount per customer is about 18.5% for the former and about 20% for the latter, it doesn’t mean that you won’t be able to save even more money come doomsday. I mean, Black Friday and Cyber Monday. And the best way to keep it as non-doomsday-y as possible is by shopping online.

As long as you try to stick to our general guidelines of where you can find better deals on which day, you’ll be on your way to making Black Friday or Cyber Monday history!

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