Whether you’re shopping for holiday gifts, upgrading your tech or revamping your home decor, there’s no better time to score big savings than Black Friday and Cyber Monday. As shopping experts, we comb through thousands of deals to find the best ones worth buying. While looking for the best discounts on popular brands and products (many of which are at their lowest prices of the year), we also added a few things to our own carts. Below, I compiled the best deals our NBC Select editors are purchasing this Cyber Monday.
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What our NBC Select editors are buying on Cyber Monday 2024
Apple MacBook Air 13” (M3)
4.6-star average rating from 301 reviews on Amazon
Lowest price ever
If I was in the market for a new laptop, I would pounce on this deal in a heartbeat. Apple’s MacBook Air is a fantastic laptop, especially for travelers and students looking for a compact, lightweight computer to put in their backpack. This model gets up to 18 hours of battery life and has improved performance over previous models because of Apple’s M3 chip and 16GB of memory (up from 8GB). – Harry Rabinowitz, reporter
Hulken Bag Large
4.6-star average rating from 1,256 reviews on Amazon
Part of our work requires testing products, a lot of products. I’m always schlepping everything home in multiple tote bags and it’s uncomfortable and annoying to be that person on the subway. I’ve had my eye on the Hulken for quite some time as it is a popular product amongst NBC Select staff. Since it doesn’t go on sale very often I knew I had to snag their Black Friday deal before they sold out. NBC Select reporter, Zoe Malin, has let me borrow hers from time to time and it’s been life changing. It is so spacious ( we even put an entire AC unit inside of it), and the handles are long enough that you can throw it over your shoulder when going down a flight of stairs. The wheels glide well on bumpy sidewalks and save me from throwing out my back with a bunch of totes. – Rebecca Rodriguez, editorial projects manager
Bioderma Micellar Water
I religiously use this micellar water to remove makeup, dirt and grime from my skin. It doesn’t dry out my skin at all, and it leaves my face feeling fresh and clean. I love that it comes in a pump, which makes it easy to dispense onto a cotton pad and control how much I use at once. One bottle lasts me months, but I just ran out, so I’m restocking since it’s on sale. — Zoe Malin, reporter
Ouai Melrose Place Dedtergent
I’m a huge fan of hair care brand Ouai, so when I found out they collaborated with fragrance house Dedcool (which I also love) on detergent, I knew I had to add it to my laundry routine. I purchased the Melrose Place scent (a rich rose), and the brands’ newest limited-edition scent, North Bondi (bergamot, lemon, rose and violet). The detergent lasts for up to 60 washes, which helps justify the higher price point, in my opinion. – Mili Godio, updates editor
Supergoop Unseen Sunscreen SPF 40
4.6-star average rating from 17,275 reviews on Amazon
Finding the perfect sunscreen for your skin type, texture and color can be just as hard as finding the right foundation. I had such a tough time looking for a mineral sunscreen that didn’t leave a nasty white cast until I found Supergoop’s Unseen Sunscreen. It’s completely transparent, feels very light on my face, and I can wear it under makeup. It also doesn’t leave my face looking or feeling oily, which most other mineral sunscreens on the market do. – Aksha Mittapalli, editorial intern
Bissell Little Green Carpet & Upholstery Cleaner
4.5-star average rating from 90,705 reviews on Amazon
There’s a reason people won’t stop talking about this small but powerful appliance from Bissell. It makes cleaning up pet stains, drink spills and dirt smudges so easy, and all at a great price point. Smaller than your average duffel bag, the Little Green machine uses water, suction and a cleaning solution to lift and pull away embedded stains from carpet and upholstered surfaces, like couches and chairs. NBC Select updates editor Mili Godio has one and says it’s been a major help in cleaning up after her dog Bella. – Cory Fernandez, commerce editor
Embark Breed & Health Kit
4.7-star average rating from 17,963 reviews on Amazon
Lowest price ever
Lately I’ve been obsessed with figuring out the breed of my pup, Obi. He resembles a Border Collie and there are light hints of brown in his coat, but overall his breed remains a total mystery. I decided to pick up this dog DNA kit from Embark to at least get an idea of his background. Who knows, maybe he’s part Beagle or some other random breed; either way it will be a fun story to tell. – Jordan Bowman, commerce editor
Saie Double-Ended Sculpting Brush
This double-sided makeup brush is one of the only things I bought this Cyber weekend. I’ve used Saie’s brushes before and like that the bristles are soft, but still have some structure. And since I generally think the brand makes quality products, getting two different-sized brushes in one, on sale, felt like a great deal. A 2-in-1 moment is also always helpful when traveling, so I think this will be really useful, too. – Lindsay Schneider, commerce editor
Reformation Bethany Ballet Flat
I’ve had my eye on these flats for a while, and since Reformation only hosts a couple of sales throughout the year, I figured I’d finally purchase them. I love the dark chestnut color, and the buckle style makes it look on trend while keeping my feet secure (one of my biggest pet peeves is my feet sliding out of my flats as I walk). It’s also made from a chic, high-quality leather material, which will go perfectly with my winter outfits. – Mili Godio, updates editor
Waffle Throw Blanket
4.5-star average rating from 14,950 reviews on Amazon
Our office is sometimes freezing and throwing on a sweatshirt or jacket just doesn’t do it for me. I bought this blanket to leave at my desk and I’m so excited to use it. I love that it’s machine-washable, so I can bring it home and easily clean it every now and then. – Zoe Malin, reporter.
JBL Charge 5 — Portable Waterproof Bluetooth Speaker
4.7-star average rating from 29,826 reviews on Amazon
I recently got my hands on this JBL Charge 5 and it has been the best Bluetooth speaker I have ever purchased. This speaker has incredibly crisp sound quality, is easy to connect to Bluetooth on my phone or computer, and is a perfect size that I can fit in my backpack if I’m on the go. It also has a battery life of up to 20 hours, so I never have to worry about it dying too quickly. Whether I’m at the beach with friends, going on a hike, getting ready for a night out, or simply hanging in the backyard with family, this speaker has been the perfect addition to my music setup. – Ella Morrissey, NBC page
Artifact Uprising Wedding Layflat Photo Album
As I approach my one-year wedding anniversary, I want to craft a photo album with all of my favorite photos from the big day. I was looking for an album that looks and feels lux and high quality, and this option from Artifact Uprising fits the bill. It’s a flat-lay album, which means the seams lie flat so pictures have a panoramic effect. It also has a minimalistic cover (available in over a dozen colors) with foil lettering, which adds a chic touch. – Mili Godio, updates editor
Vitamix Ascent X3 Blender
This is the one product my mother made me promise I would buy on Black Friday. So many Indian recipes require a blender, so I will be racking up miles on the Vitamix as soon as it gets delivered. It can grind down hard, frozen fruits and other solid foods into a fine mix faster than any other blender I’ve used. It also has a speed dial and a pulse function so I can adjust the settings based on the foods I’m putting into the blender. – Aksha Mittapalli, editorial intern
Shark HD430 FlexStyle
4.3-star average rating from 5,902 reviews on Amazon
This product truly has everything you need to style your hair all in one. A friend of mine purchased a Shark last year and after trying it a few times, I knew I needed to get my own. It works for any hair type or style, and as someone with thinner hair, it doesn’t cause any heat damage and leaves my hair looking fresh everytime I use it. It also k comes with detailed instructions on how to style any type of hair and is so worth the price, in my opinion. – Ella Morrissey, NBC page
Hicober 3-in-1 Charging Station
I hate packing multiple cords and blocks with me while traveling because I always get worried that I’m going to forget something important. Since our readers and many NBC Select staffers love this charging pad, I bought it to throw in my bag when I go on trips. It has a spot for my AirPods, Apple Watch and phone, which is exactly what I need. – Zoe Malin, reporter
Asus Proart 27” Monitor
4.4-star average rating from 678 reviews on Amazon
Lowest price ever
I have two computer monitors on my work desk at home; both are approaching 10 years of age, and while there is nothing wrong with either one, I’ve been waiting for a good sale to upgrade. The main reason I bought this Asus monitor is cable management: You can plug your laptop into the monitor to connect the screen, plus the monitor will deliver power.
Why trust NBC Select?
I’m an editorial intern at NBC Select who frequently covers gift guides, deals posts and product roundups. For this story, our editors, who try and research hundreds of products each month, share their favorite Black Friday and Cyber Monday purchases.
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