Best Cyber Monday Amazon Deals on Electronics

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There's good news for shopping stragglers hoping to save on Amazon products like Echo, Fire, and Kindle devices: With a few exceptions, the deals we saw on Black Friday will be live until Cyber Monday ends at midnight.

Just keep in mind that some products may be available in limited quantities. And the deals can change without notice.

On Cyber Monday itself, Amazon should unleash some additional deals—we'll continue to monitor Amazon's offerings to highlight any bargains worth jumping on.

Don't forget that you might find similar deals, even on Amazon's own products, at other retailers, so shop around. And take a few minutes to check out our top tips for shopping on Cyber Monday.

Echo Devices

Echo Plus, $110
Amazon is offering a $40 savings on the updated Echo Plus, which has a large, 3-inch woofer designed to deliver strong bass. This speaker also has clearer midrange and high tones compared to previous Echo models. The Plus includes a Zigbee smart hub which allows for integration with many smart home devices that aren't controlled over a WiFi network.

Echo, $69
You can pick up second-generation Echo smart speaker for a $30 discount off the normal $99 price, which is as cheap as we've seen it in the past year. Consumer Reports' testers found this Echo to be easy to use but unimpressive in sound quality.

Echo Dot, $24
The recently released Echo Dot is on sale for approximately half-price. You can also score an extra savings by bundling an Echo Dot with a Philips Hue Lighting Kit for a total of $95. The second-generation Dot is also on sale, for just $20, down from the usual $40. The speaker's own sound isn't great but music lovers can pair it with a Bluetooth speaker.

Echo Show, $180
You can save $50 off the regular price of $230 on the revamped Show, which features a 10-inch HD touch screen and a built-in smart-home hub. The company redesigned the internal speakers, and its improved sound quality, ease of use, and versatility earn the new Echo Show a Best Buy designation in our ratings.

Echo Spot, $90
Amazon is knocking $40 off the Spot’s regular selling price of $129. Our testers found the Spot to be easy to use but severely lacking in sound quality—and the screen's on the small side, too. However, the product makes sense as a smart alarm clock.

Echo Look, $50
Amazon’s Alexa-enabled camera, which you can use to take pictures of your outfit and get AI-assisted style tips, is on sale for just $50. We haven’t tested it, but this deal is a whopping $150 off the regular price.

Tablets and E-Readers

Kindle Fire 7 Kids Edition, $70
This is a special edition of the CR-tested 7-inch Kindle Fire 7, normally $100, that comes with a protective case, a two-year warranty, and one free year of Amazon FreeTime Unlimited. FreeTime Unlimited, which normally costs $3 per month, includes access to kid-friendly content including videos, games, and apps.

Kindle Fire HD 8 Kids Edition, $90
The differences between the above 7-inch model and this 8-inch Kids Edition model are minor: This unit's screen is slightly bigger, and the camera is somewhat better. Otherwise they’re the typical Amazon Fire tablet, which means they’re ideal for watching videos, reading books, and light tasks such as browsing the web. This deal takes $40 off the regular price.

Kindle Fire 7, $30
Unlike the Kids Edition versions, this Kindle doesn't come with extras like a protective case or a free year of kid-friendly content, but otherwise it's the same. This deal knocks $20 off the usual price.

Kindle Fire HD 8, $50
Amazon is knocking $30 off the 8-inch version of the non-Kids Fire, which comes without the Kids extras like a protective case or the free year of kid-friendly content. For 50 bucks, you get all the tablet many people want—and you can pick up a handful of these for less than single tablet costs from some other brands.

Kindle Fire HD 10, $100
This is ideal for consumers who want an Amazon tablet with biggest screen possible. Amazon’s Fire tablets tend to do well in our ratings, but are outpaced when it comes to pure speed and performance by other tablets such as the Apple iPad and Samsung Galaxy Tab. This model normally sells for $150.

Kindle Fire HD 10 Kids Edition, $150
You can save $50 on the Kids Edition of the Fire HD 10, which includes the aforementioned extras like a protective case and free year of kid-friendly content.

Kindle Paperwhite, $80
A dedicated e-reader like this Amazon Kindle Paperwhite makes sense for people who just want to read books, not use the device for watching movies or checking email. The Paperwhite lets you carry nearly a library’s worth of books in a small package, with crisp type that's easy to read even in bright sunlight—and battery life that the company says will last weeks, not hours. We haven’t tested this model, which usually sells for $120, but a very similar, older Paperwhite did very well in our ratings.

Streaming Media Devices

Fire TV Stick, $25
Amazon’s Fire TV Stick (normally $40) plugs into a HDMI port in your TV and lets you access an array of streaming video apps like Netflix, FuboTV, and Amazon’s own Prime Video service. This model does very well in our ratings. The included remote supports the Alexa digital assistant, letting you search for and launch content using voice commands.

Fire Stick 4K, $35
This is similar to the regular Fire Stick but it works with 4K and HDR content. You're getting a $15 discount here—just make sure your TV supports 4K, or Ultra HD, before spending the extra 10 bucks for this version. (Want a new set? Consult our list of standout holiday TV deals.)

Fire TV Cube, $60
This deal marks 50 percent off yet another streaming device that plugs into your TV and lets you stream video content. As our testers note, it’s essentially a powerful Fire TV that adds the full Alexa voice assistant, so you can ask for the weather and news in addition to sifting through video content. Like the Fire Stick 4K, the Cube can play 4K and HDR content.

Fire TV Recast, $180
This deal gives you a $50 discount on the new Fire TV Recast, a unique device that adds a TV tuner to the usual Fire streaming device. That means you can use it to tune into local, over-the-air broadcasts once you hook it up to an antenna, which you have to supply yourself. They may seem like old-fashioned functionality for a digital device, but antennas are increasingly popular among cord cutters.

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