Black Friday is one of the biggest shopping events in the world. Originally introduced in America, retailers in Germany are now also celebrating the bargain days in advance with offers and discounts.
Black Friday, Singles Day, Cyber Monday – in November, retailers will drop prices again. As in previous years, there are already offers from major retailers such as MediaMarkt, Saturn and Amazon before the actual shopping event on November 25th. TECHBOOK has checked the currently best bargains.
Echo Dot with clock for 24.99 euros (-58 percent)
Amazon recently launched a new generation of the Echo Dot with a clock. The small, smart speaker does a lot better than its predecessor. Not only does it have a larger driver for a richer sound, Amazon has also optimized the LED display. It is now smaller and can therefore not only display the time, but for the first time also song lyrics or the weather. If you use the Echo Dot as an alarm clock, you can turn off the alarm tone even more easily in the morning. As with the predecessor, this no longer only works via voice command, but also via a tap gesture on the dot. The integrated acceleration sensor makes this possible.
Anyone who owns an Eero router can also use the Echo Dot as a WiFi repeater user. Without additional devices, the WLAN can be better distributed in your own network. However, this only works up to a maximum speed of 100 MBit/s.
Amazon sells the Amazon Echo Dot with clock in three colors. It normally costs around 60 euros. For early Black Friday, the device is already available for 24.99 euros. That makes a saving of a whopping 58 percent.
By the way: For just 5 euros more there is an LED lamp from Philips Hue or alternatively a smart socket from Meross for the Echo Dot with clock.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro for 69 euros (-14%)
In early 2021, Samsung introduced the Galaxy Buds Pro. They are the evolution of the Buds headphones, of which there are already a few models. At the start they had an RRP of 229 euros, but they are now cheaper. The Galaxy Buds Pro advertise with some highlights. This includes active noise canceling (ANC), the compact shape in the ear and protection against water according to IPX7.
The Galaxy Buds Pro are the ideal AirPods alternative. Because they not only deliver a balanced sound with good bass, but also solid noise canceling. It’s not for nothing that they made it into our list of the best AirPods alternatives. The setup is a piece of cake, especially on Samsung devices, but users still have to install the appropriate app on other Android devices or the iPhone. The small in-ears from Samsung are also impressive in terms of workmanship and wearing comfort.
Amazon and Media Markt are selling the headphones early on Black Friday at a very good price of 69 euros. That is a saving of at least 14 percent compared to the current street price.
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE for 529 euros (-10%)
If you want a smartphone with good performance, you can reach for the Galaxy S21 FE, which Amazon is selling for early Black Friday with at least 256 GB of storage. We have already described the device in more detail in a detailed article, but here are the most important key data:
It has a 6.4 inch AMOLED with 120 Hz and Full HD+ resolution. The drive is provided by the powerful high-end chip Snapdragon 888, which has 6 GB of RAM and, in this case, 256 GB of storage. There is a triple camera with a wide and ultra wide angle with 12 megapixels each and a telephoto lens with 8 megapixels. The battery has a capacity of 4500 mAh and can be charged wirelessly if desired. Android 12 is used as the operating system. The Galaxy S21 FE also supports 5G and WLAN 6. Samsung offers it in its Online shop Although cheaper than Amazon, the device is unfortunately out of stock there. The Galaxy S21 FE is currently the cheapest for 529 euros.
OnePlus 10 Pro 5G for 779 euros (-8%)
The current top smartphone from OnePlus is also cheaper for early Black Friday. Buyers save about 8 percent here compared to the offers of other dealers. The OnePlus 10 Pro was introduced in spring and impresses with a design that clearly focuses on the camera. In addition to a 48-megapixel wide-angle and a 50-megapixel ultra-wide-angle, it also offers an 8-megapixel telephoto camera. Android 12 is pre-installed ex works and users do not have to do without IP54 protection against splash water, 5G and Wifi 6. The OnePlus 10 Pro is powered by the top-of-the-range Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chip. The models on offer have 12 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage, which cannot be expanded. You can get a precise impression of the OnePlus 10 Pro in the test report:
DualSense controller for the PlayStation 5 for 49.99 euros (-11%)
The DualSense for the PS5 set new standards in the field of controllers. The immersive haptic feedback enhances the gaming experience, as does the adaptive trigger. Thanks to new technology, it is possible to better transfer the recoil of in-game weapons or their tension to the controller. A microphone is integrated. The DualSense wireless controller for the PS5 is currently available at Media Markt, Saturn and Amazon at the best price with a saving of 11 percent.
Fire TV Stick 4K Max for 34.99 euros (-35%)
Amazon itself, as well as Media Markt and Saturn, are selling the Fire TV Stick 4K Max at a reasonable price early on Black Friday. Customers can save a whopping 35 percent here. It is currently the most powerful stick from Amazon and, thanks to its brisk performance, allows you to navigate quickly through apps and the menu. It disappears invisibly behind the television and, thanks to the included voice remote control, can be controlled either by pressing a button or by voice command.
Amazon Fire TV Cube for 139.99 euros (-12.5%)
Alternatively, Amazon also offers the Fire TV Cube, which was relaunched this year. It now offers an additional HDMI connection and a USB port. It’s the best streaming device Amazon has to offer thanks to its 2.0 GHz octa-core processor and Wifi 6E. In the new generation, the loudspeakers are directed forwards, not downwards as before. This allows a better and more direct sound. The Fire TV Cube is also able to upgrade HD content. In return, it supports the new Super Resolution technology. For example, if users connect a Nintendo Switch to the second HDMI port, the HD picture appears slightly better on 4K TVs. The Fire TV Cube (2022) is available early Black Friday from Amazon, Media Markt and Saturn at the best price of 139.99 euros instead of 159.99 euros.
iPhone 12 Pro 512GB for 1259 euros (-12%)
From 2020 comes the Apple iPhone 12 Pro, which Amazon is offering in the 512 GB version for Black Friday for 1259 euros. With its 6.1-inch display, the Pro model is pleasantly large. It has 512 GB of storage in the offered version and is powered by the Apple A14 Bionic. Two 12-megapixel cameras (wide-angle and ultra-wide-angle) are available on the back for photos. It also comes with an additional telephoto camera, also with 12 megapixels. All information about the iPhone 12 and its different models can be found in our large overview article.