Whatever your reasoning for wanting a smartwatch, Black Friday will be the time to finally buy one. If you’re already embedded into Apple culture and don’t care about having the newest release, know that, in Wirecutter’s preview of the best Apple deals, Mr. Burrow predicts we’ll see heavy price drops on the Apple Watch Series 4 and Series 3 this holiday season, since the Series 5 was introduced. Apple isn’t always known for offering great holiday discounts, but Apple Watches tend to be an exception. If you’re not invested in Apple products, Android smartwatches and wearable fitness trackers will also see substantial discounts.

Gaming consoles

Gaming systems are often expensive, and Black Friday deals don’t usually touch the gaming world. However, this year is shaping up to be different. As PlayStation 4 and Xbox One consoles continue to age — and as rumors swirl about next-generation devices on the horizon — it seems likely that we’ll finally see substantial discounts on high-end gaming consoles like the PlayStation 4 Pro and Xbox One X. The recently released Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch Lite will likely see a price cut too, making this November a good time to be a gamer on a budget.

Televisions (kind of)

A lot of people think Black Friday is the best time to buy a TV. They’re only partially right: Historically, major brand names haven’t seen exceptional sales on their high-end televisions, but substantial deals on slightly lower-end models do pop up.

If name brands don’t mean much to you and you’re looking for the most screen real estate for the lowest price, you’ll find tons of blowout deals. But if you want a good deal on a top-of-the-line TV, Black Friday likely won’t provide the prices you have in mind, a trend Wirecutter picked up on around TV pricing for Prime Day as well. That said, last year Mr. Burrow saw discounts on select Samsung, TCL, and Vizio models that knocked a few hundred dollars off their price tags.

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Everyday carry items

What does a travel mug, a set of Bluetooth earbuds, and a Bluetooth tracker for your keys have in common? They’re all supremely useful items that will probably fall to their lowest prices during Black Friday and Cyber Week. This is likely because they’re small and relatively inexpensive — and because almost anyone can use them (making them the perfect gift).

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A version of this article appears at Wirecutter.com.