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Black Friday sales officially start Friday, November 28, and run through Cyber Monday, December 1, and Lifehacker is sharing the best sales based on product reviews, comparisons, and price-tracking tools before it’s over.
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Whoop and Oura make great fitness trackers, but they also require that you pay them every month (or annually) to keep the data flowing. Other devices are tied to an optional subscription, but you may find yourself annoyed at paywalled features or frequent nudges to upgrade.
If you don’t want to sweat an extra monthly charge while you’re getting fit, here are some fitness trackers that, refreshingly, require none of that—and they’re all discounted for Black Friday.
RingConn Gen 2
RingConn makes smart rings, similar to Oura’s or Ultrahuman’s. The RingConn Gen 2 model impressed Nina Raemont at ZDNet with its battery life of 10 to 12 days, and solid health tracking. It comes in sizes 6 to 14, and has a charging case. The app seems like it’s a bit less sophisticated than Oura’s, but the pricing model may be well worth the tradeoff. The Gen 2 is normally $299.99, but with this deal it’s on sale for $209.
Apple Watch
We’re going to set aside Apple’s Fitness+ subscription service, since that provides workout videos but doesn’t interfere with the watch’s functionality in the least. (If you didn’t tap into the Fitness+ tab of the Fitness app, you’d never know it was there.)
All of the current Apple Watches have a wealth of fitness features that you can access through the Fitness app and the Health app. While you can pay extra for third-party subscription apps, you don’t need to spend a dime to log your workouts, close your rings, or get sleep scores or heart health notifications. There are deals going on multiple Apple Watches right now:
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The Series 11 (the current middle-of-the-road model) starts at $339.99, which is 15% off the regular price of $399.
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The Series 10 (one year old) starts at $279.99, 30% off the original price of $399.99
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The SE 3 starts at $199.99, 20% off the original price of $249.99.
Coros Pace Pro
Coros makes excellent fitness and outdoor watches that rival the features of Garmins but at a much lower price. I’ve written about their Pace line of watches, and today I’d like to highlight the Pace Pro, which I’ve reviewed here. (Coros doesn’t offer subscription features, so really any of their watches could make this list.) The Pace Pro is a 46 millimeter watch with full color maps. Mapping is a premium feature that other brands charge a lot more for—but Coros puts maps in the Pace Pro for $349 normally, and only $299 with the current deal.
How long do Black Friday deals really last?
Black Friday sales officially begin Friday, November 28, 2025, and run throughout “Cyber Week,” the five-day period that runs from Thanksgiving through Cyber Monday, December 1, 2025. But Black Friday and Cyber Monday dates have expanded as retailers compete for customers. You can get the same Black Friday sales early, and we expect sales to wind down by December 3, 2025.
Are Black Friday deals worth it?
In short, yes, Black Friday still offers discounts that can be rare throughout the rest of the year. If there’s something you want to buy, or you’re shopping for gifts, it’s a good time to look for discounts on what you need, especially tech sales, home improvement supplies, and fitness tech. Of course, if you need to save money, the best way to save is to not buy anything.
Are Cyber Monday deals better than Black Friday?
Black Friday used to be bigger for major retailers and more expensive tech and appliances, while Cyber Monday was for cheaper tech and gave smaller businesses a chance to compete online. Nowadays, though, distinction is almost meaningless. Every major retailer will offer sales on both days, and the smart move is to know what you want, use price trackers or refer to guides like our live blog that use price trackers for you, and don’t stress over finding the perfect timing.
Shark AI Ultra Matrix Clean Mapping Voice Control Robot Vacuum with XL Self-Empty Base
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$249.99
(List Price $599.00)
