Ready to give your streaming video setup a boost? There’s no better time than Cyber Monday to trade up for a new and improved streaming video player, and we’ve spotted some attractive deals on streaming devices from Amazon and Roku.
Amazon is running deals on its latest streaming devices, including the recently released Fire TV Stick HD and Fire TV Stick 4K, while Roku is offering discounts on its Streaming Stick 4K, Express 4K+, and more.
We also take a look at Cyber Monday deals for the Apple TV 4K, Nvidia Shield, and Google Chromecast (including the new Google TV Streamer). We will update our list as more deals go live.
Updated December 2, 2024: We have added the latest streaming video player deals. Also, be sure to check out Cyber Monday deals on home security cameras, video doorbells, Philips Hue smart lights, and more!
The best Black Friday deals on Amazon Fire TV streaming players
Both the Amazon Fire TV Stick HD and Fire Stick 4K were released about a month ago, which means the latest generations of those streaming players are already getting big Black Friday discounts (especially the Fire TV Stick 4K).
You can also get a solid deal on the Fire TV Cube, which can control your cable box with voice commands (courtesy of Alexa).
The best Black Friday deals on Roku streaming players
Just $24 for the Roku Streaming Express 4K+ is an incredible value, while the discounted Roku Streaming Stick 4K ups the ante with Dolby Vision support for just five bucks more.
Meanwhile, Roku’s top-of-the-line Ultra—now with a backlit remote—gets a Black Friday price cut, or you can opt for the Ultra LT, which strips away a few features (namely a USB port) and includes an even less basic remote.
Finally, the Roku Streambar SE is a compact soundbar with a built-in Roku streaming player, and it’s priced to go on Black Friday.
It’s worth noting that we skipped the cheapest Roku players, the Roku LE and the Roku Express. As our columnist Jared Newman noted, they’re not the best players for the price, and you’d be much better off spending a few dollars more on our picks.
Black Friday streamer deals: What you need to know
When is Black Friday?
Perhaps the biggest shopping day in the US, Black Friday comes the day after Thanksgiving–and this year, the big day falls on November 29, 2024.
Of course, Black Friday deals will start appearing before the actual day, and will continue all weekend, right up until Cyber Monday.
What is Cyber Monday?
A relatively new addition to the year-end shopping season, Cyber Monday comes on the first Monday after Black Friday. In 2024, that means Monday, December 2.
The idea behind Cyber Monday was that it was a day of discounts for online shoppers, compared to the in-person shopping atmosphere that was Black Friday. Now, both shopping days are about point and click.
Will there be streaming video deals on Black Friday and Cyber Monday?
Of course, Amazon and Roku often offer great video streaming deals.
We also expect to see discounts on Google’s Chromecast players, while on rare occasions, Apple and Nvidia will drop prices on their Apple TV 4K and Nvidia Shield devices.
Do you have to be an Amazon Prime member to get Black Friday discounts?
Unlike Prime Day, the majority Amazon’s Black Friday deals are open to all shoppers, though you’ll need to be a Prime member to get free shipping. Amazon reveals which deals are limited to Prime members.
You can get Amazon Prime for $14.99 a month, or $139 a year, and your membership includes a variety of benefits, including free shipping on Prime items, access to Prime Video, Amazon Music, Prime Reading, and more.
Naturally, Prime is not required if you shop at non-Amazon stores, such as Best Buy, Target, and Walmart.
Speaking of which, will other retailers be offering their own Black Friday discounts?
That’s right! Be sure to check out Best Buy, Target, Walmart, and other online retailers as Black Friday and Cyber Monday continue.