What Are the Best Early Black Friday Deals on Streaming Players and Services?
It’s not quite Thanksgiving week yet, but that doesn’t mean you can’t save big on select streaming services and players.
Holiday shopping can be a tortuous process at times. Figuring out the right gift for the right recipient is chore enough, but once that problem is solved the far thornier issue of actually finding the item in question crops up. Thus ensues the last-minute scramble to find the item itself or an equivalent, and many times a great gift idea has to be abandoned.
Thanks to some truly epic early Black Friday deals available from select retailers, however, you don’t have to worry about finding a new streaming device for your friends and family at a great price. Devices from multiple manufacturers are on sale now, so there’s no need to procrastinate this year!
Which Streaming Players Are On Sale for the Holidays Now?
There are a wide array of streaming devices available that fit essentially every budget. Best yet, most of them come equipped with the ability to stream content in Ultra-High-Definition 4K.
The Amazon Fire TV Cube is the most powerful streaming player in the Fire TV lineup. It comes with support for Wi-Fi 6E, 4K streaming, Dolby Vision, HDR, and Dolby Atmos audio. It also features an octa-core processor for lightning-fast speeds. Normally it’s $139.99, but you can snag one today for just $109.99 (21% off).
Amazon’s new Fire TV Stick 4K ups the processing power from its previous generation and has support for Wi-Fi 6. It’s 50% off the standard retail price as of now, dropping from $49.99 to $24.99 for a limited time.
If you need even more power from your streaming device, Amazon has also launched a new generation of the Fire TV Stick 4K Max. It supports Wi-Fi 6E and even includes an Ambient Experience which lets you display over 2,000 pieces of museum-quality art and photography directly on your smart TV. Normally $59.99, these devices are on sale now for $20 off!
If you prefer an Apple streaming player over Amazon, you can head over to Walmart now and save $30 off a Gen 2 Apple TV 4K (64 GB). Equipped with Dolby Atmos support for excellent sound quality, as well as an A12 Bionic chip to boost audio, video, and graphics, this powerful streaming device will allow you to play content from all your favorite streaming services and much more. It usually retails for $189.98, but you can get one now for $157.51.
What About Roku? You can grab a fantastic deal on the Roku Streaming Stick 4K. This device will allow you to watch your favorite subscription video services like Prime Video, Max, Disney+, Hulu, Apple TV+ and Netflix. Best yet, it allows users to stream content in Ultra-High-Definition 4K, the highest screen resolution commercially available.
The Roku Streaming Stick 4K usually retails for $49.99, but for a limited time, users can snag it for just $29.99 (40% off). With the Roku Streaming Stick 4K’s sleek design, intuitive setup, and excellent picture quality, customers can go straight to streaming their favorite entertainment with ease.
The Roku Express 4K+ trades some of the power from the standard Streaming Stick 4K model for an even more unbelievable price. You can still watch your favorite streaming apps with this device, including the 400+ free streaming channels available on The Roku Channel. The voice remote that comes with every Roku Express 4K+ allows you to navigate your device with ease, calling up your favorite show or movie with just a few words. Normally this device runs $39.99, but the sale price drops it to just $24.99 (38% off).
The Roku Ultra is the most powerful streaming device made by Roku. Its large processor allows viewers to navigate with lightning-fast speed through titles and streaming services, and of course, watch in 4K. Its voice remote brings hands-free navigation to the table, and built-in Bluetooth private listening lets you watch your favorite content without disturbing anyone else at home. This device usually fetches $99.99, but thanks to the early Black Friday sale it can be yours for $69.99 (30% off).
The last player on sale at Roku now is the Roku Streambar, which combines the power of a streaming device with a top-quality soundbar. Get the powerful 2-in-1 upgrade for any TV for the price of $99.99, 24% off the standard retail price. Watch your go-to shows or sporting events with crystal-clear dialogue and brilliant 4K picture quality. If you’re looking to entertain this holiday, the room-filling premium sound from Roku’s compact device is a great option.
Are Any Streaming Services Having Early Black Friday Sales?
There are several live TV streaming services with great bargains that customers can snag today. To start with, new DIRECTV STREAM customers can save $25 off their service for the first two months they’re subscribed, no matter which plan they sign up for! This can lower the first 60 days of your DIRECTV STREAM plan to just $54.99 per month after a five-day free trial.
Sling TV is offering NBA fans a terrific deal this fall, as well. Right now, new customers can sign up for a Sling Orange subscription to watch NBA games on ESPN and TNT, and get an NBA League Pass subscription to watch out-of-market contests for a total of $270 for six months. That’s a $60 savings if customers are willing to pay upfront!