Should I buy electronics on Black Friday or Prime Day?

Choosing between Prime Day and Black Friday for electronics depends on what you’re buying and how patient you are.

• Prime Day is often better for Amazon devices like Echo, Kindle, and Fire TV, plus some older-model electronics and smart-home gadgets. These events can be especially good for clearance-style discounts on last year’s inventory.
• Black Friday is often better if you want to shop across more retailers and compare deals on a wider range of electronics, especially bigger-ticket items like TVs, laptops, headphones, and gaming gear.

Summary recommendation

If you want Amazon-branded devices or older tech, start with Prime Day. If you want to compare more stores and see the broadest spread of electronics deals, wait for Black Friday.

A good rule of thumb: the best sale can change from year to year, so it’s worth tracking prices in advance before either event.