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What are Wirecutter readers adding to their virtual shopping carts for Cyber Monday? We’re glad you asked. Below, we’ve listed the 25 most popular Cyber Monday deals our readers are buying. You can also check out the Wirecutter Deals page, which always has the latest list of discounts on Wirecutter picks that meet our rigorous testing and pricing standards.
Magna-Tiles Metropolis (110-Piece Set) — Pick Variant Amazon deal price: $98; street price: $130
What we like: A tried-and-true favorite from our guide to STEM toys. Magnets make cleanup a breeze. Vibrant colors and fun shapes help stimulate imagination. Endless possibility of shapes and designs to be made.
Other things to know: Larger version of our pick. Abstract and complicated shapes can be frustrating for early preschoolers.
Read our review of the best learning and STEM toys.
Exploding Kittens Card Game — Staff Favorite Amazon deal price: $10; street price: $18
What we like: Great for kids ages 7 and older, and fun to play with the whole family. Popular cross between Apples to Apples and Russian Roulette.
Other things to know: We saw this game for an incredible $5 during a short-lived July sale, but we haven’t seen it remotely that low (or this low) since.
Read our review of the best gifts for families.
Nylabone Dura Chew (Medium) — Our Pick Amazon deal price: $3; street price: $4
What we like: Inexpensive. Durable enough to stand up to the most serious gnawers without breaking apart or plastic coming off. Slim shape tucks easily into a travel carrier.
Other things to know: Original flavor on sale.
Read our review of the best dog toys, according to our pups.
Coway AP-1512HH Mighty Air Purifier (Black) — Top Pick Amazon deal price: $133; street price: $180
What we like: Our top-pick air purifier. One of the best-performing, most durable, and most economical air purifiers we’ve tested. Compact and quiet. Perfect for bedrooms, playrooms, and living rooms.
Other things to know: Display light can be turned off. Deal price is for the black model. Best price we’ve noted for this air purifier this year.
Read our review of the best air purifier.
AncestryDNA Test Kit — Top Pick Amazon deal price: $49; street price: $99
What we like: Our top pick. Makes it easy to explore your ethnic roots. Largest family-matching database. Presents test results in a clear manner with useful historical context.
Other things to know: Can’t differentiate between maternal and paternal lineages. AncestryDNA may monetize your DNA data if you opt into its research program. All DNA testing kits have privacy risks that you should take into account.
Read our review of the best DNA testing kit.
Waterpik Cordless Express Water Flosser — Also Great Amazon deal price: $31; street price: $35
What we like: A portable, cordless water flosser that’s almost as powerful as our other picks. Easily fits in a bathroom drawer between uses or in a suitcase for travel. Fully waterproof.
Other things to know: Single-use water reservoir. If you have hand-grip issues, a cordless water flosser may not be right for you. Deal doesn’t quite match the previous low. Deal available in white.
Read our review of the best water flossers.
Black+Decker 16V Max Lithium DustBuster Hand Vacuum CHV1410L — Runner-Up Amazon deal price: $40; street price: $55
What we like: Runner-up handheld vacuum pick. Perfect for quick, easy cleanups. Comfortable to handle. Convenient vertical charging base. Battery life about 10 minutes. Swing-out combo brush can come in handy.
Other things to know: Doesn’t clean upholstery very effectively. Lacks a hose and a pivoting nozzle.
Read our review of the best handheld vacuum.
Philips Sonicare 4100 Electric Toothbrush — Runner-Up Amazon deal price: $30; street price: $50
What we like: Our runner-up pick for the best electric toothbrush. Inexpensive but still offers a timer and a long-lasting rechargeable battery. Effective but quiet cleaning. Pressure sensor.
Other things to know: Down to $30 in three colors from Amazon and four colors from Target. New version of the 4100 charges via USB. Brush heads are more expensive than those of some of our other picks.
Read our review of the best electric toothbrush.
Melissa & Doug 100-piece Safari Floor Puzzle — Staff Favorite Amazon deal price: $9; street price: $11
What we like: A puzzle we love for preschoolers. Over 4 feet long with 100 large, sturdy pieces. Beautifully detailed picture of African plains.
Other things to know: Not the best deal we’ve seen on this puzzle. Can get two for $13. Also comes in dinosaur, solar system, and ocean themes.
Read our review of the best gifts for 3-year-olds.
Apple Pencil (2nd Generation) — Upgrade Pick Amazon deal price: $89; street price: $120
What we like: Our upgrade-pick stylus for iPads. Wireless charging. Has a tap system for toggling settings and pressure sensitivity for artists. Best iOS stylus money can buy.
Other things to know: Compatible only with USB-C–based iPads; doesn't work with older iPads. Typically pricey.
Read our review of the best stylus for your iPad.
Pioneer Pet SmartCat The Ultimate Scratching Post — Top Pick Amazon deal price: $40; street price: $50
What we like: Woven sisal cover is more durable than carpet and less prickly on paws than rope scratchers. Taller than other posts we tested, so even big cats can stretch out.
Other things to know: First deal we’ve posted on this item in years.
Read our review of the best cat scratchers.
Lodge 6-Quart Enameled Cast Iron Dutch Oven — Top Pick Amazon deal price: $60; street price: $80
What we like: Our top-pick Dutch oven aced every cooking test, rivaling much pricier models. Large handles make it more comfortable to use. Wide, slightly curved base helps spoons and whisks reach every corner. Squat design allows for superior searing.
Other things to know: We love it so much, it appears in a number of our guides. Covered by a limited lifetime warranty as long as all use and care recommendations have been followed. Indigo, island spice red, blue, lagoon, and pumpkin colors are on sale.
Read our review of the best Dutch oven.
Vitamix 5200 Blender (Black) — Top Pick Amazon deal price: $300; street price: $480
What we like: Our top pick, offering the best performance you can get in a home blender. Powerful motor with a wide range of speeds. Sturdy plastic jar with grippy handle. Exceptional seven-year warranty. Automatic shutoff feature. Easy to clean. Can make soups and blend thicker foods without liquid spewing up the sides.
Other things to know: Expensive. Rarely goes on sale. Deal available only in black.
Read our review of the best blender.
AmazonBasics Dog Waste Bags with Dispenser and Leash Clip (900-Count) — Top Pick Amazon deal price: $12; street price: $19
What we like: Strong and thick (so you don’t feel too closely what you’re picking up) yet thin enough to be easy to open. Low-cost. Large-quantity boxes make reordering a rarity.
Other things to know: Includes a dispenser and leash clip. Clip on-page coupon for deal price.
Read our review of the best dog poop bags.
Potaroma Moving Cat Kicker Fish Toy — Staff Favorite Amazon deal price: $10; street price: $12
What we like: Built-in motion sensor means it starts to move as soon as it’s touched. Comes with a small bag of catnip.
Other things to know: Charges via included USB cable.
Read our review of the best gifts for cats (and the people who love them).
Sungait Vintage Round Sunglasses (Polarized Lens) — Our Pick Amazon deal price: $13; street price: $16
What we like: Comfortable and sturdy. Complement a variety of face shapes. Lifetime warranty, a rare perk for under-$20 shades.
Other things to know: Some variants don’t have polarized lenses, so double-check before buying. Multiple colors on sale. Amazon Lightning Deal.
Read our review of the best cheap sunglasses.
iOttie iTap Magnetic 2 Air Vent Mount — Top Pick Amazon deal price: $17; street price: $25
What we like: Strong magnetic grip securely holds phone in car’s vent slats. Can support most phones vertically and horizontally over rough terrain. Easy to set up.
Other things to know: Requires putting a magnetic plate on or under your phone case.
Read our review of the best car phone mount.
Tile Mate Bluetooth Tracker (2022) — Our Pick Amazon deal price: $18; street price: $25
What we like: The best Bluetooth tracker for Android users. Impressive local Bluetooth range. Large, anonymous crowd-finding network. Loud alarm volume. Simple setup. Built-in loop for keychains.
Other things to know: No replaceable battery. (Tile promises a three-year effective working lifespan.) Less short-range precision than Apple AirTags. Available in black from Amazon, available in white from Lenovo and Walmart.
Read our review of the best Bluetooth tracker.
iRobot Roomba i3 Evo Robot Vacuum — Top Pick Amazon deal price: $230; street price: $300
What we like: Top-pick robot vacuum with strong suction, tangle-resistant brushes, and smart assistant and navigation capabilities. Ideal for larger spaces with rugs and shedding pets.
Other things to know: It doesn’t work quite as fast as other, similar models. Alexa and Google Assistant compatible.
Read our review of the best robot vacuums.
Aura Mason Digital Photo Frame — Top Pick Amazon deal price: $170; street price: $200
What we like: Our top pick for the best digital photo frame. Vivid 1600×1200, 9-inch screen. Nice picture-frame aesthetic. Wide range of good-looking display options. Easy to set up and give as a gift.
Other things to know: Maintains consistent audio level when playing videos. Web-based compatible services limited to Google Photos or Dropbox. You can remotely upload photos via the app or online via the website.
Read our review of the best digital photo frame.
Lego Succulents 10309 — Staff Favorite Amazon deal price: $40; street price: $50
What we like: Can be built as one central bunch or separated into individual “pots.” Satisfying to put together. Breathes life into a windowless room.
Other things to know: Lego isn’t just for kids. Deal matches previous low price.
Read our review of the best Lego botanical kits.
Anker PowerLine II USB-C to Lightning Cable (6 feet) — Our Pick Amazon deal price: $10; street price: $14
What we like: Our top pick USB-C–to–Lightning cable. Supports the fastest possible charging speeds. MFi-certified. Sturdy. Charges an iPhone three times faster than USB-A–to–Lightning.
Other things to know: Lifetime warranty.
Read our review of the best Lightning cable for iPhone and iPad.
Philips SmartSleep Wake-Up Light HF3520 Sunrise Alarm Clock — Our Pick Amazon deal price: $80; street price: $100
What we like: Offers a soothing simulated sunrise and sunset and a variety of alarm sounds. A backup power source means the alarm still functions during a power outage. Decent radio and a sleek, attractive design.
Other things to know: LED light can’t be replaced when it goes out, but typically lasts six to seven years. Two-year warranty.
Read our review of the best sunrise alarm clock.
Amazon Smart Plug — Another Good Option Amazon deal price: $13; street price: $25
What we like: Good plug-in smart outlet for those who are all-in with Amazon Alexa. Works with Alexa to add voice control to any outlet.
Other things to know: Must be connected to a 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi network. Generally it’s too expensive at $25, but our guide writer likes it at this sale price.
Read our review of the best plug-in smart outlet.
Apple iPad (9th Generation, Wi-Fi, 64 GB) — Top Pick Amazon deal price: $270; street price: $310
What we like: Great balance of price and performance. Supports Apple Pencil and Smart Keyboard pairing. Solid build quality. Long battery life. Powerful enough to be a laptop replacement.
Other things to know: Previous gen model, but still fast enough for all but the most demanding tasks. Lacks 120 Hz refresh rate screen. Lightning cable charging. Thicker and heavier than the Pro and Air.
Read our review of the iPad.
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