It's that time of the year again. School holidays are here and Christmas is a month away. Black Friday and Cyber Monday is also just around the corner, with products from beauty to tech at bargain prices up for grabs! Get ready as Black Friday 2020 is starting on November 27th, and Cyber Monday on November 30th.
Although Amazon Singapore is relatively new, it will not skimp on its very first Black Friday sale. So why not prep yourself and look through our list here of the best Amazon deals in Singapore? Who knows, you may come across potential Christmas gift ideas too.
Alert: Prime Members
For those with an Amazon Singapore Prime Membership, you're in luck as you will have access to Black Friday sales as early as 20th November.
Not just that, but Prime Members will also enjoy free & delivery, movies, TV shows, games, early access deals and many more awesome perks. Not a Prime Member yet? What are you waiting for? Sign up here now!
Deals that you don’t want to miss out on:
- Early Black Friday deals from 20th November 2020
- Gifts under S$20 & S$50
- Holiday gift collection available
- Prime Video & Prime Gaming deals
- Enjoy a S$15 Amazon gift card with purchases using Mastercard
Tech & Electronics
Amazon has always been the number one household name when it comes to e-readers, and this latest version of Kindle Paperwhite is packed with loads of features that are usually used on higher-end devices.
The Kindle Paperwhite is now waterproof, lightweight and comes with double the amount of storage. You can now read and relax at the beach or by the pool without worrying. Plus, a single charge can last you a week, so you don't have to worry about battery when you're travelling abroad.
If you're up for a relatively fast phone with a good price, please pay attention to the OnePlus Nord. As it sports a 6.4-inch, 90Hz AMOLED screen display, it performs fast with its octa-core Snapdragon 765G processor, coupled with a minimum of 6GB RAM (entry model). That's plenty of speed there for multi-tasking.
While its 48mp quad-camera setup isn't of the highest specs, the camera has been reviewed to have plenty of features that'll satisfy most types of photography users. Not to mention, the phone also comes fresh out of the box with a near-stock Android UI for those who are concern about bloatware. Moreover, its speakers have been said to be sufficiently loud and clear, having a big volume.
The only issue you'd probably got to live with is the average battery life, having only 4,00mAh battery capacity for the size of this phone.
If we're going judge it for its price, sound quality, and the bells and whistles it delivers, this headphone is the champion.
It provides crisp high and mid notes while giving you a well-boosted but not overdone bass. And aside from its sound quality, it also is smart as it has built-in Google assistant to help you with everything – from adjusting the volume, changing the tracks, or asking where the nearest restaurant is.
With Google by its side, Bose has become more powerful than ever. Plus, it's one of the most comfortable headphones you can wear. It's a bit heavy though but still lightweight to keep your head fresh even for hours of usage. A full charge will get you 20 hours of battery life when using it wirelessly while doubled when you attach a cable to your device.
Those in need of a pair of comfy headphones will do great with the Sony Headphones WH-1000XM3, boasting some of the best quality sounds around that will give its competitors a run for their money.
It boasts an excellent noise-cancelling feature to enhance sound quality, responsive controls, and a whopping battery life of 30 hours of music playback (wireless) that also has a fast-charging feature. For those who are concerned, it tackles the mids and highs very well. So get up and boogie; it's just you and your music against the world.
Next on our list is the most expensive of them all, the Bose QuietControl 30. For starters, it still has wires but only to connect each earbud. It's the top when it comes to precision and sound quality. From excellent and clean bass to crisp and clear high notes, this pair of earphones is the bomb.
Aside from the audio quality it provides, you'll further be surprised by how effective its noise-cancelling tech is. Although it can't compete with noise-cancelling headphones, it still blocks most of the exterior sound easily.
The price, however, is a lot for most users. Although you have to appreciate its incredible sound, ten-hour battery life, and noise cancellation feature. It falls a bit short when it comes to aesthetics. But when it comes to functionality, you're not going to regret it.
For those who'd love a touch of style to their tech, there's none that can do it as sleek as the Sudio Nivå True Wireless Earphones. This product certainly walks the talk; it'll blend with almost any attire you wish to wear. These true-wireless earphones has a white, glossy exterior with a subtle touch of pink.
Aside from its aesthetics, it provides a 3.5-hour playtime. Its case also has enough power to recharge the earphone four times. In total, you'll enjoy around 18 hours of audio output in one go.
If your mom has not have invested in a set of good quality earphones, then it is your chance to do it for her. This in-ear pair from Marshall comes equipped with a microphone, tangle-resistant cords and provides well-balanced audio that will let your mom sway blissfully to her favourite tunes.
Whether it’s the sounds of gunfire in a shooter game or your favourite tunes, you can count on the 1MORE Triple Driver In-Ear Headphones for some great sound quality. The earphones are an audiophile’s dream-come-true as it features three drivers to produce tones that are extremely detailed and distinct from one another.
If you’re the kind of gamer that likes music to be turned up, you’d be pleased to know that the extra driver helps in producing distortion-free, loud music. This stunning pair of earphones also features a smart in-line remote control for volume control and a high-quality microphone so you can chat up with your squad.
Finding a pair of decent quality earphones can be difficult these days as there are many brands out there in the market that offers similar quality and features.
SOUL offers decent earbuds, and it has an auto Bluetooth pairing function that pairs to your phone automatically within seconds. Adhere to IPX7 protection standard, this earbud is designed for the added protection from exposure to both sweat and rain.
Mice aren't the most comfortable things to hold; you just get used to them. However, this one, in particular, is just like grasping on a little piece of heaven - the Logitech MX Master 2S. It's a mouse designed to be handled for an entire day without draining your arm's energy – even if you have huge hands.
The MX Master 2S is best for work. With its left to right scrolling, you can navigate wide spreadsheets and images with ease. Furthermore, you're less prone to pain or carpal tunnel syndrome from consistently using the mouse.
In a nutshell, if you want a mouse that'll help you become more productive in your work, you're going to need this mouse. Although it comes at a price, it's going to make things faster and better.
If you clench your mouse too hard, your ring finger and pinky might hurt. For such an issue, the Razer Naga Trinity is perfect. The design of the mouse extends to your pinky which provides rest so it won’t be so awkward anymore!
Although the 19 programmable buttons on this mouse make it suited for MMO games, with 5G optical sensor and 16,000 DPI, this mouse works well with precision aiming in FPS games. Gamers would love this mouse because it fits on their palm perfectly.
Don't catch a star; catch a deal with the Airpods Pro! The talked-about pair of true-wireless earbuds make a worthy upgrade for anyone who is looking to upgrade from their Apple Airpods, especially when one considers noise-cancellation. And if you wish, there's also transparency mode available for those who wish to allow sounds from the outside world in.
These sweat and resistance earbuds come with 3 sizes of soft silicone tips for comfort. And rest assured that you get seamless connectivity + real-time noise cancellation and adaptive EQ thanks to the H1 chipset embedded into the wireless earbuds.
The Jabra Elite Sport Wireless Earbuds should be your go-to choice if you’re looking to motivate yourself with great-sounding beats to your workouts. It has 13.7 hours battery for music playback and an IP67 rating so it is protected against all the sweatiness that your physical activity may bring.
The Asus ROG Rapture GT-AX11000 is perhaps the first of its class to feature support for the new Wi-Fi 6 which has transfer speeds of up to 10 Gbps. If you have a huge home and constantly struggle to maintain a consistent connection, this router is your best solution as it can cover up to homes of 3,500-square-foot easily.
A fine buy for a budget gaming laptop; the Acer Nitro 5 utilises a very capable NVIDIA Geforce GTX 1650Ti (entry model) GPU which make games look and run great at high settings. It'll be able to dish out smooth frame rates on even the most graphically demanding games. Additionally, this GPU is able to keep the laptop cooler for an extended time.
Compared to the previous generation, the Acer Nitro 5's viewing experience has been improved with an IPS screen and thin bezels. And if you'd like, we recommend choosing the 144Hz refresh rate model.
As a blessing for a gaming laptop, the Acer Nitro 5 is easily upgradeable, easy to repair and service as well. Should you find the 8GB of RAM insufficient, there's a spare RAM slot M.2 slot for additional memory. Additionally, the Nitro Acer 5 has a comfortable keyboard that offers satisfying feedback when being typed on.
Appliances
If you want to start with something small, like a compact theatre system that individuals living alone can enjoy, the Bose SoundTouch 10. This speaker is best for small rooms or apartments as it doesn't consume a lot of space. It only weighs a kilogram and has an identical size of a small rice cooker.
The Bose SoundTouch 10 has decent bass and crisp high notes. And what makes it even better is that it's wireless, so you can connect it to your mobile device with ease. Of course, it has a standard AUX jack to connect your TV in case it doesn't support Bluetooth.
There is streaming integration capabilities as well, so you can enjoy Spotify and other music services. It's easy to use and is absolutely portable. Take note though that it doesn't have a built-in battery, so you have to plug it to use it.
Looking for a sleek player that's small yet louder than it seems? The brand Sonos itself enjoys a stellar reputation of producing great wireless speakers, and the One SL is no exception. Even though it doesn't have voice control, its audio performance received praises for producing clean sounds that are not shy of reaching deeper into our ears.
With a compact design that'll easily fit into any space, the Sonos One SL also does great as part of your home theatre set up, as well as a bookshelf PC speaker. A plus point is that the speaker is humidity-resistant, making it a nice speaker for your bathroom too.
The Ultimate Ears WONDERBOOM is small which makes it the perfect travel companion. However, don’t be fooled by its small size, it packs a punch in terms of audio quality. It delivers a staggering maximum sound level of 86 dBC – relatively loud for its small size.
That’s not all; it can pair up to 8 Bluetooth enabled source devices, ranging from tablets to smartphones. It can also connect to 2 devices at the same time. A proverbial cherry on top for this device would be that it is waterproof (singing along to your favourite tunes in the shower, anyone?)
Not too big yet not too small; that's what we describe the Samsung 32" QLED TV. Utilising a powerful processor to bring your 4K pictures to live, the colour output ensures that it gets as close to being outdoors thanks to its Full HD capabilities. Riding on that fact is also Samsung's own Quantum Dot technology which ensures 100% Color Volume to showcase realisticness of your shows.
Other highlights include its SmartTV capabilities, several ports for connectivity and fairly good onboard speakers.
Want the cleanest air possible? The powerful Dyson Pure Cool Tower is a great all-rounder when it comes to keeping cool and filtering out allergens in the air.
It has 10 airflow settings under its belt and purifies up to 99.95% of particles. With its activated carbon filter, the purifier also eliminates gas, odour and domestic fumes.
The Roborock S6 MaxV is the company's most powerful vacuum cleaner yet. It's Roborock's first model with LiDAR sensors and stereo cameras. With such a combination of technology, they all make for better obstacle avoidance as well as for accurate room mapping and navigation.
This robot also ensues the help of AI to recognise objects object and avoid things such as power cords, shoes and most importantly, pet poop. Thanks to its twin cameras, distance is also calculated more accurately.
The S6 MaxV also provides 25% better suction power than its predecessors, capable of capturing fine dust off floors as well as deep-clean the carpet.
The De'Longhi PrimaDonna Elite Experience is a mixer carafe and can take on cold or hot beverages.
Make iced lattes or espresso martinis anyway you want it as it has programmable pre-setting and profiles for a customised, personal flavour. Moreover, its display shows an easy maintenance guide to keep your machine in pristine condition for a long time.
If you're looking to do a small upgrade for your home theatre or just have a decent speaker for your bedroom/computers, this makes a great buy. While it's not as good as higher-end audio brands, Sony does a good job by bringing a balanced sound profile into this soundbar.
The speakers would do exceptionally well as backup speakers or support the audio system in your living room. There are also different audio modes to cater to different media such as movies or standard. It's loud enough, that several reviewers have given it a thumb's up for their entertainment needs, even replacing their TV's onboard speakers.
Gaming
This version of Nintendo Switch allows you to play your favourite Switch games for a more extended time from a standard 4.5 hours gaming session to a 9-hour one which is a huge jump. Compatible with all Nintendo Switch games, this kit comes with an IR motion camera, Joy-Con controllers, a Switch dock and HDMI cable for when you want to play your game on a TV instead.
This console is perfect for those who are always on the go and wants to have a great battery life during gaming. Nintendo has revamped the original console into this version that's smaller in size and lighter in weight. Plus, the battery life has been improved from 4.5 hours till 9 hours which is a massive jump from the previous generation of Switch console.
Sony’s PS4 Pro is truly one of the best gaming consoles to own. It doesn't only produce a smooth and stunning 4K HDR gameplay but also offers notable improvements when you play via PlayStation VR and solid Full HD 1080P as well as 60FPS for lag-free, immersive gaming experience.
Books
An utterly compelling book about growing up a world away from anything; Michelle Obama paints clear, present pictures of her life in this beautifully-written biography.
She describes life events that have shaped her from as early as a young child, moving on to being a young woman, then finally being a mother, breadwinner and, ultimately as the First Lady of the United States of America. The biography also covers being married to one of the most inspirational men of colour yet to be seen on the world stage - Barrack Obama.
Black Friday VS Cyber Monday - What Both Days Are Known For
- Black Friday
Black Friday is a name given to the huge shopping day after Thanksgiving in the U.S because of the volume of shoppers that created havoc and sometimes even violence.
This day is known for when mega-retailers offering massive discounts in-store, with consumer electronics being one of the most popular categories. To encourage more shoppers to shop on that day, retailers will only provide bigger discounts on that day.
- Cyber Monday
Meanwhile, Cyber Monday starts on the following Monday after Black Friday. Most of the time, majority of the retailers will offer a continuation of their Black Friday deals into Cyber Monday where prices will occasionally continue to drop. Which means you can snap up on some really great bargains.
Cyber Monday is often where online retailers offer huge discounts to holiday shoppers. Addition to that, they're also more catered towards accessories and clothing in contrast to Black Friday on consumer electronics.
How To Stay Safe During Black Friday and Cyber Monday Sales?
Regardless of whether it's a regular online sale or Black Friday sales, it attracts scammers as well as dishonest sellers. Hence, be very cautious of unsolicited emails, too-good-to-be-true deals or suspicious links to deals on any sites. No matter how legitimate they look, any sites that ask for your credit card or login details may be a scam.
How to get the best deals from Amazon on Black Friday 2020?
Know what you want and how much you’re expected to pay for it in order to get a good deal safely. Doing your research is also very important at sites like ProductNation. We don’t only have reviews, but also have the best deals and sales around especially on days like Black Friday and Cyber Monday.
Just remember not to rush into things immediately. Different sellers may offer different pricing during the sales period, and the right one may land you the best deal ever.