Google’s Black Friday Deals Are Live for Pixel Phones, Nest Hardware, and More

Google Pixel deals abound! The company has kicked off its Black Friday promotions on all of its Pixel hardware, from the value-friendly Pixel 9a to the flagship Pixel 10 Pro XL. There are even discounts on the brand-new Pixel Watch 4 and Google’s wireless earbuds. We’ve rounded up the best Google Pixel discounts this shopping holiday, and even included a handful of deals on Nest hardware if you’re inclined to Google-ify your home.

Check out our Best Early Black Friday Deals for more great deals on WIRED-tested gear.

Read our Best Google Pixel Phones guide for more details on these products.

Our top smartphone recommendation for most people, the Google Pixel 9a (9/10, WIRED Recommends), is a steal at $399. You get all the accoutrements you’d want in a phone, from wireless charging and a reliable dual-camera system to solid day-long battery life and excellent performance for the money. Google also promises seven years of software support, which is unmatched at this price, and there’s plenty of fresh software smarts that you’ll find useful every day, like Call Screening, which will cut down the number of spam calls you get.

A much better value than its predecessor, the Pixel 10 (8/10, WIRED Recommends) is one of the few smartphones at its MSRP with a triple-camera system that includes a 5X optical zoom camera. 5X! You can zoom in and capture your kid on stage at the school holiday concert in pristine quality. That makes it an even better buy at $599. Performance is a step up from the Pixel 9a, as is the selfie camera, and there are a few new exclusive software features—like the ability to AirDrop with iPhone owners. It’s the first Pixel (and flagship Android phone for that matter) with Qi2 magnets for faster wireless charging and access to the MagSafe accessory ecosystem.

If you want Google’s best hardware, look no further than the Pixel 10 Pro or Pixel 10 Pro XL (8/10, WIRED Recommends)—the only differences between the two are screen size and battery life. Scratch that, the XL also supports the Qi2 25-watt standard, allowing it to charge even faster from a compatible Qi2 wireless charger. Outside of that, performance goes up a notch from the base Pixel 10 because of the vapor chamber cooling system, which means demanding games will run a little better. The camera quality is sharper, especially the 5X telephoto and primary camera, and you can use Google’s Video Boost technology for better-quality video clips. This is the best Google has to offer right now.

Want a folding phone? Google’s Pixel 10 Pro Fold (7/10, WIRED Recommends) is rated to withstand 10 years of folding and is one of the few folding phones with an IP68 dust- and water-resistance rating. (Just, maybe don’t bend it like this.) I can say that I have dropped this phone multiple times on asphalt, and it only has a few scratches on the frame. I think Samsung did a better job with the Galaxy Z Fold7 this year—it’s much thinner and lighter—but the Pixel 10 Pro Fold is still a solid handset if you prefer Google’s software smarts. The cameras are similar to what you’ll find in the Pixel 10, but you don’t get the same great image quality as the Pixel 10 Pro, despite “Pro” in the name.

You don’t always need the latest and greatest. Google has discounted last year’s Pixel 9 series (9/10, WIRED Recommends), though only some of these are worth the money. For example, the Pixel 9 Pro Fold is only $150 less than the Pixel 10 Pro Fold; buy the latter instead. The best deal here is the Pixel 9 at $499, which will still offer a slightly nicer experience over the Pixel 9a, though if you can spare an extra $100, you should opt for the Pixel 10.

Deals on Pixel Cases and Accessories

Check out our Pixel 10 Cases and Pixel 9 Cases guides for more recommendations.

Mous Limitless Case

Photograph: Julian Chokkattu

• Mous Limitless Pixel 10 Series Case for 64 ($16 off)
• Dbrand Ghost 2.0 Pixel 10 Series Case for $45 ($15 off)
• Spigen Rugged Armor MagFit Pixel 10 Series Case for $16 ($3 off)
• OtterBox Defender Series Pro XT Case for $48 ($32 off)
• Google Pixelsnap Pixel 10 Series Case for $40 ($10 off)
• Anker Qi2 Power Bank for $55 ($35 off)

Pixel Watch and Pixel Buds Deals

Read our Best Smartwatches and Best Wireless Earbuds guides for more picks.

Google’s Pixel Watch 4 (8/10, WIRED Recommends) is the best smartwatch for anyone with an Android smartphone. It’s gorgeous, delivers excellent health and fitness tracking results (from sleep to heart rate), and it recharges really fast with the new included charging dock. It’s also the first repairable Pixel Watch—it’s very easy to replace the display and battery should you need to in the future, and parts are available at iFixit. My only recommendation is to buy another strap because I don’t like the bulkiness of the default option. (I like the Leather band!) Oh, and I personally think everyone should opt for the 45-mm model, even if you have small hands, because the battery lasts more than a full day. This is the first major discount we’ve seen, considering the watch launched in October.

The brand-new Pixel Buds 2a (9/10, WIRED Recommends) are Google’s budget wireless earbuds, and they’re better than Apple’s basic AirPods. They pair quickly, have good audio quality, and they’re small, so they even fit small ears really well. They’re sweat-resistant and can handle rain. Too bad the case doesn’t support wireless charging—you’ll have to plug it in via USB-C to recharge.

Upgrade to the Pixel Buds Pro 2 (9/10, WIRED Recommends) and you’ll be able to recharge the buds wirelessly. The active noise cancellation is better, as is audio and microphone quality. There’s now Loud Noise Protection, which blocks out extremely noisy sounds in your vicinity, and you can even answer calls with a nod.

Other Google Deals

Google Nest Cam Indoor (Wired, 3rd Gen)

Photograph: Julian Chokkattu

Google doesn’t just make mobile devices. It owns Nest and Fitbit! Here are some standout deals on hardware we love.

• Nest Learning Thermostat (4th Gen) for $229 ($50 off)
• Nest Cam Outdoor (Wired, 2nd Gen) for $120 ($30 off)
• Nest Cam Indoor (Wired, 3rd Gen) for $75 ($25 off)
• Nest Doorbell (Wired, 3rd Gen) for $140 ($40 off)
• Google TV Streamer 4K for $75 ($25 off)
• Fitbit Charge 6 for $100 ($60 off)