Black Friday vs Prime Day: Which Has Better Tech Deals

In the USA, the difference between Prime Day and Black Friday isn’t big of a deal to solve a mystery to anyone who has done online shopping before; most of us surf online knowing that Black Friday is the biggest sale event that happens right after Thanksgiving and that almost every store you think of does participate in it. Alternatively, the name “Prime Day” suggests that the event is indeed an Amazon-based event specially curated for members of its subscriptions. 

Techie’s Dilemma: When Are the Biggest Savings—Prime Day vs Black Friday? 

The lines between Prime Day and Black Friday aren’t as blurred as they are with Black Friday and Cyber Monday, which have become pretty much inseparable for two reasons.

• They are just a few days apart on the calendar.
• Black Friday relies solely on online shopping, as Cyber Monday does.

But coming back to the question, most people are not concerned with this shopping holiday season; they just want to know which one does better, Black Friday or Prime Day? 

Amazon’s price history shows that it often offers similar discounts for Black Friday as it does for Prime Day. By using a price tracker like Camelcamelcamel, you can often see the lowest prices for popular items during Prime Day in July, Black Friday in late November, and a third dip in October (during Prime Big Deal Days, which is like a second Prime Day). 

Black Friday deals are usually easier to access, too—you don’t need a paid Prime membership to get them, unlike Prime Day deals. The same goes for Walmart’s sales: you don’t need to be a Walmart+ member to shop Black Friday deals, although membership does offer perks like early access.

If we look at what’s on sale, there is a ton of overlapping between Prime Day and Black Friday deals. Robot vacuums, headphones, Apple devices, Laptops, and kitchen appliances are likely to be treated the same, so if you see a bargain deal, there is no need to hold out till the next event. 

Final thoughts 

Black Friday and Prime Day both offer excellent tech deals, but the choice depends on your preference, what you are looking for, and how you like to shop. Black Friday features widespread deals from multiple retailers, making it ideal for comparison shopping and securing discounts without a membership. Prime Day, on the other hand, offers exclusive deals for Prime members, often with great savings on Amazon devices and other popular tech.