Cyber Monday is one of the most exciting online shopping events of the year. Shoppers can take advantage of incredible bargains on several products. To know the biggest discounts to expect this year, it is best to check out the previous year’s sale offers. To help one predict the plethora of deals that await shoppers on Cyber Monday 2023, here are some of the most popular sale categories and products from the past year.
Tech and gadgets
- Smartphones
Popular brands such as Apple, Samsung, and Google have offered discounts and trade-in deals on their flagship smartphones. Top mobile network providers have also rolled out many attractive offers such as up to $1000 off on the retail price of cell phones. - Tablets
Whether it is studying, making digital art, or simply streaming a favorite web series, tablets are compact devices to stay productive. From previous year’s best-sellers to new launches, there have been plenty of deals on popular tablets during Cyber Monday. - Laptops
To meet the requirements of various users, different laptops have been on sale every holiday shopping season. Gaming laptops, netbooks, notebooks, student laptops, all-rounders, and all types of laptops have been available for a fraction of their retail prices with discounts ranging from 20% to 40%. - Gaming accessories
Next-gen consoles, individual games, and accessories for PC as well as consoles have been observed to fly off the shelves pretty quickly every sale season. Many major retailers and brands such as GameStop, Dell, Lenovo, Best Buy, and so on have offered deals with savings of over 20%. - TVs
With the average price of TVs falling last year, shoppers saw some steep discounts during Cyber Monday. These discounts ranged from $150 to a massive $800 off the retail price. One can expect a similar trend during Cyber Monday 2023 too. - Soundbars
Those who want to take their TV-viewing experience to the next level, soundbars are a good investment to improve the sound quality. Shoppers can expect to buy these at affordable prices since the biggest players in the market have extended bargains with $50 to $90 off in the previous year. - Video doorbell
Previously major retailers such as Amazon, Walmart, Target, and Best Buy have lowered the prices of video doorbells from major brands by 30% to 40%. Shoppers can look forward to similar offers this year as well. - Smart speakers
Some of the top-selling smart speakers have always seen irresistible discounts during the sale season. For example, Amazon’s Echo Dot was sold for as low as $25 last year during Cyber Monday. - Smart displays
No smart home is complete without a smart display device. From Amazon Echo Show to Google Nest Hub, several major brands have had their best-selling smart displays on sale with steep discounts on Cyber Monday. - Routers
With discounts ranging from as low as $5 to as high as $120, routers of every type and price range have been snagged by consumers in previous year’s shopping season. - Headphones
For the purposes of gaming, conference calls, or listening to music, podcasts, or audiobooks, headphones are always in demand. No wonder retailers have offered some stellar bargains on best-selling headphones year after year during the holiday shopping sales. - Earbuds
Earbuds fly off the shelves in a flash during the shopping season sale. From Apple AirPods to Sony Earbuds, most popular brands had lowered their prices in the past year’s sale. - Smartwatches
This has been one of the trendiest tech products in the past couple of years. With high consumer demand, the prices of popular smartwatches have unfailingly dropped during Cyber Monday sale, at least by 10% to 15%. - Cameras
Top brands and retailers offered different types of cameras including digital cameras, instant cameras, DSLRs, and camera accessories at huge discounts last year . - Streaming subscriptions
Many of the best streaming services offered some huge discounts on Cyber Monday last year. For instance, the $9.99 subscription plan from HBO Max was available for only $1.99 per month for the first three months. - Online courses
Previously, some of the major online learning platforms rolled out amazing deals for new as well as existing members. From more than 10% off on total fees to Buy One Get One or BOGO deals on courses, there are expected to be tons of options to choose from this year too.
Travel
- Hotel bookings
Large hotel chains such as Marriott and Hyatt have been offering exclusive deals to their members over the last few Cyber Monday sales. Various offers have also been available to non-members across a select number of participating hotels. - Flight tickets
In the past year, major airlines dropped their one-way fares and offered extra miles to select destinations during Cyber Monday. - Cruises
From cabin upgrades to free shore excursions and from children traveling free to a lot of onboard perks, Cyber Monday cruise deals have historically sold out year after year. - Vacation packages
The previous year saw incredible limited-time deals on vacation packages to dream destinations. Shoppers can watch out for similar deals during Cyber Monday 2023 too. - Travel gear and accessories
Major retailers like Amazon, Nordstrom, and Target have been offering staggeringly low marked down prices of luggage sets, travel gear, and accessories repeatedly over the past years during Cyber Monday.
Appliances
- Microwave ovens
Whether one wants to upgrade their old microwave oven or buy a brand new one, the holiday sale period is the best time to do so. Year after year, retailers have slashed down prices by minimum 10%-15% on microwaves from reputable brands. - Air fryers
These have become must-have kitchen appliances over the last few years. With attractive discounts of 40% to 55%, shoppers have been scrambling to buy the best air fryers in every Cyber Monday sale so far. - Blenders
Every year there have been tons of deals on blenders, with options ranging from single-serve models to professional blenders. Shoppers can expect around $50 to $150 off the retail price. - Head stand mixers
Last year had shoppers snagging this appliance for a steal across brands. For example, KitchenAid Stand Mixers were on sale with almost 50% off. - Food processors
Shoppers saved as much as $180 on their purchase of food processors during last year’s Cyber Monday. - Slow cookers
Crockpots and slow cookers fly off the shelves really fast with everyone planning to whip up large meals during the holidays. Steep discounts offered every year is another reason for these to run out of stock. - Toasters
Massively low prices that go down to almost $20 have made this appliance a popular purchase for many shoppers during Cyber Monday every year. - Vacuum cleaners
Last year, various retailers offered up to 55% off on cordless and stick vacuums, up to 35% off on corded upright vacuums, and a hefty 60% off on top handheld vacuum brands. - Rice cookers
Shoppers bought top-of-the line rice cookers at highly affordable prices during last year’s Cyber Monday sale. The same is expected this year too. - Coffee makers
A favorite among shoppers, coffee makers have had prices slashed down by 30% to 40% during previous year’s Cyber Monday. - Induction cooktops
These were available for a steal with almost $100 off the retail price across popular brands during last year’s sale. - Washer and dryer sets
Some of the biggest retailers like Amazon, Lowe’s, and Walmart offered massive discounts on washer and dryer sets during last year’s Cyber Monday. - Refrigerators
Shoppers saved hundreds of dollars on their refrigerator purchases previous year, one can expect discounts as high as 45% this year too. - Dishwashers
With savings ranging from $250 to $300, dishwashers were one of popular appliances that shoppers purchased on Cyber Monday last year. - Air purifiers
While air purifiers are expensive during non-sale season, last year’s Cyber Monday saw retailers offering almost 50% off the retail price, making these quite affordable.
Home essentials
- Kitchenware
Stylish tableware, chef-approved kitchen tools, cookware, and every type of kitchenware went up for sale last year, offering shoppers substantial savings. - Mattresses and bed linen
Some of the biggest mattresses and bedding brands like Casper, Amerisleep, Tuft & Needle, Bed Bath & Beyond, and Crane & Canopy offered good discounts of up to 55% on purchases made through their official websites. - Home decor
Over the years, shoppers have preferred products in this category as great gifting options. Therefore, retailers have offered products such as scented candles and decorative knick-knacks for a steal during Cyber Monday. - Furniture
Whether overhauling old furniture or buying new during the holidays, the Cyber Monday sale is the best time to make purchases. There were massive discounts in this category last year. - Home improvement tools and accessories
Last year, popular retailers such as The Home Depot, Lowe’s, Amazon, and more offered discounts of up to $150 and deals that included free tools and accessories. So, one can expect similar discounts this year.
Personal care
- Beauty products
From luxury makeup products to everyday skincare essentials and from haircare products to grooming items, beauty products by top brands were available at discounts ranging from 20% to 50% in the previous year. - Apparel
Shoppers got access to doorbuster deals from top brands and retailers to restock on basics or revamp their entire wardrobe. - Fashion accessories
Shoes, bags, jewelry, and other fashion accessories saw prices slashed down, BOGO offers, and more during Cyber Monday last year. - Toys
Nothing sells out as fast as kids toys during the holiday season. Every year during Cyber Monday, there have been massive discounts on LEGO sets, baby books, giant stuffed animals, and toys for children of all ages. - Baby gear
Last year’s Cyber Monday sale had major discounts from 15% to 50% on some big-ticket items such as baby monitors, strollers, car seats, and more. - Fitness equipment
From pricey home gym equipment such as treadmills, exercise bikes, rowing machines, and other cardio equipment to smaller fitness equipment such as dumbbells, yoga mats, on-demand exercise subscriptions, and running shoes have had prices slashed down by retailers like Best Buy, Target, and Amazon. - Sporting goods
Sports and adventure enthusiasts got stellar deals on clothing, outdoor gear, and sports equipment from the biggest brands like Nike, The North Face, and so on last year. - Pet supplies
Dog beds, pet hair vacuums, cat toys, automatic cat litter boxes, pee pads, dental treats, chew toys, pet food, and other supplies for pets had deep discounts of 40% to 50% during last year’s Cyber Monday sale. - School supplies
Large retailers such as Target, Amazon, and Walmart offered sitewide discounts and attractive deals such as BOGO, bundle offers, and more on stationery items, backpacks, lunch boxes, and other school supplies
