MacBook Black Friday deals 2024: A comprehensive guide
Get ready for Black Friday 2024! Find out what deals you can expect on MacBooks, compare prices from top UK retailers and Back Market, and see if Black Friday is truly the best time to buy.
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Updated on 27 October, 2023 - If you're looking to buy a computer monitor this Black Friday, you've come to the right place. In this guide, we'll tell you everything you need to know to guarantee you get the best monitor deal in the UK this November.
This year, Black Friday in the UK is happening on November 24, 2023. It's the day after the US Thanksgiving holiday as always.
However, it should be mentioned that deals and offers do start up to a week early.
If you're looking to get Dell monitor deals, LG monitor deals, ASUS deals or BenQ deals, we suggest you start looking from the November 17th!
For the past few years, most of the best Black Friday deals for PC monitors have happened on Amazon and on the Dell website. Samsung monitor deals and HP monitor deals aren't uncommon either.
Of course, the savings will vary depending on the monitor specs and manufacturer, but you can mostly expect to save about 15% to 20% off retail prices. There will also be savings on bundles – for example, if you buy a gaming computer with a monitor.
Here are some worthy mentions of Black Friday monitor deals that are advertised early (price check on 27/10/2023):
Amazon UK:
Gigabyte 34 IPS ultrawide gaming monitor: 5% discount, £499 instead of £524.99
Dell 24 inch full HD monitor: 36% discount, £139 instead of £210
Laptops Direct: 11% discount on a Philips Evnia 25" full HD Gaming Monitor, £219 instead of £245
Dell: save between 8% to 31% off on selected office and gaming monitors
There is a better option though, and you don't need to wait until Black Friday with it: buying refurbished on Back Market. Our refurbished monitor deals can be as high as 50% off new prices, and they're available 365 days a year! We also include free delivery, a 12-month minimum warranty and 30-day returns.
You should know that there are many kinds of monitors available. The differences between all the technology can be a little complicated, but here's a quick and easy breakdown:
Size matters: Monitors are available in many different sizes and resolutions. 24 inch 1080p (Full HD) monitors are some of the most popular types. Similarly, 27 inch 2560x1440px (Quad HD) monitors are a great upgrade if you can afford the cost and added desk space. If you want something even bigger, you can look at curved wide screens. These are great for multitasking and gaming, and they're usually available in the greatest 4K and 6K resolutions. Just be aware that their price will reflect all that greatness too!
Display panel technology: There are many types of display panels, but the most common are TN, IPS and VA. Their specs and quality vary between specific models, and unfortunately, it's not easy to say when one is better than the other. Here’s a table comparing a few entry-level options and some averages on their specs. Do note this isn’t always true, but it is fair to relative cost!
TN | VA | IPS | |
Colours (Adobe RGB Coverage) | Okay 70-80% | Good 78-85% | Best 85-99% |
Contrast Ratio | Good 1000:1 | Best 3000:1 | Good 1000:1 |
Refresh Rate | Best 144hz | Good 60hz-120hz | Okay 60hz-75hz |
Response Time | Best <1 ms | Okay 3-5 ms | Good 1-2 ms |
Viewing Angles (Hor./Ver.) | Okay 170/160° | Good 178/178° | Good 178/178° |
TN panels are affordable and have high refresh rates, but they don't always have the best colours or viewing angles.
IPS panels tend to have the best display quality, but they're often slower in response and refresh rate. They can also get pretty expensive.
VA panels are somewhat in between the two, with good refresh rates and colour reproduction and the best contrast ratio.
Gaming monitors: If you game on PC or want to hook up your video gaming console, you'll be happy to learn that gaming monitors are some of the most popular kinds. Gamers will appreciate monitors with adaptive sync like G-Sync, FreeSync and Open Adaptive Sync which supports variable refresh rates. A high 144hz refresh rate will also allow you to react quicker and have a smoother playing experience.
Compatibility with computers: PCs have a few different kinds of connection ports like HDMI, USB-C or Thunderbolt and DisplayPort -- and they also have different graphic abilities. It's important you check those things before you try to get any monitor deals. They won't be low-cost budget monitors if you can't even use them with your computer!
If some of that went over your head -- don't worry about it. Just make sure you get a monitor that fits your needs and that works with your computer.
Should you shop Black Friday monitor deals or wait until Cyber Monday? Our predictions estimate retailers will stick to their usual modest offers.
So in our opinion: don't bother waiting at all. If you're looking for the best Black Friday monitor deals, shop on Back Market. Enjoy up to 50% off monitors in like-new condition. It's the better choice for the environment and the best choice for your wallet.
This year, Black Friday in the UK is happening on November 24, 2023. It's the day after the US Thanksgiving holiday as always.
Savings will vary depending on the monitor specs and manufacturer, but you can mostly expect to save about 15% to 20% off retail prices. There will also be savings on bundles – for example, if you buy a gaming computer with a monitor.
There are many kinds of monitors available. So make sure you get a monitor that fits your display needs and that works with your computer.
Amazon UK:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B09K42MQQ9
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B096JVGP6S
Laptops Direct: https://www.laptopsdirect.co.uk/philips-evnia-25m2n5200p-25-full-hd-240hz-freesync-gaming-monitor-25m2n5200p-00/version.asp
Dell: https://www.dell.com/en-uk/shop/deals/computer-monitor-deals
When not fighting the good fight for environmental sustainability, Haziq loves making reviews of everything and anything tech-related.