Target Black Friday deals: AirPods, Beats Studio 3 Wireless and more – Engadget, Engadget

                                       

Google Home Mini

If for some reason you haven’t been able tosnag a free Google Home Mini, Target has the next best thing: a$ 20 one. While Google has since replaced the Home Mini with theNest Mini, the two devices aren’t all that different. The latter’s improvements include a wall mounting mechanism, in addition to a couple ofsoftware tricksto get better sound out of its 40 mm drivers. We awarded the Home Mini a score of85when we first reviewed it back in 2017. If all you want to do is add Google Assistant to a room in your home, $ 20 is a great price.

Buy Google Home Mini on Target – $ 20

AirPods with wireless charging case

Target also plans to discount the second-generation Apple AirPods with wireless charging case by $ 55, making them$ 145instead of their usual $ 200. Not to be confused with thenew AirPods ProApple announced late last month, the second- gen AirPods don’t feature noise cancellation, but still have the company’s H1 chip. The component takes away all the headaches associated with pairing and connecting Bluetooth headphones to your mobile device – as long as you have a compatible iPhone or iPad. With the included charging case, you can easily charge both the case and AirPods by placing them onAirPoweran inductive charging mat.

We gave the second-generation AirPods an84when we reviewed them earlier this year. While not a substantial improvement over the original AirPods, we did appreciate the addition of wireless charging, improved wireless performance and hands-free Siri support. Sadly, they’re still one size fits all, so if you thought the original ones were uncomfortable, these will be as well.

Buy Apple AirPods on Target – $ 145

Beats Studio3 Wireless

If you want more substantial headphones, Target will also discount the venerable Beats Studio3 Wireless by$ 70. While they’re a couple of years old now, theystill have a lot going for themwith features like active noise cancellation, approximately 22 hours of battery life and Apple’s W1 Bluetooth chip. Like its successor, the H1 chip we mentioned above, the older W1 makes pairing and connecting the Beats Studio3 with any Apple device a breeze. Beyond the styling, the only thing we don’t like about the Studio3s is that they feature a Lightning port, instead of USB-C, for charging.

Buy Beats Studio3 Headphones on Target – $ 280

Gift cards with purchase of a new iPhone

If you’d like to buy a new iPhone, Target is alsooffering a $ 200 gift cardwhen you activate an iPhone 11, (Pro or 11 Pro Max on Verizon (Engadget’s parent company) or AT&T. Engadget’s Chris Velazco liked Apple’s latest phones a lot when he reviewed them this past September, awarding the iPhone 11 a score of91and the iPhone 11 Pro and 11 Pro Max a90. Across both devices, the standout for him was battery life, particularly on the more affordable iPhone 11. Just note that you’ll have to visit a store to take advantage of this deal.

                      

            

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