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Virtual reality is a kind of tech that feels almost feels too futuristic, as if it should only be found in an expensive lab or a sci-fi movie. That said, if these Cyber Monday VR headset deals are anything to go by, VR tech is very much for the mainstream consumer these days.In the final hours of Cyber Monday on Dec. 1, we've gathered three of the best VR/AR deals you can still shop on sale. You'll find deals on everything from helmet-style headsets with 8K video playback to more low-key AR glasses aimed at boosting productivity. SEE ALSO: Cyber Monday 2025: Last-chance deals and updates from Amazon, Apple, Best Buy, Walmart, and more Whether you're interested in VR for work or for play, here are the best Cyber Monday VR deals to grab before the sales officially end later tonight.Meta Quest 3s bundle The Meta Quest 3s is one of the most affordable options for anyone who wants to get into virtual reality gaming. Mashable's reviewer wrote that she appreciated "its solid mixed-reality capabilities and access to Meta’s expansive content library," going on to say, "the budget-friendly price point makes it an attractive option, especially for newcomers or casual users looking to dip their toes into VR without splurging."This bundle deal, which comes with two Meta Quest 3s systems, Batman: Arkham Shadow, and a three-month trial of Meta Horizon+ certainly emphasizes the budget-friendliness of this headset. It also makes for an excellent Christmas gift option. If you're only interested in one headset, you can also grab that along with the Batman game for just $249.Check out Mashable's full review on the Meta Quest 3s. Opens in a new window Credit: Meta Meta Quest 3S (128GB) bundle with two devices, 'Batman: Arkham Shadow,' and Meta Horizon+ trial $498 at Walmart $598 Save $100 Get Deal Xreal AR glassesMashable's Timothy Beck Werth still isn't sure whether these smart glasses are worth $599 — let alone their $769 full price — but he can't deny that these augmented reality glasses feel undeniably like they came from the future. He used the AR glasses to upgrade his work setup when it's limited on screen space, and appreciated that he still felt aware of the world, while getting the benefits of adding Slack messages to the side of his laptop display. While he ultimately prefers the Apple Vision Pro experience, he did say the Xreal glasses are a "much better entry point to AR for most people." Opens in a new window Credit: Xreal Xreal One Pro AR Glasses $599 at Amazon $769 Save $170 Get Deal Samsung Galaxy XR Explorer's PackThe Samsung Galaxy XR is by far the most expensive option on this list, but as Mashable's Matt Binder points out, it's basically a budget option when compared to the Apple Vision Pro. That doesn't mean it's worse all-around: Binder wrote that the Galaxy XR has better displays and is lighter overall.Mashable contributor Adam Doud wrote that this headset is one of the most comfortable he's tried, and though he doesn't quite see the real utility of the headset just yet, but he was impressed by the screen resolution and spatializing (essentially 3D-ifying) features found on the photos and YouTube app. This Explorer's Pack doesn't markdown the $1,799 headset itself, but does throw in a few subscriptions for a Cyber Monday promo, including: one year of Google AI Pro, one year of YouTube Premium, NBA League Pass, and one year of Project Pulsar from Adobe, all of which amount to a $1,140 value. Opens in a new window Credit: Samsung Samsung Galaxy XR Explorer's Pack $1,799 at Samsung Get one year subscriptions of Project Pulsar from Adobe, YouTube Premium, Google AI Pro, and NBA League Pass ($1,140 value). Get Deal

TL;DR: Get Microsoft Office 2021 and Windows 11 Pro for $39.97, a discount of over 90% on the bundled software. Opens in a new window Credit: Microsoft The Ultimate Microsoft Office Professional 2021 for Windows: Lifetime License + Windows 11 Pro Bundle $39.97 $418.99 Save $379.02 Get Deal If you’ve been thinking about upgrading your PC software without committing to another monthly fee, this bundle makes it easier to do the math. It combines Microsoft Office Professional 2021 for Windows with Windows 11 Pro in a one-time purchase — a practical option for anyone who still relies on Word documents, Excel spreadsheets, PowerPoint decks, and Outlook calendars.With Office, you get Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams (free version), OneNote, Publisher, and Access — all installed on one PC. Once you activate, you can work offline with no extra charges. Windows 11 Pro brings advanced features like BitLocker, Windows Sandbox, Hyper-V, Azure Active Directory support, TPM 2.0, and Smart App Control. Plus, you’ll enjoy a fresh interface, snap layouts, improved voice typing, and smarter window management to boost your productivity. Mashable Deals Be the first to know! Get editor selected deals texted right to your phone! Get editor selected deals texted right to your phone! Loading... Sign Me Up By signing up, you agree to receive recurring automated SMS marketing messages from Mashable Deals at the number provided. Msg and data rates may apply. Up to 2 messages/day. Reply STOP to opt out, HELP for help. Consent is not a condition of purchase. See our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. Thanks for signing up! For those interested in AI-assisted features, Windows 11 Pro includes Copilot, which can help summarize content, answer questions, generate images, and even suggest code as you type. It lives on the taskbar or can be launched with Windows key + C, making quick assistance easier to access while working, helpful when jumping between apps, or trying to speed through repetitive tasks.The bundle is currently just $39.97 — over 90% off the original price. You’ll need to activate within seven days, and the license is good for one Windows PC. (It’s not compatible with Parallels Pro or other virtual machines.)This deal is a strong fit for remote workers, students, freelancers, small business owners, and anyone still running an older version of Office or delaying an OS upgrade. It can also be helpful for people setting up a new desktop or refreshing a secondary work computer, without paying subscription fees.If you want up-to-date productivity tools and a modern OS for less, this bundle makes upgrading simple.Get the Ultimate Microsoft Office Professional 2021 for Windows: Lifetime License + Windows 11 Pro Bundle while it’s on sale for $39.97 (reg. $418.99).StackSocial prices subject to change.

As Mashable's tech editor, I get early access to a lot of really cool products. I also have a pretty deep knowledge of the coolest new gadgets of 2025, from the latest virtual reality tech to under-the-radar brands and new Apple laptops. I've also been covering Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales since 2019, so I know what discounts to expect and which Cyber Monday deals you can safely skip. As of Monday, Dec. 1, retailers are finally wrapping up their Cyber Monday sales. Walmart, Best Buy, Target, and Amazon's Cyber Monday sales all end tonight. In this guide, you'll find all the best Cyber Monday tech deals I'd actually recommend to friends and family. Before recommending a Samsung OLED TV, a popular new PS5 game, or award-winning Bose earbuds, I'll first make sure that the price is actually a good deal. Online retailers are notorious for exaggerating their sales, but I've done the work for you to find the biggest genuine discounts at Amazon, Best Buy, Target, Walmart, and beyond.Remember, this could be your last chance to save on the season's best new gadgets, toys, wearables, and tech gifts. I've personally tested many of the products in this guide, while others have been tested by other Mashable reporters. If you see a deal in this story, it's because I'd truly recommend that product — and at that price — to my loved ones.A fancy new smartwatchWhether you prefer Android or Apple, two of the best smartwatches released so far this year are on sale for Cyber Monday. In fact, the Galaxy Watch 8 is now cheaper than it was during Black Friday, and we rarely see further price drops after Black Friday ends. The Galaxy Watch 8 won a Mashable Choice award after its release, and we praised its bright display and improved UI. If you're a Gemini user, it also has direct integration with Google Gemini.And for Apple fans, the new Apple Watch Series 11, which features a much-improved battery life, is also on sale at Amazon for its best-ever price. Lowest price ever 🔥 $249.99 at Amazon $349.99 Save $100 See It at Amazon See It at Samsung Apple Watch Series 11 $329 at Amazon $399 Save $70 Lowest price ever 🔥 See It at Amazon The new Bose QuietComfort Ultra EarbudsOur favorite noise-cancelling wireless earbuds are on sale. You can now buy the second-generation Bose QuietComfort Ultra earbuds for $216 for $249, a $50 discount, at both Amazon and Best Buy.Seriously, we love these earbuds. The active noise cancellation works so well that I wear them while I work, even when I'm not listening to music. Plus, they really are the most comfortable wireless buds we've ever tried. Opens in a new window Credit: Bose Bose QuietComfort Ultra Noise-Cancelling Earbuds (2nd Gen) $249 at Amazon $298 Save $49 Mashable tested ✅ Get Deal My favorite KindleI literally collect rare books, so when I tell you I'm a book nerd, you can believe me. And this is the Kindle that stores my digital library — the Kindle Paperwhite. For Black Friday and Cyber Monday, it's on sale for $124.99, but I actually recommend paying a little more for the version without lockscreen ads. That way, you'll see gorgeous black-and-white photos on the lockscreen instead of ads for romantasy books I'll never read. Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Kindle Paperwhite (no lockscreen ads) $144.99 at Amazon $179.99 Save $35 Editor's pick ✅ Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Kindle Paperwhite $124.99 at Amazon $159.99 Save $35.00 Lowest price ever 🔥 Get Deal Screen-free digital camerasCamp Snap is one of our favorite finds of the year. These trendy cameras feature old-school designs and keep you in the moment while you're making memories. You can buy these stylish point-and-shoot digital cameras starting at just $55 for Cyber Monday, and they make great gifts for teens. Opens in a new window Credit: Camp Snap Camp Snap Screen-Free Digital Camera $55 at Huckberry $65 Save $10 Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Camp Snap Camp Snap CS-8 Digital Video Camera $179…

Save 46%: The Apple AirPods Pro 2 are just $134.99 at Woot, saving you $114.01 off their $249 price tag. This beats their Black Friday pricing by $4.01, but you'll want to act quick — this deal is live only through Dec. 1. Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple AirPods Pro 2 $134 at Woot $249 Save $115 Get Deal Cyber Monday can be hit or miss when it comes to finding better deals. The best prices for the AirPods Pro 2 came on Black Friday, when Walmart had them on sale for $139.99. So, when Walmart raised prices over the weekend, we thought that was the end of it. But thankfully, Woot swept in with a last-minute Cyber Monday deal on Dec. 1.Through the rest of the day, you can grab the Apple AirPods Pro 2 for $134.99 at Woot, dropping the price $4 below its Black Friday record price, and slashing a total of $114.01 off its $249 price tag. At the time of writing, the next best price on these earbuds can be found at Walmart for $199. SEE ALSO: 22 Cyber Monday deals better than Black Friday: Samsung's The Frame and the M4 MacBook Air Though they don't have the same capabilities as the heart-rate monitoring AirPods Pro 3, they still sit $85 below the newer earbuds' sale price. In addition to having ANC that still holds up in 2025, they can also power the live translation feature that was introduced with the Pro 3 earbuds. The AirPods Pro 2 also come with six hours of battery life per charge, have excellent and balanced sound, great adaptive audio and transparency modes, and three silicone ear tips for finding the right size. At $135, they're a steal, but you'll want to add them to your cart sooner rather than later — Woot only has this deal through Dec. 1, or until their stock of the earbuds sells out.