Wirecutter’s Jason Chen Breaks Down Your Biggest Black Friday & Holiday Shopping Doubts

Jason Chen answers your top Black Friday shopping questions. Jason Chen answers your top Black Friday shopping questions.

13. How Jason Chen Suggests Navigating Tech Deals

Jason Chen advises researching specs, comparing prices, and timing purchases for the best tech deals.
Jason Chen advises researching specs, comparing prices, and timing purchases for the best tech deals.

Tech is the most popular Black Friday category — and the most confusing.

His core advice:

  • Always check the model year.
  • Prefer mid-range products — they offer the best performance-to-price ratio.
  • Avoid ultra-budget electronics unless verified by reputable experts.
  • Compare specs, not marketing terms.
  • Look for “historical low” markers.

Common tech traps:

  • TV models created exclusively for holiday sales
  • Cheap laptops with slow processors
  • Fake “gaming” accessories
  • Bluetooth headphones from unverified brands
  • Overpriced cable bundles

Jason often states:
“Good tech deals are real, but 60% of tech listings are not worth your money.”