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The 30+ best Cyber Monday streaming deals: Roku, Apple TV, Spotify, Max, & more
When it comes to entertainment, streaming services are the customizable and budget-friendly way to enjoy the shows you love. But while cutting the chord was supposed to be the smart way to save on excessive entertainment and cable bills, streaming services keep raising their prices -- and with more services available than ever, you may find yourself paying over $100 a month to watch the shows you love.
Though Cyber Monday is over, you can still score big savings on streaming devices -- such as Roku, Amazon Fire, Chromecast, Apple TV -- and the streaming services you love and, quite frankly, can't live without.
Also: The 125+ best Cyber Monday deals still live: Last chance to save on expert picks
Streaming services such as Hulu, Max, Peacock, and more are offering great deals ahead of Cyber Monday, and ZDNET has rounded them all up for you.
Keep reading to find the best streaming devices and services deals available right now.
Best Cyber Monday streaming device deals still live
- Roku Premiere: $29 (save $6)
- Roku Ultra LT Streaming Device: $53 (save $27)
- Roku 43-inch Smart TV: $220 (save $30)
- Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K:$25 (save $25)
- Roku Streaming Stick 4K: $30 (save $20)
- TiVo Stream 4K UHD Streaming Media Player: $25 (save $15)
- Roku Ultra 4K: $70 (save $30)
- Roku Express 4K+: $25 (save $15)
- Roku LE HD Streaming Media Player: $17 (save $8)
- Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max streaming device and USB Power Cable for Fire TV Stick Package: $58 (save $24)
Best Cyber Monday streaming services deals still live
- Sling: Free Amazon Fire TV Stick Lite + $10 off your first month
- Hulu (with Ads): $0.99 per month for a year (save $7 per month)
- Paramount+ Essential: $1.99 per month for 3 months (save $4 per month)
- Paramount+ with Showtime: $3.99 per month for the first 3 months (save $8 per month)
- Paramount+: Free with Walmart+ subscription (save $5.99 per month)
- Sling Basketball Season Pass: Deal for $215 for 5 months (save $224)
- Sling Blue or Orange, half off your first month: Deal for Orange $20 (save $20) or Blue $22.50 (save $22.50) and get a FREE Amazon Fire TV Stick Lite
- Starz: Deal for $20 for 6 months (save $46 for 6 months)
Best Cyber Monday streaming VPN deals still live
Stream your favorite shows from anywhere in the world with ZDNET's best streaming VPNs.
- PureVPN: Deal for $1.66 per month on a five-year plan
- Private Internet Access VPN: Deal for $2.03 per month on a 2 year plan + 4 months free
- CyberGhost VPN: Deal for $2.03 per month (two-year plan + 4 months free, 45-day money-back guarantee)
- NordVPN: Deal for $4.79 per month (54% off, two-year subscription, three months free)
- AtlasVPN: Deal $1.64 per month on a three-year contract, six months free (save 86%)
- Privado VPN: $1.11 per month, two-year contract, three months free
- ExpressVPN: $6.67 per month (49% off, three months of access free with a one-year subscription)
- Surfshark: $2.69 per month, two-year plan, three months free
- Hotspot Shield: $5.99 per month, annual plan, three months free
Best Cyber Monday music streaming service deals still live
- YouTube and YouTube Music ad-free: Free with a qualifying Best Buy purchase (save $10.99 for 3 months)
- Spotify Premium: 3 months free (save $10.99 for 3 months)
- Amazon Music Unlimited: 3 months free (save $9.99 for 3 months)
More Cyber Monday 2023 streaming device deals still available
- Current Price: $158
- Original Price: $190
If you've cut cable, a streaming device is your best bet to watch your favorite shows or movies. If having all things Apple is your thing, the Apple TV 4K will connect all your favorite devices and offer a 4K High Frame Rate HDR visual experience.
Beyond your favorite streaming services, you can download games, music, or news channels from the App Store. After a long day of work, my favorite thing is to open my Spotify app (sorry, Apple Music!) on the Apple TV and play my Unwind playlist as I cook and relax for the evening.
- Current Price: $38
- Original Price: $50
Chromecast with Google TV is a great budget-friendly streaming device that helps you turn any TV into a smart TV. Plug the tiny device into your TV's HDMI port and get access to Google Assistant and Google Play apps, or watch your favorite movies in 1080p high-definition resolution.
Review: Chromecast with Google TV
- Current Price: $20
- Original Price: $40
The Amazon Fire TV Stick has made headlines ever since its release and as a result, has become a household name. Not only is it incredibly affordable, but its slick, thin, and small design hides behind your TV, transforming it into a smart one.
You can press the microphone button to access Alexa, use your Prime membership for shopping, or simply watch the latest shows or movies on Netflix, Hulu, Max, or Disney+. Right now, you can even find the budget-friendly Amazon Fire TV Stick for an even cheaper price since Amazon has it on sale for $20 for Cyber Week.
Also: Amazon Fire TV Stick comparison: How they stack up to each other
More Cyber Monday 2023 streaming service deals still live
- Current Price: $0.99 per month with Ads
- Original Price: $7.99 per month with Ads
The biggest Hulu deal right now is that for Black Friday, you can get a year of Hulu with Ads for $0.99 a month. This comes out to a saving of 87% per month.
Also: Hulu Black Friday deal: Get 1 year of Hulu for $0.99 a month
You can also save with Hulu when it comes to bundles. Currently, a Hulu account is $17.99 without ads and includes a 30-day free trial.
However, if you get the Disney Bundle Duo, you can get Disney+ and Hulu with ads for $9.99 per month or without ads for $20, saving you 37%. Or if you get the Disney Bundle Trio, which includes Hulu, Disney+, and ESPN+ you can get all three with ads for $14.99 per month or without ads for $25, saving you over 40% on all three services.
Additionally, if you are a student, you can get Hulu with Ads for $1.99 per month, saving you $6 monthly. However, the Black Friday deal is better.
- Current Price: $1.99 per month for 12 months or $20 for one year
- Original Price: $5.99 per month or $60 for one year
As a streaming service from NBCUniversal, Peacock offers everything from live TV and sports to blockbuster movies and award-winning shows. Currently, Peacock is offering two big discounts for Black Friday. Instead of paying $5.99 per month, Peacock is offering its Premium subscription for $1.99 per month for 12 months.
There is also an annual option, where instead of paying $60 for a year, you can pay $20, cutting down the cost by 67%.
It's also worth noting that if you are a Spectrum TV customer, you can get Peacock for free, and if you are a student, you can get Peacock Premium for $1.99 per month. There is currently no Peacock TV free trial, but you can cancel the service anytime.
- Current Price: $6.99 per month
- Original Price: $14.99 per month
Prime Video is available as part of the Amazon Prime membership for $14.99, or you can sign up for Prime Video on its own for $8.99 per month. If you sign up for the annual Prime membership, you can save $40 per year. The streaming service offers a wide range of movies, shows, sports, and even Amazon original films and series.
If you want some additional deals to save some cash, Amazon offers extra deals for qualifying users. Students can get a Prime monthly membership for $7.49 per month, which saves them $90 a year, or a $69 annual plan, which saves them $111 a year. Qualified government assistance recipients, including SNAP EBT and Medicaid recipients, can get Prime for $6.99, saving $96 annually.
Amazon also offers a 30-day free trial for non-Prime members and a Student 6-month free trial if you want to test the service before committing to it.
Also: The best video streaming services
When is Cyber Monday 2023?
Cyber Monday 2023 falls on Monday, Nov. 27 this year -- the Monday after Thanksgiving and Black Friday in the US. It's a great time to find deals across different categories, including TVs, laptops, tablets, Apple products, and more.
How did we choose these Cyber Monday deals?
ZDNET only writes about deals we want to buy -- devices and products we desire, need, or would recommend. Our experts looked for deals that were at least 20% off (or are hardly ever on sale), using established price comparison tools and trackers to determine whether the deal is actually on sale and how frequently it drops.
We also looked over customer reviews to find out what matters to real people who already own and use the deals we're recommending. Our recommendations may also be based on our own testing -- in addition to extensive research and comparison shopping. The goal is to deliver the most accurate advice to help you shop smarter.
What is the best streaming device and service?
When it comes to streaming devices and services, it is honestly up to personal preference and budget. Most, if not all, of the tech giants offer their version of a streaming device that can turn your regular TV into a smart TV (if you don't already have one). ZDNET's pick for the best streaming device overall is the Apple TV 4K, which is also the one I own and love. But back when I was a college student, the Amazon Fire TV stick was my favorite due to its incredible value for price.
In terms of the best streaming services, picking a favorite truly depends on the shows and movies you love to watch. That is why we included the best deals available on all of the most popular services. However, if you really want to know my personal favorite, Hulu and Max are a non-negotiable must-have for me.
What are the best Cyber Monday deals right now?
ZDNET's experts have been searching for Cyber Monday deals across sites like Amazon, Best Buy, Walmart, and more. Here are the top deals by category we've found so far.
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