Early Black Friday tech: Hue bulbs at $14.99, GMKtec mini PCs from $199.99
Philips Hue has a smart bulb 2-pack for $14.99 and an extra 5% from November 12 to 15, GMKtec mini PCs start at $199.99 with price protection, and Retrolife takes 10% more off turntables. Prices checked November 8.
50% of our commission goes to the charity or club you pick.Change
Pick a charity and we'll give them 50% of our commission.
Black Friday is November 27, but four tech shops have already cut prices. Philips Hue has a two-pack of smart bulbs for $14.99 in its outlet, GMKtec mini PCs start at $199.99 with 30-day price protection, Retrolife has an extra 10% off record players, and Fanttik is running an early bird sale. Prices checked on the shops' own sites on November 8, 2026.
At a glance
- Philips Hue: outlet prices now, and an extra 5% off Black Friday prices from November 12 to 15 if you sign up.
- GMKtec: Black Friday Early Access from November 5 to December 2, with 30-day price protection.
- Retrolife: extra 10% off all products with code GIVETHANKS10, and 90-day returns on November and December orders.
- Fanttik: Black Friday Early Bird prices on tire inflators, car vacuums and tools.
Philips Hue: smart lights
Hue's outlet holds limited stock at lower prices. On November 8 its homepage showed:
- A19 E26 smart bulb, 60 W, 2-pack: $14.99 (Hue labels it 57% off)
- Play gradient lightstrip, 55 inch: $139.97 (labeled 49% off)
The bigger news is the early access sign-up. Hue says it will email a code for an extra 5% off Black Friday sale prices on November 12, usable only from November 12 to 15. Signing up also brings a 15% welcome code, but that can't be used on Black Friday offers or combined with other promotions. Shipping is free over $49.99.
Suits: anyone adding to a Hue setup, or starting small with white bulbs.
GMKtec: mini PCs
GMKtec's Black Friday Early Access runs from November 5 to December 2, and its homepage promises 30-day price protection for early shoppers. A banner also warns of a price increase "coming soon". Starting prices on November 8 were:
- G10 with AMD Ryzen 5 3500U: from $199.99
- M6 Ultra with AMD Ryzen 5 7640HS: from $269.99
- K12 with AMD Ryzen 7 H 255: from $359.99
- K8 Plus with AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS: from $409.99
"From" prices are for the base memory and storage. Signing up to GMKtec's newsletter gets a $10 coupon.
Suits: a compact home office PC, or a living room media box.
Retrolife: record players
Retrolife's "Give Thanks" offer takes an extra 10% off all products with GIVETHANKS10. No end date was shown. Prices before the code on November 8 were:
- R517 retro record player with 40W speakers: $254.99
- R612 vintage turntable system with 2×15W speakers: $199.99
- Audiophile Bluetooth Out Turntable with anti-skate control: $199.99
Orders placed in November and December 2026 get 90-day returns and exchanges from the delivery date, which covers a gift opened on Christmas Day.
Suits: a first record player for a teen or a vinyl fan.
Fanttik: car gadgets and tools
Fanttik's Black Friday Early Bird says "discounts up to 50%". Sale prices on November 8 included:
- B10 Pro Electric Air Duster: $49.99
- E1 MAX Precision Electric Screwdriver: $59.97
- X9 Pro Portable Tire Inflator: $62.99
- Slim V8 APEX Car Vacuum: $99.99
Its Polar G10 Max Cordless Ice Scraper costs $99.99, not reduced, if you want something for winter mornings.
Suits: stocking stuffers for drivers and DIYers.
A worked example
The Retrolife R517 at $254.99 comes to about $229.49 with GIVETHANKS10. Add two Hue bulb 2-packs at $29.98 and a Fanttik X9 Pro inflator at $62.99, and three gifts cost about $322.46 before tax. These are our own sums.
What to do now
- Sign up to Hue by November 12 if you plan to buy there, so the extra 5% code reaches you in time.
- Keep your order confirmation from GMKtec, and ask its support how to claim under the 30-day price protection if the price falls.
- Check the return window on everything you buy now. Retrolife's runs 90 days from delivery.
- Check the specs. Hue bulbs need the right fitting (E26 here), and mini PC base models have the least memory.
- Track prices to November 27 and buy now only if the price already suits you.
Questions
Is the Hue 5% code automatic? No. You have to sign up for early access, and the code is emailed on November 12.
Does GIVETHANKS10 work on sale prices? Retrolife says it covers all products. Check the total in your cart before you pay.
Are these the lowest prices of the year? We can't know yet. Price protection and long returns lower the risk of buying early.
Ways to save
See all current offers on our pages for Philips Hue, GMKtec, Retrolife and Fanttik.
When you shop through Promo Magpie, part of the commission the shop pays us goes to the charity or club you pick. You pay the same price.
Sources: Philips Hue homepage, Philips Hue Black Friday early access, GMKtec homepage, Retrolife homepage, Fanttik homepage (all checked November 8, 2026)
Ad: affiliate links. The codes and deals below link to the stores, and we may earn a commission if you buy, at no cost to you. How we make money.
Codes & deals for this story
Philips HuePhilips Hue: Save 58% on select outlet products with code!
Save 58% on select outlet products with code OUTLET58! Outlet terms and conditions This promotion applies to selected clearance products only and is valid while promotional stocks last. The discounts are applied either automatically to the product price shown on the product page or via a promo code displayed on the product page and redeemed at checkout. This promotion: a. is subject to stock availability. b. cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer in the Hue Shop. c. is subject to price and/or product changes, as well as spelling, printing and typesetting errors. The promoter Signify Country US reserves the right to cancel a promotion at any time or to amend these terms and conditions by republishing them. Any changes to these terms and conditions will only apply to orders made after the changes are published.
GMKtecGMKtec: Black Friday Early Access: mini PCs reduced, with 30-day price protection
Black Friday Early Access: mini PCs reduced, with 30-day price protection
Runs Nov 5 to Dec 2, 2026. Reductions vary by model, for example G10 from $199.99 (was $389.99) and M6 Ultra from $269.99 (was $399.99).
RetrolifeRetrolife: Subscribe Retrolife for 10% off everything at Our Site
Retrolife is a manufacturing brand focusing on Hi-Fi vinyl turntables and record players. Subscribe us for extra 10% OFF Everything at our site. N/A
FanttikProduct-specific code shown on the X9 Pro page; codes can't be combined.
Philips Hue: Save 65% on starter kit: 2 E26 smart bulbs (60 W) with code!
Save 65% on starter kit: 2 E26 smart bulbs (60 W) with code KIT49! Save 65% on starter kit: 2 E26 smart bulbs (60 W) with code KIT49!
Retrolife: Audio Keeper Record Store Day 2024 Turntables on Big Sale!
The Thursday email
Every Thursday: the best codes from the brands you shop at. After you sign up, pick your brands and whether you want codes, hot deals, free delivery or student offers. No spam, unsubscribe in one click.
Keep reading
Twinkle Beds Black Friday sale: 30% off, an extra 10% off and a free gift until December 7
Twinkle Beds has announced its Black Friday sale, with 30% off, a stackable extra 10% and a free gift until December 7. Here's what that means for a queen mattress.
Mike Dodd
Veterans Day deals for November 11: 40% off Malwarebytes and Keeper, 15% at Kendra Scott
Veterans Day is Wednesday, November 11. Malwarebytes and Keeper take 40% off for verified military, Kendra Scott and Airdog give 15%, and Birkenstock 10% on full-price styles. Offers checked November 8.
Mike Dodd
Veterans Day 2026 discounts: military discounts at Under Armour and Logitech, and how ID.me and SheerID work
Veterans Day is Wednesday, November 11. Under Armour and Logitech both give 20% off year-round to verified military and veterans. Here's how verification works and which ID to have ready.
Mike Dodd