The Mashable shopping crew put in a lot of effort during the Black Friday period to uncover deals, yet somehow found time to shop for themselves. With Black Friday and Cyber Monday behind us, we were interested in what each team member picked up.

Our journalists, editors, and contributors fully took advantage of the sales. Their acquisitions featured a variety of necessities, festive gifts, and personal indulgences. The team scored notable doorbuster bargains like the AirPods 4 with ANC for $79 and the AirTag 4-pack for $62.99. Since we love to learn about what excites people regarding their purchases, we gathered details on everything the Mashable team bought during Black Friday and Cyber Monday. PS: some of these bargains are still available.

Tech purchases made by our reporters

Brick

“My screentime stats turn distressing once the sun goes down at 4:30 p.m., so I’ve been eyeing the Brick ever since my colleague Samantha Mangino reviewed it. An Instagram ad (classic) notified me of its Black Friday discount—an unusual 20% off for non-students—and I grabbed it instantly.” — Haley Henschel, Senior Shopping Reporter

Apple AirPods 4

“I have been using the AirPods Pro 2 for a few years, but the right earbud has started emitting static randomly. The fit of the Pros was never my favorite, and I’m not fond of the ANC, so when I noticed the AirPods 4 marked down to such an affordable price, I seized the deal. They’ve already arrived, and the fit is so much better. The $69 offer on the standard AirPods 4 is no longer available, but you can still purchase the AirPods 4 with ANC for $99 at Walmart.” — Miller Kern, Deputy Shopping Editor

Soundcore Sleep A20 Earbuds

“My brother and I split the cost of the Soundcore Sleep A20 Earbuds because my dad keeps mentioning using his AirPods to fall asleep due to his tinnitus. However, he can’t use both at once since he sleeps on his side. We found the deal on Amazon, but it appears they are sold out there. They are still available at Best Buy, though.” — Bethany Allard, Lead Shopping Reporter

Garmin Vivoactive 5

“I got the Garmin Vivoactive 5 for my boyfriend as his old Garmin has seen better days — but it did last around eight years. It was reduced to $185, which is a great price for a premium Garmin watch.” — Christina Buff, Mashable Contributor

Apple AirTag 4-pack

“The AirTag 4-pack priced at $62.99 was too tempting to pass up. I purchased the full four-pack since we’re looking to get a dog soon, and I want to attach one to its collar. Additionally, I’m going to use the other three in our luggage for our upcoming honeymoon. We have extensive travel planned for next year, and I’m set on putting AirTags in each of our bags for extra security — just in case a bag gets left at the airport.” — Samantha Mangino, Shopping Reporter

JLab JBuds Lux Headphones

“I participate in USPS’s Operation Santa, so I picked up a few small Lego sets and one pair of these inexpensive headphones.” — Leah Stodart, Senior Shopping Reporter

Wiz Smart Light Bulbs

“I’m a fan of these Wiz Smart Bulbs, and I purchased two 2-packs on sale for only $10.09 each on Black Friday. The 3-packs were about $18 each, so it felt like a fantastic deal.” — HH

Apple EarPods

“My wife always tries to borrow my EarPods, but my connector is lightning, while their iPhone uses USB-C. I decided to get the USB-C EarPods for her to include in her Christmas stocking.” — SM

Home and kitchen purchases made by our reporters

TCL Smart Window Air Conditioner

“I recently transitioned from an apartment with central AC to one without. I know summer will be harsh, and we’ll require window units, so I wanted to buy them while they were discounted. I didn’t want to wait until May, finding ourselves sweating and having to pay $600 for air conditioners. I specifically searched for a smart air conditioner that I could control and set schedules from my phone. This TCL model was easily the most budget-friendly option I found from a reliable brand. I purchased two at $189 each, saving about $220.” — MK

Ninja Crispi

“I’ve had my eye on this for a while because I needed an air fryer without Teflon, so I picked up the Ninja Crispy for $129 at Walmart.” — HH

LifeStraw Home Water Filter Pitcher

“To keep my sourdough starter thriving, I’ve been using bottled filtered water. But to reduce costs (and the inconvenience of buying