Is Memorial Day or Black Friday better for tech deals?

It depends on the category. Memorial Day is better for TVs — manufacturers clear spring inventory with aggressive pricing. Black Friday is better for laptops, gaming gear, and accessories. Smart home devices are discounted similarly during both events. For TVs specifically, Memorial Day often has lower prices because retailers need to move inventory before new models arrive in late summer.

Do Memorial Day deals sell out quickly?

Most Memorial Day deals last the entire weekend (Saturday through Monday). Lightning deals and limited-quantity offers can sell out within hours. The best strategy is to identify target products beforehand, set price alerts, and purchase early on Saturday morning. TV deals in particular have limited inventory at the deepest discounts — the first units to sell are the display models at additional discounts.

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