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It’s only early November, but Black Friday deals season is truly upon us as dozens of sales are live at the likes of Amazon, Best Buy, Walmart, Target, Samsung, John Lewis, Currys, and more. With so much to dig into already, I’ve searched through all the early sales and picked out all of the best deals I recommend buying today.
I’m approaching a decade of covering the Black Friday sales, and this is definitely the earliest I’ve seen retailers put their deals live. Still, it feels like a huge improvement over the days of frantically trying to buy limited offers in a short window of time. Now, I can properly scope out the sales, uncover the true bargains worth buying, and help you spread your holiday shopping.
Some of the highlights I’ve spotted so far in the US include thisDyson Digital Slim Cordless Vacuum at Best Buy for $229.99(was $499.99) – an incredible price for one of the manufacturer’s basic but capable vacuums. You can also find the five-star-ratedSony WH-1000XM5 Wireless Headphones at Amazon for a record-low price of $298.
Meanwhile, in the UK, you can get this budget-friendlyTefal Easy Fry Air Fryer at Amazon for £99(was £179.99), theLG C4 55-inch OLED 4K TV at Currys for £1,199(was £1,599) and a cheapLego Star Wars Advent Calendar for £20.99(was £29.99) as a great early gift.
Remember that many purchases from now through December are covered by price match promises at certain retailers. So, if you see the product cheaper at any point, you could be eligible for a refund of the difference. Do double-check each store to confirm the policy is in effect, but major ones, including Best Buy, have it for the Black Friday sales.
Be sure to stick with TechRadar and bookmark our hugeBlack Friday dealshub for complete coverage of all the top offers from across the web throughout the month.
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As TechRadar’s senior deals editor, I’ve covered major sales events such as Black Friday for almost a decade so I’ve learnt what to expect and how to make the most of each one. I’m here to help you save money, bring you the best products for the lowest prices that we’ve tested and love here at TechRadar, and uncover those hidden bargains you don’t want to miss.
Today’s best early Black Friday deals - My Top Picks
Looking to buy a cheap and capable smart speaker for a small space? Amazon’s early Black Friday deals include the Echo Pop for just $17.99 - the cheapest Echo device you can buy right now. For that money, you get a fun, basic and compact smart speaker that I find invaluable in my home. It has Alexa built-in, so you can play music, ask questions, and check the weather completely hands-free, and connect it to other smart devices.
Amazon launched a brand-new version of its Echo Spot smart clock for Prime Day and it’s now discounted for Black Friday at Best Buy. It’s only $5 more than the offer that was exclusively available to Prime members in July. As well as a time display and wake-up alerts, this compact bit of tech can play music, check the weather and control other smart devices throughout your home.
This mid-sized and best-selling Insignia 55-inch TV supports high-quality 4K HD resolution, has smart capabilities with the Fire operating system, and a voice remote with hands-free Alexa controls. I’ve picked out this size in particular as it’s returned the affordable display to within $10 of the previous record-low price. All this for under $200 is an incredible offer for a decent all-around TV of this size.
The 48-inch LG B4 OLED TV offers unrivalled picture quality for the price and currently has its best discount yet. Its self-lit OLED pixels and Dolby Vision together enhance color and contrast beyond what the average backlit TV can do. Its built-in gaming features and 120Hz refresh rate also make it a deal that’s unbeatable for gamers looking for an affordable small-screen upgrade. Overall, then, it’s a worthwhile investment for anyone who needs a small display to watch TV or play games.
The Samsung S90C OLED is TechRadar’s current pick forbest TVyou can buy and the 65-inch model is on sale for a record-low price of $1,299.99. OurSamsung S90C reviewawarded this TV five stars, praising its gorgeous picture, extensive gaming features, super slim design, and reasonable price for such high-end overall performance.
The Sony Bravia 8 is back at its lowest price yet ahead of Black Friday. As one of the best TVs for sound, it’s an ideal choice if you want stellar sound without paying extra for a soundbar. Its OLED screen might not be the brightest of them all, but it still manages to rival the picture quality of its competitors using its brightness-boosting Bravia XP Processor. You can even use it with your gaming console of choice thanks to the two HDMI ports (out of four total) that support 4K/120 Hz gaming.
The WF-C700N remain some of the best budget earbuds around, more than a year after their launch, especially now they’ve slipped to under $100 at Best Buy. Our five-starSony WF-C700N reviewgoes into why we rate them so highly, but the short version is that the mix of sound quality, noise cancellation power and comfort is basically unmatched. Especially at this price, which has only been beaten once before by $10.
The Bose QuietComfort headphones are the manufacturer’s mid-range noise-cancelling cans and have dropped to a record-low price in this early Black Friday deal. On top of the manufacturer’s excellent ANC to block out unwanted noise, you get high-fidelity audio and an EQ control to customize bass, mid-range, and treble. The QuietComfort lasts up to 24 hours on one charge and can get back 2.5 hours of playtime in 15 minutes.
Another Black Friday sale and another return to the record-low price for the latest and greatest in Sony’s class-leading wireless over-ear lineup. The older XM4 were stellar, so it’s no surprise that Sony’s XM5 are also incredibly hard to beat – especially with a huge $100 off. They don’t fold up like the XM4, but they’re still a comfortable, smart, great-sounding pair of headphones that block outside sound highly effectively – and at this price, they’re excellent value too.
These premium Bose headphones offer the best noise cancellation you can buy with rich and energetic sound quality, and they’re a fantastic pickup at this record-low price. OurBose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones reviewhighlighted the only real downside as the below-average battery life (even though it’s still a respectable 24 hours), but that’s worth living with to get a super-comfortable and top-performing pair of cans.
The iPad 10.2 is back at its record-low price at Amazon. This Apple tablet may be slightly older tech, but the 10.2-inch Retina display and A13 Bionic chip ensure excellent picture quality and superior performance to this day. If you need an entry-level slate for web browsing, streaming videos, light admin work or playing basic games then this can do it all without issue. Right now, when it comes to powerful and affordable tablets that offer excellent value for money, nothing else can beat the Apple iPad 10.2 at this price.
Display- 15.6 inchesProcessor- Intel CeleronRAM- 4GBStorage- 64GBOS- ChromeOS
This Lenovo IdeaPad 3i Chromebook is a basic device but it’s ridiculously cheap, making it a great buy for light use such as general browsing and schoolwork. It also boasts full-day battery life thanks to the lean but perfectly functional Chrome OS from Google, meaning it’s best suited for students or those always on the move. If you have under $200 to spend and need a cheap laptop then you won’t find a better option right now ahead of Black Friday.
Display- 13.6 inchesProcessor- Apple M2RAM- 8GBStorage- 256GBOS- macOS
While this is a good price for the MacBook Air M2, I’d suggest waiting to see if the previous record-low of $649 is made available again nearer to Black Friday. Even though a newer M3 version is available, we concluded that this is still one of the best laptops you can buy in ourMacBook Air M2 review, thanks to the stylish design, clear display, impressive performance, and long 18-hour battery life. For those needing a premium powerhouse for creative apps such as photo editing, video editing and more intense workloads, this is a good offer on an Apple machine right now.
Display- 14 inchesProcessor- Apple M3RAM- 8GBStorage- 512GBOS- macOS
Best Buy has dropped the price of the Apple MacBook Pro with M3 chip to just over $1,000. This is $200 cheaper than the previous record-low price. The 8-core CPU, 10-core GPU, and 8GB of RAM deliver unbelievable performance, making this powerful high-end laptop a great option for content creators or anyone who needs to multitask a lot. Read more about why we loved it so much in ourMacBook Pro 14-inch (M3) review.
You usually have to pay extra to get a Surface Pro Signature Keyboard with Microsoft’s laptop-tablet hybrids, but this bundle deal at Best Buy chucks one in for free – saving you $350 in total. We were super-impressed with these new models that boast a gorgeous 13-inch PixelSense Flow OLED display at 2880 x 1920 resolution so it looks sharp and crisp with some vibrant colors and deep blacks. Meanwhile, the Snapdragon X Elite processor ensures excellent battery life and combines well with its many AI features to simplify your life. There’s also 16GB of memory and 512GB of SSD storage which is about right for the price and will ensure speedy performance and plenty of storage space.
Buying a Dyson vacuum cleaner for under $250 is a real treat for anyone trying to keep costs down. With the new Dyson Digital Slim, you get up to 40 minutes of runtime with a motorbar cleaner head designed for deep cleaning all floor types – and an advanced filtration system. Simply put, it’s all the essentials you need in a vacuum from the premium manufacturer.
Amazon has the top-rated iRobot Roomba robot vacuum on sale for $149.99 - the lowest price we’ve ever seen. Designed with homes with pets in mind, the Roomba features three levels of powerful suction for custom cleaning on carpets and hard floors and recharges itself when the battery is low.
The Ninja Blast Portable Blender is Ninja’s best-selling personal-sized blender for smoothies, slushies, and shakes. It comes with a USB-rechargeable base, so you don’t need to swap batteries every few months, and a leakproof lid with a carrying handle. Its convenient, grab-and-go design stood out to our reviewer, who gave it four out of five stars. This is one of the lowest prices we’ve seen for the Ninja Blast.
KitchenAid mixers are always a Black Friday favorite, and Target has the 5.5-quart model on sale for an incredible price of $279.99. Available in several colors, the stainless steel mixer features 11 distinct speeds for power and control and includes three different attachments, allowing you to fold, knead, mix, shred, or beat.
Thanks to its compact size, this Keurig K-Mini is a great choice for those working with a small space. Target’s Black Friday deals have marked the coffee maker down to just $59.99. The K-Mini can brew a cup in minutes and is less than five inches wide, so it’s an easy fit for even the most cramped kitchens.
The Ninja Creami ice cream maker will surely be a Black Friday best-seller due to its popularity at recent holiday sales, and Walmart has the appliance down to a record-low price. You can make ice cream, milkshakes, and sorbets with a touch of a button and add your favorite mix-ins and flavors.
Here’s an unmissable early Black Friday bargain if you’re shopping for the best-selling and highly-rated Ninja Air Fryer. This popular appliance has six cooking functions including max crisp, air fry, roast, bake, reheat, and dehydrate. It’s simple to cook from frozen while still getting super crispy results. With a large capacity, you can cook up to 1kg of fries or a 1.6kg chicken in each drawer. It’s perfect for feeding the whole family or batch cooking.
Fitbit deals are always popular on Black Friday, and Amazon has the feature-packed Fitbit Versa 4 on sale for $119.95, thanks to a huge 40% discount. The top-rated smartwatch features a built-in GPS for tracking runs, walks, and bike rides and provides you a daily readiness score to see if your body is ready for a workout or recovery based on helpful insights.
A hefty 33% saving on the Pixel Watch 2 gets you a 41mm Android smartwatch with heart rate tracking, stress management, workouts, and more. Available in all three colors and with LTE connectivity, replete with 32GB of onboard storage.
The Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra is almost in a league of its own and can be picked up for a ridiculously low price with an eligible trade-in. With up to 100 hours of battery life from a single charge, you can get out and about more than ever. Take advantage of on-board GPS for tracking runs, bike rides, and walks, plus all the tracking and health data you could ever want and see it in great detail through the Samsung Health app.
Blending a superb high-end design with a fantastic display, chipset, and innovative AI features, the Google Pixel 8 Pro is a superb option if you’re looking for a decent flagship on a budget - especially at this record-low price for an unlocked device. Most of the time you have to buy a carrier plan to get discounts as big as this, so it’s a great early Black Friday offer.
The Amazon Fire HD 8 tablet (2024) is the latest version of the retailer’s basic budget-friendly tablet and this version with 32GB of storage is now back to the same record-low price we saw last month. It’s not the most powerful device but this cheap and durable tablet lasts up to 13 hours, making it good for light use and watching videos.
One of my favorite pre-Black Friday deals is theAmazon Fire HD 10tablet on sale for a record-low price of $74.99. Perfect for watching content or using any number of Amazon’s own-brand applications, the Fire HD 10 features a big, bright 10-inch Full HD display, 3GB of RAM, and an octa-core processor for relatively decent performance (for the money). The tablet also works with Amazon Alexa and provides an impressive 12 hours of battery life.
There’s up to $800 to be saved on the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra when you trade in your existing tablet. The newest high-end Samsung slate has great features for productivity like Circle to Search with Google and Note Assist. There are also AI-assisted tools like the ability to turn a sketch into a full image. Up to 16 hours of battery life and a neat S Pen stylus prove useful.
We rate the Alpha a7 IV as thebest mirrorless camerafor most people right now - mainly because it’s a superb hybrid body that performs for both stills and video. With an excellent 33MP full-frame sensor and a game-changing auto-focus system, it’s hard to believe you can get all that goodness for such a low price. Now is a great time to consider making the switch since this excellent flagship is currently sitting at its lowest-ever price.
A $50 discount might not seem like much but when you think this action camera was only released a year ago, you can rest assured that you’re getting some of the latest tech out there. It’s also an improvement on the Action 3 thanks to a larger sensor that immediately results in better low-light performance. You’ll also get a camera that is waterproof down to 18m and a magnetic mounting system.
Nintendo comes out with aMario Kart 8 Deluxebundle almost every year and they always represent killer value. You get a Nintendo Switch console, one of its best games, and 12 months of Nintendo Switch Online for multiplayer play. Overall, this is a roughly $80 saving compared to retail price.
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Roomba Robot vacuums are a Black Friday favorite, and Amazon has this Q0120 model on sale for just $149.99. That’s a record-low price and an incredible deal for a robot vacuum.Designed for homes with pets in mind, the Roomba features three levels of powerful suction for custom cleaning on carpets and hard floors, and it recharges itself when the battery is low.iRobot Roomba Q0120 Robot Vacuum:was$249.99now$149.99 at Amazon
If you’re looking to pick up a best-selling smart home gadget from Amazon, there are several impressive deals starting at just $17.99. You can find record-low prices on smart speakers, tablets, security cameras, and Fire TVs.Today’s early deals are so good that I don’t expect the prices to drop much further at Amazon’s official Black Friday sale.
As some of the best headphones you can buy, the Sony WH-1000XM5 are always a popular pick during Black Friday. And there’s no need to wait around for an offer as Amazon currently has the top-rated headphones down to a record-low price.
While the XM4s remain the top option in ourbest headphonesguide as they offer similar performance at a lower cost, this deal on the XM5s make them a more tempting buy. In our five starSony WH-1000XM5 review, we praised the class-leading noise cancellation, excellent sound quality and comfortable fit. If I wasn’t already happy with my Bose cans, these would be the ones on my shopping list.
Sony WH-1000XM5 Wireless Headphones:was$399.99now$298 at Amazon
I’ve been rocking a Fitbit Versa 2 for a couple of years now after I picked one up super-cheap in a previous Black Friday sale. And while it still serves me perfectly well for exercise and sleep tracking, I do have an eye on an upgrade to get a few more handy and modern smartwatch features.
Enter this offer on the Fitbit Versa 4 at Amazon, which brings it back down a record-low price. It’s a tempting offer for the solid all-around smartwatch, even though it’s not one of the favorites here at TechRadar. In terms of features for the price, though, it’s hard to deny that this is a good deal ahead of Black Friday.
Fitbit Versa 4:was$199.95now$119.95 at Amazon
James, what is the one deal I need to seeright nowif I’m browsing the Black Friday sales? If that’s the question on the top of your head today then here’s the star deal so far.
I’d usually scoff at the price of a Dyson because – despite their quality – they can be seriously expensive vacuums. And when you’ve got options from the likes of Bissell and Shark that are just as good in my eyes for a whole lot less then I find it hard to justify the cost.
However, with this Dyson Digital Slim down to a little over $200, even I’d be tempted to pick this up. It’s similar to the entry-level Dyson V8 in terms of power and performance, making it a fairly basic vacuum. Still, for general cleaning in a pet-free home this is more than up to the task – and at a great budget-friendly price when it comes to the usually premium brand.
Dyson Digital Slim:was$499.99now$229.99 at Best Buy
Welcome to TechRadar’s live coverage of this year’s Black Friday deals. Like me, you may be a little taken aback to see so many sales already underway this early in November, but it’s clear we’ve entered a new norm for the end-of-year bargain extravaganza. Instead of a rush of offers over a few days, it’s now a month-long event.
Retailers such as Best Buy, Walmart, Target, and Samsung have already launched their full sales. Others have dozens of early deals, with the full events set to start in a matter of days.
Because of that, I’ve kickstarted our live coverage early as well so I can share what I think are all the best offers available today based on my eight years of experience covering Black Friday. I’m also drawing on the expertise of the full TechRadar team so you only see top deals on the highest-rated products that we’ve tested – as well as a few cheap bargains and stocking-fillers.
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