While we’re still a few weeks away from Black Friday deals actually coming into play properly, there are already plenty of amazing deals on at all sorts of retailers. There are a massive number of deals out there right now, and it’s a pain to sift through them all.
To help make sure you don’t actually have to do all of that legwork, CNET’s shopping experts have gone out and found all the best early Black Friday deals on all manner of things. From TVs and headphones to laptops, tablets and mattresses, don’t miss out on your chance to beat the rush.
Think of this page as your ultimate guide to finding the best Black Friday offers. We’ll keep this page updated all month long so you can take advantage of some of the best prices of the year.
Our favorite early Black Friday deals
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6: $1,550
This is Samsung’s last-gen foldable phone with a large 7.6-inch internal display and fast chip. This model comes with 256GB of storage and is unlocked so you can connect it with any carrier.
HP 15.6-inch Chromebook laptop: $234
Whether for streaming or light gaming, this Chromebook — priced at just over $200 — is a bargain. The laptop can charge from zero to 50% in 45 minutes, and it has 64GB of storage and 16GB of RAM.
Apple AirTag 4-pack: $65
Apple users, this tiny Bluetooth tracker can help you find your lost keys or wallet. And this four-pack can be yours at a great price.
Amazon Fire HD 10 Tablet: $70
This is an excellent budget tablet that’s now down to half-price, making it even better value for money.
More amazing early Black Friday deals
- Samsung Galaxy Tab A9 Plus 11-inch tablet: $200 (save $20). An affordable Android tablet that has a large 11-inch display and quad speakers for an excellent multimedia experience.
- Baseus Magsafe portable charger: $30 (save $30). Get this portable charger with a 10,000-mAh capacity and MagSafe design at a 50% discount.
- Fitbit Versa 4 Smartwatch: $120 (Save $80). Keep an eye on your health and boost your workouts with this amazing watch.
- Sperax walking pad: $160 (save $50). Get those steps in with this three-in-one portable walking pad. It fits anywhere, even under your desk, so you can multitask during long meetings.
- Blink Wired Floodlight Security Camera: $50 (save $50). Add security to your home for cheap with this fantastic security camera with amazing alerts, HD live view and more.
- Anker 622 Magnetic Battery: $28 (save $20). Keep your phone topped up all day with this handy wireless portable charger.
- Eufy C10 Robot Vacuum: $200 (save $280). This handy robot vacuum is a staggering 58% off and will let you put your feet up while it works.
Best early Black Friday TV and TV accessory deals
Sony 65-inch Bravia XR X90L 4K smart TV: $900
This Sony model is down by a big $300 with a 65-inch 4K screen. It has HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision, a 120Hz frame rate, four HDMI inputs and Sony’s XR Contrast Booster, which is great for getting deeper blacks and increased brightness.
Govee TV Backlight 3 Lite: $53
This kit adds lights to the back of your TV that sync up with whatever you’re watching or playing. There are kits for multiple TV sizes on sale right now.
Bose TV Speaker Soundbar: $199
Add a whole new dimension of sound to your setup with this fantastic soundbar that’s easy to setup and fantastic when in use.
Amazon Fire TV Cube: $100
Get more out of your streaming services with this easy to install streaming device that’ll make searching through them simpler than ever before.
More early Black Friday TV deals
- Roku Streaming Stick 4K: $40 (save $10). Get the Roku platform on almost any TV. This media streamer supports 4K, HDR and Dolby Vision. And it comes with a Roku voice remote.
- Samsung 75-inch Q6F QLED smart TV: $598 (save $300). This 2025 model with a massive screen just hit a new all-time low –perfect for football season.
- Roku Streambar SE: $80 (save $20). Roku’s two-in-one sound and streaming bar is over 30% off. CNET’s David Carnoy recommends the Streambar SE from Roku as a “solid upgrade over most built-in TV speakers.”
- Amazon Fire TV 40-inch 2-Series: $170 (save $80). This TV has an Alexa voice remote and is compact for playrooms, dens, offices and other small spaces.
- Nebula Cosmos 4K SE smart projector: $900 (save $400). This projector gives you a massive 200-inch screen and has an impressive 1,800 ANSI lumens of brightness.
- Insignia 50-inch 4K Smart Fire TV: $180 (save $120). Insignia TVs are reliable, and this one is on sale in a range of sizes too.
- Samsung The Frame Pro 75-Inch 4K TV: $2,498 (save $500). This huge TV looks like a piece of art when not in use, and even better when it is in use.
Best early Black Friday headphone deals
Bose QuietComfort Ultra earbuds: $129
According to CNET’s resident audio expert, the Bose QuietComfort earbuds offer “a lot to like for the price,” and they’re even more likable at $50 off. They boast solid sound quality that lives up to the Bose reputation, and the sleek, stemless design provides a snug, comfortable fit (for most people).
Apple AirPods Max: $500
If you want the sound quality of the AirPods Pro with the comfort and security of over-ear headphones, the AirPods Max are for you.
Beats Solo 4: $130
These Beats are some of our favorite over-ear headphones available at the moment. They’re not noise-canceling, but do support lossless audio, boast solid voice-call performance and impressed our reviewers with their substantial 50-hour battery life.
Bose Ultra Open Earbuds: $199
Bose Ultra Open Earbuds are not only supremely comfortable, but also have some of the best sound quality you could hope for, along with an amazing battery life and plenty of durability.
More early Black Friday headphone deals
- Anker Soundcore Space A40 ANC earbuds: $50 (save $50 with Amazon Prime). With 50 hours of playtime and active noise canceling, these Amazon Prime members can save half on these buds.
- EarFun Wave Pro: $53 (save $27). With 80 hours of battery life, CNET’s favorite noise-canceling headphones for budget-conscious users are now even more affordable.
- Soundcore P30i Earbuds: $25 (save $25). These amazing budget earbuds still have an impressive battery life, noise cancelling, and come in a range of colors too.
- JBL Tune 510BT Headphones: $30 (save $20). These budget over-ear headphones are comfortable, sound good, and last up to 40 hours on a single charge.
- Soundcore Sport X20 Hook Earbuds: $56 (save $24). If you’re looking for great workout earbuds, then look no further than these.
- Beats Pill Portable Speaker: $100 (save $50). This amazing portable speaker looks good, but sounds even better.
Best early Black Friday home tech deals
BlueAir 211i Max: $300
BlueAir makes some of the best air purifiers. This smart device stays on top of allergens and pollutants by auto-adjusting to its environment. Breathe in cleaner air with $50 off the regular price.
Amazon Echo Show 8: $100
This smart screen offers a lot of utility, can integrate with your other smart home goods, and is even good for video calls.
Nespresso Vertuo Pop+ Coffee Machine: $109
A good coffee machine can really help you out, and this one’s easy to use, has access to a wide range of pods, and it looks good too.
Shark AI Ultra Robot Vacuum: $300
Don’t worry about your vacuuming, just get this amazing and powerful robot vacuum to do it for you. It can even empty itself into the base, allowing you to leave it alone for a couple of months at a time.
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More early Black Friday home tech deals:
- Aqara U100 smart door lock: $130 (save $60 with Amazon Prime). This smart lock supports Apple’s Home Key technology, Amazon’s Alexa and more.
- TP-Link Tapo smart Wi-Fi plug (3-pack): $30 (save $20). Not only can you save on these plugs, but you can also save on your electric bill with the Tapo app that lets you control when your plugs are on and off.
- Starlink Mini Wi-Fi system: $300 (save $200). CNET expert Joe Supan called the Starlink Mini a “game-changer for travelers.” It’s perfect for those in remote areas, too. All you have to do to get a Wi-Fi signal is place this outside and let it face the sky.
- Bissell Little Green carpet cleaner: $100 (save $34). Grab this viral carpet cleaner to tackle messes just about anywhere.
- Dyson V11 Origin Vacuum: $400 (save $230). This powerful vacuum will make cleaning your floors a breeze, and it can even get into awkward sports too.
- Amazon Echo Spot: $55 (save $25). This handy little smart speaker helps you stay on time, set alarms, and get answers quick.
- Amazon Echo Show 5 Kids: $55 (save $45). Get your kids a personal tutor, play them some music, and let them browse a massive range of easy to control content.
- Roborock Q10 S5+ Robot Vacuum And Mop: $300 ($250). This is a powerful robot vacuum and mop that’ll keep all of your floors clean with very little hassle.
When is Black Friday?
This year, Black Friday is Nov. 28. It always lands on the Friday after Thanksgiving, which falls on the fourth Thursday of November. There are hundreds of price cuts and sizable sales from the biggest online retailers already available.
Which stores have Black Friday sales?
Almost all major retailers offer tons of deals and discounts for Black Friday. Think of companies like Amazon, Best Buy and Walmart, as well as more specialized retailers such as B&H Photo, GameStop and Dell. Major retailers, such as Target and Walmart, will offer online-only savings in addition to traditional in-person sales. Keep in mind that physical locations can also run out of stock, so there are pros and cons to shopping in-store and online.
When do Black Friday sales start?
Technically, Black Friday sales tend to begin a few weeks ahead of Thanksgiving, with the pace increasing closer to the actual Black Friday. And with Cyber Week starting two days after Black Friday, you’ll have more time to enjoy the savings from both events.
Are Black Friday deals only available in person?
Generally speaking, no. Black Friday focuses largely on tech, home and deals that exist separately both in person and online. As more shopping is done online, Black Friday and Cyber Monday have started to blend together a little. That doesn’t mean all the deals are the same, but it does mean that finding new deals has become a greater challenge.
Best Black Friday retailers
- Amazon: One of the world’s largest online retailers, Amazon offers massive discounts with significant savings on tech, home appliances, and smart home equipment.
- Walmart: Save big on televisions, laptops, appliances like refrigerators and more at Walmart’s Black Friday event.
- Best Buy: Black Friday is historically a great time to buy TVs, and Best Buy has you covered for that and more.
- Home Depot: Eyeing home improvement tools? Home Depot has the best discounts on tools, appliances, and even grills.
- Target: It may not be as big on Black Friday as other retailers, but Target does offer some great deals on toys, gifts and board games.
Why are they called Black Friday and Cyber Monday?
The term “black” has historically been used to denote distressing or calamitous events. The earliest known use of Black Friday for the Friday after Thanksgiving was to refer to the practice of workers calling in sick the day after Thanksgiving in the early 1950s. Around that same time, US police adopted the term to describe the traffic conditions during the first major holiday shopping date.
After attempts to move to the term “Big Friday” failed, merchants attempted to ameliorate the term Black Friday in subsequent years, suggesting that its origin was not due to the terrible traffic the shopping spree created, but because the profit it generated put stores “back in the black” in financial terms.
Then, in 2005, the National Retail Federation coined the term “Cyber Monday” because it had noticed a spike in online traffic the Monday following Thanksgiving. At the time, it was believed it was because people were making online purchases while they were at work following the holiday, so their kids couldn’t see any gift purchases and because work computers typically had faster internet connections. There was some chatter about calling the date Black Monday or Blue Monday — because hyperlinks are blue — but eventually, everyone settled on the more futuristic-sounding Cyber Monday. In 2014, Cyber Monday became the biggest online shopping day in the country.
