We still have a few weeks left until Black Fridaybut savvy shoppers looking for bargains can already find early deals at several retailers. Going through them all can be overwhelming, so we're here to help. CNET's shopping experts are already working hard to find you all the best early Black Friday deals, from TVs and headphones to laptops, tablets and mattresses. Don't miss your chance to beat the onslaught.
Consider this page as your ultimate guide to finding the best Black Friday deals. We're constantly updating this page so you can take advantage of some of the best prices of the year.
Our Favorite Early Black Friday Deals
Whether it's 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, has 64 GB of internal memory and 16 GB of RAM.
Apple users, this tiny Bluetooth tracker will help you find your lost keys or wallet. And this set of four can be yours at a great price.
This is a great budget tablet and the price has now been halved, making it even better value for money.
This six-camera system helps you keep an eye on your entire property with two-way audio, 1080p resolution, and motion alerts. It also includes an XR timing module for extended range.
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The Best Early Black Friday TV and TV Accessories Deals
This Sony model costs $300 less with a 65-inch 4K screen. It features HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision, 120Hz frame rate, four HDMI inputs, and Sony's XR Contrast Enhancer, which is great for getting deeper blacks and boosting brightness.
This kit adds lighting to the back of your TV that syncs with what you're watching or playing. Nowadays there are kits for sale for TVs of different sizes.
Add a whole new dimension of sound to your system with this fantastic soundbar that's easy to set up and performs great.
Get more out of your streaming services with this easy-to-install streaming device that makes browsing through them easier than ever before.
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The best deals on headphones at the beginning of Black Friday
If you want the sound quality of AirPods Pro with the comfort and security of over-ear headphones, AirPods Max are for you.
These beats some of ours favorite in-ear headphones available at the moment. They don't come with noise cancellation, but they support lossless audio, boast excellent voice calling performance, and impressed our reviewers with their significant battery life (50 hours).
The Bose Ultra Open Headphones are not only extremely comfortable, but they also provide the best sound quality you could hope for, as well as amazing battery life and durability.
Sennheiser Accentum true wireless headphones feature an ergonomic design, sleek appearance and a battery life of up to 28 hours. They have received good reviews and high ratings, making the $143 price tag great value for money.
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The Best Home Appliance Deals Early on Black Friday
This 1024Wh power plant is a great backup power source for inclement weather or when you're traveling off-grid. It has six AC outlets, two USB-C ports, four USB-A ports, and more. You can also connect it to compatible solar panels.
This smart screen offers many useful features, can integrate with other smart home products, and is even suitable for video calling.
A good coffee machine can really help you, it's easy to use, has access to a wide range of capsules and looks good.
Don't worry about vacuuming, just use this amazing and powerful robot vacuum cleaner to do it for you. He may even defecate on the base, allowing you to leave him alone for a couple of months.
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Even more Black Friday home tech deals:
- Google Nest Thermostat: $90 (Save $40). The ever-popular Nest thermostat is over 30% off, so now is the time to upgrade your daily routine.
- Jackery HomePower 3000 Power Station: $999 (Save $1,500). While Amazon's list prices don't show it right now, this massive powerhouse launched just a few months ago for $2,500, so that's a huge savings.
- Aqara U100 Smart Door Lock: $130 (Save $60 with Amazon Prime). This smart lock supports Apple's Home Key, Amazon's Alexa, and more.
- Starlink Mini Wi-Fi System: $300 (Save $200). CNET expert Joe Supan called Starlink Mini “a watershed moment for travelers.” This is also ideal for those living in remote areas. All you have to do to get a Wi-Fi signal is place it outside and point it at the sky.
- Dyson V11 Origin Vacuum Cleaner: $400 (Save $230).. This powerful vacuum makes cleaning your floors a breeze, and it can even make for awkward exercise sessions.
- Amazon Echo Spot: $55 (Save $25). This handy little smart speaker will help you stay on time, set alarms, and get answers quickly.
- Amazon Echo Show 5 Kids: $55 (Save $45). Hire a personal tutor for your kids, play some music, and let them browse through a huge selection of easily manageable content.
- Roborock Q10 S5+ Robot Vacuum and Mop: $300 ($250).. This is a powerful robot vacuum cleaner and mop that will keep all your floors clean without much hassle.
When is Black Friday?
This year Black Friday falls on November 28th. It always falls on the Friday after Thanksgiving, which falls on the fourth Thursday in November. Hundreds of price reductions and significant sales from major online retailers are already available.
Which stores have Black Friday sales?
Almost all major retailers are offering tons of promotions and discounts for Black Friday. Think about companies like Amazon, Best Buy, and Walmart, as well as more specialty retailers like B&H Photo, GameStop, and Dell. Major retailers like Target and Walmart will offer online-only savings in addition to traditional in-person sales. Keep in mind that physical stores can also run out of stock, so shopping in-store and online has its pros and cons.
When do Black Friday sales start?
Technically, Black Friday sales typically start a few weeks before Thanksgiving, with the pace picking up closer to the actual Black Friday. And since Cyber Week starts 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 mainly focuses on technology, home and deals that exist separately both in person and online. With more shopping being done online, Black Friday and Cyber Monday have started to blur a bit. This doesn't mean that all deals are the same, but it does mean that finding new deals has become more challenging.
Best Black Friday Stores
- Amazon: Amazon, one of the world's largest online retailers, is offering huge discounts and big savings on technology, appliances and smart home equipment.
- Walmart: Save on TVs, 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 with not only that, but much more.
- Home Depot: Looking for home improvement tools? Home Depot offers the best deals on tools, appliances, and even grills.
- Target: It may not be as big on Black Friday as other retailers, but Target does have 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 refer to disturbing or catastrophic events. The earliest known use of the term “Black Friday” to refer to the Friday after Thanksgiving was due to the practice of workers calling in sick the day after Thanksgiving in the early 1950s. Around the same time, US police adopted the term to describe traffic conditions during the first major holiday shopping spree.
After attempts to adopt the term “Big Friday” failed, merchants in subsequent years attempted to improve the term “Black Friday”, suggesting that its origins were not due to the terrible traffic generated by shopping, but because the profits generated from it put stores “back in the black” financially.
Then, in 2005, the National Retail Federation coined the term “Cyber Monday” because it noticed a surge in online traffic on the Monday following Thanksgiving. At the time, it was thought that this was because people were shopping online while at work after the holiday, so their children could not see the gift purchases, and because work computers typically had faster Internet connections. There was some talk of calling the date “Black Monday” or “Blue Monday” – because the hyperlinks are blue – but ultimately everyone settled on the more futuristic-sounding “Cyber Monday.” In 2014, Cyber Monday became the largest online shopping day in the country.
