Black Friday won't be here until Nov. 28, but the deals are already coming in hot. Top retailers have slashed prices on thousands of items from top tech brands ahead of the main event. Scoop up bargain buys ahead of the Black Friday rush and even get a head start on your holiday shopping with deals our team of CNET shopping experts have hunted down for you. We're doing the legwork of finding all the best early Black Friday deals for you to make sure you get what you want at the best price. Check out the top offers below on TVs, headphones, laptops and more.
Think of this page as your ultimate guide to finding the best Black Friday offers. We're keeping this page updated so you can take advantage of some of the best prices of the year.
Our favorite early Black Friday deals
This massive smart TV offers vibrant QLED colors, stunning 4K clarity and impressive sound quality, essentially providing a home theater experience at a price that's within reach for most people — especially with this enormous $1,500 discount.
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.
Egohome's early Black Friday sale is offering massive discounts on select products. Right now, you can score up to 60% off, plus an extra 20% with the CNET exclusive code EGOHOME20 at checkout. The sale runs from now through Dec. 10.
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.
More amazing early Black Friday deals
- Google Pixel 9: $545 (save $254). Now Google's previous-gen Pixel, the Pixel 9, is still incredibly usable in 2025 and the ideal pickup for Android fans at over $200 off.
- Apple M4 MacBook Air (13-inch): $899 (save $100). This ultra-fast and portable model has 256GB of storage, 16GB of RAM and the powerful M4 chip.
- Samsung Galaxy Tab A9 Plus 11-inch tablet: $160 (save $60). An affordable Android tablet that has a large 11-inch display and quad speakers for an excellent multimedia experience.
- Apple Watch SE 3 (40mm): $200 (save $49). The latest budget-friendly Apple Watch just got more affordable with this 20% discount.
- Sperax walking pad: $150 (save $60). 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, two-pack: $60 (save $36). Keep your phone topped up all day with this handy wireless portable charger.
- Eufy C10 robot vacuum: $198 (save $282). This handy robot vacuum is a staggering 58% off its original list price and down 10% from its recent low. Put your feet up while it works instead.
- Ring Spotlight Cam Plus $90 (save $60 with coupon). With a bright light, two-way audio, color night vision and more, this camera can help you keep an eye on things. Use code RINGCAM for the savings.
- Razer Blade 14 gaming laptop: $1,550 (save $350). This 14-inch laptop is lightning-fast, perfect for gaming on the go and available at a record-low price.
- Galaxy Watch 8: $250 (save $80). For those with a Galaxy phone, this smartwatch is an excellent option with advanced fitness tools, built-in GPS, health insights, Gemini AI support and more.
- DJI Mic Mini: $99 (save $70). Vloggers and streamers can grab this impressive wireless microphone at an all-time low price right now.
Best early Black Friday TV and TV accessory deals
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.
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.
Add a whole new dimension of sound to your setup with this fantastic soundbar that's easy to setup and fantastic when in use.
This 2025 TCL QM6K TV has a 4K QLED display with high-energy LED chips for superior brightness and Dolby Atmos spatial audio for immersive sound. It also impressed CNET reviewer TY Pendlebury, who praised it for featuring “some of the best picture quality, including great black levels, for an LCD-based TV.” Other features include a gaming mode, Bluetooth connectivity and four HDMI ports.
More early Black Friday TV deals
- Google TV Streamer 4K: $75 (save $25). Nab a new all-time low price on Google's latest streaming device. It's one of our favorite options on the market.
- Roku Streaming Stick 4K: $39 (save $11). 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.
- Amazon Fire TV Cube: $90 (save $50). Get the Fire TV platform with this ultra-fast streamer with support for Dolby Vision, HDR, Dolby Atmos and Wi-Fi 6E.
- Samsung 75-inch Q6F QLED smart TV: $480 (save $170). This 2025 model with a massive screen just hit a new all-time low — perfect for football season.
- Roku Streambar SE: $79 (save $21). 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: $150 (save $100). This TV has an Alexa voice remote and is compact for playrooms, dens, offices and other small spaces.
- Nebula Cosmos 4K SE smart projector: $1,000 (save $300). 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: $170 (save $130). 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.
- Samsung 50-inch U7900 TV: $230 (save $70). This 2025 model is a great size for bedrooms and dens, and it has voice assistance built in.
- Samsung 65-inch S95F OLED TV: $2,300 (save $1,000). This 2025 model has a 65-inch OLED screen with a 120Hz refresh rate for stunning picture quality, as well as adaptive sound and voice amplification.
- Twelve South AirFly Pro Bluetooth audio adapter: $43 (save $12). If you want to use your own earbuds while flying or at the gym, this adapter is the perfect companion.
Best early Black Friday laptop and tablet deals
The M4 MacBook Air is the latest model in Apple's lightweight lineup and our overall favorite laptop on the market right now. The basic 256GB model is only $100 off, or can get double the storage for just $50 more, which is a $250 discount. The 15-inch model is also on sale for those who prefer a larger display.
This lightweight tablet has a massive 13-inch display and delivers all the power most people need for basics like streaming, reading, games and social media.
This is an excellent budget tablet that's now down to half-price, making it even better value for money.
This versatile hybrid Lenovo is one of our favorite two-in-one models of 2025. In addition to a stunning 16-inch 2K touchscreen display, it also packs 16GB of RAM, 1TB of storage and an advanced Intel Core Ultra 7 processor. Plus, the 360-degree hinge means you can use it as both a laptop and a tablet.
More early Black Friday laptop and tablet deals
- Apple MacBook Pro M5 (14-inch): $1,657 (save $142). This 2025 Pro model is the most advanced MacBook you can get thanks to the cutting-edge M5 processor.
- Microsoft Surface Laptop 7: $950 (save $250). This is our overall favorite Windows laptop. It has a 13.8-inch touchscreen display, 16GB of RAM and 512GB of SSD storage for under a grand.
- Asus ROG Strix G16 gaming laptop: $1,499 (save $401). Game on the go with this capable model. It has a 16-inch screen, 16GB of RAM, 1TB SSD and a GeForce RTX 5060.
- Samsung Galaxy Book 4 laptop: $530 (save $370). A solid middle-of-the-road option for those who just need the basics.
- Apple M4 iPad Pro: $879 (save $100). This advanced tablet has an 11-inch Ultra Retina XDR OLED display, 256GB of storage and a powerful M4 chip for stellar performance.
- Amazon Fire Max 11 tablet: $190 (save $90). Stream, game and more on this 11-inch tablet with a 14-hour battery life and 128 GB of storage.
- Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite: $210 (save $120). This tablet comes with an S Pen, Dolby Atmos surround sound and 64 GB of storage that can expand up to 1TB with a microSD card (sold separately).
- Apple A16 iPad: $319 (save $30). This basic iPad has an 11-inch screen, 128GB of storage and lasts up to 10 hours on a full charge.
- HP Chromebook x360 Plus: $420 (save $300). This 2-in-1 can lie flat like a tablet and has a 14-inch touchscreen display, making it a solid, versatile option for anyone looking for a Chromebook with decent specs.
- Acer Aspire 14: $630 (save $420). This is our top pick for Windows users on a budget.
Best early Black Friday headphone deals
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.
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 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.
Right now, you can grab Bose's second-generation QuietComfort Ultra earbuds for $249 at Amazon. That's a cool $50 off. CNET's audio expert David Carnoy says they offer “a comfortable, secure fit and feature superb noise canceling and excellent sound quality.”
More early Black Friday headphone deals
- Sony WH1000-XM4 wireless ANC headphones: $200 (save $150). A couple of generations old, but these Sony cans still sound incredible, and they're a terrific value at $200.
- Apple AirPods 4: $85 (save $44). With up to 30 hours of battery life, Apple's H2 chip and IP54 dust-, sweat- and water-resistance ratings, these earbuds are a solid everyday option.
- 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: $60 (save $20). With 80 hours of battery life, CNET's favorite noise-canceling headphones for budget-conscious users are now even more affordable.
- Soundcore P30i earbuds: $30 (save $20). These amazing budget earbuds offer impressive battery life and noise cancellation, and come in a range of colors too.
- JBL Tune 510BT headphones: $25 (save $25). These budget over-ear headphones are comfortable, sound good and last up to 40 hours on a single charge.
- Beats Pill portable speaker: $100 (save $50). This amazing portable speaker looks good, but sounds even better.
- Soundpeats Air 5 Pro: $60 (save $20). These earbuds are waterproof, offer hi-res and lossless audio and get a total of up to 37 hours of play per charge.
- Beats Fit Pro: $149 (save $51). These first-gen workout earbuds are sweat-resistant, have solid noise canceling and work with Apple or Android.
- Anker Soundcore P40i: $45 (save $15). These earbuds deliver up to 60 hours of playback, have adaptive noise canceling and are under $50.
- Ozlo Sleepbuds: $299 (save $50). Get better sleep with these noise-masking and snore-blocking earbuds.
Best early Black Friday home tech deals
This 1,024-watt-hour power station is a great backup power source during inclement weather or when you're traveling off the grid. It has six AC outlets, two USB-C ports, four USB-A ports and more. You can also connect it with compatible solar panels.
This six-camera system can help you keep an eye on your whole property with two-way audio, 1080p resolution and motion alerts. It also includes a Sync Module XR for an extended range.
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.
The window-cleaning robot is discounted by 44% from its regular price of $500, hitting the lowest price we've seen. It has three nozzles with a wide angle for a big spray zone, as well as a wet cloth and a brushless motor.
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More early Black Friday home tech deals:
- Google Nest Thermostat: $90 (save $40). The ever-popular Nest Thermostat is over 30% off, making now the time to upgrade.
- Jackery HomePower 3000 power station: $849 (save $450 with code). This chunky power station launched just a few months ago at $2,500, so this is a huge savings — use code 150POWERCNET for the full discount.
- Aqara U100 smart door lock: $135 (save $55 with Amazon Prime). This smart lock supports Apple's Home Key technology, Amazon's Alexa and more.
- Starlink Mini Wi-Fi system: $230 (save $270). 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.
- Dyson V11 Origin vacuum: $400 (save $230). This powerful vacuum will make cleaning your floors a breeze, and it can even get into awkward spots.
- 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 X5 Plus robot vacuum and mop: $320 ($180). This is a powerful robot vacuum and mop that'll keep all of your floors clean with very little hassle.
- Ninja Crispi air fryer: $160 (save $20). This beautiful glass air fryer is multifunctional, has 4-quart and 6-cup capacity containers and reaches up to 450 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Yale Assure Lock 2 smart lock: $199 (save $60). Get keyless entry, auto-locking and notifications with this smart upgrade.
- Govee floor lamp: $65 (save $35 for Prime members). Enhance the ambiance of your space with this RGBIC corner lamp.
- Dreame L10s Pro Ultra robot vacuum and mop: $370 (save $530). This vac has a powerful 7,000Pa of suction, a hot water mop to tackle stuck-on messes, obstacle avoidance tech and it self-cleans.
- MyQ smart garage door video keypad: $40 (save $80). This device shows you who is at your garage and has a keypad for easy entry. It includes everything needed for setup and it can control any single door opener manufactured by LiftMaster, Chamberlain or Craftsman after 1993.
- Blink Outdoor 4 floodlight camera: $50 (save $50). With 700 lumens of motion-triggered LED lighting and a 1080p camera, along with infrared night vision and two-way audio, this device is multifunctional.
- Anker MagGo power bank: $55 (save $25). Keep your phone battery boosted all day long with this 10,000mAh Qi2 magnetic battery for newer iPhones.
- Tapo TP-Link 2K pan/tilt security camera: $20 (save $4). This camera has two-way audio, night vision up to 30 feet and can pan up to 360 degrees horizontally and 114 degrees vertically, making for a great pet or nanny cam and more.
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.
Will tariffs interfere with Black Friday deals?
Lots of CNET readers are concerned about tariffs and how they could affect holiday shopping. It's certainly possible that tariffs could affect Black Friday sales, as we have seen some related price hikes, including on Nintendo Switch consoles. But that doesn't mean you can't find great deals on tech and other items. The best way to determine if you're getting a good deal is to track the item's price history before making a purchase. You can do this on sites like CamelCamelCamel and Price Tracker, or by using the Keepa browser extension. We've rounded up several useful shopping tools for you to check out, and we'll highlight the best deals we find throughout the event.
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.
