Argos Black Friday sale expands with even more early deals - I've picked the 17 top offers available now

The latest Fitbit Versa 4 is down to a record-low price for Black Friday at Argos and is seriously making me consider an upgrade from my ageing Versa 2.

It looks like it will ideally suit my fitness and sleep-tracking needs, something we praised in our Fitbit Versa 4 review. It comes with loads of handy connectivity features that are missing on my older model, too, such as Google Wallet, Maps, and Bluetooth calls. That's on top of six days of battery life, loads of workout profiles, and advanced sleep tracking.

Fitbit Versa 4: was £179 now £129 at Argos

It feels like retro instant cameras have been all the rage lately and if you've been tempted to try one out for yourself then here's a small but welcome saving on the Instax Mini 40.

The popular device scored four stars in our Fujifilm Instax Mini 40 review, we liked its retro style, ease of use and affordable film, although it is pricier than many other instant cameras. Still, if it's more about the aesthetics and the vibes then this is a slick and capable snapper.

Fujifilm Instax Mini 40: was £99.99 now £84.99 at Argos

Not much new has been added to the Argos Black Friday sale as of late so there are few headline deals to pick out. However, I'm still searching through to see if there are any surprise gems still yet to uncover. I'll share any I spot over the next couple of days before more new offers are added to the sale on Friday.

There was a time when Animal Crossing New Horizons was everything. The fervour with which so many lapped up the quaint life-management game back when it was originally released was quite astounding. If you somehow missed it during its peak, you can get this fantastic value bundle at Argos this Black Friday.

It features the slimmed-down Nintendo Switch Lite console (in either turquoise or coral) a copy of Animal Crossing New Horizons and a 12-month Switch Online membership – all for under £200.

Nintendo Switch Lite (Turquoise) + Animal Crossing New Horizons + 12 Months Switch Online: was £199.99 now £189.99 at Argos

Nintendo Switch Lite (Coral) + Animal Crossing New Horizons + 12 Months Switch Online: was £199.99 now £189.99 at Argos

Here's a fantastic low price for a four-pack of smart plugs that offer a suite of handy features to control your devices around the home.

You can use them with any existing socket and connect an assortment of devices such as chargers, lights, small appliances, and more – and monitor energy use. Remote controls, schedules, and more are all handled in the free smartphone app, plus they are compatible with Google Home and Alexa for voice control. We've highly praised previous TP-Link smart plugs here at TechRadar, so it's a brand we trust.

TP-Link Tapo P110 Smart Plugs (4-Pack): was £32.99 now £27.99 at Argos

More tablet deals from the Argos Black Friday sale now. This time it's the super-cheap Samsung Galaxy Tab A9, which is down to a record-low price at the retailer

This version from Samsung's budget line-up has a less powerful processor compared to the Tab S range, a smaller 8.6-inch screen and only 64GB of storage. So, expect slightly slower performance and struggles with games or multitasking. However, if you only need a very basic tablet for light use – including general browsing, emails and watching videos – then it's up to the task and very affordable.

Samsung Galaxy Tab A9: was £169 now £129 at Argos

When I first spotted a bundle deal on the Honor Pad 9 earlier this year I thought it was the unbeatable value for money. Well, now it's back, and cheaper than ever at Argos for Black Friday.

This Honor Pad 9 is an affordable and versatile 12.1-inch tablet that does it all. It'll serve you well as a device for watching videos and browsing the web, while also comfortably handling light work and admin tasks - especially with a handy Bluetooth keyboard included for free. Expect reasonable overall performance, an impressive 13-hour battery life, a smooth display and decent storage at 256GB. Overall, there isn't a better budget tablet deal out there right now.

Honor Pad 9 + Keyboard: was £279.99 now £239.99 at Argos

Des from TechRadar Pro back again here for a post. This is probably the best value laptop in the UK right now for bargain hunters. This is an Intel Core i5 laptop from Lenovo with a Microsoft 365 bundle and it's on sale for only £329, down from £399 at Argos. I spent hours looking for something cheaper, with an equivalent specification, but couldn't find any.

It's powered by a 12th generation Core i5 CPU with 8GB of memory (the faster DDR5 type) and has a 256GB SSD, big enough for games, software and more. Its large 15.6-inch display has a full HD resolution and I love the fact that it has a dedicated numeric keypad, which makes it ideal for students and as a laptop for programming.

Lenovo Ideapad 3 laptop with Microsoft 365: was £399 now £329 at Argos

Matt, TechRadar's Senior Fitness and Wearables Editor here, taking the reins for a post, as I've spotted an unmissable deal on workout headphones. The Jabra Elite 8 Active earbuds are discounted by £70, from £199.99 down to £129.99.

The Jabra Elite 8 Active buds are among the best workout headphones we've ever tried, and are my personal daily drivers. With active noise cancelling, superb battery life, all-around excellent comfort, they received 4.5 stars in our official Jabra Elite 8 Active review. The HearThrough mode is even good enough for me to stay aware of my surroundings during runs, if I don't have my bone conduction headphones to hand.

As Jabra will no longer be making earbuds after this year, I recommend you get this fantastic £70 discount right now, as this might be its last Black Friday.

Jabra Elite 8 Active earbuds: was £199.99 now £129.99 at Argos

Hi folks, Axel from the Phones team here. Dropping by to tell you about my favorite Black Friday iPhone deal of the year so far: the iPhone 13 for just £449 at Argos, a record-low price.

Having hit shelves way back in 2021, the iPhone 13 was recently discontinued by Apple and is no longer stocked by many third-party retailers, but if you can find one for under £500 – as you can do right now at Argos – it arguably remains the best-value iPhone money can buy.

Why do I say this? Well, the iPhone 13 is basically the iPhone 14, but cheaper. Their designs are identical, their cameras are (almost) identical, and their chipsets are separated by just one generation – which, in Apple terms, means next to nothing. What's more, Apple typically supports iPhones with major iOS updates for between five and six years after their release year, so the iPhone 13 will remain feeling fresh until at least the end of 2026 (likely longer).

Of course, if you're looking to upgrade from, say, an iPhone 12, I'd recommend going for a more recent iPhone (the iPhone 15 Pro would be my pick), but if you're simply looking for a no-frills improvement on an iPhone that's losing the will to live, you can't go wrong with a box-fresh iPhone 13.

Apple iPhone 13: was £499 now £449 at Argos

Matt Bolton, Managing Editor for Entertainment, dropping in here with a tiny post about some tiny earbuds with a tiny price that you shouldn't miss. The JLab JBuds Mini are a very competent pair of wireless earbuds, with a case small enough to be on your keyring, so you can be sure you're taking them absolutely everywhere, so you need never be without music. They come in funky colors, they have useful features such as multi-point pairing with two devices, and they're super-comfortable for ears of any size.

They were a staple of our list of the best budget earbuds, though JLab's own newer Go Pop ANC have knocked them off – but those don't have a Black Friday deal, so it's the Mini I'm highlighting here. Big value, teeny package.

JLab JBuds Mini: was £39.99 now £24.999 at Argos

Finally, it's here! Grab this Microsoft 365 family subscription before it's too late. Up to six people can use Microsoft's award-winning productivity suite at the same time and you can install these on up to 30 devices. Save 1/3 off the ticket price of £74.99 as this cracking bargain now costs only £49. Considering all the extras you get with it, it's decent value for money in our eyes, making it one of the best Microsoft 365 deals available right now.

The bundle includes 6TB of cloud storage, a whole raft of Microsoft software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, Microsoft Defender, Outlook, Microsoft Editor and Clipchamp video editor), McAfee Total protection, which includes an antivirus, a VPN, a password manager and identity theft protection.

Microsoft 365 Family with McAfee: was £74.99 now £49 at Argos

Hi all, Desire Athow, Managing Editor of TechRadar Pro, taking over for a post or two. The TCL 501 falls in the category of cheap and cheerful smartphones, the sort of handset that can be used as an emergency mobile phone, especially at this price. Argos sells it for £39.99, a saving of £15 on the normal retail price, making it the cheapest Android smartphone in the UK right now. If this wasn't good enough, they're also bundling a VOXI 300GB 30-day PAYG SIM card worth £20.

This TCL phone is thoroughly likable; it runs on Android 14, is powered by an eight-core CPU and has a big 6-inch display. With 2GB of RAM and 32GB onboard storage, it won't play the latest games or wow you with the quality of its snaps. But add in a 1TB microSD card and a decent corded headphone and, hey presto, it becomes a very reasonable MP3 player.

TCL 501: was £54.99 now £39.99 at Argos

Hi there, it's Tim Coleman, Cameras Editor, chipping in with a standout deal for what was one of the most innovative and memorable cameras of 2024 – the Insta360 X4.

I gave the 360-degree camera a five-star rating in my in-depth Insta360 X4 review, and it's little wonder given the 10m waterproof 8K video beast can effectively double-up as an action camera thanks to its 4K 60fps single camera mode and a vlogging camera with superb image stabilization. In fact, it can even work as a dash cam too, thanks to some clever video modes.

If you want a camera that can do things and go places your phone can't, the X4 tops the list. The Insta360 won me over and tops the list of a second camera to take on vacation, especially with Insta360's 3m selfie-stick that gives an aerial-like view, like you're being followed by a drone. This is proper camera innovation, and this it a great time to buy now that we're seeing the first discounts on it. Argos' deal brings it down to £425.99, saving you £74.

Insta360 X4: was £499.99 now £425.99 at Argos

I'm getting dangerously close to buying a handheld gaming PC over Black Friday and with offers like on the Asus ROG Ally, there's an even better chance of that happening. There's now £200 off the model with the more powerful AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme processor at Argos and I'm very close to hitting that buy button.

This impressive Steam Deck alternative delivers with its powerful CPU/GPU. Its touchscreen display supports full HD up to 1080p resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. As for its memory, it effectively juggles tasks with 16GB of RAM and stores up to 512GB of games, apps, and more. Its lightweight build, cooling system, and other quality-of-life features add to a solid package for a gaming handheld.

Asus ROG Ally: was £599.99 now £399.99 at Argos

While Google appears to be moving away from the Fitbit (RIP, I love my Versa 2) it's continuing to develop the Pixel Watch range. Most recently, it released the Google Pixel Watch 3. A big and welcome redesign that stacked up the health and fitness tracking features, optimised the OS and gave it a slick look.

Improvements were good enough that we scored it four stars in our Google Pixel Watch 3 review. And now that very smartwatch is down to a record-low price following a 20% discount in the Argos Black Friday sale.

Google Pixel Watch 3 (41mm): was £349 now £279 at Argos

Hey! It's John-Anthony Disotto, TechRadar's Senior AI Writer here. When I'm not trying to wrap my head around the latest advancements in artificial intelligence, I'm often building Lego and this Lego Hogwarts Castle deal for Black Friday is incredible.

I spent over £400 on this exact model a few years ago, and while it takes up far too much space in my small apartment, it's a must for any Harry Potter Lego fan. You can save 25% this Black Friday, bringing the very expensive Lego set down to £307. If I had space, I'd build another at that price!

Lego Harry Potter Hogwarts Castle: was £410 now £307 at Argos

We also got new Dyson deals in today's batch of Black Friday offers at Argos. The one that sticks out most to me is this £50 saving on the Dyson Big Ball Corded Cylinder Vacuum.

I'm more of a cordless vac kind of person myself but can see the appeal of this very powerful corded model if you need to regularly deep clean carpets and keep hardwood floors tidy. The unique ball design is handy, too, as it makes it much easier to navigate the vacuum around your home, preventing it from getting stuck or annoyingly tumbling over every time you move.

Dyson Big Ball Corded Cylinder Vacuum: was £250 now £200 at Argos

The Argos Black Friday sale has several good choices if you want to upgrade your TV this year, including lots of cheap and affordable big-screen options. One that's stood out to me today is this 50-inch display from Toshiba that's now under £250.

While its performance and picture quality won't blow you away like a premium TV from Samsung, LG or Sony, it's up to the job as a reasonably-priced everyday display. Plus, it has easy access to all the popular streaming apps and the new Freely streaming service that lets you watch live BBC, ITV, Channel 4 and Channel 5 content through Wi-Fi rather than an aerial.

Toshiba 50-inch 4K TV: was £329 now £249 at Argos

Just checking in this morning to let you know that I've searched through the latest additions to the Argos Black Friday sale and added my recommendations to the main list of deals. I'll pick out these offers individually over the next few hours and continue hunting for any more hidden gems from the event throughout the day.

With Argos announcing that it will add more Black Friday deals every Friday, but sure to check back in tomorrow morning as I'll be browsing through the site first thing in the morning and keeping you updated with best new offers I find. It's been a strong start to the sale so far, so I've got high hopes that the offers will only improve as we get closer to Black Friday proper.

A Chromebook is a great option if you need a cheap yet capable laptop. These devices are generally more affordable than other traditional laptops and make use of the lean ChromeOS to get a better level of performance and all-day battery life out of weaker components. That's what makes them ideal for basic everyday use and schoolwork.

One of the best cheap laptop deals in the Argos Black Friday sale is this Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Go down to a stunningly low price of £119. This is a safe and solid choice at a budget price with an impressive 11-hour battery life and a small 11-inch display for easy portability.

Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Go: was £149 now £119 at Argos

I've owned a Samsung TV for over a year now and it's easily one of the best displays I've owned. Our TV experts at TechRadar agree that the manufacturer is one of the best out there, with an array of TVs that suit multiple needs and budgets.

One I'm picking out from the Argos Black Friday sale is the Samsung Q80D, which we rated as the best mid-range TV you can buy right now. Various sizes are on offer, but this 55-inch version is a solid middle ground between cost and display size while offering premium-level features and performance at a more affordable price. Get it if you want a high-quality and vibrant picture, excellent contrast and fantastic gaming support.

Samsung S90D 55-inch OLED TV: was £1,099 now £749 at Argos

It's strange times for the Nintendo Switch this Black Friday. The console is ageing now, even with the improved Nintendo Switch OLED, and there have been rumours for months that a Nintendo Switch 2 is due to be announced early next year. So, with that, I expected to see some serious discounts on the console this Black Friday.

And while the bundle discounts are good, they're not so strong to make it seem like retailers are shifting stock to get ready for the new version. That makes it difficult to unreservedly recommend this Nintendo Switch OLED bundle at Argos. It's unquestionably excellent value, with the console, a copy of Super Mario Bros Wonder and 12 months of Switch Online for under £300.

It's a great buy if you really want the console this Christmas. However, if you're happy to wait until next year there should be a Switch 2 announcement and some newer hardware from the house of Mario.

Nintendo Switch OLED + Super Mario Bros. Wonder + 12-Months Nintendo Switch Online: was £309.99 now £289.99 at Argos

My old vacuum was terrible. OK, maybe not terrible, but just frustrating. It had a short run time, middling suction and the brush roll always got clogged so I had to clean it out after every use. It was a nightmare. Eventually, I decided to bite the bullet and spend a bit of money on a Shark model and I don't regret it for one second.

That's why I fully recommend this Shark Anti Hair Wrap Cordless Vacuum Cleaner that's down to £150 at Argos. It's an excellent price for a vacuum from a top-rated brand that features multiple times on our best vacuum guide. This is one of its more basic models, but it still boasts a decent 40-minute run time, a convenient handheld mode and that all-important anti-hair wrap tech.

Shark Anti Hair Wrap Cordless Vacuum Cleaner: was £320 now £150 at Argos

What would a Black Friday deals roundup at Argos be without highlighting one of the offers on an air fryer at the retailer? I'll admit, I'm still yet to get on board with the popular appliance that Channel 5 can't stop making TV shows about, but I can 100% see the appeal. Even more so when there are offers like this.

In our Ninja AF300UK review, we awarded this popular and number one best-selling air fryer the full five stars. So, the fact you can now save £40 makes this an excellent price for a large dual-basket air fryer that can prepare multiple foods at once while being faster and arguably healthier than other conventional cooking methods.

Ninja AF300UK Dual Basket Air Fryer: was £149 now £119 at Argos

Let's get straight into that headline deal at Argos: a £40 saving on the PlayStation 5 Pro. Sure it's not a huge saving on the pricey console but it's still a discount that I genuinely didn't expect to see during Black Friday. The console has only been out for a matter of days, so the fact you can get any money off at all is a huge surprise.

Has this done enough to tempt you to get one? For me, I'm still very much on the fence. Yes, I do like the idea of a more powerful console given I do the majority of my gaming on the PS5 – and it would be nice to not have to choose between quality and performance mode on games. However, the lack of a disc drive is pretty much a dealbreaker given I own so many physical games and I'm not ready to fully commit to a digital-only future.

All that said, it's a good early sign for discounts now and in the future. Maybe when another version with a disc drive launches I'll be ready to take the plunge if and when that model ever goes on sale.

PlayStation 5 Pro: was £699.99 now £659.99 at Argos

Hello, and thanks for joining me for our live coverage of the Argos Black Friday sale. Offers have been live at the retailer since the start of the month but it's continuing to add new ones all the time so I've kicked off this live blog to keep you up to date with all the best bargains.

There are a handful of excellent Argos Black Friday deals I've highlighted already, including a surprising £40 saving on the brand-new PlayStation 5 Pro and massive price cuts of up to 50% on top-rated Shark vacuums, Ninja air fryers and Garmin smartwatches.

Stick with me as I continue searching through the sale for more of the best deals recommended by myself and TechRadar's team of experts.