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I'm finding the best early Black Friday deals — Amazon, Best Buy, LG C6 OLED TV, Walmart, Ninja, and more

Bringing you all the best Black Friday tech deals in one place

This year's Black Friday sales are heating up in the US, with most retailers launching early deals or confirming when their end-of-year bargain bonanzas will start. As Black Friday veterans with years of experience covering the sales, the TechRadar team and I are here again to find the best deals and share expert buying advice so you can get the most out of this busy shopping period.

The best early Black Friday deals in the US

Black Friday deals 2025

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That starts today with our live coverage of the Black Friday sales in 2026. Now that both Best Buy and Walmart have kicked off sales, and with dozens of early offers now live ahead of Amazon starting its sale on November 19, there's lots for us to already talk about and recommend.

I've rounded up some of the highlights from the key sales below and then dug into some specific deals that already stand out. You can find some record-low prices on Ninja appliances, HP laptops, top-rated LG TVs, and much more. Expect this list to grow and expand as I uncover even more offers over the next few weeks.

So, whether it's getting ahead of your Christmas shopping with a few gifts, that big purchase you've been waiting all year to make, or an early treat for yourself, there's likely something already for you below.

The best Black Friday sales — quick links

Deals picked by
James Pickard
Deals picked by
James Pickard

As TechRadar's senior deals editor, I've covered major sales events such as Black Friday and Amazon Prime Day 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.

My top 14 early Black Friday deals

Blink Video Doorbell 2K+: was $69.99 now $35.99 at Amazon

Another top deal from Amazon's early Black Friday sale is the all-new Blink Video Doorbell for $35.99. This super-cheap smart doorbell alerts you when it detects motion and features infrared night vision, two-way audio, a two-year battery life, and an expanded field of view.

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HP OmniBook 3: was $799.99 now $599.99 at Best Buy

Display - 14 inches
Processor - Snapdragon X
RAM - 16GB
Storage - 512GB

This is a solid discount on a modern laptop powered by one of the efficient Snapdragon X CPUs. As well as excellent levels of all-around performance, this device boasts a huge all-day battery life of up to 41 hours, so you won't need to worry about being attached to a charger at all times. Storage is also solid with a 512GB SSD, so this is an impressive laptop for the price for everyday, college and business use.

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JLab Go Air Pop: was $26.99 now $9.88 at Walmart

The JLab Go Air Pop Plus are small and incredibly cheap but pack in a lot of key features and surprisingly strong sound for a price of just $10. There’s a long battery life of over eight hours, while the charging case adds an extra 24 hours. On-ear controls are reliable and they sound better than anything else in this price range. If you’re on a tight budget, these are a great buy.

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Ninja Crispi: was $139 now $89 at Walmart

Here's a huge discount on Ninja's newest and most portable air fryer. This bundle includes the PowerPod lid, plus a resealable glass container to carry your dishes until you're ready to cook. According to our testing, it cooks exceptionally quickly, is easy to use and a breeze to clean, making this one of the best air fryer deals I've seen this year.

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LG C6 65-inch OLED TV: was $1,599.99 now $1,399.99 at Amazon

You can get the five-star LG C6 at Amazon US for a record-low price right now. Our pick for the TV of the year offers fantastic overall picture quality and excellent all-around performance, making it the number one pick for watching films, streaming TV shows, playing games, or enjoying sports. Expect top-tier contrast, vivid colors, rich blacks, and expert motion handling.

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Dell 15 Laptop: was $484.98 now $399.99 at Amazon

Display - 15.6 inches
Processor - Intel Core 3
RAM - 8GB
Storage - 512GB

This Dell 15 is one of the best cheap Windows laptops available right now. It has a fairly basic spec, with an Intel Core 3 and 8GB of RAM, which is enough to cover light work and general everyday use. Getting a 512GB SSD in a laptop of this price is a bit of a steal, though, when you usually see only 256GB at a maximum. That's a nice bonus if you have lots of files, photos or videos you want to store.

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MSI Cyborg 15: was $1,299 now $799 at Walmart

Processor: Intel Core i5
RAM: 16GB DDR5
Graphics: RTX 5050
Storage: 512GB SSD

With a solid lineup of mid-range components, this MSI Cyborg 15 is one of the best budget gaming laptops available right now for under $1,000. Bundled into this 15.6-inch chassis with a 144Hz display are an Intel i5 CPU, 16GB of RAM, an RTX 5050 GPU, and a 512GB SSD. They give you enough power to run less demanding games, popular competitive titles, and a lot of indie games at medium settings.

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Sony WH-1000XM6: was $459.99 now $378 at Amazon

The sensational Sony WH-1000XM6 are back down to a record-low price ahead of Black Friday, and I couldn't recommend them highly enough. With beautiful all-round sound, outstanding ANC, and a foldable design, they're the best all-rounders on the market, in my opinion.

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Nespresso Vertuo Pop: was $119 now $69 at Walmart

The Nespresso Vertuo Pop is one of the best entry-level coffee machines around, with one-touch brewing so you can easily heat up in just 30 seconds. Use it with the included pods, and it does all the hard work for you, with the option of different brew sizes depending on how much you want to drink.

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Google Pixel Watch 5: was $399.99 now $299.99 at Amazon

The Google Pixel Watch 5 drops to its lowest price yet following this $100 discount at Amazon. It's only the second time the smartwatch has been discounted since launch, and it's unlikely to get any cheaper over Black Friday. It's a competent wearable, too, with an accurate GPS, all the essential health and fitness tracking features you need, and an attractive design. If you're upgrading from a Pixel Watch 3 or 4, you won't notice a huge leap, but for everyone else, it's easily the best Android smartwatch right now.

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Lenovo Chromebook Plus i: was $469.99 now $349 at Walmart

Display - 15.3 inches
Processor - Intel Core 3
RAM - 8GB
Storage - 128GB

This Lenovo Chromebook Plus is great value for money if you need a basic everyday device but don't want to compromise too heavily on performance like you would with a sub-$200 laptop. An Intel Core 3 processor and 8GB of RAM are a decent pairing with the lightweight ChromeOS, so it's capable of general tasks and light use, such as web browsing, sending emails, word processing and watching videos. Just be aware that it's missing some advanced features of a Windows machine and has limited storage, but benefits include better performance with cheaper components and excellent battery life.

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Ninja Foodi PossibleCooker: was $179.99 now $129.99 at Amazon

Ninja brings its appliance expertise to a 9-in-1 slow cooker with a removable non-stick pot, steaming rack, integrated spoon and glass lid. This kitchen appliance does it all, and it's dropped to a record-low price on Amazon ahead of Black Friday.

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HP OmniBook X Flip 2-in-1: was $799.99 now $599.99 at Best Buy

Display - 14 inches
Processor - AMD Ryzen AI 5
RAM - 16GB
Storage - 512GB

I think this OmniBook X Flip could be one of the best laptop deals in the Best Buy sale, full stop. Not only do you get a decent Ryzen 5 chipset and 16GB of RAM for a reasonable price, but this machine features a premium 2K OLED display. That's quite rare on a $600 machine, so this is definitely a solid pick for an everyday laptop if you don't need a machine with a really high-end Ryzen 7 or Core 7 chipset.

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$100 off for students
Dell XPS 13 Laptop: was $749.99 now $649.99 at Dell

Display - 13.4 inches
Processor - Intel Core 5
RAM - 8GB
Storage - 256GB

The Dell XPS 13 has regularly been one of our favorite laptops here at TechRadar, and this brand-new version continues that trend. With an Intel Core 5 processor and 8GB of RAM, it has everything you need for solid all-around performance at work or college. The only downside here is that this particular machine only features a rather small 256GB storage drive.

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A flagship phone that isn't Apple or Samsung

Nothing Phone 3 Glyph Matrix

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Apple and Samsung are regularly fighting it out for your attention when it comes to buying a new phone, but what if you wanted to go a different way? Well, Nothing has established itself in recent years as a strong alternative, with a range of quirky, capable, and affordable handsets. That's still the case with its latest Nothing Phone (3), which we scored four stars, and is now available to buy for a record-low price on Amazon.

Nothing Phone (3): was $699 now $499 on Amazon

Time for another day of deal hunting

It's very early on the east coast but I'm getting warmed up for another day of deals hunting. I've already spotted a few new early Black Friday deals listed over at Amazon, so let's take a look at those this morning and see if any of them are worth it.

The world's best headphones for a record-low price — but you might want to wait

Sony WH-1000XM6

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Sony has been crushing it in the world of headphones over the last few years, with its premium over-ears often coming out on top over its rivals at Bose and Sennheiser. That's definitely the case with its latest offering: the WH-1000XM6. These cans scored an incredible 4.5 stars in our review, and they're now down to a record-low price on Amazon ahead of Black Friday.

Could they get cheaper? Maybe. If you're not in a rush, I'd be tempted to wait until next week, as they could be $20 - $30 less when Amazon's full sale gets underway. For now, though, this is a decent offer.

Sony WH-1000XM6: was $459.99 now $378 at Amazon

Any other laptop deals right now?

Yes, quite a few, actually. However, the one that I think is the best value of all is at Best Buy. You can currently save $200 on this modern HP OmniBook 3, with a fast and efficient Snapdragon CPU, 16GB of RAM and a 512GB SSD. With those specs, it's an excellent all-rounder for home, college, and work, with solid overall performance and fantastic battery life of up to 41 hours.

HP OmniBook 3: was $799.99 now $599.99 at Amazon

Looking for a budget gaming laptop?

Walmart has surprised me with one of the year's best budget gaming laptop deals in its early sale. Sure, this isn't a powerhouse machine, but if you need a solid budget gaming laptop, then this is a good option.

We liked it a lot when we tested it, thanks to the 144Hz and 15.6-inch display, an Intel i5 CPU, 16GB of RAM, an RTX 5050 GPU, and a 512GB SSD. That's enough to run less demanding games, popular esports titles, and your favorite indies at or around medium settings.

MSI Cyborg 15: was $1,299 now $799 at Walmart

Mmm, crispy

Ninja Crispi Pro air fryer cooking food

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Another strong deal from Walmart's early sale is this generous discount on the Ninja Crispi. The unique glass container design and modular base are an interesting development away from the standard plastic dual-basket approach, making it better for the environment and easily transportable if you want to prep and carry food or leftovers with you.

Ninja Crispi: was $139 now $89 at Walmart

A record-low price for our TV of the year

LG C6 OLED TV hero image, showing squirrel on screen eating in some bushes

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When we crowned the LG C6 as our TV of the year, it was inevitable that we'd be on the hunt for good deals on it for Black Friday. What is a surprise, though, is that its 65-inch version is already available for a record-low price at Amazon. It's proof that waiting for Black Friday is generally the best move if you want to make a big purchase like this — especially if it's a five-star-rated OLED TV.

LG C6 65-inch OLED TV: was $2,699.99 now $1,399.99 at Amazon

Another early cheap deal

It wouldn't be a Black Friday sale without cheap Amazon devices, and would you look at that, there's already some on offer at the mega-retailer for up to 55% off. The best deal so far has to be this record-low price for the new version of the Blink Battery Doorbell, which is a very low-cost way to add some smart features and extra security to your front door.

Blink Battery Doorbell 2K+: was $79.99 now $35.99 at Amazon

A word on Walmart's sale

Walmart Black Friday 2026

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The Black Friday sale that started today at Walmart is labelled as its 'Deals & More' event, which runs from November 12 - 15. Of course, that means it finishes way before Black Friday proper, but don't take that as meaning Walmart isn't doing anything else this month.

No, in fact, this week's event should just be treated as a preview of the retailer's full Black Friday sale, which is scheduled to begin on November 23 and run through November 29. After that, its Cyber Monday sale will follow immediately from November 30 to December 2.

Some super-cheap earbuds to start us off

JLab Go Air Pop on green grassy background

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Walmart has started its Black Friday sale with an early access period for Walmart Plus members. However, there are some deals that are already available to all, including these ridiculously cheap JLab Go Air Pop earbuds.

Now, you'd think that for under $10, these earbuds would be trash. Not the case, according to our testing, as they offer surprisingly good audio quality and excellent battery life for the price. A Black Friday bargain if I've ever seen one.

JLab Go Air Pop: was $26.99 now $9.88 at Walmart

Our Black Friday live coverage starts now

Hello and thanks for joining me as I kick off our live coverage of the Black Friday sales in the US. Although we're still a couple of weeks out from the day itself, several sales have already got underway and dozens of early deals are already dropping, so it felt right to fire up the live blog machine once again.

You can expect all the usual recommendations, unmissable bargains, and expert buying advice from myself and the rest of the team as we use our many years of combined experience to share all the top tech offers that we genuinely recommend buying in this year's sales.

Let's get into it with some top finds so far!

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