No, it isn't Black Friday today – but here are the best early deals so far
The shopping holiday kickoff is a week later this year
While it might feel like the official start of the Holiday Shopping season, we’re here to clear things up. No, today – November 22, 2024 – isn’t Black Friday, with the annual blast of shopping and deals landing a week later this year.
Black Friday is on November 29, 2024, but that doesn’t mean you can’t score significant savings on all sorts of the latest kits right now. As in years past, there is really no need to wait; the team here at TechRadar has been rounding up and highlighting the best Black Friday deals for weeks, and we’ll continue to do that today, on Black Friday, surely on Cyber Monday, and the weeks after.
Retailers like Amazon, Best Buy, Target, Walmart, Currys, and Argos, among many others, are already offering early Black Friday sales and teasing the day of sales on the 29th, with Cyber Monday and ‘Cyber Week’ set to follow. As a reminder, Black Friday is November 29, 2024, and Cyber Monday is December 2, 2024.
Whether you’re a little bummed that it isn’t Black Friday, or are just looking for a good deal, fear not, as TechRadar has you covered. Ahead, we’re sharing five of our favorite deals in the US and the UK, as well as a long list for each with plenty of categories all seeing savings. From epic Lego sets to big-screen TVs with AirPods, smartwatches, and Dyson goodies in between, here are the best early Black Friday deals so far...
Is it Black Friday today?
No, today (November 22) isn't Black Friday. The official day for Black Friday 2024 is on November 29, but that doesn't mean some sales haven't started already.
For example, the Amazon Black Friday sale has already started in the US, while the Amazon UK Black Friday sale kicked off yesterday (November 21). Several retailers have also followed suit, including Best Buy, Target and Walmart in the US and Currys, Argos and John Lewis in the UK.
So while we aren't quite yet at the official day, there are already some great deals out there – here are the best ones we've seen so far...
Top early Black Friday deals in the US
The Apple AirTag is one of Apple's highly coveted gadgets, and it rarely gets discounted, which is why today's Black Friday deal from Amazon is so great. You can get Apple's location tracking device for just $19 – a new record-low price. If you tend to misplace your keys or wallet, attach the AirTag to anything you don't want to lose, and your iPhone will locate the item.
This might be Amazon's best Black Friday deal – Apple's all-new Apple Watch 10 on sale for a new record-low price of $329. The Apple Watch 10 includes upgrades such as Apple's new S10 chipset, sleep apnea detection, depth gauge, and a new design featuring the most advanced display. I don't expect you'll find a better price on Black Friday, and this offer is in danger of being sold out.
The Nespresso Vertuo Pop Plus Deluxe by Breville is on sale for its cheapest price yet. This easy-to-use coffee maker supports multiple types of drinks and sizes, and you can brew these using dedicated recyclable Nespresso pods. The large removable water tank and compact size also add to its convenience.
This is $10 cheaper than AirPods Pro 2 have ever been before, but it's not staying around for long. They sound excellent, the noise cancellation is top tier, Dolby Atmos spatial audio is amazing for movies, and they even have an unlosable case, thanks to tech that literally points you to where it's hiding (and a speaker to help, too). They're also very small and light, so they are great for comfort. The previous lowest price was $169, so absolutely do not miss this deal – they're amazing value for this price.
The 2024 Kindle is Amazon's lightest and most compact e-reader and features a six-inch glare-free display and a battery life that lasts six weeks. Today's Black Friday deal is a first-time discount and an incredible price for an all-new Amazon e-reader.
With fast performance for a smartwatch and a sleek design, the Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 is instantly likeable. And now you can save up to $175 when you trade in your current device – alongside a flat $40 discount. Samsung's latest wearable provides more precise heart rate tracking than previous models, while it also helps you monitor how stressed you are and how well you’re sleeping. Think of it as your personal assistant on your wrist and you’re not far off. It even suggests how to respond to messages and notifications.
Top early Black Friday deals in the UK
Looking to buy a smart speaker for a small space? The Amazon Black Friday sale includes the Echo Pop for just £18.99. This is the cheapest Echo device you can buy right now, and one that we found was a fun, somewhat basic option in our Echo Pop review. For the money, however, you get a compact smart speaker with Alexa built-in, so you can play music, ask questions, and check the weather completely hands-free. Note that this one briefly fell to £17.99 earlier, but we'd still say it's a decent buy at £19.
Amazon's all-new Kindle Paperwhite is on sale for the first time since launch this Black Friday. Previous versions have been reduced to under £100 in the past, but it's unlikely we'll ever see an offer like that again on this upgraded version. Our Kindle Paperwhite review shows that it has features to suit all avid readers, including an improved 12-week battery life, a larger glare-free 7-inch screen, adjustable warm light, and storage space for thousands of books.
The C4 is the latest mid-range OLED TV from LG and it's now available at a record-low price of £1,199 at Currys. The 55-inch display features exceptional brightness, rich blacks, premium sound, and impressive gaming features – including four HDMI 2.1 ports with 4K at 120Hz, VRR, and ALLM support. Well-placed in our best TV buying guide, the C4 is a top buy if you need a versatile all-rounder for movies, shows, and games.
The new Blink Mini 2 has a couple of nice upgrades compared to the previous model, including an in-built spotlight, night view in colour support and the option to use it outdoors with the weather-resistant adaptor. Aside from that it offers the same raft of security features such as motion detection, two-way audio and smartphone app integration. This offer is a new record-low price that beats the price available for Prime members back in July.
The XM5 are still the newest and best in Sony's class-leading wireless over-ear lineup. The older XM4 are outstanding, so it'll come as little surprise to know that these are also incredibly hard to beat – especially with a £130 discount. They don't fold up like the XM4, but they're still a comfortable, smart, great-sounding pair of headphones that are highly effective at blocking outside noise. Saving the extra £70 and getting the XM4 is still a viable option, though, if you aren't fussed about the latest tech and want to save some cash.
More of today's Black Friday sales in the US
- Amazon: TVs, smart home & air fryers from $12.99
- Apple: AirPods, iPads, MacBooks from $89.99
- Best Buy: $1,000 off 4K TVs, laptops & headphones
- Cheap TVs: smart TVs at Best Buy from $69.99
- Christmas trees: top-rated trees from $54.99
- Dell: best-selling Inspiron & XPS laptops from $279.99
- Dreamcloud: mattress deals from $349 + free shipping
- Holiday: decor, lights, Christmas trees & PJs from $10.99
- Home Depot: 40% off tools, appliances & furniture
- Lowe's: holiday decor, appliances & tools from $17.31
- Nectar: up to 50% off all mattresses
- Nordstrom: 46% off boots, coats, jeans & jewelry
- Samsung: $1,500+ off TVs, phones, watches & appliances
- Target: save on furniture, tech & clothing
- Walmart: cheap TVs, robot vacs, furniture & appliances
More of today's Black Friday sales in the UK
- Amazon: up to 68% off toothbrushes and TVs
- AO: savings on games consoles and appliances
- Argos: up to 50% off toys, Lego, TVs and gifts
- Boots: up to 50% off Dyson, Oral-B and Philips
- Currys: early deals on TVs, appliances, laptops
- Dell: laptops, desktops, monitors from £299
- Dyson: up to £150 off
- Ebay: up to 50% off refurbished tech
- EE: up to £600 off Samsung and Apple
- John Lewis: up to £300 off appliances and TVs
- LG: £1,000 or more off TVs and appliances
- Samsung: up to £600 off TVs, phones and tablets
- Very: up to 30% off phones, appliances & clothing
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Jacob Krol is the US Managing Editor, News for TechRadar. He’s been writing about technology since he was 14 when he started his own tech blog. Since then Jacob has worked for a plethora of publications including CNN Underscored, TheStreet, Parade, Men’s Journal, Mashable, CNET, and CNBC among others.
He specializes in covering companies like Apple, Samsung, and Google and going hands-on with mobile devices, smart home gadgets, TVs, and wearables. In his spare time, you can find Jacob listening to Bruce Springsteen, building a Lego set, or binge-watching the latest from Disney, Marvel, or Star Wars.
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