Skip the Lines and Shop These 85+ Early Black Friday Deals from Apple, Sony, Samsung and More

• Skip the Lines and Shop These 85+ Early Black Friday Deals from Apple, Sony, Samsung and More
• Our favorite early Black Friday deals
• Best early Black Friday TV and TV accessory deals
• Best early Black Friday laptop and tablet deals
• Best early Black Friday headphone deals
• Best early Black Friday home tech deals
• When is Black Friday?
• Which stores have Black Friday sales?
• When do Black Friday sales start?
• Will tariffs interfere with Black Friday deals?
• Are Black Friday deals only available in person?
• Best Black Friday retailers
• Why are they called Black Friday and Cyber Monday?

Black Friday is just about here, falling on Nov. 28, but that doesn't mean you need to wait until then to start shopping. There are actual deals to be had, not just fakes that were marked up in price last week. Your favorite retailers, including Amazon and Best Buy, have kicked off their earlyBlack Friday sales, marking down thousands of items from top tech brands ahead of the main event. There are even a few finds from our 2025 Readers' Choice list.

It's your chance to scoop up the good stuff ahead of the Black Friday and holiday rush. 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 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

TCL 98-inch Q55K QLED Google TV: $1,000

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.

This 45mm GPS smartwatch has an AMOLED display, fitness tracking, health metrics and a battery that lasts up to 14 days per charge. Grab it while it's back down to the lowest price we've seen for this model.

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HP 15.6-inch Chromebook laptop: $199

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: $499 (save $300). One of our favorite phones from 2024 is currently at the lowest price I've ever seen it, and still offers one of the best Android experiences you can have today.
• Apple M4 MacBook Air (13-inch): $749 (save $250). One of Apple's most popular laptops is now at it lowest recorded price of 2025, an early Black Friday steal.
• Samsung Galaxy Tab A9 Plus 11-inch tablet: $150 (save $70). Samsung's famously affordable tablet regularly sells out during shopping events, which makes this a great opportunity to grab early.
• Apple Watch SE 3 (40mm): $200 (save $49). The latest budget-friendly Apple Watch just dropped to its lowest price of the year, and we don't expect this price to change.
• Sperax walking pad: $150 (save $60). Get those steps in with this three-in-one portable walking pad, back down to its lowest price of the year. It fits anywhere, even under your desk, so you can multitask during long meetings. 
• Blink Wired Floodlight security camera: $50 (save $50). I've only seen this security camera from Blink priced this low one other time this year, making it a great discount for added safety at home.
• Anker 622 magnetic battery: $28 (save $20). One of my favorite Anker batteries has returned to its lowest recorded price. Hard to beat this as a gift, or just to keep your phone topped off.
• Eufy C10 robot vacuum: $200 (save $280). This handy robot vacuum is a staggering $280 off its original list price with the on-page coupon WS24T2292111. You won't find a better price on this in 2025.
• Ring Spotlight Cam Plus $90 (save $60). With a bright light, two-way audio, color night vision and more, this camera is even sweeter at its lowest price of the year.
• Razer Blade 14 gaming laptop: $1,450 (save $450). Not only is this popular laptop perfect for gaming anywhere, this record-low price means it is almost guaranteed to sell out.
• Galaxy Watch 8 (44mm): $280 (save $100). If you own a Galaxy phone, this fitness-focused smartwatch is an excellent option at a fantastic price.
• DJI Mic Mini: $79 (save $90). Grab this impressive wireless microphone at an all-time low price while you can, it's not likely to be available for long.
• LG 34-inch smart curved monitor: $280 (save $50). I love a good curved monitor, and it's tough to do better than LG at this price.

Best early Black Friday TV and TV accessory deals

Sony 65-inch Bravia XR X90L 4K smart TV: $900

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.

Govee Envisual TV backlight T2: $75

This kit adds lights to the back of your TV that sync with whatever you're watching or playing. There are kits for multiple TV sizes on sale right now. 

Bose TV Speaker soundbar: $400

Add a whole new dimension of sound to your setup with this fantastic soundbar that's easy to set up and fantastic when in use.

TCL 75-inch QM6K Series 4K Google TV: $700

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

• Roku Streaming Stick 4K: $25 (save $25). One of our favorite streaming sticks at its lowest price of the year. I wouldn't pass this up if I were you.
• Amazon Fire TV Cube: $90 (save $50). Enjoy Dolby Vision, HDR, Dolby Atmos and Wi-Fi 6E at the best price I've ever seen. A significant upgrade for just about any home theater.
• Samsung 75-inch Q6F QLED smart TV: $450 (save $200). It's a massive, beautiful screen at a new all-time low price -- perfect for football season.
• Roku Streambar SE: $75 (save $25). This isn't the lowest price I've ever seen, but 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). I've never seen this TV priced so low, and it has an Alexa voice remote for ease of use in playrooms, dens, offices and other small spaces.
• Nebula Cosmos 4K SE smart projector: $855 (save $445). Enjoy a massive 200-inch screen and an impressive 1,800 ANSI lumens of brightness at its best price of 2025.
• Insignia 50-inch 4K Smart Fire TV: $170 (save $130). It's a solid, simple TV back down to its lowest recorded price and would look great in any office.
• Samsung The Frame Pro 75-inch 4K TV: $2,000 (save $1,200). I love the way these TVs look like art when not in use, but I love its new lowest price even more.
• Samsung 50-inch U7900 TV: $230 (save $70). Samsung's latest mid-range TV has a sturdy voice remote, so little hands are less likely to break it.
• Samsung 65-inch S95F OLED TV: $2,300 (save $1,000). With its OLED screen and a 120Hz refresh rate for stunning picture quality, this deeply discounted TV is a great option at a fantastic price.
• Hisense E6 75-inch QLED TV: $450 (save $350). Find out what it's like to have an AI upscaler that can enhance low-resolution videos for clarity on top of the great discount for this TV.
• Toshiba M550 65-inch QLED TV: $350 (save $230). This smart TV lets you customize the brightness of individual zones and also adjusts color and contrast to your room's conditions.

Best early Black Friday laptop and tablet deals

Apple MacBook Air M4 (13-inch): $749

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 $250 off, or you can get double the storage and still score a $250 discount. The 15-inch model is also on sale for those who prefer a larger display.

Apple M3 iPad Air (13-inch): $649

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.

Amazon Fire HD 10 tablet: $70

This is an excellent budget tablet that's now down to half price, making it even better value for money.

Asus ROG Strix G16: $1,490

This 16-inch gaming laptop has 16GB of RAM and a GeForce RTX 5060 along with a 1TB SSD. It's not top-end, but it's a very solid choice for pretty much everyone who wants to game on the go and still enjoy solid specs.

More early Black Friday laptop and tablet deals

• Apple MacBook Pro M5 (14-inch): $1,644 (save $155). This 2025 Pro model is the most advanced MacBook you can get, thanks to the cutting-edge M5 processor.
• Microsoft Surface touchscreen laptop: $1,100 (save $400). This has a 15-inch touchscreen display, 16GB of RAM and 512GB of SSD storage for almost $400 off.
• 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: $899 (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: $160 (save $170). 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: $279 (save $70). 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: $490 (save $240). This two-in-one 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: $550 (save $500). This is our top pick for Windows users on a budget.
• Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Go: $150 (save $180). This 14-inch laptop is lightweight and goes for up to 12 hours on a single charge, making it the right choice for school work.

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: $199

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.

Bose QuietComfort Ultra earbuds: $249

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: $190 (save $160). A couple of generations old, but these Sony cans still sound incredible, and they're a terrific value at $200.
• Apple AirPods 4: $80 (save $49). 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: $47 (save $53). With 50 hours of playtime and active noise canceling, these Amazon Prime members can save half on these buds.
• EarFun Wave Pro: $50 (save $30). With 80 hours of battery life, CNET's favorite noise-canceling headphones for budget-conscious users are now even more affordable.
• Soundcore P30i earbuds: $25 (save $25). These excellent 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: $57 (save $23). 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.
• Ozlo Sleepbuds: $274 (save $75). Get better sleep with these noise-masking and snore-blocking earbuds.

Best early Black Friday home tech deals

Up to 60% off mattresses and bedding at Egohome

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.

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Extra 20% off with code EGOHOME20

EcoFlow Delta 2 portable power station: $349

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.

Ecovacs Deebot T30S Combo: $450

T30S Combo is tied for first in our rankings of 2025's overall best robot vacuums. It's an all-in-one system with 11,000Pa of suction power and dual mop pads, as well as advanced object avoidance and hands-free voice control. Plus, the base station automatically empties the dustbin, cleans the mop pads and refills the water tank so there's minimal maintenance on your end.

Blink Outdoor 4 XR security cameras (6-pack): $185

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.

More early Black Friday home tech deals:

• Google Nest Thermostat: $85 (save $45). 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: $120 (save $70). 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: $250 (save $250). 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: $190 (save $69). Get keyless entry, auto-locking and notifications with this smart upgrade.
• Govee floor lamp: $60 (save $40). Enhance the ambiance of your space with this RGBIC corner lamp.
• Dreame L10s Pro Ultra robot vacuum and mop: $350 (save $550). 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: $38 (save $82). 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: $54 (save $26). 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.
• Ecovacs Winbot W2 Pro window cleaner: $280 (Save $219). This window-cleaning robot is discounted by 44% from its regular price of $500, hitting the lowest price we've seen.
• Tineco Go Max cordless vacuum: $140 (save $110). This cordless vacuum can also mop and is ideal for sealed hard floors. Plus, it comes with a self-cleaning mode for the brush roller.
• Ring video doorbell and indoor camera: $70 (save $70). You won't have to worry about messy wiring with this doorbell. A great starter option to keep an eye on your doorstep and your pets.

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.