The main event (Nov. 29) is still five days away, but the Black Friday deals are already in full swing at several major retailers like Amazon, Walmart and Best Buy. You can find record-low prices across several categories right now, with tons of can’t-miss bargains top toys and games for holiday gifting, home goods, fitness equipment and much more.
Our CNET team of dedicated shopping experts has spent hundreds of hours each week sifting through numerous early Black Friday deals to help you find the one’s worth shopping. We focus on trusted brands and products we’ve reviewed to ensure your hard-earned money goes further this year. Below, we’ve rounded up the top deals available at Best Buy, but you can also check out our roundup of the best Black Friday deals at Amazon, Walmart, and others for even more bargains.
Our absolute favorite Best Buy Black Friday deals
Best Buy has tons of excellent deals you can shop ahead of Black Friday, but these are our top picks for the overall best bargains available right now.
The TCL QM8 earned the top spot overall on our list of the best TVs of 2024, which makes it a serious bargain when you can find it on sale. It’s packed with advanced features and hardware, including a QD-Mini LED screen, AI optimization, Dolby Vision IQ support, four HDMI ports and much more.
Air fryers are perfect for quick and easy weeknight meals. This digital Bella model has a large 8-quart capacity so you can cook for the whole family, features eight preset cooking functions and has a dishwasher-safe basket and tray for easy cleanup.
This ninth-gen Apple iPad from 2021 is marked down by nearly $100 at both Amazon and Best Buy. It has a 10.2-inch screen with an A13 Bionic chip running the show, 64GB of storage, Wi-Fi (not cellular) as well as a 12-megapixel front camera and 8-megapixel back camera. CNET’s Scott Stein reassessed the 2021 iPad last year and gave it an Editors’ Choice as an affordable, basic tablet that’s perfect for kids. The current 10th-gen iPad starts at $349 and is only a year newer.
Make your holiday cleanup a bit easier with almost half off a robot vacuum. This Roborock vacuum comes with a self-emptying dock, giving you a true hands-free experience. It’s also a two-in-one vacuum and mop. This discounted model is a slight step down from the S8 Pro Ultra that earned a spot on our list of the overall best vacuums of 2024.
This rugged and portable Bluetooth speaker is one of our favorites on the market right now. It’s waterproof and dustproof, boasts a 12-hour battery life and features dual passive radiators for rich, full sound. All six color variants are on sale at Best Buy, and you’ll get four free months of SiriusXM with the deal if you are a new subscriber.
Best Buy Black Friday tech deals
- PlayStation 5 Slim console: $424 (save $75). A slim and compact version of the popular PlayStation 5 console with 1 TB of storage.
- MacBook Pro M3 14-inch laptop: $1,399 (save $200). Apple rarely has sales but Best Buy has the 14-inch MacBook Pro on sale for $200 off. This model has the M3 chip, 8GB of RAM, 10-core GPU, 1TB SSD and Apple Intelligence.
- Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max: $33 (save $27). Give the gift of 4K streaming with the Fire TV Stick. It’s the easiest way to add smart features to a non-smart TV, especially if you’re on a budget.
- Sony WHCH720N headphones: $90 (save $60). A budget-friendly pair of Sony headphones that scored well during our testing. For less than $90, you’ll get good sound quality with even better noise cancelation and up to 35 hours of battery life.
- Beats Studio Buds: $80 (save $70). Save nearly 50% off the Beats Studio Buds with noise-cancelation. Best Buy has 3 colors available, including red and white.
- Apple AirTags (4-pack): $80 (save $20). Keep track of your keys, luggage, pet and more with a 4-pack of Apple AirTags.
- Sony ULT FIELD 7 wireless speaker: $350 (save $150). The Sony ULT Field 7 is among our favorite and best-sounding Bluetooth speakers. Save $150 off yours and get up to 30 hours of playtime. There’s even a karaoke function.
- LG SQC4R 4.1-channel soundbar: $180 (save $220). Upgrade your home setup with a new soundbar. This LG 4.1 channel bar comes with a wireless subwoofer and rear speakers that can be mounted to create an immersive sound.
- Sony HT-S2000 Dolby Atmos soundbar: $300 (save $200). We liked Sony’s HT-S2000 soundbar but didn’t love the price tag. However, with this deal, it’s hard not to recommend it. Get high-quality audio for less.
- Samsung 75-inch The Frame Series QLED 4K TV: $1,800 (save $1,200). When not in use, the Samsung Frame TV displays gorgeous art on your walls and adds a touch of class to your space.
- JBL 5.0ch soundbar: $200 (save $200). Save 50% on this Bluetooth soundbar to enjoy Dolby Atmos and MultiBeam Surround sound while you watch movies or shows.
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When is Best Buy’s Black Friday sale?
Best Buy’s official Black Friday sale kicked off Thursday, Nov. 21, with a second wave of deals following on Nov. 22 and another on Black Friday itself (Nov. 29). And while the sale is technically set to end at 11:59 p.m. CT on Nov. 30, you’re likely to see many of the same discounts continuing through Cyber Monday, along with a handful of new offers. However, there is no guarantee that deals live on Black Friday will still be available during Cyber Monday or beyond. So if you see something you like, don’t wait.
What kind of Black Friday deals will be available at Best Buy?
We are expecting many items across the board to be on sale at Best Buy for Black Friday. But from past experience, we know the retailer will be offering savings on tech gadgets, appliances, home goods, fitness equipment, toys and much more. We expect big price drops on electronics like TVs, laptops and more.
Do I need a membership to shop Best Buy’s Black Friday sale?
No, a Best Buy membership is not required to shop Best Buy’s Black Friday sale. However, there will be some deals and discounts that are exclusively available to those who do have a membership. This can include members-only offers or additional savings for members on already-discounted products.