Black Friday is here, bringing a whirlwind of deals — but where should you start? Whether you’re treating yourself or tackling your holiday gift list, we’re here to simplify your shopping. CNET’s experts are digging through the best sales to highlight deals that are actually worth your time. From TVs and laptops to gaming gear, headphones, and small appliances, we’ve got all your needs covered. Just remember, these savings won’t stick around for long, so act quickly.
Skip the hassle of sorting through endless discounts. This page is your go-to guide, regularly updated with the top picks from CNET’s shopping pros, covering Black Friday through Cyber Monday. Be sure to check back often so you don’t miss out on the biggest bargains!
Best Black Friday deals
Calling all gamers. If you’re looking to get your hands on a new console, grab this deal that brings down Sony’s Slim PS5 to the lowest price we’ve seen.
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With an 11-inch Ultra Retina XDR display, an M4 chip, 256GB of storage and support for Wi-Fi 6E, this powerful Apple tablet is perfect for creatives. Be sure to clip the on-page coupon for the full discount.
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The Tymo Hair Straightening Brush combines the functionality of a comb and flat iron, delivering a super straight look and silky results. With five heat settings, a quick heat-up, anti-scald protection and an auto-off feature, it’s the ultimate time-saving and safe solution for all hair types.
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These super-popular ANC earbuds are $95 off right now. AirPods Pro 2 feature top-notch noise-cancelation, impressive sound quality and voice calling performance. They boast an IP54 weather-resistance rating and have a battery life of up to 30 hours with the charging case.
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Cricut’s biggest sale of the year has knocked a whopping $100 off this bundle, including one of our favorite, editor-tested Cricut machines.
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This laptop can handle almost anything you need. It has a 16-inch touchscreen display, an Intel Core i7 processor, 32GB of RAM and a whopping 1TB of storage.
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Best Black Friday TV deals
Shop all the best Black Friday TV deals before they are gone. Now’s the time to replace your old, busted TV and upgrade to something with better resolution and features that will take your bingeing sessions to the next level.
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A 55-inch display is large enough for most spaces, and this particular model is equipped with an OLED screen. It also has Dolby Atmos sound, Dolby Vision, an A11 AI processor with upscaling and gaming features such as Nvidia G Sync, AMD FreeSync Premium and up to 144Hz refresh rate. Snag this TV while it’s at an all-time low price.
This smart TV defines “Go big or go home.” It’s 85 inches, making it almost too big for most spaces, but just right for those who love watching movies large and loud or like to catch all the details of any sport you can imagine. It’s smarts come from Google TV and includes a subwoofer built-in to make the sound experience better in almost every case.
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With this Best Buy deal, you can upgrade your TV for $400 less this Black Friday. It even has Dolby Vision for film buffs and Nvidia G-Sync for gamers.
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Outdoor TVs are built differently compared to the wishy-washy indoor TVs. They have large surroundings that keep them from getting too hot or too cold, and they can withstand water splashes. This 43-inch 4K TV from Sylvox runs Google TV as well, so you can hang out on your deck and stream your favorite shows in the sunshine.
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Looking for the best picture quality on the market? Nab this Samsung TV with a 55-inch OLED glare-free display. It also has 4K AI upscaling capabilities, as well as HDR Pro, Dolby Atmos sound and Object Tracking Sound Plus.
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This TCL 55-inch TV uses QLED technology to offer crisp 4K images. Its smarts come from Google TV, so it has the apps you know and love while also having casting built-in. It even has a 120hz mode, perfect for high-performance gaming.
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Best Black Friday smart home deals
Black Friday sales are an excellent time to invest in smart home devices, from security cameras to multicolored light bulbs. Whether you want to keep your home at the perfect temperature or clean the air you breathe, these high-tech gadgets can typically run a high price tag — except during these rare deals.
Whether for keeping an eye on your pets or kids, this indoor security camera is equipped with color night vision, 1080p HD video and it’s half off.
With 100 feet of RGBIC waterproof lights, you’ll be able to give your home a makeover that you can personalize all year long. At 33% off, it’s a great bet for Christmas, but it also has 100 scene modes, can handle pretty extreme temperatures from -4 degrees Fahrenheit up to 140 degrees Fahrenheit. Plus, it works with Alexa and Google Assistant, as well as the Govee Home app.
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Especially as we approach the winter months, this fourth-gen smart thermostat can help you save on your heating bill by optimizing the temperature of your home. Not to mention you can save $60 on it right now, too.
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Investing in these top-rated smart plugs can allow you to turn your electronics on and off from anywhere or set them on a custom schedule. They also support hands-free control via both Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant. And this deal drops the price to under $5 each.
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Named the best air purifier, this smart device stays on top of allergens and pollutants by auto-adjusting to its environment. Breathe in cleaner air with $70 off the regular price.
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Amazon’s Echo Show 8 is an impressive smart display with an 8-inch HD touchscreen, a 13MP camera and a built-in microphone to let you check the weather, set timers, update your calendar and more, hands-free. This bundle also includes a free Energetic smart bulb.
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Best Black Friday headphone deals
A good pair of headphones, Airpods or wireless earbuds make relaxing with music easy. Top headphones and earbuds from top brands like Apple, Sony, Bose and more are on sale for Black Friday. We’ve gathered the best audio deals for you below across multiple big retailers, including Amazon, Best Buy and Walmart.
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According to CNET’s resident audio expert, the Bose QuietComfort earbuds offer “a lot to like for the price,” and they’re even more likable at $50 off. They boast solid sound quality that lives up to the Bose reputation, and the sleek, stemless design provides a snug, comfortable fit (for most people).
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.
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These emergency earbuds are ready to party like it’s 1995 for $19.99. Sometimes, you lose an earbud. Sometimes, you just forget the whole set at home. The JLab Go Air Pop are the perfect backup buds: lightweight, compact and long-lasting. They even come with a charging cable built-in, and among the many color variations are a technicolor Fruity Pebbles set and the best colorway of all: translucent like a Game Boy!
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The Beats Solo 4 are some of our favorite over-ear headphones. While they are not a noise-canceling model, they do support lossless audio. They also offer solid voice-call performance and have a substantial 50-hour battery life.
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Best Black Friday tech deals
As the holiday season approaches, Black Friday sales are in full swing, and that means amazing tech deals. Whether you’ve been looking to get some electronics for your kid or just replace your outdated tech around the house, our Black Friday picks will have something for you. We’ve picked the best tech deals from top brands like Apple with great discounts on tablets, iPhones and other electronics across retailers like Amazon, Best Buy and Walmart.
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This 1,800-watt portable power station is great for backup power during inclement weather or wherever you go. It’s at its lowest price ever right now.
This 10,000-mAh, 30-watt portable charger with a built-in USB-C cable is just the friend you need to keep you company. Since the cord is already there, you won’t have to worry about forgetting it when you’re on the go.
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Blast 80W sound for almost $80 off with this wearable boombox. Soundcore’s Motion line brought the noise this year with a slew of great Bluetooth speakers, but the Motion Boom Plus is perfect for bringing to the beach or to the gym when you’re leading a yoga class thanks to its long, detachable strap. Its 13,400mAh battery can play 20 hours of music or play power bank to your phone or tablet.
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Not only does this HD monitor offer sharp image quality with a 1,920×1,080-pixel screen, but it also has adaptive sync. This means it matches up with the refresh rate of your graphics card in your computer, up to 120Hz. It’s also very easy on the eyes, with a built-in blue light shield.
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Get the best Android smartwatch experience at its lowest price yet. Even if last year’s Galaxy Watch 6 is down to $140, the improved health sensor array, the smoother yet more efficient processor and the new gesture controls on the Galaxy Watch 7 can make all the difference in the world in everyday use, especially for those with extra-small or irregularly shaped wrists. Samsung’s Galaxy Health suite remains entirely free — unlike Fitbit on the Pixel Watch 3 — and its integration with both Samsung Galaxy phones and non-Samsung Android phones is top tier. Samsung’s customizable watch faces, like the new Ultra Info Board or the updated (and GIF-supporting) Photos face, let your watch feel as futuristic, retro or personal as you desire.
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Take more than half off this travel-perfect dual port Spigen charger.
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Futureproof your “one cable” life with Anker’s spiffiest cable deal. This 6-foot fast-charging cable is braided for durability and under 20 bucks right now.
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Each shade and series of Oura’s third-gen ring gets lowest price yet.
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Best Black Friday laptop and tablet deals
There are tons of amazing Black Friday deals going on. Now is a great time to get a new laptop or Chromebook to replace your aging machine. There are plenty of laptop deals, whether you want a shiny gaming laptop, a reliable MacBook or a budget Chromebook for your kid. If you don’t see something you like below, check our complete list of the best Black Friday laptop deals. And for those looking for something more portable, we’ve gathered great tablet deals that range from low-cost Fire tablets to price cuts on popular iPad models.
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Apple’s latest entry-level iPad is our overall favorite tablet of 2024, and now you can grab it at an all-time low price. It has a 10.9-inch display, USB-C connector and Wi-Fi 6 support. Clip the on-page coupon to get the best deal, and act quickly to ensure you get the color you want. This is a hot-ticket item this year.
Upgrading your laptop? This HP Pavilion Plus earned the overall top spot on our list of the best Windows laptops of 2024. It features a 14-inch, 2,560×1,600-pixel display, 512GB of storage and an Intel Core i5 processor. It’s also equipped with multiple USB-C and USB-A ports, an HDMI port and a headphone jack for serious versatility.
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We named the M3 MacBook Air the overall best laptop of 2024, and this discount makes it even sweeter to upgrade to a model with a 13.6-inch Liquid Retina display, an 18-hour battery life, 256GB of storage and 8GB of RAM.
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This Apple iPad alternative is a great value, and it’s currently just $4 more than its lowest price ever.
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The newest Duet meets its lowest price yet for Black Friday. Just released last month, this MediaTek-powered Chrome OS tablet gets the long update life of a Chromebook — system and security updates until June 2034 — the flexibility of using both Android apps, Linux apps, and desktop-grade Chrome, and a 2K touchscreen that’s perfect for reading 200 chapters of manga in a single setting. 12-hour battery life also means that you won’t be reaching for a charger nearly as often as an Android tablet would be, either.
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This 2024 laptop has a touchscreen display, 16GB of RAM and 512GB of SSD storage. It also has the Snapdragon X Elite processor, AI capabilities through Copilot+ and gets up to 20 hours of battery life.
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Best Black Friday home and kitchen deals
Black Friday deals give you the chance to upgrade your home and kitchen tools for less. Whether you’ve been looking to get a new vacuum or a robot vacuum, we’ve listed the best home and kitchen Black Friday deals below. If you need other great deals, check out our roundup of the best Black Friday Deals Under $100 and the best Black Friday Deals Under $50.
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This robot cleaner has 11,000 Pa of suction power and a built-in mop that automatically detects and avoids carpet. Plus, it uses advanced 3D mapping technology to avoid obstacles and generate the most efficient cleaning path for your home. It also has a 3.4L dust bin that can hold up to 90 days worth of debris.
Add this indoor pizza oven to your kitchen arsenal and make personal 12-inch pizzas in just minutes. It has five presets, including a setting for pan pizza, so you can customize your pie exactly how you like it. This model also includes a pizza peel.
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Back down to its all-time low price, this juicer is perfect for someone starting out in their juicing journey as it’s easy to set up, use and clean. It has two speeds and a quiet mode. The small feed chute is even safe enough for children to use.
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The Breville Barista Express is our favorite espresso machine for making a cafe-quality latte at home. It has a built-in coffee grinder and steam wand for all of your caffeinated creations, and right now you can score a rare $200 discount.
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Dyson has often earned spots on our list of best vacuums, and this V8 Plus model is perfect for tackling dust and debris — and it’s now at the lowest price we’ve seen.
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Ditch the coffee shop with Mr. Coffee back down to it’s lowest price ever. Perfect for those who love their cold coffees all year round. This machine can make cold brew in just 10 minutes. By the time you reach the coffee shop you can already be done with your cold brew with Mr. Coffee express.
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Keep your food warm this holiday season with a warmer mat. Instead of warming things up in the microwave or oven every five minutes, place all your items on the mat so everything stay warm at the same time. And right now, it’s back down to it’s all time low price.
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At this point, an air fryer is basically an essential in every kitchen. And what’s better than having an air fryer that truly can do everything. From roasting to baking and even special presets for certain foods like fries or wings, you’ll be enjoying a delicious meal in no time. And at half off, it’s down to a record low price.
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When is Black Friday?
Black Friday is happening now, on Nov. 29 this year. It always lands the day after Thanksgiving in the US, which falls on the fourth Thursday of November. There are hundreds of price cuts and sizable sales from the biggest online retailers you can snag right now.
Which stores have Black Friday sales?
Almost all major retailers offer tons of deals and discounts for Black Friday. Think the likes of Amazon, Best Buy, Target and Walmart, as well as more specialized retailers such as B&H Photo, GameStop and Dell. Major retailers with brick-and-mortar locations — such as Target and Walmart — will be offering online-only savings, whereas Best Buy’s Cyber Monday deals are both in-store and online. Keep in mind physical locations can run out of stock, too. We’ve researched Black Friday store hours to help you shop in-person, too.
When do Black Friday sales end?
Black Friday sales tend to last a few days after the major sales event itself, which is Nov. 29. this year. With this in mind, it’s fair to assume offers will run throughout the weekend into early December. It will then be taken over by Cyber Monday on Dec. 2. Just note that the best deals are expected on the main Black Friday date.
Are Black Friday deals only available online?
Generally speaking, yes. The number of deals launching exclusively in stores has been dwindling in recent years, and this was certainly accelerated during COVID-19 when crowds were discouraged, and much of the shopping moved online. We’ve seen retailers like Walmart and Target previously offering online-only deals, whereas others like Best Buy extend their Black Friday savings to in-store locations, as well.
When is Cyber Monday?
Cyber Monday is scheduled to take place on Dec. 2 this year. The major sale event always takes place the first Monday after Thanksgiving is observed in the US, which is on the fourth Thursday of November each year. Between Black Friday — which is the day after Thanksgiving — and Cyber Monday, we see an uptick in sales, though in recent years, the shopping event has become a monthlong bonanza.
Best Black Friday retailers
Amazon: One of the biggest online retailers, Amazon has massive discounts with significant savings on tech, home appliances, and smart home equipment.
Walmart: Save big on appliances like televisions, refrigerators, laptops, 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.
The Home Depot: Eyeing home improvement tools? Home Depot has the best discounts on tools, appliances, and even grills.
Target: Target may not be as big on Black Friday as other retailers but it 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.