Black Friday is Friday, Nov. 29, but the deals and discounts are already pouring in. Retailers such as Amazon, Walmart, Best Buy and other major competitors are already slashing prices across all categories. There are many epic doorbuster deals already here, with major savings on everything from the latest Apple devices to cozy bedding for the winter months, with plenty of discounts to be had on TVs, tablets, and everyday essentials.
Speaking of tablets, you can snag our pick for the best tablet of 2024, Apple’s 10th-gen iPad, for only $279. That’s $70 off and a solid deal if you’re looking for an affordable tablet for yourself or a loved one this holiday shopping season. Now, if you’ve been eyeing the coveted Dyson V15 cordless vacuum, you can save $150 off right now. CNET’s managing editor, Katie Collins, adores the V15, noting: “The Dyson V15 works great for quick clean-ups or deep cleans.” It also outperformed competitors during CNET’s lab testing, sitting in the “best suction performance” spot on our list of best cordless vacuums.
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With so many deals out there, finding the true bargains takes a bit of legwork. That’s why Adam Oram and other members of CNET’s dedicated deals teams have scoured the web for some of the absolute best deals you can shop right now. We’ve rounded up some of the best current offers below, and we’ll continue to update this page throughout the holiday shopping season, so be sure to check back often for the latest batch of bargains.
Best Black Friday deals right now
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.
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Thanks to advanced features like personalized spatial audio and lossless audio support, the noise-canceling Beats Studio Pro earned a spot on our list of the overall best headphones of 2024. They also boast up to 40 hours of listening time per charge, six built-in microphones and hands-free Siri control.
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Turn any display into a smart TV with the fastest streaming device of 2024. It features HDR10 Plus, Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos support for an immersive watch experience, and right now, you can grab it on sale at an all-time low price.
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Black Friday TV deals
If you’re looking to snag a massive TV on sale during Black Friday, this 85-inch Hisense is a great option at over $400 off the usual price. It features a QLED display with vibrant colors, and it automatically upscales your content to 4K quality. It also boasts HDR10 and HLG support, and it has a dedicated gaming mode with low latency.
- TCL 65-inch QM8 4K TV: $1,000 (save $500). The TCL QM8 earned the top spot overall on our list of the best TVs of 2024. This model has a QD-Mini LED screen, AI optimization, Dolby Vision IQ support and much more.
- Samsung 75-inch The Frame Series QLED 4K TV: $1,800 (save $1,200). Samsung’s Frame TVs are gorgeous and look more like art than a standard TV. It’ll complement any space and this deal will take some pressure off your wallet.
- LG 55-inch G4 OLED Evo TV: $1,707 (save $893). This is an all-time low price for the LG 55-inch G4 OLED Evo and it’s definitely worth considering. The TV has an impressive OLED screen, along with Dolby Atmos sound, Dolby Vision and even gaming features, like Nvidia G Sync and AMD FreeSync Premium.
- Hisense 100-inch U7 QLED Google TV: $1,798 (save $1,200). Your movie nights will be forever changed with this massive 100-inch display. It has Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos and the Google TV platform. Your purchase also comes with a voucher for a free digital copy of NBA 2K25.
- Onn. 65-inch 4K Roku TV: $298 (save $50). The bigger the TV, the higher the price tag but not in this case. For less than $300, you can grab a 65-inch Roku TV, perfect for any entertainment setup.
- Sony 65-inch Bravia XR A80L OLED Google TV: $1,500 (save $700). Upgrade to this top-tier OLED model for a more cinematic experience at home.
Black Friday laptop deals
Apple’s 13-inch MacBook Air currently sits in the top spot of CNET’s best laptops list. If you’re looking for a do-it-all laptop that doesn’t sacrifice portability and battery life for performance, the M3 MacBook Air is the way to go, according to CNET’s Matt Elliott.
Black Friday mattress deals
Nectar often makes our best mattress lists and for good reason. The company is known for creating high-quality foam mattresses, and you can snag one for up to 50% off. The queen-sized Nectar Premier is currently on sale for $949. Don’t sleep on these deals.
Black Friday headphones deals
Apple’s AirPods Pro 2 not only earned an Editors’ Choice Award this year, but these earbuds are also CNET’s top pick for best overall AirPods on the market. They offer fantastic sound with noise canceling and transparency mode. They also have Apple’s H2 chip for seamless pairing and switching between Apple devices.
Black Friday home and appliance deals
We named the Tineco Pure One S11 the overall best cordless vacuum of 2024. It boasts 130W of suction power, is equipped with a four-stage HEPA filter and weighs in at just over 6 pounds, so it’s easy to maneuver.
Black Friday fitness deals
Weight Range 5 to 52.5 lbsSize 16.9″ L x 8.3″ W x 9″ H (43 x 21.2 x 22.8 cm)Warranty 2 yearsStorage Base Included Yes
Adjustable dumbbells are a must-have if you’ve got limited space for a home gym. These Bowflex SelectTech 552 dumbbells are our overall favorites of 2024, boasting a weight range of 5 to 52.5 pounds, which means they can replace 15 regular pairs of weights.
Black Friday gaming deals
The Xbox Series X console is rarely discounted but right now, you can save $51 on your purchase. Whether you want to treat yourself or secure a gift for a loved one, the Xbox Series X is a great choice. This model has 1TB storage space, which is more than enough to save all your epic progress.
- NBA 2K25: $30 (save ($40). Snag the latest NBA game at more than 50% off. It’s available for PC and most consoles, including PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and more.
- Sony Inzone H9 wireless headset: $200 (save $100). Spatial audio, noise cancelation and a comfortable design made this one of our favorite high-end gaming headsets of 2024.
- HyperX Alloy Origins gaming keyboard: $70 (save $30). The HyperX Alloy Origins is one of our favorite gaming keyboards right now. It’s a wired keyboard with mechanical red linear switches and features customizable RGB lighting. It’s also easy to take on the go with its compact 65% form factor.
- Nex Playground game system: $159 (save $41). Gather the family for a fun night with the Playground game system. It comes with 5 games but you can access others with a subscription. The games are a perfect combo of dance, sports and fitness for the entire family to enjoy.
When is Black Friday?
Black Friday will take place on Nov. 29 this year. It always lands the day after Thanksgiving in the US, which falls on the fourth Thursday of November. Expect hundreds of price cuts and sizable sales from the biggest online retailers.
Which stores have Black Friday sales?
If you’re excited by the rush of Black Friday shopping, you’ll need to know all the Black Friday store hours to prepare. 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.
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.
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.
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