Black Friday and Cyber Monday officially kick off this week. Major retailers like Amazon, Walmart, Best Buy, and more are dropping prices on laptops, TVs, tablets, and just about everything else. ZDNET reviews this stuff year-round, so we cut through the noise and pulled the best deals in one place.
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And as ZDNET’s deals and shopping editor, I have a keen eye for the best offers on vetted tech, and our team of experts will be keeping track of the best offers that continue to arise. In the meantime, here are the best Black Friday deals we’ve found so far.
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- Current price: $350
- Original price: $400
For the first time, the Apple Watch Series 11 is priced to recommend without hesitation, according to our wearables expert.
- Current price: $18 (38% off)
- Original price: $29
The single AirTag is on sale for only $18, a solid 38% off.
- Current price: $310
- Original price: $360
The Switch 2 is the newest console available, but the older Switch is equally as fun and also slightly discounted for a limited time.
- Current price: $25
- Original price: $20
Streamline your viewing experience with Amazon’s Fire TV Stick 4K.
- Current price: $450
- Original price: $550
The PS5 system is on sale again. Get the digital edition slim console with a wireless controller for under $500.
- Current price: $248
- Original price: $400
Sony’s older XM5 headphones offer great sound quality and are currently 38% off.
- Current price: $199
- Original price: $299
Select colors of the Bose Ultra open earbuds are on sale for 33% off.
- Current price: $249
- Original price: $299
This Ninja machine can make slushies, margaritas, frappes, and more, and it’s totally the frozen frenzy you need this holiday season.
- iPad Pro M5 11-inch, 256GB: $900 (save $100): The new iPad Pro M5 is already seeing its first discount since its release a few weeks ago.
- Beats Pill Speaker: $99 (save $30): The popular Beats Pill speaker is back, and it’s on sale in select colors.
- Meta Quest 3S: $249 (save $50): This 128GB unit comes with a one-month free trial of Meta Horizon+.
Streaming and service deals
- Current price: $49
- Original price: $98
Walmart is running a 50% off deal on a yearlong membership to Walmart+. Essentially Walmart’s version of Amazon Prime, Walmart+ offers free next-day and two-day shipping, free grocery and pharmacy delivery, savings on gas and auto care, and an included streaming subscription to either Peacock or Paramount+ (with the ability to switch from one to the other). You’ll also get early access to Walmart’s Black Friday sales.
- Current price: $0/month for 3 months
- Original price: $12/month for 3 months
Looking to read more but buy fewer books? This free trial offers one month of Kindle Unlimited for $0, giving you unlimited access to a library of over 4 million books, including recent bestsellers and popular series, as well as audiobooks and magazines. After the trial ends, Kindle Unlimited costs $12 per month.
- Current price: $73/month for the first three months
- Original price: $83/month
YouTube TV is our pick for the best live TV streaming service, so if you’ve been thinking about cutting the cord, this deal could be a great option for you. YouTube TV includes unlimited DVR, and more than 100 channels, including AMC, Bravo, CBS, FX, NBA TV, Disney Channel, and Nickelodeon. You can also add on NFL Sunday Ticket for an additional cost.
- Current price: $30/year
- Original price: $70/year
Save 39% per month for your first year of Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN with this limited-time bundle deal. With the deal, new and eligible returning subscribers will pay $30/month for the ad-supported versions of the three streaming services, or $39/month for the ad-free versions, both for the first 12 months of service.
- Current price: $49/year (free as part of a discounted Walmart+ subscription)
- Original price: $110/year
This deal gets you a discounted Peacock subscription and a lot more: Where you’d normally pay $110 for a year of Peacock Premium, when you sign up for Walmart+, you’ll get it for just $49 for the year, along with the other perks of the service, like free two-day shipping, free grocery delivery, and more. Another perk: You can also switch your Peacock Premium service to Paramount+ Essential if you want to, as part of your membership.
- Current price: $15/month
- Original price: $24/month
Right now, you can bundle an Apple TV subscription with a Peacock Premium subscription for $15 per month — that’s just $2 more per month than the cost of Apple TV alone. Or, pay $20 per month for Apple TV bundled with Peacock Premium Plus, Peacock’s no ads plan that also allows for downloads.
TV deals
- Current price: $2,300
- Original price: $4,500
Samsung’s flagship QLED TV offers impressive picture and audio quality that rivals even OLED models, with support for HDR10+ and Dolby Atmos virtual surround sound as well as Samsung’s own object tracking sound technology.
Review: This Samsung QLED TV model is the one most people should buy
- Current price: $1,200
- Original price: $1,800
The 65-inch of Samsung’s latest Frame TV model is on sale, and a wall mount is included.
- Roku Streaming Stick HD: for $15 (save $15): Not a fan of Fire Sticks? Roku’s lineup is also discounted, including this HD model for 37% off.
- Amazon Fire TV Soundbar: $150 (save $100): Amazon’s soundbar is on sale for 40% off.
Tablet deals
- Current price: $113
- Original price: $162
In the market for a base model Kindle, a case, and an adapter? You can get this bundle offer with the matcha green base model Kindle at 9% off right now.
- Current price: $249
- Original price: $400
If you’re a smart home person — especially someone who uses Google Assistant — this is the tablet for you, since it comes with a Charging Speaker Dock that doubles as a smart display.
Review: Google Pixel Tablet
It’s also a great tablet for those looking for a long-lasting battery life. When it’s not in use and is on the dock, it’s constantly charged and ready for use.
- Current price: $800
- Original price: $1,000
This Surface Pro is for professionals who want a high-performance machine with a brilliant display. The additional accessories, like the keyboard and pen, make it even more enticing as a tablet that can double as a computer.
Review: Microsoft Surface Pro
- Current price: $580
- Original price: $700
The new OnePlus Pad 3 is a ZDNET Editor’s Choice pick, and for good reason. The new model provides a smooth user experience thanks to the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite processor, which can handle more demanding AI tasks.
Review: OnePlus Pad 3
- Current price: $449
- Original price: $599
The Apple iPad Air follows the iPad Pro as the second-most capable tablet in the iPad lineup. With the new M3 chip, the Air gets about 17% gains in CPU improvements on the benchmark tests we performed.
Review: Apple iPad Air (7th generation)
- Current price: $342
- Original price: $550
Amazon’s note-taking Kindle is 11% off when you opt for the bundle, which gets you the Kindle Scribe, a plant-based leather folio cover, the Premium Pen, and a power adapter.
Review: Amazon Kindle Scribe
- Current price: $430
- Original price: $500
ZDNET reviewer Maria Diaz said that this tablet’s performance is well worth its price tag, and that its display experience is impressive.
Review: Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE+
It handles light work like video calls, messaging, and everyday tasks very well. And, just like the Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra, it is IP68-rated for water and dust resistance to better protect your investment against accidental spills.
- Amazon Fire HD 10 Tablet: $70 (save $70): This is a great deal if you’ve been shopping for a budget-friendly tablet, whether it’s for casual consumption or for a child.
- Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 10th Gen, Refurbished: $112 (save $17): Get a popular Kindle Paperwhite for less with this refurbished model.
Laptop deals
- Current price: $949
- Original price: $1,199
The MacBook Air M4 is perfect for home, work, school, and more, and it’s $250 off now.
- Current price: $300
- Original price: $600
If you want a Windows laptop with a 14-inch screen and enough power to see you through the workday or for study purposes, check out the Vivobook 14.
- Current price: $179
- Original price: $249
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3i Chromebook provides everything you need for basic tasks. Its large 15.6-inch Full HD display also keeps you entertained.
- Current price: $799
- Original price: $1,350
Samsung’s Galaxy Book 4 is a stylish 2-in-1 laptop backed up by decent specs. It has a 16-inch AMOLED display, 16GB of RAM, 1TB of storage, and an Intel Core Ultra 7 processor.
- Current price: $350
- Original price: $600
The Acer Aspire Go 15 is a solid budget laptop, housing an Intel Core i5-1334U processor, 8GB of DDR4 RAM, and a 256GB SSD. It’s perfect as a lightweight work laptop.
- HP OmniBook X Flip 2-in-1 laptop: $898 (save $152): This HP hybrid laptop comes with a 14-inch touchscreen display, an Intel Core processor, 16GB of RAM, and 1TB of storage.
- Lenovo Yoga Book 9i 2-in-1: $1,200 (save $800): Another powerful laptop currently on sale is a Lenovo hybrid laptop. This future-proof touchscreen laptop comes with an option to run two monitors, an Intel Core Ultra 7 processor, 16GB of RAM, and 1TB of SSD storage.
- HP Victus Full HD gaming laptop: $550 (save $350): While it might struggle with the highest-resource games, this gaming laptop is reasonably priced considering its specifications, including a 144Hz refresh rate, an AMD Ryzen 7 processor, 512GB of storage, and Nvidia GeForce RTX 4050 Graphics.
Apple deals
- Current price: $145
- Original price: $250
The 2022 Apple Watch SE is on sale for less than $200 — and it’s the one I personally recommend if you want a solid basic smartwatch.
- Current price: $449
- Original price: $599
The Apple iPad Air follows the iPad Pro as the second-most capable tablet in the iPad lineup. With the new M3 chip, the Air gets about 17% gains in CPU improvements on the benchmark tests we performed. These improvements are most noticeable in better app performance, multitasking, and rendering speeds.
Review: Apple iPad Air (7th generation)
- Current price: $99
- Original price: $129
The Apple Pencil Pro is under $100 again, and it’s the best stylus option for the latest iPads.
- Current price: $1,020
- Original price: $1,100
This particular iPad is for power users and the highest of high-end professionals. Its M4 chip consists of a new 10-core GPU, next-generation machine learning accelerators to handle a diverse range of tasks, and ProMotion technology, enabling variable screen refresh rates ranging from 10 to 120Hz.
Review: Apple iPad Pro (seventh-generation)
- Apple Magic Keyboard Folio: $220 (save $29): Designed for the base-model iPad, this attachable keyboard has a built-in trackpad and an adjustable stand.
- Apple Watch Series 10 42mm: $249 (save $150): Last year’s Watch Series 10 is selling for one of its best prices in several months, and this offer won’t last long.
- Apple AirTag 4-Pack: $65 (save $34): The cheapest we’ve seen this pack sell for is this price, and if you need seamless Bluetooth tracking, this 4-pack is the best value.
- Restored Apple iPad (8th-gen): $113 (save $116): This generation iPad debuted in 2020 so is perfect for little ones to use or someone looking for a basic tablet.
Kitchen and household deals
- Nespresso Vertuo Pop+ Coffee Maker: $129 (save $51): Make your favorite hot drinks (including espresso) at home for less.
- Bissell Little Green Mini Stain Machine: $75 (save $20): Clean up tough stains on carpet or upholstery with ease.
- Dyson V11 Cordless Stick Vacuum: $400 (save $230): This popular Dyson model is on sale for over 30% off.
- Ninja Slushi 88 oz Machine: $270 (save $100): The slightly larger Ninja Slushi machine is also on sale, this time for 27% off.
- Cosori TurboBlaze Air Fryer: $90 (save $30): Feed your holiday guests with this 9-in-1 air fryer that air fries, roasts, bakes, broils, dries, keeps food warm, and more.
Health and wellness deals
- Current price: $200
- Original price: $330
Shark’s special edition copper FlexStyle bundle is 39% off.
- Current price: $30
- Original price: $40
Select colors and sizes of Stanley tumblers are on sale, including several 30 ounce sizes for 30% off.
- Current price: $180
- Original price: $230
Nina Raemont tested these sleepbuds in busy NYC and was impressed with their capabilities.
- Renpho Eyeris 2 Massager: $45 (save $29): Editor Allison Murray and I both swear by this eye massager for tired eyes and migraines.
- Loop Quiet 2 Earplugs: $16 (save $12): Editor Nina Raemont has worked with Loop earplugs before, and likes their affordability and no-fuss function.
- Garmin Forerunner 965: $450 (save $150): This flagship Garmin watch is perfect for tracking workouts, and it’s 25% off in three colors.
- Hatch Restore 3 Sunrise Alarm Clock: $140 (save $30): This sunrise alarm clock can improve your nighttime and morning routines with bedtime stories, meditations, soothing sounds, motivational moments, and more.
When is Black Friday?
This year, Black Friday falls on Friday, Nov. 28. Cyber Monday follows shortly after on Monday, Dec. 1.
Are deals really cheaper during Black Friday?
The holiday season, including Black Friday, is generally a great time to scoop up deals on a multitude of products, including flagship tech. While it’s true to shop smart you need to be aware of sly tactics like markups and faux discounts, price tracking tools like Keepa and CamelCamelCamel make it easier than ever to ensure you’re getting the best deal possible. Black Friday is also an excellent time to save on last year’s latest tech, as we’ve seen dozens of new releases in phones, TVs, laptops, tablets and more over the last 6 months.
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How did we choose these Black Friday deals?
ZDNET only writes about deals we want to buy — devices and products we desire, need, or would recommend. Our experts looked for deals that were at least 20% off (or are hardly ever on sale), using established price comparison tools and trackers to determine whether the deal is actually on sale and how frequently it drops.
We also looked over customer reviews to find out what matters to real people who already own and use the deals we’re recommending. Our recommendations may also be based on our own testing — in addition to extensive research and comparison shopping. The goal is to deliver the most accurate advice to help you shop smarter.
What are the best Black Friday deals?
ZDNET’s experts have been searching through Black Friday sales to find the best discounts. These are the best Black Friday deals so far, by retailer:
- Best Black Friday Amazon deals
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- Best Black Friday Walmart deals
- Best Black Friday Target deals
- Best Black Friday Sam’s Club deals
- Best Black Friday Costco deals
- Best Black Friday Samsung deals
- Best Black Friday Verizon deals
- Best Black Friday Dell deals
And the best Black Friday deals by product category or price point:
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- Best Black Friday Kindle deals
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- Best Black Friday PlayStation deals
What is the best holiday tech to gift?
We also broke down our favorite tech for the holiday season that’s perfect for gifting to yourself or a loved one. Shop our gift guides below:
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- The best tech gifts under $25
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More questions? Read our Cyber Week 2025 shopping guide to discover everything you need to know about Cyber Week 2025, including all the details on Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales.
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