I found the best Black Friday deals: 85+ sales from Apple, HBO, LG, Roku, and more tracked live

Black Friday and Cyber Monday are almost here. Major retailers like Amazon, Walmart, Best Buy, and more are already dropping prices on laptops, TVs, tablets, streaming services, and just about everything else. ZDNET reviews this stuff year-round, so we’re here to help you cut through the noise and find all of the best deals in one place.

Also: Black Friday 2025: Everything to know to save (including when sales actually start)

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 real time. In the meantime, here are the best Black Friday deals we’ve found so far.

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Current price: $65
Original price: $129

The AirPods 4 are finally on sale for the best price we’ve seen yet.

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
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: $13
Original price: $25

Turn any appliance into a smart appliance when you plug it into this Amazon smart plug. Automate your most-used devices: schedule lamps to turn on and off, make a whole pot of coffee at 7 a.m. on the dot, and more.

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 last-gen 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: $599
Original price: $769

Expert Matt Miller says the Xreal One Pro AR glasses deliver a high-end viewing experience that fluidly combines productivity and entertainment.

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: $0.99/month for 3 months
Original price: $14.95/month

For Black Friday, Amazon dropped the price to join the Audible audio book platform with its thousands of titles for $0.99 a month for the first three months. You’ll also get a bonus $20 credit to Audible.com. Audible After three months, it will auto-renew at the regular price, but you can cancel before that if you’d like. This offer ends Dec. 1.

Current price: $2.99/month for 12 months (Basic With Ads plan)
Original price: $10.99/month (Basic With Ads plan)

HBO cut the price of its Basic With Ads plan down to $2.99 a month for the first 12 months. This plan offers Full HD video resolution and the ability to stream on two devices at once. This offer ends Dec. 1.

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: $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: $4.99/month for 12 months (ad-supported plans)
Original price: $12.99/month

With this deal, you can bundle Disney+ and Hulu for just $4.99 per month for the first year, down from the usual bundle price of $12.99 per month. This offer is for the ad-supported plans on both services only, and for both new and eligible returning subscribers (if you already bundle Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN, you aren’t eligible). Your account will auto-renew at the original price of $12.99 after a year, unless you cancel beforehand. This deal runs through Dec. 1 for US residents only.

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.

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.

TV deals

Current price: $650
Original price: $1,000

Hisense’s Canvas TV is the brand’s (more affordable) version of the Samsung Frame TV, and the 55-inch is under $700 now.

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: $15 (save $15): Not a fan of Fire Sticks? Roku’s lineup is also discounted, including this HD model for 37% off.
Roku Streaming Stick 4K: $25 (save $25): Roku’s streaming stick gets a 4K resolution upgrade with support for Dolby Vision HDR and DTS Digital Surround audio.
Amazon Fire TV Soundbar: $150 (save $100): Amazon’s soundbar is on sale for 40% off.
Hisense 4.1.1CH home theater speaker system: $900 (save $400): A premium home theater system that includes a wireless subwoofer and 4 satellite speakers. It features Bluetooth connectivity as well as support for both Dolby Atmos virtual surround sound and HDMI eARC connectivity.

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 30% 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

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.
Base model Kindle: $80 (save $30): The Kindle most people should buy offers a glare-free display, six weeks of battery life, and a size that fits in a pocket.
Amazon Fire Max 11 productivity bundle: $280 (save $127): This bundle includes an Amazon Fire Max 11 tablet, keyboard case, and stylus pen.

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.
Meta Quest 3S 256GB with Batman: Arkham Shadow: $330 (save $70): Meta’s flagship VR headset comes bundled with a digital download code for Batman: Arkham Shadow as well as a 3-month trial of Meta Horizon+ so you can jumpstart your VR library.
Elgato HD60 X: $120 (save $60): Record console gameplay to your PC or Mac in 4K resolution for creating let’s play videos, highlight reels, and more.
Acer Nitro V: $580 (save $170): A solid entry-level gaming laptop built with a 13th gen Intel Core i5 CPU, 8GB of RAM, an Nvidia RTX 4050 graphics card, and 512GB SSD.

Apple deals

Current price: $129
Original price: $249

The 2022 Apple Watch SE is on sale for $129, the lowest price it’s ever been — and it’s the one I personally recommend if you want a solid basic smartwatch.

Current price: $139
Original price: $239

The AirPods Pro 2 may be Apple’s older AirPods model, following the launch of this year’s AirPods Pro 3. Still, they are a worthy purchase with excellent noise cancellation and six hours of battery life. The discount is one of the lowest we’ve seen on one of our favorite earbuds.

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

Current price: $100
Original price: $200

This drill and impact driver kit is 50% off, and perfect for those looking to DIY at home.

Current price: $699 (13% off)
Original price: $799

If you’re a cat owner, you’ve probably contemplated this litter box, too. Whisker’s robot litter box is extremely enticing, and the perfect product to put in my new home to keep dirty litter off of my floors. But like many other items on this list, it is expensive, and Whisker is only offering mediocre discounts on its website.

Also: I made the switch to a smart litter box, and my cat loves it

Still, my coworker Allison Murray absolutely swears by this litter box for her cats Norbert and Gilligan. She says it’s totally worth the investment. There is a new model of this on the market, the Litter-Robot 5, so I may hold out on this holiday offer to see if I can grab the Litter-Robot 4 for any cheaper into the new year.

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.
Ninja Creami Swirl: $280 (save $70): Turn your favorite treats into soft serve delights — with a twist. This device can make ice cream out of practically anything.
Eufy E340 Video Doorbell: $90 (save $60): No subscription? No problem. Eufy’s E340 video doorbell doesn’t require added services, and our smart home expert loves it more than her Ring doorbell.
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.
Kobalt 302-piece metric and SAE mechanics tool set: $99 (save $50): Jumpstart your home toolkit or supplement your existing collection with this 302-piece set that includes both metric and SAE sockets, wrenches, hex keys, and driver bits.

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.
Ozlo Sleepbuds: $275 (save $75): These sleep earbuds are the best you can find. We know because we tested them.
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.
Apple Watch Ultra 3: $599 (save $200): Apple’s watch Ultra 2 is on sale for its best price yet, and it still offers great features.

Cyber Week FAQs

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.

Also: Worried about rising tech prices? Try these 5 easy ways to shop smarter right now

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:

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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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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.