If you’re waiting until next week to snag Black Friday deals, then you’re missing out on some serious savings. Though the big day (Nov. 29) is still more than a week away, the deals are already in full swing at major retailers like Amazon, Walmart and Best Buy. You’ll find record-low prices across several categories right now, with tons of can’t-miss bargains top tech, home goods, fitness equipment and much more.
To help you find the best offers, our CNET team of dedicated shopping experts has spent hundreds of hours each week sifting through numerous early Black Friday deals. 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.
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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.
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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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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.
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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 (new subscribers only).
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When is Best Buy’s Black Friday sale?
Though it’s already offering tons of early discounts, Best Buy’s official Black Friday sale doesn’t kick off until 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.
