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Best Black Friday Deals Live Now: Score Big Savings on TVs, Laptops, Smart Home Tech and More

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Best Black Friday Deals Live Now: Score Big Savings on TVs, Laptops, Smart Home Tech and More

Many Black Friday deals are already live, and some are better than others. If you’re trying to complete your holiday shopping list, it can feel overwhelming trying to figure out which discounts are worth your time. However, you’re in luck because we have all the top deals on TVs, laptops, gaming accessories and just about every pair of headphones in one place. We want you to snag the best bargains before they’re gone.

Don’t waste precious time separating the good deals from the great ones. Our CNET shopping experts work tirelessly from the moment Black Friday deals start to the moment Cyber Monday deals end to ensure this page has all of the best offers for you to peruse. Check back regularly because there are always new Black Friday discounts to discover.

Best Black Friday deals

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, a USB-C connector and Wi-Fi 6 support. Be sure to clip the on-page coupon for the full discount.

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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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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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At 40% off, this 67-watt charger with USB-C and USB-A ports is a steal. It can help boost your phone, laptop and more at home and when you’re on the go.

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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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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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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.

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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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“Go big or go home” could be this smart TV’s motto. 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. Its smarts come from Google TV and it has a subwoofer built-in to make the sound experience better in almost every case.
Specs: 85 inches; panel: QLED; screen resolution: 4K


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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. 

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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, and casting built-in. It even has a 120Hz mode, perfect for high-performance gaming.

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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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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.

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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.
Specs: Remote programmable; voltage: 24V; dimensions: 1.21 x 3.3 x 3.3 inches (DWH)


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Sometimes reaching for your phone or calling out to your smart assistant isn’t the best way to control the things in your house. A subtle button you can press to lower the lights or change the thermostat can make a huge difference depending on the situation. This 5-button switch can be programmed to 5 different actions including Apple HomeKit Scenes, so you can control the house while everyone else is sleeping. 

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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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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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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.


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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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These popular ANC earbuds are $95 off right now. AirPods Pro 2 have top-notch noise cancellation, 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.
Specs: ANC; wireless charging; comes with charging case; touch controls


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These big, comfy over-the-ear headphones from JBL include a sport-carrying case so you can toss them in your gym bag to drown out the rest of the crowd and promise 50 hours of battery life to ensure you make it through the day. The touch spot on the right headphone for play/pause is massive and conductive through thin material, and a USB-C charging port so you can power up with the same cable as your phone. 


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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 color of all: translucent like a Game Boy.

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The Beats Solo 4 are some of our favorite over-ear headphones. Though they’re 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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Battery Life Rated up to 20 hoursNoise Canceling Yes (ANC)Multipoint NoHeadphone Type Over-ear wireless headphonesWater-Resistant No IP rating

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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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.

Take more than half off this travel-perfect dual-port Spigen charger.

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UE’s smallest, newest Bluetooth speaker gets its first big discount. While the Wonderboom usually wins Black Friday, the new Miniroll has stolen our hearts with its portable build and easy-to-mount backstrap. It can party all day (or night) with its 12-hour battery life, and UE finally used USB-C to charge the Miniroll, so no more digging out a micro-USB cable for this micro speaker.

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Black Friday dropped the Ultra to the price it should’ve launched at.

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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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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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MagSafe, Qi2, 15W — this Anker power bank has it all up to 40% off. Anker sells so many MagGo banks these days that it can be hard to keep them straight, but this 10K model with a built-in kickstand and a color display is the only one you should be looking at. The display takes all the guesswork out of your power struggles, telling you the battery level and the time left before it runs dead or finishes recharging. The black model is a few dollars cheaper, but the blue, green, and pink easily earn their upcharge, especially if you’re buying one as a stocking stuffer.


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This cable deal may not look amazing on the surface, but hear me out. Right-angle cables are a godsend when dealing with tight spaces — like hotel rooms or extra-small cubicle desks — and if you’re trying to actually use your phone while it’s still being charged. This 240W cable can charge the most powerful laptops or the tiniest of phones, and for whatever reason, this grey 10-foot version is somehow cheaper than both the shorter and longer versions. I’ve used the Ainope extensively, and it’s been a godsend during all-day in-bed Saturday binge-reads, as well as for charging laptops without having to deal with a cable sticking straight out.

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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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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.

This laptop can handle almost anything you need, and it will look good doing it. LG’s Gram series has a history of packing serious power in an ultra thin body, with a screen that can flip into multiple display modes and a stylus to capture handwriting should you decide to take some notes on the go. 
Specs: 16-inch display; RAM: 32GB; CPU: 13th-gen Intel Core i7; weight: 3 pounds


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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 more great features that make this a standout option for most people.

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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 Plus and gets up to 20 hours of battery life.

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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 Apple iPad alternative is a great value, and it’s currently just $4 more than its lowest price ever.


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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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Ditch the coffee shop with Mr. Coffee back down to its 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.  
Specs: Single cup; brew strength selector; height: 13.2 inches


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This robot vacuum and mop combo cleaner offers 6,000Pa suction power; reactive AI obstacle avoidance and sonic mapping; a dual rubber brush system to collect pet hair and other debris; and a mopping function that uses vibration and downward pressure to remove dried spills and more.

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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 stays warm at the same time. And right now, it’s back down to its all-time low price. 

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Summer might be over but how can you say no to an outdoor pizza oven? Easily make 13-inch pizzas for the whole family. You can choose your own toppings, so there won’t be any fighting over the topping choices. It also comes with a pizza stone. And it’s portable so you can play around and see where you’d like to place it. Best of all, it’s at a record low right now.  Make sure to clip the coupon to get the best price.

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This handheld steamer and iron is back down to its all-time low price. It has a ceramic plate so you don’t accidentally burn your clothes. And the steamer is no-drip, so you won’t be left with a mess.

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Don’t want to keep running to the coffee shop for your fancy lattes every day? It’s time to invest in an espresso machine. This one by Tchibo is a two-in-one espresso and coffee machine. And it also comes with a built-in bean grinder. It’s down to a record-low price for Black Friday.

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Don’t miss out on the first-ever discount on this griddle. It’s 30 inches across so you can fit breakfast for the whole family on it with ease. It heats up to 572 degrees, hotter than most ovens. The grill plate is nonstick so you don’t have to worry about a big mess.

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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.

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.

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