35+ Best Buy Black Friday deals available now: big savings from Apple, Sony, Xbox and more
The main event (November 29) is still five days away, but Black Friday deals are already in full swing at several major retailers like Amazon, Walmart and Best Buy. You can currently find record-low prices across a variety of categories, with tons of can’t-miss bargains, top toys and games for holiday gifts, home goods, fitness equipment and much more.
Our CNET team of dedicated shopping experts have spent hundreds of hours every week sifting through countless early Black Friday deals to help you find the offer worth shopping for. 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 best 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 best bargains available right now.
The TCL QM8 took first place overall on our list of the best TVs of 2024, making it a serious bargain if 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.
Air fryers are perfect for quick and easy weeknight meals. This digital Bella model has a large 8 liter capacity so you can cook for the whole family, features eight preset cooking functions and has a dishwasher safe basket and drawer for easy cleaning.
This 2021 ninth-generation Apple iPad is priced at almost $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) and a 12-megapixel front camera and 8-megapixel rear camera. CNET’s Scott Stein reviewed the 2021 iPad last year and rated it as an affordable, basic tablet that’s perfect for kids. The current 10th generation iPad starts at $349 and is only a year newer.
Make cleaning up during the holidays a bit easier with almost half a discount on a robot vacuum cleaner. This Roborock vacuum cleaner comes with a self-emptying dock, giving you a truly hands-free experience. It is also a two-in-one vacuum cleaner and mop. This competitively priced model is a small step down from the S8 Pro Ultra, which earned a spot on our list of the best vacuum cleaners of 2024.
This rugged and portable Bluetooth speaker is one of our favorites on the market right now. It’s waterproof and dustproof, has a 12-hour battery life and features dual passive radiators for rich, full sound. All six color variants are available for purchase at Best Buy, and if you’re a new subscriber you get four months of SiriusXM free with the deal.
Best Buy Black Friday Technology Deals
- PlayStation 5 Slim console: $424 (save $75). A slim and compact version of the popular PlayStation 5 console with 1TB of storage space.
- MacBook Pro M3 14-inch laptop: $1,399 (save $200). Apple rarely has deals, but Best Buy has the 14-inch MacBook Pro on sale for $200 off. This model has the M3 chip, 8GB RAM, 10-core GPU, 1TB SSD and Apple Intelligence.
- Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max: $33 (Save $27). Give the gift of 4K streaming with the Fire TV Stick. It’s the easiest way to add smart features to a non-smart TV, especially if you’re on a budget.
- Sony WHCH720N headphones: $90 (Save $60). A budget-friendly Sony headset that scored well during our tests. For less than $90 you get good sound quality with even better noise cancellation and a battery life of up to 35 hours.
- Beats Studio Buds: $80 (Save $70). Save almost 50% on the Beats Studio Buds with noise cancellation. Best Buy has 3 colors available, including red and white.
- Apple AirTags (4-pack): $80 (Save $20). Keep track of your keys, luggage, pets and more with a set of 4 Apple AirTags.
- Sony ULT FIELD 7 Wireless Speaker: $350 (Save $150). The Sony ULT Field 7 is one of our favorite and best-sounding Bluetooth speakers. Save $150 off and get up to 30 hours of playtime. There is even a karaoke function.
- LG SQC4R 4.1-channel soundbar: $180 (save $220). Upgrade your home installation with a new soundbar. This LG 4.1 channel bar comes with a wireless subwoofer and rear speakers that can be mounted to create immersive sound.
- Sony HT-S2000 Dolby Atmos soundbar: $300 (save $200). We liked Sony’s HT-S2000 soundbar, but didn’t like the price tag. With this deal, though, it’s hard not to recommend it. Get high-quality audio for less.
- Samsung 75-inch The Frame Series QLED 4K TV: $1,800 (Save $1,200). When not in use, the Samsung Frame TV displays beautiful wall art and adds a touch of class to your space.
- JBL 5.0-channel soundbar: $200 (Save $200). Save 50% on this Bluetooth soundbar and enjoy Dolby Atmos and MultiBeam Surround sound while watching movies or shows.
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When is Best Buy’s Black Friday Sale?
Best buy official Black Friday sale launched on Thursday, November 21, with a second wave of deals on November 22 and a second on Black Friday itself (November 29). And while the sale technically ends on November 30 at 11:59 PM CT, you’ll likely see many of the same discounts continue through Cyber Monday, along with a handful of new offers. However, there’s no guarantee that deals that are 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 are available at Best Buy?
We expect many items will be on sale across the board at Best Buy for Black Friday. But from past experience, we know that the retailer will offer discounts on tech gadgets, appliances, home goods, fitness equipment, toys and much more. We expect big price drops for 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 offers and discounts available exclusively to those who do have a membership. These could be members-only offers, or additional savings for members on already discounted products.
