Amazon Black Friday sale: Find early savings on MacBooks, Fitbits and more
Amazon recently announced that the official Black Friday sale will start on November 21 this year. But you don’t have to wait until then to score some serious savings. Like Best Buy, Walmart, and most other major retailers, Amazon is already offering some tempting early deals on a huge selection of tech, home goods, and just about anything else you might be shopping for this holiday season.
To help you make the most of these early offers, we’ve rounded up some of the best bargains you can buy now from Amazon, along with other useful details on what to expect during this year’s sale. And we’ll continue to update this page throughout Black Friday and throughout the holiday shopping season, so check back often for the latest and greatest deals.
Best early Black Friday Amazon deals
These early deals are the best of the bunch according to our deal experts, with steep discounts on products highly rated in hands-on reviews by CNET staff.
Turn any screen into a smart TV with the fastest streaming device of 2024. It features HDR10 Plus, Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos support for an immersive viewing experience, and now you can buy it on sale for an absolutely low price.
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The latest model in Apple’s lightweight lineup, CNET named the M3 MacBook Air the overall best laptop of 2024. This model has a beautiful 13.6-inch Liquid Retina display, 18 hours of battery life, and 8 GB of RAM. It is also designed to work with Apple Intelligence. The base 256GB configuration is currently sold out, but you can upgrade to the 512GB model for $999.
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Combining a sleek design and tons of advanced features, the Fitbit Charge 6 is the all-round best fitness tracker of 2024. It has over 40 preset workout modes and monitors your heart rate, oxygen saturation, sleep patterns, stress levels, and more. It even has a built-in ECG function and is compatible with Google Wallet and other useful Android apps. This is a record low price for this tracker, and this deal even comes with six free months of Fitbit Premium.
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Thanks to its intelligent navigation and impressive cleaning capabilities, we named the Roborock S8 the best mid-range robot vacuum cleaner of 2024. It has a suction power of 6,000 Pa, avoids 3D obstacles and is equipped with vibrating mop pads for a truly spotless floor.
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The advanced and stylish Beats Studio Pro made the list of our overall favorite headphones for 2024. They have excellent noise cancellation capabilities, lossless audio support, and up to 40 hours of battery life on a single charge. All base shades are currently available for $250, while the Kim Kardashian collaboration variants are still full price.
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- Apple Watch SE (2nd generation): $189 (save $60). Our favorite budget-friendly smartwatch of 2024, with a 40mm display, fitness tracking features, Apple Pay support and more.
- Amazon Fire HD 10: $75 (save $65). The latest model of our favorite Android tablet for a record low price.
- Chefman 4-quart air fryer: $65 (save $35). This compact digital air fryer is perfect for simple weeknight dinners.
- Ekrin Athletics Kestrel Massage Gun: $250 (Save $100). A premium massage gun with six speed settings, an amplitude of 13 mm and a battery life of eight hours. Claim the coupon on the page to get the discount.
- Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 (40mm): $170 (save $130). It’s one generation old, but this 2023 Galaxy Watch 6 is still one of the best smartwatches out there for Android users.
- Tineco Pure One S11: $210 (save $90). With a suction power of 130 W, four-stage HEPA filtration and a weight of only 2.5 kilos, this lightweight Tineco is the best cordless vacuum cleaner of 2024. coupon on the page to get the discount.
- GoPro Hero 12 Black: $349 (save $51). Capture all the action with this rugged and compact GoPro. It’s a generation old, but still supports 5.3K videos, 27 MP photos and is fully waterproof up to 10 meters.
- Keurig K-Express coffee maker: $60 (Save $30). Get your morning pick-me-up in seconds with this compact Keurig brewer. It can brew 8, 10, and 12 ounce cups, and the 42 ounce reservoir lets you brew up to four cups before needing to refill.
- Samsung T7 Shield 2TB SSD: $170 (save $115). A rugged external storage drive that is protected against water, dust and drops.
- Blink Outdoor 4 (3-pack): $100 (save $160). Keep an eye on your entire property with this pack of three high-quality outdoor security cameras.
- Bedsure Heated Blanket: $43 (save $17). This 50 x 60 inch electric throw is a must-have for the coming cold winter evenings.
- Frameo digital photo frame: $40 (Save $20). This 10-inch digital photo frame has a touchscreen and 32 GB of storage space. Claim the coupon on the page to get the full discount.
- $100 Xbox or PlayStation gift card: $90 (save $10). Score some free credit for a new game or add-on.
When is Amazon’s Black Friday Sale?
While the online retailer already has a plethora of early deals available, Amazon’s official Black Friday sale doesn’t start until 12:01 a.m. PT November 21. It runs until Cyber Monday December 2although it’s possible that some of these offers will continue to be available as ‘Cyber Week’ deals in the days after Cyber Monday.
What kind of Black Friday deals are available on Amazon?
From past experience, we know that the online retailer will offer savings across a number of categories, including technology, homewares, fashion, fitness equipment, toys and more. There will be plenty of deals on gadgets and electronics, including some record low prices Amazon’s own devices such as Echo speakers and Fire tablets.
Do I need a Prime membership to shop during Amazon’s Black Friday sale?
No, a Prime membership is not required to shop during Amazon’s Black Friday sale. However, there will be some offers and discounts available exclusively to those who do have a Prime subscription. A standard Prime membership costs $15 per month or $139 for the year, but there is a Free 30 day trial for new subscribers, which is a great way to score some extra savings. Make sure you cancel your membership before you are charged.
