The Only Amazon Black Friday Deals Worth Shopping For

Black Friday is famous for offering great deals on big-ticket items. And where is the best place to look? As usual, Amazon is a good start. The world’s largest retailer is rolling out thousands of deals and price cuts on all kinds of items. Just remember that these are all limited-time deals and prices tend to jump up and down throughout the week. We’ll make sure you walk away with the best offers, letting you know when to buy and when to skip.

Our team of expert deal finders has rounded up some of the best discounts you can score right now at Amazon. Whether you are looking to get your gifts ahead of the holiday season or save big on something you’ve had your eye on all year, there’s a good chance it will be discounted.

In the meantime, we’ve also packed this guide with other helpful details about what you can expect during this year’s sale. To ensure you get the best offers at any given time, we’ll continue to update this page throughout Black Friday and all of Cyber Week. So be sure to check back often for the latest and greatest deals.

Best Amazon Black Friday deals overall

The Bose QuietComfort Ultra wireless headphones are some of the best noise canceling headphones you can buy. You get fantastic sound with equally great noise cancellation, and a great design with multiple gorgeous colorways. In our review, CNET writer David Carnoy called them a “compelling alternative” to the Sony WH-1000XM5s and Apple AirPods Max, two of the best wireless headphones with ANC you can get right now. That’s especially true now that they’re at this all-time low price.

Adding a dashcam to a vehicle is a great way to make sure you’ve got backup in case of any incidents that may happen around your car, and 70mai makes some of the best dashcams out there. The A810 comes with 4K video capture, and you get front and back cameras. You also have the option to have parking monitoring if you choose to add a hardwire kit to the mix.

Home projectors are getting really good, and if you want one that will do it all, the XGIMI Horizon Ultra is an excellent option. It’s down to an all-time low price this Black Friday, and it’s an easy recommendation at this price point, especially if you want a premium projector. Our review called it “exceptionally bright with excellent colors” making for a solid addition to your home theater setup.

Best Amazon Black Friday tech deals

These deals are the pick of the bunch, according to our deal experts, with steep discounts on products highly rated in hands-on reviews by CNET staff.

The latest model in Apple’s lightweight lineup, CNET named the M3 MacBook Air the overall best laptop of 2024. This model has a stunning 13.6-inch Liquid Retina display, an 18-hour battery life and 8GB of RAM. It’s also designed to work with Apple Intelligence. The basic 256GB configuration is currently sold out, but you can upgrade to the 512GB model for $1,049.

Combining a sleek design and tons of advanced features, the Fitbit Charge 6 is the all-around best fitness tracker of 2024. It has more than 40 preset exercise modes, and it 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 helpful Android apps. This deal comes with six free months of Fitbit Premium.

The new Amazon Fire HJD 10 is 46% off, making it a bargain at only $75. While the 3GB of RAM is the highest, the 10.1-inch full HD display makes watching TVs and movies a breeze. The processor is also 25% faster than its predecessor.

• Apple Watch SE (2nd gen): $149 (save $100). Our favorite budget-friendly smartwatch of 2024, featuring a 40mm display, fitness tracking functions, Apple Pay support and more.
• GoPro Hero 12 Black: $299 (save $101). Capture all the action with this rugged and compact GoPro. It’s a generation old but still supports 5.3K videos, 27MP photos and is fully waterproof up to 33 feet.
• Beats Solo 4: $100 (save $100). These are the latest version of Beats’ over-the-ear wireless headphones with improved sound and voice-calling performance, strong battery life and spatial audio with head tracking for Apple users.
• Samsung T7 Shield 2TB SSD: $150 (save $135). A rugged external storage drive that’s protected against water, dust and drops.
• Samsung 980 Pro SSD 2TB NVMe Gen 4 M.2: $120 (save $85). This fast SSD from Samsung can load up your PC, laptop or Steam Deck with games.
• Seagate IronWolf 8TB NAS HDD: $150 (save $30). Seagate’s reliable IronWolf HDD gives you 8TB of space for a NAS setup. 
• QNAP TS-464-8G-US NAS: $469 (save $120). This four-bay NAS supports M.2 PCIe and has plenty of room for expansion. It’s at the lowest price in six months. 
• Blink Outdoor 4 (3-pack): $100 (save $160). Keep an eye on your entire property with this three-pack of top-rated outdoor security cameras.
• Anker 6-in-1 USB-C hub: $30 (save $10). Don’t have the right ports on your laptop? This USB-C hub from Anker brings HDMI, Ethernet, USB-C and 2 USB ports to any computer, as well as other USB-C devices.
• Frameo digital photo frame: $48 (save $12). This 10-inch digital picture frame has a touchscreen and 32GB of storage. Must be a Prime member for this discount.

Best Amazon Black Friday TV deals

A great budget option. The smaller screen works well for dorms, apartments or other small rooms. You can enjoy a hands-free experience with the Alexa remote. Control your entertainment and search across apps and more using just your voice to activate Alexa.

Turn any display into a smart TV with the fastest streaming device of 2024. It features HDR10 Plus, Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos support for an immersive watch experience, and right now you can grab it on sale at an all-time low price.

• Insignia F30 50-inch TV: $190 (save $110). A budget pick that just got even cheaper. Enjoy high-quality picture and audio at a low price.
• Insignia F20 42-inch TV: $130 (save $50). Another budget Insignia smart TV with built-in Fire TV and an Alexa voice remote.
• TCL Q65 98-inch TV: $1,598 (save $1,402). The 144Hz variable refresh rate allows you to watch anything, like fast-action sports or movies, without any motion blur.
• Vizio VFD40M-08 40-inch TV: $148 (save $22). A great option for streaming, with over 200 free channels and over 15,000 movies and shows on demand using the built-in WatchFree Plus app.
• Amazon Fire TV 2-series 40-inch TV: $150 (save $100). The newest model is now half off and includes new Alexa skills, features, smart home capabilities and voice functionality.
• LG C4 evo 65-inch OLED TV: $1,475 (save $1,203). Comes with the AI Super Upscaling feature, which automatically enhances picture quality regardless of what you’re watching.
• Vizio 43-inch quantum QLED TV: $299 (save $51). The perfect TV for gamers with the power of up to 120fps at 1080p and an integrated gaming menu that instantly powers on.

Best Amazon Black Friday laptop deals

The Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 has a spot on our list of the best laptops of 2024, thanks to its lightweight design and powerful hardware. Our review of this Microsoft laptop called it “exceptionally well made and long-running.” This laptop is part of a new era of computing, because it runs on Qualcomm’s Arm-based Snapdragon X processor, and has a heavy focus on AI with Microsoft’s Copilot push.

Apple’s MacBook Air powered by the M3 chip is also discounted in its 15-inch avatar. This is the configuration with 16GB memory and 256GB storage, so you’re getting quite a bang for your buck, especially because of the bigger size. Our review called it an extremely capable laptop for pro photographers, so if you’re a creative, this is one of the best MacBooks to get right now.

This Lenovo laptop is as cheap as they come. At only $150, it’s a great budget laptop that will do all the basics. It’s got a 15.6-inch display, 8GB of RAM, a 720p camera, an Intel Celeron N4500 processor and a battery life of up to 10 hours, making it hard to find better value at this price. It’s also the cheapest it’s ever been.

Best Amazon Black Friday tablet deals

If you want to get the cheapest iPad, the 10th-gen iPad is a good pick, especially at this price. It’s the latest version of Apple’s base iPad and it’s our overall favorite tablet of 2024. The tablet is powered by an A14 Bionic chip, and gets an 10.9-inch display, USB-C charging, 4GB of memory and 64GB of storage. 

• Apple iPad Mini (7th gen): $400 (save $99). Apple recently refreshed its mini tablet for Apple Intelligence, and this is the first discount we’ve seen on it. Clip the on-page coupon to get the full discount.
• Apple iPad Mini (6th gen): $350 (save $149). Apple is also running a discount on the previous-gen mini Apple tablet, making it a great value purchase for those that just need a portable iPad without too many bells and whistles.
• Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE: $300 (save $150). Samsung’s affordable FE lineup packs in a lot of value, and this latest iteration is an even better bang-for-buck purchase with this discount.
• Amazon Fire HD 8 Kids: $65 (save $75). Amazon’s own top-rated kids’ tablet is a great starter device for your kids, and come with a rugged build.
• Microsoft Surface Pro: $857 (save $143). Our favorite Windows tablet of 2024 is well worth this discounted price tag.

Best Amazon Black Friday kitchen and appliance deals

With more than 10 cooking presets, you may never reach for another appliance again. This smart oven can do almost anything, from roasting to reheating, and it’s got settings for specific foods like bagels and cookies. This oven also can fit up to four trays of food, perfect for family meals.

With the colder months now upon us, you might want to move your pizza-making operation indoors. Make personal 12-inch pizzas in minutes with this new indoor pizza oven. It comes with five presets, such as New York pizza, pan pizza and more, so you can make yours exactly how you like it. This model comes with a pizza peel included.

Thanks to their intelligent navigation and impressive cleaning capabilities, Roborock vacuums were named some of the best midrange robot vacuums of 2024 by our expert reviewers. This Q7 model has 4,200 Pa of suction power and 3D obstacle avoidance. And it’s equipped with vibrating mop pads for a truly spotless floor.

• Chefman 4-quart air fryer: $60 (save $40). This compact digital air fryer is perfect for easy weeknight dinners.
• Ekrin Athletics Kestrel massage gun: $228 (save $122). A top-rated massage gun with six speed settings, a 13mm amplitude and an 8-hour battery life.
• Tineco Pure One S11: $180 (save $120). With 130W of suction power, four-stage HEPA filtration and a weight of just 6.1 pounds, this lightweight Tineco is the overall best cordless vacuum of 2024. Claim the on-page coupon to get the discount.
• Ring battery doorbell: $60 (save $40). If you want to upgrade to a video doorbell, the Ring battery doorbell (2024 version) is one of the cheapest ways to do it.
• Dyson V15 Detect cordless vacuum: $600 (save $150). Although it’s a newer model, the Dyson V15 Detect is still lightweight yet powerful. It can intelligently adapt power based on debris and floor type. 
• Keurig K-Express coffee maker: $60 (save $30). This compact Keurig brewer can get you your morning pick-me-up in just seconds. It can brew 8-, 10- and 12-ounce cups, and the 42-ounce reservoir lets you brew up to four cups before needing to be refilled.
• Bedsure heated throw blanket: $42 (save $18). This 50×60-inch electric throw is a must-have for the cold winter nights ahead.
• Jackery Explorer 1000 v2: $379 (save $420). With a 1500W capacity, three AC outputs, two USB-C and compatibility with solar panels, this portable power station will work with AC units, fridges and electric kettles.  Claim the on-page coupon to get the full discount; it’s at the lowest price in three months.
• Anker 521 portable power station: $160 (save $60). Anker’s portable power station comes with 2 AC outlets, 60W USB-C PD output and two USB-A ports to keep you running for hours. It’s at the lowest price in two months.  

When is Amazon’s Black Friday sale?

Amazon’s official Black Friday sale started at on Nov. 21. It’s set to run until Cyber Monday on Dec. 2, though it’s possible some of these offers will remain available in the days following Cyber Monday as “Cyber Week” deals.

What kind of Black Friday deals are available on Amazon? 

The online retailer is offering big savings across a number of categories, including tech, home goods, fashion, fitness equipment, toys and much more. There are plenty of deals on gadgets and electronics, including some record-low prices on Amazon’s own devices like Echo speakers and Fire tablets.

Do I need a Prime Membership to shop at Amazon’s Black Friday sale?

No, a Prime membership is not required to shop at Amazon’s Black Friday sale. However, there are some deals and discounts that are exclusively available to those who do have a Prime subscription. A standard Prime membership is $15 per month or $139 for the year, but there is a 30-day free trial for new subscribers, which is a good way to score some extra savings. Just be sure to cancel your membership before you’re charged.

What is the difference between Black Friday and Prime Day?

Both sale events come with great offers on tons of products across the board. Prime Day has more of a focus on Amazon products such as Amazon TVs and smart home devices. Even though all products are on sale, there’s a heavy emphasis on Amazon products as well as the Prime membership. Members are eligible for a lot more discounts than non-members. As for Black Friday, all products from all brands are seeing huge discounts. There’s also less of a focus on Prime members. There are still member-exclusive offers, but not as many as Prime Day.