The best Black Friday deals 2024: Early sales live now

Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and other holiday sales will begin soon (seriously, Black Friday is less than a month away). And even though Black Friday historically kicks off the holiday shopping season, it's certainly not the only time you can save. 

As early Black Friday sales kick off, you can already find plenty of shoppable savings on top tech from headphones to TVs to tablets and beyond across major retailers like Amazon, Walmart, Best Buy, Target, and more. 

Our team of deal-hunting experts at ZDNET have been rounding up the best early Black Friday deals you can shop ahead of the post-Thanksgiving sale, so you can get a jump start on your holiday shopping. We'll continue to update this list before and during the holiday shopping season.

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Our favorite early Black Friday 2024 deals 

Apple Watch Series 10: $367 (save $32 at Walmart): Apple's newest Watch Series 10 is already seeing savings in several colors at Walmart. Save $32 on the Jet Black model.  Samsung T5 EVO Portable 4TB SSD: $230 (save $195 at Amazon): You can't go wrong with practical buys ahead of the holidays, like this portable SSD to store all those pictures you'll be taking. This one from Samsung is a popular deal among ZDNET readers. Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 40mm: $160 (save $140 at Amazon): Do you need a new smartwatch? Samsung's Galaxy Watch 6 is already discounted by 47%, and it includes some great features, like sleep tracking.  Torras MiniMag 5,000mAh MagSafe Battery Pack: $42 (save $11 at Amazon): ZDNET's favorite thin MagSafe battery pack is on sale for 21% off, plus an extra 5%. This battery is lightweight, powerful, and perfect for topping off your phone's battery on the go.  Apple AirTag 4-Pack: $80 (save $19 at Amazon): AirTags are great for tracking keys, luggage, wallets, and more. Grab this four-pack for nearly 20% off.  Anker Nano Power Bank with USB-C: $20 (save $10 at Amazon): This lipstick-sized battery booster plugs right into the bottom of your phone for quick, portable charging. Plus, it comes in several fun colors and makes a perfect stocking stuffer.  MacBook Air M2 256GB: $899 (save $199 at Amazon): Apple's M2 model of the popular MacBook Air is almost $200 off, and while this isn't the best price we've seen, it's still a significant wound.  Apple iPad 10th Gen: $299 (save $50 at Amazon): Snag $50 savings on the most up-to-date base model iPad ahead of the holiday season.  Apple Watch SE: $189 (save $60 at Amazon): The best deal on the Apple Watch SE is available at Amazon for $60 off. 

Black Friday deals under $50: AirTags, Fire TV Sticks, and more 

Maria Diaz/ZDNET Fire TV Stick 4K: $30 (save $20 at Amazon): Simplify streaming with 40% savings on Amazon's flagship streaming device, now powered with AI search.  Rocketbook Core Reusable Smart Notebook: $24 (save $13 at Amazon): The Rocketbook notebook is a great budget buy for those looking to maximize their note-taking while still keeping the environment happy. Plus, it's a ZDNET-tested pick.  TP-Link Wi-Fi Extender: $15 (save $20 at Amazon): Extend the range of your Wi-Fi by up to 1,200 square feet and connect up to 30 devices. Renpho Smart Scale : $20 (save $15 at Amazon): Connect this smart scale with popular health and fitness apps like Samsung Health, MyFitnessPal, Fitbit, and Apple Health to track your body fat percentage, muscle mass, visceral fat, water weight, metabolic age, and more. Apple AirTag: $25 (save $4 at Best Buy): The popular item tracker can be placed in a wallet, backpack, or car to give you peace of mind. It's also our tested top pick for the best Bluetooth tracker.  Soundcore by Anker P20i True Wireless Earbuds: $20 (save $20 at Amazon): These earbuds have 22 EQ presets and last up to 10 hours on a single charge.  Roku LE Streaming Player: $20 (save $5 at Walmart): Roku LE lets you stream free, live, and premium TV, as well as connect to your subscribed apps like Netflix, Hulu, Disney+, and others. USX TV Wall Mount: $23 (save $17 at Walmart): This wall mount fits TV sizes 23-55 inches and can move in full motion to find the perfect angle for your TV.

Black Friday TV deals: Samsung, Sony, and more

Jason Hiner/ZDNET Amazon Fire TV 50-inch 4-Series 4K: $300 (save $150 with Amazon Prime): You can't go wrong with snagging a Fire TV on sale, and this one is discounted by $150.  Amazon Fire TV 32-inch 2-Series HD: $100 (save $90 with Amazon Prime): If you're on a budget, this 32-inch Fire TV for just $100 is a great buy for a dorm, apartment, or bedroom.  LG 65-inch Class C4 Series Evo 4K: $1,499 (save $1,200 at Best Buy): The high color accuracy, perfect contrast, and wide viewing angles of this OLED display TV come with a staggering price drop. Samsung 75-inch 4K Smart Tizen TV: $569 (save $130 at Best Buy): The Samsung DU6900 Series Crystal UHD 4K Smart Tizen TV is a high-resolution television that delivers stunning picture quality and a range of smart features. TCL 65-inch Class Q5 Series 4K TV: $429 (save $120 at Best Buy): One of the best budget TVs features 4K video resolution, a decent QLED panel that gets bright and colorful, and Fire TV software.  Sony 65-inch Class Bravia 8 OLED Smart Google TV: $1,699 (save $1,100 at Best Buy): This impressive high-end TV features individual control over 8 million self-illuminating pixels, delivering pure blacks, vibrant colors, and deep contrast for an unparalleled viewing experience.

Black Friday Apple deals: Apple Watches, MacBooks, and more

Kerry Wan/ZDNET Apple Watch Series 10: $367 (save $32 at Walmart): Apple's newest Watch Series 10 is already seeing savings in several colors at Walmart.  Apple Watch Series 9: $329 (save $70 at Best Buy): Last year's Watch Series 9 is available for $70 off right now at Best Buy. Grab the 41mm GPS model with the sport loop in Winter Blue or Light Pink.  Apple Watch Series 9: $329 (save $100 at Best Buy): The larger 45mm face Watch Series 9 is $100 off at Best Buy right now.  Apple Watch SE (2nd Gen): $189 (save $61 at Walmart): One of the best deals on the Watch SE (2nd Gen), which is still the latest base model available, is at Walmart, where it's currently $61 off in most iterations.  MacBook Air M3 15-inch: $1,095 (save $205 at Amazon): The MacBook Air M3 model packs a powerful chip into Apple's seamless design, making this laptop great for school, work, or personal use. Plus, it's over $200 off.  MacBook Air M2 256GB: $899 (save $199 at Amazon): Apple's M2 model of the popular MacBook Air is almost $200 off, and while this isn't the best price we've seen, it's still a significant wound.  Apple iPad 10th Gen: $299 (save $50 at Amazon): Save $50 on the most up-to-date base model iPad ahead of the holiday season.  Apple iPad Air M2: $750 (save $99 at Amazon): Our reviewer called the iPad Air M2 "the iPad most people should buy" -- and it's almost $100 off right now. Snag the 256GB Wi-Fi+ Cellular model in four different colors.  iPad mini 6th Gen 64GB: $350 (save $149 at Amazon): Apple just launched the newest iPad mini 7th Gen, but you can grab the earlier model for nearly $150 off.  Apple AirTag 4-Pack: $80 (save $19 at Amazon): You can't go wrong with a practical buy this holiday season, and AirTags are great for tracking keys, luggage, wallets, and more. Grab this four-pack for nearly 20% off. 

Black Friday tablet deals: iPads, Fire tablets, and more

Adam Breeden/ZDNET Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+: $170 (save $50 at Amazon): This 11-inch, 64GB Android tablet features a large screen, quad speakers, and a slim, durable design, which makes it perfect for kids.  Amazon Fire Max 11 Tablet: $140 (save $90 at Amazon): Amazon's newest Fire Max 11 tablet is perfect for streaming, gaming, and more, and right now it's available for 39% off.  Apple iPad Air M2: $750 (save $99 at Amazon): Our reviewer called the iPad Air M2 "the iPad most people should buy" -- and it's almost $100 off right now. Snag the 256GB Wi-Fi+ Cellular model in four different colors.  iPad mini 6th Gen 64GB: $350 (save $149 at Amazon): Apple just launched the newest iPad mini 7th Gen, but you can grab the earlier model for nearly $150 off.  Boox Note Air 3 C: $450 (save $50 at Amazon): Our top pick for the best smart notebook almost never goes on sale, but you can get $50 off right now and experience the color e-reader display with Android app capabilities.  Google Pixel Tablet: $319 (save $80 at Best Buy): A top pick on our list of the best Android tablets, the Google Pixel Tablet has an included charging dock that converts it to a smart home display when you're not using it. Samsung Galaxy Tab A7: $140 (save $90 at Walmart): This Samsung tablet has a 10.4-inch screen, a 10-hour battery life, 32GB of storage, and a quad-speaker system with Dolby Atmos sound.  Apple iPad (9th generation): $260 (save $69 at Walmart): Although not the most recent model, this iPad has a 10.2-inch Retina display, a powerful A13 Bionic chip, and an Ultra Wide front camera with Center Stage.

Black Friday laptop deals: MacBooks, gaming laptops, and more

Cliff Joseph/ZDNET MacBook Air M3 15-inch: $1,095 (save $205 at Amazon): The MacBook Air M3 model packs a powerful chip into Apple's seamless design, making this laptop great for school, work, or personal use. Plus, it's over $200 off.  MacBook Air M2 256GB: $899 (save $199 at Amazon): Apple's M2 model of the popular MacBook Air is almost $200 off, and while this isn't the best price we've seen, it's still a significant wound.  Lenovo Flex 3 15.6-inch Touch-Screen Chromebook Laptop: $329 (save $150 at Best Buy): This versatile 2-in-1 laptop has a 15.6-inch FHD touchscreen display, an Intel Pentium Silver N6000 processor, 8GB RAM, and 64GB of eMMC storage. Acer 14-inch Chromebook Spin 714 Intel Evo Laptop: $499 (save $200 at Best Buy): Acer's high-performance 2-in-1 laptop features a WUXGA touchscreen display, an Intel Core i5-1335U processor, 8GB of RAM, and a 256GB SSD, all contained within a durable and stylish steel gray chassis. Take advantage of this great deal while it lasts. Microsoft GSRF 12.4-inch Surface Laptop Go: $249 (save $150 at Best Buy): This compact and versatile device features a PixelSense touchscreen display, a 10th Gen Intel Core i5-1035G1 processor, 4GB of RAM, and a 64GB eMMC storage. ASUS 14-inch ROG Zephyrus Gaming Laptop: $1,649 (save $350 at Best Buy): Featuring an OLED 3K display with a 120Hz refresh rate and powered by AMD Ryzen 9 processor, this sleek gaming laptop also boasts an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 graphics card.

Black Friday smartphone and accessory deals: iPhone, Samsung, and more

Kerry Wan/ZDNET Anker MagGo 3-1 Wireless Charger: $82 (save $28 with coupon at Amazon): Anker's MagGo multi-charger is portable and foldable for easy on-the-go use. Plus, it's a ZDNET favorite.  Anker Nano Power Bank with USB-C: $20 (save $10 at Amazon): This lipstick-sized battery booster plugs right into the bottom of your phone for quick, portable charging. Plus, it comes in several fun colors and makes a perfect stocking stuffer.  OnePlus Open: $1,300 (save $400 at Amazon): One of the best foldable phones we've tested is selling at a $400 discount ahead of Black Friday.   Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra: $1,111 (save $309 at Amazon): The best phone we've tested so far, the Galaxy S24 Ultra packs the best specs across key categories, including display, performance, battery life, and camera. It also has a built-in S-Pen for precision inputs. Apple iPhone 16: $0.00/month (save $830 at Verizon): The carrier will credit you the cost of Apple's base-model iPhone when you open a new line and are under an Unlimited Ultimate plan. Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max: $71/month (save $1,200 at Boost): Boost Mobile will cover the cost of the latest iPhone 16 model when you sign up for an eligible wireless plan and 36-month financing. Motorola Razr+ 2024: $800 (save $200 at Motorola): The best flip phone you can buy right now is $240 off (blue colorway only) and comes with 256GB of storage. Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6: $850 (save $250 at Amazon): A refined foldable with 256GB of storage ideal for small-phone enthusiasts, content creators, and Samsung fans. OnePlus 12: $650 (save $150 at Best Buy): The OnePlus flagship is the fastest-charging phone you can buy in the U.S., with a beefy 5,400mAh battery that should last you well into a second day. Google Pixel 8: $520 (save $200 at Amazon): Coming with 128GB of storage, the year-old Pixel 8 is still a fantastic mid-range option if you value camera quality above all else.   Google Pixel Fold: $1,300 (save $500 at Amazon): The brand's first foldable phone has a compact 5.8-inch display on the outside and an expansive 7.6-inch screen on the inside. Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G 2024: $250 (save $150 at Motorola): For a budget phone with stylus support, consider Motorola's G Stylus model, which comes with 256GB of storage.  

Black Friday headphone and speaker deals: Beats, Apple, and more

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Black Friday home and wellness deals: Robot vacuums, air purifiers, and more

Maria Diaz/ZDNET Jackery Explorer 1000 V2 Portable Powerstation: $459 (save $340 at Amazon): Always be prepared with a backup battery-boosting option for emergencies. This portable power station option from Jackery is on sale for over $300 off.  TP-Link Tapo 2k Pan/Tilt Security Cam 2-Pack: $35 (save $20 at Amazon): Save 36% on this TP-Link security cam bundle and outfit your house with easy smart security.  Kasa Smart Plug Mini 15A: $23 (save $7 at Amazon): Snag a pack of smart plugs just in time for winter holidays and turn your holiday lights on and off with ease.  Bluetti EB3A Portable Power Station: $199 (save $70 at Amazon): Never lose a way to charge your phone or favorite devices with Bluetti's portable power station.  Jackery Explorer 1000 V2 Portable Powerstation: $459 (save $340 at Amazon): Always be prepared with a backup battery-boosting option for emergencies. This portable power station option from Jackery is on sale for over $300 off.  Ring Battery Doorbell: $60 (save $40 at Amazon): Amp up your home security with a video doorbell. Ring's popular option got a 2024 upgrade and comes in two finishes.  DeWalt 20V Max Cordless Drill Kit: $99 (save $80 at Amazon): This DeWalt drill kit is a great gift for Dad, a new homeowner, or perfect for keeping on hand for here and there tasks.  Roborock Q7 Max+ Robot Vacuum and Mop: $380 (save $490 at Amazon): ZDNET's robot vacuum reviewer Maria Diaz calls this "one of the best midrange Roborock robot vacuums" for a reason. Right now you can save nearly $500.  Roborock Qrevo S Robot Vacuum and Mop: $600 (save $200 with coupon at Amazon): Right now you can save $200 on the Roborock Qrevo S vacuum and mop combo thanks to a sneaky on-page coupon.  Dreame L20 Ultra Robot Vacuum and Mop: $750 (save $650 at Amazon): Dreame's L20 combo robot vacuum and mop is self-emptying, self-refilling, and features AI obstacle avoidance.  Roborock Q5 Pro+ Robot Vacuum and Mop: $330 (save $370 at Amazon): This robot vacuum and mop combo uses smart navigation, features a duo roller brush, and has 5,500 Pa of suction.  Ecovacs Deebot T30S Robot Vacuum and Mop: $850 (save $350 at Amazon): This combo robot vac and mop is an all-in-one cleaning hub with 11,000 Pa of suction. Enjoy hot water-washing, self emptying, and more.  Shark AV753 ION Robot Vacuum: $150 (save $80 at Amazon): If you're looking for a budget robot vacuum pick, this option for Shark is a great starter to test the robot vacuum waters. 

Black Friday FAQs

When is Black Friday?

This year, Black Friday falls on Nov. 29, which is exactly one day after Thanksgiving 2024. 

When is Cyber Monday?

Cyber Monday is always on the first Monday following Thanksgiving. This year, it falls on Dec. 2, 2024. 

Are deals really better on Black Friday?

Black Friday certainly brings seasonal savings and, of course, some artificial deals you need to be aware of. But for the most part, it is a good time to score savings on a majority of products across tons of categories, from tech to home, to name a few. Perhaps the best part about Black Friday is the enormous amount of sales occurring at nearly every major retailer, both in-store and online, giving you the best opportunity to find savings at basically everywhere you like to shop. 

What's the difference between Black Friday and Cyber Monday?

Semantics, mostly. Black Friday traditionally refers to the day of savings that follows Thanksgiving, which at one point was an in-stores only event. Over the years, Black Friday sales have expanded and lengthened to include online retailers, hence "Cyber Week" and "Cyber Monday." Cyber Monday refers to the Monday following Thanksgiving weekend, and originally referred to online savings on lots of products. These days, both Black Friday and Cyber Monday offer similar savings in-store and online. 

How did we choose these Black Friday deals?

ZDNET only writes about deals we want to buy -- devices and products we desire, need, or would recommend. Our experts looked for deals that were at least 20% off (or are hardly ever on sale), using established price comparison tools and trackers to determine whether the deal is actually on sale and how frequently it drops. 

We also looked over customer reviews to find out what matters to real people who already own and use the deals we're recommending. Our recommendations may also be based on our own testing -- in addition to extensive research and comparison shopping. The goal is to deliver the most accurate advice to help you shop smarter. 

Where can you shop the best Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals? 

You'll be able to shop Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals at nearly every major retailer, including Amazon, Walmart, Target, Best Buy, and more. Plus, you'll likely be able to grab savings even earlier thanks to staggering sales throughout the month of November, too.