Holiday shopping season is my time to shine, and beyond testing lots of tech products for ZDNET, I love a good sale. And while everyone knows Black Friday is the shopping extravaganza of the season, you no longer have to wait for the deals. Thankfully, several retailers, including Target, are starting their Black Friday sales early, which means even more time to keep shopping savings.
Also: The best Black Friday deals live now
You might think Amazon is the only place to find deals, but Target<!–> carries a wide variety of tech items that make great gifts, from the popular Oura Ring–> to TVs, laptops, earbuds, and even kitchen appliances. We’ve rounded up some of the best deals available now — check back in on this list, as we’ll keep updating it through Cyber Week.
Our favorite Target deals for Black Friday 2024
- Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 Chromebook<!–> for $140 (save $90): Normally $230 at Target, this laptop and $319 on Lenovo’s site
- Kitchenaid Stand Mixer–> for $280 (save $170): Available in four colors, this coveted kitchen staple is a longtime ZDNET staff favorite, especially heading into the holidays.
- Apple Watch SE<!–> for $200 (save $50): This edition made our best Apple watches list for a reason, and it’s 20% off in time for gifting season.
- Instant Pot Pressure Cooker–> for $60 (save $70): Feeling overwhelmed? Set it and forget it with a new pressure cooker, especially one with nine settings.
- Beats Solo Wireless Earbuds<!–> for $50 (save $30): According to our experts, these buds have solid playback, battery life, and are comfortable for long wear. Read our full review here.
- Amazon Echo Dot (5th generation)–> for $28 (save $22): The Echo Dot is already our budget pick for an Alexa smart home device, and several generations of the option are on sale at Target, including the kid’s version<!–>.
- Amazon Echo Pop–> for $18 (save $22): If you’re looking for an even cheaper option, check out this comparison to see whether the Dot or the Pop would be best for you.
- Blink Outdoor 4 Security Camera<!–> for $40 (save $60): A ZDNET staff favorite, this battery-powered security camera connects to your smartphone to help monitor your home.
- AirPods Pro 2–> for $190 (save $60): Get Apple’s latest release, which can be used as a hearing aid, for 24% off at Target.
- Ninja Creami Ice Cream Maker<!–> for $180 (save $20): The deal that never ends. Per usual, the Ninja Creami is $20 off ahead of Cyber Week.
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Looking for an affordable streamer for the colder months? The Roku Express HD is over 30% off at Target ahead of holiday deals season.
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- Current price: $180
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According to ZDNET in-house testers, this smartwatch “surpassed” every other competitor in one key area last year – give a spin yourself this holiday season, or gift it to someone who’s been eyeing the Pixel for a while. Read the full review here.
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- Current price: $130
- Original price: $200
Beats refreshed the design of this fan-favorite pair of headphones earlier this year, and ZDNET’s resident headphones expert, Jada Jones, wasn’t disappointed – especially by their improved comfortability, USB-C port for charging while listening, and balanced sound. Get them now for 35% off at Target, available in four colors.
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- Current price: $300
- Original price: $350
Ranked number one on our best iPads list, this Apple classic is great for watching movies, reading, surfing the web, playing games, and making video calls – basically every holiday season pastime. Good for kids, the latest version also includes fresh features like USB-C, 5G, 4K video, and Wi-Fi 6.
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FAQs
When is Black Friday?
In the US, Black Friday is the day after Thanksgiving, which means Nov. 29 this year.
When is Cyber Monday?
Cyber Monday always follows the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, meaning it’ll be Dec. 2.
Are Target deals really better on Black Friday?
Yes and no – it depends. Every major retailer from Amazon to Walmart puts much of their tech stock on sale this time of year to compete before the holiday shopping rush, with deals usually getting better on Black Friday and Cyber Monday themselves. However, some retailers raise base prices to make the sales look better than they really are.
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 are at least 20% off 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?
Whether in person or online, major retailers will have sales across the board, though some may be exclusive to online sales due to inventory. You can also check out our best lists for other major stores like Amazon–>, Best Buy<!–>, and Walmart–>.
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