Black Friday sales are heating up a day ahead of the shopping event. While you’re roasting your turkey today, Amazon, is cutting prices on lots of products. We’re talking 60% off top products like laptops, home appliances, wellness gear, and more.
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And with Black Friday just one day away, there’s really no better time to snag savings. That’s why I rounded up the best Amazon deals you can shop before Black Friday and Cyber Monday officially arrive, and thanks to my extensive work covering the biggest shopping events of the year for ZDNET, including Prime Day, Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and beyond, you can trust that I know how to find the best deals — especially on tech.
Our favorite Amazon Black Friday deals 2024
- Save up to 60% on flagship Amazon devices<!–>: Snag savings on plenty of Amazon’s top tech products like Ring doorbells and security cameras, Fire TVs and accessories, Eero WiFi devices, exclusive bundle offers–>, and more.
- Oura Ring Gen 3<!–>: As low as $249 (save up to $100): Right now, you can save up to $100 on several finishes of the Oura Ring 3, one of ZDNET’s top-tested smart rings.
- Sony WH-1000XM5 Headphones–>: $298 (save $100): Our expert thinks these headphones are “basically perfect,” and right now they’re 25% off.
- Dyson Airwrap<!–>: $499 (save $100): Dyson’s flagship hair styler is 17% off, even in the special edition Strawberry Bronze and Blush Pink colorway. You can also grab the Supersonic hair dryer–> for $329 (save $100).
- Kindle Paperwhite (2024)<!–>: $130 (save $30): Amazon’s new Kindle Paperwhite, which was just released in October, is on sale for 19% off for the first time since its launch. Expert reviewer Maria Diaz loves the new Paperwhite for its upgraded, longer-lasting battery and its quick page turns.
- Sony Bravia X90L 4K Ultra HD TV–>: Save up to $3,000: Our pick for the best TV, Sony’s Bravia X90L is discounted upwards of $3,000 for the 98-inch model. Snag the smaller 55-inch model for under $1,000 right now, too.
- Sandisk Extreme Pro Portable SSD<!–>: $167 (save $83): Save 33% off on this Sandisk SSD, a popular deal amongst ZDNET readers when we’ve seen it.
- Torras MiniMag 5,000mAh MagSafe Battery Pack–>: $40 (save $13): ZDNET’s favorite thin MagSafe battery pack is on sale right now. This battery is lightweight, powerful, and perfect for topping off your phone’s battery on the go.
- Apple Watch Series 10<!–>: $329 (save $70): Apple’s newest Watch Series 10 is already seeing savings in select colors, and for the first time since its launch.
- MacBook Air M2 256GB–>: $749 (save $250): Apple’s M2 model of the popular MacBook Air is a whopping $250 off.
- Apple iPad 10th Gen<!–>: $259 (save $90): Snag savings on the most up-to-date base model iPad ahead of the holiday season.
- Apple Watch SE–>: $149 (save $100): The best deal on the Apple Watch SE is available at Amazon for $80 off.
- Echo Glow + Echo Dot Kids Bundle<!–>: $38 (save $52): This Amazon Kids bundle packs an excellent value for your money. Get an Echo Dot kids and the Echo Glow smart lamp for almost 60% off.
- Current price: As low as $249
- Original price: As much as $449
This season’s most popular health wearable is available for up $100 off (save 22%). Track your sleep, activity level, stress, and vitals with this discreet smart ring.
Our smart ring expert says the Oura Ring is the most competitive smart ring on the market, even if it comes with an often-bemoaned $6-a-month subscription on top of its already-expensive price tag.
Choose from six finishes and pay as little as $249 depending on your selection.
Also: Oura Ring Gen 3 Horizon: Enhanced features, no more flat spot
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- Current price: $20
- Original price: $40
Blink’s popular Mini 2 indoor cam is on sale for 50% off right now. Grab one camera for $20, and keep track of pets, kids, and more inside your home, or upgrade to a double or triple pack, which are also half off. ZDNET’s home expert Maria Diaz recommends these mini cameras over the Wyze Cam, and says it’s a “feature-rich,” smart camera.
Also: Why I recommend the Blink Mini 2 security camera over the Wyze Cam
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- Current price: $73
- Original price: $99
If you are forever losing your keys, consider this discount on a pack of Apple’s AirTag tracker, our tested pick for the best Bluetooth tracker you can buy.
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The best Amazon Black Friday tech deals
costs $14.99 per month, or you can purchase an annual membership for $139, which will save you a few dollars.
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College students and those aged 18-24<!–> can get a discount and pay $7.49 per month or $69 per year. In addition, those with qualified government assistance (which may include select seniors) can receive a Prime membership–> for just $6.99 after their free trial.
When is Black Friday?
Black Friday always falls the day after Thanksgiving in the US. This year, Black Friday will be on Nov. 29, 2024.
When is Cyber Monday?
Cyber Monday is the Monday following Thanksgiving weekend, and the end of the “Cyber 5” savings week. This year, Cyber Monday 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. And while Amazon has great deals year-round, just like any other retailer, they’re looking to maximize their sale traffic, too, meaning you can definitely expect savings.
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.
Is Amazon the best retailer to get Black Friday deals?
While Amazon has some excellent deals live now, it isn’t necessarily the “best” place to shop Black Friday. For many individuals (myself included), Amazon is just the most convenient retailer, especially if you already have a Prime membership and receive free shipping, since the retailer tends to drop their prices to match any other retailers offers.
There’s lots of great offers at other retailers like Walmart, Costco, Best Buy, Target, and more, and often they’re all the same deals being offered, especially on top products like Apple Watches, laptops, tablets, and more. So really, where you purchase from is really up to you — most of the time the deals are the same anyway.
Does Amazon price match Black Friday deals?
Amazon does not price match for individual customers, not even during Black Friday. You can submit a lower price to the retailer<!–> in hopes that they reflect that offer, but they will not honor another stores price after you’ve purchased elsewhere. However, while the retail giant doesn’t price match for customers, it does tend to blanket price match other retailers, especially during peak sale periods. Right now during Cyber Week, Amazon pretty much always drops their prices on top products to match deals offered at other retailers in an effort to compete for customers. So while you may not be able to purchase an item at once price and have Amazon refund the difference, a lot of the time Amazon is already doing the price matching for you.
How did we choose these Black Friday deals?
Each holiday season, we carefully select the range of products we focus our coverage on, so we can be sure we’re bringing you the best deals and the most information on products we’re experts on. ZDNET also 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 can find Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals pretty much anywhere (that means in store and online). Popular retailers like Amazon, Walmart, Best Buy, Target, Macy’s, and more will all be offering holiday savings online and in their brick-and-mortar stores.
Are there any gift cards you can get on Amazon?
Yes, Amazon sells tons of different gift cards–> of different monetary amounts for a plethora of stores and places. They sometimes will offer select gift cards on sale during Prime Day or Black Friday, usually for about 10% less than the value of the card. We’ll be sure to include any top gift card offers in our Cyber Week coverage, but you can also check out Amazon’s dedicated gift card tab<!–>.
What are the best Black Friday 2024 deals?
ZDNET’s experts have been searching through Black Friday sales live now to find the best discounts by category. These are the best Black Friday deals so far, by category:
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