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When is Black Friday? In 2025, Black Friday is set for Friday, November 28. It’s one of the best times of the year to score deep discounts on Chromebooks from major retailers like Best Buy, Walmart, and Amazon. Many of these sales are expected to carry over until Cyber Monday, which is on December 1. Are Chromebooks really cheaper during Black Friday? Absolutely. Chromebooks are almost always cheaper on Black Friday and Cyber Week as a whole. Premium models with fast processors or 2-in-1 designs usually receive the best price cuts. They’ll drop hundreds of dollars in price. Some of the midrange models even go below $200. Whether you’re upgrading your old device or buying a lightweight laptop for travel, this shopping weekend is the best time to grab a Chromebook.How did we choose these early Black Friday deals?At ZDNET, we only highlight Chromebook deals worth your money — the same kind we’d consider buying ourselves. For this roundup, I specifically sought out laptops that were 15% off or more. Black Friday is still several weeks away, so the big discounts aren’t available yet. Knowing this, I expanded my search to include lesser discounts to fill out the list. Although some of the price drops aren’t as deep as others, they’re still worth consideration because they offer unique value in other areas.I took into consideration hands-on experience, real-world performance, and customer feedback. Every recommendation featured on this list is backed by careful research and expert insight, so you can shop these early Black Friday sales with confidence. More

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When is Black Friday? Black Friday 2025 falls on November 28, and Cyber Monday (which only became a thing in 2005) follows on December 1. Beat the store chaos and do your shopping from the comfort of your home (or office!).Are power stations really cheaper during Black Friday? The short answer is yes, power stations can be significantly cheaper in the run up to and during Black Friday. It’s a time of year when retails want to make up for the discounts they offer with volume of sales. Yes, price manipulation does happen sometimes, where some brands and retailers increase their prices in advance to make their cuts seem even better, but it happens a lot less these days because there’s more competition and people are getting savvy to it.How did we choose these early Black Friday deals?ZDNET (and I) only writes about the deals we want to buy — devices and products we desire, need, or and would recommend wholeheartedly. Our experts look for the best deals, or products that 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. I also look at customer reviews to find out what matters to real people who already own and use the deals I’m recommending. There are also recommendations that are based on my own testing and reviews. The goal is to get you the most accurate advice to help you shop smarter and save money.  More