Black Friday and Cyber Monday are some of the best periods in the year to snag yourself some great deals, especially when it comes to electronics such as the best laptops, best TVs, best headphones, best washer and dryer packages, and an absolute ton more. Even though Black Friday is going to fall on November 29, which is still a few weeks away, we’re already seeing a lot of great early Black Friday deals that you can take advantage of, even this far back from the event. Luckily, you don’t have to go and sift through all the sales on offer, as we’ve gone out and collected some of our favorite early Black Friday deals across the board.
SAMSUNG Galaxy SmartTag2 — $21 $30 29% off
While many folks may be familiar with Apple’s Air Tag, Samsung has its own version in the SmartTag2, and given that Samsung is one of the most popular phones, it’s a relatively big network as well. You do have to opt into the Smart Things app for the tracking, but it’s a small price to pay for a $21 tracker.
JBL Tune Buds — $50 $100 50% off
A good pair of earbuds doesn’t need to cost a fortune, and this deal that lets you snag a pair of JBL Tune Buds for 50% off is the perfect example. They have both active noise canceling (ANC) and smart ambient modes, a battery life that can last up to 48 hours in total with ANC off, and the audio fidelity is actually pretty great.
Keurig K-Express Single Serve — $60 $90 33% off
If you tend to travel a lot or just have a small kitchen with very little countertop space, then this Keurig single-serve coffee maker is perfect. Not only does it have a significant 33% discount, it has a 42-ounce removable reservoir, can brew three cup sizes, and is only 5.1-inches wide.
CHEF iQ Sense Smart Wireless Meat Thermometer — $70 $130 54% off
Cooking red or white meat can be a bit problematic if you don’t have a lot of experience with cooking, but this wireless digital thermometer is perfect for that. Even for those who have experience, it gives you a ton of data and a timer to help, and it even has a substantial 54% discount; just be sure to clip the coupon to get the full discount.
Ninja Air Fryer — $90 $130 31% off
Air fryers are great if you’re looking for a healthy way to fry and cook food, and this deal on the Ninja Air Fryer is a great budget to mid-range option, especially with the 31% discount. It has a four-quart capacity and can do things like boil and roast, and it has dishwasher safe parts, so it’s easy to clean.
Insignia 32-inch F20 Series FHD TV — $100 $170 41% off
Not everyone needs a massive 4K TV, and if you’re looking for something smaller, this 32-inch F20 Series from Insignia is great for watching content or even gaming on PC and console. It runs an FHD resolution, comes with the FireTV platform, and has a substantial $41% discount that makes it well worth it at the $100 price tag.
Keurig K-Elite Single Serve K-Cup Pod Coffee Maker — $119 $190 37% off
The Keurig K-Elite Single Serve is a great coffee maker with some great extra features, such as an 8-to-12-ounce brew size, an easily removable drip tray, an iced coffee setting to brew over ice, and the ability to just get hot water. On top of that, you get a pretty substantial $71 discount.
CHEF iQ Smart Pressure Cooker — $184 $200 8% off
Pressure cookers are a great way to reduce the time it takes to cook something that would usually take several hours or even a day. They are also great for just slow cooking things in an enclosed way if that’s what you prefer. This CHEF iQ Smart Pressure Cooker has a nice 8% discount, a six-quart capacity, and over 1,000 presets.
Apple AirPods Pro 2 USB-C — $199 $249 20% off
The new USB-C AirPods Pro 2 has a lot going for it, and even our editor at large, Caleb Denison, said that if you “look past the case of the Apple AirPods Pro 2 with USB-C, and you’ll see wireless audio’s future.” Even better, this deal knocks $50 the price, bringing them down to just $199.
Ninja Foodi Smart XL 6-in-1 Indoor Grill — $230 $260 12% off
Grilling can be a lot of fun, but with the weather getting colder, you may need to grill indoors, and for that, you’ll need the Ninja Foodi Smart XL 6-in-1 Indoor Grill. With a solid 12% discount, this indoor grill has a lot of great functions, from searing and sizzling to air frying, and there is even a smart thermometer to make life easier.
TCL 55-Inch S5 4K TV — $270 $330 18% off
This 55-inch TCL S5 is a great TV if you’re looking for something budget-oriented and versatile. It has HDR 10, HDR 10+ and HLG HDR, the last of which is made specifically for sports broadcasters, while the 60Hz refresh rate works well for console gaming, plus you get a solid 18% discount that brings it down to $270.
Sony WH-1000XM4 Wireless Headphones — $298 $348 14% off
While the Sony WH-1000XM4 is a generation behind now given that the Sony WH-1000XM5 is out, they are still some of the best on the market. For a solid 14% off, you get some of the best ANC in the industry, excellent audio fidelity, and a whopping 30 hours of battery life with ANC on.
ASUS Zenbook 14 — $500 $800 38% off
The ASUS Zenbook 14 is the perfect mobile laptop, with a gorgeous 14-inch OLED panel that’s touch screen enabled. In fact, our computing writer Mark Coppock even said, “When it comes to value, the Asus Zenbook 14 OLED remains undefeated.” While this configuration has the slightly lower-end Intel Core Ultra 5 and no Intel Arc GPU, it does have a substantial $300 discount.
Sony 65 Inch BRAVIA 3 4K TV — $698 $800 13% off
If you’re looking for a larger 4K TV, then you may want to consider this 65-inch Bravia 3 from Sony, especially since it has a solid 13% knocked off the price. This is especially true for those who play on a PlayStation 5 since it has both an auto HDR tone mapping mode and auto genre picture mode made specifically for the PS5.
Lenovo Legion Pro 5i — $1,600, $1,900 16% off
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5i is an excellent mid-range gaming laptop with a very substantial $300 discount, so much so that our computing writer gave it a great review, saying “The Legion 5i Pro is another winner of a gaming laptop from Lenovo.” This configuration comes with an RTX 4070, Intel Core i9 14900HX, and a whopping 32GB of RAM.
How to Choose Deals on Black Friday
Black Friday, and the additional Cyber Monday sale that comes after it, is one of the best times of the year to buy electronics like TVs, laptops, phones, and things of that nature. That said, home appliances also tend to have pretty great deals during these periods, so if you’re looking for things like coffee makers, air fryers, fridges, or washing machines, then it’s worth keeping an eye out during Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Of course, that’s not to say that there aren’t a lot of other product categories on sale with good discounts, but if you’re looking at it across the whole year, this is the best time for electronics.
Another thing worth considering is that the line between when a sale period starts and ends has become very blurred over the years. That means that you’re likely going to find a lot of excellent deals leading up to Black Friday and Cyber Monday, even as early as a week or more beforehand. That means that if you find a deal on an item you want now, then go ahead and snag it; you never know if the deal will come back during Black Friday and Cyber Monday or if it’s going to be as good.
How We Chose These Black Friday Deals
Of course, Black Friday tends to be one of the biggest sales periods along with Prime Day, which means that hundreds and thousands of deals go on sale. As such, our focus is to wade through all the options and decide what deals to include based on our experience and tools. Ultimately, our goal is to provide you with a large selection of deals that offer you the best return on your investment so that you aren’t constantly wondering if you got the best deal you could or if you made the right choice.
