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If you’re after some good-sounding, long-lasting, and comfortable headphones that won’t break the bank this Black Friday, look no further. While not the flagship within the Beats by Dre lineup, the Solo 4 on-ear headphones are relatively new – last refreshed earlier in May of 2024 – and under $100 on Amazon right now.
These stick with the now easily recognizable Beats Solo design language and still come in a few fun shades, but the internals are new and play nicely with both iOS and Android devices – meaning you’ll get fast pairing with both. You’ll also get up to 50 hours of battery life, and the Beats signature sound will still be in full force.
Beats Solo 4 headphones: was $199.95 now $99.99 at Amazon
We’ve all come to expect some epic discounts on all things Apple for Black Friday, and 2024 certainly didn’t disappoint. Beyond the MacBook Air savings listed below, you can get the newest Apple Watch on the block at a significant discount.
Amazon has the Apple Watch Series 10 42mm for just $329 (originally $399) or the larger 46mm for $359 (originally $429). For either size, it’s the lowest price we’ve tracked, and you get a larger screen size year over year. Thankfully, more applications are optimized to take advantage of this, including reviewing messages, reading emails, and even news stories. It also does everything you’d expect an Apple Watch to do, like deeply integrating with your iPhone, track workouts, and a boatload of health features.
Apple Watch Series 10 42mm (GPS): was $399 now $329 at Amazon
Apple Watch Series 10 46mm (GPS): was $429 now $359 at Amazon
It’s not often that you can save on one of the most iconic TVs, but Black Friday is serving up a mega discount on Samsung’s The Frame TV. In fact, you can save up to $1,300 on the 2024 model of the Frame TV, which displays famous works of art or photos when off instead of just powering down to a typical black screen.
Adding to that, the 4K QLED screen is finished with a reflection-blocking coating and Samsung’s Tizen smart interface, and you’re getting a very well-rounded TV. To get the total $1,300 discount, you’ll need to opt for the 85-inch Frame TV, which is much more affordable at $2,999.99 (originally $4,299.99). We think most folks will be best served by the 65-inch Frame TV, which is down to just $1,299.99 (originally $1,999.99) after an instant $700 discount.
Samsung 65 inch Frame TV: was $1,999.99 now $1,299.99 at Samsung
Here’s a Black Friday deal that just keeps getting better and better. It’s on the incredibly popular Galaxy Watch Ultra – the best smartwatch that Samsung currently makes. Sure, it’s not for everyone, but this exceptionally rugged wearable is a perfect choice if you’re on the hunt for out-door focused features.
This smartwatch was already listed with a $160 discount but Samsung has just upped that to $215 off – and the maximum trade-in rebate has also been increased from $250 to a record-breaking $300. Not bad!
Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra: was $649 now $434.49, plus up to $250 off with a trade-in at Samsung
Deals on Amazon’s Kindle e-readers have always been a popular fixture in the annual Black Friday sales but decent price cuts have been rare this year. That is, of course, until we spotted this record-low price on the latest 2024 model.
At $85, this one is a pretty damn cheap buy considering it’s one of the best e-readers on the market and all you need to get started. New features for this model include a brighter display and six-week battery life that’s perfect for taking on long trips, although it does lack a few of the bells and whistles of the higher-end Paperwhite models.
Amazon Kindle (2024): was $109.99 now $84.99 at Amazon
I’ve had a Surface Pro since the sixth iteration of the laptop/tablet hybrid and I’d happily recommend it to anyone interest. It’s a superb device that’s equally as capable as a laptop for tablet with the added convenience of a touchscreen for easier browsing and navigating apps.
The series has often had its struggles but the latest Surface Pro 11 is easily one of the best iterations yet. This configuration has a powerful and efficient Snapdragon X Plus processor, 16GB of RAM and a 512GB SSD – all for a record-low price of $899 at Best Buy.
Microsoft Surface Pro 11: was $1,199.99 now $899.99 at Best Buy
Looking for an incredible pair of headphones for Black Friday? I’d highly recommend Sony’s class-leading WH-1000XM5 – the brand’s flagship wireless noise cancelling cans. As you’d expect, these are pretty pricey buys but today’s Black Friday sales at Amazon has these headphones for their lowest ever price right now with a 25% saving.
Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones: was $399.99 now $298 at Amazon
More on that Hulu deal from earlier. If you want you can also bundle it with a Disney Plus membership and pay just $2.99 a month for a whole year. That’s a fantastic saving on the pair of popular streaming services, with great shows I really enjoyed such as Only Murders in the Building, Agatha All Along and The Bear.
There have been some fantastic deals on Apple tech over the last few months as it looks like the manufacturer has fully embraced larger discounts on its popular products. And now these offers are coming earlier than ever before, too. This brand-new version of the MacBook Air M2 with a performance-boosting 16GB of RAM only launched a few weeks ago so I’m surprised to see it’s already got a significant discount – but that’s Black Friday for you.
Even though a newer M3 version is available, we concluded that this is still one of the best laptops you can buy in our MacBook Air M2 review, thanks to the stylish design, clear display, impressive performance, and long 18-hour battery life. For those needing a premium powerhouse for creative apps such as photo editing, video editing and more intense workloads, this is a stellar offer on an Apple machine right now.
MacBook Air 13-inch (M2, 16GB): was $999 now $749 at Best Buy
MacBook Air 13-inch (M2, 16GB): was £999 now £849 at Amazon
Deals on games consoles are also some of the most sought-after during Black Friday. No matter if you’re shopping for the PS5, Xbox Series X/S or a Nintendo Switch, the good news is there are a lot of offers around right now – including some record-low prices and excellent value bundles.
As a PS5 owner from shortly after launch, it’s the console I use the most and the one I’d recommend for most buyers as it has a strong, ever-growing library of games, with lots of big blockbusters and indie hits. The Switch is still a great buy, too, but be aware that there are strong rumors of a Switch 2 coming early in 2025.
I’ve listed a few standout console deals and bundles below.
The streaming deals are coming in thick and fast in the US with huge price cuts on Hulu, Max, Paramount Plus and more. One of the biggest and most popular of the bunch is this offer on Hulu’s ad-supported tier that drops it $0.99 per month for a whole year – that’s a saving of over $100 off the usual price.
Hello to those on the US east coast joining me at this slightly more socialable hour than when I started. The good news is you haven’t really missed much as basically all of the deals that were available throughout the week are still up for grabs today. I’ll be sharing some of my top picks over the next few hours from the sale at Amazon, Best Buy, Walmart, Dell, Samsung, and more.
For retailers in the US, you’ve got the big three of Amazon, Best Buy and Walmart leading the way with some of this year’s largest sales and biggest reductions. In fact, I’d say things are stronger in the US right now – so lucky you!
Some of the top deals I’ve seen include TVs from as little as $59.99, record-low prices on Apple MacBooks, iPads and AirPods, and first-timg discounts on new products such as the latest Kindle Paperwhite and Dyson Digital Slim.
More on this year’s Black Friday sale period being the longest I’ve ever seen now.
I saw that Black Friday effectively kicked off at the start of the month in the UK, with sales at the likes of Currys and Argos beginning on or around November 1 . These have expanded with more deals on TVs, laptops, vacuums, toys, and headphones each week.
Today, you’ll see other major retailers have joined them, including Amazon, John Lewis, AO and Very, where the best offers are on smart home tech, Kindles, major appliances, and clothing. There truly is something for everyone.
Let’s catch up with what’s happening at Best Buy for a minute. The retailer has dropped new doorbuster deals every Friday throughout November and it’s about to do the same tomorrow.
While you can still pick up some big deals on Dyson, Samsung, Apple today, these are the offers worth looking out for tomorrow when the next batch of Black Friday deals drop at Best Buy.
Best Buy Black Friday Doorbusters coming Nov 29:
- Xbox Series X 2TB Galaxy Black Special Edition
- Apple MacBook Pro M4
- Lenovo IdeaPad 1
- Roku 65-inch 4K Smart TV
- Meta Quest 3
- Samsung Galaxy S24 FE
- Canon EOS R100
- Samsung 65-inch Neo QLED 4K TV
Fancy trying out a new streaming service or returning to an old favorite to catch up on the latest shows you’ve missed. Well, would you look at that, there are huge new and returning subscriber offers for the likes of Hulu, Max, Disney Plus and Paramount Plus this Black Friday.
For me, I’d be looking at Max as I’m yet to watch The Penguin, House of the Dragon or Dune Prophecy. That service has slashed the price of its Standard with ads plan to a measly $2.99 a month for six months. More than enough time for me to get through those three shows and lots more!
One deal that’s proven popular with shoppers in the Black Friday sales and in the TechRadar office is this record-low price for the Nothing Ear (a) at Amazon. I’ll admit, I’d never considered this brand until our audio editor sang their praises in our five-star review of the Nothing Ear (a). Top-end sound quality, excellent noise cancellation, great battery life and a comfy fit? All for much less than a pair of AirPods? That’s a bargain.
Nothing Ear (a): was £99 now £69 at Amazon
It’s almost unheard of to get a Dyson vacuum for under $250 but trust the Black Friday sales to shatter all expectations and throw up what I think is one of this year’s best-ever deals.
The Dyson Digital Slim has been slashed by $220 at Best Buy, making the brand-new entry-level vacuum a huge steal over Black Friday. Given it’s just released, we haven’t had an opportunity to test it ourselves, but the specs put it on a similar level to the Dyson V8, which is a solid all-around vacuum for most pet-free homes.
Expect decent performance for your everyday cleaning with the Digital Slim, then, plus the premium design and features that come with a Dyson.
Dyson Digital Slim: was $499.99 now $229.99 at Best Buy
So, what are the headlines you need to know right now?
Well, as I’ve said, it’s been Black Friday for about a month already in the UK, as retailers such as Currys and Argos both kicked off their sales at the start of November. The pace hasn’t slowed ever since with deals dropping left, right and centre, each and every week.
In terms of standout deals, so far this year’s sales have been great for TVs, headphones and vacuums in particular. I’ll pick out some specific offers over the next couple of hours that are 100% recommended buys if you’re in the market for any of these for yourself or a loved one. Stay tuned, folks, it’s gonna be a long one!
A very early happy Thanksgiving to those of you joining me in the US right now and good morning to everyone in the UK who’s already up searching for this year’s best Black Friday deals.
As someone who’s covered Black Friday for nearly ten years now I’ve seen that this is the longest sales so far with many events kicking off at the start of November and running all through the month. That means many offers are already live today so you can score some excellent bargains on a whole host of top-rated tech.
I’ve picked out some of the best Black Friday sales for you to browse through right here, as well as the headline deals from each retailer you don’t want to miss.
I’ll continue adding more over the next 48 hours and into the weekend as the event ramps up. I’ll also share individual deals recommended by TechRadar’s team of expert reviewers on products such as laptops, TVs, headphones, vacuums, and more that they’ve tested and think are worth buying this Black Friday.
