And just like that—we’re on to the next sale! Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days is a wrap, and your next major opportunity to save is with the best Black Friday deals of 2023. This year, Black Friday officially kicks off on Friday, November 24 (and Cyber Monday falls on Monday, November 27). Of course, if you’re impatient or want to get your holiday gift shopping out of the way, there are already plenty of tech gadgets, wellness products, and kitchen appliances on markdown. We’ve gathered the latest intel about the sale, as well as some of the best discounts to shop early.
What were the best Black Friday deals last year?
Last year, we saw discounts across tech, home and kitchen, beauty, clothing, fitness, and even sex toys. It’s a great time to pick up a shiny new electronic device, such as noise-canceling headphones, an e-reader, or smart speakers. But you’ll also find excellent markdowns on products like luxury skin care, activewear, and shoes.
Here were the top deals we saw in 2022 that you should keep on your radar:
- Bose Noise-Canceling Headphones: originally $329; was on sale for $229
- Dyson V8 Absolute Vacuum: originally $500; was on sale for $280
- Amazon Kindle Paperwhite: originally $140; was on sale for $100
- Our Place Always Pan: originally $120; was on sale for $70
What are the best early Black Friday deals?
Below, we’ve highlighted some of the standout early Black Friday sales we’re seeing. Bookmark this page, as our team will continue to update it with new discounts from our favorite retailers throughout November.
If you were caught off guard by October’s Prime Day and didn’t check out in time, you’ll find there are still plenty of sizable discounts to shop. Some sales worth considering: 19% off a best-selling Roomba robot vacuum; 31% off a Ninja air fryer; and 20% off a Samsung Galaxy smartwatch.
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Nordstrom’s selection of designer products makes it one of our absolute favorite places to shop for a special gift, like a button-up pajama set, two-wick candle, or luxury night cream. Right now, there are some very good deals worth considering on best-selling brand names, including 20% off some cute Nike kicks and 30% off Sunday Riley’s exfoliating Good Genes serum.
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If you’re looking for a gadget to gift the loved one who has to upgrade their iPhone the second the new one hits stores, check out Best Buy’s Black Friday deals. Ahead of November, the electronics retailer is already dropping daily discounts on wish list items, like cushy headphones, laptops, and treadmills.
Target’s Black Friday deals are a one-stop shop for kitchen appliances, luxury makeup dupes, electronics, and more. If you want to avoid the in-store crowds, you can find plenty of deals on popular gadgets online right now. Treat anyone on your list to a handsome coffee maker, Sodastream, or SELF Healthy Beauty Award–winning hair removal device.
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Walmart’s Rollbacks section has solid deals on kitchen gadgets, vacuums, electronics, and more. An under-$100 Instant Pot can make fast work of whipping up rice or a yummy soup, while a petite Bissell vacuum can double as a steam cleaner that busts up stains from pets and dirt, and a refurbished Dyson Airwrap can make styling your hair a hell of a lot easier.
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