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Best early Cyber Monday deals at Amazon, Target, Best Buy, and Walmart

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Best early Cyber Monday deals at Amazon, Target, Best Buy, and Walmart

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UPDATE: Nov. 30, 2024, 9:35 p.m. EST Black Friday deals are fading into Cyber Monday. You can still find savings across tech, including headphones, TV, and more across all major retailers.

A quick glance at the best Black Friday weekend deals:

A MacBook Air with M3 chip

A Roborock Qrevo S

A pair of Bose QuietComfort headphones

microsoft surface laptop with abstract background on screen

An Apple iPad 9th generation

An Amazon Paperwhite Signature Edition

An Amazon Echo Pop

the Hisense 55-inch R6 4K Roku TV

Best fitness tracker deal

An Oura ring in gold

A KitchenAid 5.5-Quart Bowl-Lift Stand Mixer

Black Friday may have come and gone, but many of the deals live on. Retailers like Amazon, Best Buy, Walmart, and Target kicked off their sales weeks ago. We expect the top markdowns last to through Cyber Monday — as long as they don’t sell out first.

Truly, the sheer volume of deals is dizzying. You’re in luck though, as we’ve done the leg work for you. We’ve been tracking the best Black Friday deals for weeks, finding the lowest prices on all the big names: Apple, Bose, Sony, iRobot, Dyson, Samsung, and more.

We’ll be updating this shopping guide hourly with the latest pricing and opportunities to save. Here are the best Black Friday deals to shop for 2024 ahead of Cyber Monday on Dec. 2.

Note: All newly added or updated deals have been marked with a ✨, while struck-through deals were either sold out or expired at the time of writing.

Best Apple deal

Why we like it

Read Mashable’s full review of the M3 Apple MacBook Air.

“Mashable Tech Editor Kim Gedeon was impressed by the M3 Air’s peppy performance, satisfying keyboard, vivid webcam, and dual-display support (if you close its lid), rating it a 4.3/5. It may not look all that different from its older M-series predecessors — there is a new midnight finish option — but we think it’s the best MacBook for most people, especially now that Apple’s bumped its base RAM from 8GB to 16GB.

The starting configuration with 256GB of storage is on sale on Amazon for only $844, which is 23% off its $1,099 MSRP, its biggest discount ever, and $5 better than Best Buy’s Black Friday deal on the exact same MacBook. This also puts less than $100 between it and the M2 Air, so opting for the current-gen model over the cheapest model out there feels like an easier, more obvious choice. Just note that delivery times for all finishes are pushed into December and January.” — Haley Henschel, Senior Shopping Reporter

More Apple deals

MacBook Air (13-inch)

MacBook Air (15-inch)

MacBook Pro

Mac

iPad

iPad Air

iPad mini

iPad Pro

Apple Watches

AirPods

AirTags and Apple Pencil

iMac and Mac mini

Best robot vacuum deal

Why we like it

“I think of the Roborock Qrevo S as the diet version of my favorite self-emptying robot vacuum right now, the Roborock Qrevo Master. And unless you’re open to spending $1,000 or more on a robot vacuum, you can probably live without the Qrevo Master’s fluff features like a livestream pet camera or extending side mop — especially when, at this price, you could buy a Qrevo S for two stories of your home for less than the price of one on-sale Qrevo Master.

Opting for the cheaper Qrevo is still a solid move: Compared to other 2-in-1 robot vacuum and mop combos also on sale for Black Friday, the Qrevo S is one of the rare options under $500 that washes and dries its mopping pads.” — Leah Stodart, Senior Shopping Reporter

More robot vacuum deals

Robot vacuum and mop combos

Best headphones deal

Why we like it

“Bose makes some of the best headphones we’ve tested. The brand’s QuietComfort line-up strikes the genius balance of sound quality and comfort. While the QuietComfort Ultra headphones and earbuds are the most elevated Bose models, the basic QuietComforts are still great.

If you don’t need spatial audio, but you do want sound that will make your music sound better, elevating drop beats and sick synth, go for the Bose QuietComfort headphones. The power button on the side is responsive, and the battery is insanely long. I wore these while taking the train from Boston to New York and by the time I reached my destination, they still had 50% battery life.

Normally, $349, the Bose QuietComfort headphones are down to $199. That saves you $150 for 43% savings.” — Samantha Mangino, Shopping Reporter

More headphone and speaker deals

Headphones

Earbuds

Speakers

Best laptop deal

Why we like it

Read Mashable’s full review of the 13-inch Microsoft Surface Laptop 7.

“Microsoft’s Copilot+ PC has an even longer battery life than the new M4 MacBook Pros — it lasted nearly 23 hours in our testing — and it comes with AI features that ‘make Windows fun again,’ Gedeon wrote. She gave it a 4.8/5; it’s a Mashable Choice Award winner and our current favorite laptop for most people, barring any app compatibility issues.

The upgraded configuration that Gedeon tested is a 13-inch model featuring a Snapdragon X Elite processor, 32GB of RAM, and 1TB of SSD storage. It usually retails for $1,999.99, but Amazon and the Microsoft Store both have it listed for $1,499.99, or 25% off. That’s its biggest discount to date.” — Haley Henschel, Senior Shopping Reporter

More laptop and computer deals

For MacBook and Mac deals, scroll back up to the Apple deals section.

Windows laptops

Chromebooks

Gaming laptops

Best tablet deal

Why we like it

“An iPad under $200 is a true gift this holiday season. Apple’s 9th generation model is down to $199.99 at Best Buy, less than a dollar short of its lowest price ever. While there might be newer generations available, this is the most budget-friendly model, especially now that it’s $129 off.

The 9th generation Apple iPad comes with the A13 bionic chip, which provides plenty of processing power for streaming, gaming, or working. The 10.2-inch retina display gives plenty of space for your creative pursuits, as it’s compatible with the first generation of Apple Pencil.

Black Friday is the right time to shop, as you can find the Apple iPad 9th generation for 39% off.” — Samantha Mangino, Shopping Reporter

More tablet deals

For Apple iPad deals, scroll back up to the Apple deals section.

Best Kindle deal

Why we like it

“The new batch of 2024 Kindles are the fastest yet, turning pages quickly and with less delay when switching between books in your library. The Kindle Paperwhite and Signature Edition both have bright, high-contrast screens, so you can read in any environment. While I prefer the Kindle Paperwhite over the Signature Edition most of the time, right now you can’t beat the SE’s Black Friday price.

The Amazon Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition is 23% off, bringing it down to $154.99. That’s some big savings ($45 to be exact) on a device that’s usually $200. You get everything you love in the Paperwhite, lightweight and waterproof design, with the added benefits of double the storage, wireless charging, and auto-adjusting brightness.” — Samantha Mangino, Shopping Reporter

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More e-reader deals

Best Echo device deal

Why we like it

“The line-up of Amazon Echo devices is sprawling. You can find everything from a multitasking smart speaker to a touchscreen smart home hub. The absolute best deal on Echo devices right now is on the Amazon Echo Pop. This small but mighty device with a quality speaker and built-in assistant so you can play music just by calling out to Alexa.

Currently, it’s down to $17.99 — its lowest price ever. That knocks 55% off the regular price for $22 in savings. We expect this price to hang around through Black Friday weekend.” — Samantha Mangino, Shopping Reporter

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Best TV deal

Why we like it

“Walmart is famous for its Black Friday TV doorbusters, and this year the big-box store went hard. This is simply the cheapest TV deal we’re currently seeing in the 55-inch size category, and the competition is pretty darn strong. Best Buy’s least-expensive contender is $219.99, while Amazon’s low-end option costs $299.99 — though both of those models have nicer, brighter QLED displays.

Walmart also has a 55-inch QLED Roku TV on sale for $288 (normally $348). Best Buy’s cheaper QLED model is a Google TV, so the one you ultimately add to your cart will come down to your smart TV platform preference.” — Haley Henschel, Senior Shopping Reporter

More TV deals

TV deals are sorted by size, then price.

43- to 50-inch TVs

55-inch TVs

65-inch TVs

75-inch to 77-inch TVs

85-inch TVs and up

Streaming devices and media players

Best fitness tracker deal

Why we like it

Read Mashable’s full review of the Oura Ring Gen3.

“The previous-gen Oura Ring is an excellent fitness wearable with heart-rate and blood oxygen monitoring, temperature and activity tracking, and a multi-day battery life — all wrapped up in a sleek, durable titanium design. It’s on sale at Best Buy this Black Friday for $50 to $200 off, depending on the style and finish (starting from $249.99).” — Haley Henschel, Senior Shopping Reporter

More fitness tracker deals

For Apple Watch deals, scroll back up to the Apple deals section.

Best kitchen deal

Why we like it

“If you’re getting ready to whip up dozens of Christmas cookies, don’t even think about doing it all by hand. Sure, it will be a great arm workout, but at what cost? Upgrade your kitchen tools ahead of the holiday season with the KitchenAid 5.5-quart Bowl-Lift Stand Mixer. It has twice the power of KitchenAid’s standard tilt-head mixer and can mix batches of 11 dozen cookies at a time. This mixer is no joke.

For Black Friday, it’s marked down to $279.99, saving you $170 for 38% off.” — Samantha Mangino, Shopping Reporter

More kitchen deals

Multi cookers, air fryers, and ovens

Mixers, blenders, and ice cream makers

Coffee makers and drink makers

Miscellaneous kitchen deals

Best home deal

Why we like it

“I crowned the Dyson V12 Detect Slim Dyson’s best bang for your buck when it was full price. Let that sink in while reading that the V12 Detect Slim is now $250 cheaper — up for grabs for less than $400 now — thanks to the Black Friday sale happening at Dyson’s website.

For just $50 more than the Dyson V11’s Black Friday price, the V12 Detect Slim brings aboard Dyson’s absolute best feature: a green laser that highlights all the dust on the floor that you definitely would have missed otherwise. That’s a no-brainer in my eyes. For plush carpeting, a motorized cleaning head is also included, and all debris collected is sent through a HEPA filter.” — Leah Stodart, Senior Shopping Reporter

More home deals

Cordless stick vacuums

Rugs, air care, bedding, and more

Best mattress deal

Why we like it

“We’re shocked by how many mattress deals are popping off this year. While there are great discounts across the board, the Nectar Premier Memory Foam Mattress (Queen) has our vote as the best deal on Black Friday.

This 13-inch-thick mattress has twice as much pressure-relieving memory foam as the Nectar Classic, 60 percent more cooling, and is currently 50% off. With five layers of premium OEKO-TEX-certified materials, this mattress will provide an incredibly comfortable and supportive night’s sleep. There’s also a 365-day trial and forever warranty, so if you don’t absolutely love it, you can return it.” — Tabitha Britt, Mashable Contributor

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Best streaming deal

Why we like it

“Hulu remains the top dog when it comes to Black Friday deals. For the second year in a row, the streamer is offering an entire year of Hulu with ads for just $0.99 per month. That’s less than $12 total for an entire year of streaming. It’s a bit surprising, honestly, as Hulu upped the cost of its basic plan just last month from $7.99 per month to $9.99 per month. In other words, the savings this year are even more impressive — 90% or $108 in total over 12 months.

Hulu is the streaming home for three of our favorite shows of 2023, The Bear, Abbott Elementary, and Reservation Dogs, as well as our top favorite show of 2024, Shōgun. It’s also where you’ll find episodes of ABC shows the day after they air, like Dancing with the Stars, and Neon movies fresh out of the theaters, like Cuckoo (coming Dec. 17).” — Christina Buff, Mashable Contributor

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Best book deal

Why we like it

“It’s safe to say that the Wicked craze is in full swing. Whether you’re holding space for all the memes the press tour is delivering or already ready for your second in-theater watch, have you considered reading the source material? And we’re not talking about The Wizard of Oz.

The musical is based on Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West, the novel by Gregory Maguire, and if you, or the biggest Wicked fan in your life, are eager to dive deeper into the world, now is a great time to pick up a copy. For Black Friday, Walmart is offering 50% off the novel, bringing it down to $10.

Wicked not your thing? Don’t sweat because the Black Friday book deals are endless. Explore more deals on fiction, non-fiction, YA, and cookbooks below.” — Samantha Mangino, Shopping Reporter

More book deals

Kindle book deals

Best gaming deal

Why we like it

Read Mashable’s full review of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.

“The stunning sequel to Breath of the Wild was one of Mashable’s favorite games of 2023, and it’s never been this cheap before. It actually sold out once at Walmart earlier in the week because of this deal, but it’s back in stock at the time of writing. Note that it’s only available in digital form, so you won’t be able to wrap anything, but you (or a giftee) will be able to start playing right away.” — Haley Henschel, Senior Shopping Reporter

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Under $50

Consoles

More gaming deals for the Nintendo Switch

Games

Accessories

Best toy deal

Why we like it

“The Office Lego Set may have sold out at Walmart within a day or so of dropping, but we still have another favorite Lego deal to highlight. Star Wars fans will get a huge kick out of the Lego Star Wars Ahsoka Tano’s T-6 Jedi Shuttle. With a rotating cockpit, signature red wings, and four figurines including bounty hunter and Sith, this is an action-packed set. Walmart’s nearly 28% discount drops this set to $45, beating Best Buy’s price by $13.99 on the same model number.” — Gabriel Morgan, Mashable Contributor

More toys and games deals

Lego deals

Toy deals

Board game deals

Best beauty tech deal

Why we like it

Read our full review of the Shark FlexStyle here.

“We know the Dyson Airwrap is that girl, but the Shark FlexStyle gives it a run for its money. Our favorite Airwrap dupe is the Shark FlexStyle, providing the same experience for a fraction of the price.

During Black Friday, you can find the Shark FlexStyle for just $229.99, saving $70 for 24% savings.” — Samantha Mangino, Shopping Reporter

More beauty tech deals

Hair dryer deals

Hot air styler deals

Skincare tech deals

Hot tools deals

Best gift card deals

Why we like it

“With a $100 DoorDash gift card, you can give someone in your life plenty of meals from local restaurants delivered to their doorstep. Better yet, you’ll only have to pay $85 for it at Best Buy (and they’ll never have to know!). The deal is valid on both physical and digital gift cards, depending on your preference. The physical gift card will be shipped to you within a few days, while the digital deal will be emailed to you immediately after purchase with details on redemption. Beyond just food delivery, you’ll be giving the gift of extra time for people to enjoy the people and things they love.” — Christina Buff, Mashable contributor

More gift card deals

For more Black Friday coverage, check out our sister sites CNET, ZDNET, and PCMag.

Frequently Asked Questions

Amazon listed the official dates of its Black Friday sale as Nov. 21 to Nov. 29, and the sale was scheduled to end at 11:59 p.m. PT on Black Friday. In reality, most of Amazon’s sales are still going strong through Black Friday weekend. Some deals will last through the end of Cyber Monday, while others will last for the entirety of Cyber Week. However, some of the most popular doorbusters are already sold out or in limited supply.

This year, Black Friday falls on Nov. 29. However, sales started far earlier. Amazon and Best Buy launched their sales on Nov. 21. In fact, as soon as November kicked off, we saw major savings across retailers. And the majority of big retailers have already started official Black Friday sales.

If you plan on shopping in-store, sales likely won’t hit stores until Nov. 29.

The Mashable Shopping team researches and reports on deals constantly throughout the year, and while we see many items go on sale at deep discounts in the weeks leading up to Black Friday, we always encounter new record lows on the day of. That said, an item on your wish list may be worth buying during a pre-Black Friday sale if’s a popular gift or already abnormally cheap: Products that sell out ahead of time aren’t always restocked for the actual event.

Black Friday is a shopping holiday that takes place every year on the day right after Thanksgiving. It used to be synonymous with late-night stampedes, viral fistfights, and long lines of tents pitched outside of department stores because the best doorbusters were available exclusively in person. But many retailers have made their Black Friday deals available online in recent years, turning it into a hybrid event; you can score great deals by camping out on a store’s website instead of its literal doorstep nowadays.

Modern Black Fridays have also tended to spill well beyond the bounds of their traditional single-day slots. It’s not abnormal to see retailers offering “early Black Friday deals” and “Black Friday preview deals” even before Halloween to keep things ultra-competitive.

Black Friday is no longer just on Friday — since retailers started rolling out their deals as early as October. We can honestly say that Black Friday is now a two-month affair.

Once the clock strikes midnight on Black Friday though, see ya later. After that, everything switches into Cyber Monday mode. The deals are largely the same, but we might see some Cyber Monday-exclusive deals show up.

Cyber Monday officially starts on Monday, Dec. 2, 2024, but the online push for shopping holidays over the last few years has meant that they all kind of blur together. We wouldn’t be surprised if retailers began using Cyber Monday or Cyber Weekend language as early as Saturday, Nov. 30.

The National Retail Federation officially coined the term “Cyber Monday” in 2005 after it noticed that in previous years, the Monday after Thanksgiving saw a massive uptick in online sales. It credited the phenomenon to two factors: Online retailers were starting to vie for a slice of the Black Friday pie, and shoppers were waiting to peruse the deals on their faster work computers come Monday morning. (At the time, office PCs had better broadband than home setups.)

There’s little difference between Black Friday and Cyber Monday these days because of the former’s shift online, and based on our experience, neither is a categorically “better” day to shop. Sometimes it’s worth waiting to see if an item you find on sale during Black Friday goes on sale at an even cheaper price on Cyber Monday — but again, you also run the risk of it selling out.

Price-tracking sites and coupon-hunting browser extensions can do a lot of the heavy lifting for you — our favorites include Honey, SlickDeals, Keepa, and camelcamelcamel. We’ll also be keeping track of the best Black Friday deals ourselves right here on this page once they start bubbling up, so bookmark it for future reference.

If you want to seek out deals yourself, keep an eye out for dedicated Black Friday landing pages on retailers’ websites. These serve as hubs for their best offers.

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