Amazon recently announced that its official Black Friday sale will be kicking off on Nov. 21 this year. But you won’t have to wait until then to start scoring serious savings. Like Best Buy, Walmart and most other major retailers, Amazon is already offering some tempting early deals on a huge selection of tech, home goods and just about everything else you might be shopping for this holiday season.
To help you take full advantage of these early offers, we’ve rounded up some best bargains you can shop right now at Amazon, along with other helpful details about what you can expect during this year’s sale. And we’ll continue to update this page throughout Black Friday and the whole holiday shopping season, so be sure to check back often for the latest and greatest deals.
Best early Black Friday Amazon deals
These early deals are the pick of the bunch, according to our deal experts, with steep discounts on products highly rated in hands-on reviews by CNET staff.
Turn any display into a smart TV with the fastest streaming device of 2024. It features HDR10 Plus, Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos support for an immersive watch experience, and right now you can grab it on sale at an all-time low price.
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The latest model in Apple’s lightweight lineup, CNET named the M3 MacBook Air the overall best laptop of 2024. This model has a stunning 13.6-inch Liquid Retina display, an 18-hour battery life and 8GB of RAM. It’s also designed to work with Apple Intelligence. The basic 256GB configuration is currently sold out, but you can upgrade to the 512GB model for $999.
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Combining a sleek design and tons of advanced features, the Fitbit Charge 6 is the all-around best fitness tracker of 2024. It has more than 40 preset exercise modes, and it monitors your heart rate, oxygen saturation, sleep patterns, stress levels and more. It even has a built-in ECG function and is compatible with Google Wallet and other helpful Android apps. This is a record-low price for this tracker, and this deal even comes with six free months of Fitbit Premium.
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Thanks to its intelligent navigation and impressive cleaning capabilities, we named the Roborock S8 the best midrange robot vacuum of 2024. It has 6,000 Pa of suction power, 3D obstacle avoidance and it’s equipped with vibrating mop pads for a truly spotless floor.
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The advanced and stylish Beats Studio Pro made the list of our overall favorite pairs of headphones for 2024. They have excellent noise-canceling capabilities, lossless audio support and a battery life of up to 40 hours on a single charge. All basic colors are available for $250 right now, while the Kim Kardashian collaboration variants are still full price.
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- Apple Watch SE (2nd gen): $189 (save $60). Our favorite budget-friendly smartwatch of 2024, featuring a 40mm display, fitness tracking functions, Apple Pay support and more.
- Amazon Fire HD 10: $75 (save $65). The latest model of our favorite Android tablet at a record-low price.
- Chefman 4-quart air fryer: $65 (save $35). This compact digital air fryer is perfect for easy weeknight dinners.
- Ekrin Athletics Kestrel massage gun: $250 (save $100). A top-rated massage gun with six speed settings, a 13mm amplitude and an eight-hour battery life. Claim the on-page coupon to get the discount.
- Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 (40mm): $170 (save $130). It’s one generation old, but this 2023 Galaxy Watch 6 is still one of the best smartwatches out there for Android users.
- Tineco Pure One S11: $210 (save $90). With 130W of suction power, four-stage HEPA filtration and a weight of just 6.1 pounds, this lightweight Tineco is the overall best cordless vacuum of 2024. Claim the on-page coupon to get the discount.
- GoPro Hero 12 Black: $349 (save $51). Capture all the action with this rugged and compact GoPro. It’s a generation old but still supports 5.3K videos, 27MP photos and is fully waterproof up to 33 feet.
- Keurig K-Express coffee maker: $60 (save $30). This compact Keurig brewer can get you your morning pick-me-up in just seconds. It can brew 8-, 10- and 12-ounce cups, and the 42-ounce reservoir lets you brew up to four cups before needing to be refilled.
- Samsung T7 Shield 2TB SSD: $170 (save $115). A rugged external storage drive that’s protected against water, dust and drops.
- Blink Outdoor 4 (3-pack): $100 (save $160). Keep an eye on your entire property with this three-pack of top-rated outdoor security cameras.
- Bedsure heated throw blanket: $43 (save $17). This 50×60-inch electric throw is a must-have for the cold winter nights ahead.
- Frameo digital photo frame: $40 (save $20). This 10-inch digital picture frame has a touchscreen and 32GB of storage. Claim the on-page coupon to get the full discount.
- $100 Xbox or PlayStation gift card: $90 (save $10). Score some free credit toward a new game or add-on.
When is Amazon’s Black Friday sale?
Although the online retailer already has a plethora of early deals available, Amazon’s official Black Friday sale doesn’t kick off until 12:01 a.m. PT on Nov. 21. It’s set to run until Cyber Monday on Dec. 2, though it’s possible some of these offers will remain available in the days following Cyber Monday as “Cyber Week” deals.
What kind of Black Friday deals will be available on Amazon?
From past experience, we know the online retailer will be offering be savings across a number of categories, including tech, home goods, fashion, fitness equipment, toys and much more. There will be plenty of deals on gadgets and electronics, including some record-low prices on Amazon’s own devices like Echo speakers and Fire tablets.
Do I need a Prime Membership to shop at Amazon’s Black Friday sale?
No, a Prime membership is not required to shop at Amazon’s Black Friday sale. However, there will be some deals and discounts that are exclusively available to those who do have a Prime subscription. A standard Prime membership is $15 per month or $139 for the year, but there is a 30-day free trial for new subscribers, which is a good way to score some extra savings. Just be sure to cancel your membership before you’re charged.