LIVE: The 40 best deals from the Best Buy early Black Friday sale
Record-low prices on OLED TVs, MacBooks, headphones and more
It seems as if Black Friday deals are launched earlier and earlier each year, and Best Buy is proving just that by launching a 48-hour sale in response to Amazon's October Prime Day event. The retailer is offering record-low prices and exclusive offers on TVs, laptops, kitchen appliances, Apple devices, smartwatches, and more.
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As a deals editor, I've gone through today's early Black Friday sale to bring you the absolute 40 best deals on everything from Amazon's best-selling smart home devices, robot vacuums, OLED TVs, MacBooks, and premium headphones.
Some highlights include Apple's powerful MacBook Air M2, on sale for $1,049.99 (was $1,299), the stunning 65-inch LG C3 OLED TV marked down to $1,699.99 (was $2,499.99), and the best-selling iRobot Roomba on sale for $199.99 (was $274.99) - the lowest price you'll find.
Best Buy's early Black Friday is also price-matching Amazon's best-selling smart home devices, like the 4K Fire TV stick on sale for just $22.99 (was $49.99) and the all-new Echo Pop smart speaker down to an all-time low of $17.99 (was $39.99).
You'll find more of the best early Best Buy Black Friday deals below, most of which include record-low prices that you might not see again until November's official Black Friday deals event. Best Buy's 48-hour Black Friday sale ends tomorrow at Midnight, and keep in mind that, unlike Amazon Prime Day, Best Buy's deals listed below don't require membership - everyone can shop for today's sale.
Best Buy early Black Friday deals - quick links
- Apple: MacBooks from $749.99 - cheapest ever
- Amazon smart home: deals starting at $17.99
- Apple Watch SE: down to a record-low $219
- Appliances: up to 30% off major appliances
- Cheap TVs: smart TVs from $59.99 deals start at $129
- Headphones: Sony, Apple & Bose from $19.99
- iPhone 15: up to $1,000 off the iPhone 15 Pro
- Kitchen: coffee makers + air fryers from $49.99
- Laptops: laptops starting at $169.99
- Smartwatch: Samsung, Garmin + Apple - up to $100 off
- Tablets: up to 30% off iPads, Fire tablets & more
- TVs: up to $800 off OLED, QLED and 4K TVs
- Vacuums: $100 off robot and stick vacuums
The 40 best early Black Friday deals at Best Buy
Amazon Smart Plug: was $24.99 now $12.99 at Best Buy
Add smart capabilities to any device in your home with the best-selling Amazon Smart Plug on sale for just $12.99 - matching last year's Black Friday record-low. The handy smart plug works with Amazon Alexa, so you can turn on lights and appliances using your voice or with the compatible Alexa app.
All-new Echo Pop: was $39.99 now $17.99 at Best Buy
Looking to buy a smart speaker for a small space? Best Buy has the all-new Echo Pop on sale for just $17.99 - the cheapest Echo device you can buy right now. For that price, you're getting a compact smart speaker with Alexa built-in, so you can play music, ask questions, and check the weather completely hands-free.
Blink Mini security camera: was $34.99 now $19.99 at Best Buy
The Blink Mini is always a best-seller at holiday sales like Black Friday, and Best Buy has the compact smart security camera on sale for $19.99 - only $2 more than the record low. The indoor HD camera works with Amazon Alexa and alerts your smartphone whenever motion is detected.
Ring Stick Up Cam Battery HD Security Camera: was $99.99 now $59.99 at Best Buy
The Alexa-enabled Ring Stick Up security camera can be used indoors or outdoors and features motion-activated notifications and two-way talk and can be placed on a flat surface or mounted to a wall. Today's early Black Friday deal brings the price down to a record low of $59.99.
Amazon Fire TV Stick with Alexa Voice Remote: was $39.99 now $19.99 at Best Buy
Get Amazon's best-selling Fire TV Stick on sale for $19.99 - the lowest price you'll find. The HD streaming player allows you to enjoy tens of thousands of channels, apps, and Alexa skills and features an Alexa voice remote, plus support for Dolby Vision, HDR, HDR10+, and Amazon Alexa for hands-free control.
Fire TV Stick 4K with Alexa Voice Remote: was $49.99 now $22.99 at Best Buy
Stream your content in 4K resolution with the Fire TV Stick 4K, which is marked down to $22.99 at Best Buy's 48-hour Black Friday sale. The best-selling Fire Stick allows you to stream your favorite content in 4K Ultra HD resolution with support for Dolby Vision, HDR, HDR10+, and Amazon Alexa for hands-free control.
Ring Video Doorbell: was $99.95 now $54.99 at Best Buy
The Ring Video Doorbell is on sale for just $54.99, which is $5 less than the record-low set during last year's Black Friday sale. The smart doorbell features advanced motion detection and allows you to see, hear and speak to anyone from your phone or computer. The Ring also works with Amazon Alexa to send alerts to your Echo devices.
Amazon Echo Show 8 (2021): was 129.99 now $59.99 at Best Buy
If you're looking for a smart home display in today's early Black Friday sale, Best Buy has the 2021 Echo Show 8 on sale for $59.99 - the lowest price we've ever seen. The eight-inch display allows you to make calls, watch movies, check the weather, and control compatible smart home devices completely hands-free thanks to Alexa compatibility.
Amazon Fire HD 10 tablet: was $149.99 now $74.99 at Best Buy
This early Black Friday deal is the lowest price yet for the Amazon Fire HD 10, the brand's latest 11-inch slate. Perfect for watching content or using any number of Amazon's own-brand applications, the Fire HD 10 features a big, bright 10-inch Full HD display, 3GB of RAM, and an octa-core processor for relatively decent performance (for the money). The tablet also works with Amazon Alexa and provides an impressive 12 hours of battery life.
Kindle Paperwhite: was $149.99 now $99.99 at Best Buy
The Kindle Paperwhite is always a Black Friday favorite and Best Buy's early sale has the e-reader on sale for a record-low price of $99.99. The waterproof Kindle features a 6.8-inch glare-free display with an adjustable warm light and an impressive battery life that lasts up to 10 weeks.
Blink Outdoor Security Camera: was $199.99 now $99.99 at Best Buy
If you're looking for a smart outdoor security camera, Best Buy has the top-rated Blink two-camera security system on sale for $99.99. The outdoor security camera will alert your smartphone when motion is detected and features two-way audio and a two-year battery life.
Tineco PWRHERO 10S Cordless Stick Vacuum: was $199.99 now $149.99 at Best Buy
If you're looking for a cordless stick vacuum but don't want to shell out for a pricey Dyson, this Tienco model is a great option, and it's on sale today for $149.99. The cordless vac delivers powerful suction thanks to the 350W motor, and the vac works across carpets and hardwood floors and can conveniently transform into a handheld vacuum.
Dyson V11 Cordless Vacuum: was $649.90 now $449.99 at Best Buy
If you have more cash to spend, Best Buy also has the powerful Dyson V11 cordless vacuum on sale for $449.99.
Perfect for pet owners, the Dyson V11 features a de-tangling motor bar that works across hardwood floors and carpets and can transform into a handheld vac for quick and convenient clean-ups.
iRobot Roomba 694 Robot Vacuum: was $274.99 now $199.99 at Best Buy
Amazon's Best Buy's early Black Friday sale has the best-selling iRobot Roomba 694 on sale for $199.99. Designed with homes with pets in mind, the robot vacuum delivers powerful suction and includes a high-efficiency filter that traps mold, pollen, and dust mites along with dust, dirt, pet hair, and other large debris.
Apple Watch SE, 2022 (GPS, 40mm): was $249 now $219 at Best Buy
You can get the 2022 Apple Watch SE on sale for $219 at Best Buy right now. That's the lowest price we've ever seen and the best-value Apple Watch you can buy currently. While the Apple Watch SE lacks all the bells and whistles found on the Apple Watch 8, it still packs a fast processor, great battery life, and new health and fitness features.
Apple Watch 8 (GPS+Cellular, 45mm): was $529 now $379 at Best Buy
The Apple Watch 8 is one of the best smartwatches you can buy, thanks to its impressive display, health tracking, and safety features, such as fall detection and Emergency SOS. Best Buy's early Black Friday sale has the best-selling smartwatch on sale for just $379. That's the best deal you can find right now and the lowest price we've seen in months.
Apple iPad 10.2 (2021): was $329.99 now $269 at Best Buy
Best Buy has the 2021 Apple iPad on sale for $269 - just $20 shy of the record-low price. It may be slightly older tech, but the 10.2-inch Retina display and A13 Bionic chip ensure excellent picture quality and superior performance to this day. The entry-level tablet can do it all without issue, according to our Apple iPad 10.2 review: whether that's browsing the net, streaming media, light work, or playing games.
Apple iPad 10.9 2022 (64GB): was $449 now $399 at Best Buy
Best Buy's early Black Friday deals also include the 2022 iPad on sale for a record-low price of $399. Compared to the 2021 iPad, the latest entry-level tablet comes with a larger 10.9-inch Liquid Retina display, Apple's powerful A14 Bionic chip for laptop-like speed, upgraded cameras with 4K video, and all-day battery life. It's a fantastic tablet at a great price, especially with today's $50 discount.
iPad Pro 11 2022 (128GB): was $799 now $749.99 at Best Buy
Apple's 2022 iPad Pro is getting a $50 discount at Best Buy's early Black Friday sale, which brings the 11-inch tablet down to $749.99. The Pro line sits at the top of Apple's tablet pile, and discounts are few and far between, especially on the latest 2022 model, so this is a deal that's not to be missed.
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max: up to $1,000 off with a trade-in at Best Buy
If you want to get your hands on Apple's all-new iPhone 15 Pro or Pro Max, Best Buy is matching the big carrier's trade-in rebates across all devices today. While most will likely prefer to get their device directly from AT&T, Verizon, or T-Mobile, Best Buy is essentially offering you an alternative route to get your device here.
Sony WF-1000XM5 Noise Canceling Earbuds: was $299.99 now $279.99 at Best Buy
You can get the all-new Sony WF-1000XM5 earbuds on sale for $279.99 at Best Buy's early Black Friday sale. That's the lowest price we've seen and the first discount we've spotted on the 2023 earbuds. The Sony WF-1000XM5 feature Industry-leading noise-canceling technology and excellent sound and call quality, plus the earbuds are waterproof and provide up to eight hours of battery life.
Sony WH1000XM4 Noise Cancelling Headphones: was $349.99 now $249.99 at Best Buy
Best Buy's early Black Friday deals include the top-rated Sony WH1000XM4 headphones on sale for $249.99, thanks to today's $100 discount. Rated as our best headphones, the Sony WH1000XM4 feature exceptional noise-canceling technology and deliver impressive sound, plus 30 hours of battery life.
Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700: was $379 now $279 at Best Buy
They're five years old, and they are still the best active noise-canceling headphones you can buy for noise-nixing alone. I get asked specifically about them every single Black Friday by colleagues. Is this the best-ever price? No: they hit $269 once before, so this is just $10 shy of that –but honestly, the Noise Cancelling 700 are becoming harder to get hold of, and Bose deals are rare as pirate sea glass anyway – so this is a deal to snap up now.
HP 15.6-inch laptop: was $479.99 now $279.99 at Best Buy
This HP 14t is a good buy if you need an affordable entry-level machine for light use, schoolwork, and basic everyday tasks. The 15.6-inch display makes it more portable compared to the larger screen options, but it still offers a reasonable level of performance thanks to the AMD Ryzen 3 processor, 8GB of RAM, and speedy 256GB SSD.
Microsoft Surface Go 3: was $549.99 now $499.99 at Best Buy
If you're looking for a portable device, the Surface Go 3 can be picked up for $499.99 at Best Buy's early Black Friday sale. These tablet/laptop hybrids are more basic when compared to the Surface Pro models. However, the lower price makes them more attractive to those who need something more affordable but just as versatile for light work, general browsing, and media streaming.
Microsoft Surface Pro 9: was $1,099.99 now $899.99 at Best Buy
Early Black Friday deals are hitting the Surface Pro 9, and Best Buy has the versatile tablet-laptop hybrid on sale for $899.99. The versatile laptop includes 8GB of RAM, an Intel Evo Platform Core i5 processor, and 128GB of SSD and features a 13-inch touchscreen display and all-day battery life.
MacBook Air 13-inch (M1): was $999.99 now $749.99 at Best Buy
The 2020 Apple MacBook Air with an M1 chip is a little old now, but it's still one of the best laptops ever made - and Best Buy has the laptop on sale for a record-low price of $749.99. Our MacBook Air M1 review awarded the device 4.5 stars out of five, where we particularly praised Apple's premium device for its speed, responsiveness, beautiful design, and long-lasting battery life.
MacBook Air 15-inch (M2): was $1,299 now $1,049.99 at Best Buy
If you're looking for more power in your MacBook, Best Buy also has the 15-inch MacBook Air M2 on sale for a record-low price of $1,049.99. No surprises - we're huge fans of this model at TechRadar and awarded it four stars out of five during our Apple MacBook Air 15-inch (2023) review. While it is essentially just an upscaled version of the 13-inch machine, that's by no means a bad thing when you consider the outstanding M2 processor inside. If you can make use of the bigger 15-inch display this deal is absolutely recommended.
Samsung 55-inch CU8000 Crystal 4K Smart TV: was $529.99 now $499.99 at Best Buy
If you don't need a QLED display but still want a premium picture experience, Samsung's CU8000 Crystal series is a fantastic option, especially now that this 55-inch model is on sale for since you can grab this 55-inch model for $499.99. This 4K UHD TV from Samsung packs a solid 'Crystal' UHD 4K processor, Samsung's smart Tizen operating system and features a sleek, slim design.
Samsung 55-inch 4K Smart Tizen TV (2022): was $429.99 now $349.99 at Best Buy
If you're looking for a budget display in today's sale, Best Buy has this entry-level Samsung 55-inch 4K TV on sale for just $349.99. This 4K UHD TV packs a solid 'Crystal' UHD 4K processor, an easy-to-use Tizen operating system, and full HDR support.
Sony A80L series 55-inch OLED TV (2023): was $1,899.99 now $1,499.99 at Best Buy
The Sony A80L is a fantastic mid-range OLED TV from Sony, and today's early Black Friday deal brings the 55-inch model down to $1,499.99 - the lowest price we've seen. The 2023 Son display features a gorgeous picture quality that OLED TVs are known for, a robust and immersive sound quality, and Sony's new Game Menu with full support for 120Hz gaming.
TCL 65-inch S4 S-Class 4K UHD HDR LED Smart TV: was $529.99 now $399.99 at Best Buy
If you're looking for a big-screen budget display, Best Buy has the TCL 65-inch 4K smart TV on sale for just $399, which is an incredible price. The TCL S4 Series TV packs 4K Ultra HD Resolution, Dolby Vision, HDR10, DTS Virtual: X, and the Google TV Smart operating system with Chromecast built-in - all for under $400.
Roku 65-inch Plus Series QLED 4K RokuTV: was $649 now $599.99 at Best Buy
A 65-inch QLED display for $600 is an incredible deal, and we can't imagine you'll find a better price at Best Buy's official Black Friday sale. The 65-inch Roku TV features a beautiful QLED display with bold, bright colors, plus Dolby Vision and HDR10+. You're also getting a voice remote and built-in Roku to access all top streaming apps, such as Netflix, Disney+, and Prime Video.
Amazon Fire TV Omni QLED 65-inch 4K TV: was $799.99 now $589.99 at Best Buy
The all-new Amazon Fire TV Omni QLED Series is a big step up in the otherwise cheap range of smart TVs. This set boasts premium features, including a QLED display, full-array local dimming, Dolby Vision IQ, and HDR10+ Adaptive support to deliver a high-quality picture for all-around viewing and gaming. A good overall buy for the budget-conscious who don't want to compromise on performance, especially now that it's down to a record-low price of $589.99.
Hisense 75-Inch U6 Series 4K Google TV: was $1,199.99 now $749.99 at Best Buy
Another incredible big-screen TV deal from Best Buy is this massive 75-inch Hisense 4K smart TV on sale for just $749.99. In our Hisense U6 Series review, we praised it for its excellent picture quality at an affordable price. You're getting support for both Dolby Vision and HDR10+, plus the Google Assistant, hands-free voice control, and Game Mode Plus - all for $800.
Samsung 65-inch The Frame QLED 4K Smart TV (2022): was $1,999 now $1,599 at Best Buy
Samsung's stunning 65-inch The Frame TV is on sale for $1,599.99 - the lowest price you can find. The best-selling Samsung Frame TV transforms into a beautiful piece of art to seamlessly blend into your home's decor and includes customizable bezels, a QLED screen, and smart capabilities.
LG A2 48-inch OLED TV: was $1,299.99 now $649.99 at Best Buy
Best Buy has a huge 50% discount on the 48-inch LG A2 OLED. At $649.99, it's just $80 shy of the previous record-low price, but still excellent value for money for a TV of this size and specifications - and it's currently unavailable at most other major retailers. Named as one of our best OLED TVs and rated four out of five stars in our LG A2 review, it packs an Alpha α7 Gen5 processor that delivers sharp images and great upscaling from HDR, and Dolby Vision HDR support makes the most of movies and TV. LG's smart software is also excellent, and the included Magic remote allows you to navigate your TV seamlessly.
LG C3 65-inch OLED TV (2023): was $2,499.99 now $1,699.99 at Best Buy
The LG C3 OLED TV is one of the best TVs in the world, and Best Buy has the 65-inch model on sale for $1,699.99. That's a whopping $800 discount and the lowest price we've ever seen. The feature-packed OLED TV features a brilliant picture with bright colors and powerful contrast thanks to LG's latest Alpha9 Gen6 chip, plus four HDMI 2.1 ports for next-gen consoles, a sleek, thin design, and an updated webOS experience - all for under $2,000 which is a fantastic value for a 2023 premium OLED display.
Samsung 65-inch S95C Smart UHD 4K OLED TV: was $3,299.99 now $2,599.99 at Best Buy
The S95C isn't just one of the best TVs that Samsung makes; it's one of the best OLED TVs on the market right now. Better yet, it's on sale for $700 off the MSRP. In our Samsung S95C review, we awarded a gorgeous display a perfect 5 stars for its exceptional brightness, color volume, and sharpness. This is a flagship display with a flagship price, but it's a TV that gets an easy recommendation thanks to its outstanding picture quality
Samsung 65-inch S90C Smart UHD 4K OLED TV: was $2,599.99 now $1,699.99 at Best Buy
The S90C OLED is the slightly more budget-friendly cousin to the S95C, and now it's $800 off at Best Buy's early Black Friday sale. Don't be mistaken in thinking this is the inferior set, however, as it's still one of the best OLEDs you can buy right now. Our Samsung S90C review awarded this one five stars out of five, praising its gorgeous picture and gaming features. It's not as bright as the 95C, and its sound is a little weaker also, but it's a fantastic choice in its own right that anyone would be happy to have in their living room.
You can also look forward to more discounts at the Black Friday TV deals event and the 2023 Black Friday laptop deals guide.
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Mackenzie Frazier is the deals editor in the US for TechRadar at Future plc. She's been sharing deal advice for Future for the past six years and loves finding products that consumers want at the best possible price. She's had 11 years of experience working in e-commerce and loves being a mom to her two little boys.