Every single item from Amazon, Walmart, and Target I'm adding to my shopping cart ahead of Black Friday
From air fryers to smart speakers - shop my expert-picked deals
As a deals editor for TechRadar whose literal job is to shop for deals, you could say that Black Friday is my Super Bowl. I get paid to browse for deals from retailers like Amazon, Walmart, and Target, and that means I also get to shop for myself.
Since most Black Friday sales are already live, I've put together a list of single every item in my shopping cart. I'm browsing all the best Black Friday deals to find record-low prices on top-rated appliances, tech gadgets, toys, and smart home devices from brands like Ninja, Apple, Amazon, Lego, and Samsung.
My list includes a mix of gift ideas for my family and friends and items so cheap I'm buying them for myself. Some examples include the AirPods Pro 2 for $139 at Walmart, this handy smart plug for only $12.99 at Amazon, and up to 50% off best-selling toys at Target.
Keep in mind, while shopping my Black Friday list below, that all of the deals listed are a part of official Black Friday sales. That means you won't find better prices in the coming days or on November 28, so you can shop with confidence and avoid the madness of Black Friday proper.
Everything in my shopping cart for Black Friday
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I order these Amazon smart plugs every Black Friday, because they are essential for the upcoming holidays and handy to use year-round. With over 500,000 positive reviews on Amazon, the smart plug works seamlessly with Amazon Alexa, allowing you to control lights and appliances with just your voice.
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The Oura ring has been on my Christmas wish list for the past two years, and now that it's on sale for a record-low price, I'm just going to have to buy it myself. The unique and highly rated wearable pack includes automatic workout detection, an AI-powered chatbot with access to all your health information, women's cycle tracking, and even a Symptom Radar feature that predicts when you're getting sick.
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The viral Beckham Hotel Collection pillows are always top sellers during holiday sales like Black Friday, so since I need a refresh of new pillows, they're in my shopping cart. The queen-size pillows have over 240,000 positive reviews and are the number-one best-selling pillow on Amazon's site.
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I need a gift for my mother-in-law, and since she loves reading, the Amazon Kindle is the perfect present (especially at just $79.99). The 2024 Kindle is Amazon's lightest and most compact e-reader and features a six-inch glare-free display and a battery life that lasts six weeks. Today's Black Friday deal is a new record-low and an incredible price for an all-new Amazon e-reader.
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I've had my eye on this Ninja air fryer for a while, because unlike other models, it's made of glass and dishwasher safe - win/win. The innovative air fryer comes with 4-qt and 6-cup TempWare glass containers, allowing you to cook just about anything. All that is required is to place the food into the container, pop the air fryer lid on, and sit back while your food crisps up beautifully.
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Target's Black Friday Toy sale: up to 50% off Tonies, Hot Wheels, Barbie and more
As a mom of two little boys, Target is my favorite destination for toys, and today's Black Friday sale is offering up to 50% off. You can save on brands like Hot Wheels, Lego, and Barbie, and my personal pick, BOGO 50% off a Tonies toy.
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With this Waterpik so cheap (a whopping 50% discount), there's no reason not to add it to my teeth-cleaning lineup. The Aquarius water flosser sprays powerful jets of water between your teeth to eliminate the need for disposable floss. Ten settings and seven different tips ensure ultimate customisability.
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I own the Bissell Little Green portable cleaner, and I can't recommend it enough, which is why I'm gifting it to my parents this year. This Mini model is extremely portable and can still effectively remove spills and stains from carpets, couches, auto interiors, and more.
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A Nespresso machine for under $100 is a fantastic deal and would make an excellent gift for the coffee lover in your life. It's one of the smallest Nespresso machines around, but still heats and brews super fast, taking the fuss out of making your morning brew. It's small enough for a tiny kitchen tool; a great entry-level coffee machine.
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I've lost my AirPods, yet again, so I was thrilled to see this incredible record-low price on the AirPods Pro 2 at Walmart. Apple's best-selling AirPods Pro 2 sound excellent, offer top-tier noise cancellation, feature Dolby Atmos spatial audio, which is amazing for movies, and they even have an unlosable case, thanks to technology that points you to where it's hiding (and a speaker to help, too).
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One of my favorite gifts to give during the holidays is a smart speaker, and my top choice is the Echo Pop for just $21.99 - a bargain of a deal. For that money, 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.
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This is the year that I'm finally pulling the trigger on Ninja's best-selling Creami Ice cream maker. On sale for $149, the Creami lets you make ice cream, milkshakes, and sorbets with the touch of a button, and add your favorite mix-ins and flavors.
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My husband needs a cheap big-screen TV for his man cave, so I've pointed him to Samsung's best-selling U7900F 65-inch 4K smart TV for an incredible price of $328. This entry-level TV from Samsung packs a solid 'Crystal' UHD 4K processor, an easy-to-use Tizen operating system, and full HDR support for under $300, which is an absolute steal.
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I hope my husband doesn't read this article (let's be honest, he probably doesn't) because this is his much-needed Christmas gift this year, the Hatch Restore 3 alarm clock for a record-low price. This combination sunrise alarm clock and sound machine is designed to help you fall asleep more effortlessly and wake up easier with routines, excellent soundtracks, and intelligent features that can help keep you in your rhythm. It features a modern design so that I won't mind it on our bedside table.
Shop today's best Black Friday sales
- Amazon: 45% off TVs, AirPods, air fryers & vacuums
- Apple: iPads, AirPods & MacBooks from $119
- Best Buy: $1,000 off TVs, laptops & headphones
- Dell: laptop deals from $249.99
- Home Depot: 40% off appliances, furniture, grills & tools
- Lenovo: 45% off laptops & tablets
- Lowe's: up to 30% off appliances, holiday decor & tools
- Samsung: up to $2,000 off appliances, TVs & phones
- Target: 40% off Christmas decor, clothing & furniture
- Walmart: furniture, cheap TVs & vacs from $69
- Wayfair: 54% off Christmas, furniture & decor
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Mackenzie Frazier is the lead deals editor in the US for TechRadar at Future plc. She has been sharing deal advice for Future for the past eight years and loves finding products that consumers want at the best possible prices. She's had 11 years of experience working in e-commerce and loves being a mom to her two little boys.
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