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Title: Black Friday 2024: The best early deals we could find from Amazon,
Best Buy, Apple, Samsung and more

Date: Fri, 08 Nov 2024 17:19:44 +0000
Link: https://www.engadget.com/deals/black-friday-2...

With each passing year, Black Friday seems to turn more and more into "Black
November," with many retailers starting their holiday sales weeks before the
day itself. But while the bombardment of promos can be annoying, it also
presents a good chance to beat the rush and finish holiday shopping ahead of
time, without paying more than you have to.

To help you cut through the noise, we're rounding up the best early Black
Friday deals we can find in one easy place. While most major tech retailers
haven't started their early sales in earnest just yet, we've seen more than a
few new discounts on gadgets we recommend pop up this week. While some have
hit their lowest prices to date, there's always a chance discounts will get
even deeper as we get closer to the actual sales holiday. We'll continuously
update this post as more Black Friday sales pop up, so be sure to check back.

The best early Black Friday deals Billy Steele for Engadget

Apple MagSafe charger pad for $25 ($14 off): Apple's newest MagSafe charger
provides up to 25W of fast-charging power to iPhone 16 handsets when paired
with a 30W or 35W adapter. It works with older iPhones too, of course, and
will provide that satisfying magnetic snap with the latest Apple smartphones
(and AirPods, too).

Apple 2024 M4 iMac desktop computer for $1,214 ($85 off): Apple just released
the refreshed iMac last month, and now the silver model is $85 off and down
to $1,214 at Amazon. It has the latest Apple silicon, the M4 system on a chip
that gives it a speed boost and enables the new Apple Intelligence features
in macOS Sequoia.

Apple iPad (9th gen) for $200 ($129 off): Apple discontinued this model with
the release of the new iPad Pro and Air models earlier this year. In what's
likely an effort to get rid of current stock, the price is down to a new
record low of $200. The 9th generation iPad is the former budget pick in our
guide to the best Apple tablets and will serve well as a casual browsing,
streaming and game playing machine.

Pixel Watch 3 for $280 ($70 off): Google's latest smartwatch is down to an
all time low price. This is the model we recommend for anyone with an Android
phone in our guide to the best smartwatches and it earned an 84 in our
review. It detects workouts quickly, has an extra long battery life and is
one of the more attractive smartwatches on the market. The deal applies to
the 41mm size with GPS only but the larger and cellular-enabled models are on
sale too. Also at Best Buy and Target.

Beats Solo 4 for $100 ($100 off): The Solo 4 is light on features and may be
uncomfortable on larger heads, but its even-handed sound and 50+-hour battery
life make it worth considering if you prefer a more compact on-ear design
instead of traditional over-ears. We gave it a score of 79 in our review.
This discount ties an all-time low and is also available at Walmart, Target
and Best Buy. The full-size Beats Studio Pro is discounted as well, but that
pair is a bit harder to recommend over the top picks in our wireless
headphone buying guide.

Bose QuietComfort Headphones for $199 ($150 off): This ties the lowest price
we've seen for Bose's mid-tier noise-canceling headphones. At this price,
their effective ANC and light fit make them a worthy alternative to higher-
end pairs like the Sony WH-1000XM5 (our favorite pair overall). That said,
their bass-heavy sound won't be for everyone, and the XM5 has a more
comprehensive feature set. Also at Bose.com, Target and Best Buy. The higher-
end QuietComfort Ultra, meanwhile, are $100 off and put out even stronger
ANC, though we still prefer the XM5 for around the same price.

Anker MagGo 3-in-1 foldable charging station for $82.50 ($27.50 off): This
Qi2 charging station supports up to 15W of power output and can charge an
iPhone, Apple Watch and a pair of AirPods all at once. It also comes with a
40W USB-C charger and connecting cable, so you get everything you need to use
it in the box.

Anker 3-in-1 10K portable charger for $36 ($9 off, Prime members only): A top
pick in our best power banks guide, this 10K brick has a built-in USB-C cable
so you don't need to remember to bring one with you, plus it has an extra USB-
C port for charging other devices.

Anker Soundcore Space A40 for $45 ($35 off, Prime only): The Space A40 is the
longtime top pick in our guide to the best budget earbuds, as it delivers the
kind of robust feature set we expect from pairs that cost three times as
much. Call quality isn't the best, and it won't auto-pause when you take out
an earbud, but its warm sound, powerful ANC, eight-ish hours of battery life
and comfy design all impress for the money. This deal ties the lowest price
we've seen ΓÇö it's only available to Prime subscribers at Amazon, but you
can also grab it at Anker's online store with an on-page coupon.

Fitbit Charge 6 fitness tracker for $100 ($60 off): Our top pick for the best
fitness tracker, the Charge 6 has a comfortable design, built-in GPS and
heart rate monitors and 20 exercise modes ready to be tracked.

Google Nest Indoor security camera (wired) for $70 ($30 off): Google's
security camera can tell the difference between people, animals and vehicles
while it's monitoring your home, and it supports 1080p video, night vision
and two-way audio.

Google Nest Wi-Fi Pro 6E (three-pack) for $279 ($120 off): We consider the
Nest Wi-Fi Pro mesh system to be one of the easiest for folks who have never
installed their own router, and the three-pack provides coverage for up to
6,600 square feet. Also available at Google.

Google Nest Learning Thermostat (4th gen) for $225 ($55 off): The recently
revamped smart thermostat from Google is currently $55 off at Woot when you
enter the code ENGBFNLT55 at checkout. It has a larger, customizable display
and uses AI that aims to help you save on energy bills.

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Amazon Echo Pop for $18 ($22 off): Amazon's smallest smart speaker has
dropped to a record-low price. It's part of a larger sale that includes the
Echo Dot for $28 and the new Echo Spot for $50.

Amazon Fire HD 10 for $75 ($65 off): No Fire HD tablet comes close to
matching the performance, build quality and app support of an iPad, but
they're significantly more affordable, and they still work well enough if all
you need is something for casual streaming, e-reading and web browsing. At
this price, the 10.1-inch Fire HD 10 is likely a better value than the
smaller Fire HD 8, as it has a sharper display, it's a tick faster and it can
last slightly longer on a charge. Just be ready to deal with a bunch of ads
for Amazon's own apps and services. This discount ties an all-time low, and
it's also available at Best Buy and Target.

Amazon Echo Show 5 for $50 ($40 off): We highlight the Echo Show 5 in our
guide to the best smart displays. While the Echo Show 8 ΓÇö which isn't
majorly discounted yet ΓÇö has a roomier display, louder speakers and sharper
cameras, this 5.5-inch model provides most of the same functionality in a
design that's easier to fit on a nightstand. If you're already onboard the
Alexa train, it'll work nicely as a smart alarm clock. This deal is $10 more
than the all-time low we saw last Black Friday, so it may drop further in the
weeks ahead, but for now it matches the best price we've seen in 2024. Also
at Target, Kohl's and Best Buy.

Blink Outdoor 4 (6-pack) for $180 ($300 off): The Outdoor 4 is a wireless,
IP65-rated outdoor security camera we highlight in our guide to the best
smart home gadgets. It captures decent (if not class-leading) 1080p video,
it's relatively painless to install and it supports features like night
vision, motion alerts, local storage and two-way talking. The catch is that
it locks things like person detection and cloud storage behind a subscription
plan. Still, it's a solid value on balance, and this deal furthers that.
We've seen this price on a six-camera bundle for a few weeks, but it's still
an all-time low. An eight-camera pack is also on sale for $250, another low.

Audible Premium Plus (3-month) for $1 ($29 off): Those who don't currently
subscribe to Audible can get three months of the audiobook service's Premium
Plus plan for $1. Normally, the service costs $15 per month after a 30-day
free trial. As a refresher, Premium Plus is Audible's upper tier: In addition
to giving access the full Audible Plus library, it lets you keep one title
from a curated selection of audiobooks each month. We wouldn't call it
essential, but if you've been on the fence, this is a good way to see if it'd
work for you. Just note that the plan will auto-renew until you cancel.

Samsung Music Frame for $248 ($150 off): This unique smart speaker can show
art or your own photos while it plays music, and it can sync with your
Samsung TV speakers. Also available at Samsung.

JBL Clip 5 speaker for $50 ($30 off): This tiny speaker has a built-in clip
so you can hang it from a backpack or bag easily, plus it packs good sound
with punchy base. You can expect 12 hours of battery life on it as well.

Hisense U8N 4K TV (55-inch) for $728 ($371 off): The U8N is the next step up
from the U7N in Hisense's TV lineup, so it should provide better colors,
contrast and brightness across the board. If you don't mind buying a smaller
panel for around the same price, this is another new low. Also at Best Buy.

Samsung T9 portable SSD (4TB) for $300 ($250 off): The latest model in the T-
series of Samsung's portable drives supports read and write speeds of up to
2,000MB/s, and it has dynamic thermal guard to keep it cool even when you're
pushing it to its limits. Also available at Samsung.

Seagate Storage Expansion Card 2TB for $200 ($160 off): Seagate's expansion
card is one of the best options for expanding your Xbox Series X/S storage. A
2TB version has dropped to $200, its lowest price to date. It's one of our
picks for the best Xbox Series X/S accessories. Also available at Seagate.

iRobot Roomba Combo 10 Max for $974 ($425 off): You can get a sizable
discount on one of the newest (and more expensive) robovacs at Wellbots with
the code ENGBF425. This one mops, vacuums, empties itself and cleans its own
mop pad with little involvement from you.

Expired Black Friday deals

Apple AirPods Pro 2 for $170 ($80 off): These are the best AirPods you can
get this year, thanks to their good sound quality, secure fit, solid ANC and
transparency mode, and they have more hearing aid features now too.

Apple Pencil Pro for $92 ($36 off): While this deal is a couple bucks higher
than the lowest price we've ever seen for Apple's top-of-the-line iPad
stylus, it's still a sizable drop compared to buying from Apple directly.
Just be aware that Pencil Pro is only compatible with the most recent iPad
Airs and iPad Pros. Also at Walmart.

Apple iPad mini (7th gen) for $400 ($100 off): The latest iPad mini only just
arrived this month, but it's already $100 off with an on-page coupon at
Amazon. Only the purple colorway is on sale, but this is a giant discount for
a new Apple release, so we wouldn't expect it to last long. We gave the new
mini a review score of 83: It's a minor refresh, but it continues to provide
most of the iPad Air's strengths in a form factor that's easier to tuck in a
bag and hold with one hand. This deal is available in additional colors at
Costco, but only to store members.

Apple iPad Air (13-inch, M2) for $691 ($107 off): If you'd prefer more screen
space, the 13-inch iPad Air is also down to an all-time low at Amazon. This
model can get slightly brighter than its smaller counterpart, but the two
slates are virtually identical otherwise.

Apple iPad Air (11-inch, M2) for $497 at Amazon ($102 off MSRP): This is a
new low for the latest iPad Air, which we consider to be the best Apple
tablet for most people. While it lacks the top-end performance and 120Hz OLED
panel of the iPad Pro, it's much less expensive, and it still gets you a more
futureproof M2 chip, a superior display and better accessory support than the
base-model iPad. Also at Best Buy.

Apple AirTag (4-pack) for $74 at Amazon ($25 off): The AirTag is,
unsurprisingly, the top pick for iPhone users in our guide to the best
Bluetooth trackers, as it uses Apple's giant network of Apple devices and
ultrawideband tech to locate items accurately. Its effectiveness has had
deeply unfortunate side effects, but if you use it as intended, it can
provide a little extra peace of mind. While not an all-time low, this deal is
a welcome drop from the usual $80 street price we've seen for a four-pack in
recent months. Also at Best Buy.

Apple MacBook Air (13.6-inch, M2) for $700 at Amazon ($300 off): This matches
the all-time low for Apple's last-gen MacBook Air, which remains a perfectly
competent notebook for everyday use. The caveat is that this model only comes
with 8GB of RAM, so it's really only meant for lower-power tasks. Apple
(finally) made 16GB of memory the standard across its MacBook lineup earlier
this week, so this might be an instance of Apple trying to clear out old
inventory. Still, this is a great value if you only need a laptop for basic
web browsing, emailing and word processing. Clip the on-page coupon to see
the full discount.

Anker Soundcore Motion+ for $69 at Amazon ($31 off): We recommend the
Soundcore Motion+ in our guide to the best portable Bluetooth speakers. While
it isn't especially light or compact, it pumps out a more spacious sound than
most speakers in its price range, it's waterproof and it lasts a decent 12 to
15 hours per charge. We've seen this discount a few times before, but it
comes within a few bucks of the lowest price we've tracked. Also at Anker's
online store with an on-page coupon.

Hisense U7N 4K TV (65-inch) for $700 at Amazon ($300 off): Various reviews
around the web suggest that the U7N is one of the year's better TV values,
with impressive brightness and contrast for the money. It supports up to a
fast 144Hz refresh rate in 4K, which is great for gaming, and it runs on the
easy-to-grok Google TV platform. Its image can wash out when viewed at an
angle, though, and it's limited to two HDMI 2.1 ports. This discount is a new
low for the 65-inch model. Also at Best Buy.

Dyson Digital Slim cordless vacuum for $250 ($250 off): It's hard to beat a
Dyson for less than $300, but we do expect even more Dyson Black Friday deals
to pop up as we get closer to the big day. This model is 33 percent lighter
than the Dyson V11, which could make it a good pick for someone who loathes
their current, heavy-duty upright vac. The LED screen shows power mode,
maintenance alerts and remaining run time, and you should get up to 40
minutes of battery life here. Also available at Dyson.

Backbone One (PlayStation Edition) for $60: The Backbone One is an comfy
gamepad that snaps around your phone and lets you play mobile or cloud-based
games without having to rely on touch controls. We've recommended it before.
This deal on the PlayStation-themed version isn't an all-time low, but it's
$10 to $20 less than the usual discounts we've seen over the past year.
Sony's listing doesn't specify whether this is the first- or second-gen model
ΓÇö the latter can fit a wider range of phones and cases ΓÇö but that
shouldn't be a major hindrance if you use an older iPhone or Android device.
Both the USB-C and Lightning variants are on sale.

Black Friday FAQs When is Black Friday 2024?

Black Friday 2024 lands on November 29 this year.

When do Black Friday deals start?

We expect some Black Friday tech deals to start as early as November 1. Over
the past few years, retailers have been kicking off the holiday shopping
season earlier and earlier. This trend will continue in 2024, and youΓÇÖll
likely find early Black Friday deals available online and in stores in the
weeks before the actual shopping event.

When do Black Friday deals end?

Some Black Friday tech deals will end immediately on Saturday, November 30.
But those will likely be few and far between. Along with starting deals
earlier and earlier, retailers have also extended Black Friday deals past the
day for a while now, too. In the tech space, weΓÇÖve seen many Black Friday
deals in the past run through Cyber Monday.

Where are the best Black Friday deals?

There is no one place to buy all of the best Black Friday deals, but you can
expect the big retailers like Amazon, Walmart and Target to have many of the
same Black Friday deals available ΓÇö both in the lead up and on the day
itself. We also recommend checking direct-to-consumer sites like Apple,
Samsung, Sonos and others to make sure youΓÇÖre getting the best deal before
you cross things off your list.

Does Apple have Black Friday deals?

You typically will not find cash discounts on AppleΓÇÖs website for Black
Friday, though it has offered various gift card bundles during Black Friday
in recent years. You may be able to find local Apple store discounts on
accessories, but Apple isnΓÇÖt a retailer known for slashing prices on its
products. However, you can find more traditional Apple Black Friday tech
deals at other retailers like Amazon, Walmart, Target and Best Buy.

Check out all of the latest Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals here.

This article originally appeared on Engadget at
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