Update 11/06/24: With November finally here, big retailers like Best Buy have started bringing out all their best deals, and if you’ve been waiting a while to snatch something up, now is the time. We’ve gone through the deals below, updated the pricing, and added a few new deals as well. We’ll continue to update this article over the next few weeks, so be sure to check back regularly!
Black Friday is still a long time away. It starts on November 29 after all, the day after Thanksgiving. What does that mean for you? Not much if you’re the type to wait until the last minute. However, big stores are already starting with their deals now. And one of those big stores is Best Buy, one that we know you love. You can get excellent Best Buy deals now. That means getting early Black Friday smartwatch deals, early Black Friday gaming laptop deals, early Black Friday TV deals, and more. So go ahead and get started shopping now, you won’t regret getting things bought early.
Amazon Echo Dot (5th Gen) — $28 $50 44% off
If you’re in the Amazon ecosystem and want a good smart speaker, then this 5th Gen Amazon Echo Dot is worth taking a look at, especially since it has a whopping 44% discount. Not only is it connected with Alexa so you can do voice control, but it can also pair with your phone and stream your music directly, which is nice.
Keurig K-Select Single-Serve K-Cup Pod Coffee Maker — $70 $150 53% off
The Keurig K-Select is a premium single-serve coffee maker that uses those convenient pods you know about, making up to 12 oz of coffee at a time. There’s even a ‘strong brew’ option for those of you that need an extra jolt in the morning. At 53% off, this is the time to buy.
Bella PRO SmartCrisp — $80 $130 38% off
Air fryers offer a great alternative to traditional frying since they’re a lot healthier, use up a lot less oil, and you don’t really need to sit on top of them and baby them. Luckily, this Bella PRO SmartCrisp has a great $50 discount, and with an eight-quart capacity, it can fry up a lot of stuff in one go.
iRobot Roomba Essential Robot Vacuum & Mop — $160 $275 42% off
You may know that you can get a robot vacuum to help out around the house, but you may be surprised that you can get a vacuum and mop combo for just $220. This deal lets you get it all done at once at a very low price. Check it out while it is 42% off.
50-inch Insignia F30 Series — $200 $300 33% off
If you’re unfamiliar with Insignia, Best Buy’s brand focuses on budget-oriented products, like this F30 Series TV. That said, it’s still a great TV, especially since you get 4k resolutions at bargain-bin prices. It also supports HDR10 and is built on the Fire TV system, so it’s great for those already in the Amazon ecosystem. Keep reading for more TV discounts or check out our entire article on early Black Friday TV deals.
Arlo Pro 5S 2K 3 Camera Indoor/Outdoor Wireless Bundle — $250 $500 50% off
Arlo is considered one of the best home security camera makers, so this deal on three of their indoor/outdoor cams is a fantastic way to get started on your home security journey. In our mashup of the Arlo Pro 5S vs Ring Stick Up Cam — two of the most premium security cams available — the Arlo Pro 5S was considered best for those wanting the “most vivid images possible.”
Jackery Explorer 300 Plus + 40W Solar Panel — $280 $400 30% off
For those who enjoy camping or generally deal with a lot of power cuts, getting yourself a good portable power station is a great way to get some extra power. This Jackery Explorer 300 Plus bundle also comes with a 40-watt panel, so you can fill it back up even when the power is out, and the $120 discount makes it worth grabbing as soon as possible if you like it.
Ninja Woodfire Pizza Oven — $300 $400 25% off
One of the most fun things to do outside is to make pizza, and this Ninja Woodfire Pizza Oven is a great option for that, especially with its $100 discount. Of course, it does a lot more than just pizza, and with the ability to heat up to 700 degrees Fahrenheit and fit a 12-pound turkey, you get a lot of options.
Sony WH-1000XM5 — $350 $400 13% off
It’s deals season again, so it means that you can once again safely buy the continuously undisputed best headphones. These are definitely headphones that you wait until the holidays to buy, and you can get $50 off, but you will need a My Best Buy Plus membership. Check out our WH-1000XM5 review to see why they’re so great, but for a quick spoiler: They’ve got great ANC and responsive, easy, earcup tap controls.
Apple MacBook Air 15 M2 — $1,149 $1,299 12% off
The M2 MacBook Air 15 is a laptop that doesn’t need an introduction, especially given that the MacBook Air 13 is one of the most popular laptops out there, especially regarding battery life. Luckily, this Apple didn’t fall far from the tree, and the MacBook Air 15 is also great, with Apple’s M2 chip, one of their most powerful. It has a larger 15-inch Retina display running at 2880 x 1864 resolution, and the battery life will last you around 16 to 17 hours, which is slightly less than the MacBook Air 13, but not by much.
Samsung 65-inch Class S90D OLED TV — $1,600 $1,699 6% off
This is one of Samsung’s latest TVs, and with a $100 discount, it’s worth grabbing right now. It’s a great TV for gaming for several reasons. It has motion acceleration to 144Hz, it has AI depth enhancement, gives you access to Samsung’s cloud gaming service, and it comes with a free Game Pass Ultimate trial. As a premium OLED TV, it’s also great for general entertainment.
Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 — $1,600 $2,000 20% off
Also considered one of the best Black Friday gaming laptop deals, this laptop balances strong power and easy maneuverability, so you don’t wind up with a gaming laptop that’s just about as stationary as a desktop. It has an RTX 4070 laptop GPU, 1TB of SSD storage, 16GB of RAM, and what our Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 review describes as an absolutely beautiful screen.
How to choose what to buy from Best Buy on Black Friday
Best Buy is home to just about everything you’ll read about in the Digital Trends archives. That means you can get stuff from the best gaming laptops to models from the best refrigerator brands all in the same place. As a result, it can be hard to parse everything. So, where should you start?
Best Buy tends to house higher-end laptops and monitors than you might find at your local Staples, for instance. And this tends to be a great place to start. While its sometimes advantageous to pop into your local Best Buy and tap the keys on the laptops and stare into the TV screens yourself, you can also check out our reviews on the top models here.
Then, you might also want to check out appliances, security devices, and even the best cameras that Best Buy has to offer, as you can often find great deals on these high-dollar products at Best Buy as well.
In short, we recommend starting with your basic electronic needs — laptops, monitors, desktops, consoles, TVs, etc. — and then taking a peek at higher dollar items. Alternatively, if you’re really in the market for a new fridge or robot vacuum, go ahead and start there.
How we chose these Best Buy Black Friday deals
The above Black Friday Best Buy deals are chosen from a place of having a lot of experience with both the products you like and the Best Buy digital store. We’ve found the best prices on a variety of categories of products that we know you’re looking for. There’s a lot to cover at Best Buy, certainly, and you might want to do your own looking if you have something specific in mind. However, generally speaking, the products above are going to get you started out on the right foot.
We’re also paying special attention to Best Buy events that are separate to official “Black Friday” deals. That’s one of the reasons we’ve started early this year — manufacturers have, too. Best Buy is big enough to pull their own stunts and events over the course of the holiday season, and we’ll be sure to be watching.