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Black Friday deals have started: here are our expert tips

These are the top deals we’ve seen today now that Black Friday is well underway

Wes Davis
Nov 26, 2022
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Despite the fact that Black Friday and Cyber Monday have merged and grown to be more of a season of deals, the biggest discounts still hit on the Friday after Thanksgiving. We’ve been keeping track in our Black Friday deal hub, but here’s a quick list of the best prices so far.

Walmart is dominating at television deals, and the best TV is going to be between the 65-inch LG C2 OLED, which has crashed to just $1,599 and the 65-inch Samsung S95B, now at $1,779. For big ‘n’ cheap, get the 65-inch TCL Roku TV at only $228. All of these are at the lowest prices I’ve seen.

I’ve been watching for Apple discounts, and we’re seeing the biggest discounts yet on some, like the Apple Watch Ultra, which has seen a $60 dip, rewarding patient folks who waited out its $20 discount last Thursday. The big standout is last year’s 12.9” M1 iPad Pro at Best Buy for almost $300 cheaper than the newest model with the same 128GB storage.

Quick links:

  • Walmart Black Friday deals

    • Walmart Black Friday video game deals

    • Walmart Black Friday home deals

    • Walmart Black Friday TV deals

    • Walmart Black Friday tech deals

  • Best Buy Black Friday deals

    • Best Buy Black Friday video game deals

    • Best Buy Black Friday floor care deals

    • Best Buy Black Friday TV deals

  • Amazon Black Friday deals

    • Amazon Black Friday lightning deals

    • Amazon devices deals

The best deals you can get today 👇

Apple Products 🍏

  • Apple TV 4K (2021) (Amazon) | $199 $99 (save 50%)

  • AirPods Pro (2nd generation) (Amazon) | $249 $199 (save 20%)

  • iPad (2021) (Amazon) | $329 $269 (save 18%)

  • iPad Mini 256GB (2021) (Amazon) | $649 $549 (save 15%)

  • Apple Watch SE (1st gen) (Walmart) | $279 $149 (save 47%)

  • Apple Watch Ultra (Amazon) | $799 $739 (save 8%)

  • MacBook Air M1 (2020) (Amazon) | $999 $799 save (10%)

  • iPad Pro 12.9” 128GB (2021) (Best Buy) | $1,099 $799 (save 27%)

Computer hardware, accessories and software 💻

  • Anker Premium Accessories | Up to 70% off

  • MS Office Professional 2021 Lifetime Subscription (Windows) | $439 $29 (save 93%)

  • MS Office Home & Business 2021 Lifetime Subscription (macOS) | $439 $29 (save 93%)

  • 14” Lenovo Ideapad 1i Windows laptop (Windows) | $299 $179 (save 40%)

  • Lenovo Legion 5 15.6” gaming laptop (Walmart) | $902 $599 (save 34%)

  • Acer 15-inch Predator Helios 300 (Best Buy) | $1,499 $999 (save 33%)

  • Acer 24” FHD 75Hz monitor (Best Buy) | $159 $99 (save 38%)

  • Sceptre 27” QHD monitor (Amazon) | $199 $169 (save 15%)

  • LG UltraGear 165Hz gaming monitor (Walmart) | $229 $179 (save 22%)

  • LG 27” 4K FreeSync HDR Monitor (Best Buy) | $399 $249 (save 38%)

  • Samsung 32” 4K FreeSync monitor (Best Buy) | $339 $269 (save 21%)

  • Samsung 43” M7 4K smart monitor (Best Buy) | $499 $379 (save 24%)

  • LG 38” ultra-wide WQHD+ HDR monitor (Best Buy) | $1,599 $1,199 (save 25%)

Home entertainment 📺

  • TCL 65" Class 4-Series 4K Roku TV (Walmart) | $499 $228 (save 54%)

  • Hisense 75” Roku TV (Walmart) | $448

  • Sony 55” Bravia XR A80K OLED TV (Best Buy) | $1,599 $1,299 (save 19%)

  • LG C2 65” OLED evo TV (Walmart) | $2,999 $1,599 (save 47%)

  • Samsung 65” QD-OLED TV (Walmart) | $3,499 $1,779 (save 49%)

  • 4K Chromecast with Google TV w/Funko Pop Stranger Things figurine (Walmart) | $64 $29 (save 55%)

  • Roku Ultra LT 4K streaming box (Walmart) | $73 $30 (save 59%)

  • Google Chromecast HD (Walmart) | $29 $18 (save 38%)

  • Vizio 5.1.2-channel soundbar with sub (Best Buy) | $499 $349 (save 30%)

  • Vizio 5.1-channel soundbar with sub (Best Buy) | $249 $199 (save 20%)

  • Samsung 3.1-channel soundbar with sub (Samsung) | $499 $229 (save 54%)

Smart Home, Kitchen, and Office ⏲️

  • Dyson V10 cordless stick vacuum (Walmart) | $599 $399 (save 33%)

  • Eufy RoboVac G32 robot vacuum (Walmart) | $199 $119 (save 40%)

  • Roomba i1+ self-emptying robot vacuum (Walmart) | $529 $288 (save 45%)

  • Shark AI robot vacuum and mop combo (Walmart) | $479 $188 (save 61%)

  • IonVac 3-in-1 corded stick vacuum (Walmart) | $39 $20 (save 50%)

  • Gourmia digital air fryer (Walmart) | $100 $50 (save 50%)

  • Ninja Foodi 6.5qt pressure cooker (Walmart) | $199 $109 (save 45%)

  • Chefman Barista Pro Espresso Machine (Walmart) | $139 $99 (save 28%)

  • Personal Chiller 6-can mini fridge (Walmart) | $34 $25 (save 29%)

  • Circadian Optics therapy lights (2-pack) (SideDeal) | $86 $34 (save 59%)

  • Cricut Explore Air 2 machine bundle (Walmart) | $279 $199 (save 29%)

  • Philips Hue white ambiance starter kit (Best Buy) | $119 $89 (save 25%)

  • Nanoleaf shapes 7-panel triangles kit (Best Buy) | $199 $149 (save 25%)

  • Nanoleaf shapes 7-panel hexagon kit (Amazon) | $199 $149 (save 25%)

    • Nanoleaf shapes 7-panel hexagon kit (Best Buy) | $199 $149 (save 25%)

  • Ring video doorbell (wired) (Amazon) | $64 $39 (save 38%)

  • Amazon smart thermostat (Best Buy) | $59 $41 (save 30%)

    • Amazon smart thermostat (Amazon) | $59 $41 (save 30%)

  • Ecobee enhanced smart thermostat (Best Buy) | $189 $159 (save 16%)

    • Ecobee smart thermostat enhanced (Amazon) | $189 $159 (save 16%)

  • Amazon Echo Dot with Clock (Amazon) | $59 $39 (save 33%)

  • Google Nest Mini (Walmart) | $49 $18 (save 43%)

  • Google Nest Hub (Gen 2) smart display w/Wiz smartbulb (Best Buy) | $99 $49 (save 50%)

Toys & Video Games 🎮

  • LEGO Star Wars Imperial Shuttle (660 pcs) (Walmart) | $56 $40 (save 29%)

  • LEGO Marvel Spider-Man Attack on Spider Lair set (466 pcs) (Walmart) | $69 $40 (save 43%)

  • LEGO Classic bricks and animals (1,500 pcs) (Walmart) | $43 $25 (save 43%)

  • Hot Wheels City Ultimate Garage (Best Buy) | $123 $99 (save 20%)

  • NERF Pro Gelfire Mythic (Walmart) | $79 $59 (save 26%)

  • Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit (Switch) | $99 $60 (save 40%)

  • The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (Switch) | $59 $29 (save 50%)

  • The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening (Switch) | $59 $29 (save 50%)

  • Sonic Frontiers (PS5) | $59 $35 (save 41%)

    • Sonic Frontiers (Xbox) | $59 $29 (save 51%)

    • Sonic Frontiers (Switch) | $59 $29 (save 51%)

  • MLB The Show 22 (PS5) | $69 $20 (save 71%)

    • MLB The Show 22 (Xbox) | $69 $20 (save 71%)

  • Battlefield 2042 (Xbox) | $59 $20 (save 66%)

  • NBA2K23 (Xbox) | $69 $35 (save 49%)

    • NBA2K23 (Switch) | $59 $27 (save 55%)

    • NBA2K23 (PS5) | $69 $35 (save 49%)

Gaming hardware 🕹️

  • WD_Black 2TB SN850 SSD | $309 $258 (save 16%)

  • WD_BLACK 1TB D30 Game Drive SSD | $149 $94 (save 36%)

  • SanDisk 512GB MicroSD for Nintendo Switch | $129 $57 (save 55%)

  • Fire TV Gaming Bundle including Fire TV Stick 4K and Luna Controller | $119 $64 (save 46%)

  • PS5 DualSense Controlller White | $69 $49 (save 28%)

  • PS5 DualSense Controlller Midnight Black | $69 $49 (save 28%)

  • PS5 DualSense Controller Cosmic Blue | $69 $49 (save 28%)

  • PS5 DualSense Controlller Gray Camoflauge | $69 $49 (save 28%)

  • PS5 DualSense Controlller Nova Pink | $69 $49 (save 28%)

  • PS5 DualSense Controlller Galatic Purple | $69 $49 (save 28%)

  • PS5 DualSense Controller Cosmic Red | $69 $49 (save 28%)

  • Microsoft Xbox Wireless Controller Pulse Red | $64 $39 (save 38%)

  • Microsoft Xbox Wireless Controller Lunar Shift | $64 $44 (save 31%)

  • Microsoft Xbox Wireless Controller Electric Volt | $64 $44 (save 31%)

  • Microsoft Xbox Wireless Controller Carbon Black | $64 $44 (save 31%)

  • Microsoft Xbox Wireless Controller Robot White | $64 $44 (save 31%)

  • Microsoft Xbox Wireless Controller Shock Blue | $64 $44 (save 31%)

  • Microsoft Xbox Wireless Controller Daystrike Camo | $64 $45 (save 29%)

  • Microsoft Xbox Wireless Controller Mineral Camo | $64 $49 (save 23%)

  • Xbox Series S | $299 $239 (save 20%)

  • Nintendo Switch w/ Neon Blue & Red Joy-Con + Mario Kart 8 Deluxe + 3 months of Nintendo Switch Online | $399 $299 (save 25%)

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First published: November 25, 2022

Updated: November 26, 2022

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