Black Friday 2021: Get ready for amazing deals heading your way this week – CNET [CNET]
You know the deals are coming, but you can’t buy them … yet. Welcome to that weird time before Black Friday when some retailers are already slashing prices, and others are getting ready to roll out their biggest sales yet.
Most big retailers have released details about their best sales — often through newspaper ad scans — but some of those don’t start for a few more days: Sunday, Nov. 21 for Target and Staples; Monday, Nov. 22 for Walmart; Tuesday, Nov. 23 for Macy’s; and Thursday, Nov. 25 — Thanksgiving Day — for Amazon.
We already put together a list of the best Black Friday deals available now, but we also decided to round up the best upcoming deals in one handy sheet right here. Again, the majority of these deals aren’t available for several more days, but you don’t want to miss them. And by seeing some of the best options that are coming soon, you can plan your holiday shopping and gift-buying accordingly. So start making that list and checking it twice.
Best Black Friday deals at Walmart
Walmart’s Black Friday sales are scheduled to start Monday, Nov. 22 at 4 p.m. PT (7 p.m. ET). Early access to some deals will start four hours earlier for Walmart Plus members. Walmart is noting that it will be making the PS5 and Xbox Series X available online during Black Friday week, but details on times aren’t yet available.
- Apple AirPods Pro: $159 (save $90 vs. Apple Store, lowest price ever)
- Instant Pot 8-quart multicooker: $59 (save $40 vs. Amazon price)
- Onn 70-inch 4K Roku smart TV: $398 (save $181 vs.current price)
- Apple Watch Series 3: $109 ($60 off current price; this is the lowest price to date on this product, but it’s so old that we recommend you spend up for an Apple Watch SE, which is also on sale this season)
- iRobot Roomba i1 Plus self-emptying robot vacuum: $349 (save $230 vs. current price)
Read more: Walmart Black Friday 2021: The best deals happening now and starting next week
Best Black Friday deals at Target
Target’s Black Friday sale kicks off this Sunday, Nov. 21 and runs through next Saturday, Nov. 27. This wave of deals promises big savings on everything from tech to toys to home goods. This sneak peek circular also advertises the Nintendo Switch OLED, which has been notoriously difficult to snag since it was released this October, so keep an eye on the deal page and your local Target’s stock if you’ve been hoping to get your hands on one. Some of these items are already on sale, but even better discounts will be included with the new wave of deals.
- TCL 55-inch 4K UHD Roku smart TV: $380 (save $20 vs. current price)
- KitchenAid 5-quart professional stand mixer: $220 (save $210)
- Apple Watch SE: $220 (save $59)
- Amazon Fire 8 HD tablet: $45 (save $45)
- Power XL 10-quart dual basket air fryer: $100 (save $40 vs. current price)
Read More: Target Black Friday sales: Great deals available now, with even more on the way
Best Black Friday deals at Best Buy
It’s a little late to the game, but Best Buy has finally revealed the details of its sales happening the week of Black Friday. It’s not quite as cut-and-dried as some other retailers’ sales, which have clear start and end dates, but essentially Best Buy’s sale has started already, and will be adding a few more items in the coming days. There was already a drop this morning, which included great deals such as the first sale of the season on the Apple Watch SE, with more to follow on Sunday, Wednesday and Thursday. Here’s what you can expect from each wave of deals.
Deals on Sunday, Nov. 21:
- The Nintendo Switch Mario Kart Deluxe 8 bundle will be available for $300 ($129 cheaper than it’s currently going for on Amazon, it will most likely sell out pretty quick, so act fast)
- Receive a free $50 e-gift card with the purchase of a Quest 2 VR headset
- $280 off KitchenAid Pro 5-quart stand mixers
- $100 off Dyson Cyclone V10 cordless vacuum
Deal on Wednesday, Nov. 24:
- Save $150 on the MacBook Air (select models)
Deal on Thursday, Nov. 25:
- Save $50 on Beats Studio wireless earbuds
Read more: Best Black Friday deals at Best Buy
Best Black Friday deals at Amazon
Like most of its competitors, Amazon is gearing up for a bigger sale for Black Friday next week, but is keeping its cards close to the vest. In a press release yesterday, the online retailer announced it will be running a 48-hour sale from Nov. 25 to 26, but the details about what will be included are pretty vague. Some of the highlights include up to 40% off Instant brand kitchen appliances, up to 50% on select Fire HD tablets, and up to 30% on select TVs from Samsung, Sony and LG. (Also, a spoiler alert on Amazon devices: If you see other retailers like Target advertising sales on them, it’s a safe bet Amazon will be selling them for the same price.) If you don’t feel like gambling on what deals could be coming up, however, Amazon still has plenty of early Black Friday deals available now.
- Amazon Fire TV stick 4K: $25 (save $25)
- Philips 2.1-channel performance soundbar with wireless subwoofer: $125 (save $125)
- Amazon 55-inch Omni Series 4K Fire TV: $410 (save $150)
- JBL Live 460NC wireless headphones: $65 (save $65)
- Samsung 43-inch 4K smart monitor: $450 (save $150)
Read more: Best Black Friday TV deals: Deep discounts on TCL 6-Series, LG OLED, Samsung QLED
Best Black Friday headphone deals
You can always find headphones on sale during Black Friday events, but finding the right balance between a good deal and a good set of headphones can be a challenge. Here’s the best sales on headphones and earbuds kicking off next week.
- Apple AirPods Pro: $159 (save $90 vs. Apple Store, lowest price ever)
- Beats Solo Pro: $100 (save $50)
- Bose QuietComfort 35 Wireless Headphones II: $180 (save $20 off current price)
- Sony WH-1000XM4 noise-canceling headphones: $250 (save $100)
- JBL Tune 225 true wireless earbuds: $50 (save $10 off current price)
Read more: Best early Black Friday 2021 headphones deals available right now: Sony, Bose, Jabra and more
Best Black Friday TV deals
Televisions frequently fill out Black Friday sale pages, but it’s not always easy to tell which sales are actually worthwhile. Here are some of the best TV deals you’ll see for Black Friday next week.
- Element 65-inch 4K Frameless Roku TV: $300 (save $350)
- Onn 70-inch 4K Roku smart TV: $398 (save $181 vs. current price)
- TCL 55-inch 4K UHD Roku smart TV: $380 (save $20 vs. current price)
- RCA 43-inch HD Roku smart TV: $230 (save $170)
- LG 55-inch OLED 4K smart TV: $1,100 (save $300)
Read more: Best TV deals for Black Friday 2021 so far
Best Black Friday laptop deals
And some of the best laptop deals beginning next week.
- HP 15.6-inch touchscreen laptop: $295 (save $200)
- Gateway Pentium laptop: $179 (save $70)
- HP 15.6-inch Pavilion gaming laptop: $580 (save $170)
- Gateway 2-in-1 Celeron laptop: $149 (save $50)
- Asus 14-inch Full HD laptop: $160 (save $80)
Read more: Best Black Friday laptop deals
Best Black Friday tablet deals
It’s never hard to find a cheap tablet, but it can occasionally be challenging to find a good tablet at a reasonable price. Here are all of the worthwhile tablet deals around the corner.
- Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite: $120 (save $30)
- Amazon Fire HD 8 tablet: $45 (save $45)
- Amazon Fire 8 Kids: $70 (save $70)
- Apple iPad Pro (2nd gen): $750 (save $150)
- Apple iPad Mini (gold): $600 (save $50 versus Apple Store)
Best Black Friday kitchen deals
Kitchen tech can totally change the way you cook, and a great sale on kitchen tech makes that exploration even more enjoyable. Here are the best Black Friday kitchen deals included in next week’s sales.
- Instant Pot 8-quart multicooker: $59 (save $40 vs. Amazon price)
- Nutribullet Juicer Pro: $100 (save $50)
- Ninja Foodi 5-in-1 indoor grill and air fryer: $160 (save $50 vs. current price, $128 total)
- Oster DiamondForce nonstick electric rice cooker: $10 (save $15)
- Gourmia toaster oven and air fryer: $65 (save $35)
Read more: Best Black Friday 2021 kitchen deals
Best Black Friday fitness deals
With New Year’s Day inching ever closer, those fitness resolutions can start to feel daunting. But not if you’ve got the right equipment. Here are the best upcoming Black Friday fitness deals we’ve found.
- $350 off Peloton Bike Plus packages
- Up to $500 off Nordic Track indoor equipment (more details here)
- Fitbit Charge 4: $69 (save $20 vs. current price, $60 total)
- Fitbit Inspire 2: $60 (save $40)
- Tru Grit Flat Utility Power Bench: $100 (save $100)