Though it’s still a few weeks away, the Black Friday buzz is already well underway. Some major retailers like Walmart are already releasing details of what we can expect from this year’s sales, and the early deals are already in full swing.
Amazon has remained relatively tight-lipped about its Black Friday plans for 2024, but we’ve got a pretty good idea of what you can expect based on previous years. Below, we’ve broken down the expected dates and details for this year’s sale, as well as some of the best offers you can already take advantage of. We’ll continue to update this page throughout the holiday shopping season, so check back often for the latest information and current batch of Amazon’s best bargains.
Best early Black Friday Amazon deals
These early deals are the pick of the bunch, according to our deal experts, with steep discounts on products highly rated in hands-on reviews by CNET staff.
The advanced and stylish Beats Studio Pro made the list of our overall favorite pairs of headphones for 2024. They have excellent noise-canceling capabilities, lossless audio support and a battery life of up to 40 hours on a single charge. All basic colors are available for $170 right now, while the Kim Kardashian collaboration variants are $190.
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The latest model in Apple’s lightweight lineup, CNET named the M3 MacBook Air the overall best laptop of 2024. This model has a stunning 13.6-inch Liquid Retina display, an 18-hour battery life, 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. It’s also designed to work with Apple Intelligence. It’s automatically $100 off, and you can save an extra $149 on the midnight and space gray color variants when you activate the on-page instant coupon.
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Thanks to its intelligent navigation and impressive cleaning capabilities, we named the Roborock S8 the best midrange robot vacuum of 2024. It has 6,000 Pa of suction power, 3D obstacle avoidance and it’s equipped with vibrating mop pads for a truly spotless floor.
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Unsurprisingly, we’re already seeing some excellent deals on Amazon’s own devices, like the 2023 Echo Show 5. This compact smart display has a 5.5-inch touchscreen, a 2MP camera and a built-in microphone so you can check the weather, set timers, update your calendar and much more totally hands-free. Plus, this deal comes with a free Energetic smart bulb, which has a color palette of 16 million hues.
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- Apple Watch SE (2nd gen): $189 (save $60). Our favorite budget-friendly smartwatch of 2024, featuring a 40mm display, fitness tracking functions, Apple Pay support and more.
- Ekrin Athletics Kestrel massage gun: $250 (save $100). A top-rated massage gun with six speed settings, a 13mm amplitude and an eight-hour battery life. Claim the on-page coupon to get the discount.
- Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 (40mm): $160 (save $140). It’s one generation old, but this 2023 Galaxy Watch 6 is still one of the best smartwatches out there for Android users. And right now, you can snag it at an all-time low price.
- Tineco Pure One S11: $210 (save $90). With 130W of suction power, four-stage HEPA filtration and a weight of just 6.1 pounds, this lightweight Tineco is the overall best cordless vacuum of 2024. Claim the on-page coupon to get the discount.
- GoPro Hero 12 Black: $299 (save $101). Capture all the action with this rugged and compact GoPro. It’s a generation old but still supports 5.3K videos, 27MP photos and is fully waterproof up to 33 feet.
- Keurig K-Express coffee maker: $60 (save $30). This compact Keurig brewer can get you your morning pick-me-up in just seconds. It can brew 8-, 10- and 12-ounce cups, and the 42-ounce reservoir lets you brew up to four cups before needing to be refilled.
- Samsung T7 Shield 2TB SSD: $150 (save $135). A rugged external storage drive that’s protected against water, dust and drops.
- Ring video doorbell (2nd gen): $60 (save $40). This battery-powered video doorbell lets you keep an eye on your home from anywhere. It’s easy to install, has a built-in motion sensor and will send alerts directly to your phone.
When is Amazon’s Black Friday sale?
As of right now, Amazon has yet to announce any dates for its Black Friday sale. Though in the past, the online retailer has kicked off its official sale roughly seven days before Black Friday, which falls on Nov. 29 this year. Following that same pattern, Amazon’s 2024 Black Friday sale will likely start around Nov. 22. It’s also worth noting that the October Prime Day sale (Oct. 8 and 9) marks the informal start of Amazon’s holiday shopping season, and we’ve been seeing plenty of excellent early deals rolling in since then.
The savings will continue well after Nov. 29, however. The Black Friday sale will roll directly into Cyber Monday on Dec. 2, where you’re likely to see many of the same discounts and perhaps even some new offers. It’s also possible some of these offers will remain available in the days following Cyber Monday as “Cyber Week” deals.
What kind of Black Friday deals will be available on Amazon?
Amazon is keeping its cards close to its chest regarding what items we’ll see on sale for Black Friday this year. But from past experience, we know the online retailer will be offering be savings across a number of categories, including tech, home goods, fashion, fitness equipment, toys and much more. There will be plenty of deals on gadgets and electronics, including some record-low prices on Amazon’s own devices like Echo speakers and Fire tablets.
Do I need a Prime Membership to shop at Amazon’s Black Friday sale?
No, a Prime membership is not required to shop at Amazon’s Black Friday sale. However, there will be some deals and discounts that are exclusively available to those who do have a Prime subscription. A standard Prime membership is $15 per month or $139 for the year, but there is a 30-day free trial for new subscribers, which is a good way to score some extra savings. Just be sure to cancel your membership before you’re charged.
