I found 30+ early Black Friday tech deals Id recommend to friends and family: Save on Apple, Samsung, DJI
As Black Friday approaches, tech enthusiasts and savvy shoppers alike are gearing up for the season’s best deals, and Mashable’s tech editor has curated a comprehensive guide to the most compelling tech discounts available. With years of experience covering Black Friday sales and an insider’s knowledge of the latest gadgets, the editor has sifted through a myriad of offers to highlight genuine savings on popular products. This guide is particularly valuable as it not only showcases deals from major retailers like Amazon, Best Buy, and Walmart but also includes personal recommendations based on thorough testing of the products.
Among the standout deals featured is the Apple Watch SE 3, which has garnered acclaim for its blend of smartwatch capabilities and fitness tracking features. Currently priced at $199.99 on Amazon, this model represents a 20% discount and is a perfect entry point for those looking to embrace wearable technology. Another highlight is the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Bluetooth Headphones, which, while a premium product at $449, are available for as low as $299 for the first-generation model—a significant saving for those seeking comfort and quality in their audio experience. Additionally, for those on a budget, the guide recommends practical items such as electric hand warmers for just $17.99 and affordable tech gifts like the Blink Mini 2 security camera, now priced at $17.99, making it an attractive option for anyone looking to enhance their home security without breaking the bank.
The guide also emphasizes the importance of timing and vigilance during the Black Friday sales period, encouraging readers to frequently check back for updates on new discounts as retailers continue to roll out their deals. With a wide array of products ranging from Samsung’s innovative art TV, The Frame, to budget-friendly options like 50-inch smart TVs starting at $179.99, this curated list is designed to help consumers navigate the often overwhelming Black Friday landscape with confidence. Whether you’re shopping for yourself or hunting for the perfect gift, Mashable’s guide promises to keep you informed about the best tech deals of the season, ensuring you make the most of your holiday shopping experience.
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As Mashable’s tech editor, I get early access to a lot of really cool products. I also have a pretty deep knowledge of the coolest new gadgets, from the latest virtual reality tech to everyday fitness trackers and new
Apple laptops
. I’ve also been covering
Black Friday sales
since 2019, and I have a very good idea of what goes on sale, what kind of discounts to expect, and which deals you can safely skip. So, now that retailers are rolling out all their early Black Friday tech deals, I’m curating this guide to the best savings of the season.
In this guide, you’ll find all the Black Friday tech deals I’d actually recommend to my friends and family. Before recommending a Samsung QLED TV or Anker charger, I’ll first make sure that the price is
actually
a good deal. Online retailers are notorious for exaggerating their sales, but I’ve done the work for you to find the biggest genuine discounts at Amazon, Best Buy,
Target
,
Walmart
, and beyond.
So, keep checking back as I add new discounts on the season’s best gadgets, toys, wearables, and
tech gifts
. I’ve personally tested many of the products in this guide, while others have been tested by other Mashable reporters. If you see a deal in this story, it’s because I’d truly recommend that product — and at that price — to my loved ones.
The Apple Watch SE 3
Apple just launched the
new version of its starter smartwatch
in September, and it’s already earned a spot in my guide to the
best smartwatches of the year
. The truth is, while we also loved the longer-lasting Apple Watch Series 11 and Ultra Watch 3, the new SE 3 is the right pick for the vast majority of people. This is a true lifestyle smartwatch that also does double duty as a fitness and sleep tracker. Plus, it even has an always-on Retina OLED display. At Amazon, you can pick up this smartwatch for $199.99, a 20% discount ahead of the holiday shopping season.
Apple Watch SE 3 (40mm, GPS)
$199.99
at Amazon
$249
Save $49.01
Get Deal at Amazon
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Bluetooth Headphones
Bose recently released a new version of its flagship noise cancellers, and in
our review of the headphones
, we noted that the new model is nearly identical to the original. However, the new version will set you back $449, which is a big ask in this economy. The Gen 1 version are still some of the best, most-comfortable headphones in the world, and ahead of Black Friday, they’re on sale starting at just $299 (if you go for the
limited-edition plum colorway at Amazon
). While it’s possible these headphones might get a bigger price drop come Nov. 28, they’re already at a record-low price.
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (Gen 1)
$329
at Amazon
$429
Save $100
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See It at Walmart
Rechargeable Electric Hand Warmers
Alexa informed me that New York City faces its first freeze warning of the season, and now I’m mad at her. However, I do have something to keep the chill away. I’ve been using and recommending these cute electric hand warmers for years, and they’re one of my favorite undiscovered gems at Amazon. They’re one of my
go-to stocking stuffers
, and they’ll keep your hands toasty and warm all winter long. If you’re looking for tech deals under $25, this is my personal recommendation.
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Orastone Electric Hand Warmer
$17.99
at Amazon
$29.99
Save $12
Get Deal
Samsung’s famous art TV
I’ve said it before: Samsung’s cult-favorite art TV, The Frame, is the best TV in the world. This super-thin TV doubles as an art gallery for your living room, adding to your home’s decor instead of distracting from it. The 2025 model of The Frame has a fancy new AI processor, as well as a magic-like matte, anti-glare display. While you can catch this TV on sale at any retailer you like, Amazon currently has the best price.
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Samsung 55-inch The Frame QLED Art TV
$997.99
at Amazon
$1,197.99
Save $200
Get Deal
Stock up on Anker chargers
I’m a big fan of Anker’s charging products, especially the brand’s GaN turbochargers, sold under the name Anker Prime. These are the chargers I personally use to charge up all the devices I test, and they can charge multiple devices at once without breaking a sweat. And if you travel frequently, check out the brand’s new portable laptop charger. Slip this into a backpack or purse and you can charge up your laptop or phone on the go.
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Anker Prime 6-in-1 USB C Charging Station, 140W
$59.99
$109.99
Save $50.00
Get Deal
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Anker Portable Laptop Power Bank
$91.99
$134.99
Save $43.00
Get Deal
DJI’s cult-favorite wireless microphones
If you’re a content creator or vlogger, then you’ve probably heard of
DJI’s famous pocket mics
, currently 46% off at Amazon. These wireless mics replace the awkward wired lavaliers of the past, and they clip on to your shirt or collar magnetically. There’s a reason you can spot these microphones all over TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube. I’ve personally tested these microphones, and they’ve been a huge help to the Mashable video team at live events.
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DJI Mic Mini
$99
at Amazon
$169
Save $70
Best-seller at Amazon
Get Deal
Re-up on Apple AirTags
Look, the best Black Friday deals aren’t always super exciting. This is your chance to stock up on products you need. Case in point: Apple AirTags are currently 50 cents away from their lowest-ever price. At Amazon, a 4-pack is 34% off, and you’ll pay just $16.25 per tracker. Using ultra-wideband technology and Apple’s Find My network, there’s no better way to track lost items.
Apple AirTag (4-Pack)
$64.99
at Amazon
$99
Save $34.01
See It at Amazon
See It at Adorama
See It at Walmart
Eufy robot vacuums
Eufy has impressed me this year. The brand may not have quite the name recognition as iRobot in the vacuum space, but you’ll find Eufy robot vacuums all over Mashable shopping guides. If you’re looking for a budget self-emptying vacuum without lots of unnecessary bells and whistles, try the Eufy C10 Robot Vacuum, which I’ve personally tested. Our vacuum expert, Leah Stodart, has also been impressed by the Eufy X10 Pro Omni Robot Vacuum and Mop, which she named one of the
best cleaning machines of the year
.
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Eufy C10 Self-Emptying Robot Vacuum
$197.99
at Amazon
$219.99
Save $22
Get Deal
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eufy X10 Pro Omni Robot Vacuum and Mop Combo
$499.99
at Amazon
$899.99
Save $400
Get Deal
A nearly perfect $99 smartwatch
In our
review of the Nothing CMF Watch 3 Pro
, we said that the British brand should be charging three or four times as much. Instead, they’ve lowered the price, as this smartwatch is getting regular discounts to $79 before the holidays. This smartwatch has a superb AMOLED display and excels as both a fitness tracker and sleep tracker. At this price, this is easily one of the best Black Friday tech deals of 2025.
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CMF By Nothing Watch 3 Pro
$79
at Amazon
$99
Save $20
Get Deal
A shockingly affordable flatscreen TV
As much as I love Samsung’s The Frame, I know not everyone can afford to drop $1,000 on a new TV. Fortunately, you can count on Black Friday doorbuster deals if you need a TV on the cheap. And now that big box retailers start all their Black Friday sales early, you don’t have to wait in line on Thanksgiving night. Over at Best Buy, you can grab 50-inch smart TVs starting at just $179.99 and 4K 65-inch TVs starting at $329.99.
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Insignia 50-inch F50 Series 4K LED Smart Fire TV
$179.99
at Best Buy
$299.99
Save $120
Get Deal
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Toshiba 65-inch C350 Series LED 4K UHD Smart Fire TV
$329.99
at Best Buy
$529.99
Save $200
Get Deal
A Roku streaming stick
If a new smart TV isn’t in your budget this year, that doesn’t mean you have to be locked out of the latest streaming apps. Access everything from Amazon’s Prime Video to Apple TV and Spotify using this affordable streaming stick from Roku. You’ll still have to pay for all those apps, but it’s still a lot cheaper than buying a new TV.
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Roku Streaming Stick Plus 2025
$29
at Amazon
$39.99
Save $10.99
Get Deal
A new Lenovo gaming laptop
This is the exact laptop I’ve been using to play
Cyberpunk: 2077
for the first time. And over at Lenovo, it’s on sale for the very reasonable price of $864.49, a 27% discount from the retail price. With an AMD Ryzen 7 processor and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 GPU, it can handle intense gaming. While it’s considered a mid-range gaming laptop and it doesn’t have an OLED display, it’s got all the processing power you need to play all the games you love.
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Lenovo LOQ 15 gaming laptop (15-inches, AMD Ryzen 7, RTX 5050)
$864.49
at Lenovo
$1,189.99
Save $325.50
Use code AMDSAVE10
Get Deal
A Nintendo Switch 2 bundle
Over the summer, it was almost impossible to find the new Nintendo Switch 2 console in stock. Thankfully, that’s no longer the case. While we haven’t found any official discounts on the Switch 2 console yet, you can find some Switch 2 bundles in stock at Amazon, Walmart, and GameStop. We expect this handheld to top many Christmas gift wishlists this year, so grab these while you can.
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Nintendo Switch 2 Mario Kart World Bundle
$499
at Amazon
Get Deal
A Blink home security camera
Amazon always discounts its devices for big sales, and right now you can grab the popular Blink Mini 2 security camera for just $17.99, a 55% discount. We don’t expect this product to get any cheaper come Thanksgiving, so go ahead and stock up and protect your home.
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Blink Mini 2 Security Camera
$17.99
at Amazon
$39.99
Save $22.00
Get Deal
A powerful portable power station
The
Anker Solix C1000 Gen 2
is one of our favorite portable power stations for camping or emergency home use. Our reviewer called this Mashable Choice award winner “a superior product at an affordable price.” Right now, it’s available for its lowest price ever at Amazon (give or take a penny), making this a smart Black Friday tech deal to shop early.
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Anker Solix C1000 Gen 2 Portable Power Station
$397.99
$499
Save $101.01
Mashable Choice Winner
Get Deal
Save on video games at Walmart
As part of its early Black Friday sale,
Walmart has tons of video games on sale
. You can score new titles like
Madden NFL 26
and
Borderlands 4
, or play back old favorites like
Grand Theft Auto V
.
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Borderlands 4
$49.99
at Walmart
$69.99
Save $20.00
Get Deal
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EA Sports Madden NFL 26
$59.95
at Walmart
$69
Save $9.05
Get Deal
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Last-chance savings on DJI drones
As Mashable has reported,
a total ban on DJI drones
in the United States is very likely to be implemented, possibly by the end of the year. For professionals and hobbyists alike, DJI drones are pretty much the only name in town, and so the ban would be a huge blow to the drone community. During recent Prime Day events, we’ve seen
DJI’s popular consumer drones get heavy discounts
. So, while they’re not on sale yet, we’re watching these potential Black Friday deals very closely.
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DJI Mini 4K Drone
$299
at Amazon
Get Deal
Oura smart rings
We’re big fans of Oura smart rings at Mashable
. Our reviewer praised Oura for its great balance of health, fitness, and sleep tracking metrics, and there’s a reason these smart rings are beloved by many pro athletes. We’re currently testing the brand’s newest models, and we fully expect the popular Oura Ring 4 trackers to go on sale for Black Friday. Keep an eye on the
Oura online store
. In the meantime, go ahead and order an
Oura Ring sizing kit for just $10 at Amazon
.
Oura Ring 4
$348.97
at Amazon
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Shop Now at Best Buy
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More early Black Friday tech deals
Apple AirPods 4 Wireless Earbuds
$84.99
at Amazon
$129
Save $44.01
We used to get excited about $99 AirPods, but somehow, the price of these wireless earbuds keeps getting lower.
Get Deal at Amazon
Get Deal at Walmart
Get Deal at Best Buy
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Amazon Fire 7 Kids Tablet
$49.99
at Target
$99.99
Save $50.00
For some reason, this popular kids’ tablet is cheaper at Target than Amazon. While we expect Amazon to drop its prices to match eventually, early shoppers should head to Target.
Get Deal
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Dyson V9 Motorbar
$269.99
at Amazon
$599.99
Save $330
This is just a ridiculously low price for a Dyson vacuum. Amazon has more early discounts on Dyson if you’re willing to spend a little more.
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SAMSUNG Galaxy Buds 3 Pro AI True Wireless Bluetooth Earbuds, Noise Cancelling, Sound Optimization, Real-Time Interpreter, Redesigned Comfort Fit, Silver [US Version, Amazon Exclusive 2Yr Warranty]
$179.99
at Amazon
$249.99
Save $70
Samsung’s answer to the AirPods have everything you want in a pair of wireless earbuds: a slick design, advanced AI features, and impressive ANC.
See It at Amazon
Nothing Headphone (1) ANC Headphones
$254
at Amazon
$299
Save $45
We favorably reviewed the new Nothing Headphone earlier this year, and this is your chance to pick up the retro-yet-futuristic looking cans on sale.
See It at Amazon
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M4 MacBook Air (13 inches, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD)
$749.99
at Amazon
$999
Save $249.01
For students or professionals in need of a new laptop, the newest Macbook Air is surprisingly affordable. Powered by M4 silicon, it’s also lightning fast. You can grab this 2025 model laptop in four colorways.
Get Deal
Sony WH-CH720N Noise Canceling Wireless Headphones
$98
at Amazon
$179.99
Save $81.99
Sony’s mid-range noise-cancellers may have a boring name, but these Mashable-tested headphones won’t let you down.
See It at Amazon
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Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ Tablet (11 inches, 64GB, Android)
$148.94
at Amazon
$219.99
Save $71.05
Get Deal
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HP Victus 15.6-inch Gaming Laptop (AMD Ryzen 7, RTX 4050 GPU, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD)
$549.99
at Best Buy
$899.99
Save $350
Get Deal
