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When the big shopping events like Prime Day and Black Friday come around, our sights are set on our favorite tech. It's often the only time when they're guaranteed to get a discount. My favorite gadgets? Kindles. It's part of my job to test e-readers, but outside of work hours, you'll still find me and my Kindle attached at the hip.

But the thing with Kindles is that they rarely go on sale. Sure, there's the occasional random discount throughout the year, but the best guaranteed price is almost always going to be during Prime Day or Black Friday. So as we look to Black Friday, which is finally here on Friday, Nov. 28, we're hunting the best Kindle deals.

Amazon has officially kicked off its Black Friday sales, and the e-reader deals rock. All Kindle models are not just on sale, but down to their lowest prices ever. The Kindle Colorsoft is now down to $169.99, while the basic Kindle reached a new low of $79.99. So if you've been waiting to buy a Kindle, now's the time. Here are the best Kindle deals — on devices and accessories — to shop during Amazon's Black Friday sale.

The best Kindle deal Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Kindle Colorsoft $169.99 at Amazon
$249.99 Save $80 Lowest price ever 🔥 Get Deal Why we like it

I didn't know what to expect from Amazon's Black Friday Kindle Deals, but I'm blown away. Every device has dropped to its lowest price ever, and there are some major standouts. The Kindle e-reader with the best discount is the Kindle Colorsoft. It's down to $169.99, saving an astounding $80 off its $249.99 price tag. While I wouldn't recommend buying the device at full price, I think it's an exceptional deal ahead of Black Friday.

The Colorsoft has all the perks of a Paperwhite; it's waterproof, has adjustable warmth and brightness, and has an extremely long battery life of eight weeks. But the bonus? It has full color displays so you can enjoy graphic novels and book covers in full detail.

However, if you're not into the Colorsoft, there are plenty of other stellar deals to shop, including the basic Kindle down to its lowest price ever.

More Kindle device deals Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Kindle $79.99 at Amazon
$109.99 Save $30 Lowest price ever 🔥 Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Kindle Paperwhite $124.99 at Amazon
$159.99 Save $35.00 Lowest price ever 🔥 Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition $149.99 at Amazon
$199.99 Save $50 Lowest price ever 🔥 Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Kindle Scribe (64GB) $309.99 at Amazon
$449.99 Save $140 Lowest price ever 🔥 Get Deal A Kindle competitor is now on sale Opens in a new window Credit: Kobo Kobo Libra Colour $199.99 at Amazon
$219.99 Save $20 Lowest price ever 🔥 Get Deal Why we like it

Yeah, we're mostly talking about Kindle deals here, but what if you want to explore the e-reader horizons? Another e-reader to shop is the Kobo Libra Colour, now on sale for $199.99. That knocks 13% off the e-reader, bringing it under $200 and $30 off. It's our favorite color e-reader, and possesses features you can't find in a Kindle, like an internal gyroscope and page-turning buttons. Plus, if you really hate Amazon, it's a guarantee that you can still find a fantastic e-reader, one that's even better when it's on sale.

A remote page-turner for cozy nights Opens in a new window Credit: Datafy Datafy Remote Control Page Turner $15.19 at Amazon
$19.99 Save $4.80   Get Deal Why we like it

I let the TikTok girlies convince me that I needed a remote control page turner and... they were right. This page turner works by gently tapping the screen of your Kindle when you click on the remote. Paired with a gooseneck stand, it's created the coziest possible setup so I can keep my hands warm under the blankets but still get to the next page in my book. I don't usually like recommending products from random Amazon brands, but the Datafy remote control page turner has worked great for me over the past few months. Ahead of Black Friday, it's just $15.99 — that's $4.80 off its $19.99 price tag.

More remote page turner deals Opens in a new window Credit: CoBak CoBak Remote Control Page Turner $6.99 at Amazon
$9.99 Save $3   Get Deal A gooseneck stand to complete your reading nook Opens in a new window Credit: Magipea Magipea Gooseneck Stand $16.12 at Amazon
$29.99 Save $13.87   Get Deal Why we like it

If you want to use your remote control page turner, then you'll need a way to prop up your Kindle. I use this gooseneck stand by Magipea. It's super easy to use, able to clamp onto tables of any thickness. It holds Kindles securely, too, no budging if you move or bump into it. It's down to $16.12 ahead of Black Friday, saving you 46% off and $13.87.

I found plenty more Kindle stands on sale, including one that doubles as a snack tray.

More Kindle stand deals Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Elekpopu Tablet Floor Stand $24.43 at Amazon
$34.19 Save $9.76   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Kefotic Kefotic Gooseneck Stand $24.35 at Amazon
$39.99 Save $15.64   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Miledi Miledi Pillow Stand $31.98 at Amazon
$55.99 Save $24.01   Get Deal A case and PopSockets to avoid hand strain Opens in a new window Credit: Kindle CoBak Clear Kindle Case $5.99 at Amazon
$9.99 Save $4   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon PopSockets Phone Grip $7.50 at Amazon
$9.99 Save $2.49   Get Deal Why we like them

My favorite Kindle case is one paired with a PopSockets phone grip. If you're using a grip on your phone, you should definitely be using one on your e-reader. A clear case is suitable for both the minimalists or the creatives who want to customize it themselves. Right now, you can grab each on sale, and while I had to hunt to find these savings, as we get closer to Black Friday, I expect savings on Kindle cases to explode.

More Kindle case deals Opens in a new window Credit: Vinabilia Vinabilia E-reader Carrying Case $15.33 at Amazon
$22.99 Save $7.66   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Fintie Finite Case for Kindle Paperwhite $12.30 at Amazon
$36.99 Save $24.69 Fit for the 2024 Kindle Paperwhite, Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition, and Kindle Colorsoft. Get Deal Books for under $3 Opens in a new window Credit: Holly Black Kindle Books Under $3 Ahead of Prime Day, get Kindle books for as low as $0.99. Get Deal Why we like it

Most of the time, I prefer not to buy books for my Kindle and instead borrow books through Libby. But if I do buy a Kindle book, it's usually because it's under $2. Amazon is always dropping prices on books, and you can often find prize-winning and bestselling titles for $2 or less. Last week, the book deals were a little better, but there are still some hidden gems like The Cruel Prince for just $2.99.

The best Black Friday Apple deals at a glance: Best AirTag deal Apple AirTag $17.97 (save $11.03) Get Deal Best AirPods deal Apple AirPods 4 $69 (save $60) Get Deal Best Apple Watch deal Apple Watch SE, 2nd Gen (GPS, 42mm) $129 (save $120) Get Deal Best iPad deal Apple iPad, 11-inch (A16, WiFi, 128GB) $274 (save $75) Get Deal Best MacBook deal Apple MacBook Air, 13-inch (M4, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD) $749 (save $250) Get Deal

Black Friday is easily the best time to buy Apple products, and as we head into Cyber Weekend, the deals are predictably great. Don't thank the Apple Store for that: Third-party retailers are the ones offering the biggest cash discounts. (Apple's 2025 Black Friday deal is just its usual free gift card promo.)

For the best selection of Apple deals, head to Amazon: At the time of writing, almost all of the latest AirPods, Apple Watches, iPads, and MacBooks were sitting at record-low prices there. Competitors like Best Buy, Walmart, and Target were matching some, but not all of its offers.

SEE ALSO: Black Friday 2025: Live updates on the latest deals from Amazon, Target, Walmart, and more

If you'd happily sacrifice a few current-gen features for the sake of an extra-steep discount, check out Walmart's wares. It has some exclusive deals on the three-year-old Apple Watch SE 2 (now just $129), the AirPods Pro 2 (now $139), the M1 MacBook Air (now $549), and the A14 Bionic iPad (now $349 with 256GB of storage).

We've scoured all of the major players' websites and rounded up the best Black Friday Apple deals below. We'll continue to update it as we get deeper into the holiday season, so keep checking back.

Best Black Friday AirTag deal Apple AirTag $17.97 at Amazon
$29 Save $11.03   Get Deal at Amazon Get Deal at Walmart Get Deal at Best Buy Why we like it

Apple's coin-sized Bluetooth tracker is the perfect sub-$50 stocking stuffer for iPhone owners. Amazon and Walmart both have it on sale for the record-low price of $17.97, or 38% off.

More AirTags deals Apple AirTag (4-pack) $64.98 at Amazon
$99 Save $34.02   Get Deal at Amazon Get Deal at Walmart Get Deal at Best Buy Best Black Friday AirPods deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple AirPods 4 $69 at Amazon
$129 Save $60   Get Deal Why we like it

Apple's most affordable earbuds have a five-hour battery life, a one-size-fits-most design, and support for Siri head gestures. The non-ANC pair is only $69 at Amazon and Walmart this Black Friday, which is a $60 savings and a new all-time low.

More AirPods deals Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple AirPods 4 with ANC $99.99 at Amazon
$179 Save $79.01   Get Deal Apple AirPods Pro 3 $219.99 at Amazon
$249 Save $29.01   Get Deal at Amazon Get Deal at Walmart Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple AirPods Pro 2 $139 at Walmart
$249 Save $110   Get Deal Apple AirPods Max (USB-C) $399.99 at Best Buy
$549.99 Save $150   Get Deal at Best Buy Get Deal at Walmart Get Deal at Amazon Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple EarPods (USB-C) $16.99 at Amazon and Walmart
$19 Save $2.01   Get Deal Best Black Friday Apple Watch deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple Watch SE, 2nd Gen (GPS, 40mm) $129 at Walmart
$249 Save $120   Get Deal Why we like it

Apple's previous-gen budget wearable has a bright OLED screen, a water-resistant design, and most of the features available on the newer Apple Watch SE 3. You miss out on sleep apnea notifications, temperature sensing, fast charging, and wrist gestures, plus the always-on display. If you don't consider those essentials, the SE 2 is a bargain for only $129 during Walmart's Black Friday sale. That's almost half off.

More Apple Watch deals Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple Watch Series 10 (GPS, 46mm) $279 at Walmart
$429 Save $150   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Apple Watch Ultra 2 (GPS + Celllular, 49mm) $599 at Amazon, Best Buy, and Walmart
$799 Save $200   Get Deal Apple Watch SE, 3rd Gen (GPS, 40mm) $199 at Amazon
$249 Save $50   Get Deal at Amazon Get Deal at Walmart Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple Watch SE, 3rd Gen (GPS + cellular, 40mm) $249.99 at Amazon and Walmart
$299 Save $49.01   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple Watch Series 11 (GPS, 42mm) $339 at Amazon and Walmart
$399 Save $60   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple Watch Series 11 (GPS + cellular, 42mm) $439 at Amazon
$499 Save $60   Get Deal Apple Watch Ultra 3 (GPS + cellular, 49mm) $779.99 at Amazon
  Get Deal at Amazon Best Black Friday iPad deal Apple iPad, 11-inch (A16, WiFi, 128GB) $274 at Best Buy
$349 Save $75   Get Deal at Best Buy Get Deal at Amazon Get Deal at Walmart Why we like it

The 11th-gen iPad has a 10.9-inch display, 12MP cameras, and enough power for everyday tasks. Our reviewer called it "a real steal" at its usual sticker price of $349, but you'll pay just $274 if you buy it from Amazon or Walmart this Black Friday. That's its lowest price ever and $5 better than Best Buy's deal.

More iPad deals Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple iPad, 11-inch (A16, WiFi + cellular, 128GB) $429 at Amazon
$499 Save $70   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple iPad, 10.9-inch (A14 Bionic, WiFi, 256GB) $349 at Walmart
$449 Save $100   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple iPad Air, 11-inch (M3, WiFi, 128GB $449 at Amazon and Best Buy
$599 Save $150   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple iPad Air, 13-inch (M3, WiFi, 128GB) $649 at Amazon and Best Buy
$799 Save $150   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple iPad Pro, 11-inch (M4, WiFi + cellular, 256GB) $999 at Amazon and Best Buy
$1,199 Save $200   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple iPad Pro, 13-inch (M4, WiFi, 256GB) $1,099 at Amazon
$1,299 Save $200   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple iPad Pro, 11-inch (M5, WiFi, 256GB) $899 at Amazon, Best Buy, and Walmart
$999 Save $100   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple iPad Pro, 13-inch (M5, WiFi, 256GB) $1,199 at Amazon, Best Buy, and Walmart
$1,299 Save $100   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple iPad mini (A17 Pro, WiFi, 128GB) $399 at Amazon and Best Buy
$499 Save $100   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple iPad mini (A17 Pro, WiFi + cellular, 128GB) $549 at Amazon and Best Buy
$649 Save $100   Get Deal Best Black Friday MacBook deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple MacBook Air, 13-inch (M4, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD) $749 at Amazon and Best Buy
$999 Save $250   Get Deal Why we like it

Fast, pretty, and portable, the 13-inch M4 MacBook Air is our favorite MacBook for students. We didn't think it would get any cheaper than $799 this season — that was its regular sale price from August to early November — but Amazon and Best Buy proved us wrong.

More MacBook deals Apple MacBook Air, 15-inch (M4, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD) $949 at Amazon
$1,199 Save $250   Get Deal at Amazon Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple MacBook Pro, 14-inch (M5, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) $1,399 at Amazon and Best Buy
$1,599 Save $200   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple MacBook Air, 13-inch (M1, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) $549
$649 Save $100   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple MacBook Pro, 14-inch (M4 Pro, 24GB RAM, 512GB SSD) $1,749 at Amazon and Best Buy
$1,999 Save $250   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple MacBook Pro, 16-inch (M4 Pro, 24GB RAM, 512GB SSD) $2,189 at Amazon and Best Buy
$2,499 Save $310   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple MacBook Pro, 14-inch (M4 Max, 36GB RAM, 1TB SSD) $2,699 at Amazon and Best Buy
$3,199 Save $500   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple MacBook Pro, 16-inch (M4 Max, 36GB RAM, 1TB SSD $3,063.84 at Amazon
$3,499 Save $435.16   Get Deal Mac deals Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple Mac mini (M4, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD) $479 at Amazon and Best Buy
$599 Save $120   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple Mac mini (M4 Pro, 24GB RAM, 512GB SSD) $1,199.99 at Amazon
$1,399 Save $199.01   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple iMac (M4 with 8-core CPU and 8-core GPU, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD) $1,149 at Amazon and Best Buy
$1,299 Save $150   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple iMac (M4 with 10-core CPU and 10-core GPU, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD) $1,349 at Amazon and Best Buy
$1,499 Save $150   Get Deal Even more Apple deals Opens in a new window Credit: Apple $100 Apple gift card Target Circle members get a free $15 Target gift card with $100 Apple gift card purchase Get Deal

SAVE: As of November 27th, Walmart has Apple AirPods Pro 2 for $100 off — now $139, down from their MSRP of $239.

Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple AirPods Pro 2 $139 at Walmart
$239 Save $100   Get Deal

If you’re scouring the internet for some of the truly best deals on AirPods this Black Friday, look no further than this deal from Walmart. This Thanksgiving, you might want to snag a pair of these Apple AirPods Pro 2 from Walmart for $139. Not only is that $100 off, but it’s also one of the lowest possible deals for this model of AirPods online for Black Friday.

The AirPods Pro 2 don’t carry the price tag of the most recent Pro model for AirPods (AirPods Pro 3), but they are up to date enough to offer premium features for an excellent listening experience. This includes the world’s first all-in-one hearing test and hearing protection. They seamlessly connect with your iPhone or other device via Bluetooth with personalizable spatial audio. Their battery life lasts up to 6 hours and comes with four different sizes of silicone tips.

The AirPods Pro 2 and their charging case (which is MagSafe, by the way) are designed to be resistant to dust, water, and air. You can control the AirPods by swiping, tapping, and holding the stem of the earbud. Interact with Siri by nodding for yes and shaking your head for no. And right now, you can get all of these features for just $80.99 at Walmart.

Thanksgiving is the season of gratitude, but it’s also the annual tradition of watching your dad and uncles yell at the TV like the refs can hear them.

As far as Thanksgiving holiday traditions go, the NFL on Thanksgiving is baked right into the stuffing. The league has stacked Thanksgiving with games since its early days in 1920. By 1934, the Detroit Lions became the holiday’s official hosts, and in 1966 the Dallas Cowboys joined the yearly lineup, cementing the modern tradition.

SEE ALSO: Black Friday 2025: Live updates on the latest deals from Amazon, Target, Walmart, and more

This year’s slate is packed: two division rivalries and an appearance from the Super Bowl runner-up Kansas City Chiefs, playing their first Thanksgiving game since 2006.

Here’s how to stream:

Green Bay Packers at Detroit Lions

Kicking off the festivities is an NFC North showdown loaded with playoff implications. The Packers and Lions last met in the season opener, when Green Bay stunned Detroit with a decisive win — a shocker considering the Lions entered the year with some of the highest Super Bowl odds in the league.

Now at 7–4 and fresh off a nail-biter against the 2–10 Giants, Detroit desperately needs this one. Their end-of-season schedule is brutal, and they’re currently sitting just outside the Wild Card picture. Green Bay isn’t exactly cruising either: the Packers are 7–3–1, holding only a half-game edge over Detroit and still staring down two games against the surging 8–3 Bears.

The NFC North is a pressure cooker right now, and only two teams from the division are punching playoff tickets.

If you have cable, the game airs on FOX. Cord-cutters can stream it for free on Tubi at 12 p.m. CT / 1 p.m. ET.

Kansas City Chiefs at Dallas Cowboys $25 Paramount Plus Gift Card $25 at Best Buy
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Following the noon matchup, the Dallas Cowboys will host a surprisingly resilient Kansas City Chiefs squad. Dallas is coming off a statement win over the reigning champion Eagles after climbing out of a 21–0 hole. Meanwhile, the Chiefs are riding the momentum of their own after a comeback victory against one of the AFC’s top teams, the Indianapolis Colts.

It’s been a weird season for both franchises. The Cowboys opened the year by trading star edge rusher Micah Parsons to Green Bay after failing to reach a deal on his new contract — a move that stunned just about everyone. The Chiefs, perennial AFC West bullies, suddenly find themselves sitting third at 6–5. For a team that’s made five of the last seven Super Bowls, that’s a jarring place to be. Whether it’s an aging pass rush or an offense that’s grown too predictable, something’s clearly off. Still, back-to-back strong wins have kept them in the hunt.

SEE ALSO: Hulu Black Friday 2025 deal: It's here and different this year

Both teams desperately need this game to boost their Wild Card odds. The Cowboys, 5–5–1 and sitting 10th in the NFC, essentially need to win out — though matchups against the Commanders and Giants give them a fighting chance. The Chiefs are in a similar logjam, tied with the Steelers and Texans as the most likely contenders for the final AFC Wild Card spot if any combination of Jacksonville, Buffalo, or the Chargers stumble down the stretch.

Kickoff is at 3:30 p.m. CT / 4:30 p.m. ET on CBS, with streaming available on Paramount+.

Cincinnati Bengals at Baltimore Ravens Peacock Premium $4.99 a Month at NBC.com
  Get Deal at NBC.com

If you’d told NFL fans a few weeks ago that this would be the primetime Thanksgiving headliner, they probably would’ve laughed. But the football gods have blessed us, and now we’re getting Joe Burrow vs. Lamar Jackson in an AFC North rivalry game under the national spotlight. That alone is something to be thankful for.

It’s been a season the Bengals would love to forget. Losing Joe Burrow in Week 2 to a grade 3 turf toe injury — a silly-sounding name for a very real ligament tear in his big toe — derailed everything. Burrow is finally back, but at 3–8, Cincinnati does not remotely resemble the playoff hopeful they expected to be.

The Ravens, on the other hand, were a mess early on. They opened 1–5 before hitting their Week 7 bye, but since then, they've ripped off five straight wins to take control of the AFC North. That’s not exactly a Herculean task given the division standings: Cleveland and Cincinnati sit at 3–8, and Pittsburgh can’t find consistency, going 2–3 over their last five.

Still, Baltimore is hot, and they’ll be looking to ride that momentum straight into another win to solidify their grip on the division. As for the Bengals, they’re not mathematically dead. If they win out — and Burrow stays healthy — they could still finish 9–8 with a puncher’s chance at sneaking into the postseason.

You can watch this on Peacock at 7:20 p.m. CT / 8:20 p.m. EST. Or NBC if you have cable.

The best Black Friday gaming deals at a glance Best Xbox deal Xbox Elite Series 2 Core Wireless Gaming Controller $139.99 (save $60) Get Deal Best PlayStation deal PlayStation 5 Disc Edition Console (Slim) $449.00 (save $100.99) Get Deal Best Nintendo deal 8Bitdo Ultimate 2 Bluetooth Controller for Switch/Switch 2 $55.99 (save $14) Get Deal Best PC gaming deal Thermaltake LCGS View u2880-380 Gaming Desktop (Intel Core Ultra 9 285K, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080, 32GB DDR5 RAM, 2TB SSD) $2899.99 (Save $300) Get Deal

Black Friday is jam-packed with gaming deals, and we're not just talking about actual games. Consoles, controllers, headsets, extra storage, gaming PCs, gaming laptops, and more are all fair game at this time of year. If you're looking to upgrade your battle station or add to your backlog, this is the best time to do it because there's already a ridiculous number of live Black Friday deals to consider.

SEE ALSO: 85+ Black Friday deals: We found record-low prices on AirPods, MacBooks, Samsung TVs, and Kindles

And it's important to note that this isn't the end of the line. Make sure to bookmark this page as we'll be updating this article throughout the month for the best Black Friday gaming deals as they drop through Black Friday proper on Nov. 28, and through Cyber Monday on Dec. 1. Let's get straight into it:

Best Black Friday Xbox deal Opens in a new window Credit: Microsoft Xbox Elite Series 2 Core Wireless Gaming Controller $139.99 at Amazon
$199.99 Save $60   Get Deal Why we like it

Whilst we're seeing price hikes across the board at camp Xbox, their best-in-class premium controller, the Elite Series 2 Core, is currently $60 off. It's one of the cheapest ways to get a modular controller that does the job on Xbox Series consoles and PC.

More Black Friday Xbox dealsXbox controllers

• Razer Wolverine V3 Tournament Edition Wired Gaming Controller — $59.99 $99.99 (save $40)

• Xbox Wireless Controller (2025) Carbon Black + Fire TV Stick 4K Max Game Pass Ultimate 1 Month Bundle — $94.97 $144.97 (save $50)

• Turtle Beach VelocityOne Flightstick — $109.99 $139.99 (save $30)

• Xbox Series X|S PDP Victrix Pro BFG Wireless Gaming Controller — $119.99 $199.99 (save $80)

• PowerA FUSION Pro Wireless Controller for Xbox Series X|S — $125.99 $169.99 (save $44)

• Xbox Series X|S Razer Wireless Controller & Quick Charging Stand Bundle — $140.63 $199.99 (save $59.36)

• Xbox Series X|S Turtle Beach Stealth Ultra High-Performance Wireless — $149 $219.99 (save $70.99)

• Xbox Elite Series 2 Core Wireless Controller (Black) + Fire TV Stick 4K Max Game Pass Ultimate 1 Month Bundle — $194.97 $279.97 (save $85)

Xbox headsets

• Turtle Beach Stealth 500 Wireless Headset — $74 $89.99 (save $15.99)

• RIG 600 PRO HX Dual Wireless Universal Gaming Headset — $89.99 $99.99 (save $10)

Xbox games

• Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 – Collector's Edition — $71.85 $129.99 (save $58.14)

Best Black Friday PlayStation deal Opens in a new window Credit: PlayStation PlayStation 5 Disc Edition Console (slim) $449 at Amazon
$549.99 Save $100.99   Get Deal Why we like it

PlayStation's had quite a few exciting Black Friday deals so far, but if you've been hoping to get a new console ahead of the holidays, now's a great time to do it. Amazon's slashed $100.99 off the price of the PlayStation 5 slim disc edition console, bringing its price down from $549.99 to $449.

With this 1TB console, you'll be all set to play a wide variety of games over the holidays. It even comes with Astro's Playroom pre-installed, which is a delightful game to jump into right away! And with GTA 6 expected to arrive next year, what better time to grab a new console to play one of the biggest games of all time?

More Black Friday PlayStation dealsPlayStation consoles

• PlayStation Portal Remote Player — $179 $199.99 (save $20.99)

• PlayStation 5 Digital Edition (Slim) — $399 $499.99 (save $100.99)

PlayStation headsets

• Sony INZONE H9 Gaming Headset — $198 $228 (save $20)

PlayStation games

• Lego Horizon Adventures — $19.97 $31.49 (save $11.52)

• Horizon Forbidden West Standard Edition — $19.99 $69.99 (save $50)

• Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart — $29.95 $69.99 (save $40.04)

• The Last of Us Part I — $29.97 $69.99 (save $40.02)

• Rise of the Ronin — $29.97 $69.99 (save $40.02)

• Marvel's Spider-Man 2 - Standard Edition — $29.99 $69.99 (save $40)

• Returnal — $29.99 $69.99 (save $40)

• The Last of Us Part II Remastered — $29.99 $49.99 (save $20)

• Gran Turismo 7 Standard Edition — $29.99 $69.99 (save $40)

• Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales Ultimate Edition — $39.97 $69.99 (save $30.02)

• Stellar Blade — $39.97 $69.99 (save $30.02)

• Astro Bot — $39.97 $59.99 (save $20.02)

Best Black Friday Nintendo deal Opens in a new window Credit: 8Bitdo 8Bitdo Ultimate 2 Bluetooth Controller for Switch/Switch 2 $55.99 at Amazon
$69.99 Save $14.00   Get Deal Why we like it

This has replaced my Pro Controller when playing my Nintendo Switch 2. The buttons are nice and clicky, the RGB thumbsticks are a nice touch, and it feels great to hold. It carries the same minimalist aesthetic of Nintendo controllers, but feels more tactile. Plus, with the added discount and an included charging dock, you should be considering this controller for Nintendo Switch 1/2 and even PC.

More Black Friday Nintendo dealsNintendo games

• Sonic Mania + Team Sonic Racing Double Pack — $19.99 $39.99 (save $20)

• Just Dance 2026 Edition — $24.99 $49.99

• Demon Slayer - The Hinokami Chronicles 2 — $29.93 $59.99 (save $30.06)

• Darksiders Genesis — $31.43 $39.99 (save $8.56)

• Paper Mario: The Origami King — $39.88 $59.99 (save $20.11)

• WarioWare: Move It! — $39.88 $49.99 (save $10.11)

• Sonic Origins Plus & Sonic Frontiers — $39.98 $79.98 (save $40)

• FINAL FANTASY I-VI Collection Anniversary Edition — $39.99 $74.99 (save $35)

• Sid Meier's Civilization VII (Nintendo Switch 2) — $45 $69.99 (save $24.99)

• Luigi's Mansion 3 + Luigi's Mansion 3: Multiplayer Pack DLC — $46.88 $69.98 (save $23.10)

• Pokémon Scarlet — $48.99 $59.99 (save $11)

• Dead Cells + Skul: The Hero Slayer — $63.66 $69.98 (save $5.30)

Nintendo controllers

• CRKD NEO S - Wireless Collectible Controller — $34.49 $59.99 (save $25.50)

• HORI Split Pad Compact Attachment Set for Switch 1 — $39.98 $79.99 (save $40.01)

Best Black Friday PC gaming deal Opens in a new window Credit: Thermaltake Thermaltake LCGS View u2880-380 Gaming Desktop (Intel Core Ultra 9 285K, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080, 32GB DDR5 RAM, 2TB SSD) $2,899.99 at Amazon
$3,199.99 Save $300   Get Deal Why we like it

As a quick rule of thumb, Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 is the sweet spot for gaming rigs in 2025, smashing out 4K 60FPS performance at a minimum and having DLSS 4 to crank extra frames on lower spec builds overall.

This build rocks an RTX 5080 with a solid CPU, 32GB DDR5 RAM (16GB is enough for high-spec gaming right now), and a spacious 2TB M.2 SSD. It's a beastly gaming rig and is $300 off, bringing this build to $2,899.99. I've also found some more great deals on pre-built gaming PCs, gaming laptops, mice, keyboards, and headsets. If you need something for your loadout, it's here.

More Black Friday PC gaming dealsPrebuilt Gaming PCs

• HP OMEN 45L Gaming Desktop — $1,399 $1,899 (save $500)

• GIGABYTE AORUS Gaming Desktop PC — $1,799.99 $1,999.99 (save $200)

• Corsair Vengeance a7500 Call of Duty Warzone Edition Gaming PC — $2,899.99 $3,399.99 (save $500)

• Thermaltake Reactor u2880S Gaming Desktop — $2,999.99 $3,299.99 (save $300)

• Corsair Vengeance a5100 Gaming PC — $5,999.99 $6,499.99 (save $500)

Gaming laptops

• ASUS ROG Strix G16 — $1,424.05 $1,899.99 (save $475.94)

• Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI — $2,049.99 $2,299.99 (save $250)

• Alienware M18 — $2,107.69 $2,216.96 (save $109.27)

• ASUS ROG Strix G18 — $2,109.99 $2,499.99 (save $390)

• Alienware 18 Area-51 — $2,799.99 $3,499.99 (save $700)

• ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (2025) — $4,099 $4,499.99 (save $400.99)

Gaming monitors

• MSI MAG341CQP QD-OLED, 34-inch Curved OLED Gaming Monitor — $619.99 $779 (save $160)

• HP OMEN 31.5-inch UHD 144Hz Smart Gaming Monitor — $639.99 $839.99 (save $200)

• ASUS ROG Strix 26.5-inch 1440P QD-OLED Gaming Monitor — $649 $759 (save $110)

• LG 34GX90SA-W 34-inch Ultragear Curved Gaming Monitor — $676.99 $1,399.99 (save $723)

• Sony INZONE M9 II 27-inch 4K UHD — $698 $949.99 (save $251.99)

• AOC Agon PRO AG346UCD 34-inch Ultra Wide Curved Gaming Monitor — $699.99 $799 (save $100)

• Samsung 49-inch Odyssey G9 — $701.58 $1,299.99 (save $598.41)

• MSI MPG 321URX QD-OLED, 32-inch 4K UHD Quantum Dot OLED Gaming Monitor — $749.99 $1,049.99 (save $300)

• ASUS ROG Strix 34-inch Ultrawide QD-OLED HDR Gaming Monitor — $799 $999 (save $200)

• Samsung 32-inch Odyssey QD-OLED G8 (G81SF) — $949.99 $1,299.99 (save $350)

Gaming keyboards

• ASUS ROG Falchion Ace 65% RGB Compact Gaming Mechanical Keyboard — $59.99 $119.99 (save $60)

• Logitech G PRO Mechanical Gaming Keyboard — $82.99 $119.99 (save $37)

• Logitech G715 Wireless Mechanical Gaming Keyboard — $129.19 $219.99 (save $90.80)

• Razer BlackWidow V4 X Mechanical Gaming Keyboard — $150.99 $169.99 (save $19.99)

• Razer Huntsman V2 Analog Gaming Keyboard — $159.99 $249.99 (save $90)

• Razer Huntsman V3 Pro Esports Gaming Keyboard — $169.99 $249.99 (save $80)

• Logitech G PRO X TKL LIGHTSPEED Wireless Gaming Keyboard — $179.95 $219.99 (save $40.04)

• Razer BlackWidow V4 Pro Wired Mechanical Gaming Keyboard — $189.99 $249.99 (save $60)

• ASUS ROG Azoth Extreme Wireless Mechanical Gaming Keyboard — $399.99 $499.99 (save $100)

Gaming mice

• HyperX Pulsefire Haste 2 — $65.38 $89.99 (save $24.61)

• Logitech G502 Lightspeed Wireless Gaming Mouse with Hero 25K Sensor — $74.99 $119.99 (save $45)

• Logitech G705 Wireless Gaming Mouse — $79.99 $99.99 (save $20)

• Logitech G PRO X SUPERLIGHT Wireless Gaming Mouse — $79.99 $149.99 (save $70)

• Razer Cobra HyperSpeed Wireless Gaming Mouse — $89.99 $99.99 (save $10)

• Logitech G903 LIGHTSPEED Wireless Gaming Mouse W/ Hero 25K Sensor — $94.99 $139.99 (save $50)

• Logitech G PRO 2 Lightspeed Wireless Gaming Mouse — $98.13 $149.99 (save $51.86)

• Razer Naga V2 Pro Wireless MMO Gaming Mouse — $149.99 $179.99 (save $30)

• Logitech G502 X Plus Wireless Gaming Mouse — $128.49 $179.99 (save $51.50)

• ASUS ROG Harpe Ace Extreme Wireless Esports Gaming Mouse — $199.99 $289.99 (save $90)

Gaming headsets

• Corsair HS55 Wireless HS55 Wireless Gaming Headset — $64.99 $99.99 (save $35)

• Corsair HS65 Wireless Gaming Headset — $69.99 $119.99 (save $50)

• Razer Barracuda Wireless Gaming & Mobile Headset — $84.99 $159.99 (save $75)

• Logitech G535 LIGHTSPEED Wireless Gaming Headset — $89.99 $119.99 (save $30)

• ASTRO Gaming A20 Wireless — $89.99 $139.99 (save $50)

• HyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless - Gaming Headset — $125.63 $199.99 (save $74.36)

• Logitech G735 Wireless Gaming Headset — $156.21 $259.99 (save $103.78)

SAVE $49: Walmart+ is 50% off this Black Friday and comes with a free subscription to Paramount+. Thats $49 off and includes early access to deals, free shipping, gas savings, and more.

Opens in a new window Credit: Walmart+ Walmart+ (1-Year Plan + Paramount+) $49 at Walmart
$98 Save $49   Get Deal

Black Friday is about more than getting bargains on big-ticket TVs, laptops, and other tech. There are also huge savings to be made on streaming services, with discounts on all your favorite platforms and streaming sticks.

There's a particularly good deal when you sign up for Walmart+ this Black Friday. Not only do you get a year of Walmart+ with all of its benefits, but you also get a one-year subscription to Paramount+ absolutely free. Until Dec. 2, one-year access to Walmart+ is on offer for just $49, which is 50% off the regular annual cost of $98. A subscription to Paramount+ is included for free.

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The other perks of signing up for Walmart+ include free delivery on all orders, discounts on gas at participating stations, and five free months of Apple Music. It makes a lot of sense, particularly at this time of year.

Paramount+ meanwhile has stacks of content, including South Park, Yellowstone, Dexter, MobLand, and Paramount’s large catalogue of movies. There’s more than enough to keep you entertained for the duration of your free plan.

Sign up for Walmart+ this Black Friday and get a year of Paramount+ for free.

The best Black Friday Pokémon deals at a glance: Best Pokémon TCG deal Mega Evolution Booster Bundle $50.36 (save $9.36) Get Deal Best Pokémon Game Deal Pokémon Legends: Arceus $51.26 (save $8.73) Get Deal Funko Pop! Advent Calendar: Pokemon - 24 Days of Surprises $54.99 ($5) Get Deal Best MEGA Pokémon toy deal MEGA Pokémon Building Toys Set, Holiday Calendar with 202 Pieces $23.30 (save $1.74) Get Deal Best Pokémon Squishmallows deal Squishmallows Jumbo Eevee $35.49 (save $14.5) Get Deal Best Pokémon Toy deal Pokémon Battle Figure 8 Pack $26.04 (save $10.95) Get Deal Best Pokémon Plushie Deal Pokémon Bulbasaur Sleeping Plush - 18-Inch Premium Plush in Sleeping Pose $39.99 (save $2.60) Get Deal Best Mega Pokémon deal Mega Pokémon Charmander Evolution Set with 313 Pieces (with Charmeleon & Charizard) $26.27 (save $9.36) Get Deal Pokémon 5" Sleeping Squirtle, Charmander, Bulbasaur Starter Plush 3-Pack 33.99 Get Deal

Black Friday is back with even more Pokémon deals dropped by all the leading players in the game, meaning you can save serious cash on Pokémon TCG, the most popular Nintendo Switch Pokémon games, Squishmallows, Plushies, Funko Pops, Mega building sets, and plenty of toys.

At Mashable, we've scanned through everything on offer at retailers like Amazon and dug up the ideal Pokémon deals for you on Black Friday; we'll also continuously update this guide to keep you informed on new deals as they drop, along with any price changes on what's already listed. Here are all the best Pokémon deals we've found in the Black Friday sales so far.

Best Black Friday Pokémon TCG deal Opens in a new window Credit: Mashable Photo Composite / The Pokémon Company Mega Charizard X ex Ultra-Premium Collection $199.99 at Amazon
$249.99 Save $50   Get Deal Why we like it

This is one of the most anticipated Pokémon TCG products of this year, which is now at the same price as TCGplayer, meaning this is currently at market value on Amazon.

More Pokémon TCG deals

• Phantasmal Flames Booster Box — $61.49 $64.99 (save $3.50)

• Phantasmal Flames Build & Battle Box — $59.50 $74.95 ($15.45)

• Mega Evolution Sleeved Booster Pack — $9.99 $13.99 (save $4)

• Destined Rivals Eight Booser Pack — $87.87 $95.25 (save $7.38)

• Unova Poster Collection — $37.99 $39.99 (save $12)

• White Flare Elite Trainer Box — $82.94 $104.49 (save $21.55)

• Azure Legends Tin — $37.95 $40.99 (save $3.05)

• Mega Evolution Booster Bundle — $50.36 $59.99 (save $9.63)

• Unova Victini Illustration Collection — $48.45

• Mega Lucario ex Figure Collection — $55.98 $68.98 (save $13)

• Mega Evolutions Elite Trainer Box (Mega Gardevoir) — $79.69 $99.99 (save $20.03)

• Mega Evolutions Elite Trainer Box (Mega Lucario) — $105.90 $119.75 ($13.85)

• Phantasmal Flames Elite Trainer Box — $103.25 $109.99 (save $6.74)

• Phantasmal Flames Booster Box — $274.99 $299 (save $25)

Best Black Friday Pokémon game deal Opens in a new window Credit: The Pokémon Company Pokémon Legends: Arceus $51.26 at Amazon
$59.99 Save $8.73   Get Deal Why we like it

Pokémon Legends: Z-A is a great ride (more so on Switch 2), but Legends: Arceus kicked off the experimental mainline series that sees Pokémon games turning long-standing mechanics on their heads. Arceus isn't optimised for Nintendo Switch 2, but it's still such a great game. With a cheeky Black Friday discount thrown in, you should see what you've been missing out on.

More Pokémon game deals Pokémon Violet $50.50 at Walmart
$59.96 Save $9.46   Get Deal at Walmart Get Deal at Amazon Get Deal at Best Buy Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! $49.99 at Amazon
  Get Deal at Amazon Get Deal at Walmart Get Deal at Best Buy Best Black Friday Pokémon Funko Pop! deal Opens in a new window Credit: The Pokémon Company / Funko Funko Pop! Pokémon Advent Calendar $54.99 at Amazon
$59.99 Save $5   Get Deal Why we like it

Getting a mini Pokémon Funko every morning in December is peak Christmas. It's a last-minute deal to get a loved one something different instead of chocolate for once. And these all look amazing on a shelf together, plus it's a cheeky $5 off right now. How can you lose?

More Pokémon Funko Pop! deals Opens in a new window Credit: The Pokémon Company / Funko Raikou Pokémon Funko Pop! Jumbo (Preorder) $39.99 at Amazon
  Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: The Pokémon Company / Funko Suicune Pokémon Funko Pop! Jumbo (Amazon Exclusive - WonderCon 2025) $42.94 at Amazon
$44.99 Save $2.05   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: The Pokémon Company / Funko Funko Pop Moments Deluxe: Pokémon Starters - Bulbasaur, Charmander and Squirtle $69.99 at Amazon
  Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: The Pokémon Company / Funko Funko Pop Games: Pokémon - Dragonite $17.99 at Amazon
$19.27 Save $1.28   Get Deal Best Black Friday Pokémon Squishmallow deal Opens in a new window Credit: The Pokémon Company / Jazwares Squishmallows Jumbo Eevee $34.91 at Amazon
$49.99 Save $15.08   Get Deal Why we like it

It's rare to see significant discounts on Squishmallows, and Pokémon is even more infamous for dodging price cuts. But there are plenty of Pokémon Jumbo Squishmallow Black Friday deals right now, such as this cute Eevee with $15 slashed off. They're so soft and perfect cuddle buddies, according to my kids of course...

More Pokémon Squishmallow deals Opens in a new window Credit: The Pokémon Company / Squishmallow Belibolt 20-inch Pokémon Squishmallow $29.49 at Amazon
$49.99 Save $20.50   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: The Pokémon Company / Squishmallow Marill 14-inch Pokémon Squishmallow $21 at Amazon
$24.99 Save $3.99   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: The Pokémon Company / Squishmallow Happy Pikachu 20-inch Pokémon Squishmallow $44.99 at Amazon
$49.99 Save $5   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Jazzwares / The Pokémon Company Torchic 20-inch Pokémon Squishmallow $44.99 at Amazon
$49.99 Save $5   Get Deal Best Black Friday Pokémon toy deal Opens in a new window Credit: Jazzwares / The Pokémon Company Pokemon Battle Figure Arcanine, Charmeleon & Cyndaquil Exclusive 3-Inch Mini Figure 2-Pack $22.99 at Amazon
$24.99 Save $2 Get Deal Why we like it

If you're wondering what would go down well for the Pokémon fan in your life, this is a safe bet that won't break the bank this Black Friday. Cyndaquill, Charmeleon, and Arcanine are all fan-favorite fire type Pokémon, and is one of the better 3-inch figure sets I've seen.

More Pokémon toy deals Opens in a new window Credit: Jazzwares / The Pokémon Company Pokemon Battle Figure Arcanine, Charmeleon & Cyndaquil Exclusive 3-Inch Mini Figure pack $22.99 at Amazon
$24.99 Save $2   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: The Pokémon Company Pokémon Battle Ready! Figure Set $35.38 at Amazon
$36.99 Save $1.61   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: The Pokémon Company Pokémon Battle Figure Toy Set $34.99 at Amazon
$44.99 Save $10   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: The Pokémon Company Pokémon Proxy Battle Figure 10 Pack $28.49 at Amazon
$37.18 Save $8.69   Get Deal Best Black Friday Pokémon plushie deal Opens in a new window Credit: The Pokémon Company Pokémon 5-inch Sleeping Squirtle, Charmander, Bulbasaur Starter Plush 3-Pack $33.99 at Amazon
$36.99 Save $3   Get Deal Why we like it

Sleeping Pokémon plushies are life, and these are by far some of the most popular. It's not a huge discount, but anything with the Kanto generation starter Pokémon is popular, and these are so fluffy. They're not huge either, so it's a perfect stocking filler.

More Pokémon plushie deals Pokémon Paldea First Partner Plush 3 Pack $33.56 at Amazon
Get Deal at Amazon Pokémon Charmander Select Velvet Plush $17.99 at Amazon
$18.96 Save $0.97   Get Deal at Amazon Opens in a new window Credit: Jazwares / The Pokémon Company Pikachu Select Velvet Plush $14.03 at Amazon
$17.99 Save $3.96 Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: The Pokémon Company Pokémon Jolteon Sleeping Plush $36.99 at Amazon
$39.99 Save $3   Get Deal Best Black Friday Mega Pokémon deal Opens in a new window Credit: Mega / Pokémon ​MEGA Pokémon Motion Eevee (1366 Pieces) $69.49 at Amazon
$84.28 Save $14.79   Get Deal Why we like it

The news that Pokémon is finally making the jump to Lego next year is ridiculously awesome, but there's already plenty of seriously cool Mega Pokémon sets to build. This Motion Eevee is always a favorite around Black Friday, and it's nearly $15 off right now. It sports 1,366 pieces and features moving ears, legs, and tail as the set re-creates a running motion.

More Mega Pokémon deals Opens in a new window Credit: The Pokémon Company / Mega Pikachu MEGA Pokémon $11.49 at Amazon
$18.89 Save $7.40   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: The Pokémon Company / MEGA Water-Type Trainer Team $20.13 at Amazon
$32.39 Save $12.26 Use on-site coupon Get Deal

Cyber Week is one of the rare times of year when the Apple Store hosts a sale — sort of. Instead of offering cash discounts on its devices, the tech retailer simply doles out free gifts cards with eligible purchases.

Apple's 2025 Black Friday and Cyber Monday Shopping Event will run from Friday, Nov. 28 through Monday Dec. 1, and it's a little bit more tempting than usual. Shoppers can earn up to $250 worth of free gift cards when they buy one of its gadgets direct, up from $200 in 2024 and 2023. Free money is always nice, of course, but third party retailers' Black Friday price cuts on AirPods, MacBooks, iPads, and Apple Watches are far more competitive. Plus, many newer devices are excluded from the Apple Store's promotion.

Right now, there are only five Apple devices and accessories that I would recommend buying on sale from Apple itself.

The Apple Store's 2025 Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals

Apple's free gift card offers for Black Friday and Cyber Monday range from $25 to $250, depending on the product. They can only be redeemed on future purchases from the Apple Store in person or online:

• AirPods 4 and AirPods 4 with ANC — $25 Apple gift card

• AirPods Pro 3 — $50 Apple gift card

• AirPods Max — $75 Apple gift card

• Apple Watch SE 3 and Apple Watch Series 11 — $50 Apple gift card

• iPad Air (11- and 13-inch M3) — $100 Apple gift card

• iPad (A16) and iPad mini — $50 Apple gift card

• iPhone 16 and 16 Plus — $75 Apple gift card

• iPhone 16e — $50 Apple gift card

• MacBook Air (13-inch M4) — $175 Apple gift card

• MacBook Air (15-inch M4) — $200 Apple gift card

• MacBook Pro (14- and 16-inch M4 Pro and M4 Max) — $250 Apple gift card

• Mac mini — $100 Apple gift card

• iMac — $150 Apple gift card

• Apple TV 4K — $25 Apple gift card

• HomePod — $50 Apple gift card

• Beats Studio Pro, Solo 4, Studio Buds +, and Powerbeats Pro 2 — $50 Apple gift card

• Beats Pill — $25 Apple gift card

• Magic Keyboard Folio for iPad (A16) — $25 Apple gift card

• Magic Keyboard for iPad Air (11- and 13-inch) — $25 Apple gift card

• Apple Pencil Pro — $25 Apple gift card

Other retailers' Apple deals are way better, for the most part

Most of the Apple Store's offers pale in comparison to other retailers' cash discounts on its devices (with five notable exceptions — more on them shortly). For instance, Amazon and Walmart have the AirPods 4 marked down to $69 during their Black Friday sales, which is a $60 saving on list price. If you buy them directly from Apple instead, you're only getting $25 back.

Here's another example: Amazon and Best Buy are both selling the M4 MacBook Airs for $250 off — the 13-inch model is $749 (normally $999), while the 15-incher is $949 (normally $1,199). It's silly to buy either size directly from the Apple Store if you're only saving $175 or $200 apiece, respectively.

SEE ALSO: The 30+ best Black Friday Apple deals: Record-low prices on MacBooks and $69 AirPods

Even the high-end MacBook Pros that come with Apple's highest free gift card offer have steeper discounts elsewhere. The M4 Pro and M4 Max models are anywhere from $250 to $500 off across Amazon and Best Buy.

It's also crucial to know that Apple Store's Cyber Week savings event doesn't include some of newest products, including the M5 MacBook Pro, M5 iPad Pro, Apple Watch Ultra 3, and Beats PowerBeats Fit earbuds. The AirTag, HomePod mini, Mac Studio, and Studio Display are also omitted. Third-party retailers are the only places to get any sorts of deals on most of them. (The PowerBeats Fit are the sole product I couldn't find on sale anywhere.)

5 Black Friday Apple Store deals worth buying

I've cross-checked all of the products featured in Apple's Cyber Week Savings Event and found five instances where its gift card offer was better than a retailer's cash discount. (The rest are all matched or beaten.) There is a chance they'll get cheaper at third-party retailers on Black Friday proper, so consider waiting to buy them just in case.

The AirPods Pro 3 are currently $219.99 (or $30 off) at Amazon, Best Buy, Walmart, and Target. They come with a free $50 gift card at the Apple Store.

The $149 Apple TV 4K (3rd Gen, WiFi + Ethernet) was on sale for $99.99 at Costco, but it's now sold out there. (The deal was limited to Costco members, anyway.) It's full price everywhere else along with the WiFi-only model. The Apple Store will give you a free $25 gift card for buying either one direct.

The HomePod (2nd Gen) is marked down to $269.99 at Best Buy, which is a $29.01 discount. Meanwhile, it nets you a free $50 gift card via the Apple Store.

The Beats Studio Buds + are $149.95 at Amazon and $149.99 at Best Buy, a $20-ish savings. At the Apple Store, they come with a free $50 gift card.

Finally, Amazon has the M3 iPad Air's Magic Keyboard on sale for $247.50 in the 11-inch size and $299.99 in the 13-inch size, saving shoppers just $21.50 and $19.01, respectively. The Apple Store throws in a $25 gift card if you buy either one there instead.

Shop the Apple Store's best Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals: Apple AirPods Pro 3 $249 + free $50 Apple gift card Get Deal Apple TV 4K (3rd Gen, WiFi) $129 + free $25 Apple gift card Get Deal Apple HomePod (2nd Gen) $299 + free $50 Apple gift card Get Deal Beats Studio Buds + $169.95 + free $50 Apple gift card Get Deal Apple Magic Keyboard for iPad Air (11-inch) $269 + free $25 Apple gift card Get Deal A bonus pro tip for expert-level deal hunters

If you know you're going to be buying something from the Apple Store this Black Friday, buy some Apple gift cards from Target first. Target Circle members get a free $15 Target gift card for every $100 they spend on Apple gift cards there through Nov. 29. The Target Circle loyalty program is completely free to join, so it's an easy way to score even more free money as part of your Cyber Week shopping.

Opens in a new window Credit: Apple $100 Apple gift card Includes free $15 Target gift card Get Deal

SAVE UP TO $96: Through Dec. 1, new subscribers can get the Disney+ and Hulu bundle (with ads) for only $4.99 per month for 12 months. Usually $12.99 per month, this Black Friday offer saves you $96 total for the year. If you prefer an ad-free experience, you can score a subscription for $14.99 per month for 12 months, saving you $60 for the year.

Opens in a new window Credit: Hulu / Disney+ Disney+ and Hulu (with ads) $4.99/month for 12 months (save $8/month) Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Hulu / Disney+ Disney+ and Hulu (ad-free) $14.99/month for 12 months (save $5/month) Get Deal

Last Black Friday, Hulu delivered one of, if not the best streaming deal of the year. You could pay just $0.99 per month for a whole year of Hulu (with ads). We were really hoping to see this deal make a triumphant return in 2025, but it's looking increasingly unlikely.

That sucks, but you can still save on Hulu in Black Friday 2025.

For Black Friday 2025, new subscribers can sign up for the Disney+ and Hulu bundle (with ads) for $4.99 per month for 12 months (up $2 from last year's deal). Earlier this year, the list price jumped from $10.99 to $12.99 per month, so you'll still save $8 per month or $96 total with this year's discount. It's still a great deal, all things considered.

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If you prefer an ad-free experience, you can also get a discounted subscription for Black Friday. The savings aren't quite as steep, but you'll still keep some extra money in your pocket. Usually $19.99 per month, you can get the ad-free bundle for $14.99 per month for 12 months. That saves you $60 total for the year.

This offer is only valid for new and eligible returning Hulu and Disney+ subscribers (basically anyone who hasn't been a Hulu or Disney+ subscriber in the past month) through Dec. 1 (Cyber Monday). So if you want to get double the streaming for less than half the cost, jump on it ASAP. Just remember, once the year is up, you'll be charged full cost (currently $12.99/month) unless you cancel.

Hulu and Disney+ both have pretty expansive catalogs featuring award-winning original series and a boatload of movies fresh from the theater. That includes some of our favorites from the year, including Dying for Sex, Andor, Alien: Earth, The Life of Chuck, The Fantastic Four: First Steps, and so much more. Psst: Taylor Swift's new docuseries will also be on Disney+ in December. Getting unlimited to access to both of these libraries for only $5 each month is absolutely worth it in our eyes — even with some ads sprinkled in.

Check out more Black Friday streaming deals you won't want to miss.

SAVE $200: The Apple Watch Series 11 is on sale for $339 in the Amazon Black Friday sale. That's $60 off and the lowest-ever price for this model.

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$399 Save $60   Get Deal

Black Friday has honestly been pretty great this year. It's easy to feel bogged down by the shopping event, but we've seen record-low prices on a wide range of popular items. Apple Watches deals have started slower than the likes of AirPods and MacBooks, but there are signs of momentum.

First we saw a best-ever deal on the Apple Watch Ultra 2, and now a new deal on the Apple Watch Series 11 has dropped. The Apple Watch Series 11 is on sale for $339.99 in the Amazon Black Friday sale. That's $60 off and the lowest-ever price for this model.

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In our review of the Apple Watch Series 11, Stan Schroeder said it "isn't all that different from last year's model, but it has a significantly longer battery life, and that's a huge deal." Battery life has been the main pain point for Apple Watches over the years, so an improvement is much needed. And Apple has finally delivered.

Score the Apple Watch Series 11 for its best-ever price in the Amazon Black Friday sale — save $60 right now.

SAVE UP TO $10/MONTH: Through Dec. 2, new and returning subscribers can score two months of Paramount+ Premium or Paramount+ Essential for just $2.99 per month. That's up to 77% in savings with this Black Friday deal.

Opens in a new window Credit: Paramount+ Paramount+ Premium $2.99 per month for two months (save $10/month) Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Paramount+ Paramount+ Essential $2.99 per month for two months (save $5/month) Get Deal

The Paramount+ Black Friday 2025 deal is officially live and it's essentially just a copy-paste from last year. We weren't blown away by it then and we're equally enthused now. But alas, a deal is a deal, folks.

Through Dec. 2, new and returning subscribers can score two months of Paramount+ Premium or Paramount+ Essential for $2.99 per month. If you opt for the Essential plan, you'll save $5 per month or about 63% total. If you choose the Premium plan (which we highly recommend), you'll save $10 per month or about 77% total. Once the two-month promotional period ends, you'll automatically be charged the full price of whichever tier you select unless you cancel.

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One thing to note is that Paramount+ is set to raise its prices on both plans as of Jan. 15, 2026. So, this could be your best opportunity to watch new Paramount Pictures theatrical releases (The Naked Gun, Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning), Paramount+ Originals (Landman, Mayor of Kingstown), or Showtime hits (Yellowjackets, The Curse, The Chi), for cheap. Come January, it'll cost you $8.99 or $13.99 per month. We also highly suggest locking in an annual plan before the price hike hits if you want to save some extra dough.

Paramount+ is also home to local NFL AFC games on Sundays, UEFA Champions League matches, UFC (coming soon), CBS originals like Survivor and Ghosts, and old Nickelodeon and MTV shows. Personally, I'd sign up for the Premium plan over the Essential plan, as it also unlocks the full Showtime library and ad-free viewing.

Be sure to check out all the best Black Friday streaming deals for 2025.

SAVE $75: The 11-inch Apple iPad is on sale for $274 in the Amazon Black Friday sale. That's $75 off and the lowest-ever price for this model.

Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple iPad 11-inch (A16 chip) $274 at Amazon
$349 Save $75   Get Deal

After weeks of steady progress, the Black Friday deals are now rolling in with real energy. We're finding record-low prices on AirPods, MacBooks, and now, iPads. Apple devotees are in luck.

The 11-inch Apple iPad is on sale for $274 in the Amazon Black Friday sale. That's $75 off and the lowest-ever price for this model. Black Friday is all about record-breaking deals on the most popular products, and that's exactly what we're getting with this limited-time offer. You can take your pick from every color at this heavily discounted rate.

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The 11-inch iPad is a solid option for just about everyone. It comes with the superfast A16 chip, a stunning Liquid Retina display, advanced cameras, fast WiFi, USB-C connector, and a bunch of other advanced features. This popular iPad lets you create, stay connected, and get work done on the go. What more do you need?

Score the best-ever price on the 11-inch Apple iPad at Amazon.

Still looking for more deals? See the biggest discounts at Amazon’s epic Black Friday sale and save up to 70% on popular gifts, gadgets, and more goodies.

SAVE $350: The Hisense 55-inch CanvasTV is on sale for $649.99 in the Amazon Black Friday sale. That's 35% off the list price of $999.99.

Opens in a new window Credit: Hisense Hisense 55-inch CanvasTV $649.99 at Amazon
$999.99 Save $350   Get Deal

There are so many great Black Friday TV deals that it’s hard to know where to look first. Our recommendation is to take notice of the actual model as well as the discount. It’s all well and good getting a low price but you want a smart TV that can actually deliver the goods once Black Friday is done and dusted. That’s why the Hisense 55-inch CanvasTV has caught our eye.

The Hisense 55-inch CanvasTV has been knocked down to just $649.99, which is a 35% saving off the list price of $999.99. That will save you $350 in total.

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Coming from Hisense — masters of budget and mid-range TVs — this is part of a recent trend for TVs that look like framed art. It mounts on the wall and when not in use, displays works of art. Choose between a single artwork or a slideshow. It has motion detection so it only displays art when you’re actually in the room. You can set it to display your favorite photos too. Of course, it’s also a great TV in its own right with QLED-powered 4K and a gaming mode. It's absolutely worth the marked down Black Friday price.

Pick up the Hisense 55-inch CanvasTV for $649.99 — a saving of $350 in the Amazon Black Friday sale.

SAVE $600: The Garmin Approach R50 golf launch monitor and simulator has dropped to $4,399.99 in the Amazon Black Friday sale. This is a 12% discount from its list price of $4,999.99 and its lowest-ever price.

Opens in a new window Credit: Garmin Garmin Approach R50 Premium Golf Launch Monitor and Simulator $4,399.99 at Amazon
$4,999.99 Save $600   Get Deal

There have been plenty of Garmin deals floating around Black Friday sales this year, including great prices on some of its more premium products. If you're a golf fan looking to maintain your form over the cooler months, the Garmin Approach R50 golf launch monitor and simulator is down to its lowest-ever price at Amazon for Black Friday.

The Garmin Approach R50 is certainly a premium-priced item, usually coming in at $4,999.99. For Black Friday, it has received a $600 discount at Amazon that's dropped its price to $4,399.99. It's a deal that's worth jumping on if you're an avid golfer who doesn't want to miss out on the fun over winter.

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If you're looking to improve your golf skills, the Garmin Approach R50 is packed with features to help you out. Thanks to its three-camera system, it can analyze your swings to offer precise metrics that teach you more about ball speed, launch angle, spin rate, and more. It can even capture high-speed impact videos so you can immediately look back at how each shot looks, which is all visible on the sleek 10-inch color touchscreen display.

Additionally, if you're looking to create a full simulator system in your home, it can be hooked up to a projector or monitor with a HDMI cable, and then display virtual courses. You do need Garmin's Home Tee Hero to do this though, accessed via an active Garmin Golf membership, but with that you can use the Approach R50 to play virtual rounds with up to four other people on over 43,000 courses.

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No better time than now to grab the Garmin Approach R50 golf launch monitor and simulator down to its lowest price in Black Friday sales. If you're curious what else Amazon has up their sleeve right now, take a look at our breakdown of some of the best deals from Amazon's gigantic Black Friday sale.

The best Black Friday TV deals from Best Buy: Best 43-inch TV deal LG 43-Inch Class UA77 Series TV $229 (save $100) Get Deal Best 55-inch TV deal Hisense 55-Inch Class U7 Series $499.99 (save $800) Get Deal Best 65-inch TV deal Samsung 65-Inch Class QN70F Series Neo QLED $799.99 (save $400) Get Deal

The days of fighting your way through Black Friday crowds and wrestling other shoppers for the last 65-inch on the shelf are thankfully gone. Now you can get all the best Black Friday TV deals online. But that doesn’t mean you should strike quickly. Some of the deals, such as the Best Buy deals we’ve listed below, are so good they could easily sell out.

Whether you’re in the market for big, medium, and smaller-sized TV, there’s almost certainly something at Best Buy to suit your home and your budget. These are our three favorite Best Buy TV deals currently available for Black Friday.

Best Black Friday 43-inch TV deal at Best Buy Opens in a new window Credit: LG LG 43-Inch Class UA77 Series TV $229.99 at Best Buy
$329.99 Save $100   Get Deal Why we like it

Perfect for smaller living spaces, the LG 43-Inch Class UA77 Series still packs a punch. LG is often cited as the best smart TV brand and that applies from the small to the massive ends of the range. Its LED display delivers 4K UHD visuals with HDR support. It also boasts gaming spec and a Filmmaker Mode for watching movies as the director intended. Powered by webOS, it includes access to over 300 free channels and all your favorite streaming apps.

Best Black Friday 55-inch TV deal at Best Buy Opens in a new window Credit: Hiense Hisense 55-Inch Class U7 Series TV $499.99 at Best Buy
$1,299.99 Save $800   Get Deal Why we like it

The Hisense 55-Inch Class U7 Series runs on the Google TV operating system and makes full use of its bigger screen. It’s especially good for gamers thanks to game boosting features and a dedicated game bar for adjusting your settings mid-game. It also boasts AI-assisted upscaling and IMAX Enhanced or cinema-like movie watching. And with an incredible saving of $800, it’s the biggest Black Friday bargain in this selection.

Best Black Friday 65-inch TV deal at Best Buy Opens in a new window Credit: Samsung Samsung 65-Inch Class QN70F Series Neo QLED TV $799.99 at Best Buy
$1,199.99 Save $400   Get Deal Why we like it

If you’re going big for Black Friday, look no further than the Samsung 65-Inch Class QN70F Series. This mighty TV looks absolutely fantastic — the Neo QLED display tech is pretty much indistinguishable from market leading OLED — and it comes equipped with upscaling, gaming, and HDR features. It also has Object tracking Lite, an audio feature that makes the sound move across the screen with the action. Pair it with a compatible Samsung soundbar for the full home cinema experience.

Still looking for more deals? See the biggest discounts at Amazon’s epic Black Friday sale and save up to 70% on popular gifts, gadgets, and more goodies.

Today's Wordle answer should be easy to solve if you're always returning things.

If you just want to be told today's word, you can jump to the bottom of this article for today's Wordle solution revealed. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you.

SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Play games on Mashable SEE ALSO: NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for November 27, 2025 Where did Wordle come from?

Originally created by engineer Josh Wardle as a gift for his partner, Wordle rapidly spread to become an international phenomenon, with thousands of people around the globe playing every day. Alternate Wordle versions created by fans also sprang up, including battle royale Squabble, music identification game Heardle, and variations like Dordle and Quordle that make you guess multiple words at once. 

Wordle eventually became so popular that it was purchased by the New York Times, and TikTok creators even livestream themselves playing.

What's the best Wordle starting word?

The best Wordle starting word is the one that speaks to you. But if you prefer to be strategic in your approach, we have a few ideas to help you pick a word that might help you find the solution faster. One tip is to select a word that includes at least two different vowels, plus some common consonants like S, T, R, or N.

What happened to the Wordle archive?

The entire archive of past Wordle puzzles was originally available for anyone to enjoy whenever they felt like it, but it was later taken down, with the website's creator stating it was done at the request of the New York Times. However, the New York Times then rolled out its own Wordle Archive, available only to NYT Games subscribers.

Is Wordle getting harder?

It might feel like Wordle is getting harder, but it actually isn't any more difficult than when it first began. You can turn on Wordle's Hard Mode if you're after more of a challenge, though.

SEE ALSO: NYT Pips hints, answers for November 27, 2025 Here's a subtle hint for today's Wordle answer:

To cancel.

Does today's Wordle answer have a double letter?

There are no recurring letters.

Today's Wordle is a 5-letter word that starts with...

Today's Wordle starts with the letter R.

SEE ALSO: Wordle-obsessed? These are the best word games to play IRL. The Wordle answer today is...

Get your last guesses in now, because it's your final chance to solve today's Wordle before we reveal the solution.

Drumroll please!

The solution to today's Wordle is...

REMIT

Don't feel down if you didn't manage to guess it this time. There will be a new Wordle for you to stretch your brain with tomorrow, and we'll be back again to guide you with more helpful hints.

Are you also playing NYT Strands? See hints and answers for today's Strands.

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Reporting by Chance Townsend, Caitlin Welsh, Sam Haysom, Amanda Yeo, Shannon Connellan, Cecily Mauran, Mike Pearl, and Adam Rosenberg contributed to this article.

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Not the day you're after? Here's the solution to today's Wordle.

The NYT Connections puzzle today is not too difficult to solve if you're a builder.

Connections is the one of the most popular New York Times word games that's captured the public's attention. The game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle, Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier—so we've served up some hints and tips to get you over the hurdle.

If you just want to be told today's puzzle, you can jump to the end of this article for today's Connections solution. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you.

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The NYT's latest daily word game has become a social media hit. The Times credits associate puzzle editor Wyna Liu with helping to create the new word game and bringing it to the publications' Games section. Connections can be played on both web browsers and mobile devices and require players to group four words that share something in common.

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Each puzzle features 16 words and each grouping of words is split into four categories. These sets could comprise of anything from book titles, software, country names, etc. Even though multiple words will seem like they fit together, there's only one correct answer.

If a player gets all four words in a set correct, those words are removed from the board. Guess wrong and it counts as a mistake—players get up to four mistakes until the game ends.

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Players can also rearrange and shuffle the board to make spotting connections easier. Additionally, each group is color-coded with yellow being the easiest, followed by green, blue, and purple. Like Wordle, you can share the results with your friends on social media.

SEE ALSO: NYT Pips hints, answers for November 27, 2025 Here's a hint for today's Connections categories

Want a hint about the categories without being told the categories? Then give these a try:

• Yellow: Flooding

• Green: Found on a PC

• Blue: Building instruments

• Purple: This puzzle is one

Here are today's Connections categories

Need a little extra help? Today's connections fall into the following categories:

• Yellow: Inundation

• Green: Main folders in a computer

• Blue: Woodworking tools

• Purple: Rhymes for New York Times games

Looking for Wordle today? Here's the answer to today's Wordle.

Ready for the answers? This is your last chance to turn back and solve today's puzzle before we reveal the solutions.

Drumroll, please!

The solution to today's Connections #900 is...

What is the answer to Connections today

• Inundation: AVALANCHE, OUTPOURING, TIDAL WAVE, TORRENT

• Main folders in a computer: DESKTOP, DOCUMENTS, DOWNLOADS, MUSIC

• Woodworking tools: DRILLS, FILES, ROUTERS, SAWS

• Rhymes for New York Times games: CONFECTIONS, GRANDS, HURDLE, SWELLING SEA

Don't feel down if you didn't manage to guess it this time. There will be new Connections for you to stretch your brain with tomorrow, and we'll be back again to guide you with more helpful hints.

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Are you also playing NYT Strands? Get all the Strands hints you need for today's puzzle.

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Not the day you're after? Here's the solution to today's Connections.

Today's NYT Strands hints are easy if you're an appreciative person.

Strands, the New York Times' elevated word-search game, requires the player to perform a twist on the classic word search. Words can be made from linked letters — up, down, left, right, or diagonal, but words can also change direction, resulting in quirky shapes and patterns. Every single letter in the grid will be part of an answer. There's always a theme linking every solution, along with the "spangram," a special, word or phrase that sums up that day's theme, and spans the entire grid horizontally or vertically.

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By providing an opaque hint and not providing the word list, Strands creates a brain-teasing game that takes a little longer to play than its other games, like Wordle and Connections.

If you're feeling stuck or just don't have 10 or more minutes to figure out today's puzzle, we've got all the NYT Strands hints for today's puzzle you need to progress at your preferred pace.

SEE ALSO: Wordle today: Answer, hints for November 27, 2025 SEE ALSO: NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for November 27, 2025 NYT Strands hint for today’s theme: With gratitude

The words are related to an autumn holiday.

Today’s NYT Strands theme plainly explained

These words describe things to be grateful for.

NYT Strands spangram hint: Is it vertical or horizontal?

Today's NYT Strands spangram is horizontal.

NYT Strands spangram answer today

Today's spangram is Thankful.

NYT Strands word list for November 27

• Life

• Friends

• Family

• Food

• Thankful

• Community

• Work

• Health

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Not the day you're after? Here's the solution to today's Strands.

Black Friday season is in full swing and Amazon is already showing off with its epic deals. If your inbox is giving you hives from the influx of deals from every retailer, we're breaking down all of the details of Amazon's sale for you below — from when the sale starts and ends to what deals are worth adding to your cart.

Amazon Black Friday deals at a glance: Sony WH-1000XM5 Headphones $248 (save $151.99 + get $30 Amazon credit with code SONYX30) Get Deal Amazon Kindle $79.99 (save $30) Get Deal Anker Solix C1000 Gen 2 $349 (save $450) Get Deal Ninja Slushi $269.99 (save $100) Get Deal Sony ULT Field 5 $194.95 (save $155.04) Get Deal Amazon 65-inch QLED Mini-LED 4K Fire TV $894.99 (save $195) Get Deal

Black Friday is one of, if not the biggest shopping event of the year. What used to be a single day on the Friday after Thanksgiving has turned into a full-blown season that starts far before the holiday itself and extends through December. But we're not complaining. Having more time to sort out your finances and shop for less is a blessing in a time when everything is outrageously expensive.

Unlike its major competitors Walmart, Best Buy, and Target, Amazon doesn't have a physical storefront where you can wait in line to score doorbuster deals. And yet, it typically ends up having the best prices of every retailer regardless of it being online only. And honestly, nothing beats shopping from your couch with a turkey hangover on Black Friday.

Here's everything you need to know about the Amazon Black Friday 2025 sale, including the best deals already live.

When is Amazon's Black Friday sale?

The mega-retailer's Black Friday sale kicked off early on Thursday, Nov. 20 and will run through the end of the day Friday, Nov. 28 with plenty of deals on offer throughout. The banners will then switch over from Black Friday to Cyber Monday language on Saturday, Nov. 29 (yes, Amazon does do Cyber Monday as well) and the Cyber Monday sale will run through Monday, Dec. 1.

Best Amazon Black Friday ad highlights

Amazon doesn't release a traditional Black Friday ad like its competitors. Instead, it announces its plans for Black Friday in the form of a press release — and then proceeds to drop some of the best deals of the season when the time comes.

Officially, these are the categories Amazon highlighted in its press release, but it doesn't even include some of the top deals we've seen thus far (read on to shop those). Regardless, here's what Amazon's ad highlights include for its Black Friday sale:

• Up to 55% off select home products from Shark and kitchen appliances from Ninja

• Up to 50% off Amazon devices like the Echo Dot Max, Fire TV Stick lineup, Fire tablets, and Kindles

• Up to 50% off electronics from JBL and Canon

• Up to 45% off Bose audio

• Up to 40% off kitchen items from Vitamix, Staub, Nespresso, and more

• Up to 40% on select floorcare from Bissell and iRobot

• Up to 40% off home entertainment from Hisense, TCL, and LG

• Up to 40% on toys from Melissa & Doug, Little Tykes, Play-Doh, and Nerf

• Up to 35% on select Samsung and Google products

• Up to 80% off Kindle books and up to 65% off physical books

SEE ALSO: The 40 best Christmas gifts for the 2025 holiday season, hand-picked by our product reviewers Best Black Friday deals at Amazon

Amazon's Black Friday event is always packed with deals that range from today's best tech to kitchen appliances to toys all the kids want under the tree this year. This year is no different — we're already seeing record-low prices, beating or at least matching previous lows that we usually see during Prime Day events. We've rounded up some of the best deals we've seen at Amazon for Black Friday 2025 below, but be sure to follow along with our shopping team's full coverage for a wider range of products.

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$399.99 Save $151.99 + get $30 Amazon credit with code SONYX30 Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Kindle $79.99 at Amazon
$109.99 Save $30   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Anker Anker Solix C1000 power station $349 at Amazon
$799 Save $450   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon 65-inch QLED Mini-LED 4K Fire TV $894.99 at Amazon
$1,089.99 Save $195   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Kindle Unlimited get 3 months for $0.99 (save $34.98) Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Audible Premium Plus $0.99/month for 3 months + $20 Audible credit Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Sony Sony ULT Field 5 $194.95 at Amazon
$349.99 Save $155.04   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Ninja Ninja Slushi $269.99
$369.99 Save $100   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Insignia Insignia 75-inch QF QLED 4K Fire TV $399.99 at Amazon
$649.99 Save $250   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Roborock Roborock Saros 10R $999.99 at Amazon
$1,599.99 Save $600   Get Deal Price check before you buy SEE ALSO: Best Buy's early Black Friday deals are live. As a shopping reporter, here's what I would buy now.

On first glance, a deal might look great, but it's worth a few extra seconds of research. To confirm you're actually getting a good deal, head to Camelcamelcamel to check on a product's price history. Just copy the Amazon URL into the price tracker and you'll get full stats. On occasion, Amazon can make a deal look better than it actually is by inflating the list price. On the flip side, we've also seen Amazon post the list price as something lower than the recommended MSRP which can spell an awesome deal for Amazon shoppers.

SAVE $250: The 13-inch Apple MacBook Air M4 (16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) is on sale for $949 in the Amazon Black Friday sale. This is $250 off and marks its lowest-ever price.

Opens in a new window Credit: Apple 13-inch Apple MacBook Air M4 (16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) $949 at Amazon
$1,199 Save $250   Get Deal

For those looking to pick up the latest Apple products, Black Friday is the time to do it. MacBook deals have been blowing us away this year, including this excellent offer on Apple's 13-inch MacBook Air M4 (16GB RAM, 512GB SSD), which has hit its lowest-ever price at Amazon.

The 13-inch Apple MacBook Air M4 (16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) has been marked down to $949 in Amazon's Black Friday sale. Usually it comes with a price tag of $1,199, so this deal saves you $250.

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Whether you're picking it up for yourself or as a gift for someone over the holidays — we consider this model to be the best MacBook for students — this MacBook Air is a great investment. It's packed with the M4 chip for speedy performance alongside up to 18 hours of battery life to keep you going through the whole day. This particular model also comes with 16GB of RAM and a 512GB SSD for storage.

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On top of that, this MacBook Air boasts a 13.6-inch Liquid Retina display that makes images look crisp and colorful, no matter if you're using it for work or play. The Air also has a slim, portable design that makes it very easy to take on the go, which is a nice bonus.

Don't miss out on the 13-inch Apple MacBook Air M4 (16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) down to its lowest-ever price at Amazon. And if you're looking for even more Apple deals available right now, check out our full breakdown of the 30+ best Black Friday Apple deals.