With Black Friday just about a week away on November 28, shoppers are already seeing a flood of deals from major retailers like Amazon and Best Buy. Many of these early discounts cover a wide range of popular tech products, including items featured on CNET’s 2025 Readers’ Choice list. For consumers looking to get a jump on holiday shopping and avoid the last-minute rush, now is an excellent time to explore these deals curated by CNET’s team of shopping experts. This comprehensive guide highlights some of the best early Black Friday offers available on TVs, headphones, laptops, and more, with regular updates to ensure you don’t miss out on the best prices of the year.
One of the standout deals this season is a massive discount on a large smart TV that boasts vibrant QLED colors, stunning 4K resolution, and impressive sound quality. This TV essentially delivers an immersive home theater experience at a price point that’s accessible for most buyers, especially with a whopping $1,500 markdown. For Apple users, there’s also a notable deal on a small Bluetooth tracker, perfect for locating lost keys or wallets. A four-pack of these trackers is currently available at a great price, making it a practical gift or personal purchase.
Fitness enthusiasts and tech fans alike can benefit from a deal on a 45mm GPS smartwatch featuring an AMOLED display, comprehensive fitness tracking, detailed health metrics, and an impressive battery life of up to 14 days per charge. This smartwatch is back to its lowest price so far this season, making it an ideal time to buy. Meanwhile, for those in need of an affordable laptop, a Chromebook priced at just over $200 offers solid value for streaming and light gaming. It comes with 64GB of storage, 16GB of RAM, and fast charging capabilities that can take the battery from zero to 50% in just 45 minutes.
Early Black Friday also brings significant savings on high-end TVs. For example, a 65-inch Sony model is discounted by $300 and includes features such as HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision, a 120Hz refresh rate, four HDMI inputs, and Sony’s XR Contrast Booster technology, which enhances black levels and brightness for better picture quality. Additionally, there are deals on TV backlighting kits that synchronize with what you’re watching or playing, creating a more immersive viewing experience. Soundbars are also discounted, offering easy setup and enhanced audio quality to complement your home entertainment system.
TCL’s 2025 QM6K TV, with its 4K QLED display and high-energy LED chips, delivers superior brightness and Dolby Atmos spatial audio for an immersive sound experience. This model has received praise from CNET reviewers for its excellent picture quality, especially its black levels, and includes features such as gaming mode, Bluetooth connectivity, and four HDMI ports. For those interested in more TV options, there are a variety of early Black Friday deals across brands and screen sizes.
Apple fans will be interested in discounts on the latest M4 MacBook Air, widely regarded as one of the best laptops currently available. The base model with 256GB of storage is $250 off, and even configurations with double the storage are available with the same discount. The larger 15-inch version is also on sale for users who prefer a bigger display. Tablet buyers can find deals on lightweight models with large displays ideal for streaming, reading, gaming, and social media. Budget-conscious shoppers will appreciate a high-quality tablet now available at half price, offering excellent value.
Gamers won’t be left out either, with a 16-inch gaming laptop featuring 16GB of RAM, a GeForce RTX 5060 graphics card, and a 1TB SSD available at a competitive price. While not the top-tier model, it offers solid performance for gaming on the go. In the audio category, the AirPods Max provide the sound quality of AirPods Pro with the comfort and security of over-ear headphones. Beats over-ear headphones, which support lossless audio and boast a lengthy 50-hour battery life, are also discounted despite lacking noise-canceling features.
Bose is offering deals on its Ultra Open earbuds, known for their comfort, outstanding sound quality, impressive battery life, and durability. Additionally, the second-generation Bose QuietComfort Ultra earbuds are available for $249 at Amazon, $50 off the usual price. These earbuds have received high praise for their secure fit, superior noise cancellation, and excellent sound quality.
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