Amazon has officially started its Black Friday sale. The retailer is currently offering notable deals on gift-friendly technology, beauty essentials, kitchen appliances, and more until November 29th. Amazon joins several retailers, including Target and Best Buy, in offering the season’s best prices (and the lowest prices on many items) right now. until now).
As an editor for NBC Select, I covered Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales for more than four years. To find the best early Black Friday deals on Amazon, I scoured the site for deals that are worth buying now. We’ll be updating this list frequently with new deals and updated prices in the coming weeks.
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Earliest Amazon Black Friday Sale
All of the deals we recommend below are highly rated and offer at least 20% off. I executed the trade through a price tracker and confirmed it was the lowest price in at least 3 months. (Editor’s note: Some products are priced the same as Amazon Prime Big Deal Days held in early October.)
Oura Ring Gen3
Average rating of 4.3 stars based on 2,318 reviews on Amazon
Lowest price ever
The Oura Ring Gen3 is one of our favorite wearable fitness trackers, and it’s currently available at an all-time low price ahead of Black Friday. This ring helps you track your sleep, exercise, stress levels, heart rate, and more. You can track everything through the Oura app (for access to even more features, you can opt for a $5.99 monthly subscription). Oura rings are made of durable titanium and are water resistant.
Amazon Smart Plug
Average rating 4.7 stars from 565,368 reviews on Amazon
This smart plug lets you control air purifiers, fans, and other gadgets around your home using voice commands or the Alexa app. The plug fits into any standard outlet and is compact enough to free up a second outlet.
PlayStation 5 console (slim)
Average rating of 4.7 stars based on 8,773 reviews on Amazon
This Playstation 5 is one of our favorite gaming consoles, but it’s also one of the heavier options. According to the brand, the PS5 Slim, which was released late last year, weighs about 5.7 pounds, making it about 30% smaller in volume and about 2 pounds lighter than the original PS5. There’s also 1000 GB of storage (up from 825 GB on the original). While this isn’t a full 20% off, we still think it’s a notable deal as the console is currently at its lowest price ever.
Amazon Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition
Average rating of 4.2 stars based on 333 reviews on Amazon
Lowest price ever
The latest Kindle models have 32 GB of storage and give you access to millions of titles. The brand says the 7-inch display prevents glare and automatically adjusts lighting so it can be read at night or in the brightest daylight. It’s water-resistant, has a low-profile design, and lasts up to 12 weeks on a single charge, according to Amazon.
Dyson Ball Animal 2 Total Clean Upright Vacuum Cleaner
Average rating of 4.2 stars based on 2,235 reviews on Amazon
Lowest price ever
Dyson’s Ball Animal vacuum cleaner is one of our favorites for cleaning pet hair. The brand says the vacuum has a rolling brush that picks up hair and prevents it from getting tangled. It comes with several accessories, including a mattress cleaning tool and a compact tool to reach small areas of your home. Moreover, it automatically adjusts the suction power according to the type of floor.
Ninja Creami Ice Cream Maker
Average rating of 4.4 stars based on 11,251 reviews on Amazon
The popular Ninja Creami is the easiest way to make your favorite ice cream at home. This machine allows you to turn almost any liquid into frozen treats. This machine has 7 programs that help you make ice cream, sorbet, gelato, milkshakes, smoothie bowls, and light ice cream. Additionally, you can customize your mixtures using the mix-in feature, allowing you to control the amount of each ingredient added. It only takes a few minutes to create frozen treats. Additionally, freeze it for a few hours beforehand.
Yeti Rambler 30oz Tumbler
Average rating of 4.8 stars based on 73,908 reviews on Amazon
This 30 oz Yeti tumbler is vacuum insulated to keep your drink at the desired temperature for hours. The sliding lid has a magnet to prevent drinks from spilling on the go. The brand says the tumblers are durable enough to withstand the dishwasher without peeling or cracking. Select colors are on sale for Black Friday.
amazon echo pop
Average rating of 4.7 stars based on 69,726 reviews on Amazon
Use your voice to ask this smart speaker to play music, provide weather forecasts, control your smart appliances, and more. Compatible with most smart home devices, including smart plugs, lights, and kitchen appliances. Echo Pop is compact so it fits comfortably on your nightstand, mantle, or other small spaces around your home.
Bissell Little Green Multipurpose Portable Carpet and Upholstery Cleaner
Average rating 4.5 stars from 90,441 reviews on Amazon
Bissell Little Green Machine is an expert-recommended carpet cleaner and winner of the NBC Select Pet Awards for Best Stain Remover. This machine uses a spray and suction mechanism to remove dirt from carpets, upholstery, car interiors, and more. It also comes with accessories such as a stain trapper to remove pet stains and an automatic cleaning hose to rinse it off after use.
Waterpik Cordless Advanced 2.0 Water Flosser
Average 4.3 star rating from 64,125 reviews on Amazon
This water flosser has a 7-ounce removable water reservoir and a 360-degree rotating tip to clean even those hard-to-reach back teeth. It has three pressure settings and four tips and can be stored in the included travel case. According to the brand, the water flosser attaches magnetically to the charging base, and the charge lasts up to four weeks. It also carries the American Dental Association (ADA) Seal of Approval.
Technivorm Mocca Master KBGV Select
Average rating of 4.5 stars based on 3,286 reviews on Amazon
The Mocca Master is one of our favorite coffee makers. I recently tried out the KBGV Select model and it quickly became my favorite machine for making my morning coffee. It brews quickly (about 4-5 minutes to fill a 40-ounce glass carafe), holds 10 cups, and makes a delicious cup. Also, the power will turn off automatically after 100 minutes.
Amazon Fire TV Stick
Average rating of 4.7 stars based on 43,584 reviews on Amazon
Connect your Fire Stick to your TV’s HDMI port to stream movies, TV shows, music, and more. The remote has Amazon Alexa built-in, so you can use your voice to control it, and with 16GB of storage, you can download even more streaming apps, games, and other content to your device.
Samsung 50-inch The Frame Series Smart TV
Average 4.0 star rating based on 434 reviews on Amazon
Lowest price ever
Samsung’s Frame TV is both a smart TV and a work of art, blending into your home’s interior. Browse over 2,500 famous works of art displayed on your TV’s 50-inch screen. Additionally, the matte screen has a glare-free finish, which the brand says means it looks like the image is printed on the screen. The TV connects to WiFi and gives you access to streaming apps, games, and other smart features. A slim-fit wall mount is also included.
COSRX Snail Mucin 96% Power Repairing Essence
Average rating of 4.6 stars based on 74,602 reviews on Amazon
One of our favorite facial essences, this Cosrx serum contains snail mucin, which hydrates the skin and combats fine lines, according to the experts at our guide to snail mucin. According to experts, it is lightweight and suitable for all skin types.
LifeStraw Peak Series Personal Water Purifier
Average rating of 4.8 stars based on 1,413 reviews on Amazon
This personal water filter removes parasites, microplastics, and impurities from your water when you drink it through the top mouthpiece. Slim and lightweight, it’s easy to carry for hiking, camping, and other outdoor adventures.
Anchor Sound Core Life Q30
Average rating 4.5 stars from 74,347 reviews on Amazon
The Soundcore Life Q30 is one of our favorite affordable over-ear headphones. Slim and lightweight, it comes with active noise cancellation, transparent mode, a foldable design, and a travel case. According to the brand, it can play music for over 50 hours in noise canceling mode and over 70 hours in standard mode.
Rubbermaid food storage containers with lids, 60 pieces
Average rating of 4.7 stars based on 108,636 reviews on Amazon
This 60-piece set comes with 30 plastic storage containers of different sizes and included lids. Each container is microwave, dishwasher and freezer safe. The lid and bottom snap together for easy storage.
Linen Spa White Down Alternative Comforters and Duvet Inserts
Average rating of 4.5 stars based on 131,755 reviews on Amazon
If you’re looking for a budget-friendly comforter and comforter insert set, consider this highly rated linen spa option. The brand says it’s made with soft microfiber material and a down-alternative filling, with box stitching to prevent the filling from clumping or shifting to one side. It’s machine washable and includes eight corner and side loops to keep the duvet insert in place.
Best Amazon Black Friday Early Sale Deals
Here are the early Amazon Black Friday sales you should know about. Please note that not all items from the brand will be discounted, as explained below.
27% Off KitchenAid Artisan Series 5 Quart Stand Mixer Up to 50% Off Select Toys Up to 50% Off Keurig Coffee Makers Up to 40% Off Fitbit Charge 6 Fitness Trackers Up to 40% Off Audio and Accessories Ninja Mega Kitchen System Up to 40% Off Fitbit Fitness Trackers Winter Wear Up to 35% Off Premium Skin Care Up To 30% Off Beats Headphones Up to 52% Off
Fastest Black Friday sales at any other retailer
Target: Up to 50% off products sitewide during Target Deals Day, plus 50% off Target Circle 360 memberships through December 2nd Walmart: 50% off Walmart+ memberships through December 2nd Best Buy: Save on select smart TVs, headphones, and more at techREI: Get up to 100% on gear and clothing during the REI Winter Sale, now through November 25th 30% off Chewy: Up to 50% off pet food, toys, bedding, and more Home Depot: Up to 40% off kitchen appliances, tools, and more until December 4th Offway Fair: Up to 70% off home decor, furniture, appliances, and more Macy’s : Up to 70% Off Clothing, Footwear, Accessories Home Decor and More Nordstrom: Up to 40% Off Designer Clothing & Accessories Dermstore: Code Up to 30% off with JOY through December 2nd Old Navy: Up to 50% off sitewide Casper: Up to 30% off mattresses Brooklinen: Up to 25% off sitewide GameStop: Select video games Up to 50% off
How to find early Amazon Black Friday sales
All of my recommendations above are based on previous coverage and reporting from NBC Select. We’ve also included products tested by NBC Select staff, including winners of Wellness Awards, Travel Awards, Pet Awards, Bed & Bath Awards, and Giftable Tech Awards. All of the deals I recommend are at least 20% off and have an average rating of 4.0 stars or higher from hundreds of reviews. Where possible, we executed trades through price trackers like CamelCamelCamel to ensure the product was at the lowest price within at least three months.
Why trust NBC Select?
I’m NBC Select’s What’s New Editor and have covered sales and deals like Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and Prime Day for four years. In this article, we’ve collected top-rated items popular with NBC Select readers at least 20% off and the lowest prices in at least 3 months.
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