Incredible offers for Black Friday are already live

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Black friday won’t officially launch until tomorrow, the day after Thanksgiving, but some of the best deals of the season are already here. Of televisions to headphones, smart home gadgets, and kitchen appliances, you’ll find direct sales at all major retailers – as well as plenty of online promotions direct from manufacturers. You’ll even find good streaming offers, like Hulu offers one-year subscriptions for 99 cents per month.

Sifting through all of those sales can get overwhelming, but that’s where CNET comes in! We looked at the newspaper ad scans, browsed retailer websites (Amazon, Target, Walmart and Best buy, to name a few) and found the deals you won’t want to miss.

We’ve got a section-by-section breakdown below to help you find what you’re looking for, but first, here’s what you need to know as you get ready to start shopping:

• Macy’s Black Friday sale began on Tuesday.
• Numerous sales of Amazon devices (Echo, Fire tablets, Fire TVs, Ring security systems) started last Friday.
• Best Buy’s sale began last Friday, including the lowest price ever on Apple Watch SE.
• Target’s Black Friday sale began on Sunday.
• Staples’ Black Friday sale began on Sunday.
• Walmart’s Black Friday sale began on Monday and includes possible access to PlayStation 5 and Xbox consoles for Walmart Plus members. The initial availability of the PS5 and Xbox consoles has already sold out.
• More Amazon Black Friday sales begin today.

The best Black Friday deals yet

Among the offers that are most obvious to us are a variety of deals on AirPods – including the new AirPods Pro with MagSafe Charging Case for $ 159 at Walmart. That’s $ 90 less than what you’ll pay in the Apple Store and the lowest price we’ve ever seen for them. Walmart is also cut the price of the 2nd gen Google Nest Hub to just $ 50, which is another tempting offer.

Meanwhile, TV deals are still great for Black Friday, and this year is no different. Our favorite offering so far could come from Amazon, where you’ll find The 65-inch TCL 6-Series Roku TV on sale for $ 898 (save $ 602). It was already our most recommended TV for the money, and now it’s at its lowest price of the year.

Amazon is also reducing the price of the Bose Quiet Comfort 45 wireless noise canceling headphones (QC45), reducing the cost to $ 279. These headphones come highly recommended by CNET’s David Carnoy and would make a great gift (even if it is a gift for yourself).

Another timeless gift candidate: a KitchenAid stand mixer. Target has some pretty tempting offers, including a 5 quart model reduced to $ 220, saving you $ 210. Look for additional color options at the same Black Friday price at Best Buy. And hey, speaking of Best Buy …

The best Black Friday deals at Best Buy

It’s a bit late for the game, but Best Buy has finally revealed the details of its sales that take place during the week of Black Friday. It’s not as clear as some other retailers’ sales, which have clear start and end dates, but essentially Best Buy’s sale has already started and will be adding more items in the coming days. There have already been a number of drops, including specials like the first sale of the season on the Apple Watch SE.

Here’s what you can expect from each wave of deals:

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The best Black Friday deals at Target

Target’s Black Friday sale has already started and is continuing Saturday November 27. Target is offering big savings on everything from tech to toys to household items. This circular outline Also advertises the Nintendo Switch OLED, which has been notoriously hard to catch since its October release, so keep an eye out for your local target’s deals page and stock if you were hoping to get your hands on one.

Here are some of the best Target deals currently available:

Read more: Target’s Black Friday sales

The best Black Friday deals at Walmart

Walmart’s Black Friday sales have started Monday, November 22 at 4 p.m. PT (7 p.m. ET). Early access to some offers started four hours earlier for Walmart Plus members. Walmart notes that it will make the PS5 and Xbox Series X available online during Black Friday week, but details on the times are not yet available. Here are some of the offers that interest us the most.

Read more: Walmart’s Black Friday 2021

The best Black Friday deals on Amazon

In a recent Press release, Amazon has announced that it will launch a 48h sale from 25 to 26 nov., but the details on what will be included are pretty vague (par for the course for a retailer who often keeps things close to the vest). Some of the highlights include up to 40% off Instant brand kitchen appliances, up to 50% off select Fire HD tablets, and up to 30% off select TVs from Samsung, Sony and LG. (Plus, a spoiler alert on Amazon devices: If you see other retailers like Target selling advertising on them, odds are Amazon will sell them for the same price.) That said, Amazon also offers amazing offers right now. Here are some of our favorite picks.

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Best Black Friday Helmet Deals

You can still find headphones on sale during Black Friday events, but finding the right balance between a good deal and a good headset can be a challenge. Here are the bestsellers on headphones and earphones.

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Best Black Friday TV Deals

TVs frequently fill Black Friday sales pages, but it’s not always easy to tell which sales are really worth. Here are some of the best TV deals you’ll see for Black Friday.

Read more: The best TV deals for Black Friday 2021 so far

Best Black Friday Laptop Deals

And some of the best deals on laptops this week:

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Best Black Friday Tablet Deals

It is never difficult to find a cheap tablet, but sometimes it can be difficult to find a good tablet at a reasonable price. Here are all the great tablet deals now and around the corner.

The best Black Friday smart home deals

Smart home gadgets can help you automate things like lights and appliances around the house, and Black Friday week is a great time to put them on sale. Here are some of the best deals we’ve spotted so far:

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The best Black Friday cooking deals

Kitchen technology can totally change the way you cook, and a great sale on kitchen technology makes that exploration even more enjoyable. Here are the best Black Friday cooking deals included in this week’s sales.

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The best Black Friday fitness deals

With New Years Day getting closer and closer, these fitness resolutions can start to seem daunting. But not if you have the right equipment. Here are the best Black Friday fitness deals we’ve found.