Best Buy is among many major retailers kicking off Black Friday sales early. You can get a head start on savings of your gadgets from big-name tech brands, including a few from our 2025 Readers’ Choice list. Do your holiday shopping without all the crowds and lines with these deals our CNET shopping team has already sifted through.
CNET’s shopping experts are doing the hunting so you can grab what you want at a solid price. You’ll also find some of the best Black Friday deals on TVs, headphones, laptops and more. Bookmark this page because we’ll keep it updated so you can catch the best deals as they drop.
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TCL 98-inch Q55K TV: $1,000
A screen this size usually costs a fortune. This massive smart TV delivers rich QLED color, crisp 4K detail and surprisingly powerful sound, giving you a true-home theater feel. It also works with all the major voice assistants like Alexa, Google Assistant and Apple HomeKit, so you can control it hands-free.
Bose QuietComfort Ultra headphones: $299
Say goodbye to loud upstairs neighbors or in-flight noise with these noise-canceling headphones. Beyond the spatial audio, the automatic wake/sleep and on-ear detection for play/pause make these headphones easy to live with. Switching between devices is also straightforward.
Dyson V9 cordless vacuum cleaner: $270
The Dyson V9 includes a range of attachments for different cleaning needs like a hair screw tool, motorbar cleaner head, combination tool and crevice tool. The motorbar adjusts to various floor types. You can also switch it to handheld mode for cleaning cars, stairs or upholstery. The battery can last up to 40 minutes of continuous use.
Bella Pro 8-quart air fryer: $50
Air fryers make weeknight meals fast and fuss-free. This digital Bella model comes with a roomy 8-quart capacity that can handle family sized-portions, eight preset cooking options and a dishwasher-safe basket and tray to keep cleanup simple.
Best Black Friday TV and streaming deals at Best Buy
Insignia 32-inch Class FE HD Fire TV: $75
At less than $150, this is one of the most affordable TVs you’ll find on this list. It doesn’t support 4K picture, but it does have Roku built-in, so you can access all your favorite streaming services. It also supports Apple AirPlay for easy wireless streaming.
TCL 55-inch Class QM7K Series QLED Google TV: $600
This Google TV-powered TV combines QLED and OLED techniques to improve backlighting precision, so blacks stay deep while colors pop. Support for 240Hz variable refresh rate makes this big screen ideal for fast-paced and competitive games.
Sony 65-inch Bravia XR X90L 4K smart TV: $900
This 65-inch Sony model is discounted by a whopping $300 right now. It has HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision, a 120Hz frame rate, four HDMI inputs and Sony’s XR Contrast Booster, which is great for getting deeper blacks and increased brightness.
LG 65-inch B5 Series OLED 4K TV: $1,000
Thanks to a 50% discount, this 2025 LG TV offers top-notch picture quality at an exceptionally good price. It features a premium OLED display for practically unrivaled brightness and contrast and uses AI to automatically optimize the picture and sound. It also boasts Dolby Vision and Atmos support and has a 120Hz refresh rate.
Best Cyber Monday laptop deals at Best Buy
MacBook Air M4 13-inch: $749
The M4 MacBook Air is the latest model in Apple’s lightweight lineup and our overall favorite laptop on the market right now. The basic 256GB model is $250 off, or you can get double the storage and still score a $250 discount.
Lenovo Yoga 7i (16-inch): $630
This versatile hybrid Lenovo is one of our favorite two-in-one models of 2025. In addition to a stunning 16-inch 2K touchscreen display, it also packs 16GB of RAM, 1TB of storage and an advanced Intel Core Ultra 7 processor. Plus, the 360-degree hinge means you can use it as both a laptop and a tablet.
HP Victus 15.6-inch gaming laptop: $550
This laptop is built for smooth gaming, thanks to its 144Hz HD display and Ryzen 7 processor paired with an RTX 4050 graphics card. You get 16GB of memory, plenty of storage with 512GB and up to 12 hours of video playback for downtime.
Best Black Friday headphones and speakers deals at Best Buy
Sennheiser Momentum 4: $180
If you’re looking for a seriously premium pair, these discounted Sennheiser earbuds will be tough to beat. They’re one of the top pairs for 2025, and boast “audiophile-grade natural, accurate sound.” They also support active noise cancellation, though it wasn’t quite as effective as what you’d get from a similar pair of Bose or Sony earbuds.
Apple AirPods 4 with ANC: $140
The fourth-generation AirPods are lighter and fit a wider range of ears more comfortably than its predecessors. They’re Apple’s first open-style buds with noise cancellation, offer better sound and come with a compact case that supports wireless charging and works with Find My.
Getting a pair of on-ear headphones doesn’t mean you have to give up noise-canceling capabilities. These sleek JBL headphones offer the best of both worlds, and are one of our favorite on-ear pairs for 2025. According to our reviewer, they feature solid sound and a comfortable design.
The Samsung HW-B650/ZA stands out as a top pick for its cheap price, clear dialogue and deep bass, thanks to its 3.1-channel setup with a dedicated center speaker and wireless subwoofer. This soundbar supports DTS Virtual:X for a more immersive sound experience and comes with multiple preset modes for movies, gaming and music. With Bluetooth connectivity, you can easily stream your favorite tunes directly from your devices.
Best Black Friday home appliance deals at Best Buy
Dyson V15 Detect Extra cordless vacuum: $550
Dyson regularly makes our list of best vacuums, and for good reason. The Dyson V15 is perfect for quick cleanups and deep cleans. It’s also super portable.
Breville Smart Oven Air Fryer Pro: $300
This oven air fryer comes with 13 pre-programmed settings that range from toast, pizza, air fry to dehydrate. It also has six independent heating elements allowing temperature control for precise cooking.
Best Cyber Monday gaming deals at Best Buy
Meta Quest 3S (256GB): $330
This VR Meta Quest 3S headset has 256GB of storage and includes a free copy of Batman: Arkham Shadow and three months of Meta Horizon Plus, which has an added value of $70. It’s our favorite affordable VR headset.
HyperX QuadCast wired microphone: $65
An easy-to-use microphone that sounds clean and has customizable RGB lighting for a nice touch. It comes with a shock mount, pop filter, tap-to-mute button and multiple recording modes that work well across devices.
Best Cyber Monday smart home deals at Best Buy
Amazon Echo Show 5 (3rd gen): $55
It features a 5-inch adaptive display and improved spatial audio for better sound quality. With its touchscreen, voice control and integration with Alexa and smart devices like Ring cameras, it’s a great pick for managing your smart home.
Blink Outdoor Camera 4, five-pack: $222
The Blink Outdoor Camera 4 is a great security camera that’s easy to install, has a great battery and is filled with useful features. This deal nets you five for $222.
Ring battery doorbell and indoor camera bundle: $70
An easy way to secure your home, the battery operated Ring video doorbell and indoor camera are currently half off.
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- Amazon Echo Dot Kids: $32 (save $28). Perfect for your kids’ rooms, comes in adorable designs and includes one year of Amazon Kids Plus.
- Eero Mesh Wi-Fi 6 (three-pack): $195 (save $105). This three-pack covers up to 4,500 square feet, making sure you never drop another team call again.
- Google Nest video doorbell: $120 (save $60). You won’t have to worry about messy wires with this battery-powered doorbell.
- Google Nest Wi-Fi Pro 6e (two-pack): $190 (save $110). You can create a separate network for all the guests that come over for the holidays.
- Starlink Mini Kit Wi-Fi system: $230 (save $270). This Wi-Fi mini-kit looks sleek and is easy to install.
- Blink video doorbell and Sync Module Core bundle: $30 (save $40). Simple and affordable way to keep an eye on all your packages.
- Skylight – Calendar: $250 (save $70). Take all of your information from all of your family’s Google, iCloud, Outlook, Yahoo, and Cozi calendars and put them in one, displayed place to organize your family’s schedule, to-do lists, chore list and more, now $70 off.
When is Black Friday?
This year, Black Friday is Nov. 28. It always lands on the Friday after Thanksgiving, which falls on the fourth Thursday of November. There are hundreds of price cuts and sizable sales from the biggest online retailers already available.
What kind of Black Friday deals are available at Best Buy?
Best Buy stocks just about everything, so it’s no shock that its Black Friday lineup is just as extensive. You’ll find deals across categories like TVs, headphones, laptops, tablets and gaming, along with major price drops on appliances, health and fitness gear and holiday-ready toys.
Do I need a membership to shop Best Buy’s Black Friday sale?
No, you don’t need a Best Buy membership to shop the Black Friday sale, though some offers are reserved for members. These include extra savings or exclusive promotions stacked on top of existing discounts.
Will tariffs affect Black Friday?
Lots of CNET readers are concerned about tariffs and how they could affect holiday shopping. It’s certainly possible that tariffs could affect Black Friday sales, as we have seen some related price hikes, including on Nintendo Switch consoles. But that doesn’t mean you can’t find great deals on tech and other items. The best way to determine if you’re getting a good deal is to track the item’s price history before making a purchase. You can do this on sites like CamelCamelCamel and Price Tracker, or by using the Keepa browser extension. We’ve rounded up several useful shopping tools for you to check out, and we’ll highlight the best deals we find throughout the event.
Where else can I shop for Black Friday?
- Amazon: One of the biggest online retailers, Amazon rolls out deep price cuts on tech, home appliances and smart-home favorites.
- Walmart: You can score major savings on TVs, laptops, refrigerators and more during Walmart’s Black Friday event.
- Home Depot: Home Depot delivers top deals on home improvement essentials including tools, appliances and grills.
- Target: While not the biggest Black Friday player, Target still offers solid discounts on toys, gifts and board games.
