The early Black Friday deals I'd actually buy, starting from under $15
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Millie is a Deals Editor at Tom's Guide specializing in tech deals content. Based in London, Millie has spent a lifetime stubbornly refusing to pay full price on any possible purchase. She has years of searching for the best discounts on the latest and greatest phones, TVs and gadgets under her belt, and knows how to sort the best deals from the rest. Helping readers save on the products they want is her mission, whether it’s an Apple Watch or a new tablet. Since working at Tom’s Guide, Millie has covered retail events like Prime Day, Black Friday and Cyber Monday extensively, meaning she knows the products readers are looking for and the best times of year to hit “purchase.” When she’s not looking for discounts, Millie covers news and writes how-to articles about everything from phones, streaming devices, and headphones to apps and video games. In her spare time, Millie enjoys reading, gaming on her Nintendo Switch and creating digital art. She’s also a fan of watching Disney movies and collecting plush (the latter having totally taken over her bedroom.)
Early Black Friday deals are already getting started, and there's a ton of noise to cut through. Amazon is already offering discounts on everything from Blink cameras to apparel . Should you buy now or wait for the day itself? The answer isn't always clear.
I'm a Deals Editor at Tom's Guide with five years of experience tracking price drops and best selling products, and I'm here to share the early Black Friday deals I'd buy for myself. From home upgrades to apparel, keep scrolling to check out the best savings right now.
iPhone 18 Pro: free w/ trade-in + unlimited @ T-Mobile T-Mobile is offering the iPhone 18 Pro for free when you trade-in an eligible phone and sign up for an eligible data plan. In our iPhone 18 Pro review , we said its the best phone money can buy. The iPhone 18 Pro features a 6.3-inch OLED 120Hz display (2622 x 1206), A20 Pro chipset, and 256GB of storage. You also get a 48MP main, 48MP ultrawide, and 48MP telephoto lens w/ 4x zoom. The front camera is 18MP. View Deal
Not a fan of the Nintendo Switch 2's built-in speakers? The Turtle Beach Airlite Fit headset offers a fantastic (and affordable) solution. It elevates your gaming experience by creating immersive soundscapes thanks to its 40mm drivers. It also comes with a flip-to-mute mic that makes you sound loud and clear, and its colorful design stands out. This is a budget headset that performs like a premium one. View Deal
Mistletoe Scented Candle, 22oz: was $24 now $14 This deal is perfect — either to get yourself in the festive mood with a sparkling holiday scent, or as a gift for a loved one. This Yankee Candle will fill your room with a Mistletoe fragrance and has a burn time of up to 150 hours. View Deal
EarPods (Lightning): was $19 now $15 If you like listening to your music the old-fashioned way, this pair of wired EarPods has a Lightning connector, allowing them to be used with older Apple devices. For this price, you might as well grab a pair! View Deal
Amazon devices: deals from $23 @ Amazon Amazon's official Black Friday sale hasn't started yet, but the retailer has started discounting its line of Alexa-powered devices. A lot of them are already selling at all-time price lows. Remember, Amazon increased the price of its Echo, Fire TV, and Kindle devices by as much as 61%, so now is a good time to offset those price increases. View Deal
Fire TV Stick 4K: was $59 now $24 Amazon’s new 4K entry pairs ultra-Vega OS software with direct TV USB power and a redesigned tactile remote you can actually navigate in the dark. It's one of the best value options for 4K streaming with this discount. View Deal
Smart Garage Door Video Keypad: was $79 now $29 The Chamberlain MyQ Smart Garage Video Keypad lets you see and control who has access to your garage door. It has a built-in 1080p camera with a 160-degree wide-angle view, and it lets you assign unique PIN codes for family, guests, or service providers. The battery-operated device works with myQ, Chamberlain, LiftMaster, Raynor and AccessMaster garage door openers made after 1993. View Deal
Thanksgiving dinner: feed 10 people for $35 @ Walmart Walmart is making holiday dinners stress-free and extra affordable by offering its annual Thanksgiving Value Meal. For just $35, you'll be able to feed up to 10 people with just the click of a button. The holiday basket offers over 26 national and Walmart brand items — including a Butterball turkey for $0.97 per pound. You'll also get all your favorite Thanksgiving side dishes and staples for just $3.50 per person. View Deal
Battery Doorbell 2K: was $99 now $39 The Ring Video Doorbell now comes in a slimmer shell, and new colorways — this one has a speckled gray finish. You also get upgraded Retinal 2K video, 6x zoom and two-way talk. View Deal
Gel-Kayano 30 (Women's): was $160 now $69 The Gel Kayano 30 running shoes are an older model, but they're amazingly cheap with 56% off. They're designed to provide advanced stability and soft cushioning for neutral runners and overpronators alike. Our Deals Editor-in-Chief, Louis Ramirez, wrote: "I've been using these shoes for almost two years now. (I loved them so much I bought a second pair months after buying my first pair). I find that they're great for casual runs on the treadmill, HIIT sessions, and long distance running outdoors." View Deal
P9 Express microSDXC 512GB for Nintendo-Switch 2: was $149 now $99 This Samsung MicroSDXC card gets you more storage — and since it's compatible with the Nintendo Switch 2, it's handy if you want more space for your digital games. Right now you can get a 512GB card for $99. The lowest price ever for this one is $74, but since prices for storage devices are generally on the rise, this deal isn't bad. I'm a Switch 2 gamer myself, so I'm very tempted. View Deal
In our Bose QuietComfort Headphones review , we said these are "excellent always-on noise-cancelers with enhanced sound and battery life." They're missing spatial audio mode and touch controls, but for $190 less, these are nearly perfect. Plus, they're perfect to silence annoying distractions if you're traveling for the holidays. View Deal
48" B6 4K OLED TV: was $1199 now $599 The LG B6 is the best entry-level OLED TV of 2026. It supports 4K games at up to 120Hz and can kick it up to 144Hz with VRR enabled (a benefit for PC gamers). The TV also supports Dolby Vision, the most popular enhanced HDR format on the market. In our LG B6 OLED review , we said the Editor's Choice TV is nearly as good as the pricier C6, but for a fraction of the price. This 48-inch model is a Best Buy exclusive. View Deal