Amazon, The Home Depot, and Best Buy are quietly dropping epic early Black Friday deals — here's what I'd buy
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As deals editor-in-chief at Tom’s Guide, Louis refuses to pay full price for anything. He has over 10 years of experience finding the best deals and coupons to bring readers. Louis price checks against multiple retailers and searches high and low for sales on 4K TVs, Apple devices, streaming services, mattresses, kitchen appliances, and more. He's also always looking for the the best coupon codes to turn good deals into stellar buys. He has covered major retail events like Amazon Prime Day, Black Friday, and Cyber Monday for more than a decade and knows how to spot an epic deal from a fake discount. He's also great at helping people negotiate better prices on everything from gym memberships to their home internet service. Louis' work has also helped readers find PS5 restock, baby formula, Clorox wipes, and everything in between. For his next major purchase, Louis is hoping to find a killer deal on an M3-based Mac. A born-and-bred New Yorker, Louis is always in search of the perfect cup of coffee. On his free time, he enjoys swimming, running, and any workout that pushes his Apple Watch to the max. He's also a big fan of international films, horror movies, and K-dramas. His work has appeared on Gizmodo, CNET, Digital Trends, Dealnews, and Time Out New York.
The first Black Friday sales of 2026 are now live. Sure, it may feel like we just celebrated Halloween, but Thanksgiving is roughly 20 days out and the Black Friday creep is starting earlier than ever.
I've been tracking Black Friday deals for 19 years and November is hands-down the best time of year to buy just about anything. 4K TVs, kitchen appliances, running sneakers, and tablets are just a handful of the items you'll find discounted this month. The best part is that you don't have to wait till Black Friday proper to start saving.
Major retailers like Walmart, Best Buy, and Amazon have started their Black Friday tease with deals even I didn't expect to see this early. For example, Amazon devices are on sale from $23 right now. The sale includes lowest prices of the year on Blink, Fire TV Sticks, and even Amazon's new line of Ember 4K TVs.
Below I'm rounding up all of my favorite deals on devices we've tested, recommend, or personally own. For more discounts, check out our Black Friday deals guide.
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
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
Skechers shoes/apparel: from $25 @ Amazon Skechers are great sneakers for everyday use. Whether you're working out, running errands, or just lounging around at home — there's a Skechers shoe for every occasion. Right now, Amazon is having a massive Skechers sale with discounts on sneakers and apparel for men, women, and children. View Deal
Lego advent calendars: deals from $30 @ Amazon It's no secret that the best Lego deals are typically found closer to the holidays. However, Amazon has multiple Lego Advent Calendars on sale right now. Save on Lego calendars from Star Wars, Marvel, Disney, and more. For example, you can get the Lego Disney Princess Advent Calendar 2026 for $30 (was $44). View Deal
Holiday Home sale: from $59 @ The Home Depot From home decor to cordless drills, The Home Depot's official Black Friday sale is live. You can save on holiday decor, storage/organizers, living room furniture, and more. The deals are valid through December 2. 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 57% 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
Houdini Jacket (Men's): was $109 now $82 Lightweight and compact enough to stuff into a back pocket, yet warm and weather-resistant enough to keep you dry and comfy in moderate rain and chilliness, the Patagonia Houdini really lives up to its magical name. View Deal
11" iPad (WiFi/128GB): was $449 now $399 The 2025 iPad features a larger 11-inch (2360 x 1640) screen, A16 CPU, 12MP rear/front cameras, USB-C connectivity, and Magic Keyboard Folio ($249) support. The base model features 128GB of storage, which is double the capacity of its predecessor. It's available in 128GB, 256GB, and 512GB capacities. Note: Apple increased its price to $449 in June. View Deal
The Dell XPS 13 (2026) is a serious rival to the MacBook Neo. It can be configured to your liking, but the base model packs a 13.4-inch 2.5K touchscreen display, Core i5-320 CPU, 8GB of RAM, and a 512GB SSD. You also get two USB 3 ports and an all-aluminum design. Starting at $699, it's a budget laptop worth considering. In our XPS 13 2026 review , we called it the "the best budget Windows laptop right now." Note: Students can get it for $699 upon verifying their student status at Dell. View Deal
55" C6 4K OLED TV: was $1999 now $999 The C6 is LG's flagship OLED TV for 2026. In our LG C6 OLED TV review we said the Editor's Choice TV performs brilliantly offering top-tier brightness and colors. We're also fans of its gameplay enhancing features including a new Game Optimizer mode that obliterates input lag and boosts FPS on both consoles and PCs. It's predecessor, the C5, is still a great TV and cheaper, but if you want the latest and greatest — you won't be disappointed with the C6. View Deal
Hello, everyone! This is Millie Davis-Williams, Tom's Guide's Deal Editor. In case you didn't know, Black Friday is only three weeks away! However, retailers across the web are already offering Black Friday-worthy deals on pretty much everything. Now's a great time to start your holiday shopping and beat the rush!
Here's a great saving to start us off. The Ring Battery Doorbell 2K is on sale for 60% off — its lowest price ever. Whether you're gifting it to a loved one or using it to keep an eye on the rest of the packages you're going to order this Black Friday, now is a great time to pick one up!
Travelling for the holidays? Whether you're flying or road tripping, your journey will be sweeter with your favorite music or podcast — and without annoying distractions. These Bose QuietComfort headphones offer some of the best active noise canceling of any model we've tested, and you can get them for a huge 53% discount right now. The newer Bose QuietComfort (2nd Gen) are out now, but the older headphones do basically the same thing for less.
Looking for gear that's all-weather ready? My colleague Olivia Halevy has shared her favorite deals on Patagonia apparel, with up to 50% off beanies, jackets, parkas and more. Perfect to keep you cozy and dry no matter what the conditions. Or, if (like me) you're planning to hole up indoors for the rest of the winter, these make for good gifts for the outdoorsperson in your life.
The best air fryer we've ever tested — the Ninja Air Fryer Pro 4-in-1 — is on sale for its lowest price ever. It's incredibly easy to use, cooks fast and delivered delicious results every time in our tests. It'll be especially handy on Thanksgiving if you want to make crispy roasted veg or serve snacks like wings and fries.
Here's a fun early Black Friday deal that makes for a great gift. This gadget from GE combines a smart light bulb with a smart speaker — meaning you can jam out to your favorite tunes while enjoying a colored light show, all without getting out of bed.
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.
Need a new bed? You don't have to wait for Black Friday — which is a great relief if you need a mattress in time to host guests for Thanksgiving. Several brands have already started their Black Friday sales, including Helix and Saatva. Check out all the best mattress deals available now in the article linked below.