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The sun is starting to set here in New York, but before I log off, here’s one more sale I personally recommend. Purple’s Black Friday sale just went live and the company is offering sitewide discounts on mattresses, bedding, pillows, and more. I’m a fan of the Purple Memory Foam mattress and the Purple duvet. Purple’s grid technology makes it feel like you’re sleeping on air (while providing good support across your spine). I also love my Purple duvet, which I use year-round.
On that note — make sure to come back next week as we highlight the best sales across the internet!
Yes, there are a lot of Switch video game deals you can get right now, but if you’re looking for a unique stocking stuffer, Target is taking up to 50% off Nintendo apparel. The sale includes t-shirts, socks, underwear, sweatshirts, and more. Pictured left is the Girl’s Nintendo Cat Peach T-Shirt for $12.99 (was $26) and on the right is the Super Mario Bros 3 Made in the 80s T-Shirt for $17 (was $29).
Nintendo Apparel: up to 50% off @ Target
This has to be one of the most unique Black Friday TV deals I’ve seen so far. For a limited time, Amazon is taking from $100 to $2,000 off select Sony 4K TVs bundled with a PS5 Disc console. The sale includes Sony TVs ranging from 55-inches to 98-inches. Models include the Sony X90L Full-Array LCD series, Mini LED X93L, and the Bravia XR A80L OLED. I do recall seeing a similar sale back on Labor Day, but it was a very brief sale. After discount, prices start from $1,497.
Sony 4K TV + PS5 bundle: up to $2,000 off @ Amazon
Verizon’s official holiday deals are now live. There’s a lot that’s on sale, but the first deal that catches my eye is the free iPhone 15 Pro when you open a new line w/ unlimited data. You’ll also need to trade-in your old iPhone to get this deal. However, it’s a strong offer because you also get a free Apple TV 4K and 6 free months of Apple One. The latter gives you access to Apple Music, Apple TV Plus, Apple Arcade, and 50GB of iCloud Storage. There are also a lot of BOGO deals. For instance, you can get a free Pixel 8 or Galaxy S23 when you buy one at full price. Carrier deals remain the same throughout the month, so these are pretty safe to shop now without fear of prices going up.
Verizon Holiday Deals: free iPhone 15 Pro, BOGO Pixel 8, more @ Verizon
I’ll be the first to admit, this isn’t the sexiest deal out there, but I love practical deals like this. Right now at Amazon when you spend $100 on P&G products, you’ll get a $25 Amazon credit for free. P&G products include Tide, NyQuil, Bounty, Gillette, Charmin, Downy, and more. Personally, when I see deals like this I take advantage of them to stock up on household products for the next few months (and I get a free credit out of it that I can use whenever I like).
Spend $100: get free $25 Amazon credit @ Amazon
I saw a lot of running shoe deals last month and so far it looks like November is following that trend. Right now, Amazon is offering a huge sale on Under Armour Running Shoes. Our fitness writer and level III fitness trainer Sam Hopes just picked out five of the best shoe deals you can get right now. As a runner myself, I know the importance of picking the right/best running shoe, so check out her roundup below whether you’re a veteran runner or new to the sport.
I can’t begin to tell you how much I love this bed. I’ve been sleeping on it since April and it’s wonderful. Here’s why I like it: it’s a hybrid bed so it has that cradling sensation we like from memory foam mattresses, but it packs enough layers that your body won’t sink into the mattress. I weigh 240 lbs. and feel like my entire body is supported every night I’m on the bed. It’s also great at motion isolation, so when I wake up in the middle of the night, my partner doesn’t feel any movement. It’s on sale now as part of Nectar’s 40% off flash sale. This is a sale they usually don’t offer again this month, so I would act on it this weekend. Check out my full Nectar Premier Hybrid mattress review for my full thoughts on the bed.
Nectar Premier Hybrid (twin): was $1,349 now $809 @ Nectar
Nectar Premier Hybrid (queen): was $1,790 now $1,079 @ Nectar
If you’re shopping for a new TV and you’re a gamer, Best Buy has a pretty sweet deal right now. When you buy an eligible Hisense TV at Best Buy, you’ll get a free video game download of NBA 2K24: Black Mamba Edition for PlayStation or Xbox ($99 value). TV prices start from $399 and include models like the U7 series, which is a Mini-LED QLED TV that offers solid contrast while retaining excellent color reproduction. This sale is valid through November 12.
Hisense TVs: free video game download @ Best Buy
Alexa is turning nine years old on November 6th. To celebrate Amazon is knocking up to 56% off select Alexa-powered devices. The sale includes 40% off Amazon’s new Fire TV Sticks, up to 50% off select Fire Tablets, and up to 55% off select Echo Kids devices. It’s a solid sale if you’re looking for a new smart speaker for your home, but I would suggest holding fire on the, er, Fire TV deals. They’re good discounts, but I’m expecting Amazon to offer more aggressive TV deals as we get closer to Thanksgiving.
Alexa’s Birthday deals: up to 56% off devices @ Amazon
Here’s a deal I wasn’t expecting to see this early in the month. The new AirPods Pro (with USB-C charging) are on sale for $189. That’s the cheapest price I’ve ever seen for either the new (or old) AirPods Pro. I’ve been using my AirPods Pro for years and they’re great for everything from working out to running outdoors. When running at the gym, I also love that their noise cancelling can drown out the noise of the treadmill or other machines. Check out our AirPods Pro 2 review for our full thought in Apple’s buds.
AirPods Pro (USB-C): was $249 now $189 @ Amazon
TVs and gadgets tend to get most of the spotlight on Black Friday. However, in my 15 years covering the retail holiday, I’ve seen some of the best mattress sales over the holiday period. Every mattress manufacturer from Avocado to Nectar offers their lowest prices of the year in November. So if your current mattress is feeling a little old, now is the time to upgrade. Our mattress expert and certified sleep science coach Claire Davies has gathered up the best deals you can shop right now in our Black Friday mattress deals guide. Even if don’t need a new bed, there are some good deals on pillows, bedding, and weighted blankets you can get right now.
G’morning, again! Louis here hopping on the Tom’s Guide live blog to highlight the latest Black Friday sales, news, and offer some shopping tips. This holiday season I’m going to buy a new Mac. I was hoping Apple would announce a new 27-inch iMac, but alas, they did not. (Although the iMac M3 does look pretty nice!) So I’m eyeing the new MacBook Pro M3. Much to my surprise, Best Buy is slicing $100 off all models of the new MBP laptops. I knew they’d be discounted for the holiday, I just didn’t expect it to happen this quick. You have to be a paying My Best Buy member to score this deal though, which in my opinion ain’t bad. I recommend opting for the My Best Buy Plus plan ($49/year).
MacBook Pro M3: $100 off My Best Buy members @ Best Buy
OLED TVs are great, but they’re not the best in rooms with lots of ambient light. If that’s your living room, I recommend picking up the best QLED TV we’ve reviewed instead. Right now the Samsung 65-inch QN90C QLED is $1,697 at Amazon, a huge $1,100 off its original price. In our Samsung QN90C QLED TV review, we said it offered spectacular brightness and excellent picture quality from every angle. It even comes with a solar rechargeable remote.
Samsung 65” QN90C QLED TV: was $2,797 now $1,697 @ Amazon
It’s the perfect time to upgrade your phone since the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (256GB) is $998 at Amazon right now. The S23 Ultra’s speedy Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset, 200MP main camera and 13-hour battery life make it an all-around powerhouse. Although it’s fallen to $949 in the past, this is still an excellent $200 discount on one of the best phones we’ve reviewed.
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (256GB): was $1,199 now $998 @ Amazon
The Sony WF-1000XM4 are some of the top headphones you can buy right now. They’re no longer the latest model — check out our Sony WF-1000XM5 review if you want to see the updates — but there’s an opportunity to make a huge saving on the XM4s right now. The Sony WF-1000XM4 headphones deliver incredible audio quality, strong ANC, and up to 38 hours of battery life. They also benefit from responsive touch controls and plenty of useful extra features. They’re currently $100 off (and $80 cheaper than the XM5 headphones.)
Sony WF-1000XM4: was $349 now $248 @ Amazon
One of the best Black Friday deals at Walmart right now is actually on the retailer’s subscription service. For a limited time, a year of Walmart Plus is just $49, that’s a 50% discount. The membership service is Walmart’s answer to Amazon Prime, and it offers a range of useful benefits including unlimited free delivery on more than 160,000 items as well as fuel discounts at more than 2,000 Walmart and Murphy USA fuel stations. It also includes access to Paramount Plus as well. This deal typically shows up only twice a year.
Walmart Plus (12 months): $49 @ Walmart
The Echo Show 5 (3rd Gen) is the perfect addition to your bedside table. It lets you watch videos, get news and weather updates, and take video calls and more. Right now, the Echo Show 5 (3rd Gen) smart display is $50 off, and it comes with a free Sengled color smart bulb as a bonus. The smart bulb is Alexa compatible, so you can control the smart bulb using just your voice when paired with the Echo Show 5.
Echo Show 5 w/ free Sengled smart bulb: was $109 now $39 @ Amazon
Discounts on the Switch are fairly rare, but during the Black Friday sales we often see some pretty excellent bundles and that’s certainly the case this year. Right now the Nintendo Switch Mario Kart 8 Bundle is just $299 at Best Buy. This package includes a Switch console, the full Mario Kart 8 Deluxe game and a three-month Switch Online membership. A standalone Switch retails for the same price, so you’re getting one of the console’s best games for free. That’s a pretty excellent value.
Switch Mario Kart 8 Bundle: $299 @ Best Buy
If you’re looking to pick up one of the best OLED TVs ahead of Black Friday, this is a great opportunity. The Sony 65-inch Bravia XR A80L OLED TV is $1,698 at Amazon — Amazon lists this as a $100 discount, but it’s actually $900 off its original asking price of $2,599. We were seriously impressed with this TV in our Sony A80L OLED TV review, and praised its top-notch picture quality and powerful sound. It also runs great thanks to the Google TV operating system.
Sony 65” Bravia XR A80L OLED TV: was $2,598 now $1,698 @ Amazon
Yes, early Black Friday deals are live!
Welcome to our live coverage of all the best early Black Friday deals.
You might think it’s too early to start your seasonal shopping, but Black Friday is no longer just a single day of epic discounts. The annual sales event has now stretched to cover pretty much the entire month of November, and that means that some seriously excellent early deals have already landed this year.
From big discounts on premium OLED TVs to the lowest prices ever for a wide variety of wireless headphones, we’re seeing plenty of early Black Friday deals that you won’t want to miss. So stick with us as we’ll guide you through all our favorite discounts in this live blog. Plus, we’ll also offer up some useful buying tips and product recommendations as we build up to the big day.
If you were to ask me who’s winning the Black Friday deals race so far, my answer would be Best Buy. The retailer is offering some early deals that no other retailer is matching. For example, it has the LG 48-inch 4K OLED TV on sale for $549. That’s cheaper than last year’s price and the least-expensive OLED TV I’ve ever seen. Also, if you’re a My Best Buy member, you can knock $100 off any of the new M3-powered MacBook Pros. Best Buy and Amazon are usually my go-to stores for Apple deals, and so far Amazon has the new MacBook Pros from $1,599 (full price).
Speaking of Walmart, the retailer has confirmed its plans for Black Friday 2023. The retailer’s first batch of Black Friday deals will launch on Wednesday, November 8. That’ll be followed by a second wave of deals that’ll release on Wednesday, November 22. Finally, Walmart will wrap up the month with its Cyber Monday event which starts on November 27. I’ve highlighted some of my favorite deals in the article below. Remember, Walmart Plus shoppers get early access (12 p.m. ET) to the deals, whereas everyone else has to wait till 3 p.m. ET. (Additionally, check out our Walmart promo codes page for more ways to save this holiday season).
Happy Friday! Deals Editor in Chief Louis here guiding you through the best Black Friday deals on this first weekend of November. October ended up being an extremely busy month for deals. Things started with a bang as Amazon held its second October Prime Day. From that moment on, practically every retailer launched some form of early Black Friday sale. In previous years, I’ve usually bypassed these sales, but I admit in my 15 years as deals editor this October had some pretty epic deals. Which sets us up nicely for November. So I and the entire Tom’s Guide deals team will help you sort out the best early sales to shop this weekend.
One of my top personal deals comes from Walmart. It’s taking 50% off its Walmart Plus membership. It’s a predictable deal in that I remember seeing it last year, but it’s also a very rare deal. In 2023, I believe this is only the second time they offer it. So if you’ve ever been curious — now is the time to sign up.
Walmart Plus: was $98 now $49/year @ Walmart