We’re finally in Black Friday week, which means it’s full steam ahead for the sales. What used to be a long weekend of bargains beginning on the Friday after Thanksgiving has evolved to become a month-long event. The retailers are clamoring to get your business, and you can turn that to your advantage. Huge sales on tech, from Android phones and tablets to wearables and smart home devices, are coming thick and fast. Here’s our rundown of the best Black Friday deals of 2024.
The deals can change quickly as November 29 approaches. We’ll be updating this curated collection of deals regularly to reflect that, so it’s worth checking back here throughout the rest of the month.
Black Friday 2024 retailer deals
Black Friday deals 2024
Smartphones
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The bigger the purchase, the better it is to wait for the Black Friday deals to roll around. That makes this the perfect time to pick up that pricey handset you’ve had your eye on all year, and we’re anticipating some bumper offers this holiday season. There are likely to be record deals on the latest flagships from Samsung and OnePlus, while we also anticipate some of the first notable price drops on the stunning Google Pixel 9 range.
The only downside is that you’re unlikely to see unlocked models of the iPhone 16 on sale. Apple is famous for its thrift when it comes to discounting its latest devices, so even the biggest sales event of the year is very unlikely to bring savings on the iOS options.
Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus
New hardware, powerful AI tools
Packed with a lengthy suite of new AI features, the Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus is the 6.7-inch-sized base-model of the S24 series. Sharing most specs and features with the standard S24 model, the S24 Plus offers a larger battery, more storage space, 12GB of RAM, and a bump to Quad HD resolution. Built for those that want a larger display, but are not interested in the very best features available only in the S24 Ultra.
Smartphone deals
Smart home devices
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Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra: Cleaning Beyond Limits
A robot vacuum is the cornerstone of any smart home, and Roborock is a leading light when it comes to our automated cleaning friends. The manufacturer’s latest flagship product is the Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra, which promises Cleaning Beyond Limits. This includes Revolutionary Cornor-to-Edge Cleaning, with the FlixiArm Design Side Brush and Extra Edge Mopping system ensuring that those spots that most robot vacuums miss are thoroughly cleaned.
An industry-leading suction power of 10,000Pa snaffles up everything in this vac’s path, and a Carpet Boost+ System adds a 30% higher hair pick-up rate compared to previous models. PresciSense LIDAR navigation and Reactive AI 2.0 Obstacle Recognition combine to keep the S8 MaxV Ultra voyaging around your floor unheeded. You also don’t have to lift a finger once the device returns to the all-in-one dock, with everything from emptying and refilling to cleaning, drying, and dispensing detergent being automated.
Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra
Roborock’s top robovac for 2024.
The Roborock S8 MaxV is an ultra-premium robot vacuum and mop with loads of smart features, a pet monitoring system, and self-cleaning capabilities.
Smart home devices
Headphones and earbuds
Great headphones can transform the way you experience music, podcasts, or even a favorite movie. Your ears and your playlists deserve the best, but the finest headphones and earbuds don’t come cheap. The experts at our sister site, SoundGuys, can help you decide which headsets are worth buying, and we’ll highlight all of the best Black Friday deals on that hardware below.
Headphone deals
Earbuds deals
Tablets and e-readers
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Tablets are becoming a bigger part of everyday life each year, whether you’re sketching, streaming, reading, or even conquering your inbox. If you need a new multitasking slate or an e-reader to escape into your next favorite book, Black Friday has something for you. From big brands to budget-friendly finds, these deals could help you upgrade your slate or finally grab that model you’ve been eyeing.
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
Pure XL-ence.
Google reserves its best hardware for the largest device in the line. The Google Pixel 9 Pro XL offers a 6.8-inch display, the biggest battery we’ve ever seen in a Pixel phone, and 37W wired charging. Otherwise, the Pixel 9 Pro and the Pixel 9 Pro XL share almost all other hardware and software features, giving users the option between display sizes with top hardware.
Smartwatches and fitness trackers
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From tracking fitness goals to delivering notifications at a glance, wearables have become an everyday essential for many of us. Black Friday deals make it a perfect time to explore what’s new in smartwatches, fitness bands, and other wearable tech. With options ranging from minimalist designs to feature-packed models, there’s something for everyone looking to streamline their routines or gain insights into their activity levels.
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Apple Watch Series 10 (42mm)
The 10th-gen Apple Watch Series.
The Apple Watch Series 10 marks a decade of innovation with a refreshed design, featuring slightly larger screen options, a thinner case, and a significant health upgrade with sleep apnea detection.
Smartwatch and fitness tracker deals
