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Posted: 2024-11-28 15:25:00

Amazon's big Prime Day sale might have come and gone, but don't worry if you missed out -- there are plenty of equally amazing discounts to be found during the Black Friday sales. Kick off your holiday shopping by snagging laptops, kitchen appliances or a new vacuum cleaner, and so much more. Whether you're a Prime member or not, you can browse our carefully curated list of deals, which include many of our favorite products from across the year.

The expert deal sleuths at CNET have rounded up some of the best deals Amazon has right now. Whether you're looking to get your gifts ahead of the holiday season or save big on something you've had your eye on all year, there's a good chance it will be discounted.

In the meantime, we've also packed this guide with other helpful details about what you can expect during this year's sale. To ensure you get the best offers at any given time, we'll continue to update this page throughout Black Friday and all of Cyber Week. So be sure to check back often for the latest and greatest deals.

Best Amazon Black Friday deals overall

This three-pack of Outdoor 4 security cameras can help keep your home secure by surveilling outside areas with a network of weather-resistant cameras. The Outdoor 4 is on our list of best home security cameras for its strong battery life using AA lithium batteries.

Adding a dashcam to a vehicle is a good way to make sure you've got backup in case of any incidents that may happen to or around your car, and 70mai makes decent models. The A810 comes with 4K video capture, and you get front and back cameras. You also have the option to have parking monitoring if you choose to add a hardwire kit to the mix.

Best Amazon Black Friday tech deals

These deals are the pick of the bunch, according to our deal experts, with steep discounts on products highly rated in hands-on reviews by CNET staff.

The latest model in Apple's lightweight lineup, CNET named the M3 MacBook Air the overall best laptop of 2024. This model has a stunning 13.6-inch Liquid Retina display, an 18-hour battery life and 8GB of RAM. It's also designed to work with Apple Intelligence. The basic 256GB configuration is currently sold out, but you can upgrade to the 512GB model for $1,049.

Combining a sleek design and tons of advanced features, the Fitbit Charge 6 is the all-around best fitness tracker of 2024. It has more than 40 preset exercise modes, and it monitors your heart rate, oxygen saturation, sleep patterns, stress levels and more. It even has a built-in ECG function and is compatible with Google Wallet and other helpful Android apps. This deal comes with six free months of Fitbit Premium.

The new Amazon Fire HJD 10 is 46% off, making it a bargain at only $75. While the 3GB of RAM is the highest, the 10.1-inch full HD display makes watching TVs and movies a breeze. The processor is also 25% faster than its predecessor.

Best Amazon Black Friday TV deals

Turn any display into a smart TV with the fastest streaming device of 2024. It features HDR10 Plus, Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos support for an immersive watch experience, and right now you can grab it on sale at an all-time low price.

  • TCL Q65 98-inch TV: $1,598 (save $1,402). The 144Hz variable refresh rate allows you to watch anything, like fast-action sports or movies, without any motion blur.
  • Vizio VFD40M-08 40-inch TV: $148 (save $22). Excellent for streaming, with over 200 free channels and over 15,000 movies and shows on demand using the built-in WatchFree Plus app.
  • Amazon Fire TV 2-series 40-inch TV: $150 (save $100). The newest model is now half off and includes new Alexa skills, features, smart home capabilities and voice functionality.
  • LG C4 Evo 65-inch OLED TV: $1,497 (save $1,203). Comes with the AI Super Upscaling feature, which automatically enhances picture quality regardless of what you're watching.
  • Vizio 43-inch quantum QLED TV: $239 (save $110). The perfect TV for gamers with the power of up to 120fps at 1080p and an integrated gaming menu that instantly powers on.

Best Amazon Black Friday laptop deals

The Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 has a spot on our list of the best laptops of 2024, thanks to its lightweight design and powerful hardware. Our review of this Microsoft laptop called it "exceptionally well made and long-running." This laptop is part of a new era of computing, because it runs on Qualcomm's Arm-based Snapdragon X processor, and has a heavy focus on AI with Microsoft's Copilot push.

Apple's MacBook Air powered by the M3 chip is also discounted in its 15-inch avatar. This is the configuration with 16GB memory and 256GB storage, so you're getting quite a bang for your buck, especially because of the bigger size. Our review called it an extremely capable laptop for pro photographers, so if you're a creative, this is one of the best MacBooks to get right now.

This Lenovo laptop is as cheap as they come. At only $150, it's a great budget laptop that will do all the basics. It's got a 15.6-inch display, 8GB of RAM, a 720p camera, an Intel Celeron N4500 processor and a battery life of up to 10 hours, making it hard to find better value at this price.

Best Amazon Black Friday tablet deals

If you want to get the cheapest iPad, the 10th-gen iPad is a good pick, especially at this price. It's the latest version of Apple's base iPad and it's our overall favorite tablet of 2024. The tablet is powered by an A14 Bionic chip, and gets an 10.9-inch display, USB-C charging, 4GB of memory and 64GB of storage. 

  • Apple iPad Mini (7th gen): $459 (save $40). Apple recently refreshed its mini tablet for Apple Intelligence, and this is the first discount we've seen on it. Clip the on-page coupon to get the full discount.
  • Apple iPad Mini (6th gen): $350 (save $149). Apple is also running a discount on the previous-gen mini Apple tablet, making it a top value purchase for those that just need a portable iPad without too many bells and whistles.
  • Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE: $300 (save $150). Samsung's affordable FE lineup packs in a lot of value, and this latest iteration is an even better bang-for-buck purchase with this discount.
  • Amazon Fire HD 8 Kids: $65 (save $75). Amazon's own top-rated kids' tablet is a neat starter device for your kids, particularly with its rugged build.
  • Microsoft Surface Pro: $857 (save $143). Our favorite Windows tablet of 2024 is well worth this discounted price tag.

Best Amazon Black Friday kitchen and appliance deals

With more than 10 cooking presets, you may never reach for another appliance again. This smart oven can do almost anything, from roasting to reheating, and it's got settings for specific foods like bagels and cookies. This oven also can fit up to four trays of food, perfect for family meals.

With the colder months now upon us, you might want to move your pizza-making operation indoors. Make personal 12-inch pizzas in minutes with this new indoor pizza oven. It comes with five presets, such as New York pizza, pan pizza and more, so you can make yours exactly how you like it. This model comes with a pizza peel included.

Thanks to their intelligent navigation and impressive cleaning capabilities, Roborock vacuums were named some of the best midrange robot vacuums of 2024 by our expert reviewers. This Q7 model has 4,200 Pa of suction power and 3D obstacle avoidance. And it's equipped with vibrating mop pads for a truly spotless floor.

When is Amazon's Black Friday sale?

Amazon's official Black Friday sale started at on Nov. 21. It's set to run until Cyber Monday on Dec. 2, though it's possible some of these offers will remain available in the days following Cyber Monday as "Cyber Week" deals.

What kind of Black Friday deals are available on Amazon? 

The online retailer is offering big savings across a number of categories, including tech, home goods, fashion, fitness equipment, toys and much more. There are plenty of deals on gadgets and electronics, including some record-low prices on Amazon's own devices like Echo speakers and Fire tablets.

Do I need a Prime Membership to shop at Amazon's Black Friday sale?

No, a Prime membership is not required to shop at Amazon's Black Friday sale. However, there are some deals and discounts that are exclusively available to those who do have a Prime subscription. A standard Prime membership is $15 per month or $139 for the year, but there is a 30-day free trial for new subscribers, which is a good way to score some extra savings. Just be sure to cancel your membership before you're charged.

What is the difference between Black Friday and Prime Day?

Both sale events have superb offers on tons of products across the board. Prime Day has more of a focus on Amazon products, such as Amazon TVs and smart home devices. Even though all products are on sale, there's a heavy emphasis on Amazon products as well as the Prime membership. Members are eligible for a lot more discounts than non-members. As for Black Friday, virtually all product types from all brands are seeing huge discounts. There's also less of a focus on Prime members. There are still member-exclusive offers, but not as many as on Prime Day.

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