I’m the Tech Editor, and Here Are the Best Tech Deals Ahead of Black Friday Right Now.

Black Friday is just around the corner. From the day after Thanksgiving until Cyber ​​Monday, you’ll find a sea of ​​discounts from stores and companies. But even before Black Friday officially begins, stores are offering deals. As Lifehacker’s tech editor, I’ve scoured tech deals at stores like Amazon, Best Buy, and Walmart to find the best deals.

While there aren’t many great deals right now, there are a few good ones you can take advantage of right now. Many of them are on previous-generation devices—I’ve included some that are still worth buying in 2025, especially with these discounts. Stay tuned in the next couple of weeks: as Black Friday and Cyber ​​Monday approach, I expect there will be many more deals.

The best early deals on laptops on Black Friday

• M4 MacBook Air (13-inch) : $749 at Amazon (was $999): Without a doubt, my favorite early Black Friday laptop deal is the price reduction on the M4 MacBook Air. For $750, you get the latest M4 chip, 16GB of RAM, and 256GB of storage. It’s a fantastic package for anyone who needs a laptop for everyday computing—though those chips may be more powerful than you think. If you need more RAM or storage, Amazon is selling the 512GB model for $949 , ​​and the 512GB RAM and 24GB model for $1,149 .

• M2 MacBook Air (13-inch) : $699 at Best Buy (was $799). If your budget is under $700, the M2 MacBook Air is a great choice. This MacBook Air looks and feels identical to the M4 model, and it also comes with 16GB of RAM and 512GB of storage. However, the M2 processor is two generations behind the M4. Personally, I think the future-proofing you get with the M4 is worth the extra $50, but the M2 MacBook Air is still a powerful computer for its current price.

• Dell 16 Plus Copilot+ (16-inch) : $999.99 at Best Buy (was $1,599.99) . Despite the Copilot+ name, this Dell 16 Plus laptop is a great value. It features a 16-inch 2.5K display with a 90Hz refresh rate, a 3.3GHz Intel Core Ultra 9 Series 2 processor, 32GB of RAM, and 1TB of storage. Best Buy is offering $600 off as part of its early Black Friday sale.

• Galaxy Book4 (16-inch) : $1,199.99 at Best Buy (was $1,899.99) . This Galaxy Book4 features an AMOLED display with a 2880 x 1800 resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. It runs on a 3.8GHz Intel Core Ultra 7 Series 1 processor, 16GB of RAM, and 1TB of storage. Best Buy currently offers a $700 discount.

The best early Black Friday tablet deals

• iPad A16 : $299 at Amazon (was $349) . Apple sells a variety of iPads, but the most affordable model may be enough for most. The tablet features an 11-inch display, an Apple A16 processor, and 128GB of storage. It’s not as powerful as Apple’s iPad M series, and its display can’t compete with the OLED displays of the iPad Pro, but for $300, it’s a great tablet.

• iPad Pro (11-inch) : $899 at Best Buy (was $999) . If you want Apple’s most powerful and feature-rich iPad, there’s currently a $100 discount on the 11-inch Pro. This model features an Apple M4 processor, 256GB of storage, and an OLED display.

• Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite : $159.99 at Amazon (was $329) . The Samsung Tab S6 Lite is a good choice for those looking for a reliable and affordable Android tablet. This model features a 10.4-inch display, 64GB of storage, and a Samsung S Pen stylus. Amazon currently offers a $170 discount.

• Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE : $359.99 at Amazon (was $499.99) . The Samsung S10 FE tablet is currently discounted by $130. It features a 10.9-inch display with a 90Hz refresh rate, 128GB of storage, and a Samsung S Pen stylus. If you’re looking for an alternative, Samsung is offering a number of other tablets on Amazon as part of an early Black Friday deal.

The best early Black Friday phone deals

• Samsung Galaxy S25 FE : $534.99 at Amazon (was $709.99) . Samsung’s “budget” Galaxy S25 typically costs over $700, but right now, ahead of Black Friday, it’s 25% off. It features 256GB of storage, an Exynos 2400 processor with 8GB of RAM, and a 6.7-inch 1080p display.

• Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra : $1,057.91 at Amazon (was $1,419.99) : Samsung’s most expensive flagship smartphone is also on sale for 25% off, knocking more than $360 off its original price. The S25 Ultra features 512GB of storage, a Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset with 12GB of RAM, and a 6.9-inch 1440p display.

The best early Black Friday smartwatch deals

• Apple Watch SE (2nd generation) : $169 at Walmart (was $249) . While Apple is now selling the third-generation Apple Watch SE, the second generation is still a great smartwatch option. Walmart is currently offering an $80 discount on the 40mm or 44mm GPS model. The latter will cost you $199 instead of $279.

• Apple Watch Ultra 2 : $699 at Best Buy (was $799) : Similarly, you can save $100 on the second-generation Apple Watch Ultra 2 if you don’t mind that Apple is now selling the Apple Watch Ultra 3 , which currently costs at least $180 more. The Ultra 2 features a larger 49mm display with up to 3000 nits of brightness. It also boasts “pro” features like water resistance up to 100 meters (330 feet) and a depth gauge up to 40 meters (133 feet) for scuba diving and snorkeling, as well as a battery life of up to 36 hours.

• Apple Watch Series 10 : $249 at Best Buy (was $499) : Apple’s latest Apple Watch Series 11 is on sale for almost $50 off at Walmart. But you can save another $100 by choosing the previous-generation Apple Watch Series 10.

• Garmin vívoactive 5 : $199 at Best Buy (was $299) : Garmin is in a similar situation to the aforementioned Apple Watch, as the vívoactive 5 is now the latest generation. However, it features a 42mm display, a plethora of workout features (such as sleep tracking, respiration rate, and activity/inactivity), and a 264-hour battery life.

The best early Black Friday deals on headphones and earbuds

• AirPods Pro 2 : $139 at Walmart (was $239) . If you don’t want to spend $249 on Apple’s AirPods Pro 3, the second-generation Pros are a steal at $139. They still offer excellent sound, noise cancellation, and transparency features, and you save $110 compared to Apple’s latest model.

• QuietComfort Ultra Headphones : $249 at Amazon (was $299) : Bose is known for both sound quality and noise cancellation, and while the QuietComfort Ultra headphones are a bit pricey, they’re currently $50 off.

• JBL Tune Buds : $39.95 on Amazon (was $99.95) . Wireless headphones can be pricey, so it’s nice to get this discount on JBL Tune Buds. These headphones typically retail for just under $100, but they’re currently on sale for $60 before Black Friday.

• Sony WH-1000XM5 : $248 on Amazon (was $399.99) : If I didn’t have the AirPods Max, these are the headphones I’d buy. The Sony WH-1000XM series is one of the best, and while they’re not as expensive as Apple’s over-ear headphones, they’re still pretty pricey. They’re currently 38% off on Amazon.

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