Black Friday deals are already starting and these are the best

We’ve rounded up all the best early Black Friday deals as of Nov. 18 — here are our top picks:

• BEST TV DEAL: Amazon 65-inch Omni 4K Fire TV — $749.99 $1,099.99 (save $350)

• BEST KITCHEN DEAL: Keurig K-Latte — $59.99 $89.99 (save $30)

• BEST HEADPHONES DEAL: Beats Studio Buds — $99.95 $149.95 (save $50)

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For better or for worse, Black Friday looks a lot different now than it does pre-pandemic.

This year, we’ve unlocked a new fiasco to navigate as we shop for the holidays: inflation. But if there’s anything retailers have learned since 2020, it’s how to provide cushion for shoppers who are budgeting extra hard during these tight times. Mostly, that looks like stretching Black Friday deals across the entire month of November — in some cases, a little bit of October, too.

Below, you’ll find a complete list of all the holiday doorbusters that are live right now (with sales grouped by retailer, category, and brand). We continue to update this post as more deals pop up throughout the weeks leading up to actual Black Friday, but don’t hold out too long if something on your shopping list is enjoying a discount — most retailers are saying screw it and putting a “Black Friday price” badge on items now.

The best early Black Friday deals at each retailer

Best Buy

The electronics store’s official Black Friday sale technically began on Oct. 24, nearly a month ahead of its 2021 kickoff on Nov. 19. That October announcement also details how Best Buy is planning to offer Black Friday deals “almost every week” until its main event in November. Any current deals at Black Friday prices will be clearly marked as such, and if anything you bought there earlier this month happens to be cheaper today, you’ll get a refund under the Black Friday Price Guarantee.

• Madden NFL 23 — $34.99 $59.99 (save $25)

• HyperX Cloud Stinger Core — $53.99 $79.99 (save $26)

• Keurig K-Latte — $59.99 $89.99 (save $30)

• HyperX CloudX Flight — $109.99 $159.99 (save $50)

• Ninja Foodi XL 2-Basket Air Fryer (10 quarts) — $229.99 $249.99 (save $20)

• Nespresso Vertuo Next with Aeroccino3 Milk Frother — $167.97 $239.95 (save $71.98)

• Turtle Beach Stealth 700 Gen 2 MAX — $199.99

• Lenovo Ideapad 1i (Intel Celeron N4020, 4GB RAM, 64GB eMMC) — $99.99 $249.99 (save $150)

• Shark Vertex — $399.99 $449.99 (save $50)

• KitchenAid Pro 5 Plus 5-Quart Bowl-Lift Stand Mixer — $249.99 $449.99 (save $200)

• Dyson V7 Advanced Origin — $399.99

• LG 65-inch UN9000 Series 4K TV — $499.99 $699.99 (save $200)

• Dyson V12 Detect Slim — $549.99 $649.99 (save $100)

• LG 48-inch A2 OLED TV — $999.99 $1,299.99 (save $300)

• Sony 55-inch X80K 4K TV — $579.99 $699.99 (save $120)

• Samsung 75-inch TU690T4K TV — $579.99 $849.99 (save $270)

• Amazon 75-inch Omni 4K Fire TV — $749.99 $1,099.99 (save $350)

• Microsoft Surface Pro 7+ (Intel Core i3, 8GB RAM, 128GB SSD) with Black Type Cover — $699.99 $929.99 (save $230)

• iRobot Roomba i7+ — $499.99 $899.99 (save $400)

• LG 55-inch 80 QNED TV — $649.99 $849.99 (save $200)

• Sony 65-inch X80K 4K TV — $699.99 $899.99 (save $200)

• Samsung Galaxy Book Flex2 Alpha (Intel Core i7, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $699.99 $1,049.99 (save $350) + free 6-month Webroot Internet Security Plus with Antivirus subscription

• LG 70-inch NanoCell 75UQA 4K TV — $699.99 $899.99 (save $200)

• HP Victus 15 (Intel Core i5-12450H, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $479.99 $799.99 (save $320)

• Dyson Outsize Total Clean — $899.99

• Samsung 55-inch Class The Frame QLED 4K TV — $999.99 $1,499.99 (save $500)

• Sony 75-inch A85K 4K TV — $1,199.99 $1,499.99 (save $300)

• LG 55-inch C2 OLED TV — $1,299.99 $1,599.99 (save $300)

• Sony 55-inch A90J OLED TV — $1,798 $2,499.99 (save $701.99)

• LG 77-inch C2 OLED TV — $2,499.99 $3,299.99 (save $800)

• Sony 75-inch X95K Mini LED TV — $2,699.99 $3,999.99 (save $1,300)

• Sony 85-inch X95K Mini LED TV — $3,999.99 $5,499.99 (save $1,500)

Walmart

The big box store is once again reviving its popular Black Friday Deals for Days event from 2020, this time dropping new deals every Monday in November. Each event kicks off at 7 p.m. ET and continues into stores a few days later, though Walmart+ members get access beginning at noon that day — crucial leverage for items that are at risk of selling out. Walmart will go out with a bang with one final Cyber Monday event on Nov. 28.

On Nov. 17, Walmart also leaked a bunch of deals that won’t go live until the next Deals for Days event starts on Nov. 21. We’ve rounded up those, and more, below.

TV and audio deals

• onn. 50-inch 4K TV — $148 (drops Nov. 21)

• TCL 65-inch 4-Series 4K TV — $228 (drops Nov. 21)

• TCL 2.1-ch S522W Home Theater Sound Bar — $59 (drops Nov. 21)

• HP FHD Projector with Roku Express Streamer and 84-inch projection screen — $137 $199 (save $62) (drops Nov. 21)

• VIZIO 70″ Class V-Series 4K UHD TV — $448 (drops Nov. 21)

• JBL Flip 4 Waterproof Portable Bluetooth Speaker — $59 $99 (save $40)

• Samsung 2.-1-channel Soundbar —$99 $149 (save $50)

• Apple AirPods Pro — $159 $179.98 (save $20.98)

• TCL 55-inch 4 Series 4K TV — $188 $298 (save $110)

Gaming deals

• Plants vs. Zombies: Battle for Neighborville — $15 $19.93 (save $4.93) (drops Nov. 21)

• The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening (physical) — $29 $59.99 (save $30.99) (drops Nov. 21)

• Animal Crossing: New Horizons (physical) — $29 $59.99 (save $30.99) (drops Nov. 21)

• Mario Party Superstars — $29 $59.88 (save $30.88) (drops Nov. 21)

• The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (physical) — $29 $59.99 (save $30) (drops Nov. 21)

• Acer 32-inch FHD Curved Gaming Monitor — $165 $286.93 (save $121.93) (drops Nov. 21)

Laptop, tablet, and monitor deals

• onn. 10″ kids tablet (32GB) — $69 $129 (save $60) (drops Nov. 21)

• Lenovo Ideapad 1i (4GB RAM, 128GB SSD) — $179 (drops Nov. 21)

• Gateway Notebook 11.6″ 2-in-1 Laptop — $149 $199 (save $50)(drops Nov. 21)

• Lenovo Tab M8 Tablet — $79 $119 (save $40)

• HP 11.6-inch Chromebook (4GB RAM, 32GB SSD) — $79 $98 (save $19)

• LG 32-inch UltraGear QHD Monitor — $200 $349 (save $149)

Smart home deals

• Google Nest Hub (2nd-gen) with smart light bulb — $49.98 $99.98 (save $50) (drops Nov. 21)

Home deals

• Mr. Coffee Iced Coffee Maker with Reusable Tumbler and Filter — $19.98 $34.98 (save $15)

• Gourmia 6-quart Digital Air Fryer — $38 with Walmart+

• Emeril Lagasse Power AirFryer 360 Plus Toaster Oven — $129 $169 (save $40)

• Shark Pet Cordless Stick Vacuum — $144 $259 (save $115)

• Ninja Professional Plus Kitchen System and 72-ounce Pitcher — $149 $199 (save $50)

• Ionvac SmartClean V4 with Self-Empty Dock — $179 $299 (save $120)

• Epson EcoTank All in One Printer — $179 $249 (save $70)

• Bartesian Duet Premium Cocktail Machine — $199 with Walmart+

• Shark EZ Robot Vacuum — $258 $449.99 (save $191.99)

• Dyson Ball Animal 2 — $399 $499.99 (save $100.99)

More Walmart Black Friday deals

• Funko POP! TV Stranger Things Eleven with Eggos — $39.98 $49.98 (save $10)

Amazon

Jeff Bezos and co. do not rest. Less than two weeks after its second Prime Day of the year, Amazon began rolling out early Black Friday deals on TVs, air fryers, beauty tech, and of course, Amazon devices. You can see what’s up for grabs by visiting its daily deals page, installing its mobile app, or asking your smart home device, “Alexa, what are my deals?” Like in previous years, it pays to be an Amazon Prime member: Subscribers get 30-minute early access to select Lightning Deals, which go quickly once they’re live; click here to sign up for a free 30-day trial.

• Echo Dot (3rd Gen) — $14.99 $39.99 (save $25)

• Fire TV Stick Lite — $14.99 $29.99 (save $15)

• Fire TV Stick 4K — $24.99 $49.99 (save $25)

• Blink Mini (2-pack) — $29.99 $64.99 (save $35)

• Echo Show 5 (2nd Gen) — $34.99 $84.99 (save $50)

• Blink Video Doorbell — $34.99 $49.99 (save $15)

• Ring Video Doorbell Wired — $39.99 $64.99 (save $25)

• Echo Show 5 Kids (2nd Gen) — $39.99 $94.99 (save $55)

• Fire TV Stick 4K Max — $34.99 $54.99 (save $20)

• Fire 7 Tablet (2022 release) — $41.99 $59.99 (save $18)

• Fire HD 8 Tablet — $39.99 $89.99 (save $50)

• Revlon One-Step Volumizer PLUS 2.0 — $48.43 $69.99 (save $21.56)

• Echo (4th Gen) — $49.99 $99.99 (save $50)

• Chi Original Ceramic Flat Iron — $52.98 $99.98 (save $47)

• Echo Show 8 (1st Gen) — $54.99 $109.99 (save $55)

• Fire 7 Kids Tablet — $54.99 $109.99 (save $55)

• Blink Video Doorbell System + Sync Module 2 — $54.99 $84.98 (save $29.99)

• Fire HD 8 Plus Tablet — $54.99 $109.99 (save $55)

• Chi Spin N Curl —$70.25 $109.99 (save $39.74)

• Echo Show 8 (2nd Gen) — $69.99 $129.99 (save $60)

• Fire HD 8 Kids Pro Tablet — $69.99 $139.99 (save $70)

• Fire HD 8 Kids Tablet — $69.99 $139.99 (save $70)

• Fire HD 10 Tablet — $74.99 $149.99 (save $75)

• Fire TV Stick 4K and Luna Controller — $94.98 $119.98 (save $25)

• Beats Studio Buds — $99 $149.95 (save $50)

• Fire TV Stick 4K Max and Luna Controller — $104.98 $124.98 (save $20)

• Fire HD 10 Plus Tablet — $104.99 $179.99 (save $75)

• Fire HD 10 Kids Tablet — $119.99 $199.99 (save $80)

• Fire HD 10 Kids Pro Tablet — $119.99 $199.99 (save $80)

• Sony WH-XB910N — $123 $249.99 (save $126.99)

• Apple Pencil 2 — $128.99

• Blink Outdoor – 2 camera kit with Blink Mini — $129.98 $214.98 (save $85)

• T3 AireBrush Duo Hot Air Blow Dry Brush — $142.49 $189.99 (save $47.50)

• Echo Show 10 (3rd Gen) — $169.99 $249.99 (save $80)

• Echo Show 15 — $169.99 $249.99 (save $80)

• T3 Featherweight StylePlus blow dryer — $175 $250 (save $75)

• Powerbeats Pro — $149.95 $249.95 (save $100)

• Amazon eero 6+ mesh Wi-Fi system — $194 $299 (save $105)

• Beats Fit Pro — $179.95 $199.95 (save $20)

• Bose QuietComfort 45 — $249 $329 (save $80)

• Amazon Fire TV 43-inch 4-Series 4K UHD Smart TV — $229.99 $369.99 (save $140)

• Amazon Fire TV 50-inch 4-Series 4K UHD Smart TV — $249.99 $469.99 (save $220)

• Amazon Fire TV 55-inch 4-Series 4K UHD Smart TV — $299.99 $519.99 (save $220)

• Amazon Fire TV 43-inch Omni Series 4K UHD Smart TV — $329.99 $409.99 (save $80)

• Amazon Fire TV 50-inch Omni Series 4K UHD Smart TV — $399.99 $509.99 (save $110)

• Amazon Fire TV 55-inch Omni Series 4K UHD Smart TV — $449.99 $559.99 (save $110)

• 2022 iPad Air (WiFi, 64GB) — $551.99 $599 (save $47.01)

• Samsung 50-inch Class Frame Series QLED 4K TV — $897.99 $1,297.99 (save $400)

• Samsung 55-inch Class Frame Series QLED 4K TV — $997.99 $1,497.99 (save $500)

• Samsung 55-inch Class Neo QLED 4K QN90B TV — $1,297.99 $1,697.99 (save $400)

• Samsung 65-inch Class Frame Series QLED 4K TV — $1,597.99 $1,997.99 (save $400)

• Samsung 65-inch Class NEO QLED 4K QN90B TV — $1,597.99 $2,297.99 (save $700)

• Samsung 75-inch Class Frame Series QLED 4K TV — $1,997.99 $2,997.99 (save $1,000)

Target

Target had Black Friday on the brain earlier than any of the other major retailers, cutting the virtual ribbon on its Black Friday sale on Oct. 10. Since then, deals have been switching in and out of the official “Black Friday deals” section. Target’s Holiday Price Match Guarantee ensures that you’ll get the lowest price possible even if it happens to disappear between now and Dec. 24.

• Ninja Foodi Smoothie Bowl Maker and Nutrient Extractor Blender — $99.99 $129.99 (save $30)

• Beats Solo3 — $99.99 $199.99 (save $100)

• Ninja Kitchen System with Auto IQ Boost and 7-Speed Blender — $129.99 $199.99 (save $70)

• PowerXL Dual Basket Air Fryer (10 quarts) — $99.99 $199.99 (save $100)

• Cuisinart AirFryer Toaster Oven — $149.99 $229.99 (save $80)

• Keurig K-Cafe Special Edition —  $159.99 $199.99 (save $40)

• Shark Rocket Ultra-Light Corded Stick Vacuum — $159.99 $199.99 (save $40)

• Ninja Foodi Digital Air Fry Oven — $199.99 $239.99 (save $40)

• Shark AI RV2011 Robot Vacuum — $249.99 $449.99 (save $200)

• Bissell CrossWave Pet Pro — $229.59 $329.99 (save $100.40)

• Dyson V8 Origin — $279.99 $429.99 (save $150)

• iRobot Roomba i3 — $229.99 $349.99 (save $120)

• Dyson V12 Detect Slim — $549.99 $649.99 (save $100)

• LG 55-inch A1 OLED TV — $899.99 $1,399.99 (save $400)

• LG 55-inch B2 OLED TV — $999.99 $1,399.99 (save $400)

• Get a $10 Target gift card with a LEGO purchase of $50 or more

• Save 25% on one toy or kids’ book with Target Circle

• Buy 2, get 1 free mix-and-match video games, board games, books, and toys

We’ll be adding more great deals to this story as more sales info is released.

The holiday shopping calendar has been shifting, but 2022 is the most intense example so far

Anyone who would appreciate it if Halloween could live out the entirety of its season in peace (damn it) will be the first to tell you that holiday shopping feels like it starts earlier and earlier every year. Black Friday-worthy deals start trickling in around mid-October, and the inbox cramming levels up from there until stores begin officially announcing deals with Black Friday and holiday terminology around early November.

It always feels a bit preemptive, like those neighbors who insist on putting up their Christmas lights while the trees are still green. But 2022’s fall frenzy was more intense than what we’ve seen in recent years. Things kicked off when Target revived its Deal Days event from Oct. 6 to 8 (complete with a Holiday Price Match Guarantee) which rolled nicely into its almost two-month-long Black Friday sale that went live on Oct. 10.

Days later on Oct. 12 and 13, Amazon’s Prime Early Access Sale hit. A second Prime Day in all but name, the Prime Early Access Sale (PEAS) was technically meant to give shoppers a super head start on holiday shopping and featured some of Amazon’s lowest prices of the year. Naturally, Best Buy and Walmart held similar sales to compete. At this point, modern Black Friday is a full season in its own right.

Inflation could make for a more frugal Black Friday

The volatility of item inventory, shipping times, and other supply chain-related chaos didn’t necessarily stop people from spending big in 2021. The National Retail Federation found that holiday sales between November and December grew over 14 percent compared to 2020 (findings in line with predictions from earlier that fall) despite slower December-specific sales due to, you guessed it, an earlier and more spread-out sale season.

While pickles should be easier to find than a Playstation 5s this year, consumers are now working around the fallout of another fuzzy economical mess — one with an even more direct effect on their wallets.

Inflation has been responsible for jacked-up prices on just about everything since spring 2022, leaving folks spending more than they’re used to on daily necessities like gas and groceries. For now, peak inflation seems to be behind us. But between holiday traveling, feeding guests, and of course, gifting, it’s likely that folks may stay in that frugal state of mind throughout the next few months.

This could mean more intentional Black Friday spending: more hunting for deals on essentials that you’d have to buy anyway and fewer impulse buys. Amazon’s October Prime Day gave us a glimpse of how hard (or not) shoppers may be willing to go this holiday season. Data compiled by Numerator, a consumer insights firm, indicates that people didn’t go as balls to the wall as they have in the past — that might be because 79% of PEAS shoppers had inflation on the brain. While one in three still hit “add to cart” on a specific item they’d been waiting to get discounted, a fourth of people ditched really good deals “because it wasn’t a necessity.”

Amazon’s Back-to-School campaign, which spoke to budget-conscious shoppers by confirming that, yes, it’s fine to buy the cheapest notebook for your kid, also alluded to the fact that retailers are aware of where customers want savings this year. While TVs and robot vacuums will undoubtedly still be Black Friday hits, we could see more doorbuster deal spots given to smaller, more essential purchases.

Mapping out a game plan now will help you avoid them when they inevitably crop up in the coming weeks. Here are all the must-know details you can use to strategize:

What is Black Friday?

Black Friday is a shopping holiday that takes place every year on the day right after Thanksgiving. It used to be synonymous with viral fistfights and stampedes and lines that stretched around city blocks before 3 a.m., but in recent years has become more of an online event.

When is Black Friday?

While Black Friday proper falls on Nov. 25 in 2022, most stores began rolling out their holiday doorbusters in October and early November.

What are in-store schedules like for Thanksgiving and Black Friday?

With most COVID-related mandates and crowd control tactics a thing of the past, Black Friday 2022 should feel reminiscent of the pre-pandemic stampede we’re used to. One major difference? Many brick-and-mortar locations are still embracing the “closed on Thanksgiving” trend first seen during COVID. Now, firmly closing doors frees up the holiday for time spent with loved ones.

Online shopping on Turkey Day, however, is still very much a thing. Official Black Friday deals at most retailers will be live on Thursday (if not earlier in the week), still somewhat solidifying Thanksgiving as the unofficial start to Black Friday weekend.

Below is everything we know about in-person shopping hours for The Big Retailers:

• Target: Closed on Thanksgiving; most stores open at 7 a.m. local time on Black Friday. Drive-up and in-store pickup are available.

• Walmart: Closed on Thanksgiving; stores open at 5 a.m. local time on Black Friday. Curbside and in-store pickup are available.

• Best Buy: Closed on Thanksgiving; opening time on Black Friday TBA. Starting Oct. 30, Best Buy will also extend store hours from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. every day of the week except for Sunday, which will be open 10 a.m. through 8 p.m. Curbside and in-store pickup are available.

• Bed Bath & Beyond: Closed on Thanksgiving; doors open at 6 a.m. local time on Black Friday. Curbside and in-store pickup are available.

• JCPenney: Closed on Thanksgiving; doors open at 5 a.m. local time on Black Friday. Exclusive in-store coupons will be given to the first shoppers in line. Curbside pickup is available.

• Kohl’s: Closed on Thanksgiving; opening time on Black Friday TBA. Both drive-up and in-store pickup are available.

• Macy’s: Closed on Thanksgiving; stores are open from 6 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. local time on Black Friday. Curbside and in-store pickup are available.