Best Black Friday deals 2024: Sales are live for tech, style, TV, mattresses
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Looking for the best Black Friday deals from all your favorite stores, and maybe a few new ones too? Our team of deal hunters and product testers have decades of experience between them, and to be honest, we're doing a bit of shopping, too, so we're only here for the hottest discounts.
Price inflation has been an extra burden on all our spending throughout 2024. And with several big stores already confirming they'll be passing next year's proposed tariffs directly to their customers, this year's Black Friday deals might be the lowest prices we see for some time on many products - or even ones just featuring parts - not manufactured in the US.
So, if you've been thinking of making any bigger purchases recently, especially in the tech and electronics category, this might be a handy time to dive in. We're covering much more than laptops, gaming consoles, and TVs, though, as our style, homes, mattress, VPN, streaming, and beauty editors haven't stopped throwing hot deals forward for this guide. Let's take a look.
Best Black Friday deals 2024
Feel free to bookmark us or leave this tab open on your browser as we're updating our highlights for the best individual Black Friday deals across various categories below from Thanksgiving right through the holiday weekend. Look out, though; some of the best deals will sell out long before Friday wraps up.
Black Friday streaming deals
Streaming services can really add up, especially if you subscribe to multiple. But with all of the good content to watch, it's hard not to. That's why these Black Friday streaming deals are so worthwhile, especially considering how rarely discounts on these services come up during other times of the year.
Black Friday TV deals
Looking to upgrade your home theater? Black Friday is the time to do it. Top models of varying sizes from brands like Samsung, LG, and Hisense are already down to incredible lows, and the variety will only get better as the weekend continues.
Black Friday Apple deals
Apple products are almost always on sale, but it's not until events like Black Friday that they get to actually good prices. Finally, we're seeing great discounts on AirPods, iPads, and even iPhones that can't be missed.
Black Friday style deals
Whether you're revamping your entire wardrobe or just want a few key pieces to style around, these Black Friday fashion deals have you covered. Right now, we're seeing a range of products on sale, from luxury cashmere to affordable staples.
Black Friday mattress deals
Don't cheap out on a mattress — that's a decision you'll have to live with every single night. Instead, consider shopping these Black Friday mattress deals as a way to get an incredible bed at a rare low price.
Black Friday home deals
Looking for a new couch or robot vacuum? Now is the time to buy, with Black Friday deals knocking some of our top picks down to the lowest prices we've seen all year.
Black Friday kitchen deals
Small kitchen appliances are some of the most popularly discounted products every Black Friday, and for good reason: they make great gifts and nice home upgrades. So whether you're finally picking up your own air fryer or getting one for a family member this Christmas, these discounts are worth checking out.
Black Friday gaming deals
You don't need to be a gamer to know just how expensive the hobby can get. Between consoles, games, and peripherals, the bill really adds up. These Black Friday gaming deals are a nice way to keep your cart total low while still getting the best gear on the market.
Black Friday tech deals
From smartphones to smartwatches, there's plenty of tech to save on for Black Friday. It makes now a good time to upgrade your own devices or get a gift for a loved one before Christmas. We'll be keeping tabs on the best of the best below, including Samsung, Google, Kindle, Echo, and more.
Black Friday beauty deals
Treat yourself and your beauty routine to some upgrades this Black Friday by saving big on these essentials. If you've been eyeing a Dyson Airwrap or kit of Crest Whitestrips, now is the time to buy.
Want more Black Friday picks across fashion, tech, home, kitchen, beauty, mattresses, and more? Take a quick look at our full list of new deals and sales articles.
Black Friday FAQs
When is Black Friday?
Black Friday 2024 officially lands on November 29, the Friday after Thanksgiving. Sales kicked off way before then, but some fresh discounts will arrive on the day itself, too.
Is Black Friday or Cyber Monday better?
Historically, Black Friday was an event reserved for in-person shopping, while Cyber Monday was an occasion for online buyers. Over the years, however, that distinction has long been lost, and the two have become very similar. Rather, Black Friday seems to herald the beginning of the holiday's best deals, while Cyber Monday marks their final day at most stores. Both are great. I would say that it's best to buy a deal you find on Black Friday because if you wait until Cyber Monday, you may find it out of stock.
In terms of offerings, Black Friday tends to be more geared toward home goods, TVs, fashion, furniture, and appliances. If you can recall the items people would fill their carts with during the Black Fridays of yore, you've got a good idea of the day's most popularly discounted items. Think toasters, video games, big-screen TVs, vacuum cleaners, clothes, and mattresses.
Cyber Monday used to be geared toward tech, and nowadays, it still carries a little bit of that influence. While most of the Black Friday deals continue on, you can also find limited-time discounts on products like PC components, gaming consoles, cameras, and computer accessories.
Again though, if you see a deal on a piece of tech you really like on black Friday, we'd hop on it as it's not guaranteed to still be there on Cyber Monday.
What should you buy during Black Friday?
Black Friday is a great event to take advantage of for gift shopping and upgrading or restocking your home. If you've been waiting for a good deal to step up your entertainment center or kitchen counter, we see all-time lows every year on our top TVs, gaming consoles, smart speakers, air fryers, VPNs, streaming services, coffee makers, and the like. With Christmas on the horizon, it's also a good occasion to shop for great gift discounts on products like e-readers, gaming accessories, headphones, videogames, iPads, and much more.
Many great savings can be had on Black Friday, making it more of a question of "What shouldn't you buy?" You shouldn't be buying products from shady brands or sellers, especially on social media, no matter how cheap they are. That's why we highlight only deals on products we've tested or researched from sellers we trust, making it easier for you to shop with peace of mind during the rush of Black Friday.
Why is it called "Black Friday"?
The name "Black Friday" hails from a stock market crash in September of 1869 caused by two investors driving up the price of gold. That, combined with a 50% drop in harvest value for corn and wheat, resulted in an all-around dark day for the economy.
Almost a century later, the name returned in the 1950s as the term for the Friday between Thanksgiving and the annual Army-Navy college football game. Law enforcement would often refer to it as such because of the longer hours they'd have to work to police the influx of traffic and shoppers during that period.
Like all popular terms, businesses picked it up for marketing purposes, attempting to rework it into "Big Friday." But it never stuck and "Black Friday" took over as the most commonly used name by the 1980s. It's a fitting name since the holiday is such a massive retail event, often moving many businesses' finances from the red into the black.