With the arrival of Black Friday, holiday bells begin to cheer and shopping for the season officially commences. Black Friday is an opportunity to grab huge deals on your favorite products — especially electronics — for yourself, friends and family.
Our Black Friday electronics shopping guide highlights some of the best early Black Friday deals we found across the web, from laptops and desktops to televisions and headphones.
We’ve got you covered if you want to upgrade your tech this season with holiday deals and deep discounts. Fantastic price options are available for all.
When Is Black Friday?
Black Friday is the day after Thanksgiving. In 2022, Black Friday deals will be offered up on Nov. 25.
However, many retailers offer Black Friday deals before the date and for a few days after it. Our guide will help you locate some of the best Black Friday deals before they sell out.
Best of all, all of the best deals that we have located are online, so you can grab them without ever leaving your home.
Black Friday Electronics Deals
Deals are abundant during Black Friday, but we’ve gathered some of our favorite offerings for the seasonal event. To find all the best deals, check out our article on Black Friday promos and offers, and check with your favorite retailers for sales announcements.
Laptops and Desktops
Thanks to discounts and sales, Black Friday is the perfect time to upgrade to a new laptop or desktop. Here are some of our favorite early Black Friday deals on new Windows PCs, Chromebooks and Apple Macs.
Tablets and E-readers
Tablets also see massive Black Friday sales during the holiday season. In our research, we found that Microsoft and Apple products offer some of the best tablet deals. But we still have excellent options for Android users and those who prefer e-ink screens.
Cameras and Gear
Today’s smartphones can take stellar photos, but if you want to get serious about your photography, you should pick up a stand-alone camera with the help of these early Black Friday deals. Panasonic and GoPro offer excellent deals this season to capture the world around you.
Televisions
When Black Friday rolls around each year, many shoppers have their eyes set on one type of product — televisions. This year is no different, and manufacturers are ready to offer up televisions at massive discounts. These are some of the early Black Friday deals we have found.
Headphones
Music powers the soul. There is nothing better than taking your tunes with you wherever you go. Whether you are rocking out to the latest hits or need a pair to chat online with friends, many brand-name headphones are available with Black Friday deals.
Video Games
When it’s time to kick back and relax, video games can help you enter a new world. We’ve located some great Black Friday deals on video gaming accessories and a few top video games that you might be dying to play.
Cell Phones
Staying connected with family and friends shouldn’t cost you an arm and a leg. Luckily, carriers are offering Black Friday deals this season. We’ve highlighted some of our favorite deals from Motorola, Samsung, Google and more.
Home Theater
What better time to upgrade your home theater system than before the holidays? With holiday movies galore and the Super Bowl around the corner, you might want to upgrade your television or sound system with these Black Friday deals.
Wearables
Smartwatches and other wearables can provide subtle notifications or keep a close eye on your fitness and health. The popular Samsung Galaxy Watch and Apple Watch offer Black Friday deals this season but aren’t the only options in town for the holidays.
- Samsung’s Galaxy Watch4 can be grabbed at a major discount. ($169 | Save $110)
- The Fitbit Versa 4 is a solid option for hard-core Fitbit fans. ($149 | Save $80)
- Amazfit offers up a cheaper smartwatch with the GTR 3 Pro. ($139 | Save $50)
- You can grab the Apple Watch Series 7 for under $350. ($339 | Save $160)
- Apple’s more affordable Watch SE is also available for a discount. ($209 | Save $70)
- Snag a Fitbit for less than $100 with the Fitbit Charge 5. ($99 | Save $50)
- The Fitbit Ace 3 is a great option for kids’ health and fitness. ($49 | Save $30)
- Amazfit provides a more rugged smartwatch with the T-Rex Pro. ($127 | Save $32)
- Our favorite cheap smartwatch, the Amazfit Bip 3 Pro, is on sale. ($49 | Save $20)
- Runners and trail hikers should check out the Garmin Venu Sq. ($119 | Save $80)
Smart Home
Converting your existing home into a smart home is about more than lightbulbs that can change color on demand. Smart home devices can offer convenience and savings for you and your family. Here are some of our favorite early Black Friday sales to get started.
Michael Archambault is a senior writer for The Penny Hoarder specializing in technology.
