Amazon Black Friday Sale: Early deals and everything you need to know

Although it will still be a few weeks away, the hype surrounding Black Friday is already in full swing. Some major retailers like Walmart are already sharing details about what we can expect from this year's sales, and the first deals are already well underway.

Amazon has been relatively tight-lipped about its Black Friday plans for 2024, but we have a pretty good idea of ​​what to expect based on previous years. Below we've listed the expected dates and details for this year's sale, as well as some of the best deals you can already take advantage of. We will continue to update this page throughout the holiday shopping season. So check back regularly for the latest information and current offers on the best Amazon bargains.

The best Amazon deals for early Black Friday

These early deals are the top choice according to our deal experts, with deep discounts on products that have been highly rated in hands-on reviews by CNET staff.

The advanced and stylish Beats Studio Pro made our overall list of favorite headphones for 2024. It has excellent noise cancellation capabilities, lossless audio support, and a battery life of up to 40 hours on a single charge. All base colors are currently available for $170, while the collaboration versions with Kim Kardashian are priced at $190.

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The latest model in Apple's lightweight lineup, CNET has named the M3 MacBook Air the best overall laptop of 2024. This model features a stunning 13.6-inch Liquid Retina display, 18 hours of battery life, 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. It is also designed to work with Apple Intelligence. There's an automatic $100 discount, and you can save an additional $149 on the Midnight and Space Gray color variants when you enable that Instant coupon on the site.

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Thanks to its intelligent navigation and impressive cleaning capabilities, we named the Roborock S8 the best mid-range robot vacuum cleaner of 2024. It features 6,000 Pa suction, 3D obstacle avoidance and is equipped with vibrating mopping pads for a truly flawless floor.

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Unsurprisingly, we're already seeing some excellent deals on Amazon-owned devices, like the 2023 Echo Show 5. This compact smart display features a 5.5-inch touchscreen, a 2-megapixel camera, and a Built-in microphone so you can check the weather, set timers, update your calendar and more – completely hands-free. Additionally, this offer includes a free Energetic Smart light bulb with a color palette of 16 million shades.

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• Apple Watch SE (2nd Gen): $189 (Save $60). Our favorite budget smartwatch of 2024 with a 40mm display, fitness tracking features, Apple Pay support and more.
• Ekrin Athletics Kestrel Massage Gun: $250 (Save $100). A premium massage gun with six speed settings, 13mm amplitude and eight hours of battery life. Claim the Coupon on the site to get the discount.
• Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 (40mm): $160 (save $140). It's a generation old, but this 2023 Galaxy Watch 6 is still one of the best smartwatches for Android users. And now you can grab it at an all-time low price.
• Tineco Pure One S11: $210 (save $90). With 130W of suction power, four-stage HEPA filtration, and weighing just 6.1 pounds, this lightweight Tineco is the overall best cordless vacuum of 2024. Claim the Coupon on the site to get the discount.
• GoPro Hero 12 Black: $299 (save $101). Capture the action with this rugged and compact GoPro. It's a generation old, but still supports 5.3K videos, 27MP photos, and is fully waterproof to a depth of 33 feet.
• Keurig K-Express Coffee Maker: $60 (save $30). This compact Keurig brewer lets you whip up your morning pick-me-up in seconds. It can brew 8-, 10-, and 12-ounce cups, and the 42-ounce container lets you brew up to four cups before needing a refill.
• Samsung T7 Shield 2TB SSD: $150 (save $135). A rugged external storage drive that's protected from water, dust, and drops.
• Ring Video Doorbell (2nd Gen): $60 (save $40). Keep an eye on your home from anywhere with this battery-powered video doorbell. It's easy to install, has a built-in motion sensor, and sends notifications directly to your phone.

When does the Black Friday sale take place at Amazon?

Currently, Amazon has not yet announced any dates for its Black Friday sales. However, the online retailer has historically launched its official sales about seven days before Black Friday, which falls on November 29th this year. Following the same pattern, the Black Friday sale 2024 on Amazon is expected to start around November 22nd. It's also worth noting that October's Prime Day sale (October 8th and 9th) marks the informal start of the holiday shopping season on Amazon, and we've had plenty of excellent early bird discounts since then.

However, the savings will continue long after November 29th. The Black Friday sale continues straight into Cyber ​​Monday on December 2nd, where you'll likely see many of the same discounts and maybe even some new deals. It's also possible that some of these deals will remain available as “Cyber ​​Week” deals in the days following Cyber ​​Monday.

What kind of Black Friday deals will there be on Amazon?

Amazon is keeping quiet about which items we'll see on sale for Black Friday this year. However, from previous experience, we know that the online retailer will be offering discounts across a range of categories including tech, homeware, fashion, fitness equipment, toys and more. There will be plenty of deals on gadgets and electronics, including some at record low prices Amazon-owned devices like Echo speakers and Fire tablets.

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

No, a Prime membership is not required to shop Amazon's Black Friday sale. However, there will be some offers and discounts that are only available to those who have a Prime subscription. A standard Prime membership costs $15 per month or $139 for the year, but there is one 30-day free trial for new subscribers, which is a great way to get additional savings. Make sure you cancel your membership before you are charged.