Best things to get on black friday

Note: For the latest deals, be sure to check out our Black Friday liveblog for the best ways to save.

Black Friday is winding down, so if you're eager to score deals right now, major retailers like Amazon, Best Buy, Walmart, and Target are all holding major sales.

Don't fret if you're unsure where to start — that's where we come in. We've combed through all the available deals to help you find the best prices on everything from 4K TVs and mattresses to Apple products, gaming accessories, fashion items, and kitchenware.

If you, like many people, are worried about inflation and want to buy gifts sooner rather than later, there's never been a better year to cross off your list early. We're keeping tabs on all the best Black Friday discounts, so if you want to get a jump on savings, check out the best deals worth shopping for below. For even more deals, be sure to check out our frequently updated Black Friday liveblog as well as our coverage of the best sales on tech products.

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• Amazon: Shop the best deals on electronics, games, books, fashion, and more — including up to 65% off gifts for kids. 
• Best Buy: The best sales on TVs, laptops, smart home devices, and more electronics — including up to $500 off OLED 4k TVs. 
• Home Depot: Top Black Friday deals include up to 30% off large appliances, up to 45% off tools, and up to 20% off artificial Christmas trees.
• Target: Find a range of electronics, fashion, and home deals — including up to 50% off on kitchen appliances and cookware.
• Walmart: The retailer's Black Friday Deal for Days is underway, with up to 25% off Apple AirPods and over 50% off vacs and floor cleaners from top brands like Shark and Bissell.
• Wayfair: Hot off the heels of its second Way Day 2022, the retailer has Black Friday deals on holiday decor and home essentials.

Best Black Friday Apple deals

Though Apple doesn't typically discount products directly for Black Friday, there are many Apple Black Friday deals from retailers like Amazon, Best Buy, and Walmart. You can save $120 on Apple Watch Series 7 and $500 on MacBook Pro. 

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The Apple Watch Series 8 features a temperature sensor, car crash detection, and low-power mode. If you're looking to upgrade from a previous model, the Series 8 offers a tremendous improvement in performance and use. It's on sale for $50 off for Cyber Monday.

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$200 off the M1 MacBook Air is a superb deal, especially when you consider the M2 MacBook Air starts at $1,200, and isn't usually discounted below $1,000.

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The Apple Watch Series 7 is extremely similar to the new Series 8. It's only missing Crash Detection, body temperature sensing, and a new Low Power Mode that gives the Series 8 up to 36 hours of battery life. With that in mind, you can easily justify the $120 in savings with this deal on the Series 7.

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The second-generation AirPod Pros were just recently released, but the first-gen AirPod Pros are still one of the best wireless earbuds you can buy. The Pros have a comfortable and stable fit, and an excellent sound profile with even better active noise-canceling. At $160, it matches the lowest price we’ve ever seen.

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Best Buy is knocking $300 off the 12.9-inch iPad Pro running on the M1 processor, which is an excellent deal for this iPad, even if it's an older model.

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The Apple TV 4K is a high-end streaming device with an A12 processor and a precise new Siri remote. We’ve seen better deals on this version of the Apple TV, but only by about $10.

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Apple's 2nd-generation of AirPods are the company's least expensive and most basic model that feature a wired charging case.

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The 6th-generation iPad Mini with an 8.3-inch Liquid Retina display, Apple's A15 Bionic processor from the iPhone 13 series, and a design that looks like the iPad Air. This model has been on sale for $444 on Amazon but is now out of stock. You can still grab it for $50 off at Walmart.

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This large, powerful, premium Apple MacBook Pro is $500 off, which is a huge deal. Newer models may be coming soon, but it's hard to beat this deal.

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Best Black Friday tech deals

Black Friday brings some of the best deals that you'll see all year on laptops, headphones, smart home devices, and more. You can save 50% on JBL headphones and 80% on Amazon Echo Dot. 

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Sony's WH-1000XM4 are our go-to pair of headphones when we look for a balance of sound quality, noise-cancelling performance, and price. They’re on sale for $228 during Cyber Monday, which is the lowest price we’ve seen them at.

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The latest of the Echo Dot lineup, the 5th Gen comes with a handful of new features including better audio and built-in Eero. Right now it's down to only $40, matching the lowest price we've seen for this new speaker so far.

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The K380 is a quiet, ultra-portable keyboard that can connect up to three devices, meaning you can switch seamlessly between a laptop, tablet, and phone. It's one of the best keyboards for mobile devices, and it's currently the lowest price we've seen it all year.

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With its large, squared-off touch screen, the Fitbit Versa 2 is an attractive and affordable mix of smartwatch and activity tracker. Pick one up for $100 during Cyber Monday.

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For those who want high quality sound without the clunkiness of over-ear headphones, these buds from Beats can’t be beat. They come in two listening modes — noise-canceling and transparency — and offer up to eight hours of listening time when charged. At 40% off, you can save $60 on them during Cyber Monday.

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Though you can often find these small smart speakers on sale, $20 is an especially low price to buy one at. Compact and simple in design, the Google Nest Mini is not to be underestimated; it offers all Google Assistant's capabilities, including controlling all of your smart devices with just your voice.

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Basic Chromebooks tend to be regularly priced around $150, so a sub-$100 option is a steal, especially from a quality laptop maker like Lenovo. It's a great machine for school work or general web surfing and web applications.

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For homes that use Alexa as a smart assistant, the 3rd Gen Echo Dot is a compact and versatile speaker that slots right into your smarthome network. For only $10, you can get one with the added bonus of one month of Amazon Music Unlimited.

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Quality over-ear headphones can get pricey, but these wireless ones from JBL offer great sound and up to 40 hours of play when fully charged. RIght now, they’re a steep 50% off, costing right under $25.

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The Mini 11 is Fuji's newest camera in the series, with an improved flash for low-light photos. For Cyber Monday 2022, the blue and lilac cameras come bundled with 10 instant print films, a photo stand, photo magnets, and an idea book. The 20% discount makes it a great deal for gifting.

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Best Black Friday home & kitchen deals 

There are also a ton of home and kitchen deals on Black Friday — including $180 off Breville smart ovens and $200 off Dyson vacuums. For more ways to save, check out our coverage of the best Black Friday kitchen deals. 

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If you’re a seltzer fan, then you should consider investing in a sparkling water maker. The Terra is SodaStream's newest model that is also cordless. It comes with one CO2 cylinder and a bottle of lime Bubly Drops. For Cyber Monday, it's an all-time low price.

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Coway makes some of the best air purifiers on the market. The AP-1512HH is a reliable compact unit that's equipped with a 4-stage filtration system that reduces up to 99.6% of air pollution particles.

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The Philips SmartSleep Connected is our top pick for the best sunrise alarm clock. It will help you fall asleep gently and wake up on time by creating stunning sunset and sunrise simulations. Right now, it's 15% off, an all-time low price that we haven't seen since last year.

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De'Longhi is one of the best brands for home espresso makers. The Specialista Arte is one of our recommended mid-range makers and has the unique feature of a built-in tamper. This is the best price we've seen in six months on this machine.

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This sleek, matte pan is an incredible gift for minimalists: It’s designed to replace eight pieces of cookware, functioning as everything from a pot to a frying pan. Normally $145, you can get it for $95 for Cyber Monday.

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Large enough to feed a family of at least four, the Chefman TurboFry Air Fryer can churn out crispy fries, wings, and more without a ton of oil. Get it now for an all-time low price.

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This vacuum is quiet and comes with boundary strips you can lay out to limit it to clean only the areas you want. It's on sale for $110 off its normal price prior to Black Friday.

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The Shark Navigator Lift-Away (NV352) offers excellent performance, a useful set of tools, and best of all, a reasonable price tag.

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Equipped with a sensor to detect whether you’re vacuuming a carpet or hard floor, the Cyclone V10 Absolute is the perfect vacuum cleaner for any room in the house. Typically priced at closer to $500 or $550, this vacuum’s current Cyber Monday deal is the best we've seen in years.

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This oven from Breville has an LCD display and 13 different cooking modes to help you cook exactly how you need to. This discount isn't the best price we've seen, but it's close.

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The Hamilton Beach Smoothie Electric Blender performs low-lift blending jobs at a budget price. During Black Friday, it's $20 off, the best price we've seen.

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Over half off its original price using code PLUG at checkout, save 80% on the smart plug that pairs with your Alexa to control the lights, fans and appliances automatically at home or remotely when you forget to.

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This powerful carpet cleaner typically costs upwards of $200 or more. But right now, Walmart has it on sale for $97. So if you have a lot of pets and pet messes, this is a great tool to help you keep a clean home.

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Best Black Friday TV deals

Black Friday is the best time of year to shop for a TV, with incredible savings on smart, 4k, and OLED models. You can save $500 on Sony and Samsung models.  

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Samsung's The Frame QLED is designed with a matte display and thin build, making it look like a piece of art in your home. The 55-inch model is $300 off right now, which cuts off a fifth of the price.

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Sony's 2022 midrange LCD TV is a solid pick for buyers who want a good all-around 4K display. It has local dimming for improved contrast, along with wide color capabilities and support for the Google TV streaming platform.

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Samsung's first 4K OLED is also one of the very first OLED TVs to feature quantum dots. This technology allows the display to produce a wider range of colors than typical OLEDs. $1,800 is a new low price for this brand-new high-end set.

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Though we don't recommend TVs with HD resolution in larger sizes, this 24-inch Insignia 720p TV is a nice fit for buyers who want a tiny smart TV for casual viewing in a smaller space, like a kitchen countertop. It's often discounted throughout the year, but $90 is close to an all-time low for this budget model.

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The Omni Series isn't the best when it comes to picture quality, but boasts handy smart TV features like hands-free Alexa support and video calling (camera sold separately), along with the latest Fire TV software. It’s often discounted below $400, but drops to $300 are less common.

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The 5-Series TCL Roku TV marries premium picture with convenient streaming access. QLED Quantum Dot technology and the HDR Pro Pack with Dolby Vision combine for greater brightness and contrast, as well as a full palette of rich colors. This $430 deal price is common but still a great value.

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Compared to the Roku Streaming Stick+, the new Streaming Stick 4K provides an improved viewing experience by adding support for Dolby Vision. This advanced high dynamic range (HDR) format can provide better picture quality on TVs that support it. Right now you can get it on sale for only $25, the best price we've seen for it yet.

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Samsung's Frame TV is a favorite among buyers who want a display that can double as a subtle design piece in their living room. As its name implies, the TV is built to look like a frame hanging on your wall. A special Art Mode lets you show off paintings and other images on the TV when it's off. This $1,600 deal price is a new all-time low for the 2022 65-inch model.

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LG's G2 OLED is one of the best TVs you can buy right now, period. The display uses an Evo panel to produce higher brightness than a typical OLED, and the results are spectacular. When it comes to image performance, it really doesn't get much better than this. This $2,200 deal price is an all-time low.

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Hisense's U7H is one of the best bang-for-your-buck TVs. This midrange model delivers HDR picture quality that's on par with sets that cost a lot more. It's on sale now for an all-time low of $700.

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If you're looking for an affordable and compact TV, the TC 3-Series is an excellent option with superior picture quality to other TVs of its size and price point. It also comes with built-in Android TV. Down to only $150, this is a new all-time low and an absolute steal.

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Best Black Friday mattress deals

Top mattress brands like Casper, Leesa, and Tempur-Pedic always have significant sales for Black Friday. You can save 30% on the Tempur-Cloud mattress, 25% on the DreamCloud Premier Hybrid mattress, and 40% on Leesa's Sapira Hybrid mattress. 

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Sleepers of all types will appreciate the average firmness and budget-friendly price of the Zinus Green Tea Cooling Gel Memory Foam Mattress. Right now, it's $40 off for Cyber Monday 2022.

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The Leesa Sapira Hybrid Mattress has great edge support and motion isolation. The mix of memory foam and pocket springs leads to an average firmness that makes it an outstanding solution for back pain sufferers of any sleeping style. Right now, it's at an all-time low price.

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The support and fluffiness level of the Casper Pillow is just right for many sleepers. It owes this perfect balance to a two-layer construction and cotton percale weave casing. It's currently on sale for $65, close to the lowest price we've ever seen.

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The Tempur-Pedic Cloud Mattress features contouring foam that cradles side sleepers of all body types while providing excellent heat dissipation and pressure relief. With our exclusive code BI30, you can save 30% on this mattress.

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If you and your partner just can't agree on a mattress firmness, the Sleep Number 360 i8 Smart Bed allows you to customize each side to your perfect firmness, and the bed automatically makes adjustments based on your body's position. Right now, it's $500 off.

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The Big Fig Mattress is constructed for heavier individuals with firm support and a high weight capacity for both the bed and the foundation that comes with it. Save $400 on the Big Fig Mattress when you use the promo code CYBER at checkout.

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The DreamCloud Premier Hybrid Mattress performed well in all of the tests we put it through, which makes it ideal for most sleeping types, couples, and people who tend to overheat at night.

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With medium-firm support and pressure point relief, the Midnight Mattress is best for side sleepers or sleepers who toss and turn. Right now, you can save $250 when you use code CYBERMON250.

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Best Black Friday gaming deals

Gaming deals aren't hard to come by on Black Friday either, as you can find top sales on popular titles and equipment. You can save $40 on Madden 23 and $80 on a Sony wireless gaming headset. 

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Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is the most popular Switch game and right now you can get it as part of a bundle with Nintendo's portable console and a three-month membership to Nintendo Switch Online. The bundle is on sale now for $299, saving you nearly $70.

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As part of a Cyber Monday promotion, you can now snag a Meta Quest 2 VR headset (128GB) with two free games, Beat Saber and Resident Evil 4, for $350. The headset typically comes with Beat Saber for $400, so this deal saves you $50 and adds an extra free game.

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This wireless headset comes from Sony’s new line of gaming products for PlayStation and PC, offering 360-degree spatial sound and a boom mic that can be folded away when not in use. It supports both Bluetooth and a dedicated wireless signal and lasts for up to 40 hours on a full charge. This deal matches the all-time low price of $148 we've seen in the past.

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Even casual fans of the NFL will have a blast playing the latest edition Madden, which delivers the most life-like simulation of football yet.

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The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword is a remake of a classic adventure game for the Nintendo Wii. Beyond updating the game in HD, the Switch version overhauls the motion controls and makes other improvements to make the game feel like a modern release. $40 is a rare deal price.

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The new Xbox controller is a streamlined, enhanced version of the previous Xbox gamepad. It's slightly more comfortable. The buttons are slightly more responsive, the triggers are slightly quieter, and everything feels more cohesive. Right now, you can pick up a controller for $20 less than usual.

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Razer's affordable Kraken X headset offers 7.1 surround sound on PC, manual controls for mute and volume, and memory foam ear cushions. It can also be used with Xbox, PlayStation, and Switch console, as well as any device with a 3.5mm audio jack. Right now, you can snag it for $30 off its usual street price.

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The DualSense charging station will give your controllers a home without adding extra charging cables to your gaming setup. This discount is the best we've seen since the PS5's launch.

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The 2021 game of the year is an entirely cooperative game that lets a friend join-in online, even if they don't own the game. This price matches the lowest we've seen to date.

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Super Mario Odyssey has been called "the ultimate collect-a-thon," and one of the best games released for the Nintendo Switch. Right now it's down to $38, a rare and substantial discount for such a popular game.

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This is our favorite gaming headset because it outranks all competitors with its smart features, high-res audio, and comfortable design. Now on sale for $174.

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Best Black Friday outdoor gear deals

Black Friday is a great time to save up on outdoor gear and equipment. You can save 50% on Columbia winter jackets and 74% on Lifestraw's personal water filter. 

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The Wahoo Elemnt Roam offers turn-by-turn GPS directions, automatic route downloads, live position tracking, and a clear, easy-to-read color screen. It's on sale for $100 off its normal price ahead of Black Friday.

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LifeStraws are portable filters that can make even some of the murkiest standing water drinkable. For backpackers and hikers, a LifeStraw can be an invaluable tool in dire situations. Down to under $13 for Cyber Monday, now is a great time to buy one.

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The Energizer LED Headlamp Pro360 is affordable, water-resistant, and bright enough to light the way as you make your way in the dark. Clip the on-page coupon for an additional $3 off the sale price.

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Ideal for layering in cold weather, the Tiptok Peak Insulated Jacket is warm, but not bulky. At 50% off, this is a hard to beat price.

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When is Black Friday?

Black Friday is today, November 25, the Friday after Thanksgiving. Many retailers started their Black Friday sales early, but you can expect to see new deals roll out throughout the Thanksgiving weekend, leading into Cyber Monday on November 28. 

Which retailers have sales for Black Friday?

Nearly every online retailer has a Black Friday sale, and big-box stores like Walmart, Target, and Best Buy host in-store Black Friday sales as well. Amazon is also running a major Black Friday sale online, and smaller retailers and direct-to-consumer brands like Brooklinen, Casper, and Lululemon are hosting big sales, too. 

What should you buy during Black Friday?

What you should buy depends largely on what you either need or want to buy. The difference in discounts from deal holiday to deal holiday is so slim at this point it's almost never worth waiting for the next one.

The one exception is TVs when the absolute lowest price you'll find on most models is usually just before the Super Bowl. But smart TVs are still a great buy during Black Friday, especially if you need one right now. This would be the time to ask yourself if it's really worth spending the holiday season without an upgraded TV in order to save another $50. 

Other discounts for Black Friday span every category, from clothing and toys to popular tech products from brands like Apple, LG, and Samsung. For larger purchases like mattresses, we think Black Friday is actually a better time than Memorial Day to make a purchase. When comparing historical discounts, we actually saw lower prices and better deal bundles during Black Friday. 

Quick tip: We use a lot of tools when vetting deals, and our favorite to recommend is CamelCamelCamel. It's a free service for tracking Amazon price history. While it won't work for other retailers, it can give you a point of reference to understand how the product is priced on Amazon so you can compare it to prices from other retailers.

Is Black Friday or Cyber Monday better?

Generally speaking, Cyber Monday tends to have better deals on clothing, smaller giftable items, home goods, and older models of tech products, while Black Friday tends to be the best time to make larger purchases like appliances and pricier or newer tech products for your household. 

"Black Friday equals big-ticket items," says Steve Koenig, the vice president of research at the Consumer Technology Association. "With big deals on TVs, laptops, game consoles, and more during Black Friday week, many [people's] purchases end up being for themselves or their own households."

However, the lines between these two deal days are starting to blur, with discounts often beginning days or weeks before Black Friday and running through or beyond Cyber Monday at the same rate. The difference in discounts is also becoming negligible. You may only be saving a few dollars by choosing one day over the other.

If you're curious to learn more, our former deals editor spoke with several experts to break down the difference between Black Friday vs. Cyber Monday.

Can you shop Black Friday deals online?

Yes, Black Friday deals are available online but there will likely also be in-store exclusive deals (historically called "doorbusters") from big-box retailers to incentivize visits to brick-and-mortar locations. 

What deals were popular last year during Black Friday?

Last year, we saw a lot of interest from readers in Apple products, small kitchen appliances like Instant Pots, and streaming deals from platforms like Hulu and Disney Plus.

Among Insider readers, the most popular deals from last year's Black Friday sale included a Hulu annual subscription ($0.99 per month for 12 months, down from $8 per month) and the Apple AirPods Pro ($199, down from $249). Other popular deals included Sony's PlayStation 5, the Apple Watch Series 7, a pack of Amazon smart plugs, and the Instant Pot Duo Plus.

Why is it called "Black Friday"?

The term "Black Friday" originated on September 24, 1869, after two investors caused a stock market crash by driving up the price of gold. Along with a 20% drop in the stock market that day, farmers also experienced a 50% drop off in harvest value for both corn and wheat. 

The term returned nearly a century later in the 1950s. Police officers used the phrase, "Black Friday," in reference to the Friday between Thanksgiving and the annual Army-Navy college football game. People would use this day to travel into town to shop, forcing local police forces to work longer hours in order to manage the influx of both traffic and shoppers.

Eventually, businesses began to adopt the term, though they originally tried to coin it as "Big Friday." The new name never stuck and by the 1980s, "Black Friday" became the go-to phrase associated with the massive shopping day.  

Deal predictions for Black Friday 2022

Based on last year's discounts and recent deal events like Prime Day, we have a good idea of which products will be on sale this year.

Apple products like the AirPods Pro, Apple Watch Series 7, and MacBooks are likely to see some of their lowest prices of the year. We're also expecting to see some of the year's best deals on TVs like TCL's 65-inch 4K Roku TV and LG's 55-inch Class 4K UHD OLED Smart TV, both of which were already on sale ahead of Black Friday. 

We're not expecting Black Friday deals on next-gen consoles, like the PS5 or Xbox Series X. However, we are expecting major Black Friday restocks, especially at retailers like Best Buy and Game Stop. Expect some good deals on PS5 and Xbox games and accessories, too.

And although Amazon already hosted two of its Prime Day sales this year, it never misses an opportunity to run deals of its own during Black Friday, especially on its own products. We expect to see devices like the Amazon Echo, Fire tablets and TVs, and Ring smart home devices discounted either at the prices we've seen during Prime Day or lower.

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