Welcome back to our live Black Friday 2022 coverage. Although the big day is not yet here there are already thousands of Black Friday deals to sift through in the US and UK. Below you’ll find our favorites right now, as well as the latest news about Black Friday.
In the US, Black Friday sales are now live at most major retailers. Amazon’s early Black Friday sale is well underway, and Walmart is in week two of its Black Friday sale – which included the first decent Apple Watch 8 deal we’ve seen.
Plenty of bargains are available in the UK too, but unfortunately there are warnings that your deliveries may be delayed. Even though Royal Mail is the only courier with strike action planned over the Black Friday period right now, other delivery companies have said they may struggle to handle the extra demand this will cause. As such, you may find your orders take longer to reach you than normal, so make sure you plan accordingly.
The good news is that we’re seeing a strong crop of deals this year, so read on and we’ll highlight the best ones as we find them.
The best Black Friday sales in the US
Amazon: smart TVs from $79.99Best Buy: $700 off MacBooks, appliancesDell: laptops from $299.99Home Depot: 50% off tools and appliancesLowe’s: up to $750 off appliancesOverstock: 70% off Christmas decorNordstrom: up to 50% off UGG, makeupSamsung: up to $2,500 off TVsTarget: 45% off toys, Christmas decorVerizon: iPhone 14 Pro free with trade-inWalmart: toys, TVs, vacuumsWayfair: 80% off couches, rugs, and more
8 top Black Friday deals
Apple Watch 8: was $399 now $349 at WalmartInstant Pot Pressure Cooker: was $79.99 now $50 at WalmartKeurig Coffee Maker: was $100 now $69 at AmazonBella Pro Air Fryer: was $109.99 now $49.99 at Best BuyRing Video Doorbell: was $99.99 now $59.99 at AmazonApple AirPods 2: $229.99 at Amazon75-inch Samsung TV: was $849.99 now $579.99 at Best BuyChristmas decor: up to 54% off trees at Amazon
The best Black Friday sales in the UK
Amazon: smart TVs from £99Argos: 20% off toys and techBoots: 50% off make up, fragrancesCurrys: 40% off freezers, vacuumsDyson: save £100 on cordless vacsGame: PS and Xbox games from £4.99John Lewis: up to £400 off TVsNinja: £90 on air fryers and cookwareSamsung: £250 off phones and tabletsShark: £220 off cordless vacsSmyths: half price toysVery: offers on TVs, Lego and fashionWayfair: furniture, lighting, mattresses
8 cracking offers in the UK
Yankee Candle: from £1.89 at AmazonLEGO: from £9.99 at VeryFood + drink: chocolate and more from £8 at AmazonBeer, wine, spirits: up to 33% off at AmazonElectric blankets: from £26 at AmazonAir fryers: from £34.99 at CurrysShark cordless vac: was £349 now £199 at AmazonTassimo coffee machine and pods: was £139.99 now £48 at Very
Hello, and welcome to TechRadar’s Black Friday deals live blog. We’ll be bringing you the pick of the biggest discounts on the best products in the world, to help you save money as we move into the holiday season.
We’ll be updating this page regularly throughout the day, so bookmark it now and check back whenever you want a browse.
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Beats Studio Buds get a $50 price cut before Black Friday
Let’s start with a great headphones deal. The Beats Studio Buds are easily the best-sounding earbuds Beats has ever made and earned 4/5 stars in our Beats Studio Buds review. They’re comfortable, sound great and have active noise cancellation.
OK, so their call quality isn’t perfect and they’re missing Apple’s H1 Wireless Chip. But at $99.99 – which is their current price at Amazon, down from $149.95 – they’re a lot cheaper than Apple’s AirPods Pro 2, which cost $234. We think they’re an absolute bargain for a premium pair of noise-canceling earbuds.
Beats Studio Buds: was $149.95 now $99.95 at Amazon.com
Beats Studio Buds are the best Beats earbuds you can buy, and Amazon’s early Black Friday sale has the earbuds down to $99.95 – just $10 more than the record-low price. You’re getting Active Noise Cancelling technology, a comfortable fit, and decent audio performance. Compared to Apple’s AirPods Pro 2, which are priced at $234, this deal is a great alternative for premium earbuds under $100.View Deal
Today’s best Lego deals in the US
Whether you’re buying them for your kids or yourself, this year’s Black Friday Lego deals will help you pick up some great sets at even better prices.
Here are three of our favorite deals available right now in the United States.
Lego Speed Champions Toyota GR Supra: was $19.99 now $15.69 at Walmart
The Toyota GR Supra is just one of the Lego Speed Champions sets down to around $16. If you’re after a cheap Lego set to give as a gift then this deal could be a great pick up for you.View Deal
Lego Creator Animals Bundle: was $59.97 now $39.97 at Walmart
This Lego Creator bundle will give you three sets for just $39.97, and each set can be used to make one of three models meaning you can make nine different beats with the bricks in these boxes. Alternatively, you could mash all the pieces together and let your imagination run wild while you make anything you want. A hit with kids aged 7+.View Deal
Lego Volkswagen T2 Camper Van: was $179.99 now $120 at Walmart
This 2,207-piece set for adults is at one of the lowest prices we’ve seen for it at Walmart right now. It’s jam-packed with details and looks like it’s ready to whisk your Minifigures away on an excellent summer vacation.View Deal
…and today’s best Lego deals in the UK
Lego is a worldwide favorite of course, and we’ve also found three great deals for UK shoppers to check out. We’re particularly taken with the Star Wars Advent Calendar one!
Lego Minecraft The Ruined Portal: was £24.99 now £19.99 at Amazon
This Lego set is perfect for Minecraft lovers. It not only comes with four Minecraft characters and a mechanical Nether portal, it’s only £2 more than its lowest-ever price. If you’re looking to expand your Lego Minecraft world this is a great set to pick upView Deal
Lego Star Wars 2022 Advent Calendar: was £30 now £22.49 at John Lewis
Pick up this advent calendar with a Black Friday deal and it should arrive just in time for December 1. Rather than daily chocolate, you get a new mini Lego set to build or a character to assemble, and if you don’t like Star Wars John Lewis has a Marvel and Harry Potter Lego advent calendar for the same price.View Deal
Lego Mighty Bowser: was £229.99 now £172.49 at Very
Let’s-a-go Mario fans, this 25% discount on a set for the iconic King Koopa villain makes it one of the best prices we’ve seen for this 2022 model. It comes with 2,807 pieces and will give you a large Bowser sculpture to display.View Deal
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Grab a 65in 4K TV for $500 off!
We’re sure to see plenty of great deals on big 4K TVs this Black Friday, but we doubt many will be better than this Best Buy offer on the Hisense U8H.
First off, this is a really good TV even at full price – we awarded it 4/5 stars in our Hisense U8H review and were full of praise for its high brightness, strong blacks, rich colors and gaming-friendly features. But best of all it’s not full price right now: it’s 37% off, saving you $500 and bringing it down to $899. Don’t miss this one.
Hisense 65-inch U8H series 4K TV: was $1,399 now $899 at Best Buy
If you’re looking for a budget big-screen display in today’s Black Friday TV deals, Best Buy has this 65-inch QLED display from Hisense for only $899. That’s a $500 savings, and a fantastic deal on this big-screen TV with Quantum Dot tech and a Mini-LED backlight that impressed us when we reviewed it. The U8H series also features Google TV with built-in Google Assistant for voice control.View Deal
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There are some great deals at Amazon in the US right now on Ring doorbells and cameras that’ll give your home’s security a boost. They include savings on older models and even devices that launched earlier this year. Here are a five of our favorites.
Ring Video Doorbell (2020) and Echo Show 5 (2021) bundle: was $184.98 now $69.99 at Amazon
For $10-more than the Ring Doorbell on its own, you can get it with an Echo Show 5. This smart speaker with a screen will let you view your Ring’s video feed, making it a perfect companion (especially at this all-time low price).
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Ring Video Doorbell (wired) and Echo Show 5 (2021) bundle: was $149.98 now $59.99 at Amazon
For $20 more than the wired video doorbell on its own, you can snag it with an Echo Show 5. This smart speaker with a screen pairs well with the video doorbell, and the bundle is an absolute steal at this low price.
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Ring Stick Up Cam: was $99.99 now $69.99 at Amazon
This classic Ring security option is great for setting up inside or outside your home. Thanks to its battery powered design it can be installed wherever you need, though if you’re using it outside you may need to think about how your home’s exterior will be illuminated as it doesn’t have a light.View Deal
Ring Floodlight Cam Wired Plus: was $199.99 now $139.99 at Amazon
Wired Ring cameras aren’t as versatile as battery powered ones, but they can be more reliable as they’re less likely run oiut of power when you most need them. This 2021 model has never been cheaper, and comes with two motion activated spotlights and a 105dB siren alongside its HD camera.
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Ring Spotlight Cam Pro: was $229.99 now $189.99 at Amazon
This is Ring’s latest and best home security camera and the first time it has ever been discounted. It’ll help protect your home with 1080p video, a 140-degree field of view and Color Night Vision, plus it comes with a spotlight and speaker to help alert neighbors and potential intruders that you know someone is sneaking around outside your home.View Deal
Check out more of this year’s Black Friday Ring doorbell deals
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Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has some surprising Black Friday advice for prospective shoppers: slow things down a little.
When asked by CNN (via The Telegraph) whether people should carry on as normal or if they should “batten down the hatches” with the increasingly difficult financial situation many of us are finding ourselves in, Jeff Bezos said that people should “take some risk off the table.”
He added, “If you’re an individual and you’re thinking about buying a new large-screen TV, maybe slow that down. Keep that cash, see what happens. Same thing with a refrigerator or a new car, or whatever.”
While that advice is certainly nothing groundbreaking, it is interesting to hear it coming from the founder of the world’s largest online retailer ahead of the biggest shopping event of the year. Even more so considering that Amazon has faced a much more difficult year than normal – now more than ever it likely needs shoppers browsing its Black Friday deals.
Regardless of his reasoning behind the statement, Bezos’ words ring true; with energy prices and inflation on the rise money is tight and we’d definitely recommend thinking twice before buying a new gadget. If it is something you desperately need then Black Friday is a great time to pick it up at a bargain price, but if you can hold off for a few more months or even another year you likely won’t regret it.
Though for those of you looking for a bargain we’ll be here to collect all of the best deals we can find online.
7 of the best Black Friday deals in the UK
What are some of the best Black Friday deals in the UK right now? Here are a few that stood out to our deals experts…
Sony WF-C500 True Wireless Earbuds: was £90 now £49 at Amazon
Under intense review, we called these Sony earbuds “great value for money” – but that was at the full asking price. With 45% off, we think they’re an absolute steal and then some. Yes, 20 hours of battery life can be bettered – but 10 hours from the buds alone certainly can’t at this price point. They’re also light and comfortable, providing an exciting, musical sound. Oh, and they’ve only been this cheap once before. View Deal
Sony WH-1000XM5 Noise-Cancelling Wireless Headphones: was £380 now £295.24 at Amazon
Save £81 – Quite simply the newest and best in Sony’s class-leading wireless over-ear lineup. The older XM4 were outstanding and the XM3 before it were excellent, so it’ll come as little surprise to know that Sony’s latest XM5 proposition are also incredibly hard to beat – especially with a whopping 22% off. They’ve only been as cheap as this once before – and these cans only launched in May 2022. Our advice? This is a top deal on a winning pair of new noise-canceling headphones. View Deal
Sony 55-inch A80J OLED TV: was £1,399 now £999 at Currys
Save £400 – This is a massive reduction on one of Sony’s best OLED TVs. Getting one of these larger high-end 4K displays for £1,000 or less is a good deal as they don’t often fall this low. It’s an excellent price for an all-around TV that offers fantastic image quality with vibrant colors and deep blacks, while the XR processing tech ensures a clear picture and powerful sound. It’s a great gaming TV, too, with 4K at 120fps support and VRR to give you the smoothest experience with minimal input lag.View Deal
Asus VivoBook 15: was £379.99 now £229.99 at Amazon
Save £150 – We’re seriously impressed with how good this Asus VivoBook 15 is in terms of value for money. It offers impressive performance for all general everyday tasks and light use thanks to its Intel i3 processor and 8GB RAM – a combination of solid components we rarely see for so cheap. There isn’t a better deal out there today if you’re after a capable laptop on a budget of under £250.View Deal
Samsung Galaxy A13 (64GB, Black): was £179 now £129 at Currys
This cheap entry in the Samsung Galaxy A range is even more of a bargain right now, as you can save £50 on the price of a 64GB model in black. While it lacks 5G and isn’t exactly a powerhouse, we praised its battery life – from a 5,000mAh juice pack – and build quality in our review.View Deal
Samsung Galaxy Tab A8: was £219 now £159 at Amazon
Amazon has the Galaxy Tab A8 for its cheapest price ever – simply tick the box to apply the voucher and get £60 off the price It’s one of the best budget tablets you can buy today, with a wide 10.5-inch screen, 32GB of storage, and 13 hours of battery life. The Octa-core processor and 4GB of RAM ensure good performance for everyday tasks if you need an inexpensive slate for web browsing, media streaming and some light gaming.View Deal
Shark IZ202UKTDB Anti Hair Wrap Cordless Stick Vacuum Cleaner with Flexology: was £379.99 now £199.99 at Shark
Save £180 – Get this limited edition deluxe Shark cordless vacuum with a free car detailing kit and filter for £180 off the original price. There’s a lot going for this stick vac, which has a runtime of up to 40 minutes, an anti-allergen complete seal and comes with 4 attachments: a crevice tool, an upholstery tool and an anti-hair wrap pet tool. It’s a good choice of cordless vacuum for pet owners, and it’ll be a good idea to buy this deal now while stock lasts.View Deal
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There’s just one more day to go until the Oculus Quest 2 (Meta’s best VR headset) will be part of its biggest-ever Black Friday deal.
Starting tomorrow (November 18) Meta will be selling the Oculus Quest 2 for $349.99 and $429.99 for the 128GB and 256GB models respectively – and we’re expecting it’ll be £349.99 and £429.99 in the UK, though Meta has yet to confirm our suspicions. While it’s technically still going to be more expensive than its pre-August 2022 price (when it was $100 / $100 less before its massive price hike) there’s more to this deal than meets the eye.
That’s because you’ll not only get the VR headset, but you’ll also get two free games: Beat Saber and Resident Evil 4 VR (usually worth $70 / £53 together).
Beat Saber is effectively a crossover between Guitar Hero and Star Wars. While jamming out to your favorite tunes from artists like Lizzo, The Weekend, Linkin Park, and LMFAO you have to slice notes in time to the music as they fly past. Do well and you might get a new high score, but if you fail the music will stop. It’s a lot of fun and a great way to get active.
Resident Evil 4 VR on the other hand is an immersive remake of the classic action horror game. Just like the original on the GameCube, the gameplay is superb with RE 4 VR managing to strike the perfect balance between making you feel like a badass while also keeping the stress levels appropriately high as you fight off hordes of monsters. This is the best way to experience the iconic Capcom game, and it’s perfect for newcomers and longtime fans alike.