Black Friday falls on Nov. 28 this year, but that doesn’t mean you need to wait until after pumpkin pie to shop. Amazon’s official Black Friday sale is already underway, and we’re seeing a bunch of epic deals. Some of our favorite products from Bose, Apple, Anker, and Lego are on sale, in addition to Amazon devices like Kindles and the Echo lineup. Shopping early means you get to relax during the hustle of the holiday shopping season. Plus, buying in November likely means everything will arrive with plenty of time to get wrapped.
Amazon has dropped prices on many seasonal must-haves, including some of our favorite gifts for 2025. Some are even back down at all-time low prices that match what we saw during October Prime Day or even cheaper.
65+ early Black Friday deals: Score huge discounts on MacBooks, AirPods, Kindles, Bose headphones, and Ninja appliances
Check back here as we continue to update this page with new sale info and fresh product drops. It’s also worth checking out Black Friday sales at competing retailers like Target, Best Buy, and Walmart to make sure you’re getting the best deal. Another insider shopping tip is to spend a few seconds researching price history. Mashable’s favorite Amazon price tracker, camelcamelcamel, will let you know if the deal you’re seeing is actually worth snatching up.
Best Apple deal
$479
at Amazon
$599
Save $120
Why we like it
If you need a desktop upgrade, this is hands-down the best value you can get right now. The new Mac mini packs the M4 chip into a tiny 5-inch box, and Apple finally upped the starting RAM to 16GB (instead of the stingy 8GB of the past). That means it can actually handle heavy multitasking right out of the box.
Honorable mention: Apple deals are going hard this Black Friday. The AirPods 4 with ANC just hit a record-low price of $99.99, but they’re flying off the shelves. We’ve seen them sell out at Amazon already, so if they’re sold out for you, you can grab them for $109.99 at Walmart and Target. These are an upgraded model of the entry-level AirPods that earned a coveted Mashable Choice Award thanks to their great active noise cancellation, snug but comfortable fit, and excellent value.
Read Mashable’s full review of the Apple AirPods 4 with ANC.
More Black Friday Apple deals at Amazon
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Apple AirTag — $17.97
$29(save $11.03) -
Apple AirTag (4-pack) — $64.98
$99(save $34.02) -
Apple Pencil (USB-C) — $69.99
$79(save $9.01) -
Apple Pencil Pro — $99
$129(save $30) -
Apple iPad, 11-inch (A16, WiFi, 128GB) — $279
$349(save $70) -
Apple iPad mini (A17 Pro, WiFi, 128GB) — $399
$499(save $100) -
Apple iPad, 11-inch (A16, WiFi + cellular, 128GB) — $429
$499(save $70) -
Apple AirPods Max (USB-C) — $429
$549(save $119.01) -
Apple iPad Air, 11-inch (M3, WiFi, 128GB) — $449
$599(save $150) -
Apple Mac mini (M4, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD) — $479
$599(save $120) -
Apple iPad Air, 13-inch (M3, WiFi, 128GB) — $649
$799(save $50) -
Apple iPad Pro (M5, 11 inch) — $899
$999(save $100) -
Apple MacBook Air, 13-inch (M4, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $949
$1,199(save $250) -
Apple MacBook Air, 15-inch (M4, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD) — $949
$1,199(save $250) -
Apple MacBook Pro, 14-inch (M5, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $1,444
$1,599(save $250) -
Apple MacBook Air, 13-inch (M4, 24GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $1,149
$1,399(save $200)
Best Lego deal
$17.99
at Amazon
$34.99
Save $17.00
Why we like it
Earlier this morning, we recommended the Lego Christmas Tree here, but that deal sold out fast (welcome to Black Friday month). The good news? This classic brick box is an even better gift for someone just getting into Lego, and it’s nearly 50% off.
As of Nov. 21, you can grab the Lego Classic Medium Creative Brick Box for $17.99. Is it the absolute lowest price ever? No, it hit ~$15 in July. But saving $17 on a $35 set is still a pretty good deal. This box comes with 484 pieces, including wheels, windows, and eyes, so you can build trains, tigers, or whatever else you dream up. Plus, it comes in its own plastic storage bin, which is a gift to parents everywhere.
More early Black Friday Lego deals
Best Kindle deal
$124
at Amazon
$159
Save $35
Why we like it
Down at a record-low price, the Amazon Kindle Paperwhite is Mashable’s favorite Kindle. It can get up to 12 weeks of battery life before you’ll need to recharge, and the 16GB storage gives plenty of room for downloaded books. Gift it to the reader in your life or snag one for yourself to stay entertained during holiday travel. It’s also fully waterproof, so you can take it along to the pool or on your tropical winter vacation.
More Kindle deals
Best Amazon device deal
$21.99
at Amazon
$39.99
Save $18.00
Why we like it
Read Mashable’s full review of the Echo Pop.
It’s a known fact of the universe that Amazon devices get serious discounts on Black Friday (and Prime Day, for that matter). If you haven’t picked up a smart speaker yet, or just need one for a random room like the laundry room or guest bath, we recommend the Echo Pop. It’s currently $21.99, which is 45% off its regular price. Unlike the spherical Echo Dot, the Pop has a flat front that makes it fit way better on shallow shelves or crowded nightstands. It’s the perfect low-stakes way to add Alexa to another corner of your house without spending “real” money.
More early Black Friday Amazon device deals
Best portable power station deal
$349
at Amazon
$799
Save $450
Why we like it
Read Mashable’s full review of the Anker Solix C1000 Gen 2.
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The new Anker Solix C1000 Gen 2 is one of my favorite portable power stations to hit the market this year. Anker’s new Gen 2 models focus on portability, and the C1000 Gen 2 is shockingly easy to carry around at 25 pounds. It’s a great model for taking to the campground or keeping in the garage in case of power outages. Thanks to Amazon’s Black Friday sale, this model is down to a new record low.
More Black Friday portable power station deals
Best headphones deal
Why we like it
Read Mashable’s full review of the Bose QuietComfort Ultra headphones (2nd Gen).
If you’re looking for the most comfortable noise-cancelling headphones on the market, you want the Bose QuietComfort Ultra. As long as you’re cool with black or white, they’re on sale for $298. Since we spend plenty of the day listening to music, podcasts, or streaming YouTube, there’s good reason to invest in a super comfortable pair. Of course, they’ll make for a special gift this holiday season, or consider it a gift of self-care to get yourself through holiday travel.
More Black Friday headphones deals
Best smartwatch deal
$199.99
at Amazon
$249
Save $49.01
Why we like it
The Apple Watch SE 3 earns the top spot on Mashable’s list of the best smartwatches. The SE 3 is the first SE model to come with an always-on display. Mashable Tech Editor Timothy Beck Werth wrote, “In addition to its gorgeous OLED display, it has the same S10 chip inside the Ultra 3, the same water resistance as the Series 11, and all the necessary features you’re looking for in a smartwatch.” All of that now comes in at under $200 thanks to this Black Friday sale at Amazon.
More early Black Friday smartwatch deals
Best outdoor deal
$9.49
at Amazon
$19.95
Save $10.46
Why we like it
If there’s one thing Mashable readers love buying on Black Friday, it’s the LifeStraw. It’s a staple of every major sales event, and for good reason. Right now, it’s back down to its Prime Day price of $9.99, which is typically the lowest it goes all year (it’s usually around $20). Even if you aren’t an avid hiker, this is a must-have for your home emergency kit or bug-out bag. It filters out 99.999999 percent of waterborne bacteria and parasites, so you can drink directly from a stream (or a sketchy tap) safely. At $10, it’s the ultimate practical stocking stuffer.
