If you’re a Costco member, you’re no stranger to a nice discount, it’s one of the things that makes that $65 per year worth the cost. Even so, Costco tends to go all out for Black Friday, luring members into the warehouse with the sweet smell of discounts on game consoles, kitchen gadgets, and computers, not to mention $1.50 hot dogs.
I’ve scoured the ads and circled some of the WIRED gear team’s favorite stuff for you, leading you straight to savings that would make even the biggest Kirkland doubter jealous. The discounts below are already available, though availability between online delivery and in-warehouse sales my be a little different depending on your location. Most of the sales, unless otherwise noted, run through December 1, so you have a few days to jump on them before they disappear.
For more great discounts, check out our Best Black Friday Deals roundup and all of our deals coverage here.
Kitchen and Home
You’re likely to find a Kitchen-Aid Stand Mixer on the counter of almost any serious home chef, and for good reason. The renowned reliability and consistency has earned it a spot on our list of products you can buy for life, and mine has earned a permanent spot on on my counter, despite limited space. You can pick up the mixer, a 6-quart bowl, four attachments, and a pouring shield, for just $320, a $100 break off of Costco’s usual price.
Costco frequently discounts the heftier bowl-lift version, which I find useful for squeezing under my low cabinets, but this Black Friday deal is particularly juicy. There are three colors available, and while mine at home is the classic silver, if I had to do it again I’d go with the matte black.
WIRED writer Matthew Korfhage is a big fan of the Ninja Slushi, a delightful drink maker for stirring up smoothies and margaritas at home. Just a few days ago he spotted it on sale for $270, and it’s not a competition, but Costco members can save an additional $20 on a special 96-oz version that includes two insulated cups with bubble tops. This compact machine makes drinks, keeps them frozen for 12 hours, and has easy machine-washable parts so nothing gets too sticky in between parties.
The excellent Dyson V15 Detect is one of our favorite stick vacuums, and it’s deeply discounted to just $500 at Costco, beating both Amazon and Best Buy by $50 while still including a suite of 10 accessories. The Detect naming comes from this vacuum’s special trick, which analyzes the dust in front of it and adjusts your power to suit the mess. Is that a bit over-engineered for a stick vacuum? Maybe. But the results are hard to argue with, and it’s one of our favorite Dyson vacuums for good reason.
Apple Deals
If you’re feeling more portable, you can also snag an Apple MacBook Air from Costco for just $750. It features similar specs to the Mac Mini above, with a 10-core M4 processor, 16GB of RAM, and a 256GB SSD. Reviewer Brenda Stolyar really liked this version of the machine, which pairs snappy performance with a smart screen and great battery life, and it’s really only held back by limited ports and some heat management issues. Unlike the other sales, this one is only available through November 29th, or until it sells out.
The compact Mac Mini from 2024 may be slightly dated, but it’s still an excellent buy, especially with the Black Friday discount Costco has running, which brings the price down to just $480. It’s fairly well equipped for its generation, with 16GB of memory, 256GB of SSD storage, and the 10-core Apple M4 processor, making it one of the least expensive devices with support for Apple Intelligence features.
A/V Deals
If you’ve been looking to upgrade your gaming setup ahead of those cold winter months, Costco has the Sony PlayStation 5 and an extra DualSense wireless controller for just $480. Considering the controllers run anywhere from $50-75 on their own, you’re getting a noticeable discount on the console on top of being able to play with a friend.
They may be fresh on the market, but that won’t stop Costco from knocking $50 off the Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2. WIRED writer Ryan Waniata recently got to spend some time with the sequel to one of our favorite noise-canceling headphones, and despite only minor upgrades, they still manage to improve the formula with new convenience features and the same great comfort and sound.
The Sonos Arc Ultra is our favorite sound bar for standalone Dolby Atmos support, and Costco has it marked down to $880, just a dollar higher than Amazon’s current price. Our reviewer Ryan Waniata was extremely impressed with the expansive soundstage, profound bass, and excellent clarity. It’s also helped along by the updated mobile app, which has improved drastically over the last few iterations, and is particularly smart if you’re already in the Sonos ecosystem.
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