Black Friday 2024 is still weeks away — but many retailers have already started their sales. If you're looking to find the best deals (and want to know which items might be cheaper later), our shopping experts are tracking all the hottest discounts for you.
If you've been waiting to see what Amazon has in store, the retailer just announced the official dates for its Black Friday sale: November 21 through December 2. But the savings have already started, with thousands of items marked down on Amazon ahead of Black Friday. Not everything is worth scooping up just yet, but we spotted a few deals we think are worth adding to your cart now.
After covering holiday weekend sales year after year, our team of shopping editors knows that some items are worth grabbing in advance — including rare deals and lowest-ever prices. See below for the best sales happening ahead of the big day, including Le Creuset cookware for 40% off and Apple AirTags at their lowest price ever.
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- Home Deals
- Luggage and Travel Deals
- Fashion Deals
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Tech Deals
PSA: Apple AirTags are currently on sale for their lowest price ever, so now's the time to stock up on tracking devices for your suitcase, wallet and more. Dubbed the best overall luggage tag by our Lab pros, the AirTag offers accurate location tracking via Apple's Find My app without adding too much bulk.
If you're looking for an affordable TV ahead of Black Friday, this Amazon Fire TV has garnered over 6,000 five-star reviews for its easy-to-use interface and seamless streaming compatibility. The 40-inch size is ideal for apartments and smaller spaces.
This Apple iPad is already at its lowest price ever, weeks ahead of Black Friday — which means you probably shouldn't wait for a steeper discount to shop. Powered by the A13 bionic chip, this travel-friendly model is great for taking notes, creating graphic designs and streaming your favorite shows on the go.
Set the mood with these best-selling smart light bulbs from Kasa, also on sale for its lowest price ever. Once paired via iPhone app, these bulbs let you adjust the color and dim the lighting at the touch of a button. You can even set them to automatically adjust their color temperature to mimic natural light patterns — perfect for creating a cozy atmosphere throughout the colder months.
Over 17,000 Amazon five-star reviewers swear by Blink's latest outdoor camera model. It allows you to monitor your home from your smartphone with premium features like 1080p HD live view, night vision and two-way audio. And, it's on sale for a record-low price.
Home Deals
Owala Insulated Travel Tumbler
Now 11% Off
Not only does this 40-ounce bottle look pretty, but it was crowned as one of our best tumblers for its easy-to-grip handle and lightweight feel.
Dyson, one of our top-tested brands, has the V11 vacuum on sale at its lowest price ever. This sleek cordless model boasts 60 minutes of run time and comes with the popular Hair Screw attachment, which according to the brand, can suck up long hair and pet hair without tangling.
This fluffy throw has thousands of five-star reviewers raving about its lightweight warmth and machine-washable fabric. While we haven't tested this exact style, our Lab pros couldn't stop raving about a similar style from the same brand.
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Our advice? Never pay full price for Le Creuset cookware, since you can almost always find it on sale at Amazon. This 3.75-quart cassadou is the ideal size for stews and stir-fries since it has a wide surface area that allows for more even browning, according to the brand.
These oven mitts are heat-resistant up to 500 degrees according to the brand, and we like that they're easy to wipe clean thanks to their silicone-coated exterior.
Luggage and Travel Deals
Our pros' best value luggage brand just dropped to an all-time low price. It comes complete with a 20-inch carry-on, a 24-inch checked bag and a 28-inch checked bag for all your packing needs. Each hardshell suitcase is equipped with spinner wheels, a telescoping handle and a butterfly-style interior with compression straps to help you stay organized.
Score our experts' top hardside luggage pick from Samsonite, on sale now for its lowest price of the year. It received top marks during testing for its durable polycarbonate material and smooth gliding wheels. This 28-inch checked suitcase can be expanded to give you extra packing space.
Score one of our top-tested weekender bags for a record-low price during Amazon's early Black Friday sale. This chic floral pick from Vera Bradley earned praise from our testers for its sleek, easy-to-clean material and myriad of handy pockets, including a zippered exterior pocket, zippered luggage sleeve, side water bottle pockets and five interior mesh pockets.
Save on our best budget carry-on pick from Delsey Paris. This softside suitcase impressed our testers with its roomy interior that comes with a removable organizing pouch. We also love how it has a machine-washable lining that's easy to remove and keep clean.
Avoid paying for last-minute baggage fees at the airport with a luggage scale. With over 36,000 five-star Amazon reviews, this popular model features an easy-to-read LCD display and claims to measure bags up to 110 pounds. And, it weighs less than 0.2 ounces.
Fashion Deals
Add a pop of plaid to your fall and winter wardrobe with this flannel shacket. With over 8,000 five-star Amazon reviewers raving about itssnuggly fabric and flattering fit, it's the perfect piece to throw on over jeans and sweaters when you need an extra layer of warmth.
Black jeans are a staple in any wardrobe, since they're easy to dress up for a night out but also complement more casual looks. This pair of Levi's was named one of our best jeans for petite shoppers for their 27-inch inseam that's designed to hit right at the ankles.
Amazon's #1 best-selling men's pullover sweater is under $25 ahead of Black Friday. Made from a cotton-blend fabric that reviewers say is soft and breathable, this quarter-zip will take him from the workday to weekends with its preppy silhouette.
We also found deals on Levi's denim for men, like this timeless pair of 501s. They have a versatile straight leg that pairs easily with T-shirts, button-downs and more. Price varies by size and wash, but they're available in 51 different colors and sizes 28W x 30L through 66W x 34L.
Beauty Deals
Save on best-selling products from Oprah's 2024 Favorite Things list, like this whipped body butter. Oprah says its olive oil, hyaluronic acid and vitamin A-infused formula is "rich and luxurious." Choose from four different scents, like the herbaceous basil, green olive and tomato leaf-perfumed Verde.
Save on our best hair dryer brush for thick hair, thanks to Amazon's early Black Friday deals. Our testers loved how this styling tool effortlessly handled dense, coarse and curly hair types, leaving them looking shiny. In fact, 100% of our expert testers found that it styled hair fast and combed through strands with ease.
Crest Whitestrips aren't exactly cheap, so it's worth shopping them while they're on sale. This 18-pack of treatments are formulated specifically with sensitive teeth in mind, and reviewers agree that they feel gentler than traditional whitening strips.
Even if your holiday plans don't involve a trip to the islands, you can restore your summer glow with our beauty experts' best value self-tanner. We love that it provided an even-looking tan and left skin feeling soft with its vitamin E-enriched formula.
Lauren Gruber
Associate Editor
Lauren is a Brooklyn-based journalist and Associate Editor at Hearst. You can find her previous work at Entertainment Tonight, Shop TODAY, USA Today, Self Magazine, L’Officiel USA, V Magazine, and Modern Luxury Media.