Black Friday deals 2023: Date, what to expect, early holiday sales

Black Friday deals
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Black Friday deals 2023
(Image credit: Laptop Mag)


1. Quick links
2. Top deals
3. Laptops
4. Tablets
5. Monitors
6. Headphones
7. Wearables
8. Phones
9. Gaming
10. PC accessories
11. TVs & streaming

The best Black Friday deals are hitting stores on Nov. 24 so mark your calendars my frugal friends. Black Friday is the best time to save big on today's best laptops, tablets, phones, headphones, wearables, computer monitors, TVs and more.

Retailers are kicking off the holiday shopping season earlier than ever this year with inflation-busting discounts on all things tech. Shop early Black Friday deals during Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days (Oct. 10-11) sale, Best Buy's Holiday Sneak Peak (Oct.1),  Target's Circle Week (Oct. 1-7) and Newegg's FantasTech Sale II (Oct. 9-13). If you can't afford to wait, these sales will offer early discounts worth your while. In fact, today's Walmart flash deals are rather tempting right now. 

If you plan to wait, you'll find the best Black Friday deals online at Amazon and both online and in stores at Best Buy, Target, and Walmart. Stores like B&H, GameStop, and Newegg typically offer Black Friday deals on tech. And if you like to go to the source for laptops and peripherals, PC makers Dell, HP, Lenovo, Microsoft, and Samsung will offer Black Friday deals. 

I've been covering Black Friday for 5 years now and friends don't let friends pay full price for anything. That's why I'll be monitoring sales and comparing prices to bring you the best Black Friday deals of 2023. I'll also weed out all the fake deals from sketchy third-party sellers looking to scam unsuspecting holiday shoppers.

So be sure to bookmark this page and check back on Black Friday. If you don't want to wait, shop today's best early Black Friday deals below. 

Quick links

Best Black Friday deals 2023

Top deals

Apple 13 MacBook Air M2: $1,099

Apple 13 MacBook Air M2: $1,099 $949 @ Best Buy
Save $150 on the M2 Apple MacBook Air. It features an M2 8-core processor, 8-Core GPU, 8GB of RAM and 256GB of SSD storage. It packs a 13.6-inch (2560 x 1664) Liquid Retina display, Magic Keyboard, Touch Bar, and Touch ID. 

Price check: B&H $999

Apple iPhone 15 Pro: $999

Apple iPhone 15 Pro: $999 $0 @ Amazon w/ activation
Get the iPhone 15 Pro for $0 with activation via Boost Infinite at Amazon. To get this deal, you must activation and financing through Boost Infinite. Boost Infinite will charge you $60/mo. for unlimited talk, text, and data. Plus, you'll get the latest iPhone every year with annual upgrades. 

Apple iPad 10: $449

Apple iPad 10: $449 $399 @ Amazon
Save $50 on the 10.9-inch Apple iPad 10th generation via Amazon's on page coupon. It features Apple's A14 Bionic chip and is faster and more power efficient than its predecessor. It sports an ultra-wide 12MP front camera for video calling and an updated 12MP back camera for capturing sharp, vivid photos and 4K video. For wired and wireless connectivity options, the 2022 iPad is equipped with a USB-C port and Wi-Fi 6. 

Price check: Best Buy $449|  B&H $449

Apple Watch Series 8: $399

Apple Watch Series 8: $399 $319 @ Amazon
Save $80 on the Apple Watch Series 8 and get 3 free months of Apple Fitness+ (valued at $30). The Apple Watch Series 8 features a temperature sensor, Crash Detection, and is more durable than ever.

Laptops

Gigabyte G5 RTX 4060: $1,099

Gigabyte G5 RTX 4060: $1,099 $879 @ Amazon
Save $220 on the Gigabyte G5 with Nvidia's powerful GeForce RTX 4060 GPU inside. It packs a 15.6-inch 1080p 144Hz display, Intel Core i5-12500H 12-core CPU, 8GB DDR4 RAM and 512GB SSD.

Dell XPS 13 9315: $1,099

Dell XPS 13 9315: $1,099 $999 @ Dell
Save $100 on the excellent Dell XPS 13 9315 via coupon, "SAVE100". We reviewed the 2-in-1 version Dell XPS 13 and liked its lightest design, bright sharp display and great graphics performance. The laptop in this deal packs a 13.4- inch FHD+ (1920 x 1200) 500-nit display, Intel Core i7-1250U 10-core CPU, 16GB of RAM, Iris Xe graphics and 512GB SSD. Powered by Windows 11 Home, the Dell XPS 13 is the best overall laptop to buy. 

Lenovo LOQ RTX 4060: $1,419

Lenovo LOQ RTX 4060: $1,419 $1,099 @ Lenovo
Save $320 on the Lenovo LOQ gaming laptop with RTX 4060. This AMD-powered machine totes a 16-inch WUXGA (1920 x 1200) 350-nit 144Hz display, 3.8-GHz AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS 8-core CPU, 16GB of RAM, and 1TB SSD. For graphics handling, it's outfitted with the the latest Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060 GPU and 8GB of dedicated memory. There's also a built-in 1080p camera with dual mic and privacy shutter for Twitch streaming and zoom calls. This Lenovo LOQ gaming laptop includes 3 free months of Xbox Game Pass.

Tablets

Apple iPad 10: $449

Apple iPad 10: $449 $399 @ Amazon
Save $50 on the 10.9-inch Apple iPad 10th generation via Amazon's on page coupon. It features Apple's A14 Bionic chip and is faster and more power efficient than its predecessor. It sports an ultra-wide 12MP front camera for video calling and an updated 12MP back camera for capturing sharp, vivid photos and 4K video. For wired and wireless connectivity options, the 2022 iPad is equipped with a USB-C port and Wi-Fi 6. 

Price check: Best Buy $449|  B&H $449

Apple iPad 9th Generation: $329

Apple iPad 9th Generation: $329 $269 @ Amazon
Save $60 on the Apple iPad 9th generation tablet. This entry model iPad packs a 10.2-inch Retina display with True Tone, A13 Bionic chip, 64GB of storage and stereo speakers. It sports an 8MP wide angle primary camera on the back and a 12MP ultra-wide front camera. Touch ID and Apple Pay offer secure login payment.

Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite: $159

Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite: $159 $119 @ Amazon
Save $40 on the Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite. Light and portable, it features an 8.7-inch (1340 x 800) TFT touchscreen, 2.3-GHz MediaTek MT8768N 8-core processor, 3GB of RAM, and 32GB of microSD-expandable storage. With its durable metal frame and powerful performance, it's a tablet the whole family can share. 

Price check: Best Buy $129

Monitors

LG UltraGear 32"Gaming Monitor: $349

LG UltraGear 32"Gaming Monitor: $349 $209 @ Walmart
Save $140 on the sleek and stylish LG UltraGear gaming monitor. This 32-inch (2560 x 1440) display features 165Hz refresh rate and ultrafast 1ms response time. AMD FreeSync technology, Dynamic Action Sync, and motion blur reduction provide buttery-smooth gameplay. 

HP 27h 1080p Monitor: $229

HP 27h 1080p Monitor: $229 $159 @ Amazon
Save $70 on the HP 27h 27-inch FHD monitor. It has a 1920 x 1080-pixel 75Hz IPS panel, built-in dual 2W speakers and AMD FreeSync. This means you can count on smooth, fluid graphics in clear detail whether you're streaming content of gaming. 

Alienware 38" WQHD+ Curved Monitor: $949

Alienware 38" WQHD+ Curved Monitor: $949 $899 @ Amazon
Save $150 on the Alienware 38 Curved Gaming Monitor (AW3821DW) wit G-Sync. In our Alienware 38 AW3821DW review, we gave it a solid rating of 4 out of 5 stars for its bright, vivid ultra-wide 4K panel, high refresh rate and fast response time. It features a huge 37.5-inch WQHD+ (3840 x 1600) 144Hz Nano IPS panel with 2300R curvature, 1ms response, 450 nits of brightness and DisplayHDR 600 support. 

Price check: Dell $899

Headphones

JBL Reflect Mini Wireless Earbuds: $149

JBL Reflect Mini Wireless Earbuds: $149 $69 @ Best Buy
Save $80 on JBL Reflect Mini Noise-cancelling Wireless Earbuds. In our review, we gave them a solid 4 out of 5-star rating. They're durable and deliver warm balanced sound, great battery life, and stellar noise cancellation.

Jabra Elite 7 Active: $179

Jabra Elite 7 Active: $179 $79 @ Amazon w/ Prime (Invite only)
Save $100 on Jabra Elite 7 Active wireless earbuds with Prime via invite only. Featuring  35 hours of total battery life thanks to its including charging case, the Elite 7 Active earbuds will outlast most. The Elite 7 Actives pack potent active noise canceling and excellent MySound software, leading our reviewer to call them the best-sounding sport wireless buds in a comparison review

Bose 700 Headphones: $379

Bose 700 Headphones: $379 $299 @ Amazon
Save $80 on the best active noise cancelling headphones around. Bose's headphones stand out with a sleek design, a slew of useful features and improvements to noise cancellation (for calls and music) and audio quality. 

Price check: Best Buy $299 

Apple AirPods Pro 2: $249

Apple AirPods Pro 2: $249 $199 @ Amazon
Save $50 on Apple AirPods Pro 2nd generation wireless earbuds. The AirPods Pro 2 feature Apple's H2 chip for better noise-cancellation, 3D sound, and longer battery life. Personalized Spatial Audio which creates a unique profile based on the size and shape of your head and ears.

Price check: Verizon $219

Alternative pick: AirPods 2nd Gen $99

Wearables

Apple Watch Series 8 41mm: $399

Apple Watch Series 8 41mm: $399 $319 @ Amazon
Save $80 on the Apple Watch Series 8. It features GPS and an always-On Retina LTPO 396 x 484-pixel OLED display with up to 1,000 nits of brightness. It has a new temperature sensor, Crash Detection, and emergency SOS. Plus, it's more durable than the Watch Series 7, waterproof to 50 meters, crack-resistant, and IP6X dust and water resistant. 

Apple Watch Series 9: from $399

Apple Watch Series 9: from $399 $389 @ Amazon
Save $10 on the new Apple Watch Series 9 at Amazon. The Apple Watch Series 9 features a host of new features over the Apple Watch Series 8 including an all-new S9 chip, a brighter 2000-nit display and new double tap gesture.

Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 Pro: $449

Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 Pro: $449 $399 @ Amazon
Save $50 on the 45mm Galaxy Watch 5 Pro Titanium smartwatch. Samsung's most advanced smartwatch to date, it has everything you need to crush your wellness goals and express your unique style. It features auto workout tracking, body composition data, advanced sleep coaching, enhanced GPS and improved battery life. 

Phones

Apple iPhone 15 Pro: $999

Apple iPhone 15 Pro: $999 $0 @ Amazon w/ activation
Get the iPhone 15 Pro for $0 with activation via Boost Infinite at Amazon. To get this deal, you must activation and financing through Boost Infinite. Boost Infinite will charge you $60/mo. for unlimited talk, text, and data. Plus, you'll get the latest iPhone every year with annual upgrades. 

Motorola Moto G 5G Unlocked: $399

Motorola Moto G 5G Unlocked: $399 $189 @ Amazon
Save $210 on the 2022 Motorola G 5G smartphone. This unlocked phone is compatible with all major carriers in the US. It's BYOD activation-ready for Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile and prepaid carriers like Cricket Wireless, Metro by T-Mobile, Mint Mobile, Simple Mobile, Total Wireless, and others.

Gaming

Microsoft Xbox Series X w/ Free $70 Game: $499 @ Target

Microsoft Xbox Series X w/ Free $70 Game: $499 @ Target (pickup only)
Get Starfield for free (valued at $70) or another select game of equal value when you buy the Xbox Series X at Target. The Xbox X Series X features 12 Teraflops of power, 4K gaming at up to 120fps (8K ready future-proof), backward compatibility and a 1TB custom SSD. 

Price check: Amazon $559

Video Games: up to $40 off @ Best Buy

Video Games: up to $40 off @ Best Buy
Save up to $40 on video games for Switch, PlayStation, and Xbox consoles. Choose from popular titles like Final Fantasy XVI, Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales Ultimate Edition, Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope Cosmic Edition, and more.

SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3: $99

SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3: $99 $59 @ Amazon
Save $40 on the SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 gaming headset. It features custom-made high fidelity drivers, an AI-assisted noise cancelling mic, dual-zone RGB lighting and a lightweight design. It works with PC, Mac, Switch, PlayStation and mobile devices via USB-C. This is the headphone to buy if you want superior audio quality, a comfortable fit and broad compatibility. Grab it now for just under $60, its lowest price yet. 

PC accessories

Logitech Pebble M350:

Logitech Pebble M350: $29 $19 @ Amazon
Save $10 on the quiet and sleek Logitech Pebble Mouse. Enjoy silent clicking and scrolling with the perfect portable mouse for minimalists. It works with Windows, macOS, Linux, ChromeOS, iPadOS, and Android devices.

Logitech MK470 Slim Combo: $39

Logitech MK470 Slim Combo: $39 $29 @ Walmart
Save $10 on the Logitech MK470 Combo. This bundle includes a Logitech keyboard and Logitech M350 Pebble wireless mouse. The kit's simple plug-and-play USB receiver is easy to set up and covers a range of 10 feet. It works with Windows and Chrome OS devices. 

Price check: Best Buy $40

Lenovo 300 FHD Webcam: $49

Lenovo 300 FHD Webcam: $49 $24 @ Amazon
Save 50% on the Lenovo 300 FHD Webcam. It features a 080P 2MP CMOS lens for clear video calls with friends, family, and colleagues. Featuring full stereo dual-mics, this webcam delivers reliable, loud, crisp two way audio. 

TVs & streaming

43-inch TCL S4 4K LED TV with Google TV (2023):  $279 $229 @Amazon

43-inch TCL S4 4K LED TV with Google TV (2023): $279 $229 @Amazon
Save $50 on the TCL S4 4K LED TV with Google TV is a Home Theater TV with 4K UHD Resolution, Dolby Vision, Motion Rate 120, Dolby Atmos, and Auto Game Mode (ALLM) HDR PRO (Dolby Vision, HDR10, & HLG) This TV supplies you with 3 HDMI ports to easily connect to gaming consoles or AV receivers. 

Key features: Direct LED backlight, 4 x HDMI ports, Google TV Smart OS, Chromecast, Airplay 2 support.
Works with Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Apple HomeKit.

Check price: Best Buy $229 | Target $229

LG 80 Series 65" QNED Mini-LED 4K TV: $1,197

LG 80 Series 65" QNED Mini-LED 4K TV: $1,197 $997 @ Amazon
Save $200 on the LG 65-inch Class 80 Series QNED 4K TV. MiniLED in tandem with Quantum Dot NanoCell Color Technology ensure precise luminance, with high contrast, brilliant colors, and deeper blacks. Additionally, LG's a7 AI Processor 4K optimizes every scene whether you're watching movies, TV shows or sports. Powered by webOS 6.0, the LG 83 Series QNED smart TV makes it easy to access your favorite streaming services like Apple TV, Netflix, Hulu, Sling, Prime Video and more. 

Price check: Walmart $997

LG C2 55" OLED 4K TV: $1499

LG C2 55" OLED 4K TV: $1499 $1,296 @ Amazon
Save $206 on the top-rated 55-inch LG C2 OLED Evo 4K TV. Powered by an a9 Gen 5 CPU, LG's Dynamic Tone-mapping Pro Algorithm processes and enhances over 5,000 areas on the display. This results in more vivid, detailed imagery, in brighter and darker parts of the picture. With 4 x HDMI 2.1 ports, this TV is ideal for use with the latest gaming consoles and computers. Featuring webOS, the LG C2 makes it easy to access your favorite movies and TV shows on Netflix, Hulu, Paramount+ and more. 

Price check: Best Buy $1,299

When is Black Friday?

Historically, Black Friday is on the day after Thanksgiving so this year, Black Friday falls on Friday, Nov. 24, 2023. Although Black Friday’s calendar date is set by tradition, deals start to roll out weeks early.

For example, Secretlab, currently offers Black Friday pricing on gaming chairs. . In fact, some of Walmart's flash deals are quite Black Friday-like if you want to shop today. 

When do Black Friday deals start?

Much like previous years, Amazon, Best Buy, Target, Walmart and smaller retailers will roll out Black Friday deals early. I’ve been covering Black Friday for 5 years now and can testify that October is the time of year when retailers start testing the waters with Black Friday-like deals.

Before Black Friday, you can snag early holiday deals at major retailers in October. Beat the holiday rush during Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days (Oct. 10-11) sale, Best Buy's Holiday Sneak Peak (Oct.1), Target's Circle Week (Oct. 1-7) and Newegg's FantasTech Sale II (Oct. 9-13).

Hilda Scott

Hilda Scott uses her combined passion for gadgets and bargain shopping to bring you the best prices on all things tech. She has a bachelor’s degree in film and media studies from Hunter College and 11 years of tech and entertainment journalism. Her work has been featured on Tom’s Guide, iTechPost, Examiner.com, Parlemag, Enstars, and Latin Times. When she's not scouting for the best deals, Hilda’s catching up on her favorite TV shows and pro-wrestling matches.