Black Friday returns Nov. 27, and while there are still a few weeks to go, early discounts and deals are already heating up. Retailers like Target kick off sales as early as Nov. 5, and places like Walmart are staggering discounts across multiple weeks starting Nov. 12. We’ve found some of the best early Black Friday deals you can shop now, including big savings on memberships to Costco, BJ’s, and Sam’s Club, Apple products, and Amazon devices.
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Right now, through Dec. 20, if you sign up for a Costco Gold or Costco Executive membership, you’ll get a free $45 digital shop gift card. To …
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BJ’s Wholesale Club has everything you need, including deals on tech, and you can score a membership for just $15 ahead of Black Friday. All y…
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Current price: $399 (11% off)
Original price: $449
The iPad 11 is our pick for the best tablet for most people, for both work and entertainme…
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A Walmart+ membership already offers tons of benefits like cash back and free same-day delivery, and it just got even better. Sign up right no…
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Current price: $99 (34% off)
Regular price: $150
This microSDXC EX-format memory card is designed for use with the Nintendo Switch 2 console,…
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Current price: $69.99 (29% off)
Original price: $99
The AirTag 4-pack just hit an all-time low price of $70. Keep track of your luggage, wal…
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Current price: $999.99 (60% off)
Original price: $2,499.99
TV reviewer Taylor Clemons said the TCL QM8L has plenty of picture and sound mode…
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Current price: $199 (20% off)
Original price: $249
The AirPods Pro 3 has some of the best ANC our audio expert Jada Jones has tested in earb…
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Current price: $330 (15% off)
Original price: $390
This is a great chance to save on a Samsung smartwatch, with a $60 discount on the Galaxy…
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Current price: $72.99 (53% off)
Original price: $154.99
At 53% off, Amazon’s affordable Fire HD 10 tablet has literally never been cheaper. …
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I’m a shopping and deals editor at ZDNET, and I spend the entire year seeking out the best deals you can buy. Read on for my top picks for early Black Friday deals so far.
Right now, through Dec. 20, if you sign up for a Costco Gold or Costco Executive membership, you’ll get a free $45 digital shop gift card. To be eligible, you must sign up for auto-renewal of your Costco membership at the time of sign-up. The offer is only valid for new members and those who have not been a Costco member (Primary, Household, or Affiliate) in the last 18 months. The offer is also valid only for nonmembers for their first year of membership. The Gold membership costs $65/year and the Executive membership $120/year, so this $45 freebie essentially lowers your cost to $20/per year or $75/year. A rare offer that’s only here through the holiday season.
Also: Sign up for a Costco membership and get a $45 gift card, free – here’s how
BJ’s Wholesale Club has everything you need, including deals on tech, and you can score a membership for just $15 ahead of Black Friday. All you need to do is enroll in auto-renewal at sign-up, and you’ll gain access to your BJ’s Club Membership for just $15, saving you $45. (And you can always cancel before the year is up if you don’t want to auto-renew.)
Also: Get a BJ’s membership for just $10 for the year right now – here’s how
for $399 (save $50)
- Current price: $399 (11% off)
- Original price: $449
The iPad 11 is our pick for the best tablet for most people, for both work and entertainment. It is also one of ZDNET’s Gift of the Year recipients, making it a great option for anyone on your list.
Also: ZDNET Gift of the Year: Our editors’ top picks
for $120 per year (save $98)
A Walmart+ membership already offers tons of benefits like cash back and free same-day delivery, and it just got even better. Sign up right now, and you can also pair it with a Sam’s Club Plus membership, which includes a ton of extra benefits like free delivery, a Paramount+ or Peacock subscription, and early access to Black Friday deals, for a total price of just $120 a year. The standard Walmart+ subscription is $98 per year, while a Sam’s Club Plus membership would typically cost you $120 annually. So getting both for just $120 saves you almost $100.
Also: Join Sam’s Club and Walmart+ in this bundle deal for free delivery, streaming services, and more
for $99 (save $50)
- Current price: $99 (34% off)
- Regular price: $150
This microSDXC EX-format memory card is designed for use with the Nintendo Switch 2 console, featuring 512GB of internal storage and a 3-year warranty.
Also: The best early Black Friday Nintendo Switch deals live now
for $69.99 (save $29.01)
Apple AirTag 4-Pack
- Current price: $69.99 (29% off)
- Original price: $99
The AirTag 4-pack just hit an all-time low price of $70. Keep track of your luggage, wallet, keys, and more with four second-generation AirTags for $17.50 each.
for $999.99 (save $1,500)
- Current price: $999.99 (60% off)
- Original price: $2,499.99
TV reviewer Taylor Clemons said the TCL QM8L has plenty of picture and sound modes for a personalized experience, and that it’s a competitively priced model compared to high-end rivals from Samsung and Sony. Now, it’s 60% off, and it’s a runner-up in best color accuracy in ZDNET’s lab testing of 7 TVs. It’s also our sister site CNET’s lab test winner and editors’ choice winner.
Also: The TCL QM8L proves it’s worth the upgrade in our lab testing
for $199 (save $50)
AirPods Pro 3
- Current price: $199 (20% off)
- Original price: $249
The AirPods Pro 3 has some of the best ANC our audio expert Jada Jones has tested in earbuds, and they even won a ZDNET Lab Award for it. Plus, they’re also a ZDNET Editors’ Choice winner. These AirPods Pro bring several design updates and upgraded capabilities with iPhone compared to the Pro 2 model, with Active noise cancellation that Jones said now rivals over-the-ear headphones.Plus, there are even more advanced features like heart-rate monitoring. This isn’t the lowest price we’ve seen this pair sell for (that was $169 during June Prime Day), but it’s the best price available now.
for $330 (save $60)
Samsung Galaxy Watch 9
- Current price: $330 (15% off)
- Original price: $390
This is a great chance to save on a Samsung smartwatch, with a $60 discount on the Galaxy Watch 9. The 44mm Bluetooth smartwatch works seamlessly with Samsung phones as companions and can track sleep, blood pressure, workouts, and more.
Review: Samsung Galaxy Watch 9
for $72.99 (save $82)
Amazon Fire HD 10 Tablet
- Current price: $72.99 (53% off)
- Original price: $154.99
At 53% off, Amazon’s affordable Fire HD 10 tablet has literally never been cheaper. It’s a great tablet for those who are only after the basics, and you can pick it up for a record-low price right now.
When is Black Friday?
Black Friday falls one day after Thanksgiving. This year, it’s on Nov. 27, 2026.
When is Cyber Monday?
Cyber Monday happens on the Monday after Black Friday. This year, Cyber Monday is on Nov. 30, 2026.
When is Walmart Black Friday?
Walmart’s Black Friday sale will kick off on Nov. 12 and occur in three waves. The first batch of early deals will be available to Walmart+ members before opening to everyone. There’s also a new Walmart+ and Sam’s Club membership bundle for $120 a year — which saves $98 annually.
Also: Walmart is hosting an early Black Friday sale, and some deals are already live
When is Amazon Black Friday?
Amazon hasn’t confirmed any dates for early Black Friday sales, but chances are the retailer will start dropping deals to match Walmart’s first wave of early discounts on Nov. 12.
Also: The best early Amazon Black Friday deals
When is Costco Black Friday?
Costco’s early Black Friday sale is live through Nov. 15.
Also: Costco lets you trade old tech for gift cards, without a membership – here’s how
When is BJ’s Black Friday?
BJ’s early Black Friday sale is live through Nov. 15.
Also: Best early Black Friday BJ’s deals
