The first Black Friday sales of 2026 are now live. Sure, it may feel like we just celebrated Halloween, but Thanksgiving is roughly 20 days out and the Black Friday creep is starting earlier than ever.
I’ve been tracking Black Friday deals for 19 years and November is hands-down the best time of year to buy just about anything. 4K TVs, kitchen appliances, running sneakers, and tablets are just a handful of the items you’ll find discounted this month. The best part is that you don’t have to wait till Black Friday proper to start saving.
Major retailers like Walmart, Best Buy, and Amazon have started their Black Friday tease with deals even I didn’t expect to see this early. For example, Amazon devices are on sale from $23 right now. The sale includes lowest prices of the year on Blink, Fire TV Sticks, and even Amazon’s new line of Ember 4K TVs.
Below I’m rounding up all of my favorite deals on devices we’ve tested, recommend, or personally own. For more discounts, check out our Black Friday deals guide.
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Best Early Deals
iPhone 18 Pro:free w/ trade-in + unlimited @ T-Mobile
T-Mobile is offering the iPhone 18 Pro for free when you trade-in an eligible phone and sign up for an eligible data plan. In our iPhone 18 Pro review, we said its the best phone money can buy. The iPhone 18 Pro features a 6.3-inch OLED 120Hz display (2622 x 1206), A20 Pro chipset, and 256GB of storage. You also get a 48MP main, 48MP ultrawide, and 48MP telephoto lens w/ 4x zoom. The front camera is 18MP. View Deal
Amazon devices:deals from $23 @ Amazon
Amazon’s official Black Friday sale hasn’t started yet, but the retailer has started discounting its line of Alexa-powered devices. A lot of them are already selling at all-time price lows. Remember, Amazon increased the price of its Echo, Fire TV, and Kindle devices by as much as 61%, so now is a good time to offset those price increases. View Deal
Skechers shoes/apparel:from $25 @ Amazon
Skechers are great sneakers for everyday use. Whether you’re working out, running errands, or just lounging around at home — there’s a Skechers shoe for every occasion. Right now, Amazon is having a massive Skechers sale with discounts on sneakers and apparel for men, women, and children.View Deal
Lego advent calendars:deals from $30 @ Amazon
It’s no secret that the best Lego deals are typically found closer to the holidays. However, Amazon has multiple Lego Advent Calendars on sale right now. Save on Lego calendars from Star Wars, Marvel, Disney, and more. For example, you can get the Lego Disney Princess Advent Calendar 2026 for $30 (was $44).View Deal
Holiday Home sale:from $59 @ The Home Depot
From home decor to cordless drills, The Home Depot’s official Black Friday sale is live. You can save on holiday decor, storage/organizers, living room furniture, and more. The deals are valid through December 2.View Deal
Gel-Kayano 30 (Women’s): was $160 now $69
The Gel Kayano 30 running shoes are an older model, but they’re amazingly cheap with 57% off. They’re designed to provide advanced stability and soft cushioning for neutral runners and overpronators alike. Our Deals Editor-in-Chief, Louis Ramirez, wrote: “I’ve been using these shoes for almost two years now. (I loved them so much I bought a second pair months after buying my first pair). I find that they’re great for casual runs on the treadmill, HIIT sessions, and long distance running outdoors.”View Deal
Houdini Jacket (Men’s): was $109 now $82
Lightweight and compact enough to stuff into a back pocket, yet warm and weather-resistant enough to keep you dry and comfy in moderate rain and chilliness, the Patagonia Houdini really lives up to its magical name. View Deal
11″ iPad (WiFi/128GB): was $449 now $399
The 2025 iPad features a larger 11-inch (2360 x 1640) screen, A16 CPU, 12MP rear/front cameras, USB-C connectivity, and Magic Keyboard Folio ($249) support. The base model features 128GB of storage, which is double the capacity of its predecessor. It’s available in 128GB, 256GB, and 512GB capacities. Note: Apple increased its price to $449 in June. View Deal
The Dell XPS 13 (2026) is a serious rival to the MacBook Neo. It can be configured to your liking, but the base model packs a 13.4-inch 2.5K touchscreen display, Core i5-320 CPU, 8GB of RAM, and a 512GB SSD. You also get two USB 3 ports and an all-aluminum design. Starting at $699, it’s a budget laptop worth considering. In our XPS 13 2026 review, we called it the “the best budget Windows laptop right now.” Note: Students can get it for $699 upon verifying their student status at Dell.View Deal
55″ C6 4K OLED TV: was $1999 now $999
The C6 is LG’s flagship OLED TV for 2026. In our LG C6 OLED TV review we said the Editor’s Choice TV performs brilliantly offering top-tier brightness and colors. We’re also fans of its gameplay enhancing features including a new Game Optimizer mode that obliterates input lag and boosts FPS on both consoles and PCs. It’s predecessor, the C5, is still a great TV and cheaper, but if you want the latest and greatest — you won’t be disappointed with the C6. View Deal
Welcome!
Hello, everyone! This is Millie Davis-Williams, Tom’s Guide’s Deal Editor. In case you didn’t know, Black Friday is only three weeks away! However, retailers across the web are already offering Black Friday-worthy deals on pretty much everything. Now’s a great time to start your holiday shopping and beat the rush!
