Sales for Black Friday 2020 are a moving target. Rather than just showing up on the traditional Friday after Thanksgiving, there are deals popping up the entire week before, and in some cases, like with Lenovo, much earlier.
Tech devices from smart watches, streaming media players, and wireless earbuds and headphones are just some of the devices that are going on sale early — some starting Saturday November 21.
The deals are outlined below, and we'll update this story as we hear about more.
Apple – Four-day shopping event starts November 27
Apple doesn't often so sales and discounts. Instead, for Black Friday 2020 it is handing our free gift cards with eligible purchases. The value of these gift cards ranges from $25 to $150, and are of course to be used in-store or through Apple's website and various online offerings. Examples include a $25 voucher when buying AirPods or AirPods Pro, a $100 voucher when buying an iPad Pro or HomePod (enough to buy a HomePod Mini to go alongside it), and a $150 voucher when buying a 21.5-inch iMac or 16-inch MacBook Pro.
As ever, some of Apple's latest products are not included in this promotion. There are no gift vouchers available when buying the iPhone 12, Apple Watch Series 4, 6 and SE, and the new iPad Air. The shopping event runs from Black Friday on November 27, through November 30.
As is often the case, discounted Apple products can be found elsewhere, including:
- Apple AirPods Pro – Was $249, now $199, save $50 (20 percent) at Amazon
- Apple iPad Pro (2020, 11-inch, Wi-Fi, 256GB) – Was $899, now $799.00, save $99.01 (11 percent) at Amazon
- Apple iPad Pro (2020, 12.9-inch, Wi-Fi, 256GB) – Was $1,099, now $999, save $100 (nine percent) at Amazon
- MacBook Air (Intel, 8GB RAM, 256GB storage) – Was $999, now $899, save $100 (10 percent) at Amazon
- MacBook Pro (Intel), 16GB RAM, 512GB storage) – Was $2,399, now $2,149, save $250 (10 percent) at Amazon
- Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS, 38mm) – Was $199, now $179, save $20 (10 percent) at Walmart
Amazon – Deals available now
Amazon is offering discounts on its newest products, including the Echo (4th Gen) smart speaker, which only launched a few weeks ago. There are also deals to be had on Echo Show smart displays, the latest Echo Dot Kids Edition, plus smart plugs, bulbs and Echo accessories.
- Echo (4th Gen) – Was $99.99, now $69.99, save $30 (30 percent)
- Echo Dot (4th Gen) with clock – Was $59.99, now $38.99, save $21 (35 percent)
- Echo Dot (4th Gen) and Amazon Smart Plug – Was $74.98, now $33.99, save $40.99 (55 percent)
- Echo Dot (4th Gen) with clock and Amazon Smart Plug – Was $84.98, now $43.99, save $40.99 (48 percent)
- Echo Dot (4th Gen) Kids Edition and Echo Glow – Was $89.98, now $48.99, save $40.99 (46 percent)
- Echo Studio– Ws $199.99, now $159.99, save $40 (20 percent)
- Echo Show 8 and Amazon Smart Plug – Was $154.98, now $69.99, save $84.99 (55 percent)
- Echo Show (3nd Gen) and two Hue bulbs – Was $259.98, now $149.99, save $109.99 (42 percent)
- Echo Show 8 and Blink Mini indoor camera – Was $164.98, now $69.99, save $94.99 (58 percent)
- Echo Dot (3rd Gen) and Amazon Smart Plug – Was $64.98, now $23.99, save $40.99 (63 percent)
- Fire TV Stick with Alexa Remote – Was $39.99, now $27.99, save $12 (30 percent)
- Fire TV Stick Lite with Alexa Remote – Was $29.99, now $17.99, save $12 (40 percent)
- Fire TV Cube with Alexa – Was $119.99, now $79.99, save $40 (33 percent)
You can pick up savings on a number of Blueair's purifiers on Thanksgiving Day through Amazon for 24 hours:
- Blue Pure 211+ — was $299.99, now $194.99, save $105
- Classic 280i — was $429.99, now $299.99, save $130
- Classic 680i — was $899.99, now $629.99, save 270
At Blueair.com, you can pick up additional savings as well:
- Buy two or more Classic air purifiers, get 30% off —11/26-11/30
- Blue Pure 211+/411+ bundle — was $439.98, now $307.99, save $131.99, November 30th only
Bartesian — Sale live now
Through November 30, you can pick up deals on Bartesian's smart bartending device.
- Buy one Bartesian, get $50 in free cocktail capsules
- Get a discount on a 6-month subscription to Bartesian capsules — was $269.82, now $229.99, save $39.83
• Roku Streaming Stick+ — originally $49.99, now $29.99, save $20
• Roku Streambar — originally $129.99, now $99.99, save $30 (Read GearBrain's review on the Roku Streambar.)
• Roku Ultra — originally $99.99, now $69.99, save $30
• Roku Premiere — originally $39.99, now $24.99, save $15 (Read GearBrain's review on the Roku Premiere)
This sale is exclusive to Walmart on Black Friday:
Limited-edition Roku SE streaming player ($17 MSRP) will be available exclusively at Walmart for Black Friday while supplies last.
Roku is also giving select premium subscriptions to new subscribers for $0.99 for the first two months through The Roku Channel from November 26 until November 30, 2020. And remaining Black Friday offers will be available to new subscribers for up to 55 percent off the first three months, and redeemable on The Roku Channel from November 26 until December 4, 2020.
Sphero and littleBits— Sale starts now
You can save up to 50 percent on some of Sphero's favorite toys.
- Sphero Specdrums 2-Ring — was $99.99, now $49.99, save $50 (Read GearBrain's review for more information.)
- littleBits Space Rover Inventor Kit — was $199.99, now $29.99, save 85 percent
- littleBits Arcade Game Hall of Fame Starter Kit — was $39.99, now $14.99, save 60 percent
Google – Sale starts Wednesday, November 25
For Black Friday 2020, Google is offering discounts on many of its products, including the new Pixel 5 smartphone, and smart home devices fro its Nest division. These deal prices begin at 7pm PST on November 25.
- Google Pixel 5 (unlocked) – Was $699, now $649, save $50
- Stadia Premiere Edition – Was $99.99, now $69.99, save $30
- Nest Mini – Was $49, now $18.99, save $30.01
- Nest Hello – Was $229, now $179, save $50
- Google Home Max – Was $299, now $149, save $150
- Nest Hub Max – Was $229, now $179, save $50
- Nest Wifi router and point – Was $269, now $189, save $80
- Nest Learning Thermostat – Was $249, now $199, save $50
Polar has deals running now through December 2 depending on the devices.
Deals on Polar.com, US only:
- Polar Vantage M running watch — up to 40 percent off, Nov 22 - Nov 30, with promo code: FRIDAY2020
- Buy a Polar Grit X get a FREE Polar H10 HR monitor or Polar Unite fitness watch, Nov 26 - Nov 30, with promo code: FREEGIFT20
- Polar Ignite fitness watch — up to 40 percent off, Nov 29 - Nov 30, with promo code: CYBERMONDAY20
Deals on Amazon, US only:
- Polar Ignite (Amazon "Best Deal") — 20 percent off, Nov 20 - Dec 2
- Polar H10 (Lightning deal) — 20 percent off, Nov 26
Lowe's — Starts November 26th
Lowe's Black Friday event starts on Thanksgiving Day, November 26th and runs through December 2, 2020. You can find a number of great tech deals on items from robot vacuums to smart thermostats. We've gleaned through some of the best below.
- Google Nest hub (chalk or charcoal) — was $89.99, now $49.99, save $40
- Google Nest mini 2nd Generation (charcoal or chalk) —was $49, now $18.99. save $30
- Amazon Echo Dot 3rd Generation — was $39.99, now $18.99, save 50 percent (valid 11/22-11/30)
- Amazon Echo Show 8 — was $129.99, now $64.99, save 50 percent) (valid 11/22-11/30)
- Amazon Blink outdoor 2-camera system, — was $179.99, now $109.99, save $70 (valid 11/22-11/30)
- Google Nest learning thermostat 3rd Generation — was $249, now $199, save $50
- Ring stick up security camera with night vision —was $99.99, now $79.99, save $20 (valid 11/22-11/30)
- Roku premiere streaming player — was $39.99, now $24.99, save $15 (valid 11/22-11/20)
- Shark ION robot vacuum — was $199.99, now $99.99, save $100
Amazon-owned Ring has cut the prices on a wide range of products, including its video doorbell range, security cameras and smart home alarm systems. The deals are available now and end at 9pm EST on November 30.
- Security Cameras
- Floodlight Camera, originally $249.99, for $189.99 (24% off)
- Spotlight Camera (Mount), originally $249.99, for $199.99 (20%)
- Spotlight Camera (Wired and Battery), originally $199.99, for $149.99 (25% off)
- Stick Up Cam Battery/Plug-In, originally $99.99, for $79.99 (20% off)
- Indoor Cam, originally $59.99, for $44.99 (25% off)
- Doorbell Cameras
- Ring Video Doorbell 3, originally $199.99, for $139.99 (30% off)
- Ring Video Doorbell 3 Plus, originally $229.99, for $159.99 (30% off)
- Peephole Cam, originally $129.99, for $69.99 (46% off)
- Ring Video Doorbell Pro, originally $249.99, for $169.99 (32% off)
- Ring Video Doorbell (2nd-Generation), originally $99.99, for $69.99 (30% off)
- Ring Video Doorbell + Chime, originally $119.99, for $99.98 (17% off)
- Alarm Systems
- Alarm Security Kit (8-Piece), originally $249.99, for $149.99 (40% off)
Televisions:
- Q800T QLED 8K Smart Television with HDR (2020) 65-inch – Was $3,499, now $2,299, save $1,000
- Q900TS QLED 8K Smart Television with HDR (2020) 65-inch – Was $5,499, now $3,999, save $1,500
- The Frame QLED 4K Smart Television with HDR (2020) 50-inch – Was $1,300, now $950, save $350
- The Terrace Outdoor QLED 4K Smart TV with HDR (2020) 75-inch – Was $6,500, now $5,200, save $1,300
- Q90T QLED 4K Smart Television with HDR (2020) 65-inch – Was $2,700, now $1,900, save $800
Sound bars:
- HW-Q60T Sound bar with subwoofer (2020) – Was $500, now $280, save $220
- HW-Q70T Sound bar with Dolby Atmos (2020) – Was $700, now $400, save $300
- HW-Q950T Sound bar with Dolby Atmos and Alexa (2020) – Was $1,800, now $1,400, save $400
Withings — Sales Starts Sunday, November 22
• Body+— originally $99.95, now $69.97, save $29.98 (Read GearBrain's review of the Body+.)
• Steel HR Silver — originally $179.95, now $125.97, save $53.98
• Steel HR Sport — originally $199.95, now $139.95, save $60. (Read GearBrain's review of the Steel HR Sport smartwatch.)
• Sleep — originally $99.95, now $74.96, save 25 percent (Read GearBrain's review of the Withings Sleep.)
• Body Cardio: — originally $149.95, now $119.96, save 20 percent
• Thermo — originally $99.95, now $79.96, save 20 percent
• Pulse HR — originally $99.95, now $79.96, save 20 percent
iRobot — Sale starts now
Pick up savings on one of iRobot's better known robot vacuums.
- Roomba i3+ robot vacuum — was $599.99, now $399.99, save $200
- Roomba i3 — was $399.99, now $299.99, save $100
- Braava jet m6 — was $499.99, now $399.99, save $100
Jabra – Sales Starts Saturday, November 21
Jabra is offering discounts on multiple pairs of earbuds and headphones.
• Elite 65t — originally $119.99, now $69.99 in all colors at Amazon and Best Buy
• Elite Active 65t — originally $169.99, now $99.99 in all colors at Amazon and Best Buy
• Elite 75t — originally $179.99, now $139.99, all colors at Amazon and Best Buy (Read GearBrain's review of the Jabra Elite 75t)
• Elite Active 75t — originally $199.95, now $149.99, all colors at Amazon and Best Buy. The wireless charging variant available at Costco and Jabra.com only
Elite 85h — originally $249.99, now $149.99 in all colors at Amazon and Best Buy
You can also check out early Black Friday deals on Lenovo products, Nest devices and Amazon Echo items as well.
Check out The GearBrain, our smart home compatibility checker to find compatible products that work with Google Assistant, Apple HomeKit and Amazon Alexa enabled devices.
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