Early Black Friday electronics deals are live now at nearly every major retailer, and the first round is strong. That’s because the likes of Apple, Sony, Samsung, LG and Bose (as well as many more) have wielded their megaphones with gusto to bang the drum for discounts on top gadgets including TVs, headphones, tablets, gaming monitors and smart home gear. According to analysts at Adobe Analytics, electronics are historically some of the deepest holiday discounters, with last season’s promo window peaking around 31%, and the starting prices look as though a similar pattern is emerging again.
The Best Apple Deals Often Arrive Before Black Friday
Apple does not discount its prices frequently, so early deals are noteworthy. Down to budget-friendly territory, under the $90 mark from a $129 list in several promos, AirPods 4 are still a safe pick for iPhone users looking to get some Spatial Audio without stepping up to Pro. Entry-level iPad models are also part of the mix: the 11-inch 128GB Wi-Fi configuration has been seen for around $299, which is easy to justify for casual streaming, jotting down notes and light gaming. Other Apple Watch models, including budget-friendly picks like the Apple Watch SE 3, have dropped to around $199 in recent sales, giving first-time buyers a low-cost entry point for basic fitness tracking and fall protection.
Pro tip: If you’re comparing iPad versus Watch configurations, verify the specific generation and chip used. Apple’s lineup may seem a bit more similar at first glance, and not every single model on offer gets the deepest cut while also covering your most basic needs if you are a student or traveler.
Sony And Bose Headphones Now Rarely Priced This Low
If you’ve had your eye on some of the best ANC cans, all bets are off. Sony’s WH-1000XM5 over-ears are back down in the mid-$200s from a $399 list that historically has been among its best prices outside flash sales. The WF-1000XM5 true wireless earbuds are also around $60 off normal street pricing, which is an ideal price range for commuters who want a pocketable alternative. Bose’s QuietComfort Ultra has fallen to the high-$200s from a low-$400s list and offers open-office-level sound, with strong noise cancellation and a comfortable fit for day-in, day-out long-haul flying.
Circana headphone tracking always has even the best ANC headphones going strong around the holidays, and these early tags do indeed mirror what we see most years: flagships settling around 30% to 40% off, while last-gen models go still lower.
Samsung, LG And TCL Cut TV And Monitor Prices
Big-screen deals are coming sooner than usual. A 55-inch QLED Fire TV has slumped to the mid-$300s, a good price-per-inch for that living-room upgrade with a familiar streaming interface and hands-free voice control. On the premium end, LG’s C-series OLEDs are seeing four-figure reductions on some of the larger models from 2019, while TCL’s QD-Mini LED sets undersell the competition with bright highlights and broad HDR support. Display analysts with Omdia and DSCC have been tracking a reduction in panel costs during the past two years, and the price cuts reflect that change — particularly at 65 inches and up.
Gamers are likewise benefiting. Samsung’s Odyssey QD-OLED monitors are getting $500 to $600 off wide-format models, with 27-inch 240Hz-to-360Hz OLED panels from Alienware, Asus and LG landing in the $500 range. If you’re trying to decide between OLED and fast IPS for competitive gaming, just remember that OLED’s near-instantaneous response gives breathtakingly smooth motion clarity, whereas we’d have to say IPS is still the price leader and static UI comfort king for marathon productivity.
Smart Home And Wi-Fi Deals That Blanket The Entire House
Robot vacuums and mops are back on aggressively priced deals. Ecovacs’ Deebot X8 Pro Omni bundle is currently down around 36% from list, enabling obstacle avoidance in addition to self-emptying and auto-wash maintenance all within a single dock. Meanwhile, Shark’s self-emptying models have dropped beneath the $300 mark, making them a no-brainer for those who are new to robotic cleaning and live in small to mid-size homes. Seek out “omni” or “self-wash” language if you want set-and-forget mopping — those docks save the most time, particularly in pet-loving homes.
For networking, a TP-Link Deco X55 three-pack can be found around the $130 range with a coupon, covering about 6,500 square feet (enough for even multi-floor homes plus cameras and streaming devices). For future-proofers, there are discounts available on tri- and quad-band Wi-Fi 7 kits like those from Netgear for a few hundred dollars. The Consumer Technology Association predicts a significant ramp in adoption of Wi-Fi 7 as more devices ship sporting the new 802.11be radio; if you have gigabit fiber or plan to add AR/VR gear, the additional spectrum and multi-link operation could pay off.
Priced Right Now: What to Watch For This Season
Historical pricing matters. Instrumental tools to compare price history can help you see if that “lowest in 30 days” tag is really something special. It turns out that the average deal depth steadily builds through November, according to Adobe Analytics, and most of the best electronics prices arrive prior to Black Friday proper, so there is not a lot of buyer’s remorse in purchasing something early when it hits your target price.
Review retailer price guarantees and extended return windows that are standard for the season and lessen buyer’s remorse. Check the model year on TVs and laptops (even a single letter is enough to make it an older generation), panel type, HDMI 2.1 port count, and refresh rate for gaming displays. Where audio’s concerned, focus features around the ecosystem of devices you use with — iPhone users will appreciate Apple’s seamless pairing and Find My; Android phone users may prefer high-res Bluetooth codecs like LDAC or LC3.
The takeaway: Early Black Friday 2025 is already bringing serious deals on headline brands. With marquee Apple accessories under $100, Sony and Bose flagships near their best prices, Samsung and LG screens discounted across sizes and whole-home upgrades from mesh Wi-Fi to robot mops on sale, the savvy move is to lock in when you see the perfect convergence of model number, features and a verified historical low.
