Do you need new electronics? Do you want to buy those electronics in the dead of night or crack of dawn? Best Buy has you covered this Black Friday.
Nearly 1,000 Best Buy stores in 47 states (sorry, Maine, Massachusetts and Rhode Island) opened at 5 p.m. local time on Thanksgiving Day, remained open until 1 a.m. local time on Black Friday, and re-opened at 8 a.m. local time. Stores will then be open from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday and 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Sunday. Here are some of the deals you'll find.
Amazon Echo Smart Speakers
Amazon isn't the only place you can get an Echo. On Black Friday, Best Buy will have a number of Amazon's smart speakers on sale, including:
- Amazon Echo for $69.99 ($30 off)
- Amazon Echo Dot (third-gen) for $24.99 ($25 off)
- Amazon Echo Dot (second-gen) for $19.99 ($20 off)
- Amazon Echo Spot for $89.99 ($40 off)
- Amazon Echo Show (second-gen) for $179.99 ($50 off)
Google Home Family
If you're a Google household, adding a Google Home smart speaker to your smart home setup is a no-brainer. On Black Friday, Best Buy will discount the the new touch-screen Google Home Hub, as well as the original Google Home and Home Mini.
- Google Home for $79.99 ($50 off)
- Google Home Mini for $25 ($24 off)
- Google Home Hub for $99 ($50 off)
Lenovo Smart Display
The Google Assistant is also available via smart displays from companies like Lenovo. On Black Friday, the 8-inch Lenovo Smart Display will be $99.99, or $100 off. (Check out PCMag's review of the 10-inch version.)
Google Chromecast
If you want to send Netflix, Hulu, YouTube, or other services from your mobile device to the TV, Google's Chromecast dongle is a must-have. On Black Friday, you can get two Chromecasts for $45 at Best Buy (they're normally $35 each) or a Chromecast Ultra for $49.99, a $20 discount. Not sure which one to get? Check out Google Chromecast vs. Chromecast Ultra: What's the Difference?
Roku Ultra With JBL Headphones
If you've been eyeing Roku to up your streaming game, the Roku Ultra with JBL headphones will be $49.99 on Black Friday at Best Buy, a $50 discount.
Amazon Fire Tablets
Best Buy also carries Amazon's Fire tablet lineup. On Black Friday, the 8GB Fire 7 tablet will be just $29.99, a $20 discount. The 16GB Fire HD 8, a PCMag Editors' Choice, will be $50, a $30 discount.
Apple iPad mini 4
Apple is more focused on its larger iPad and iPro Pro lineup these days, but if you're a fan of portable, handheld tablets, the 128GB iPad mini 4 will start at $249 on Black Friday, a $50 discount on the current price.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S3
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 is a powerful Android tablet that comes with an S Pen. The 32GB version will be $399.99 on Black Friday at Best Buy, a $50 discount from its current price.
Sony WH-1000XM2
The wireless, noise-cancelling Sony WH-1000XM2 headphones deliver strong audio performance that can be sculpted to taste using the free app. They'll be $199.99 at Best Buy on Black Friday, a $150 discount.
Bose Headphones and Earphones
Best Buy will discount several Bose products on Black Friday:
- Bose QuietComfort 35 II for $299.99 ($50 off)—PCMag's review
- Bose SoundSport wireless for $99.99 ($50 off)—PCMag's review
- Bose SoundSport in-ear for $49.99 ($50 off)
Beats Powerbeats3 Wireless
The Beats Powerbeats3 Wireless earphones use the Apple W1 chip for superior Bluetooth performance and deliver a highly sculpted, bass-forward audio experience. On Black Friday they'll be $99.99 at Best Buy, a $100 discount.
The wire-free Jabra Elite Active 65t earphones, meanwhile, are built for exercise, with secure-fitting earpieces that deliver powerful bass that can be adjusted to your liking. They'll be $119.99 at Best Buy on Black Friday, a $50 discount.
The gym-friendly Jaybird X3 wireless earphones also deliver high-quality audio in a comfortable, secure-fitting design. They'll be $59.99 on Black Friday, a $70 discount.
Apple HomePod
Since other voice-assisted speakers can't play Apple Music, the HomePod is the obvious choice if you're an iPhone owner and Apple Music subscriber and don't want to pay an extra tithe to Amazon, Google, or Spotify. It'll be $249 at Best Buy on Black Friday, a $100 discount.
Sonos One
The Sonos One is a versatile wireless speaker with excellent sound quality, support for multi-room audio, and Amazon Alexa voice control. It's our Editors' Choice and on Black Friday, it'll be $175 at Best Buy, a $25 discount.
Sonos Beam
The Sonos Beam packs multi-room, multi-service audio streaming and Amazon's Alexa voice assistant into a deceptively small soundbar. Get it for $350 at Best Buy on Black Friday, a $50 discount.
JBL Flip 4
For something more portable, the JBL Flip 4 speaker delivers strong Bluetooth audio from its modest, waterproof frame. Best Buy will have it for $59.99, a $40 discount.
Fitbit Family
For an affordable fitness tracker, the Fitbit lineup will also get a Black Friday discount at Best Buy.
- Fitbit Charge 3 for $119.95 ($30 off)—Editors' Choice
- Fitbit Versa for $149 ($50 off)—Editors' Choice
- Fitbit Alta HR for $79.95 ($50 off)
23andMe DNA Test Kit
One of the more popular Prime Day/Black Friday discounts were half price on DNA kits. At Best Buy, you can get a 23andMe Ancestry kit for $59, a $40 discount. Wondering if 23andMe is the best option? Check out PCMag's roundup of the Best DNA Testing Kits.
Garmin Vivoactive 3
The Garmin Vivoactive 3 is an attractive, durable wearable that hits the sweet spot between fitness tracker and smartwatch functionality. Get it for $199.99 on Black Friday at Best Buy, a $70 discount. For runners, the Garmin Forerunner 235 GPS will also be $199.99, a $50 discount.
Ring Video Doorbell 2
The feature-rich battery-powered Ring Video Doorbell 2 is ideal if you want a smart doorbell but don't want to mess with wiring. Get it for $139.99 on Black Friday, a $60 discount.
Nintendo Switch with Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
For the kids (or kids at heart), a Nintendo Switch with Mario Kart 8 Deluxe will be $299, saving you approximately $45.
Turtle Beach Wired Gaming Headsets
Turtle Beach wired gaming headsets, meanwhile, will be half price at $30.
Anki Cozmo Mini Robot
Anki Cozmo is "the little robot with a big brain and even bigger personality." On Black Friday it'll be $139.99, a $10 discount from its current price.
Owlet Smart Sock 2 Baby Monitor
The Owlet Smart Sock 2 baby monitor lets you check on your child's vital signs at any time, and will automatically notify you if there's a problem. It will be $239.99 on Black Friday, a $60 discount.
Chromebooks
Have you been thinking about giving Chrome OS a try? Best Buy will have a few deals on Chromebooks this Black Friday
- 11.6-inch touch-screen Lenovo 2-in-1 with a MediaTek MT8173c, 4GB of memory and 32GB eMMC flash memory for $179, a $100 discount.
- 11.6-inch Samsung Chromebook with an Intel Celeron processor, 2GB of memory and 16GB eMMC flash memory for $99, a $130 discount.
- 11.6-inch Samsung Chromebook with an Intel Celeron processor, 4GB of memory, and 32GB eMMC flash memory for $129, a 130 discount.
Microsoft Surface Pro 6
With a modest speed boost and a new color choice, the Microsoft Surface Pro 6 may not have changed much from the previous iteration, but what we loved about this 2-in-1 convertible then, we still love now. On Black Friday, the version with an Intel Core i5, 8GB of memory, and a 256GB SSD will be $999, a $330 discount.
If that's too pricey, the Microsoft Surface Pro with an Intel Core m3, 4GB of memory, and a 128GB SSD will be $599, a $360 discount.
Apple iMacs
Want to upgrade your Apple desktop? On Black Friday, a 21.5-inch iMac with a 2.3GHz Intel Core i5, 8GB of memory, and a 1TB hard drive will be $900, a $200 discount. The 27-inch version with a 3.4GHz Intel Core i5, 8GB of memory, and a 1TB Fusion Drive will be $1,600, a $200 price drop.
HP x360 Lineup
Best Buy will offer a number of discounts on HP's x360 lineup, including:
- 15.6-inch HP Envy x360 2-in-1 touch-screen laptop with an Intel Core i7, 12GB memory, 256GB SSD for $750, a $220 discount
- 15.6-inch HP Spectre x360 2-in-1 4K touch-screen laptop with an Intel Core i7, 16GB memory, and a 512GB SSD for $1,100, a $500 discount
- 13.3-inch HP Spectre x360 2-in-1 4K touch-screen laptop with an Intel Core i7, 16GB memory, and a 512GB SSD for $1,200, a $300 discount
- 13.3-inch HP Spectre x360 2-in-1 touch-screen laptop with an Intel Core i7, 8GB memory, and a 256GB SSD for $950, a $300 discount
- 14-inch HP Pavilion x360 2-in-1 touch-screen laptop with an Intel Core i5, 8GB memory, and a 128GB SSD for $550, a $180 discount
- 14-inch HP Pavilion x360 2-in-1 laptop with an Intel Core i3, 8GB memory, and a 128GB SSD for $400, a $150 discount
- Prefer a Dell? A 15.6-inch Dell Inspiron touch-screen laptop with an Intel Core i5, 8GB memory, and a 256GB SSD will be $399, a $200 discount
Acer Nitro 5
The Acer Nitro 5 won't blow you away with its performance or design, but it is a perfectly competent gaming laptop without any deal-breaking flaws for an aggressive price. On Black Friday, an Intel Core i5 version with 8GB of memory, an Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050 and 1TB hard drive will be $519.99, a $200 discount. The version with a GeForce GTX 1050 Ti and 256GB SSD will be $599.99, also a $200 price drop.
For desktop gaming, an HP Omen with an Intel Core i7, 16GB of memory, an Nvidia GeForce RTX 2080, 2TB hard drive + 256GB SSD will be $1,499, a $500 discount.
For desktop gaming, an HP Omen with an Intel Core i7, 16GB of memory, an Nvidia GeForce RTX 2080, 2TB hard drive + 256GB SSD will be $1,499, a $500 discount.
Holiday Gift Guide
For more Black Friday discounts, check out our roundups of the Best Black Friday Tech Deals at Walmart, the Best Black Friday Tech Deals at Target, and Amazon Black Friday Deals You Can Get Now.
Plus, check out our picks for the best tech gifts under $50, under $20, and our full Holiday Gift Guide.