Monday, December 23, 2024

We Vetted Thousands of Black Friday Sales to Find Deals Worth Shopping

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Black Friday is just a week away, and our shopping editors have been preparing for the past couple of months. As we get closer and closer, we’re noticing that the deals are only getting better and better (we predict that the best deals will happen day of).

Deals are everywhere, but to find the absolute best discounts worth your time, we scoured major retailers for markdowns on only our favorite products that were top-tested by our trusted Lab pros in the Good Housekeeping Institute. If you want to stay on top of the latest deals on tech, cleaning and more, we recommend you bookmark this page (click “Save Article” at the top).

SHOP EARLY BLACK FRIDAY SALES 2024


Early Tech Black Friday Deals

Apple AirPods Pro 2

Now 32% Off

Credit: Apple
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Bluetooth Headphones

Now 23% Off

Credit: Bose
Samsung 55-Inch Class The Frame Series Smart TV

Now 40% Off

Credit: Samsung

Apple

Apple itself doesn’t offer explicit deals; instead, customers receive a $150 Apple gift card with eligible items. Starting November 29, though, that spending money will go up to $200. We recommend shopping Apple deals on other retailers like Amazon and Walmart because you can find Apple Airpods, Apple watches and iPads (our best overall tablet) for way below full price. In fact, our shopping experts say Black Friday is one of the best times to buy Apple products!

Aura Frames

The brand behind our best overall Carver digital frame has Black Friday sales up to $50 off right now.

Bose

Now through December, take up to 40% off select audio equipment, including our best noise-canceling headphones that impressed our Media & Tech experts. You can also find deals on our favorite Bose earbuds and running headphones as well as limited edition colorways.

Samsung

Now through December 3, Samsung is hosting Black Friday deals, with the most competitive offers on select TVs.


Early Cleaning Black Friday Deals

Dyson V15 Detect Plus Cordless Vacuum

Now 20% Off

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iRobot Roomba i7+

Now 25% Off

Credit: Roomba
Bissell Pet Hair Eraser Turbo Plus

Now 24% Off

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Bissell

While we aren’t seeing any Black Friday sales on Bissell’s site, we are finding discounts on other retailers including Amazon. For example, the Bissell Pet Hair Eraser Turbo Plus is now 24% off. This particular vac excelled at picking up pet hair in our Lab tests, but you can find savings on its robot vacs and vacuum and mop combos too.

Dyson

Ahead of Black Friday, Dyson is sweeping up some nice deals on some of our top-tested vacuums. We are already seeing discounts on cordless vacuums, including the Dyson Omni Glide, our cleaning pros’ pick for hardwood floors.


Early Kitchen Black Friday Deals

Caraway Cookware Set

Now 35% Off

Credit: Caraway
Lodge 12 Inch Pre-Seasoned Cast Iron Skillet

Now 43% Off

Credit: Lodge
Our Place Always Pan 2.0

Now 37% Off

Credit: Our Place

Atlas Coffee Club

Get one of our favorite gift experiences for free (seriously!). Use promo code FREECOFFEE to get your first bag of Atlas coffee free, or, take up to $55 off when gifting a 3-, 6-, or 12-month Coffee World Tour subscription. The promo runs through December 2.

Caraway

Now through December 3, take up to 20% off sitewide, including additional discounts for select cookware sets. Get 10% off orders above $85, 15% off orders above $425 and 20% off orders above $525. Caraway makes our Kitchen Appliance Lab’s top-tested ceramic cookware set, and makes stylish pans with good nonstick properties that made cleanup easier in our tests.

Our Place

Running through December 3, Our Place is offering up to 40% off cookware, countertop appliances, bakeware and more. The trending brand is known for its stylish products available in adorable colors. Aesthetics aside, our kitchen pros have named its dinnerware set best overall and have evaluated other kitchen gadgets and accessories both in the Lab and in their homes.


Early Home Black Friday Deals

Saatva Saatva Classic Mattress — Queen

Now 20% Off

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Lovesac Sactionals

Now 30% Off

Credit: Lovesac
Antok Full Length Wavy Mirror

Now 15% Off

Credit: Antok

Albany Park

Get up to 40% off on Albany Park furniture during Black Friday, including its popular Kova collection. Our home editors also like the Park sectional and Lido sofa for apartments and small spaces. The brand already offers free shipping and our testers found its furniture easy to assemble.

Lovesac

Now through December 9, customers can take 30% off select items. The popular Lovesac Sactional is our experts’ pick for the best modular sofa, although we are also fans of the Lovesac Supersac which is also on sale for Black Friday.

Lowe’s

Lowe’s Black Friday “Buildup” is running through November 27 — with Cyber Week deals to come. Take up to 50% off select major appliances, holiday decor and more.

Saatva

Our preferred mattress brand kicked off its 20% off mattresses sale early, just for Good Housekeeping. Now through December 3, you can find the mattress of your dreams from the Good Housekeeping Institute’s top-tested mattress brand.

Serena & Lily

The coastal-chic furniture brand’s Sale of the Year is happening now, with discounts up to 40% off, now through December 4. Revamp your interiors with 25% off bedroom furniture, 30% off rugs, 40% off side tables and more.

Wayfair

Wayfair’s Black Friday is live and pulsing with deals up to 80% off. Meanwhile, Wayfair’s sister brands AllModern, Birch Lane and Joss & Main are seeing up to 70% off. Take advantage of these steep home savings now through December 2.


Early Bedding Black Friday Deals

best overall comforter

Buffy Cloud Comforter

Now 25% Off

Credit: Buffy
Brooklinen Organic Cotton Core Sheet Set
Credit: Brooklinen
Brooklinen Super-Plush Robe
Credit: Brooklinen

Now through December 31, customers can take up to 30% off sitewide, including the Buffy Cloud Comforter, which our experts named best overall in our most recent categorical test of comforters. You can also shop duvet covers, sheet sets, pillows and more.

Brooklinen

Now through December 1, you can save 25% on the entire site, including some of the GH Institute’s top-tested sheets, bath towels, robes and more. The Brooklinen Black Friday Sale also includes savings of up to 50% off on bundles.


Early Beauty Black Friday Deals

Ulta

From November 23 through November 30, Ulta is having up to 50% off Black Friday sales. Similar to its popular 21 Days of Beauty sale, there are different deals on a rolling weekly basis. You can preview the upcoming sales on Ulta’s site and find savings on top-tested brands experts in the GH Institute Beauty Lab can’t get enough of.

Sephora

Ulta’s competitor, Sephora is running its Cyber Week from November 25 through December 2. You can snag beauty essentials for up to 50% off from your favorites including Fresh, Lancôme, Fenty Beauty, Khiels, Youth to the People and more.


Early Clothing Black Friday Deals

Now through November 27, shoppers can get 25% off all American Eagle jeans (excluding the Timberland X AE collection). AE jeans are some of our consumer testers’ favorites and our pros often include them in jean round-ups thanks to its extensive sizing, affordable pricing and trendy styles.

Gap

Shop early Black Friday deals ranging from 4o% to 60% off. Gap is another go-to brand for clothing essentials like white tees and undershirts for layering. Now you can stock up on everything you need.

Now through November 27, use code MADEBETTER to get 40% off select items. While Madewell’s clothing, especially the brand’s jeans, almost always make our fashion round-ups, the higher price tag can deter shoppers. Now is the time to shop some of our staffers’ favorite jeans, including low-rise and wide leg styles.

Old Navy

Now through November 24, almost everything on Old Navy’s site is on megasale — we’re talking Black Friday deals starting as low as $5. Our style pros’ favorite clothing retailer for affordable basics just got more budget-friendly right in time for the holiday season.


Early Luggage Black Friday Deals

Monos Carry-On

Now 34% Off

Credit: Good Housekeeping
Away Travel Bigger Carry On
Credit: Away
Delsey Paris Carry-On Plus Spinner
Credit: Delsey Paris

Away is currently having its biggest sale yet. Now through December 2, shoppers will get 25% off sitewide. Shop our experts’ favorite item carry-on luggage at a discounted price and head into the New Year ready for your next trip.

Now through December 5, Calpak is offering up to 60% off sitewide, including major savings on top-tested luggage, travel accessories and our best overall packing cubes.

Delsey Paris

Now through December 2, luggage sets are up to 50% off while checked, carry-on and garment bags are 30% off. Our luggage pros called Delsey Paris a great value if you need luggage for international travel.

Monos

Running through December 5, you can take up to 30% off one of our best hardside suitcases using a combination of promo code EARLYBF (15% off) and select additional markdowns.

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Elizabeth Berry (she/her) is the Updates Editor at the Good Housekeeping Institute where she optimizes lifestyle content across verticals. Prior to this role, she was an Editorial Assistant for Woman’s Day where she covered everything from gift guides to recipes. She also has experience fact checking commerce articles and holds a B.A. in English and Italian Studies from Connecticut College.

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