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5 Early Black Friday Tech Deals Worth Buying Now

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Black Friday falls on Friday, November 27 this year, but the early Black Friday tech deals for 2026 are already live. Best Buy kicked off its early sale on November 6, Walmart's first event starts tomorrow, November 12, and Amazon's Black Friday Week begins November 19.

One warning: a memory-chip shortage has pushed component prices up, and Apple and Nintendo have both said they are raising prices to cover it, according to Jennifer Jolly. The newest phones, laptops, and consoles probably won't see real markdowns — the real deals are on TVs, last year's wearables, earbuds, and accessories. Prices were reported live on November 11, 2026, and can change fast.

Key Takeaways

  • Best laptop: 13-inch MacBook Air (M5) for $1,099 at Amazon, $200 off.
  • Best TV: LG 65-inch C6 OLED for $1,399.99 at Walmart, $1,300 off.
  • Best headphones: Sony WH-1000XM6 for $378 at Best Buy, down from $458.
  • Calendar: Walmart Nov 12–15, Amazon Nov 19–30, Cyber Monday Nov 30.

1. Apple MacBook Air 13-inch (M5) — $1,099 at Amazon

The headliner of this year's early sales is Apple's newest MacBook Air. The 13-inch model with the M5 chip, 16GB of memory, and 512GB of storage is $1,099 at Amazon, down from $1,299, according to CNN Underscored. Jennifer Jolly's newsletter reports the same price; the 1TB model is $1,349. Best Buy matched it as a doorbuster, but that offer ended November 8. Our Apple Touchscreen MacBook Pro review covers the pricier end of Apple's laptop line.

2. LG 65-inch C6 OLED TV — $1,399.99 at Walmart

TVs are where the biggest dollar savings live this year. According to SlashGear's roundup of Walmart's November deals, LG's 65-inch C6 OLED is $1,399.99, down from $2,699.99 — a $1,300 discount that SlashGear notes is $200 cheaper than the last time this TV went on sale in September.

3. Sony WH-1000XM6 Headphones — $378 at Best Buy

Sony's WH-1000XM6 is the current flagship in noise-canceling over-ear headphones, and Best Buy has it for $378, down from a $458 comparison price, according to TechCity's live-checked deal list. That's a 17% cut on a headphone that launched this year and rarely goes on sale. See our Best Wireless Headphones 2026 roundup for how the top five compare.

4. Apple AirPods Pro 3 — $199 at Amazon

Apple's newest earbuds are $199 at Amazon, down from their $249 list price, according to both CNN Underscored and Jennifer Jolly's newsletter. That's $50 off a product that launched this fall, and a price that matches its best showing so far. If you're in the Apple ecosystem, grab it before the holiday rush.

5. Google Pixel 11 Pro — $799 (was $1,099)

Google's Pixel 11 Pro is $799 in TechRepublic's early Black Friday roundup, a 27% cut from its $1,099 list price and its pick for best smartphone deal of the early sales. Best Buy is also offering up to $350 off the Pixel 11 line, according to Jennifer Jolly's newsletter. A $300 cut on a current flagship is worth taking now rather than waiting for Black Friday.

What's Still to Come

If none of these five is quite what you want, the calendar is on your side — but only just. BeeBulletin reports Walmart's Early Black Friday Deals run November 12–15, while Amazon's Black Friday Week and Best Buy's main doorbuster event both start November 19. Amazon has already previewed up to $600 off select Sony and Hisense TVs and up to 30% off select laptops and gaming PCs. Adobe's holiday forecast expects electronics discounts to peak at around 30% off on Cyber Monday, November 30.

How to Tell a Real Deal From a Fake One

  • Check the price history. Paste any Amazon link into CamelCamelCamel or Keepa and look at the 90-day chart — a deal only counts if the price actually dropped.
  • Ignore "up to 70% off" banners. They advertise the biggest discount in the store, not the one on your product.
  • Check the return window. Most Best Buy holiday purchases can be returned through January 15, 2027.

FAQ

When does Black Friday 2026 start?

Black Friday falls on Friday, November 27, 2026, and Cyber Monday is Monday, November 30.

Are early deals as good as Black Friday itself?

Sometimes. The MacBook Air at $1,099 is already at its expected Black Friday price, and the best prices on current hardware may already be live.

Will the newest iPhones and laptops be discounted?

Probably not in any meaningful way. A memory-chip shortage has pushed component prices up, and Apple and Nintendo have both said they are raising prices to cover it — so the deepest discounts are on TVs, last year's wearables, earbuds, and accessories, not on the newest devices.

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