Best Buy’s Early Black Friday Sale Cuts Prices on Tested Tech

Retailers are already rolling out holiday discounts, and Best Buy is among them with a selection of early Black Friday Best Buy deals on gadgets that have been tested by reviewers. If you want to get a head start on your wish list before items sell out, this is a good moment to shop. The offers below cover headphones, laptops, TVs, phones, and more, all on products that reviewers have personally vouched for as worth the money.

Phones and Headphones

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 with 256 GB unlocked is down to $1,600 from $1,900, a 16% savings. This brand-new foldable opens into a 7.6-inch display for wide-view typing and multitasking. A reviewer prefers it to the pricier Fold8 Ultra, citing an easier-to-open hinge and overall nicer feel.

Beats Studio Pro headphones are $191, reduced from $300—a 36% discount. They come in fun colors like navy, brown, and gray, but the plain black version is the one on sale for $109 off. They pair easily with both Apple and Android devices and include head tracking for spatial audio.

Sony’s WH-1000XM6 noise-canceling headphones are $378, down from $458 (17% off). These are described as the best wireless headphones tested, with top-tier noise canceling and 30 hours of battery life. The latest model has a smaller case and memory foam-augmented folding ear cups for travel.

For earbuds, the Sony WF-1000XM5 true wireless noise-canceling earbuds are $200, reduced from $328 (39% off). Each bud weighs just 5.5 grams—25 percent smaller and 20 percent lighter than the previous model. A reviewer praised their detailed, balanced sound, though noise canceling and call quality were found to be underwhelming. If you value musical detail over bass, these are an excellent option for holiday travels.

Laptops and Monitors

The Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8-inch (7th Edition) is $1,219, down from $1,299 (6% off). It features a Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite chip and a 120-Hz refresh rate display. Battery life is excellent, and while it’s not quite as sharp as a MacBook, it’s a great value and an upgrade over similarly equipped Windows laptops.

Acer’s Chromebook Plus 516 is $499, reduced from $649 (23% off). It’s a top Chromebook pick, offering solid everyday performance and a responsive touchpad. The Intel Core i3 processor and 8 GB of RAM make it practical for browsing and working in Google Docs, though color accuracy is a compromise.

Samsung’s Odyssey G6 OLED gaming monitor is $650, down from $900 (28% off). With a 360-Hz refresh rate, it displays deep blacks and rich, accurate colors, making it suitable for gaming as well as graphic design and video editing. Its high price was a main complaint, so this discount is notable.

TVs and Home Tech

The TCL QM6K QLED TV is $600 at Best Buy, down from $1,000 (40% off); it’s also $598 at Amazon, down from $800. If you’re looking for a TV under $1,000, this is a top recommendation. A reviewer called it a versatile display that does just about everything well, from naturalistic colors to rich black levels and impressive clarity. It also has a 144-Hz refresh rate for gaming.

The Breville Barista Express espresso machine is $500, reduced from $700 (29% off). It’s the best semiautomatic espresso machine for most people, according to a reviewer who has used it for seven years. It offers consistent pressure, a steam wand, a built-in grinder, and all-metal construction that’s easy to clean.

Google’s Nest Wifi Pro 6E router is $100, down from $200 (50% off). It’s easy to set up and manage through the Google Home app, and a reviewer found its coverage reliable during simultaneous gaming, streaming, and video calls. Note that this deal is for one unit only.

Wearables and Accessories

The Oura Ring 4 is $249, reduced from $349 (29% off). With the Oura Ring 5 now available, the previous model is seeing deep holiday discounts. A reviewer loves the 5’s slimmer, more lightweight design, but another writer prefers the chunkier look of the 4, which they bought at Best Buy last year for $100 more and report is still going strong. The $249 deal is only on matte black and silver colorways.

The Google Pixel 10 is $599, down from $799 (25% off). The new Pixel 11 is only a minor upgrade over last year’s Pixel 10, which remains a solid phone with a 5X telephoto lens, magnetic Qi2 wireless charging, and seven years of software support. This early deal is on unlocked 128-GB models in Indigo and Frost.

The Corsair Scimitar Elite Wireless SE gaming mouse is $100, reduced from $140 (29% off). A reviewer considers it a good gaming mouse with Stream Deck integration and longer battery life than its predecessor. It’s not the lowest price seen, but it’s a solid pick if you want to relieve stress before the holidays.

These early Black Friday Best Buy deals offer a chance to save on tech that has been tested and recommended. With discounts ranging from 6% to 50% off, there’s likely something for everyone on your list—whether you’re shopping for a new phone, laptop, TV, or smart home device.