Black Friday 2024 – live: Latest offers on Lego, plus Nike, Gtech and more
Retailers are kicking off early, with deals on everything from the Toniebox to Jo Malone
With just over a fortnight to go, the Black Friday sales are coming in hot. From Currys and Argos to Boots and Shark, we’re already seeing a bunch of early savings from major brands and retailers, so you can start your shopping right away.
You’ll find the creme de la creme of deals so far in our shopping guides, plus, for a real-time stream of discounts and Black Friday news, our liveblog has you covered.
Whatever you’re looking for in the sales, whether that be a TV, laptop, mattress or beauty products, the steepest discounts aren’t necessarily the most covetable deals. The best savings are on products that are actually worth your money, so, we’ll be highlighting deals on products we’ve tested ourselves.
In terms of the brands and retailers already on the Black Friday train (ahead of the official sale dates of 29 November to 2 December), Samsung has started its sale, Oodie is offering 50 per cent off blanket hoodies and Dyson is offering hundreds of pounds off its products. Elsewhere, you can find bargains at Boots, Currys, Argos, LookFantastic and more, in what some are calling their biggest Black Friday sale ever.
We’ve been covering the Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales for years here at IndyBest, so, we know how to spot a good deal from a dud. If it’s got a decent discount (and it’s worth your money), you’ll find it here.
Read more: Best early Black Friday deals to shop, according to a shopping expert
When will the Pandora Black Friday 2024 sale start?
While Pandora hasn’t confirmed exactly when it will hold its Black Friday sale, we can certainly venture a guess. It tends to begins on the Thursday before the official event. That said, it be even earlier for Pandora members – in 2023, subscribers had access to Black Friday deals from Monday 20 November. Daisy, our senior eCommerce writer, has all the details below.
When will the Pandora Black Friday 2024 sale start?
Previous Pandora Black Friday sales have seen up to 30 per cent off almost everything
Looking for a Black Friday laptop deal?
If your laptop needs an upgrade, Black Friday (and the weeks preceding it) is a great time to choose a new model. Whether you’re after the latest MacBook, a gaming laptop or a Chromebook for less, Steve Hogarty, one of our tech writers, expects there to be discounts on the likes of Apple, Microsoft, Dell and Asus once the sale rolls around. But if you just can’t wait until the main event, here’s an early deal he’s picked out on our favourite Chromebook.
Asus Chromebook plus CX34: Was £429, now £269, Very.co.uk
Landing a spot in our review of the best laptops of 2024, the CX34 is one of the better examples of the form, pairing a sleek minimalist design with sensible specifications. Developed in partnership with Google, it’s specced to match a decent entry-level Windows laptop with an Intel Core i3 processor backed up by 8GB of RAM. Higher configurations are available, if you want even better performance.
Steve has rounded up more of the best early Black Friday laptop deals below.
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Revlon’s TikTok famous styler is half price at Argos
If you’re a beauty fan on TikTok, you’ve no doubt seen the Revlon styler doing the rounds. Now, you can pick up the tool for yourself for just £25, thanks to this early Black Friday deal at Argos.
Revlon one-step hair dryer and volumiser: Was £50, now £25, Argos.co.uk
“Its appeal lies in its affordability and the volume it delivers”, our reviewer said of the TikTok famous tool. “In our experience, it performs best when you work on hair in sections. Twisting your wrist as you glide through strands gives your locks a speedy volume boost.”
I’ve been tracking the best Argos Black Friday deals in my article below.
Best Argos Black Friday deals 2024
From tech to toys and beauty tools, you can grab myriad bargains right now
A sizzling deal on on our favourite air fryers
Air fryers are one of the hottest kitchen must-haves, and it’s easy to see why. They’re convenient, energy-efficient, and enable you to cook with less oil than when pan frying. Ninja’s are some of the best, and this early Currys Black Friday deal means you can bag a tried and tested model for less.
Ninja air fryer AF100UK: Was £99.99, now £69.99, Currys.co.uk
A sleek, space-saving option, this air fryer from Ninja received rave reviews when it was tested by the testing team. They said that despite “using up to 75 per cent less fat than traditional frying methods, you still get a good crunch. Its generous 3.8l basket can fit a medium-sized chicken and allows you to air fry, roast, reheat and dehydrate”.
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Save £300 on a Smeg coffee machine with this AO Black Friday deal
Whether you’re in the market for a new TV, a high-spec laptop, or even a new fridge, the AO Black Friday sale (which is now on) is worth bookmarking. Here’s a great deal on a Smeg coffee machine.
Smeg BCC12RDMUK espresso coffee machine: Was £699, now £399, AO.com
Our reviewer dubbed Smeg’s as the best easy-to-use bean to cup machine in our round-up of the best coffee machines, and it’s reduced by a whopping £300 at AO. “We loved that this Smeg coffee machine looked sleek, and perhaps less intimidating to use than some others we tested”, they said.
Top beauty bargains, according to our beauty writer
From skincare to make-up and hairare, the team and myself have seen heaps of pre-Black Friday beauty bargains – and, hopefully, they’re only going to get better. Our beauty writer, Lucy Smith, has been gathering the cream of the crop in her Black Friday beauty guide.
COSRX advanced snail 96 mucin power essence: Was £27.99, now £20.99, Lookfantastic.com
When testing the COSRX advanced snail 96 mucin power essence in her guide to the best Korean skincare products, Lucy found that “it left [her] skin looking quenched and pillowy,” adding that “it’s a no-brainer purchase, especially for those winter months when the cold seems to suck all the life and moisture out of your skin.”
CeraVe resurfacing retinol serum: Was £23, now £18.40, Boots.com
If you have sensitive skin, and want to give retinol creams a try, our tester said they loved that CeraVe’s resurfacing retinol serum includes niacinamide, which they said is “a hardworking, multi-tasking ingredient that not only works to soothe and strengthen skin but also helps to reduce oil production and the appearance of pores.” They found that, as well as helping with the appearance of acne scars, “it also helps brighten the skin” and gave it a glowing 4.5/5 star rating.
Early Black Friday beauty deals I’m browsing on make-up and more, as a beauty writer
The countdown to big beauty savings is on
Save up to £150 in Dyson’s early Black Friday sale
Dyson’s super-swanky appliances certainly don’t come cheap, so its Black Friday sale is a wise time to shop. And, happily, Dyson is offering up to £150 off vacuum cleaners, hair tools, and air purifying appliances already. Here’s a great deal on a model we’ve tested ourselves.
Dyson V15 detect absolute + cordless vacuum: Was £649.99, now £499.99, Dyson.co.uk
In our round-up of the best Dyson’s vacuum cleaners, the V15 detect absolute was hailed the best for cleaning different floor types. It has an eye-safe green laser on the front that shows dirt, and anti-tangle technology which our tester was especially impressed with. “Nothing tangles around the cleaner head and, after several weeks of using it, we never once had to pick out long hairs” they said.
Dyson Black Friday 2024: Early deals, plus more to come
From vacuum cleanser to hairdryers, these are the deals you can snag right now
Amazon’s Black Friday sale is here
While its main event won’t kick off until 21 November, Amazon has started launching early Black Friday deals, which means now’s the time to save on everything from air fryers to cordless vacuum cleaners. Below, the team has picked out some of the best early deals (so far), so that you don’t have to.
Fire TV 55in omni QLED series 4K UHD smart TV: Was £749.99, now £519.99, Amazon.co.uk
While this isn’t actually a Black Friday-specific deal, it’s too good not to highlight. Upgrade movie night for less, with 30 per cent off this Fire TV. With QLED providing vivid life-like colours and pictures, fool-proof streaming and a customisable home screen, this is a TV you’ll be proud to build a room around. It was also picked as the best budget buy in our review of the best TV’s of 2024.
Best Amazon Black Friday 2024 deals to expect
Amazon has announced the dates of its Black Friday sale
Good morning!
Hello! Welcome to our live coverage of the 2024 Black Friday sales – I’ll be bringing you a whole lot of exciting news around the Black Friday sales, as well as some of the best early deals I’ve seen so far.
The team and I know that bringing you the most impressive deals isn’t only about digging out the biggest discounts. It’s also about highlighting deals on brilliant products that we’ve actually tested ourselves, and from brands that we trust.
So, without further ado, let’s find some deals.
The only Black Friday deals worth paying attention to
That’s all from me today, but the deal shopping doesn’t end there. From tech, beauty and appliances to fashion and mattresses, you can find all the best deals in IndyBest’s handpicked guides. Most of the products have been tried and tested by us, so, you can trust they’re not duds.
The team will be back tomorrow for more deal hunting but, for now, you can browse all the best deals in our ultimate cheat sheet below.
Best early Black Friday deals 2024, according to a shopping expert
Shop offers ahead of the main event, with deals from Dyson, Apple, The Ordinary and more