Black Friday 2024 live: Best deals so far, from Dyson’s airwrap to Hotel Chocolat’s velvetiser
Brands and retailers are kicking off their Black Friday sales early, with deals on Ninja, PlayStation, Yoto and more
Black Friday officially begins on 29 November, but we’re already seeing early deals dropping thick and fast from the likes of Currys, Argos, Debenhams, Boots and Shark. Ecommerce giant Amazon is one of the latest to launch its official Black Friday sale, with Sony PlayStation joining the fun this morning.
with major names like Pandora, Zara and more set to follow in the coming days, whether you’re looking to stock up on beauty essentials, replace your old laptop or invest in a new mattress, the IndyBest team is compiling hundreds of deals in our Black Friday shopping guides. But for real-time updates on discounts and news as it drops, our liveblog has you covered.
With Christmas around the corner, the sales also serve as the perfect opportunity for you (read: Santa) to save some money. But, whether you’re after a TV, toys, jewellery or furniture, the biggest price drops aren’t necessarily the most impressive. The best, genuine deals are those on products that are actually worth your money, so we’ll make sure to bring you offers on items we’ve tested ourselves.
The biggest sales happening right now? As we mentioned above, yesterday Amazon kicked off its coveted Black Friday week; Samsung started discounting many of its top products; and the EE Store has slashed the AirPods Pro to its lowest-ever price.
Dyson’s Black Friday sale also includes an £80 saving on the cult favorite airwrap; Ghd is offering up to 25 per cent off everything; and Sony has discounted the price of the PS5 Slim to an all-time low. Elsewhere, you can find bargains at Boots, Currys, Argos, Lookfantastic and more. It’s shaping up to be one of the biggest Black Friday sales ever.
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There’s £100 off the Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 at Currys
While this isn’t technically a Black Friday deal, you can save a hefty £100 when you add this tried and tested wearable to your Currys shopping basket.
Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 classic: Was £369, now £269, Currys.co.uk
Featured in our review of the best smartwatches, our tech writer called it “the best Android smartwatch for Samsung users, integrating as seamlessly with Galaxy phones as Apple’s watch does with iPhone”. This classic edition is a little larger and features a classy rotating bezel.
Now for some Black Friday mobile deals
When it comes to finding the best Black Friday savings on phone contracts, it pays to have some expert guidance. Steve, our resident tech expert, has been digging through the offers to find the genuine discounts worth knowing about, from 50 per cent off the Google Pixel 8 Pro (was £999, now £499, Amazon.co.uk) to a rare deal on the iPhone 16 (was £829, now £779, giffgaff.com).
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Get £180 off this top-rated Sonos soundbar
Over at Sonos, you can save on our tech writer’s favourite soundbar.
Sonos Arc premium smart soundbar: Was £899, now £719, Sonos.com
Now available with a whopping £180 discount, the Arc premium smart sound bar was the winner in our review of the best soundbars. Alex described it as “a beast of a soundbar, in both size and sound”, while it comes with 11 digital amplifiers which “fire out in all directions, for a completely immersive Dolby Atmos experience”.
Will Lululemon be holding a black Friday sale?
Yes, but not just yet. When it does kick off, we can expect deals on everything from the label’s high-performing running gear, yoga clothing, swimming essentials, loungewear and more. In the meantime, shoppers can also head over to its ongoing We Made Too Much sale.
Our Place has slashed the price of its viral cookware
Our Place, makers of viral multipurpose always pan, has slashed the price of its covetable cooking range. Since its launch, the brand has also released the wonder oven (was £195, now £150, Fromourplace.co.uk), and a titanium cast iron version of its always pan (was £175, now £135, Fromourplace.co.uk), both of which are reduced right now.
Save up to £110 on the Apple iPad 9th generation
Apple doesn’t take part in Black Friday but that doesn’t mean you can’t find bargains at third-party retailers...
Apple iPad, 9th generation, 2021: Was £369, now £279, Very.co.uk
The ninth-generation iPad is still a fast and powerful tablet with a great screen and full-sounding stereo speakers. It works with the Apple pencil and the smart keyboard, too, unlocking extra functionality for anyone who wants to stay productive while on the move.
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Save up to 25% on ghd, including its OG styler
Ghd is something of a hair tool legend, and if you’re looking to save on some of its covetable stylers, straighteners and hair products, then you’re in luck. Now that the brand’s Friday sale is live, you can save on everything from its cordless straighteners (was £299, now £199, Ghd.com), to the OG hair straightener, which is still the best, landing the top spot review of the best hair straighteners.
Ghd original hair straightners: Was £139, now £104, Ghdhair.com
In her review, Maisie named the original hair styler the best overall. “I have sworn by ghd’s original styler straighteners ever since they launched in 2001, and though they have undergone some slight modifications over the years, it’s safe to say these straighteners are durable, stand the test of time, hold a style in place for hours, even in humid weather, and are therefore my go-to top pick.”
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When do Black Friday 2024 sales end?
This year, the sale begins on Friday 29 November, and will end on Cyber Monday, which will fall on 2 December. And while the event hasn’t even technically started, heaps of early deals are dropping on everything from tech and beauty to air fryers and perfume, so you can start your shopping now.
The best Boots deals, including 25% off Elemis’s pro-collagen cleansing balm
High street beauty go-to Boots was one of the first retailers to launch its Black Friday sale this year. Right now, you’ll find deals such as £50 off the Dyson airstrait straightener (was £449.99, now £399.99, Boots.com), and 20 per cent off Laneige’s lip sleeping mask (was £21, now £16.80, Boots.com), which our beauty writer, Lucy, says is perhaps, in terms of hydrating potency, the best balm she’s ever used.
Elemis pro-collagen cleansing balm: Was £49, now £36.75, Boots.com
While I’ve yet to try the Elemis balm, Lucy says it smells like a spa, and removes even the most long-lasting of make-up products, including red lipstick, waterproof eyeliner and the like. Now, the 100g tub has been reduced by 25 per cent, making it the perfect time to add this product to your skincare bounty.
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Get £70 off our tech critic’s favourite wireless earbuds
Sony WF-1000XM5 wireless earbuds: Was £259, now £188.99, Amazon.co.uk
Sony’s latest wireless earbuds have 27 per cent off at Amazon. They reign supreme in our round-up of the best wireless earbuds, and our tester was impressed by the noise-cancellation and sound quality. The WF-1000XM5 have “a level of deft clarity and forensic detail that makes every part of the music soar, from vocals to mid-range and bass,” our reviewer noted.
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