Black Friday 2024 live: Latest deals on AirPods 4, Xbox, Audible subscriptions and more
Retailers are kicking off early, with deals on everything from the Toniebox to Jo Malone
The early Black Friday sales are in full swing, with retailers like Currys, Argos, Boots and Shark dropping their best deals ahead of the official start date of 29 November.
You’ll find all of the best deals in our shopping guides, but for a real-time stream of the latest 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 best deals. The true 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
Save more than £400 on our best-rated mattress
The IndyBest team had the luxury of sleeping on a whole range of mattresses at home, during weeks of testing (I now sleep on the Panda hybrid bamboo mattress pro, which I love), but it was the Simba hybrid luxe mattress that came out on top, praised for offering the “ideal balance between a firm and medium sleeping base.”
Simba hybrid luxe mattress: Was £1,289, now £1,029, Very.co.uk
“This substantial mattress has a whopping 11 layers and is therefore very robust”, our reviewer said. “The layers work well together, and we’ve seen improved sleep, thanks to the coolness it offers during warmer months and increased cosiness seen in the autumn and winter.” What’s more, as a side and back sleeper, our tester found this mattress offered support for joints prone to aches.
Best Black Friday mattress deals to expect in 2024
Rest easy, with massive savings on all mattress sizes, from single to super kings
Mega savings on Dyson, including £50 off the airstrait
Since the launch of the Dyson airwrap, the vacuum cleaner whizz has gone from strength to strength in the hair-tool department. One of its latest launches, the airstraight, has been slashed in price by £50 in the Dyson Black friday sale.
Dyson airstrait straightener, onyx black and gold: Was £499.99, now £399.99, Dyson.co.uk
This straightener takes your hair from wet and wavy to dry and straight, using only air. Not only does this speed up your hair routine, it also means there’s no need to worry about heat damage. When she got her hands on the tool, to share her first impressions, our eCommerce editor, Eva, said she’d liken the results to the way her hair looks after a hairdresser blowdries it into a straight style. It also made her “thick, weighty locks feel light and healthy”.
Dyson Black Friday 2024: Early deals, plus more to come
From vacuum cleanser to hairdryers, these are the deals you can snag right now
Check out these sofa savings
Is your sofa feeling a little deflated? Does it look a little drab? Ella has been selecting some great deals on sofas that you can nab right now. Many of the sofa brands included in Ella’s guide have been tried and tested by us, so, you can trust they’re worthy of a spot in your home.
The sofa deals we are hoping to see this Black Friday, from Cocoon, Swyft and more
Add the perfect final touch to your home, for less, with these sofa deals
Save on toys in time for Christmas
Thinking about making a start on your Christmas gift shopping? We’ve been busy little elves, rounding up the best toy deals available. While we’re expecting more offers to drop ahead of and during Black Friday, you can nab savings across Lego, Barbie and more right now...
Bluey S9 beach cabin exclusive bundle: Was £60, now £30, Argos.co.uk
If your kids are fans of Bluey, there’s a 50 per cent saving to be had on this beach cabin set, thanks to Argos. The bundle is loaded with features and everything Bluey and her family need to relax and play, including a lounge that converts into a bedroom. The playset even expands out to include its own beach, and comes with a fun watercraft for the characters to ride.
Best Black Friday toy deals to expect in 2024
Save big on everything from stocking fillers to puzzles, games and dolls
Best perfume deals to expect this Black Friday
Whether you want to stock up on your signature scent or find a new favourite fragrance, Black Friday offers the ideal time to pick up perfume for less. Our beauty writer, Lucy, has been scouring retailers to find the best perfume deals out there right now. So, why not have a quick scroll through her comprehensive guide, which includes offers on the likes of Dior, Channel, YSL and more...
Best perfume deals to expect in the 2024 Black Friday sale
From Yves Saint Laurent to Chanel, we’ve rounded up top offers to shop now, too
Save on toys, tech and beauty in Argos’s Black Friday sale
Argos says this year will see the retailer’s biggest Black Friday sale ever. I’ve been monitoring it since it launched several days ago, and these are some of the standout deals I’ve seen so far. There’s £150 off a Dyson fan heater (Was £700, now £550, Argos.co.uk), and you can nab a Tefal air fryer with £80 off the price (Was £200, now £119, Argos.co.uk).
Best Argos Black Friday deals 2024
From tech to toys and beauty tools, you can grab myriad bargains right now
Best early Apple Black Friday deals, according to a tech writer
Whether you’ve been holding off to buy a new iPhone, an iPad or a pair of Apple earbuds or headphones, Black Friday is your next best chance to save some cash. Alex Lee, one of The Independent’s tech writers, has been covering the Black Friday sales for years, so, his predictions on Apple deals to expect this year (plus, early deals you can nab right now) are worth a read.
Apple AirPods, 3rd generation: Was £149, now £129, Amazon.co.uk
There’s a £20 saving to be had on Apple’s third-generation AirPods at Amazon. In our review, our tester said the “improved audio is noticeable, especially with spatial audio and the new shape”. The AirPods Pro are better sounding, thanks to active noise cancelling but if that’s not a feature you need – perhaps you live a monastic life alone in the woods – this is a great deal on the basic pair.
Best Apple Black Friday 2024 deals on iPhones, MacBooks and more
I’ve outlined all the Apple deals I expect to see during the big sale, plus offers to shop now