The 30+ best early Black Friday tech deals of 2025: Apple, DJI, Sony

As Mashable's tech editor, I get early access to a lot of really cool products. I also have a pretty deep knowledge of the coolest new gadgets, from the latest virtual reality tech to everyday fitness trackers and new Apple laptops. I've also been covering Black Friday sales since 2019, and I have a very good idea of what goes on sale, what kind of discounts to expect, and which deals you can safely skip. So, now that retailers are rolling out all their early Black Friday tech deals, I'm curating this guide to the best savings of the season.

In this guide, you'll find all the Black Friday tech deals I'd actually recommend to my friends and family. Before recommending a Samsung QLED TV or Anker charger, I'll first make sure that the price is actually a good deal. Online retailers are notorious for exaggerating their sales, but I've done the work for you to find the biggest genuine discounts at Amazon, Best Buy, Target, Walmart, and beyond.

So, keep checking back as I add new discounts on the season's best gadgets, toys, wearables, and tech gifts. I've personally tested many of the products in this guide, while others have been tested by other Mashable reporters. If you see a deal in this story, it's because I'd truly recommend that product — and at that price — to my loved ones.

The Apple Watch SE 3

Apple just launched the new version of its starter smartwatch in September, and it's already earned a spot in my guide to the best smartwatches of the year. The truth is, while we also loved the longer-lasting Apple Watch Series 11 and Ultra Watch 3, the new SE 3 is the right pick for the vast majority of people. This is a true lifestyle smartwatch that also does double duty as a fitness and sleep tracker. Plus, it even has an always-on Retina OLED display. At Amazon, you can pick up this smartwatch for $199.99, a 20% discount ahead of the holiday shopping season.

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Bluetooth Headphones

Bose recently released a new version of its flagship noise cancellers, and in our review of the headphones, we noted that the new model is nearly identical to the original. However, the new version will set you back $449, which is a big ask in this economy. The Gen 1 version are still some of the best, most-comfortable headphones in the world, and ahead of Black Friday, they're on sale starting at just $299 (if you go for the limited-edition plum colorway at Amazon). While it's possible these headphones might get a bigger price drop come Nov. 28, they're already at a record-low price.

Rechargeable Electric Hand Warmers

Alexa informed me that New York City faces its first freeze warning of the season, and now I'm mad at her. However, I do have something to keep the chill away. I've been using and recommending these cute electric hand warmers for years, and they're one of my favorite undiscovered gems at Amazon. They're one of my go-to stocking stuffers, and they'll keep your hands toasty and warm all winter long. If you're looking for tech deals under $25, this is my personal recommendation.

Samsung's famous art TV

I've said it before: Samsung's cult-favorite art TV, The Frame, is the best TV in the world. This super-thin TV doubles as an art gallery for your living room, adding to your home's decor instead of distracting from it. The 2025 model of The Frame has a fancy new AI processor, as well as a magic-like matte, anti-glare display. While you can catch this TV on sale at any retailer you like, Amazon currently has the best price.

Stock up on Anker chargers

I'm a big fan of Anker's charging products, especially the brand's GaN turbochargers, sold under the name Anker Prime. These are the chargers I personally use to charge up all the devices I test, and they can charge multiple devices at once without breaking a sweat. And if you travel frequently, check out the brand's new portable laptop charger. Slip this into a backpack or purse and you can charge up your laptop or phone on the go.

DJI's cult-favorite wireless microphones

If you're a content creator or vlogger, then you've probably heard of DJI's famous pocket mics, currently 46% off at Amazon. These wireless mics replace the awkward wired lavaliers of the past, and they clip on to your shirt or collar magnetically. There's a reason you can spot these microphones all over TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube. I've personally tested these microphones, and they've been a huge help to the Mashable video team at live events.

Re-up on Apple AirTags

Look, the best Black Friday deals aren't always super exciting. This is your chance to stock up on products you need. Case in point: Apple AirTags are currently 50 cents away from their lowest-ever price. At Amazon, a 4-pack is 34% off, and you'll pay just $16.25 per tracker. Using ultra-wideband technology and Apple's Find My network, there's no better way to track lost items.

Eufy robot vacuums

Eufy has impressed me this year. The brand may not have quite the name recognition as iRobot in the vacuum space, but you'll find Eufy robot vacuums all over Mashable shopping guides. If you're looking for a budget self-emptying vacuum without lots of unnecessary bells and whistles, try the Eufy C10 Robot Vacuum, which I've personally tested. Our vacuum expert, Leah Stodart, has also been impressed by the Eufy X10 Pro Omni Robot Vacuum and Mop, which she named one of the best cleaning machines of the year.

A nearly perfect $99 smartwatch

In our review of the Nothing CMF Watch 3 Pro, we said that the British brand should be charging three or four times as much. Instead, they've lowered the price, as this smartwatch is getting regular discounts to $79 before the holidays. This smartwatch has a superb AMOLED display and excels as both a fitness tracker and sleep tracker. At this price, this is easily one of the best Black Friday tech deals of 2025.

A shockingly affordable flatscreen TV

As much as I love Samsung's The Frame, I know not everyone can afford to drop $1,000 on a new TV. Fortunately, you can count on Black Friday doorbuster deals if you need a TV on the cheap. And now that big box retailers start all their Black Friday sales early, you don't have to wait in line on Thanksgiving night. Over at Best Buy, you can grab 50-inch smart TVs starting at just $179.99 and 4K 65-inch TVs starting at $329.99.

A Roku streaming stick

If a new smart TV isn't in your budget this year, that doesn't mean you have to be locked out of the latest streaming apps. Access everything from Amazon's Prime Video to Apple TV and Spotify using this affordable streaming stick from Roku. You'll still have to pay for all those apps, but it's still a lot cheaper than buying a new TV.

A new Lenovo gaming laptop

This is the exact laptop I've been using to play Cyberpunk: 2077 for the first time. And over at Lenovo, it's on sale for the very reasonable price of $864.49, a 27% discount from the retail price. With an AMD Ryzen 7 processor and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 GPU, it can handle intense gaming. While it's considered a mid-range gaming laptop and it doesn't have an OLED display, it's got all the processing power you need to play all the games you love.

A Nintendo Switch 2 bundle

Over the summer, it was almost impossible to find the new Nintendo Switch 2 console in stock. Thankfully, that's no longer the case. While we haven't found any official discounts on the Switch 2 console yet, you can find some Switch 2 bundles in stock at Amazon, Walmart, and GameStop. We expect this handheld to top many Christmas gift wishlists this year, so grab these while you can.

A Blink home security camera

Amazon always discounts its devices for big sales, and right now you can grab the popular Blink Mini 2 security camera for just $17.99, a 55% discount. We don't expect this product to get any cheaper come Thanksgiving, so go ahead and stock up and protect your home.

A powerful portable power station

The Anker Solix C1000 Gen 2 is one of our favorite portable power stations for camping or emergency home use. Our reviewer called this Mashable Choice award winner "a superior product at an affordable price." Right now, it's available for its lowest price ever at Amazon (give or take a penny), making this a smart Black Friday tech deal to shop early.

Save on video games at Walmart

As part of its early Black Friday sale, Walmart has tons of video games on sale. You can score new titles like Madden NFL 26 and Borderlands 4, or play back old favorites like Grand Theft Auto V.

Last-chance savings on DJI drones

As Mashable has reported, a total ban on DJI drones in the United States is very likely to be implemented, possibly by the end of the year. For professionals and hobbyists alike, DJI drones are pretty much the only name in town, and so the ban would be a huge blow to the drone community. During recent Prime Day events, we've seen DJI's popular consumer drones get heavy discounts. So, while they're not on sale yet, we're watching these potential Black Friday deals very closely.

Oura smart rings

We're big fans of Oura smart rings at Mashable. Our reviewer praised Oura for its great balance of health, fitness, and sleep tracking metrics, and there's a reason these smart rings are beloved by many pro athletes. We're currently testing the brand's newest models, and we fully expect the popular Oura Ring 4 trackers to go on sale for Black Friday. Keep an eye on the Oura online store. In the meantime, go ahead and order an Oura Ring sizing kit for just $10 at Amazon.

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