30 of the best Black Friday tech bargains to save you cash
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Black Friday technically doesn’t arrive until tomorrow but there are already plenty of deals out there worth nabbing.
We’ve picked out 30 of the best early bargains, from OLED TVs and smart speakers, to games consoles and headphones, and if you buy the whole lot, you’ll save yourself a fortune (while spending one at the same time).
Amazon Echo (2nd Gen) (£69.99 – saving £20)
Amazon’s second-generation Echo gets better sound quality, six finishes to choose from and all the same voice-activated talents of its predecessor, but most importantly, it’s cheaper. And even more than usual this Black Friday, when there’s £20 knocked off the asking price.
Buy an Amazon Echo (2nd Gen) here
Dyson V6 Cordless Absolute Handstick Vacuum Cleaner (£229.99 – saving £440)
Roam freely whilst vacuuming without getting your cable in a tangle. The less-than-half-price V6 even comes equipped with a tool designed specifically to remove hair, making it perfect for pet owners.
PS4 Pro + 3 great games (£299.99 – saving £177.97)
The most powerful PlayStation ever is here coupled with three great games: Call of Duty: WWII, Gran Turismo Sport and Fallout 4. All of which makes for a massively enticing package, particularly at this price.
Buy a PS4 Pro + 3-game bundle here
Sonos Play: 5 (£409 – saving £90)
Amazon has got deals on almost every Sonos speaker for Black Friday but we reckon this is the best one, knocking nearly £100 off the largest of its multiroom speakers. Now, thanks to Alexa support, you can even control it with your voice.
Sennheiser Urbanite XL Wireless On-Ear Headphones (£124.99 – saving £125)
Sennheiser’s Urbanite XL headphones might look like they’d be happier at home but with a foldable design and built-in mic for taking phone calls, they’re ideal for taking the sting out of your commute – and right now they’re half price.
Buy a pair of Sennheiser Urbanite XL headphones here
Nest Thermostat (£179.99)
The original smart thermostat, Nest learns how you use it and adjusts itself automatically, while it can switch itself to Eco mode when it realises there’s nobody home.
Amazon Kindle Paperwhite (2013) (£79.99 – saving £30)
Amazon’s second-cheapest Kindle has a 300dpi screen and integrated light, making it a significant step up from the base model but for only £20 more.
Buy an Amazon Kindle Paperwhite here
Now TV Box with 4 Month Sky Entertainment Pass (£19.99 – saving £20)
Just about the cheapest way to watch the latest season of Curb Your Enthusiasm, this Now TV box comes with a four-month Entertainment Pass, giving you a third of a year to stream as much as you can from Sky Atlantic et al.
Buy a Now TV Box with Sky Entertainment Pass here
LG OLED55B7V (£1499 – saving £200)
Not too long ago this 55in LG OLED would’ve set you back twice the amount it’s going for this Black Friday. That alone would be a good reason to pick one up, but it’s even more tempting when you consider this 4K, HDR TV is one of the finest ever made. Go on, treat yourself.
Samsung Gear S3 Frontier (£246.99 – saving £103)
Samsung’s Gear S3 Frontier looks like a normal watch but can also show notifications from your phone, track your fitness using GPS and even make calls, all for £100 less than usual.
Buy a Samsung Gear S3 Frontier here
Xbox One S 500GB Console: Shadow of War Bundle (£199.99)
If you’re not willing to shell out for a new Xbox One X, the S also has a 4K Blu-ray drive, while this bundle also comes with a copy of Shadow of War (or you can choose from Rocket League or Forza Horizon 3 if you prefer wheels to warlocks).
Google Home (£77.50 – saving £51.50)
Google’s answer to Amazon’s Echo might not be as well known but if you’re an Android fan it’s the perfect plug-in companion to your phone’s onboard assistant.
Fitbit Alta (£69.99 – saving £30)
Slip a Fitbit Alta on to your wrist and not only will it track how many steps you take, how far you walk and how many calories you burn while doing it, it’ll show notifications from your phone at the same time. Clever.
Libratone Q Adapt In-Ear (£83.99 – saving £75)
Need a pair of Lightning headphones for your iPhone X? These in-ears from Libratone would usually set you back £160 but are down to less than £85 for Black Friday. Pay a few more quid and you can even get them in pink.
Buy a pair of Libratone Q-Adapt in-ears here
Dyson AM09 Hot and Cool Fan Heater (£249 – saving £150.99)
With its 37 different temperature settings, this Dyson AM09 Hot and Cool Fan Heater should make sure you’re just right, whether it’s the height of summer or the depths of winter, while the sleep timer makes it great for nighttime use.
Buy a Dyson AM09 Hot and Cool Fan Heater here
JBL Xtreme (£149.99 – saving £100)
JBL’s whopping great Bluetooth speaker has had £100 knocked off the asking price, which makes its 40W of tune-pumping power and waterproof chassis even better value for money.
Amazon Fire TV Stick with Alexa 2017 (£24.99 – saving £15)
A brilliant, cheap streamer with added Alexa for searching for films and answering questions. You’ll never have to wonder to watch ever again.
Buy an Amazon Fire TV Stick here
Sony MDR-1000X (£199.99 – saving £129)
Wireless headphones that also have noise-cancelling? These Sony over-ears tick both major boxes when it comes to high-end cans, with a nice discount to boot.
Buy a pair of Sony MDR-1000X headphones here
Panasonic DMP-UB900EBK 4K Blu-ray Player (£369 – saving £80)
Netflix looks good in 4K but if you’re really serious about your Ultra HD movies you need to get a 4K Blu-ray player. Panasonic’s DMP-UB900EBK should cost closer to £500, so this Black Friday price drop makes it a bit of a steal for movie addicts.
Buy a Panasonic DMP-UB900EBK here
Toshiba 55U5766DB 4K TV (£439 – saving £160.99)
4K for under £500? You bet your last HDMI port it’s possible. This 55-incher from Toshiba has Freeview Play built-in, but you’ll probably be too busy watching Netflix in Ultra HD to care about that.
Sega Mega Drive Arcade Classic with 81 games (£34.99 – saving £25)
Missed out on a SNES Mini? You were always a Sega fan anyway, right? This mini Mega Drive comes with 81 games built in, including the Sonic series, three Mortal Kombats and Altered Beast.
Buy a Sega Mega Drive Arcade Classic here
Ring Video Doorbell (£99 – saving £60)
Spoiling ‘knock, knock’ jokes for evermore, Ring’s video doorbell will let you know who’s at the door even when you’re not at home, so you can make sure the postman doesn’t chuck your packages over the fence.
Buy a Ring Video Doorbell here
Amazon Echo Dot (£34.99 – saving £15)
Amazon’s smaller smart assistant is the one to go for if you have external speakers to hook it up to via line-out or Bluetooth, and the perfect companion to an existing Echo elsewhere in your house.
De’longhi ECAM22.360BK Bean to Cup Coffee Machine (£349.99 – saving £100)
However you like your coffee this De’longhi machine has got you covered. It’ll make the perfect cappuccino, espresso, latte, Americano, etc at the press of a button. It can be used with coffee beans or ground coffee and is able to make two cups from a single brew.
Buy a De’longhi ECAM22.360BK coffee machine here
Parrot Disco FPV Drone with Controller (£449 – saving £450)
Ever wanted to own a giant, robotic moth? Well now’s your chance with Parrot’s Disco. Unlike most drones it’s just got one propeller and a fixed wing, giving you a completely different type of view from the sky.
AKG Y50BT (£90)
AKG’s Y50BTs have been among the best Bluetooth speakers around for years but don’t let their age put you off. These impressive on-ears are worth every penny, especially when they’re reduced to less than £100.
Buy a pair of AKG Y50BT headphones here
PS4 Slim Star Wars Battlefront II Console Bundle (£229.99)
If you haven’t got a 4K TV and you like nothing more than pretending to be a Jedi, this PS4 Slim and Battlefront II bundle is just about the most fun you can have without tickling an Ewok.
Buy a PS4 Slim Star Wars Battlefront II bundle here
Google Chromecast (£19.99 – saving £10)
Even the oldest TVs can be smart if you plug a Chromecast in. Then it’s just a case of streaming Netflix, YouTube, BT Sport and all kinds of others from your phone. Bargain.
Sony PS-HX500 (£275 – saving £174)
Not just a fine turntable in its own right, Sony’s PS-HX500 also has a USB output, allowing you to plug it into a computer and turn your favourite vinyl into hi-res digital files. It’s the best of both worlds.
AKG C50BT On-Ear Wireless Headphones (£69.99 – saving £30)
AKG’s C50BTs are a real workhorse pair of headphones, with a 20-hour battery life and a cable that you can plug in when they run out of juice. Oh, and they sound great too.
Buy a pair of AKG C50BT headphones here
