Best Buy’s best Black Friday tech deals: November 28

28.11.2024 08:00

PC World

Best Buy’s Black Friday deals have already started—so if you’re eager to get a jump on your shopping, you can already pick up laptops, TVs, streaming devices, Apple gear, and more for a whole lot less than usual right now.

Of course, not every discount is a good one, but that’s where we come in. Our selections for the best bargains either scored high in our reviews or are extremely popular, with discounts that put them near or below the previous all-time low price.

Apple device deals

Apple

13″ Apple MacBook Air, M2 chip / 16GB RAM / 256GB SSD – $750 ($250 off)
Apple Airpods Pro 2 – $160 ($90 off)
Apple iPad (9th gen), 10.2-inch 64GB Wi-Fi – $200 ($130 off)

Sales on Apple products are typically smaller, but right now Best Buy has cut a few prices deeper for Black Friday. For example, this MacBook Air model is a solid upgrade if you don’t mind an older laptop, with 16GB of RAM and a still relatively new M2 chip. (Looking for more Apple discounts? You can find more Black Friday deals on Apple gear over on our sister site, Macworld.)

Gaming Accessory deals

Microsoft

Microsoft Xbox Wireless Controller (assorted colors) – $40 ($20 off)
Sony PlayStation 5 Controller – $55 ($20 off)

Laptop deals

Samsung

Gaming laptops

MSI Thin 15, RTX 4050 graphics/16GB RAM/512GB SSD – $600 ($300 off)
MSI Cyborg 14, RTX 4060 graphics/16GB RAM/512GB SSD – $750 ($350 off)
Asus TUF Gaming, RTX 4070 graphics/16GB RAM/1TB SSD – $1,000 ($400 off)
Gigabyte G6, RTX 4060 graphics/32GB RAM/1TB SSD – $1,000 ($200 off)

Mainstream laptops

Lenovo Ideapad 1, AMD Ryzen 5 7520U processor/8GB RAM/256GB SSD – $300 ($280 off)
Lenovo Flex 3 Chromebook, Pentium Silver N600/8GB RAM/64GB eMMC – $329 ($150 off)
HP Touch Screen Laptop, Intel Core i5 processor/8GB RAM/512GB SSD – $350 ($280 off)
Samsung Galaxy Book4, Intel Core 7 Series 1 150U processor/16GB RAM/512GB SSD – $530 ($370 off)
HP OmniBook X, Snapdragon X Elite processor/16GB RAM/1TB SSD, $800 ($400 off)

Chromebooks

Lenovo IdeaPad 3i Chromebook (Celeron N4500/4GB RAM/64GB SSD/15.6-inch 1080p display) – $119 (52% off)
Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 Chromebook (Kompanio 520/4GB RAM/64GB eMMC/14-inch 1080p display) – $159 (50% off)
HP 15.6-inch Chromebook Laptop (Intel N200/8GB RAM/64GB SSD/15.6-inch 768p display) – $179 (55% off)
Acer Chromebook Plus 515 (Core i3-1215U/8GB RAM/128GB UFS/15.6-inch 1080p display) – $279 (30% off)
Lenovo Flex 3, Pentium Silver N6000/8GB RAM/64GB eMMC/15.6-inch 1080p display – $329 (31% off)
Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5i (Core i3-1315U/8GB RAM/128GB SSD/14-inch 1200p display) – $369 (26% off)
Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 714 (Core i5-1335U/8GB RAM/256GB SSD/14-inch 1200p display) – $450 (36% off)

Whether you’re in the market for a new laptop or a Chromebook, Best Buy has some noteworthy discounts on budget and mid-range models, plus some sweet sales on premium notebooks. You can also check out our roundups of the best Black Friday laptop deals and best Black Friday Chromebook deals for more bargains to choose from, too.

Monitor deals

MSI

Dell 27-inch IPS 1080p monitor – $100 ($60 off)
Dell 32-inch QHD 165Hz gaming monitor – $200 ($130 off)
MSI 27-inch OLED QHD 240Hz gaming monitor – $500 ($200 off)
LG Ultragear 45-inch ultrawide OLED 240Hz gaming monitor – $1,000 ($700 off)

You can find even more discounts in our roundup of the best Black Friday monitor deals, but Best Buy has several deals worth a look. Right now, the strongest sales are for gaming monitors, but you can snag a solid basic monitor, too. (Note: a 27-inch 1080p display can feel not dense enough pixel-wise for younger eyes, but for us older folk, it can be more comfortable than a 24-inch screen with the same resolution.)

PC component deals

SSD & storage

PNY CS900, 1TB SATA 2.5-in SSD – $55 (31% off)
Crucial P3 Plus, 1TB Gen 4 M.2 SSD – $65 (12% off)
Samsung 990 EVO, 1TB Gen 4 M.2 SSD – $70 (41% off)
Samsung 990 PRO, 1TB Gen 4 M.2 SSD – $100 (37% off)
WD Black SN850P, 1TB Gen M.2 SSD – $100 (41% off)
Crucial T700, 1TB Gen 5 M.2 SSD – $125 (30% off)
Crucial P3 Plus, 2TB Gen 4 M.2 SSD – $113 (18% off)
Samsung 980 Pro, 2TB Gen 4 M.2 SSD – $120 (45% off)
WD Black SN770M, 2TB Gen 4 M.2 SSD (Steam Deck compatible) – $180 (25% off)
Crucial T700, 2TB Gen 5 M.2 SSD – $180 (40% off)

Seagate Expansion External Drive, 14TB Desktop HDD – $180 (43% off)
WD Easystore External Drive, 20TB Desktop HDD – $250 (44% off)

Newegg and Amazon may dominate for PC component sales, but Best Buy still has its hand in the game. For more storage bargains, check out our roundup of the best Black Friday SSD deals.

Streaming device deals

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Amazon Fire TV Stick – $18 (48% off)
Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K – $22 (56% off)
Roku Streaming Stick 4K – $30 (40% off)
Chromecast with Google TV, 4K – $40 (20% off)
Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max – $33 (45% off)

Hate your smart TV’s interface? Or want to add streaming capabilities to an older TV? You can pick up a streaming device from Amazon and Roku for all-time low prices at the moment. You can also still snag a Chromecast at a reasonable discount while stock remains (RIP).

TV deals

TCL S3, 40-inch 1080p Fire TV – $100 ($130 off)
LG B4, 48-inch OLED 4K webOS TV (2024) – $600 ($200 off)
TCL F35, 55-inch 4K Fire TV – $180 ($150 off)
TCL Q7, 55-inch 4K Google TV (2023) – $400 ($200 off)
Hisense QD5, 65-inch 4K Google TV – $330 ($170 off)
Hisense S7 CanvasTV, 65-inch 4K Google TV – $800 ($500 off)

You can find TV deals year round, but Black Friday is one of the better times to shop. Best Buy’s deals include tantalizing bargains, including a dirt-cheap 1080p TV (yep, they’re still a thing), one that can double as a picture frame, and an OLED model often favored as a computer monitor due its wonderfully deep blacks and vivid colors.

FAQ

Are Best Buy’s Black Friday deals actually good?

Some of Best Buy’s deals are quite good! The tricky part is knowing which are the best deals and which aren’t, since major retailers generally lower prices on many items. But not all the discounts are noteworthy, nor the products worth your cash. That’s where we come in—we sift through the sales to find good gear at truly great prices.

Are any of the Black Friday deals at Best Buy lower quality?

It depends on the product category. For example, retailers usually offer special models of TVs during Black Friday sales. They’re not always stripped down versions, but you do have to look at the specs carefully.

For most everything else, the items are the same as you’d find throughout the rest of the year. But again, that’s what we’re here for: We’ve carefully examined the product details and overall value of the deals listed above, so you can shop with more confidence and less hassle.

What kind of Black Friday deals can I expect at Best Buy?

Best Buy discounts most product categories during Black Friday and Cyber Monday. During the rest of the year, Best Buy’s sales aren’t as high as other retailers—as one of the few stores that still has physical locations, it can’t be as aggressive in slashing prices. But during November, it wades much deeper into the fray. The trick is to know which items are also sold by other vendors. For common items like headphones, Amazon Echo speakers, Fitbits, and other consumer electronics, any good discount should match or even undercut a rival store.

Is there any advantage to shopping at Best Buy during Black Friday?

For people who don’t have Amazon Prime subscriptions or can’t trust deliveries to arrive safely, Best Buy lets you get in on Black Friday discounts in a convenient way. You can order online and then opt to pick up in store. It can also be easier to make returns, since Best Buy will accept those in store as well, too. But the answer to this question is dependent on where you live and what’s easiest for you.

But doesn’t Best Buy have a shorter return policy than other stores?

Not during the holidays! During the November 1 through December 31 shopping period, the retailer extends its return window to match rivals like Amazon. Most purchases will still qualify for a return, though exceptions for certain product types and restocking fees for open items still apply. You can read the full return policy on Best Buy’s site.

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