157 Best Early Black Friday Deals for 2022: Apple, Google, Microsoft, Sony, Nintendo, Sonos, and More

Black Friday week is here, and a barrage of early Black Friday deals has gone live over the weekend. Black Friday and the ensuing days/weeks create a notoriously hectic and overloaded shopping event, but it’s also the best time to find year-long low prices on some of our most highly recommended tech. Naturally, we’ve done days of research and hunting to deliver the best tech deals this event has to offer, and we’ll continue to do so as things change shape through Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Each brings its own cascade of new deals.

The biggest retailers and manufacturers, like Apple, Microsoft, Amazon, Best Buy, Target, and Walmart, have all posted early Black Friday deals lists. There’s already a lot to highlight for big-ticket items like 4K TVs, Apple iPads, MacBooks, and Surface devices. A range of 4K TVs made our list, from higher-end offerings from Samsung and LG to more reasonably priced options from Hisense and TCL, and much more. All of which received strong reviews from trusted sources like Rtings.com, among many others. If you’re looking for smart home devices like smart speakers, video doorbells, and streaming sticks, Amazon and Google have large chunks of their lineups on sale, matching or beating record lows. Likewise with robot vacuums from Roomba.

As for smaller items, Target’s buy-two-get-one-free deals on books and video games are an excellent value, packed with a good mix of new releases and modern classics. Xbox and Playstation have also launched video game sales in their respective stores, bringing down prices often by 50 percent on a number of in-demand titles. For stocking stuffers, we have deals on our favorite chargers from Anker, as well as microSD and SSD storage solutions from SanDisk, Western Digital, and Samsung.

Of course, this is just scratching the surface. There are also year-long lows on some of our favorite headphones and wearables, as well as generous discounts on GoPro, Pixel 6 and Pixel 7 phones, Xbox Consoles with gift cards, Meta Quest bundles, and much more. Check the full curated list below.

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Featured best early Black Friday deals

• Google Chromecast with Google TV 4K streamer with Stranger Things Funko POP! for $29 ($61) at Walmart
• Apple TV HD 2021 (32GB) media streamer for $59 ($99) at Walmart
• JBL Flip 4 portable Bluetooth speaker, IPX7 water-resistant $59 ($99) at Walmart
• Tile Pro four-pack for $50 ($100) at Tile
• Apple AirTags four-pack for $80 ($95) at Amazon
• Sandisk Extreme Plus microSD card (256GB, U3, A2, V30) for $30 ($55) at Best Buy
• Sony WHCH710N wireless ANC over-ear headphones for $68 ($148) at Amazon
• Google Pixel Watch smartwatch for $300 ($350) at Target, Amazon, Best Buy, Walmart
• Apple Watch Series 8 (41mm) smartwatch for $349 ($400) Target, Amazon, Walmart (45 mm for $379 at Amazon)
• Apple Watch Ultra (49 mm) smartwatch for $740 ($800) at Amazon, Best Buy
• Microsoft Xbox Series S console + $50 gift card for $250 ($290) at Target
• Meta Quest 2 (128GB) + Resident Evil 4 and Beat Saber Black Friday bundle for $350 ($400) at Target, Amazon, Best Buy, Walmart
• Amazon Kindle Paperwhite (8GB, with ads) 6.8-inch e-reader for $95 ($140) at Amazon

• Apple MacBook Pro (2021) 14-inch laptop (Apple M1 Pro, 3024×1964, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) for $1,599 ($1,900) at Amazon
• Apple iPad 10.2-inch (2021) Wi-Fi, 64GB for $270 ($300) at Amazon
• GoPro Hero 11 Black + one-year GoPro subscription for $350 ($550) at GoPro
• Sony WH-1000XM5 wireless ANC headphones for $348 ($400) at Amazon
• Amazon Kindle Paperwhite (8GB, with ads) 6.8-inch e-reader for $95 ($140)
• Sonos One smart speaker for $175 ($219) at Sonos
• LG C2 (2022) 48-inch 4K OLED TV for $1,047 ($1,420) at Target, Amazon, Best Buy, Walmart
• Sony A80J (2022) 55-inch 4K OLED TV for $1,000 ($1,198) at Best Buy (65-inch at Amazon for $1,679 $1,998)
• Samsung The Frame (2022) 55-inch 4K TV for $998 ($1,500) at Amazon, Walmart
• LG A2 (2022) 48-inch 4K OLED TV for $570 at Best Buy (55-inch for $800 $1,300)
• Sony X80J (2021) 55-inch 4K LED TV for $598 ($780) at Amazon
• Hisense U6GR (2021) 55-inch 4K ULED TV with Roku TV for $370 ($600) at Best Buy
• TCL 43S446 (2022) 43-inch 4K TV for $226 ($250) at Amazon
• Buy-two-get-one-free books and video games at Target, including GTA , FIFA ’23, Madden ’23, 60, Call of Duty 2, Mario games, and many more

Best early Black Friday phone deals

Best early Black Friday tablet deals

Best early Black Friday headphone deals

• Apple AirPods Pro (first generation) true wireless ANC earphones for $159 ($180) at Walmart
• Apple AirPods Pro (second generation) true wireless ANC earphones for $199 ($250) at Target, Amazon, Best Buy
• Apple AirPods (second generation) true wireless earphones for $79 ($130) at Walmart ($90 at Target, Amazon)
• Apple AirPods (latest generation) true wireless earphones for $160 ($170) at Target, Best Buy, Walmart
• Beats Solo3 wireless on-ear headphones for $100 ($135) at Target, Amazon, Walmart
• Beats Studio Buds true wireless earphones for $100 ($135) at Target, Amazon, Best Buy, Walmart
• Beats Studio3 wireless ANC over-ear headphones for $150 ($230) at Target, Amazon
• Beats Powerbeat Pro true wireless ANC earphones for $150 ($200) at Target, Amazon, Best Buy
• Bose QuietComfort 45 wireless ANC over-ear headphones for $249 ($329) at Target, Amazon, Best Buy

• Sony WH-1000XM5 wireless ANC headphones for $348 ($400) at Target, Amazon, Best Buy, Walmart
• Sony WH-1000XM4 wireless ANC headphones for $228 ($348) at Amazon, Best Buy
• Sony WF-1000XM4 true wireless ANC earphones for $178 ($248) at Amazon, Target, Best Buy
• Google Pixel Buds Pro true wireless ANC earphones for $150 ($200) at Target, Amazon, Walmart, Best Buy
• Sony LinkBuds S true wireless ANC earphones for $128 ($198) at Amazon
• Sony WHCH710N wireless ANC over-ear headphones for $68 ($148) at Amazon
• Anker Soundcore Q30 ANC over-ear headphones for $60 ($80) at Amazon
• Jabra Elite 3 true wireless earphones for $50 ($70) at Amazon, Best Buy

Best early Black Friday smart home and audio deals

• Amazon Echo Show 5 5.5-inch smart display for $35 ($65) (Kids version for $40)
• Google Nest Hub 7-inch smart display for $50 ($90) at Target, Best Buy
• Google Nest Wi-Fi mesh router three-pack (previous gen) for $140 ($200) at Amazon, Target, Best Buy
• Google Nest Doorbell battery-powered video doorbell for $120 ($180) at Target, Amazon, Walmart, Best Buy
• Google Nest Security Cam indoor wired second generation for $70 ($100) at Target, Amazon, Walmart, Best Buy
• Google Nest Security Cam outdoor or indoor, wired second-generation for $120 ($170) at Target, Amazon, Walmart, Best Buy
• Google Nest Cam with floodlight outdoor security camera for $190 ($250) at Target, Amazon, Walmart, Best Buy
• Google Nest Mini smart speaker for $20 ($50) at Best Buy
• Google Nest Thermostat for $90 ($130) at Target, Amazon, Best Buy, Walmart
• Google Nest learning smart thermostat for $179 ($250) at Amazon

Best early Black Friday smartwatch deals

Best early Black Friday TV deals

• Samsung QN85B (2022) 85-inch 4K QLED TV with Alexa built-in for $2,397 ($2,797) at Amazon
• Samsung S95B (2022) 65-inch OLED 4K TV with Alexa built-in for $1,798 ($1,998) at Amazon
• Samsung The Frame (2022) 55-inch 4K TV for $998 ($1,500) at Amazon, Walmart
• Sony A80J (2022) 55-inch 4K OLED TV for $1,000 ($1,198) at Best Buy (65-inch at Amazon for $1,679 $1,998)
• TCL 43S446 (2022) 43-inch 4K TV for $226 ($250) at Amazon
• Hisense U6GR (2021) 55-inch 4K ULED TV with Roku TV for $370 ($600) at Best Buy
• LG A2 (2022) 48-inch 4K OLED TV for $570 at Best Buy (55-inch for $800 $1,300)
• VIZIO Smartcast (2020) 65-inch 4K OLED TV for $1,080 ($1,800) at Best Buy
• LG B2 (2022) 65-inch 4K OLED TV for $1,297 ($1,498) at Amazon, Best Buy
• Sony X80J (2021) 55-inch 4K LED TV for $598 ($780) at Amazon
• Hisense U6H (2022) 55-inch ULED 4K TV with Google TV for $370 ($430) at Walmart
• Sony Bravia A9S (2022) 48-inch OLED TV for $800 ($1,000) at Amazon
• LG C2 (2022) 48-inch 4K OLED TV for $1,047 ($1,420) at Target, Amazon, Best Buy, Walmart
• LG A2 (2022) 48-inch 4K OLED TV for $570 at Amazon (65-inch for $900)
• Hisense U6G (2021) 65-inch 4K LED TV for $385 ($540) at Best Buy

Best early Black Friday laptop and PC deals

• Apple MacBook Air (2022) 13.6-inch laptop (Apple M2, 2560×1600, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) for $1,049 ($1,099) at Amazon
• Apple MacBook Air (2020) 13.3-inch laptop (Apple M1, 2560×1600, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) for $800 ($950) at Amazon
• Apple MacBook Pro (2022) 13-inch laptop (Apple M2, 2560×1600, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) for $1,149 ($1,248) at Amazon
• Apple MacBook Pro (2021) 14-inch laptop (Apple M1 Pro, 3024×1964, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) for $1,599 ($1,900) at Amazon
• Apple MacBook Pro (2021) 16-inch laptop (Apple M1 Pro, 3456×2234, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) for $1,999 ($2,200) at Amazon
• Microsoft Surface Pro 8 13-inch tablet PC (2880×1920, Core i5 Intel Evo Platform, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) for $848 ($1,000) at Amazon, (with Surface Pro Keyboard for $900 at Best Buy)
• Microsoft Surface Pro 9 13-inch tablet PC (2880×1920, Intel Core i5, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD) with Surface Pro Keyboard for $1,099 ($1,300) at Costco
• Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 15-inch laptop PC (2496×1664, Core i7-1185G7, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD) for $1,900 ($2,400) at Amazon

• Microsoft Surface Pro 9 from $999 up to $200 off at Microsoft
• Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 from $600 up to $400 at Microsoft
• Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 from $899 up to $300 off at Microsoft
• Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 from $500 up to $100 off at Microsoft
• Microsft Surface Laptop Studio from $1,400 up to $400 off at Microsoft
• Microsoft Surface Pro 8 from $800 up to $400 off at Microsoft
• Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5i 13-inch Chromebook ‎(1920×1080, Intel Core i3-1115G4, 8GB RAM, 128GB SSD) for $300 ($420) at Amazon
• Dell G2722HS 27-inch gaming monitor—(1080p,165 Hz, IPS, FreeSync, G-Sync compatible) for $150 ($250) at Amazon
• Asus ROG Strix XG27AQ 27-inch gaming monitor ‎(2560×1440 IPS, 170 Hz, G-Sync)) for $300 ($380) at Amazon

Best early Black Friday video game deals

Best early Black Friday gaming deals

Best early Black Friday accessories, storage, chargers, misc. deals

• Buy-two-get-one-free books at Target
• Tile Pro four-pack for $50 ($100) at Tile
• Apple AirTags four-pack for $80 ($95) at Amazon
• Instant Pot Vortex Plus 6-Quart air fryer for $100 ($160) at Amazon
• Anker 65 W 5-in-1 power strip GaN USB-C, USB-A, 100 – 240V outlets for $52 ($70) after clipping 25% coupon at Amazon
• Anker 100W 5-foot power strip GaN USB-C, USB-A, 100 – 240V outlets 5ft for $76 ($95) after clipping 20% coupon at Amazon
• Anker 120W USB-C GaN USB-A charger for $76 ($95) after clipping 20% coupon at Amazon
• Anker USB-C 120 W wall charger, multiport for $76 ($95) at Amazon (after clipping 20% coupon)
• Anker Nano II USB-C 65 W wall charger for $46 ($60) at Amazon (after clipping $14 coupon)
• Apple MagSafe Battery Pack for $75 ($99) at Amazon
• Apple iPhone 13 Mini Leather Case with MagSafe for $25 ($36) at Amazon
• Sandisk Extreme Plus (256GB, U3, A2, V30) microSD card for $30 ($55) at Best Buy
• Samsung Evo Select 256GB microSD card (U3, A2, V30) for $25 ($28) at Amazon
• Samsung Evo Plus SDXC card (256 GB) for $20 ($30) at Samsung
• Samsung Pro Plus 128GB microSD card  (U3, A2, V30) for $17 ($20) at Amazon
• Samsung Type C (128GB) USB-C flash drive for $19 ($20) at Amazon
• New users only: Amazon Kindle Unlimited 4-month membership for $5 ($30) at Amazon