With just four days until Black Friday officially kicks off, hundreds of brands and retailers have already launched thousands of Black Friday savings. And we’re here to help you find the best discounts right up until Cyber Monday on 27 November.
While the deals extravaganza isn’t technically supposed to start until Friday 24 November, we’re already seeing deals on everything from technology, TVs, laptops and gaming gear to mattresses, beauty, fashion, home appliances and much more. If you can buy it online, chances are Black Friday has a discount on it.
The likes of Amazon, Nintendo, Shark, Dyson, John Lewis, Ninja, Very, Currys and Boots have already started cutting prices, with Apple, Zara and more set to join the fun in the coming week. We’ve been covering the Black Friday sales for years and years here at IndyBest, and we know when a deal’s a steal and when a deal’s a dud. Stick with us, because we’ll be rounding up only the very best Black Friday offers all month.
Fitness fans, Fitbit’s charge 5 is nearly half price
Amazon’s Black Friday sale is well underway – and if you’re in the market for a top rated activity tracker, I’ve spotted a stellar saving on the Fitbit charge 5.
Fitbit charge 5 activity tracker: Was £169.99, now £96, Amazon.co.uk
Currently reduced by 42 per cent, the tracker is an IndyBest favourite, as it was crowded the best overall in our round-up of the best Fitbits. When describing the model, our tester said: “Combining a widened tracker screen (or arguably, a streamlined watch face) with a rich feature set that includes smartphone notifications and health scans, the charge 5 is a best-of-both-worlds Fitbit that will hit the sweet spot for many users.”
Will Lululemon have a Black Friday sale?
Home to leggings, trainers, sports bras and much more, cult activewear label Lululemon’s Black Friday sale is highly anticipated.
Previous years have seen up to 60 per cent off selected lines, with everything from the brand’s viral yoga pants (think the align high rise pants) to gym bags discounted.
We’re expecting the sale to land on Friday, so I’d suggest making a wishlist of your favourite products to check out faster on the day.
This is not a drill – the Screwfix Black Friday sale is here
DeWalt cordless impact driver: Was £109.99, now £49.99, Screwfix.com
Screwfix has kicked off its Black Friday sale with some megal savings for your power-tool arsenal. You can save more than 50 per cent on this DeWalt cordless impact driver, which is touted as having an improved run-time and extra durability. An aluminium front allows for greater heat dispersion, while an LED light helps with precision.
DeWalt cordless combi drill: Was £249.99, now £149.99, Screwfix.com
Snap up this combi drill while it has an impressive £100 off. Designed with a brushless motor and XR technology, the drill has plenty of nifty features, including a 13mm metal chuck, spindle lock and LED light to help illuminate your workspace. It comes with two Li-ion batteries that have a 75-minute charge time as well as two-speed settings.
This Nintendo bundle includes a 2 month Switch Online membership
Nintendo has just dropped a new bundle deal on the Nintendo Switch console, and you can now get a free copy of Nintendo Switch Sports and a free three months of Nintendo Switch Online. Together, these two items cost £37.98, but you get them free when you buy the console.
Nintendo Switch with a free copy of ‘Nintendo Switch Sports’ and a three-month Switch Online membership: Was £296.98, now £259, Amazon.co.uk
“Nintendo Switch Sports is a strong continuation of a tried and tested formula that will find near-universal appeal with anybody who remembers the glory days of the Nintendo Wii, or even younger audiences who will wonder what all the fuss was about 15 years ago,” our writer said in their review of the game. “Volleyball and badminton also make for a grand entrance that are suitable additions to a bag filled with varied game modes.”
Ooni’s Black Friday sale is worth its weight in dough
Ooni’s pizza ovens are much-loved for recreating the pizzeria experience at home. From portable models to high-tech gas-powered ovens, the brand’s Black Friday sale has kicked off with up to 30 per cent off.
Ooni koda 12 pizza oven: Was £349, now £279.20, Ooni.com
Featuring in our review of the best pizza ovens, our tester noted that no more than “90 seconds of cooking gave us a 12in pizza with the perfect blend of oozing cheese and crispy toppings, as well as lovely charring around the well-puffed crust”. They praised the simple set-up and portable design, too. Snap yours up now while it’s 20 per cent off.
Gamers, assemble: The Xbox series X is at its lowest price ever
The Xbox series X has been plagued by stock issues over the last few years (we even had a stock tracker), but now its been discounted to its lowest price ever in Amazon’s Black Friday sale. Discounted by 25 per cent, I imagine it won’t stay in stock for long.
Three years after its launch, Microsoft has discounted the console by a huge £120, seeing the Xbox series X plummet to the lowest price I’ve ever seen it, ahead of Black Friday. Large and cuboid, but completely silent, it matches the performance of a high-end gaming PC, loading games in a snap and booting up menus in a fraction of a second. With this early Black Friday deal, you can save a huge 25 per cent on the next-generation console.
Le Creuset’s Black Friday sale is heating up
Lauded by home cooks and chefs alike, Le Creuset’s cast iron pots are well worth the investment. But if the price has put you off, the good news is that its Black Friday sale has just kicked off with up to 50 per cent off its covetable cookware.
Le Creuset cast iron classic oval casserole: Was £345, now £205, Lecreuset.co.uk
This classic oval casserole is currently reduced by 40 per cent, securing home chefs a delicious saving of £140. Large enough to roast an entire leg of lamb, according to the brand, it sounds ideal for family households. Plus, the the enamelled cast iron design can be popped in the oven, and used on the hob or under the grill.
Le Creuset’s Black Friday sale is heating up
Lauded by home cooks and chefs alike, Le Creuset’s cast iron pots are well worth the investment. But if the price has put you off, the good news is that its Black Friday sale has just kicked off with up to 50 per cent off its covetable cookware.
Le Creuset cast iron classic oval casserole: Was £345, now £205, Lecreuset.co.uk
This classic oval casserole is currently reduced by 40 per cent, securing home chefs a delicious saving of £140. Large enough to roast an entire leg of lamb, according to the brand, it sounds ideal for family households. Plus, the the enamelled cast iron design can be popped in the oven, and used on the hob or under the grill.
John Lewis has slashed its price on Ugg slippers
The best thing about cosy season? Hunkering down on the sofa in your favourite pyjamas and slippers. If you’re shopping for the latter, John Lewis has slashed its price on Ugg slippers in its Black Friday sale.
Ugg disquette suede slippers, charcoal: Was £95, now £76, Johnlewis.com
Reduced by 20 per cent in John Lewis’s Black Friday sale, Ugg’s suede slippers will elevate your lounging for this winter and beyond. Available in charcoal or black, the style is finished in the brand’s signature suede with a shearling lining and trim. Boasting an easy slip-on silhouette, the platform sole adds a stylish touch (we won’t judge if you wear them to the corner shop).
When is the Zara Black Friday sale 2023?
From winter coats to party dresses, the Zara’s Black Friday sale is always a highlight. We’ve previously seen discounts of up to 70 per cent in the brand’s Black Friday sales and pieces sell out within minutes.
Zara’s main event usually kicks off on the big day itself (Friday 24 November, this year) but if previous years are anything to go by, we can anticipate the sale to drop early on the brand’s app, on the evening of Thursday 23 November. From my best tips for shopping the Zara sale to early deals, get the full lowdown below: