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The 20+ best Black Friday Target deals 2024
Holiday shopping is here! Beyond testing lots of tech products for ZDNET, I love a good sale, and everyone knows Black Friday is the shopping extravaganza of the season. With Black Friday just two days away, retailers like Target are already offering plenty of tech on sale.
Also: The best Black Friday deals: Live updates
You might think Amazon is the only place to find deals, but Target carries a wide variety of tech items that make great gifts, from the popular Oura Ring to TVs, laptops, earbuds, and even kitchen appliances. We’ve rounded up some of the best deals available now — check back in on this list, as we’ll keep updating it through Cyber Week.
Our favorite Target deals for Black Friday 2024
- Lenovo 3i Chromebook for $120 (save $140): Currently over 50% off, this laptop is refurbished, making it a greener gift than a brand-new option.
- PlayStation 5 Digital Edition Console for $375 (save $75): A far cry from the stock shortages of 2023, you can get this gaming console for nearly 20% off for Black Friday.
- Blink Outdoor 4 Security Camera for $40 (save $60): A ZDNET staff favorite, this battery-powered security camera connects to your smartphone to help monitor your home.
- Apple iPad (9th generation) for $200 (save $130): Already the top budget pick on our best iPads list, you can save almost 40% off on this model during Cyber Week.
- Microsoft Surface Pro 11 for $1,700 (save $400): This model’s battery life and processing capability stood out to ZDNET’s Ed Bott, a Windows expert, in his review. However, this item seems to be fluctuating pretty wildly in price — consult other sites before you buy just in case.
- Amazon Fire TV Stick 4k for $22 (save $28): Satisfy all your winter streaming needs with a new Fire Stick, now over 50% off at Target.
- Current price: $104
- Original price: $130
This ZDNET favorite smart mug solves every slow-drinking coffee lover’s quintessential issue by keeping your beverages hot for hours on end, complete with an app to set your preferred temperature. Normally $130, it’s 20% off now at Target. Currently, Ember only offers two colors, black and white, and the discount is greater for the black mug.
Still on the fence? Check out our full review here — and if you need something bigger than 10 ounces, consider opting for the Ember Tumbler, also on sale this week.
- Current price: $18
- Original price: $30
Looking for an affordable streamer for the colder months? The Roku Express HD is over 30% off at Target ahead of holiday deals season.
- Current price: $100
- Original price: $200
Beats refreshed the design of this fan-favorite pair of headphones earlier this year, and ZDNET’s resident headphones expert, Jada Jones, wasn’t disappointed — especially by their improved comfortability, USB-C port for charging while listening, and balanced sound. Get them now for 50% off at Target, available in four colors.
- Current price: $375
- Original price: $450
The PS5 Digital Edition is a disc-drive-less version of the classic console. Just sign into your PlayStation Network account for PlayStation Network and download games from the store.
Want to get the most out of your console? Check out our tips here — and find more ways to trick out your gaming setup with these deals.
- Current price: $30
- Original price: $60
Already an affordable video doorbell option, this model is on sale for 50% at Target. With night vision, 1080p video, and two-way talking capability, it has the security essentials you’ll need. You can even pair it with your Echo device and a Blink Mini camera as a plug-in chime inside your home.
Best Black Friday Target smart home deals
Best Black Friday Target wearables deals
- Oura Ring Gen 3 Horizon for $249 (save $100): Recently updated with a smoother design, this is one of ZDNET’s favorite picks for smart rings.
- Fitbit Versa 4 for $165 (save $35): This classic health wearable is an affordable gift for first-time smartwatch users.
- Garmin Venu 3 for $350 (save $100): A mid-range smartwatch with up to a 14-day battery, health tracking, tap-to-pay, and emergency contact features.
- Apple AirPods Pro 2 for $154 (save $96): Apple’s popular wireless earbuds offer active noise cancellation, spatial audio, and up to 36 hours of playback.
FAQs
When is Black Friday?
In the US, Black Friday is the day after Thanksgiving, which means this Friday, Nov. 29.
When is Cyber Monday?
Cyber Monday always follows the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, meaning it’ll be this coming Monday, Dec. 2.
Are Target deals really better on Black Friday?
Yes and no — it depends. Every major retailer from Amazon to Walmart puts much of their tech stock on sale this time of year to compete before the holiday shopping rush, with deals usually getting better on Black Friday and Cyber Monday themselves. However, some retailers raise base prices to make the sales look better than they really are.
How did we choose these Black Friday deals?
ZDNET only writes about deals we want to buy — devices and products we desire, need, or would recommend. Our experts looked for deals that are at least 20% off using established price comparison tools and trackers to determine whether the deal is actually on sale and how frequently it drops.
We also looked over customer reviews to find out what matters to real people who already own and use the deals we’re recommending. Our recommendations may also be based on our own testing — in addition to extensive research and comparison shopping. The goal is to deliver the most accurate advice to help you shop smarter.
Where can you shop the best Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals?
Whether in person or online, major retailers will have sales across the board, though some may be exclusive to online sales due to inventory. You can also check out our best lists for other major stores like Amazon, Best Buy, and Walmart.
What are the best Black Friday 2024 deals?
ZDNET’s experts have been searching through Black Friday sales live now to find the best discounts by category. These are the best Black Friday deals so far, by category:
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