Best Buy is speeding up its schedule this year and kicking off its official Black Friday deals a week earlier than what would traditionally be the Friday after Thanksgiving. On November 19, the chain will be unleashing scores of specials that will continue all the way through until the actual Black Friday, before a new slate of sales in its Cyber Deals event kick off on November 27.
As for now, below are the best deals that Best Buy has to offer for the early shoppers out there.
Return policy
According to the Best Buy website, purchases made between October 18, 2021 through January 2, 2022 have an extended return period through January 16, 2022. This, however, excludes purchases made with third-party contracts (cell phones, cellular tablets, wearables, etc.), and holiday products (artificial trees, lights, decorations, etc.). Learn more about Best Buy’s return policy here
Deals available now
$230 off
You can’t have a Black Friday sale without door-busting offers on TVs. For a limited time, Best Buy has its Insignia 58” Class F30 Series 4K TV discounted to $349.99 ($230 off). For the price, you get a decently-sized 58” inch 4K panel, smart features including Fire TV, and all the slots you need — three HDMI, one USB, and even an Ethernet port.
$300 off
Another great value option if you’re in the market for a big-screen panel is the Hisense 70” Class A6G 4K TV. Now for just $549.99 ($300 off), you get all the bells and whistles of a modern smart TV, including built-in Google voice assistance, streaming services pre-installed, and a superb 4K panel.
$220 off
Whether you’re planning to buy a new TV this Black Friday or contempt with your current one, a soundbar makes for a world of audio difference. Samsung’s 7.1-Chanel Soundbar packs Dolby 5.1 and DTS Virtual:X technology — basically, it turns your living room into a theatre. Better yet, you can buy the soundbar with an included set of wireless rear speakers for just $279.99 ($220 off) at Best Buy.
$200 off
Typically, 2-in-1 laptops are underwhelming as manufacturers put half of the effort towards the touch screen interface and another half towards the traditional laptop design. Lenovo’s Yoga series, however, sets itself apart with a robust experience on both ends. The Yoga 6 13.3-inch laptop is an excellent offering at $749.99 ($200 off), powered by an AMD Ryzen 7, 512GB of SSD, and Windows 11. And of course, you get the timeless 360-degree flip-and-fold design.
$50 off
If you fancy premium over-the-ear style headphones, the Bose QuietComfort 45 is a solid choice. Toss in a $50 discount and the new $279 asking price is one that will surely entice audiophiles and non-audiophiles alike.
Deals coming soon
Starting Nov. 19
Starting this Friday, Best Buy will be listing Chromebooks for as low as $99, making for highly-affordable work machines. The retailer has not stated which model or brand will be on sale, but you can expect there to be discounts galore.
Starting Nov. 19
Fitbit makes some of the best smartwatches for fitness and health enthusiasts. While we can’t confirm if its latest Fitbit Charge 5 — which earned a 9.5/10 rating by ZDNet’s Matthew Miller — will see a price drop, Best Buy will be discounting a range of Fitbit smartwatches and fitness trackers.
Starting Nov. 21
The Nintendo Switch Mario Kart 8 Deluxe edition is nothing new. But, the two-year-old bundle continues to make for a doorbuster deal every Black Friday thanks to its limited supply and great value. For the sale price of $299.99, you’re essentially getting Mario Kart 8 Deluxe for free, along with a three-month membership of Nintendo Switch Online.
Starting Nov. 21
The Oculus Quest 2 sits at the top of our best VR and AR headsets list, and with its recent price drop to $299 for the 128GB model, the deal can only get sweeter at Best Buy. If you purchase the headset on November 21, Best Buy will bundle in a $50 e-gift card for you to spend on other Black Friday goodies.
Starting Nov. 24
The MacBook Air is the perfect companion for students and workers alike, providing a reliable MacOS system that’s lightweight and portable. Best Buy is holding out until November 24 to discount “select MacBook Air models” by $150, so I have my fingers crossed that it’ll be for the latest M1 model. If so, the MacBook will sell for as low as $849.99.
Like a number of retailers have decided in the last year or two, Best Buy physical stores will be closed on Thanksgiving, allowing its workers to eat a holiday meal with family instead of having to clock in at work. Of course, shoppers with free time on Turkey Day are able to still access deals through Best Buy’s website. In addition to the automatic reimbursement mentioned above, My Best Buy or Best Buy Totaltech members get to tap into exclusive deals on several “Member Mondays” between now and Black Friday.
Of course, we still have to wait for the most anticipated news from Best Buy — what its actual Black Friday deals will be. When its Black Friday ad finally drops, we’ll be sure to bring you the best discounts here.
