Argos’s Black Friday sale is underway – and I’ve found some of the best deals
From tech to toys and beauty tools, you can grab myriad bargains right now
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Your support makes all the difference.The Argos Black Friday sale is being touted as its biggest yet, and there are hundreds of deals now live on everything from tech to toys. But, to save you some scrolling, I’m bringing you a round-up of the most impressive ones right here, favouring products and brands that come IndyBest tried and tested.
Of the deals so far, some of the best include a 65 per cent discount on our top-rated electric toothbrush, Oral-B’s pro 3 3500 white, (was £100, now £35, Argos.co.uk), while Revlon’s TikTok viral one-step hair dryer and volumiser is now half price (was £50, now £25, Argos.co.uk). I’ve seen savings of £150 on vacuum cleaners from Samsung, Eufy and Dyson, and there’s also up to 50 per cent off toys, so you can get ahead on your Christmas shopping while saving some cash.
When searching for the best deals, it’s a good idea to look for Argos’s “price promise” badge – if a product is marked with one of these green stickers, it won’t get any cheaper before 25 December.
It’s not just Argos that’s launched early Black Friday deals, though. In our shopping guides, the rest of the IndyBest team and I will be tracking down the crème de la crème of offers, from the likes of Apple, Pandora, Zara, Nintendo and many other big-name brands.
But back to Argos – below, I’ve picked out some savings you can shop right now, and I’ll be updating this guide with all the best deals as they drop.
Best early Argos Black Friday deals
Oral-B pro 3 3500 white: Was £100, now £35, Argos.co.uk
This model was rated best in class in our review of the best electric toothbrushes. With this generous Black Friday offer, the Oral-B pro 3 3500 is less than half price. It provides a daily clean, sensitive, and whitening mode, and a timer with 30-second pacing buzzes. In our review, it stood out for “its refreshing simplicity”, while the “oscillating head still delivers a reliably thorough clean”. The result? Our reviewer was happy with the pro 3 3500’s cleaning power, noting how their teeth “felt fresh and thoroughly scrubbed, delivering that satisfying ‘just been to the dentist’ sensation”.
LG 70in smart 4K UHD HDR LED Freeview TV, 70UR80006LJ: Was £599.99, now £499, Argos.co.uk
If you’re looking to save some cash on a new TV during the sale, Argos has slashed the price of this 4K TV from LG by £100. This is another deal that comes with the retailer’s price promise guarantee. The TV features voice control and the ‘magic’ remote, which enables you to navigate the display using motion, where you’ll be able to access Freeview Play, Disney+ and other apps.
Eufy G50 hybrid robot vacuum and mop: Was £200, now £119, Argos.co.uk
One of our tech writers featured several models from Eufy in their roundup of the best robot vacuum cleaners, so, while we haven’t tested this particular model before, Eufy is a brand that we trust. The G50 is cordless, equipped to run for up to 120 minutes once charged, and can fit beneath furniture to ensure a thorough clean. The soft mop pad and water tank means this model will work as a mop, too. It’s reduced by £81 at the moment, so now’s a great time to invest.
If you’re looking for more robot vacuum cleaner discounts, you’re in luck. Argos has also applied a massive £150 price cut to Samsung’s jet bot cordless robot vacuum cleaner (was £500, now £350, Argos.co.uk), which is a model Steve was tried himself. In his review, he dubbed it the best for remote operation.
Dyson V15s detect submarine wet dry cordless vacuum cleaner: Was £800, now £650, Argos.co.uk
Upon testing Dyson’s V15s detect submarine, our reviewer found that it worked just as well as any Dyson cordless vacuum cleaner, but the mopping function is what they were most excited about. It was “simple to fill the tank with water and clean, and you can even add a drop of detergent”, they praised. The vacuum cleaner also features “a fluffy optic cleaner head that reveals hidden dust with its laser, a hair screw tool to blitz ground-in hair and a sensor to measure microscopic particles and increase suction power as needed”.
Ninja zerostick 26cm non stick aluminium saute pan with lid: Was £69.99, now £34.99, Argos.co.uk
Equipped to fry, boil and even go in the oven, this do-it-all non-stick frying pan has been a staple in my kitchen for over a year. In my review, I said that it “performed brilliantly, whether or not we were cooking with oil – pancakes, vegan sausages and more were a non-stick zone”. The best part? It’s half price, owing to this deal in the Argos Black Friday sale.
Argos Home 11.5m electric heated indoor clothes airer: Was £50, now £40, Argos.co.uk
A heated clothes airer, like this one from Argos Home, is a great way to speed up laundry drying times. This model can hold up to 10kg of laundry, which is said to be equivalent to one load of washing, and, when it’s not in use, it can be folded away flat. Inexpensive as far as these appliances go, Argos has reduced its price to £40.
Dolce Gusto De’Longhi infinissima touch coffee machine: Was £90, now £35, Argos.co.uk
With many coffee machines costing hundreds of pounds, this automatic pod model is a steal, thanks to Argos’s Black Friday sale. This discount also comes with the retailer’s price promise, so, it won’t get any cheaper before the end of the Black Friday sales. Billed as producing a thick, velvety crema, the machine comes with cappuccino, americano, and flat white pods, to get you started.
BaByliss 5336CU elegance hair dryer: Was £65, now £26, Argos.co.uk
BaByliss took the top spot in our review of the best hair dryers and, while it was with a different model (the BaByliss 3Q, if you’re curious), it’s safe to say that this brand knows how to produce a high-performing hair tool. Now, this 5336CU elegance hair dryer, which features two speed and three temperature settings, including a cool shot for hold, is half price – at just £26, this is a steal.
De’Longhi CTO4.GR Argento flora 4-slice toaster: Was £69, now £34.50, Argos.co.uk
Inspired by retro 1950s design and available with a discount in pastel green or cream, this four-slice toaster from De’Longhi is half price for Black Friday. To make it easier to retrieve your toast, the extra lift position is a helpful feature, and there’s options to defrost and reheat, as well as variable browning control, ensuring you can enjoy the perfect level of crunch.
HoMedics novo mini massage gun: Was £60, now £35, Argos.co.uk
Massage guns such as this option from HoMedics are designed to aid recovery and relaxation, whether that be to help you wind down and release tension after a long day or after a heavy workout. Although we haven’t tested this exact massage gun, HoMedics is a tried and tested brand. Billed as lightweight, the novo mini has six intensity settings and four attachment heads, which you can apply to different muscle areas.
Shark anti-hair-wrap cordless vacuum cleaner: Was £320, now £150, Argos.co.uk
Leading the way with its innovative technology and wide array of vacuum cleaners, Shark has launched its Black Friday sale, but, you can also secure deals from third-party retailers, such as this very impressive discount at Argos. Currently less than half price, this model features Sharks’ anti hair wrap technology (this removes hair from its brushroll while you’re hoovering), runs for up to 40 minutes once charged, and comes complete with a crevice tool and an upholstery tool.
If you’re after a corded model, Argos has also slashed the price of Shark’s anti hair wrap corded bagless upright vacuum cleaner (was £230, now £129, Argos.co.uk).
Ninja 7.6l foodi dual zone air fryer and dehydrator AF300UK: Was £149, now £119, Argos.co.uk
Upon putting this air fryer from Ninja to the test, our reviewer found that food cooked “faster and ended up a lot tastier and crispier compared to cooking in the other air fryer models”, which was owing to its impressive 2,470W of power. It features six settings, including roast, bake, crisp and more, and there are two drawers which can be synced to finish cooking what’s in them simultaneously. And you can snap it up with a Black Friday discount at the moment.
Kenwood KMX750AC kMix stand mixer, cream: Was £420, now £180, Argos.co.uk
Calling all bakers: you can now get this Kenwood stand mixer for less than half price. There are three attachments, and you can whip up your ingredients at six different speeds in the 5l bowl. A star feature, the fold function is billed as being ideal when making souffles and meringues.
Revlon one-step hair dryer and volumiser: Was £50, now £25, Argos.co.uk
When our reviewer put this Tiktok viral hot brush to the test, they said: “Its appeal lies in its affordability and the volume it delivers. In our experience, it performs best when you work on hair in sections. Twisting your wrist as you glide through strands gives your locks a speedy volume boost.” Our tester added: “It doesn’t get tangled or leave hair frizzy, although, it is pretty weighty, so bare that in mind.” Right now, you can snap one up for half price, thanks to Argos’s Black Friday sale.
Garmin vivoactive 5 smart watch: Was £229, now £199, Argos.co.uk
Taking the top spot in our guide to the best Garmin watches, the vivoactive 5 features a sleek, streamlined design. Our tester loved that it weighs “next to nothing (23g, to be precise)”, which meant they barely noticed it on their wrist. It is able to track fitness metrics such as steps, heart rate, distance, calories burned, sleep quality, and more than 30 preloaded sports. Our tester was also impressed by this device’s sleep coaching capability and its price, which has just been slashed by £30 at Argos.
Tefal easy fry dual XXL 11l air fryer, EY9428G0: Was £200, now £119, Argos.co.uk
Looking for a large air fryer to make cooking different foods a quick and simple affair? This Tefal model could be the answer. With a large drawer for the star of the show and a smaller drawer for side dishes, you can whip up all sorts of meals in one go with this appliance. With an 11l capacity, it should be roomy enough for up to six portions, and it now comes with a tasty £80 discount.
Dyson fan and air purifier: Was £700, now £550, Argos.co.uk
Dubbed the best ‘do-everything model’ in our guide to top fans, this nifty appliance left our reviewer impressed. “It’s a sleek dream machine all round,” they praised. The “super-effective heater and excellent air purifier” ramped up whenever it detected pollutants in our tester’s home. They especially loved the fact they could see how clean the air was on the LED screen on the front of the fan. Now, you can save a whopping £150 on the Dyson device.
Lego Star Wars Millennium Falcon collector series set: Was £735, now £525, Argos.co.uk
Lego and Star Wars fans, if you’re looking for a new build to get stuck into, this 7,541-piece is reduced for Black Friday, by a whopping £210. The Millennium Falcon set features a cockpit with enough room for four minifigures, and also comes with crew members from the original and sequel Star Wars trilogies.
If you’re more interested in cars than galaxies far far away, Argos has slashed the price a LegoTechnic Mercedes-AMG F1 W14 E performance set (was £190, now £135, Argos.co.uk) by £55 for Black Friday.
Philips Series 5000 wet & dry electric shaver, S5466/17: Was £85, now £55, Argos.co.uk
Snap up a discount on this electric shaver. A similar Philips 5000 series model was dubbed the best value for money rotary shaver in our review. “This smart device reads and adapts to the beard density as it goes to work, ensuring you always get the most efficient shave”, our tester said. Thanks to this Black Friday deal, you can save £30 on this wet and dry grooming gizmo.
Lego Disney Stitch buildable toy: Was £60, now £44, Argos.co.uk
Fans of Disney’s Stitch can’t fail to be enchanted by this colourful Lego character. Suitable for children (and big kids) aged nine and up, this 730-piece set builds into a 20cm-tall model with moving parts. Waggle the ears up and down, turn the head and place the ice-cream cone in Stitch’s hand. With a saving of more than £15 on the set at Argos, now is the time to get a head start on your Christmas shopping.
When is Argos Black Friday 2024 in the UK?
Black Friday falls on the Friday after Thanksgiving in the US and officially finishes on Cyber Monday (the following Monday). This means, in 2024, Black Friday begins on Friday 29 November and ends on 2 December. However, Argos jumped the gun and started launching its Black Friday deals on 1 November.
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Why you can trust IndyBest to find the best deals
The IndyBest team has been working across sales events such as Black Friday for years. We know that bringing you the best deals isn’t just about finding the best discounts, it’s also about spotting the best savings on top-rated, high-performing products that we’ve tested, and from brands that we trust.
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