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Black Friday 2024 live: Best discounts today from Ninja to Nintendo
Top retailers start their Black Friday sales early with offers on PlayStation 5, Kindle and Dyson
We’re still a few days away from Black Friday, but that hasn’t stopped the likes of Argos, Amazon, Currys, Boots and Shark kicking off their sales early. To stay on top of the latest discounts, our IndyBest liveblog will be bringing you the latest and best new deals as they drop.
Whether you’re looking to stock up on beauty essentials, replace your old laptop or invest in a new mattress, the IndyBest team are compiling hundreds of deals in our Black Friday shopping guides. But for real-time updates on discounts and news as it drops, our liveblog has you covered.
Whether you’re after a TV, toys, jewellery or furniture, the biggest price drops aren’t necessarily the most impressive. The best deals are on products that are actually worth your money, so we’ll make sure to bring you offers on items we’ve tested ourselves.
So far, Dyson’s Black Friday sale has discounted the cultairwrap, Sony has discounted the price of the PS5 Slim to an all-time low and Pandora has just launched its sale with up to 30 per cent off jewellery. Elsewhere, you can find bargains at John Lewis, Argos, Lookfantastic and more. It’s shaping up to be one of the biggest Black Friday sales ever.
Read more: Best Black Friday deals to shop, according to a shopping expert
Why you can trust us to find the best deals
What makes IndyBest different? Our team of shopping experts have been covering Black Friday and other major sales for years, so we know how to spot a good deal from a bad one.
On top of knowing our way around a sale, we’re each experts in our field. Between us, our team has spent countless hours testing and reviewing everything from phones and laptops to beauty products, mattresses, air fryers and toys.
You can also rest assured that we only recommend deals on products we’ve tested and from brands we trust. That means we bring you genuine savings on products we think you’ll love as much as we do.
To help you shop smarter and save more this Black Friday, we’ve put together a list of shopping tips using everything we’ve learned from past sales.
My Black Friday shopping tips to help you get the best deals
I’ve been covering the Black Friday sales for the past eight years, here’s everything I’ve learned
Save 20% on the Xbox Series S this Black Friday
Xbox Series S: Was £249, now £199.99, Amazon.co.uk
Gamers, rejoice! The Xbox Series S has dropped to £199.99 this Black Friday, saving you £50. While it’s not as powerful as the Xbox Series X, with slightly worse graphics and performance, it still offers fast loading times, smooth gameplay and access to Xbox Game Pass for an unbeatable library of titles. It’s excellent value.
Get this YSL perfume in Sephora’s Black Friday sale
Beauty buffs, Sephora’s Black Friday bonanza is in full swing, and there are plenty of perfume discounts to be found.
YSL beauty black opium eau de parfum spray: Was £67, now £53.45, Sephora.co.uk
With its bold notes of citrus and jasmine, this iconic scent is perfect for your winter fragrance wardrobe and was praised by beauty editor Lauren Cunningham for being a “perfect pick for evenings out” in her review of the best perfumes for women.
Black Friday Samsung phone deals
The Samsung Galaxy ring isn’t the only gadget discounted this Black Friday. The brand’s mid-range Galaxy S24 has also received a hefty price cut, making it an ideal time to upgrade your smartphone.
Samsung Galaxy S24: Was £799, now £599, Samsung.com
Dropping to just £599, the Galaxy S24 features a stunning 6.2in AMOLED display, powerful Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip and a triple-camera setup. Scoring four stars in Steve’s review, it’s a top-tier smartphone at a mid-range price, and now it’s even cheaper this Black Friday.
Black Friday laptop deals
If you’re looking for a new laptop this Black Friday, Steve’s found a pretty spectacular deal on a Lenovo laptop in independent tech retailer Box’s sale.
Lenovo IdeaPad 5: Was £749.99, now £449.99, Box.co.uk
A £300 saving makes the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 a standout deal this Black Friday, now down to £449.99 at Box.co.uk. With a full HD display, long-lasting battery, and a sleek, portable design, it’s perfect for work, study, or casual use. At this price, it’s hard to find a laptop with better value.
Save on Samsonite this Black Friday
If you’re looking to jet away this winter, then Amazon’s got some great deals on luggage this Black Friday, including on this Samsonite spinner suitcase.
Samsonite lite-shock spinner: Was £309.95, now £232.40, Amazon.co.uk
This lightweight, durable luggage option is designed to withstand the rigours of travel while offering ease of movement with its four spinner wheels. Discounted by 25 per cent, its hard-shell case provides excellent protection for your belongings. Travel writer Tamara gave it five stars in her review of the suitcase.
Deliveroo’s launched Black Friday deals
Deliveroo has just launched its Black Friday deals, but not on food. Instead, you can score discounts on a variety of products from major retailers like Boots, B&Q and more, delivered straight to your door.
You can save up to 30 per cent on Maplin electricals, including portable speakers and power banks, as well as 50 per cent off vitamins and Garnier haircare from Boots.
Baby essentials, including Tommee Tippee and Mothercare, are up to 50 per cent off, while Boots No.7 beauty products are discounted by up to 51 per cent. For home improvement, there’s 20 per cent off at select B&Q stores, and fragrance fans can find up to 67 per cent off perfumes from The Perfume Shop.
Save on the Oura ring 3 this Black Friday
As Steve mentioned earlier, the Samsung Galaxy ring has just received its first-ever price cut this Black Friday, but it’s not the only wearable with a discount. The Oura ring gen 3 has also been slashed in price, making it an excellent opportunity to grab a top-tier wellness tracker at a lower cost.
Both rings offer impressive features like heart rate and sleep tracking, but while the Samsung ring works best with Samsung products, the Oura ring gen 3 works just as well with both Android and iOS. Save £100 on the ring in this deal, highlighted by fitness editor Emilie in her article below:
The Oura ring 3 is my favourite wearable – and it’s never been cheaper
This Black Friday deal means there’s never been a better time to buy the health monitor
Save more this Black Friday
Hi everyone, Steve’s off to film a Black Friday video to help you all shop smarter in the sale (debuting shortly), so I’m taking over the deal hunting in the meantime. I’m The Independent’s tech writer, and I’ll be helping you sift through the best savings so far in the sale. More deals, coming right up.
Save £52 on the best air fryer we’ve tested
The best air fryer in our round-up has 40 per cent off in the Currys Black Friday sale. That’s a hot deal on a hot air fryer.
Salter EK4548 dual air fryer: Was £137, now £84.99, Currys.co.uk
Our expert kitchen tester loved this model, saying “this Salter style covers all bases with its relatively large baskets, countless cooking options and incredibly easy-to-use design. Trust us, if you’re thinking you don’t need a dual basket option, it always comes in handy.” Right now you can save £50 on the countertop gadget, which bakes, roasts and even dehydrates.