Best Black Friday 2023 Deals: What to Expect and What's Available Now

25.10.2023 - 19:01 / pcmag.com / Black Friday / Best

Black Friday is fast approaching, but that time will fly by. We’ll be updating this article as more sales go live and information comes out, so be sure to bookmark this page. Here’s everything you need to know about Black Friday 2023.

Officially, this shopping "holiday" falls on Friday, Nov. 24, 2023. In recent years, however, Black Friday has become Black November (and in some cases, Black October), as retailers offer mini-sales in the lead-up to Black Friday. That means you can get a head start on loading up those carts and maxing out those credit cards.

The majority of brick and mortar retailers are closed on Thanksgiving Day; you can find a full list of store closures here so you can plan your IRL shopping accordingly. 

The time varies from retailer to retailer, but you can bet that online sales will begin in the early morning hours (if not days earlier). Physical store hours also vary by location, but why leave the comfort of your home and run the risk of getting caught up in the crush of shoppers?

Even though certain popular items may have limited availability during the holiday season, you have tons of options. There’s sure to be a laptop, tablet, smart speaker, or TV that fits your needs and budget.

Amazon has been offering "Black Friday-worthy deals" since early October; currently, you can get deals on itsBlink home security devices, Amazon Fire 10 Tablets, and Amazon Fire Omni Series TVs. Currently, they’re running a Holiday Deals sale.

Best Buy’s Black Friday landing page says to check back on the November 24th, but historically their sale starts a week out.

Target’s Black Friday started on the Monday before Black Friday. You can sign up for email notifications so you’ll know the moment when the sale goes live.

Walmart did a three part sale last year and signs point to that happening again this year. It also has deals live right now that are worth giving a look.

Costco just sent out its holiday mailer and if you don’t already have the physical catalog, you can also find it online. We’re expecting more deals as the date approaches.

Can't wait? Below are some deals you can already snag:

Prime Day pricing on the 2nd Gen AirPods Pro? Yes please. If you or a music lover in your life needs a new pair of buds, now is the perfect time to score a great deal.

Don't fall prey to porch pirates this holiday season. The Blink video doorbell allows you to see your front step from wherever you are via the Blink app and offers features like two-way talk to ensure you never miss another delivery or visitor.

While this XPS laptop may not offer top of the line specs, it's more than sufficient for daily use and it's at the lowest price to-date. The XPS line is ultraportable and the metal chassis is both