I’m a Deals Writer, and These Are the Top 10 Early Black Friday Tech Deals This Week

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As Lifehacker's tech deals writer, I'm always looking for the best bargains on TVs, speakers, laptops, and other tech. Now that it's Friday, I've gathered together this week's sales highlights, all of which I've vetted using my favorite price-tracking tools to make sure they are actually good deals.

This week, you can find great sales on OLED TVs, AirPods, MacBooks, Kindles, and more-and even some early Black Friday deals.

Meta Quest 3S 256GB VR Headset With Batman: Arkham Shadow and 3-Month Meta Quest+ $329.00 at Amazon $399.99 Save $70.99 Get Deal Get Deal $329.00 at Amazon $399.99 Save $70.99 Apple MacBook M4 Chip 256GB SSD 16GB RAM 13.6" Laptop (Midnight) $749.99 at Amazon $999.00 Save $249.01 Get Deal Get Deal $749.99 at Amazon $999.00 Save $249.01 Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 16GB 7" eReader (Like-New, Black) $106.99 at Amazon $143.99 Save $37.00 Get Deal Get Deal $106.99 at Amazon $143.99 Save $37.00 Apple AirPods 4 Wireless Earbuds $84.99 at Amazon $129.00 Save $44.01 Get Deal Get Deal $84.99 at Amazon $129.00 Save $44.01 Apple Watch SE 3 40mm GPS Smartwatch (Starlight Aluminum Case, Starlight Sports Band) $199.99 at Amazon $249.00 Save $49.01 Get Deal Get Deal $199.99 at Amazon $249.00 Save $49.01 Amazon Fire TV 43" Omni QLED Series 4K UHD smart TV, Dolby Vision IQ, Fire TV Ambient Experience, hands-free with Alexa $229.99 at Amazon $439.99 Save $210.00 Get Deal Get Deal $229.99 at Amazon $439.99 Save $210.00 LG 65-Inch Evo G5 OLED TV (OLED65G5WUA) $1,996.99 at Amazon $2,446.99 Save $450.00 Get Deal Get Deal $1,996.99 at Amazon $2,446.99 Save $450.00 Restored JBL Partybox 110 $299.94 at Walmart $420.00 Save $120.06 Get Deal Get Deal $299.94 at Walmart $420.00 Save $120.06 Android Smartwatch with Heart Rate Tracking, Advanced Running from Fitbit, Fitness Insights, 24-Hour Battery - Polished Silver Aluminum Case - Porcelain Band - Wi-Fi Google Pixel Watch 3 (45mm) $199.99 at Walmart $399.99 Save $200.00 Get Deal Get Deal $199.99 at Walmart $399.99 Save $200.00 Soundcore Sleep A30 $193.99 at Amazon $229.99 Save $36.00 Get Deal Get Deal $193.99 at Amazon $229.99 Save $36.00 SEE 7 MORE This Meta Quest 3S bundle with a $50 Amazon gift card

The 256GB Meta Quest 3S Batman: Arkham Shadow Bundle is on sale for $329 (originally $399.99), the lowest price it has been. It comes with a $50 Amazon gift card that will be automatically added to your account as a promotional credit 30 days after the VR set ships.

MacBook Air Laptops are hitting their lowest prices

The M4, M2, and M1 MacBook Airs are all discounted right now, all three hitting their lowest prices ever. The 13-inch M4 MacBook Air with 256GB SSD starts at $749.99 right now (originally $999). This is arguably the best option for most people and offers a much better value than the Pro. The 2022 M2 MacBook Air laptop is also on sale; currently $699 (originally $999), and the M1 MacBook Air 13.3-inch laptop is going for $599 (it cost $999.99 prior to the launch of the M3).

A refurbished Kindle Paperwhite for $107

The "like-new" Kindle Paperwhite is $106.99 (originally $143.99), is the most popular reading tablet from Amazon, and it's the best for most people, according to PCMag's "outstanding" review.

AirPods starting at $85

It's a great time to be shopping for some new AirPods. You can get the non-ANC AirPods 4 for $84.99 (originally $129.99) and the AirPods Pro 2 for $139 (originally $239), both at the lowest price they've ever been.

Apple Watches up to $100 off

Both the most premium and most budget-friendly of the latest Apple Watches are seeing their lowest prices right now, too. The Apple Watch Ultra 3, Apple's latest and most premium smartwatch, is marked down to $699.99 (originally $799). The Apple Watch SE 3, the company's more affordable, entry-level smartwatch (and truly the best choice for most people), also dropped to its lowest price yet: $199.99 (originally $249). And if you're somewhere in-between, the Cellular Apple Watch Series 10 is $249 (originally $499).

This 43-inch Omni QLED Smart TV is over $200 off

Fire TVs come with several advantages, especially for Alexa users. If you're looking for one, the 43-inch Fire TV Omni QLED is $100 off right now; it's currently $229.99 (originally $439.99), its lowest price yet.

The best all-around OLED TV of 2025 is $500 off right now

In terms of specs, price, and features, the best OLED TV you can buy right now is also at its best price ever. The 65-inch LG G5 OLED TV is $1,996.99 (originally $2,496.99), the lowest price it has been since its recent release. The bigger 77-inch and 83-inch series are also at their lowest prices right now. For an OLED, the Evo G5 gets pretty bright, at 1,608 nits. That means you can actually use this OLED TV in a bright room without sacrificing picture quality.

If you'll be getting glare and would benefit from a matte display, get the 65-inch Samsung OLED S95F for $2,297.99 (originally $2,997.99), which is its lowest price ever. The S95F can reach 1,364 nits of brightness, and while that doesn't make it the brightest OLED, but it's much better than most. Where it truly shines is in handling glare and reflections: Its matte coating makes it the least reflective OLED TV, which means it's as great to watch in a sunny room as a darkened one.

The JBL PartyBox speaker is over $100 off

I've been a fan of JBL PartyBox speakers ever since I reviewed the PartyBox Stage 320. JBL speakers are expensive, but worth it if you can find a good deal. One of those is the "restored" JBL PartyBox 110, which is $289.99 (originally $420) from Walmart. This is a 160W Bluetooth speaker designed to fill big spaces with sound and light, and it is a great option to use outdoors.

The Google Pixel Watch 3 is $200 off

As the Google Pixel Watch 4 came out this summer, the Pixel Watch 3 has been ripe for a price drop. And right now, Walmart is selling the wifi-only 45mm Google Pixel Watch 3 for $199.99 (originally $399.99) after a $200 discount. It's still a great smartwatch in 2025.

The Soundcore Sleep A30 Earbuds are under $200

There's no reason anyone should be sleeping with AirPods when you can get Soundcore's sleep earbuds. I've been a fan of Soundcore's Sleep A20 earbuds since I first put them on to go to sleep over a year ago. I've never experienced earbuds that feel so comfortable when sleeping on your side. Right now, you can get the newer Sleep A30 earbuds for $193.99 (originally $229.99), the lowest price ever.

Our Best Editor-Vetted Early Black Friday Deals Right Now Apple AirPods 4 Wireless Earbuds - $84.99 (List Price $129.00) Apple iPad 11" 128GB A16 WiFi Tablet (Blue, 2025) - $324.99 (List Price $349.00) Shark AV2501AE AI XL Hepa- Safe Self-Emptying Base Robot Vacuum - $294.99 (List Price $649.99) Apple Watch Series 10 - $279.00 (List Price $429.00) Amazon Fire HD 10 (2023) - $69.99 (List Price $139.99) Sony WH-1000XM5 - $297.98 (List Price $399.99) Blink Outdoor 4 1080p Wireless Security Camera (5-Pack) - $159.99 (List Price $399.99) Ring Floodlight Cam Wired Plus 1080p Security Camera (White) - $99.99 (List Price $179.99) Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Plus - $24.99 (List Price $49.99) NEW Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones - $299.00 (List Price $429.00) Deals are selected by our commerce team