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Amazon Black Friday deals 2021: the best sales happening right now

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Amazon Black Friday deals have arrived with incredible offers that you can shop right now. Just this month, Amazon has released early Black Friday deals, which include record-low prices on everything from TVs, AirPods, and laptops, to vacuums, toys, air fryers, and more. To help you find all the top offers, we're bringing you all the best Amazon Black Friday deals, plus all the latest Black Friday 2021 news.

See more early Black Friday deals at Amazon

With the official Black Friday date is penned for November 26 - the day after Thanksgiving - Amazon has been releasing fantastic deals since October. The retail giant is following the trend of other retailers by offering Black Friday deals earlier than ever in a bid to avoid potential shipping delays and encourage early holiday shipping. This means you can score record-low prices right now from brands like Apple, Instant Pot, Sony, Keurig, and Amazon's own devices.

You'll find all the links to Amazon's Black Friday sales below followed by the stand-out deals. We'll be updating our Amazon Black Friday deals guide through Cyber Monday and beyond, so make sure to bookmark this page for all the latest offers.

Amazon Black Friday deals: quick links

Amazon devices: 40% off Echo Show, Fire TV Stick, and Fire tablets
Apple: record-low prices on AirPods, Apple Watch and iPads
Apparel: clothing and accessories for the family starting at $9.99
Appliances: save on Instant Pot, coffee makers, and air fryers
Beauty: up to 50% off Maybelline, L'Oreal Paris & more
Christmas: save on trees, decor, ornaments, and more
Furniture: up to $200 off desks, mattresses, beds, and chairs
Gaming: hardware, video games, and more from $5
Holiday gift guide: gift ideas for the whole family
Headphones: deals from Sony, Beats, Apple, and Bose
Laptops: save up to $150 on Dell, HP, and Apple laptops
Toys: toys and games from top brands from $9.99
TVs: smart TVs starting at $169.99

The best early Amazon Black Friday deals

Amazon Black Friday deals: FAQ

When does the Amazon Black Friday sale start?

Black Friday proper falls on November 26 this year, but we expect the Amazon Black Friday sale to start earlier with new deals dropping throughout the month of November. While we're not expecting to see offers landing as soon as October like we saw last year, things will likely get started a little sooner than we've seen in previous years.

That means we'd keep an eye out for Amazon Black Friday deals over the course of the month, with a preamble sale likely offering smaller discounts. The best offers on the most in-demand products (think iPads, MacBooks, and Nintendo Switch) will likely hit on the weekend itself, though.

Amazon Black Friday hours

Because the deals kick off a week ahead of time, you really won't have to worry too much about the official Black Friday start time on Amazon. That said, new deals start at 12:01 AM PST, so that's the best time to look for new deals to pop up.

If you can't check for deals every day of the week for Amazon's Black Friday sale, we definitely recommend stopping by from 12:01 AM Friday November 26 until the end of the day. That should be when we see the best deals happening.

Are Amazon Black Friday deals better than Prime Day?

It's a reasonable question when we consider that Amazon has its very own dedicated sale during the summer. When it comes down to which is better, though, it really depends on the kind of products you're looking for.

Prime Day has better savings on its own devices, like the Kindle or Echo Dot, while Amazon Black Friday deals are far more fast in terms of brands and products, with amazing prices on bestselling devices from the likes of Apple, as well as on kitchen appliances, headphones, vacuum cleaners, and more.

It's also worth noting that only Prime members benefit from Prime Day (the clue is in the name), whereas everyone can save during the Amazon Black Friday sale, with or without a subscription.

What Amazon Black Friday deals do we expect to see in 2021?

While Black Friday is always an excuse to introduce more exceptional savings on its own devices, Amazon Black Friday deals usually revolve around best selling products. This includes Apple products like MacBooks and iPads, and big ticket items like vacuum cleaners from Dyson and Shark, or even KitchenAid and NutriBullet kitchen appliances.

With the likes of Apple and Samsung introducing a host of new gadgets each year, you may well see older generations receiving a generous discount here and there. Got your eyes on the Apple Watch Series 6, or maybe the Series SE? These have been steadily decreasing in price, potentially anticipating the release of Apple Watch Series 7. Likewise, we expect price drops on Samsung Galaxy Watch models, too.

Of course, there will also be Amazon Black Friday sales across the likes of its Echo range, from the Echo Dot to the Echo Show, as well as on Kindle models.

See more offers with our roundup of the best deals from the Walmart Black Friday and Best Buy Black Friday sale events.

Alice is the resident eCommerce Staff Writer at Future with a focus on VPN and streaming services. She predominantly writes buying and streaming service guides, how to watch articles, with the odd phone deal thrown in there for good measure. Previously a Commercial Content Writer at Trusted Reviews.