Tons of Black Friday 2020 deals are available now—here are the best we’ve found

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The Black Friday deals have landed. While the shopping holiday is technically still a few days away, a number of retailers have set several of their best Black Friday deals live early. Like everything else in 2020, this increase in advance sales is partially due to the ongoing pandemic: longer online sales (hopefully) means fewer people congregating in brick-and-mortar stores.

In any event, the early deals make it easier than usual to get a jump start on your holiday shopping. And if you’re interested in picking up some new gadgets or tech gear, the Dealmaster is here to help. As usual, we’ve dug through hundreds of advertised offers to find the early Black Friday deals most worth your time, discarding the price drops that aren’t really deals and the products that aren’t worth considering in the first place.

The result is our early Black Friday roundup below. We’re sure to see more noteworthy offers go live as we get closer to Black Friday proper—and we’ll have a separate roundup on the big day itself—but for now, we still have a truckload of great deals on TVs, video games, laptops, headphones, Bluetooth speakers, smart home devices, and much more.

Among the highlights so far is the lowest price to date on LG’s highly-regarded BX OLED TVs; the biggest price drop we’ve seen for Sony’s WH-1000XM4, our top pick among wireless noise-canceling headphones; new lows on recommended microSD cards like Samsung’s EVO Select; dozens of discounts on Switch, PlayStation, and Xbox games; and rare price drops on Sonos speakers, among various others you can check out below.

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Top 10 best early Black Friday 2020 deals

LG's BX OLED TV offers the stellar picture quality you'd expect from a modern OLED set.
Enlarge / LG’s BX OLED TV offers the stellar picture quality you’d expect from a modern OLED set.

Best Black Friday TV deals

There's no shortage of deals on Nintendo Switch games this year.
Enlarge / There’s no shortage of deals on Nintendo Switch games this year.
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Best Black Friday Nintendo Switch deals

<em>Ghost of Tsushima</em> is one of 2020's best games, and it's on sale for a new low for Black Friday.
Enlarge / Ghost of Tsushima is one of 2020’s best games, and it’s on sale for a new low for Black Friday.
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Best Black Friday PlayStation and Xbox deals

<em>The Last of Us Part II</em> is one of the year's most polarizing games, but it's on sale for those looking for some zombie-filled dramatics.
Enlarge / The Last of Us Part II is one of the year’s most polarizing games, but it’s on sale for those looking for some zombie-filled dramatics.
The Razer Viper is one of our favorite gaming mice.
Enlarge / The Razer Viper is one of our favorite gaming mice.

Best Black Friday gaming deals

Microsoft's Surface Book 3 is pricey and not for everyone, but if you want a detachable display, it's a versatile notebook.
Enlarge / Microsoft’s Surface Book 3 is pricey and not for everyone, but if you want a detachable display, it’s a versatile notebook.

Best Black Friday laptop and desktop PC deals

  • Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 laptop—Intel Core i5-1035G7, 13.5-inch 2256×1504, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD for $999.99 at Microsoft (normally $1,300).
  • Microsoft Surface Book 3 2-in-1 laptop—Intel Core i5-1035G7, 13.5-inch 3000×2000, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD for $1,299.99 at Microsoft (normally $1,600).
  • Asus ROG Zephyrus G15 gaming laptop—AMD Ryzen 7 4800HS, 15.6-inch 1080p 144Hz, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Max-Q for $999.99 at Microsoft (normally $1,300).
  • Lenovo Yoga C940 2-in-1 laptop—Intel Core i7-1065G7, 14-inch 1080p, 12GB RAM, 512GB SSD for $999.99 at Microsoft and Best Buy (normally $1,200).
  • Lenovo IdeaPad 3 laptop—Intel Core i3-10005G1, 15.6-inch 1080p, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD for $229.99 at Best Buy (normally $450).
  • HP Chromebook x360 2-in-1 laptop—Intel Core i3-10110U, 14-inch 1080p, 8GB RAM, 64GB eMMC for $379 at Best Buy (normally $580).
  • HP Spectre x360 15 2-in-1 laptop—Intel Core i7-10510U, 15.6-inch 3840×2160, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, GeForce MX330 for $1,099.99 at Best Buy (normally $1,500).
  • HP Pavilion 15 (15-ec1073dx) gaming laptop—AMD Ryzen 5 4600H, 15.6-inch 1080p, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD, GeForce GTX 1650 for $449.99 at Best Buy (normally $700).
  • HP Omen 15 (15-en0023dx) gaming laptop—AMD Ryzen 7 4800H, 15.6-inch 1080p 144Hz, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, GeForce GTX 1660 Ti 6GB for $949.99 at Best Buy (normally $1,300).
  • MSI GE66 Raider gaming laptop—Intel Core i7-10750H, 15.6-inch 1080p 240Hz, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, GeForce RTX 2070 Super for $1,699.99 at Best Buy (normally $2,200).

Best Black Friday monitor deals

  • 27-inch Samsung Odyssey G5 (LC27G55TQWNXZA) curved gaming monitor—2560×1440, 144Hz, VA, FreeSync for $229.99 at Samsung and Best Buy (normally $290).
  • 32-inch Samsung Odyssey G7 (LC32G75TQSNXZA) curved gaming monitor—2560×1440, 240Hz, VA, FreeSync for $599.99 at Microsoft and Samsung (normally $770).
  • 49-inch Samsung Odyssey G9 (LC49G95TSSNXZA) curved gaming monitor—5120×1440, 240Hz, VA, FreeSync for $1,189.99 at Amazon (normally $1,450).
  • 32-inch Dell S3220DGF curved gaming monitor—2560×1440, 165Hz, VA, FreeSync for $329.99 at Best Buy (normally $450).
  • 27-inch LG 27GL850-B gaming monitor—2560×1440, 144Hz, IPS, FreeSync for $446.99 at Amazon, Adorama, and B&H (normally $500).
  • 32-inch LG 32GK650F-B gaming monitor—2560×1440, 144Hz, VA, FreeSync for $296.99 at Amazon (normally $390).
The Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K delivers 4K HDR video to any TV on a budget.
Enlarge / The Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K delivers 4K HDR video to any TV on a budget.

Best Black Friday Amazon devices deals

The OnePlus 8 Pro is still one of the best high-end Android phones you can buy.
Enlarge / The OnePlus 8 Pro is still one of the best high-end Android phones you can buy.
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Best Black Friday smartphone deals

  • OnePlus 8 (12GB RAM, 256GB storage) unlocked smartphone for $599 at OnePlus and Amazon (normally $699).
  • OnePlus 8 Pro (12GB RAM, 256GB storage) unlocked smartphone for $799 at OnePlus and Amazon (normally $899).
  • Samsung Galaxy S20 FE (6GB RAM, 128GB storage) unlocked smartphone for $549 at Amazon, B&H, and Best Buy (normally $650).
  • TCL 10 Pro (6GB RAM, 128GB storage) unlocked smartphone for $314.99 at Amazon and B&H (clip $135 coupon—normally $450).
  • Motorola Moto G Stylus (4GB RAM, 128GB storage) unlocked smartphone for $199.99 at Amazon and B&H (normally $265).
The Sonos Move offers excellent sound quality and works both over Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.
Enlarge / The Sonos Move offers excellent sound quality and works both over Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.

Best Black Friday headphones and audio deals

Sony's WH-1000XM4 sound great and have top-notch noise cancellation.
Enlarge / Sony’s WH-1000XM4 sound great and have top-notch noise cancellation.

Best Black Friday electronics deals

For iPhone owners, the Apple Watch Series 6 is still the best smartwatch on the market.
Enlarge / For iPhone owners, the Apple Watch Series 6 is still the best smartwatch on the market.
Corey Gaskin

Best Black Friday smart home deals

SanDisk's microSD Card for Nintendo Switch is quick and reliable for any device that supports microSD storage, not just the Switch.
Enlarge / SanDisk’s microSD Card for Nintendo Switch is quick and reliable for any device that supports microSD storage, not just the Switch.

Best Black Friday storage deals

The AndaSeat Fnatic Edition is a recommend gaming chair for those looking to upgrade their home office.
Enlarge / The AndaSeat Fnatic Edition is a recommend gaming chair for those looking to upgrade their home office.

Best Black Friday accessories and miscellaneous deals

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