When is Black Friday?
This year, Black Friday is Nov. 28, 2025 — the day after Thanksgiving. Cyber Monday is Dec. 1, 2025.
Are tech products really cheaper during Black Friday?
We often see some of the lowest prices of the year on tech products like TVs, laptops, and tablets during the Black Friday sales period.
How did we choose these early Black Friday deals?
ZDNET only writes about deals we want to buy — devices and products we desire, need, or would recommend. Our experts looked for deals that were at least 20% off (or are hardly ever on sale), using established price comparison tools and trackers to determine whether the deal is actually on sale and how frequently it drops.
We also looked over customer reviews to find out what matters to real people who already own and use the deals we’re recommending. Our recommendations may also be based on our own testing — in addition to extensive research and comparison shopping. The goal is to deliver the most accurate advice to help you shop smarter.