Best Black Friday deals 2024: hi-fi audio, home theater, speakers, soundbars and more
We are reaching the business end of Black Friday with fresh price drops expected on some of our favorite products
It's Black Friday! The deals have been arriving in a steady stream for weeks, but now we're at the big day itself, they're more of a flood than a trickle.
Whether you're in line for a new pair of hi-fi speakers or a 4K projector, a big-screen OLED TV or a five-star turntable, our team of experts is sharing the best deals on some of our favorite products as they go live.
• Browse all the Black Friday AV deals on Amazon
We test hundreds of products each year and we will only be sharing Black Friday deals on devices that we have tested and rated. We keep an eye on prices throughout the year, so we won't be sharing deals that aren't genuine discounts. That means if you see it on this page, you can trust it's a bona fide Black Friday deal.
Whether you prefer to shop at Amazon, Best Buy, Crutchfield or Walmart – or simply want the lowest price – we will keep you up-to-date on the best Black Friday hi-fi and home cinema deals. Without further delay...
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Editor's picks – best Black Friday deals overall
- AirPods: better than half-price at Best Buy
- AirPods Pro 2: lowest-ever price
- Amazon: up to 66% off Alexa smart speakers
- Apple: $200 gift card for selected purchases
- Beats headphones: up to 52% off
- Best Buy: save $110 on Sonos Ray soundbar
- Bose: save up to 40% on headphones, speakers
- Crutchfield: save over $1000 on hi-fi separates
- Echo Dot: now better than half-price
- Fire TV Stick 4K: save 45% on streamer
- iPads: now up to $200 off at Target
- Klipsch: save up to $700 on speakers and subs
- LG C3 OLED was $2500 now $1196 (save $52%)
- NAD amplifier: save $600 at Crutchfield
- PS5 console: save $76 on Disc Edition
- Roku Streaming Stick 4K: was $50 now $29
- Samsung: save $2250+ on QLED TVs
- Sonos: up to $200 off soundbars and speakers
- Sony WH-1000XM4: now $198 (save $150)
- Target: up to 35% off headphones
- Walmart: $130 off Beats headphones
- WiiM Pro Plus now $175 at Amazon (save $44)
- World Wide Stereo: up to 60% off AV
Apple AirPods Pro 2 was $249 now $153 at Amazon (save $60)
The second-gen AirPods Pro are Apple's best in-ear AirPods to date, and the first to earn five stars from us (previous pairs were solid four-star performers). A great buy at the full price, so any discount is a bonus.
Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max was $59 now $33 (save $26)
With an impressive spec list, full range of streaming apps, and an easy-to-navigate interface (particularly when using the bundled Alexa remote) the Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max offers plug-and-play streaming at its lowest-ever price.
Read our Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max review
Sony WH-1000XM4 was $348 now $198 at Walmart (save $150)
These comfortable and lightweight headphones offer up sensational audio quality. Plus, you get good noise-cancelling and battery life. This is a great price for these five-star headphones. Five stars
Read our Sony WH-1000XM4 review
Sony PS-LX310BT was $249.99 now $178 at Amazon (save $70)
The Sony PS-LX310BT gets a five-star rating from us for its ease of use, impressive features, entertaining sound, and fuss-free setup. Plus, for Black Friday, you're getting a five-star product at its best price ever.
JBL Flip 6 was $130 now $80 at Amazon (save $50)
Coming with excellent clarity and separation, punchy bass, and even a useful EQ system, the Flip 6 sets the standard for a Bluetooth speaker at its price. Thankfully, this Black Friday you can get yours for $40 off, making this not just a great speaker but great value too. Five stars
Read our JBL Flip 6 review
Sonos Arc was $899 now $699 at Amazon (save $200)
The Award-winning Sonos Arc is a soundbar of rare quality, now boasting a wildly competitive price during Amazon's Black Friday. With a chunky $200 saving, it'd be a hard one to miss out on.
WiiM Pro Plus was $219 now $175 at Amazon (save $44)
The WiiM Pro Plus is already one of the most affordable music streamers on the market right now, and for Black Friday, it's even cheaper. If you're thinking about indulging in the various charms that music streaming has to offer, this is a fantastic option. Five stars
Amazon Echo (4th Gen) was $99 now $55 at Amazon (save $44)
Amazon's popular smart speaker is back with a whole new look in its fourth generation. It also has a built-in Zigbee smart hub this time round, and extra bass. Four stars
Read our Amazon Echo (4th Gen) review
Sony WF-C500: was $100 now $70 at Amazon (save $30)
Boasting impressive musicality and excellent levels of detail and insight, these comfortable, sporty earbuds are well worth the investment. The new WF-C500 feature 20 hours of battery life and Bluetooth 5.0. Five stars
Panasonic UB820EB was $498 now $398 at Amazon (save $100)
The excellent UB820EB has been a What Hi-Fi? Award-winner every year since its launch in 2018. It's still the best performance-per-pound 4K Blu-ray player you can buy, with awesome picture and sound quality that demolishes streaming.
A musically entertaining powered speaker system that's compact, fuss-free and packs plenty of connectivity to plug in a laptop, TV, turntable or mobile device. They were good value before, but this discount at Amazon really is a tremendous deal.
Five stars
Hisense U8N 55-inch Mini LED TV was $1100 now $698 at Amazon (save $402)
Hisense's 2024 flagship Mini LED scored favourably in our AV testing room thanks to its balanced picture and great gaming specs. The U8N features support for all of the major HDR formats too, which pairs nicely with the claimed 3000 nits of dazzling brightness. Deals are also available on the 65-inch, 75-inch and 85-inch sizes.
Also available at Best Buy
LG C3 OLED was $2500 now $1196 at Walmart (save $1304)
This LG TV offers up some impressive image quality, absolutely superb gaming performance, and a user-friendly interface, too. With this discount, it's hard to say no to this four-star set.
Read our LG OLED65C3 review
Sonos Beam 2: was $499 now $369 at Amazon (save $130)
The brilliant Beam (Gen 2) is a two-time Award winning Dolby Atmos soundbar and an absolute steal at this great price for Black Friday. Five stars.
LG B3 55-inch OLED TV (2023) was $16999 now $798 at Walmart (save $801)
"All the TV that most people will ever need" is how our expert reviewers described LG's B3 OLED when we reviewed it earlier this year. With typically awesome OLED contrast, authentic, balanced picture quality and excellent OS and gaming features, it's a bona fide bargain and a brilliant option if you don't want to stretch to this year's $997 B4 model.
There's a reason that the Cambridge Audio MXN10 has snagged back-to-back What Hi-Fi? Awards. For its size and price, it's pretty much the best music streamer money can buy, and with $100 off, that sentiment only becomes more accurate as the MXN10 drops to its lowest-ever price.
What Hi-Fi? Awards 2024 winner
Sony BDP-S6700 4K Blu-ray player was $178 now $119 at Best Buy
The BDP-S6700 scored a coveted five-star rating in our tests. Budget by price but not by nature, the 4K upscaling performance belies its low price tag. Built-in Wi-Fi provides access to Netflix, Amazon Prime Video and Spotify. Five stars
Read our Sony BDP-S6700 review
Apple AirPods (2019) was $159 now $89 at Walmart (save $60)
These currently sell for $159, but Walmart is slashing the price for the Black Friday sale. That's a decent deal – these are tonally balanced, with more sophisticated sonics and flawless wireless tech.
Read our Apple AirPods (2019) review
Roku Streaming Stick 4K: was $50 now $29 at Walmart (save $26)
Roku's smart stick supports HDR and promises 30% faster streaming as well as all the apps you could need. At this discount, you'll be hard-pressed to find a more full-featured streamer for the money, especially one that's so small and portable.
Bose SoundLink Max was $399 now $299 at Amazon (save $100)
This is an outrageous deal! Bose's SoundLink Max is a hugely enjoyable listen, a big burly champ that fires out an engaging, dynamic and assertive listen that will fill rooms of almost any size with beefy sonic goodness. A whole quarter off the original price on a speaker that only came out a few months ago is not something to be ignored.
Deal also at Crutchfield
Beats Solo 3 Wireless was $199 now $99 at Walmart (save $100)
With impressive wireless technology courtesy of Apple's W1 chip, a famously stylish design in a choice of three colours, a 40-hour battery life, and – of course – this saving, any shortcomings when it comes to ultimate sound quality can be more easily overlooked.
Read our Beats Solo 3 review
Samsung 43-inch QN90B: was $1197 now $827 at Amazon (save $370)
This Mini-LED TV offers up truly impressive blacks, excellent brightness, and tons of gaming-friendly connectivity. If you're looking for a TV that performs great and is a deal, look no further. Five stars
Read our Samsung QN90B review
UE Wonderboom 3 was $100 now $67 at Amazon (save $33)
We gave the Wonderboom and Wonderboom 2 five-stars in our reviews, while the Wonderboom 3 brings battery life upgrades, improved Bluetooth tech, and a more sustainable design. If you need a hardy waterproof speaker, the Wonderboom is always a strong choice.
Read our UE Wonderboom 3 review
Sony WH-1000XM5 was $400 now $298 at Amazon (save $102)
The best pair of wireless noise-cancelling headphones you can buy at this price. The Sony XM5 headphones might feel a little less premium than before, but the jump in sound quality from the previous generation is a big one. What Hi-Fi? Awards winner
Read our Sony WH-1000XM5 review
Apple AirPods Max was $549 now $399 at Amazon (save $150)
Yes, even with this fantastic deal Apple's wireless noise-cancelling over-ear headphones are still quite expensive. But they are wonderful to use, boast spatial audio support and are one of the very best-sounding wireless headphones we've heard. Worth it. Five stars
Read our AirPods Max review
Sennheiser Momentum 3 Wireless was $400 now $279 at Amazon (save $121)
Sennheiser's Momentum 3 wireless ANC headphones are an admirable set of Bluetooth over ears. We complemented their energetic presentation and stellar noise cancelling in our review, and they still hold up even with the newer Momentum 4 now on the market. Five stars
Read our Sennheiser Momentum 3 Wireless review
Best Black Friday deals: TVs
TCL 32S335 was $230 now $150 at Amazon (save $80)
No one is claiming that this little TCL TV is even in the same league as the big boys that fill out the rest of this list, but if you're looking for a very cheap TV, we've not tested anything better. For a very low price, you get a 32-inch 720p TV with the Roku operating system and surprisingly decent picture quality. A bargain.
Read our TCL 32S335 review
42-inch LG C2 OLED was $1200 now $846 at Amazon (save $354)
The 42-inch version of LG's C2 OLED is so brilliant, we gave it an Award, and that was when it was new and therefore pretty expensive. Now that it's been out for a couple of years, there are massive discounts to be had, as you can see. Five stars
Read our LG OLED42C2 review
42-inch LG C3 OLED was $1400 now $996 at Amazon (save $404)
The C2 above was succeeded by the C3. It's another great TV, but the improvements are slight so we recommend you buy the C2 while it's still available and cheaper (or better yet, spend a little more on the C4). Five stars
Read our LG OLED42C3 review
Sony XR-42A90K was $1400 now $1298 at Amazon (save $102)
This 42-inch OLED TV lacks the flawless gaming spec of the LGs above, but its movie performance is superb and it sounds significantly better, thanks to Sony's clever Acoustic Surface Audio+ technology, which features actuators that vibrate the whole screen in order to make sound. Five stars
Read our Sony XR-42A90K review
Sony Bravia 8 55in was $1999 now $1399 at Best Buy (save $600)
The 65in version of the Bravia 8 won an Award for its immersive picture quality and decent sound, so this slightly smaller model should still be a great buy. Especially with this discount.
Read our Sony Bravia 8 (65in) review
LG B3 55-inch OLED TV (2023) was $1699 now $798 at Walmart (save $801)
"All the TV that most people will ever need" is how our expert reviewers described LG's B3 OLED when we reviewed it earlier this year. With typically awesome OLED contrast, authentic, balanced picture quality and excellent OS and gaming features, it's a bona fide bargain and a brilliant option if you don't want to stretch to this year's $997 B4 model.
LG C4 48in was $1599 now $996 at Walmart (save $603)
With a rich, engaging picture and typically unbeatable gaming spec, the C4 is one of the standout TVs of 2024. Many will love the 48-inch size, as it's perfect for smaller rooms. What Hi-Fi? Awards winner
Read our LG OLED48C4 review
LG OLED42C4 was $1499 now $896.99 at Crutchfield (save $603)
The LG C4 is one of the only new 42-inch new OLED TVs to arrive this year, especially with stocks of the older C3 now drying up. Thankfully we've already seen some healthy discounts on it, which is great news for those short on space as it shares the same core-DNA as its five-star 48-inch sibling, making it a particularly great option for gamers.
LG OLED55C4 was $1800, now $1196 at Walmart (save $604)
Though the LG C4 is now out, the C3 is currently a lot cheaper thanks to a sea of discounts across all its sizes. This is especially true for the 55-inch model. If you want a great all round performer then this is a fantastic option at a great price.
Read our LG C4 review
LG OLED42C4 was $1499 now $896.99 at Crutchfield (save $603)
The LG C4 is one of the only new 42-inch new OLED TVs to arrive this year, especially with stocks of the older C3 now drying up. Thankfully we've already seen some healthy discounts on it, which is great news for those short on space as it shares the same core-DNA as its five-star 48-inch sibling, making it a particularly great option for gamers.
LG OLED55C4 was $1800, now $1196 at Walmart (save $604)
Though the LG C4 is now out, the C3 is currently a lot cheaper thanks to a sea of discounts across all its sizes. This is especially true for the 55-inch model. If you want a great all round performer then this is a fantastic option at a great price.
Read our LG C4 review
LG OLED65C4 $2700 now $1496 at Amazon (save $1204)
Though its specifications make it look like a modest upgrade on the older C3, when we reviewed it we found the C4 is one of the best OLEDs you'll find at its price. Take this discount into consideration though, and it's even better value, making it a great option for any buyer looking for a great all rounder.
Read the full LG C4 review
LG OLED77C3 was $2299 now $1899 at Best Buy (save $400)
The discount's not quite as impressive as the above saving on the Sony A80L, but this C3 deal's not to be sniffed at, particularly if you're a gamer. Featuring four, rather than the Sony's two HDMI 2.1 ports, if you have a Dolby Atmos audio system and multiple current generation games consoles, this is the deal for you.
Read our LG C3 review
Best Black Friday deals: headphones
Sony WH-1000XM5 was $400 now $299 at Amazon (save $101)
The latest and greatest Sony WH-1000XM5 over-ear wireless noise-cancelling headphones are best in class in their premium field, and this decent saving makes them even better performance-per-buck value..
What Hi-Fi? Awards 2024 winner
Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless was $380 now $230 at Amazon (Save $150)
The Sennheiser Momentum 4 headphones earned a five-star review for their great sound and comprehensive feature set. Not to mention 60 hours of battery life! Now, you can get your hands on them for significantly less than their launch price. We would snap these up. Five stars
Sony WF-C700N was $120 now $78 at Walmart (save $42)
Comfortable and light design, decent features, long battery life, good ANC and even better sound. A mature, exciting presentation that digs up so much nuance detail and plenty of snap, attack and dynamism. The Sony WF-C700N are a terrific budget pair and a great bargain, with the lowest price we've spotted on the black finish.
Sony WF-1000XM5 was $299 now $228 at Amazon (save $71)
Sony's exemplary wireless earbuds sound unbelievably clear, detailed and refined. The WF-1000XM5 also pack in some of the most extensive features available for the price. Few rivals exist capable of touching them, especially with this hefty Black Friday discount.
Apple AirPods Pro 2 was $249 now $154 at Walmart (save $95)
Apple’s latest flagship ANC buds are five-star favourites. With impressive ANC, a hugely enjoyable sound that’s powerful, dynamic and subtle, along with personalised spatial audio and new Apple-centric features, the AirPods Pro (2nd gen) are the best AirPods you can buy – and now even more tempting with this huge Black Friday discount.
Apple AirPods 2 was $159 now $89 at Walmart (save $70)
The AirPods 2 are at the lowest price we've seen, so snap it up quick if you want the cheapest AirPods to pair with your iPhone. If you aren't bothered about spatial audio and can live with those slightly longer stems, these older-gen, basic 'Pods offer unbeatable usability and decent sound quality for Apple users for a much lower price than the flagship buds.
Panasonic RZ-S500W was $180 now $99 at Wallmart (save $80)
Panasonic's noise-canceling true wireless earbuds are the best you can buy at this new permanent price drop, offering features and sound quality that are very rare at this price. The RZ-S500W have been around for a while which is why you can make quite the saving. Five stars
Beyerdynamic Amiron Wireless was $799 now $548 at Amazon (save $251)
These Beyerdynamic Amiron Wireless are among the best wireless headphones we've heard, with a fast, agile sound, premium feel and build, and an excellent control system. If you don't need noise-cancelling, these over-ear headphones are a great choice for home use or long-haul travel with $250 off. Five stars
Sony WH-CH520 was $80 now $40 at Amazon (save $40)
One of the very best budget over-ear wireless headphones on the market, the Sony WH-CH520 offer an audio performance easily in excess of their original asking price, let alone this discounted one. Want noise-cancelling? Sony's model-up $99 WH-CH720N (below) is our recommendation. Five stars
Sony WH-CH720N was $150 now $88 at Amazon (save £62)
For a very reasonable price, the Sony WH-CH720N are a dependably made, enthusiastic-sounding pair of headphones that, while occasionally straying into the realm of excessive bass, deliver good ANC and a strong feature set to the mid-to-low price bracket of the wireless headphone market. Most definitely a job well done.
Sony WH-1000XM4 was $350 now $198 at Amazon (save $152)
Sony’s premium XM4 might have been trumped by the XM5 but they still deliver a sonic masterclass. Nothing really lets that down – battery life, build, comfort and usability are all great for the money. What Hi-Fi? Award winner
Read our Sony WH-1000XM4 review
EarFun Air was $66 now $30 at Amazon (save $36)
The EarFun Air buds earned a What Hi-Fi? Award in 2020 and for good reason. These earbuds sound great, have tons of features, and they're well-built. With this Black Friday deal, they're exceptional value, too. What Hi-Fi? Award winner
Read our EarFun Air review
Apple AirPods was $159 now $89 at Walmart (save $70)
These AirPods did drop to $99 for a while, and are now even cheaper still. If you aren't bothered about spatial audio and those slightly longer stems, these veterans still offer unbeatable usability and decent sound quality for Apple users for a much lower price. Now they're two generations old, don't expect stock to be replenished.
Read our Apple AirPods (2019) review
Beats Solo 3 Wireless was $199 now $99 at Walmart (save $100)
With impressive wireless technology courtesy of Apple's W1 chip, a famously stylish design in a choice of three colours, a 40-hour battery life, and – of course – this saving, any shortcomings when it comes to ultimate sound quality can be more easily overlooked.
Read our Beats Solo 3 Wireless review
Sony WH-1000XM5 was $400 now $298 at Amazon (save $102)
The best pair of wireless noise-cancelling headphones you can buy at this price. The Sony XM5 headphones might feel a little less premium than before, but the jump in sound quality from the previous generation is a big one. What Hi-Fi? Awards winner
Read our Sony WH-1000XM5 review
AirPods Max was $549 now $399 at Amazon (save $150)
Yes, even with a fantastic deal Apple's wireless noise-cancelling over-ear headphones are still quite expensive. But they are wonderful to use, boast spatial audio support and are one of the very best-sounding wireless headphones we've heard. Worth it. This is the older model with Lightning instead of a USB-C port. Five stars
Read our AirPods Max review
Best Black Friday deals: soundbars
Sonos Ray was $279 now $169 at Amazon (save $110)
Sonos's smallest and cheapest soundbar serves up excellent vocal clarity, punchy projection and a detailed high end. Since a firmware update fixed its buzzing low end, it's a solid four-star proposition, and a steal at this price.
Read our Sonos Ray review
Sony HT-A3000 $699 $429 at Best Buy (save $270)
The petite Dolby Atmos-capable HT-A3000 scored a commendable four stars when it passed through our test room. While we think the Sonos Beam (Gen 2) might just have the edge on it, it serves up plenty of detail and has a great tonal balance that makes it a solid choice if you're looking for Atmos under $500.
Read the full Sony HT-A3000 review
Sonos Arc was $899 now $699 at Amazon (save $200)
The Award-winning Sonos Arc is a soundbar of rare quality, now boasting a wildly competitive price during Amazon's Black Friday. With a chunky $200 saving, it'd be a hard one to miss out on.
Sonos Beam 2 was $499 now $369 at Amazon (save $130)
The brilliant Beam (Gen 2) is a two-time Award winning Dolby Atmos soundbar and an absolute steal at this great price for Black Friday. Five stars.
Sennheiser Ambeo Max was $2500 now $1699 at Crutchfield (save $801)
Standing over four feet wide, Sennheiser's Ambeo is not for the faint of heart or short of space. But it sounds sensational and boasts Dolby Atmos and DTS:X support. Relatively expensive by soundbar standards, but worth investigating if you can get a discount. Five Stars
Read our Sennheiser Ambeo Max review
Samsung HW-Q600A was $600 now $397 at Amazon (save $203)
If you want seriously-cinematic sound at a reasonable price, this could be worth considering. The soundbar/sub combo includes up-firing channels and support for Dolby Atmos and DTS:X sound.
Read our Samsung HW-Q600A review
JBL Bar 1300 $1400 $900 at Best Buy (save $500)
JBL's convenient soundbar package features handy wireless surround speakers than can be detached from the main soundbar unit to allow for a fully immersive audio experience. We praised its bold and expansive sound in our full JBL Bar 1300 review.
Sony Bravia Theater Bar 9 was $1400 now $998 at Walmart (save $402)
Sony followed its three-time Award winner with this, another Award winner. It's a surprisingly substantial upgrade, with excellent clarity and detail, and impressive 3D processing. Any discount is welcome. What Hi-Fi Awards winner
Read our Sony Bravia Theater Bar 9 review
Samsung HW-Q990D $2000 $1500 at Best Buy (save $500)
Our favourite Dolby Atmos soundbar system, the Samsung HW-Q990D is what our expert reviews team called "a hugely compelling package overall" thanks to its big, immersive and three-dimensional sound. It's not only a superb choice for movie enthusiasts but also gamers courtesy of its twin 4K/120Hz HDMI 2.1 inputs.
What Hi-Fi? Award-winner
Best Black Friday deals: projectors
We rated this 4K projector very highly for its impressive black levels and contrast, as well as its practical design.
Best Black Friday deals: Bluetooth speakers
JBL Xtreme 3: was $379 now $249 at Amazon (save $130)
This five-star speaker comes with a rugged build, an impressive sense of detail and dynamics, and strong timing, too. We loved this speaker at its original $350, and at just $229 this is an absolute steal.
JBL Flip 6 was $130 now $80 at Amazon (save $50)
Coming with excellent clarity and separation, punchy bass, and even a useful EQ system, the Flip 6 sets the standard for a Bluetooth speaker at its price. Thankfully, this Black Friday you can get yours for $28 off, making this not just a great speaker but a great value. Five stars
Read our JBL Flip 6 review
JBL Xtreme 2 was $350 now $145 at Amazon (save $205)
When we reviewed this larger portable speaker, we concluded: "One of the best portable speakers around, the Xtreme 2 offers sonic subtlety you wouldn’t expect from first impressions". And look at that discount! Five stars
Read our JBL Xtreme 2 review
Best Black Friday deals: hi-fi speakers
Klipsch R-41PM was $499 now $217 at Amazon (save $282)
These are very well equipped active speakers by Klipsch that offer an integrated phono pre-amp, Bluetooth, digital optical, analog RCA and USB inputs.
A musically entertaining powered speaker system that's compact, fuss-free and packs plenty of connectivity to plug in a laptop, TV, turntable or mobile device. They were good value before, but this discount at Amazon really is a tremendous deal.
Five stars
Dali Oberon 5 was $1500 now $1040 at Amazon (save $460)
The Oberons have the dynamic subtlety, rhythmic precision and sheer transparency to pull the listener into the musical experience. Superb floorstanders. Five stars
Read our Dali Oberon 5 review
Elac Debut 2.0 B5.2 was $330 now $229 at Amazon (save $101)
Under review, we praised Elac's already budget bookshelf bobby dazzlers for their 'detailed and organised sound', 'solid build' and 'unfussy nature', leaving us with no choice but to give them five sweet stars and a subsequent award – for four years running. At this price, they are a steal. Five stars
Read our Elac Debut 2.0 B5.2 review
Elac Debut 2.0 B6.2 was $399 now $279 at Amazon (save $120)
The B6.2 speakers take what we loved about their Award-winning siblings and build on it with an even fuller-bodied and more mature presentation. If you want a faithful representation of what the rest of your system can do, the Elac Debut 2.0 B6.2 speakers will deliver just that. Five stars
Read our Elac Debut 2.0 B6.2 review
Best Black Friday deals: turntables
Pro-Ject Primary E: was $349 now $299 at Amazon (save $50)
The Primary E is a multiple Award winner that nails the basics at this price, delivering a detailed, spacious, balanced sound that has ample drive and momentum. There's barely any set-up needed (everything comes factory-fitted) and while it looks plain, this 'purist' design is a great starter turntable for those getting into vinyl.
Sony PS-LX310BT was $250 now $178 at Amazon (save $72)
We love a good deal on this excellent Sony Bluetooth turntable. The PS-LX310BT is a plug-and-play fully automatic design that includes phono stage and can connect to up to eight Bluetooth headphones or speakers. The Black Friday deal makes this a great budget buy.
Denon DP-400 was $589 now $369 at Crutchfield (save $120)
We haven't tested this for ourselves, but Denon is a hugely respected audio brand so it could be worth trying this one out. The DP-400 has a built-in phono preamp and spins at 33 1/3, 45 and 78rpm – perfect for those older collections.
Fluance RT81 was $350 now $211 at Amazon (save $139)
The RT81 is an instantly likeable deck that won't let you down. It sounds good out of the box and can be easily upgraded at a later stage. A talented musical turntable.
Read our Fluance RT81 review
Best Black Friday deals: systems
There's a reason that the Cambridge Audio MXN10 has snagged back-to-back What Hi-Fi? Awards. For its size and price, it's pretty much the best music streamer money can buy, and with $100 off, that sentiment only becomes more accurate as the MXN10 drops to its lowest-ever price. Don't let its small size fool you, though, because the MXN10 excels in all areas, from its gorgeous, musically engaging sound to its attractive build and ample feature set. An outstanding product at an incredible price. Five stars
Naim Mu-so 2 was 1599 now $999 at Amazon (save $600)
This previous Award-winning speaker might cost a pretty penny, but it's got a robust feature list, a great all-in-one design, a rich, detailed sound, and a easy-to-use app. What's more is that this Black Friday you can pick up the Mu-so 2 for $300 off, so you'd better act fast! Five stars
Read our Naim Mu-so 2 review
Audiolab 6000A was $1200 now $899 at Amazon (save $301)
The Audiolab 6000A is an excellent amplifier that takes the fight to any formidable class leader. This is the most affordable amp Audiolab has produced in recent years, and also one of its most capable, confident and competitive efforts. Five stars
Read our Audiolab 6000A review
Onkyo TX-8220 was $349 now $199 at Amazon (save $151)
This stereo receiver features two powerful amplifiers, digital audio inputs for TV and BD/DVD player connection, analog inputs for your audio devices and built-in Bluetooth connectivity. There is even a dedicated phono input for your vinyl record player.
Read our Onkyo TX-8250 review
Best Black Friday deals: home theater
Sony BDP-S6700 4K Blu-ray player was $178 now $119 at BestBuy
The BDP-S6700 scored a coveted five-star rating in our tests. Budget by price but not by nature, the 4K upscaling performance belies its low price tag. Built-in Wi-Fi provides access to Netflix, Amazon Prime Video and Spotify. Five stars
Read our Sony BDP-S6700 review
Denon AVR-X2700H was $1099 now $679 at Amazon (save $420)
This five-star AVR comes packed with fantastic spatial audio control, an amazing sense of rhythm, and supports 8K as well as HDMI 2.1. With this massive Black Friday discount, this AVR is a phenomenal deal. Five stars
Read our Denon AVR-X2700H review
Black Friday FAQ
When is Black Friday 2024?
The Black Friday 2024 date is Friday 29th November.
Cyber Monday 2024 is Monday 2nd December.
Black Friday always takes place on the Friday after Thanksgiving, which means this year it will fall on Friday 29th November. Most retailers will want to make the most of what will typically be the busiest 24 hours of the event, meaning we can expect deals going live at midnight and running until the end of the day.
Of course, you can rest assured that Black Friday won't be simply one day of deals – those days are long gone. Instead, expect at least a week of build-up, maybe longer, from many retailers. And of course, the Black Friday sales continue through to Cyber Monday, which is always the Monday after Black Friday.
What is Black Friday?
Black Friday began in the US but in recent years has very much become a worldwide shopping phenomena. It's regarded (and backed up by stats) as the busiest shopping day of the year – both online and in-store – and officially kicks off the holiday season.
Why is it called Black Friday? The date was traditionally the start of the Christmas shopping season, when retailers hoped to move out of the "red" (loss) and in to the "black" (profit). Hence Black Friday.
What about Cyber Monday?
The term 'Cyber Monday', meanwhile, was coined by Scott Silverman and the National Retail Federation's Ellen Davis in a bid to encourage people to take their shopping online during the Black Friday event. That was back in 2005, when people needed such encouragement! It's always the Monday after Black Friday.
Where to get the best Black Friday deals?
The dominant names in retail, such as Best Buy, Walmart and Target will no doubt want to go big during Black Friday 2024, while the Sony WF-1000XM5 and WH-1000XM5 are likely to be some of the biggest sellers when it comes to headphones.
We won't forget hi-fi and home theater devices, so will be on the lookout for deals on B&W and KEF speakers, not to mention 4K and portable projectors, AVRs, turntables, CD players, hi-res music players and more. World Wide Stereo usually has lots of specialist deals.
We're confident the specialist audio and home theater retailers will deliver some great bargains – this year's What Hi-Fi? Award winners are a good place to start when it comes to finding a price reduction.
How long will Black Friday last?
Well, Black Friday is 24 hours. And Cyber Monday is 24 hours. But like other big sales events, you always have preliminary and aftermath offers.
For one, deals will run during the weekend sandwiched in the middle of the two days. And in the days and weeks building up to them, there will be plenty of 'early Black Friday' savings serenading the sites.
Are the Black Friday deals any good?
After the initial few years of excitement around Black Friday, we naturally moved to the apathy stage, as people began to question whether the offers were genuinely good deals. And it remains up for debate.
For example, it's not unusual to see discounted products rise in price in the summer months ahead of a "price cut" come Black Friday. This means you're just getting the original discounted price from earlier in the year. That said, there are always genuine deals to be had – it's just finding them among the onslaught of offers. The phrase 'needle in a haystack' comes to mind.
That's where we come in. We'll handpick the best TV, audio and AV deals across retailers to find the ones that are really worth your hard-earned dollars.
We'd suggest having a rough idea of what you want in mind – whether that be wireless noise-cancelling headphones under $100, a discounted 55 inch 4K OLED TV or a portable, outdoor-friendly Bluetooth speaker – but restricting yourself only to specific models will reduce your chance of being lucky on Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Pick the features you fancy, then see what ticks your boxes and has the best Black Friday sale price.
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Joe has been writing about tech for 17 years, first on staff at T3 magazine, then in a freelance capacity for Stuff, The Sunday Times Travel Magazine, Men's Health, GQ, The Mirror, Trusted Reviews, TechRadar and many more (including What Hi-Fi?). His specialities include all things mobile, headphones and speakers that he can't justifying spending money on.
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JamesCM1978 Shame the Philips 65" has been out of stock at Currys (and everywhere else) for at least two weeks...Reply -
JamesCM1978 JamesCM1978 said:Shame the Philips 65" has been out of stock at Currys (and everywhere else) for at least two weeks...
Better yet, from Currys this morning via email:
"...the item you asked us to email you about, 65OLED806/12 65" Smart 4K Ultra HD HDR OLED TV with Google Assistant, won’t be coming back in stock "
I didn't really want to give those muppets my money anyway, but does anyone know when or where I can get one of these? And can WHF update its 'deal' info?