The Best Early Black Friday Electronics Deals Under $50
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Even if there's nothing on your wishlist ahead of Black Friday, we're sure we can find something you'll want to buy if it's a good enough deal. Everything you'll see here is under $50 right now and might just fall into the "impulse-buy" category, given how affordable they are. So you shouldn't even feel guilty; you are saving money! So let's dive in and check out some of the best under $50 deals, and keep checking back for more as November 29 approaches.
And don't forget to check out the Best Early Black Friday Deals Available Now.
Available right now with a 40% discount, the Roku Express 4K+ is a solid early Black Friday deal. In our review, our expert Will Greenwald gave it an "Excellent" rating, appreciating the high-quality 4K streaming with HDR10, HDR10+, and HGL. "It's affordable and easy to use," reads the review, which also praised the uncomplicated Roku interface.
The newest model from the extremely cute JBL Clip line is on sale with a solid 38% ahead of Black Friday. This tiny speaker is waterproof and dustproof, which means it can join you on any adventure, whether you're just hiking, going to the beach, or to the park. Even though it's small, the JBL Clip 5 promises plenty of power and punchy bass, as well as 12 hours of playback. While we didn't test this model, we did review the previous generation, the Clip 4.
For those looking for a tiny speaker they can take everywhere, the JBL Go 3 comes with a decent early Black Friday discount. Our noted the speaker is capable of rich and crisp audio, while the waterproof design makes this a go-to pick for all sorts of outdoor events and adventures. All of that sounds great!
More Deals on Speakers
Echo Pop Smart Speaker With Alexa (2023 Release) for $17.99 (List Price $39.99)
Sonos Move 2 Wireless Portable Bluetooth Speaker (Black) for $359.00 (List Price $449.00)
JBL Flip 6 Portable Bluetooth Speaker (Black) for $79.95 (List Price $129.95)
Bose SoundLink Revolve+ Series II Portable Bluetooth Speaker for $229.00 (List Price $329.00)
Sonos Era 100 Wireless Alexa Enabled Smart Speaker (Black) for $199.00 (List Price $249.00)
Beats Pill Wireless Portable Bluetooth Speaker (Matte Black) for $99.95 (List Price $149.95)
Bose SoundLink Flex Portable Speaker (2nd Gen, Black) for $119.00 (List Price $149.00)
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One of the most affordable ways to keep track of your keys and luggage is to get one of these Tile Mate trackers, currently available for a 40% discount. These versatile trackers are easy to hook to your keyring or your backpack, and you can make them ring as long as they're within Bluetooth range, or check their last-known location when farther away. While we didn't review the 2022 model, we appreciated the 2021 version's affordability, solid connectivity, and weatherproof build.
The Blink Outdoor 4 camera just dropped 60% off its price, its best price yet and well below $50. This is a solid pick for those who want to keep an eye on their homes without spending a fortune. John R. Delaney reviewed the Blink Outdoor 4 and gave the camera an "Excellent" rating, noting that it "lets you affordably monitor outdoor areas without having to run any wires," which sounds like a dream when we're talking about home security.
Some days, you just use your phone more than regularly, and you end up watching with dread as the battery level keeps dropping. You're still hours away from reaching home and being able to charge it. Anker's magnetic power bank can solve that problem rather easily, as the 5,000mAh capacity is enough to charge your device fully at least once. If you want a bit more speed, you can use a USB-C cable. Make sure to check out some other power banks we reviewed.
Always a good option for those looking for a quality media streamer, the Fire TV Stick 4K is heavily discounted ahead of Black Friday. We reviewed this one and gave it an "Outstanding" rating, as well as the Editors' Choice award, appreciating that it supports 4K video with HDR10 and Dolby vision and that it provides super quick access to Alexa and all her magic. "The Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K is the best media streamer you can buy for under $50," said our expert Will Greenwald.
More Deals on Media Streaming Devices
Fire TV Stick 4K Streaming Device With Remote (2023 Model) for $21.99 (List Price $49.99)
Fire TV Stick 4K Max Streaming Player With Remote (2023 Model) for $32.99 (List Price $59.99)
Roku Express 4K+ Streaming Media Player for $24.00 (List Price $39.99)
Roku Streaming Stick 4K With Roku Voice Remote (2021 Model) for $29.00 (List Price $49.99)
Roku Ultra 4K Ultimate Streaming Player (2024 Release) for $79.00 (List Price $99.99)
TiVo Stream 4K 8GB Streaming Player for $24.99 (List Price $39.99)
Fire TV Cube 4K HDR Streaming Device (3rd Generation) for $99.99 (List Price $139.99)
*Deals are selected by our commerce team
Instead of getting everything-smart in your home, you can just get a few of these smart plugs, especially when they're Black Friday-level affordable. Once plugged into this smart plug, you can turn any device and off through the connected device or with voice commands via Siri, Alexa, or Google Assistant. You can also set up schedules and completely cut off power during the night, for instance. While we didn't review this exact model, we appreciated the very similar Kasa Smart Plug Slim and gave it an "Oustanding" rating.
Now on sale for 53% off, the Amazon Echo Dot Kids has a great price, making this purchase rather painless for your wallet. Underneath the cute owl cover, this is the same Amazon Echo Dot 5th gen we reviewed. We gave this smart speaker an "Excellent" rating, appreciating the convenient tap gestures Amazon added, as well as the well-balanced sound. As an extra, the Kids version comes with parental controls, a whole year of free access to Amazon Kids+, and two full years of worry-free guarantee so Amazon will replace it if your kids manage to break it.
More Deals on Speakers
Echo Pop Smart Speaker With Alexa (2023 Release) for $17.99 (List Price $39.99)
Sonos Move 2 Wireless Portable Bluetooth Speaker (Black) for $359.00 (List Price $449.00)
JBL Flip 6 Portable Bluetooth Speaker (Black) for $79.95 (List Price $129.95)
Bose SoundLink Revolve+ Series II Portable Bluetooth Speaker for $229.00 (List Price $329.00)
Sonos Era 100 Wireless Alexa Enabled Smart Speaker (Black) for $199.00 (List Price $249.00)
Beats Pill Wireless Portable Bluetooth Speaker (Matte Black) for $99.95 (List Price $149.95)
Bose SoundLink Flex Portable Speaker (2nd Gen, Black) for $119.00 (List Price $149.00)
*Deals are selected by our commerce team
A little camera inside your home can definitely help put your mind at ease, especially when it's the Kasa Pan/Tilt model with 2K resolution. Not only is this a great camera that we reviewed and gave an "Excellent" rating to, but it's also 40% off ahead of Black Friday. Our expert, John R. Delaney appreciated how affordable the camera is, how sharp the video is, as well as the built-in motion tracking feature. It also doesn't hurt that it supports voice controls via Alexa or Google Assistant, and can be integrated with IFTTT.
More Deals on Home Security Cameras
TP-Link Tapo C120 2K QHD Security Camera for $24.78 (List Price $39.99)
Blink Mini 2 Indoor Wireless 1080p Camera (White) for $19.99 (List Price $39.99)
Arlo Essential Indoor 2K Security Camera (2nd Generation) for $29.99 (List Price $79.99)
Google Nest Security Cam 2nd Gen 1080p (Wired, Snow) for $69.99 (List Price $99.99)
Ring Pan-Tilt Indoor Cam 1080p Camera (White) for $49.99 (List Price $79.99)
Ring Stick Up Cam Pro 1080p Battery Camera (2023 Release) for $89.99 (List Price $179.99)
Eufy Security Solo IndoorCam C24 2K 2-Camera Kit for $54.99 (List Price $75.99)
*Deals are selected by our commerce team
The most comfortable headphones I've ever had are half-priced at Amazon right now. The JBL Tune 720BT deliver great sound, good bass, and are comfortable enough that you'll forget you're wearing them. The 72 hour battery life is long enough that you'll forget when you charged them last, especially since five minutes of keeping them plugged in give you an extra 3 hours of playback. Check out some of the best over-ear headphones we've tested.
More Deals on Headphones
Apple AirPods Max ANC Wireless Headphones for $399.00 (List Price $549.00)
Beats Studio Pro Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones (Black) for $159.99 (List Price $349.99)
Bose QuietComfort Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones for $199.00 (List Price $349.00)
Sony WH-1000XM5 Wireless Noise Canceling Headphones for $298.00 (List Price $399.99)
Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless Headphones (Black/Copper) for $229.95 (List Price $379.95)
Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones for $329.00 (List Price $429.00)
Sonos Ace Wireless Noise Cancellation Over-Ear Headphones (Black) for $349.00 (List Price $449.00)
*Deals are selected by our commerce team
The Amazon Echo Buds are 71% off this Black Friday, bringing the price down to their very best level. Even though these are definitely budget earbuds, our review states they deliver decent bass and clear sound, while the companion app allows for EQ adjustments.
More Deals on Earbuds
Apple AirPods Pro 2 ANC Earbuds With USB-C Charging Case for $153.99 (List Price $249.00)
Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro ANC Wireless Earbuds (Silver) for $188.98 (List Price $249.99)
Beats Studio Buds+ True Wireless Noise Cancelling Earbuds for $129.99 (List Price $169.95)
Bose New QuietComfort Wireless Noise Cancelling Earbuds (Black) for $129.00 (List Price $179.00)
Nothing Ear Wireless Earbuds With ChatGPT Integration (Black) for $108.00 (List Price $140.00)
Sony WF-1000XM5 Truly Wireless Noise Canceling Earbuds for $228.00 (List Price $299.99)
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Wireless Noise Cancelling Earbuds (Black) for $229.00 (List Price $299.00)
*Deals are selected by our commerce team
If you want the most adorable charger you can possibly get, this Ugreen Uno stand is probably it. With a foldable design, you can open the stand and magnetize your iPhone to it, and place your AirPods in the space created in the back. The thing that makes it adorable is that the little face on the stand's display changes when your phone is up to 100%. Check out some of the best wireless chargers for your phone.
Come rain or shine, these Govee Outdoor String Lights can help you set the mood for summer parties, Halloween, or Christmas. Since they're 45% off, down to their best price yet, now's the best time to get your own to decorate the yard. You can program their colors down to the last bulb, picking the exact shade you want, and have them dance to the music if you so wish. Check out some of the best smart lights we tested.
More Deals on Smart Lights
Philips Hue 60W A19 White and Color LED Smart Bulbs (3-Pack) for $75.98 (List Price $134.99)
TP-Link Kasa KL125P4 LED Smart Light Bulbs (4-Pack) for $20.99 (List Price $39.99)
Govee A19 Wi-Fi Smart Dimmable Color Bulbs (4-Pack) for $22.99 (List Price $34.99)
TP-Link Kasa KL110 LED Smart Wi-Fi Light Bulb for $6.99 (List Price $16.99)
Govee BR30 Wi-Fi Dimmable Color Smart Light Bulbs (2-Pack) for $29.99 (List Price $39.99)
TP-Link Tapo 60W A19 Wi-Fi Smart Dimmable Color Bulbs (4-Pack) for $19.99 (List Price $39.99)
*Deals are selected by our commerce team
The Blink Video Doorbell is one of the most affordable models you can get this Black Friday as the price got halved. In our review of the Blink Video Doorbell, we appreciated how affordable it is (even before the discount), its versatility and the sharp video quality. Plus, since it works with Alexa, it's so easy to pair up with other devices.
More Deals on Video Doorbells
Ring Battery Doorbell With Ring 2nd Gen Indoor Cam for $79.99 (List Price $139.99)
Google Nest Doorbell Battery Wireless Doorbell (Snow) for $99.98 (List Price $179.99)
Eufy Security Wired Dual Camera Video Doorbell With Chime for $119.99 (List Price $199.99)
Blink 1080p Video Doorbell (Black) for $29.99 (List Price $59.99)
Arlo 2nd Generation 2K Wireless Doorbell Camera With Chime for $89.99 (List Price $149.99)
Ring Video Doorbell Pro 2 (2021 Release) for $149.99 (List Price $229.99)
Ring Battery Doorbell Plus With Spotlight Cam Plus for $199.99 (List Price $279.99)
*Deals are selected by our commerce team
Make sure to scope out our Black Friday hub for up-to-the-minute deals on the tech you want most.
More Early Black Friday Deals
Apple AirPods Pro 2 ANC Earbuds With USB-C Charging Case for $153.99 (List Price $249.00)
Apple iPad 10.9" 64GB Wi-Fi Retina Tablet (2022 Release) for $249.99 (List Price $349.00)
Meta Quest 3S 128GB VR Headset + $75 Digital Credit for $299 With Code "QUEST75"
Blink Outdoor 4 1080p Security Camera (3-Pack) for $99.99 (List Price $259.99)
Bose QuietComfort Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones for $199.00 (List Price $349.00)
Apple Watch Series 10 (GPS, 42mm, Black, S/M, Sports Band) for $329.00 (List Price $399.00)
Samsung Odyssey G93SC 49" Dual QHD OLED Curved Monitor for $949.99 (List Price $1,599.99)
*Deals are selected by our commerce team
Check out our Black Friday hub for up-to-the-minute deals on the tech you want most.
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