Calling all deal hunters: Black Friday will officially begin tomorrow (29 November). With that said, Black Friday sales at big-name brands and retailers, from Currys to Boots, have been in full swing for weeks. Here, you’ll find the latest Black Friday news, and the most impressive deals as they drop.
Whether you’re after beauty essentials, a high-spec laptop, a new mattress or a top of the range TV, Black Friday is second to none when it comes to the sheer number of deals available. Throughout the sales, the IndyBest team will be bringing you the best discounts, on tried-and-tested buys, in our Black Friday shopping guides.
From toys to jewellery and furniture, we know the biggest price drops aren’t necessarily the best. The most impressive, genuine deals are on products that are actually worth your money, which is why we’ll be bringing you discounts on products that have been tried, tested and approved by us.
Right now, you can save on the Dyson airwrap; Sony has discounted the price of the PS5 Slim to an all-time low, and Pandora has launched its sale with up to 30 per cent off jewellery. Elsewhere, you can find bargains at John Lewis, Argos, LOOKFANTASTIC and more. It’s shaping up to be one of the biggest Black Friday sales ever.
Read more: Best Black Friday deals to shop, according to a shopping expert
The AirPods pro 2 have dropped to their lowest-ever price
In his review of the AirPods pro 2, tech critic David Phelan said they showed “significant improvement over the already-splendid first-generation model”. You get six hours on a single charge, and the touch controls on the buds themselves. There’s also a MagSafe case with a lanyard loop for easy charging and storage.
Lois Borny28 November 2024 18:15
Sofia Richie’s favourite bronzer is reduced to £9
In a GRWM video posted to TikTok, Richie Grainge shared her favourite products, one of which was Physicians Formula’s murumuru butter bronzer (was £16.49, now £9.89, Lookfantastic.com), which means it’s even more of a steal. Our resident beauty buff, Lucy, will fill you in on the rest (including the other products in Richie Grainge’s routine).
Lois Borny28 November 2024 18:00
Here’s a brilliant deal on a Ring video doorbell
It goes without saying that Amazon’s Black Friday sale is a great time to pick up deals on the retailer’s own devices, with everything from Kindles and Echo smart speakers heavily reduced. If you’re after a top-rated video doorbell, I’ve spotted a deal on the latest iteration of Amazon’s Ring video doorbell.
Ring battery video doorbell (2024 release): Was £99.99, now £59, Amazon.co.uk
A similar model to this one (the second generation version), earned the top spot in our review of the best video doorbells. “There’s an HD camera, with really good feedback to your phone, the lag was very fractional – almost imperceptible, in fact, and it even has night vision”, said our tester. “It was an absolute breeze to install, too – DIY novices will be able to do it with no trouble”, they added.
Lois Borny28 November 2024 17:15
Save more than £500 on our favourite Simba mattress
Tired of tossing and turning? It’s probably time for a new mattress. Simba’s hybrid luxe mattress took the top spot in our review of the best mattresses, so it’s certainly one to consider – particularly now, while it’s more than £500 off.
Simba hybrid luxe mattress, king: Was £1,799, now £1,295.28, Simbasleep.com
Breathable, robust and comfortable, according to our reviewer, Simba’s hybrid luxe mattress contains a whopping 11 layers. These include a foam base, 14,000 titanium springs and a bamboo and wool layer, which aids temperature regulation. “Having spent more than six months sleeping on this mattress, we found that it offers the ideal balance between a firm and medium sleeping base”, our reviewer said, adding that, as a side and back sleeper, they found it “offers support for joints prone to aches”.
Lois Borny28 November 2024 17:00
Get up to 50% off Le Creuset
Le Creuset’s cookware has taken on heirloom status in many people’s kitchens, but it certainly doesn’t come cheap. To get your mitts on the brand’s covetable casserole dishes, mugs and more for less, I’d recommend making the most of its Black Friday sale.
Le Creuset cast iron classic shallow casserole: Was £305, now £170, Lecreuset.co.uk
With its signature, instantly recognisable design, Le Creuset’s cast iron casserole dish is a versatile option for your kitchen, as it can braise, stir fry and bake, lending itself to myriad recipes and cooking techniques. And, thanks to the Le Creuset Black Friday sale, it’s more than 40 per cent off.
Lois Borny28 November 2024 16:15
Top John Lewis Black Friday deals
Highstreet darling John Lewis has been dishing up deals on a whole host of big-name brands, from Calvin Klein to Apple. There’s up to £300 off TVs, including models from Samsung, LG and Sony, while there’s up to £200 off kitchen appliances. There’s £50 off a Kitchenaid blender (now £549, Johnlewis.com), more than £70 off the Nespresso vertuo next coffee machine (now (£109.99, Johnlewis.com), and £50 off a Sage smart oven (now £279, Johnlewis.com).
Lois Borny28 November 2024 16:00
Save 25% in the Cos Black Friday sale
If, like me, you’re a big fan of Cos’s minimalism, you’ll be pleased to know the brand is offering 25 per cent off selected styles, for Black Friday. Lean into the metallic trend with this mini quilted bag (was £35, now £26.25, Cos.com), or, if you’re after an enviable winter coat, this wool scarf number (was £300, now £225, Cos.com) has £75 off.
Lois Borny28 November 2024 15:30
Get this Nespresso coffee machine for less than £70
One of Nespresso’s already pocket-friendly coffee machines, I’ve just spotted a deal on the vertu pop.
“With its bright pop of colour, tiny size and quick and easy coffee-making capabilities, we only have good things to say about this cost-cutting coffee machine”, said our reviewer. They also noted that it’s “all incredibly sleek and streamlined”, which makes it a great pick for those coffee drinkers looking for a “fuss-free” appliance. “All used pods are stored in a tray inside, which can be pulled out and thrown away, and one simple button on the top is all you need to press”, they explained.
Lois Borny28 November 2024 15:15
Save £50 on our favourite Garmin watch
In our review of the Garmin watches, the vivoactive 5 came out on top, and I’ve just spotted a discount that will see a saving of £50 on the wearable.
“The first thing we noticed about the vivoactive 5 was its sleek, streamlined design”, said fitness gear expert Zoe, when she reviewed the vivoactive 5. “Once on, we loved that it weighed next to nothing (23g, to be precise), which meant we barely noticed it on the wrist”, she added. In terms of what it can track, it covers fitness metrics like steps, heart rate, distance, calories burned, sleep quality, and more than 30 preloaded sports. It also boasts a sleep coaching capability, providing you with a sleep score and personalised sleep coaching.
Lois Borny28 November 2024 15:00