Black Friday 2024: Australia’s best early bird deals – live now

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Black Friday robot vacuum deals

Black Friday physical deals

• Apple 2024 13″ MacBook Air with M3 chip – $1,518 (was $1,799, 16% off)

• HP Envy x360 2-in-1 Laptop – $1,299 (was $2,199, 40% off)

• HP OMEN 17.3″ Gaming Laptop – $4,699 (was $7,399, 36% off)

• ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 14” – A$2,199 (was $3,899, 42% off)

• Lenovo Legion Slim 5 16″ Gaming Laptop – $1,899 (was $2,999, 36% off)

• Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 14″ – A$247 (was $449, 45% off)

Black Friday headphone and speaker deals

Black Friday wearable tech deals

Black Friday TV and home theater deals

• LG 75″ UT8050 4K UHD LED Smart TV – $1,495 (save $400)

• LG 75″ QNED81 4K UHD LED Smart TV – $1,995 (save $500)

• Samsung 75″ QN90D 4K Neo QLED Smart TV 24 – $3,795 (20% off, save $1,000)

• Samsung 85″ QN90D 4K Neo QLED Smart TV 24 – $5,495 (15% off, save $1,000)

• Hisense 65″ Q6NAU 4K QLED Smart TV 24 – $888 (18% off, save $207)

• Hisense 55″ Canvas S7NAU 4K QLED Smart TV 2024 – $1,495 (16% off, save $300)

Black Friday VPN and antivirus deals

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Black Friday sales are here again. And, as you probably know, that means you’ll get some big discounts this year — and just in time for the holiday season, to boot! To save you the hard yards, we’ve scoured the Australian internet to put together this list of the biggest deals on everything tech we’ve seen so far. This list will be updated in mid-November, so be sure to check back here if you’re looking for something specific.

What is Black Friday? Is it something in Australia?

While Black Friday originated in the United States, it has become mainstream in Australia, too. The tradition began in the 1950s, when US stores offered deep discounts on their stock the day after Thanksgiving. This allowed stores to clear their shelves for the new season, and shoppers were able to get their holiday shopping done in one weekend. The event has gone global, and many retailers in Australia and around the world are running some sort of Black Friday sale.

Cyber ​​​​Monday is the most recent addition to the shopping weekend, as online retailers wanted to offer their own on Black Friday. But with the lines blurring between commerce and e-commerce these days, Black Friday/Cyber ​​Monday has become one connected week of deals.

When is Black Friday in 2024?

Black Friday 2024 technically speaking occurs on Friday, November 29, and Cyber ​​Monday occurs on Monday, December 2. However, the entire month of November is now a milestone with Black Friday sales campaigns from online and in-store markets such as The Good Guys. and Amazon, as well as direct brands such as Lenovo and HP.

What are the best things to buy on Black Friday/Cyber ​​Monday?

When it comes to discounts, you’ll get the best bang for your buck with big-ticket items, as these translate into huge savings. It’s usually a good idea to hold off until Black Friday to buy big tech items (like laptops, smart home devices, TVs, etc.) Keep an eye out for the following products:

• Electrical equipment: Retailers like The Good Guys and Bing Lee are always big on Black Friday, slashing prices on everything they buy. You can expect deals on washing machines, fridges, freezers, kettles, toasters, and much more. If you’re looking to stock up on electronics for your home, these sites should be your first stop.

• Games are comforting: Getting console availability has been the theme for the last few years, but things are definitely looking up in Australia, with loads of PS5s readily available on Amazon. That means there should be opportunities to pick up deals on games and other items for the Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, and PS5 this year.

• Smartphones: Amazon always offers many impressive deals on all types of smartphones.

• Toys: Black Friday is probably the best time of the year to buy toys. The much-needed toys will sell out quickly before Christmas, so this is a great opportunity to get in early. We recommend checking out Amazon for the best deals on Lego, especially the popular Star Wars and Harry Potter sets.

• TVs: Black Friday is all about big deals on big products, and that means TVs. We expect all the best retailers to offer great deals on TVs of all sizes from top brands like Sony, Samsung, LG, and Panasonic. It’s best to buy the best TV sets, because there will be a lot of them, but you can’t go wrong with Good Guys, Bing Lee or Kogan.

• VPNs: Virtual Private Networks, or VPNs, are a relatively new addition to the Black Friday shopping scene, but there are some great deals to be had, especially on Cyber ​​Monday. Cybersecurity is becoming increasingly important, and VPNs provide online security for your identity and data. All the leading services are likely to offer discounted prices during the week, and you should be able to find great deals on the likes of NordVPN, Surfshark VPN, ExpressVPN, PureVPN, and CyberGhost VPN.

Be sure to also look for deals on travel, subscription services, and laptops, as these are likely to feature heavily this shopping season.