Best Early Black Friday Deals on Laptops, Desktops, and Tablets
Save right now on these models from Apple, Asus, and Samsung
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Black Friday is always a great time to score discounts on laptops, desktops, and tablets, and that’s extra true this year when the booming demand for artificial intelligence has driven up the cost of memory and storage chips.
Now that retailers have started rolling out early promotions, we’ve rounded up the best deals so far, prioritizing products that have performed well in Consumer Reports’ independent lab tests. This is just the beginning, though. We expect more discounts to emerge as Black Friday approaches on Nov. 27, so be sure to check back regularly as we update this list with new offers throughout the holiday shopping season.
For more information, check out our product ratings (available to CR members) and buying guides for laptops, desktops, and tablets. And for discounts on everything from kitchen appliances to vacuums, visit our Deals hub, which we’ll also be updating throughout the holiday shopping season.
Laptops
The Apple MacBook Air has long been a popular choice for travelers and folks on the go, and the new 13-inch model continues the tradition. It weighs 2.7 pounds, slips easily into a backpack or carry-on, and delivers admirable battery life. Powered by Apple’s M5 processor, it sails through our everyday performance tests and earns praise for the color and sharpness of the display. If you’d like a bit more screen space, the 15-inch MacBook Air is also on sale.
At $500, this 16-inch Asus Vivobook is a compelling option for shoppers who want a big-screen laptop without spending a fortune. The $170 discount brings it down to the lowest price recorded this year. In our tests, the Vivobook delivered nearly 16 hours of battery life for web browsing, an impressive result for a laptop at this price. The model comes with 16GB of memory and a 512GB solid-state drive, making it well equipped for everyday tasks. The display and Snapdragon processor are somewhat limited, but for routine work, writing, and schoolwork, the laptop should do the trick.
At $500 off, this 16-inch Samsung laptop is a smart option for anyone looking for a premium Windows computer. In our tests, it performed very well, delivering 14.5 hours of battery life while browsing the web. It features a gorgeous OLED touchscreen, a versatile 360-degree hinge that lets you use it like a tablet, and plenty of power for everyday computing. With 16GB of memory and a spacious 1TB solid-state drive, it’s well equipped for years of use.
Desktops
If you’re curious about switching to a Mac, or perhaps just tired of Windows, the 2026 Mac Mini is one of the most affordable entry points into the Apple ecosystem, provided you already have a monitor, mouse, and keyboard handy. Plus, it aces our performance tests.
Tablets
If you want a tablet that packs more power than the base iPad model, the 11-inch iPad Air might be a good fit. The M4 chip can better tackle demanding tasks like video editing or gaming than the chip on the basic iPad model. If you tend to use your tablet for just the basics, though, the Air may be overkill.
A $200 discount brings this Samsung tablet down to just $350, making it an attractive alternative to Apple’s entry-level iPad. In our tests, the Galaxy Tab S10 FE delivered an impressive 17 hours of battery life while browsing the web, and the bright 10.9-inch display is easy to see even in well-lit environments. The model also comes with Samsung’s S Pen stylus, which is handy for taking notes or drawing, and 128GB of storage. Performance is more than adequate for everyday tasks, though demanding games and apps may push its limits.
A $200 discount brings this Samsung tablet down to just $350, making it an attractive alternative to Apple’s entry-level iPad. In our tests, the Galaxy Tab S10 FE delivered an impressive 17 hours of battery life while browsing the web, and the bright 10.9-inch display is easy to see even in well-lit environments. The model also comes with Samsung’s S Pen stylus, which is handy for taking notes or drawing, and 128GB of storage. Performance is more than adequate for everyday tasks, though demanding games and apps may push its limits.
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