Best Ongoing Black Friday Deals at Best Buy

The Hisense 55U7N is a mid-tier 2024 set that has a few step-up features, most notably a Mini LED backlight. It has very good overall picture quality, but only so-so HDR performance. Other features include 144Hz VRR (variable refresh rate) and auto low-latency mode (ALLM) for gaming, and it includes an ATSC 3.0 tuner for receiving NextGen TV over-the-air signals. It’s a Google TV model.

The TCL 55Q550F, which uses the Amazon Fire TV smart system, is an entry-level QLED TV from 2023 that does well for 4K picture quality in our tests, though not as well for HD or HDR performance. Right now we see this set, which has the Alexa voice assistant built in, only at Best Buy. It’s just $20 more than it was for Black Friday and Cyber Monday.

This set is an entry-level 2024 Crystal UHD in Samsung’s lineup, and it’s available only at Best Buy. We didn’t test this model, but we did test the 55-inch UN55DU6500, which should be similar, and it earns top marks for overall picture quality, though not for HDR or sound. It’s a fairly basic 60Hz set.

This 77-inch OLED TV is only available at Best Buy. Also called the Samsung QN77S84D (and the Samsung QN77S84BEXZA), it appears to be an offshoot of the S85D model, which uses a WOLED panel rather than the QD-OLED found in step-up Samsung OLED TVs for 2024. Like other Samsung sets, it supports HDR10+ but not Dolby Vision. We didn’t test this series, but Samsung’s OLED TVs have done well in our ratings and we expect this will do likewise. It’s a really good price for a major-brand set this size.

This 85-inch entry-level set, also called the Samsung UN85DU7200BXZA, is in Samsung’s Crystal UHD lineup. We didn’t test this screen size, but we did test the 75-inch UN75DU7200, and it does well for overall picture quality, though its HDR performance is subpar because of limited peak brightness. The sound quality of the model we tested is very good.

These sleek true wireless earbuds offer admirable sound quality and noise cancellation, with an effective ambient mode that allows you to hear what’s going on around you, making them a solid choice for walkers and runners. Even when they’re on sale, they’re not exactly cheap. But they perform so well, you’ll smile every time you pop them in.

Bowers & Wilkins, aka B&W, might not be a household name, but this British company has been making audiophile grade speakers and headphones for decades. And the PX7 S2e delivers on both noise cancellation and lively sound quality. These headphones got as low as $250 during Black Friday. but it’s still a decent discount. And while they’re a bit cheaper at Amazon, the price difference isn’t that big if you’re already loading up your cart at Best Buy (especially if you’re thinking about in-store pickup).

In the luxury headphone market, Dyson’s OnTracs stand out for sheer style. The elevated design language is beautifully executed and the high-end materials are a joy to touch--the ability to swap parts. to change colors and finishes adds to the high-fashion fun. The sound is sumptuous, too, with good bass impact and a warm sonic signature that makes a day-long listening session a pleasure. The noise cancelling performance is fine, and the OnTracs also claim a superb 55-hour battery life. The one rather serious drawback is the hefty 16-ounce weight which makes them among the heaviest cans we’ve tested.

The cordless Shark Stratos IZ862H has Shark’s signature DuoClean brush roll and a flexible wand for reaching under furniture. It earns top scores for cleaning bare floors and removing debris along edges. But if you have carpet, it’s only so-so. A dirt sensor increases suction when the vacuum senses debris and decreases when the floor is clean. It has a self-cleaning mechanism that prevents hair from getting tangled around the brush roll. The vacuuming mode and battery life are displayed on the console.

A popular pick on Amazon, the Shark Navigator Professional NV360 Vacuum Cleaner is currently selling at the lowest price we’ve seen in months. Despite being fairly lightweight—it weighs only 14 pounds—it’s a strong performer at cleaning, acing our carpet, bare floors, and pet hair tests. The model also has a detachable pod that makes it easier to clean stairs and under furniture. 

Much like trackers made by Samsung and Tile, AirTags work best if you’re looking for one within Bluetooth range (roughly 30 feet) of your own phone. But, that said, there are millions of iPhones and other Apple devices roaming around out there that can pick up a signal and discreetly convey it to you when you find yourself searching, say, a park or a school campus for the keys you dropped. Is the tracking pinpoint accurate? No. But it’s close enough to give you a little peace of mind. They cost $70 on Black Friday.

HP makes a lot of Chromebooks, so it can be challenging to find the right one. Let’s save you some time: This 15.6-inch model has just about everything you want in a Chromebook here in late 2024, including an Intel processor, 8GB of memory, and 64GB of flash storage. That may seem underpowered if you’re used to Windows specs, but it’s more than sufficient for “Chromebook-y” things like browsing the web, editing documents, and participating in video calls. This is just $20 more than the Black Friday price.

This entry-level iPad from 2021 is a bargain at the usual price. At this price, it’s a steal. It features a 10.2-inch screen (measured diagonally) and boasts more than 14 hours of video play per charge, plus more than enough performance for everyday tasks like browsing the web and watching videos.

Situated right below the Roku Streaming Stick 4K+ model, the Roku Streaming Stick 4K has most of the same features—including improved WiFi, support for HDR10+ and Dolby Vision HDR, and the ability to work with Amazon Alexa, Apple AirPlay, and Google Assistant voice assistant—but not the new rechargeable Voice Remote Pro remote control. Instead, you get a standard Roku voice remote, which lacks the hands-free operation, a headphone jack for private listening, and a lost-remote finder feature found on the Voice Remote Pro. This is about $5 more than it was for Black Friday.

The GE Profile P8MSASS6TBB Smart is an impressive newcomer to our ratings. This pricey, lift-style mixer aces our tests for kneading bread dough and mixing large batches of chocolate chip cookies, and it’s pretty speedy at mixing heavy cream, too. One nice feature is the built-in scale that allows you to weigh ingredients right in the 7-quart mixing bowl. Downloading the app allows you to access other smart features, including voice activation and guided recipes. But beware: At more than 40 pounds, this is not a mixer you’ll want to move around a lot.

The less expensive KitchenAid Classic Series K45SSWH matches the performance of other KitchenAids in our ratings test for test, meaning it excels at mixing, kneading, and whipping, and it does it all quietly. The 10-speed mixer comes with a 5-quart stainless steel bowl (without a handle), a flat beater, a dough hook, and a wire whisk. It’s compatible with all KitchenAid attachments, so you can branch out from baking into more savory foods, such as sausage and pasta. It weighs 21 pounds. Unlike some KitchenAids, this model comes only in white and black.

The Ninja BL770 plays two roles: as a full-sized blender, and as a personal blender with an internal spinner and cup that’s meant for small batches. It’s a very good performer either way, handily crushing ice and capably preparing smoothies and other icy beverages. It’s also very convenient—though more so when using the full-sized blending jar. In puréeing, the personal-blender version is the star, though the full-sized version still purées very well. The Ninja BL770 is noisy, however—especially when using the full-sized jar. Predicted reliability and owner satisfaction are impressive for both versions.

The kid sister to the 211i Max, Blueair’s 411i Max has a similar design, but for a smaller space—CR recommends a medium room or less. The portable air purifier delivers impressive results on its higher speed, and as with many air purifiers, it’s less effective on the lower speed. A true selling point is its relatively low annual operating cost and the fact that CR members are highly satisfied with their Blueairs. If you’re looking for an even cheaper option for a smaller room, the Pure 511 is another three-speed model that performs reasonably well in our tests. Now it’s just $10 more than its best price.

The top-performing LG MHEC1737F showcases stellar defrosting capabilities in our tests. It earns a middling rating for heating speed, so it may take a while to heat up food, but it delivers evenly heated mashed potatoes. The model also comes with a convection mode, which circulates heat around your food to warm it up. LG over-the-range microwaves garner a top-notch rating for reliability but only a middling rating for owner satisfaction in our member surveys.

The budget-friendly 28-inch Frigidaire FFHT1425VV is a great top-freezer for performance, but it did cost as little as $450 during the July Fourth sale at Home Depot. It’s extremely energy-efficient, and it garners solid scores in all other tests except ease of use, where it receives an unsatisfactory rating (although that’s similar to many other top-freezers). According to our latest member survey, Frigidaire top-freezers are reliable, but they have a poor owner satisfaction score.

This deal beats the previous low price of $1,100, so it’s a great time to buy. Equipped with an external water/ice dispenser, touchpad controls, and gallon-sized storage bins on the doors, the low-priced 33-inch Whirlpool WRS321SDHZ hits our thermostat control test out of the park. This side-by-side fridge also earns a solid rating for temperature uniformity, midlevel ratings for noise output and ease of use, and a substandard rating for energy efficiency. In our surveys, members gave Whirlpool’s side-by-side models a passable rating for predicted reliability and a rock-bottom rating for owner satisfaction.

This single-oven gas slide-in LG is now $100 less than it was for Memorial Day (and Wayfair is beating everyone else by an extra $100). This is among the best gas ranges we’ve seen. It heats fast, simmers consistently, and bakes well, too, though broiling lags a bit behind. It has convection, continuous grates (for easily sliding pots and pans between burners), a griddle burner, and front-mounted controls with no back panel. It’s available in stainless steel or black stainless.

The LG LREL6321S single oven is an exceptionally strong performer at a great price. It’s far less expensive than the spiffier LG below, but it still heats fast and simmers steadily on top of the stove, earning an excellent performance rating in our cooktop high and low tests. It also bakes and broils evenly. There’s no convection mode, but you’ll find a warming element, along with two high-powered burners on the cooktop. LG earns high reliability ratings for its electric ovens based on our member surveys.

The Samsung NX60T8711SS has a slide-in design, continuous cooking grates, and an integrated griddle. It bakes well, too, though not as evenly. Broiling is so-so, but the cooktop heats fast and simmers impressively steadily. As a brand, Samsung’s gas ranges garner an above-average rating for reliability and a passable rating for owner satisfaction in CR’s latest member surveys.

The GE Profile PSS93YPFS is a slide-in with all-digital controls, offering killer performance for baking and cooking on low heat. It also comes with a slew of features, including convection and air-fry modes in the oven. GE lands a top-notch predicted reliability rating but a mediocre owner satisfaction score for its electric ranges, based on data from CR’s member surveys.

The LG LTGL6937F is the best price we’ve seen all year, beating the previous best by $400. It has a gas cooktop and two gas ovens, both with convection. It’s among the best double-oven gas ranges in our ratings, and it comes with continuous grates, a griddle burner, and WiFi connectivity that lets you control the oven temperature from your smartphone. Broiling is just middling. Otherwise, it heats fast, simmers steadily, and bakes evenly, too.

This attractive double oven has a gas cooktop and electric ovens, both with convection. The LG Signature LUTD4919SN is among the best dual-fuel ranges in our ratings, and it’s the highest-rated among those with two ovens. Built to compete with pricier pro-style models, the stove has continuous grates, five burners, and extra features, such as a wok ring that fits over the largest burner. The performance of the cooktop and the ovens is exceptional, with steady simmering, fast heating, and even baking and broiling.

Overall, the Electrolux ELFW4222AW, which is now only about $20 more than its best price, performs very well across CR’s tests. Its washing performance and water efficiency are excellent, and its energy efficiency, its gentleness on clothes, and the vibration levels during its 65-minute operation earn very good ratings. In our most recent surveys, CR members reported that Electrolux, as a company, had excellent predicted reliability. (Electrolux and LG are the only companies with a compact washing machine that achieves this rating.) But its owner satisfaction score was only adequate.

One of the most budget-friendly top-load agitators in our tests, especially now that it’s back down to its best price, the LG WT7005CW delivers across the board. This eco-friendly Green Choice washer isn’t the gentlest on clothes, but it conserves energy and water. It’s among the quietest models in our tests and causes little to no vibration, meaning it won’t disturb you with rumbling. The cycle time is 70 minutes using the normal-wash, heavy-soil setting. Shorten it by using the normal-soil setting when you can.

The LG DLG3471W gas dryer shares its impressive score with several other LG models in our tests (the LG DLG7401WE and the LG DLGX6501W), but it’s less expensive than both while offering similar performance. That said, this is a basic machine that’s a bit short on extras. If you’re looking for a steam option, WiFi, or a stainless steel drum, you’ll want to pay a little more for the DLGX6501W. Whichever model you choose, you’ll be buying from a brand with high marks from CR members for reliability and owner satisfaction.