"The best Black Friday deals you can already get at Target" by Alice Newcome-Beill

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Nov 1

The Modular Duo face lets the Series 7 (right) have two full-width complications. — *Right now, you can save on the Apple Watch Series 7 and other cool tech as part of Target's ongoing Black Friday sale.* | Photo by Vjeran Pavic / The Verge

The holiday shopping season has begun and several retailers, including Target, have already kicked off some spectacular Black Friday deals in the lead-up to the annual shopping event. Some of the steepest discounts we're currently seeing extend to noise-canceling earbuds like Sony's WF-1000XM4 (now $179.99) and Apple's second-gen AirPods (now $89.99), as well as TVs like Sony's 55-inch Frame (now $999.99) and gaming mice like the Logitech G502 Hero (now $34.99).

Here, we've collected some of the best discounts you can find at Target, many of which will be available through the week of Thanksgiving and price-matched elsewhere. Target also intends to roll out new deals every Sunday so we'll be updating this page on a weekly basis as new deals and discounts become available. As usual, we'll make sure to give you a heads-up as to which deals are online exclusives, which is something Target promises for the 2022 holiday shopping season.

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The best early Black Friday deals at Target

The best Black Friday Apple deals

Apple's second-gen AirPods are on sale for just $89.99 instead of their usual price of $129.99. While the ubiquitous, white earbuds are frequently discounted, this sale matches the lowest price we've seen for the second-generation model. Read our review.
Although the second-gen AirPods Pro have arrived, Apple's first-gen AirPods Pro remain an excellent pair of wireless earbuds for Apple users thanks to their support for active noise cancellation, Apple's immersive spatial audio feature, and MagSafe charging. Originally $249.99, you can currently get a pair of the original AirPods Pro at Target for $169.99. Read our review.

Originally $499.99, you can currently pick up the 64GB, Wi-Fi-equipped model of the 2021 iPad Mini at Target for $399.99. This model brings a number of welcome changes to the hardware, including a larger display that lacks the home button and USB-C port instead of Apple's Lightning connector. Read our review.

The 45mm, GPS-ready configuration of the Apple Watch Series 7 is matching its best price to date at Target. Normally $429.99, today's $120 discount applies to all colorways of Apple's seventh-gen wearable. Unless you're thirsty for the new features included with the Series 8, like crash detection or cycle tracking, the Series 7 remains a worthy wearable option for Apple users. Read our review.

The best Black Friday earbuds deals

Sony's WF-1000XM4 remain our top pick when it comes to noise-canceling earbuds thanks to their superb sound quality, extensive battery life, and multipoint functionality. Right now, you can find the WF-1000XM4 earbuds on sale at Target for $179.99 instead of their usual price of $279.99. Read our review.

The Beats Studio Buds are currently on sale at Target for $89.99 — an all-time low — instead of their usual $149.99. While the Beats Fit Pros are going to be the first option for anyone shopping for Beats earbuds, the Studio Buds still offer solid sound quality at an attractive price point. Read our review.

The best Black Friday streaming device deals

The Roku Streaming Stick 4K from last year is currently discounted to $24.99 at Target, down from its usual price of $49.99. The standard Streaming Stick 4K offers many of the same features seen in the 4K Plus, including support for all your major streaming services, but it only offers private listening through the Roku app, not the remote itself.

The Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K is also on sale for $24.99 at Target, which is 50 percent off the streaming device's usual list price of $49.99. The Fire TV Stick 4K offers much of the same functionality as the aforementioned Roku model, with support for Dolby Vision and HDR10 Plus, but also integrates Alexa into its voice remote, which is helpful if you have Amazon's service already working for you. Read our review.

The best Black Friday TV deals

The 55-inch model of Samsung's Frame TV is on sale for $999.99 at Target, down from its usual list price of $1,499.99. The slick QLED screen is designed with a customizable bezel that's meant to mimic framed art, allowing it to blend seamlessly with your existing decor when properly mounted. In addition to a 120Hz refresh rate and HDR10, The Frame also features built-in voice assistance courtesy of Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant. The 2022 model also features an anti-reflection matte display, which reduces glare and provides you with an excellent viewing experience day or night.

The best Black Friday deals on Amazon Devices

Several retailers, including Target, have discounted the Amazon Echo Show 5 to $34.99. The compact, Alexa-enabled smart display is the perfect size for the nightstand and can be customized to show photos, the weather forecast, and even videos if you need it to. Read our review.

If you need an Echo with a larger screen, the second-gen Echo Show 8 is also discounted at Target, where you can pick it up for $69.99 instead of $129.99. While it shares many of the same features as the Show 5, the 8-inch display makes this model better suited to viewing at a distance, and the more powerful camera is great for streaming video calls via Zoom. Read our review.

The 32GB, ad-supported model of the Amazon Fire HD 8 is on sale for $44.99, or about $45 off the usual price of the 8-inch tablet. While the hardware of the Fire HD 8 isn't suitable for doing much heavy lifting, it still serves well as an e-reader and a low-end streaming device.

The best Black Friday deals on Google devices

Google's Nest Mini is discounted to just $19.99 at Target, or about $30 off the usual price of the lozenge-shaped home assistant. The Nest Mini can double as a compact speaker but serves primarily as an access point for Google Assistant, allowing you to control your other smart devices from any room in your home. Google Assistant doesn't offer quite as much functionality as Amazon's Alexa, but it's great for handling simple home automation, and won't follow up every request with an unrelated "by the way" chat. Read our review.

If you need a smart speaker with more robust sound, you can also find the Google Nest Audio on sale at Target for $49.99 ($50 off). While it won't replace a dedicated speaker setup, the ability to pair two Nest Audios together for stereo sound and the device's Google Assistant integration make it an attractive addition to any Google-powered home. Read our review.

The Google Chromecast with Google TV (4K) is normally priced at $49.99 but is currently on sale at Target for $39.99. Google's streaming device shares many of the same features seen with other models from Amazon and Roku, including 4K playback, but also allows you to directly cast content from other devices to your TV if it isn't natively supported. It also features more intuitive access to Live TV, allowing you to easily add all of your favorite channels. Read our review.

Until Google comes out with a Pixel 7a, the Pixel 6a is the midrange Android phone to beat. Originally $449, Target's discounted price of $299 makes the 128GB model of the Pixel 6a a solid, budget-friendly option for Android users. The 6a uses the same Google Tensor CPU used by the rest of the Pixel 6 lineup but features a standard 60Hz display, not to mention a less powerful camera array when compared to its more expensive counterparts. Read our review.

The best Black Friday gaming deals

Originally available for a limited time, Target is still bundling a free copy of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II with the Xbox Series S. While this isn't a discount on the console itself, this deal still nets you a game that would otherwise run you $70 off the shelf. Read our Xbox Series S review.

Usually priced at $129.99, you can currently find the Logitech G Pro Wireless gaming mouse discounted to $89.99 at Target. The G Pro features an ambidextrous design and is equipped with a 25K DPI sensor. As a bonus, it's also compatible with Logitech's Powerplay wireless charging system.

If you're hunting for a mouse with more buttons, you can also find the Logitech G502 Hero on sale for $34.99 at Target instead of its $49.99 launch price. The wired G502 Hero shares the same claw-shaped design and 11 programmable inputs as other models in the G502 lineup but is equipped with Logitech's 25K DPI Hero optical sensor.

Target is currently offering a small $10 discount on the Astro A10. Normally $59.99, this wired gaming headset offers basic functionality in an affordable and attractive package. The A10 features inline volume controls and uses a 3.5mm wired connection, which renders it compatible with both PCs and gaming consoles. The frame is made from flexible plastic, while the earcups and headband are covered with a breathable fabric.