Black Friday is the biggest shopping event of the year, with retailers of all kinds offering once-a-year discounts and low prices on the hottest, most in-demand items. From video game consoles to kitchen and household products to TVs and computers, it’s all on sale on Black Friday. Wondering what’ll go on sale this year? Search online to see what the biggest Black Friday deals might be – and when you can start taking advantage of them.
Black Friday 2020 is going to be quite different from years past. This year, increasingly more retailers are eliminating their in-store sales; instead, they’re doing Black Friday entirely online. This is great news for shoppers, though. You can search online, see the deals and offers from various stores in one place, and make sure you get the best prices on the best items.
To prepare for this year’s online Black Friday shopping spree, here’s what you’ll want to look for.
Last Year’s Deals Hint to This Year’s Hottest Items
One of the best ways to plan ahead for Black Friday is to look at last year’s deals. The items – and the discounts – offered by retailers can give you clues about what’s likely to see a lower price this year.
Typically, big-ticket items and highly in demand items are going to be the biggest deals on Black Friday. Video game consoles, TVs, laptops, desktop monitors, smartphones, and smart gadgets tend to see discounts year after year. But you don’t want to forget about other items too. Any popular holiday gifts will likely be discounted, along with popular kitchen and home items like smart home gadgets, kitchen appliances, and even vacuums.
Here’s a look at the biggest deals of Black Friday 2019:
- 70-inch Samsung Class 6-Series Smart 4K UHD TV for $549.99, a $350 discount.
- QLED 75-inch Class Q60 Series Smart 4K UHD TV for $1,499.99, a $500 discount.
- 82-inch LED UM8070PUA Series Smart 4K UHD TV for $1,599.99, a $600 discount.
- Up to $30 off Amazon Fire TV products, including the Fire TV Stick and Cube.
- Amazon Echo smart speaker for $59.99, a $40 discount.
- Google Home for $49, a $50 discount.
- Ring Video Doorbell Pro for $179, a $70 discount.
- Google Nest learning thermostat for $179, a $70 discount.
- Nintendo Switch with Mario Kart Console Bundle for $299.
- Microsoft Xbox One X 1TB Bundle for $349.99, a $150 discount.
- Playstation 4 1TB Bundle with three games for $199, a $100 discount.
- Galaxy S10, S10+, or Note10+ with $450 in gift cards.
- iPhone 11, 11 Pro, or 11 Pro Max with $300 in gift cards.
These deals can give you insight into what to expect to see go on sale for 2020. As you can see, some of the biggest discounts were on newly released items. From the latest smart TVs to the newest video game consoles to just-released smartphones, new products will often get great offers for the very first time on Black Friday. And that’s something you can use to predict what’ll see big sales or incentives for 2020.
Predictions for Black Friday 2020
Like we mentioned above, Black Friday 2020 is going to be a bit different than years past. Instead of heading to your local retailers to grab the hottest items and biggest deals, you’ll want to look online. Black Friday will be bigger than ever before this year, and you’ll be able to save the most money by taking your shopping online.
What’ll be on sale? Well, based on past years’ trends, you’ll want to keep your eyes on the newest tech gadgets and products. For example, the newest Samsung Galaxy and Apple iPhone usually see purchase offers like gift cards or bonus cash. Expect the new S20 and iPhone 12 to be offered with these incentives. You’ll also want to look at laptops – everything from Chromebooks to new Macbooks will be discounted. Desktop computers also will likely see lower prices.
TVs are another sure bet on Black Friday. Expect new smart TVs of all sizes, including Roku TVs, to be on sale at low prices. Sometimes, last years’ TVs –- or TVs released just a few months ago – will see even deeper discounts. The same goes for tech gadgets like streaming devices, smart home hubs and speakers, and video doorbells or smart cameras.
And don’t forget about your household too. Last year, one of the biggest hits on Black Friday was the Instant Pot. It’s still a beloved gadget, so the Instant Pot will likely see new discounts on the newest models for 2020. Dyson vacuum cleaners and Roomba or other brands of robotic vacuums might also see discounts. Keep your eyes peeled for home sales from some of the biggest retailers online.
Here’s a sample of some Black Friday deals you can start shopping right now:
- Lenovo IdeaPad1 14″ Laptop for $119.99 at Best Buy.
- HP 14″ 2-in-1 Touch Chromebook for $179 at Walmart.
- HP Pavilion 15.6″ Horizon Laptop for $379 at Walmart.
- Shark IQ Roomba Vacuum starting at $199.99 at Walmart.
- Shark Rocket Pro Cordless Stick Vacuum for $139 at Walmart.
- RCA Roku 720p Smart Projector for $99 at Walmart.
The best way to know what’ll be on sale for Black Friday? Search online. If you search online, you’ll find information well before Black Friday sales even begin. And with that information, you’ll be prepared to shop before items sell out.