The best Black Friday deals under $100 of 2024: Early sales live now

Black Friday and Cyber Week are weeks away, if you can believe it. Whether you're shopping on a budget ahead of this holiday season or just love a good deal on a must-have product, we've rounded up some of the best deals on the internet ahead of Black Friday. 

Also: The best Black Friday deals available now

I've sorted through loads of deals to find relevant discounts on household tech, kitchen gadgets, and doodads that are worth your time ahead of the deals-palooza. And check back in every week up until Black Friday, as I'll be updating these deals regularly with better and more substantial deals ahead of the sales event. 

Our favorite deals under $100 for Black Friday 2024

Maria Diaz/ZDNETBeats Solo Headphones: $100 (save $100 at Amazon): Looking for a pair of headphones with Apple ecosystem compatibility that aren't Apple's $500 AirPods Max? These headphones have it for a fifth of the price. Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K: $40 (save $20 at Amazon): This Fire TV stick offers a 4K viewing experience for a smoother watch of sporting events, TV shows, and movies -- no cable required. Amazon Fire HD 10 Tablet: $75 (save $65 at Amazon): Catch up on emails, stream your favorite shows, and surf the web with this 10-inch tablet. Keurig K-Express Single-Brewing Coffee Machine: $60 (save $30 at Amazon): Brew a small, medium, or large cup of coffee with this single-serve brewing machine.  Amazon/ZDNET

Early Black Friday home and office tech deals under $100 

Echo Pop: $18 (save $22 at Amazon): You can grab this Amazon smart speaker for under $20 and plop it in a bedroom or small space (where it works best). Echo Spot: $50 (save $30 at Amazon): The Echo Spot is a smart alarm clock connected to Alexa. Not only can the alarm clock wake you up every morning, but it can also provide weather forecasts upon request, create morning and night routines, and control other Alexa devices, like a thermostat or smart lights, around your home. Echo Spot Bundle with stand: $80 (save $30 at Amazon): If you're interested in an Echo Spot, this bundle combines the smart alarm clock and a stand for the device with charging ports to boost your phone's battery or other electronics. Beats Solo Headphones: $100 (save $100 at Amazon): Looking for a pair of headphones with Apple ecosystem compatibility that aren't Apple's $500 AirPods Max? These headphones have it for a fifth of the price. Amazon Fire TV Stick: $20 (save $20 at Amazon): Stream your favorite shows with this Fire stick. It comes with a voice-activated Alexa remote for easy navigation and control. Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K: $40 (save $20 at Amazon): This Fire TV stick offers up a 4K viewing experience for a smoother watch of sporting events, TV shows, and movies -- no cable required. Levoit Humidifier: $29 (save $11 at Amazon): My roommate recently purchased this humidifier, and whenever it's on, her room becomes foggy with plumes of mist. Buy this ahead of winter to combat dry skin and sinus issues. TP-Link Wi-Fi extender:  $25 (save $25 at Amazon): This Wi-Fi extender expands your coverage area up to 1,500 square feet. Ring Battery Doorbell and Indoor Camera: $80 (save $60 at Amazon): Equip your home with a smart doorbell to keep an eye on visitors and an indoor camera to monitor your space -- all for $60 off.  Amazon/ZDNET

Early Black Friday tablet deals under $100 

Amazon Fire HD 10 Kids Tablet: $110 (save $80 at Amazon): Take $80 off this tablet for your kid. It's made for children ages 3 to 7, and it comes with a two-year worry-free guarantee. Amazon Fire Kids 7 Tablet: $55 (save $55 at Amazon): Here's another tablet deal for an earlier model of an Amazon Fire tablet for kids with a steeper discount. Like many of the Fire Kids tablets, Amazon will replace the tablet if your kid breaks it. Amazon Fire HD 10 Tablet: $75 (save $65 at Amazon): Catch up on emails, stream your favorite shows, and surf the web with this 10-inch tablet. Amazon Fire HD 8 Tablet: $55 (save $45 at Amazon): This tablet has 50% more battery life compared to its 2022 model, and customers enjoy its compact size and expansive storage. 

Early Black Friday kitchen appliance deals under $100

KitchenAid Food Processor: $45 (save $15 at Amazon): KitchenAid's appliances are some of the best in the kitchen tool business, and this food processor is no different. I have one in the aqua sky color, and am impressed by how easily it can puree, chop, and dice my ingredients. Ninja SS151 Twisti Blender Duo: $100 (save $40 at Amazon): Blend small batches of protein shakes, smoothies, and sauces in Ninja's single-serve cup, or blend a big batch in the 34 oz. pitcher. Did we mention there's a medium-size cup as well?Keurig K-Express Single-Brewing Coffee Machine: $60 (save $30 at Amazon): Brew a small, medium, or large cup of coffee with this single-serve brewing machine. Ninja 6-in-1 Air Fryer: $90 (save $80 at Amazon): Don't want to turn on that oven for your French fries? An air fryer cooks your food on the countertop, and this one can perform six different cooking functions -- no oven necessary. 

Early Black Friday mobile accessory deals under $100

Anker MagGo 3-in-1 iPhone charging station: $82 (save $28 at Amazon): Ditch multiple ports and cords. Charge your iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods all on one device with this charging station. Anker PowerCore Travel Battery Power Bank: $19 (save $5 at Amazon): Boost your phone's battery on the go with this power bank. Anker 633 Battery Pack: $40 (save $15 at Amazon): This battery pack has 7,000 reviews and a 4.5 average star rating. 

FAQs 

When is Black Friday?

Black Friday is Nov. 29, though you can expect some products to be discounted a few days ahead and after the deals event. Deals will likely run from Black Friday through Cyber Monday, Dec. 2.

When is Cyber Monday?

Cyber Monday takes place on Monday, Dec. 2. 

Are products really cheaper on Black Friday? 

The short answer is: it depends. The long answer is that brands decide at what price they'd like to discount their products, based on demand and availability. Sometimes, they will inflate the price ahead of Black Friday to make discounts look more attractive than they actually are. But other times, you will see products discounted well below their original price. When we see a good or rare deal on a loved piece of tech, whether that's AirPods or a TV, we try to call it out through our Black Friday coverage. We'll also do our best to tell you whether something is worth your money based on our experience with the product and customer reviews. 

How did we choose these Black Friday deals?

ZDNET only writes about deals we want to buy -- devices and products we desire, need, or would recommend. Our experts looked for deals that were at least 20% off (or are hardly ever on sale), using established price comparison tools and trackers to determine whether the deal is actually on sale and how frequently it drops. 

We also looked over customer reviews to find out what matters to real people who already own and use the deals we're recommending. Our recommendations may also be based on our own testing -- in addition to extensive research and comparison shopping. The goal is to deliver the most accurate advice to help you shop smarter. 

Where can you shop the best Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals? 

You can shop anywhere for Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals, but the major retailers, like Amazon, Walmart, Best Buy, and Target, will boast the most (and sometimes, the best) deals.