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The day itself may be over, but Black Friday sales certainly aren't. If you're looking for the very best deals on the very best products this Black Friday Weekend and Cyber Monday, you're in the right place. We are bringing you the very best Black Friday tech deals in the UK, as well as tips on how to bag them before they sell out.

We're covering deals across laptops, PCs, TVs, Fitbit, gaming consoles, smart home, and everything else in between. This article is being regularly updated to bring you the very best deals, so keep it bookmarked.

We're focusing on UK deals here, but for smart home and entertainment deals in the US, visit Tech Hive, and for PC, laptop and component deals visit PC World.

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Find even more in our Black Friday hub, or continue reading for a list of all of the UK sales on now and our pick of the top 20 deals on the web.

Black Friday sales on now

Here's a list of the UK tech retailers that have Black Friday sales, with links to their relevant Black Friday pages.

Best Black Friday deals 2020

We're working tirelessly to find you the best deals – here's how. Below are some of the very best offers available right now.

1. Samsung Galaxy S21: Where to Pre-Order

From: Tech Advisor Reads

Now: Free Galaxy Buds Pro and SmartTag tracker  (worth £249)

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The latest set of Samsung's top-tier flagships, the Galaxy S21 range, have arrived. Here's where you can pre-order one on contract or SIM-free at the best price.

2. Nintendo Switch Mario Red & Blue Edition + Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury Pack

From: Nintendo Store

Was: £349.97

Now: £329.99  (£19.98 off)

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Nintendo's bundle price on the Mario Red & Blue Edition with Super Mario 3D World and Bowser's Fury Pack works out cheaper than buying each separately. The bundle also includes a steelbook, sticker sheet, and Super Mario Nintendo Switch analogue stick caps.

3. Vodafone 100GB data (SIM-Only)

From: Mobiles.co.uk

Was: £20 per month

Now: £13 per month  (£84 off with cashback)

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This SIM-O deal from Vodafone includes 100GB of data for £13 per month. Just remember to claim the cashback! Not sure how cashback phone and SIM deals work? See our full guide.

4. Smarty 14GB data SIM-Only

From: Smarty

Now: £8 per month  (price of 10GB)

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Bag 14GB of data per month for under £10 from Smarty.

5. Apple 2020 M1 Mac mini (512GB)

From: BT Shop

Was: £899

Now: £833.98  (£65.02 off)

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The BT Shop has £65 off the M1 Mac mini with 512GB storage - that's the £899 model.

They also have £38.28 off the entry-level 256GB M1 Mac mini - get that deal from BT here.

6. Apple 13in MacBook Pro, M1, 8-core CPU, 8-core GPU, 512GB (2020)

From: KRCS

Was: £1,499

Now: £1,349.10  (£149.90 off)

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KRCS has the biggest discount on the brand new M1 MacBook Pro.

They also have money off the entry-level M1 MacBook Pro that normally costs £1,299 - you can get it from them for £1,169.10 - £129.90 off here!

7. OnePlus 8 Pro (12GB RAM, 256GB)

From: Amazon

Was: £899

Now: £793.99  (£105.01 off)

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Our Phone of the Year 2020 - the OnePlus 8 Pro - boasts top-tier specs, including 12GB of RAM, and comes with a nice discount, courtesy of Amazon.

8. Bose QuietComfort 35 II

From: Amazon

Was: £299.95

Now: £195.99  (£104.95 off)

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These Bose headphones had an RRP £329.95, though that's come down to £299, this deal from Amazon still saves you £100 on one of the best noise-cancelling headphones on the market. They come complete with Alexa built-in. Read our QuietComfort 35 II review.

9. RecovaPro: New Year Sale

From: RecovaPro

Now: Up to £130 off

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Theragun competitor RecovaPro now has £130 off as a part of its New Years Sale. 

10. NordVPN 2 Years

From: NordVPN

Was: £220.80

Now: £68.53 (£2.86 per month)  (£152.27 off)

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Browse in complete privacy on your Mac/PC. NordVPN protects your connection with next-generation encryption, automatic detection of malicious sites, a kill-switch, and more. Stay safe online — anywhere, any time. Get 68% off now.

11. Fitbit Sense

From: Amazon

Was: £299.99

Now: £248.99  (£51 off)

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Save £51 on the new, top-end Fitbit Sense. 

12. O2 100GB (SIM-Only)

From: O2

Was: £20 per month

Now: £10 per month for six months  (with 6 months of Disney+)

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This deal from O2's Winter Sale includes 100GB of data for £10 per month for the first six months over the 18-month term. You also get six months of Disney+ for free.

13. Microsoft Surface Book 3 13.5in (i7, 16GB, 256GB)

From: Currys

Was: £1,999

Now: £1,679  (£320 off)

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If you're looking for a high-end model, there are even steeper savings to be had on an i7 Book 3 with 16GB of RAM and a 256GB SSD. Currys is also offering £20 off Microsoft 365 Family with this deal.

14. Apple MacBook Air, M1, 8-core CPU, 7-core GPU, 256GB (2020)

From: KRCS

Was: £999

Now: £949.06  (£49.94 off)

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KRCS has money off the entry-level M1 MacBook Air. You can buy it from them for £949.06 - which is almost £50 off.

15. Fitbit Charge 4

From: Amazon

Was: £129.99

Now: £99  (£30.99 off)

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£31 off one of our favourite-ever Fitbits means you can get the Charge 4 at Christmas sale prices right now. Pick up the same discount from the BT Shop and John Lewis.

16. Samsung Galaxy S20 FE (5G) with 10GB data

From: EE

Now: £47 per month, £100 upfront  (includes Galaxy Watch Active)

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EE's January sale includes a free Galaxy Watch Active worth £199 with the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G.

17. Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 (128GB, cellular)

From: Amazon

Was: £719

Now: £637  (£82 off)

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The 4G LTE 11in Tab S7 is still an absolute powerhouse, despite being on the lower rung of Samsung's 2020 Tab S ladder. Best of all, it's available with a decent £82 discount, courtesy of Amazon.

18. MusicMagpie Winter Sale

From: MusicMagpie

Now: Up to £100 off iPhone  (Refurbished)

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musicMagpie's Winter sale has up to £100 off smartphones, including every iPhone 11 model. The offer outdoes its Black Friday sale!

19. Microsoft 365 Family (12 months)

From: Amazon

Was: £79.99

Now: £49.99  (£30 off)

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Save £30 on Microsoft 365 for Family, which allows up to 6 different users access for one year.

20. O2 100GB SIM

From: O2

Was: £20 p/m

Now: £10 p/m for first six months  (Free Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video)

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O2 kicked off its Winter Sale on Boxing Day. Grab this SIM Only deal with 100GB of data on an 18-month term. The first six months will only cost you £10 per month. Ends 10 February.

Best Tech Deals - Sorted by Category

To find the best Black Friday deals and discounts by device category see our round-ups below: 

Black Friday laptop/PC deals

Black Friday phone deals

Black Friday gaming deals

Black Friday tablets, iPads & Smartwatch deals

Black Friday Software & Security deals 

Black Friday deals on everyday tech

For more detail about some of our top take a look at the sales we've seen for Black Friday 2020 in the UK.

Amazon Black Friday sale - We're seeing discounts from top phone brands like OnePlus, Xiaomi and Samsung. Keep in mind many of these deals last for one day only, so you'll have to act quickly. Unlike Prime Day, you don't need a Prime membership to pick up a discount.

Adobe - Currently has 20% off Creative Cloud All Apps plan. The offer was due to end on 27 November but as of 9am on 28 November it still appears to be available. 

AO.com - AO is listing Black Friday deals across white goods, home and kitchen appliances, TVs, laptops and more. We would recommend comparing prices against Amazon and Currys, which tend to have more competitive prices. We'll note any discounts that outdo other retailers -- like this £80 discount on the 50in Smart Ambilight 4K Ultra HD TV (50PUS7805) which is cheaper than Currys' and has better availability than Amazon.

Argos - Argos's Black Friday deals have begun, with discounts across all areas of  its catalogue including TVs, phones, tablets, smart home, vacuum cleaners, appliances and more.

Appliance City - Fridge freezers, cookers, washing machines, kitchen appliances and more with big discounts here. Be sure to add the relevant code to your basket - it'll tell you what the code is on the product page, eg SALE50.

Appliances Direct - Black Friday Early Access - Up to 70% off bathroom, white appliances, kitchen applicances, smartphones, and TVs.

Box.co.uk has deals across laptops, gaming PCs, accessories, monitors and more. It's definitely one to watch for Black Friday bargains.

BT - For deals across mobiles, SIM Only plans, smart home, and other tech.

Carphone Warehouse "The Wait is Over"- Carphone Warehouse has kicked off Black Friday deals on its handsets. If you shop broadband and TV, you can also get a £100 Just Eat voucher.

Currys PC World is one of our favourite places to shop for Black Friday deals on tech. You'll find massive discounts on pretty much everything electronic. Well worth a check if you're looking for something specific. We're separately covering the best Currys Black Friday deals here

Dell If you're looking for laptop deals, Dell has also launched its Black Friday Early Access sale. Use code BLACK15 for up to 15% off.

Ebay - Don't forget this other retail giant when you shop for Black Friday deals. If you feel hesitant, stick to highstreet shops like Currys on eBay and Argos on eBay.

Giffgaff - Get up to £160 off handsets. There are also some good refurbished deals here plus some good iPhone and Samsung deals.

Google Store - Discounts across Nest Audio, Nest Mini, Nest Hub Max, Pixel 4a and Stadia Premiere Edition.

Hughes - For discount across all sorts of tech, check out Hughes' Black Friday deals. It has a handy list of coupon codes you can use sitewide with up to £80 off (use BF80 on products over £1200)

John Lewis - Black Friday deals at John Lewis include hundreds of electrical offers on some of 2020's most popular products. Lots of Apple products have been discounted, as well as other phones, vacuum cleaners and more.

Laptops Direct - Up to 30% off laptops, phones, PCs and TVs.

Lovehoney - Get up to 50% off toys, lingerie and accessories for Black Friday.

Microsoft - You'll find deals across Surface and Xbox products over at Microsoft's own store for Black Friday. You can often find deals outside of Microsoft on these products too, but Microsoft itself does particularly good discounts when it comes to bundles.

Mobile Phones Direct - The phone reseller has several high data plans available across Apple iPhone and Samsung Galaxy devices with no upfront costs.

NordVPN - It's hands down the best VPN on the market right now. Instead of Black Friday, Nord has jumped the gun to Cyber Monday and is offering new subscribers 68% off.

Samsung is offering big discounts on most of its products, including £250 off Galaxy Note20, £200 off soundbars when bought with TVs.

Sky - 50% off Sky TV packages, 50% off 30GB phone plans, 30% off Superfast Broadband and more.

Three - Get unlimited data for £17 per month.

Very - For deals across tech and lifestyles head on over to Very. It's prices aren't always the most competitive so we'd thoroughly recommend comparing its discounts against the top dogs Amazon and Currys before heading to check out.

Zyro - Up to 85% off web hosting with free domain for a year, unlimited bandwidth and storage available

 

Our Black Friday 2020 predictions

Based on past years and closely monitoring trends from past sales, we made some predictions ahead of this year's event. Here's how we did:

Predictions that came true

  1. Currys PC World may offer free next-day delivery vouchers, but on purchases above a certain value - True: Currys is offering free next delivery on certain products, but there isn't a minimum purchase value
  2. Amazon will discount its Echo range, with the Echo Dot 3 (RRP £49.99) likely to sell for £22 or lower (likely with 2-3 months of Amazon Music Unlimited bundled in) True: The Echo Dot is now £18.99 and Amazon slashes up to 50% off Echo and Echo Show
  3. Google will follow suit and also discount its Google Nest Mini (£49.99) to match Amazon's pricing, along with discounts on its Pixel 4a or possibly the Pixel 5 True: Google's Black Friday sale drops the Nest Mini's price to £23
  4. eBay will offer an additional 10% discount code on top of Black Friday deals offered from its merchants True: ebay has started various voucher code promotions with anywhere between 5% to 20% off
  5.  Three will launch an unlimited data deal that will outdo its current offer True: Three is currently offering unlimited data for £17 per month which is £54 cheaper than its original plan (£22 per month, £11 first 6 months).
  6. Apple will offer Apple Store gift cards worth up to £160 until Cyber Monday – this may include discounts on the rumoured iPhone 12 True: although it's being a bit less generous with £120 gift cards this year.
  7. Fitbit will bring back discounts on the new Charge 4 Special Edition– and Amazon will beat those prices marginally. True: Fitbit's sale has begun, but Amazon and others have better prices on some models. See our Fitbit deals round-up.
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Remaining Black Friday 2020 predictions:

  1. Adobe CC will launch its 40% off deal for a very limited time
  2. We'd also like to see Disney+ bring back its 7-day free trial before the holidays

When is Cyber Monday 2020?

Every year Black Friday falls the day after Thanksgiving, which we appreciate means little here in the UK. Black Friday 2020 is on 27 November 2020, which means it's already been and gone.

Cyber Monday is also a thing, and that happens the very next Monday, so in 2020 it's on 30 November 2020. Expect huge discounts all weekend in between, and most likely in the weeks either side.

What is Black Friday?

After a holiday of giving thanks for family, friends, and settled life, American retailers opted to juxtapose Thanksgiving with a huge day of commercial spending. Who were we Brits to resist the allure of heavily discounted items, too?

It is debated whether or not Black Friday refers to a day retailers finally went ‘into the black’, meaning they finally made profit for the year thanks to heightened sales, or whether it actually has morphed from a description of horrible traffic in Philadelphia on the Friday after Thanksgiving.

When Black Friday first gained huge popularity about 10 years ago, it was usual to see newsreel of people physically fighting over big TVs in the middle of Walmart (or Asda in the UK, who has now opted to not take part because of the mayhem).

You can’t blame them really, as scenes often got out of hand at shops. But Black Friday has passed beyond trivial now as it has moved online, and it is serious business for retailers.

Black Friday tips

The most important thing to do when considering whether something is a good deal is to ask yourself: “Would I still want and buy this if it was full price?” Often the answer may be no, which means you need to think whether you’re saving money with a discount, or wasting it caught up in the excitement of a sale.

A deal for one person won’t be a deal for someone else, no matter how many times Amazon, Argos or John Lewis might tell you otherwise.

It’s important to track the prices of the gadgets and tech you want well before Black Friday too - you don't be fooled into a deal that's not such a great deal after all.

It isn’t unusual (or difficult, or illegal) for some retailers to put prices up on Black Friday. Yes, that’s right - sometimes discount prices are higher on Black Friday compared to the rest of the year because dishonest retailers know they will get more page views from people ready to click buy.