Black Friday is coming soon – but deals have dropped already

Sign up to our free weekly newsletter for insider tips and product reviews from our shopping expertsSign up for our free IndyBest emailBlack Friday is without a doubt the biggest shopping event of the year. With millions of deals to be had across everything from TVs, laptops, gaming, and tech to mattresses, home appliances, beauty, fashion, and toys, the sale is the best time to bag a bargain. Almost every brand takes part, think Zara, Charlotte Tilbury, Missoma, Nintendo, Lego, Ninja and many more. Similarly, retailers go large, with the likes of Amazon, Argos, Boots, Currys, John Lewis & Partners, and Next all slashing their prices considerably on big-ticket items. Follow live: The best early Black Friday 2022 deals The shopping bonanza initially started in the US as a way for brands to mark the start of the Christmas shopping season the day after Thanksgiving. The Black Friday 2022 sale will officially start on Friday 25 November and run across the entire weekend until the following Monday – dubbed Cyber Monday – when the sale event ends. But many retailers and brands have started dropping discounts weeks in advance, notably Currys, Argos, Very, John Lewis & Partners, Dyson and Boots.As the discerning deal-hunters that we are, IndyBest is on hand during the shopping event to bring you all the biggest and best deals across the board. Ahead of Black Friday 2022, here you’ll find everything you need to know, from important dates to the deals you can shop now. Read more: Best early Black Friday deals 2022Dyson cyclone v10 absolute: Was £429.99, now £329, Dyson.co.uk (Dyson)Our team of crack testers has reviewed everything from cordless vacuums to robot models, so it’s fair to say we know a thing or two about the ones that really stand out. In our in-depth review of the Dyson v10 absolute, our writer praised its excellent range of motion and long battery life on the basic mode. ‘If you haven’t already gathered, we love this vacuum cleaner,’ they said, adding ‘the swivel motion on the head is seamless and gets around even the trickiest of corners without complaint.’ Thanks to Dyson’s early Black Friday deal, you can get this vacuum while it’s £100 cheaper.Buy nowApple iPhone 14, 128GB, 24-month contract: Was £44.99 per month, now £41.99 per month with a £49.99 up-front cost, Carphonewarehouse.com (Carphone Warehouse )You can save £72 over 24 months with this Black Friday deal on the all-new iPhone 14 at Carphone Warehouse. The plan has a £49.99 up-front charge and is provided by iD Mobile, which is part of the Three network. You’ll be able to access unlimited 5G data, wherever it’s available, plus other benefits such as inclusive roaming in 50 countries worldwide.In our review of the handset, our reviewer said the iPhone 14 might look similar on the outside, but its ‘internal upgrades, from camera to crash detection, are pretty extraordinary’. They added: ‘This is a fast and attractive smartphone, featuring Apple’s excellent design and build quality, the now-routine features, such as water resistance and strong screen, and a significantly improved camera.’Buy nowVirgin Media ultra-fast M350 broadband: Was £56 per month, now £27 per month, Virginmedia.com (Virgin Media )Virgin Media has kicked off its Black Friday sale with a bang, making it the perfect time to upgrade your internet package. With this deal, you get Virgin Media’s M350 ultra-fast broadband for £27 per month, saving you 52 per cent on the original price. M350 comes with average download speeds of 362Mbps and average upload speeds of 35Mbps, ideal for households that like to stream, game and download content fast. New subscribers will also receive a free Virgin Media Stream box, which brings together your favourite TV channels, video apps and streaming subscriptions all in one place.Buy nowNintendo Switch OLED and ‘Mario + Rabbids Sparks Of Hope’: Was £359.98, now £339.98, Argos.co.uk (Argos)It’s the first Nintendo Switch OLED bundle deal we’ve seen this Black Friday season, and it comes courtesy of Argos. If you’re looking to pick up Nintendo’s latest hybrid console with a brand-new game, look no further. The retailer is offering the OLED console with Mario + Rabbids Sparks Of Hope with a £20 discount. The game only launched a month ago, so this is a pretty good deal. In our review of the OLED model, we praised it for its bright 7in screen and durable kickstand, compared with the original model, making handheld and tabletop gaming ‘an absolute joy’.Buy nowSonos arc soundbar with Sonos sub: Was £1,648, now £1,565, Sonos.com (Sonos )Sonos has knocked £83 off a Sonos arc soundbar bundle with the Sonos sub. The Sonos arc was our top pick in our round-up of the best soundbars. ‘The sound is rich, it’s full to the brim with neat features, and the Dolby Atmos integration is sublime. While it’s a little expensive, the arc works hard for its premium price point. Love cinematic audio? You won’t find better than this,’ our writer said in their full review of the speaker. It also comes with the Sonos sub for extra immersion.Buy nowLe Creuset cast iron round casserole soup pot: Was £270, now £162, Johnlewis.com (John Lewis & Partners)When it comes to cookware, few brands rival Le Creuset, The only downside is the brand comes with a sizeable price tag, which is why we’re so pleased to share John Lewis & Partners has slashed the price of this design by 40 per cent. The brand’s cast iron oval casserole dish (£275, Lecreuset.co.uk) took the top spot in our review of the best casserole dishes, with our tester praising the large handles for making it a dream for moving it ‘from oven to table without struggling and a tight-fitting lid to lock in moisture’. This 26cm pot has a sizeable 4.1l capacity, and it is an essential for soup season. Buy nowBose wireless Bluetooth noise-cancelling headphones 700: Was £349, now £279, Currys.co.uk (Bose)Named best noise-cancelling headphones for ANC performance in our review, our writer noted: ‘Cleverly, input microphones also work alongside the ANC to reject background noise and isolate your voice during phone calls.’ The ‘sound from the NC 700s is among the best we tested, too, and the look of the headphones matches the sophistication found inside’, praised our writer. If you’re in the market for ‘lightweight wireless headphones with supreme noise cancellation, you’d be hard-pressed to find better’. Snap them up now while they’re on offer.Buy nowNuna triv pushchair, riveted: Was £600, now £480, Mamasandpapas.com (Mamas & Papas )There is no denying that investing in new baby essentials is expensive, so no doubt you’ll want to be shopping the Mama & Papas Black Friday sale. If it’s a pram you’re after, this was named ‘premium pram’ in our review of the best compact strollers. It ‘offers loads of the brilliant perks’, including luxury fabrics, ‘smart magnetic clips on the harness and even an interchangeable summer and winter seat’, noted our tester. All this works to elevate the ‘pram to something that feels really exceptional’. Owing to the glowing review, and the 20 per cent discount, it really is a worthy Black Friday purchase. Buy nowTefal actifry genius XL AH960840 air fryer: Was £249, now £149, Currys.co.uk (Tefal)Air fryers are a hot commodity, and this model feature in our review of the best air fryers, with our tester noting it made some of the ‘best chips we cooked in all our tests’ – which is surely reason enough to snap this up while it’s on offer. Better still, it can also ‘make food with sauce as a slow cooker would, so casseroles, stews and curries are all an option’.Buy nowSky glass: £36 a month, £10 upfront for 24/48 months, Sky.com (Sky)If you’re compelled by Sky’s glass offering, its Black Friday deal will save about £96 on the cost of a TV subscription as well as an interest-free loan of its own TV set with built-in speakers. In our review of the set, our writer described the experience as ‘the most seamless way to watch Sky TV yet’ with particular praise given to the integration of streaming apps such as Netflix and Amazon Prime. The TV subscription includes the Sky entertainment package with Netflix for £25 a month with the additional cost of the TV set itself starting from £11 a month for the 43in model, going up to £20 a month for the 65in model.Find out more now Emma premium mattress, double: Was £1,099, now £494.55, Emma-mattress.co.uk (Emma)Black Friday mattress deals are some of the best. And, luckily, everyone’s favourite bed-in-a-box brand Emma has kicked off deals early. This mattress is currently reduced by 55 per cent, which is quite something, considering it received rave reviews in our guide to the best mattresses. The ‘isolation was excellent, but we were also impressed with how well it regulated our temperature’, praised our tester. If you want to sleep in a ‘bubble of bliss’, this is the bed for you. Buy nowArlo essential wireless video doorbell: Was £179.99, now £79.99, Amazon.co.uk (Arlo)Although Amazon hasn’t officially started its Black Friday sale, it’s of course still discounting popular items. With this deal, you can save £100 on a video doorbell from Arlo. Reduced by more than 50 per cent, the essential wireless video doorbell has a Full HD 1,080px camera, a speaker and microphone for two-way audio, night vision, a siren and a 90-day free trial of Arlo’s home security subscription service.The Arlo appears in our guide to the best video doorbells of 2022, where we said: ‘This wire-free option from Arlo has one of the best viewing ranges of any of the video doorbells we tested, utilising a unique square viewing angle and 180-degree width, so it can capture the entirety of a person as well as any parcels they’ve left on the ground.’Buy nowOur Place always pan: Was £125, now £85, Fromourplace.co.uk (Our Place)Chances are you’ve seen Our Place’s Instagram-worthy pans. The always pan secured a spot in our review of the best induction pans, with our writer noting that it is as ‘much a pleasure to cook with as it is to look at, and would be a welcome and useful addition to any keen cook’s collection’. The brand rarely discounts its cookware, so snap this up now while it has £40 off. Buy nowOral-B pro 3 3000 electric toothbrush: Was £90, now £40, Boots.com (Boots)In the market for a new electric toothbrush? This Oral-B design is currently half price and it has a number of impressive features that make cleaning your gnashers a breeze. It has pressure control that alerts you if you brush too hard, along with three different brushing modes and a battery that lasts more than two weeks. While we haven’t tested this exact one, a number of Oral-B models feature in our guide to the best electric toothbrushes, so you can be confident you’re buying from a quality brand. For more information on early discounts on electric toothbrushes, hair tools, and so much more, check out our guide to the best Black Friday beauty deals.Buy nowBreville barista max coffee machine: Was £449, now £299, Currys.co.uk (Breville)Black Friday home appliances deals are often very impressive, and Currys is treating shoppers to a saving of more than 30 per cent on this Breville device, which was named the best bean-to-cup machine in our review of the best espresso machines. Our tester praised the barista max for being ‘easy to set up and operate’, they also found that it is ‘not nearly as noisy as expected, even when grinding whole beans’. Most importantly, it ‘makes a superb cup of coffee, whether an espresso or latte’. Buy nowThe Oodie, grey: Was £89, now £59, Theoodie.co.uk (Oodie )Securing a spot in our review of the best blanket hoodies, we found the oversized hoodie to be ‘very oversized, cocooning our 6ft tester down to the knees.’ Complete with a hood, sleeves and practical front pouch, the hoodie is finished in a plush soft-to-touch flannel fleece with sherpa fleece lining the inside. Our writer’s only gripe was its not-so-pocket-friendly price, but now you can save 35 per cent for Black Friday. Buy now Elemis pro-collagen cleansing balm: Was £46, now £36.80, Sephora.co.uk (Elemis)When Sephora launched in the UK, the internet went wild, and it’s just got even better because the beauty retailer has kicked off its Black Friday sale. Elemis’s cult cleansing balm has been reduced by an impressive 20 per cent, so there’s no better time to add it to your beauty bounty. When we tested it, our writer noted that, after using it, their ‘skin felt soft and smooth’ and they had a ‘subtle glow that you often find after having a facial’. From start to finish, ‘the experience is a luxurious treat, and the generous 100g tub will last months, as you only need a small amount’, they praised.Buy nowShark anti-hair wrap IZ202UK cordless vacuum cleaner: Was £349, now £199, Ao.com (Ao)Shark is regularly lauded in our cordless vacuum round-ups, and you can save a whopping £150 on one of the brand’s models in the Ao Black Friday sale right now. With a 40-minute run time and clever anti-hair wrap technology handy tool for corners and crevices, it will make light work of cleaning chores. Touted to capture 99.9 per cent of allergens, it’s great for allergy sufferers, too.Buy now What is Black Friday?If you’re yet to shop during Black Friday, you’re in for a real treat. The shopping event started in the US as a one-day event the day after Thanksgiving, offering people the chance to get their Christmas shopping done. But now, it’s a worldwide affair, with huge discounts on offer. Many UK retailers take part and slash the prices of big-name brands, including Apple, Dyson, Nintendo, Sky, Virgin Media, Gymshark, Pandora, Our Place, and more. When is Black Friday 2022 in the UK?The date of Black Friday 2022 in the UK is 25 November. But, for most brands and retailers, the sale spans the weekend until the following Monday, known as Cyber Monday. That being said, each year, retailers and brands that take part in the big Black Frid