The best early black Friday deals that I don’t want you to skip

Black Friday is still a few weeks away, but the early discounts have already started coming in on Amazon. I’ve been looking around for deals on products that I would consider buying myself, and ended up with seven products that caught my attention before the big sale even starts.

There’s a bit of everything here, including a Samsung OLED TV, Apple’s M5 MacBook Air, a smart ring, sleep earbuds, and a couple of things for around the house. Some of them are expensive purchases, while others are more affordable. Amazon prices can change quite a bit, though, so it’s worth giving them another look before actually placing an order.

Samsung 48-inch S90H OLED TV – $998 (23% off)

Samsung 48-inch S90H is one of the smaller options in its OLED lineup, and I’m picking it up since I don’t have much space to spare. It has a glare-reducing screen, deep blacks, and gaming support up to 165Hz. It’s also worth considering for watching movies. The TV usually goes for $1298, but you can get it now for $998, saving you $300.

Oura Ring 4 – $249 (29% off)

I’ve wanted to try a smart ring for some time, mostly because I don’t always want a smartwatch on my wrist while sleeping. The Oura Ring 4 tracks sleep, activity, and recovery, and its battery can last up to eight days. You do need to pay for a membership to get detailed insights, though. The ring usually costs $349, but is currently available for $249, saving you $100.

Soundcore Sleep A20 earbuds – $100 (33% off)

Lying down to sleep with my regular earbuds has irritated my ears for a long time, mainly because I sleep sideways. Of course, there’s a simple solution, like the Soundcore Sleep A20, designed for side sleepers. They play relaxing sounds and mask surrounding noises without ANC. These earbuds are going for $100, down from the usual $150.

Apple MacBook Air 13-inch with M5 – $1,099 ($15%)

MacBook prices aren’t coming down anytime soon; in fact, they are likely to go up. So any time there’s a discount, it is the best time to buy. Right now, the 13-inch MacBook Air with the M5 chip and 512GB of storage is $1,099, down from its usual $1,299, and I’m picking one up as my remote work partner.

Breville Smart Oven Air Fryer Pro – $320 (20% off)

I like Breville’s Smart Oven Air Fryer Pro because it’s essentially three appliances in one, a toaster, an air fryer, and a mini oven. It offers 13 cooking functions, including baking, roasting, air frying, and even dehydrating. There’s also the super convection feature that speeds up cooking, and enough room inside to fit a 14-pound turkey. It is currently discounted to $320 from the usual $400.

Baseus PicoGo Air 10,000mAh power bank – $50 (38% off)

A power bank is something I always like to have in my bag, and the Baseus PicoGo Air looks like a good option for that. It has a 10,000mAh battery, supports up to 25W wireless charging and 30W through USB-C. I also like that it attaches magnetically to compatible phones. It usually goes for $80, but you can pick one up for $50 right now.

Anker Soundcore 2 Portable Bluetooth Speaker – $30 (33% off)

A portable Bluetooth speaker is always useful to have around the house, and the Anker Soundcore 2 is a good option if you don’t want to spend too much. It offers 12W stereo sound, BassUp technology for better bass, and up to 24 hours of battery life. There’s also IPX7 waterproofing, so you can take it outdoors without worrying too much about rain or splashes. The speaker usually goes for $45, but you can get it for $30 right now, saving $15.