Some of our top-rated tech, home and beauty products are cheaper than ever in the sale

Some of our top-rated tech, home and beauty products are cheaper than ever in the sale (The Independent)

We’re still a few days away from Black Friday, but that hasn’t stopped the likes of Argos, Amazon, Currys, Boots and Shark kicking off their sales early. To stay on top of the latest discounts, our IndyBest liveblog will be bringing you the latest and best new deals as they drop.

Whether you’re looking to stock up on beauty essentials, replace your old laptop or invest in a new mattress, the IndyBest team are compiling hundreds of deals in our Black Friday shopping guides. But for real-time updates on discounts and news as it drops, our liveblog has you covered.

Whether you’re after a TV, toys, jewellery or furniture, the biggest price drops aren’t necessarily the most impressive. The best deals are on products that are actually worth your money, so we’ll make sure to bring you offers on items we’ve tested ourselves.

So far, Dyson’s Black Friday sale has discounted the cultairwrap, Sony has discounted the price of the PS5 Slim to an all-time low and Pandora has just launched its sale with up to 30 per cent off jewellery. Elsewhere, you can find bargains at John Lewis, Argos, Lookfantastic and more. It’s shaping up to be one of the biggest Black Friday sales ever.

Read more: Best Black Friday deals to shop, according to a shopping expert

Why you can trust us to find the best deals

What makes IndyBest different? Our team of shopping experts have been covering Black Friday and other major sales for years, so we know how to spot a good deal from a bad one.

You can also rest assured that we only recommend deals on products we’ve tested and from brands we trust. That means we bring you genuine savings on products we think you’ll love as much as we do.

To help you shop smarter and save more this Black Friday, we’ve put together a list of shopping tips using everything we’ve learned from past sales.

Steve Hogarty26 November 2024 12:30

Save £10 on a Jellycat soft toy

Jellycat discounts are rare, so we suggest you jump on this huggable deal and squeeze it tight while you still can.

Jellycat Bartholomew bear huge soft toy: Was £48, now £38.40, Liberty.com

(Jellycat)

These stuffed toys have gained a cult following lately, and we recently placed Jellycat as the top cuddly toy when shopping for gifts for 2-year olds. At 47cm tall, Bartholomew is the perfect size for a cuddle, and made with Jellycat’s signature sumptuously soft fur. His embroidered nose and gorgeously plump body make him the perfect naptime buddy.

Steve Hogarty26 November 2024 21:29

Find more electric toothbrush deals this Black Friday

I’ve always got one eye on electric toothbrush prices (ask anyone who knows me), so I’m able to spot the genuine discount among the best electric toothbrush deals every Black Friday.

Steve Hogarty26 November 2024 20:31

The Philips Sonicare 9000 is reduced to £108 at Amazon. The full RRP is £299.99, but we see this brush on offer all the time for around £150, so this is nearer to a £40 saving. Still great!

Philips Sonicare DiamondClean 9000: Was £299.99, now £108, Amazon.co.uk
Philips Sonicare diamondclean 9000

Philips Sonicare diamondclean 9000 (Philips)

Unlike the round, oscillating brush heads of the Oral-B iO range, the Philips Sonicare has a traditionally shaped head and uses high-frequency sonic vibrations to blast away at plaque and dirt. The result is a dentist-clean smile. Replacement heads are around £7.50 each and this pack comes with three.

Steve Hogarty26 November 2024 19:30

Take a seat this Black Friday

We have an entire shopping guide dedicated to the top Black Friday sofa deals this year, partly because we want to bring you the best discounts, and partly because we wanted to lounge around on a sofa while claiming to be “doing important testing”.

Check it out for the latest offers we’ve found.

Steve Hogarty26 November 2024 18:29

Save 20% on the Swan nordic microwave

Swan nordic microwave: Was £119.99, now £95.99, Amazon.co.uk

(Swan)

Our tester said of this funky looking appliance: “If you don’t have a lot of room then this model is compact enough to fit in even the smallest kitchens.” They also raved about how easy it is to use, as well as the quality of the final products: “Food cooked really well in this microwave, it cooked quickly and evenly and the 800W power certainly did its job.”

Steve Hogarty26 November 2024 18:02

Get the Russell Hobbs fresh air dehumidifier for £40

The changing weather means damper homes and whiffy laundry, so this dehumidifier deal is right up our street.

Russell Hobbs fresh air dehumidifier: Was £51.99, now £39.99, Amazon.co.uk
Russell Hobbs RHDH1101G dehumidifier and air purifier

Russell Hobbs RHDH1101G dehumidifier and air purifier (Amazon / Russell Hobbs)

This fresh air dehumidifier was recommended by our reviewer for small spaces and rooms up to 15 square metres, as it’s “so compact it will sit neatly on your shelves or sideboard without you even realising it’s there”. Currently discounted by 23 per cent at Amazon, it’s both quiet and easy to use, according to our reviewer, as there’s “just one simple button to switch it on and get it to work”.

Steve Hogarty26 November 2024 17:28

Want even more headphone deals?

Shopping around for deals on the best earphones and headphones? We can help with that.

Our guide to the best headphone deals this Black Friday includes discounts on the WH-1000XM5 we just mentioned, plus the best on offer from Bose, Apple and more.

Steve Hogarty26 November 2024 17:02

Save 35% on the WH-1000XM5 headphones

Amazon’s dropped the price of the Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones by 35 per cent for Black Friday.

(Amazon)

Sony’s stylish, noise-cancelling cans are best-in-class, featuring in our round-up of the best wireless headphones. Audiophile Alex was suitable impressed in their review: “The mind-blowing sound quality that handles every song with ease, the heightened level of active noise cancellation you get in the higher frequencies, and the smart features are all next-generation upgrades for a modern-day pair of headphones.”

Steve Hogarty26 November 2024 16:44

Save 20% on the Xbox Series S this Black Friday

(Microsoft )

Gamers, rejoice! The Xbox Series S has dropped to £199.99 this Black Friday, saving you £50. While it’s not as powerful as the Xbox Series X, with slightly worse graphics and performance, it still offers fast loading times, smooth gameplay and access to Xbox Game Pass for an unbeatable library of titles. It’s excellent value.

Alex Lee26 November 2024 16:31