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Calculated Shard: 139 (from laksa052)

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curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa139.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://theweek.com/life/1007067/black-friday-2021-deals-have-already-unofficially-arrived\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://theweek.com/life/1007067/black-friday-2021-deals-have-already-unofficially-arrived\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

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{"found_url":"https:\/\/theweek.com\/life\/1007067\/black-friday-2021-deals-have-already-unofficially-arrived","crawl_time":1775488862,"first_indexed_time":1636746288,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"com,theweek!\/life\/1007067\/black-friday-2021-deals-have-already-unofficially-arrived s443","src_root_hash":"5471547289642633339","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"Black Friday 2021 deals have already (unofficially) arrived | The Week UK","meta_descriptions":["Amazon, Best Buy, Walmart, and others are already slashing prices ahead of Thanksgiving"],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"Black Friday and Cyber Monday, much like Christmas, seem to come along sooner and sooner every year. This year's deals bonanza takes place — as per usual — the day after Thanksgiving on Friday, November 26.\nBut if you're looking to land an online bargain, you don't\nhave\nto wait until the day itself. Most major retailers in the U.S. have already kick started their so-called Black Friday sales.\nArticle continues below\nSavour the important news.\nGet unlimited access online, in app, or in print.\nStart your free trial\nSign up for The Week's Free Newsletters\nFrom our daily WeekDay news briefing to an award-winning Food & Drink email, get the best of The Week delivered directly to your inbox.\nFrom our daily WeekDay news briefing to an award-winning Food & Drink email, get the best of The Week delivered directly to your inbox.\nThat might mean Black Friday 2021 ends up another\nbust for some businesses\n, but it could reward the consumer who gets ahead of the game and does virtual holidays shopping a few weeks in advance of the crowds. The risk is that prices get even better on the days of Black Friday and Cyber Monday themselves, but at least you avoid the disappointment of seeing that flat screen TV or smart home device out of stock for the foreseeable future.\nAmong the retailers that have gone early with their sales, there are plenty of familiar names:\nAmazon\nBest Buy\nWalmart\nHome Depot\nTarget\nLowe's\nHP\nDell\nAnd there are some very eye-catching discounts that are already worth tracking, too. Here, we've listed five of the best Black Friday deals that you can buy this weekend.\n(Image credit: Courtesy Walmart)\nApple AirPods (Gen 2) headphones: $89 at Walmart — save $30\nAfter the 3rd generation AirPods were launched last month, it seemed inevitable that their predecessors would fall to an all-time low price this Black Friday. We haven't been disappointed, with Apple's wireless earbuds available now for\nonly $89 on the Walmart website\n.\nA free daily email with the biggest news stories of the day – and the best features from TheWeek.com\n(Image credit: Courtesy Walmart)\nLG 4K OLED C1 TV: $1,796.99 at Walmart — save $903\nIf you've been coveting a massive new flat screen TV for your lounge and have the budget to match, then LG's stunning 65-inch OLED has had nearly $1,000 knocked off the price. This set is often featured in lists of the world's best TVs, featuring an 8 million pixel display, optimized surround sound, and Game Optimizer. It's\navailable to order from Walmart\n.\n(Image credit: Courtesy Dell)\nDell XPS 13 laptop: $649.99 at Dell — save $300\nAnother market-leading product, this laptop comes Windows 11-ready and is ideal for streamers, professionals and regular home users. This price point is unheard of for the Dell XPS 13, and we'd be surprised if stocks last through until Thanksgiving. You can\nbuy direct at the Dell website\n.\n(Image credit: Courtesy Amazon)\nKeurig K-Classic coffee maker: $99.99 at Amazon — save $40\nLuxury espresso makers have been a Black Friday battleground for the last few years, but this pod-model from Keurig is about as affordable as they come. For such a svelte machine, it features a 48 ounce water reservoir that should be enough for six cups.\nComes in black or red at Amazon\n.\n(Image credit: Courtesy Amazon)\niRobot Roomba 692 vacuum cleaner: $199.99 at Amazon — save $100\nAutomatic, smart vacuum cleaners aren't going to be for everybody, but the technology is getting better and better and iRobot Roombas are leading the way. This one is the brand's best seller, combining affordability with voice activation and smart\nAI\n. 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This year's deals bonanza takes place — as per usual — the day after Thanksgiving on Friday, November 26.\n\nBut if you're looking to land an online bargain, you don't *have* to wait until the day itself. Most major retailers in the U.S. have already kick started their so-called Black Friday sales.\n\nThat's looking more relevant this time around than during Black Fridays of years gone by. The longer the sales season goes on, the more likely the product you've been planning to buy all year will be sold out. [As reported by *Bloomberg*](https:\/\/www.bloomberg.com\/news\/articles\/2021-11-10\/black-friday-deals-poised-to-disappoint-as-demand-swamps-supply), plenty of retailers are struggling with stock levels — yet another impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.\n\nArticle continues below\n\nYou may like\n\n- [![Album covers of ‘Distracted’ by Thundercat, ‘Against the Dying of the Light’ by José González, and ‘This Music May Contain Hope’ by Raye on a background of spring flower buds](https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JE9DRQLqtLQRwVgJBTepvC.jpg) 10 upcoming albums to stream in the spring breeze](https:\/\/theweek.com\/culture-life\/music\/10-albums-stream-spring-2026-blackpink-gorillaz-raye-zayn-harry-styles-bts)\n- [![Illustration of a crystal ball showing the Apple logo](https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Hrngaj5Lz89YaP2nSPFcff.jpg) Apple at 50: where does it go from here?](https:\/\/theweek.com\/tech\/apple-at-50-tim-cook-ai-innovation)\n- [![Katherine Ryan on stage. ](https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Q8vVRtPAtTtuvzc2zX5sxZ.png) The best podcasts to keep you entertained](https:\/\/theweek.com\/culture-life\/tv-radio\/best-podcasts)\n\n## Savour the important news.\nGet unlimited access online, in app, or in print.\n\n[Start your free trial](https:\/\/theweek.com\/subscription\/brandsite?channel=Brandsite&utm_source=theweek.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=brandsite&utm_content=uk-article-page)\n\n![https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/flexiimages\/10aiizc0us1769609388.gif](https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/flexiimages\/10aiizc0us1769609388.gif)\n\n## Sign up for The Week's Free Newsletters\nFrom our daily WeekDay news briefing to an award-winning Food & Drink email, get the best of The Week delivered directly to your inbox.\n\nFrom our daily WeekDay news briefing to an award-winning Food & Drink email, get the best of The Week delivered directly to your inbox.\n\n[Sign up](https:\/\/theweek.com\/uk-newsletters)\n\nThat might mean Black Friday 2021 ends up another [bust for some businesses](https:\/\/theweek.com\/articles\/953096\/black-friday-bust-businesses), but it could reward the consumer who gets ahead of the game and does virtual holidays shopping a few weeks in advance of the crowds. The risk is that prices get even better on the days of Black Friday and Cyber Monday themselves, but at least you avoid the disappointment of seeing that flat screen TV or smart home device out of stock for the foreseeable future.\n\nAmong the retailers that have gone early with their sales, there are plenty of familiar names:\n\n- [Amazon](https:\/\/target.georiot.com\/Proxy.ashx?tsid=156573&GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Famazon.com%2Fevents%2Fearlyblackfriday%3Ftag%3Dhawk-future-20%26ascsubtag%3Dtheweek-gb-2167136377914607662-20)\n- [Best Buy](https:\/\/bestbuy.7tiv.net\/c\/1943169\/614286\/10014?subId1=theweek-gb-1110459768407597753&sharedId=theweek-gb&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestbuy.com%2Fsite%2Felectronics%2Fblack-friday%2Fpcmcat225600050002.c%3Fid%3Dpcmcat225600050002)\n- [Walmart](https:\/\/goto.walmart.com\/c\/1943169\/568844\/9383?subId1=theweek-gb-6574810810935688162&sharedId=theweek-gb&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.walmart.com%2Fshop%2Fearlyaccess%3Fpovid%3Dwpl_pov_gm)\n- [Home Depot](https:\/\/homedepot.sjv.io\/c\/221109\/456723\/8154?subId1=theweek-gb-1660278814213185707&sharedId=theweek-gb&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.homedepot.com%2Fb%2FTop-Picks%2FN-5yc1vZ1z1cpc9)\n- [Target](https:\/\/goto.target.com\/c\/221109\/81938\/2092?subId1=theweek-gb-3435894426254827135&sharedId=theweek-gb&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.target.com%2Fc%2Ftop-deals%2F-%2FN-4xw74)\n- [Lowe's](https:\/\/c.next2.io\/?sid=11175396&said=theweek.com&partnerId=theweek-gb-4036423050136379996&link=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.lowes.com%2Fpl%2FSeason-of-savings-event%2F2421727016856%3Fint_cmp%3DHome%253AA1%253AHoliday%253AOther%253AFW39_21_Season_of_Savings&merchantId=199898&fallback_url=https%3A%2F%2Flowes.sjv.io%2Fc%2F221109%2F897039%2F12374%3FsubId1%3Dtheweek-gb-4036423050136379996%26sharedId%3Dtheweek-gb%26u%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.lowes.com%252Fpl%252FSeason-of-savings-event%252F2421727016856%253Fint_cmp%253DHome%25253AA1%25253AHoliday%25253AOther%25253AFW39_21_Season_of_Savings)\n- [HP](https:\/\/www.anrdoezrs.net\/click-100577557-15852945?sid=theweek-gb-3828535443039697993&url=https:\/\/www.hp.com\/us-en\/shop\/slp\/weekly-deals)\n- [Dell](https:\/\/www.anrdoezrs.net\/click-100577557-12578053?sid=theweek-gb-1134578743263524076&url=https:\/\/www.dell.com\/en-us)\n\nAnd there are some very eye-catching discounts that are already worth tracking, too. Here, we've listed five of the best Black Friday deals that you can buy this weekend.\n\n![Airpods.](https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZdG3zrwwGC3Hyq3GzqrbGa.jpg)\n\n(Image credit: Courtesy Walmart)\n## Apple AirPods (Gen 2) headphones: \\$89 at Walmart — save \\$30\nAfter the 3rd generation AirPods were launched last month, it seemed inevitable that their predecessors would fall to an all-time low price this Black Friday. We haven't been disappointed, with Apple's wireless earbuds available now for [only \\$89 on the Walmart website](https:\/\/goto.walmart.com\/c\/1943169\/568844\/9383?subId1=theweek-gb-5123572262040512107&sharedId=theweek-gb&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.walmart.com%2Fip%2FApple-AirPods-with-Charging-Case-2nd-Generation%2F604342441%3Fathbdg%3DL1800).\n\nSign up for Today's Best Articles in your inbox\n\nA free daily email with the biggest news stories of the day – and the best features from TheWeek.com\n\nBy submitting your information you agree to the [Terms & Conditions](https:\/\/futureplc.com\/terms-conditions\/) and [Privacy Policy](https:\/\/futureplc.com\/privacy-policy\/) and are aged 16 or over.\n\n![A TV.](https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RNV3xv8cZVhqJ5fgtsXUtF.jpg)\n\n(Image credit: Courtesy Walmart)\n## LG 4K OLED C1 TV: \\$1,796.99 at Walmart — save \\$903\nIf you've been coveting a massive new flat screen TV for your lounge and have the budget to match, then LG's stunning 65-inch OLED has had nearly \\$1,000 knocked off the price. This set is often featured in lists of the world's best TVs, featuring an 8 million pixel display, optimized surround sound, and Game Optimizer. It's [available to order from Walmart](https:\/\/goto.walmart.com\/c\/1943169\/568844\/9383?subId1=theweek-gb-3236217254409235389&sharedId=theweek-gb&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.walmart.com%2Fip%2FLG-65-Class-4K-UHD-Smart-OLED-C1-Series-TV-with-AI-ThinQ-OLED65C1PUB%2F604778663).\n\n![A laptop.](https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pZHPeiDNae5M6zNbJLp7E7.jpg)\n\n(Image credit: Courtesy Dell)\n## Dell XPS 13 laptop: \\$649.99 at Dell — save \\$300\nAnother market-leading product, this laptop comes Windows 11-ready and is ideal for streamers, professionals and regular home users. This price point is unheard of for the Dell XPS 13, and we'd be surprised if stocks last through until Thanksgiving. You can [buy direct at the Dell website](https:\/\/www.anrdoezrs.net\/click-100577557-12578053?sid=theweek-gb-1192973410351003615&url=https:\/\/deals.dell.com\/en-us\/productdetail\/bf8p).\n\n![A Keurig.](https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XM7QRLmCXWZNm3bmQD8iob.jpg)\n\n(Image credit: Courtesy Amazon)\n## Keurig K-Classic coffee maker: \\$99.99 at Amazon — save \\$40\nLuxury espresso makers have been a Black Friday battleground for the last few years, but this pod-model from Keurig is about as affordable as they come. For such a svelte machine, it features a 48 ounce water reservoir that should be enough for six cups. [Comes in black or red at Amazon](https:\/\/target.georiot.com\/Proxy.ashx?tsid=156573&GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Famazon.com%2FKeurig-K55-K-Classic-Coffee-Programmable%2Fdp%2FB01BOU6DLE%3Ftag%3Dhawk-future-20%26ascsubtag%3Dtheweek-gb-2167136377914607662-20).\n\n![A Roomba.](https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/58FUKmKiNJhsSiF8mwFCG5.jpg)\n\n(Image credit: Courtesy Amazon)\n## iRobot Roomba 692 vacuum cleaner: \\$199.99 at Amazon — save \\$100\nAutomatic, smart vacuum cleaners aren't going to be for everybody, but the technology is getting better and better and iRobot Roombas are leading the way. This one is the brand's best seller, combining affordability with voice activation and smart [AI](https:\/\/theweek.com\/uk\/tag\/artificial-intelligence). 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Most major retailers in the U.S. have already kick started their so-called Black Friday sales.\n\nArticle continues below\n\n## Savour the important news.\nGet unlimited access online, in app, or in print.\n\n[Start your free trial](https:\/\/theweek.com\/subscription\/brandsite?channel=Brandsite&utm_source=theweek.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=brandsite&utm_content=uk-article-page)\n\n## Sign up for The Week's Free Newsletters\nFrom our daily WeekDay news briefing to an award-winning Food & Drink email, get the best of The Week delivered directly to your inbox.\n\nFrom our daily WeekDay news briefing to an award-winning Food & Drink email, get the best of The Week delivered directly to your inbox.\n\nThat might mean Black Friday 2021 ends up another [bust for some businesses](https:\/\/theweek.com\/articles\/953096\/black-friday-bust-businesses), but it could reward the consumer who gets ahead of the game and does virtual holidays shopping a few weeks in advance of the crowds. The risk is that prices get even better on the days of Black Friday and Cyber Monday themselves, but at least you avoid the disappointment of seeing that flat screen TV or smart home device out of stock for the foreseeable future.\n\nAmong the retailers that have gone early with their sales, there are plenty of familiar names:\n\n- [Amazon](https:\/\/target.georiot.com\/Proxy.ashx?tsid=156573&GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Famazon.com%2Fevents%2Fearlyblackfriday%3Ftag%3Dhawk-future-20%26ascsubtag%3Dtheweek-gb-2167136377914607662-20)\n- [Best Buy](https:\/\/bestbuy.7tiv.net\/c\/1943169\/614286\/10014?subId1=theweek-gb-1110459768407597753&sharedId=theweek-gb&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestbuy.com%2Fsite%2Felectronics%2Fblack-friday%2Fpcmcat225600050002.c%3Fid%3Dpcmcat225600050002)\n- [Walmart](https:\/\/goto.walmart.com\/c\/1943169\/568844\/9383?subId1=theweek-gb-6574810810935688162&sharedId=theweek-gb&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.walmart.com%2Fshop%2Fearlyaccess%3Fpovid%3Dwpl_pov_gm)\n- [Home Depot](https:\/\/homedepot.sjv.io\/c\/221109\/456723\/8154?subId1=theweek-gb-1660278814213185707&sharedId=theweek-gb&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.homedepot.com%2Fb%2FTop-Picks%2FN-5yc1vZ1z1cpc9)\n- [Target](https:\/\/goto.target.com\/c\/221109\/81938\/2092?subId1=theweek-gb-3435894426254827135&sharedId=theweek-gb&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.target.com%2Fc%2Ftop-deals%2F-%2FN-4xw74)\n- [Lowe's](https:\/\/c.next2.io\/?sid=11175396&said=theweek.com&partnerId=theweek-gb-4036423050136379996&link=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.lowes.com%2Fpl%2FSeason-of-savings-event%2F2421727016856%3Fint_cmp%3DHome%253AA1%253AHoliday%253AOther%253AFW39_21_Season_of_Savings&merchantId=199898&fallback_url=https%3A%2F%2Flowes.sjv.io%2Fc%2F221109%2F897039%2F12374%3FsubId1%3Dtheweek-gb-4036423050136379996%26sharedId%3Dtheweek-gb%26u%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.lowes.com%252Fpl%252FSeason-of-savings-event%252F2421727016856%253Fint_cmp%253DHome%25253AA1%25253AHoliday%25253AOther%25253AFW39_21_Season_of_Savings)\n- [HP](https:\/\/www.anrdoezrs.net\/click-100577557-15852945?sid=theweek-gb-3828535443039697993&url=https:\/\/www.hp.com\/us-en\/shop\/slp\/weekly-deals)\n- [Dell](https:\/\/www.anrdoezrs.net\/click-100577557-12578053?sid=theweek-gb-1134578743263524076&url=https:\/\/www.dell.com\/en-us)\n\nAnd there are some very eye-catching discounts that are already worth tracking, too. Here, we've listed five of the best Black Friday deals that you can buy this weekend.\n\n![Airpods.](https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZdG3zrwwGC3Hyq3GzqrbGa.jpg)\n\n(Image credit: Courtesy Walmart)\n## Apple AirPods (Gen 2) headphones: \\$89 at Walmart — save \\$30\nAfter the 3rd generation AirPods were launched last month, it seemed inevitable that their predecessors would fall to an all-time low price this Black Friday. We haven't been disappointed, with Apple's wireless earbuds available now for [only \\$89 on the Walmart website](https:\/\/goto.walmart.com\/c\/1943169\/568844\/9383?subId1=theweek-gb-5123572262040512107&sharedId=theweek-gb&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.walmart.com%2Fip%2FApple-AirPods-with-Charging-Case-2nd-Generation%2F604342441%3Fathbdg%3DL1800).\n\nA free daily email with the biggest news stories of the day – and the best features from TheWeek.com\n\n![A TV.](https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RNV3xv8cZVhqJ5fgtsXUtF.jpg)\n\n(Image credit: Courtesy Walmart)\n## LG 4K OLED C1 TV: \\$1,796.99 at Walmart — save \\$903\nIf you've been coveting a massive new flat screen TV for your lounge and have the budget to match, then LG's stunning 65-inch OLED has had nearly \\$1,000 knocked off the price. This set is often featured in lists of the world's best TVs, featuring an 8 million pixel display, optimized surround sound, and Game Optimizer. It's [available to order from Walmart](https:\/\/goto.walmart.com\/c\/1943169\/568844\/9383?subId1=theweek-gb-3236217254409235389&sharedId=theweek-gb&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.walmart.com%2Fip%2FLG-65-Class-4K-UHD-Smart-OLED-C1-Series-TV-with-AI-ThinQ-OLED65C1PUB%2F604778663).\n\n![A laptop.](https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pZHPeiDNae5M6zNbJLp7E7.jpg)\n\n(Image credit: Courtesy Dell)\n## Dell XPS 13 laptop: \\$649.99 at Dell — save \\$300\nAnother market-leading product, this laptop comes Windows 11-ready and is ideal for streamers, professionals and regular home users. This price point is unheard of for the Dell XPS 13, and we'd be surprised if stocks last through until Thanksgiving. You can [buy direct at the Dell website](https:\/\/www.anrdoezrs.net\/click-100577557-12578053?sid=theweek-gb-1192973410351003615&url=https:\/\/deals.dell.com\/en-us\/productdetail\/bf8p).\n\n![A Keurig.](https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XM7QRLmCXWZNm3bmQD8iob.jpg)\n\n(Image credit: Courtesy Amazon)\n## Keurig K-Classic coffee maker: \\$99.99 at Amazon — save \\$40\nLuxury espresso makers have been a Black Friday battleground for the last few years, but this pod-model from Keurig is about as affordable as they come. For such a svelte machine, it features a 48 ounce water reservoir that should be enough for six cups. 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Boilerpipe Text	Black Friday and Cyber Monday, much like Christmas, seem to come along sooner and sooner every year. This year's deals bonanza takes place — as per usual — the day after Thanksgiving on Friday, November 26. But if you're looking to land an online bargain, you don't have to wait until the day itself. Most major retailers in the U.S. have already kick started their so-called Black Friday sales. Article continues below Savour the important news. Get unlimited access online, in app, or in print. Start your free trial Sign up for The Week's Free Newsletters From our daily WeekDay news briefing to an award-winning Food & Drink email, get the best of The Week delivered directly to your inbox. From our daily WeekDay news briefing to an award-winning Food & Drink email, get the best of The Week delivered directly to your inbox. That might mean Black Friday 2021 ends up another bust for some businesses , but it could reward the consumer who gets ahead of the game and does virtual holidays shopping a few weeks in advance of the crowds. The risk is that prices get even better on the days of Black Friday and Cyber Monday themselves, but at least you avoid the disappointment of seeing that flat screen TV or smart home device out of stock for the foreseeable future. Among the retailers that have gone early with their sales, there are plenty of familiar names: Amazon Best Buy Walmart Home Depot Target Lowe's HP Dell And there are some very eye-catching discounts that are already worth tracking, too. Here, we've listed five of the best Black Friday deals that you can buy this weekend. (Image credit: Courtesy Walmart) Apple AirPods (Gen 2) headphones: $89 at Walmart — save $30 After the 3rd generation AirPods were launched last month, it seemed inevitable that their predecessors would fall to an all-time low price this Black Friday. We haven't been disappointed, with Apple's wireless earbuds available now for only $89 on the Walmart website . A free daily email with the biggest news stories of the day – and the best features from TheWeek.com (Image credit: Courtesy Walmart) LG 4K OLED C1 TV: $1,796.99 at Walmart — save $903 If you've been coveting a massive new flat screen TV for your lounge and have the budget to match, then LG's stunning 65-inch OLED has had nearly $1,000 knocked off the price. This set is often featured in lists of the world's best TVs, featuring an 8 million pixel display, optimized surround sound, and Game Optimizer. It's available to order from Walmart . (Image credit: Courtesy Dell) Dell XPS 13 laptop: $649.99 at Dell — save $300 Another market-leading product, this laptop comes Windows 11-ready and is ideal for streamers, professionals and regular home users. This price point is unheard of for the Dell XPS 13, and we'd be surprised if stocks last through until Thanksgiving. You can buy direct at the Dell website . (Image credit: Courtesy Amazon) Keurig K-Classic coffee maker: $99.99 at Amazon — save $40 Luxury espresso makers have been a Black Friday battleground for the last few years, but this pod-model from Keurig is about as affordable as they come. For such a svelte machine, it features a 48 ounce water reservoir that should be enough for six cups. Comes in black or red at Amazon . (Image credit: Courtesy Amazon) iRobot Roomba 692 vacuum cleaner: $199.99 at Amazon — save $100 Automatic, smart vacuum cleaners aren't going to be for everybody, but the technology is getting better and better and iRobot Roombas are leading the way. This one is the brand's best seller, combining affordability with voice activation and smart AI . Currently discounted at Amazon . Please note: When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.
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You are now subscribed Your newsletter sign-up was successful * An account already exists for this email address, please log in. Subscribe to our newsletter Black Friday and Cyber Monday, much like Christmas, seem to come along sooner and sooner every year. This year's deals bonanza takes place — as per usual — the day after Thanksgiving on Friday, November 26. But if you're looking to land an online bargain, you don't have to wait until the day itself. Most major retailers in the U.S. have already kick started their so-called Black Friday sales. That's looking more relevant this time around than during Black Fridays of years gone by. The longer the sales season goes on, the more likely the product you've been planning to buy all year will be sold out. [As reported by Bloomberg](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-11-10/black-friday-deals-poised-to-disappoint-as-demand-swamps-supply), plenty of retailers are struggling with stock levels — yet another impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. 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The risk is that prices get even better on the days of Black Friday and Cyber Monday themselves, but at least you avoid the disappointment of seeing that flat screen TV or smart home device out of stock for the foreseeable future. Among the retailers that have gone early with their sales, there are plenty of familiar names: - [Amazon](https://target.georiot.com/Proxy.ashx?tsid=156573&GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Famazon.com%2Fevents%2Fearlyblackfriday%3Ftag%3Dhawk-future-20%26ascsubtag%3Dtheweek-gb-2167136377914607662-20) - [Best Buy](https://bestbuy.7tiv.net/c/1943169/614286/10014?subId1=theweek-gb-1110459768407597753&sharedId=theweek-gb&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestbuy.com%2Fsite%2Felectronics%2Fblack-friday%2Fpcmcat225600050002.c%3Fid%3Dpcmcat225600050002) - [Walmart](https://goto.walmart.com/c/1943169/568844/9383?subId1=theweek-gb-6574810810935688162&sharedId=theweek-gb&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.walmart.com%2Fshop%2Fearlyaccess%3Fpovid%3Dwpl_pov_gm) - [Home Depot](https://homedepot.sjv.io/c/221109/456723/8154?subId1=theweek-gb-1660278814213185707&sharedId=theweek-gb&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.homedepot.com%2Fb%2FTop-Picks%2FN-5yc1vZ1z1cpc9) - [Target](https://goto.target.com/c/221109/81938/2092?subId1=theweek-gb-3435894426254827135&sharedId=theweek-gb&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.target.com%2Fc%2Ftop-deals%2F-%2FN-4xw74) - [Lowe's](https://c.next2.io/?sid=11175396&said=theweek.com&partnerId=theweek-gb-4036423050136379996&link=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.lowes.com%2Fpl%2FSeason-of-savings-event%2F2421727016856%3Fint_cmp%3DHome%253AA1%253AHoliday%253AOther%253AFW39_21_Season_of_Savings&merchantId=199898&fallback_url=https%3A%2F%2Flowes.sjv.io%2Fc%2F221109%2F897039%2F12374%3FsubId1%3Dtheweek-gb-4036423050136379996%26sharedId%3Dtheweek-gb%26u%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.lowes.com%252Fpl%252FSeason-of-savings-event%252F2421727016856%253Fint_cmp%253DHome%25253AA1%25253AHoliday%25253AOther%25253AFW39_21_Season_of_Savings) - [HP](https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-100577557-15852945?sid=theweek-gb-3828535443039697993&url=https://www.hp.com/us-en/shop/slp/weekly-deals) - [Dell](https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-100577557-12578053?sid=theweek-gb-1134578743263524076&url=https://www.dell.com/en-us) And there are some very eye-catching discounts that are already worth tracking, too. Here, we've listed five of the best Black Friday deals that you can buy this weekend. ![Airpods.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ZdG3zrwwGC3Hyq3GzqrbGa.jpg) (Image credit: Courtesy Walmart) ## Apple AirPods (Gen 2) headphones: \$89 at Walmart — save \$30 After the 3rd generation AirPods were launched last month, it seemed inevitable that their predecessors would fall to an all-time low price this Black Friday. We haven't been disappointed, with Apple's wireless earbuds available now for [only \$89 on the Walmart website](https://goto.walmart.com/c/1943169/568844/9383?subId1=theweek-gb-5123572262040512107&sharedId=theweek-gb&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.walmart.com%2Fip%2FApple-AirPods-with-Charging-Case-2nd-Generation%2F604342441%3Fathbdg%3DL1800). 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It's [available to order from Walmart](https://goto.walmart.com/c/1943169/568844/9383?subId1=theweek-gb-3236217254409235389&sharedId=theweek-gb&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.walmart.com%2Fip%2FLG-65-Class-4K-UHD-Smart-OLED-C1-Series-TV-with-AI-ThinQ-OLED65C1PUB%2F604778663). ![A laptop.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/pZHPeiDNae5M6zNbJLp7E7.jpg) (Image credit: Courtesy Dell) ## Dell XPS 13 laptop: \$649.99 at Dell — save \$300 Another market-leading product, this laptop comes Windows 11-ready and is ideal for streamers, professionals and regular home users. This price point is unheard of for the Dell XPS 13, and we'd be surprised if stocks last through until Thanksgiving. You can [buy direct at the Dell website](https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-100577557-12578053?sid=theweek-gb-1192973410351003615&url=https://deals.dell.com/en-us/productdetail/bf8p). ![A Keurig.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/XM7QRLmCXWZNm3bmQD8iob.jpg) (Image credit: Courtesy Amazon) ## Keurig K-Classic coffee maker: \$99.99 at Amazon — save \$40 Luxury espresso makers have been a Black Friday battleground for the last few years, but this pod-model from Keurig is about as affordable as they come. For such a svelte machine, it features a 48 ounce water reservoir that should be enough for six cups. [Comes in black or red at Amazon](https://target.georiot.com/Proxy.ashx?tsid=156573&GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Famazon.com%2FKeurig-K55-K-Classic-Coffee-Programmable%2Fdp%2FB01BOU6DLE%3Ftag%3Dhawk-future-20%26ascsubtag%3Dtheweek-gb-2167136377914607662-20). ![A Roomba.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/58FUKmKiNJhsSiF8mwFCG5.jpg) (Image credit: Courtesy Amazon) ## iRobot Roomba 692 vacuum cleaner: \$199.99 at Amazon — save \$100 Automatic, smart vacuum cleaners aren't going to be for everybody, but the technology is getting better and better and iRobot Roombas are leading the way. This one is the brand's best seller, combining affordability with voice activation and smart [AI](https://theweek.com/uk/tag/artificial-intelligence). Currently [discounted at Amazon](https://target.georiot.com/Proxy.ashx?tsid=156573&GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Famazon.com%2FiRobot-Vacuum-Wi-Fi-Connectivity-Self-Charging-Charcoal%2Fdp%2FB085D4MFS8%3Ftag%3Dhawk-future-20%26ascsubtag%3Dtheweek-gb-2167136377914607662-20). 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Readable Markdown	Black Friday and Cyber Monday, much like Christmas, seem to come along sooner and sooner every year. This year's deals bonanza takes place — as per usual — the day after Thanksgiving on Friday, November 26. But if you're looking to land an online bargain, you don't have to wait until the day itself. Most major retailers in the U.S. have already kick started their so-called Black Friday sales. Article continues below ## Savour the important news. Get unlimited access online, in app, or in print. [Start your free trial](https://theweek.com/subscription/brandsite?channel=Brandsite&utm_source=theweek.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=brandsite&utm_content=uk-article-page) ## Sign up for The Week's Free Newsletters From our daily WeekDay news briefing to an award-winning Food & Drink email, get the best of The Week delivered directly to your inbox. From our daily WeekDay news briefing to an award-winning Food & Drink email, get the best of The Week delivered directly to your inbox. That might mean Black Friday 2021 ends up another [bust for some businesses](https://theweek.com/articles/953096/black-friday-bust-businesses), but it could reward the consumer who gets ahead of the game and does virtual holidays shopping a few weeks in advance of the crowds. The risk is that prices get even better on the days of Black Friday and Cyber Monday themselves, but at least you avoid the disappointment of seeing that flat screen TV or smart home device out of stock for the foreseeable future. Among the retailers that have gone early with their sales, there are plenty of familiar names: - [Amazon](https://target.georiot.com/Proxy.ashx?tsid=156573&GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Famazon.com%2Fevents%2Fearlyblackfriday%3Ftag%3Dhawk-future-20%26ascsubtag%3Dtheweek-gb-2167136377914607662-20) - [Best Buy](https://bestbuy.7tiv.net/c/1943169/614286/10014?subId1=theweek-gb-1110459768407597753&sharedId=theweek-gb&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestbuy.com%2Fsite%2Felectronics%2Fblack-friday%2Fpcmcat225600050002.c%3Fid%3Dpcmcat225600050002) - [Walmart](https://goto.walmart.com/c/1943169/568844/9383?subId1=theweek-gb-6574810810935688162&sharedId=theweek-gb&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.walmart.com%2Fshop%2Fearlyaccess%3Fpovid%3Dwpl_pov_gm) - [Home Depot](https://homedepot.sjv.io/c/221109/456723/8154?subId1=theweek-gb-1660278814213185707&sharedId=theweek-gb&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.homedepot.com%2Fb%2FTop-Picks%2FN-5yc1vZ1z1cpc9) - [Target](https://goto.target.com/c/221109/81938/2092?subId1=theweek-gb-3435894426254827135&sharedId=theweek-gb&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.target.com%2Fc%2Ftop-deals%2F-%2FN-4xw74) - [Lowe's](https://c.next2.io/?sid=11175396&said=theweek.com&partnerId=theweek-gb-4036423050136379996&link=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.lowes.com%2Fpl%2FSeason-of-savings-event%2F2421727016856%3Fint_cmp%3DHome%253AA1%253AHoliday%253AOther%253AFW39_21_Season_of_Savings&merchantId=199898&fallback_url=https%3A%2F%2Flowes.sjv.io%2Fc%2F221109%2F897039%2F12374%3FsubId1%3Dtheweek-gb-4036423050136379996%26sharedId%3Dtheweek-gb%26u%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.lowes.com%252Fpl%252FSeason-of-savings-event%252F2421727016856%253Fint_cmp%253DHome%25253AA1%25253AHoliday%25253AOther%25253AFW39_21_Season_of_Savings) - [HP](https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-100577557-15852945?sid=theweek-gb-3828535443039697993&url=https://www.hp.com/us-en/shop/slp/weekly-deals) - [Dell](https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-100577557-12578053?sid=theweek-gb-1134578743263524076&url=https://www.dell.com/en-us) And there are some very eye-catching discounts that are already worth tracking, too. Here, we've listed five of the best Black Friday deals that you can buy this weekend. ![Airpods.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ZdG3zrwwGC3Hyq3GzqrbGa.jpg) (Image credit: Courtesy Walmart) ## Apple AirPods (Gen 2) headphones: \$89 at Walmart — save \$30 After the 3rd generation AirPods were launched last month, it seemed inevitable that their predecessors would fall to an all-time low price this Black Friday. We haven't been disappointed, with Apple's wireless earbuds available now for [only \$89 on the Walmart website](https://goto.walmart.com/c/1943169/568844/9383?subId1=theweek-gb-5123572262040512107&sharedId=theweek-gb&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.walmart.com%2Fip%2FApple-AirPods-with-Charging-Case-2nd-Generation%2F604342441%3Fathbdg%3DL1800). A free daily email with the biggest news stories of the day – and the best features from TheWeek.com ![A TV.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/RNV3xv8cZVhqJ5fgtsXUtF.jpg) (Image credit: Courtesy Walmart) ## LG 4K OLED C1 TV: \$1,796.99 at Walmart — save \$903 If you've been coveting a massive new flat screen TV for your lounge and have the budget to match, then LG's stunning 65-inch OLED has had nearly \$1,000 knocked off the price. This set is often featured in lists of the world's best TVs, featuring an 8 million pixel display, optimized surround sound, and Game Optimizer. It's [available to order from Walmart](https://goto.walmart.com/c/1943169/568844/9383?subId1=theweek-gb-3236217254409235389&sharedId=theweek-gb&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.walmart.com%2Fip%2FLG-65-Class-4K-UHD-Smart-OLED-C1-Series-TV-with-AI-ThinQ-OLED65C1PUB%2F604778663). ![A laptop.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/pZHPeiDNae5M6zNbJLp7E7.jpg) (Image credit: Courtesy Dell) ## Dell XPS 13 laptop: \$649.99 at Dell — save \$300 Another market-leading product, this laptop comes Windows 11-ready and is ideal for streamers, professionals and regular home users. This price point is unheard of for the Dell XPS 13, and we'd be surprised if stocks last through until Thanksgiving. You can [buy direct at the Dell website](https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-100577557-12578053?sid=theweek-gb-1192973410351003615&url=https://deals.dell.com/en-us/productdetail/bf8p). ![A Keurig.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/XM7QRLmCXWZNm3bmQD8iob.jpg) (Image credit: Courtesy Amazon) ## Keurig K-Classic coffee maker: \$99.99 at Amazon — save \$40 Luxury espresso makers have been a Black Friday battleground for the last few years, but this pod-model from Keurig is about as affordable as they come. For such a svelte machine, it features a 48 ounce water reservoir that should be enough for six cups. [Comes in black or red at Amazon](https://target.georiot.com/Proxy.ashx?tsid=156573&GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Famazon.com%2FKeurig-K55-K-Classic-Coffee-Programmable%2Fdp%2FB01BOU6DLE%3Ftag%3Dhawk-future-20%26ascsubtag%3Dtheweek-gb-2167136377914607662-20). ![A Roomba.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/58FUKmKiNJhsSiF8mwFCG5.jpg) (Image credit: Courtesy Amazon) ## iRobot Roomba 692 vacuum cleaner: \$199.99 at Amazon — save \$100 Automatic, smart vacuum cleaners aren't going to be for everybody, but the technology is getting better and better and iRobot Roombas are leading the way. This one is the brand's best seller, combining affordability with voice activation and smart [AI](https://theweek.com/uk/tag/artificial-intelligence). Currently [discounted at Amazon](https://target.georiot.com/Proxy.ashx?tsid=156573&GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Famazon.com%2FiRobot-Vacuum-Wi-Fi-Connectivity-Self-Charging-Charcoal%2Fdp%2FB085D4MFS8%3Ftag%3Dhawk-future-20%26ascsubtag%3Dtheweek-gb-2167136377914607662-20). 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