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25 Best 'Black Friday' 2017 Ad Deals: Amazon, Apple, Best Buy, Target And Walmart

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Black Friday 2017 is here and while I’ve highlighted some of the Star Buys and real stinkers from Amazon, Apple, Best Buy, Target and Walmart, now it is time to focus purely on the very Best of the Best. These are my top Black Friday deals for cameras, games consoles, smartphones, tablets, smart speakers, smartwatches and HDTVs this year.

This post was done in partnership with BestBlackFriday.com, which specialises in unearthing holiday season sales. Deals highlighted on this page are independently chosen editorial picks and linked to for your convenience. BestBlackFriday may earn affiliate commissions that support its work.

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Note: you can find more of my dedicated Black Friday store guides here: Apple (guide), Kohl’s (guide), Macy’s (guide), Microsoft (guide), Samsung (guide), Target (guide), Walmart (guide) and JCPenney, Macy's, Dell, HP and Groupon (group comparison).

My Black Friday 2017 warning: Stock for the very best deals will be extremely low. So if there’s a specific device you want, bookmark the product page and check back regularly. I don’t have insight into the stock levels of every product at every store so when it’s gone it’s gone. The exception to this rule will be Amazon, which is why it is at the top of this post as a secure one stop spot, so be sure to structure your Black Friday shopping around this (aka grab other items first!).

25 Best Black Friday 2017 Deals

Amazon Devices

  • Amazon Echo Dot for $29.99 (save $20) - product link - This is the lowest price ever for the Echo Dot, it’s cheaper than Prime Day’s price of $34.99 and Black Friday’s 2016 Price of $39.99. Grab it.
  • Amazon All-New Echo for $79.99 (save $20) - product link - This is a new model so no price comparisons are available, but it stands out because the original Echo cost $89.99 on Prime Day 2017 and $139.99 on Black Friday 2016. Great deal.
  • Amazon Echo Plus for $119.99 (save $30) - product link - Another new Echo for Black Friday 2017, it’s a strong discount for what is a red hot product.
  • Amazon Fire TV Stick with Alexa Voice Remote for $24.99 (save $15) - product link - Another record low price as there was no discount for Prime Day 2017 and it cost $29.99 on Black Friday last year.
  • Amazon All-New Fire HD 10 Tablet for $99.99 (save $50) - product link - The original was not discounted on Prime Day earlier this year, but this is a new and improved model.
  • Amazon Kindle Paperwhite for $89.99 (save $30) - product link - The Kindle Paperwhite was also available for $89.99 on Prime Day this year but cost $10 more ($99.99) on Black Friday last year.

Cameras

  • Best Buy - GoPro HERO5 Black 4K Action Camera for $349.99 (save $50) and Free $50 Gift Card included - product link

Not many cameras make my top buys, but if you are specifically looking for Black Friday camera deals check out Paul Monckton’s camera roundups for Amazon, B&H Photo Video, eBay and Costco, Groupon, Kohl's, Sam's Club, Target and Walmart.

Target

Consoles - PlayStation 4, Xbox One S

  • GameStop - Sony PlayStation 4 Pro Console for $349.99 (save $50) - product link - It’s not a big discount but it’s about the only discount the PS4 Pro will receive this year. So if you’re if you are in the market for a PS4 Pro, you should get it from GameStop.
  • Kohl’s - Xbox One S 1TB Bundle with Halo Wars 2 and Bonus Controller + $90 Kohl’s Cash for $329.99 (save $20) - product link
  • Walmart - PlayStation 4 GranTurismo Sport VR Bundle for $299 (save $100) - product link - Released just this month, the bundle is already on sale for $299 at Walmart. While many other stores have this same deal, Walmart's price follows a familiar theme by costing $0.99 less than competing stores. These dollar savings all add up.
  • Microsoft Store - Xbox One S 500GB Console + Free Game and 1-Month Game Pass for $189 (save $60) - product link

HDTVs and Home Theater

  • Target - Polaroid 32-inch LED TV for $89.99 (save $40) - product link - Amazon is selling a 32-inch TV for $69.99 but withholding the brand so this remains a safer buy.
  • Walmart - Samsung 55-inch Class 4K (2160P) Smart LED TV (UN55MU6290) for $497.99 (save $200) - product link
  • Samsung.com - UN49MU6290FXZA 49-inch Class MU6290 4K UHD TV for $429.99 (save $170) - product link
  • Samsung.com - 55-inch Class Q8C Curved QLED 4K TV (QN55Q8CAMFXZA) for $2,199.99 (save $1,300) - product link - there are many cheaper 55-inch 4K HDTVs available in the Black Friday sales, but this is premium model which has top class reviews and the discount is substantial.
  • Samsung.com - UN55MU8000FXZA 55-inch Class MU8000 4K UHD TV for $899.99 (save $600) - product link - another quality brand and high class model and strong price.
  • Samsung.com - QN55Q7FAMFXZA 55-inch Class Q7F QLED 4K TV for $1,499.99 (save $1,300) - product link - QLED HDTVs are loved by reviewers and this is one of the most affordable 55-inch models to feature the technology with the discount almost making it half price.
  • Amazon - Roku Streaming Stick+ | 4K/HDR/HD streaming player with 4x the wireless range & voice remote with TV power and volume (2017) for $48 (save $21.99) - product link

Smartphones

  • Samsung.com - Save up to $400 with an eligible smartphone trade-in when you buy a Galaxy S8 or Galaxy Note 8 - product link - This repeats Samsung’s best Black Friday 2017 trade-in offer.

Tablets

  • Best Buy - iPad Pro 10.5-Inch 64GB WiFi - Space Gray or Silver for $549.99 (save $150) - product link - Likely to be the best iPad Pro discount you will find during the holiday sales period
  • Walmart - Apple iPad 32GB Wi-Fi (5th Generation) for $249 (save $80) - product link - Apple’s standard ‘iPad’ is in high demand while the deal isn’t exclusive (Target sells it for $249.99), you are again saving a dollar by shopping at Walmart.
  • Walmart - Walmart - Apple iPad mini 4 128GB WiFi - Space Gray for $349 (save $250) - product link
  • Microsoft Store - Surface Pro Bundle for $899 (save $229.99) - product link

Best Buy

Smart Speakers

  • Walmart - Google Home + $25 Shopping Offer for $79 (save $50) - product link - The purchase price can be found elsewhere but Walmart’s inclusion of a $25 voucher when purchased through Google Express makes the net purchase price an unmatched $54.

Smartwatches and Wearables

  • Kohl’s - Fitbit Charge 2 or Fitbit Alta HR + $30 Kohl’s Cash for $99.99 (save $50) - product link - $99.99 is a standard price, but Kohl’s $30 Kohl’s Cash sees it stand out from the pack.

As with cameras, not many smartwatches/wearables make my Best Of list. So for a dedicated roundup of Black Friday deals purely on wearables checkout David Phelan’s comprehensive guide.

Once again a word of warning: in my opinion these are the best Black Friday 2017 deals going, so be prepared for items to sell out. If you don’t have time to meticulously plan your shopping schedule then remember Amazon’s own brand devices (Echo, Echo Dot, Echo Plus, Fire TV, Fire tablets, Kindle ebook readers) are likely to be the only ones you can buy at any time throughout the whole of Black Friday without any stock problems.

To keep up with all my daily Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals and analysis (and there is plenty more to come) either bookmark my Forbes page or navigate to it and click the ‘Follow’ button to receive email notifications for new articles.

You can also read more in my Vs series with Walmart Vs Amazon, Amazon Vs Best Buy, Best Buy Vs Target, Kohl’s Vs Costco and Walmart Vs Target all facing off. I have also already begun my Cyber Monday 2017 sales previews.

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More Of My Black Friday Coverage On Forbes

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Best 'Black Friday' 2017 Ad Deals: JCPenney, Macy's, Dell, HP, Groupon, Microsoft

Best Buy 'Black Friday' 2017 Ad Deals: How Good Are They?

Kohl’s 'Black Friday' 2017 Deals: How Good Are They?

Macy's 'Black Friday' 2017 Ad: The Best Amazon, Apple, Headphones Deals

Microsoft 'Black Friday' 2017: Early Galaxy S8, Surface, Windows, Xbox Deals

Sam's Club Black Friday 2017: Breaking Apple, Microsoft, Samsung Deals

Samsung 'Black Friday' 2017: Live Galaxy S8, Galaxy Note 8, 4K HDTV Deals

Target 'Black Friday' 2017 Deals: How Good Are They?

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