Black Friday 2018: Best UK deals and savings, with £590 off Macbooks and £1,200 off 4K TVs
Welcome to Black Friday – back and better than ever. After twelve long months of waiting, experts predicted the international event's success would rouse the most substantial sales to date, and it has done exactly date.
Following a week of early deals on smartspeakers, the latest iPhones, the Nintendo Switch and KitchenAids, many retailers have upped the ante for Black Friday's official launch.
Deals on 4K TVS, gaming consoles and mobile phones currently reign supreme across most retailers but there are also hundreds of amazing deals that could easily be missed in the frenzy.
To help you navigate the best of the best, here are The Telegraph's top picks from Black Friday.
The Telegraph's top picks
Fire TV Stick 4K and Echo Dot
Was £99.98, now £59.98 from Amazon
The third generation Echo Dot is usually £49.99, so this is a great deal. It's a hands-free, voice-controlled device which allows you to connect to personal assistant Alexa in order do a myriad of tasks: play music, make calls, ask questions, check your calendar, the weather, traffic and sports scores, manage to-do and shopping lists, control compatible smart home devices, and more.
In this bundle deal the Dot comes with the Fire TV streaming stick, which lets you plug in and play thousands of programmes from streaming channels, including its own Prime Video as well as Netflix and iPlayer.
Google Pixelbook
Was £999, now £699 from Currys PC World
Google's Pixelbook was one of the best laptops you could buy last year. It comes with a flexible, flippable display so it can be used like a laptop or tablet, a ten-hour battery life and Chrome OS. Inside this model is a Intel i5 seventh generation processor, a pretty powerful punch for this price. It has £300 off, making now a great time to upgrade your tablet or laptop.
Nintendo Switch Neon Red/Neon Blue with Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
Was £399.97, now £299.99 from Very
The Nintendo Switch proved a huge hit last year and we expect shoppers this year to again be hunting for the best Nintendo bundles and deals. Right now, the best offer we have found has the Switch at just £299 from Very. It comes with the regular Nintendo Switch but bundled with hit games Pokemon Let's Go and Mario Kart 8. At this price, you are effectively getting the console and two games for with around £100 off.
If you want just the Switch console, you can get it for £249 from Currys PC World.
Buy bundle now or console on its own here
Samsung Galaxy S9
From £26.99 per month, saving £200 from Carphone Warehouse
The Samsung Galaxy S9 was one of our favourite phones this year - so much so it garnered a five star review from our technology editor. It's a powerful smartphone with an edge-to-edge display, a dual camera and features like facial recognition and a 960 frames per second slow mo camera.
It also has £200 off its two-year deal price at Carphone Warehouse. At £26 per month this is just about the cheapest monthly rate we have seen for the S9. It comes with 500MB of data on iD.
LG 65SK8000PLB 65-Inch Super UHD 4K HDR Premium Smart LED TV with Freeview Play
Was £2,199.99, now £999 from Amazon
Amazon have taken an unbelievable £1,200 off this 65-inch lg in the run up to Black Friday and those with around 65 inches of wall space to spare are going to be thrilled. The 65SK8000PLB features an IPS 4K Nano Cell Display (read: the modern picture quality barometer), an Alpha 7 processor (for seamless use of all its entertainment options), ThinQ AI (like an all-knowing assistant living in your TV), and 4K cinema HDR for the most dynamic viewing available.
Best Amazon deals
Fire HD 8 kids edition tablet
Amazon's Fire HD 8 kids tablet scored very highly in Telegraph Recommended's review earlier this year. Its parental controls were described as "second to none" and it was praised for offering a wide array of child-friendly apps, books and features. Its age range, around three to 12, is also impressive.
Amazon Echo (2nd gen) smart speaker with Alexa
A 39 per cent saving on this stylish smart speaker, which seems to be appearing in everyone's homes these days. Amazon Echo connects to Alexa, a cloud-based voice service, to play music, make calls, set alarms and timers, ask questions, check your calendar, the weather, traffic and sports scores, manage to-do and shopping lists and control dozens of compatible smart home devices.
Fire TV Stick 4K and Echo Dot
The third generation Echo Dot is usually £49.99, so this is a great deal. It's a hands-free, voice-controlled device which allows you to connect to personal assistant Alexa in order do a myriad of tasks: play music, make calls, ask questions, check your calendar, the weather, traffic and sports scores, manage to-do and shopping lists, control compatible smart home devices, and more.
In this bundle deal the Dot comes with the Fire TV streaming stick, which lets you plug in and play thousands of programmes from streaming channels, including its own Prime Video as well as Netflix and iPlayer.
Find more of the Telegraph's favourite Amazon Black Friday deals here.
Best mobile phone deals
Apple iPhone XR
Was £225, now £175 (with code) upfront from Mobiles.co.uk
We didn't expect to see the iPhone XR get such a hefty price cut on Black Friday, as Apple's products are only rarely available at a sharp price cut. The iPhone XR only came out last month but is now available with a price cut of £50 when you buy it on Mobiles.co.uk.
It comes with an ultra-fast processor, an all-screen 6.1-inch display and comes in five snazzy colours. This deal is available from £175 upfront at £34 per month. This deal is only available on Thursday so hurry to get it before time runs out at midnight tonight. You will need to enter the discount code OMD50 at checkout.
iPhone 8
£29.99 upfront, £36 per month for 100GB data on Vodafone from Carphone Warehouse
It's not the newest iPhone, but the iPhone 8 was given a glowing review by The Telegraph's James Titcomb when it launched, and described as a "very fine phone indeed." With its 4.7inch display, stereo speakers and top camera, it's not hard to see why.
The 8 still doesn't come cheap, but this Black Friday deal should at least help limit the damage. According to Carphone Warehouse, it represents a saving of £460.
Google Pixel 3
£29.99 upfront, £36 per month for 100GB data on Vodafone from Carphone Warehouse
Google's latest smart phone (it was released in October), is intended as a competitor to the market-leading Samsung, and it seems to be working – early indications are that it's very good, particularly the camera and design. It certainly doesn't come cheap, but this deal sees a huge £794 saving, according to Carphone Warehouse.
Find more of the best Black Friday mobile phone deals here.
Best TV deals
JVC LT-48C780 48 inch smart LED TV
Was £399, now £249 from Currys PC World
TV prices are getting more competitive than ever, and each Black Friday retailers offer heavy reductions in order to outbid each other. For under £500, you're not going to get state-of-the-art, 8K optics, but we don't think that matters.
At £249, there's no doubting this is a very good deal on a top TV for its price range. It's fully HD, comes ready to access all the catch-up TV and streaming apps, and is super easy to install. Happy days.
Panasonic TX-55FZ802B OLED HDR 4K Ultra HD Smart TV
Rated highly by external review platforms, this 55 inch TV is one of the best OLED TVs around. Great picture quality with lots of detail and all the usual bells and whistles, including Netflix and 4K streaming services and built in speakers.
Hitachi 43-Inch Smart 4K Ultra HD TV with HDR
Was £369.99, now £279.99 from Argos
For a cinematic experience in your own living room, this Hitachi 43-inch Smart 4K Ultra HD TV now comes cheaper than many of its lesser-tech competitors. The HDR-ready TV boasts 2 USB ports, 3 HDMI sockets, 4K Ultra HD Certification, and can be mounted with ease.
As a Smart TV, it also includes built-in access to Netflix, YouTube, Facebook, Freeview Play (so you can catch up on TV you would otherwise miss when it suits you best), and more.
If you want a bigger screen and you're prepared to pay a touch more, Argos shoppers have also been lavishing praise on the LG UK6400PLF. It offers basically the exact same thing as the Hitachi model, but with a bigger screen. It's available for £379, a saving for £70 off the RRP.
Buy now
Find more of the best TV deals offered during Black Friday sales here.
Best gaming deals
Red Dead Redemption 2
Was £49.99, now £34.99 from Quidco
It has been tricky to find a great deal so far on Red Dead Redemption; this is arguably the game of the year with potentially hundreds of hours of gameplay to enjoy exploring the last of the Old West with your gang. By signing up with Quidco you can buy Red Dead Redemption 2 with a £15 discount.
Other than that, the best deal we can find is a mere £2 off on John Lewis, so it's worth heading to Quidco.
Buy now from Quidco or from John Lewis
Xbox One S with Forza Horizon 4, Tekken 7 and Project Cars 2
Like with televisions, each year we see ultra competitive gaming bundles, and 2018 is no different. The Xbox One S, one of the latest iterations of Microsoft's console, comes with a one terabyte hard drive, built-in WiFi and Ultra HD graphics. It's also much slimmer than previous versions of the Xbox.
In this bundle, you'll get popular games Forza Horizon 4, Tekken 7 and Project Cars 2, though there may well be other bundles throughout the day.
Fallout 76
Was £49, Now £32.49 from Currys
Fallout 76 has only just been released, and while its recommended going rate was £49 you can already find it at Black Friday discounts from Currys on Xbox and PS4. Explore the wasteland as a survivor of a nuclear apocalypse and play with friends online in the Fallout universe for the first time.
Find more of the Telegraph's favourite gaming Black Friday deals here.
Best kitchen deals
KitchenAid 150 Artisan 4.8L Stand Mixer, Black Caviar
Was £479, now £299 from John Lewis
KitchenAid is renowned for retro style and substance in equal measure and the Artisan 4.8 Litre Stand Mixer is a fantastic example of such. The inimitable ten-speed mixer comes with a wire whip whisk, dough hook, flat beater, and has been reduced by a massive £180.
Le Creuset Toughened Non-Stick Cookware Pan Set, 4 Piece
Was £355, now £285 from John Lewis
There's a significant £170 saving on this pan set from trusted kitchenware brand Le Creuset. The non-stick is always superior on their products making them long-lasting and definitely worth the investment. The interior allows you to use little or no oil when cooking for healthier results. The set includes two 18cm and 20cm saucepans, each with glass lids, a 26cm deep frying pan and a 20cm shallow frying pan.
Tefal Essential cookware set – five pieces
Tefal make some top affordable cookware, but £30 for a five-piece set is a bargain. Another Amazon bestseller, this deal gets you two frying pans and three saucepans with Tefal's famous non-stick, easy to clean coating and exterior. Not compatible with induction hobs, however.
Best fashion and beauty deals
John Lewis & Partners Beauty Advent Calendar
There's a 30 per cent saving on this indulgent beauty advent calendar featuring 25 full and trial size products from big brands such as Nars, Neals Yard, Clarins, Benefit and Aveda. Perfect for pre-Christmas pampering.
Barbour Strathyre wax jacket
Was £229, now £183.20 from House of Fraser
There's a significant discount on this classic Barbour jacket, which is warm and waterproof thanks to the waxed layer. A versatile timeless jacket that matches almost all outfits.
Calvin Klein CK One Shock for him eau de toilette
Was £22.95, now £17.21 from Amazon
A light, subtle, citrussy perfume for any occasion. Hints of clementine, cucumber, black pepper and cardamom. Delicious.
Real Techniques everyday essentials make-up brush complete face set
Was £19.99, now £12.99 from Amazon
An all-in-one set for face, cheeks and eyes. Top-quality soft brushes that should be part of any self-respecting make-up kit.
Find more of the Telegraph Fashion team's top picks on Black Friday deals here.
Best laptop deals
Apple MacBook Pro Core i7 Laptop
Was £2289.97, now £1699.97 from laptopsdirect.co.uk
Featuring intuitive touch bar technology, the Apple Macbook Pro combines sleek design with enhanced capabilities such as Touch ID, enhanced speakers and the brightest ever Macbook screen (which measures at 15 inches). Recommended for the usual list of tech specs, as well as simply being a nice laptop that's light and easy to use.
It isn't always the case Black Friday is flooded with Macbook offers, making this deal particularly eye catching with a £590 discount.
LENOVO Ideapad 330-15IKB 15.6" Intel® Core™ i3 Laptop - 1 TB HDD
Was £519, Now £279 from Currys PC World
As all-rounder laptops go, Lenovo has built quite a reputation on their everyday favourites. This Ideapad, in particular, not only has the tech specs to support all work and play but has a durable design that means it can be transported safely in any bag. At over £200 off for Black Friday, it is also a steal. You'll be hard pressed to find a laptop with such high attention to detail (ventilation, a huge 1TB hard drive for storage, dual Dolby speakers, and more).
Find more of the best Black Friday laptop deals here.
Best tablet deals
Apple 9.7 inch iPad - 32 GB, Space Grey
Was £319, now £299 from Currys PC World
The iPad is the ultimate office status symbol. If you've got an iPad, people know you're a force to be reckoned with. Obviously it also helps that, you know, the iPad is just a really, really good tablet. It's perfectly balanced to do everything you need from reading eBooks to word processing to staying in touch with friends and family. The discount on this one may not be massive, but the device did only come out a few months ago, so it's nice to find any deals on it at all!
If you're looking for something just a bit bigger, Currys are also selling the 2017 edition of the iPad Pro starting at £569, a reduction of £50. This is technically an outdated model, now that the new one has been revealed, but that doesn't mean there's not lots to love about it! Our reviewer, James Titcomb, wrote: "The screen is gorgeous and it has loads of power – more, I suspect, than the apps designed for this thing can make use of. In truth, I can find very little to fault it."
Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 inch tablet
Was £278.98, now £149 from Currys PC World
A cheaper tablet that lacks some premium features, but it's ideal for the basics – watching films, playing games and editing documents. This model came out in 2016 and has 32 GB of storage, plus a microSD card slot lets you expand up to 200 GB – enough to save 160 films or 64,000 photos. The screen quality is pretty good, as is the Black Friday price, which also gets you a case and virus protection.
Apple iPad mini 4
Was £539.99, now £389.99 from Littlewoods
Yes, this isn't a new Apple product, but it remains the latest generation iPad Mini – a genre of tablet that has proven popular with many. This deal gets you a 7.9-inch Retina display, 8MP Camera on the back and an advertised 10 hours battery life – so you can use it throughout the day.
This is a big £150 saving, so is worth anyone's attention. Ideal for anyone who want more from mobile tech products – or simply a much larger sceen.
Best Dyson deals
Dyson V6 Animal Cordless Vacuum
Was £369.99, now £199 from Argos
As you would expect, the V6 makes more noise and needs more routine emptying than its newer V7 and V8 counterparts. And perhaps the battery - despite the wonders of cordless hoovering - would ideally last a little longer.
However, this Dyson light-weight is incredibly easy to use - even nifty. The V6 does a good job of removing household dust, and is catered to animal-friendly homes.
Dyson AM09 Hot & Cool fan heater
Was £399, now £299 from Currys
If you find yourself struggling in both summer and winter (this year saw both the Beast from the East and a record summer heatwave), the chances are you're in need of a little alleviation.
Why buy a heater and a fan, when you can get both in one? Sure, it doesn't come cheap (though this Black Friday deal certainly helps ease the pain), but it's well worth it. Not only does it cool and heat, but in terms of control it doesn't get much better – the nine-hour timer, for example, allows you to set when you want it to run.
Find more of the Telegraph's pick of the Dyson Black Friday deals here.
All the products mentioned in this article are chosen and reviewed independently by our journalists. The Telegraph makes money by adding affiliate links to some of the products.
