Amazon Early Holiday Discounts Begin Ahead of November 19 Black Friday Launch

Amazon plans to start its official Black Friday event on November 19, but the retail giant has already dropped prices on several tested products for eager shoppers.

Early Tech and Audio Deals

The XM6 over-ear headphones earned a WIRED rating of 9 out of 10 for comfort, sound quality, and noise cancellation, and they are now at their lowest price on Amazon, matching prices at Walmart and Best Buy. Meanwhile, the Apple AirTag is also discounted to its lowest Amazon price. For budget audio, the Soundcore Bluetooth boombox, soon to be rebranded under parent company Anker, is marked down to its lowest price ever on Amazon.

Household and Smart Devices

The Fire HD 10 tablet remains available as new Alexa tablets replace the older Fire series, and Amazon promises to support these devices for another four years. A Blink pan-tilt security camera normally priced at $40 is currently discounted by 50 percent, though these cameras only work with Alexa. For cleaner air, Levoit's top budget air purifier pick is seeing a price drop. Nena Farrell, a home-cleaning expert, recommended a Eufy robot vacuum that is currently 43 percent off with a self-cleaning roller mop. Additionally, a De'Longhi espresso machine usually priced around $200 is available for $150.

Context

Retailers frequently launch early discounts weeks before traditional shopping events like Black Friday to capture consumer spending early. These early sales often feature popular electronics, home appliances, and smart devices that typically see heavy demand during the holiday season.