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Best Black Friday Deals Under $25: Affordable Bargains on Tech, Home Goods and More

You don't have to spend a fortune to benefit from Black Friday sales with these bargain buys.

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Adam Oram is a Deals Writer at CNET. He studied Media at Newcastle University and has been writing about technology since 2013. He previously worked as a Senior Writer at iMore, Deals Editor at Thrifter, and as an Apple Genius. His spare time is spent watching football (both kinds), playing Pokémon games, and eating vegan food.
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While Black Friday is a great time to score massive discounts on big-ticket items like TVs and laptops, you don't have to spend a fortune to take advantage of this week's sales. There are also plenty of budget-friendly bargains on gadgets, home goods, everyday essentials and more that you can snag for just $25 or less. And we've rounded up some of the best affordable offers out there right now below. 

Are early Black Friday sales a good time to buy?

Many retailers start "Black Friday" sales as early as Halloween, or even earlier. The quality of deals can vary early on, but as November progresses, many of the deals are as good as the deep discounts you’ll see during Thanksgiving weekend. See the best Black Friday deals we’ve found, and keep up with all the latest deals with our full Black Friday live blog coverage.

CNET has over a dozen dedicated deal hunters spending hundreds of hours a week scouting out the best deals at this time of year. From bargain buys to deals on products that CNET reviewers scored highly in hands-on reviews, we're constantly on the lookout for the best Black Friday deals. Below, we've put together our top picks for the Black Friday deals under $25 worth grabbing. 

Our absolute favorite Black Friday deals under $25

These deals are the pick of the bunch according to our deal experts, with steep discounts on products highly rated in hands-on CNET reviews and popular picks with our audience.

Score Amazon's smallest smart speaker at over half off and get a free smart bulb worth over $20 thrown in. 

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The Roku Express 4K Plus is our overall favorite streaming device of 2023, and right now you can pick it up for just $25 -- only $1 more than its all-time low price. It supports 4K content and comes with Roku's voice remote for easy hands-free control. 

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Time is running out to snag this impressive early Black Friday offer from StackSocial that saves you over $175 compared to Microsoft's price for a lifetime license.

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Take over 50% off this lightweight ThisWorx car vacuum and rid your vehicle of dirt and debris. This portable vacuum has 106 watts of suction power and comes equipped with a 16-foot cord that plugs into your 12-volt outlet.

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Whether you need more ways to power up at home or an all-in-one charger for when you're on the road, this Anker outlet extender can help you out. It features two AC outlets, two USB-A ports and a 30-watt USB-C port making it super versatile.

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Black Friday deals under $25 on tech and smart home

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Black Friday deals under $25 on everyday essentials

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Black Friday deals under $25 on home and garden

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Black Friday deals under $25 on health and fitness

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Black Friday deals under $25 on toys and games

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Are Black Friday deals under $25 worth buying?

Like with anything in life, you tend to get what you pay for. So if you're diving into the bargain bin this Black Friday, don't be expecting to score the world's best products. That being said, there are plenty of items that regularly cost more than $25 and drop under that threshold during major shopping events that are worth snapping up at lower prices. Plus, it makes sense to stock up on everyday essentials -- stuff that you would be buying anyway -- when prices fall as you're saving future you some money. 

What are the best Black Friday deals under $25? 

As mentioned above, there are many products that usually sell for more than $25 that go under that mark during Black Friday sales. Things like streaming media players, smart home devices, toys and games. These represent great value for money when they go sub-$25 and make for excellent holiday gifts. Right now, various Fire TV Sticks are under $25 in Amazon's Black Friday sale, as are select Roku Black Friday deals, for example. We'd also recommend loading up on consumable items like batteries, hygiene products and stationery. Not only is it frustrating to find yourself running low on these kind of things, but it makes sense to stockpile them while prices are at their best.

More Black Friday deals from CNET

CNET is covering a wide array of deals on tech products and much more this holiday season. Find the hottest sales and discounts on the CNET Deals page, as well as the best Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals and offers. Check out our CNET Coupons page for current Walmart discount codeseBay couponsSamsung promo codes and more from hundreds of other online stores. Sign up for the CNET Deals Text to get daily deals sent straight to your phone. And add the free CNET Shopping extension to your browser for real-time price comparisons and cash back offers. 


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