What Are People Buying for Black Friday in 2025?

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Black Friday is right around the corner, but this year’s most popular deals are already starting to take shape. Based on what our community is actively engaging with—through upvotes, comments, and clicks—we’re seeing clear trends in what shoppers are prioritizing ahead of the main event. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at the offers generating the most interest right now, highlighting examples that resonate with our deal-savvy members.

If you just want to skip ahead and look at all Black Friday deals in one place, head over to our Black Friday hub. If you’re more of a choose-your-own-adventure type person, check out our Black Friday spreadsheet that have all currently announced deals from retailers and is update as new ones drop.

Now, let’s dig into some of the most eye popping deals we’ve seen so far.

Apple Airpods 4

Best Buy just lowered the price on Airpods 4 to $80, down from $130. That’s 38% off and the lowest price we’ve seen for a new pair that’s available to anyone. Our users were loving these when they were on sale on Amazon for $85 a few days ago, so this deal should see even more action.

3D Printers

3D printers have gotten a lot of buzz in our forums lately, and if there will be good Black Friday deals posted they will definitely be popular. This P2S combo 3D printer from Bambu Lab for $799 already has 34,000+ views and 257 comments! If eligible, you can get 20% back on this purchase via PayPal.

32-Piece Glass Food Storage Containers with Lids

Home-organization and meal-prep fans are buzzing about this set—especially now that you can snag the full 32-piece glass container kit for just $20 at Walmart, down from $57, which works out to roughly 65% off. These containers are oven-, microwave-, fridge/freezer-safe and made by a long-standing brand known for durability. If you’ve been waiting to upgrade from plastic to glass (better for storage, reheating, and leftovers), this deal is worth checking out.

98″ TCL 4K QLED TV

If you’re looking to go big, this 98-inch option is now priced at $999.99 at Best Buy, down from about $2,500 (~60% off). The sheer size alone makes it stand out, and at this price point it’s unusually accessible for a near-100″ model. A member of the Slickdeals community commented: “Picked this up last January. Enormous and Gorgeous. Absolutely Zero regrets. Don’t think you’ll get a better price on this model.” While it may not deliver the absolute best picture quality compared to ultra-premium models, for many rooms and uses this looks like a solid opportunity worth checking out.

6-Gallon Wet/Dry Vacuum with Car Cleaning Kit

This stainless-steel wet/dry vacuum is currently marked down to $29.97 at Walmart, compared to its usual $85, which comes out to about 64% off. It includes a car cleaning kit and has been getting attention for the value at this price point. A top comment notes, “These sell out every time they drop this low. Great for car detailing and garage cleanups — surprisingly powerful.” While capacity may be too small for heavy-duty jobs, for routine cleaning this deal is worth checking out.

Microsoft Xbox Wireless Controller (Red Ghost Cipher Special Edition)

This controller is currently marked down to $33 at Target, compared to a typical price of $65, which works out to about 49% off. One user commented: “Thank you I got the last one in my store!” — suggesting that availability may vary. For gamers looking to snag a stylish controller without breaking the bank, this is a straightforward way to upgrade.

Vortex SPARC AR 2 MOA Red Dot Sight

This optic is offered for $70 + ~$10 shipping at Palmetto State Armory, down from an estimated regular price of $250, for an effective discount of roughly 72%. As one commenter put it: “Very rare to see this type of deal on this site.” If you’re in the market for a red dot with strong value, this appears to be one worth looking into.

Apple Watch Ultra 2 (49 mm, GPS + Cellular)

This smartwatch is tagged at $449.97 at select Costco warehouses (in‑store only), compared to about $800 regular price, which comes to around 43% off. A top community tip: “Look at the bottom of the Costco app … search by description or item number. If nothing comes up then your warehouse is OOS.” If you don’t have a Costco membership, don’t worry. There will be plenty more Apple deals coming this Black Friday.

That was just a small sample of what’s being shared in our forums so far. Black Friday week should be another busy one, so make sure you follow along what’s happening on the Frontpage and the Black Friday hub.