Looking to stock up on affordable gifts ahead of the holidays? Look no further: Between the “early” Black Friday sales happening now and the “real” Black Friday sales coming up next week you can find plenty of great stuff between $31 and $50 that will be perfect for holiday gift giving. Have a budget that’s lower or higher? We also have roundups for the best gifts under $30 and best gifts between $51 and $100.
As always, all the prices here are accurate at the time of publication but are subject to change.
Best deals under $50 right now
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Google’s Home Minis have become recent Black Friday staples, and those looking to add the Google Assistant to their home (or give some to friends or colleagues) can find even more deals. Already discounting a single Home Mini to $25 (from $49), Walmart is offering a two-pack of Google’s small smart speakers for $45. Those looking to save a few more bucks, however, should wait until Black Friday to get a single Home Mini (plus $5 in Vudu credit) for $19 a pop at Walmart.
Under-$50 Black Friday deals coming soon
These are the bargains you should watch for in the near future beyond just Amazon and Google devices (though those are here, too).
Walmart
Looking for a movie night? Walmart is bundling a Google Home Mini, Chromecast and $10 in credit for the Vudu video store for $35 in a “smart TV kit.” A savings of $29 from the non-bundled price, a version of the deal already exists for $45 but in addition to being $10 pricier than the Black Friday price, the current Home Mini/Chromecast bundle lacks the $10 in Vudu credit.
This deal will be available online starting Wed., Nov. 27 at 7 p.m. PT.
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Those looking for a deal on Roku’s 4K Ultra streaming box will find one at Walmart. The retail giant is knocking $51 off the price of the streamer to bring it down to $48 on Black Friday. And it is even throwing in $5 in Vudu credit and JBL headphones to sweeten the deal.
This deal will be available online starting Wed., Nov. 27 at 7 p.m. PT.
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Looking for a deal on Amazon’s Echo Show 5? Best Buy is taking $40 off on Black Friday. Currently on sale for $80, the Show 5 features a 5.5-inch display and video camera for calls in addition to being a speaker for playing music and doing other traditional Alexa tasks.
This deal will be available online starting Thursday, Nov. 28.
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Those looking for a waterproof Bluetooth speaker can save on Ultimate Ears’ Wonderboom. Currently on sale for $70, Target has the speaker discounted to $40 for Black Friday.
This deal will be available online starting Thursday, Nov. 28.
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Looking to get a new Xbox One or PlayStation 4 controller? Black Friday is usually one of the best times to buy. Best Buy and Walmart will each be taking off at least $20 from each console’s respective controllers, to bring the starting price down to $40 as opposed to its usual $60. And thanks to the latest iOS update, both controllers now work with iPhones and iPads for playing games on the go.
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