MacBook, AirPods Pro, LG TVs

After a literal month of hype and dozens of teaser deals, Amazon’s Black Friday sale has officially started — and if I may quote Michael Scott, “Oh my GOD, okay, it’s happening. EVERYBODY STAY CALM.”

It’s go time, people. And if you want to avoid one of those dreaded “out of stock” banners, you’d better hurry; the site’s sales tend to move pretty quickly. 

No pressure, you know.

The last time we checked, there were no less than 1,000 active deals up on Amazon’s official Black Friday landing page, and they covered everything from electronics to kids’ toys. If you don’t feel like scrolling through all of them (fair!), fret not: Below, you’ll find a quick rundown of the best bargains that are up for grabs right now. 

Hi, wow, this thing is stunning. Released this past May, Apple’s latest MacBook Air is an extremely lightweight, extremely portable laptop made of recycled aluminum that sports a quiet keyboard, a dual-core 8th-generation Intel Core i5 processor, Touch ID security technology, and a 13-inch True Tone Retina display. It’s probably not worth buying if you still have last year’s MacBook Air model (they’re very similar), but if you’ve got anything older, it would definitely be a worthy upgrade.

The 2019 MacBook Air is currently on sale on Amazon for $899.99, but if you choose free no-rush shipping during checkout, you can get it in your choice of three colors for only $799.99 — a 27% total savings. (Fun fact: That’s the biggest discount it’s ever seen on the site.)

Buy it here.

Brand new as of last month, Amazon’s Fire HD 10 Tablet is a speedy little gadget with 10.1-inch full HD display, built-in support for the Alexa virtual assistant, two cameras that can record HD video, and a long mixed-use battery life of up to 12 hours on a single charge. It’s a stellar budget option if you don’t feel like shelling out for one of those new iPads.

The Fire HD 10 Tablet is also enjoying its biggest discount in Amazon history right now: Get the 32GB model for only $99.99 (normally $149.99), or upgrade to the 32GB model for just $139.99 (normally $189.99). Either way, you’ll be keeping $50 in your pocket.

Shop all Fire Tablet deals here.

Active noise cancellation? Check. A water-resistant build? Copy that. A super comfortable fit? You betcha. Yep — the all-new AirPods Pro are the best wireless earbuds that Apple’s ever made.

Amazon’s deal on the AirPods Pro isn’t anything crazy-exciting, but given Apple’s aversion to monetary discounts (they like to give out gift cards instead), this is probably the best price you’ll find on them during the holiday shopping season. Order a pair today for $234.98 — 6% off their usual retail price of $249.

Shop the discounted AirPods Pro here.

(Not an Apple person? Don’t worry — Amazon’s got a sweet deal for you, too.)

Well, would you look at that: Yet another item that’s been marked down to its lowest price in Amazon history for Black Friday 2019. This puppy is last year’s Instant Pot Smart WiFi, an advanced programmable multicooker featuring built-in support for WiFi and the Alexa virtual assistant. It combines the functionality of eight different kitchen appliances (pressure cooker, slow cooker, rice cooker, yogurt maker, cake maker, sauté pan, steamer, and warmer) and comes equipped with 13 one-touch Smart Programs to help you make delicious meals in a flash.

The Instant Pot Smart WiFi retails for $149.95, but Amazon’s got it on sale right now for only $89.99 — a 40% savings.

Let’s cut to the chase on this one: The Dash Compact Air Fryer is currently on sale for $39.99 (down $60 from $99.99), which is one hell of a steal. HowEVER, you can lower its price even further by applying the digital coupon on its product page — that’ll bring it down an additional $8 to a mere $31.99, which is an unbelievable discount of 68%. (Seriously, is Amazon even making any profit on this?) Get one here in black, grey, or red before they sell out, because they probably definitely will.

Here’s another deal that made us do a double-take: Samsung’s POWERbot R9250 is a premium robot vacuum that uses an onboard camera and multiple built-in sensors to map a route throughout your home for thorough (yet efficient) multi-room cleaning. It retails for $999.99, but Amazon’s got it on sale right now for just $483.37 — a mind-boggling discount of 52%.

What would a Black Friday sale be without an Amazing TV deal? Enter: LG’s 65-inch 4K smart TV, a fast (and drop-dead gorgeous) UHD display that supports LG Thinq AI technology, Alexa, the Google Assistant, and Apple’s AirPlay 2 protocol.

Snag it from Amazon for just $546.99 — 45% off its $999.99 MSRP. (Note: It’s also on sale at Best Buy, but Amazon’s pricing is cheaper by $3.)

Stumped on what to get your Secret Santa? This 23andMe DNA test kit can glean genetic insights into one’s ancestry and health, and just between us, it would make a rad gift for literally anyone. It usually retails for $199, but Amazon has it on sale for only $99 — a 50% savings.