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Best early Black Friday Costco deals 2025: I'm tracking my favorite discounts live now
Black Friday may not be until the end of November, but Costco has already sent out its holiday deals mailer, and several early Black Friday sales have hit stores and its website already, with more on the way starting Oct. 31.
Also: The best early Black Friday Walmart deals we've found
Costco is a membership-based wholesale retailer. Non-members can shop with a guest account online, but only members can access the full savings for the store's sales events (non-members can expect a 5% markup on purchases, and some deals are members-only). Memberships start at $65 a year (and you can sometimes find membership deals through third-party sites).
I'm a commerce editor, and personally, a Costco Executive Member and frequent Costco shopper. These are my favorite early Black Friday Costco deals you can shop now.
Best early Black Friday Costco deals
- Current price: $799
- Original price: $949
The latest MacBook Air is our pick for the best MacBook you can buy right now, thanks to its lightweight build and powerful M4 chip.
- Current price: $329
- Original price: $359
Our pick for the best iPad you can buy, the 11th-generation iPad features an A16 Bionic chip, 6GB of RAM, USB-C charging, 5G support, 4K video capture, Wi-Fi 6, and 128GB of base storage.
- Current price: $429
- Original price: $499
Our tablet review Maria Diaz recommends the Samsung S10 FE tablets over pricier models, thanks to their reliable performance and large screens.
- Current price: $749
- Original price: $999
ZDNET laptop reviewer Cesar Cadenas said the HP Omnibook "may be the best alternative to the MacBook Air, thanks to its absurdly-long battery life, lightweight design, and solid performance."
Review: I found the ultimate MacBook Air alternative for Windows users - and it's priced well
- Current price: $1,399
- Original price: $2,697
One of the best OLED TVs we've tested gets a big discount at Costco this week.
- Current price: $1,900
- Original price: $2,600
If you've been looking to upgrade to a cinematic 100-inch TV and are on a budget, this Hisense model is a great choice. We've tested several Hisense TVs, and they've become a trusted option.
- Current price: $119
- Original price: $199
This Ring alarm system is affordable and easy to set up, and includes a motion detector, a panic button, three contact sensors, and a 24-hour backup battery.
- Current price: $499
- Original price: $699
ZDNET portable power station tester Adrian Kingsley-Hughes tested the Solix C800 Plus, and found it to be "a powerful, well-made power station that delivers on everything it promises." This C800X comes with a foldable solar panel for charging.
More early Black Friday Costco deals
- EcoFlow Delta Pro 3 Portable Backup Power Station System: $3,999 (save $1,000): Our reviewer highly recommends this powerful EcoFlow power station to keep your lights and appliances on during power outages.
- TCL 65-inch Q77K Series 4K UHD QLED Smart TV: $399: This affordable TCL TV includes a high-contrast HVA panel, a 144Hz native refresh rate, and a backlit voice remote.
- Sony WH1000XM5 Wireless Noise-Cancelling Over-the-Ear Headphones: $279 (save $70): These stylish and popular Sony headphones may be a generation behind, but we still highly recommend them.
- Nespresso Vertuo Next Deluxe with Aeroccino 3 and 32 Capsules: $179: This members-only Nespresso Vertuo Next Deluxe bundle comes with a milk frother, 32 coffee capsules, and a $20 voucher to Nespresso.com for more.
- Dell Inspiron 15.6-inch Touchscreen Laptop: $399 (save $200): This affordable Dell laptop includes a 2-year warranty.
FAQs
When is Black Friday?
This year, Black Friday falls on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025, the day after Thanksgiving. Cyber Monday follows soon after, on Monday, Dec. 1, 2025.
Does Costco have a Black Friday sale?
Yes. According to the latest mailer, Costco's first holiday savings event runs Oct. 31-Nov. 16, both in-warehouse and online. The second (and main Black Friday event) will run from Nov. 17-Dec. 1. Costco will also run Cyber Monday deals online on Dec. 1.
Are tech products really cheaper during Black Friday?
Yes -- we often see some of the lowest prices of the year on a variety of tech products during Black Friday sales, including TVs, laptops, headphones, and more.
How did we choose these early Black Friday deals?
ZDNET only writes about deals we want to buy -- devices and products we desire, need, or would recommend. Our experts looked for deals that were at least 20% off (or are hardly ever on sale), using established price comparison tools and trackers to determine whether the deal is actually on sale and how frequently it drops.
We also looked over customer reviews to find out what matters to real people who already own and use the deals we're recommending. Our recommendations may also be based on our own testing -- in addition to extensive research and comparison shopping. The goal is to deliver the most accurate advice to help you shop smarter.