Time to level up, Terminator. As of this morning, the holiday shopping season is officially underway.

While the main event doesn’t kick off until later this month, Best Buy’s early savings event officially launches today, Nov. 6, delivering massive price drops well ahead of their official Black Friday sale, which runs from Nov. 19 through Nov. 28.

Whether you are checking items off your holiday gift list or treating yourself to an upgrade, you don’t have to wait until Thanksgiving to score major discounts. And for even more head-start savings across all our favorite retailers, be sure to check out our all-around Black Friday recs and be sure to bookmark it for the latest updates.

When it comes to electronics, Best Buy is your one-stop shop. Their current lineup of doorbusters proves it. Right now shoppers can find incredible markdowns across every major tech category. If you are looking to upgrade your home theater, you’ll find record-low prices on OLEDs and smart screens from top brands like Samsung, LG, and TCL.

Apple enthusiasts will want to jump on the iPad deals, and remote workers and PC gamers alike should browse the deep discounts on laptops and tablets, everything from MacBooks to high-powered gaming rigs.

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Early Black Friday Headphones

Turn up the tunes and turn down the gift bill. Beats Solo 4 pairs an on-ear design with personalized spatial audio and dynamic head tracking. The listed battery life reaches up to 50 hours, handy for commuters who would rather queue another album than hunt for an outlet. The matte black finish keeps things understated. Get this 35% savings while supplies last.

Commuter chaos, meet your volume control. Sony’s WH-CH720N brings wireless listening and active noise cancellation into a more approachable price bracket. The lightweight headband and roomy ear space suit listeners who wear headphones through workdays and train rides. It’s a sensible step up for someone still relying on the earbuds that came with an old phone, half off while supplies last.

Long playlist? Sennheiser is ready for the assignment. Momentum 4 combines adaptive noise cancellation with wireless listening and a 42mm transducer system. It’s a gift-worthy option for travelers, office listeners and anyone who treats headphones as daily equipment.

A little peace and quiet makes a mighty appealing present. These sandstone Bose QuietComfort headphones combine wireless Bluetooth listening with over-ear noise cancellation. Consider them for the frequent flyer, shared-office worker or household playlist curator who wants a more private soundtrack.

JBL’s 2026 Tune 780NC headphones offer wireless listening, noise cancellation and the brand’s Pure Bass sound. Spatial audio adds another listening option, while the over-ear format makes this a substantial gift without the heft of a home stereo. They’re aimed at everyday music fans rather than dedicated studio monitoring.

Bring the party without bringing a whole sound system. JBL’s Charge 6 is a portable wireless speaker with the brand’s Pro Sound and AI Sound Boost processing. The compact format makes it an easy companion for gatherings where a phone speaker just won’t cut it.

The designated DJ deserves better than a phone balanced in a cup. Bose’s SoundLink Plus brings portable Bluetooth audio, a carrying loop and a bass-forward pitch to the next gathering. Its bag-friendly design suits impromptu hangs as well as planned celebrations.

Give movie night a speaking part. Samsung’s HW-B650F soundbar uses three front channels and a wireless subwoofer, with a center channel intended to improve dialogue clarity. The 3.1-channel setup makes this a practical upgrade for TV owners who want more than built-in speakers.

Quit asking what that character just said. The Bose TV Speaker is a compact Bluetooth soundbar designed to improve television sound and make speech clearer. Two angled full-range drivers and a center tweeter handle the audio duties. Its small footprint suits someone who wants a straightforward entertainment upgrade without planning an entire living-room speaker installation.

Kitchen

Give leftovers a second act. Ninja’s five-quart Air Fryer Pro offers four functions: air frying, roasting, reheating and dehydrating. Its nonstick basket and crisper plate make it a practical countertop pick for smaller households tackling snacks and weeknight sides.

Put the café on the kitchen counter. Breville’s Barista Express combines an integrated grinder, espresso brewing and a steam wand in one stainless steel machine. The pressure gauge gives budding home baristas another detail to watch as they dial in a shot. It’s a substantial gift for coffee lovers who enjoy the ritual as much as the finished drink.

Countertop space is precious, so make it work overtime. Breville’s Smart Oven Air Fryer Pro combines 13 cooking settings, including toast, bake, roast, pizza, air fry and dehydrate. The brushed stainless steel finish suits a busy kitchen. It’s a useful upgrade for home cooks who want more flexibility for sides, small meals and the occasional ambitious weekend project. Best Buy currently lists this at $319.95 versus an advertised $399.95 comparable value, an $80.00 (20%) saving.

French doors aren’t just for fancy houses. Ninja’s countertop oven combines air frying, convection cooking and toasting, with ten functions ranging from pizza to dehydrating. The included five-quart air fry basket adds room for snacks and sides. Consider it for the host who wants another cooking zone when the main oven is already occupied by the holiday centerpiece.

Hot coffee loyalist or iced-coffee lifer? This Ninja lets the household negotiate a truce. The Hot & Iced XL offers single-serve brewing and a 12-cup carafe, without requiring pods. Its Rapid Cold Brew setting is listed as taking as little as ten minutes. Multiple brew sizes make it a versatile pick for solo mornings and company-filled weekends alike.

Pet hair has had a good run. Shark’s Stratos upright combines a dual-brushroll cleaning system, a self-cleaning brushroll and odor-neutralizing technology. It’s a practical upgrade for households juggling carpets, hard floors and furry roommates.

Give the cleaning cupboard a promotion. BISSELL’s CleanView Max Lift-Off offers an upright vacuum format with the brand’s detachable Lift-Off approach, making it a useful option for households that need to tackle more than one floor surface. Choose this for practical shoppers who have specifically asked for household upgrades.

Gaming and more

Old-school looks, modern feel. The 8BitDo Pro 2 Bluetooth controller pairs its familiar silhouette with Hall Effect joysticks and support for Switch, Windows, macOS, Android and Steam Deck. Custom profiles add flexibility for players who like tweaking controls.

Give that battle station a sharper pointer. Razer’s Basilisk V3 35K combines a high-resolution optical sensor with a configurable HyperScroll tilt wheel. Users can choose tactile scrolling, free-spinning movement or automatic switching based on scrolling speed. The wired design suits a permanent gaming desk, and customizable controls give enthusiastic tinkerers another reason to spend time fine-tuning their setup.

Clear some desk real estate without abandoning the light show. Razer’s Huntsman Mini uses a compact 60% layout, optical switches and Chroma RGB backlighting. This listing is the clicky-switch version, so consider the recipient’s tolerance for keyboard noise. It’s a fun fit for gamers who want more mouse room and don’t rely on a full-size number pad.

Give the room a mood swing on purpose. This Philips Hue Essential kit includes a Hue Bridge and four E26 white-and-color smart bulbs. The app offers millions of colors and preset scenes, making it an approachable gift for someone curious about connected lighting. Check the recipient’s fixtures and setup before promising their ordinary living room a full nightclub transformation.

Philips Norelco’s rechargeable Shaver 7200 handles wet or dry shaving and includes a pop-up trimmer. SenseIQ technology adjusts to facial-hair density, while the listing highlights a coating intended to improve movement across skin. It’s a practical gift for someone who already likes rotary shavers and wants to refresh an aging bathroom essential.