Black Friday deals 2024 in Australia — top 10 deals we've spotted so far

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Black Friday is over, but the Cyber Weekend in Australia continues, and will finish up at the end of Cyber Monday on December 2, 2024.

This massive sale will see almost every major retailer and top-rated brands – including Dell, Bose, JB Hi-Fi, The Good Guys, Amazon and eBay – launch highly competitive (and attractive) sales throughout the entire weekend.

Savings can be found on big-ticket items, including TVs, laptops and phones, along with a great selection of products that land squarely in impulse purchase territory, such as headphones, fitness trackers, small appliances and PC peripherals, to name just a few. Plus, with shipping times typically arriving up to a week later, you could get your Christmas shopping done before the big rush, which is a big win in our books.

As always, we will be on deck at our LIVE Cyber Monday deals hub when the sale starts to help you score some of the bargains as we find them, so head over to that page to see our full list of discovered discounts. In the meantime, here are the ten best deals we've spotted so far.

Black Friday sales 2024: ten best deals

Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold 5G 256GB
Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold 5G 256GB: was AU$2,697 now AU$2,197 at JB Hi-Fi

Save AU$500
Google's first foldable only landed in Australia a few months ago, but it's already received an impressive AU$500 discount at JB Hi-Fi. The phone is packed with many of the same great specs as the Pixel 9 Pro XL, just with slightly less powerful cameras. But if you're in the market for a foldable, it's definitely one you ought to consider.

Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i 14-inch | Ultra 5 / 32GB / 512GB SSD
Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i 14-inch | Ultra 5 / 32GB / 512GB SSD: was AU$2,071 now AU$1,259 at Lenovo AU

Save AU$740
Lenovo's IdeaPad Pro 5i is a great productivity-focused laptop, and this model, which carries an Intel Core Ultra 5 125H chipset, 32GB of RAM and 512GB of SSD storage has received a massive 35% discount. We haven't tested it, but our mates over at Tom's Hardware quite liked it.

Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition
Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition : was AU$329 now AU$267 at Amazon

Save AU$62
With the biggest discount on any of the 2024 models, the Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition gives you double the storage of the standard model, and wireless charging. Plus, you can choose from two shiny new colourways, Metallic Jade and Metallic Black.

LG C4 OLED (65-inch) TV
LG C4 OLED (65-inch) TV: was AU$4,299 now AU$2,596 at Appliance Central

Save AU$1,703
LG's C4 OLED is the company's most popular OLED model, and now it's massively reduced. While the LG G4 OLED rates higher on our list of the best OLEDs of 2024, the C4 has a more approachable price point, which is even better thanks to this discount. It offers excellent picture quality, terrific gaming features and strong processor upgrade over last year's model.

Other sizes: 55-inch for AU$3,299 AU$2,250

Sennheiser Accentum Wireless Special Edition
Half-price
Sennheiser Accentum Wireless Special Edition: was AU$349.95 now AU$170 at Amazon

Save AU$180
Sennheiser's Accentum Wireless Special Edition cans have hit their lowest price to date on Amazon, with the mid-range cans discounted by over half. They offer clean sound, even if they aren't as dynamic sounding as Sennheiser's Momentum headphones, but they do offer impressive ANC and a long 50-hour battery life. And as this is a Special Edition set, it also comes with a USB Bluetooth adaptor at no extra cost.

Google Pixel Watch 2 LTE
Google Pixel Watch 2 LTE: was AU$529 now AU$263 at JB Hi-Fi

Save AU$266
The Pixel Watch 2 is now a generation old since the release of the Watch 3, but it's still a viable option for a compatible Pixel smartphone. It has a gorgeous circle watch face and is capable of temperature sensing, step tracking, heart rate monitoring and other convenient health features.

INIU B63 100W 25,000mAh power bank
INIU B63 100W 25,000mAh power bank: was AU$136.99 now AU$76.49 at Amazon

Save AU$60.50
This power bank has a large but flight-safe 25,000 mAh capacity, making it ideal for charging laptops, phones and other devices while on-the-go or travelling. Admittedly, this item is rarely listed at its full RRP, but that doesn't stop it from being a bargain at this price.

PlayStation 5 Slim (Digital)
PlayStation 5 Slim (Digital): was AU$679.95 now AU$529 at Amazon

Save AU$150.95
Score a massive AU$150 off the Digital version of the PS5 Slim. You may want to keep a distance if you intend to keep using discs, but if you're a digital gamer, this is a great grab in time for Christmas.

Dyson V10 Cyclone Cordless Vacuum Cleaner
Dyson V10 Cyclone Cordless Vacuum Cleaner: was AU$1,099 now AU$749 at Amazon

Save AU$350

Providing 60 minutes of fade-free suction, the Dyson V10 Cyclone is a powerful cordless vacuum with a 'Point and shoot' hygienic bin, making it easier to empty. Once again, Dyson's de-tangling motorbar cleaner head is included, and you also get three power modes, making the V10 ideal for all (dry) vacuuming situations.

Valmori | AU$400 off all mattresses, AU$100 off toppers and more
Valmori | AU$400 off all mattresses, AU$100 off toppers and more: at Valmori Home Collection

Save big during new bed-in-a-box brand, Valmori's Black Friday sale. You can slice AU$400 off all mattresses, including the Hybrid II, was AU$1,200 now AU$750 for a queen. Plus, you can knock AU$100 off all mattress toppers, and AU$30 off a second item.

Black Friday deals to expect in 2024

Even in Australia, Black Friday / Cyber Monday is arguably, the best time of year to make any major purchase. Whether you're looking to buy a new TV or replace your mattress, Australia's retailers will always save their best discounts and deals until this end of the year sales event.

Of course, we can't necessarily predict what deals will be had throughout the sale, but we can reasonably place a few safe bets. For starters, Amazon Australia will take charge with some stellar deals, akin to that of Prime Day 2024 in July and Prime Big Deal Days in October — in particular, with huge discounts Amazon devices and Kindle ereaders.

JB Hi-Fi and eBay will also have some killer bargains, but you'll probably want to hold off buying a new computer or PC, as laptops typically score the biggest price drops.

When is Black Friday 2024?

Black Friday 2024 is on Friday, November 29, 2024, though the sales will continue until the end of Cyber Monday 2024, which wraps up at 11:59pm (AEST) on Monday, December 2, 2024. That said, you can expect the deals to start well before the official start date. Retailers such as Amazon, The Good Guys, Dell and Bing Lee are known to kick off the season with early deals, so make sure you keep an eye out for discounts in the weeks leading up to the official start date.

Who has the best Black Friday deals in 2024?

In Australia, there are many retailers who will be competing to bring the best deals and discounts on Black Friday. As for which retailer will have the best Black Friday deals, that will really depend on which category you plan to buy in. For instance, Amazon, The Good Guys, JB Hi-Fi and Harvey Norman usually offer the biggest savings on 4K TVs, smartphones and appliances.

That said, those after a new PC or laptop should consider buying direct from brands such as Dell and HP. Additionally, it's worth keeping an eye on eBay Australia, which will offer discounts on practically everything, with even bigger savings for eBay Plus members.

Why is it called Black Friday? 

An event that began in the US, the term "Black Friday" as it relates to shopping dates back to 1961, and was used to describe the crowded pedestrian and vehicle traffic that usually came right after the holiday of Thanksgiving in Philadelphia.

The term would continue to gain traction, eventually spreading throughout the entire country by 1975. Eventually, the term Black Friday would have a different meaning for retailers, marking the point in the US calendar year when companies go "in the black," meaning they would finally begin to turn a profit. This would allow them to slash prices on their remaining stock, leading to huge deals in the lead-up to the holiday season.

While that time of year varies from country to country, the Black Friday sales event has been adopted all over the world, which is why Australia now takes part.

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Stephen Lambrechts

Stephen Lambrechts is the Managing Editor of Tom's Guide AU and has written professionally across the categories of tech, film, television and gaming for the last 15 years. Before Tom's Guide, he spent several years as a Senior Journalist at TechRadar, had a brief stint as Editor in Chief at Official Xbox Magazine Australia, and has written for such publications as APC, TechLife Australia, T3, FilmInk, AskMen, Daily Telegraph and IGN. He's an expert when it comes to smartphones, TVs, gaming and streaming. In his spare time, he enjoys watching obscure horror movies on physical media, keeping an eye on the latest retro sneaker releases and listening to vinyl. Occasionally, he also indulges in other non-hipster stuff, like hiking.