It’s time to kick off the Christmas shopping season – Black Friday is upon us! Find out everything there is to know about Black Friday, discover some of the best tech deals, and take advantage of our guide for stress-free shopping.
In this article you’ll be able to find:
- 2024 Black Friday Fever in Portugal
- Top 7 Tips to Prepare for Black Friday
- What to Expect From Black Friday?
- 2024 Black Friday Best Tech Deals
Originally from the US, Black Friday marks the beginning of the holiday shopping season. It usually took place on the last Friday of November, right after Thanksgiving, and posed an opportunity for shoppers to enjoy great discounts while Christmas shopping in advance.
Nowadays, Black Friday isn’t restricted to a single day. It has extended into a full weekend, ending with Cyber Monday, and many retailers run their official Black Friday sales one or more weeks earlier.
This savings concept also extended to many different countries – and Portugal is one of them! It is one of the busiest times of the year for both online and in-store retailers. Many brands run incredible promotional campaigns throughout November, which poses a great opportunity for consumers to grab amazing discounts in tech fashion, beauty, electronics, home goods, and more.
2024 Black Friday Fever in Portugal
In Portugal, November’s most eagerly awaited event is undoubtedly Black Friday, which takes place on Friday, November 29th. However, that’s not all this month has to offer when it comes to shopping savings.
Black November kicks off on November 11th with Single’s Day, which is when retailers begin offering their first discounts. Then, Black Week, which starts on November 25th, is an entire week of even lower prices and great discounts in every category and product you can imagine.
Black Friday comes in and with it an avalanche of low prices that ends online on December 2nd with this year’s Cyber Monday. It’s safe to say that November’s sales are a gift to those purchasing Christmas gifts in advance.
Top 7 Tips to Prepare for Black Friday
While Black Friday is appealing to many, others find the season stressful and even scary. However, there are a few tips and tricks you can follow to prepare for a stress-free shopping bonanza during Black Friday. Here are some of the things you can do:
1. Compile a list of the items you’re interested in. If there are specific products you want to gift, replace, or get for yourself, you should keep them in a list. This way, you won’t get lost in a sea of discounts and will know exactly what to look for when Black Friday deals go on.
2. Do some research. It’s crucial to make informed purchases this time of year. Unfortunately, some retailers will inflate their prices right before Black Friday and then promote them as heavily discounted when, in fact, they’re selling at regular retail prices. Plan what you want to buy ahead and pay attention to price differences.
3. Sign up for newsletters and download apps. One of the best ways to stay on top of your favorite brands’ deals is to sign up for their newsletters or download their apps. Instead of taking time to sit down and look for discounts, they’ll just effortlessly pop up on your inbox or notification bar.
4. Stick to a budget. If you start purchasing unnecessary items for the sake of “savings” you’ll end up spending way more than you were planning. Consider the things you really want to acquire and establish a budget to get them, without splurging.
5. Stay on alert for promotional codes and free shipping. One way to add to your savings is to take advantage of promo codes and free shipping. Talk to friends and family members to see if they’ve purchased anything from a retailer you’re interested in. Maybe they have a discount code that they can offer you!
6. Act fast and shop early. Some Black Friday deals are only available for a limited time and in small quantities, so make sure you’re ready to make your purchases. If you’re buying online, take time to create logins for your favorite retailers and add your billing information (safely, of course!).
7. Take advantage of Click and Collect services or shop online. Does shopping in person still feel scary to you, during Black Friday? Try taking advantage of Click in Collect services, in which you purchase your items online and then collect them in the store to avoid shipping fees (and fighting with other customers for the last items on the shelves). You can also stick to exclusively shopping online. In fact, many Black Friday deals are only available online, so you might even get a leg up on deals.
What to Expect From Black Friday?
When it comes to deals, you’ll be able to find incredible discounts in all items from all categories. From videogames and consoles to clothing and luggage and even from beauty to household appliances – the list goes on and on.
Because online shopping has become more and more prominent (specially since the pandemic), retailers will likely offer some exclusive online deals for shoppers taking advantage of their online stores.
This year, Black Friday starts a little later than last year, which means there are less days between then and Christmas. This could translate into deeper discounts throughout this Black Friday shopping season.
On the other hand, retailers begin offering pre-Black Friday discounts earlier and earlier, sometimes as early as mid-October! This means you can also expect to find interesting items at attractive prices earlier than usual.
2024 Black Friday Best Tech Deals
In Portugal, nearly every retailer and brand gets involved on offering great Black Friday deals. Expect giants such as Worten, Samsung, Fnac, Apple, MediaMarkt, NOS, Amazon.es, and MEO to be on the run for the best 2024 Black Friday tech deals.
Here are some of the discounts you can already find on the market:
Laptops
Asus Chromebook CX1500FKA-N4AHDSC1 – €279 (38% off);
Acer A315-44P – €469 (28% off);
MacBook Air 13” (2024) – €1299 (21% off)
Earphones/ Headphones
JBL 660NC Noise Cancelling Headphones – €89 (51% off);
Huawei Freebuds SE 2 Wireless – €24,99 (50% off);
Marshall Major IV – €99,74 (34% off).
Smart TVs
Hisense 75U7NQ Smart TV – €959 (47% off);
LG 50QNED87T6B (QNED 4K Ultra HD) – €549.99 (45% off);
Philips 55OLED769 Smart TV – €899,99 (38% off).
Gaming
Anbernic RG35XX – €55.90 (45% off);
MSI 27″ Curved Monitor – €181,95 (40% off);
Nintendo Switch OLED – €289 (15% off).
Smartphones
Oppo Reno 11 F 5G – €251,99 (30% off);
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra – €1104,98 (25% off);
Apple iPhone 13 – €549 (15% off).
Tablets and iPads
Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite (2024) – €259.90 (42% off);
Apple iPad 10.2” 9ª Gen – €399 (32% off);
Apple iPad Pro 12.9” 6ª Gen – €1149 (25% off).
Smartwatches
Xiaomi Watch S3 – €99.99 (34% off);
Samsung Galaxy Watch7 40mm – €249,58 (22% off);
Huawei Watch Buds – €399,99 (20% off).
Accessories and Others
Bluetooth Logitech MX Master 3S Mouse – €79 (40% off);
Xiaomi Scooter 4 – €329 (37% off);
Razer Huntsman Mini Keyboard – €84,99 (23% off).
Black Friday Tech Extravaganza: Your Ultimate Guide to the Best Deals – Final Thoughts
Black Friday is almost here! Mark your calendar and get ready to dive into one of the biggest shopping events of the year. With unbeatable deals across countless categories—from tech to home essentials, and fashion—there’s no better time to score major savings.
Can’t wait for Black Friday to kick off? You’re in luck! Many brands are already rolling out early discounts. So, whether you’re looking to upgrade your gadgets or snag a Christmas gift, check out our top picks to make the most of these offers. Happy shopping!
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Article written by Raquel Santos, and originally published at https://kwan.com/blog/black-friday-tech-extravaganza-your-ultimate-guide-to-the-best-deals/ on November 20, 2024.
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