The 5 best Amazon Black Friday deals to shop today

Every day, we scour Amazon to find the best deals available. Whether it’s something for your kitchen to make cooking less stressful or some top-rated tech, the online shopping giant offers some of the best prices you can find online. Whatever you need, Amazon has you covered.

Below you’ll find deals on a self-emptying Shark robot vacuum, a do-it-all kitchen appliance and a top-tier Roku streaming device, all of which have been vetted by our team of deals experts to make sure they’re "best of web" prices. Meanwhile, you can get a head start on your holiday shopping and save even more with markdowns on must-have products during Best Buy and Walmart's early Black Friday sales. You can also get more discounts at Amazon's Epic Daily Deals savings event.

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The 5 best Amazon deals you can get today

1. Up to 47% off: Best-selling Shark vacuums 

During this one-day Epic Deals sale, you can save big on select Shark cleaning products. Whether you’re in the market for a steam mop, upright vacuum or want to invest in a self-emptying robot vacuum, Amazon has you covered. For example, the Shark IQ RV1001AE robot vacuum is currently selling for the cheapest it's ever been on Amazon—down from $599.99 to just $318.99. This model will do everything on its own, including emptying itself into its canister, which can hold more than an average month’s worth of debris.

Get the Shark S3501 Steam Pocket Mop for $48.99 (Save $41)

Get the Shark NV356E S2 Navigator Lift-Away Professional Upright Vacuum for $119.99 (Save $80)

Get the Shark IZ362H Anti-Allergen Cordless Lightweight Stick Vacuum for $229.99 (Save $100)

Get the Shark HE601 Air Purifier for $299.99 (Save $150)

Get the Shark IQ RV1001AE Robot Vacuum for $318.99 (Save $281)

2. Save $81: This do-it-all kitchen essential 

An air fryer can help you cut down on both cooking time and cleaning stress in your everyday routine. If you want some of that convenience in your own life, right now, the Ninja OS301 Foodi 10-in-1 air fryer and pressure cooker is on sale for $118.99, a 41% discount from the $199.99 list price. This 6.5-quart Ninja multicooker can air fry, pressure cook or slow cook almost anything. While it’s certainly bigger than most kitchen appliances, we can forgive its footprint since it can replace so many appliances.

Get the Ninja OS301 Foodi 10-in-1 Air Fryer and Pressure Cooker for $118.99 (Save $81)

3. Under $35: This popular streaming stick 

If you’re still streaming Netflix through your TV’s on-board apps, consider upgrading to this discounted Roku Streaming Stick. These nifty gadgets offer a speedier experience with more streaming app options than you'd typically get from most TVs. This Roku Streaming Stick 4K offers the same fast performance that you’d get from the brand’s full-sized streaming box, including 4K and HDR support, in a discrete and portable package. It’s currently selling for $34.99, the lowest price ever offered by Amazon.

Get the Roku Streaming Stick 4K (2021) for $34.99 (Save $15)

4. Save $200: Our favorite TV

We love the LG C1 OLED TV, and it’s currently the cheapest it’s ever been on Amazon. We loved the incredible contrast and picture quality this OLED panel delivers, the sheer number of features it offers (including Dolby Vision and a 120Hz refresh rate) and its eye-catching design. If you’re looking to invest on the best possible home theater experience, the 55-inch LG C1 is now selling for $1,296, a $200 discount from its usual price of $1,500. 

Get the 55-Inch LG C1 OLED TV for $1,296.99 (Save $203)

5. A 19% markdown: This compact Apple battery pack 

Looking for a stocking stuffer for the Apple fan in your life? Consider the sleek MagSafe Battery Pack. Typically selling for $99, this little accessory can add up to 70% more battery capacity to your iPhone. This particular battery pack attaches to your iPhone via magnets for hassle-free wireless charging. You can top it off with a Lightning cable, just like your other Apple devices. For a limited time, this convenient little battery pack is selling for $79.94 on Amazon, a discount of about $19 over buying it from the Apple Store.

Get the MagSafe Battery Pack for $79.94 (Save $19.06)

Amazon deals you may have missed 

1. Cricut Maker, Tools Essential Kit and EasyPress 2

If you've picked up a new crafting hobby over the past year and want to take it to the next level, this is the deal for you. The Cricut Maker, a design tool that lets users create their own papercrafts, iron-ons and vinyl decals, is on sale now for $249, a 33% discount from its list price of $369. Kate Tully Ellsworth, Reviewed’s Executive Commerce Editor, called the Maker a "game-changer" for letting her create personalized logos for ironing onto quilts and designing personalized holiday cards. If you want to be more hands-on with your crafting, check out the Cricut essentials tool kit at $22.60 (normally $49.99), which lets you slice, snip and trim smaller materials on your designs. There’s also the Cricut EasyPress 2 for $129 (normally $189.99) that lets you hot-press designs onto t-shirts, tote bags, pillows and more.

Shop the Cricut Maker, Tools Essential Kit and EasyPress 2

2. Blink Smart Home Security Cameras

Take control of your home’s security measures by saving up to 33% on these Blink smart home cameras. The Blink Indoor model is a wireless device that can show you a live view and allows for two-way audio of your home while you’re away through the brand’s mobile app. Normally priced at $80, you can get the camera for $59.99, a 25% discount. You can also pick up a three-pack of Blink Outdoor cameras for $169.99—a 32% discount from the pack’s standard price of $249.99. The Blink Outdoor is one of our favorite smart outdoor cameras, having impressed us with its easy setup process and seamless connection to Amazon Alexa. We also appreciated the punctual smart alerts it sends to the app, though we did wish it had the video or image preview that most other cameras provide.

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3. Anker 3-Outlet and 3 PowerIQ USB Power Strip

If bulky power banks are making it a headache to find the space to plug in your electronic essentials, give them room to breathe with this Anker power strip for $16.99, 35% off the $25.99 list price. You get three outlets and three PowerIQ USB ports on the same device, and Anker said the strip features 40% extra space between each AC outlet to keep your biggest power blocks from bunching up. Not only that, but the strip also has overload protection and a fire-resistant casing to keep your chargers and devices from damage. 

Get the Anker 3-Outlet and 3 PowerIQ USB Power Strip for $16.99 (Save $9)

4. Toshiba ML-EM45PIT(SS) Microwave Oven

Prepare your favorite foods faster and more evenly with this Toshiba inverter microwave. Normally priced from $179.99, this stainless-steel microwave is now available for as low as $161.99 thanks to a 10% discount. This appliance is a slightly updated version of one of our favorite microwaves, the Toshiba ML-EM45P ($149.99), which excelled in popping popcorn and preparing frozen meals, and was easy to use thanks to its sensor cooking ability. The on-sale model’s biggest draw is an inverter that Toshiba said creates a more even heating and defrosting process.  

Get the Toshiba ML-EM45PIT(SS) Microwave Oven from $161.99 (Save $16.19 to $18)

5. LG LW8017ERSM Smart Window Air Conditioner

Though the weather outside is colder, it’s the best time to find discounts on products for the hotter seasons. Prepare for next year’s heat by picking up this LG smart air conditioner. Normally priced at $339.99, this 115-volt unit is now $232.49 thanks to a 32% discount. The LW8017ERSM model is one of our favorite window air conditioners thanks to the addition of LG SmartThinQ technology to the unit that lets you control the AC via the LG mobile app, Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant. We found it easy to operate and emits plenty of cool air, though it may be a bit harder to install in your home windows compared to comparable window units.

Get the LG LW8017ERSM Smart Window Air Conditioner for $232.49 (Save $107.50)

Other noteworthy Amazon deals we found

• Get up to 25% back on select Amazon purchases with an Amazon Prime Card and eligible Prime membership 
• Save up to 35% on a 23andMe DNA Test Kit
• Crayloa 6-Pack Washable Finger Paints for $15.19 (Save $3.80)
• iOttie Easy One Touch 4 Car Mount for $16.06 (Save $6.89)
• Renpho Bluetooth Body Fat Scale for $19.99 (Save $8)
• Tenmiro 65.6-Foot LED Strip Lights for $19.99 with coupon (Save $7)
• Vtopmart 7-Piece Airtight Food Storage Container Set for $26.99 with coupon (Save $2)
• Bedsure Medium Orthopedic Dog Bed for $28.99 (Save $2.90)
• Logitech C920x HD Webcam for $59.99 (Save $10)
• Dash Deluxe Electric Air Fryer from $79.99 (Save $20)
• GE 10-Cup Drip Coffee Maker for $89 (Save $10)
• Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro from $141.02 (Save $38.89 to $58.97)
• Shark APEX AZ1002 DuoClean Vacuum for $329.99 (Save $90)

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Prices were accurate at the time this article was published but may change over time.