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We will not be updating this article with new deals or removing deals as they expire, as this article is a list of the most popular items purchased on Black Friday. Air Purifier

Wirecutter’s experts scan thousands upon thousands of supposed Black Friday “bargains” every year and then post only the best deals on Wirecutter-approved picks that meet our high standards. From that select group, here are the top 25 most popular Black Friday deals our readers have purchased so far. Also check out the Wirecutter Deals page, which always has the latest list of discounts on Wirecutter picks that meet our rigorous testing and pricing standards.
Oral-B Pro 1000 Electric Toothbrush — Top Pick Amazon deal price: $24 with clipped on-page coupon; street price: $45
What we like: Our top-pick electric toothbrush with the CrossAction brush head. Two-minute timer and pressure sensor. Handy quadrant pacing. Long-lasting rechargeable battery.
Other things to know: Compatible with the largest range of replacement heads. Oscillating brushing motion. Louder than others. Clip the on-page coupon.
Read our review of the best electric toothbrush.
Lego Succulents 10309 — Staff Favorite Amazon deal price: $40; street price: $50
What we like: Can be built as one central bunch or separated into individual “pots.” Satisfying to put together. Breathes life into a windowless room.
Other things to know: Lego isn't just for kids. Deal matches previous low price.
Read about our favorite Lego sets for adults.
ThruNite Archer 2A V3 Flashlight — Top Pick Amazon deal price: $24; street price: $30
What we like: Bright and compact—the size of a Sharpie. Multiple brightness settings. Waterproof. Won’t roll on flat surfaces. Will stand upright on its end. Full of features found on pricier flashlights.
Other things to know: Not rechargeable—requires AA batteries. Difficult to tell low-power mode is on in daylight. Flimsy belt clip. Not the brightest option available.
Read our review of the best flashlight.
PartySticks 8″ Glow Sticks — Staff Favorite Amazon deal price: $7; street price: $13
What we like: Fun and functional accessory for nighttime outings. Kids love them. A trick-or-treating favorite.
Other things to know: 100 for $7. Likely on sale because Halloween has come and gone.
Read about our favorite tools for a tricked-out Halloween.
Anker 622 Magnetic Battery (MagGo) — Also Great Amazon deal price: $45; street price: $59
What we like: The best wireless power bank for MagSafe-equipped iPhones. Snaps onto the back of your phone using embedded magnets. Provides nearly a full charge at a fast-enough speed. Works as a stand when you need one. Fits on every iPhone that supports MagSafe, and doesn’t block the phone’s camera.
Other things to know: Compatible only with iPhone 12 and newer.
Read our review of the best wireless charging power banks.
Pioneer Pet SmartCat The Ultimate Scratching Post — Top Pick Amazon deal price: $40; street price: $50
What we like: Woven sisal cover is more durable than carpet and less prickly on paws than rope scratchers. Taller than other posts we tested, so even big cats can stretch out.
Other things to know: First deal we’ve posted on this item in years.
Read our review of the best cat scratchers.
Waterpik Cordless Express Water Flosser — Also Great Amazon deal price: $31; street price: $35
What we like: A portable, cordless water flosser that’s almost as powerful as our other picks. Easily fits in a bathroom drawer between uses or into a suitcase for travel. Fully waterproof.
Other things to know: Single-use water reservoir. If you have hand-grip issues, a cordless water flosser may not be right for you. Deal doesn’t quite match the previous low. Available in white.
Read our review of the best water flossers.
Philips Sonicare 4100 Electric Toothbrush — Runner-Up Amazon deal price: $30; street price: $50
What we like: Our runner-up pick for the best electric toothbrush. Inexpensive but still offers a timer and a long-lasting rechargeable battery. Effective but quiet cleaning. Pressure sensor.
Other things to know: Down to $30 in three colors from Amazon and four colors from Target. “New” 4100 charges via USB. Brush heads are more expensive than those of some of our other picks.
Read our review of the best electric toothbrush.
Anker Soundcore Space A40 Earbuds — Top Pick Amazon deal price: $80; street price: $100
What we like: Top pick for the best wireless Bluetooth earbuds. Small and lightweight. Case offers wireless charging. Decent active noise cancellation. 10-hour battery life. Dual device connectivity.
Other things to know: Surprisingly good for the price. Set doesn’t support a voice-activated assistant like Alexa or Siri.
Read our review of the best wireless Bluetooth earbuds.
iRobot Roomba i3+ EVO Robot Vacuum — Our Pick Amazon deal price: $350; street price: $450
What we like: Our top-pick robot vacuum. Better than competitors at getting pet hair out of rugs. Nimble navigation system. Durable. Sturdy. Repairable. Packaged with a charging dock that automatically sucks all the debris out of the robot after a cleaning session.
Other things to know: Doesn’t work quite as fast as some competing models. Privacy concerns have cropped up after the announcement of Amazon’s acquisition of iRobot.
Read our review of the best robot vacuums.
Coway AP-1512HH Mighty Air Purifier (Black) — Top Pick Amazon deal price: $133; street price: $180
What we like: Our top pick air purifier. One of the best-performing, most durable, and most economical air purifiers we’ve tested. Compact and quiet. Perfect for bedrooms, playrooms, and living rooms.
Other things to know: Display light can be turned off. Deal price is for the black model. Best price we’ve noted this year.
Read our review of the best air purifier.
All-Clad HA1 Nonstick Pans (Set of Two) — Another Good Option Amazon deal price: $56; street price: $70
What we like: Very similar to our also-great pick, the All-Clad B1. Thick. Sturdy. Works with induction. Excellent value.
Other things to know: Has the classic All-Clad stick handles that are angled upward. Sides of pan are more upright. Set consists of one 8-inch pan and one 10-inch pan.
Read our review of the best nonstick pan.
Lenovo Flex 5i Chromebook 13″ (8 GB RAM, 128 GB SSD) — Top Pick Amazon deal price: $270; street price: $320
What we like: Our top-pick Chromebook. Offers faster performance than most sub-$500 Chromebooks. Handles everyday workloads with ease. Excellent keyboard and trackpad. Bright and crisp 1080p screen. USB-C and USB-A ports.
Other things to know: Short, eight-hour average battery life. Bulky to hold in tablet mode. Comes with Intel Core i3-1115G4 processor, 8 GB RAM, and 128 GB SSD.
Read our review of the best Chromebook.
Snuggle-Pedic Memory Foam Body Pillow — Our Pick Amazon deal price: $30 with clipped on-page coupon; street price: $65
What we like: Our more supportive body pillow pick. Denser pillow supports the hips, knees, and abdomen exceptionally well. Shredded memory-foam fill molds to the body to support the areas that need it most.
Other things to know: Firmer and heavier than our top pick but still bends easily into different positions. Clip the on-page coupon.
Read our review of the best body pillow.
Throw Throw Burrito Card Game — Staff Favorite Amazon deal price: $13; street price: $25
What we like: Part card game, part dodgeball. Fun and simple: Swap cards until you find a match or get a burrito. Then a burrito duel or burrito war ensues. Some things can only be experienced.
Other things to know: Best for ages 7 and up. Some may want to move the battle action outdoors.
Read our review of the best gifts for 9-year-olds.
Rubbermaid Brilliance Pantry Food Storage Containers (16-Piece Set) — Top Pick Amazon deal price: $42; street price: $55
What we like: Durable, well-sealed plastic containers. Held up through multiple drop tests and trips through the dishwasher. Stack neatly and efficiently into cabinets. Easy to scoop and pour from.
Other things to know: Set includes two 0.5-cup, two 1.3-cup, one 3.2-cup, and one 9.6-cup food storage containers, as well as one 12-cup sugar container and one 16-cup flour container, plus lids.
Read our review of the best dry food storage containers.
Maytex Water Repellent Fabric Shower Curtain Liner — Also Great Amazon deal price: $6; street price: $9
What we like: Works as well as polyester liners we tried that cost twice the price. Doesn’t attract soap film the way plastic liners do.
Other things to know: Machine-washable. Great complement to any of our shower curtain picks. White is down to $6, and black is down to $5.
Read our review of the best shower curtain.
iOttie iTap Magnetic 2 Dash or Windshield Car Phone Mount — Top Pick Amazon deal price: $17; street price: $25
What we like: Supports most phones, on a dashboard or windshield, both vertically and horizontally. Convenient and easy to use. Simple setup. Sturdy construction.
Other things to know: Requires putting a magnet in your phone case. Larger phones might slip when held horizontally.
Read our review of the best car phone mount.
Emile Henry 9-Inch Pie Dish (White) — Also Great Amazon deal price: $32; street price: $45
What we like: Bakes more evenly than other ceramic pie plates we tested. Deep and sturdy. Can stand up to a broiler.
Other things to know: First deal we’ve seen on this item since 2019. Street price has increased. Available in white. Delayed shipping.
Read our review of the best pie plate.
Honey-Can-Do Rectangular Pizza Stone — Budget Pick Amazon deal price: $32; street price: $42
What we like: Our budget-pick pizza stone. A cheap way to improve pizza and bread. Retains heat well and improves pizza crust and bread crust formation. Gentler heat works well for croissants.
Other things to know: Capable of being used on grill or under broiler. Measures 14 by 16 inches. Comes with a 60-day warranty at the discretion of the company.
Read our review of the best pizza stone and baking steel.
Philips Norelco Multigroom Series 7000 MG7750 Beard Trimmer — Top Pick Amazon deal price: $35 with clipped on-page coupon; street price: $55
What we like: Our top-pick beard trimmer. The right amount of power for comfortable, precise grooming. Sturdy and well-made. Many useful accessories. Can double as a hair or body trimmer. Long, five-year warranty on the body.
Other things to know: The heaviest cordless trimmer we tested. Not as powerful as our runner-up pick for thick beards. Clip the on-page coupon for the deal price.
Read our review of the best beard trimmer.
One by Wacom Drawing Tablet (Small) — Our Pick Amazon deal price: $32; street price: $50
What we like: The best drawing tablet for students. Wacom’s cheapest entry-level option. Reliable and portable graphics tablet with 6-by-3.7-inch drawing surface. Paper-like texture helps ease the transition from analog to digital.
Other things to know: Lacks customizable buttons. Amazon Lightning Deal.
Read our review of the best drawing tablets for beginners.
Vitamix 5200 Blender (Black) — Top Pick Amazon deal price: $300; street price: $480
What we like: Our top pick, offering the best performance you can get in a home blender. Powerful motor with a wide range of speeds. Sturdy plastic jar with grippy handle. Exceptional seven-year warranty. Automatic shutoff feature. Easy to clean. Can make soups and blend thicker foods without liquid spewing up the sides.
Other things to know: Expensive. Rarely goes on sale. Available only in black.
Read our review of the best blender.
EarFun UBoom L Portable Bluetooth Speaker — Runner-Up Amazon deal price: $50 with code UBOOMLWC; street price: $80
What we like: Runner-up portable Bluetooth speaker. Offers good sound quality, solid durability, and USB-C charging. Runs for about 10.5 hours on a charge. IP67-rated, so it can withstand dust and immersion in 1 meter of water for 30 minutes.
Other things to know: Our testers liked the sound and design of our top pick more. Use code UBOOMLWC to get the deal price.
Read our review of the best portable Bluetooth speaker.
Breville Smart Oven Air Fryer Pro — Top Pick Amazon deal price: $320; street price: $380
What we like: Only model we tested that performs as well as an air fryer as it does a toaster oven. Specific settings for dehydrating, proofing, and slow cooking. Crisps food faster than traditional toaster ovens. Has a large, two-rack oven capacity. Multiple fan-speed options.
Other things to know: The Cuisinart Chef’s Convection Toaster Oven performs nearly as well for a fraction of the price.
Read our review of the best air fryer toaster oven.
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