Black Friday
kitchen deals

01 What to expect at this price

Kitchen appliances are where Black Friday saves the most actual dollars, because the starting prices are high and discounts of 30 to 50% are common.

We pick appliances on capacity, wattage and cleaning, and note the catch on each so a big percentage does not hide a weak machine.

Every pick here has a real discount on Amazon right now, and the list refreshes every six hours until Cyber Monday. We note the catch on each, so you can tell a good deal from a big percentage.

02 What to check before you buy

• Check the price historyCompare with October prices. Inflated list prices are the most common Black Friday trick.
• Check the wattageUnderpowered appliances cook slower and worse.
• Do not wait for FridayAmazon's sale runs for about a week and popular items sell out first.
• Sort reviews by most recentA high average built years ago says nothing about the unit shipping today, especially where sellers swap suppliers.

03Which kitchen appliances are worth buying on Black Friday

Air fryers: pick 5 to 6 quarts for a family and a basket that is dishwasher safe. Dual-basket models cost more but cook two things at once.

Coffee makers and espresso machines: buy for how you actually drink coffee. A drip machine with a thermal carafe suits big households; a compact espresso machine pays for itself if you buy coffee out most days.

Stand mixers and blenders last the longest of any small appliance, so this is the place to spend more on a known brand.

04How to tell a real Black Friday deal from a fake one

A Black Friday discount is only real if the price is lower than what the item actually sold for in October. Many listings raise the list price in early November so the percentage looks bigger. We filter on Amazon's own saving data and still suggest checking the price history before you buy.

Early deals are often as good as the day itself. Amazon now runs its Black Friday sale for about a week before Thanksgiving, and popular sizes and colours sell out first.

This list updates every six hours from now through Cyber Monday (November 30), so prices on this page move as the sale goes on.

05Before you buy: the boring checks that save money

Confirm who is actually selling. 'Ships from and sold by Amazon' or 'Fulfilled by Amazon' from an established seller gives you Amazon's returns process. A third-party seller shipping directly may have their own terms, and recovering money is slower.

Look for a clippable coupon under the price. It is a checkbox that takes a further amount off at checkout, it stacks with the discount already shown, and it is the single most commonly missed saving on the site.

Sort the reviews by most recent rather than reading the top ones. A four-and-a-half star average built three years ago tells you nothing about the unit shipping today, particularly in categories where sellers change suppliers between production runs.

06 Common questions

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