If your holiday shopping list includes a new TV, a few stocking stuffers, and a streaming plan that won’t wreck your budget, this Black Friday still has usable bargains. From a $398 55-inch set to six months of Apple TV+ for $36, the deals running through Dec. 1 reward a bit of strategy and decisiveness.

Retailers stretched Black Friday into late-November sales this year, and editors at Engadget have been tracking the standouts across categories. Big-ticket TVs from TCL, LG, and Samsung hit record lows, smart plugs and chargers fell below $50, and streaming bundles are offering steep short-term discounts (many deals end Dec. 1). See specific picks at Engadget’s TV, streaming, and small-gadgets roundups: https://www.engadget.com/deals/black-friday-tv-deals-are-still-available-on-sets-from-samsung-lg-sony-and-more-at-all-time-low-prices-181143975.html, https://www.engadget.com/deals/best-black-friday-streaming-deals-for-2025-disney-hulu-bundle-is-only-60-for-one-year-plus-major-savings-on-apple-tv-hbo-max-and-others-094257749.html, https://www.engadget.com/deals/black-friday-deals-under-50-were-still-shopping-apple-airtags-legos-ugreen-chargers-blink-cameras-and-more-173833013.html.

TVs: pick the panel that fits your room and games

TVs - pick the panel that fits your room and games

Not every TV sale is equal. This year’s standout bargains include the TCL QM6K series and LG’s C5 and B5 OLEDs, which editors say hit all-time lows. The TCL QM6K 65-inch model has been discounted into the sub-$500 range in some listings, while the LG C5 65-inch was marked at $1,247 during the sale window (check retailer pages for stock and size-specific pricing) https://www.engadget.com/deals/black-friday-tv-deals-are-still-available-on-sets-from-samsung-lg-sony-and-more-at-all-time-low-prices-181143975.html.

If you care about black levels and off-axis color, OLED still wins; LG’s B5 and C5 offer deep blacks and wide viewing angles. For brighter rooms, mini-LED sets and QD-OLED matter: Engadget notes the Samsung S90F QD-OLED produces stronger color volume, while some WOLED models retain slightly deeper blacks in certain scenes. Also check peak brightness numbers and whether the set supports Dolby Vision, because Samsung typically omits that format - an important nuance if you stream Dolby Vision HDR movies.

Under $50: practical stocking stuffers that perform

Gamers should watch refresh rate and HDMI bandwidth. Many 2025 bargains advertise 144Hz panels with 288Hz modes at 1080p, and some models include two HDMI 2.1 ports while others offer four. More HDMI 2.1 inputs make it easier to attach a PS5, Xbox Series X, and a PC without swapping cables mid-session. Engadget’s reporting points out trade-offs: more ports do not always mean better contrast or motion handling, so match specs to how you actually use the TV.

Under $50 - practical stocking stuffers that perform

Black Friday is also a perfect time to restock accessories that actually matter. Engadget’s small-deals roundup highlights the Anker Nano 3-in-1 portable charger (10,000 mAh, 30W) for roughly $30, which the editors say can “refill a phone 1.5 to two times” and includes a built-in USB-C cable https://www.engadget.com/deals/black-friday-deals-under-50-were-still-shopping-apple-airtags-legos-ugreen-chargers-blink-cameras-and-more-173833013.html.

Streaming deals: buy time, not bad habits

Smart home staples fell in price too. A four-pack of Kasa Smart Plug Minis went as low as $30 in earlier sales and was around $37 in late-November listings; these plugs work with Alexa, Siri, and Google Assistant, and they’re a low-friction way to automate lights and holiday decor. If you need durable charging and cables, Anker’s 100W USB-C and 240W 10-foot cables were available for single-digit prices - useful if your junk drawer is a cable graveyard.

Small purchases often offer high utility. Editors recommend a fabric shaver for $13 to tame pilled sweaters and a Belkin Secure Holder for an Apple AirTag for about $14 to secure luggage tags. These buys don’t make headlines, but they materially improve daily life for under $20.

Streaming deals - buy time, not bad habits

Sources

• Black Friday deals under $50 we're still shopping: Apple AirTags, Legos, Ugreen chargers, Blink cameras and more - Engadget, 2025-11-30

• Black Friday TV deals are still available on sets from Samsung, LG, Sony and more at all-time low prices - Engadget, 2025-11-30

• Best Black Friday streaming deals for 2025: Disney+ Hulu bundle is only $60 for one year, plus major savings on Apple TV+, HBO Max and others - Engadget, 2025-11-30