Black Friday 2024 live: Latest offers on Nintendo, Le Creuset at Currys, Amazon and more – UK Times

Welcome back to the IndyBest Black Friday liveblog. We’re still a couple of weeks out from the sale’s official start date, but the shopping season is well and truly in full swing.

Retailers have launched their Black Friday sales early, bringing deals and discounts to everything from air fryers and vacuum cleaners to laptops, phones and more.

You can check out our main Black Friday deals guide to catch up on the best offers so far, and stick with us on the liveblog today to grab the latest discounts as they appear.

Nespresso’s pod-powered coffee machines combine everyday ease and style. Retailing at £100, it’s pop model is the brand’s most affordable coffee machine – and, naturally, it’s been tried and tested by us at IndyBest. Spoiler alert: our writer loved it.

Now, you can get it for even cheaper thanks to this early Black Friday offer.

Nespresso vertuo pop coffee machine: Was £99, now £69, Nespresso.com

Receiving a glowing five-star review from our writer, they praised the “small but mighty” machine that will slot seamlessly into most people’s kitchen countertops. “Weighing in at just 3.5kg, if you have a large cupboard and won’t be using the machine every day, it’s also incredibly easy to store away until you need it,” they added.

Compatible with Nespresso vertuo pods, you simply unlock the lid of the machine by pushing a small lever to the right. Pop in the pod, push the lid back down and push the button on the top to heat the machine up, before enjoying a perfectly poured brew within a minute.

Black Friday is the best time of the year to save on pricey products – see mattresses, bed frames, phones and headphones. If you’re in the market for a television set, our tech critics have been busy rounding up the best deals on models ahead of the main event.

Dubbed the best for picture quality in our guide to top 4K TVs, this Panasonic model has been reduced by £200 at John Lewis. In their review, our tester said of this model: “Part of the success of this TV is down to the processor, which is smart enough to know when you’re watching sport, for instance, and can adjust both the picture and sound accordingly.” With the 50in version now just shy of £600, now is the time to invest.

Amazon, Currys, Argos and John Lewis are all but guaranteed to offer big discounts on headphones and earbuds from the likes of Apple, Sony, Bose, Sennheiser, Beats and more.

If you’re looking for a new pair of headphones and don’t want to wait until Black Friday, our tech team has found the best deals to shop right now – including a rare saving on the brand new Apple Airpods 4 (yes, really).

Ninja is a giant of the appliance world, with the brand selling everything from air fryers and blenders to saucepan sets and dessert makers. Whatever you’re in the market for, Ninja has just kicked off its mega Black Friday event, and I’ve plucked out two of the best savings below.

Ninja creami ice cream and frozen dessert maker: Was £199.99, now £149, Ninjakitchen.co.uk

The coveted Ninja creami is now £50 cheaper. When Amira reviewed the creami, she was blown away by how simple the machine was to use. “Not only was the process of adding the ingredients to the tub easy (it doesn’t get simpler than pouring everything in together), the spin speed and duration of the process are all taken care of, thanks to the preset programs,” she said.

Ninja foodi possiblecooker 8-in-1 slow cooker: Was £149.99, now £119.99, Ninjakitchen.co.uk

If you’re hungry for a bargain, you’ll be pleased to know our favourite tried-and-tested slow cooker now has 20 per cent off. Rachael said in the review: “Whether you’re a keen cook or you lack space and want an appliance that does as much as possible in one machine, the Ninja foodi possiblecooker 8-in-1 slow cooker is an absolute must-have item for your kitchen.”

Air fryers have become a staple in most kitchens across the country (including my own). But if you’re late to the party, Black Friday offers the perfect opportunity to save on the popular appliance, with deals on the likes Ninja, Philips and Tefal.

Salter EK4548 dual air fryer: Was £124.99, now £84.99, Amazon.co.uk

Nothing makes me happier than when one of IndyBest’s top-rated products is on sale, and that’s exactly what’s happened with this Salter air fryer. Considered the best air fryer, this “Salter style covers all bases with its relatively large baskets, countless cooking options and incredibly easy-to-use design,” noted the review. And with a 32 per cent discount from Amazon, this seems like a no-brainer buy to me.

Ninja air fryer AF100UK: Was £99.99, now £69.99, Currys.co.uk

Air fryers don’t have to be clunky and dominate your kitchen counter space. There are sleek, space-saving options out there, too – like this compact air fryer from Ninja, which now comes with a 30 per cent discount at Currys. Another one that received rave reviews when reviewed by the testing team, it was noted that despite “using up to 75 per cent less fat than traditional frying methods, you still get a good crunch. Its generous 3.8l basket can fit a medium-sized chicken and allows you to air fry, roast, reheat and dehydrate”. What more could you want?

When it comes to jewellery, Pandora needs little introduction. Founded in 1982, the label began as a small, family-run jeweller in Copenhagen before it became the bemouth name it is today.

From personalised pieces to collaborations with the likes of Disney and Game of Thrones, there are styles to suit every taste, age and occasion. Sitting in the mid-range price point of the market, Pandora’s jewellery is more accessible than some other jewellery brands, and often even more so during Black Friday.

From the dates to mark in your calendar to the best deals to expect, here’s everything you need to know about Pandora’s Black Friday sale 2024.

The Meta Quest range is the gold standard for VR headsets at home – in fact, it’s the best VR headset our tech writers have ever tested. Now, following the launch of the budget-friendly Meta Quest 3S (£287.66, Amazon.co.uk), the 512GB version of the original Meta Quest 3 is now the cheapest it has ever been at £469.

With the launch of the cheaper Meta Quest 3S for £290, Meta has repriced the existing Meta Quest 3 to make its original (and still best) VR headset more enticing. The 512GB model is the most storage you can get and has come down from £619.99 to £469. It features more sophisticated lenses than those found in the budget Meta Quest 3S, so visuals look a little sharper, and it’s slimmer too.

It’s not a mega saving but discounts on the Toniebox are rare. Right now, you can snap up this starter set, which includes a Toniebox and a Peppa Pig figure, with £10 off. One of the top toys that’s always on our radar at IndyBest, the Toniebox has featured in several of our gift guides for children, including the best gifts for 2-year-olds and 4-year-olds.

Toniebox starter set featuring Peppa Pig: Was £79.99, now £69.99, Very.co.uk

A great option for kids of all ages, it’s essentially an audio player that helps bring music and stories to life – you simply swap out the Tonie character that sits on top – of which there are more than 100 to choose from – and a different tale will be read to your child. “We think the Toniebox is so clever – exciting, engaging, screen-free fun which your child can really take ownership of”, our tester said.

Struggling to get your 40 winks? You might need a new mattress. Enter the Black Friday sales, where brands like Simba, Hypnos, Dusk and Dormeo all get in on the discounting action. One of the best deals I’ve seen so far is on the Simba hybrid luxe model below.

Simba hybrid luxe mattress, king: £1,799 with free pillows, duvet and mattress protector, Simbasleep.com

Simba’s hybrid ultra featured in our review of the best mattresses of 2024 and, while there isn’t a discount on the mattress per se, right now Simba is giving away a bunch of freebies with every purchase. As part of its Black Friday sale, if you purchase this particular mattress you will get two Simba hybrid pillows, a hybrid 3-in-1 duvet, and a mattress protector all for free, saving you a whopping £766. Each one of these products comes IndyBest approved, too, featuring in our round-ups of the best pillows, best winter duvets and best mattress protectors for 2024, so you can rest assured you’re getting a high-quality sleep set-up.