Black Friday · 27 Nov 2026
Kitchen deals worth waiting for
Eight kitchen buys that are usually discounted for Black Friday, with what to look for and how to check the deal is real.
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How to spot a real deal
A big red 'was' price means nothing on its own. Before you buy, check the item's price over the last 90 days with a price-history tool (for Amazon, camelcamelcamel or Keepa). A real Black Friday deal is at or below the lowest price of the last three months. If the price jumped up in October and came 'down' in November, skip it.
Buy the model, not the brand
The same brand often sells a cheaper 'Black Friday edition' with fewer features. Compare the exact model number with the one reviewers tested.
Most-discounted every year
Air fryer
Faster than an oven for small portions and uses less power. One of the most heavily discounted kitchen items on Black Friday.
What to look for: 4–6 litres for 2–4 people, a basket with a non-stick coating that's dishwasher safe, and a dual-basket model if you cook two things at once. Check the wattage suits your plug and circuit.
See options on Amazon ↗Robot vacuum
Last year's flagship models often drop to mid-range prices when new models launch.
What to look for: LiDAR navigation (maps rooms properly), a self-emptying base if you hate emptying bins, and app support for no-go zones. Check how loud it is if you'll run it while home.
See options on Amazon ↗Stand mixer
A buy-once kitchen tool. Black Friday is one of the few times the well-known models are properly discounted.
What to look for: A metal (not plastic) gearbox, a bowl of 4.5 litres or more for bread dough, and attachments included in the box rather than sold separately.
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Coffee
Bean-to-cup or espresso machine
Pays for itself quickly if you buy coffee out most days. Prices fall sharply around Black Friday.
What to look for: A built-in grinder with adjustable settings for bean-to-cup, or a 15-bar pump and a steam wand for manual espresso. Removable brew unit for easy cleaning.
See options on Amazon ↗Burr coffee grinder
The biggest upgrade to home coffee for the money. Burr grinders give even grounds; blade grinders don't.
What to look for: Conical or flat burrs (not blades), at least 15 grind settings, and low retention so stale grounds don't mix in.
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Everyday upgrades
Electric pressure / multi-cooker
Stews, rice and beans in a fraction of the time. Very common Black Friday deal.
What to look for: A stainless steel inner pot (not non-stick), 6 litres for a family, and a slow-cook setting if you want one appliance for both.
See options on Amazon ↗High-speed blender
Smoothies, soups and nut butters. The good ones last a decade, so a discount on a quality model is worth more than a cheap one.
What to look for: 1,000 W or more, a tamper for thick blends, and a long warranty (5 years or more is a sign of quality).
See options on Amazon ↗Chef's knife (not a block set)
One good chef's knife beats a 15-piece block. Black Friday is a good time to upgrade.
What to look for: A 20 cm (8 in) blade, a full tang, and a comfortable handle. Add a honing rod; skip sets full of knives you'll never use.
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Questions
- Why don't you list prices?
- Black Friday prices change by the hour, and we'd rather not show a number that's already wrong. The links open a live search so you see today's price.
- When do Black Friday deals start?
- Many retailers start early-access deals a week or more before 27 November. The biggest drops usually land on Black Friday itself and run until Cyber Monday (30 November).