Black Friday is two weeks away, but early offers are already here, with plenty of savings, both big and small, to find at popular retailers like Amazon, Walmart, Costco, BJ’s, Sam’s Club, and more.

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Current price: $12 (29% off)  Original price: $17  These Kasa smart plugs are a longtime favorite of ZDNET editors like myself and smart home...

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Current price: $13 (28% off)  Original price: $18 This under-$20 Wi-Fi extender from TP-Link helps bridge unsteady gaps in your service and m...

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Current price: $23 (21% off)  Original price: $29 Apple's upgraded Find My tracker is on sale for under $25. These tiny tags are great for tr...

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Current price: $19 (25% off)  Original price: $25 This toaster is my most-used kitchen appliance. In a small kitchen limited on space, its th...

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Current price: $24 (40% off)  Original price: $40 Roku's HD streaming stick makes it easy to watch your favorite shows and movies, and it's o...

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Current price: $20 (35% off)  Original price: $30  Amazon's Alexa-compatible smart light is on sale for just $20, and it's a great gift for k...

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Current price: $19 (24% off)  Original price: $25 Create a custom lighting experience anywhere in your home with these smart bulbs from Govee...

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Current price: $16 (60% off)  Original price: $40  This mini camera from Blink is great for keeping an eye on pets, kids, or anything else in...

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Also: Best early Black Friday deals

And though this month is a great time to snag significant savings on popular flagship devices, it’s also a sleeper month for scoring deals on affordable gadgets, everyday essentials, and more. These are my favorite Black Friday deals under $25 that I’ve found so far.

Best early Black Friday deals under $25

for $12 (save $6)

Kasa Smart Plug Ultra Mini 1A 2-Pack

  • Current price: $12 (29% off) 
  • Original price: $17 

These Kasa smart plugs are a longtime favorite of ZDNET editors like myself and smart home reviewer Maria Diaz. I love using these to automate home lights, kitchen appliances, and more, and I even keep a box packed away in my Christmas decor to control my tree lights with one click. Wall outlets and smart plugs just go hand in hand. 

Also: Why this cheap smart plug beats any other that I’ve tested in my home

for $13 (save $5)

TP-Link Wi-Fi Extender

  • Current price: $13 (28% off) 
  • Original price: $18

This under-$20 Wi-Fi extender from TP-Link helps bridge unsteady gaps in your service and make your connection more reliable. 

for $23 (save $6)

Apple AirTag

  • Current price: $23 (21% off) 
  • Original price: $29

Apple’s upgraded Find My tracker is on sale for under $25. These tiny tags are great for tracking keys, wallets, luggage, and more, and are the perfect size for stocking stuffers. 

Also: Apple’s new AirTag 2 is better in almost every way

for $19 (save $6)

Bella 2-Slice Slim Toaster

  • Current price: $19 (25% off) 
  • Original price: $25

This toaster is my most-used kitchen appliance. In a small kitchen limited on space, its thin profile is perfect for storing in my cabinet. It also toasts well and is easy to clean. It’s a steal for under $20. 

for $24 (save $16)

Roku Streaming Stick HD

  • Current price: $24 (40% off) 
  • Original price: $40

Roku’s HD streaming stick makes it easy to watch your favorite shows and movies, and it’s on sale for under $25 now. 

for $20 (save $10)

Amazon Echo Glow

  • Current price: $20 (35% off) 
  • Original price: $30 

Amazon’s Alexa-compatible smart light is on sale for just $20, and it’s a great gift for kids or those who want to easily add ambiance. 

for $19 (save $6)

Govee Smart Light Bulb 2-Pack

  • Current price: $19 (24% off) 
  • Original price: $25

Create a custom lighting experience anywhere in your home with these smart bulbs from Govee. You can also control them and turn them on or off from your phone. 

$16 (save $24)

Blink Mini 2K+ Cam

  • Current price: $16 (60% off) 
  • Original price: $40 

This mini camera from Blink is great for keeping an eye on pets, kids, or anything else inside your home, and it requires no subscription. 

Where can I find more early Black Friday deals?

ZDNET editors have been scouring early Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales to uncover the best deals for you. Check out our hand-picked selections here: