Tuesday, 16 November, 2021 UTC
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UPDATE: Nov. 16, 2021, 9:05 a.m. EST This post has been updated to include new information about Target's Black Friday plans, along with the latest deals from its current Holiday Best sale.
Target is running a series of Holiday Best sales ahead of its weeklong Black Friday event (which is from Nov. 21 to 27). Here's what's worth buying as of Nov. 16:
- BEST ROBOT VACUUM DEAL: Shark AI Robot Vacuum is a WiFi-enabled cleaning machine with object avoidance technology, home mapping, and voice control — $299.99 $399.99 (save $100)
- BEST KITCHEN DEAL: Instant Pot Duo Crisp (6 quarts) is an 11-in-1 multicooker that comes with an air-frying lid; Target's deal beats Amazon's pre-Black Friday pricing by $30 — $99.99 $149.99 (save $50)
- BEST HEADPHONES DEAL: Beats Solo³ Wireless Headphones sound great and last forever (up to 40 hours per charge, to be exact) — $99.99 $199.99 (save $100)
- BEST TOY DEAL: Disney toys and kids' apparel are buy two, get one free — save up to $264.99
Buy one, get one half off Marvel toys; $60 off Apple Watches; $100 off a Dyson vacuum; and a partridge in a pear tree free $50 gift card when you buy an Oculus Quest 2 VR headset.
That's just a small sample of the doorbusters that will be hitting Target's shelves (both in stores and online) when its weeklong Black Friday sale kicks off Sunday, Nov. 21, the company has revealed. Even more deals will be added to the mix on Thursday, Nov. 25, including up to 30% off TVs and 20% off select Baby Alive dolls.
You don't have to wait until then to shop some of the season's best doorbusters, though. Like all major retailers, Target is previewing a selection of Black Friday offers on its website all month long as part of a series of Holiday Best sales. (The third one is live now through Saturday, Nov. 20, FYI.)
SEE ALSO: The best Black Friday deals for 2021, all in one place
Why the early start? You can thank the combined forces of a continuing pandemic, serious supply chain shortages, and off-the-charts spending; they're making for an especially hectic shopping season this year. If you're looking to buy popular items (think AirPods, air fryers, smart home gadgets, and more), you're not the only one. If you wait too long to buy these items, you may be too late — and no one wants to open an IOU receipt on Christmas morning because their gift was out of stock.
That's why shopping early holiday sales (like Target's Holiday Best events) is a smart move to check gifts off your wishlist. You'll get Black Friday-worthy prices and make sure that all your loved ones get the gifts they really want this year. It's a win-win.
In case you need another incentive to start shopping now, Target is also helping out with potential buyer's remorse by offering price matching through Dec. 24. If you purchase a product from Target between these dates and the price drops later in the holiday season, Target will adjust the price for you — so you're pretty much guaranteed the best deal.
Read on for a rundown of our top picks from Target's Holiday Best lineup, or just head over to Target.com to shop the full sale:
Best robot vacuum deals at Target Credit: Shark
Our pick: Shark AI Robot Vacuum
$299.99 at Target (save $100)
Get Deal Why we like it
Be honest: there's someone in your home who is basically the designated housekeeper. Whether it's your roommate, your dad, your partner, or yourself, help lighten the load with a robot vacuum. This powerful Shark model is WiFi-connected and Alexa-enabled, so you literally don't have to lift a finger to get it going — just control your vac with your voice. It comes equipped with precise LiDAR navigation technology so you can target high-traffic areas and steer it clear of no-go zones, while AI Laser Navigation prevents it from bumping into objects.
More vacuum deals
- Shark Navigator DLX Upright Vacuum — $129.99 $199.99 (save 35%)
- iRobot Roomba e5 — $299.99 $349.99 (save $50)
- Bissell CrossWave Pet Pro — $299.99 $329.99 (save $30)
- iRobot Roomba i3 — $349.99 $399.99 (save $50)
- Shark EZ Robot Vacuum — $449.99 $579.99 (save 22%)
- Ecovacs DEEBOT N8+ — $499.99 $599.99 (save $100)
- iRobot Roomba i3+ — $549.99 $599.99 (save $50)
Credit: Instant Pot
Our pick: Instant Pot Duo Crisp (6 quarts)
$99.99 at Target (save $50)
Get Deal Why we like it
Thanksgiving and other holiday meals would be a lot easier to prepare with a solid pressure cooker. This Instant Pot is up to the challenge — and it does way more than pressure cook. The air fryer lid can crisp up just about anything, and the normal lid allows you to use functions like pressure cook, slow cook, steam, sauté, and more. At just $100, Target's Holiday Best pricing beats Amazon's pre-Black Friday deal by an impressive $30.
More kitchen deals
- Pyrex 22-piece Glass Food Storage Container Set — $19.99 $49.99 (save 60%)
- Crockpot Cook & Carry Programmable Slow Cooker (6 quarts) — $34.99 $49.99 (save 30%)
- NutriBullet Single-Serve Blender 600W — $59.99 $79.99 (save 25%)
- PowerXL Vortex Air Fryer (3 quarts) — $59.99 $99.99 (save 40%)
- PowerXL Vortex Air Fryer (7 quarts) — $79.99 $149.99 (save 47%)
- Hamilton Beach Digital Sure-Crisp Air Fry Toaster Oven — $79.99 $119.99 (save $40)
- Keurig K-Slim — $79.99 $119.99 (save $40)
- Ember Mug² — $99.99 + free $15 Target gift card
- Ninja Foodi Deluxe Pressure Cooker (8 quarts) — $179.99 $249.99 (save 33%)
Credit: Beats by Dre
Our pick: Beats Solo³ Wireless Headphones
$99.99 at Target (save 50%)
Get Deal Why we like them
They may not be the newest Apple headphones out there, but some stellar sound quality, effortless pairing, and a virtually unrivaled battery life of up to 40 hours per charge mean the Beats Solo³ can still hold their own. (A new all-time-low price of $100 doesn't hurt, either.) Choose from matte black or a metallic rose gold.
More headphones deals
- Sony MDR-ZX110 Wired On-Ear Headphones — $9.99 $24.99 (save 60%)
- Samsung Galaxy Buds Live — $99.99 $169.99 (save 41%)
- Apple AirPods (2nd Generation) — $119.99 $159 (save 25%)
- Beats Studio Buds — $129.99 $149.99 (save $20)
- Bose Sport Earbuds — $149.99 $179.99 (save $30)
- Powerbeats Pro Wireless Earphones — $149.99 $249.99 (save 40%)
- Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro — $149.99 $199.99 (save $50)
- Apple AirPods Pro — $199 $249 (save $50)
- Bose QuietComfort Noise Cancelling True Wireless Earbuds — $199.99 $279.99 (save 29%)
- Bose QuietComfort 35 II Noise Cancelling Wireless Headphones — $199.99 $299.99 (save 33%)
- Bose QuietComfort 45 Headphones — $279.99 $329.99 (save $50)
Credit: Target
Our pick: B2GO Disney toys and kids' apparel
Starting at $1.99 (save up to $264.99)
Get Deal Why we like it
Need some kid-friendly stocking stuffers or a foolproof gift for the nephew you see twice a year? Take your pick from over 800 Disney toys and kids' clothes that are on sale as part of a "buy two, get one free" promotion Target's running this week — everything from a Frozen coloring book to a replica of Leia Organa's blue-bladed lightsaber.
More toy deals
- Play-Doh Starter Set — $7.99 $10.99 (save 27%)
- Kinetic Sand Scents Ice Cream Treats Playset — $9.71 $10.79 (save 10%)
- L.O.L. Surprise! Present Surprise Fashion Doll — $9.89 $10.89 (save 9%)
- Take 10% off select craft and activity kits
- Save 15% on Magna-Tiles sets
- Get 20% off select LEGO building sets
This post will be updated continuously throughout the holiday shopping season.
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