Cyber Monday deals

MSE's updates & analysis on Black Friday and Cyber Monday 2024

Last updated: Monday 2 December

It's Cyber Monday (2 December)... Many retailers have been pumping out Black Friday deals for a few weeks, and lots will last until tonight. See below for the MSE Deals team's analysis of this year's deals and duds, to help you sort Black Friday and Cyber Monday bargains from bull.

Don't get caught up in the hype. Before spending, ask yourself, do I need it? Can I afford it? If the answer's no to either, DON’T buy it. Remember, it's not a saving if you weren't going to buy it anyway.

If you have your eye on something, compare prices. Free tools such as Google Shopping and PriceRunner can help with this, though they can miss or favour some retailers. Do this for all items on your list and check against sale prices to make sure you've found the best deal on that day.

Use price tracking tools to check if the 'deals' are really cheaper. The Amazon price-tracking tool CamelCamelCamel and PriceSpy, which covers multiple retailers, shows an item's price history over the last year or more. You'll be able to see how the Black Friday discount compares to offers at other times to get a more realistic view of how good a deal it is. Some retailers such as Amazon advertise the discount versus the Recommended Retail Price (RRP), even if that wasn't the price it was selling for most recently.

Beware of sales on one-off items. We're not as keen on these as retailers are trying to target you to impulse buy specific items you hadn't planned to. Across-store discounts on a wide range with plenty of stock tend to be better as you've a greater chance of getting what's on your list for cheaper.

Looking at specific brands? Check department stores too. If you can't get the item you want discounted via the brand's own sale, see if it's on offer at a department store. For example, La Redoute has up to 50% off including brands such as Converse and Dr Martens, and Sainsbury's Tu has 25% off FatFace, French Connection and more.

Is it best to buy on Black Friday or wait for pre-Christmas sales? Our impartial research reveals that over two-thirds of 50 popular items were cheaper on Black Friday last year compared to in the lead up to Christmas. This means more often than not, if the item you want has a decent Black Friday discount, it's better to buy then rather than waiting to see if it gets cheaper – though of course, there's no hard and fast rule. See our full Black Friday vs pre-Christmas investigation.

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Black Friday Sim & mobile phone deals

See our cheap mobile finder tool for all short-lived Sim and mobile handset deals. Below are some top picks.

iPhone 15 (128GB) £705 over two-year contract

500GB data via Vodafone. £9 upfront, then £29/month

Black Friday deals – Best of the rest

For beyond Black Friday, our Christmas Deals Predictor calendar has over 90 of the biggest vouchers, sales and codes we're expecting all the way up to the January sales.

Looking for the best phone deals? Try MSE's Cheap Mobile Finder

As well as clothes, electricals, beauty and more, Black Friday can also be a good time to buy phones. Use our Cheap Mobile Finder to find top Sim and handset deals. It compares 60+ retailers and resellers to find the perfect deals for you.

Want a cheap broadband deal? See our broadband comparison tool

Broadband firms usually launch a range of short-lived deals for Black Friday. If you're one of seven million out of contract, check out our Broadband comparison tool which will help you find the top deals available in your postcode.