On November 29th, Black Friday officially arrived, and the well-known warehouse chain store Costco offered many discounts to its members during the Black Friday event. The promotional items cover various categories such as technology, beauty, and home goods, with many promotions lasting until Cyber Monday, which falls on December 2nd.
NBC Select contributor Bethany Heitman, who often reports on shopping events, spent several weeks researching to find the best Black Friday deals at Costco. Each product recommended by Heitman has received high ratings from consumers and offers at least a 20% discount.
Here are the top 4 electronic products selected based on Heitman’s recommendations, with prices that may vary depending on time and location.
Costco price: $499.99, Walmart price: $689.99.
Costco has an average rating of 4.6 stars from 55 reviews.
This laptop features a 16-inch touchscreen, 16GB of memory, and a 1TB SSD. According to HP, the laptop’s display is wider and brighter compared to previous models, and it can run for up to 15 hours on a single charge. Currently, this laptop is discounted by $300 and is available for purchase online and in-stores.
With Costco’s generous policy on electronics, they offer a 2-year warranty and a 90-day return policy.
Costco price: $99.99 (a $30 discount).
Bose audio product price: $119.00.
Amazon price: $119.00.
Among Costco’s 2,609 reviews, this product has an average rating of 4.7 stars.
According to the brand, this Bose Bluetooth speaker has an IP67 waterproof and dustproof rating, delivering clear sound with powerful bass. It features an ergonomic design and can be hung on items such as backpacks or suitcases. After a full charge, it can play for 12 hours. The device includes simple control buttons for power on/off, volume adjustment, Bluetooth connection, and more.
Costco price: $139.99.
Amazon price: $165.99.
Best Buy price: $237.99.
With 3,616 reviews on Costco, this product has an average rating of 4.5 stars.
This thermostat can control temperature and schedule through the Google Home APP, provide notifications, monthly energy usage reports, and adapt to users’ schedules and preferences.
Costco price: $499.99 (a $200 discount).
Amazon price: $599.95.
Best Buy price: $549.99.
Based on 3,088 reviews on Costco, this product has an average rating of 4.6 stars.
According to the brand, this cordless vacuum cleaner is suitable for cleaning carpets or hardwood floors and comes with sensors to optimize power and runtime based on debris. It also features LED lights to illuminate dust and can be converted into a handheld vacuum for easier cleaning of tight corners.
Apple: Up to $200 off.
GE: Up to $150 off.