A little-known Currys fun fact: the store opened in 1884 as a bicycle-building business but has been in the tech-flogging game since 1927.
Since this time, the retailer has established itself as the home of electronics and a destination to secure some seriously bank balance-friendly prices. So much so that back in 2003, Currys coined a new slogan, “Always Cutting Prices”. For Noughties TV addicts, you will have read that with the jingle that came alongside it.
This has served to be true of the retailer ever since and has remained one of the best places to shop electricals for this very reason, be it purchasing washing machines, laptops or gaming. Excellent value goes into overdrive during the Black Friday sales event.
The electrical retailer takes the idea of discounts and runs with it, offering some of the most slashed prices of any tech store around. This is across the entire scope of its site and includes labels like Apple, Sony, Samsung, PlayStation and Sage.
This is why savvy shoppers use Black Friday to tick off their Christmas gift list. Whether you’re treating your dad to a new smartwatch, your best friend to a gaming headset, or yourself to a new set of AirPods, don’t miss out on the bargain bonanza at Currys in the run-up to the festive season.
What Currys deals can we expect?
The biggest bargains to note last year were on fridge freezers, washing machines, ovens and air fryers. We can expect much of the same, while adding stand mixers, the latest handsets, vacuums and TVs into the mix.
Shop current Currys deals here
SAMSUNG The Frame 55” TV
Nothing ruins a beautifully curated home gallery wall quite like a bulky TV taking up precious wall space. Samsung has offered the perfect solution to this problem with the introduction of The Frame. This super thin, minimalist design masks itself as a work of art – so you can own a Van Gogh, or a Monet for a fraction of the cost.
Better yet, the frame is constructed of swappable bezels that are designed to mimic the appearance of a picture frame. Combined with the thousands of artworks you have to choose from, The Frame is fully customisable to suit your home aesthetic.
Was: £1399
Buy now £999.00, Currys
HP OmniBook X 14 inch Touchscreen Laptop Next Gen AI PC - 14-fe0000na
Best for: non-evil AI integration
AI is a touchy subject in illustration. We could write for hours about the illicit training of visual generative AI models on independent artists’ material, the plagiaristic outcomes of using said AI models and the overarching impacts on employment in creative industries – but we’ll kindly refrain. Besides, there’s no reason illustrators can’t benefit from some of the more benign applications of this Marmite-like new technology.
HP has jumped headlong into integrating AI in its laptops, along with dozens of other brands eager to hitch their wagons to the AI train. This is the Omnibook X, a 14-inch touchscreen laptop that boasts, amongst other things, AI integration to make your life as a user easier. The Omnibook X can learn from regular usage, and lessen the steps between you and productivity as a result.
The Omnibook X is plenty powerful for visual work, and the touchscreen is always handy; a little-acknowledged corner of working in illustration is the sheer amount of meetings involved – day in, day out, from client to client and project to project. The Omnibook X is a winner here too, for its smart AI-assisted video-calling tech that improves both voice and image.
Buy now £1099.00, Currys
TONIES Toniebox Starter Set
The perfect antidote to a generation of screen-obsessed iPad kids, the Toniebox will ignite your little one's imagination through the transportive power of storytelling.
Pick from the assortment of figurines to decide whose story you want to listen to, pop it on the Tonie and just like that, storytime begins. This toy is designed to withstand any drops and tumbles, so even the clumsiest kids can get involved.
Was £118.99
Buy now £94.99, Currys
DYSON Cyclone Total Clean Cordless Vacuum Cleaner
If you haven't already, this Black Friday is the perfect opportunity to treat yourself to a Dyson cordless vacuum. Before they revolutionised the hair game, Dyson was the verified king of the vacuum market. Armed with this device, hoovering is a speedy and simple task, as opposed to something to be dreaded. Even the most stubborn, hair-covered carpets are no match for the Dyson, thanks to the polycarbonate hair removal vanes.
Was: £449.99
Buy now £299.00, Currys
RUSSELL HOBBS Retro 21695 4-Slice Toaster
The Retro 21695 4-Slice Toaster toaster from Russell Hobbs doesn’t just walk the walk. The vintage-inspired kitchen accessory is equipped with Fast Toasting technology (up to 65 per cent faster than most models), independent control and a freezer setting for added ease.
Was: £99.99
Buy now £44.99, Currys
Dyson Ball Animal Origin Upright Bagless Vacuum Cleaner - Nickel & Silver
Powered by Radial Root Cyclone technology, this dust-trapping futuristic device is on every home-owner’s wishlist this festive season.
Was: £329.99
Buy now £229.97, Currys
Samsung Q60D, 65 inch, QLED, 4K Smart TV
Cinema-like quality from the comfort of our own home? Sign us up. Samsung’s Q60, 65-inch QLED 4K Smart TV is currently £180 off over at Currys.
Was: £1,199
Buy now £769.00, Currys
TEFAL Easy Fry Dual Zone EY905D40 Air Fryer & Grill - Stainless Steel
If you haven’t yet scooped up your very own air fryer, there’s no time like the present. Save big on a spanking new Tefal Easy Fry, which is equipped with an impressive 8.3-litre capacity, dual baskets, two independent cooking zones, eight preset functions and dishwasher-safe parts.
Was: £199.99
Buy now £99.00, Currys
Babyliss 235 Hair Straightener - Rose Blush
No dressing table is complete without a brilliant pair of straighteners, ideally in this lovely rose blush hue.
Was: £89.99
Buy now £34.99, Currys
JBL Xtreme 3 Portable Bluetooth Speaker - Black
Take the party with you, wherever you may roam, with the new-gen, extra powerful JBL Xtreme 3 Portable Bluetooth Speaker.
Was: £299
Buy now £179.00, Currys
SIEMENS TE651209GB EQ6 S100 Bean-to-Cup Coffee Machine - Titanium
A morning cup of Joe is essential for basic morning functions. If you’ve been meaning to curb your daily coffee shop habit, Siemens’ bean-to-cup coffee machine makes barista-level brews with the bonus that they’re dispensed on your kitchen counter.
The machine usually costs just shy of a grand, which makes the 50 per cent discount all the more alluring.
Still can’t swallow the cost? Monthly instalments over 36 months make it just £20.22 a time.
Was: £999
Buy now £549.00, Currys
SEGWAY-NINEBOT C2 Pro B Electric Folding Scooter - Black & Blue
With the school holidays beckoning, it won’t be long until the kids are whining you to distraction. It’s time to get a plan of action in place for everyone’s sake. Luckily Currys has included this electric scooter in its summer sale.
The toy can go up to 10.5 miles on a full charge with a maximum speed of 10mph - but note it should only be used on private property, not public roads. There are three-speed settings and colour-changing LEDs to add to the coolness. There’s even a built-in speaker for Bluetooth-enabled beats as you go.
Was: £249
Buy now £219.00, Currys
When is Black Friday 2024?
Originating in the US as a post-Thanksgiving sales event for one day, Black Friday is now a global phenomenon that sees discounts throughout November. The official start date is November 29.
When does Black Friday end?
You can shop bargain all the way through to Cyber Monday on December 2.
