Black Friday isn't just about pricey electronics. In a cost-of-living crisis, the true bargains are those useful and joy-giving items discounted to genuinely affordable prices. Here are the best sub-£50 deals we've found so far, spanning Christmas gifting from premium vodka to Sealskinz socks, plus top-rated household items and tech.
The Oswin Hyde Joseph Handcrafted Umbrella, named 'best-looking umbrella' in expert Pete Wise's roundup, is now £49 (was £75). Its robust quality and broad coverage match its fine looks. Meanwhile, the Philips L'or Barista Sublime Coffee Machine, the best coffee pod machine tested by expert Sasha Muller, is at its lowest ever price of £45 (was £69.40). It's compact, easy to use, and compatible with L'or, Nespresso, and Nespresso-compatible pods.
For beauty lovers, the BeautyWorks Jumbo Waver creates glossy waves with an interlocking triple-barrel design, suitable for all hair types, at £30 (or £30 for a smaller size). The Anker Soundcore Q30 headphones offer active noise cancellation and up to 80 hours of battery life at their lowest price ever. The Oral-B iO Kids Disney Stitch electric toothbrush, designed for ages six and up, is £40 (was £100).
The Echo Spot (newest gen) smart alarm clock with Alexa falls to £44.99 (was £79.99), a special low price reserved for Black Friday and Prime Day. Park Tool's torque wrench for bike maintenance drops to £44.91 at Amazon. A kid-friendly touchscreen device for photos, videos, and games is now under £50. The Eufy home security camera, with no subscription fees and human detection, is at its lowest ever price.
