20 best things to buy on Black Friday

These are the 20 best things to buy on Black Friday

With Black Friday comes a fury of discounts. But sorting out which are actually good deals — and which are just hype — can be tricky. Personal finance website WalletHub analyzed deals happening on Black Friday, Nov. 23. The report highlights not only this year's top categories but also the top product deals overall. For its analysis, WalletHub looked at the prices of a variety of items on Amazon between Oct. 19 and Nov. 15. Then, it analyzed the advertised Black Friday 2018 prices for the same items to determine the "Black Friday Price." Deals that didn't have calculable percentage markdowns were excluded. Items were ranked by the overall difference in their prices between the dates. Overall, it found that the best categories for deals on Black Friday are jewelry; books, movies and music; consumer packaged goods (items like food and cosmetics); video games for software and furniture. Meanwhile, the worst product categories for Black Friday deals are apparel and accessories, appliances, consumers electronics and computers and phones. These items — from headphones to computers and toys — are the best Black Friday deals overall, according to WalletHub (in no particular order): Kef Porsche design over-ear noise canceling headphones Store: Newegg Pre-Black Friday price: $669 Black Friday price after discount: $100 Additional discount for waiting until Black Friday: $569 HP Envy desktop computer Store: HP Pre-Black Friday price: $1,390 Black Friday price after discount: $1,100 Additional discount for waiting until Black Friday: $290 ASUS- TUF gaming laptop Store: Best Buy Pre-Black Friday price: $1,200 Black Friday price after discount: $1,000 Additional discount for waiting until Black Friday: $200 Samsung 7.4 ft. electric dryer Store: JC Penn Pre-Black Friday price: $1,060 Black Friday price after discount: $695 Additional discount for waiting until Black Friday: $365 Samsung 55" smart TV Store: Meijer Pre-Black Friday price: $621 Black Friday price after discount: $400 Additional discount for waiting until Black Friday: $221 CAP Barbell Olympic grip weight set Store: Academy Sports + Outdoors Pre-Black Friday price: $399 Black Friday price after discount: $140 Additional discount for waiting until Black Friday: $259 HP Pavilion convertible laptop Store: Staples Pre-Black Friday price: $831 Black Friday price after discount: $590 Additional discount for waiting until Black Friday: $241 Xbox One Minecraft Creators bundle Store: Microsoft Pre-Black Friday price: $300 Black Friday price after discount: $199 Additional discount for waiting until Black Friday: $101 WWE 2K19 Xbox One Store: Best Buy Pre-Black Friday price: $54 Black Friday price after discount: $30 Additional discount for waiting until Black Friday: $24 Kenmore Elite microwave Store: Sears Pre-Black Friday price: $759 Black Friday price after discount: $430 Additional discount for waiting until Black Friday: $329 Apple iPad (6th generation) 32GB Store: Walmart Pre-Black Friday price: $349 Black Friday price after discount: $249 Additional discount for waiting until Black Friday: $100 Shark Rocket ultra light deluxe vacuum Store: Shopko Pre-Black Friday price: $348 Black Friday price after discount: $230 Additional discount for waiting until Black Friday: $118 Netgear Nighthawk smart Wi-Fi router Store: Costco Pre-Black Friday price: $249 Black Friday price after discount: $130 Additional discount for waiting until Black Friday: $119 Seiko Men's Solar Chronograph stainless steel bracelet watch Store: Macy's Pre-Black Friday price: $281 Black Friday price after discount: $149 Additional discount for waiting until Black Friday: $132 Realspace Tresswell bonded leather high-back chair Store: Office Depot and OfficeMax Pre-Black Friday price: $198 Black Friday price after discount: $80 Additional discount for waiting until Black Friday: $118 Bissell little green portable deep cleaner Store: Target Pre-Black Friday price: $160 Black Friday price after discount: $50 Additional discount for waiting until Black Friday: $110 24V Disney princess carriage ride on Store: Walmart Pre-Black Friday price: $425 Black Friday price after discount: $298 Additional discount for waiting until Black Friday: $127 Lifetime 20' x 8' outdoor storage shed building Store: Sam's Club Pre-Black Friday price: $3,000 Black Friday price after discount: $1,999 Additional discount for waiting until Black Friday: $1,001 Osaki OS-4000 massage chair Store: BJ's Pre-Black Friday price: $1,999 Black Friday price after discount: $1,600 Additional discount for waiting until Black Friday: $399 Werner 20 ft. extension ladder Store: Ace Hardware Pre-Black Friday price: $366 Black Friday price after discount: $120 Additional discount for waiting until Black Friday: $246