November is here, which can only mean one thing: Black Friday is on the horizon. The most hyped and hotly anticipated sale event of the year officially kicks off on Friday 24 November, and marks the perfect time to buy everything from laptops and Apple products to everyday essentials, all with decent discounts.
Some big-name retailers, such as Currys, Very and John Lewis & Partners have launched their early Black Friday sales already – yes, nearly a month ahead of the official kick-off – which means there are home appliance and kitchen gadget discounts to be scored as we speak.
Of all the kitchen appliances, the humble microwave is considered a must-have for many households, as it offers a more efficient way to cook – some models can do a whole lot more than just warm up your leftovers.
These gadgets are known to receive mammoth price cuts during the sale period, so, if you’re yet to invest or looking for an upgrade,Black Friday (and the weeks leading up to the official event) is the time to shop.
From when the discounts will start to the best offers on the energy-saving devices, here’s everything we know so far about the microwave deals you can expect to see.
Every year, Black Friday kicks off the day after US holiday Thanksgiving, which means, in 2023, the shopping bonanza starts on Friday 24 November. Deals will continue to drop over the weekend, culminating in Cyber Monday – the final day of the sale – which will fall on Monday 27 November.
Despite the event officially taking place over a single weekend, Black Friday deals can be found as early as four weeks in advance. However, it is still worth keeping an eye out for bargains on 24 November, as some major retailers could reserve the very best discounts for Black Friday itself.
It’s also a good idea to follow your favourite brands on social media and sign up to newsletters, so you’ll be aware of any early offers or lightning deals.
Black Friday offers the chance to bag all kinds of deals, and last year was no exception, particularly across top microwave brands.
During last year’s sale, big-name brands such as Kenwood reduced appliances, with shoppers bagging themselves a bargain on the K20MS21 microwave (£160, Currys.co.uk). Currys was on a roll when it came to slashing prices, with the Panasonic NN-CT55JWBPQ microwave also being discounted (£250, Currys.co.uk).
Argos was another online retailer that participated in Black Friday and Cyber Monday last year, with discounts across all kinds of home appliances, including a Panasonic 800W microwave (£100, Argos.co.uk), while Lakeland reduced the Sage combi wave three-in-one microwave (£419.99, now £349.95, Lakeland.co.uk) by £50.
With just a few weeks to go until the sale officially starts, we can only predict which brands will be discounting appliances for Black Friday 2023.
If previous years are anything to go by, we can expect big brands such as Samsung, Swan, Smeg and Panasonic to slash the prices of their popular gadgets. As for retailers, keep a close eye on Currys, John Lewis, Argos, AO and Amazon.
If you can’t wait until 24 November, there are plenty of excellent deals worthy of a spot in your online shopping basket right now.
This Samsung microwave is currently reduced by just shy of 30 per cent, thanks to this Very deal. If you need further convincing, this model also landed a spot in our round-up of the best microwaves. Dubbed the best for steaming by our tester, it was described as “sleek and smart”, as well as “self-explanatory and intuitive”. Our tester went on to add it “doesn’t hold strong smells like some microwaves do.”
This 23l appliance features a glass touch control panel, which looks sure to appeal to those with a preference for modern minimalism. In terms of specifications, there’s a quick defrost function, an auto cook function (for convenience), an anti-bacterial interior, and an eco mode for cutting down on your energy consumption. Right now, you can save £60 on the Samsung model.
There’s a sizeable saving of £80 to be snapped up with this model from Kenwood, thanks to the early deal at Currys. Where its cooking abilities and specifications are concerned, Kenwood’s solo microwave houses a capacity of 20l, and features 11 power levels. Plus, there are six automatic cooking programs, so you can easily prepare popcorn, frozen vegetables, pizza and more. It also has a maximum countdown timer of just over 99 minutes. Shop now, and save before Black Friday even begins.
