Black Friday 2024: Best deals on health & fitness gear, optics and science kit

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Black Friday 2024 has not even started yet, but there are plenty of early deals around, bringing stacks of amazing discounts on a range of fitness and science essentials.

We are continuously browsing Amazon and other major retailers for the best offers on health and science kit like air purifiers, dehumidifiers, fitness trackers, rowing machines, electric toothbrushes, telescopes, microscopes, binoculars and more. We are also keeping an eye on price drops on some of our favorite brands, like Garmin, Levoit, Apple, Celestron, Dyson, AmScope and Sony.

Or, maybe you would rather do more research before investing in a new piece of kit. You may be wondering whether you Should buy a Garmin this Black Friday or should you buy an air purifier? If so, we have weighed up the pros and cons of whether it's better to buy now or wait for a later sales event to avoid missing an even better offer.

Black Friday 2024: Quick List

Black Friday air purifier deals

Black Friday best air purifier deals

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BlueAir Blue Pure 411i Max
BlueAir Blue Pure 411i Max: was $169.99 now $136.50 at Amazon

Save 20% on our favorite budget air purifier. The BlueAir Blue Pure 411i Max offers a sleek, compact design, excellent air-cleaning performance and user-friendly controls. It also features an air quality sensor and auto mode, and it comes with plenty of smart features, too.

Read our full BlueAir Blue Pure 411i Max review

Featured in: Best air purifiers

Levoit  Core 600S
Levoit Core 600S: was $299.99 now $259.99 at Amazon

Save $50 on this excellent air purifier for large spaces. With a three-stage HEPA filtration system, plenty of smart features, and up to 1,588 square feet coverage, the Levoit Core 600S-P is a powerful piece of kit that will rid your home of pollutants once and for all. We named as the best overall in our guide to the best air purifiers.

Read our full Levoit Core 600S review

Featured in: Best air purifiersBest air purifiers for allergies

Black Friday electric toothbrush deals

Black Friday electric toothbrush deals

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Bitvae R2
Bitvae R2: was $34.99 now $26.99 at Amazon

Save 23% on the Bitvae R2 Rotating Electric Toothbrush. We gave this model a near-perfect 4.5/5 rating and named it as the best budget option in our guide to the best electric toothbrushes. The Bitvae R2 comes with seven spare brush heads, five cleaning modes and up to 60 days of battery life, and it is available in several color options.

Read our full Bitvae R2 Rotating Electric Toothbrush review

Featured in: Best electric toothbrushes

Black Friday fitness trackers deals

Black Friday fitness tracker deals

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Samsung Galaxy Watch 6
Samsung Galaxy Watch 6: was $299.99 now $168.99 at Amazon

Save 44% on one of the best-looking Android smartwatches around, perfect for fitness beginners and seniors. The Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 offers excellent health tracking features, a crisp display and top-notch performance.

Read our full Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 review

Featured in: Best fitness trackers

Black Friday rowing machine deals

Black Friday rowing machine deals

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Black Friday exercise bike deals

Black Friday exercise bike deals

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YOSUDA Indoor Cycling Bike
YOSUDA Indoor Cycling Bike: was $279.99 now $249.99 at Amazon

Save 11% on our favorite budget exercise bike. This YOSUDA model has everything you may need from an exercise machine, from an excellent range of resistance and a comfy seat to a phone holder.

Read our full YOSUDA Indoor Stationary Cycling Bike review

Featured in: Best exercise bikes

Black Friday running headphones deals

Black Friday running headphones deals

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Black Friday telescope deals

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Celestron NexStar 8SE
Celestron NexStar 8SE: was $1,599 now $1,299 at Amazon

Save $300 on the 'world's most beloved telescope'. Observe planets, the Moon and deep-space objects with exceptional clarity. We think it's the best telescope out on the market, and we haven't seen it cheaper.

Read our full Celestron NexStar 8SE review
Featured in: Best telescopes

Celestron Advanced VX 8-inch EdgeHD
Celestron Advanced VX 8-inch EdgeHD: was $2,799 now $2,399 at Adorama US

Save $400 on a telescope that offers sharp views of many different celestial objects, from planets and the Moon to faint galaxies, nebulas and star clusters. It's lightweight enough to transport to dark sky sites, and it's great for astrophotography.

Featured in: Best telescopes

Celestron Inspire 100AZ
Celestron Inspire 100AZ: was $359.95 now $251.65 at amazon.com

Save over $100 on this beginner-friendly telescope from Celestron, ideal for viewing the Moon and planets in our solar system. It comes with everything you'll need to get started with minimal fuss.

Featured in: Best telescopes

Celestron 114LCM
Celestron 114LCM : was $439.95 now $359.99 at Amazon

Save $80. The Celestron 114LCM is a powerful telescope that comes with everything beginners need for stargazing, including a full-height tripod, 2 high-quality eyepieces (25mm & 9mm) and a StarPointer red dot finderscope.

Black Friday binocular deals

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Vortex Optics Crossfire HD 10x42
Vortex Optics Crossfire HD 10x42: was $229.99 now $124.50 at Amazon

Save 46% on a pair of binoculars with a very usable magnification for all-purpose viewing. They produce bright, sharp views and are waterproof and fogproof, plus they come with a padded carry case.

They also come in 8x42, 10x50 and 12x50 variants.

Bushnell Excursion 10x42
Bushnell Excursion 10x42: was $104.95 now $44.99 at Adorama US

Save 57% on these Bushnell binoculars. They're the ideal versatile optic for birdwatching and wildlife observation to stargazing and sports games without breaking the bank.

Celestron SkyMaster Pro 20x80
Celestron SkyMaster Pro 20x80: was $319.95 now $245.65 at amazon.com

Save $74 on our favorite stargazing binoculars. With powerful 20x magnification and massive 80mm objective lenses, they're incredible for observing the night sky up close, but you will need a tripod.

Read our full Celestron SkyMaster Pro 20x80 review
Featured in: Best binoculars for stargazing

Celestron SkyMaster Pro 15x70
Celestron SkyMaster Pro 15x70: was $259.95 now $188.98 at amazon.com

Save $70 on a pair of the best stargazing binoculars. These binoculars are well suited to lunar viewing, thanks to their powerful 15x magnification and 70mm objective lenses, which soak up low light from the moon's surface.

Nikon Prostaff P7 10x42
Nikon Prostaff P7 10x42: was $199.95 now $156.95 at amazon.com

Save $43 on these durable, compact and lightweight 10x42 binoculars from Nikon. They produce bright, clear and sharp views, plus they're waterproof and fogproof. We think they're great value for money.

Read our full Nikon Prostaff P7 10x42 review

Nikon Prostaff P3 10x42
Nikon Prostaff P3 10x42: was $149.95 now $96.95 at Amazon

Save 35%. We gave 4/5 stars to the 8x42 variant, which are identical except for the slight difference in magnification. We were impressed by their optical quality and the 42mm objectives are great for generalist use and birdwatching.

Read our full Nikon Prostaff P4 8x42 review
Featured in: Best binoculars for kids (8x42 variant)

Occer 12x25
Occer 12x25: was $35.99 now $25.20 at Amazon

Save 30% on these compact binoculars for kids. They're very portable and are ideal for throwing into your backpack to take on camping trips — we gave them 4/5 stars in our Occer 12x25 review.

Make sure you add the 30% coupon to get them for this price.

Read our full Occer 12x25 review

Black Friday camera deals

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Canon EOS R5
Canon EOS R5: was $3,899 now $2,407.74 at goto.walmart.com

Save almost $1,500 ahead of Black Friday and Cyber Monday. We've already found the Canon EOS R5 at its lowest-ever price. It's got a massive 34% discount off the Amazon RRP, and it's unlikely it'll go much lower come the big Amazon shopping days in November. We think it's one of the best mirrorless cameras you can buy.

Read our full Canon EOS R5 review

Featured in: Best cameras for astrophotography, Best cameras for wildlife photography

Sony  A7R V
Sony A7R V: was $3,898 now $2,888.99 at Walmart

Save over $1,000 on one of the best cameras for wildlife photography in this Walmart deal. It's one of our favorite cameras on the market and has one of the best autofocus systems we've used, and this is an incredible price.

Featured in: Best cameras for wildlife photography

Nikon D850
Nikon D850: was $2,996.95 now $2,029.95 at Walmart

Save $967 on the best DSLR ever made ahead of Black Friday. It's perfect for any type of photography with its accurate autofocus for portraits and wildlife photography, it handles noise amazingly well for astro and can shoot stunning uncropped 4K video.

Read our full Nikon D850 review (★★★★½)
Featured in: Best astrophotography cameras, Best cameras for wildlife photography

Sony A7 IV
Sony A7 IV: was $2,499.99 now $1,879.95 at Walmart

Save $620 on our favorite Sony camera for astrophotography. It has outstanding ISO handling and the 33MP images are rich, detailed and tack-sharp.

Read our full Sony A7 IV review (★★★★½)
Featured in: Best astrophotography cameras

Canon EOS R6 Mark II
Canon EOS R6 Mark II: was $2,499 now $1,715 at Walmart

Save $784 on a fantastic entry-level full camera that can shoot up to 40 FPS (electronic shutter) — a great option for users on a more beginner level.

OM System OM-1 Mark II
OM System OM-1 Mark II: was $2,399.99 now $1,899.99 at Adorama US

Save $500 on the flagship OM-1 Mark II. It has some incredibly cool astro features, including Starry Sky AF and Live Composite, and can shoot up to 50FPS continuous shooting and 120FPS locked focus shooting for wildlife photography.

Nikon Z6 III
Nikon Z6 II: was $1,995.95 now $1,484.99 at Walmart

Save $500 on the Nikon Z6 II, with 24.5MP resolution, 14FPS burst rate, accurate subject detection and excellent low-light performance. This bundle also comes with a carry case, a 64BG card and other accessories.

Black Friday star projector deals

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Black Friday science kit deals

Learn & Climb Science Kit
Learn & Climb Science Kit: was $24.99 now $18.45 at Amazon


You can get save 26% off this science kit at Amazon. This product is ideal for big families and a great choice for gifting. With good reviews on Amazon, Learn & Climb offers several types of science kits, each offering a variety of STEM and chemistry activities for kids.

Learn & Climb Science Kit
Learn & Climb Science Kit: was $30.99 now $19.99 at Amazon

Save 35% on this giant science kit packed with more than 60 experiments, including a glowing lava lamp, an explosive volcano and other bubbling concoctions, while learning about magnetism, chemical reactions, acids and bases, and more.

Thames and Kosmos Kids First Chemistry Set Science Kit
Thames and Kosmos Kids First Chemistry Set Science Kit: was $44.95 now $41.40 at Amazon


For the child who can't wait to put on those safety goggles and start mixing ingredients, this might be the perfect science kit, and it's now 14% off at Amazon.

Playz My First Coding & Computer Science Kit
Playz My First Coding & Computer Science Kit: was $44.95 now $29.99 at Amazon

Kids as young as 6 can learn about computer coding with this Playz science kit. With the kit and instruction book, your child can create and play with binary necklaces, ancient encryption devices, sorting races, mystery mazes, pixelated pictures and more.

Hape Junior Inventor Optical Science Lab
Hape Junior Inventor Optical Science Lab: was $26.32 now $21.50 at Amazon

You won't believe your eyes when you peer at all of the optical creations in this science kit. Kids ages 4 and up can conduct eight optical science experiments that involve creating: a periscope, a cone Illusion, a 3D viewer, a rotating kaleidoscope, an Infinity mirror, an optical lab, an optical illusion pendulum and a camera obscura.

What is Black Friday?

What is Black Friday?

Black Friday is an annual event that happens on the Friday after Thanksgiving in the United States. It typically marks the start of the Christmas shopping season.

When is Black Friday 2024?

Black Friday 2024 starts at midnight Friday November 29 and ends 23:59 Friday November 29.

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Anna Gora
Health Writer

Anna Gora is a health writer at Live Science, having previously worked across Coach, Fit&Well, T3, TechRadar and Tom's Guide. She is a certified personal trainer, nutritionist and health coach with nearly 10 years of professional experience. Anna holds a Bachelor's degree in Nutrition from the Warsaw University of Life Sciences, a Master’s degree in Nutrition, Physical Activity & Public Health from the University of Bristol, as well as various health coaching certificates. She is passionate about empowering people to live a healthy lifestyle and promoting the benefits of a plant-based diet.