All About Interwebz: Black Friday Amazon Echo deals 2021: early sales and what we expect to see

Black Friday 2021 is bound to be an ideal time to pick up an Amazon Echo Device if you haven't done so already. Amazon predictably features some pretty hefty discounts across its range of Echo smart home devices each Black Friday, and we guarantee this year will be no different.

This year, Black Friday is taking place on November 26, and we expect to see big discounts on current and previous generations of Amazon Echo Dot, Studio and Show devices among others.

Amazon's willingness to discount its Echo smart home devices is more than justified when you factor in sales number over the Black Friday period. Just a couple of years ago, the company shifted roughly 32,600 3rd-generation Echo Dots in the UK alone on Black Friday, according to Statista. That year, it was far and away the most popular product during the Black Friday sales period.

Of course, Echo Dots aren't the only smart home device Amazon will have up its sleeve this coming Black Friday. We certainly expect the company to be selling all manner of the best Alexa speakers at discounted prices, many of which will be cheap Amazon Echo devices.

Today's best Amazon Echo deals

Can't wait for Black Friday? We've searched the internet found the best Amazon Echo deals you can take advantage of today.

If you're in the US you can nab some early Black Friday deals at Amazon, while UK users can grab some good but not yet excellent savings on Amazon Echo devices too (we'd recommend waiting for the Black Friday sales to kick off properly for the biggest savings). Look below to find those deals.

If you aren't in the UK or US then we've collected the best Amazon Echo deals we can find online in your region here:

Early Black Friday Amazon Echo sales (US)

Echo Dot (3rd Gen) Smart Speaker: ~~$39.99~~ $24.99 at Amazon
Save $15 - Amazon's early Black Friday deals include the best-selling 3rd generation Echo Dot on sale for just $24.99. That's an incredible deal for a feature-packed smart speaker and just $6 more than last year's Black Friday price.

Amazon Echo Dot (4th gen): ~~$49.99~~ $34.99 at Amazon
Save $15 - If you're looking for Amazon's latest and greatest smart speaker, you can get the 4th generation Echo Dot on sale for just $34.99. The spherical smart speaker works with Amazon Alexa so you can play music, ask questions, check the weather, and more completely hands-free. Today's early Black Friday deal is just $6 more than the all-time low and the best price you can find right now.

Echo Dot Kids (4th Gen): ~~$59.99~~ $34.99 at Amazon
Save $25 - This is a child-friendly smart speaker meaning it's easy to use, only allows access to age-appropriate audiobooks and music, and comes in a cute animal design. This is the best price we've ever seen this speaker at, and with a year of Amazon Kids+ access included too you definitely won't want to miss out on this Black Friday deal.

All-new Echo Show 5 (2nd Gen): ~~$84.99~~ $54.99 at Amazon
Save $30 - The Amazon Echo Show 5 (2nd generation) was already a good affordable option for those that want the benefits of seeing Alexa as well as hearing what she has to say, and this Black Friday deal has made it an even better pick. This is the lowest price we've ever seen for this Amazon Echo device, however, it has been matched before - so as we get nearer to Black Friday the price might drop even more.

Echo Show 8 (1st Gen): ~~$109.99~~ $59.99 at Amazon
Save $50 - While there is a new version of the Echo Show 8, the original is still a fantastic option (especially if you're on a budget). It's the perfect screen size, has a good camera for video calls, and is at its best-ever price - what more could you want this Black Friday?

All-new Echo Show 8 (2nd Gen): ~~$129.99~~ $99.99 at Amazon
Save $30 - The Echo Show 8 (2nd Gen) packs in some decent improvements over the original that make it more than worth your time. The improved camera makes it an even better tool for video calls and the faster processor ensures Alexa comes to your aid as quickly as you need her. This is the best price we've seen for the Echo Show 8 (2nd Gen) - but as we've seen it this cheap before it's possible a later Black Friday deal will offer an even bigger saving.

Early Black Friday Amazon Echo sales (UK)

Echo Dot (4th Gen) Kids: ~~£59.99~~ £39.99 at Amazon
Save £20 - This is a child-friendly smart speaker meaning it's easy to use, only allows access to age-appropriate audiobooks and music, and comes in a cute animal design. This is the best price we've ever seen this speaker at, however, we might see it go lower as we hit the proper Black Friday deals.

Amazon Echo Dot with Clock (4th gen): ~~£59.99~~ £44.99 at Amazon
Save £15 - The Echo Dot with Clock might not be the boldest redesign we've seen from an Amazon Echo device, but the space-age design and Alexa integration make this a nifty timepiece and speaker combo. This deal isn't too bad right now, but if you can wait we'd recommend holding fire as we might see better deals closer to Black Friday.

Amazon Echo (4th gen): ~~£89.99~~ £69.99 at Amazon
Save £20 - Sure the Amazon Echo doesn't have the best sound performance, but this smart speaker is one of the best that Amazon has to offer thanks to its AZ1 processor and its cool design. Unfortunately for now, we have seen better deals, so while a £20 saving is good we suggest you wait and see if Amazon will deliver a better Black Friday deal.

All-new Echo Show 5 (2nd Gen): ~~£74.99~~ £49.99 at Amazon
Save £25 - The Amazon Echo Show 5 (2nd Gen) was already a good affordable option for those that want the benefits of seeing Alexa as well as hearing what she has to say, and this deal has made it an even better choice. Though watch out this isn't the best price we've seen for the Echo Show 5 (2nd Gen) so you might want to wait for a better Black Friday deal before heading to the checkout.

Echo Dot (3rd Gen) Smart Speaker: ~~£39.99~~ £24.99 at Amazon
Save £15 - Amazon's early Black Friday deals include the best-selling 3rd generation Echo Dot on sale for just £24.99. That's an incredible deal for a feature-packed smart speaker and just £6 more than last year's best Black Friday price.

Black Friday Amazon Echo deals: Our predictions

When will the best Amazon Echo Black Friday deals start in 2021?

If previous Black Fridays are anything to go by, Amazon-specific Black Friday sales could take place up to a week in advance of the official day. Much like Amazon Prime Day, the company takes some liberties with its usage of the word 'day.'

Amazon (and other retailers) will likely announce the date of its specific sales period ahead of time, but we predict sales could begin earlier in the week, potentially on November 22. Also, don't be surprised if the company extends its Black Friday sale all the way up until Sunday, November 28, just before Cyber Monday 2021 sales begin.

Where are the best places to find Amazon Echo Black Friday deals in 2021?

Amazon itself will unarguably be the best place to buy an Amazon Echo device at a heavily discounted price. Last year's Black Friday saw steep discounts on a range of Amazon Echo smart home devices from the online retailer, and we don't see that changing this year.

However, other retailers like Argos, AO and John Lewis could be worth a look for Amazon Echo devices, as you may be able to snag one even cheaper than on Amazon before it potentially catches on and price matches other retailers in the space.

In any case, we'll update you via our website and social channels about any and all Amazon Echo smart home device Black Friday deals as they happen, giving you real-time updates on where the best place to buy is.

What Amazon Echo Black Friday deals do we expect to see in 2021?

The better question here might be: what Amazon Echo Black Friday deals do we not expect to see in 2021? Amazon typically doesn't shy away from applying discounting to a vast range of Amazon Echo devices, though it might skip the very earliest generations of each device in favor of newer models.

We certainly expect to see last year's Amazon Echo model be heavily promoted during the Black Friday sales, alongside other superb devices like the Amazon Echo Studio, the Echo Show 10 tablet and potentially more novel products like the Echo Flex and even the Echo Wall Clock.

Tips for buying an Amazon Echo online

The first thing you should look for when buying an Amazon Echo device is its generation. Typically, the most recent iterations of Amazon Echo smart home devices will boast more features than its predecessor, and will potentially offer more quality-of-life features to make the device more accessible than the last.

To give an example of what to look out for, the flagship Amazon Echo is currently in its fourth generation, while the Amazon Echo Show 8 (the number referring to the size - in inches - of the screen) saw its second generation released in 2021. Usually, Amazon will make it clear in the product title which generation a device belongs to and the year of its release.

Since Amazon likes to apply pretty big discounts to its Echo range, even the most recent generation of devices should be relatively affordable across the board. However, if you're on a tight budget, the generation prior will still be a good bet and likely host an even bigger discount during Black Friday 2021.