Which?-tested Black Friday buys for under £30

If you're not shopping for a 'big ticket' item such as a washing machine or television on Black Friday, it's still a good time to find discounts on smaller items and everyday essentials.

We're talking small appliances and gadgets such as handheld blenders and power banks, but also household staples such as dishwasher tablets and batteries.

The prices might be smaller by comparison, but Which? still applies the same rigour and dedication to hunting for these discounts as we do on more expensive products.

For more tips to help you shop smart in the sales, take a look at our Black Friday 2025 advice.

Keen to see what else we’ve found? Head to our best Black Friday deals.

Black Friday buys for under £30

The deals we've selected are on decent products that did reasonably well in our tests, but you'll have to read our reviews to find out if any are Best Buys.

* References to ‘Average price' and 'Cheapest price' are based on Which? market knowledge and information supplied by our partners. Cheapest price is checked for the six calendar months prior to publication. Not all retailers are included in our checks.

INIU BI-B6 10000mAh Portable Charger

Average price in the past six months: £25
Cheapest price in the past six months: £12*

• Measures 1.5 x 7 x 13.5cm (HxWxL)
• Weighs 205g
• 10,000mAh capacity

We like: It's small enough to take out and about.

We don't like: You'll probably need a bigger one for longer trips

This portable power bank might be small but it can deliver up to 2.3 smartphone charges and 1.2 tablet charges.

It offers power delivery fast charging and plenty of ports including a USB-C input/output and 2 USB-A outputs.

To find out how it did in our tests, see our INIU BI-B6 10000mAh Portable Charger review.

Or see everything we tested in our guide to the best power banks.

More Which?-tested power bank deals:

• Anker Nano Power Bank – SQUIRREL_TEXT_50014284 

Russell Hobbs Luna 23211

Average price in the past six months: £42
Cheapest price in the past six months: £29.99*

• Metal
• Matching toaster available
• 1.7 litres

We like: Easy to open, fill and use

We don't like: Cleaning inside can be tricky

This painted steel jug from Russell Hobbs features three stepped internal tabs to show you how much water to fill for one, two or three cups.

It's typically available in three colours - this grey version is at the cheapest price we've seen it in the past six months.

Don't miss our Russell Hobbs Luna 23211 review. 

More Which?-tested kettle deals:

• Russell Hobbs Groove 26382 – SQUIRREL_TEXT_12876438

See more of the best kettles from our tests.

Tefal BL420840 Blendforce II 

Average price in the past six months: £46
Cheapest price in the past six months: £25*

• Measures 38 x 19.3 x 22cm HxWxD (base + jug)
• Weighs 1.75kg (base + jug)
• 93cm cord

We like: It comes with a two-year warranty

We don't like: You have to make sure you don't go over the maximum run time (three minutes)

This 1.25 litre capacity jug blender could be your perfect kitchen companion - the instructions say it can even crush ice (up to 10 ice cubes at a time). 

The blending jug is made of plastic, but if you prefer glass, you can upgrade for a few quid more.

All the blending components are dishwasher-safe.

Find out more by reading our Tefal BL420840 Blendforce II review.

More Which?-tested blender deals:

• Breville Active VBL246 Blender – SQUIRREL_TEXT_50013908 

Andrex Ultimate Quilts

Average price in the past six months: £6
Cheapest price in the past six months: £4.33*

• Nine-roll pack
• 155 sheets per roll, 235 on mega rolls
• Three-ply

We like: Strong

We don't like: Standard rolls have fewer sheets than most toilet rolls we've tested

We've found the nine-pack of this toilet roll for it's lowest price in the last six months. Standard rolls are also available in packs of four, 16, 24 and 36.

If you want larger rolls, Andrex also offers mega rolls in six-packs, nine-packs and 24-packs.

But did it offer the ultimate comfort? See what our testers thought in our Andrex Ultimate Quilts review.

More Which?-tested toilet roll deals:

• Andrex Complete Clean – SQUIRREL_TEXT_50017283 

For more, see our guide to the best toilet rolls.

Throw Throw Burrito

Average price in the past six months: £29.01
Cheapest price in the past six months: £19.99*

• 2-6 players
• Each session lasts about 15 minutes
• Easy to understand

We like: Wacky, nonsensical fun

We don't like: Not really suited for smaller rooms

If you've ever felt that traditional card games could do with a jolt of energy, then Throw Throw Burrito might be the ideal one to break out at Christmas.

This wacky game sees you trying to put down a set of three burrito cards, at which point you can grab one of the soft physical burritos and lob them at an opponent.

Find out exactly what our testers thought of Throw Throw Burrito in our list of the best board games you can buy.

More Which?-tested board game deals:

• Carcassone – SQUIRREL_TEXT_50010021 

Oral B Vitality Pro

Average price in the past six months: £35.14
Cheapest price in the past six months: £22.99*

• Oscillating-rotating brush
• 16-hour battery
• Two-minute timer

We like: Great plaque removal

We don't like: Charging speed

Operating as a mid-range option in Oral B's assortment of electric toothbrushes, the Vitality Pro features an oscillating-rotating brush for deep cleaning.

There's a two-minute timer built in to make sure that you don't under/over-brush, and the battery can run for up to 16-hours between charges.

Read our Oral B Vitality Pro review to see how the toothbrush compares to the competition.

Russell Hobbs Rice Cooker and Steamer 19750

Average price in the past six months: £33.95
Cheapest price in the past six months: £19.50*

• 1.8-litre capacity
• Removable bowl
• 700W power

We like: Easy to clean

We don't like: Vague cooking advice

Rice cookers can be a handy addition to any kitchen, offering up the means to make delicious and fluffy rice in next to no time without any faff.

This Russell Hobbs option has a removable bowl to make the cleaning process easier, and there's a plastic serving spoon included to help with meal portions.

So how tasty was the rice we made? Read our Russell Hobbs Rice Cooker and Steamer 19750 review to find out.

Manta Sleep Mask

Average price in the past six months: £34
Cheapest price in the past six months: £29*

• Full light blocking
• Adjustable head-strap
• Eye cushions

We like: The ability to keep light out

We don't like: Velcro strap can be cumbersome

If you've tried eye masks in the past and found that they still let in a degree of light then you may want to swap them out for the Manta Sleep Mask.

With eye cushions that fully encompass your face, this mask is designed to ensure that morning light has no chance of reaching your retinas.

Were our testers able to get a good night's sleep? Read our Manta Sleep Mask review to find out.

Renpho Elis Solar 2 Smart Body Scale

Average price in the past six months: £36.43
Cheapest price in the past six months: £24.99*

• Solar powered
• Smartphone connectivity
• 303 x 295 x 35mm (HxWxD)

We like: App is easy to connect and use

We don't like: Over-reliant on app

Tired of having to manually jot down the measurements from your bathroom scales after each reading? The Renpho Ellis Solar 2 Smart Body Scale does it all automatically by connecting to your smartphone via the Renpho Health app.

If you live in a larger household, the Smart Body Scale can store unlimited user profiles, so multiple people in a household can make use of it. The solar-powered design also means that you don't have to factor in swapping out batteries every so often.

Read our Renpho Ellis Solar 2 Smart Body Scale review to see how it fared against our tests.

More Which?-tested bathroom scale deals:

• Etekcity Smart Bathroom Scale – SQUIRREL_TEXT_50019620 

Oxo Good Grips Soft Handled Can Opener

Average price in the past six months: £16.67
Cheapest price in the past six months: £8*

• Easy to use
• Large turning mechanism
• Bottle opener built-in

We like: Forms a tight grip

We don't like: Far from compact

As its name implies, Oxo's tin opener is designed to make the process as accessible as possible. With large rubberised grips, not to mention a turning mechanism that's easy to get a hold of, this option is focused on ergonomics above all.

If you're hosting a gathering, it's also a helpful tool to keep nearby as it has a bottle opener built into the side which can be used in a pinch.

Check out our Oxo Good Grips Soft Handled Can Opener review to see how it fared under pressure.

Russell Hobbs Steam Genie Essential 25591 Garment Steamer

Average price in the past six months: £29.91
Cheapest price in the past six months: £24*

• 200ml capacity
• 1.1kg
• 25 x 13 x 14cm (HxWxD)

We like: Crease removal

We don't like: Not the best with cotton

Clothes steamers are ideal for quickly tackling tough creases, which is why it's worth having one readily available.

This steamer from Russell Hobbs can carry up to 200ml of water at a time, and it takes just 45 seconds to heat up for use. There's also a lint attachment to remove debris from your clothes as you go.

Give our Russell Hobbs Steam Genie Essential review a read to see if you should pick up a clothes steamer this Black Friday.

Daewoo 6.5L Stainless Steel Slow Cooker

Average price in the past six months: £30.10
Cheapest price in the past six months: £26*

• 6.5L capacity
• Removable bowl
• 21 x 45 x 30cm (HxWxD)

We like: Cooking results

We don't like: A slightly tedious cleaning process

Some slow cookers cost £100 or more, but the Daewoo 6.5L Stainless Steel Slow Cooker is far more affordable.

As its name implies, it has a 6.5L capacity which is large enough for decently sized stews and recipes to feed bigger households. The bowl can also be removed after use for cleaning.

Jump over to our Daewoo 6.5L Stainless Steel Slow Cooker review to see our test results.

FireAngel FA6813 Carbon Monoxide Alarm

Average price in the past six months: £17.32
Cheapest price in the past six months: £11.98*

• Standalone device
• Battery powered
• Test button

We like: Overall performance

We don't like: Lack of interconnectivity

For your own safety, it's worth having at least one carbon monoxide in your home. If there ever is a leak then you'll want to know about it as soon as possible.

The FireAngel FA3313 is one of the more affordable options out there, and now it's even cheaper. It's also battery powered so it can be placed anywhere in the home.

Read our full FireAngel FA3313 Carbon Monoxide Alarm review to see how it fared in our tests.

Fellowes P-30C Shredder

Average price in the past six months: £34.99
Cheapest price in the past six months: £29.99*

• Cross-cut
• 3.5kg
• 37 x 38 x 19cm (HxWxD)

We like: Easy to feed in paper

We don't like: Small bin

The Fellowes P-30C Shredder is a compact option for safely disposing of sensitive documents that might include key information such as bank statements.

Multiple sheets of paper can be fed into the machine at a time, and it uses a cross-cut mechanism to stop bad actors from reassembling documents after they've been shredded.

Is it a sharp buy? Read our Fellowes P-30C Shredder review to find out.

Salter EK5114BGRY Marino Compact Food Processor

Average price in the past six months: £26.95
Cheapest price in the past six months: £24.99*

• Chop function
• 0.5L capacity
• 1.2kg

We like: Puréeing ability

We don't like: Not the most powerful option

Food processors can be an essential kitchen appliance for expanding the amount of recipes you can tackle, and the Salter EK5114BGRY is one of the most affordable options available.

With two power settings and the ability to purée, the EK5114BGRY is also compact and weighs just 1.2kg, making it well suited to kitchens that don't have a ton of free space.

Read our Salter EK5114BGRY Marino Compact Food Processor review to see what our team made of it.

What everyday essentials does Which? test?

Over the past couple of years, we've massively expanded the range of everyday items we send to our test lab.

Everything from toilet brushes to travel mugs gets the full Which? treatment, and we're expanding our range all the time.

We regularly ask our members for their suggestions on what we should test next. From cholesterol monitors to dog harnesses, we've got all sorts of interesting tests in the pipeline.

Find out more about what we test and why and see the full list of everything we test.

How to get a genuinely good price this Black Friday

1. Check deals are real

Don't assume a deal is worth it just because it claims to offer a big saving. 

Our Black Friday research shows that many discounted products are actually similarly priced – or even cheaper – at other times of the year. 

In our 2024 investigation into Black Friday deals, we found that nine in 10 deals we analysed were cheaper or the same price at other times in the year.

Luckily, there are ways to check whether you've spotted a genuine discount. Price comparison websites such as PriceRunner, PriceSpy or, for Amazon, CamelCamelCamel can show a product's pricing history at different retailers and reveal whether a price cut is genuinely a good deal.

You can also set up notifications on specific items’ prices on comparison sites if there’s a particular product you’re after. These can help you understand what a ‘good’ price is for an item by tracking when its price goes up or down.

Get more tips on how to check if a Black Friday deal is real.

2. Shop around and use price-match schemes

An item that's discounted in one store could well be on sale for an even better price elsewhere, so it's worth shopping around to find out where it's cheapest. If you're shopping in-store, you could just do a quick online check on your phone. 

You could save money if you find out that a retailer will match prices. A study we did in 2023 found that price-match schemes offered by some best-rated retailers could save shoppers as much as £300 on big-ticket purchases. 

If a retailer doesn't have a price-matching policy, it might still agree to refund the difference if you challenge it about a price drop soon after you’ve bought something.

John Lewis brings back 'Never Knowingly Undersold' price promise.

3. Use Which? to shop the sales

Retailers aren't always entirely upfront about the 'special' offers they’ve got, and they have tactics that can trick you into thinking you're saving. For example, the ‘was’ prices you see in shops or online could refer to an item’s Recommended Retail Price (RRP) when it was first released, rather than its current price. So price reductions might appear better than they are, and even a price drop of 1p could be flagged as a discount. 

Which? experts not only know which products are worth buying, but also whether the sales prices you see represent a genuine saving on what you'd pay normally.

How to recycle old electricals

If you're looking to replace an ageing electrical appliance or gadget by shopping in the sales, make sure you dispose of your old one correctly.

There are plenty of ways you can offload unwanted electricals. One option is kerbside collection for small electrical items – in many cases, your local council will collect smaller items such as toasters and kettles. Alternatively, you can drop items at a local recycling centre or hand them over to retailers that have their own recycling schemes.

For more details on how to get rid of your unused gadgets, consult our guide on how to recycle electrical items.

Looking for more offers on home products? See our pick of the best Black Friday air fryer deals and the best Black Friday dehumidifier deals.