5 On Your Side: November has lots with deals ahead of Christmas rush

But what about this year, considering all of the supply chain disruptions?

5 On Your Side’s Monica Laliberte shows us some great deals available right now and the key to scoring the best deals.

“The most important thing to think about this month is to shop early. The earlier you shop the more options you are going to have. And if you shop earlier you’ll have less worry about shipping delays,” says Samantha Gordon, Consumer Reports’ Shopping Editor.

Based on its ongoing price tracking, CR found some top products for this month’s Best Time to Buy list:

First, tablets. The Lenovo Duet Chromebook is on sale for $249 at Amazon. It’s one of CR’s top picks for kids because of its parental controls.

Next, 4k TVs.

“Prices on TVs have gone up a bit this year so the discounts won’t be as big as you might expect around Black Friday. We’re going to see the best deals around larger TVs, that’s 65-inch TVs and bigger," said Gordon.

The Samsung 75-inch Q-LED 4K Smart TV is now $1,900 at Best Buy. CR says this family of Samsung TVs have excellent color, and a wide viewing angle.

Next, give the gift of mobility with wireless headphones. The J-Lab J-Buds Air True Wireless Earbuds are on sale for $24.49 at Amazon and Target. CR says they outperform more expensive models for sound quality.

Need a vacuum upgrade? The Shark Vertex UltraLight Corded Stick Vac is now $240 at Bed Bath & Beyond and Amazon. It weighs less than 3 pounds, and aced tests for carpets, bare floors, and pet hair.

Finally, know someone who still needs an air fryer?

One version of the Dreo is $81 at Amazon. Unlike most air fryers, CR says this model is easy to clean.

5 On Your Side says if you’re worried about prices dropping, ask about price match guarantees. Many retailers now offer them so that if a price drops, you’re entitled to a refund of the difference.