Both retailers are offering price protection through most of the holiday shopping season as well, so if you buy early and the same item drops to a lower price, you can retroactively get that better deal.

While you can get good discounts during both shopping events, we take a look at which is better between Black Friday and the Christmas sales.

You don’t have to wait for Black Friday itself to save big. All the major retailers have already pulled the trigger on offering deep discounts heading into the holidays. The likes of Amazon, Walmart and Best Buy are offering eye-catching sales on electronics, apparel, home appliances and video games you can shop now.