Christmas is only a week away, so if you’re looking for a last minute gift to buy for your family and friends, we have all the best deals right here.
Note that many retailers now have cut-off dates for last orders for delivery by Christmas, but if you’re willing to fork out for next-day delivery you should be able to get your presents delivered sooner.
While the delivery window may be closing in, some retailers are offering extended returns until 31 January.
So don’t despair if you haven’t yet finished your holiday shopping yet, there are still plenty of deals and discount around!
Here, we’re curating all the top tech deals across every type of tech imaginable: phones, tablets, laptops, security software as well as fitness trackers, smartwatches, smart speakers, headphones and headsets, gaming chairs and consoles along with electric bikes and scooters, and video doorbells!
Whatever you need we’ve got you covered – and we won’t recommend anything we wouldn’t buy ourselves.
If you need any further inspiration be sure to check out our overall best tech gifts .
Christmas 2021 Sales on right now
Jump to the best deals in the US – hand-selected by us!
US retailers
- Amazon – Epic Deals event live now. See them here.
- Best Buy – Christmas Sale on now
- B&H Photo Video – Holiday Deals event, save $100 on M1 24in iMac
- Dell – Tech Refresh Season event with up to 45% off!
- Disney+ – Get Up to 6 months free with Amazon Music Unlimited
- eBay – Brand Outlet sale on now, 60% off electronics , also save up to 50% on Apple devices
- HP – Last Chance Holiday Gifts event – Extra 10% off select HP products
- Macy’s – 20-60% off + get $10 Macy’s Money with every $50 spent
- Microsoft – Holiday Deals – Save $200 on select Surface Laptop Go, bundle offers, trade-in deals and more
- Samsung – Last Minute Gifts event – free Galaxy Buds 2 and $75 off Galaxy Z Flip 3, $150 off Z Fold 3
- Target – Holiday deals live
- Theragun – Up to $150 off
- Ubisoft – Winter Sale on now
- Walmart – Christmas Shop now open , see all Walmart tech deals
UK retailers
Jump to the best Christmas deals in the UK , selected by us!
- Amazon – Last-minute Christmas Deals from 1-23 December with up to 40% off – Amazon devices , £38 off Apple Watch 7 , £51 off Fitbit Versa 3 and more
- AncestryDNA – 25% off DNA kits. End 26 December. See all DNA kit deals for Christmas .
- 23andMe – £20 off Health and Ancestry kits. Ends 26 December
- AO.com – Christmas deals now live! Deals across white goods, home and kitchen appliances, TVs, laptops, and more
- Apple – For best Apple deals visit Macworld UK .
- Argos – Christmas Shop now open
- Appliance City – Perfect Christmas Kitchen Event – Fridge freezers, cookers, washing machines, kitchen appliances and more.
- Appliances Direct – Cyber deals still live – discounts on TVs, fridges, white appliances, kitchen appliances, tablets, laptops, smartphones and more
- Box.co.uk Christmas deals across TVs, Laptops, Desktop PCs, components, monitors and accessories.
- BT – Christmas Store now open ! £5 off AirPods Pro, cashback offers, tech gifts under £50
- Carphone Warehouse – Christmas deals are live – Big data SIM deals, iPhone 13 , up to £200 cashback with Galaxy phones and more
- Currys PC World – Christmas deals are live – Nest mini for £18 (or 2 for £30) , TV deals, gaming , smart home, white goods, and more. We’re separately covering the best Currys deals here
- eBay – Get Nintendo Switch for £239 (£20 off), Deals across electronics, toys and games, fashions, video games and consoles and more.
- Fitbit – Up to £51 off for Christmas
- GAME – Christmas Gift Guide now live
- 365Games – Special Offers on now with discounts on PS5 controllers, headsets, Joy-Cons games, smart home, DVDs and more
- Green Man Gaming – Up to 25% off
- John Lewis – Christmas shop live now – Offers across home, fashion, electricals and gifts.
- Laptops Direct – Deals across laptops, phones, PCs and TVs
- Lovehoney – Couple’s bundles (adult content).
- Microsoft – Up to £580 off Surface deals – Offering extended free returns through 31 January 2022
- Mobiles.co.uk – Christmas deals now live – Cheap Apple iPhone SE deals, Google Pixel 5 deals and more
- Mobile Phones Direct – ‘ Christmas Cracker’ deals on now – High data plans available across Apple iPhone and Samsung Galaxy devices with no upfront costs
- MusicMagie – 10% off refurbished phones with code MISTLETOE10 (up to £100 off), 15% off select tech with FLASH15 (up to £150 off)
- Nintendo Switch – Best Christmas discounts online. Ring Fit deals can be found here .
- NordVPN – Holiday deal: 68% off 2 year subscription. NordVPN is our top VPN pick . See the best Christmas VPN deals .
- Oculus Quest 2 – Where to buy one now
- O2 – Christmas offers – deals across iPhone 13, iPad Mini, iPad Pro, Galaxy Tab S7 FE, up to 6 months of Disney+ with SIM deals
- Park Cameras – Discounts and cashback on cameras, lenses, Wacom graphic tablets and more
- PlayStation 5 – Where to buy PS5 before Christmas
- Samsung UK – Claim cashback up to £200 plus £50 cashback on every additional device; discounts on tablets, wearables, TV, audio, laptops, home appliances and more
- Sky – Christmas deals now live – Up to £20 off Sky TV packages
- Smarty – 30GB for £10
- Smyths – Discounts on gaming and toys
- Tesco Mobile – Christmas deals are here – Free AirPods with iPhone SE , free AirPods Pro with iPhone 12 , free Galaxy Buds Live with Galaxy A32 , free Galaxy Pro with S21
- Three – Get unlimited data for £10 per month for first 6 months
- Turboant – Up to $400 off
- Very – Biggest Christmas sellers here
- Wex Photo Video – Discounts on cameras. microphones, lighting equipment, rigs and more
- Xbox Series X & Xbox Series S – Best deals across the web
Don’t forget, Boxing Day arrives soon too – see which retailers are offering extended returns .
Best Christmas tech deals right now in the UK
Top 10 Deals
Get £100 off the Meta Quest 2 (128GB)
From: Very
Was: £299
Now: £199 (£100 off)
Best Christmas tech deals right now in the US
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Best laptop/PC deals
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- Best Microsoft Surface Deals
- Best PC Deals
Best phone deals
- Best Phone Deals
- Best Mid-range Phone Deals
- Best Budget Phone Deals
- Best Xiaomi Deals
- Best SIM Only deals
- Best SIM deals for kids
Best Apple deals
- Best Macbook Air M1 deals
- Best Macbook Pro M1 deals
- Best Apple Watch 7 deals
- Best Apple Watch 6 deals
- Best 24in iMac M1 deals
- Best iPad Air 4 (2020) deals
- Best iPad mini 6
Our colleagues at Macworld UK are sorting through all the best Apple offers this Christmas if you want to see more.
Best gaming deals
- Best Nintendo Switch Deals
- Best PlayStation 5 deals
- Best Oculus Quest 2 Deals
- Best Xbox Series X Deals
- Best Xbox Series S Deals
- Best Gaming Headset Deals
Best tablets, iPads & Smartwatch deals
- Best Tablet and iPad Deals
- Best Smartwatch Deals
- Best Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 deals
- Best Apple Watch Series 6 deals
- Best Apple Watch SE deals
Best Software & Security deals
- Best VPN Deals
- Best Antivirus Deals
Best deals on everyday tech
- Best TV Deals
- Best Amazon Echo Deals
- Best Coffee Machine deals
- Best Camera Deals
- Best Electric Toothbrush Deals
- Best Fitbit Deals
- Best DNA Kit Deals
- Best Electric Scooter Deals
- Best Printer Deals
- Best Currys Deals
- Best Amazon Deals
Deal hunting tips – how to make sure you’re getting the best deal
The most important thing to do when considering whether something is a good deal is to ask yourself: “Would I still want and buy this if it was full price?” Often the answer may be no, which means you need to think whether you’re saving money with a discount, or wasting it caught up in the excitement of a sale.
It isn’t unusual (or difficult, or illegal) for some retailers to put prices up during deal seasons. Yes, that’s right – sometimes discount prices during the holiday season are higher compared to the rest of the year because dishonest retailers know they will get more page views from people ready to click buy.
Will there be better deals on Boxing Day 2021?
Boxing Day is always the day after Christmas, which means this year it falls on Sunday 26 December . While most of the heaviest discounts take place over the Black Friday and Cyber Monday period, you might still be able to find end-of-year discounts on tech on Boxing Day itself. We wouldn’t recommend waiting until then. If you spot a great discount now, snap it up!
You don’t want to have to deal with delivery delays and late arrivals. Plus, with most retailers offering extended returns, you can always return something you bought and request a refund and pick up the same item at a lower price if you spot a deal.
We’re covering everything there is to know about Boxing Day , including all the major retailers offering extended returns.
Author: Somrata Sarkar, Contributor, Tech Advisor
Previously a Tech Advisor Senior Staff Writer, Somrata researches and writes about the best tech deals to help readers make smart, informed buying decisions. She’s an expert on accessories and also reviews laptops, phones, audio and other devices.
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Home printers are working overtime for many people, with more of us than ever working from home. That means stock is hard to find along with decent deals but we’ve searched high and low for the best discounts nevertheless.
If your printer can’t cope or you’re sick of high ink costs, buying a new printer can solve the problem. We’ve rounded up the biggest bargains, and we also explain what to look for when buying a new printer.
With more demand than usual, printer deals are hard to find but here are the best ones in the US and UK.
What to look for in printer deals
It’s important to keep in mind that the price of the printer is just the beginning. You’ll also need to consider ink costs. Often what looks like a great value printer can turn out to be expensive in the long run because of expensive ink. Some manufacturers, including HP, now offer ink subscriptions which give you a fixed price for a certain number of prints per month, which makes it easy to know how much you’ll be spending.
Most modern printers are multifunction all-in-one devices that can scan and copy documents in addition to your standard printing capabilities. Some include a fax machine, too.
You can find printer reviews by category – choose from budget, laser, laser colour, inkjet and all-in-one models
Look out for Wi-Fi-enabled printers, as these are incredibly useful for when you need to print from your phone or a laptop. Also, consider whether they have USB ports or memory card slots for easier photo printing.
There are lots of different types of printers available, which can make it really tricky to decide which is right for you. It’s worth first noting that the printer market moves very slowly, so don’t be afraid of buying last year’s model.
Inkjet vs Laser
These are the two main printing technologies. An inkjet printer sprays tiny dots of ink onto paper and are generally cheaper than laser printers (though you may pay more in cartridges in the long run).
Laser printers, on the other hand, use a powdered ink called toner. The paper gets electronically charged to attract the ink into position. It’s then fused with heat onto the page. Laser printers work best for text and generally for printing quickly at high volume.
In terms of colour printing, inkjet printers can produce high-quality images but are usually slower. Colour laser printers, while faster than inkjets are more expensive to buy.
Ink cartridges might look cheaper than toner cartridges, but consider the cost per page: toner can often print 1000 pages or more, but ink might last only 100-200 pages. You can also use third-party toner which is much cheaper than genuine toner from Xerox, Samsung and others. Just make sure using it doesn’t void your warranty.
For more advice on which printer to buy, visit our best printer round-up .
Where to find printer deals
We’re bringing you our carefully curated list of the best printer deals right here, but here are a few retailers you can check out for yourself for printer deals:
US
- Amazon
- BestBuy
- Walmart
- Target
- Newegg
UK
- Amazon
- Argos
- Cartridge People
- Ebuyer
- HP Store
- John Lewis
- Ryman
- Currys
- AO
- Best Buy
- Box
- Scan
- Littlewoods
Where to find ink cartridge deals
Groupon often has discounts popular brands such as HP, Canon and Epson. See Groupon cartridge deals .
eBay is another place to check, though ensure you buy from an authorised reseller or a trustworthy source with a strong track record of positive reviews and ratings. See cartridge deals on eBay .
Author: Jim Martin, Executive Editor, Tech Advisor
Jim has been testing and reviewing products for over 20 years. His main beats include VPN services and antivirus. He also covers smart home tech, mesh Wi-Fi and electric bikes.
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