The very best tech deals in the ‘last minute’ Christmas sales

Skipped out on Black Friday? We salute your rebellion. But it'd be rude not to mention the good tech deals in the Christmas sales

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A very strange Christmas is closing in – we know, right – and, even though Black Friday is in the rearview mirror, the pre-December 25 deals are rolling on. The WIRED Gear team has scoured Amazon, John Lewis, Currys and more for the very best tech deals you can buy. Not all deals you'll see advertised are in fact ‘deals’, with many priced well higher than Black Friday and so we’ve nabbed the offers that give you a real saving in time for Christmas.


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£30 off Sonos One, now £169: Sonos has kicked off its festive offers with this decent deal off its small and impressive Sonos One speaker. Looking for more oomph? You can also save on a Sonos One Two Room Set and a Sonos 5.1 Surround Set right now too.

£20 off Realme 7, now £209: Realme has become a smartphone maker worth taking notice of in 2020 and the Realme 7 is a huge part of that. The budget phone has looks and performance well beyond its now just-over-£200 price.

£20 off Jabra Elite 75t, now £149: Jabra has been a strong contender in the wireless earbuds space for several years now and, now, one of its best offerings has been upgraded with a wireless charging case. Along with its new charging capabilities, you get Active Noise Cancellation and up to an impressive 24 hours battery life.

£14 off DJI's Osmo Mobile 3, now £75: DJI gets a ton of props for its drone line but, with its Osmo Mobile range, it's also providing a strong gimbal experience at an affordable price. The Osmo Mobile 3 grips to your smartphone, offering easy to use controls as you adjust to find the ideal (and stable) shot.

£200 off Huawei MateBook X Pro, now £1,199: The best in ultrabooks regularly come from Dell, HP and Apple but, recently, Huawei has been giving them a run for their money. The latest Matebook X Pro comes with an impressive productivity-centric 3K 3:2 touchscreen display and the pleasing horsepower of an Intel i7, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD and Nvidia MX250 mobile GPU combo.

£5 off TP Link Tapo Wi-Fi Security Camera, now £20: This cheap entry point into home security has received a nice discount to its already low price. The TP Link camera allows for remote viewing from your phone, motion detection, two-way audio as well as working with Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa.

£25 off Razer Viper Ultimate, now £75: The Viper Ultimate sits pride of place at the top of our WIRED Recommends best gaming mouse ranking, offering a stylish design, a lightweight and an impressively high sensitivity level.

£170 off Lenovo IdeaPad 3i, now £529: This higher powered variant of one of our WIRED Recommends budget laptops is not to be sniffed at, especially with this handy discount. £529 gets you an Intel Core i7 processor, 8GB RAM and 256GB SSD, a particularly great combo for students.

£13 off PDP Little Wireless Controller for Nintendo Switch, now £33: PDP is a prolific maker of delightful Switch accessories and this controller is no different. The controller offers a more retro vibe for those who want an experience with clicker buttons and a more secure grip.

£107 off Apple MacBook Pro (M1), now £1,192: The new M1 MacBooks have only recently been released but have seen Apple’s machines get a new lease of life, providing fast performance while taking in less power. This offer is a rare early discount on the new and exciting product.

Sony HT-G700 with Skullcandy Indy earbuds bundle, now £299: Currys is offering this sweet combination of three products, all still at the lowest price you can find the soundbar. Along with the soundbar, you’ll get a wireless subwoofer for enhancing your audio experience as well as the handy Skullcandy Indy wireless earbuds for when you’re on-the-go.

£30 off Sony PSHX500, now £269: Got some records lying around with nothing to play them on? Or, just fancy trading in your old analogue record player? Sony has a USB-flavoured solution for you. This USB turntable allows you to play and convert your old records into DSD Hi-Res Audio.

£20 off Ultimate Ears Boom 2 Lite, now £50: If you’re after a durable speaker that offers quality audio out and about, Ultimate Ears is often the brand to go too. The Boom 2 Lite is available now for under £50 and weighs in at just 0.54kg, all while offering up to 15 hours of battery life.

£20 off Apple Mac Mini (M1), now £879: Apple’s new Macs sporting the company’s own M1 chips have attracted plenty of early attention. This deal represents a rare early discount for the 512GB model of the new Mac Mini. The compact Mac offers swift performance in a form-factor far smaller than your average desktop PC.

£20 off OnePlus Nord, now £419: OnePlus nailed its return to the mid-range market with its first phone in the new Nord range. For just over £400, you’ll get swift performance, a stellar 90Hz display and a gorgeous design well beyond its price.

£20 off iPhone 11, now £579: Looking to pick up an iPhone 11 ahead of this Christmas? This is the cheapest price you’ll currently find. You’ll have to be a fan of the Yellow model to get this discounted rate but, if it’s your thing, it’s a good deal on an impressive product.

£70 off Samsung Galaxy Tab S7, now £549: Woe betide anyone who buys an Android tablet has been a popular cry over recent years but Samsung has continued to put out the best you can buy. The Galaxy Tab S7 is their best yet, with a glorious near edge-to-edge QHD+ display and the faster than ever S Pen bundled in.

£40 off Huawei MateBook 13, now £700: If you aren’t looking to pay top-of-the-line ultrabook prices, Huawei has a strong offering in the mid-range laptop market. The super-compact Matebook 13 comes with a MacBook-like look and a student-friendly spec sheet, offering an Intel i5 processor, 8GB RAM and a 512GB SSD.

£30 off Razer Deathadder Essential gaming mouse, now £26: Razer is one of the most popular gaming peripheral manufacturers but its products often come at a premium. Thankfully, this cheaper take on one of its best mouses is on offer for well below its usual price, offering a decent optical wired experience on a budget.


👉 View all Amazon's 'Last Minute Xmas' deals here 👉 All the 'Last Minute Xmas' Lightning deals


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