Boxing Day is over but many retailers have continued their Boxing Day sales so you can still make the most of the bargains. We take a look at the best Boxing Day discounts and deals on everything tech and beyond.
Now is a great time to grab a bargain smartphone, laptop, tablet or other gadget. Whether you've been waiting patiently for a great deal or are just here out of curiosity to see what you can find, there's bound to be something that catches your eye.
Fortunately you came to the right place. The teams here at Tech Advisor have been scouring the web to find the best deals in the best Boxing Day sales 2018.
We've got some quick links to the biggest retailers with the best Boxing Day deals below, followed by where you can find our expertly curated, regularly updated collections of deals for the products you're looking for. You can also read on for the best Boxing Day sales buying advice.
- Amazon Boxing Day sales
- AO.com Boxing Day sales
- Argos Boxing Day sales
- Boots Boxing Day sales
- Carphone Warehouse Boxing Day sales
- Currys PC World Boxing Day sales
- Debenhams Boxing Day sales
- eBay Boxing Day sales
- Ebuyer Boxing Day sales
- GAME Boxing Day sales
- Halfords Boxing Day sales
- John Lewis Boxing Day sales
- Laptops Direct Boxing Day sales
- Mobiles.co.uk Boxing Day sales
- Samsung Boxing Day sales
- Smyths Toys Boxing Day sales
- Sonos Boxing Day sales (find out more here)
- Very Boxing Day sales
- Zavvi Boxing Day sales
Best Boxing Day deals
Take a look at our pick of the ten best tech deals available today.
Boxing Day sales: Find just what you're looking for
We've been searching the web for the very best tech deals from every trusted online store, and have sorted them into categories on our dedicated deals site. You can follow the links below to see our pick of the top ten and the best of the rest.
- Best PS4 deals
- Best Xbox One deals
- Best Switch deals
- Best VR deals
- Best 3DS deals
- Best PC Gaming deals
Boxing Day sales buying advice: Before you shop
This starts before you open your browser or hit the high street. Fail to prepare, prepare to fail. The best way of grabbing a bargain is to understand what you want before you shop. Know exactly what you want – including what the device is for. Also understand on what you are prepared to compromise. So if you are looking for a laptop, how much storage and power do you really need?
So do a bit of research in advance. Check out our reviews and group tests (we've included links below), and write down the features and specs you require. This will depend on what you wish to use it for. But just because something is cheap doesn't make it a bargain. Not if you sped £200 on a laptop that won't do what you need a £500 laptop to do.
Which brings us to the next point: know how much you want to spend. Sales are marketing events, designed to get you to spend money that would otherwise stay in your pocket. That doesn't mean that they can't be your bargain-hunting friend, just that if you aren't careful you can spend money you didn't intend- or need to. (If, for instance, you spend £500 on a laptop when the functions of a £200 laptop would do).
Boxing Day sales buying advice: Safer shopping
In the heat of the online action it is all too easy to see what appears to be a great bargain, to click at haste and then repent at leisure. The internet is generally a very safe place to shop, so long as you take a few precautions.
For one thing, purchase from only reputable retailers. Ensure that the store from which you are buying has a street address in the UK and a listing at Companies House. Check out the returns policy, user reviews and so on. If something doesn't smell right, walk away.
That's a good rule in general. If a deal looks too good to be true, it probably is. You don't lose out by missing out on a good deal, you lose when you make a bad deal. If you are spending more than a few pounds you should use a credit card if you can. Then, if you've made a bad deal it is the bank's money you spent, and its job to claw back your cash.
And finally, know exactly what you are buying. Even the most reputable retailers are not averse to over-selling their produce. Check carefully the details before purchasing, and keep safely all documentation after you buy. The devil is in the detail when it comes to spending your money. (For more, see our top 10 tips for safer shopping online.)
Boxing Day sales buying advice: Best smartphones, tablets, laptops and more
We review, rate and rank hundreds of tech products each month. So if you are considering making a purchase, we are sure to have reviewed the product. You can find all of our product reviews here. And our group tests here. See below for quick links to our most popular group tests.
Best Boxing Day deals 2018
1. Now TV Broadband: Sign up includes 6-month Now TV Entertainment Pass
From: NowTV
Now: From £18 per month (£48 off TV Entertainment Pass)
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Get 6 months of Now TV Entertainment for free when you sign up for any of the brand's broadband plans – it's a great deal if you're also looking to catch up on Game of Thrones. See our full coverage of this offer.
2. Microsoft Surface Pro 6 (2018) with Signature Type Cover
From: Microsoft
Was: £1003.99
Now: £749 (£254.99 off)
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Save an incredible £254 on the Surface Pro 6 with 128GB storage and 8GB RAM when you buy directly from Microsoft – you won't find this discount on Amazon.
3. Honor View 20 (SIM-Free)
From: Amazon
Was: £499.99
Now: £420 (£79.99 off)
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The Honor View 20 currently has nearly £80 off at Amazon. Ends 30th April.
4. Huawei MateBook D
From: Argos
Was: £699.99
Now: £599.99 (£100 off)
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Get a hefty £100 off this affordable laptop from Huawei which includes an AMD Ryzen 5 2500U processor, 8GB of RAM a 256GB SSD and the bonus of Radeon Vega Graphics. If you miss this deal from Argos, you can also pick it up from Amazon.
5. Google Chromecast (3rd generation)
From: Argos
Was: £30
Now: £25 (£5 off)
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Get £5 off the Google Chromecast and turn your TV into a smart TV. You can also get £10 off the Chromecast Ultra.
6. HP Laptops
From: Tech Advisor Voucher Codes
Now: 7% off laptops over £899 (with code CQ219AF64)
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Save 7% on HP laptops over £899 when you use the special code at checkout. Keep in mind you can't use it in conjunction with other offers. Ends 28 April.
7. Lenovo 15in Yoga 730 Laptop - with Active Pen
From: Lenovo
Was: £1499.99
Now: £1299.99 (£200 off)
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Save £200 on this 2-in-1 laptop from Lenovo with 512GB storage and 16GB memory. You can see our hands-on review here.
8. PS4 500GB Console with Spider-Man
From: ShopTo
Now: £239.86
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Pick up a 500GB PS4 console with Marvel's Spider-Man, or create your own bundle with the options available at ShopTo.
9. Fitbit Ace
From: Fitbit
Was: £79.99
Now: £59.99 (£20 off)
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Fitbit's fitness tracker for kids (with parental account and fun challenges), available in Blue.
10. Find My Past DNA Test
From: Find My Past
Was: £79
Now: £59 (£20 off)
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Save £20 on the Find My Past DNA test until 16 May.
11. De'Longhi ECAM23.420 Bean-to-Cup Coffee Machine
From: Currys PC World
Was: £599.99
Now: £299.99 (£300 off)
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As part of Currys PC World's Easter Deals promotion, this premium bean to cup coffee machine is half price.
