Cyber Monday 2023 in Australia: 49 best tech deals still live today

Cyber Monday 2023 in Australia: the best deals live
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The Black Friday and Cyber Monday sale periods may have come to an end, but some of the best deals seem to be lingering. Many of the best deals at Amazon (which tends to offer the most competitive prices on a lot of tech products) are still running, for example. So if you forgot to shop in the past few days, it's not too late to grab yourself a bargain.

These sales mark one of the best times of the year to buy 4K OLED TVs, wireless and noise-cancelling headphones, soundbars and Bluetooth speakers and even hi-fi kit.

Plenty of Black Friday deals are still hanging around, and retailers also saved a couple of tasty deals for Cyber Monday in one final attempt to get shoppers heading to checkouts.

If you're looking to bag a Cyber Monday deal on a new TV, soundbar, pair of headphones, new Alexa speaker or another tech product, you've come to the right place. Our Cyber Monday deals round-up below contains the best discounts on the best kit still available today.

At What Hi-Fi?, we scour the web for all the best deals on tried-and-tested AV and audio kit in Australia available, to save you from doing the hard work yourself...

CYBER MONDAY QUICK LINK DEALS

Editor's Pick: the very best Cyber Monday deals

Sony WF-C700N was AU$200 now AU$113 at Amazon (save AU$87)
Five stars

Sony WF-C700N was AU$200 now AU$113 at Amazon (save AU$87)
These award-winning earbuds boast an incredibly comfy fit, a detailed, nuanced and engaging sound, and a user-friendly user experience. At under AU$120, it's hard to say no to these five-star performers. Five stars

Rode NTH-100 was AU$319now AU$189 at Amazon (save AU$120)
Five stars

Rode NTH-100 was AU$319 now AU$189 at Amazon (save AU$120)
This is the lowest-ever price we've seen for the Award-winning, wired Rode NTH-100, the first headphones ever produced by the Australian audio brand. Given their dynamic, engaging sound, pleasing build and stylish exterior, we pray they're by no means the last. A fantastic buy if you prioritise outright performance over the convenience of wireless. Five stars

Sonos Beam Gen 2AU$799AU$599 on The Good Guys (save AU$200)
Five stars

Sonos Beam Gen 2 AU$799 AU$599 on The Good Guys (save AU$200)
The second-gen, five-star Sonos Beam soundbar comes with Dolby Atmos support, HDMI eARC compatibility and an updated design. This soundbar is compact, so it’s a good choice if you’re tight on space but still want a wide soundstage. This is our favourite soundbar at this price, so you know you're getting a goody here – especially with the discount on offer here. Five stars

WiiM Pro Plus was AU$319 now AU$280 at Amazon (save AU$39)
Five stars

WiiM Pro Plus was AU$319 now AU$280 at Amazon (save AU$39)
This value-focused music streamer brings excellent sound quality, an impressive control app, and a user-friendly design to the table. At AU$319, we gave it five stars in our review, so any saving is welcome. This streamer is a great, affordable way to add music streaming to a budget system. Five stars

Earfun Air was AU$60 now AU$42 at Amazon (save AU$18)
Five stars

Earfun Air was AU$60 now AU$42 at Amazon (save AU$18)
The cheapest true wireless earbuds we can heartily recommend, these five-star Earfuns do the basics right – and are AU$18 off their RRP at Amazon for Black Friday. Cheap and cheerful indeed. Five stars

B&O Beosound A1 (2nd Gen) was AU$550 now AU$258.11 at Amazon (save AU$291)
Five stars

B&O Beosound A1 (2nd Gen) was AU$550 now AU$258.11 at Amazon (save AU$291)
Bang & Olufsen isn't often involved in sales events. So is this speaker a rare miss? Not at all. The Beosound A1 (2nd Gen) delivers a pleasing yet authoritative performance that you'd be happy listening to all day. Throw in its classy design plus the bonus of Alexa, and you're looking at a top Bluetooth speaker. It's still pretty pricey, but if you can afford it you won't regret buying it. This deal price is on the Black Anthracite, with other finishes costing AU$307. Five stars

LG C3 65-inch 2023 OLED TV AU$4299AU$2665 at Bing Lee eBay store (save AU$1634)
HGTNOV  Five stars

LG C3 65-inch 2023 OLED TV AU$4299 AU$2665 at Bing Lee eBay store (save AU$1634)
LG's C3 line of tellies are its latest mainstream OLED crowd-pleasers – they're more affordable than its flagship G3 below, while packing most of the same features. To get this price, you'll need to apply the code HGTNOV at checkout – note that if you don't opt for click and collect, there will be a delivery fee. Five stars

Bing Lee's eBay store also has the best deals on the 42- and 55-inch models by using the same HGTNOV coupon code: 42-inch: AU$1228 | 55-inch: AU$2048

While Appliance Central has the lowest prices on the other sizes: 48-inch: AU$1980 | 77-inch: AU$4450 | 83-inch: AU$6250

Sony WF-1000XM5 was AU$419 now AU$369 at Amazon (save AU$50)
Five stars

Sony WF-1000XM5 was AU$419 now AU$369 at Amazon (save AU$50)
Sony's exemplary wireless earbuds sound more detailed, more refined and more accomplished than ever before. They also pack in some of the most extensive features available for the price. We can't think of a rival pair of wireless buds that can touch them, and this discount is more than welcome. Five stars

TCL 65C845 65-inch 2023 Mini-LED TV AU$1995AU$1324 at Bing Lee eBay store (save AU$671)
HGTNOVFive stars
Hot deal

TCL 65C845 65-inch 2023 Mini-LED TV AU$1995 AU$1324 at Bing Lee eBay store (save AU$671)
We're huge fans of TCL's Mini-LED TVs from the last two years – the C845 series offers brightness superior to LED and even OLED competitors (up to 800 nits), with thousands of tiny LED lights in locally dimmable zones. Running the Google TV OS, its got first-rate app support, offers the latest HDR formats in HDR10+ and Dolby Vision IQ and delivers refresh rates up to 144Hz for smooth and speedy gaming. This model was selling for AU$2495 just a few months ago, so this price is frankly outlandishly good – and an easy recommendation. Don't forget to use coupon code HGTNOV at checkout. Five stars

Bing Lee's eBay store also has the lowest price on the 55-inch TCL C845 (AU$1158) by using the same HGTNOV coupon at checkout.

For other sizes, JB Hi-Fi is your best bet: 75-inch: AU$1845 | 85-inch: AU$2688

Cyber Monday deals under AU$100

Echo Auto (2nd Gen)AU$99AU$55 (save AU$44)

Echo Auto (2nd Gen) AU$99 AU$55 (save AU$44)
Looking for a way to add a voice assistant to your car? As anyone familiar with the Alexa voice control ecosystem might've have guessed, the in-car device allows the driver or passenger to play music, check the news, make calls, check their calendar and more – all hands-free, simply by using their voice. Simply say "Alexa" and, after that hallmark chime, you can utter your command.

Google Chromecast with Google TV 4K was AU$99 now AU$75 at Amazon (save AU$24)Five stars

Google Chromecast with Google TV 4K was AU$99 now AU$75 at Amazon (save AU$24)
If you're missing any popular streaming apps on your TV, then grab the latest Chromecast streamer – this particular one only streams in 4K quality. It’s powered by Google TV, making it a smoother and more streamlined streaming experience on a not-so-smart telly. You’ll also get a voice-activated remote in the box. Five stars

Chromecast with Google TV (HD)AU$59from AU$37 at Amazon (save AU$22)

Chromecast with Google TV (HD) AU$59 from AU$37 at Amazon (save AU$22)
An HD-only (non-4K) version of the Chromecast above. Other than maxing out at 1080p resolution, it's essentially the same as the original 4K Chromecast with Google TV (above), even down to the same design. Like the 4K model, it plugs into your TV's HDMI port and gives you access to all the usual streaming apps, including Disney Plus, Apple TV Plus, Netflix and Amazon Prime Video.

Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max AU$119 AU$54 at Amazon (save AU$65)
 Four stars

Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max AU$119 AU$54 at Amazon (save AU$65)
Amazon's top-of-the-range Fire TV Stick Max has plenty of streaming smarts, bringing the Amazon content ecosystem to any TV and giving you access to all your favorite services in 4K and HDR where supported. It has more power, more memory and a quicker Wi-Fi 6 connection compared to the old Fire TV Stick 4K too. Four stars

Earfun Air was AU$60 now AU$42 at Amazon (save AU$18)
Five stars

Earfun Air was AU$60 now AU$42 at Amazon (save AU$18)
The cheapest true wireless earbuds we can heartily recommend, these five-star Earfuns do the basics right – and are AU$18 off their RRP at Amazon for Black Friday. Cheap and cheerful indeed. Five stars

Amazon Echo Dot (2022; 5th gen) AU$79AU$47 on Amazon (save AU$32)
Five stars

Amazon Echo Dot (2022; 5th gen) AU$79 AU$47 on Amazon (save AU$32)
This spherical smart speaker – available in three colours – will have Alexa at your beck and call to help control smart home devices, tell you about the weather and stream some music too. In fact, you can get a few of these little devices – one for each room – and pair them up to fill your entire home with your fave tunes. Five stars

Echo Dot with clock (5th Gen) AU$119AU$59 at Amazon (save AU$60)

Echo Dot with clock (5th Gen) AU$119 AU$59 at Amazon (save AU$60)
The Echo Dot with Clock does all the usual Alexa stuff – controlling music playback, sorting your calendar, controlling compatible smart bulbs and thermostats and reading news and weather reports – but with a clock built-in. All in all, it's the best-sounding and most useful such smart speaker Amazon has designed so far.

Amazon Echo (2020; 4th gen)AU$169AU$72 on Amazon (save AU$97)
Five stars

Amazon Echo (2020; 4th gen) AU$169 AU$72 on Amazon (save AU$97)
This Alexa smart speaker is slightly bigger than the Echo Dot above, so you get a bit more grunt when it comes to volume control. A decent smart speaker for those committed to the Alexa ecosystem, and a solid cornerstone from which to build your smart home. Available in three colours. Five stars

Cyber Monday headphone deals

Sony WH-1000XM4was AU$549 now AU$368 at Amazon (save AU$181)
Five stars

Sony WH-1000XM4 was AU$549 now AU$368 at Amazon (save AU$181)
Sony's older wireless noise-cancelling over-ears are still a superb buy, especially at this reduced price. They're some of the best all-rounders money can buy, only bettered by the newer, pricier AU$548 XM5 model. Try them and see why they've won multiple What Hi-Fi? Awards. Five stars

Sony WH-1000XM5 AU$549 AU$489 at Amazon (save AU$60)
Five stars

Sony WH-1000XM5 AU$549 AU$489 at Amazon (save AU$60)
The best pair of wireless ANC headphones you can buy at this price. The Sony XM5 headphones might feel a little less premium than before, but the jump in sound quality from the previous generation is a big one. If you are looking for a new pair of wireless noise-cancelling headphones, your auditioning should start here. Five stars

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II was AU$429now AU$299 at Amazon (save AU$130)Five stars

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II was AU$429 now AU$299 at Amazon (save AU$130)
One of the best in the business. A winner of a What Hi-Fi? 2022 Award, these are serious wireless earbuds if you can stretch the budget to them but not to the slightly better, newer AU$360 Bose Ultra Earbuds (below). Deal price is on the very smart Eclipse Grey finish. Five stars

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbudswas AU$449.95now AU$360 (save AU$90)
Five stars

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds was AU$449.95 now AU$360 (save AU$90)
History repeats itself with Bose’s new flagship wireless earbuds – they nail comfort, noise-cancelling and sound quality, making them some of the best in the business. We're pretty stoked to see a discount this hefty too considering they have only been out a matter of weeks. Five stars

Sony WF-1000XM5 was AU$419 now AU$369 at Amazon (save AU$50)
Five stars

Sony WF-1000XM5 was AU$419 now AU$369 at Amazon (save AU$50)
Sony's exemplary wireless earbuds sound more detailed, more refined and more accomplished than ever before. They also pack in some of the most extensive features available for the price. We can't think of a rival pair of wireless buds that can touch them, and this discount is more than welcome. Five stars

Sony WF-C700N was AU$200 now AU$113 at Amazon (save AU$87)
Five stars

Sony WF-C700N was AU$200 now AU$113 at Amazon (save AU$87)
These award-winning earbuds boast an incredibly comfy fit, a detailed, nuanced and engaging sound, and a user-friendly user experience. At under AU$120, it's hard to say no to these five-star performers. Five stars

Bose QuietComfort SE  was AU$449.95now AU$249 (save AU$200)

Bose QuietComfort SE  was AU$449.95 now AU$249 (save AU$200)
While these Bose headphones are often on sale for less than the original price, this is still a good-looking deal for Black Friday. A version of the QC45 (which have now been replaced by the newer, simply named 'QuietComforts'), they offer 22 hours of playback on a single charge, some of the best active noise cancellation in the business, and Bluetooth 5.1. Not as good-sounding as the Sony WH-1000XM4 above, mind you.

AirPods Pro 2 (2022)was AU$399now AU$379 at Amazon (save AU230)
Five stars

AirPods Pro 2 (2022) was AU$399 now AU$379 at Amazon (save AU230)
Apple has made its best-sounding AirPods earbuds, with improved ANC and a wonderfully rich and engaging sound that’s now up there with the class leaders. A truly compelling option for Apple users, now with AU$20 off. Five stars

Sony Pulse 3D Wireless headset for PS5 was AU$159 now AU$119 at Amazon (save AU$40)
Five stars

Sony Pulse 3D Wireless headset for PS5 was AU$159 now AU$119 at Amazon (save AU$40)
The Sony Pulse 3D Wireless headset released alongside the PS5, and takes full advantage of the console's 3D audio. If you don’t have the money, space or circumstances for a home cinema system, this is pretty much the next best thing as far as PS5 gaming is concerned, and that makes it a great buy even with a modest discount. Five stars

Rode NTH-100 was AU$249now AU$189 at Amazon (save AU$60)
Five stars

Rode NTH-100 was AU$249 now AU$189 at Amazon (save AU$60)
This is the lowest-ever price we've seen for the Award-winning, wired Rode NTH-100, the first headphones ever produced by the Australian audio brand. Given their dynamic, engaging sound, pleasing build and stylish exterior, we pray they're by no means the last. A fantastic buy if you prioritise outright performance over the convenience of wireless. Five stars

Shure Aonic 3 was AU$369 nowAU$259 at Amazon (save AU$110)
Five stars

Shure Aonic 3 was AU$369 now AU$259 at Amazon (save AU$110)
Shure has plenty of experience with wired in-ear headphones, and it shines through in the Award-winning Aonic 3. They're comfy and lightweight for starters, and absolutely nail sound quality. You won't find better – especially at this discounted price. Five stars

Apple AirPods Max was AU$899 now AU$775 at Amazon (save AU$124)
Five stars

Apple AirPods Max was AU$899 now AU$775 at Amazon (save AU$124)
Yes, even with this deal, Apple's wireless noise-cancelling over-ear headphones are still quite expensive. But they are wonderful to use, boast spatial audio support and are one of the very best-sounding wireless headphones we've heard. Worth it for Apple users. Five stars

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones was AU$649.95now AU$548.25 on Amazon (save AU$101)
Five stars

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones was AU$649.95 now AU$548.25 on Amazon (save AU$101)
Bose is back with a bang. Immersive Audio may be hit and miss, and the QuietComfort Headphones are still expensive compared to other flagship pairs despite this discount. But build quality is solid, Bose’s noise-cancelling has gone to a new level and sonically, they have you coming back for more. We haven’t heard a pair of Bose over-ears sound as entertaining or refined for quite some time. Five stars

Apple AirPods (2nd Generation) was AU$219 AU$156 at Amazon (save AU$63)
Four stars

Apple AirPods (2nd Generation) was AU$219 now AU$156 at Amazon (save AU$63)
The best deal on the older-generation AirPods  launched in 2019, these are a bargain if you love the form factor, easy-balance sound and iOS friendliness but can't afford the newer AirPods 3. Four stars

Cyber Monday TV deals

LG C3 65-inch 2023 OLED TV AU$4299AU$2785 at Appliance Central (save AU$1514)

LG C3 65-inch 2023 OLED TV AU$4299 AU$2785 at Appliance Central (save AU$1514)
LG's C3 line of tellies are its latest mainstream OLED crowd-pleasers – they're more affordable than its flagship G3 below, while packing most of the same features. 

Bing Lee's eBay store has the best deals on the 42- and 55-inch models by using the HGTNOV coupon code: 42-inch: AU$1228 | 55-inch: AU$2048

While Appliance Central has the lowest prices on the other sizes: 48-inch: AU$2090 | 77-inch: AU$4395 | 83-inch: AU$6250

Philips PUT8215/79 65-inch 4K TV AU$1,595AU$957 at Amazon

Philips PUT8215/79 65-inch 4K TV AU$1,595 AU$957 at Amazon (save AU$638)
We haven't reviewed this Philips TV ourselves, but customer reviews appear to paint a good picture and in our experience Philips is on a good run of form of late. This particular 65-inch LCD TV uses the company's P5 Perfect Picture processor, which has been around for a few years now. While we can't fully vouch for its effectiveness, a sub-AU$1000 65-inch 4K TV from an established brand seems like mighty fine deal to us. 

Other sizes:
55-inch: AU$1,295 AU$777
50-inch: AU$1,095 AU$657

LG G3 65-inch 2023 OLED TV: AU$5299AU$3445 at Appliance Central (save AU$1854)

LG G3 65-inch 2023 OLED TV: AU$5299 AU$3445 at Appliance Central (save AU$1854)
LG's G3 OLEDs are the TV giant's top tellies for 2023, and as always pack some punchy upgrades over the previous year. If you want the best LG OLED, this is still it. A deal via Bing Lee's official eBay store took over AU$1900 off the regular price, but it has since sold out. Now the lowest price we can find comes from Appliance Central, with AU$1854 off.

After a different size? Appliance Central currently has the entire G3 range discounted, and the best prices in Australia for Black Friday: | 77-inch: AU$5730 | 83-inch: AU$7635

PRISM+ 55/65-inch TVs from just AU$629 (save up to 59%)

PRISM+ 55/65-inch TVs from just AU$629 (save up to 59%)
We haven't reviewed any PRISM+ TVs, so can't vouch for their performance, but they seem well spec'd for budget big-screen TVs, with Android TV OS and 4K, HDR10 and Dolby Vision support – and certainly offer a lot of screen real estate for their modest prices, now discounted by up to AU$950 for 55-inch and 65-inch models.

TCL 65C845 65-inch 2023 Mini-LED TV: AU$1995AU$1324 at Bing Lee eBay store (save AU$671)
Hot deal

TCL 65C845 65-inch 2023 Mini-LED TV: AU$1995 AU$1324 at Bing Lee eBay store (save AU$671)
We're huge fans of TCL's Mini-LED TVs from the last two years – the C845 series offers brightness superior to LED and even OLED competitors (up to 800 nits), with thousands of tiny LED lights in locally dimmable zones. Running the Google TV OS, its got first-rate app support, offers the latest HDR formats in HDR10+ and Dolby Vision IQ and delivers refresh rates up to 144Hz for smooth and speedy gaming. 

Sadly the 65-inch model has sold out, but it's still available in other sizes.

Bing Lee's eBay store has the lowest price on the 55-inch TCL C845 (AU$1158) by using the HGTNOV coupon at checkout.

For other sizes, JB Hi-Fi is your best bet: 75-inch: AU$1845 | 85-inch: AU$2688

Sony XR-65A80L 65-inch 2023 OLED AU$4495AU$3659 at Sony eBay store (save AU$830) 

Sony XR-65A80L 65-inch 2023 OLED AU$4495 AU$3659 at Sony eBay store (save AU$830) 
One of the biggest surprises of 2023 so far, the Sony A80L uses standard OLED technology to amazing effect, delivering a performance that balances the spectacular with the cinematically subtle with absolute aplomb. It's still an expensive TV with this discount, but if it's a brand-new TV you want, this is a great choice. The 55-inch model is AU$1264 off at Appliances Online.

Sony X90L 55-inch 4K TV AU$2295AU$1680 at Bing Lee (save AU$615)

Sony X90L 55-inch 4K TV AU$2295 AU$1680 at Bing Lee (save AU$615)
If your budget can stretch that little bit further, you can get yourself the 2023 model of the X90 from Bing Lee with a tidy AU$615 discount. It should offer an overall improved performance compared to the X90K, including better brightness and local dimming.

Samsung S90C 65-inch 4K OLED TV was AU$4,299now AU$2845 at Appliance Central (save AU$1454)

Samsung S90C 65-inch 4K OLED TV was AU$4,299 now AU$2845 at Appliance Central (save AU$1454)
This Samsung TV comes packed with 4K/120Hz support, HDR, Dolby Atmos and more, making it a solid choice for movie buffs and hardcore gamers alike. With $1000 off, this OLED TV is worth a look if you want a new set that doesn't appear to make many compromises. If it's anything like its predecessor, this is a very good TV indeed.

Black Friday soundbar deals

Sony HT-G700 was AU$695 now AU$495 at Amazon (save AU$200)Four stars

Sony HT-G700 was AU$695 now AU$495 at Amazon (save AU$200)
The Sony HT-G700 is big on sound and on value – for cinematic scale and weight, there are few better Dolby Atmos soundbars at this budget level. With an AU$200 saving over its original RRP, it's excellent value and a fantastic way to soup up your TV's thin-sounding speakers. Four stars

Bose Smart Soundbar 600AU$799.95AU$569 at Amazon(save AU$131)

Bose Smart Soundbar 600 AU$799.95 AU$569 at Amazon (save AU$131)
The Bose Smart Soundbar 600 looks to be a very strong offering. With Dolby Atmos with up-firing speakers, the sound profile of the Bose 600 more closely resembles a fuller home theatre solution than a soundbar. And then you get wi-fi, Bluetooth, Spotify Connect, AirPlay 2 and Chromecast built-in, plus voice control.

TCL TS8132 was AU$599nowAU$362 at Appliance Central(save AU$234)

TCL TS8132 was AU$599 now AU$362 at Appliance Central (save AU$234)
Simple but effective. Our sister publication, Sound+Image, found the soundbar and wireless sub combo to be a very serviceable soundbar solution which provides TV and movie sound to a notably high level of volume for its price, while maintaining clarity and, at its best, a wide and full presentation. If you need a flexible soundbar option but don't want to sacrifice too much in overall quality, this deal is for you.

Yamaha SR-B20A was AU$300 now AU$240 at Amazon (save AU$60)

Yamaha SR-B20A was AU$300 now AU$240 at Amazon (save AU$60)
This is a big-sounding soundbar that makes full use of its size. It might be best suited to wall mounting, but it’s pretty difficult to make it sound bad. Our sister publication really likes its clean, detailed and hefty sound and the way it decently spreads effect around the room.

Sonos Beam Gen 2AU$799AU$599 on The Good Guys (save AU$200)
Five stars

Sonos Beam Gen 2 AU$799 AU$599 on The Good Guys (save AU$200)
The second-gen, five-star Sonos Beam soundbar comes with Dolby Atmos support, HDMI eARC compatibility and an updated design. This soundbar is compact, so it’s a good choice if you’re tight on space but still want a wide soundstage. This is our favourite soundbar at this price, so you know you're getting a goody here – especially with the discount on offer here. Five stars

Sennheiser AMBEO Soundbar Plus was AU$2400 now AU$2000 at Amazon (save AU$400)Five stars

Sennheiser AMBEO Soundbar Plus was AU$2400 now AU$2000 at Amazon (save AU$400)
Sennheiser's Ambeo Plus impresses with a wide, spacious sound field, excellent musical ability, and a fine spread of useful features and connectivity options. HDMI inputs are included as are a number of different steaming options, from Bluetooth to Spotify Connect. The Ambeo Plus sits among the best Dolby Atmos soundbars at this level. 
Five stars

Cyber Monday hi-fi & audio deals

KEF LS50 Meta was AU$2500 now AU$1799 at Amazon (save AU$700)
Five stars

KEF LS50 Meta was AU$2500 now AU$1799 at Amazon (save AU$700)
Delivering class-leading sound for less than two grand, the KEF LS50 Meta are sensational five-star, multi-Award-winning speakers and brilliant all-rounders. If you can afford them, buy them – you won't regret it. The deal is on all three colourways – titanium grey, carbon black and mineral white. Five stars

KEF LS50 Wireless II system AU$4500 AU$3700 at Amazon (save AU$700)
Five stars

KEF LS50 Wireless II system AU$4500 AU$3700 at Amazon (save AU$700)
These active versions of the LS50 with amplification and streaming built in are also multi-Award winners. In our review of the original LS50 Wireless, we noted their “clean and precise” manner and “neatly layered and nicely defined” soundstage. KEF has taken these attributes to another level here. Five stars

WiiM Pro Plus was AU$319 now AU$280 at Amazon (save AU$39)
Five stars

WiiM Pro Plus was AU$319 now AU$280 at Amazon (save AU$39)
This value-focused streamer brings excellent sound quality, an impressive control app, and a user-friendly design to the table. At AU$319, we gave it five stars in our review, so any saving is welcome. This streamer is a great, affordable way to add music streaming to a budget system. Five stars

Technics SL-100C turntable was AU$1749 now AU$1450 at Amazon (save AU$299)

Technics SL-100C turntable was AU$1749 now AU$1450 at Amazon (save AU$299)
The plug 'n' play SL-100C is based on the Award-winning SL-1500C but forgoes the phono stage and is fitted with a different cartridge – Audio-Technica's VM95C. Now AU$299 off, this record player is worth a punt if you're looking for an entry-level deck from one of the most reputable brands in the business.

Bowers & Wilkins 607 S2 Anniversary was AU$999 now AU$799 at Sydney Hi-Fi Mona Vale (save AU$200)
Five stars

Bowers & Wilkins 607 S2 Anniversary was AU$999 now AU$799 at Sydney Hi-Fi Mona Vale (save AU$200)
A no-brainer if you're in the market for mid-priced stereo speakers (and they're much cheaper than the new 607 S3 successors) – these compact Award-winners will work a treat for smaller spaces and still deliver punchy, detailed sound. Five stars

Cambridge Audio CXA81 was AU$2199 now AU$1869 at Sydney Hi-Fi Mona Vale (save AU$330)
Five stars

Cambridge Audio CXA81 was AU$2199 now AU$1869 at Sydney Hi-Fi Mona Vale (save AU$330)
With 80W per channel and a generous spread of digital and analogue inputs, the CXA81 is a bold, powerful and dynamic integrated amplifier with expressive vocals, agile rhythm and sonic authority. Support for 32-bit/384kHz and DSD256 hi-res files, Bluetooth and a 3.5mm headphone jack complete the package. Five stars

Chord Mojo 2now AU$855 at Amazon (save AU$134)
Five stars

Chord Mojo 2 was AU$999 now AU$855 at Amazon (save AU$134)
Mojo stands for Mobile Joy, and that's exactly what this portable DAC delivers. With unparalleled transparency, a lively, open sound and plenty of customisation options, it's the best portable or desktop solution in this price region by a country mile. Five stars

KEF Q350 AU$1400 AU$799 at Amazon (save AU$601)
Five stars

KEF Q350 AU$1400 AU$799 at Amazon (save AU$601)
Former Award winners, these KEFs are relative veterans, having been released over five years ago. Yet they're still impressive, not least for this knockdown price. Their level of clarity and refined detail certainly isn’t a given at this mid-range level. Five stars

Sonos One SL AU$289 AU$185 at The Good Guys (save AU$104)

Sonos One SL AU$289 AU$185 at The Good Guys (save AU$104)
If you don't care about using a voice assistant with your Sonos One, then why not save yourself some extra money? The One SL has everything the standard One has, save for the built-in microphones that allow for voice commands. Now a decent AU$104 off for Black Friday 2023.

Sonos Roam AU$299 AU$185 at Sonos (save AU$114)
Four stars

Sonos Roam AU$299 AU$185 at Sonos (save AU$114)
This is the portable Sonos speaker many of us wanted. It's battery-powered and has all the usual Sonos streaming smarts, plus Bluetooth for on-the-fly tunes of course. There are better-sounding Bluetooth speakers out there, but this is uniquely Sonos. Four stars

JBL Flip 6 was AU$170 now AU$126 at Amazon (save AU$44)Five stars

JBL Flip 6 was AU$170 now AU$126 at Amazon (save AU$44)
The best portable Bluetooth speaker you can buy before you get to JBL Charge 5 (below) size and price territory, the Flip 6 marries a neat, rigged design with excellent usability and class-leading sound quality. Five stars

JBL Charge 5 was AU$199.95 now AU$158.40 at Amazon (save AU$41.20)Five stars

JBL Charge 5 was AU$199.95 now AU$158.40 at Amazon (save AU$41.20)
The Charge 5 offers as good a sound as you can get in a portable Bluetooth speaker design at this level. The combination of rugged, portable build, easy-to-use features and overall punchy, detailed and engaging sound for this money makes the Award-winning Charge 5 still the one the beat. Highly recommend. Five stars

B&O Beosound A1 (2nd Gen) was AU$550 now AU$258 at Amazon (save AU$292)
Five stars

B&O Beosound A1 (2nd Gen) was AU$550 now AU$258 at Amazon (save AU$292)
Bang & Olufsen isn't often involved in sales events. So is this speaker a rare miss? Not at all. The Beosound A1 (2nd Gen) delivers a pleasing yet authoritative performance that you'd be happy listening to all day. Throw in its classy design plus the bonus of Alexa, and you're looking at a top Bluetooth speaker. It's still pretty pricey, but if you can afford it you won't regret buying it. This deal price is on the Black Anthracite, with other finishes costing AU$307. Five stars

Amazon Echo Dot (2022; 5th gen) AU$79AU$47 on Amazon (save AU$32)
Five stars

Amazon Echo Dot (2022; 5th gen) AU$79 AU$47 on Amazon (save AU$32)
This spherical smart speaker – available in three colours – will have Alexa at your beck and call to help control smart home devices, tell you about the weather and stream some music too. In fact, you can get a few of these little devices – one for each room – and pair them up to fill your entire home with your fave tunes. Five stars

Amazon Echo (2020; 4th gen)AU$169AU$72 on Amazon (save AU$97)
Five stars

Amazon Echo (2020; 4th gen) AU$169 AU$72 on Amazon (save AU$97)
This Alexa smart speaker is slightly bigger than the Echo Dot above, so you get a bit more grunt when it comes to volume control. A decent smart speaker for those committed to the Alexa ecosystem, and a solid cornerstone from which to build your smart home. Available in three colours. Five stars

Echo Dot with clock (5th Gen) AU$119AU$59 at Amazon (save AU$60)

Echo Dot with clock (5th Gen) AU$119 AU$59 at Amazon (save AU$60)
The Echo Dot with Clock does all the usual Alexa stuff – controlling music playback, sorting your calendar, controlling compatible smart bulbs and thermostats and reading news and weather reports – but with a clock built-in. All in all, it's the best-sounding and most useful such smart speaker Amazon has designed so far.

Cyber Monday AV deals

Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max AU$119 AU$54 at Amazon (save AU$65)
 Four stars

Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max AU$119 AU$54 at Amazon (save AU$65)
Amazon's top-of-the-range Fire TV Stick Max has plenty of streaming smarts, bringing the Amazon content ecosystem to any TV and giving you access to all your favorite services in 4K and HDR where supported. It has more power, more memory and a quicker Wi-Fi 6 connection compared to the old Fire TV Stick 4K too. Four stars

Google Chromecast with Google TV 4K was AU$99 now AU$75 at Amazon (save AU$24)Five stars

Google Chromecast with Google TV 4K was AU$99 now AU$75 at Amazon (save AU$24)
If you're missing any popular streaming apps on your TV, then grab the latest Chromecast streamer – this particular one only streams in 4K quality. It’s powered by Google TV, making it a smoother and more streamlined streaming experience on a not-so-smart telly. You’ll also get a voice-activated remote in the box. Five stars

Chromecast with Google TV (HD)AU$59from AU$37 at Amazon (save AU$22)

Chromecast with Google TV (HD) AU$59 from AU$37 at Amazon (save AU$22)
An HD-only (non-4K) version of the Chromecast above. Other than maxing out at 1080p resolution, it's essentially the same as the original 4K Chromecast with Google TV (above), even down to the same design. Like the 4K model, it plugs into your TV's HDMI port and gives you access to all the usual streaming apps, including Disney Plus, Apple TV Plus, Netflix and Amazon Prime Video.

BenQ W1800 4K projector AU$2399 AU$1790 at eBay (save AU$609)
Five stars

BenQ W1800 4K projector AU$2399 AU$1790 at eBay (save AU$609)
BenQ’s decision to focus with the W1800 on what we guess could be considered good old-fashioned home cinema values has paid off handsomely. Its pictures might not be the showiest around, but they’re refined, natural, authentic and, to use that word again, cinematic. And that's why this W1800 is a What Hi-Fi? Award winner. Five stars

XGIMI Aura 4K projectorAU$4199  AU$3445 at Amazon (save AU$744)

XGIMI Aura 4K projector AU$4199  AU$3445 at Amazon (save AU$744)
The XGIMI Aura 4K boasts punchy colours and excellent sound by projector standards, making this a tempting choice for those who want something a bit more cinematic than their TV or don't want the hassle of setting up a home cinema projector. 

Echo Auto (2nd Gen)AU$99AU$55 at Amazon (save AU$44)

Echo Auto (2nd Gen) AU$99 AU$55 at Amazon (save AU$44)
Looking for a way to add a voice assistant to your car? As anyone familiar with the Alexa voice control ecosystem might've have guessed, the in-car device allows the driver or passenger to play music, check the news, make calls, check their calendar and more – all hands-free, simply by using their voice. Simply say "Alexa" and, after that hallmark chime, you can utter your command.

When is Cyber Monday 2023?

Cyber Monday 2023 is today, Monday 27th November.

As its name may suggest, Cyber Monday takes place on the Monday after Black Friday, which itself is dictated by Thanksgiving in the US, falling on the Friday directly after. 

While it's fair to expect plenty of bustle in the days leading up to the big shopping weekend, and a flurry of activity on the Friday itself, increasingly retailers have held back big deals for Cyber Monday - and even sometimes stretched out the sale into a "Cyber Week" of deals.

What is Cyber Monday?

The term 'Cyber Monday', was coined by Scott Silverman and the National Retail Federation's Ellen Davis in a bid to encourage people to take their shopping online during the Black Friday event. That was back in 2005, when people needed such encouragement!

So, in may ways, Cyber Monday is the original online shopping extravaganza, and with more of us shopping online, this year more than ever, it looks likely to grow and grow.

How long will Cyber Monday 2023 last?

Well, as the title of both Black Friday and Cyber Monday suggests, each shopping period used to last 24 hours, but that's no longer the case. Similar to Amazon Prime Day, these events always have preliminary and aftermath offers. 

There's certainly going to be deals landing on the weekend between Black Friday and Cyber Monday, but based on recent years, we fully expect the savings to spill out weeks either side as well.

Pre-Black Friday discounts start rolling out one, maybe even two, weeks in the leadup to the day itself while Cyber Monday's savings stretch a similar amount in the other direction, lasting at least a week. We wouldn't typically put it past retailers like Amazon to run a week of deals following Cyber Monday.

Our experience also shows that there are often deals that carry all the way through from Black Friday into Cyber Monday. Perhaps not the very biggest and best deals to drop on Friday, but other offerings often hand around longer than retailers might have you believe.

Where to get the best Cyber Monday deals 2023?

4K TVs, smart and Bluetooth speakers and wireless headphones will almost guaranteed be on offer at pretty much every electronics retailer, and those looking to buy into, or build upon, a smarthome ecosystem will surely be able to save money on Amazon Alexa and Google Nest Home devices.

The dominant names in Australia such as JB Hi-Fi, Harvey Norman, and EB Games will always go big on games console bundles ahead of Christmas, though whether we will see PS5 and Xbox Series X deals remains to be seen given their scarcity. We might have to settle for offers on the Nintendo Switch, which has been a huge seller ever since it launched.

We're confident the specialist AV retailers will deliver some hi-fi and home cinema bargains – What Hi-Fi? Award-winners are a good place to start when it comes to finding a price reduction. The likes of Amazon and eBay will be competing to offer the lowest prices on audio and video too – which is only good news for the consumer.

Becky Roberts

Becky is the managing editor of What Hi-Fi? and, since her recent move to Melbourne, also the editor of Australian Hi-Fi magazine. During her 10+ years in the hi-fi industry, she has reviewed all manner of audio gear, from budget amplifiers to high-end speakers, and particularly specialises in headphones and head-fi devices. In her spare time, Becky can often be found running, watching Liverpool FC and horror movies, and hunting for gluten-free cake.