Boxing Day sales 2021: best deals on TVs, headphones, soundbars and more

Sony WF-1000XM4 £250 £199 at Amazon (save £50)
A new benchmark for true wireless earbuds, the Sony WF-1000XM4 combine effective active noise-cancelling with great sound and they're now down to their lowest ever price thanks to this deal.

Hisense 43-inch 4K TV £479 £299 at Amazon (save £180)
The 43A6GTUK is a lesson in how you can no longer judge a TV by its price point. Yes, there are weaknesses, but it offers more features and delivers a much greater level of picture and sound consistency than should be possible at this price.

B&W 607 S2 speakers £449 £329 at Sevenoaks (save £120)
"Dynamic and punchy", "well detailed with fine balance" and "versatile with positioning" – that's what we said on awarding this entertaining pair five stars. Save £120 while stocks last.

Amazon Echo Dot 4th Gen £50 £29 at Amazon (save £21)
The new Echo Dot swaps the puck design of its predecessors for a new orb-like shape that's said to sound significantly better. As the smallest speaker in the Echo range, it's ideal for adding Alexa to every room of the house.

Cambridge Audio Melomania 1+ £120 £90 (save £30)
Detailed and insightful sound, reliable Bluetooth, long battery life, and an extra discount. These are great wireless earbuds now available at an even lower price.

Philips 48OLED806 48-inch OLED TV £1299 £998 at Currys
Let's cut straight to the chase: this is our favourite TV of 2021. The OLED806 series is just brilliant, offering super-punchy and crisp images, solid sound, Ambilight and loads of next-gen gaming features, and at 48-inches its compact enough for any lounge.

2020 iPad Pro 2020 1TB £1269 £979 at Amazon (save £290)
Here's one of the best tablet deals around. This 2020 model has been now superseded, but with Apple's insanely-fast A12Z Bionic processor on board, plus an 11-inch Liquid Retina display, it's still a fabulous buy.

LG OLED55C1 2021 OLED TV £1699 £1175 at Amazon
The latest C-series OLED from LG is everything you'd expect – an all-round picture performer with every next-gen gaming feature you could hope for. It's got the catch-up apps that were missing from the CX, too. A brilliant TV, particularly at this price.

Apple AirPods Pro £249 £189 at Laptops Direct (save £60)
Knock a big chunk off the cost of Apple's noise-cancelling wireless buds with this Christmas deal. The AirPods Pro are a joy to use (especially with iOS devices) and sound great to boot.

Astell & Kern A&Norma SR25 £599 £499 at Amazon (save £100)
It may have a new successor in the pricier MKII version, but this is still the best music player we've tested at this price. If you're after a decent-sounding music player at this level, we'd take the £100 discount while you still can. What Hi-Fi? Award winner

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds £250 £199 at Amazon (save £61)
The fantastic, five-star true wireless earbuds combine brilliant noise-cancelling tech with natural, dynamic sound. They're worthy challengers to the AirPods Pro – especially at this heavily discounted price.

Q Acoustics 3010i standmounts: £199 £149 at Amazon (save £50)
"Exemplary budget bookshelf speakers for smaller living spaces", as we concluded in our five-star review. The 3010i are among the most engaging of their kind at this level. Now with a big discount.

Sony WH-1000XM3 ANC headphones £300 £219 (save £81)
The XM3 aren't the latest Sony wireless noise-cancelling headphones, but they remain impressive across the board and their price is only getting lower. They produce a wonderfully musical and detailed sound, too.

Epson EH-TW7100 4K HDR projector £1699 £1549 at Amazon (save £150)
It may seem pricey for what is an entry-level 4K product but this projector is a real gem. The black depth is very decent for this kind of money, the colours are bold and balanced, and the HDR production brings an excellent sense of immersion.

Sony HT-ZF9 £650 £499 (save £151) at Amazon
This Sony 3.1-channel soundbar system boasts Dolby Atmos  virtual surround sound, DTS:X, voice control, Bluetooth and wi-fi for wireless music entertainment. And now £50 cheaper than it was on Black Friday!! 

LG OLED48C1 48-inch OLED TV £1299 £939 at Richer Sounds with code SALE40
The C1 is the performance-per-pound champ of LG's 2021 OLED TV range, and this 48-inch version is just as good as its larger siblings. It's a particularly strong choice for gamers, and more tempting than ever. Use the code SALE40.

Samsung QE50QN90A 2021 Neo QLED TV £1799 £1099 at PRC Direct (save £600)  
Samsung's new, Mini LED-based Neo QLED TV is available as a relatively compact, 50-inch model – and it's seen massive discounts since launch. We've not tested it yet, but expect a very bright and punchy picture, plus lots of smart features and next-gen gaming specs.

Hisense R50A7200GTUK Roku TV £399 £349 at Argos
Arguably the best-value TV currently available in the UK, this Hisense combines the excellent Roku smart platform with a surprisingly mature picture performance. A superb buy.

LG OLED55CX 2020 OLED TV £1799 £999 at Currys with code VISION100OFF
It's almost two years since we first laid eyes on LG's superb 2020 CX OLED, but it still performs beautifully and remains a great option at this price. It's got you covered for next-gen games consoles, too, thanks to HDMIs that support features such as VRR. Deal ends 26th December.

Samsung UE50AU9000 50-inch 4K TV £599 £529 at Hughes (save £60)
One of the best TVs you can buy for £500, this Samsung offers an accomplished all-round picture performance, surprisingly solid sound, and an operating system that’s both great to use and packed with streaming apps. Bargain.

Sony XR-55A80J 2021 OLED TV £1899 £1289 at John Lewis
Sony's awesome A80J OLED TV launched at £1899, was down to £1699 when we reviewed it (and gave it 5 stars) and can now be bought for even less than that. An absolutely brilliant TV that majors on authenticity.

Samsung QE55Q90T QLED TV £1599 £1199 at Amazon (save £400)
The Q90T offers Samsung's flagship 4K performance for 2020 (the Q95T adds the One Connect system but is identical in terms of picture) and is, predictably, rather excellent. It's brilliantly bright, vibrant and punchy, is packed with features such as VRR and ALLM.

TCL 43RP620K 43-inch Roku TV £349 £269 at Currys (save £80)
Another excellent-value Roku TV, this time from TCL. The superb smart platform is the attention-grabber, but it's the surprisingly solid picture performance that makes this such a great buy, particularly with this discount.

Sony XR-65X90J 65-inch TV £1799 £1199 at John Lewis (save £600)
If you can't stretch to an OLED, the Sony X90J is the next best thing, offering a brilliantly authentic and cinematic picture at a very tempting price.

Sony WH-1000XM4: £330 £239 at Amazon (save £91)
Our favourite wireless noise-cancelling headphones, period. Sony’s premium XM4 deliver a sonic masterclass and nothing really lets that down – battery life, build, comfort and usability are all great for the money. Five stars, What Hi-Fi? Award winner

Apple AirPods Pro £249 £187 at Amazon (save £62)
Knock a big chunk off the cost of Apple's noise-cancelling wireless buds with this deal. The AirPods Pro are a joy to use (especially with iOS devices) and sound great to boot.

Sony WF-1000XM3 £230 £115 at Amazon (save £115)
The 2019 Sony WF-1000XM3 have been trumped by the XM4 buds, but they combine effective active noise-cancelling with great sound. And they're down to a super-low price.

Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700 £350 £208 at Amazon (save £141)
The 2019-released 700 are Bose's most premium headphones. Noise-cancelling is best in class, comfort and aesthetics are spot-on, and sonics are decent. This huge price drop applies to the black colourway only.

Earfun Air £70 £50 at Amazon (save £20)
The cheapest true wireless earbuds we can heartily recommend, these five-star Earfuns do the basics right – and are now 29% off their RRP at Amazon.

Sony WH-1000XM3 £300 £159 at Amazon (save £141)
Sony's wireless noise-cancelling headphones are impressive across the board and their price is only getting lower thanks to the launch of the new XM4 over-ears. A real bargain.

AirPods Max (Silver) £549 £403 at Amazon (save £146)
The AirPods Max are in stock on Amazon right now – and you can make a saving! These are some of the best wireless noise-cancelling headphones we've ever heard and although the AirPods Max demand a premium, we feel they're worth every penny.

Cambridge Audio Melomania 1+ £120 £90 at Amazon (save £30)
Detailed and insightful sound, reliable Bluetooth, long battery life and now, an extra £30 off. These are another great option from a trusted audio brand when it comes to true wireless earbuds.

JBL Reflect Flow £130 £45 at Argos (save £58)
In our five-star review, we praised these sporty wireless earbuds' detail, musicality and strong bass depth. They also deliver a solid fit and long battery life, perfect for those evening runs. Five stars

B&W 607 S2 Anniversary Edition £449 £329 at Richer Sounds
Far from simply being rolled out to capitalise on an anniversary, the B&W 607 S2 are some of the very best standmounters you can buy for the money. What Hi-Fi? Award winner

Triangle Borea BR08 £999 £889 at Electric Shop (save £110)
There’s no shortage of talented rivals at this size and price, yet having spent some time in the company of these Triangles, we feel they offer something special – not least for this discounted price. What Hi-Fi? Award winner

Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 2 (black) £89 £65 (save £24) at Amazon
The excellent Wonderboom sequel ups the ante with a 13-hour battery, waterproofing, stereo pairing and an outdoor mode (it's a tree button on the underside of the speaker). The original was already splendid and this is even better.

Amazon Echo Dot 4th Gen £49 £29 at Amazon (save £20)
The new Echo Dot swaps the puck design of its predecessors for a new orb-like shape that's said to sound significantly better. As the smallest speaker in the Echo range, it's ideal for adding Alexa to every room of the house, particularly with this discount.

Q Acoustics 3030i speakers £329 £225 at Sevenoaks (save £124)
On the hunt for a pair of budget bookshelf speakers? How about this five-star pair from Q Acoustics? Give them a bit of space to let the bass ports breathe and you'll be able to sit back and enjoy their wonderfully dynamic sound.

JBL Flip 5 Bluetooth speaker £120 £89 at Amazon (save £31)
Small, pocketable and perfect for your travels, the Flip 5 is a superb little Bluetooth speaker, with 12-hours of battery life, brilliant sound quality and a £31 saving at Amazon.

Elac Debut 2.0 B6.2 £329 £299 at Richer Sounds (save £30)
Not the biggest of savings, but a deal is a deal after all. These excellent five-star bookshelf speakers from Elac can be yours with £30 off at Richer Sounds (and Amazon and AV Online). Five stars

Q Acoustics Concept 40 floorstanders £999 £699 at Hifix (save £300)
Five-star speakers from a few years back but good sound doesn't get old. With over £300 off the original price, these talented, easy-going speakers are now an absolute steal.

Q Acoustics Q Active 200 system £1499 £899 at Richer Sounds (save £600)
These active, wi-fi enabled speakers support all popular music streaming services and can also operate as a UPnP media player. Note: you're getting the Google Chromecast-supported connectivity hub (rather than the Amazon Alexa variant).

Bose SoundLink Micro Bluetooth speaker £120 £100 at Amazon (save £20)
This petite Bluetooth speaker can take voice calls as well as play music, there's decent battery life and it's water-resistant, too. As well as Bluetooth audio and NFC pairing, you can also use the Bose Connect app to control your tunes.

KEF Q350 speakers £530 £379 at Richer Sounds (save £131)
If these What Hi-Fi? Award-winning KEFs weren't already on your shopping list, this decent saving should tempt you. Get a free pair of Sennheiser CX True Wireless headphones with each purchase. 

Q Acoustics 3020i speakers £249 £169 at AV Online (save £50)
Small and sonically gifted, these excellent bookshelf speakers are a great budget buy and you can now save £50 at AV Online.

Pro-Ject Debut Carbon DC turntable £369 £279 at Sevenoaks (save £70)
A five-star turntable that has a similar level of longevity to the vinyl records themselves. Excellent sound, good build and easy to set up, plus it comes fitted with an Ortofon 2m Red cartridge.

Sony PS-HX500 record player £449 £299 at Peter Tyson (save £150)
If you want to archive your vinyl as hi-res digital audio files, this Sony turntable will allow you to do just that. Not only does it boast this useful tech, the PS-HX500 sounds sensational for the money. Now available with a solid saving.

iFi Audio Zen Can £189 £139 at Sevenoaks (save £50)
A resoundingly good upgrade on plugging your wired headphones directly into your laptop or other source. It’s a solid, talented and capable little performer. Five stars

Audio-Technica AT-LP3 £239 £195 at Richer Sounds (save £44)
The AT-P3 is an automatic turntable which makes it a fuss-free entry-level option but it's also easily upgraded. Now available with a tidy discount.

Marantz PM7000N amp + streamer £1099 £849 at Sevenoaks (save £220)
A huge saving on a 2020 What Hi-Fi? Awards winner is not to be sniffed at, and this Marantz is a really special piece of kit. It's a practical, well furnished just-add-speakers streaming system that impressed us with its entertaining performance.

Marantz CD6006 UK Edition £449 £349 at Richer Sounds
This 2019 Award-winning CD player has a crisp, exciting, insightful sound that's more informative than the standard version. Add in a solid build, smart finish and extensive connections, and you have a high quality player at a great Christmas price.

Cyrus soundKey DAC £79 £49 at Richer Sounds (save £20)
The Cyrus soundKey is a handy little USB DAC and headphone amp that will greatly improve on the sound coming from your laptop, and giving you What Hi-Fi? Award-winning sound in your pocket.

Tidal music streaming start your free trial today
We love Tidal so much, we gave the streaming subscription our 2020 What Hi-Fi? Product of the Year Award. Start your free, no obligation trial today and experience it for yourself. No contract, cancel anytime.

Panasonic DMP-BDT180EB £100 £79 at Amazon (save £21)
Vibrant colours, oodles of detail and a great sound? Sign us up! This cheap Panasonic HD Blu-ray player is a bargain at less than £80 and rock bottom for a disc spinner.

Q Acoustics 3050i 5.1 system £1446 £976 at Sevenoaks (save £470) 
The energy and exuberance of this package is infectious, without being fatiguing, and those qualities are complemented by a great deal of maturity and insight. If you’re looking for a floor-standing speaker package to kick-start an entry-level AV system, snap up this huge discount.

Panasonic DP-UB450EB 4K BD player £230 £189 at Amazon (save £41)
The performance is virtually identical to the five-star, 4K Panasonic player above but this one offers both HDR10+ and Dolby Vision support.

Denon AVC-X6700H AV receiver £2399 £1939 at Sevenoaks (save £560)
This 2020 Award-winner is a superb upgrade on the AVR above. It boasts class-leading sound, improved detail and a new HDMI section which includes three HDMI 2.1-certified outputs enabling full support for 8K at up to 60Hz and 4K at 120Hz. A belting price in the Christmas sales.

Dali Zensor 1 5.1 speaker package £906 £879 at Exceptional AV (save £27)
Years on from launch and this award-winning speaker bundle is still an excellent shout. Their sound is articulate and detailed, with dialogue a particular big hitter and music still punchy and complex; a solid build too. Great audio just doesn't get old.

Yamaha YAS-207 soundbar £350 £299 at Sevenoaks (save £50)
This five-star 'bar is a clear step above entry-level models in terms of quality, with a detailed and spacious soundfield and tight, tonally balanced delivery. Take advantage of Bluetooth connectivity and the soundbar's single 4K-compatible HDMI input.

JVC TH-D227B 2.0 Compact Sound Bar £50 £35 at Currys (save £15)
This JVC soundbar has Bluetooth for wireless streaming as well as wired connections, so you can easily connect the soundbar to your TV or existing audio. It has a compact design that's compatible with TVs from 17” and over.

Sky Soundbox soundbar £499 £209 at Sky (save £290)
Sky's soundbar slash wireless speaker delivers a big sound from a small box. It has 4K-supporting HDMI input/output connections and a digital optical input, plus USB and Bluetooth connectivity for music. At this price, it's pretty tempting.

Sony HT-G700 £399 £246 at Hughes (save £153)
This Sony soundbar comes with a wireless sub and Dolby Atmos on board, proving it still packs plenty of features for its new low price.

Sony HT-S350 soundbar £299 £179 at Currys (save £120)
Be quick and you can nab Sony's 2.1-channel soundbar and wireless subwoofer combo for nearly half price at Amazon. We say be quick because, at the time of writing, this deal is selling fast... 

Sony UBP-X700 4K Blu-ray player £199 £189 at Amazon (save £10)
This Award winner boasts virtually identical features to the Award-winning UBP-X800 but supports Dolby Vision HDR. It’ll take quite some rival to knock this superb 4K player off its five-star perch.

Panasonic DMP-BDT180EB £100 £79 at Amazon (save £21)
Vibrant colours, oodles of detail and a great sound? Sign us up! This cheap Panasonic HD Blu-ray player is a bargain at less than £80 and rock bottom for a disc spinner.

Sony UBP-X800M2 4K Blu-ray player £349 £279 at Sevenoaks (save £70)
This Sony 4K Blu-ray player supports stunning Atmos and DTS:X sound, plus HDR images with BT.2020 colour. High resolution music is also supported, plus you can stream wireless music to your Bluetooth headphones for private listening. Winner.

2021 Apple iPad Mini 256GB £619 £599 at Amazon (save £20)
Head over to Amazon and you can bag a nice little discount on the brand new, 2021 iPad Mini which features an 8.3-inch Liquid Retina display with True Tone, and Apple's zippy A15 Bionic chip.

2020 Apple iPad Pro 1TB £1269 £979 at Amazon (save £290)
Here's one of the best tablet deals around. This 2020 model has been now superseded, but with Apple's insanely-fast A12Z Bionic processor on board, plus an 11-inch Liquid Retina display, it's still a fabulous buy.

Amazon Fire HD 8 + Blink Mini £125 £89 at Amazon (save £36)
Here's a great bundle deal that includes the feature-packed, 8-inch Fire HD tablet plus a Blink Mini 1080p wireless security camera. When you're not watching your favourite movies and TVs, you can check the feed from your security cam.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE 12.4-inch (128GB, Wi-Fi) £629 £552 at Amazon (save £77)
A tasty discount on one of Samsung's iPad-rivalling Galaxy Tab tablet. The S7 FE ('Fan Edition') sports a 12.4in screen, 8MP rear camera, 13-hour battery life, AKG speakers with Dolby Atmos support, and Samsung's S-Pen.

Microsoft Surface Go 2 128GB £529 £440 at Amazon (save £89)
This affordable Windows tablet with 10.5in touchscreen, improved resolution, better battery life and HD front and rear cameras for video calling is a steal at this money. The iPad Pro is even better – but it's also more expensive.

Apple AirPods Pro £249 £187 at Amazon (save £60)
Knock a big chunk off the cost of Apple's noise-cancelling wireless buds with this deal. The AirPods Pro are a joy to use (especially with iOS devices) and sound great to boot.

Apple AirPods (2019) £159 £119 at Laptops Direct (save £40)
Technically and sonically better than their forefathers (but not as impressive as their successors) the second generation AirPods offer excellent Bluetooth usability and decent sound quality. 

Apple HomePod Mini £99 £89 at Argos (save £10)
Discounts on Apple products are hard to come by, so this £10 saving on the five-star HomePod Mini smart speaker caught our eye. If you own an Apple smartphone and subscribe to Apple Music, then you'll find plenty to like.

iPhone 13 128GB 100GB data | £99 upfront cost| £38/month | 24-month Three contract
This Fonehouse deal gets you a new iPhone 13, and a huge amount of data, for a relatively low monthly cost (a small upfront outlay). Includes free delivery and access to Three's new new rewards app.

AirPods Max (Silver) £549 £403 at Amazon (save £146)
The AirPods Max are in stock on Amazon right now – and you can make a saving! These are some of the best wireless noise-cancelling headphones we've ever heard and although the AirPods Max demand a premium, we feel they're worth every penny.