[Update January 3, 2023: with the arrival of the new year, most Boxing Day sales have ended. There are still a few retailers that have extended their deals, but if you want to keep up to date with the latest sales in 2023, check out what we think are the best Australian tech deals, which gets updated up to three times a week with the bargains currently on the web.]
The year is coming to a close and Boxing Day deals are here to give us one last opportunity to save. The official day itself has arrived, meaning all retailers taking part in Boxing Days sales this year will have rolled out their savings for you to enjoy.
Interestingly we're seeing a lot of offers, particularly from Amazon, that come close to what we saw during Black Friday and Cyber Monday in November, and that's excellent news for bargain hunters.
Sure, these aren't going to be Christmas presents for anyone, but you can always get something for the new year, whether it's to avoid doing the vacuuming yourself (there are excellent discounts on robot vacuum cleaners) or pick up a bunch of games or controllers for cheap to play with mates.
So, if you missed out on anything during Black Friday and Cyber Monday, keep an eye out for it during the Boxing Day sales.
Boxing Day sales 2022: top retailers
- Amazon Australia: deep discounts on hundreds of items (opens in new tab)
- Apple: typically doesn’t discount it’s own items, but worth keeping an eye on (opens in new tab)
- Appliance Central: discounts on 4K TVs, OLEDs and QLEDs (opens in new tab)
- Appliances Online: savings on TVs and home appliances (opens in new tab)
- Big W: save up to 50% on tech and toys (opens in new tab)
- Bing Lee: deals on home appliances, personal grooming and heaps more (opens in new tab)
- Bitdefender: get up to 60% off Bitdefender’s antivirus solutions (opens in new tab)
- Bose: save on some of the best headphones and soundbars (opens in new tab)
- Camera House: shop mirrorless, DSLR and compact cameras (opens in new tab)
- CameraPro: deals on cameras from Canon, Fujifilm, Nikon and Sony (opens in new tab)
- Dell: save on selected Dell XPS laptops (opens in new tab)
- DigiDirect: discounts on cameras, lenses and other photography gear (opens in new tab)
- DJI: up to 40% off right now on select drones and cameras (opens in new tab)
- Dyson: save on vacuum cleaners, fans and air purifiers (opens in new tab)
- eBay: massive variety of tech, toys and more on sale (opens in new tab)
- Ecovacs: discounts on top-rated robot vacuum cleaners (opens in new tab)
- Green Man Gaming: save on all things gaming (opens in new tab)
- HP: save up to 40% on HP laptops (opens in new tab)
- JB Hi-Fi: savings on Apple Watches, TVs, soundbars, laptops and loads more (opens in new tab)
- Kogan: save on all kinds of items, including tech (opens in new tab)
- Lenovo: save up to 50% on a range of laptops (opens in new tab)
- Lovehoney: shop up to 50% off selected items (opens in new tab)
- Microsoft: save up to AU$555 on Surface Pro 9 (opens in new tab)
- MyDeal: discounts on small kitchen appliances, vacuums and coffee machines (opens in new tab)
- Myer: save on fashion, homewares, premium tech and more (opens in new tab)
- Norton Antivirus: save up to AU$110 on Norton antivirus plans (opens in new tab)
- Rebel Sport: save on Fitbit and Garmin activity trackers (opens in new tab)
- Samsung: discounts on phones, monitors, fridges and more (opens in new tab)
- Secretlab: discounts on gaming chairs (opens in new tab)
- Shaver Shop: save on grooming and personal care products (opens in new tab)
- The Good Guys: savings on TVs, home appliances and more (opens in new tab)
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Boxing Day sales 2022: everything you need to know
Boxing Day sales 2022: when do they start?
Boxing Day is always the day after Christmas – December 26 – and it brings with it the last major sale event of the year. In the past, Boxing Day sales in Australia have just been a one-day event, starting and ending on December 26, but that's no longer the case.
In recent years, some retailers have launched their Boxing Day deals a few days ahead, meaning there are discounts to be found during Christmas itself. And, instead of ending on Boxing Day, some retailers offer those same deals till the end of the year... depending on stock, of course.
With this in mind, it's well worth keeping an eye out for early deals from, say, Christmas Eve, if you aren't too busy celebrating. The Boxing Day sales won't help you score a last-minute Christmas present though, but you can still treat yourself over the jolly season.
If you'd like to start shopping right now, though, DJI has already started its Holiday Sale with up to 40% off select items (opens in new tab), while we're expecting Amazon to kick off its Boxing Day sale on schedule at 12am AEDT on December 24.
When will the Boxing Day 2022 deals end and January 2023 sales begin?
While some retailers will carry on offering Boxing Day deals till the end of the year, several will end their last sale of the year at 11:59pm AEDT on December 26. However, this will vary from retailer to retailer, and will also largely depend on stock levels.
There are some retailers who will switch from Boxing Day sales to January sales on December 27, then extending it through into the new year, which could be a good way to pick up some back-to-school items on the cheap.
What is a Boxing Day sale in Australia?
Boxing Day sales have been occurring in Australia for years now, having become part of the post-Christmas tradition. Having started back in the 1980s, Boxing Day sales on December 26 now just feels like part of the holiday season here.
There was a time when customers would wake up in the wee hours of the morning and line up outside big stores like Myer and David Jones, but with online shopping now oh so convenient, that's not necessary any longer.
Still the option of grabbing that top bargain first thing in the morning is still a good idea because... stock. If there's something you really want (or need) and the price suits you, just go for it before you miss out.
Typically, Boxing Day sales are on select items only, although don't be surprised if retailers stores off a storewide discount on anything and everything.
Is it better to shop during Black Friday or Boxing Day?
The answer to this question isn't quite straightforward. Boxing Day has typically seen some steep price drops on fashion and homewares, particularly on stocks that retailers are trying to offload. The flip side to that Black Friday is the best time to shop for tech, particularly premium tech, whether that's headphones, TVs or smartwatches.
However, these days it's all really mixed up. You should still be able to score a great telly for less, but you may not be able the find the kind of discounts on laptops as you would during Black Friday. And considering Amazon has already dropped the price of the Apple Watch 7 to its lowest after Black Friday, there's hope yet for high-ticket tech products for Boxing Day.
Boxing Day sales 2022: what to expect
While we saw a lot of brand-new releases get very good discounts during Black Friday and Cyber Monday, Boxing Day sales are more about clearing out old stock before the new year. So while we might still see some of hot new tech releases get discounts, particularly cameras and TVs, keep a lookout for older stock too as they'll likely come with bigger savings.
So what items can you expect to see discounts on this Boxing Day? We've gone back to the last few sales to find out.
TV deals
Boxing Day and the January sales are a great time to pick up a discount on a TV. Bing Lee, The Good Guys and JB Hi-Fi in particular will be the retailers to beat, although eBay, Appliance Central, and Appliances Online should also offer great deals in their own right too. One place where you’re unlikely to find a good TV deal is on Amazon, although keep your eyes peeled for a Sony telly going cheap on the online retail site.
While it's still early days, the Boxing Day sales have traditionally been a good time to pick up the latest releases from the prior year – think fancy OLEDs or QLED displays. The newest features tend to trickle down to the cheaper models too, so if you're looking for something a bit more affordable, then you should be well catered for.
This year's premium TV sets have focused on support for the next-gen gaming consoles – the PS5 and Xbox Series X – so if you own one of these consoles, then you should be able to find a deal on a capable TV too. Our favourite OLED panel is the LG C2 OLED TV (pictured here) and it’s likely to get a good discount on Boxing Day.
Computing and laptop deals
While Black Friday and EOFY are typically thought of as the best times of year to pick up a discounted laptop or PC, we definitely wouldn’t rule out Boxing Day and January sales as a close contender. Leading retailers will absolutely be looking to compete with excellent options on everything from basic Chromebooks to lavish gaming laptops – and not just to shift old stock either.
Better still, large-scale global chip shortages haven’t really affected the laptop market in Australia, which means retailer shelves should be relatively well-stocked by the time Boxing Day rolls around. We expect manufacturers such as Dell and Lenovo to offer excellent options directly on their sites, while Amazon, eBay, The Good Guys and JB Hi-Fi make up the bulk of top retailer options. Just don't expect too many discounts on MacBooks though.
Headphones, tablets and smartphones
The Black Friday sales period delivered a huge amount of headphones deals, with discounts on Apple AirPods, Sony and Bose headphones and Jabra earbuds, just to name a few. We think it’s likely we’ll see similar options on Boxing Day, though it’s hard to say whether the savings will be as steep.
There’s also potential for Boxing Day to bring sales on smartphones. We didn't spot too many offers on iPhones over Black Friday, and we're not expecting that to change this December, but there's a good likelihood of scoring Samsung flagships.
There weren't too many iPad deals in November either, but we're hoping to see something appear this month, perhaps just an extension of the 7%-13% off we saw during Black Friday. However, Samsung’s Galaxy Tab range is the more likely candidate for price cuts.
Health and fitness
The Boxing Day and January sales are prime time for retailers looking to cash in on those popular fitness-focused New Year’s resolutions. If you think you’ll be one of many to kick start a new fitness routine in January, then you’ll likely find excellent discounts on fitness gadgets (should you want them).
Last year's Boxing Day and January sales included competitive prices on the Fitbit Charge 4 and the Fitbit Versa 3. We’re expecting more deals on Fitbits this Boxing Day, along with plenty of big discounts on Garmin watches, as was the case over Black Friday recently.
The Apple Watch 7 saw a very good discount during Black Friday, so here's hoping we see a return of offers on this very popular smartwatch.
How to get the best deals during Boxing Day sales
Any sale can be overwhelming, particularly the big ones, because of the staggering number of deals and discounts you need to sift through. If you happen to be going in-store to shop this year, be sure to get there early, so check opening times.
Online shopping is a beast unto itself. Be sure you keep a careful eye on your budget – an important consideration during these hard economic conditions – and make a list of items you'd like to purchase. Try and stick with that list and the budget.
You can use the Boxing Day sales to stock up on back-to-school items too as there will be plenty of discounts on things your kids will need in the coming year.
Boxing Day sales: best deals from last year
One of the best ways to figure out what to expect from this year's Boxing Day and January sales is to take a look back what was on offer the previous year. It's also good to take a look at the discount that was available then, so you get a good idea of what's a good price to pay this time round.
However, with stock issues still plaguing some retailers and brands, the savings may not compare, but it's good to have an idea either way.
With that in mind, below are some of the best deals we saw during Boxing Day 2022.
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