Amazon sales in Australia in 2024: dates, top deals and how to find the best discounts
Here's how you can save a packet when shopping on Amazon year round
Not many retailers can boast needing a designated deals page to stay on top of its best deals and discounts each week, but given Amazon's weekly offering, it was much needed.
To maximise savings, consider becoming a Prime member (if you aren't already). Not only do you get free and fast delivery on an array of eligible products, but there's also exclusive deals and early access to deals, plus free access to other Amazon services like Prime Video – one of the best streaming services – Prime Reading and Prime Gaming. If you sign up now you'll nab a 30-day free trial and can cancel anytime. Amazon Prime will set you back AU$9.99 a month, but the annual subscription is only AU$79/year – basically giving you four months of Prime for free.
For a more in-depth look at what this subscription entails and whether it's worth it, check out our guide to What is Amazon Prime in Australia.
- Save more by checking out this month's Amazon coupon codes
While Amazon's daily deals are great, the best time to shop on the platform is during a big sale. Amazon hosts a few each year that bring prices down even lower than usual – letting you save even more, especially when it comes to big-ticket items like games consoles, laptops, tablets, phones and cameras. Amazon's first Prime Day sale was back in July, it's second Prime Day Sale (Big Deal Days sale) went by in October, and we've only just wrapped up the Amazon Black Friday sale, with Christmas only weeks away.
There are also a few smaller sales, like the Big Smile Sale in March and the Mid-Year Sale that coincides with Australia's EOFY sales. The most important sales right now are all focused on Christmas, and we've got you covered for Christmas Gift ideas. if you need some help However, if you're looking to save the most this year, the next big sales period is Boxing Day sales, which will likely offer some of the best prices we've seen in 2024.
There's a plethora of deals to on Amazon this week, but we think the large selection below are the best of the bunch.
Amazon sales calendar
- Big Smile Sale: previously in March/April
- Mid-Year Sale: usually in early June
- Prime Day: typically held mid July
- Prime Big Deal Days: typically held in early October
- Black Friday: takes place in November
- Boxing Day: takes place in December
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This week's top Amazon deals
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There's few better gifts than a regular ol' family picture in a nice frame, but the ability to show any number of pictures in a large, digital photo frame might just do it. Just instantly share photos from your phone to the frame, cycle through all your favourite moments – not just one – with this large digital frame that can even play videos with sound.
Save AU$60
It might not quite be on theme as a gift for Christmas, but if you're looking for a merry activity to keep you jolly heading towards the 25th, this is hard to beat. Throw on the soundtrack, make a cuppa tea and enjoy.
Save AU$90
The best battery-powered video doorbell that money can buy, the Plus model offers a better battery life and improved camera quality, with a helpful head-to-toe view. We were a touch disappointed by its price in our review, but with this discount it's very hard to ignore. Plus, the chime lets you enjoy the experience of a nice song playing whenever you get a visitor.
Save AU$700
With the best mopping functionality we've seen from a robot vacuum, along with a sleek design and incredibly strong suction, nabbing the Deebot X1 Turbo for less than AU$800 is a great deal. Though, if your house is mostly carpeted, one of our other best robot vacuums might be more applicable.
Save AU$60.95
Their funky design might turn you off, but the Pulse Elite headset is a truly superb headset for the PS5. The headset’s planar magnetic drivers provide an excellent audio experience, and its retractable mic is perfect for those who need a quality mic when playing a multiplayer game, but don't want it in their face when gaming solo. We said it would be a no-brainer for PS5 owners if it ever dropped to AU$200 in our PlayStation Pulse Elite review, and this discount blows past that mark.
Save AU$51.80
This is a great deal on the best controller for PS5. This controller isn't for everyone, and its price makes that very clear. It's more attractive with this deal, but price aside the Edge is an improvement on an already fantastic controller, adding a bunch of ‘Pro’ features like rear paddle buttons, swappable thumbsticks, button profile customisation, trigger hair lock settings and more.
Save AU$21
We haven't reviewed this particular model, but we've spent plenty of time with Soundcore's headphones and come away thoroughly impressed. Offering excellent performance at lower prices, these over-ear cans promise to block up to 90% of outside noise, with 40 hours of battery life, dual connectivity and transparency mode for when you need to be aware of your surroundings.
Save AU$79
Amazon's cheaper alternative to Ring home security, our friends at Tom's Guide loved how small and easy to set up it is. A considerable upgrade over its predecessor, this budget security camera adds a wider field of view, person detection, and dual motion zones.
Save AU$81.14
The Mobile 6 feels great in the hand and does a fantastic job of smartphone stabilisation, offering the best ergonomics and user comfortably on the market. Plus, its companion app provides a rich range of video and photography modes, making this stabiliser a great way to up your smartphone’s content-creation capabilities.
Save AU$80
Working excellent inside and out, the battery powered nature of this model makes it even more versatile than its wired sibling. Plus, while its battery will require charging, it will last you about three months on a full charge. Able to be used indoors or outdoors, it's the perfect addition to any home looking to easily bolster its security.
Save AU20.03
Already affordable, the wireless buds Black colourway get a 30% discount – the lowest price we've seen. That's not bad considering we rate them 4.5 stars in our Earfun Air Pro 3 review, and they have active noise cancelling, premium aptX sound quality and 45 hours total play time. If black's not for you, the other four colours are also heavily discounted.
Save AU$34.02
Our 1More Sonoflow review praised the comfort of the headphones, as well as the excellent active noise cancelling and up to 70 hours of battery life. This deal is about AU$7 higher than the lowest we have seen, but it's still an excellent discount.
We haven't tried them yet, but the even more affordable Sonoflow SE model is available for AU$66.39 (down from AU$89.99)
Save AU$120
A whopping 66% discount makes this oscillating electric toothbrush quite affordable. Capable of removing more plaque than a regular brush, this model has a 2-minute timer so you don't need to overbrush. It also works with most of Oral-B's replaceable brush heads too.
Save AU$101
It's a basic air fryer with a 4L capacity that's perfect for a single person or a couple. This kitchen appliance is good value as it will do more than just air fry – it has 12 different functions to help you make a meal. Plus it's got a small footprint, making it ideal for a small household. It has been as cheap as AU$79 before, but this is still a good price.
Save AU$159.51
Check out our Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro review for the full insight, but rest assured these earbuds have a lightweight and comfortable design that delivers fantastic sound quality, with active noise-cancellation and 360º spatial sound. While we have slightly seen better discounts for the Buds 2 Pro, a 46% saving makes this a great price.
Save AU$130
This 11-inch, 1920 x 1200 tablet is great for everyday use – for yourself or one of the kids. While 64GB may not seem like much, you can add a microSD card for up to 1TB of extra storage. At just AU$249, it's a great Christmas gift idea.
Save AU$118.22
It's been cheaper before, but this is one of the best video doorbells you can get in Australia. It's easy to install, offers clear footage even at night and features facial recognition. Recording automatically begins when motion is detected, or when its button is pressed, plus it will let you know when packages have been left outside your door.
Save AU$941
It's only been out a few months and this is just about the best price we've seen it at. The Z6 III brings 6K/60p (RAW) and 5.4K/60p recording, inherits 3D Tracking from the Z9 and Z8 for up to 9 subjects, plus there's up to 8 stops of IBIS with stabilised lenses.
Save AU$200
Rebranded to be part of the OM System lineup, this the latest in the Tough rugged camera range that Olympus began. While it's not a huge upgrade over the previous model, the TG-6 is no longer available to buy, making this the best choice if you'd like a near-indestructible camera that you can take underwater.
Save AU$271
Bridge cameras have made a small comeback thanks to Panasonic resurrecting the Lumix FZ80 in July this year. Featuring an 18MP 1/2.3-inch sensor, a USB-C port for charging and a 2,360K-dot OLED EVF that's better than before, and an upgraded rear LCD with 1,840K dots resolution, it's quite the upgrade. You also get 60x optical zoom via its 20-200mm fixed lens to get you closer to the action, with the handling of a DSLR and the simplicity of use of a point-and-shoot.
Save AU$301
We love Breville's Barista Express here at TechRadar and, while this isn't the lowest price we've seen, the 31% discount isn't anything to scoff at. This machine comes with 16 grind settings, a 54mm portafilter and a barista-style design that gives you full control over your morning coffee.
Save AU$51.99
It might offer just one daily cleaning mode, but this electric toothbrush can still remove far more plaque than an ordinary toothbrush. Its brush head rotates and pulsates, which allows it to provide a better clean than manual brushing. And it's going quite cheap at just AU$44 for the black colourway.
Save AU$600.01
This robot vacuum stands out with load's of great features, including a bagless self emptying station that help reduces the cost of operation. For the full insight, check out our Eureka E10s review where we give it 4 stars. Considering it's pretty new, the 55% discount here is excellent, beating the price we saw during Prime Day. It also comes in white.
Save AU$11
Need to connect two devices to the one HDMI port? Or split the one HDMI output to two different displays? The UGREEN HDMI switch has you covered, and is currently 43% off. It operates at up to 4K (3840 x 2160) resolution at 60Hz, or 1080p at 144Hz.
You can also get a Ugreen splitter that can handle 4K 120Hz (or 8K 60Hz) resolution for AU$22.39.
Save AU$401
Curved monitors can make a difference if you have the cash to spare. Samsung's brilliant 32-inch G6 monitor offers 1440p resolution, a 240Hz refresh rate and a 1ms response time. It also has Samsung's smart TV service built-in, giving the user access to top streaming services without hooking up to a computer.
Save AU$45.05
While Apple users get the AirTags, Samsung users can reach for the Galaxy SmartTags. With this deal on the four pack, each SmartTag costs just AU$30.98. Just be aware that these Bluetooth trackers only work with the Samsung ecosystem, with the software not compatible with anything outside of the SmartThings.
Save AU$36
This is an equal all-time-low price for one of our favourite USB-C chargers. But the deals don't stop here, and Ugreen has discounted a big range of other chargers for Prime Day.
• Ugreen 300W 5-port charger: AU$299.99 AU$182.21
• Ugreen 200W 6-port charger: AU$199.99 AU$129.99
• Ugreen 65W 3-port charger: AU$69.99 AU$39.97
• Ugreen 35W 2-port charger: AU$34.99 AU$22.74
Save AU$24.01
This is the top-scoring 65W power bank in our buyers guide, and the 20,000 mAh capacity is perfect for charging a phone, laptop or gaming device like a Steam Deck. It's not too heavy to carry on the go, offers excellent efficiency, and even supports Samsung Super Fast Charging 2.0 up to 45W. It's currently 30% off, and the AU$55.99 price is the same discount we saw on Prime Day in July.
Shopping tips
1. Become a Prime member
While it might cost you a monthly (or annual) fee to be a Prime member, it's the best way to maximise your savings, particularly if you think you're going to shopping on the platform regularly. If you're not a Prime member yet, you can sign up now for a 30-day free trial and, if you do so just before a big sale and cancel the subscription before the trial ends, you get the full benefits without having to pay anything extra, albeit for a short period of time.
Benefits include free and fast shipping, exclusive and early access to select deals, plus free subscriptions to some of Amazon's other services like Prime Video, Prime Reading and Prime Gaming. Find out more about this subscription service in our guide to what is Amazon Prime.
2. Use Amazon coupons
We've got a dedicated page that lists a lot of Amazon coupon codes to help you save on your next shop, but there are always select items on the site that have a little check box that you can tick to bring the price down a little. These coupons can save you anywhere from 5% to 20% off a particular item, and occasionally there's a specific amount of money that gets deducted (e.g. AU$5 off a AU$20 portable power bank), so keep an eye out of them when shopping on Amazon.
Note that when you use these little boxes, the discounted price will only appear when you finally check out – not when the item is sitting in your virtual cart.
3. Track your cart
If you aren't in a hurry to buy something specific, you can always add it to your cart and click "save for later". Amazon has a handy functionality that automatically lets you know if an item in your cart has had a price change.
4. Set up alerts
If you don't want to keep logging into Amazon to check your cart, you can use a site called camelcamelcamel.com to see an item's price history. You just have to copy and paste the URL of the Amazon item you're interested in into Camelcamelcamel's search bar and voila, you get the price history represented by an easy-to-understand graph.
Monitoring this manually, though, can be annoying, so the folks behind this tracking site have created a handy browser plug-in that you can install to receive email alerts when a specific item gets a discount. This is particularly useful during Amazon's big sales if you know what you're after.
5. Use Amazon's Subscribe & Save program
If there are certain products you know you will buy regularly, particular pantry staples and toiletries, you can use the Subscribe & Save feature on Amazon. This option shows up as the default offer when click on items like laundry detergents, coffee pods, nail colour, baby-care items and more, and it's possible to save as much as 15%, with free shipping already available for Prime members.
6. Check Amazon's daily deals
Amazon has a dedicated hub that lists hundreds of offers, called Today's Deal. It sits right on top of the any Amazon page and, while it looks a little daunting to browse, there are filters you can use to narrow down your search if you know what you're after.
If you happen to use an Echo smart device, you can also use a simple voice command to find out what the day's offers are by saying, "Alexa, what are my deals?"
7. Browse overstocked items in the Amazon Outlet store
Amazon also has a dedicated section called the Outlet Store that stocks clearance items going cheap. It also houses overstocked new items too, and these usually have some significant discounts. From electronics to homewares, the Outlet Store can save you a pretty penny, but note that some items may come in a damaged box. If so, there will be a note on the product listing page about its condition.
8. Shop during the big sales
If you're not in a rush to buy something, particularly an expensive item, consider waiting till a big sale comes knocking. By 'big', we mean Prime Day and Black Friday as these two sales are when we see the biggest discounts.
That said, there usually a lot of good deals during Big Smile Sale and the Mid-Year Sale, so don't ignore those if you're keen on shopping through the year.
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A Digital Content Writer for the Australian TechRadar team, Max covers all things tech and lifestyle and is keen on using tech to make life easier. A 2023 journalism graduate, Max has written across sports, entertainment and business for brands like Zero Digital Media and Valnet.Inc, but found his love for tech in his time at GadgetUser. At home when covering everything from the latest deal and coupon code to the most recent streaming service output, phone or smartwatch, Max excels at using his research, experience and writing ability give you more time to use your tech, not waste time finding it.