Amazon sales in Australia: the top weekly deals and how to maximise your savings

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I can't help but enjoy a good Amazon sale and spend way too much time trying to find those sneaky price drops and standout deals that are easy to miss. The Amazon Big Smile sale just wrapped up and many of the best deals are back to full price, but there are still a few great buys hanging on.

To share the love, I've collected all my favourites below, along with a list of key links that will take you straight to curated Amazon bestsellers and sales. If you haven't tried it yet, Amazon Prime is pretty handy and there's a 30 day free trial.

Key Amazon links

Head straight to the best deals on Amazon:

Head straight to the best deals on Amazon:

Amazon top sellers: see what everyone else is buying
Amazon deals for you: everything Amazon thinks you want
Lightning deals: limited time offers that only last a few hours
Deals ending at midnight: the best sales that are almost over

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The best offers from Amazon itself:

The best offers from Amazon itself:

Amazon Prime: get 30 days free (then AU$9.99 p/m)
Audible: 30 days free (then AU$8.99 p/m)
Music Unlimited: 3 months free (then AU$13.99 p/m)
Kindle Unlimited: 3 months for AU$1.99 (then AU$13.99 p/m)
Amazon gift cards: for when you can't decide on a gift
Amazon coupons: deals + extra savings = good

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My favourite bestseller collections:

My favourite bestseller collections:

Electronics bestsellers: USB cables, chargers, batteries & more
Computing bestsellers: discounts on cables to peripherals
Gaming bestsellers: deals on games, controllers and more
Kitchen bestsellers: from cookware to appliances
Fitness bestsellers: all the things I pretend I'm going to buy
Bestsellers under AU$25: cheap deals are good deals

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Lindsay Handmer

Lindsay spends most of his day staring at four screens full of spreadsheets, and loves every second of it. When he’s not hunting for deals, he’s getting hands-on with the latest products, from laptops to power banks. The rest of the time, he’s usually tinkering with electronic projects like off-grid solar power, or out boating on Australia’s magnificent waterways.

My top deals this week

Blink Outdoor 4
Save 40% (AU$40)
Blink Outdoor 4: was AU$99 now AU$59 at Amazon

Read our review for the full scoop, but the Blink Outdoor 4 is an affordable home security camera from Amazon with the ability to last up to two years off batteries. It comes with an easy-to-use app and fairly good camera quality via a 1080p lens, and can store video when paired with a Blink Sync module. And while it was just AU$39 for Black Friday, it's still a decent buy right now.

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Ugreen USB-C Charger 65W
Save 36% (AU$19.96)
Ugreen USB-C Charger 65W: was AU$54.95 now AU$34.99 at Amazon

Outputting a maximum of 65W via either one of its USB-C ports (and a maximum of 22.5W via its USB-A port), this charger isn’t just capable of fast charging top iPhones and Samsung Galaxy devices at the highest speed, it’s also worth considering as a laptop charger replacement with its compact size, provided you have a sufficiently capable USB-C cable and your laptop can charge via said cable.

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Shokz OpenRun Pro 2
Save 22% (AU$70)
Shokz OpenRun Pro 2: was AU$319 now AU$249 at Amazon

Read our review for the full lowdown on why these are the ideal runners headphones. Importantly, this Pro 2 version that improves the sound quality by combining the bone conduction tech with an air conduction speaker. This discount matches the price from Black Friday last year.

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Apple AirPods Pro 3
Save 11% (AU$47.12)
Apple AirPods Pro 3: was AU$429 now AU$381.88 at Amazon

While not much of a reduction, this is the biggest Amazon discount so far on Apple's latest noise-cancelling buds. So if you've been keen to upgrade from an older pair of AirPods 2 or 3, they are worth a look. If you're a Pro 2 user, though, it's not worth the upgrade. Check out our review for the full story, but the new features include heart-rate monitoring and even better ANC than before.

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Apple AirTag (4-pack)
Save 40% (AU$66)
Apple AirTag (4-pack): was AU$165 now AU$99 at Amazon

If you've been looking for a set of tracking tags perfect for the Apple ecosystem, AirTags are your best bet, and although this discount isn't much, it's typical for Apple products. They hit AU$133 in the lead-up to Black Friday, and AU$132 on Boxing Day, and this even better deal is the cheapest we have seen.

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Apple MacBook Air 13-inch | M4 / 16GB / 256GB SSD
Best MacBook deal
Save 18% (AU$305)
Apple MacBook Air 13-inch | M4 / 16GB / 256GB SSD: was AU$1,699 now AU$1,394 at Amazon

The MacBook Air M4 is often on sale, so while this discount isn't unusual, it's about as good as it gets for an Apple product. Note that this is the M4 model, and the new M5 costs AU$1,797 from Amazon (though starts with a 512GB SSD) and AU$1,799 from Apple.

You can also grab the discounted M4 Air for AU$1,397 from JB Hi-Fi. Want to know more about the laptop? Take a look at our MacBook Air 13-inch M4 review for the full insight.

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More of my favourite deals

These are all the products that didn't quite make it into my best 10 deals this week. That doesn't mean they aren't great discounts, but you need to draw the line somewhere. As always, it starts with the very best deals at the top.

Amazon Echo Hub
Save 50% (AU$165)
Amazon Echo Hub: was AU$329 now AU$164 at Amazon

The Echo Hub is now at the lowest price we have seen, and is a solid deal. This 8-inch smart display will need to be wall-mounted and it gives you control of thousands of smart home devices that work over Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and other connectivity standards like Zigbee, Matter and Thread. You can stream video, even security footage, start routines, add widgets and a heck of a lot more you can't with a regular Echo Show.

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Shark Cordless Vacuum with Self Cleaning Brushroll (IZ102)
Save 60% (AU$330)
Shark Cordless Vacuum with Self Cleaning Brushroll (IZ102): was AU$549 now AU$219 at Amazon

It's our favourite budget vacuum cleaner, taking up a spot in our best cordless stick vacuum buying guide even though we've not been able to test it ourselves. User reviews are glowing though, and we trust the people who love this machine. While we have seen it as low as AU$208 (during Black Friday), for quick and daily vacuuming, this is a great deal.

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Soundcore by Anker P20i earbuds
Save 30% (AU$12)
Soundcore by Anker P20i earbuds: was AU$39.99 now AU$27.99 at Amazon

We may not have tested these buds ourselves here at TechRadar, but it’s hard to ignore the 98K customer reviews on Amazon. While often discounted to this price, if you’re after dependable Bluetooth buds on a budget, these are a great option.

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8Bitdo Ultimate C wired controller
Save 25% (AU$20)
8Bitdo Ultimate C wired controller: was AU$79.95 now AU$59.95 at Amazon

Sure, it's a wired controller, but this gamepad is simple to use and durable, with drift-free hall effect analog sticks. In fact, the base of the sticks also have RGB, which is fantastic at this price. Being wired, however, means this isn't ideal for couch play, but if you're a PC gamer at your desk, it'll do wonderfully well.

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Ring Video Doorbell (Battery)
Save 50% (AU$74)
Ring Video Doorbell (Battery): was AU$149 now AU$75 at Amazon

Give your home a doorbell and gain some peace of mind with the Ring Video Doorbell (Battery). As the name would suggest, it has a built-in rechargeable battery, meaning you don't have to have an electrician install it for you. That said, you do have the option of wiring it into your home's electrical system if you so choose. It provides 24/7 video capture in crystal clear 1080p HD and is an easy way to upgrade your home security.

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Samsung Galaxy SmartTag 2 (1 pack)
Save 42% (AU$23.11)
Samsung Galaxy SmartTag 2 (1 pack): was AU$55 now AU$31.89 at Amazon

Samsung's alternative to Apple's AirTag was redesigned in 2023 and has been reasonably well received, making it a good Bluetooth tracker for non-Apple users. It'll let you keep tabs on the location of whatever you attach it to and, critically, it works with Android. It was a few dollars cheaper during Black Friday, but this price is still worth a look.

Want a few of these? The 4-pack is down to AU$75.33, which means a single SmartTag is AU$18.83.

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Ugreen 145W 25,000mAh power bank
Save 29% (AU$40)
Ugreen 145W 25,000mAh power bank: was AU$139.99 now AU$99.99 at Amazon

This Ugreen portable charger is currently one of the top rated options in our power bank buyer's guide. It can charge at up to 145W, and has dual USB-C ports, plus USB-A. The 100W / 20,000 mAh version of this power bank is also discounted to AU$69.99.

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Amazon Kindle Colorsoft (16GB)
Save 23% (AU$90)
Amazon Kindle Colorsoft (16GB): was AU$399 now AU$309 at Amazon

Want to read in colour? The Kindle Colorsoft is one of the best ereaders with a colour display, even offering a feature to make the hues more vivid. As noted in our Kindle Colorsoft review, once you experience a colour ereader of the Colorsoft's quality, it's hard to go back.

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Archer AX55 Gigabit Wi-Fi 6 AX3000
Save 20% (AU$32)
Archer AX55 Gigabit Wi-Fi 6 AX3000: was AU$159 now AU$127 at Amazon

Our friends at Tom's Guide were impressed in their 4-star TP-Link Archer AX55 review, and it's one of our favourite models thanks to a good mix of solid Wi-Fi performance and an affordable price tag. While it's previously dropped to AU$103.70 on Amazon, this saving ain't too bad either.

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Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless
Save 55% (AU$350.95)
Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless: was AU$639.95 now AU$289 at Amazon

OK, I'll be honest: I really don't like the graffiti on this 80th Anniversary edition of the excellent Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless, but dang is it a good set of cans. It's also the cheapest model by far available right now. They sound great, have effective ANC, solid battery life at 60 hours and an excellent app. If, like me, you find the design divisive, the black is AU$329.

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Sony WH-1000XM4
Save 27% (AU$119.95)
Sony WH-1000XM4: was AU$439.95 now AU$320 at Amazon

Despite having first launched in 2020, we still think the Sony XM4s offer the best bang for your buck of any pair of over ear headphones available today. They deliver excellent sound, effective noise cancellation, heaps of useful features and they even fold away for easy travelling. It's been cheaper when purchasing from Sony directly late last year, but this is still not a bad price for what are still one of the best cans in Australia.

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Sunbeam Multi Zone Air Fryer Oven
Save 35% (AU$105)
Sunbeam Multi Zone Air Fryer Oven: was AU$299 now AU$194 at Amazon

Currently at near to the lowest price we have seen on Amazon (it was AU$186.15 for the Big SMile Sale), this air fryer has multiple accessories to keep clean, but there's no denying this Sunbeam unit is a fantastic addition to any kitchen. It's capable of cooking in separate zones, complete with separate trays to maximise the space or one huge 11.4L zone. Food is roasted to perfection, whether it's a full chicken or small portions of fries or vegetables.

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Amazon eero Pro 7
Save 25% (AU$132.50)
Amazon eero Pro 7 : was AU$529.99 now AU$397.49 at Amazon

This eero Wi-Fi 7 mesh router is good — better than the AU$437 we saw during Black Friday. We don't have a review yet, but our friends over at Tom's Guide rated it 4-stars. It's a Wi-Fi 7 model designed for high-speed wireless and wired networks and includes dual 5GbE ports. You can also grab it in a three pack for AU$899.99, which works out at just AU$299.99 per node.

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Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max
Save 25% (AU$30)
Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max: was AU$119 now AU$89 at Amazon

The more powerful sibling to the Fire TV Stick 4K, the Max offers improved Wi-Fi performance and a faster processor — letting you traverse every major streaming service easily and lag-free. Perfect for those who want a stress-free, high-value addition to the lounge room, all you have to do is plug it in like any HDMI cord. We have seen it for AU$59 before, so hopefully Amazon will drop the price a little more this week.

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Ugreen USB-C Charger 100W
Save 20% (AU$14.40)
Ugreen USB-C Charger 100W: was AU$71.99 now AU$57.59 at Amazon

A 100W charger is a must have for many beefier laptops, or fast charging multiple devices, and Ugreen is a brand we trust. We often see it around this price, but it's still a great buy.

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KitchenAid KSM150 stand mixer
Save 37% (AU$330)
KitchenAid KSM150 stand mixer: was AU$899 now AU$569 at Amazon

A staple in many a kitchen in Australia for yonks, this is every baker's must-have appliance. It has been cheaper on Amazon previously, but we think this 37% is still worth considering, although only the Matte Black and Almond Cream colour options get this low price.

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Yamaha SR-B30A soundbar
Save 33% (AU$162.26)
Yamaha SR-B30A soundbar: was AU$499 now AU$336.74 at Amazon

It's often the #1 bestselling soundbar on Amazon and that doesn't surprise me in the least. It was very well received by experts at its price point when it launched in 2023, and has remained a top option for users too. And at this price, it's a fantastic budget option with Dolby Atmos support, plenty of bass and a wide soundstage.

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Lenovo Legion R45w-30
Save 23% (AU$301)
Lenovo Legion R45w-30: was AU$1,299 now AU$998 at Amazon

If you're looking for a mixture of size and speed under the AU$1,000 price bracket, look no further than this behemoth. 44-inches of 170Hz curved screen to lose yourself into, and it's a bit of a bargain right now. Read our review for more info, but the 5120 x 1440 resolution is also damn handy for those who will use it for work and play.

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Fire TV Stick 4K Plus
Save 30% (AU$30)
Fire TV Stick 4K Plus: was AU$99 now AU$69 at Amazon

Elevate your home entertainment experience with the Fire TV Stick 4K Plus. This nifty gadget plugs into any TV's HDMI port and allows you to stream Netflix, Binge, Prime Video and more, all from an Alexa-enabled remote. Note that the Fire TV Stick 4K Plus is a new name for the Fire TV Stick 4K, but they are otherwise identical.

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Amazon Kindle Scribe (2024; 16GB)
Save 23% (AU$150)
Amazon Kindle Scribe (2024; 16GB): was AU$649 now AU$499 at Amazon

Kindles are known for their reading capabilities, but with the Kindle Scribe, you get that and a whole lot more. With a wide range of writing features, you can take notes, create sketches and brainstorm like a pro. I use it every day and love the 10.2-inch glare-free screen that has its own ambient light sensor to adjust screen brightness automatically, and I can't complain about its battery life either.

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Ugreen  Mini 30W USB-C charger
Save 33% (AU$10)
Ugreen Mini 30W USB-C charger: was AU$29.99 now AU$19.99 at Amazon

This is just AU$1 more than the lowest price I have seen for the Ugreen Mini 30W charger, and it's a great buy. The charger is extremely compact, which makes it an ideal choice to leave in a bag as a backup option. It can fast charge most phones and with 20V output, even top up a laptop if needed.

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Apple iPhone Air (256GB)
Save 18% (AU$332)
Apple iPhone Air (256GB): was AU$1,799 now AU$1,467 at Amazon

First Samsung, then Apple. Apple's thin phone was arguably the more popular, and if you aren't too fussed about getting the best camera array in the business, then the iPhone Air is a darn good phone. And to see an 18% discount is a good thing, considering how rare it is to see discounts like this on new iPhones.

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Amazon sales calendar

  • Big Smile Sale: is held in March
  • 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

Shopping tips

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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 be 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 for 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 Deals. It sits right on top of the 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. When we say big, we mean the Prime Day and Amazon Black Friday sales. This is when we see the biggest discounts of the year.

That said, there are 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.

Amazon Big Smile Sale: FAQs

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What is the Amazon Big Smile sale?

While it's not as big as Amazon Prime Day or Amazon's offering during Black Friday, the Amazon Big Smile Sale is one of Amazon's major sales of the year. You can expect a massive range of discounts across the best headphones, stick vacuums, earbuds, cheap phones and more, but the main discounts will likely focus on Amazon-owned products like Kindle, Ring and Echo. It typically takes place in late March or early April.

What days are the big Amazon sales?

Amazon has four exclusive sales throughout the year, while also taking part in the big general sales alongside Australia’s major retailers. These sales start in March (or early April) with the Big Smile Sale, while the Mid-Year sale is Amazon's alternative to Australian EOFY sales in June. Then there's Amazon Prime Day in July, which now occurs twice each year with Prime Day 2 – or Big Deal Days – landing in October.

And, while they aren't specific to Amazon, the Amazon Black Friday and Boxing Day sales are undoubtedly two of the best times to shop.

Does Amazon have an EOFY sale?

While Amazon doesn't take part in EOFY sales per se, the Amazon Mid-Year Sale lines up with the Australian End of Financial season.

What is Amazon's biggest sale?

While it's not an Amazon-exclusive sale, there's little doubt that Amazon's deal offerings during Black Friday are usually the best we see during the year – but its Prime Day deals are right up there. The Amazon Big Deal Days sale is also worth circling on your calendar. Note, many of the deals during these sales are exclusive to Prime members.

What is the biggest sale in the world?

Between Boxing Day and Black Friday, it's hard to say which is the bigger global shopping event. While Boxing Day is an event for countries within the Commonwealth, and Boxing Day has an American origin, both are great times to pick up basically anything from any retailer across the globe.

However, it's possible neither Boxing Day nor Black Friday sales hold the crown of the world's biggest sale. That title might belong to Singles Day, held on November 11. A massive event in China, it has recently gained traction globally – and may increase in popularity in 2025.

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Lindsay Handmer
Senior Writer – TechRadar Australia

Lindsay is an Australian tech journalist who loves nothing more than rigorous product testing and benchmarking. He is especially passionate about portable computing, doing deep dives into the USB-C specification or getting hands on with energy storage, from power banks to off grid systems. In his spare time Lindsay is usually found tinkering with an endless array of projects or exploring the many waterways around Sydney.

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