Best Australian tech deals: cheap gadgets and online sales for March 2024

iPhone 15 and HP Victus 16 gaming laptop on pink background
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If you’ve been waiting to snatch up an iPhone 15, you can save AU$212 from The Good Guys this week on the latest Apple handset. Coming in a variety of fun colours, you’ll be able to pair the iPhone 15 with one of the best SIM-only plans to maximise your savings all around.

Searching for a new gaming laptop? HP has slashed AU$1,008 off an Intel i7 Victus 16 gaming laptop, so you can enjoy 1080p gaming wherever you go for under AU$2,000. With performance to support any gamer, whether you prefer epic titles like Baldur’s Gate 3 or massive online games like Fortnite, this laptop packs in a RTX 4050 GPU to support your gaming needs.

With Afterpay Day fast approaching, we’re expecting to see some big deals drop soon, but if you can’t wait until March 14, we've rounded up the best tech deals already available down below.

Deals added Friday, March 8

iPhone 15 (128GB) AU$1,499AU$1,287 at The Good Guys

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Been holding out for a discount on the iPhone 15? This deal knocks AU$212 off the 2023 handset, and you can choose between the <a href="https://www.prf.hn/click/camref:1101ljjE9/pubref:hawk-custom-tracking/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thegoodguys.com.au%2Fapple-iphone-15-128gb-black-mtp03zpa" data-link-merchant="thegoodguys.com.au"" data-link-merchant="thegoodguys.com.au"">black, <a href="https://www.prf.hn/click/camref:1101ljjE9/pubref:hawk-custom-tracking/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thegoodguys.com.au%2Fapple-iphone-15-128gb-pink-mtp13zpa" data-link-merchant="thegoodguys.com.au"" data-link-merchant="thegoodguys.com.au"" data-link-merchant="thegoodguys.com.au"">pink, <a href="https://www.prf.hn/click/camref:1101ljjE9/pubref:hawk-custom-tracking/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thegoodguys.com.au%2Fapple-iphone-15-128gb-yellow-mtp23zpahttps%3A%2F%2Fwww.thegoodguys.com.au%2Fapple-iphone-15-128gb-yellow-mtp23zpa" data-link-merchant="thegoodguys.com.au"" data-link-merchant="thegoodguys.com.au"" data-link-merchant="thegoodguys.com.au"" data-link-merchant="thegoodguys.com.au"">yellow, and <a href="https://www.prf.hn/click/camref:1101ljjE9/pubref:hawk-custom-tracking/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thegoodguys.com.au%2Fapple-iphone-15-128gb-blue-mtp43zpa" data-link-merchant="thegoodguys.com.au"" data-link-merchant="thegoodguys.com.au"" data-link-merchant="thegoodguys.com.au"" data-link-merchant="thegoodguys.com.au"" data-link-merchant="thegoodguys.com.au"">blue colourways with 128GB of storage for AU$1,287 at The Good Guys. Scoring a 4.5-star rating in our iPhone 15 review, you’re getting a 48MP main camera, along with a 12MP ultrawide camera on the rear, as well as the A16 Bionic chip for a fast and snappy performance from the phone.

You can also find the iPhone 15 from <a href="https://getprice.com.au/prodhits.aspx?refname=gplink&shopid=3846&subtag=hawk-custom-tracking&link=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.jbhifi.com.au%2Fcollections%2Fmobile-phones%2Fiphone-15" data-link-merchant="jbhifi.com.au"" data-link-merchant="thegoodguys.com.au"" data-link-merchant="thegoodguys.com.au"" data-link-merchant="thegoodguys.com.au"" data-link-merchant="thegoodguys.com.au"" data-link-merchant="thegoodguys.com.au"">JB Hi-Fi for this price.

HP Victus 16 (16-r0195TX) i7 / 16GB RAM / 512GB SSD / RTX 4050 AU$2,799AU$1,791 at HP

<a href="https://hp-au.sjv.io/c/338476/963083/12814?subId1=hawk-custom-tracking&sharedId=hawk&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hp.com%2Fau-en%2Fshop%2Fvictus-gaming-laptop-16-r0195tx-9p996pa.html" data-link-merchant="hp.com"">HP Victus 16 (16-r0195TX) | i7 / 16GB RAM / 512GB SSD / RTX 4050 | AU$2,799 AU$1,791 at HP (save AU$1,008)

After a gaming laptop for under AU$2,000? This 16-inch HP Victus gaming laptop has jumped down to AU$1,791 directly from HP, and it packs in a 13th-gen Intel Core i7 CPU, RTX 4050 GPU, along with 16GB of RAM and a 512GB SSD into a sleek chassis. We reviewed a slightly different version of the <a href="https://www.techradar.com/computing/gaming-laptops/hp-victus-16" data-link-merchant="techradar.com"" data-link-merchant="hp.com"">HP Victus 16, and found it to be a solid 1080p gaming machine that also comes with good laptop audio, so you'll be able to enjoy an immersive gaming experience wherever you go.

Samsung T7 portable SSD (1TB, red) AU$219AU$114 at Amazon

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If you need some extra storage to back up your files or a portable device, the Samsung T7 portable SSD is a great option, and the 1TB version has dropped down to just AU$114 at Amazon. This SSD offers read/writes speeds of up to 1,050/1,000 MB/s, and this deal is on the SSD with a stunning either the <a href="https://target.georiot.com/Proxy.ashx?tsid=8428&GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Famazon.com.au%2FSamsung-MU-PC1T0R-WW-Aluminium-Portable%2Fdp%2FB087DDP3L1%3Ftag%3Dhawk-future-22%26ascsubtag%3Dhawk-custom-tracking-22" data-link-merchant="Amazon AU"" data-link-merchant="Amazon AU"">red or <a href="https://target.georiot.com/Proxy.ashx?tsid=8428&GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Famazon.com.au%2FSamsung-MU-PC1T0R-WW-Aluminium-Portable%2Fdp%2FB087DFLF9S%3Ftag%3Dhawk-future-22%26ascsubtag%3Dhawk-custom-tracking-22" data-link-merchant="Amazon AU"" data-link-merchant="Amazon AU"" data-link-merchant="Amazon AU"">black casing.

iRobot Roomba J7+ AU$1,499AU$899 at JB Hi-Fi

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If you want a powerful robot vacuum that will do most of the work for you, the <a href="https://www.techradar.com/reviews/irobot-roomba-j7-plus" data-link-merchant="techradar.com"" data-link-merchant="jbhifi.com.au"">iRobot Roomba J7+ is a premium option that has scored a AU$600 discount at JB Hi-Fi right now. With great obstacle avoidance, and the ability to empty out its own dust canister at the dock, you can even connect the Roomba J7+ with Alexa or Google Home for a more autonomous cleaning experience.

Previous days' deals that are still available

TCL 65-inch C845 Mini LED TVAU$2,999AU$1,369 at PowerLand eBay

<a href="https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/404743012627?mkevt=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=705-53470-19255-0&campid=5338048699&customid=hawk-custom-tracking" data-link-merchant="ebay.com.au"">TCL 65-inch C845 Mini LED TV | AU$2,999 AU$1,369 at PowerLand eBay (save AU$1,630)

Looking for a 65-inch TV at a discounted price? The TCL C845 Mini LED TV has picked up a AU$1,630 discount. With more dimming zones but the same number of Mini LEDs as its predecessor, the C835, the C845 has more control over light, so you can enjoy a picture with greater contrast and brightness. You'll need the code FEBSAVE to get the full discount though.

Bose QuietComfort SE headphones AU$449.95AU$280.50 at Amazon

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Knocking the price down to AU$280 at Amazon, the Bose QuietComfort SE offers up to 22 hours of battery life, along with a lightweight design so you can listen to your tune in comfort. Plus they pack in noise cancellation so you can block out distractions and focus on your tunes or work as necessary. 

LG UltraGear 27-inch gaming monitor (27GN600) AU$459AU$367 at Amazon

<a href="https://target.georiot.com/Proxy.ashx?tsid=8428&GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Famazon.com.au%2FLG-27GN600-Ultragear-Display-Compatible%2Fdp%2FB09CN4275W%3Ftag%3Dhawk-future-22%26ascsubtag%3Dhawk-custom-tracking-22" data-link-merchant="Amazon AU"">LG UltraGear 27-inch gaming monitor (27GN600) | AU$459 AU$367 at Amazon (save AU$92)

After a new monitor for the gaming room? This 27-inch LG UltraGear monitor has scored a AU$92 discount on Amazon, so you can pick it up for just AU$368. Offering a 1920 x 1080p resolution and a 144Hz refresh rate, you’ll be able to enjoy full immersion in your games thanks to smooth graphics that are also supported by AMD FreeSync Premium. 

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 (256GB) AU$1,649AU$1,395 at The Good Guys

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If you’re a fan of flip phones, this deal will land you the <a href="https://www.techradar.com/phones/samsung-galaxy-phones/samsung-galaxy-z-flip-5-review" data-link-merchant="techradar.com"" data-link-merchant="thegoodguys.com.au"">Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 with a solid AU$254 discount across the entire colour range at <a href="https://www.prf.hn/click/camref:1101ljjE9/pubref:hawk-custom-tracking/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thegoodguys.com.au%2Fsamsung-galaxy-z-flip5-256gb-lavender-11901305896" data-link-merchant="thegoodguys.com.au"" data-link-merchant="techradar.com"" data-link-merchant="thegoodguys.com.au"">The Good Guys and <a href="https://target.georiot.com/Proxy.ashx?tsid=8428&GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Famazon.com.au%2FSamsung-Unlocked-Smartphone-Foldable-Informative%2Fdp%2FB0C9ZS4Y3L%3Ftag%3Dhawk-future-22%26ascsubtag%3Dhawk-custom-tracking-22" data-link-merchant="Amazon AU"" data-link-merchant="thegoodguys.com.au"" data-link-merchant="techradar.com"" data-link-merchant="thegoodguys.com.au"">Amazon. We consider it the top compact phone in our <a href="https://www.techradar.com/au/news/best-phone" data-link-merchant="techradar.com"" data-link-merchant="Amazon AU"" data-link-merchant="thegoodguys.com.au"" data-link-merchant="techradar.com"" data-link-merchant="thegoodguys.com.au"">best phones list, and that’s because its 6.7-inch main display neatly folds into a more pocket-friendly package while still offering a 3.4-inch cover display so you can check the time, messages and notifications without having to flip it out. 

HP Envy x360 (15-ew0023TU) i5 / 16GB RAM / 512GB SSD AU$2,099AU$1,196 at HP

<a href="https://hp-au.sjv.io/c/338476/963083/12814?subId1=hawk-custom-tracking&sharedId=hawk&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hp.com%2Fau-en%2Fshop%2Fhp-envy-x360-2-in-1-laptop-15-ew0023tu-6x0r4pa.html" data-link-merchant="hp.com"">HP Envy x360 (15-ew0023TU) | i5 / 16GB RAM / 512GB SSD | AU$2,099 AU$1,196 at HP (save AU$903)

If you’re after a 2-in-1 laptop with solid specs, this deal on the HP Envy x360 will land you a 15-inch machine with a 12th-gen Intel Core i5 CPU, 16GB of RAM and 512GB of storage. Scoring a AU$903 discount, you’ll be able to transform this laptop into a tablet by folding it on top of itself, and use its FHD touch display to take notes, sketch and more, though you’ll have to buy the HP Tilt Pen separately. 

Dyson V12 Detect Slim Absolute AU$1,349AU$899 at Dyson

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As a lighter vacuum in Dyson’s range, the <a href="https://www.techradar.com/reviews/dyson-v12-detect-slim" data-link-merchant="techradar.com"" data-link-merchant="dyson.com.au"">Dyson V12 Detect Slim is a good option if you still want something with powerful suction, but don’t want the weight of the V15 or Gen5detect. We gave it a solid 4-stars in our review, noting that its slim size limits its bin capacity, but it does have a 60-minute battery life and the option to switch battery packs when needed. We’ve seen it cheaper before, but this deal directly from Dyson knocks a solid AU$450 off if you’re keen for one right now.

Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 Ryzen 5 / 16GB RAM / 512GB SSD AU$1,196AU$852.10 at Lenovo

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You can snap up this laptop for even less by swapping around the specs, but we recommend picking up the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 with the Ryzen 5 CPU, 16GB of RAM and 512GB of storage at just AU$852.10 (a little more than the AU$769 deal we saw at the end of February). This way, you’re getting a budget friendly laptop that’s suitable for day-to-day use, as well as some light work and study.

Petra Player
Writer

Petra has had a long-time love of tech, gaming and entertainment, especially if she can find it at a discount. With a background in archaeology, she’ll dig deep to find the best deals and thanks to her long history in retail, knows what makes a good bargain. She also is a bit of a keyboard hobbyist, having found enjoyment with mechanical keyboards during 2020’s lockdown, and enjoys trying out new peripherals whenever she gets the chance.

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