Best New Zealand tech deals: top online discounts in May 2024

Kindle Oasis (32GB) ereader | NZ$584.41 NZ$479.86 on Amazon AU (save NZ$104.55)

Most of the time, the Kindle Oasis is too expensive to recommend because the Kindle Paperwhite, and Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition, are so good and much cheaper. However, with this discount on the Oasis, it's hard to ignore. The Oasis has everything we loved in our Amazon Kindle Paperwhite (2021) review, plus a bigger display, side-buttons and a premium metal design. In our Amazon Kindle Oasis review we didn't love its price – with that taken care of you're left with a truly wonderful ereader.

Breville The Barista Express | NZ$899.95 NZ$699 at Noel Leeming (save NZ$200.95)

This isn't an easy price bracket for a coffee machine to sit in. It has to be both worth more money than high-value products in the AU$300-AU$500 range and simultaneously able to battle machines that sit above AU$1000 in the quality department. Luckily, the Breville the Barista Express does that by being one of the best coffee machines. With a small learning curve that makes it perfect for newbies, cafe-level coffee is just a few seconds away. At this price The Barista Express is a truly fantastic deal for coffee lovers.

Ninja Foodi 5.2L Air Fryer | NZ$297 NZ199 at PB Tech (save NZ$98)

Easily cleaned in the dishwasher or by hand and capable of cooking food in six different ways, the Ninja Air Fryer Max is a fantastic addition to your kitchen. Cooking 50% faster than conventional ovens and using up to 75% less oil than other frying methods, whether you're dehydrating, reheating, baking or frying you'll be happy to have this little machine in your home. If you gift it to mum, she can whip up some delicious food – win/win. We didn't love its cost in our Ninja Air Fryer AF160 review, but this deal has turned a negative into a positive.

Beats Solo3 wireless on-ear headphones (rose gold) | NZ$348.99 NZ$269 at PB Tech (save NZ$79.99)

Are these the best headphones on the market? No, they aren't. But they're very good and they look really cool. At full price, the Solo 3's are hard to recommend – competitors frankly sound better. However, the Beats Solo 3 still have a more-than solid sound quality, and in our Beats Solo 3 Wireless review we applauded their reliable Bluetooth connection and long-lasting battery life that makes them a great option – especially at this reduced price. Whether you (or mum) need a pair of headphones for the gym, casual walks, pesky work meetings or just listening to music, the rose gold Beats Solo 3 could be for you.

Apple iPad Space Grey (9th Gen) | NZ$639 NZ$542 at PB Tech (save NZ$97)

While this might not be the biggest discount, and the 9th Gen iPad isn't the latest or greatest from Apple, 15% off one of the best budget-friendly tablets on the market is a noteworthy deal. But, it did come out back in 2021 and, because of that, it doesn't support newer accessories and is lacking features we've come to love like Face ID, but it earned a near-perfect score in our iPad 10.2 (2021) review and it's still an excellent tablet, whether you need it for work or play.

Sony WH-1000XM5 Wireless Headphones | NZ$598 NZ$469 at PB Tech (save NZ$129)

You won't find these headphones discounted by more than 20% very often, because they're well worth it at full price. So this deal on the Sony XM5's is big. Comfortably claiming a spot on our list of the best headphones in Australia, where these headphones excel is through their active noise-cancellation. Earning 5 stars in our Sony WH-1000XM5 review, the only thing stopping from being the only recommendable pair is their price and the strength of their predecessor, the Sony WH-1000XM4. If you can swing it, we highly recommend them.

Ecovacs Deebot X1 Omni | NZ$2499 NZ$1,299 on Amazon AU (save NZ$1,200)

Sick of spending hours each week vacuuming and mopping your house? Introducing the Deebox X1 Omni, a robot vacuum from Ecovacs that allows you to completely offload the chore of hard-floor cleaning. What sets this robot vacuum apart from competitors is its scrubbing function when mopping, allowing it to clean even dried-in stains on hard floors. In our Ecovacs Deebot X1 Omni review we didn't love how expensive it was, but this deal is well worth it if your home is littered (pun intended) with hard floors.

Sennheiser Momentum 4 Special Edition | NZ$638.43 NZ$411.91 Amazon AU (save NZ$226.52)

Sennheiser's fourth generation wireless over-ear cans are truly incredible. Actually, in our five-star Sennheiser Momentum 4 review, we used the term "unbeatable". With active noise cancellation, excellent sound quality and a ridiculous 60-hour battery life that really sets them apart, even the best headphones struggle to match the Momentum 4s. Our only drawback was that their design could be considered plain, but this special edition copper colourway takes care of that.

Jabra Elite 10 earbuds | NZ$396.23 NZ$260.31 on Amazon AU (save NZ$135.92)

In our Jabra Elite 10 review, we were impressed by the comfortability, sound and call quality these wireless earbuds provided at Jabra's relatively cheap asking price. At more than NZ$100 off that original price, it's safe to say we recommend them. While their case is quite bulky and they're not the best earbuds when it comes to sound quality, at this price, it's hard to find a better combination of comfort and features, thanks in large part to their semi-open design and immersive Dolby Atmos support.

Sony WH-1000XM5 Wireless Headphones | NZ$598 NZ$458 at PB Tech (save NZ$140)

You won't find these headphones discounted by more than 20% very often, because they're well worth it at full price. So this deal on the Sony XM5's is big. Comfortably claiming a spot on our list of the best headphones in Australia, where these headphones excel is through their active noise-cancellation. Earning 5 stars in our Sony WH-1000XM5 review, the only thing stopping from being the only recommendable pair is their price and the strength of their predecessor, the Sony WH-1000XM4. If you can swing it, we highly recommend them.

Garmin Forerunner 955 Solar | NZ$999.09 NZ$783.05 on Amazon AU (save NZ$216.04)

Looking for a smartwatch and fitness tracker that will hardly ever run out of battery? Look no further. We said in our five star Garmin Forerunner 955 Solar review it was “among the best we’ve ever tried,” and for good reason. It’s simple to use, can track virtually any metric you can think of and lasts for up to 15 days on a single charge. If you want classic Garmin looks with a raft of nifty features in a more affordable package, the Forerunner 255S Music may be more to your liking, and it’s also discounted.

Secretlab TITAN Evo XL | NZ$1149 NZ$964 from Secretlab (save NZ$185)

It just looks comfortable, doesn't it? Well, having got our hands on the Titan Evo back in June of 2022, we can confirm it's as comfy as it looks. While we called it one of the best gaming chairs on the market, which it undoubtedly is, the Titan Evo isn't gaming-exclusive. With an exceptionally customisable lumbar support, recline and tilt adjustability, and an included neck pillow, we can't find too much fault at this price. If you need a chair for long gaming or working sessions, this could be it.