Are you after a new laptop, TV or fridge freezer? Or maybe you want cheaper broadband?We’ve found great discounts on tech, home electricals and kitchen appliances for December.
This deals round-up features only products we’ve rigorously tested in our labs – we never recommend ‘deals’ on duds.
Our tests are objective and reflect how things are used in real life, so you can trust the accuracy of our reviews: read them before you buy.
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- Home:Air fryers|Fridge freezers |Kettles|Vacuum cleaners | Mattresses | Washing machines
- Tech:Broadband|Laptops|Mobile phones | Smart speakers | | Tablets | TVs | Video doorbells
- Health & personal care:Epilators | Hair dryers
* References to 'average price' and 'cheapest price' are based on Which? market knowledge and information supplied by our partners. Prices are checked for the six calendar months prior to publication. Not all retailers are included in our checks.
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Best mobile phone deal
Samsung Galaxy S24 FE
* Average price in the past six months:£624.Cheapest price in the past six months:£499
- 6.7-inch screen
- Three rear cameras with 8K video recording
- Seven years of support from launch
We like:Big screen with high resolution
We don't like:No wireless charging
This is the cheapest phone in Samsung's flagship phone range for 2024. It was only released in October 2024 but is already seeing superb deals at some retailers. It has encouraging specs including a 10-core Exynos 2400e processor with 8GB of Ram, and three rear cameras including a telephoto lens to improve the clarity of close-up pictures. It's also the cheapest phone that comes with Galaxy AI - a suite of tools that use AI to improve processes. Also, you can edit people out of photographs and AI will fill in the gap and remaster shots.
Compare prices below.Compare contract deals on the S24 FE orread ourSamsung Galaxy S24 FE expert review.
More mobile phone deals
- Google Pixel 8 Pro - SQUIRREL_TEXT_50011149
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Best laptop deal
HP Pavilion 16-af0002na
* Average price in the past six months£927. Cheapest price in the past six months£750.
- Intel Ultra 7 processor
- 16GB of Ram
- 16-inch screen
We like: It has lots of ports
We don't like: The screen could be better
This is a powerful, large laptop with sufficient specs – including 16GB Ram – to futureproof it for years to come.
Its giant 1TB SSD should mean you don't have to worry about running out of storage space. It weighs 1.72kg, making it reasonably portable to carry around, despite its larger screen.
Read our expert review of theHP Pavilion 16-af0002na to see if it meets your needs.
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Best tablet deal
Samsung Galaxy Tab S9+
* Average price in the past six months£965.Cheapest price in the past six months:£649.
- 12.4-inch screen
- Qualcomm Snapdragon SM8550 processor with 12GB of Ram
- 256GB of storage
We like: The cameras are great for pictures and video
We don’t like:It's big so not especially comfortable to hold for long periods
It’s the middle child in Samsung's S9 range, which includes the 11-inch S9 and the 14.6-inch S9 Ultra. This model, the S9+, has a 12.6-inch screen, which means it’s one of the bigger tablets around. The screen’s 1,848 x 2,960 resolution means it’s a 2K screen that’s sharper than HD.
It charges via USB-C and the cable you need is included, but you’ll need to supply your own plug. You get a stylus though, which is nice, especially if you fancy doing some art.
Is this a tablet for you? Find out withour expert Samsung Galaxy S9+ review.
The 512GB storage version is down to £749 atJohn Lewis. Below, find the best deals for the 256GB version.
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- Amazon Fire HD 10 (2023) - SQUIRREL_TEXT_50011127
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Best broadband deal
Our pick: NOW Full Fibre 75
- £22 per month
- £5 up front cost
- 75Mbps
We like: It's great value
We don’t like:Now occasionally implements ad-hoc price rises
This is a particularly attractive fibre broadband deal given the 75Mbps average speed.
Keep in mind that Now Broadband occasionally implements ad-hoc price increases (social tariffs excluded). Read our NOW Broadband review to see how it fares in our survey.
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Best TV deal
Samsung QE48S90D
* Average price in the past six months£1,332. Cheapest price in the past six months £875.
- 48-inch 4K TV
- QLED display
- Supports HDR10, HLG and HDR10+ formats
We like:TheHDR is expertly executed
We don't like:The body of the TV rattles a bit at some frequencies
The QE48S90D is Samsung’s first 48-inch OLED TV. It’s not alone in making smaller OLEDs though, and faces stiff competition from LG, Panasonic and Sony.
Still, Samsung certainly has the pedigree to make the best 48-inch OLED of 2024 and, characteristically of the manufacturer's range, this model has plenty of good accessibility features.
Check out the full Samsung QE48S90D review to see how this one scored in our tests.
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Best vacuum cleaner deal
Dyson V12 Detect Slim Absolute
* Average price in the past six months£496. Cheapest price in the past six months£383.95.
- Bagless and cordless handstick vacuum cleaner
- 0.4-litre dust capacity
- Weighs 2.5kg
We like:It's easy to use
We don't like:It's not the quietest
Like many Dyson models, this one comes with several eye-catching features. There’s a laser beam on the illuminated cleaner head to highlight tiny dust particles on hard floors, and a digital screen that displays the number of particles that've been sucked up. It also shows you the three power modes (auto, eco and boost), the battery life, and sends maintenance alerts.
This model also comes with a hair tool for picking up animal fur and long hair, a crevice tool for cleaning narrow gaps and other nooks and crannies, a wand clip, a low reach adaptor, a combination tool and a charging station.
To find out how well it performed, read the fullDyson V12 Detect Slim Absolute review.
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Best air fryer deal
Tower T17102 Vortx Vizion
* Average price in the past six months£123.Cheapest price in the past six months£71.
We like: The viewing windows are handy
We don't like:It could be easier to clean
This 2,400W oven-type air fryer comes with a digital flat screen control panel, two cooking racks, two cooking baskets and two drip trays. Both compartments have glass viewing windows.
Air fryer newbies can get off to a flying start as there are 10 pre-set programs to choose from, including chips, chicken wings, fish, steak, vegetables, toast and even cake.
Read the fullTower T17102 Vortx Vizion reviewto find out if it's worth the money.
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Best mattress deal
Silentnight Just Relax
- Double
- Foam
We like: Delivered rolled up, so it can be carried up stairs more easily
We don't like: High memory effect - which some may not like
If you're after a simple, basic foam mattress, the Silentnight Just Snug is on offer at Land of Beds at the moment for less than £300. It might just be the ticket for a decent night's sleep.
Despite being made of foam, it's rated 'average warmth' to lie on which is great news if you tend to overheat easily. The cover isn't removable for washing, though.
Check what sleep trial is on offer before you buy, as it differs between retailers.
Will this support you in all the right places? Go to our Silentnight Just Relax to read our full test results.
Buy it now for £279 at Land of Beds, or from other retailers below:See more of the best mattress deals.
Best washing machine deal
LG F4Y709WBTA1
* Average price in the past six months:£714. Cheapest price in the last six months:£359
- Freestanding
- 9kg
- White
We like:Low water use
We don't like:Lengthy wash programs
This washer can hold up to 9kg of laundry and has a 1,400rpm top spin speed. There are 13 wash programs to choose from, including options for cottons and mixed fabrics as well as a speedy 14-minute wash for smaller loads.
You can download extra programs via LG’s smartphone app, ThinQ, which also allows you to remote start your appliance and troubleshoot any issues you might have.
Read our fullLG F4Y709WBTA1 review to discover how it performed in our lab tests.
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Best smart speaker deal
Average price in the past six months:£118.74 | Lowest price in the past six months: £94.99
- 8-inch display
- Wi-fi and Bluetooth connectivity
- 13Mp camera
We like:Alexa voice control, easy to set up and use
We don’t like: Screen can be a fingerprint magnet
The third generation of Amazon’s smart display has a familiar wedge-shaped design and is a little larger than the previous version. On the top of the device, you’ll spot a mechanical privacy shutter for the camera, plus buttons to mute the microphone or adjust the volume.
You can tune into the radio, listen to music streaming services or audiobooks (these may require subscriptions), ask for weather updates, connect smart home devices and more.
Read our Amazon Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen) review.
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Best video doorbell deal
Ring Video Doorbell Plus
Average price in the past six months: £118.68 | Lowest price in the past six months: £79
- Mains-powered
- Software update period until at least 2028
- Motion detection
We like:Simple to install
We don't like:Video recording requires a subscription
The Video Doorbell Plus is Ring's mid-range model. It’s battery-powered and has a ‘head to toe’ HD-resolution camera with support for colour night vision.
From the smartphone app, you can set up pre-recorded messages that play whenever your doorbell is pressed.
Read our Ring Video Doorbell Plus review.
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Best epilator deal
Braun Silk-épil Series 9 Flex 9-481 3D
Average price in the past six months:£216.06 | Lowest price in the past six months:£139.99
- Wet and dry use
- Two speed settings
- Two-pin plug included
We like: Easy to adjust settings
We don't like:Pricey compared with alternative models we've tested
This Braun epilator has dropped to its cheapest-ever price on Amazon. Alongside the main gadget, you also get a cleaning brush, exfoliation brush, protection cap, massage pad, mini trimmer, shaver head, skin contact cap and trimmer cap.
It has a claimed battery life of up to 50 minutes.
Read our Braun Silk-épil Series 9 Flex 9-481 3D review.
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Best kettle deal
Russell Hobbs Distinctions Kettle
Average price in the past six months:£55.94 | Lowest price in the past six months:£49
- Can be filled up to 1.5 litres
- Weighs 0.9kg
- 262ml minimum fill volume
We like:Simple to fill, low minimum fill
We don't like: A bit noisy
A stainless-steel dome kettle with painted and polished accents.
The lid is manually removed to fill, and the on/off switch has an indicator light, so you know if it’s on at a glance. The 360-degree power base allows you to place the kettle on it from any direction and is suitable for left-handers or right-handers.
Read our Russell Hobbs Distinctions Kettle review.
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Best smartwatch & fitness tracker deal
Huawei Band 9
Average price in the past six months:£48.39 | Lowest price in the past six months: £37.97
- Built-in heart rate monitor
- Android-compatible
- iOS-compatible
We like:Good quality
We don't like:No built-in GPS
This fitness tracker has a rectangular, colour AMOLED touchscreen that measures 1.47 inches with 194 x 368 resolution. There’s a button on the side of the watch face for some actions, such as turning the watch off and on and returning to the home screen. You can get the watch face in a large array of colours, and we tested it with a silicone strap. There are also fabric straps to choose from.
It’s 5ATM-water resistance level means you can use it for shallow water swimming.
Read ourHuawei Band 9 review.
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Best hair dryer deal
Dyson Supersonic Nural
* Average price in the past six months:£400 Cheapest price in the past six months:£330
- Five magnetic styling attachments
- 0.68kg
- 2.8 meter cord length
We like:lightweight
We don't like:pricier than most hair dryers
Dyson has added some clever tech to its popular Supersonic hair dryer. The main new feature is the scalp protect mode, which automatically adjusts the temperature depending on the proximity to your scalp to reduce heat damage.
Read our fullDyson Supersonic Nuralreviewto see how it dries and styles.
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Best fridge freezer deal
Haier HDPW5618DWPK
* Average price in the past six months:£531. Cheapest price in the past six months:£459.
- Freestanding
- Frost-free freezer
- Stainless steel finish
We like:Its vegetable drawer keeps salad crisp and fresh
We didn't like: The fridge compartment has a few hard-to-reach areas that could become dirt traps if you don't tackle spillages promptly.
This spacious Haier has room for 12 grocery bags. It offers fast cooling and freezing – useful when you've just added a large batch of shopping.
You can change the humidity of the fruit and veg drawer according to what you're storing (some fruit and veg last longer in higher humidity while others prefer drier conditions). This worked well in our tests.
Over the past six months, the price of this fridge freezer has fluctuated so if you're in no hurry, you're likely to see it for £459 again soon.
Read our fullHaier HDPW5618DWPK reviewto find out what we liked about it.
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December sale shopping tips
Check the Which? website
As well as telling you which products are best and which are lacking, we’ve also put together a list of the best and worst shops.
We’ve quizzed thousands of Which? members on their experiences of shopping in some of the country’s best-known stores and websites, as well as with lesser-known brands.
After crunching the numbers, we can reveal which retailers score highly for product quality, range and value for money. To see the retailers that impressed in our latest shopping survey, head to our extensive guide on the best and worst shops.
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Watch out for sneaky tricks
Some retailers use underhand tactics to pressure you into making a purchase.
These include anchor pricing (when products are on sale more often than they aren’t), pressure selling (‘30 people are viewing this right now!’) and dubious claims about the ‘before’ price of a product.
If you’re unsure how good a deal is, check our reviews for a selection of prices at different retailers or use a tool such as PriceRunner to compare prices across retailers.
Research customer reviews
It’s always a good idea to read reviews before you buy a product, but not all are trustworthy.
Some sellers incentivise people to post fake positive reviews to drown out genuine negative ones. If you’re in any doubt, check our expert guide on how to spot a fake review.
Returning goods
Whether you bought a product in-store or online, you still have rights under the Consumer Contract Regulations.
The regulations give you a 14-day window to return a non-faulty product, which begins on the day you receive your goods. Many retailers will give you longer than this, but it’s always best to check before you buy.
We’ve put together advice in our online returns guide on the additional rights you have when shopping online.
