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Sony XR-55A80L was $1899 now $1199 at Best Buy (save $700)
The Sony A80L was the surprise TV of 2023. It uses standard OLED panel technology (rather than QD-OLED or MLA) but produces an incredibly punchy, vibrant and exciting picture that still exhibits Sony's trademark authenticity. What Hi-Fi? Awards winner
Read our Sony XR-55A80L review

4 months' Amazon Music Unlimited was $40 now FREE
Make a massive saving on Amazon's dedicated streaming platform for four whole months. Normally $10.99 a month ($9.99 for Amazon Prime members), you can now save around $40 with this deal.
Read our Amazon Music Unlimited review

55-inch LG C2 OLED was $1897 now $1336 (save $561)
The stunning LG C2 earned five stars from us as well as a What Hi-Fi? Award in 2022. This OLED TV offers up excellent picture quality, great gaming performance, and strong audio, too. On sale, it's hard to refuse if your budget can stretch to it. Five stars
Read our LG C2 review

Apple AirPods Max was $549 now $429 (save $120)
The AirPods Max have been succeeded by the USB-C model, but they're still sleek, well-built wireless headphones that offer up excellent audio quality and great noise cancellation. Plus, they're the perfect accessory for anyone using Apple devices. Five stars
Read our Apple AirPods Max review

LG OLED48B4 was $1499 now $749 at Best Buy (save $750)
We haven't tested this TV, but last year's B3 earned five stars, so we're expecting big things. It's another entry-level model, and for the first time comes in this 48-inch size, which could be perfect for gaming (its gaming specs are flawless, with four HDMI 2.1 ports). The Alpha 8 processor should keep things moving nicely. At half price, this is a great deal on such a well-specced TV.

Apple iPad (2021) 64GB was $329 now $199 (save $130)
The 2021 iPad comes packed with an impressive display, engaging audio, and an excellent camera. If you need a tablet for browsing the internet, playing games, and streaming your favorite shows, this is an awesome choice. Five stars
Read our Apple iPad (2021) review

Apple AirPods 4 was $129 now $118 at Amazon (save $11)
That didn't take long. Apple's latest entry-level AirPods have only just landed, and already they're discounted at Amazon. This is the model without active noise cancellation, but the ANC version is discounted too, from $179 to $169. Who said Apple products never saw deals?
Read our hands-on Apple AirPods 4 review

JBL Xtreme 2 was $350 now $179 at Walmart (save $171)
When we reviewed this larger portable speaker, we concluded: "One of the best portable speakers around, the Xtreme 2 offers sonic subtlety you wouldn’t expect from first impressions". And look at that discount from its original MSRP! Five stars
Read our JBL Xtreme 2 review

Elac Debut 2.0 B6.2 was $399 now $319 at Amazon (save $80)
The B6.2 speakers take what we loved about their Award-winning siblings and build on it with an even fuller-bodied and more mature presentation. If you want a faithful representation of what the rest of your system can do, the Elac Debut 2.0 B6.2 speakers will deliver just that. Five stars
Read our Elac Debut 2.0 B6.2 review

Apple AirPods 4 was $129 now $118 at Amazon (save $11)
That didn't take long. Apple's latest entry-level AirPods have only just landed, and already they're discounted at Amazon. This is the model without active noise cancellation, but the ANC version is discounted too, from $179 to $169. Who said Apple products never saw deals?
Read our hands-on Apple AirPods 4 review

Apple AirPods Max was $549 now $429 (save $120)
The AirPods Max have been succeeded by the USB-C model, but they're still sleek, well-built wireless headphones that offer up excellent audio quality and great noise cancellation. Plus, they're the perfect accessory for anyone using Apple devices. Five stars
Read our Apple AirPods Max review

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 was $279 now $139 at Amazon (save $140)
They've since been replaced by the True Wireless 4, but these remain excellent wireless earbuds. Combining a spacious, refined sound with aptX support and a natty design, they're a solid option, and even more tempting at this price. Five stars
Read our Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 review

AKG Y500 Wireless was $150 now $119 at Amazon (save $31)
"Juggling good sound quality, clever features, durable build quality and attractive design in equal measure is no mean feat, but AKG pulls it off while making it look easy" – that's what we said of these wireless on-ears in our Y500 review.
Five stars
Read our AKG Y500 review

Shure Aonic 50 was $399 now $214 at Amazon (save $185)
Given this is new ground for Shure, the Aonic 50 are a solid first attempt at a pair of wireless noise-canceling headphones. They aren't quite as engaging as the Sony and Sennheiser class leaders, but they do offer outstanding levels of detail, clear and clean delivery and solid bass.
Read our Shure Aonic 50 review

Panasonic RZ-S500W was $180 now $127 at Amazon save $53)
Panasonic's noise-cancelling true wireless earbuds are the best you can buy at this new permanent price drop, offering features and sound quality that are very rare at this price. Check out our RZ-S500W review. What Hi-Fi? Awards winner
Read our Panasonic RZ-S500W review

55-inch LG C2 OLED was $1897 now $1336 at Amazon (save $561)
LG's stunning C2 earned five stars from us as well as a What Hi-Fi? Award in 2022. This OLED TV offers up excellent picture quality, great gaming performance, and strong audio, too. At this price, it's hard to refuse if your budget can stretch to it. Five stars
Read our LG C2 review

Sony XR-55A95K was $3000 now $2479 at Walmart (save $521)
The Sony A95K was the first QD-OLED we tested. Its combination of Quantum Dot and OLED technologies results in a picture with incredible contrast and colors, all tied together with Sony's usual cinematic subtlety. It sounds very good by TV standards, too. A very expensive TV at launch, this trailblazer is now much more affordable. Five stars
Read our Sony A95K review

LG OLED48B4 was $1499 now $749 at Best Buy (save $750)
We haven't tested this TV, but last year's B3 earned five stars, so we're expecting big things. It's another entry-level model, and for the first time comes in this 48-inch size, which could be perfect for gaming (its gaming specs are flawless, with four HDMI 2.1 ports). The Alpha 8 processor should keep things moving nicely. At half price, this is a great deal on such a well-specced TV.

Sony XR-55A80L was $1899 now $1199 at Best Buy (save $700)
The Sony A80L was the surprise TV of 2023. It uses standard OLED panel technology (rather than QD-OLED or MLA) but produces an incredibly punchy, vibrant and exciting picture that still exhibits Sony's trademark authenticity. What Hi-Fi? Awards winner
Read our Sony XR-55A80L review

LG OLED65C4 was $2699 now $1596 at Amazon (save $1103)
The C4 is a big improvement on the C3, and only $100 more. That gets you a sharper, brighter picture with more detail and insight, not to mention much improved sound. As ever, its gamings specs are peerless. Five stars
Read our LG C4 review

JBL Flip 6 was $130 now $90 at Walmart (save $40)
With excellent clarity and separation, punchy bass and even a useful EQ system, the Flip 6 sets the standard for a Bluetooth speaker at its price. And with this discount, it's better value than ever.
Five stars
Read our JBL Flip 6 review

JBL Xtreme 2 was $350 now $179 at Walmart (save $171)
When we reviewed this larger portable speaker, we concluded: "One of the best portable speakers around, the Xtreme 2 offers sonic subtlety you wouldn’t expect from first impressions". And look at that discount from its original MSRP! 
Five stars
Read our JBL Xtreme 2 review

Klipsch R-41PM Bluetooth was $499 now $218 at Amazon (save $281)
Not ones we've tested, but these very well-equipped powered bookshelf speakers from Klipsch offer an integrated phono pre-amp, Bluetooth, digital optical, analog RCA and USB inputs. Now with nearly $300 off.

KEF Q150 was $600 now $350 at Amazon (save $250)
We've tested the bigger brothers in this range, the 2018 Award-winning Q350, but the smallest model in KEF's Q range is now $250 off, and that's not a deal to be missed. Sporting a clean, minimal design with a Uni-Q driver array and rear port, this speaker discount is on the white finish. We loved the Q350's even balance, excellent clarity, detail and scale (but wanted more punch), and if the Q150 speakers have an ounce of that presentation, you're in good hands.

Elac Debut 2.0 B6.2 was $399 now $319 at Amazon (save $80)
The B6.2 speakers take what we loved about their Award-winning siblings and build on it with an even fuller-bodied and more mature presentation. If you want a faithful representation of what the rest of your system can do, the Elac Debut 2.0 B6.2 speakers will deliver just that. Five stars
Read our Elac Debut 2.0 B6.2 review

Epson Home Cinema 1080 HD projector was $750 now $650 at Crutchfield (save $100)
Not one we've tested but the 1080 is an upgrade on the 1060. There's a boost to brightness and contrast, up to 3600 lumens from 3100, and now stated at 16,000:1 instead of 15,000:1. It sounds well worth the small extra spend.

Epson Home Cinema 3800 4K projector was $1700 now $1649 at Amazon (save $51)
This 4K HDR Epson provides almost everything you could need of an entry level machine. Its natural motion handling, well-balanced colors and excellent abilities with contrast go a very long way indeed. This is an exceptional budget projector.
Read our Epson TW3800 review

Onkyo TX-8220 was $349 now $199 at Amazon (save $150)
This stereo receiver features two powerful amplifiers, digital audio inputs for TV and BD/DVD player connection, analog inputs for your audio devices and built-in Bluetooth connectivity. There is even a dedicated phono input for your vinyl record player. And you can make a $150 saving.

Hisense HS214 was $150 now $90 at Best Buy (save $60)
Hisense's 65cm 'bar with multiple connections (line-in, USB, Bluetooth, optical, HDMI out ARC), three Audio Modes (movie, music, and news), and a bundled universal remote is a great way to upgrade your TV sound while spending very little.
Read the full Hisense HS214 review