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Amazon sells a veritable cornucopia of products - from the best budget Amazon buys to products you can spend thousands on. And those deals only get better when sales periods like Cyber Monday kick into gear. Pretty much anything you want, they’ll have it (or a passable version of it, at the very least).
This can get pretty expensive, especially if you have Prime. We all know how easy it is to click ‘Buy Now’ about four thousand times every time you hit the site – and our bank balances are not happy about it.
But do not fear. We’ve scoured the depths of Amazon to find the very best bargains on offer, from Amazon Basics to bigger brands dropping their prices for the seasonal sales. Your wallet will thank us.
A first-generation Sonos Arc soundbar that’ll bring superior sonic action to movie night and your chin-stroking album parties. It’ll pair up with other Sonos gear too for multi-room listening and surround sound set ups. It offers 3D Dolby Atmos Sound for your TV, an easy set up process, and voice control via Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa.
Big coffee lover? Small kitchen counter owner? Then the Nespresso Vertuo Pop is for you, offering barista-grade brews without dominating your worktop surfaces. Using High quality bean-to-cup pods, it makes everything from espresso to iced coffees, all in a compact size.
A no-nonsense everyday watch from HUGO, the analogue timepiece will work as well with a summer tee as it will professional tailoring. You're getting a 3-hand Quartz movement, stainless steel bracelet and some water resistance here.
This smokey dram is a go-to in our drinks cabinet, and comes beautifully presented in a gift box, making it a great item to slip under the tree come Christmas. An award-winning single malt. Lagavulin 16 Year Old is intense, rich in peat, sweet and salty. Expect a flavour fruity and malty on the palate.
LEGO is for life, not just your childhood Christmasses. Indulge in this super-cool scale replica of the evil Empire’s Star Destroyers — and bag an exclusive Cal Kestis Jedi figure in the process. With 1555 pieces to put together, it's a great set for kids young and old.
It may no longer be called FIFA, but EA Sports FC 25 continues in that series' fantastic tradition of top-notch kickabouts. From the same development team, this year’s version includes new modes like 5v5 rush, and tactical improvements including player roles. Throw in more realistic team movement, players from 700+ real clubs, and you've got the best football game ever.
Easy on the eye and great for binge-reading sessions, the pocketable Kindle can be read in direct sunlight and is the best digital-reading experience by a country mile. It puts thousands of books in your hand, offers 12 week battery life
and has a backlight for nighttime reading.
The best-selling earbuds in the world, and for good reason — seamlessly pairing with your iPhone and with great noise-cancellation features, AirPods Pro 2 are intuitive to use, sound great, and are now at a bargain Black Friday price.
A great price for Sony's high-tech PS5 controller. Loads of colour options are available, but the classic white and black look makes a nice pairing for the console itself.
Looking to tidy up your beard? Trim the sideburns? Maybe a little spruce below the beltline? Philips OneBlade is ready to do battle with body hair wherever it grows...
A fistful of fragrance, the Diesel Only The Brave aftershave combines citrus, woody, and Labdunam notes. It's a confident smell, and it'll make you feel the same.
Alright, yes, it does look a bit scary – it’s more AntMan than it is VOGUE, let’s be honest. But if you struggle with your sleep, the EMPO eye and sleep mask could be a good thing to pick up.
The mask is made of memory foam, meaning that it doesn’t rub and sits comfortably on your face all night. It promises to block out all light, so again, if you’re a troubled sleeper– or you work shifts and have to sleep during the day – it could be a big help.
It also comes with earplugs – so you might end up having the soundest sleep of your life.
Finding somewhere to store everything (books, CDs, kitchenware, various assorted crap you’ve somehow managed to accumulate over the year) can be quite a challenge. And finding storage that also looks good is something else entirely.
These wire storage shelves may be the answer. Simple, stylish and easy to assemble at home, they’re the perfect way to keep your home tidy. The set comes in black and white, too, so you can be sure it’s going to coordinate no matter how you’ve decorated.
Yes, this is a skipping rope. So if you're on a serious budget you could look elsewhere and get one for just a couple of quid. But if you want to use skipping to up your cardio, HIIT or boxing training game, then it's worth investing in a heavy duty one, like the Beast Rope from Beast Gear. This skipping rope has a steal wire with a protective cover, making it super durable for both indoor and outdoor skipping. Its ball bearing system means it spins incredibly fast and it's also got an anti-tangle rope. Which means this couldn't be further from those rubbish skipping ropes you used in PE that were light, floppy and full of knots.
Want to get fit but don’t have the spare cash (or, frankly, the motivation) to hit the gym every day? These dumbbells might be for you.
Easy grip and available in two sizes (3g and 5g), these are great for working out at home or taking to a fitness class with you (although we quite like the idea of getting fit without ever leaving the house).
There are lots of very, very expensive headphones out there – and if you’re a real audiophile, you’re probably not going to go for a pair of £15 headphones.
But if you’re looking for something good quality and easy to carry around, you could do much worse than these. Comfortable, good value for money and, importantly, foldable, they’re a great bargain buy.
