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The price of Marshall's Dolby Atmos soundbar hasn't budged for Black Friday – but there's a five-star alternative that costs £180 less

robyn.quick@futurenet.com (Robyn Quick) — Mon, 01 Dec 2025 15:49:55 +0000

If you don't have the space or budget for a multi-speaker system in your living room, investing in a soundbar may suit your needs perfectly well. And, for those wanting an immersive audio performance that can take the cinematic experience even further, choosing a soundbar with Dolby Atmos support is a great option.

With a range of different Atmos soundbars on offer, it can be difficult to know which ones are worth buying. Take the Marshall Heston 120, for instance, a 5.1.2-channel soundbar that marked the brand's first leap into the category. The soundbar launched at £900, placing it neatly in the upper end of the soundbar market.

It certainly takes a different approach in terms of design compared to the majority of other models, sporting retro-looking knobs that are certainly taking a leaf from the brand's rock and roll roots.

There is HDMI eARC for connection to your TV, plus a dedicated HDMI input, and it can pass through 4K/120Hz signals.

Those specifications certainly sound promising, but when we got the model into our test room, the Heston 120 didn't impress with its audio performance. There is a good tonal balance and cohesiveness, and a decent low-level dynamic subtlety so that voices can retain their intended emotional resonance.

But these low-level dynamics do not handle dramatic shifts very well, resulting in an overall flat and uninteresting performance. We say in the review: "It’s a soundbar that is capable of going quite loud, but it doesn’t seem either willing or able to produce the volume changes necessary to deliver real drama. In fact, we even wondered if Night mode had been activated inadvertently (it hadn’t)."

That all resulted in a three-star review from us, meaning Marshall's first soundbar didn't manage to make a meaningful mark. And, despite being released for a number of months, we haven't seen any discounts on the Marshall bar for Black Friday.

But don't worry! There's another Dolby Atmos soundbar available right now that we gave a glowing five-star review. Plus, there's a great discount for Cyber Monday, which makes this model even more tempting.

The Award-winning Sonos Arc Ultra is available for £719 at Richer Sounds, lopping a whole £280 off its original price.

A Sonos alternative that ticks all the right boxes

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So what makes this model stand out from the rest? For starters, the Sonos Arc Ultra offers a level of precision and detail that is incredibly rare to find in a soundbar at this price point.

We note in our review while watching Blade Runner 2049: "Incidental noises such as footsteps, a tooth being gently placed on a glass table, and the soft squeak of a rubber surgical gown as a character stretches out his arm are all delivered clearly and cleanly but in an unforced manner, contributing to the atmosphere without distracting."

It delivers an excellent bass performance as well, certainly outdoing the Marshall Heston 120 in terms of low-level dynamics. While it doesn't go to floor-shaking levels of bass, the low-frequency notes hit with lots of force and stop precisely.

In terms of connectivity, there's wi-fi and Bluetooth support as well as an HDMI eARC output to easily connect to your TV, where it will become your TV's speakers with no need for a remote. We would have liked to have seen a few more HDMI sockets but that won't be a huge issue for most people.

So, if you're hunting for a premium Dolby Atmos soundbar to take your home cinema's audio to the next level, the Sonos Arc Ultra is an easy recommendation. And the £280 Cyber Monday saving at Richer Sounds makes this a no-brainer.

Why yes, there is a juicy LG G5 deal for Cyber Monday – but I wouldn’t buy it

tom.parsons@futurenet.com (Tom Parsons) — Mon, 01 Dec 2025 14:54:07 +0000

In the past year, I've been involved in the testing of around 50 TVs.

Yes, that's a lot of TVs, and one of my favourites is the LG G5, which employs a fancy new Primary RGB Tandem OLED panel to dazzling effect.

It's a very tempting TV right now, too, as it's dropped to a record-low price of £1889 at Peter Tyson.

But here's the thing: as much as I like the LG G5, the Sony Bravia 8 II is even better. In fact, I'm pretty sure it's the best TV I've ever tested.

The Bravia 8 II is discounted for Cyber Monday, too. Yes, it's a bit more expensive than the G5 – £1999 at Peter Tyson – but the extra is well worth paying, particularly if you're not going to partner your new TV with a dedicated sound system.

Lowest-ever price: £1999
The Sony Bravia 8 II is a truly exceptional performer and a real all-rounder. It combines stunning brightness, colour vibrancy and sharpness with balance and naturalism, and it performs brilliantly right out of the box. Add excellent sound (by TV standards), an app-packed operating system and very good gaming specs, and you've got an awesome package.View Deal

The Bravia 8 II is the successor to the A95L (a TV I love so much, I have one in my own living room), and it's a significant upgrade.

It uses a newer, significantly brighter QD-OLED panel, for starters. Sony doesn't push the brightness as high as LG does with the G5's Primary RGB Tandem OLED panel, but it combines the increased brightness with richer colours and Sony's peerless processing to produce an image that's exceptionally punchy and three-dimensional, but still consistent and authentic.

This is a TV that dazzles with bold, stylised content, yet it never strays into the oversaturated, over-processed territory that some rivals occasionally find themselves in. Instead, the Bravia 8 II maintains Sony’s trademark naturalism, delivering that careful balance between vibrancy and subtlety.

Dark-scene performance is especially strong. Gradation is handled with a finesse the G5 doesn’t quite match, producing true OLED blacks and shadow detail that feels layered rather than crushed.

And, as ever with Sony, you barely need to touch the settings. As noted in my original review:

“For a supremely authentic picture, simply pick Dolby Vision Dark for Dolby Vision content or Professional for everything else.

“Should you want a little more pop to proceedings, either because you’re watching in a room with ambient light or simply because you enjoy an even more thrilling delivery, simply switch to Dolby Vision Bright or the Cinema mode.”

Audio is another feather in the Bravia 8 II’s cap. Its Acoustic Surface Audio+ system produces direct, articulate sound with an openness that most OLED rivals – including the LG G5 – simply can't match.

A dedicated sound system will always be the better option (the Sonos Arc Ultra remains an excellent match), but for built-in speakers alone, the Bravia 8 II is unusually capable.

If there’s one caveat, it’s connectivity: Sony still limits you to two HDMI 2.1 sockets (one doubling as the eARC port), whereas LG offers four full-bandwidth HDMI 2.1 inputs on the G5.

For setups with multiple consoles and an AVR or soundbar, that’s something to consider. But if you have just one games machine or none at all, that won't be an issue.

And that’s ultimately why I’d recommend the Bravia 8 II over the G5: while the LG has more HDMI 2.1 sockets and higher brightness, the Sony delivers a picture and sound experience that simply feels more cinematic, more refined, and more consistently satisfying.

The Sony Bravia 8 OLED TV has never been cheaper, but I recommend this rival Cyber Monday deal

tom.parsons@futurenet.com (Tom Parsons) — Mon, 01 Dec 2025 11:11:22 +0000

Black Friday has given way to Cyber Monday, and while most of the TV deals have stayed the same, the excellent Sony Bravia 8 has dropped in price even further.

Today, you can get the 55-inch Bravia 8 for £1258 at Amazon, the 65-inch model for £1499 at Peter Tyson, and the 77-inch version for £2429 at Richer Sounds.

This is a superb, five-star, What Hi-Fi? Award-winning OLED TV, and it's never been cheaper than it is right now, but I don't recommend buying it.

Why? The reasons are two-fold:

First, Sony recently launched a new version of the Bravia 8 called the Bravia 8A. This has a non-backlit version of the Bravia 8's remote, and it comes with fewer credits for the Sony Pictures Core streaming service, but Sony says the performance is identical.

And, crucially, at most sizes, it's cheaper than the Bravia 8.

The second reason is that the LG C5 is newer and even better than the Bravia 8 – and loads cheaper than both of the Sony options for Cyber Monday.

So, while I'm a big fan of the Sony Bravia 8, it's definitely the LG C5 that I recommend buying right now.

I've included a handy table below with all of the best prices available right now for all three TVs, so you can instantly compare them.

Sony Bravia 8 vs Bravia 8A vs LG C5 price comparison

Screen size (inches)	Sony Bravia 8	Sony Bravia 8A	LG C5
55	£1258 at Amazon	£1169 at Amazon	£965 at Hughes
65	£1499 at Peter Tyson	£1529 at Amazon	£1279 at Richer Sounds
77	£2429 at Richer Sounds	£2158 at Richer Sounds	£1899 at Richer Sounds

LG C5 deals

Lowest-ever price: £955
The LG C5 is a What Hi-Fi? 2025 Award-winner, and for good reason. With a rich, solid and engaging picture, excellent contrast and LG's famously stacked features – including a whopping four HDMI 2.1 sockets for the gamers out there – the LG C5 is an exceptional OLED TV. Use coe 'HUGHES24' to get this price.View Deal

Lowest-ever price: £1231
The LG C5 is an exceptional TV for the money, with stunning yet balanced movie picture quality, and gaming specs and performance that even flagship rivals can't match.View Deal

Lowest-ever price: £1851
Bigger is always better, right? If you agree with that sentiment, we suggest checking out the 77-inch LG C5. The set shares the same core DNA as its smaller siblings and has had a hefty sum knocked off its price thanks to this stellar deal.View Deal

Why choose the C5 over the Bravia 8?

So, why do I prefer the LG C5 to the Sony Bravia 8? The current pricing has a lot to do with it, of course, but, honestly, I would choose the C5 over the Bravia 8 even if they were the same price.

The Bravia 8 was the best performance-per-pound TV of last year, when it defeated the last-gen LG C4. However, LG then made just enough improvements to this year's C5 to surpass the Bravia 8 in performance.

The C5 is a super-crisp OLED TV, with great colours, excellent motion handling and loads of detail. It has a better, more user-friendly operating system and smart platform, too.

The C5 is also a big step up for gamers, thanks to the presence of four full-fat HDMI 2.1 sockets that all support 4K/120Hz (4K/144Hz if you have a fancy PC), VRR and ALLM. The Sony has just two such sockets, and it doesn't go up to 144Hz.

An excellent HGiG mode makes it even easier to get excellent, accurate HDR from games with the C5, too.

There's one way in which the Bravia 8 thrashes the C5, and that's sound. That said, either TV should be partnered with a dedicated audio system (even if that's a fairly affordable soundbar), and the price difference means budgeting for such a thing should be easier if you go for the LG TV.

This five-star TV is ridiculously cheap for Cyber Monday – but there's a catch!

tom.parsons@futurenet.com (Tom Parsons) — Sun, 30 Nov 2025 11:49:04 +0000

The Black Friday deals are continuing as we head into Cyber Monday, and there's literally no cheaper five-star TV than the 50-inch Amazon Omni QLED, which can currently be bought for just £300 at Amazon.

Lowest-ever price: £300
At full price, the 50-inch Amazon Fire TV Omni QLED is a really good TV. With this discount, it's a total bargain. It combines QLED technology with capable local dimming and considered tuning to produce a surprisingly balanced and cinematic picture. It also supports all HDR formats, has surprisingly good gaming specs and, of course, features the app-packed Fire OS smart platform.View Deal

There's no denying that's a serious bargain, but I don't think you should buy it.

That's because the newer 50-inch TCL 50C6KS is even better, and is available for just a little more money – £345 at Amazon.

Lowest-ever price: £349
The 50-inch TCL C6KS would have been strong value at its £549 launch price, so when we reviewed it at £419, we discovered an exceptional TV for the money. So exceptional, in fact, that we gave it an Award! And now you can buy it for even less.View Deal

That additional £45 is well worth paying, in my view.

Unlike the Omni QLED, the TCL 50C6KS is a Mini LED TV with 160 dimming zones. It's much brighter than the Amazon model, and has much better contrast.

The panel also features TCL's new HVA technology, which helps it deliver deep blacks, refined shadow detail, and better halo control than cheaper TVs normally manage.

Like the Omni QLED it supports all current HDR formats (HLG, HDR10, HDR10+ and Dolby Vision), but its superior hardware means its better able to make use of them, delivering a brighter, more dynamic and more colourful picture.

Bright highlights pop without washing out, and the colour is both punchy and natural – skin tones, skies and foliage all feel balanced, not over-saturated.

On the design side, the TV is mostly plastic, but nothing about it seems cheap when you’re actually watching it. The bezels are reasonably slim and the stand is serviceable.

Performance for gaming is pretty solid: there’s VRR and ALLM support, and the input lag is very low (9.9 ms). It’s only a 60Hz panel, but that's to be expected at this level, and the HDR in games feels satisfying and punchy.

The smart platform is Google TV, which gives you all the usual streaming apps plus voice control. Every major streaming service is supported, including all of the UK catch-up apps.

Surprisingly, the audio is very capable for a TV at this price. It supports Dolby Atmos and DTS Virtual-X, and it delivers more clarity and detail than you’d expect – dialogue stays clean, and there’s good separation, though the bass isn’t powerful. It’s not going to replace a soundbar, but for everyday viewing it’s very decent.

There are a few drawbacks: motion can look a little soft, and very bright HDR highlights sometimes suffer clipping or colour banding. But this is still, as we said in our review, “one of the year’s biggest bargains”.

It overdelivers in pretty much every area where you’d normally compromise on a budget TV, which is why it's a What Hi-Fi? Awards 2025 winner.

So, yes, the Amazon Omni QLED is great value for £300, but the improvements offered by the TCL C6KS are well worth the extra £45 it currently costs.

Hurry! This is your last chance to get £1000 off this "very enticing" Mini LED TV

tom.parsons@futurenet.com (Tom Parsons) — Sun, 30 Nov 2025 10:49:17 +0000

If you thought the Black Friday TV deals were good, check out this early Cyber Monday deal.

The 65-inch Hisense U8N, which launched at a price of £1800, can now be picked up for just £769 at Hughes.

I suspect this is your last chance to get this deal, as this is an older model that has now been officially discontinued, and most retailers have now sold out.

If you want a great value, top-end Mini LED TV, the Hisense U8N is a solid choice. The set offers an impressive, balanced picture, fantastic upscaling capabilities, a 4K/144Hz refresh rate for gamers and an all-encompassing streaming selection. Get it at its lowest price before stock runs out.
Price check: £807 at AmazonView Deal

When the Hisense U8N first landed last year, its £1800 price tag pitched it deep into OLED territory. Now that it's available for under £800, it suddenly becomes a very different – and far more compelling – proposition.

Design and build feel like a serious step up from previous Hisense sets. The stand is solid and stable – heavy enough that shifting the TV demands two people – and the slimmer speaker grille leaves ample room underneath for a soundbar.

The 4K 65-inch panel uses Mini LED backlighting and Quantum Dot tech, and the TV supports all four of the current HDR formats: HLG, HDR10, HDR10+ and Dolby Vision.

Gaming specs are great, too, with support for 4K/120Hz (and 4K/144Hz if you've got a powerful PC), VRR, ALLM and gaming in Dolby Vision. There are just two HDMI 2.1 sockets, though.

Picture-wise, once you tweak the settings, the U8N is a really good peformer. Blacks aren’t quite OLED-deep, but shadows retain detail, and bright scenes stay controlled rather than blown out.

In dark film scenes, contrast and shadow detail are rich; in bright sunlit HDR scenes the TV’s high peak brightness makes highlights pop. Upscaling older 1080p or lower-res content also impresses – grain, texture and shadow detail remain intact, preserving older films’ character.

Sound is a bit of a weak spot – the built-in 2.1.2 setup is serviceable at modest volumes, but strained when pushed harder – but hopefully this super-low price leaves space in your budget for a soundbar.

In short, while the Hisense U8N once looked like a not-great choice alongside similarly priced OLED sets, it looks like exceptional value with this super-cheap Black Friday / Cyber Monday deal.

You can get the 42-inch LG C5 for a ludicrously low price with this Cyber Monday hack

tom.parsons@futurenet.com (Tom Parsons) — Sun, 30 Nov 2025 09:54:18 +0000

Black Friday is now firmly in the rearview mirror, but Cyber Monday is dead ahead, and most of the best TV deals are still available.

In fact, I just found a sneaky way to get my favourite small OLED – the 42-inch LG C5 – for just £727 at AO.com.

The previous best price was £740 at Hughes, and the TV is still £759 at Amazon, so this is a great deal. And remember, this is a TV that launched at a price of £1400!

Getting this price means signing up for an AO.com membership, which costs £40, but I've accounted for that in the £727 price I've quoted.

How it works is you sign up for the membership for £40, then you can buy the TV for just £687 – and get free delivery thrown in.

A small amount of effort then, but well worth it for the best 42-inch TV that money can buy.

Lowest-ever price: £727
The smallest version of the C5 is now the very best 42-inch TV you can buy – and it has the What Hi-Fi? Award to prove it. It's admittedly not a big improvement on the C4, but it didn't need to be. Expect balanced picture quality, excellent smart and flawless gaming specs.
Price check: £740 at Hughes, £759 at Amazon, £759 at Richer SoundsView Deal

The LG C5 is clearly the best 42-inch TV currently available – and yes, I say that as someone who’s tested many.

The hallmark OLED magic is all here: pixel-level contrast, truly inky blacks, and that pixel-level contrast control that never fails to draw you into a film or game.

With a little tweaking – we recommend Filmmaker Mode with judder reduction off and tone mapping on – the picture is beautifully balanced. Rich but natural skin tones, bright highlights when called for, and none of that over-the-top HDR exaggeration.

Scenes pop with impressive depth, colours feel cinematic rather than overcooked, and even fast action stays entirely smooth, with no ghosting or blur.

On the smart TV front, the C5 gets close to top marks. The latest webOS has too many adverts, but it also houses a full complement of properly nativised streaming apps, including Netflix, Disney+, Prime Video, Apple TV+, and even BBC iPlayer, ITVX and many more besides.

But where the C5 really shines, at least for me, is gaming. All four HDMI 2.1 ports support 4K/120Hz gaming (4K/144Hz if you have a powerful enough PC), with VRR, ALLM and Dolby Vision Game Mode support.

That low input lag and high refresh rate make it so responsive that many people buy the LG C5 as a large gaming monitor rather than a traditional TV, and I'm all for that.

No TV is perfect, and the 42-inch C5 has some small flaws.

Colour volume takes a slight hit in very dark scenes; there are moments when low-light content feels a bit flatter than I’d like; and the built-in speakers are pretty weak.

But the picture is still excellent overall, and no TV sounds great, so these flaws are easy to accept – particularly at this price. Do try to add a soundbar to improve the audio, though.

In short, the C5 isn’t flawless, but it comes as close as any 42-inch OLED has to date. For me, it’s hands-down the best compact premium TV you can buy: cinematic when you watch movies, super-responsive when you play games, and compact enough for a second room or smaller lounge.

I couldn't live without my Apple TV 4K - and this Cyber Monday deal makes it an even better buy

Lewis Empson — Mon, 02 Dec 2024 17:23:11 +0000

My Apple TV 4K is practically my prized possession. While I've harped on plenty about my obsession with physical media, I have to admit there are some things that 4K Blu-ray discs can't do.

Countless shows on streaming platforms simply don't have wide physical releases (Andor, The Bear, and Silo to name a few), and I'm not willing to hang around and have these incredible shows spoiled while waiting for a potentially non-existent disc version to appear. In the same vein, I'm not willing to compromise on picture and sound quality; yes, I'm aware of how snobby that sounds, but my time at What Hi-Fi? has exposed me to the finer AV equipment in life.

That's why only the best will do, and when it comes to media streamers, the Apple TV 4K really is the best. Everything about it, from the exceptional tvOS interface that wipes the floor with the Android TV system that my Philips OLED uses, to the Dolby Vision HDR and Dolby Atmos immersive audio compatibility, and even the lovely metal remote with the touch wheel controls; I don't know what I'd do without it.

Unfortunately, it's rarely discounted, meaning those in the market for a streamer can expect to pay the full £149. However, thanks to scrolling through endless Cyber Monday deals, we have finally spotted a saving; albeit a modest one, but a saving nonetheless.

It's down to £139 at Currys, making for a saving of £10. It's not a lot, but considering a month of Apple TV+ or Disney Plus costs around a tenner, you can always put that saving into a subscription service to take your new Apple TV for a spin.

Apple TV 4K (2022) ~~was £149~~ now £139 at Currys (save £10)
It's not a huge saving on the Product of the Year-winning Apple TV 4K, but we rarely see it drop below its RRP. With its five-star picture and sound performance, we think this seldom-seen saving is worth a look. View Deal

The latest generation Apple TV 4K is a couple of years old at this point, but it's still my favourite streamer on the market by far. Upgrades over the second generation model include the removal of the fan thanks to its super-efficient internal components, USB-C replacing the lightning port on the remote, and HDR10+ support – all welcome additions to an already excellent streamer.

Features-wise, the Apple TV 4K is stacked; offering support for HDR in all of the major formats, Dolby Atmos audio, and even HDMI 2.1 connectivity for QMS and responsive gaming (not that I do much gaming on mine).

As for performance, the Apple TV 4K is a marvel, offering a rich, dynamic and thoroughly engaging picture. Apple's expert approach to contrast delivers an image with oodles of three-dimensional depth, adding to the immersion, while its prowess with dark details shouldn't be understated.

It sounds fantastic too, with a warm, detailed and expressive sound that makes any movie or TV show simply sing. Team Hi-Fi will cringe, but this streamer paired with my Sennheiser soundbar is one of my favourite ways to fill my flat with music; it's simple to use and sounds great, what more could I ask for?

I can't think of a day in recent memory that I haven't used my Apple TV 4K, and honestly, I don't know if I could ever go back to streaming on anything other than this five-star bit of kit. Discounts truly are rare, so while this £10 discount at Currys won't take the medal for the biggest Cyber Monday saving, it's still a saving nonetheless.

MORE:

Read our full Apple TV 4K (2022) review

As well as the best Cyber Monday deals: TVs, headphones and hi-fi

And the best Cyber Monday OLED TV deals

The lowest ever price on this Award-winning 85in TV is a great deal – and I'll fight anyone who says it isn't

Joe Svetlik — Mon, 02 Dec 2024 16:38:19 +0000

Big TVs come with big price tags, right? Not necessarily. In recent years we've seen sets get bigger while their price tags shrink, so much so that, come sales time, there are some very affordable TVs that will dwarf the average family sofa.

Case in point: the TCL 85C805K. This 85-incher won a What Hi-Fi? Award this year, and has just dropped to its lowest price ever – £1269 at Amazon. That's a great deal. Don't think so? Outside. Now.

Best TCL 85C805K deal worth fighting over

TCL 85C805K ~~was £1579~~ now £1269 at Amazon (save £310)
At 85 inches across, this TV is massive. It might not offer class-leading visuals, but for its size, it's stunning. And with over £300 off, you can't really argue. Go on. Try. What Hi-Fi? Awards winner
Read our TCL 85C805K reviewView Deal

We jest, of course. We're lovers, not fighters here at What Hi-Fi?, and just want to spread the joy of a £310 saving on a big-screen TV.

True, there are bigger savings to be had on other TVs. But when we reviewed this TCL model, we called it "the home theatre bargain of the year". And that was at full price. Knock another £300-odd off that, and you've got a quite incredible bargain.

The 805K offers good contrast and brightness, excellent support for HDR and gaming, and – in case we haven't mentioned it – a massive 85-inch screen. That's getting into projector territory. But its brightness, contrast and general HDR performance outdo any projector.

On the downside, the colours do lack a little finesse, and the picture looks a bit soft at times. It's also missing some UK catch-up apps, but that's nothing a quick Google TV Streamer or Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K won't solve.

In concluding our review, we noted: "we can’t stress enough just how all-round watchable and consistent its pictures remain – even with our favourite ‘stress test’ demo scenes." If you're looking for a big bargain this Cyber Monday, you've found it.

MORE:

Read our TCL 85C805K review

Also consider the Hisense 65U8KQ

And the Sony X85L

Best TV: flagship OLEDs and affordable flatscreens tried and tested

The 16 best Cyber Monday headphones deals still live

joe.cox@futurenet.com (Joe Cox) — Mon, 02 Dec 2024 15:40:36 +0000

Is the dust starting to settle on 'Black Friday Week' and Cyber Monday? I think we all probably hope so.

The onslaught of deals and discounts can be overwhelming (in quantity) and underwhelming (in quality), which is why the What Hi-Fi? review team works hard to sort the duds from the real deals. You can see the fruits of our labour in our round-up of all the best Cyber Monday AV deals that are still live.

browse the Cyber Monday deals on Amazon

But regardless of the noise, it really is a good time to make that purchase. Why? Because we have seen the lowest-ever prices on plenty of our favourite products. Earbuds and headphones are perhaps the product category where this is most apparent, with 2024's Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales seeing new low prices on AirPods, AirPods Pro, Sony WF and WH models, Bose, Sennheiser and more.

So, before it's too late, we thought we'd round up our pick of the best Cyber Monday headphones deals, which are still on sale. We've double-checked the prices to make sure we share the lowest price on every pair of headphones.

The best Cyber Monday headphone deals

Apple AirPods Pro 2 ~~was £229~~ now £179 at Amazon (save £50)
The AirPods Pro 2 are Apple's best in-ear AirPods ever and the first to earn five stars from us. Clever adaptive ANC, wonderfully detailed, dynamic, powerful sound and constantly added features make these wireless earbuds one of the best around. This is the lowest price we've seen.View Deal

Sony WH-1000XM4 ~~was £350~~ now £175 at Amazon (save £175)
Despite being a couple of years older than their XM5 siblings, don't underestimate the Sony WH-1000XM4, especially at this new low price. These once flagship wireless earbuds still offer excellent sound quality, competitive noise-cancelling, loads of features and 30-hour battery life.
Five starsView Deal

Sony WH-CH520 ~~was £60~~ now £31.50 (save £28)
One of the very best budget over-ear wireless headphones on the market, the Sony WH-CH520 offer an audio performance easily in excess of their original asking price, let alone this discounted one. But if you want noise cancellation, Sony's step up £64 WH-CH720N are ideal. Five starsView Deal

Sony WF-C510 ~~was £55~~ now £40 at Amazon (save £15)
This deal is big news, as it's the lowest price we've seen on the five-star Sony WF-C510. These budget wireless earbuds could be the steal of Cyber Monday thanks to their combination of great sound quality and ridiculously low price. Up to 11-hour battery life, a lightweight design and musical sound make these buds – and this deal – hard to resist. What Hi-Fi? Awards 2024 winnerView Deal

Focal Elegia ~~was £849~~ now £329 at Sevenoaks (save £470)
Some of the best deals we find are on older kit, and these premium Focal Elegia wired headphones are a perfect example. Their original high retail price has been slashed by a massive £470, making these four-star pairs a good deal more attractive. The classy, comfortable build and spacious, sophisticated sound with deep bass are ideal for at-home listening. Four starsView Deal

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds ~~was £300~~ now £199 at Amazon (save £112)
The QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds boast the best noise cancelling in their class and are a five-star buy at their full £300 asking price, never mind with this huge discount. Now they've dropped under £200 for the first time, we wouldn't hesitate to splash the cash. They're extremely comfortable, nice to use, and produce an energetic, hugely entertaining sound.
Five starsView Deal

Sony WF-C700N earbuds ~~was £100~~ now £62 at Amazon (save £38)
Amazing all-rounders at an amazing price, the WF-C700N are a step up in terms of all-round quality from the WF-C510 above. These are also a comfortable and light design with the added attraction of noise cancelling and an even more detailed, musical and mature sound. A terrific budget pair and even better buy at this knockdown price.
What Hi-Fi? Product of the Year 2024View Deal

Sony WF-1000XM5 ~~was £259~~ now £175 at Amazon (save £84)
Sony's exemplary flagship wireless earbuds sound unbelievably clear, detailed and refined. They also pack in some of the most extensive features available for the premium price, which is now seeing a welcome drop to under £200. Few current rivals can touch the Sony WF-1000XM5, especially with this tantalising discount for the black finish.
What Hi-Fi? Awards 2024 winnerView Deal

Apple AirPods 4 with ANC: ~~was £179~~ now £161 at Amazon (save £18)
The newest AirPods 4 with ANC offer effective sound blocking in an 'open' standard design (no tips) and brings plenty of flagship iOS features, along with a detailed, neutral and agile sound that's closer to the excellent Pro 2.. Now with its first £10 drop.View Deal

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 ~~was £260~~ now £159 at Amazon (save £141)
The Momentum True Wireless 4 are Sennhieser's top-of-the-range wireless earbuds and can be yours with a hefty discount. They are a fine alternative to the Sony WF-1000XM5 thanks to their comfy fit, thorough feature set, neat touch ssensitive controls and entertaining sound quality. Five starsView Deal

Sony WH-CH720N ~~was £99~~ now £64 at Amazon (save £35)
For a very reasonable price, the Sony WH-CH720N are a well made, enthusiastic-sounding pair of headphones that, while occasionally straying into the realm of excessive bass, deliver good ANC and a strong feature set to the mid-to-low price bracket of the wireless headphone market. Our pick of the best cheap Bluetooth over-ears this Black Friday.
What Hi-Fi? Awards 2024 winnerView Deal

Sony WH-1000XM5 ~~was £379~~ now £245 at Amazon (save £134)
Sony's flagship over-ear wireless noise-cancelling headphones are best in class in their premium field, and this saving over their original RRP makes the Sony WH-1000XM5 even better performance-per-pound value. A great buy at a fantastically low price.
What Hi-Fi? Awards 2024 winnerView Deal

AirPods Max ~~was £499~~ now £429 at Currys (save £70)
The Apple AirPods Max luxurious over-ears are wonderful to use, boast spatial audio support and are some of the best-sounding wireless headphones we have heard. You'll find the newer USB-C-sporting model with new finishes for £499, but the older Lightning-equipped version is on Black Friday sale for a lower £429 deal price. Tip: check different finishes to see which one is in stock and at lowest price.View Deal

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones ~~were £450~~ now £299 at Currys (save £151)
Bose's flagship QuietComfort Ultra Headphones earned five stars during testing, and it's easy to see why. The heavyweight cans offer exceptional noise-cancelling alongside a rich, involving sound and a very healthy feature set with spatial audio support. Oh, and did we mention that they (in a Lunar Blue finish) are now available at their lowest price ever? Five starsView Deal

Bowers & Wilkins Px8 ~~was £599~~ now £399 at Amazon (save £200)
These premium Bowers & Wilkins Px8 over-ear wireless headphones are a superb example of flagship cans – beautiful to behold and sublime to listen to. Effective ANC, outstanding clarity and punchy performance make these a fantastic portable pair. It's not often you see such a fine pair of over-ears reduced by such a healthy figure, and at this knockdown price, the Px8 are easily preferable over the AirPods Max.View Deal

Grado SR325x ~~was £330~~ now £247 at AV.com (save £83)
Our favourite wired headphones at this price, the majestic Grado SR325x open-backs are effortlessly musical and just so much fun to listen to. If you don't mind an open-back (leaky) design, this deal deserves to be snapped up.
What Hi-Fi? Awards 2024 winnerView Deal

We gave it an Award, but I wouldn't buy the Sony Bravia 8 on Cyber Monday

tom.parsons@futurenet.com (Tom Parsons) — Mon, 02 Dec 2024 15:32:11 +0000

In normal times, the Sony Bravia 8 is the best performance-per-pound TV around. That's why we proclaimed it the TV Product of the Year in the 2024 What Hi-Fi? Awards. It's been discounted for Cyber Monday, too, so you would imagine that it's pretty much a no-brainer of a purchase, right?

Umm, not for me, actually.

I love the Bravia 8. I was involved in the review and the decision to give it an Award. But it's still not the TV I would buy today. I would buy the LG C4, the 65-inch version of which is down to just £1495 at Amazon.

LG OLED65C4 2024 OLED TV ~~was £2699~~ now £1495 at Amazon (save £1204)
Lowest-ever price: £1495
The LG C4 is a surprisingly big upgrade on the preceding C3, proving brighter, sharper and with much better sound. It's unbeatable for gaming, too, and is more affordable than its main rivals.View Deal

So why would I personally go against 'our' advice? Two reasons: price and gaming.

While the 65-inch LG C4 is £1495 right now, the best price for the 65-inch Sony Bravia 8 is currently £1799 at Sevenoaks. I could do a lot with that £304 of 'change'. If I didn't already have a Sony HT-A9 sound system, I could buy a Sonos Beam Gen 2, which is, by absolute coincidence, down to £304 at Amazon. A C4 and a Dolby Atmos soundbar for the same price as a solo Bravia 8 is really compelling.

And then there's the gaming bit. The Bravia 8 is a really good TV for gaming, but the C4 is better, not least because it has four HDMI 2.1 sockets to the Sony's two. As an owner of both the PS5 and Xbox Series X, plus a Dolby Atmos sound system that uses HDMI eARC, two HDMI 2.1 sockets simply isn't enough.

I really like the LG C4's HGiG mode, too, which makes it an absolute doddle to get greater accuracy with many HDR games.

And it's not as if the Bravia 8 absolutely smashes the C4 in other regards. The two TVs are pretty closely matched overall, with the Sony model just edging it in terms of picture quality. It's fair to say the Bravia 8 sounds quite a lot better, but if you're adding an external audio system, as I would be, this isn't really a consideration.

To reiterate, the Bravia 8 is a brilliant TV and a great pick for many people, but this Cyber Monday I would personally pick up the cheaper, more gaming-focused LG C4.

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The Sennheiser Ambeo Mini Dolby Atmos soundbar is ridiculously cheap for Cyber Monday – but you should buy this instead

Lewis Empson — Mon, 02 Dec 2024 11:58:17 +0000

Cyber Monday is already offering some seriously competitive soundbar deals, to the extent that we're seeing savings surpass those of Black Friday weekend. Some of our favourite models are continuing to drop in price and are well worth checking out; unfortunately, this Sennheiser is not one of them.

Well, the Ambeo Soundbar Mini is cheap, but with a three-star review under its belt, it's a tough model to recommend regardless of the discount. We initially reviewed this compact Dolby Atmos soundbar for £699 and noted in our review that it was "expensive compared to its peers". Now that it's down to just £299 on Sennheiser's official website, we can retract this statement for the duration of Cyber Monday; but that doesn't mean you should buy it.

Its closest rival, the Sonos Beam (Gen 2), has dropped in price yet again (we've practically lost track of how many times this has happened) to a new low of £304 on Amazon. To cut a long story short, the Sonos Beam is a much better buy, thanks to its sonic superiority.

Sonos Beam (Gen 2) ~~was £499~~ now £304 at Amazon (save £195)
The latest offering from Sonos impressed us with its exceptional and immersive Dolby Atmos performance. Being a Sonos product, it also has wi-fi and network streaming onboard, plus compatibility with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant. This deal is exclusively on the white finish, though the black model is also down to £329.
Five stars
Price check: Sevenoaks (£339), Richer Sounds (£339), John Lewis (£339)View Deal

In many ways, the Sonos and Sennheiser are similar soundbars with one major difference separating them. They both feature stylish and high-quality builds and support Dolby Atmos despite lacking dedicated upward-firing drivers. Instead, the crucial overhead sound aspect of the immersive format is handled by a clever psycho-acoustic audio processing system.

The Sennheiser takes the edge on sound format support, with DTS:X and Sony 360 Reality Audio on board, and it sounds crisp and clear too. However, this is where we have to stop praising it, because if you want the better-sounding 'bar, then the Beam (Gen 2) is clearly a better choice.

Its warm, rich and refined sound is much more engaging and dynamic compared to the Ambeo Mini, and while the Beam doesn't have oodles of low-end weight, it's certainly more authoritative than the Ambeo. The Beam also sounds more open and expansive, which is an important quality for any Dolby Atmos soundbar. Comparatively, the Ambeo features quite a narrow and uninspiring sound stage, which inhibits its cinematic quality.

For the sake of five Great British Pounds, we implore you to skip this Sennheiser deal and go for the Sonos instead, even if the savings might not appear as large on paper. The Beam (Gen 2) is still an absolute steal at £304 on Amazon, and this is unquestionably the lowest price we've ever seen it at.

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I've found the best Cyber Monday deal on this five-star Arcam AVR

robyn.quick@futurenet.com (Robyn Quick) — Mon, 02 Dec 2024 11:40:04 +0000

As we see out the end of Black Friday and welcome the short-lived dawn of Cyber Monday, it may seem that all of the best deals have been snapped up.

But all is not lost: we've found a massive price drop on a five-star AVR.

The Arcam AVR31 is down from its launch price of £5799 to £3699 at Sevenoaks – and a free pair of Sennheiser SPORT True wireless headphones is being thrown in for good measure.

With a price drop of £2550, this is definitely a deal worth considering.

Arcam AVR31 ~~was £5799~~ now £3699 at Sevenoaks (save £2100)
The AVR31 combines high-class sound and advanced connectivity features in a sophisticated, premium home cinema amplifier. Dolby Atmos is the cherry on top.View Deal

The AVR31 earned the full five stars for its clear sound and oodles of options for connectivity.

It has seven channels of power amplification and up to 16 channels of decoding, making it capable of processing audio for systems with configurations up to 9.1.6.

It boasts wide-ranging audio format support, including Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, IMAX Enhanced and Auro-3D, as well as Dolby Virtual Height, DTS Neural:X and DTS Virtual:X for systems without height speakers. It ticks all the boxes on the connections front too, with seven HDMI 2.1 inputs and three outputs, all capable of handling 8K video signals at 60fps and 4K at 120fps with support for VRR, ALLM, Dolby Vision and HDR10+. One of the outputs also supports eARC.

Other physical connections include six digital (four coaxials, two opticals) and six analogue RCA inputs, plus optical, analogue and preamp outputs. There’s an aerial connector for an FM/DAB tuner, a USB port and trigger outputs with IR extenders for two zones, along with an RS-232 serial connector and an Ethernet port. Streamers are well catered for as well, with AirPlay 2, Bluetooth aptX HD, Google Chromecast, Spotify Connect, Roon and Tidal Connect all supported.

Sonically, it offers an appreciable level of refinement, separation and articulation not often heard at this level. It certainly packs a punch during action scenes, but then there's a lightness of touch during quiet moments that is quite spellbinding. It sounds excellent streaming music too, putting in a buoyant and musical performance.

If you're looking to boost your home cinema set up with a top-notch amplifier, this could be the deal for you. Check it out while you can.

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Amazon Prime Day 2024 dates revealed

Joe Svetlik — Tue, 25 Jun 2024 05:00:09 +0000

Amazon has revealed the official dates for Amazon Prime Day. The two-day sale will take place 16-17th July 2024 – that's three weeks today.

Prime Day is one of the biggest sales of the year, besides Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Amazon spearheads the annual bonanza, but other retailers usually join in the bunfight so as not to miss out.

This year's event will be the 10th annual Prime Day in the UK. It should be a rare chance to grab a bargain during the otherwise slower summer months.

Though Amazon is staying tight-lipped on what deals will be available, it has mentioned Bose and Samsung as among those taking part. Last year saw discounts on Bose's QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds, despite them only being weeks old. Samsung is rumoured to launch its Galaxy Buds 3 the week before – could they receive a discount too?

Amazon has also announced some early deals, including 45 per cent off Amazon Fire TV Omni QLED smart TVs and five months' free Amazon Music Unlimited.

For all the up to date info on the best deals around, stay tuned to our Prime Day page which we'll be updating in the run up to and during the event.

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Best Bose Cyber Monday deals: save big on Bose headphones

Joe Svetlik — Mon, 27 Nov 2023 14:13:57 +0000

Bose has been flying high in our reviews of late, with a string of five-star headphones to its name. Its latest range, the QuietComfort Ultra Headphones and Earbuds both picked up a perfect five out of five, as did older fare like the QuietComfort Earbuds II (which were also Award-winners, in fact). And the good news is these are all discounted for Cyber Monday.

We weren't expecting Bose's newest pairs to drop much for the Black Friday/Cyber Monday sales, but we were pleasantly surprised. The QuietComfort Earbuds II are also heavily discounted, clearing way for their successors to take over.

But they're not the only Bose Cyber Monday deals...

Best Bose Cyber Monday deals

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones ~~was £449~~ now £399 at John Lewis (save £50)
Bose's newest over-ear headphones boast flagship specs, with class-leading ANC, superb sound quality and fantastic build quality. They're priced higher than much of the competition, but this deal brings the Ultras back in line with their rivals. Five stars
Deal also at Amazon, CurrysView Deal

The QuietComfort Ultra Headphones are part of a new range for Bose, and replace the excellent Noise Cancelling Headphones 700. They're one of the few pairs at this level to swivel and hinge, meaning they fold up smaller for stashing in a bag. They're comfortable to wear, exert just the right amount of pressure, and deliver 24-hour battery life which is okay, but not class-leading when compared to rivals like the Sony WH-1000XM5 and Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless.

Bose Immersive Audio is onboard, which is Bose's take on spatial audio. It takes two forms: still and motion, depending on whether you're stationary or moving around. aptX Adaptive support is also there, as is multipoint Bluetooth for seamless switching between devices.

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds ~~was £299~~ now £259 at Currys (save £40)
The Ultra Earbuds are another five-star pair. They offer excellent ANC, a comfortable fit and typically awesome sound quality. They're still pricier than Sony's XM5, even with this deal, but they certainly give the Sonys a run for their money.
Deal also at John Lewis, AmazonView Deal

The Ultra Earbuds basically take the same features and functionality as the Ultra Headphones, and put them in an earbud design. And what a surprise they were – Bose's QuietComfort Earbuds II (below) had only been out a year or so, and had picked up an Award, when Bose announced a successor pair.

But they were a very pleasant surprise. They might look very similar to their predecessors, but they boast excellent comfort levels and the same spatial audio feature as the Ultra Headphones.

Bose QuietComfort Headphones ~~was £350~~ now £279 at Amazon (save £71)
We haven't tested this specific model (yet), but QuietComfort headphones have a great track record. We're promised supreme comfort and noise cancelling, not to mention exciting and engaging sound performance.
Deal also at John Lewis, Currys and BoseView Deal

But Bose's recent releases aren't all about the Ultras. It also lifted the curtain on the QuietComfort Headphones, which replace the 2021-launched QuietComfort 45. As well as all the features of the QC45, they add the ability to adjust levels of ANC and set custom noise-cancelling modes. There’s also multipoint Bluetooth and up to 24 hours of battery life.

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II ~~was £280~~ now £173 at OnBuy (save £107)
Bose's premium true wireless earbuds might be on the way out, but they remain a stellar five-star pair thanks to their bold, detailed, dynamic sonic presentation, excellent noise cancellation and comfortable design. This is the best price we've ever seen on one of our favourite pairs of buds yet. What Hi-Fi? Award winner
Read our Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II reviewView Deal

If you can forego the Bose Immersive Audio tech of the Ultra pairs, the QuietComfort Earbuds II can be had at a steal. They won a What Hi-Fi? Award last year, they're that good, and just because they're a little older that doesn't diminish their abilities one bit.

To our ears, they're a little more comfortable than the Sony XM5, but like their successors there's no multipoint or wireless charging. aptX HD support is also conspicuous by its absence.

The noise cancelling is next level, proving more effective than many over-ear headphones. And the Aware transparency mode comes into its own when you need a quick chat without taking the earbuds out.

This is one of the best deals we've seen around Black Friday/Cyber Monday. It's where the smart money is.

Bose QuietComfort 45 (refurbished) ~~was £320~~ now £159 at Bose (save £161)
A refurbished pair of Bose's QuietComfort 45 can now be picked up for just £169 at Bose – a £161 saving on the original RRP and £30 less than the lowest price we have ever seen them at! They're currently out of stock – sign up to be the first to know when they're back in.
Read our Bose QuietComfort 45 reviewView Deal

Finally, the QuietComfort 45 are going ultra cheap, if you don't mind a refurbished pair. These scored four stars in our review, earning praise for their sound quality and noise-cancelling (though neither are as advanced as Bose's more recent headphones). Still a great shout though, especially at this price.

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Build the ultimate wireless home cinema system with these 3 incredible Cyber Monday deals

alastair.stevenson@futurenet.com (Alastair Stevenson) — Mon, 27 Nov 2023 11:58:30 +0000

Looking to build an awesome home cinema system but not keen on the idea of paying full price or dealing with the hassle of cable management?

Then you’re in luck, as the team at What Hi-Fi? has trawled the Cyber Monday sales to find three cracking deals that’ll let you create a cost-effective, no-hassle, wireless home cinema setup.

First up we have the Hisense PL1 UST projector. This 5-star, award-winning projector is THE benchmark we use to compare all other products in its category after it wowed us earlier this year.

The Hisense PL1 projector is available now for £1499 – a £100 saving on its pre-Black Friday price and a massive discount on the £2000 it was retailing for when we first reviewed it earlier this year.

Hisense PL1 ~~£1599~~ £1499 at Richer Sounds (save £100)
The Hisense PL1 is the new benchmark we compare all other UST laser projectors against since it amazed our testers earlier this year. Delivering excellent, sharp and vibrant picture quality alongside a solid suite of smart features it’s a great projector at full price and an absolute steal with this discount.View Deal

Even if you don’t get the entire system, this remains the projector to get this Cyber Monday, with it offering best-in-class picture quality in its category during all our checks, leading our reviewers to conclude:

“With its clean, punchy, and solid image, the Hisense PL1 is a gem at this price. Undercutting many of its UST rivals and even its own Hisense siblings, it's a TV alternative that actually lives up to its promise. You’d be hard-pressed to find a 100-inch TV for this price, let alone one that features such a punchy and crisp image.”

But what about audio? To solve that dilemma, we recommend pairing the PL1 with the Sony HT-A9, which is now just £1399 at Richer Sounds, down from £1799.

Sony HT-A9 Was £1799 now £1399 at Richer Sounds
Sony's HT-A9 makes home cinema more accessible, with an innovative, flexible solution that demystifies much of the tech. Of course, it helps that sounds superb as well. One for the masses and home cinema buffs alike. Five stars
Deal also available at: Sevenoaks, Sony UK

We don’t often recommend wireless surround sound systems due to issues around latency and audio quality, but the Sony is the exception to that rule. In fact, it’s so good our TV and AV Editor Tom Parsons actually uses one at home. Highlights include unfussy placement needs, reliable audio and a simple setup process. That’s why we concluded in our review:

“Having four equally sized, capable and wide-ranging speakers means that sounds from off-screen are as well conveyed as those from the front. And there’s a refined precision and texture that is more immersive than any soundbar package we’ve tried."

Our only real quibble stemmed from its slightly weak low end, which leads us to our third Cyber Monday home cinema deal. Specifically, we recommend investing in one of Sony’s wireless subwoofers to beef out your system’s low end.

Ordinarily, we’d recommend going for the cheaper Sony SA-SW3, but that’s sold out in most stores at the moment, so we’ve included the more expensive Sony SA-SW5 in this list. The Sony SA-SW5 is available on Sevenoaks for £569, a healthy £130 saving on its regular £699 price.

Sony SA-SW5 now £569, was £699 at Sevenoaks (save £130)
Sony's premium wireless subwoofer is an ideal way to add some extra heft to the low end of any home cinema setup, and with this Cyber Monday deal, there's never been a better time to pick it up.View Deal

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The 5 best Cyber Monday projector deals for your home cinema

lewis.empson@futurenet.com (Lewis Empson) — Mon, 27 Nov 2023 11:18:10 +0000

The projector is the crown jewel of any home theatre setup, providing the big picture that invokes the sense of being seated at your local cinema; just without someone kicking your seat and talking the entire way through the movie of course.

They also happen to be quite a pricey element of said setup, making Cyber Monday the perfect time to snap one up as you can usually find hundreds of pounds trimmed from their recommended retail prices. But with so many retailers shouting about their Cyber Monday projector deals and vying for your attention, it can get overwhelming.

Ultimately you want the best projector at the best price, and for that, you've come to the right place. Our expert team has identified the five best projector deals on the internet right now as part of the Cyber Monday sales, and trust us when we say there are some seriously inciting savings.

We've also collected a good range of projectors for different use cases, including a portable option, an ultra-short throw unit (that might just replace your TV), and three 4K projectors including an entry-level, premium and ultra-premium model.

Looking for a full home cinema setup at a great price? Check out our full page of the best Cyber Monday home cinema deals.

Samsung The Freestyle (Gen 2) portable projector ~~was £999~~ now £599 at John Lewis (save £500)
Originally retailing for £999, The Freestyle (Gen 2) is a portable projection bargain at this price. With a Full HD resolution, integrated speaker and streaming apps, you basically have a cinema that you can take wherever you go.View Deal

Hisense PL1 ~~£1599~~ £1499 at Richer Sounds (save £100)

The Hisense PL1 is the new benchmark we compare all other UST laser projectors against since it amazed our testers earlier this year. Delivering excellent sharp and vibrant picture quality alongside a solid suite of smart features it’s a great projector at full price and an absolute steal with this discount.View Deal

Epson EH-TW7100 4K HDR projector ~~£1699~~ £1599 at PRC Direct (save £200)
It may seem pricey for what is an entry-level 4K product but this projector is a real gem. The black depth is very decent for this kind of money, the colours are bold and balanced, and the HDR production brings an excellent sense of immersion. You can also claim an additional £175 through Epson's cashback scheme.View Deal

Sony VPL-XW5000ES 4K laser projector ~~£5999~~ £4999 at Sevenoaks (save £1000)
Sony's landmark projector remains one of our favourites on the market currently. At the time, it was the cheapest native 4K laser projector on the market, and while it still may be a pricey unit, the performance alone is worth it.View Deal

JVC DLA-NZ7 ~~£11,500~~ £8995 at Peter Tyson (save £2505)
Make no mistake, the JVC DLA-NZ7 is not for the faint of heart as its price tag might suggest. This is a truly enthusiast high-end unit, that delivers a supremely natural picture for those who value watching content in the way the creator intended; it's no surprise when we say that it looks absolutely stunning.View Deal

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These Award-winning Sony headphones are at their lowest price for Cyber Monday

ainsley.walker@futurenet.com (Ainsley Walker) — Fri, 24 Nov 2023 13:54:19 +0000

Black Friday has officially been and gone, but that doesn't mean the discounts have ended just yet. Just like The Godfather II or Terminator: Judgement Day, the sequel is just as good as the original installment - Cyber Monday is here!

Sony’s WH-CH720N wireless headphones are still available at Amazon for just £78, the first significant discount from their original retail price of £99. We were worried the price might spring back up once Friday was over, but Cyber Monday has kept things as low as they've been all week. Result.

Missed Black Friday? The Sony WF-C700N are still just £75 thanks to Cyber Monday

Sony WH-CH720N wireless headphones ~~was £99~~ now £78 (save £21 at Amazon)
An Award-winning pair of noise-cancelling headphones available for just £78? You read that correctly. We tested this pair out recently at £99, this fresh Cyber Monday price drop means this great pair of cans get their first sizeable price drop since launching earlier this year.View Deal

It can be overwhelming sifting through the swarm of discounts at times, but thankfully we’re here to serve up the best so you don’t have to do the digging. Looking for a five-star, Award-winning pair of headphones for less than ever? You’re in the right place.

Sony’s WH-CH720N took home the Award for ‘Best wireless headphones under £150’ at the 2023 What Hi-Fi? Awards. As is the case with all Award winners, they also received a five-star review following our in-depth testing a few months ago, and for good reason.

These cans offer up to 35 hours with ANC engaged, which actually tops Sony’s own flagship XM5 headphones which can last for around 30 hours.

We were impressed with the WH-CH720N headphones sonically, noting that “they imbue their musical cargo with heft and conviction, operating on the front foot in delivering an immediate, assertive sound with an emphasis on forceful, burly bass.”

If you’re looking for a 2023 pair of headphones with key features such as active noise-cancelling abilities that won’t break the bank, you’ll be hard-pressed to find a better discount than the one available over at Amazon.

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It's your last chance to save on the Sonos Ray, Beam (Gen 2) and Arc soundbars this Cyber Monday

Lewis Empson — Fri, 17 Nov 2023 14:17:50 +0000

Cyber Monday is drawing to a close, which means savings on all the Sonos soundbars are sure to end soon. With excellent deals across all three models in Sonos' range, you can save a boatload of cash on its entry-level stereo soundbar, its mid-level virtual Dolby Atmos model and even the flagship full-fat Dolby Atmos bar, just as long as you act quickly.

At the entry-level position, we have the Sonos Ray, which you can usually get for £279. Cyber Monday means that this price has been cut down to just £216 at Amazon, making it one of the very best cheap soundbars you can get during this sale period.

Next is the 2023 What Hi-Fi? Award-winning Sonos Beam Gen 2, which usually carries an RRP of £499 can now be picked up for £399 at Peter Tyson, knocking £100 off the price tag. It's a compact and (by regular Dolby Atmos soundbar standards) affordable way of improving your TV's sound and unlocking that illustrious immersive audio format that we all know and love.

Moving up to Sonos' flagship soundbar, the Sonos Arc is also subject to a heavy discount. Usually retailing for £899, you can snatch one up for just £699 at Currys right now - that's a saving of £200, very nice. This Dolby Atmos soundbar is easily one of the best we've ever heard and it only just lost out to the Sony HT-A7000 at this year's What Hi-Fi? Awards.

Sonos Ray ~~£279~~ £216 at Amazon (save £63)
Sonos' most accessible soundbar is an affordable, fuss-free way of seriously upgrading your TV's sound. This bar only features an optical connection, however, it makes up for this with an energetic upbeat sound and the streaming smarts seen in Sonos speakers.

Read our full Sonos Ray reviewView Deal

Sonos Beam (Gen 2) ~~was £499~~ now £399 at Peter Tyson (save £100)
Sonos's impressive mid-level soundbar is a top-notch performer, especially at this price. Being a Sonos product, WIFI is on board as is HDMI eARC and compatibility with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant.
Also available at Sonos and John Lewis.

Read our full Sonos Beam (Gen 2) review.View Deal

Sonos Arc soundbar ~~£899~~ £699 at Currys (save £200)
This soundbar delivers five-star Dolby Atmos performance and WiFi connectivity for easy music streaming and integration with other Sonos products. It's sat proudly in our Hall of Fame for good reason.

Read our full Sonos Arc review.View Deal

Starting with the Sonos Ray, this simple yet very effective soundbar offers a sonic boost to your TV without breaking the bank. It relies on just an optical cable to connect, and it gets the full Sonos treatment of its bigger and more expensive brethren, thanks to its compatibility with the Sonos S2 app. This means streaming to the bar is also a breeze, making the Ray a feature-rich budget bar.

Moving onto the duo of Dolby Atmos soundbars, there are incredible savings on both the Arc and the Beam (Gen 2) Dolby Atmos soundbars. Both share many similarities, such as having a single HDMI eARC connector and no passthrough, both require the Sonos S2 App for setup and controls and you can stream to both over Wi-Fi and various streaming-specific options like Spotify Connect and Apple AirPlay.

However, each soundbar uses different methods to achieve Dolby Atmos. The Sonos Arc utilises dedicated upward-firing drivers for overhead directional sound, whereas the Beam Gen 2 does not feature such drivers. Instead, Sonos has used a clever form of psychoacoustics to give the impression of height without any physical up-firing speakers.

You might be wondering if there is a tradeoff, and the short answer is yes. The long answer is that these soundbars have their own strengths relating to how they achieve Dolby Atmos. The Arc sounds much fuller and more convincing in the overhead sound department, while the Sonos Beam positions itself as a cheaper and more compact way of getting Dolby Atmos. The bottom line is that these are both incredible-sounding soundbars and have been recipients of five-star reviews and repeat Awards recognition.

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Forget the Sony XM4, this is the best Sony wireless earbuds deal on Cyber Monday

joe.cox@futurenet.com (Joe Cox) — Mon, 28 Nov 2022 20:02:05 +0000

There are some great headphone deals around this Cyber Monday. The brilliant Sony WF-1000XM3 true wireless earbuds are almost half-price, while the brand new five-star, over-ear WH-1000XM5 are down to their lowest-ever price.

Both are great deals, but we think this one might actually pip it. The Sony WF-C500 wireless earbuds were already great value at their original price, but now Cyber Monday has seen their price slashed in half.

The WF-C500 are down from $90 to £49 in the UK, while in the US they're down from $100 to $58.

UK: Sony WF-C500 ~~was £90~~ now £49 at Amazon (save £41)
US: Sony WF-C500 ~~was $100~~ now $58 Amazon (save $42)
Boasting impressive musicality and excellent levels of detail and insight, these comfortable, sporty earbuds are well worth even their non-discounted price. The WF-C500 feature 20 hours of battery life, IPX4 splash resistance and Bluetooth 5.0, and are available in black, white, orange and mint.
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These are cheap and cheerful Bluetooth earbuds that deliver a 20-hour battery life, are available in a range of finishes, and deliver bona fide great sound quality.

We like the Sony WF-C500 so much that they're our current budget Best Buy winner in the wireless earbuds category.

At their new, lowest-ever price in the UK and US, they're even more of a steal. Sony brings its considerable expertise in flagship earbuds into a stocking filler of a bud that's hugely appealing, which makes it easy to recommend to anyone prepared to stretch their budget just a touch.

Still too expensive? You can find even cheaper options in our round-up of the best wireless earbuds deals.

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Best budget Cyber Monday TV deal so far: 2022 Hisense 4K HDR TV for £240

Joe Svetlik — Mon, 28 Nov 2022 16:52:21 +0000

Monster TVs are all well and good, but what if you don't have space? What if you don't want – or can't have – a ridiculous 70-inch-plus screen in your living space? What if all you need is a 43-incher with a decent feature set and great picture quality?

Then step right this way, as we have the deal for you. It's on the four-star Hisense 43A6GTUK – it's dropped to just £240, down from our 'tested at' price of £329 (though going on data from CamelCamelCamel, Amazon previously sold it for £100 more than that, at £429). Whatever the saving, £240 is a great price. Viva Cyber Monday!

Cyber Monday Hisense 4K HDR deal

Hisense 43AGTUK ~~£329~~ £240 at Amazon (save £89)
There's a healthy £89 off this TV compared to our 'tested at price'. Though it was previously selling on Amazon for £429, giving you a saving of £188. Either way, it's a great deal on a very good telly.View Deal

Even at full price, this Hisense TV is fantastic value for money. It supports features that are more commonly found in marquee TVs like Dolby Vision HDR, Dolby Atmos sound, and even 120Hz gaming.

So we can forgive the basic looks. And the rather pale colours. We can even forgive the iffy operating system, the unhelpful picture presets and the occasional colour banding that rears its head with HDR content.

Because along with the features already mentioned, this TV supports VRR and ALLM. Throw in a pretty low input lag of 14.1ms, and you've got a treat for gamers. (Xbox Series X owners will also be delighted to hear that the 43A6GTUK’s support for Dolby Vision HDR extends to the console’s new Dolby Vision gaming support.)

Picture quality is surprisingly good for the money. While black levels can't match that of an OLED TV (or even a much more premium LCD), they are very good, with the backlight displaying an impressive uniformity. It goes plenty bright, too. So whatever you're watching, this TV should do it justice.

There's enough sharpness and detail to satisfy most viewers, while HD upscaling isn't half bad. And we repeat, it costs £240. Really, what are you waiting for?

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Sony WF-1000XM4 wireless earbuds drop to lowest-ever price this Cyber Monday

joe.cox@futurenet.com (Joe Cox) — Mon, 28 Nov 2022 12:17:27 +0000

It can be hard to decipher which deals are genuine deals, but this Sony WF-1000XM4 Cyber Monday deal is a definite winner.

The five-star, award-winning, best-in-class (you get the picture), true wireless earbuds are down from £250 to £159 on Amazon. You can also get the same discount at John Lewis and at Richer Sounds.

In the US? You can make an equally big saving as the XM4 earbuds are down from $280 to $178 at Amazon.

And while we see products' prices yo-yo up and down throughout the year as sales come and go, we can assure you this is the best price we've seen on the Sony WF-1000XM4 wireless earbuds.

And that also makes us think this deal may well not hang around once Cyber Monday ends, so you should act fast if you want to make a saving.

Sony WF-1000XM4 Cyber Monday deal

UK: Sony WF-1000XM4 was ~~£250~~ now £159 at Amazon
US: Sony WF-1000XM4 ~~was $280~~ now $178 at Amazon
These are five-star, award-winning wireless earbuds. So if you want the best - and at a knockdown price - this is the Cyber Monday deal to snap up. Five StarsView Deal

A quick look at our pick of the best wireless earbuds will tell you that the XM4 headphones have been rooted to the top spot every day since we tested them. And their superiority was confirmed when they won again at the What Hi-Fi? Awards 2022.

As we said in our Sony WF-1000XM4 review, the earbuds are comfortable to wear, sport new-look earpieces that include touch-sensitive controls and have a new ear tip design which helps with noise isolation. Combine this with the excellent noise-cancelling technology provided by Sony's Integrated Processor V1 and you've got a pair of headphones that effectively block out the hustle and bustle.

IPX4 water resistance comes as part of the WF-1000XM4 package, as does Sony's clever Headphones Connect app for iOS and Android, plus handy features such as Quick Attention and Speak-To-Chat which both allow you to have a conversation without removing the earbuds.

In our review, we said the XM4 sounded detailed, dynamic and well-balanced. Deep bass notes sound deep and tight, while vocals are refined. The sound quality will have you listening to your favourite tunes again and again, while the eight-hour battery life is class-leading in this field.

They were already great but thanks to this Cyber Monday deal, they are a real bargain.

Sony WF-1000XM4 ~~was £250~~ now £159 at Amazon

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PS5 stock is still available on Cyber Monday – here's where to find the best PS5 deals

Tom Bailey — Thu, 24 Nov 2022 20:30:57 +0000

Cyber Monday is go and and we have good news – the PS5 is still in stock! No, we can hardly believe it either. Two years after the "biggest console launch of all time", gamers can actually buy a PlayStation 5 console.

Looking around, we have no trouble finding PS5 stock bundles at multiple retailers in the UK, US and Australia.

That said, the hunt for PS5 stock is still challenging – especially if you have your heart set on the disc edition. And as we head into the holiday season, the best PS5 deals could dry up faster than a puddle in the desert.

So, why is PS5 stock still scarce? And which retailers are the most active when it comes to PS5 restocks? Here’s our guide to bagging a PS5 console in the Cyber Monday sales…

Where to find PS5 stock on Cyber Monday

Amazon: register now to pre-order PS5
PlayStation Direct: PS5 disc + Digital Edition (PSN ID required)
Walmart: God of War PS5 bundle in stock – $638
ShopTo: God of War PS5 bundle in stock – £539
Very: pre-order PS5 Digital + Spider-Man Miles Morales now
Studio: PS5 Horizon Forbidden West, Call of Duty bundle still in stock
Target: Black Friday PS5 accessory deals
Best Buy: members get exclusive access to PS5 stock
Game: PS5 console + DualSense controller bundle in stock – £435
BT Shop: PS5 disc + FIFA 23 (BT customers only)
AO: PS5 + Just Dance for £505 (limited stock)
GameStop: discount PS5 accessories and games

Today's best PS5 console deals (UK)

PS5 Digital + DualSense controller ~~£480~~ £435 at Game
Game has limited stock of this Digital Edition bundle, which includes the standard DualSense Wireless Controller but a second, purple one, for two-player gaming. Save £45 for Cyber Monday.

PS5 disc + Spider-Man Miles Morales ~~£525~~ £505 at Very
Pre-order now for delivery on 23rd December. A very welcome £20 saving on a seriously good PS5 bundle that gets you the disc edition console and Spider-Man Miles Morales, one of fastest-selling PS5 games of all time.

PS5 disc + Horizon Forbidden West + Call of Duty + God of War bundle £629 at Studio
In stock now: Proof that the bigger the bundle, the better the deal. This haul includes the full-fat hardware, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II (disc) Horizon Forbidden West (disc) and God of War: Ragnarok (download).

PS5 disc + Spider-Man Miles Morales £504.98 at Very
Pre-order now for delivery on 23rd December. If you're willing to wait, this is an excellent deal that gets you the sought-after disc edition and the finest Marvel title on the market.

Today's best PS5 console deals (US)

PS5 Digital + God of War Ragnarok $459 at PlayStation
The official PlayStation store is by far the best place to find Cyber Monday PS5 deals. It offers some of the best console bundles but there's a catch – you'll need a PlayStation Network ID to buy. If you have one, you're good to go.

PS5 disc + God of War Ragnarok $638 at Walmart
Walmart has the odd Cyber Monday PS5 deal right now. This option gets you the full-fat hardware with one of the fastest-selling PS5 games of all time. Not as cheap as it was on Black Friday, but then, demand continues to outstrip supply...

Why is PS5 stock still sparse in 2022?

In September 2020, two months before the PS5's official launch, an online survey revealed that 12 percent of all Americans over the age of 13 planned to buy a PlayStation 5. As it turns out, that might have been a lowball estimate...

The first wave of PS5 pre-orders sold out in minutes. As Cyber Monday turned to Prime Day, PS5 restocks remained almost impossible to find in the UK, US and beyond. "Everything is sold. Absolutely everything is sold," Sony Interactive Entertainment CEO Jim Ryan famously told Russian news outlet TASS.

Over the next 12 months, the underlying problems became all too clear: global supply chain delays, the ongoing chip crunch, and scalpers bulk-ordering PS5s to sell on at a profit. The result? Thousands of ordinary gamers were left PS5-less.

PS5 vs PS5 Digital Edition: which should you buy?

The good news? As of November 2022 PS5 supply has improved, particularly in the case of the cheaper PS5 Digital Edition. A combination of cost-of-living concerns and the recent Sony price hikes seems to have boosted stock availability. You can now buy a PS5... just not necessarily at the retailer of your choice.

So, could we actually see a surplus of PS5 stock this Black Friday? Will prices hit rock-bottom? Not likely.

The strength of the US dollar and the rocketing cost of materials has already started to put the squeeze on PS5 production, which partly explains why retailers continue to sell out of bundles in a day or two. That's better than a minute or two, but still not ideal.

To date, Sony has sold 25 million PlayStation 5 consoles worldwide, making the PS5 the fourth-fastest selling console in history topped only by the PS3, PS4 and Nintendo Wii. But how much better would the PS5 have sold if stock wasn't so limited?

Is now the right time to buy a PS5?

Yes.

PS5 stock is more readily available than ever, and the first discounts on PS5 bundles have landed (you can even save £20/$20 on PS5's DualSense Wireless Controller right now).

Sony has added VRR to the PS5 too, so owners of the best gaming TVs, such as the LG C2, can expect ultra-smooth, tear-free gameplay. The PS5 also has a great selection of entertainment apps, from Disney Plus (now with support for 4K HDR) to Apple Music.

In other words, if you have your heart set on Sony's next-gen console, and you have the cash to spare, Cyber Monday is a great time to score PS5 deals. They could be gone at any moment, so don't miss the boat...

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When's the best time to buy a TV? Your guide to saving big on 4K, OLED and LCD TVs

Joe Svetlik — Mon, 04 Jul 2022 12:09:27 +0000

A new TV is one of the larger investments you'll make. While it's not quite up there with a new car or house, a new TV is still a big-ticket item, especially if you want one of the best TVs around. And with the cost of living rising by the day, saving money is more important than ever.

There are always TV deals around, but did you know that when you look is just as important as where you look? Certain times of the year throw up better bargains than others.

Here, we'll explain why you're better off buying at certain times of the year, and help you find the best TV deals for you.

Generally speaking, there are three times of year that are best to buy a new TV: big sales events (like Black Friday and Cyber Monday), spring and big sporting events.

New TVs arrive in spring

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While some device announcements still come as a surprise, some are as certain as night follows day. CES, the world's biggest tech show, takes place every January in Las Vegas, and sees the major TV manufacturers show off their new wares.

We start to see teasers for some of the new TVs in the winter, before CES kicks off. And the new models tend to go on sale in the spring, usually around March or April time. This makes it a great time to shop for a new TV – not only do you have the new TVs to choose from, it's also the time when the previous year's models see some heavy discounts to clear space for the new stock.

So you have a choice – pay top dollar for the latest and greatest TV tech available, or save big and opt for last year's model, which in many cases could be the sensible thing to do.

Don't forget Prime Day, Black Friday and Cyber Monday

(Image credit: Future)

The same big sales events happen every year: Amazon Prime Day, Black Friday and Cyber Monday. While Amazon Prime Day moves around a bit – in 2020 the pandemic shifted it to October from its usual summer spot – we do know when Black Friday and Cyber Monday take place every year. That's because they happen on the first Friday and Monday after Thanksgiving, respectively.

This year, Black Friday took place on Friday 25th November. And Cyber Monday? That was Monday 28th November.

Amazon Prime Day is more unpredictable. It usually takes place in July, although in 2021 it ran from 21st-22nd June (it always lasts more than one day) – and in 2022, it was complemented by another big Amazon sale day, Amazon Prime Early Access Sale, in October. In 2020, Prime Day took place in October for reasons we've already mentioned. But every Prime Day from 2015 (when the first one was held) until 2019 took place in July – 2022's was held from 12th-13th July.

These sales events discount a huge number of products, but TVs often see the biggest savings.

Big sporting event? Big TV discounts

(Image credit: Hisense)

Big sporting events also throw up big promotions from some of the major manufacturers and retailers, as they try and get you to shell out on a shiny new set to enjoy the action. Think Wimbledon, the Olympics and of course football tournaments like the World Cup, Euros and FA Cup. And our friends across the pond are always guaranteed a decent selection of Super Bowl TV deals too.

Which TVs get the biggest discounts?

(Image credit: LG)

Generally speaking, the bigger the TV, the better the discount. That leads to headline-grabbing savings on 77- and 83-inch TVs – which is great, but those kinds of TVs just aren't practical for most people. Thankfully, there are plenty of decent deals on more reasonably-sized sets too.

Obviously older TVs are more likely to be discounted than brand new ones – you're more likely to find a hefty discount on a 2021 model than one that's box-fresh this year. That's only an issue if you're an early adopter and want the newest TVs with the latest tech such as QD-OLED and Mini LED, but if you're happy to forego the absolute latest and greatest tech, there's the potential to save big.

Thankfully, the big brands aren't immune to discounts either. In fact, some of the best TV deals are on models from Sony, LG, Samsung and Philips. Though you shouldn't discount (ahem) discounts with lower-end fare from the likes of Hisense, TCL and Toshiba. For more, check out the best cheap TVs currently available.

The best UK TV deals available right now

LG OLED42C2 2022 OLED TV ~~£1399~~ £855 at Amazon (save £544)
LG's first 42-inch OLED TV has only been available for five minutes but has already had a big discount. It's slightly less bright than the bigger C2 models but otherwise has the same features. That should make it a huge hit, particularly with gamers who want a desktop TV with all of the next-gen specs.View Deal

LG C2 OLED 55-inch: ~~£1699~~ £1152 at Amazon (save £547)
The 55-inch C2 is brighter than the 42-inch model – as well as any 2021 OLED – produces brilliantly punchy but natural images and boasts every next-gen gaming feature you could ask for. Now available with a huge discount.View Deal

Sony XR-42A90K 2022 OLED TV ~~£1899~~ £1299 at Amazon (save £600)
Sony's first 42-inch OLED is a high-end treat, particularly if picture authenticity is your priority. It sounds great by TV standards, too. The 42-inch LG C2 is still overall the better buy, given its much lower price, but there are many who will feel it's worth spending the extra on this Sony.View Deal

LG OLED48C2 2022 OLED TV ~~£1399~~ £999 at Sevenoaks (save £400)
If you want a cutting-edge 48-inch TV, the OLED48C2 is for you. This is the very latest LG OLED TV with all of the company's best tech and every gaming feature covered. Do also consider last year's C1, though, which is available with even bigger discounts and shouldn't be much of a downgrade.View Deal

Samsung UE43AU7100 2021 43-inch TV ~~£499~~ £332 at Amazon (save £167)
Simply put, this is the best 43-inch TV we tested last year. It boasts a surprisingly mature and consistent picture performance and the full, excellent Samsung smart platform, which gives access to more or less every streaming service under the sun.View Deal

Philips 48OLED806 2021 OLED TV ~~£1299~~ £799 at Currys (save £500)
Let's cut straight to the chase: this is our favourite TV of 2021. The OLED806 series is just brilliant, offering super-punchy and crisp images, solid sound, Ambilight and loads of next-gen gaming features. And at 48 inches, it's compact enough for almost any lounge.View Deal

Philips 48OLED807 2022 OLED TV ~~£1499~~ £1199 at Box (save £300)
The follow-up to the 806 above, the 48OLED807 is an absolutely brilliant OLED TV at a really attractive price. Great picture, above-average sound, strong gaming specs and glorious Ambilight. What more could you want?

Sony XR-48A90K 2022 OLED TV: ~~£1899~~ £1395 at Box (save £504)
"An astonishingly good 'small' OLED TV" is how we described the 48-inch Sony A90K in our review. For picture authenticity and sound quality, you can't buy better at this size, and its gaming specs (while not quite up there with the LG C2) are strong.View Deal

LG OLED48C1 48-inch OLED TV ~~£1299~~ £849 at PRC Direct
The C1 is the performance-per-pound champ of LG's 2021 OLED TV range, and this 48-inch version is just as good as its larger siblings. It's a particularly strong choice for gamers, and more tempting than ever with this discount.View Deal

Samsung QE50QN90A 2021 Neo QLED TV ~~£1799~~ £599 at Amazon
Samsung's new, Mini LED-based Neo QLED TV is available as a relatively compact, 50-inch model – and it's seen massive discounts since launch. We've not tested it yet, but expect a very bright and punchy picture, plus lots of smart features and next-gen gaming specs.View Deal

LG OLED55C1 2021 OLED TV ~~£1699~~ £1099 at Amazon
The latest C-series OLED from LG is everything you'd expect – an all-round picture performer with every next-gen gaming feature you could hope for. It's got the catch-up apps that were missing from the CX, too. A brilliant TV, particularly at this price.View Deal

Philips 55OLED806 2021 OLED TV ~~£1599~~ £899 at Amazon
While we've not yet tested the 55-inch OLED806, the 48-inch and 65-inch versions are Award-winningly brilliant and we've no reason to expect this to be any different. This is a big discount, too.

Panasonic TX-65JX800B ~~£1099~~ £475 at Amazon (save £520)
This 65-inch LED TV runs the Android TV operating system, bringing all the usual apps together in a slick user interface. You can also control it just by speaking, thanks to the power of Google Assistant. Includes Dolby Vision HDR, three HDMI inputs, plus ARC and ALLM support.View Deal

Sony XR-65X90J 65-inch TV ~~£1799~~ £899 at John Lewis (save £900)
This classy LCD/LED TV was already great value at its original price, so it's a real steal with this deal. It's a particularly strong option for gamers who can't quite stretch to an LG C1 or Samsung QN94A.View Deal

The best US TV deals available right now

Samsung UN43TU7000FXZA: ~~$329~~ $277 at BestBuy (save $52)
In the UK variant of this TV, we were impressed by its impressive sharpness and detail, its tonal balance, and its intuitive interface. At less than $300, it's hard to go wrong with this set from Samsung.View Deal

Insignia 55-inch F30 Series 4K Fire TV ~~$449~~ $279 at BestBuy (save $170)
This BestBuy exclusive is a 55-inch smart TV that supports 4K HDR and comes packed with a surprisingly punchy picture for the price. If you don't need the most expensive set, check out this Insignia.View Deal

TCL 55-inch 4K Smart LED TV ~~$499~~ $299 at BestBuy (save $200)
Much like the 43-inch TCL TV above, this 55-inch set offers up TCL's trademark value, bringing a solid, dynamic display to customers for a cheap price. Plus, this set comes packed with Roku's operating system, too.View Deal

Samsung QN55QN90AAFXZA: ~~$1597~~ $1197 at Amazon (save $400)
We loved this TV's fantastically bright, punchy picture alongside its excellent sharpness and detail. Plus, this set packs in a superb TV OS, too. At nearly a third off, this Samsung Neo set is exceptional value.View Deal

LG C1 55-inch OLED 4K Smart TV ~~$1499~~ $1099 at BestBuy (save $400)
The LG C1 is a fantastic TV with top-notch picture quality and a near-flawless set of features. Even on sale, you're still paying for the OLED panel, but the money's well worth it, especially for HDR content. View Deal

Sony XBR-65A8H OLED 4K Android TV ~~$2899~~ $1374 at BestBuy (save $1525)
Make a big saving on the Sony A8H, which provides Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos for truly immersive entertainment. Plus, this 4K OLED looks fantastic, delivering punchy, deep blacks.View Deal

Samsung 65-inch QN90A 4K TV ~~$2600~~ $1599 at Samsung (save $1000)
Samsung's 4K flagship comes with Quantum Matrix tech, AI upscaling to 4K powered by the Neo Quantum Processor, Object Tracking Sound+ to keep up with the on-screen action, and a 120Hz refresh rate at 4K.View Deal

Sony XR-65A80J 4K OLED TV ~~$2300~~ $1998 at Walmart (save $302)
This excellent OLED TV is an absolute cracker. It supports Dolby Atmos and Dolby Vision and features Sony's impressive audio and motion processing technologies. View Deal

TCL 70S434: ~~$599~~ $499 at BestBuy (save $100)
We've reviewed a ton of TCL TVs, routinely finding them to offer up a surprisingly good picture and sound quality for the price, and this 70-inch 4K smart TV is no different.View Deal

Samsung UN70TU7000BXZA: ~~$1000~~ $547 at BestBuy (save $453)
We loved the 8000 series of Samsung TVs, impressed by its awesome value for money alongside brilliant HDR, lots of detail, and punchy colors. The 7000 series has a similar reputation, so at this price, you can't go wrong.View Deal

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The best Bose SoundSport Free Cyber Monday deals

Joe Svetlik — Mon, 30 Nov 2020 11:48:53 +0000

It feels like only yesterday that true wireless earbuds were considered bleeding-edge tech. But now they've well and truly arrived – as is evident from the emergence of sub-genres within the category. There are now budget pairs, high-end variants, and sporty models like the Bose SoundSport Free.

Bose's first sporty true wireless earbuds are among the best that runners and gym bunnies could want. And as you can see, there's some serious money off their £180 ($199) retail price. Expect that to continue, thanks to the Cyber Monday sales.

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The SoundSport Free aren't Bose's latest sporty true wireless buds – that'd be the 2020-released Bose Sport Earbuds – but they're considerably cheaper for that and have plenty of attractive features.

They are sweat- and water-resistant, for one, making them ideal for running in the rain or working up a sweat in other ways. They're comfortable to wear, too, and – crucially for a sports pair – they stay in place when you're exercising.

Battery life is respectable: five hours from the buds and an extra 10 hours from the carry case will see most people through more than a week's worth of workouts.

The on-bud controls are more extensive than some rivals, and the Bose companion app is also very useful – above other functions they help you wirelessly pair your buds to your phone, and find them should they be misplaced or lost.

There's no noise-cancelling tech onboard, mind, although you might actually welcome that if you don't want to be completely cut off from your surroundings while running. And sound-wise, we have very few complaints. These buds are bold but balanced, with a rich and weighty bass – just what you need when to power through that gruelling fifth mile. Their presentation is solid and unwavering and works well across a range of musical genres.

Great sounding and feature packed, they are excellent true wireless earbuds at their now discounted price. Give them the gold medal!

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