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A five-star Garmin that’s a runner’s dream
Need a new running partner? TechRadar’s fitness editor gave the Garmin Forerunner 955 Solar review a full five stars and that’s saying something. Admittedly it’s not the latest or the best Garmin watch, but that’s only because it’s been succeeded by other models since its launch a few years ago.
It’s still one heck of a multisports watch that will run as long and as far as you can, with battery life that will feel neverending.
And importantly, the solar-charging variant is now 36% off, which means it’s only around AU$50 more than the non-solar version that’s only got a 35% discount. The only caveat is that the white colour variant is the one with this discount, not the black.
Garmin Forerunner 955 Solar (Whitestone): was AU$1,099 now AU$699.84 on Amazon
Fancy a freebie?
Is there a better price than free? Absolutely not. And guess what? You can get both Amazon Music Unlimited and Amazon Kindle Unlimited for free right now for up to four months if you’re a new subscriber.
That’s a whole load of music and books that will be sure to keep you entertained for many, many hours to come.
Amazon Kindle Unlimited: three months free, then AU$13.99/m
Amazon Music Unlimited: four months free, then AU$13.99/m
Sony earbuds for just over AU$60? Yes, please!
The Sony WF-C510 are a great pair of earbuds, and we rate them as the best cheap wireless earbuds without ANC in our buyers guide.
In our Sony WF-C510 review, we gave them 4.5-stars and said we’d “pick these cheap earbuds over more expensive AirPods 4.” and “these are some of the best cheap earbuds out there right now and they continue Sony’s dominance of the audio market.”
High praise indeed!
Just as importantly, they are currently at the lowest price we have seen on Amazon. Earlier in the sale they were AU$78, which was equal to the lowest we had seen previously. But now for the final day of the sale, they have been dropped by an extra 22% off in black, bringing them down to just AU$60.47.
At this price, we think they will sell out before the day is done, so don’t delay if you plan on picking up a pair.
Sony WF-C510: was AU$99 now AU$60.47
Black Friday vs Prime Big Deal Days: should I wait?
There are already some record-low prices available on a few tech products on Amazon, but given this sale is a teaser of sorts, you could well see better discounts next month. However – and this is a big caveat – it’s not a guarantee. Amazon might well match this month’s prices; the retailer gets to decide after all.
That said, nearly every single retailer in Australia will be vying for your attention during Black Friday, so you can shop around and pit one store against the other to see if anyone will price beat (or at least price match). If you have big-ticket items on your wish list, I would recommend you wait till November. If you do spot a specific item you need right now and the price fits your budget, then go ahead and shop Amazon’s October Prime Day sale – it’s still worth looking into. But hurry, sale ends tonight!
The coffee machine everyone is buying
I’m not a coffee drinker, so I’m usually quite intimidated by machines that have more than one button. If I have to think about my coffee… yeah, someone else can make it for me.
And while even I know that Breville makes some of the best coffee machines in the business, I have it on good authority that this Philips bean-to-cup espresso machine is a good one. It was recently sent to one of my colleagues for testing and early impressions are good. Moreover, we’ve tested the Philips 5500 Series LatteGo and we liked what we got.
The 4400 Series can make 12 coffee-based drinks and uses a clever milk frothing system. There was an additional AU$150 coupon saving that made it the #12 bestseller in Amazon’s Kitchen & Dining category, so that’s really saying here. That extra discount is no longer available, but a 43% discount is still pretty darn good I think.
Philips 4400 Series LatteGo: was AU$1,199 now AU$686 on Amazon
The best power bank discounts
Power banks always prove to be best sellers on Amazon during any major sale and we saw the same trend again this year.
Interestingly, the popular brands like Belkin and Anker don’t necessarily have the best options. I didn’t know this till a colleague began testing several power banks from various brands, big and small.
He’s put together a handy guide to the best power banks in Australia and, the good news is, many of them are currently discounted on Amazon.
To make it even easier, I’ve included the best power bank deals below.
An affordable phone with a premium experience
This mid-range phone found a place in our best cheap phones buying guide pretty much as soon as one of my colleagues was able to test it and, even at full price, we wouldn’t hesitate to recommend it. In fact, it’s carrying on a tradition, because its predecessor was also in the same list, so you know Motorola is doing well by you.
With one of the brightest displays in this price bracket and boasting a decent camera system, the Edge 60 Fusion also gets an upgraded Moto AI experience that helps simplify everyday tasks via voice commands.
A bigger battery, fast charging and improved durability have gone a long way in giving it 4 stars in our Motorola Edge 60 Fusion review.
All that for under AU$500 is a no-brainer for anyone looking for a new handset that won’t cost an arm and a leg.
Motorola Edge 60 Fusion: was AU$699 now AU$497 on Amazon
This robot vacuum is a bestseller
I was preparing myself to tell you all about the amazing Ecovacs Deebot X8 Pro Omni, but turns out shoppers are sucking up the savings on another Deebot instead.
The Ecovacs Deebot T30S Pro is down to its lowest price yet – a 65% discount dropping it to just AU$699 – and, according to Amazon, it’s a bestseller. I’m not surprised, at this price. It’s an all-in-one, so it will vacuum, mop, clean itself and dry the mop pads, although it’s not a flagship model.
And while we haven’t tested this specific model here at TechRadar, we have reviews of the Deebot T30S Combo and the Deebot T30 Omni, both of which did well in their respective testing (in fact, I tested the latter myself). So I’m sure the T30S Pro will be just as good.
Moreover, Amazon says it’s sold over a thousand units in the last month and 130 users have left overwhelmingly positive reviews.
Ecovacs Deebot T30S Pro: was AU$1,999 now AU$699 on Amazon
I do also want to point you towards the aforementioned X8 Pro Omni because I tested this premium robovac and I LOVE it! My only complaint was its price point, but the current 20% discount takes care of that. Honestly, it balances its feature set, performance and price really well when discounted, although I’d hesitate to recommend it at full price.
Ecovacs Deebot X8 Pro Omni: was AU$2,499 now AU$1,989 on Amazon
Over 15,000 people have tuned in so far
OK, ‘tuned in’ isn’t exactly the right phrase here, but my team and I are really grateful to all the readers who joined us through Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days sale so far. Hopefully our coverage over the past six days has been helpful and you’ve been able to bag a few discounts on items that have been on your shopping list for a while.
If you’re just joining us now, don’t worry, we’re still rolling on with our coverage here at TechRadar and will continue to do so until the very end. Amazon has decided to make Prime Day 2025 a week-long event after all, ending tonight (October 13) at midnight.
Thanks, Jeff.
So don’t dilly-dally – if you need something, add it to your cart and check out right away. Just be sure you’re a Prime member to see the biggest deals possible and keep an eye out for the extra savings (via coupons) that some listings have.
