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2025-11-13T22:05:14.281Z
Laptops for less
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Need a new laptop? As with any big investment into big-ticket tech items, now is a good time to figure out which laptop you’d like and keep an eye on prices.
Well, actually you don’t have to do that last thing – keep an eye on prices. My colleague Lindsay Handmer is doing that for you and collating all the best Black Friday laptop deals in Australia in one handy place. Whether you need a Windows machine or keen on a new and powerful MacBook Pro, head to our dedicated coverage of the best early deals available right now.
These offers are likely to change weekly, but Lindsay is doing the hard work for you and keeping that dedicated page updated regularly.
Click here for all the best Black Friday laptop deals in Australia
2025-11-13T21:03:24.337Z
It’s the morning of November 14 (in case you weren’t quite keeping track) and with Click Frenzy now over, some of the good deals we say in the last couple of days have disappeared. Fear not, though, as you just have to hang tight for a few days more before prices start to drop dramatically across the board. And that’s because I’m expecting nearly every retailer to start their ‘official’ Black Friday sale by November 17 or November 18.
As you can see, however, there are still some good bargains to be had in these early days. If a price looks right to you, I would recommend you scoop it up. Once it’s delivered to your door, don’t open the packaging – if the price drops next week, you might be able to return the item and buy it elsewhere for a better price. Smart thinking, eh?
2025-11-13T09:16:29.601Z
Stand up for this deal – quality standing desk for less
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I began today by sharing an exclusive offer on good office chairs from Steelcase. Now take a look at a standing desk.
A standing desk doesn’t come cheap, at least not a quality one, and Australian company Desky has quality tables. I should know, I use one of these at home myself and have had it for over a year now. So far, I’ve had no complaints at all.
It’s standout feature is the under-desk cable management system. While this is an additional purchase for AU$49, it’s absolutely worth it. Your power board can sit within or, if you’re willing to spend a little more money, you can get clip-in boards from the company itself. These keep all your cables hidden away and, best part, you can even fit the tray on after you’ve assembled the desk. It’s really easy to do so.
The hardwood options, while expensive, are excellent. The dual motors I have on my desk are quiet and, interestingly, if the companion app on my iPhone is connected to the desk, I can just ask Siri to raise or lower the Desky for me. The caveat here is that the app needs to stay connected which, sadly, doesn’t happen if you have exited it. That said, the controller is easy to use and set up, plus its colour lighting is a nice touch. All in all, a fantastic investment for a workspace.
Desky Dual standing desks: AU$150 off with code DUAL150
2025-11-13T06:24:38.627Z
Backup and shield your data
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I’ve been a massive fan of Samsung’s portable SSDs. I had the 1TB T5 for a few years before upgrading to the T7 Shield to back up all my photos (I’m a photographer who occasionally shoots in RAW with a 48MP camera).
I opted for the 2TB variant because it represented better value for money when I bought it and the out covering protected the actual SSD from accidental drops (which I have a penchant of doing). It also makes the device water resistant, and thus more durable.
It’s still going strong two years on, so I haven’t yet been tempted to upgrade further to the T9, and I would absolutely recommend the T7 Shield if you need some a safe place to back up your files.
I guarantee that it’s very speedy too. You get read and write speeds of up to 1,050MB/s and 1,000 MB/s respectively, made possible by the USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 port.
Portable SSDs can be hefty investments, but I can easily recommend the 1TB variant in the blue colourway that’s currently got a 20% discount.
Samsung 1TB T7 Shield portable SSD: AU$249 AU$199 on Amazon
2025-11-13T05:15:01.056Z
The best headphone deal this side of Black Friday?
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Black Friday is always a fantastic time to secure yourself a new set of headphones – we’ll be surprised if we don’t see steep discounts on top models from the likes of Bose, Sony and Sennheiser, for example.
Even with discounts though, flagship pairs from those brands will still command a premium. Enter the CMF Headphone Pro. This cost-friendly set of over-ears comes from Nothing’s sub-brand, and based on our CMF Headphone Pro review, they have a specs and feature list that commands your attention.
As our tester noted, they sound “detailed, nuanced and energetic” and offer “clarity, two types of spatial audio, LDAC and hi-res wired connectivity.” They’re customisable too – you can interchange the ear cushions and adjust the EQ settings. Oh, and another thing, they support an incredibly detailed hearing test within the companion app to create an effective personal sound profile.
We could go on speaking highly of them to be honest, and that’s even at their regular AU$179 list price. Amazon, however, has already heavily discounted them ahead of Black Friday, knocking them down to as low as AU$105.54 for the dark grey pair.
AU$105 for a talented set of headphones? You won’t find a better deal this side of Black Friday, but note that these offers are via Amazon UK.
• CMF Headphone Pro (dark grey): AU$179 AU$105.84 at Amazon
• CMF Headphone Pro (light green): AU$179 AU$109.24 at Amazon
2025-11-13T04:00:05.936Z
A five-star speaker at its lowest price yet
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We awarded the JBL Charge 6 review five stars, and is one of the best Bluetooth speakers in Australia right now. And given we haven’t seen too many discounts since this portable and rugged sound machine was released, I think it’s well worth highlighting this deal.
To get the deal price, you need to generate a unique TechRadar JBL coupon code and apply it at checkout on the JBL online storefront.
With booming sound and an easy-to-carry design, you really can’t go wrong with this one.
JBL Charge 6: AU$229.95 now AU$183.96 at JBL
2025-11-13T02:56:03.667Z
A cordless vacuum for just AU$219!
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For an affordable, no-frills approach to a completely clean home, look no further than the Shark IZ102 stick vacuum cleaner. It consistently proves popular with our readers, to the point where Amazon has occasionally run out of stock. It’s consistently available around the AU$230 to AU$250 mark, so it’s easy to see why.
And now it’s at a record-low price of just AU$219! And it’s not even Black Friday yet!
You’ll get decent suction, an LED light on the brush head to show up any hidden debris and a self-cleaning brush roll to ensure it doesn’t throw dirt back onto your floors the next time you clean.
It also offers a few cleaning modes depending on the type of floor you’re vacuuming, which are activated at the touch of a button. And if that wasn’t enough, it can also convert into a smaller handheld vacuum for cleaning the car or upholstery, while a telescopic bar and crevice tool allow you to get up to your ceilings.
It’s essentially everything you could need from a vacuum cleaner and all at a truly affordable price. It may not be the most powerful tool in the shed, but it’s handy for small spaces and those quick clean-ups.
Shark IZ102 cordless vacuum: was AU$549.99 now AU$274 on Amazon
Firstly, start by making a list of what you want to buy, then keen an eye on the price history. You can use tools like CamelCamelCamel if you’re a regular Amazon shopper, or even check price comparison sites like Getprice.Figure out what kind of specs you’re after, but be flexible – the top line might be beyond your budget even after discount, but a slightly lower-specced model might suit you just fine and save you a lot of cash too.So, you’ve found the deal you were looking for a retailer, but always widen your net and check other stores – someone will price beat (if not price match) and you could even score yourself additional incentives like a bundle package or a free gift. Definitely shop around.While it’s fair to say the best deals will be during the actual 4-day Black Friday to Cyber Monday period – which is November 28 to December 1 this year – retailers are starting their sales early and prices may or may not change over the next few weeks. If you hold off, stocks might be out and you could miss out. These early deals are well worth considering – if a price looks right to you, don’t hesitate to commit.And in case the price does drop further after you’ve made your purchase, I’d strongly recommend leaving the item in its box till the sale is fully over. That way you can always return it and buy it elsewhere for a better price.
2025-11-13T00:34:57.405Z
You’ll want to sit down for this exclusive offer
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I’ve got to start you off with an exclusive offer available only via our own checkout code.
If you’re in the market for a new office chair, I highly recommend Steelcase, especially since you can use our exclusive code FUTURE2025 at checkout and get a flat 28% off sitewide. That’s an extra 3% off just for our readers.
That means you can grab the Karman or the Series 2 Task chair for a lot less than they’re listed for – two of the best office chairs in Australia right now. I’ve picked some of our top deals from the Steelcase sale in a dedicated article, but you can head over to Steelcase to browse the entire sale.
Steelcase office chairs: 28% off with exclusive code FUTURE2025
2025-11-12T23:44:35.201Z
Isn’t it just the best time to be a shopper? It’s sale season – and I don’t just mean Black Friday, I’m also including Boxing Day as it will arrive just weeks after Cyber Monday on December 1. There are bargains coming through on nearly everything, so this is the best time to get those big-ticket items purchased because now is when we see the biggest discounts.