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This Vornado deal will blow you away
Every time we see a discount on Vornado fans, we have to write about it. They’re all powerful enough to make the Aussie summer more bearable (when it arrives later in the year, of course), but this particular model takes things a step further.
The Vornado 633DC fan promises to be 80% more energy efficient than the company’s ‘regular’ fans, potentially saving you a little cash on your electricity bill through when the hot months land. Moreover, it offers up 99 speed settings. That means you get even more precise controls – not too blustery and not too slow, you’ll be able to find your sweet spot of air circulation for any hot and humid day.
Better yet, this more advanced Vornado is now 37% off and shaving extra AU$10 off its Prime Day in July price in the process, making it quite a good buy for a premium fan.
Vornado Air Circulator 633DC: was AU$259 now AU$169 on Amazon
Need it in a hurry? An Amazon shipping guide
Amazon Australia delivery: what to expect
Shipping speed in Australia depends a lot on where you live. In the big cities it can be very quick. In regional or remote areas it usually takes a little longer.
Next-day for many metro postcodes
Prime members in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth and Canberra, plus select metro areas, can get next-day delivery on a wide range of items. Order today and your parcel can arrive tomorrow. Non-Prime customers still have standard options but delivery can take longer and may include a fee.
Same-day delivery on select items
If you are in Sydney, Melbourne or Perth, some products qualify for same-day delivery with Prime. Place the order before lunchtime and it can arrive by the evening. This is a handy option for last-minute gifts or urgent purchases.
Regional and remote timeframes
Outside the major hubs, most Prime-eligible orders arrive within two to five days. Very remote addresses can take longer. For non-Prime orders the window can extend and shipping costs vary by item and seller.
Check your ETA at checkout
Enter your postcode at checkout to see the delivery estimate for your address. Each product page also shows the current shipping information.
During big sales, dispatch can slip
Large events like Prime Big Deal Days can slow things down. Orders placed early in the sale may not ship until later in the event window. The listing will show the latest estimate so you can plan accordingly.
Considering Prime for faster delivery
If you shop often, Prime can be worth it for delivery benefits alone. New members can start a 30-day free trial, use it through the sale, then cancel any time if it is not for you.
For more detail, head to the Amazon Help hub and open Delivery speeds & charges.
Breathe easy – Philips purifier for just AU$189
Bushfire season is here thanks to most of the country already scorching under summer-like heat in what should be spring.
If you’re worried about your family’s health at this time, investing in an air purifier will help. There are several models that are big and heavy that will clean out larger spaces, but if you want something for individual rooms or you can carry it from one room to another, consider this Philips 1000i series model.
It’s currently 53% off, so you could buy two for the price of one and still save some dosh, but it can actually circulate clean air in a 78sqm space. That’s not bad for one so small. It promises to be quiet while it does its thing and it’s Wi-Fi connected so you can control it via an app. There are physical buttons too. Available in black and white colourways via the same listing for the same price.
Philips 1000i Series air purifier: was AU$399 now AU$189.05 on Amazon
A summer must-have: SodaStream for just AU$79
If you’re still buying bottles of fizzy drinks from the supermarket – whether that be Pepsi or sparkling water – you really ought to stop. Firstly, that’s expensive in the long run. Secondly, that’s a lot of plastic bottles (I hope you recycle).
One fantastic way to cut costs on the basics like fizzy drinks, especially for summer, is to get yourself a sparkling water maker, and there’s none better than SodaStream.
The entry-level Terra is discounted to just AU$79 right now, and it comes with a 1L bottle and the gas canister, plus there’s a 40ml bottle of lime flavouring too. You can pick up other flavours, including Pepsi, 7UP, kombucha, iced tea and more as and when you need them.
Save money and save the planet.
SodaStream Terra (Black): was AU$119 now AU$79 on Amazon
SodaStream Terra (Misty Blue): was AU$119 now AU$79 on Amazon
SodaStream Terra (Red): was AU$119 now AU$79 on Amazon
The best USB-C charger discounts
I love having extra USB-C chargers on hand as they’re always handy for plugging in my many devices to charge. Plus they always seem to go missing when I want one, so I figure, the more the merrier.
Of course, collecting chargers can get expensive, so I make sure to buy them when they are discounted. And right now on Amazon you can get up to 42% off some of our favourite chargers. Until midnight anyway, as Prime Big Deal Days is almost over.
I have included a range of the best deals below, from compact little chargers that are ideal for phones, to more powerful models that will handle a laptop.
- Ugreen Mini 20W USB-C charger:
was AU$24.99now AU$16.99 - Anker 323 USB-C charger 33W:
was AU$29.99now AU$18.99 - Ugreen Mini 30W USB-C charger:
was AU$29.99now AU$18.99 - Ugreen 35W Nexode 2 Port USB charger:
was AU$34.99now AU$22.79 - Novoo 67W RG68 3-port USB-C charger:
was AU$39.99now AU$27.99 - Ugreen USB-C Charger 65W:
was AU$54.95now AU$32.99 - Anker 735 65W Charger:
was AU$59now AU$33.99 - Belkin BoostCharge Dual USB-C 60W:
was AU$59.99now AU$39.96 - Ugreen USB-C Charger 100W:
was AU$79.99now AU$55.09
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?
Given this October Prime Day sale is weeks away from Black Friday deals starting in Australia, I’m sure many of you are wondering if it’s worth shopping this sale. Well, that’s really up to you as the shopper, but if you can wait, it’s very likely that you will see better prices across the board when the November sale starts.
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.
- INIU B6 22.5W 10,000 mAh slim power bank:
was AU$29.99now AU$25.49 - Anker Nano 22.5W power bank:
was AU$54.99now AU$29.99 - Anker 321 MagGo wireless power bank:
was AU$63.99now AU$29.99 - Vrurc T2055 (20,000mAh, 20W):
was AU$49.99now AU$30.99 - Anker 622 MagGo 5000mAh power bank:
was AU$109.99now AU$40 - Ugreen MagSafe magnetic power bank:
was AU$79.99now AU$47.49 - Iniu B62 65W 20,000mAh power bank:
was AU$79.99now AU$59.49 - Ugreen 145W 25,000mAh power bank:
was AU$139.99now AU$94.29 - INIU B64 140W 27,000 mAh power bank:
was AU$169.99now AU$101.99 - Anker 737 24,000mAh 140W power bank:
was AU$165now AU$125.10
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.
