Tech Christmas gift guide: the season’s best gadgets and big savings

With Christmas fast approaching, shoppers seeking the season’s best gadget upgrades can turn to a curated gift guide from Daily Mail’s technology desk. The guide highlights discounts across phones, tablets, TVs, audio gear and gaming devices, spanning Apple, Samsung, LG, Amazon and more across major retailers.

Among the standout offers, Apple fans can find AirPods Pro 2 at £169 on Amazon and a four-pack of AirTags for under £75. The 11-inch M3 iPad Air with 128GB storage is listed at £499, a £100 cut, while the Apple Watch Series 11 is discounted at John Lewis by about £70. The guide notes that while Apple itself does not run sales, third-party retailers continue to host promotions on AirPods, AirTags and iPad Air.

For the movie night crowd, the guide points to big savings on TVs and soundbars. The Samsung QN90F 43-inch TV is listed at £759, a £150 saving, while the Hisense 43A7NQTUK is £249 after an £80 cut. For true cinema audio, the LG US80TR wireless sound bar is down to £499 after a £600 discount, and Samsung’s The Freestyle portable projector is £349, a £50 improvement on its previous price. The 50-inch Amazon Fire TV display is priced at £299.99, reflecting a £350 reduction, while the Kindle Paperwhite Kids remains a strong option for families at £139.99, roughly £30 off.

For music lovers, Sony’s WH-1000XM5 are now £199, offering strong noise cancellation, and the premium Bowers & Wilkins Px8 headphones sit at £349 with an £180 saving. The JBL Charge 6 portable speaker is available for £99.99, and the Tribit StormBox Micro 2 compact speaker clocks in at £39.99.

For gamers, the Logitech G335 wired headset is priced at £34.99, a £20 saving, while Nintendo’s Switch 2 bundle with Mario Kart World and Cyberpunk 2077 dips to £467. Meta Quest 3S headset is on sale for £229, and Samsung Odyssey G5 (27-inch) monitors are down to £159.

Deal coverage is compiled by Daily Mail journalists, with offers available through participating retailers. Prices and availability can change quickly during the holiday season, and readers should verify current pricing before purchasing as part of the guide’s ongoing updates.