Amazon AU Boxing Day sale 2024: the last shopping event of the year is almost here
Amazon's last big sale of 2024 follows right after Christmas
In Australia, any major retailer worth its salt has a Boxing Day sale, and that of course includes one of the biggest of them all: Amazon.
Boxing Day, of course, takes place every year right after Christmas on December 26. However, Amazon has been known to kick off its Boxing Day sale early — last year, the online retail giant started its Boxing Day sale on December 22, and ended it on December 27.
While we don't know the exact day the Amazon AU Boxing Day sale will commence, we'll be on hand to to point you towards the best deals as soon as they start pouring in. We suggest you keep an eye on this page in the days leading up to Boxing Day, because with Black Friday and Cyber Monday behind us, this could be your last chance to bag a bargain in 2024.
And, though you don't need to be an Amazon Prime member in order to bag a bargain on Boxing Day, there are benefits to being one, including free shipping and next-day delivery to select post codes, along with access to a number of other Amazon services.
Best of all, Amazon offers a 30-day free trial, so it won't even cost you anything if you haven't signed up before. Find out more at the link below.
Amazon's Boxing Day sales are available to all shoppers, but there can occasionally be exclusive deals for Primer members. Plus, if products are sold or shipped by Amazon AU, you can benefit from free next-day delivery. Because of this, we believe it's a good idea to become a Prime member during the sales period. An Amazon Prime subscription gets you free delivery on millions of items, and best of all, if you haven't previously been a member, you can get all the benefits within its 30-day free trial. A subscription will also grant you access to a number of other Amazon services, including Prime Video, Prime Reading and Prime Gaming.
Amazon Boxing Day sale: best early deals
Phones
Save up to AU$252
One way to score a cheap(er) iPhone is to grab an older model, which often receive the best discounts. The iPhone 14 came out in 2022, and Apple generally supports its handsets for a minimum of 5 years, so the 14 should be good through 2027. While it won't get Apple's upcoming AI, this is otherwise still a very capable handset, with a 6.1-inch display, A15 processor and lots of storage.
Save AU$264
Want a flagship Samsung handset without paying Ultra pricing? The Galaxy S24 Plus is a good middle ground, offering a larger display than the base model but retaining all of its features. Right now, you can get the 512GB in Onyx Black, Amber Yellow, Cobalt Violet or Marble Grey at a AU$264 discount on the RRP.
Alternatively, you can get a smaller AU$101 discount if you go for the 256GB model in Onyx Black, Amber Yellow, Cobalt Violet or Marble Grey, bringing its price down to AU$1,479 AU$1,378.
Tablets & ereaders
Save AU$20
If you're in the market for a Kindle but don't know where to start, this new model is the perfect first e-reader. Designed as the lightest and most compact Kindle, it has a 300ppi high-res display screen, measuring 6 inches. It also has 16GB of storage space for housing thousands of your favourite e-books.
Save AU$50
With the biggest discount on any of the 2024 models, the Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition gives you double the storage of the standard model, and wireless charging. Plus, you can choose from two shiny new colourways, Metallic Jade and Metallic Black.
Save AU$203.51
The Galaxy Tab S9 FE is an affordable entry point into Samsung's tablet family, boasting a beautiful 10.9-inch display with full support for its included S Pen. Right now, you can get the 256GB cellular model at a nice AU$203.51 discount.
Alternatively, you could opt for the 128GB Wi-Fi only model for only AU$749 AU$547.
Headphones & audio
Save AU$107
Samsung's third-gen Galaxy Buds may not be as powerful as its Galaxy Buds Pro 3, but they're far cheaper sand offer excellent battery life, great noise cancellation and live translation features when paired to a recent Galaxy smartphone. Now discounted to just AU$192.
Save AU$115
While the Sony's WH-1000XM4 has been succeeded by the XM5, the former is arguably a better purchase for most people, thanks to its lower price point. It's still one of the best noise-cancelling headphones you can buy, offering excellent sound quality, class-leading noise cancellation and a foldable design for more compact storage.
Save AU$150
A fantastic set of earbuds which are used frequently by this particular writer, Samsung's Galaxy Buds 2 Pro delivers hi-res 24-bit end-to-end audio support as well as Dolby Atmos, great noise cancellation and IPX7 waterproofing. You'll get around five hours of battery life from the buds alone, though you'll get an additional 18 hours from the provided charging case.
Save AU$54
Sony's full-featured and fantastic-sounding flagship earbuds offer class-leading noise-cancelling and an extensive list of features. We scored them 4.5/5 in our unbiased review and they've taken the #1 spot in our list of the best wireless earbuds. As such, any discount on this excellent set of in-ears is a welcome one, even if its only 14%.
Save AU$80.01
Thanks to an excellent 30% discount, Shokz's OpenRun Pro are now the company's most affordable bone conduction headphones leading into Christmas. As the name suggests, the OpenRun is ideal for running and other outdoor activities. It boasts an IP67 rating, making it sweat and water-resistant.
Save AU$1,949.95
Created to fill up an entire room with rich and smooth-sounding audio, this Sennheiser Ambeo Max soundbar is capable of outputting up to 500 watts of power through its 30Hz speakers. It comes packed with Chromecast, Apple AirPlay 2 and Spotify Connect capability. Notably, one of its best features is its 3D sound, which can easily adjust to the characteristics of the room you're using it in and amplify the sound accordingly. We've seen it cheaper for AU$1,970, but with over AU$2,000 sliced off, this Amazon deal is hard to pass up.
TV & entertainment
Save AU$110
If you're looking to amplify your home streaming set-up, this Fire TV Cube offers lightning-fast app loading thanks to its octa-core processor — which is 2x more powerful than the Fire TV Stick 4K Max. You can stream more than 350k movies and TV shows with access to all of your favourite streamers and free-to-air channels.
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(Save AU$300)
If you're looking for a terrific TV deal, this is it. This Sony X85L delivers eye-capturing pictures with local dimming zones and amazing contrast. You can grab it from Sony AU for the AU$1,799, but this tasty deal knocks AU$300 off RRP, making it even more attractive.
Personal tech
Save AU$60.50
This power bank has a large but flight-safe 25,000 mAh capacity, making it ideal for charging laptops, phones and other devices while on the go or travelling. Admittedly, this item is rarely listed at its full RRP, but that doesn't stop it from being a bargain at this price.
Save AU$14.96
Say goodbye to tangled cords thanks to this nifty little transmitter. You can wirelessly transmit audio from in-flight entertainment, games, gym equipment and more, to your favourite Bluetooth headphones, without sacrificing superb sound quality.
Home security
Save AU$34
The Blink Mini 2 is an affordable indoor camera with a wired connection that offers high-resolution live-view footage, a built-in LED spotlight and two-way audio. The camera also detects motion, so you can put your mind at ease when away from home. You can arm, disarm or simply check on your house from anywhere using the Blink app or via the Alexa Blink smart home skill on any Echo device.
Available in black or white and you can purchase a 2-pack for AU$50.
Save AU$75
Blink's outdoor camera offering, the Outdoor 4, comes with 1080p HD real-time footage, infrared night vision, two-way audio and a wider field of view, so you can see all the nooks and crannies outside your home. The camera also features dual-zone detection and comes with a Blink Sync Module 2, so you can store your footage locally.
The Outdoor 4 is available in bundles of up to five cameras.
Save AU$102
Looking to bolster your home security but not in the market for a Ring camera? Let us introduce Google's own home security offering, the Nest Cam. This camera is indoor, wired and offers a birdseye view of your home in 1080p HDR video.
Gaming
Save AU$62.95
Down to a low of AU$47, this Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora PS5 deal is hard to pass up. We called the game one of the biggest surprises of 2023, thanks to its immersive gameplay and visually stunning backdrop amid the action. Ride on the back of a banshee as you play as a Na'vi and explore the seemingly vast lands that James Cameron's universe has to offer.
Save AU$54.99
A renowned brand among gamers, Glorious has delivered an exceptional product in the Model O gaming mouse, which is said to be the lightest RGB mouse out there right now. Apart from being ambidextrous, the Model O sports a 1000hz polling rate, which is great for those who crave responsiveness.
Save AU$15.95
This vibrant Mario Party game offers both quality and quantity as a welcome new addition to the franchise. Featuring seven new boards, and more than 110 mini-games, this is a game experience you’ll be playing with friends and family for months.
Smart home
Save AU$70
Save a modest 41% off the newest smart display from Amazon's Echo lineup. The Echo Show 5 is perfect for checking the weather, managing to-do lists, looking up recipes and making video calls. You can even link it to other Echo devices to amplify your smart home setup.
Available in White, Charcoal and Cloud Blue.
Save AU$7.95
If you're thinking of dipping your feet into a smart home setup, a smart plug is a relatively affordable way to get started. This Philips Hue option is easy to use and its app is just as streamlined. It also works over Bluetooth or via the Hue Bridge if you already have a Hue setup. All you need to do is plug it into any appliance — i.e. a lamp or your coffee machine — and schedule automation for it.
Wearables
Save AU$543
Sporting a rugged design for intense workouts and increased resistance for water-based exercises, the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra is for users who mean business. It offers dual-frequency GPS for incredibly precise location accuracy, and sports a large 44mm display on a 47mm chassis, and a programmable quick button. Titanium Grey is discounted to AU$756 while Titanium Silver is slightly more expensive at AU$806.
Save AU$188.14
The Silver version of Samsung's Galaxy Watch 7 (44mm / Bluetooth) has received a significant discount for Boxing Day, coming down to just AU$599 AU$410.86. If you'd prefer the Green version (44mm / Bluetooth), you can also get that at a smaller discount, now only AU$447.
Appliances
Save AU$171
This at-home espresso machine is perfect for coffee connoisseurs and has long held a position on our round-up of the best espresso machines. This manual coffee machine streamlines the brewing process from beans to latte with its integrated conical burr grinder, steam wand and precise espresso extraction.
Save AU$353
If you're looking to elevate your pod coffee experience, Nespresso's Lattissima machine will do just that. With the usual one-touch coffee convenience you'll find with Nespresso, this fully automatic machine produces 6 cup sizes, from espresso to alto, as well as 3 milk-based presets, like a cappuccino or a latte. The built-in frothing wand takes care of your milk's business by aerating it to warm and foamy heaven.
Save AU$230.09
A robovac for less than AU$200? What a bargain. This extremely affordable model from Lefant is currently 58% off. It has six different cleaning modes, controlled via its app and auto-charging efficiency, meaning it'll take a break to recharge when it needs to.
Home network
Save AU$250
If you've ever wanted to create one of the best mesh Wi-Fi systems at home, this discounted Eero router and extender bundle could be ideal. Covering up to 460 square metres and up to 500Mbps download speeds, you can say goodbye to internet dead zones at home — and connect up to 75 devices at once.
Amazon AU Boxing Day sale 2024: when do they start?
Boxing Day sales traditionally begin from December 26, the day after Christmas Day. In recent years, however, retailers have been adjusting how they treat the sales period. Not only do Boxing Day sales usually run until at least the end of the year (and occasionally into the first few days of the New Year) they also occasionally start earlier than Boxing Day itself.
Are Amazon AU Boxing Day sales better than Black Friday?
While the Amazon AU Boxing Day sale definitely presents a chance to make some big savings on a range of products, tech has traditionally been discounted more on Black Friday. Boxing Day deals tend to be more attractive on items such as fashion and homewares.
However, you should still be able to take advantage of Boxing Day deals on things such as TVs, headphones and games. We’ll be checking all the major online retailers for the latest Boxing Day deals on tech and home appliances at Amazon, and adding them to this page.
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Stephen Lambrechts is the Managing Editor of Tom's Guide AU and has written professionally across the categories of tech, film, television and gaming for the last 15 years. Before Tom's Guide, he spent several years as a Senior Journalist at TechRadar, had a brief stint as Editor in Chief at Official Xbox Magazine Australia, and has written for such publications as APC, TechLife Australia, T3, FilmInk, AskMen, Daily Telegraph and IGN. He's an expert when it comes to smartphones, TVs, gaming and streaming. In his spare time, he enjoys watching obscure horror movies on physical media, keeping an eye on the latest retro sneaker releases and listening to vinyl. Occasionally, he also indulges in other non-hipster stuff, like hiking.
- Lucy ScottingStaff Writer