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Best deals on tech: Summer’s nearly over – but the deals are hotting up
Lars is a bloodhound when it comes to sniffing out bargains, including on major sales events such as Black Friday and Amazon Prime Day. He is also handy at unravelling tech jargon and anything related to gaming.
After a summer of price rises from some of the biggest tech brands, including Apple, Sony and Microsoft, we're finally starting to see some tempting deals on everything from laptops to printers.
However, not every bargain is as good as it may first appear. Some products have underwhelming specs, while others may cost you more in the long run or perform poorly.
We've rounded up the best tech deals we've spotted on products that also performed well in our independent testing.
Read our round-up of the best deals we spotted this month, or read up on the best John Lewis deals
What makes Which? deals different?
Retailers sometimes use misleading ‘was’ and ‘before’ prices to claim their deals are good. Media sites and artificial intelligence (AI) promote deals from retailers – but do they always check/verify them first? We don’t just take retailers’ word for it. We track actual market prices over six months. We share cheapest and average calculations and evaluate products against strict performance benchmarks. So you get good quality at honest prices.
*References to ‘average price' and 'cheapest price' are based on Which? market knowledge and information supplied by our partners. Prices are checked for the six calendar months prior to publication. Not all retailers are included in our checks.
Why are tech prices going up?
It's not outrageous to think that as new tech comes out, older models get cheaper. The tech-buying advice we give, as well as the prices we track on tech, usually follows that line of thinking.
This summer, however, we haven't seen much of this – in some cases, it even reversed. Tech companies such as Apple and Microsoft have raised prices on tablets, laptops, game consoles and more, citing a global shortage of critical components such as Ram.
Ram prices have shot up dramatically this year as demand from AI companies and data centres for memory chips has far outpaced supply. The increased costs of Ram are making their way down to consumers in the form of higher prices for tech.
It's not all doom and gloom though. Read on to see some great bargains we've spotted on tech despite increased costs.
The best tech deals this September
Samsung SmartTag2
Average price in the past six months £26
Cheapest price in the past six months £11*
We like: Lots of precision finding features
We don't like: Only compatible with Samsung Galaxy devices
Mornings are already chaotic sometimes, especially if you have kids. If you're struggling to find where you've placed your keys or bag, this Bluetooth tracker can help you keep track of misplaced items.
It may not be the lowest price we've seen, but it's still worth considering – especially if you already use Samsung devices, which this tracker only works with. If you have an iPhone or a different Android phone, give this tracker a miss.
Don't use a Samsung phone? Read up on the best Bluetooth trackers to find the models that will work for you.
A new broadband provider
Read our round-up of the best broadband deals, or use our online tool to compare providers.
We like: Blazing-fast speeds for less
We don't like: Prices on some contracts increase each year
Now that school is back in session, your family might need more bandwidth to complete homework, attend online classes and work from home simultaneously.
It can be difficult to know which providers are actually getting you the best deals, which is why we've developed our broadband deals comparison tool. There, you can browse speeds, prices and our expert scores for each provider.
Read our expert advice on the best and worst broadband providers.
Duronic Micro Cut Paper Shredder PS410
Average price in the past six months £85
Cheapest price in the past six months £72*
We like: P4 security rating
We don't like: Larger and bulkier than some other models
In the age of seemingly endless digital scams, it can be easy to forget that bad actors can physically pull your sensitive data from an unshredded letter in your bins.
This shredder deal can give you some peace of mind. It has a P4 security rating, which means it doesn't just shred paper into strips or even cross-cuts. It will cut a piece of paper into about 1,000 scraps, effectively destroying documents containing sensitive information.
Read our full Duronic Micro Cut shredder review.
Samsung T7 Gen 2 Portable Solid State Drive (1TB)
Average price in the past six months £192
Cheapest price in the past six months £123*
We like: An easy way to double, or even triple your storage space
We don't like: Not every colour is on sale
You may have read about how AI datacentres are demanding tons of Ram, which has caused a global shortage of the crucial component. This has resulted in manufacturers such as Apple, Sony and Microsoft increasing prices on their tech. What isn't talked about as much is how that same demand from AI datacentres has also pushed up the prices of solid-state drives (SSDs).
This piece of kit is extremely handy for getting more storage space for photos, videos and documents without having to crack open your computer or pay for a pricey upgrade. Right now, it's uncommon to find good deals on an SSD, so this is a great deal on a 1TB model.
Read our Samsung T7 Gen 2 Portable SSD review.
HP Smart Tank 7605 printer
Average price in the past six months £309
Cheapest price in the past six months £223*
We like: Tank printers typically have cheaper running costs
We don't like: Not the fastest
Some printers can be frustrating to use – and expensive ink cartridges don't help.
Luckily, this printer deal avoids both of these issues. It's a tank printer, which means you can skip cartridges by refilling the built-in tanks with ink. There's also a handy document loader, a scanner, integrated wi-fi and automatic double-sided printing.
Read our HP Smart Tank 7605 printer review.
11-inch Apple iPad (2025)
Average price in the past six months £423
Cheapest price in the past six months £399*
We like: A16 Bionic chip should handle most daily tasks with ease
We don't like: Doesn't come with Apple Intelligence
The original price of this tablet was £329 but, unfortunately, Apple hiked prices on several of its devices in June this year. If you're looking for a new tablet this autumn, this is currently the best deal on an iPad.
You'll get a 10.9-inch screen, 6GB of Ram and 128GB of storage. It's still one of the cheapest iPads since 2022, even with price hikes.
Read our Apple 11-inch iPad (2025) review, or read our other picks for the best iPad and tablet deals.
Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge (15.6-inch X1-26-100, 16GB)
Average price in the past six months £711
Cheapest price in the past six months £399*
We like: Plenty of Ram
We don't like: A bit stingy on storage
Whether you're looking for a budget-friendly PC for your kids to take to school or to replace your old laptop on its last legs, this deal is a great option.
If you have a lot of files, it may be worth shelling out the extra money to upgrade to a 512GB or 1TB SSD instead. That said, you can always pick up the external SSD deal above and use that, too.
Read our Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge laptop review.
Want different specs? Read our guide on the best laptop deals
Apple MacBook Neo
Average price in the past six months £676
Cheapest price in the past six months £599*
We spotted it cheapest on Amazon (£620). Compare other retailers below:
We like: You'll struggle to get an Apple laptop cheaper than this
We don't like: Doesn't have the most storage
Apple is typically known for its pricey, high-end tech. The company has changed tack with the new MacBook Neo, which is aimed at being a sleek macOS laptop without the eye-watering prices. It doesn't have as powerful specs as other MacBooks, but considering it's around half the price of the newest MacBook Air, that's nothing to scoff at.
Even then, the Neo's specs are still good: 8GB of Ram, a 256GB SSD and the A18 Pro chip that's also used in iPhones.
Read our full MacBook Neo review to see how this model compares to other Apple laptops.
