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The best early Boxing Day deals live: Discounts from Currys, Boots, Amazon and more
Retailers are getting a head start on the festive shopping season – these are the best discounts right now
We’re two days away from official Boxing Day sales, but retailers like Amazon, Argos, Currys and Boots are already offering big discounts across everything from air fryers to AirPods.
To help you get a head start on the sale, we’ll be rounding up all of the latest and greatest deals right here on our Boxing Day liveblog.
Our expert team of IndyBest shoppers have covered the Boxing Day sales for years, so we know how to spot a good deal from a bad one. What’s more, we only recommend products we’ve tested and from brands we trust, so you can be sure the discounts we include are ones we’d go for ourselves.
That’s enough blathering from us. Sit back, pop your slippers on, fire up Mariah Carey and let our expert-curated early Boxing Day deals wash over you like a tide of festive discounts.
Read more: The best early Boxing Day deals we’ve spotted so far
Save 11% on Dalwhinnie single malt whisky
Has your Christmas party left the drinks cabinet depleted? Here’s a discount on a top-rated whisky to help you replenish your stocks.
Dalwhinnie 15-year-old single malt scotch whisky: Was £51, now £45.59, Amazon.co.uk
An easy-drinking single malt from Dalwhinnie, Scotland’s highest distillery, this 15-year-old scotch is renowned for its good value and its gentle, aromatic profile. Notes of fruit and toffee makes this a great whisky for those who aren’t generally fans of the stuff, while the 11 per cent discount is even easier to swallow.
Get £50 off the AirPods Pro 2
House getting a little noisy this Christmas? Try this fantastic deal on some of the best noise-cancelling earbuds we’ve tested.
Apple AirPods pro (2nd generation): Was £229, now £179, Currys.co.uk
The AirPods Pro 2 rank among the best earbuds you can buy, and ahead of the Boxing Day sale they’re back at their lowest ever price of £179 across most retailers. The natural choice for iPhone users, they offer impeccable sound quality, immersive noise cancellation and a comfortable all-day fit.
Save £5 on the Anker P20i earbuds
Anker’s budget-friendly earbuds are some the best you’ll find for under £30, combining a rock bottom price with premium features. Right now there’s another fiver off at Amazon.
Soundcore by Anker P20i true wireless earbuds: Was £29.99, now £24.99, Amazon.co.uk
As well as sounding decent for the price, the P20i can be used to make and take phone calls, the charging case gives you 30 hours of battery life and a 10 minute charge will get you two hours of playback time.
Good morning, deal hunters!
Welcome back to the IndyBest Boxing Day liveblog.
This Christmas Eve, and ahead of the sales officially starting, we’ll be scouring the internet for the best early discounts to shop right now. We’re on the lookout for everything from TVs and fashion to home appliances and mattresses.
To get yourself up to speed, check out our main guide to the best early Boxing Day offers so far. Or just stick around with us to catch the latest discounts live.
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Deal hunters, signing off
That’s all from our Boxing Day liveblog for today – thank you for joining us!
We’ll be back again tomorrow morning with more of the latest and best early Boxing Day discounts, as well as a few choice highlights from our shopping guides.
To see all of the best Boxing Day deals in one place, head over to our main mega-guide. That’s where we’re rounding up discounts on everything from beauty and toys to laptops and electric toothbrushes.
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Save £55 on YSL perfum at Boots
A perfume beloved of IndyBest readers, YSL’s black opium has a massive £55 off at Boots ahead of Boxing Day.
YSL black opium le parfum, 50ml: Was £110, now £55, Boots.com
In its original eau de parfum edition, beauty writer Lauren Cunningham described it as “the perfect pick for evenings out” in her guide to the best perfumes for women. Now, in this le parfum iteration, the brand shines a spotlight on its vanilla notes specifically for a sweeter, warmer finish that’s party season-approved. New Year’s Eve, here you come.
The entry-level iPad is back down to the discount price we saw on Black Friday, giving you a second chance to grab Apple’s tablet with a £40 discount ahead of Christmas.
Apple iPad, 10th generation, 2022: Was £329, now £289, Amazon.co.uk
“The new design, faster processor, better and bigger display are easily worth the price, and the new iPad is a real rival to the iPad Air, which usually costs £170 more,” our tester said in their review. “This is the best tablet under £500 from any manufacturer, in my opinion,” he added.
Save £275 on the MacBook Air
Here’s a £275 saving on the MacBook Air from 2020, which is still a powerful, versatile and lightweight laptop with an impressive all-day battery life.
Apple MacBook Air (13in, M1, 2020): Was £925, now £649.97, Laptopsdirect.co.uk
This festive deal at Laptops Direct sees Apple’s best-selling laptop reduced to just £650 ahead of Boxing Day – that’s one of the cheapest prices we’ve ever seen the MacBook Air on sale for.
Save £150 on the Delonghi magnifica coffee machine
Here’s a deal on one of the best coffee machines we’ve tested at Currys.
Delonghi magnifica evo coffee machine: Was £529.99, now £375, Currys.co.uk
The Delonghi magnifica offers a simple bean-to-cup extraction thanks to its 13-setting burr grinder and one-touch operation. One of the top names in coffee makers, Delonghi features in our tester Zoe’s review of the best coffee machines.
Here’s an £80 saving on the Samsung Galaxy Ring
Planning on getting fit for the new year? This deal on Samsung’s smart ring will help you track your progress.
Samsung Galaxy ring: Was £399, now £319, Currys.co.uk
Samsung’s smart ring tracks your health metrics around the clock, offering you wellness tips and insights into your activity, stress levels and sleep quality without the need to wear a watch. When tech critic Alex reviewed the Galaxy Ring review, he said it has “one of the best design choices we’ve seen for a smart ring”. There’s a major £80 discount at Currys today.