Boxing Day sales live now: Best deals from John Lewis, Boots, Dyson and more
From the Nintendo Switch Lite to Dyson vacuums, Ugg slippers, Airpods and Fitbit trackers, we’ve found the hottest offers to shop now
Now that you’ve opened your presents, eaten Christmas lunch (plus all the leftovers in the evening), drunk all the sherry and are settled in for a day on the sofa, turn your attention to one of the biggest shopping events of the year: the Boxing Day sales.
It’s often one of the best times to bag yourself a bargain, so we’re here to make sure you don’t miss out on great offers across clothes, beauty, tech, toys, home appliances and more.
While long queues in the early hours of the morning outside high street stores are usually synonymous with the sales at this time of year, recently the day has become more of an online shopping event with big-name brands slashing prices on its end of year stock.
The 2020 sale is set to be bigger than ever after a boom in online shopping during the coronavirus lockdown when we were unable to get to the shops. Due to the ongoing pandemic, in-store shopping will not look the same this year as different lockdown measures and tier restrictions across the country mean many people will continue to shop from the comfort of their sofa.
Throughout the day, we’ll be bringing you the best deals from big-name brands including Apple, Amazon, Currys PC World and Simba. We’ve done the hard work for you so you can snap up all the biggest offers from high-street stalwarts John Lewis, Debenhams, Habitat, Boots and many more.
So whether you’re looking for a Fitbit, Nintendo Switch Lite or Dyson vacuum cleaner, follow our live blog for the latest updates and hottest deals.
Our IndyBest team has hand-picked every deal featured here. We may earn some commission from the links in this article, but our selections have been made independently and without bias. This revenue helps to fund journalism across The Independent.
Save £200 on this popular Microsoft Surface tablet in John Lewis’s winter sale
The device landed a top spot in our review of the best tablets of 2020, where our technology critic, David Phelan, noted: "Although this is a tablet, it becomes a full-on laptop if you attach an optional keyboard cover. Its functionality is aided by Microsoft’s full Windows 10 operating system.”
“The display looks great and the range of apps is dizzyingly large. With the keyboard attached it becomes a lightweight, powerful laptop that’s easy to carry and use,” he added.
Enhance your listening experience with a pair of Apple Airpods from Very
Pay just £124 this Boxing Day for a pair of Apple AirPods with a charging case from Very. The earphones automatically connect, have double-tap play or skip forward, high-quality audio and provide up to three hours of talk time on a single charge. David Phelan, our technology critic, rated these highly in his IndyBest review of the best wireless earbuds, saying: “Apple’s distinctive earbuds have been massively successful since they first launched and they remain even now some of the very lightest in-ears you can find."
He also rated the pro version of the AirPods which are on sale too, down from £249 to £198, but still commended the standard AirPods for their sound quality: “The fit is slightly different from the pro – there’s no silicone ear tip – and there’s no noise-cancelling. Even so, audio quality is very good, as is call quality, which works even if you only use one earbud.”
Apple rarely offer discounts on its products, so drown out the noise and don’t miss out on these impressive savings.
Don’t miss out on nearly 50% off this Shark Upright Vacuum Cleaner
Save nearly £200 on this model which is perfect for pet owners who are constantly cleaning up shedding hair on carpets or hard floors. It can also transform into a portable vacuum to easily clean stairs, surfaces and under furniture while its anti hair-wrap technology removes hair from the brush-roll so you don’t have to. Take advantage of 43 per cent off the model this Boxing Day.
There is 50% off a De’ Longhi Autentica Bean to Cup Coffee Machine
Pay just £350 for this De’ Longhi bean to cup coffee machine in the Currys Boxing Day sale. With personalised settings, a milk frother and automatic cleaning program, make your morning coffee with ease.
A similar De’Longhi model featured in our round-up of the best bean to cup machines, with our reviewer saying “we liked this model, which is slim and sleek and encompasses much of the technology… Coffee profiles can be easily adjusted, and the machine remembers your last saved preferences and has various profiles. We found the grinding on this machine to be so effective and fine that each coffee was bursting with aroma, flavour and strength."
Enter the new year with a sofa upgrade from Made
Now is your best chance to score big savings on bulkier items such as this sofa. If you’re moving to a new place in the new year or desperately need an upgrade to your current sofa, snap this up while there’s £200 off. The feather-filled cushions will be fluffy and perfect for afternoon naps while the sleek metal legs add a touch of chic.
Whatever your plans on NYE, make sure you look the part in this Diane Von Furstenberg jumpsuit
This 100 per cent silk jumpsuit currently has more than £300 off, so snap it up now and don’t miss out on a mega bargain. The all over geometric prints gives this a modern edge, while the wide leg is a nod to the 70s.
Get a better nights sleep with the Simba hybrid pro mattress
This brand has become synonymous with a good night’s sleep, and this particular mattress and the regular hybrid featured in our round-up of the best mattresses of 2020. Our tester said: “If you lean more towards foam than springs, but still want the best of both worlds – support, squidge, bounce and breathability – it’s definitely one to consider.”
They also added that “it feels just as comfy right on the edges as it does bang in the middle,” and the good news is "you won’t disturb your partner if you toss and turn and it’s exceptional at keeping sweat at bay".
“It’s robust and doesn’t sag, making it a keeper for years to come,” so on that note, we urge you to make use of the brand’s “un-boxing day” sale, where it’s offering 35 per cent of everything over £300, valid until 26 December is actually here.
Don’t miss out on this saving on a Samsung The Frame Smart TV from Currys
Save £100 on this Samsung The Frame QE32LS03TBKXXU 32" Smart Full HD HDR QLED TV with Bixby, Alexa & Google Assistant in the Currys PC World Boxing Day sale. While its Art Mode allows you to showcase art or photographs, the enhanced picture quality of 1000 PQI means you can stream all your favourite movies and shows in cinematic quality at home. Samsung often make our round-ups of the best TV’s so you’re in safe hands with this one
Save £20 on a sought after Nintendo Switch Lite from Amazon’s Boxing Day sale
If Santa didn’t deliver the Nintendo Switch Lite on Christmas day, snap up this deal on Amazon where you’ll save nearly 10 per cent on the console. Although it’s not a huge saving, discounted Switch models always sell out fast. While the original Switch console is designed to connect to your TV, despite its portability, the lite version is designed for hand-held use only.
The Independent’s technology editor and avid gamer, Andrew Griffin, describes the Nintendo Switch Lite as “a cheaper and lighter version (of the original) that can be carried around. It will suit anyone on a budget, with limited space or who never wants to play it on their TV anyway.” This bundle comes with Animal Crossing too, which has been a popular game throughout lockdown and three months Nintendo Online membership so you can access all Nintendo games and play with friends and rivals.
Cancel out the noise with these Beats Studio 3 Wireless headphones, now just £169
We’re big fans of this pair from Beats, which featured in our review of the best noise-cancelling headphones. Drown out the world and plug into your favourite podcasts, Netflix or zoom calls, as they easily switch between multiple devices, from your laptop to your smartphone. “The audio is strong, with lots of bass, for which the brand is known, and they have a warm, lively sound. The battery recharges quickly: ten minutes of charge yields three hours of playback,” our reviewer said.
