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Huge Amazon sale is live from £7 — 31 deals I'd shop this week on apparel, TVs, Apple, Lego, Shark, Ninja and more

Huge Amazon sale is live from £7 — 31 deals I'd shop this week on apparel, TVs, Apple, Lego, Shark, Ninja and more

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We're just off the back of Amazon Prime Day, but there's no shortage of great deals at Amazon this week. I've found a bunch of discounts that are Prime Day worthy, even after the event!
For starters, our new choice for the best TV on the market is on sale for £200 off. That's the LG 55-inch C5 4K OLED TV on sale for £1,699 at Amazon. Its gorgeous picture quality and new anti-glare display earned it the top spot on our list!
If you want to refresh your wardrobe, you can currently shop Adidas deals from £12 at Amazon. Or, Amazon has a ton of Lego deals starting from £9.
Keep scrolling to see all my favorite Amazon deals this week. For more savings, check out our Amazon promo codes.
Okay, it's not a deal, but Amazon has the Nintendo Switch 2 in stock for £395 right now. You can also purchase the Switch 2 Mario Kart World bundle for £429. There's no telling how much stock they have, so act fast! Nintendo Switch 2 Mario Kart World bundle: £429 @ Amazon
Lego sale: deals from £9 @ AmazonAmazon has a great sale running on Lego sets. Prices start from £9 on themed and licensed sets, including Star Wars, Botanicals and more. Get them while you can!
Adidas sale: deals from £12 @ AmazonFrom t-shirts to sneakers, Amazon is offering a wide variety of Adidas deals on men's, women's and children's apparel. After discount, deals start as low as £12. It's one of the biggest Adidas deals we've seen this year.
Stanley sale: up to 24% off @ AmazonStanley sales don't come around often enough. That's why now is the perfect opportunity to save big on some of the most popular drinkware around!
Ninja appliances: deals from £22 @ AmazonRight now, Amazon is offering up to 30% off select Ninja appliances. The sale includes air fryers, blenders, grills and more.
It's since been replaced by another model, but the Iniu 10000mAh Portable Charger is a previous winner on our list of the best power banks. Combining its compact size, 10,000 mAh battery capacity, and two USB-A ports, it's the affordable portable charger for anyone that needs on-the-go power.
Anker may be best known for power banks and accessories, but the company's earbuds are great too — and you can save on these which include 22 EQ presets and a tight in-ear fit.
Switch games sale: deals from £19 @ AmazonAmazon is offering big discounts on Switch games. As part of this week's sale, you can find popular titles on sale from £19. The sale includes Just Dance 2025, Sonic Superstars and more.
TV sale: deals from £88 @ AmazonAmazon has smart TVs on sale for as low as £88. Keep in mind, the cheap TVs tend to be smaller, 1080p models (which are more suitable for a children's room or guest room). However, the sale also includes larger sets. These are among the cheapest TVs we've seen. Note that Currys and Argos are holding similar sales.Price check: from £89 @ Currys | from £99 @ Argos
In our DJI Mini 3 review, we gave this drone four stars for its ability to shoot vertical video for less, extremely long flight time (38 minutes), ease of flying and its light and agile body. It weighs just 8.78oz (249g) — making it the perfect gift for your friends and family, or yourself!
TV sale: deals from £88 @ AmazonAmazon has smart TVs on sale for as low as £88. Keep in mind, the cheap TVs tend to be smaller, 1080p models (which are more suitable for a children's room or guest room). However, the sale also includes larger sets. These are among the cheapest TVs we've seen. Note that Currys and Argos are holding similar sales.Price check: from £89 @ Currys | from £99 @ Argos
The Hisense U8N Mini-LED 4K TV is one of the brightest TVs we've seen yet, hitting an incredible 3,469 nits in our tests. It also delivered excellent results for colour accuracy and contrast. For gamers, it offers two HDMI 2.1 ports for 4K/144Hz gameplay and Dolby Vision Gaming support. It's our top choice for the best TV in 2024.Price check: £1,099 @ Currys
Part of LG's 2025 TV lineup, the LG C5 OLED is here as the value pick of the year. Offering a slew of features, like a range of HDR certifications and gaming specs for the PS5 Pro crowd, the C5 proves a major improvement over its predecessor. We called it "nearly flawless" and gave it a 5-star rating in our LG C5 OLED TV review.
Our Samsung S95F OLED TV review said this is the top Samsung OLED in 2025, offering 165Hz refresh rate on one of Samsung's best upscaling processers. It also has Tizen OS, which is built with tons of free channels not to mention several cloud gaming services, and a full Gaming Hub for all your settings in one place. The S95F also has tons of AI baked into it, like an AI Sound Pro that boosts audio dramatically.
Adidas sale: deals from £10 @ AmazonFrom t-shirts to sneakers, Amazon is offering a wide variety of Adidas deals on men's, women's and children's apparel. After discount, deals start as low as £10.
Crocs sale: deals from £20 @ AmazonIt's officially Crocs season! From clogs to sandals, Amazon is discounting a wide range of Crocs shoes that are perfect for the warmer weather months. We're seeing markdowns of up to 50% off stylish and functional Crocs for the entire family.
Skechers shoes/apparel: from £17 @ AmazonAmazon is having a massive Skechers sale. It includes sneakers and apparel for men, women, and children on sale from £17.
The 2025 iPad features a larger 11-inch (2360 x 1640) screen, A16 CPU, 12MP rear/front cameras, USB-C connectivity, and Magic Keyboard Folio support. The base model features 128GB of storage, which double the capacity of its predecessor. It's available in 128GB, 256GB and 512GB capacities.
For an entry-level gaming laptop that's now £400 off, this HP Victus 15 is worth checking out. It's specs are behind the times, but for simple multiplayer or single-player titles, you can get a lot out of it. It comes with an Intel Core i7-12650H CPU, an RTX 4050, 16GB of RAM and a 512GB SSD. Oh, and a 15-inch FHD (1920 x 1080) display with a 144Hz refresh rate.
This MacBook Air is powered by Apple's M4 chipset. It upgrades the camera from 1080p to 12MP with Center Stage support. The M4 chipset also supports dual external monitors, even when you have the laptop's lid open. It packs a 13.6-inch Liquid Retina display (2560 x 1664), Apple's M4 CPU w/ 10-core GPU, 16GB of RAM and 256GB SSD. In our MacBook Air M4 review, we said the Editor's Choice laptop is irresistible thanks to its speedy performance, sharper camera, and lower starting price.
Anker may be best known for power banks and accessories, but the company's earbuds are great too — and you can save on these which include 22 EQ presets and a tight in-ear fit.
The Sennheiser Accentum provide impressive sound quality, noise canceling and battery life for a low price. In our Sennheiser Accentum review, we noted that they last for up to 50 hours of playtime and a 10-minute quick charge nets you 5 hours of use. They're also solidly built and comfortable enough to wear for hours.
The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds are some of the best earbuds on the market in terms of active noise cancelation performance. Their immersive audio technology creates a multi-dimensional soundstage with proprietary digital signal processing software. In our Bose QuietComfort Ultra review, we said that you'd be hard pressed to find a better choice for blocking out the world's sounds.
If you're new to electric toothbrushes or after a basic spec, the iO Series 2 toothbrush is a great option. Simple to use, this comes with three cleaning modes — super-sensitive, gentle and daily clean, all operated by a one-touch button.It has an automatic gum pressure sensor and a 2-minute timer to ensure you're brushing right.
The Shark SmoothStyle combines a blow dryer brush and heated comb in one tool. It dries, volumizes, and smooths without reaching damaging heat levels. Ideal for styling straight from wet or refreshing second-day hair, it's a smart pick for quick, frizz-free results with less heat exposure.
The Perfect Temperature Kettle from Ninja will boil you up a cup in just under 50 seconds, as well as having the 1.7l capacity to boil up to 7 cups at a time. You can even boil the kettle and leave it for 30 minutes while it holds the temperature you want.
This Shark model is a powerful cordless vacuum with HEPA filter and 30% lighter than other models. As our choice for the best vacuum cleaner, the Shark Clean & Empty Cordless Vacuum scored high for powerful pickup across different size debris, and handy swivel steering to get into awkward spots. Its self-cleaning brush roll can quickly deep clean carpets and hardwood. And it comes with a handy self-emptying and charging base.
The S1 Pro is a ductless air conditioner that also acts as a personal fan and even a dehumidifier. One reviewer calls it a "game changer", praising the fact that it doesn't require ducting hoses or window adapters. The S1 Pro oscillates, distributing cool air evenly around your room, and it features a low-noise dual centrifugal fanning system that's discrete enough to have it running through the night.
Give cooling comfort to your eyes to reduce strain, stress and dryness due to the summer heat. Made from gel beads, this eye mask can simply be popped into the fridge and then placed for 20 minutes on your eyes at a time for a relaxed soothing sensation, which will help you drift off faster. The soft fabric will prevent any skin irritation while the elastic straps will keep it securely on your face.
Crafted from a plush down-alternative fill, the Adam pillow has a medium-firm support which will suit most sleeping styles. It comes in a quilted cotton and polyester outer cover filled with 3-D hallowfiber for enhanced comfort and cushioning. The brand also state that it's designed to promote airflow and be breathable, but it's unlikely to be as effective as an actively cooling pillow like the Simba Hybrid.
The Simba Hybrid Pillow stands out in the market with its plush yet supportive fill, made with recycled polyester fibres and a contouring inner core layer filled with Nanocubes: soft CertiPUR foam cubes. Hot sleepers will love the Stratos cool-to-touch soft cover which means "no more flipping to find the cool side of the pillow". It also features an open mesh design on the sides to promote better airflow.
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