Amazon versus the high street: which spring sale has the best deals?
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The Amazon Spring Sale has begun but the week-long deluge of deals might not be as good as they first appear. If you take the time to shop around, you can likely find a similar saving, or perhaps an even better one, on the high street instead.
From Argos to John Lewis, some of the biggest UK shops have jumped on the spring sale bandwagon this year, so if you're unsure where to start looking, we've put together a guide on how to find the best deals, complete with some handy bargain-hunting tips.
Here at Telegraph Recommended, we've reviewed everything from the best air fryers to the best fitness trackers and we know how prices can fluctuate month on month, especially in the run-up to a major sales period like Black Friday or the Amazon Spring Sale. I've personally been covering these events since 2015, so I'm well-travelled when it comes to sifting genuine bargains from duff deals.
The Telegraph's consumer champion, Katie Morley, says: 'Around four in five of us shop during the sales because, let's face it, nobody wants to pay full price for things if they don't have to.'
However, Katie warns: 'In high-demand sales, prices have often been hiked up in the weeks prior before being 'reduced'. If there's a big ticket item you know you want to buy, always monitor the price ahead of time.' Find more tips from Katie below.
Which are the best high street deals? At a glance:
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How I found the best spring sale deals
If we spot what looks like a great deal, we use CamelCamelCamel to check Amazon prices and PriceRunner, PriceSpy and Idealo to check price histories at other retailers. Using these sites, we can identify the price of the product at competing retailers, without having to trawl through them ourselves. This helps inform us whether it's a good deal or if it's better to shop elsewhere.
When you see a price reduction on a website, especially on a product you've got your eye on, it can feel as though you've hit the jackpot but it might not be the great bargain you think it is.
'When retailers advertise a sale price next to a previous price and therefore state a discount, the previous price must have been the most recent price for at least 28 consecutive days. But in reality, much of the time the price will have been lower if you go back further in time,' Katie explains.
Rather than checking the RRP (Recommended Retail Price), we compare sale prices against a product's average cost. Katie explains why: 'For most items you can forget the RRP. What you want to be looking for is how much items actually sell for at different retailers. Sometimes manufacturers dictate how much items can be sold for and when they can be discounted, but most of the time retailers can decide their own prices and discounts.'
Below, we've compared sale prices from various high street retailers, including Boots and John Lewis, against their prices on Amazon and decided on the winners. This page will be regularly updated as the Amazon Spring Sale progresses, so you can rest assured that you're always getting the best deal possible on the below products.
Amazon Spring Sale versus the high street: Where are the best deals?
1. Dyson Gen 5 Detect
Why we like:
Our current Best Buy vacuum cleaner is currently significantly cheaper on Dyson's website than on Amazon. This is a cordless vacuum with plenty of oomph, offering more suction power than its stick-based counterparts. Despite the increase in power, we found that its battery life was much improved on the previous generation, at around 70 minutes per charge on average.
2. Apple MacBook Air M4 (2025)
Why we like:
Apple's M4 MacBook Air is brand-new for 2025 and it's already received a healthy discount – just not on Amazon. The entry-level MacBook is speedier than last year's model, with worthy performance gains in our testing and a generally smoother and slicker experience across the board.
It also comes with double the starting memory as its predecessor and the best battery life across the MacBook range, lasting for a full day of heavy use on a single charge. Read our full MacBook Air M4 (2025) review for more details
3. Withings Body Comp Smart Scale
Why we like:
This Withings Body Comp Smart Scale is our current top pick for high-tech features. The bathroom scale is on the pricier end, but offers in-depth insights such as cardiovascular health and even assesses the nerves in your feet for various conditions including peripheral neuropathy.
It's accurate, too, providing detailed, reliable weight readings every time we used it. It's out of stock on Amazon but is discounted at Boots.
Winner: Draw
4. Apple iPad A16 (2015)
Why we like:
Just like the Apple MacBook Air listed above, the iPad A16 was also only recently launched just a few weeks ago. It's so new, in fact, that our review is currently in progress, but we like what we see so far.
Our resident Apple expert, Britta O'Boyle, is already calling it 'Apple's best-value iPad yet', with improved performance at a great price. To see a discount this early in its lifecycle is incredibly rare.
5. Braun Series 9 Pro+
Why we like:
Sitting at the top of our list of the best electric shavers, the Braun Series 9 Pro+ is unbeatable when it comes to a close shave, with our shaving expert, Miles Wood-Smith, referring to it as 'the Rolls-Royce of shavers'.
You won't need Rolls-Royce money to buy one at the moment, either, with Amazon knocking £111.81 off the average price, making it the cheapest it's ever been at £269.99.
Winner: Amazon
6. Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE
Why we like:
Samsung's Galaxy Tab S9 FE is cheaper than it's ever been on Amazon, with other retailers in the UK failing to keep pace. Even though it launched at the end of 2023, the mid-range tablet is showing no signs of age and is the tablet I personally own and use on the regular.
It's fast, lightweight and the OLED display is miles better than the entry-level iPad's IPS screen. At this temporary price, you won't find a better alternative.
7. Remington One Dry & Style
Why we like:
Yet another Telegraph Recommended top pick, the Remington One Dry & Style hair dryer is unbeatable value for money. With a wide head and powerful 2,000-watt motor that delivered fast-drying in our tests, the One Dry & Style is a great choice for less than £70.
Our only complaint is that it felt slightly top-heavy during prolonged use, but otherwise, there's very little to moan about. Amazon takes the top spot here, but only just.
8. Google Pixel Buds Pro 2
Why we like:
Google's signature headphones are jam-packed full of improvements over the previous generation. They're smaller, easier to fit comfortably in your ear and benefit from an entirely re-engineered audio subsystem, offering better-quality sound across the board.
If you own a Pixel smartphone or are a Gemini AI subscriber, you can also make use of a variety of AI features, including being able to have a full conversation with Google's AI assistant.
Read our full Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 review for more details
Amazon deal: Save £10 (£194)
Alternative deal: Save £15 (£189) at Very
Winner: Very (just)
Which UK high street retailers currently have a sale on?
Boots: Up to 20% off fragrances, 3 for 2 on selected No7. products, up to £75 off GHD, up to £100 off Dyson
John Lewis: Up 70% off John Lewis items, up to 50% off Reiss, up to £100 off iPad/MacBook
Argos: Up to 30% off gaming, up to 20% off outdoor toys, up to 20% off furniture
Very: Up to 50% off site-wide
AO: Up to an extra £150 off selected products with code 'CLEAR20'
FAQs
When does the Amazon Spring Sale end?
The Amazon Spring Sale finishes at 11.59pm on Monday 31st March.
How long is the Amazon Spring Sale?
The Amazon Spring Sale lasts for seven days and began at one minute past midnight on Tuesday 25th March.
What are the best deals to look out for during the Amazon Spring Sale?
Amazon's own-brand tech, such as Kindles, Echo smart speakers and Fire TVs are regularly discounted during sales events. Retailers have also been known to drop their prices on Ninja air fryers, Sage coffee machines, Dyson vacuum cleaners and electric toothbrushes.
Can I return items bought during the Amazon Spring Sale?
Yes, all purchases made via Amazon can be returned for a full refund if returned within 30 days of purchase. You can find more information and the full terms and conditions on Amazon's refund FAQ page.
There are no restrictions on using Amazon gift cards and vouchers when purchasing discounted products during Amazon's sales events.
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