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Best Last Minute Christmas Tech Deals 2021

The Christmas holidays are here. If you're looking for a last-minute discount on your favourite tech, here's where to look.
Somrata Sarkar
By Somrata Sarkar
Contributor, Tech Advisor DEC 15, 2021 8:22 pm GMT

Christmas is only a week away, so if you’re looking for a last minute gift to buy for your family and friends, we have all the best deals right here. 

Note that many retailers now have cut-off dates for last orders for delivery by Christmas, but if you’re willing to fork out for next-day delivery you should be able to get your presents delivered sooner. 

Amazon Prime members have the benefit of unlimited next-day delivery. Most items on the site will indicate the earlier delivery date – so be sure to check those details carefully before heading to checkout. 

While the delivery window may be closing in, some retailers are offering extended returns until 31 January.

So don’t despair if you haven’t yet finished your holiday shopping yet, there are still plenty of deals and discount around! 

Here, we’re curating all the top tech deals across every type of tech imaginable: phones, tablets, laptops, security software as well as fitness trackers, smartwatches, smart speakers, headphones and headsets, gaming chairs and consoles along with electric bikes and scooters, and video doorbells!

Whatever you need we’ve got you covered – and we won’t recommend anything we wouldn’t buy ourselves.

If you need any further inspiration be sure to check out our overall best tech gifts.

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Don’t forget, Boxing Day arrives soon too – see which retailers are offering extended returns.

Best Christmas tech deals right now in the UK

Top 10 Deals

Get £100 off the Meta Quest 2 (128GB)

Get £100 off the Meta Quest 2 (128GB)
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From: Very

Was: £299

Now: £199 (£100 off)

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The Meta Quest 2 was £399 until recently, when the price dropped to £299. With an extra £50 off, plus £50 cashback, now’s the time to grab a real bargain (less that half the price of the new Quest 3). The Quest 2 is still a great bit of kit too, and you can read more about it in our five-star Meta Quest 2 review.

2023's best flip phone is now incredible value for money

2023's best flip phone is now incredible value for money
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From: Amazon

Was: £1,049.99

Now: £519.99 (£530 off)

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The Motorola Razr 40 Ultra (also known as Razr+ 2023) now has a successor in the Razr 50 Ultra, but that means big discounts on the older model, including over 50% off at Amazon.

Best Christmas tech deals right now in the US

For more specific round-ups of the best deals, you might like:

Best laptop/PC deals

Best phone deals

Best Apple deals

Our colleagues at Macworld UK are sorting through all the best Apple offers this Christmas if you want to see more.

Best gaming deals

Best tablets, iPads & Smartwatch deals

Best Software & Security deals 

Best deals on everyday tech

Deal hunting tips – how to make sure you’re getting the best deal

The most important thing to do when considering whether something is a good deal is to ask yourself: “Would I still want and buy this if it was full price?” Often the answer may be no, which means you need to think whether you’re saving money with a discount, or wasting it caught up in the excitement of a sale.

A deal for one person won’t be a deal for someone else, no matter how many times Amazon, Argos or John Lewis might tell you otherwise. We are checking the prices of deals all year round and will give you expert advice about whether or not the deals we’ve found are genuinely good and worth buying, or whether we’ve seen them cheaper in the past.

It isn’t unusual (or difficult, or illegal) for some retailers to put prices up during deal seasons. Yes, that’s right – sometimes discount prices during the holiday season are higher compared to the rest of the year because dishonest retailers know they will get more page views from people ready to click buy.

Will there be better deals on Boxing Day 2021?

Boxing Day is always the day after Christmas, which means this year it falls on Sunday 26 December. While most of the heaviest discounts take place over the Black Friday and Cyber Monday period, you might still be able to find end-of-year discounts on tech on Boxing Day itself. We wouldn’t recommend waiting until then. If you spot a great discount now, snap it up!

You don’t want to have to deal with delivery delays and late arrivals. Plus, with most retailers offering extended returns, you can always return something you bought and request a refund and pick up the same item at a lower price if you spot a deal.

We’re covering everything there is to know about Boxing Day, including all the major retailers offering extended returns. 

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Previously a Tech Advisor Senior Staff Writer, Somrata researches and writes about the best tech deals to help readers make smart, informed buying decisions. She's an expert on accessories and also reviews laptops, phones, audio and other devices.

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