The best deals we’ve spotted this month cover some great discounts on tech – including a Microsoft Surface Pro 7 Platinum tablet, the Motorola Edge smartphone and Apple AirPods. Plus home and garden appliances ranging from fridge freezers to washing machines to lawnmowers. So now could be a good time to buy.
Our experts track prices throughout the year (not just when the sales are on). This means we’re able to cut through the retailers’ spin and only bring you the deals we consider to be genuinely good value.
All of the deals we’ve included in our March round-up cover products that have made the journey to the Which? test lab. As our lab tests are objective and reflect how you would use these products in real life, you can trust our reviews are accurate.
Even though all of the deals listed here show products that scored well in our tests, the best way to see if a product is right for you is to check in with our expert reviews before you buy.
Best mobile phone deal
Motorola Edge – £400
- We like: Easy to use, 5G ready
- We didn’t like: Takes a while to charge
The Motorola Edge has a large 6.7-inch Full HD+ display, four rear cameras and one at the front, and is one of Motorola’s most expensive handsets. But for this month, we’ve found where you can get the Edge for £150 below its list price.
Read our full Motorola Edge review to see if it’s right for you, or buy it now directly from Motorola.
Browse all of our mobile phone reviews or, for more offers, see our round-up of the best mobile phone deals.
Best TV deal
LG OLED55BX6LB – £999
- We like: Impressive operating system
- We didn’t like: Missing several catch-up apps
OLEDs don’t get much cheaper than this – this 55-inch 4K LG TV is one of the few models available for less than £1,000. It doesn’t have the same processor as pricier LG TVs, though.
Read our full LG OLED55BX6LB review, or buy it now from Currys.
A recent Which? investigation into Currys PC World suggests the firm has an issue with how it handles complaints about faulty products. So do consider this before making a purchase.
See which TVs have soared through our lab tests with our TV reviews. If you’re looking for a bargain, our product experts have even more TV deals for 2021 for you.
Best tablet deal
Microsoft Surface Pro 7 Platinum – £679
- We like: Good speakers, attractive design
- We didn’t like: Large, expensive for a tablet
This great deal at the Microsoft Store knocks £120 off the standard price off the Microsoft Surface Pro 7 Platinum tablet. For your money you get a 12.3-inch screen, an Intel Core i3 Processor, 4GB Ram and 128GB SSD.
Read our full review of the Surface Pro 7 Platinum. Alternatively, buy it now for £679 from the Microsoft Store where it’s currently cheapest.
Check our tablet reviews to see which models we recommend. For more offers on Android and iOS tablets, see the best tablet deals for 2021.
Best headphones deal
Apple AirPods – £119
- We like: Easy to use, completely wireless
- We didn’t like: Leak quite a lot of sound, fairly loose fit
The truly wireless Apple AirPods are iOS and Android device compatible. Although some features are iOS only, like checking the battery levels and automatically pausing when you take them out of your ears. Apple claims you’ll get five hours of battery life, rising to 24 hours with top-ups from the charging case – our review reveals how long these AirPods lasted in our continuous play test.
Find out whether they’re worth buying in our Apple AirPods review, or buy for £119 at Laptops Direct.
Discover top-rated headphones with our headphones reviews. Looking for more deals? See our best wireless headphones deals for 2021.
Best laptop deal
Huawei MateBook 13 2020 – £700
- We like: Thin and light
- We didn’t like: The speakers
Huawei’s thinnest and lightest laptop has been given a £200 price cut to bring it down to £700 from £900. This could be an excellent choice for students, with Quad-core Core i5, 8GB Ram and 512GB SSD.
Read our review of the Huawei MateBook 13 2020 or buy it now at Huawei’s online store or Amazon.
Our laptop reviews uncover the best laptops for every budget. Alternatively, see our guide on the best laptop deals for 2021 for bargains on budget laptops, Ultrabooks and MacBooks.
Best washing machine deal
LG F4V909WTSE – £619
- We like: Great at removing stains, has a useful pause feature, smart compatible
- We didn’t like: Not very energy efficient, long program times
This smart LG washer is typically around £730. While it was £550 for a brief time in February, it’s currently £619 – still a great £111 saving. If you want an LG dryer, too, you could make a total saving of £211 off this washing machine at AO with the code WASH100. This will take the final price down to £519.
Read our independent LG F4V909WTSE washing machine review to find out if it’s a Best Buy or buy it now from ao.com.
Use our washing machine reviews to find the best model for your budget and, for more offers, see the best washing machine deals for 2021. If you are interested in the AO washer dryer deal, make sure you check out our LG tumble dryer reviews before you buy.
Best fridge freezer deal
LG GBB92STAXP – £892
- We like: Flame-retardant backing, temperature can be adjusted using your smartphone
- We didn’t like: more shelf positions would be useful
This frost-free LG fridge freezer has an A+++ Offload Mediaenergy rating and its spacious fridge will hold up to 11 supermarket shopping bags of food, based on our tests.
Read our full LG GBB92STAXP fridge freezer review to find out more. Normally on sale for well over £900 it’s currently just £892 at Appliances Direct.
Use our fridge freezer reviews to find the best model for your needs. For more offers, go to our pick of the best fridge freezer deals for 2021.
Best lawn mower deal
Bosch Advanced Rotak 650 – £228
- We like: Comfortable handle, Easy to use
- We didn’t like: Power cable could be longer
This 1,700 Watt Bosch lawn mower come with seven cutting heights, from 20-80mm, and a built-in roller for a striped effect on your lawn. It’s normally available for around £270, but we’ve spotted it on sale for £228 at Keen Gardener.
Read our full review of the Bosch Advanced Rotak 650 or buy it now at Keen Gardener.
Looking to pay less? Use our lawnmower reviews to find the best model for your budget. Make sure you check out our expert advice on maining your lawn – see how to cut the perfect lawn.
March sales shopping tips
Check the Which? website
As well as finding you the best deals this March, we’ve also put together a list of the best and worst shops.
We’ve quizzed thousands of Which? members on their experiences of shopping in some of the country’s best-known stores and websites, as well as with lesser-known brands.
After crunching the numbers, we can reveal which retailers score highly for product quality, range and value for money. To see which retailers impressed in our latest shopping survey, head over to our extensive guide on the best and worst shops.
Watch out for sneaky tricks
Some retailers use underhand tactics to pressure you into making a purchase.
These include anchor pricing (when products are on sale more often than they aren’t), pressure selling (’30 people are viewing this right now!’) and dubious claims about the ‘before’ price of a product.
If you’re unsure how good a deal is, use a tool such as PriceRunner to compare prices across retailers.
Research customer reviews
It’s always a good idea to read reviews before you buy a product, but not all reviews are trustworthy.
Some sellers incentivise people to post fake positive reviews to drown out genuine negative ones. If you’re in any doubt, check out our expert guide on how to spot a fake review.
Returning goods
Whether you bought a product in-store or online, you still have rights under the Consumer Contract Regulations.
The regulations give you a 14-day window to return a non-faulty product, which begins on the day you receive your goods. Many retailers will give you longer than this, but it is always best to check before you buy.
We’ve put together advice on the additional rights you have when shopping online in our online returns guide.
source https://www.which.co.uk/news/2021/03/best-deals-in-the-march-sales-revealed-by-which/