This deals round-up features only products we’ve rigorously tested in our labs – we never recommend ‘deals’ on duds.
Our tests are objective and reflect how things are used in real life, so you can trust the accuracy of our reviews: read them before you buy.
* References to 'average price' are based on Which? market knowledge and information supplied by our partners. Average prices are checked for the six calendar months prior to publication. Not all retailers are included in our checks.
Get our expert tips for making smarter consumer choices. Sign up for our free .Best mobile phone deal
Google Pixel 8 Pro
Google advances its premium line with a noticeably improved 8 Pro, which includes a range of upgraded camera lenses and fancy features like a sensor that lets you scan an object to measure its temperature. Google claims you can use this to check if your pan is hot enough to start cooking, for example.
Notably it also offers seven years of security updates from launch, meaning you can keep the phone for a good while before it needs replacing.
Best laptop deal
HP Chromebook 15a-nb0004na
Average price in the past six months: £350
If you're after a budget-friendly back-up laptop for your home, this HP Chromebook is worth a look.
It has an eight-core Intel Core i3 processor, 8GB Ram and 128GB of total storage. Ports include a 3.5mm headphone/mic jack, a Micro-SD card slot, one full-sized USB and two USB-Cs (one for charging), but no HDMI port.
At 1.72kg, it's not the lightest, but its specs are impressive for the price.
Our will explain all you need to know.Even at its RRP of £450 it's good value, but it's now been reduced - see below.Best tablet deal
Apple iPad 2022 64GB wi-fi
Average price in the past six months: £450
This 2022 version of the iPad has a 10.9-inch, 1,640 x 2,360-pixel display screen – which is better than HD. The version we tested has a 64GB hard drive, but there’s a 256GB model available too. You can’t expand the memory in any way, so make sure you buy one that has enough for your needs.
Best broadband deal
NOW Full Fibre 75 (24 months)
This is a particularly attractive fibre broadband deal given the 75Mbps average speed but keep in mind that Now Broadband occasionally implements ad-hoc price increases (social tariffs excluded).
Best TV deal
LG OLED42C44LA
Average price in the past six months: £1,185
This high-end TV has plenty of gaming features and other nice-to-haves. There’s a microphone in the remote, so you can use Alexa, Google Assistant or LG’s own ThinQ voice assistant to control many aspects of the TV. It has a 100/120Hz screen, plus you get a built-in twin-tuner PVR, so you can record from two channels at once and watch TV on another channel while recording. You need to connect a USB hard drive to take advantage of this feature, though.
Best vacuum cleaner deal
Shark Stratos IZ400UKT
Average price in the past six months: £352
This Shark vacuum cleaner is aimed at pet owners. It’s equipped with Anti Hair Wrap Plus, designed to remove long, short and pet hair from the brush-roll as you clean. It also comes with Clean Sense IQ, which automatically senses the invisible dirt and adjusts cleaning power, according to Shark.
An illuminated indicator in the floor head shows the suction level, lighting up as the suction increases and automatically decreasing when the debris is cleared. As with most of the brand’s cordless models, it comes with an LED light in the floor head to help illuminate small particles of dust and pet hair.
Read the fullto find out how it fared in our lab tests.Best fridge freezer deal
Bosch KGN492LDFG
Average price in the last six months: £904
undefined
This silver-coloured freestanding fridge freezer has five shelves in the fridge compartment, three of which can be adjusted if you want to accommodate a few larger items. There are also three egg racks and four compartments in the fridge door. The freezer has three drawers and one ice-cube tray. Settings include an economy setting and rapid cooling and freezing for when you’ve just introduced a large batch of food that needs to be chilled or frozen quickly.
Read our full to see if this model is for you.It's currently on sale at for £859, but also take a look at the prices available at other retailers below.Best air fryer deal
Tefal Easy Fry Dual Air Fryer & Grill EY905D
Average price in the past six months
undefinedWe likeWe don't like
Unlike many other air fryers that are made from plastic, the outside of this Tefal model is covered in stainless steel.
It also has two different-sized drawers, which could be handy if you’re cooking a whole chicken but also want sides such as chips or vegetables in the other drawer.
The digital display allows you to switch between six auto programs: fries, chicken, vegetables, fish, dessert and dehydrate. If you’re not a fan of those, you can adjust the temperature manually.
This model is currently being reduced by to £130, a claimed £70 reduction. Compare prices at other retailers below.Best mattress deal
Sleepsoul Cloud 800 Pocket Memory
This mattress is delivered rolled and vacuum-packed, directly to your door. You can't try it out in shops, but it does come with a 10-year manufacturer guarantee.
The 29.5cm-thick double mattress includes a 26cm pocket spring core covered by three thin layers of standard polyurethane foam (2cm, 1.6cm and 1.4cm) with different densities.
It's pretty bouncy, so it may not be suitable for those with fidgety sleep partners.
Best washing machine deal
Zanussi ZWF142E3PW
Average price in the last six months:
This 10kg-capacity washing machine has enough space for a large household's washing, and it has 14 programs ranging from your standard cotton and eco washes to special high-speed washes as short as 14 minutes. It doesn't have smart connectivity but does have some neat features like a delayed start, a child lock and a time-remaining display.
Read our full to find out if it's the right model for you.September sale shopping tips
Check the Which? website
As well as telling you which products are best and which are lacking, 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.
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.
Research customer reviews
It’s always a good idea to read reviews before you buy a product, but not all are trustworthy.
Some sellers incentivise people to post fake positive reviews to drown out genuine negative ones. If you’re in any doubt, check our expert guide on how to spot a fake review.
Returning goods
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’s always best to check before you buy.
source https://www.which.co.uk/news/article/best-deals-in-the-september-sales-revealed-by-which-aqT5c9x3MfQj