Cyber Monday 2024 in Australia: official date and the deals to expect

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Cyber Monday deals will pick up where Black Friday leaves off – here's everything you need to know to prepare

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While Black Friday sales and deals are what we in Australia are typically familiar with, the concept of Cyber Monday deals is fast growing as well. We've been covering the Black Friday sales in Australia for seven years at TechRadar and it's only in the last two years that we've seen people begin to show an interest in the term 'Cyber Monday'.

To keep things simple, though, several Aussie retailers just call the four-day shopping weekend 'Cyber Weekend', which starts with Black Friday – which is November 29 this year – and culminates in Cyber Monday – on December 2 this time round.

That said, you'll find several stores and brands extend their sale beyond the official Cyber Monday date. For example, Amazon did just that last year, ending its sale almost a week after Cyber Monday had passed. And cascaded down to other retailers, who tried to match.

This is great for the Aussie shopper, giving you time to get your Christmas shopping sorted without needing to plan too early. But we would recommend you not leave things to the last minute – there are always stock issues, so if you find a good deal during Black Friday, don't wait till Cyber Monday to pick it up as the price will likely not change at all. Long story short, Cyber Monday is quite literally an extension of Black Friday sales, and very few retailers offer fresh deals for this day (and beyond).

No matter how this plays out this year, the TechRadar Australian team will be on hand to sift through all the sales and deals through November and December, handpicking only the best offers from trusted retailers.

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Best early Cyber Monday 2024 deals

Dyson Purifier Big+Quiet Formaldehyde
Dyson Purifier Big+Quiet Formaldehyde: was AU$1,499 now AU$749 at Dyson

For half price, this is arguably Dyson's best purifying fan. There's no heater functionality here but, for the Aussie summer, it's perfect for large and open homes. As our TechRadar colleagues found out, its purifying functionalities are excellent and the fan is really quiet. And it's the wheels are so smooth that it feels like the purifier weighs next to nothing.

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Asus Vivobook 15X OLED |  i7 / 16GB RAM / 512GB SSD
Asus Vivobook 15X OLED |  i7 / 16GB RAM / 512GB SSD: was AU$1,149 now AU$899 at asus.com

Save AU$250

AU$250 might not seem like a huge discount, but AU$899 for a well-built 15.6-inch 1080p OLED laptop from Asus is worth pointing out. The i7-1255U isn't the most powerful but it's perfectly fine for everyday tasks, and it's backed up by 16GB of RAM and a 512GB SSD.

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Nothing Phone (2a)
Nothing Phone (2a): was AU$529 now AU$469 at Amazon

Save AU$60

There's something about Nothing that makes you sit up and take notice... yeah, it's the design, isn't it? Even under the hood there's something going on, with a clean OS, great performance and battery life, plus a dial camera system that's not too shabby for the price. Right now, though, only the white colour option is discounted.

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Samsung T7 Shield 1TB portable ssd
Samsung T7 Shield 1TB portable ssd: was AU$299 now AU$179 at Amazon

Save AU$120

If you’re looking to add a serious speed boost to your portable storage, you could do a hell of a lot worse than the Samsung T7 Shield 1TB SSD. Compatible with PC, Mac, Android devices, gaming consoles and more, there’s a lot of value in this small package, plus its got a protective covering that's IP65 water and dust resistant.

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Meta Quest 3 (512GB) + Batman: Arkham Shadow
Meta Quest 3 (512GB) + Batman: Arkham Shadow: was AU$1,049.99 now AU$799.99 at Amazon

Save AU$250

Back to the price it was through most of October, the latest Quest VR headset now comes bundled with one game to get you started. Considering I've not seen this bundle drop any lower than AU$799, I'm not convinced we'll see a better price when Amazon does kick off its official Black Friday sale, so don't dally if you want to experience the world of VR or are keen to upgrade.

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TCL C855 (65-inch)
TCL C855 (65-inch): was AU$2,995 now AU$1,750 at Appliance Central

Save AU$1,245

A terrific discount on TCL's latest QD Mini-LED which we said was "easily one of the most impressive budget mini-LED TVs you can buy" at its full price. Shaving off over a grand from that price makes this an even easier telly to recommend.

Other sizes:
• 75-inch for AU$3,995 AU$2,420

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Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones: was AU$649 now AU$448.20 at Amazon

Save AU$200.80

The Bose QuietComfort Ultra are a stunning set of headphones and comfortably the best when it comes to active noise-cancellation. Their sound quality is nothing short of exquisite, and the ability to turn any song into a spatial audio one thanks to Immersive Mode earns it another gold star. All colourways are discounted to AU$499, but be sure to redeem the code EL300 to take an extra 10% off for the final AU$448.20 price.

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Nextbase 622GW
Nextbase 622GW: was AU$599 now AU$469 at Amazon

Save AU$130

Our favourite dash cam by a mile, the Nextbase 622GW records clear, detailed video footage, has excellent stabilisation and even performs well at night. Alexa voice control is also onboard to respond to all manner of requests and you can even add additional camera to record out of your rear window.

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Garmin Forerunner 955 (non-solar)
Garmin Forerunner 955 (non-solar): was AU$999 now AU$499 at Amazon

Save AU$500

For half the price, this Garmin watch offers you plenty of great features if you're really into outdoor fitness. From training readiness to training load, plus HRV and sleep monitoring, you'll get all the important metrics you need. Battery life isn't too bad either, with the promise of up to 15 days in smartwatch mode (or up to 42 hours with GPS enabled). Not bad for just AU$499.

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Shark FlexBreeze Fan
Shark FlexBreeze Fan: was AU$249.99 now AU$187.49 at Myer

Save AU$62.50

While the FlexBreeze was introduced to other markets earlier this year, this versatile Shark fan was only launched Down Under a couple of months ago. We like it so much that we gave it 4.5 stars in our Shark FlexBreeze fan review. You can use it as a pedestal or desktop fan, you can purchase the additional misting attachment for outdoor cooling, and it runs on a battery that offers up to 24 hours of runtime. Oh, and I've been using it at home – it's whisper quiet on its first 2 speed levels and you'll barely know it's there.

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Cyber Monday 2024: key information

When is Cyber Monday 2024?

In 2024, Cyber Monday is on December 2, the Monday directly following this year's Black Friday, which falls on November 29. Though Cyber Monday is officially only one day, some retailers will offer 'Cyber Week' sales that can continue on until the following Monday, but these are typically few and far between in Australia.

What is Cyber Monday?

With the rise of internet shopping over 15 years ago, Cyber Monday emerged to give new online retailers the opportunity to grab a cut of the Black Friday sales profit. It worked and has been tagged on the end of the Black Friday sales since 2005.

Now a major part of the Black Friday weekend, Cyber Monday closes out the biggest sale event of the year, and this year it lands on December 2 – the Monday directly after Black Friday, which falls on November 29 in 2024.

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Is Cyber Monday too late to get a good deal?

Generally, no – often Cyber Monday will still offer up a bunch of the best deals during the Black Friday sales period. However, in previous years there have been supply chain issues that have caused items to become quite limited in a variety of different categories. Previously toys, phones and even mattresses have been hard to come by on the last day of the Black Friday weekend. This year, we're expecting stock issues on tech, like popular smartphones (Apple specifically), cameras and potentially game consoles too.

It’s still too early to pinpoint the best deals on offer during Cyber Monday, it is generally better to get in early to avoid disappointment especially on high-demand items that may only have limited stock during the sale. Regardless, we’ll be keeping an eye out for the best bargains available and popping them right here as well as keeping note of any supply chain issues that may come up.

When does Cyber Monday end?

Cyber Monday closes out the official Black Friday sales, or what is increasingly being called Cyber Weekend in Australia. As a one-day event, Cyber Monday 2024 will end at 11.59 pm AEDT on December 2.

However, you’ll likely find a few deals rolling on into the week immediately following Cyber Monday, with some big-ticket items often staying on sale until Monday or Tuesday the following week.

Where to find the best Cyber Monday deals

Practically every Aussie retailer will be trying to grab your attention at the end of November, offering deals and discounts of all shapes and sizes. So you can easily shop around if you have the time and patience for it.

While TechRadar's Aussie team will be on hand to dig up the best offers on electronics and small appliances, you can check out the brands – and some retailers – below to see what else can be picked up for less.

Cyber Monday 2024: our predictions

  • Laptops – discounted MacBook Airs, Dell XPS range, gaming laptops and more
  • TVs – cheap OLED and Mini LED TVs from LG, Sony, Samsung and more
  • Tablets – potentially lowest prices yet on select iPads, depending on stocks
  • Smartwatches – again, possible best prices on Apple Watch 9 and 10, plus big discounts on Garmin
  • Games consoles – PS5, Xbox Series X and Nintendo Switch likely
  • Headphones – AirPods, Sony WH-1000XM5, Galaxy Buds, Bose, all on sale
  • Phones – iPhone 16 unlikely, but discounts on iPhone 14/15 and Galaxy S23/S24 ranges
  • Cameras – Nikon, Sony, Canon, Fujifilm and more
  • Appliances – big sales on vacuums, air fryers, multi-cookers, Instant Pots
  • Mattresses – upfront savings from leading online brands
  • Smart home – cheap Amazon Alexa devices, Google Nest, Philips Hue and Nanoleaf

Cyber Monday 2024: buying advice

How do I get the best Cyber Monday deals in 2024?

We’ll be rounding up all the best Cyber Monday deals right here so you can find them without shuffling through site after site. We’ll categorise each item so you can easily find the tech you’re after with our in-page navigation.

We have some additional tips to help you make the most out of the Cyber Monday sales so you can find the best deals on the tech you really want.

1. Check in early
Just like with Black Friday, to avoid disappointment we recommend checking for deals early on. However, not all deals will launch straightaway on November 29, and there’ll likely be some flash sales on sites such as Amazon that pop up over the weekend that have limited time and quantity. A lot of deals will also continue through the weekend, so it definitely helps to check in on Saturday and Sunday as well.

2. Know what you’re looking for
It really pays off to know exactly what you want ahead of time. Having a general shopping list with a basic idea on what you’re after will save you time and likely money not just on Cyber Monday, but also during the entire Black Friday weekend. We recommend having a look at specs for laptops ahead of time on sites such as Dell, Lenovo and HP so you can get an idea of what might be offered during the Cyber Monday sales.

3. Be prepared to buy alternatives
Accompanying tip #2, if you can be flexible with your purchase you might be able to snag a deal on a hot ticket item that sold out prior. While this might not always be possible with gadgets such as consoles, devices like laptops and TVs can often be found with similar or even the same specs between different brands. You might even save more if you’re brand-agnostic during the Cyber Monday sales.

  • Find all the best Black Friday deals on TechRadar's dedicated page
Sharmishta Sarkar
Sharmishta Sarkar
Managing Editor (APAC)

While she's happiest with a camera in her hand, Sharmishta's main priority is being TechRadar's APAC Managing Editor, looking after the day-to-day functioning of the Australian, New Zealand and Singapore editions of the site, steering everything from news and reviews to ecommerce content like deals and coupon codes. While she loves reviewing cameras and lenses when she can, she's also an avid reader and has become quite the expert on ereaders and E Ink writing tablets, having appeared on Singaporean radio to talk about these underrated devices. Other than her duties at TechRadar, she's also the Managing Editor of the Australian edition of Digital Camera World, and writes for Tom's Guide and T3.