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    Bag a bargain!

    There are great deals to be found in sales, but there are also plenty of duds. Follow our expert tips and check our product reviews to make sure you're getting the best value for money. 

Advice from our experts

These top tips can help you shop with confidence.

Give these a miss

Our expert testers know a thing or two about good quality products – they also know about the worst.

What to buy

We scientifically test products in a lab setting so we can recommend only the best performers.

  • Coffee machines

    We test manual, semi-automatic and pod coffee machines in the CHOICE labs, including models from Sunbeam, Breville, Kmart, DeLonghi, Nespresso and more.

  • TVs

    Our experts lab test more than 35 of the latest TV models from LG, Sony, Samsung, Hisense and more top brands to show you which ones deliver the best picture and value for money.

  • Best robot vacuums

    We test robot vacuum cleaners in the CHOICE labs, including models from Roborock, iRobot, Dyson, Eufy, Ecovacs and more, to find the best performers at removing dirt and mopping.

  • Dishwashers

    We dish the dirt on the most popular dishwashers from Bosch, Fisher & Paykel, Miele, LG and more. Which ones will leave your tableware sparkling?

  • Washing machines

    We test both front and top loading washing machines in the CHOICE labs, including models from Bosch, Fisher & Paykel, LG, Miele, Samsung and Simpson, to find out which models deliver the best washing performance.

  • Air fryers

    We lab test air fryers from Philips, Sunbeam, Ninja, Tefal and more to find out which models cook best and are easiest to use and clean.

  • Fridges

    Our expert testers review and compare more than 80 fridges from leading brands so you can find the best fit for your kitchen.

  • Chest and upright freezer reviews

    Our whitegoods experts lab test chest and upright freezers for temperature control, freezing speed and efficiency and more.

  • Wireless speakers

    We independently test and compare more than 75 wireless speakers from Bang & Olufsen, Bose, Marshall, Sony, Yamaha and more.

  • Printers

    We review and compare inkjet and laser multifunction and basic printers from Canon, Brother, Epson, HP and more to find the best performers.

  • Mattresses

    How do the online bed-in-a-box mattresses from Sleeping Duck, Koala and more compare to brands including Sealy and A.H. Beard from bricks-and-mortar retailers?

  • Microwaves

    We test all the major microwaves in the CHOICE labs, including models from Breville, Samsung, Sharp, LG, Panasonic and more.

  • Stick vacuums

    Our experts rigorously lab test more than 50 stick vacuums from Dyson, LG, Miele, Samsung Electrolux, Bosch, Invictus and more to find the best for your home.

  • Clothes dryers

    See which dryers are high flyers – we test top models from Bosch, Electrolux, Fisher & Paykel, LG, Westinghouse, Miele and more to find the best.

  • Soundbars

    Our audio experts lab test soundbars from Bose, Samsung, Sonos, LG, Yamaha and more to find the ones with the best sound.

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Where to shop

From Aldi and Big W to Kmart and Kogan, we've got the best and worst buys from some of the big-name retailers.

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