By Nick Gelling
Product Test Journalist | Kaipūrongo Whakamātautau Hautaonga
Sales season has started, but not every deal is a bargain. In the lead-up to Black Friday, we’re tracking the sales on products we test to help you spot the bona fide bargains, based on both price and performance.
We’ve found 7 of the best genuine deals on offer this Halloween weekend, including nearly 60% off some Recommended earbuds, the best 2-slice toaster at its lowest price of 2026, and OLED TVs galore.
Deals are based on the lowest current advertised price of our tested products. Sale prices are subject to change and to retailers’ terms and conditions.
Biggest headphones price drop of the week
Save nearly 60% on these comfortable, durable true wireless earbuds with a Recommended tick.
See our other top headphones picks, including a budget on-ear model with noise cancelling for under $100.
Best fridge budget buy of the week
Following a price drop of about 25% in the Labour Day sales, this standalone fridge with very good temperature performance has stayed at sale price for another weekend.
See our other top fridge picks, including a thousand-dollar saving on a huge four-door fridge-freezer.
Best Consumer Recommended robot vacuum deal of the week
If you have a cat or dog that sheds hair, we think this robot vacuum is the best one you can buy. This is the second week in a row it’s been available for a great discount.
See our other top robot vacuum cleaner picks, including a bargain bot that empties its own bin.
Best air fryer budget buy of the week
This Recommended air fryer is perfect for a household with three or fewer people, achieving excellent performance in all our cooking tests. Last week it was at its best-ever price, but now it’s an extra $5 off – that’ll pay for your inaugural bag of fries!
See our other top air fryer picks, including a top perfomer that earns all our ticks.
