Winter Sale: Amazon's best tech promotions to start the year 2023 off right

Squad updated January 16, 2023 with updated promotions.

The shopping steamroller continues to make very interesting promotions on all sorts of tech products, from smartphones to computers and audio. As usual, not all offers are created equal during this shopping period. Accustomed to scrutinizing products, promotions and other discounts, we have selected the really good deals that seem very attractive to us at Amazon, which is known for its aggressive pricing.

Winter sale on Amazon products

Fire TV Cube for $129.99 instead of $159.99 on Amazon

If it’s not revolutionizing the industry, the Fire TV Cube remains a unique device that stands out from the rest of the competition and is quite practical. The design is good, even if the glossy plastic is not the highest quality. The multimedia part is effective, as is the voice assistant. However, we can regret a high price positioning and especially a rather poor quality speaker that makes the “hybrid” side of the product lose a bit of interest.

Fire TV Stick Lite for €21.99 instead of €29.99 on Amazon

Amazon Fire TV Stick Lite (2020)

The Fire TV Stick Lite allows you to connect your TV at a lower cost and gives you access to a large catalog of applications, especially SVoD, such as Prime Video, Netflix, Disney+ or MyCanal, but only in Full HD, which explains the price. This model nevertheless supports HDR, HDR10+ and HLG technologies, works with a remote control and has 8 GB of internal memory.

Fire TV Stick for $24.99 instead of $39.99 on Amazon

Amazon Fire TV Stick (2021)

Like its predecessor, the third-generation Fire TV Stick is here to get your Full HD TVs connected. This version gets Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5 and BLE plus a new voice remote with shortcuts to Prime Video, Netflix, Disney+ and Amazon Music. A button is also used to invoke Alexa and the dongle is said to be 50% more powerful, according to Amazon. HDR, HDR10+, HLG and Dolby Atmos technologies are also supported.

Fire TV Stick 4K for €34.99 instead of €59.99 on Amazon

The Fire TV Stick 4K is a convincing connected box and has an excellent performance/price ratio. The interface is pleasant, the navigation fluid and it is compatible with the 4K resolution that is becoming widespread in most televisions. It also shines with its very affordable price, count around 60 euros (not to mention the many discounts that are often available). To unlock its full potential, you must choose to join the Amazon ecosystem of Alexa-connected objects and the various services accessible through a Prime subscription.

Fire TV Stick 4K Max for €39.99 instead of €64.99 on Amazon

If you already own a Fire TV box, the interest in moving to this model is really minimal. For new users, if there is an interesting promo in circulation, prefer this model over the classic 4K version. Otherwise, be patient or opt for the Fire TV 4K which already works very well. Finally, if the Amazon ecosystem isn’t a must for you, consider the Chromecast with Google TV or the Nvidia Shield (if you can afford it), which remain our streaming devices of choice.

Mobility winter sales (smartphone and connected watch)

Oppo Find X5 Pro 12 + 256 GB 5G for € 899 instead of € 999 on Amazon

From the great design to the protruding screen and solid cameras, Oppo’s flagship has something to tempt.

Oppo Find X5 Lite 8 + 256 GB for € 399 instead of € 499 on Amazon

Oppo Find X5 Lite

The Oppo Find X5 Lite is a complete mid-range smartphone, offering solid autonomy with fast charging and a very good wide-angle module for the daytime.

Google Pixel 7 5G for €599 instead of €639 on Amazon

The Pixel 7 is a continuation of the Pixel 6 and offers a good combination of useful features, solid photo technology and a decent price. It comes after Google has been trying a number of different strategies over the past few years to make its Pixel phones stand out.

Google Pixel 7 Pro 5G for €799 instead of €899 on Amazon

The Pixel 7 Pro may not have the same taste as last year’s Pixel 6 Pro, but it still has some notable improvements. The €250 surcharge imposed by the Pro over the Pixel 7 is defended with the 48-megapixel telephoto lens, as well as the large screen.

Google Pixel 6a for €332 instead of €459 on Amazon

Generation after generation, Google has been refining its recipe for the decline of its high-end smartphones. The inevitable compromises made to make the Pixel 6a more affordable than its big brothers are by no means a deal breaker. The level of finish is very good, as is the performance. The main technical advantages and features that make the power of the Pixel 6 and 6 Pro, especially the photo, the autonomy and the first of the Android updates, we think, are there. The best choice for this price.

Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 128 GB 5G for € 949.99 instead of € 1,259 on Amazon

The Galaxy S22 Ultra is mostly an iterative update of the S21 Ultra, but packaged in a Galaxy Note-inspired chassis. It has the standard updates expected on a next-gen smartphone – like the latest processor – but is otherwise very similar. It feels like an update really aimed at Galaxy Note fans, especially those who may have ditched the Note 20 Ultra and want to upgrade a phone that was released more than two years ago.

Apple iPhone 13 128 GB for €849 instead of €909 on Amazon

The iPhone 13 is Apple’s most balanced formula, just like the iPhone 12 last year. The new model monopolizes the strengths of its predecessor while showing a slightly more serious autonomy. We can regret the impasse that has come with the 120 Hz refresh rate reserved for Pro models, but Apple offers us excellent image quality at 60 Hz. Again this year, the iPhone is a must-have for every consumer who is on is looking for a complete high-end smartphone.

Apple iPhone 13 mini 128 GB for €759 instead of €809 on Amazon

The iPhone 13 mini retains the best of its predecessor and adds a few ingredients to an already proven recipe. So we end up with a powerful compact smartphone with an excellent screen, an effective photo section and better autonomy. But if you own an iPhone 12 mini, the few differences between the two models are not enough to call it a purchase motivation.

Apple iPhone 14 128 GB for € 939 instead of € 1019 on Amazon

Standard upgrades like the iPhone 14 are for people who just want a new iPhone to replace a year-old model. While the new iPhone Pros have the most notable new features, those of the iPhone 14 are not essential. But it’s a pleasantly familiar smartphone that will be unanimous among most users.

Home winter sale

Xiaomi Mi Smart LED (warm white) for € 8.77 instead of 14.99 on Amazon

Xiaomi Mi Smart LED Bulb (Warm White)

In addition to the Mi LED Smart Bulb Essential, Xiaomi has also released a white lamp, the Warm White. It only emits a white light of 2700 Kelvin, which gives a rather warm light, with a nominal power of 8 watts and 810 lumens. You can manage its intensity from the Mi Home app and control it with a voice assistant such as Google Assistant or Amazon Alexa. It is a product that remains interesting if you do not like changing colors and costs only € 14.99 compared to € 19.99 for the White and Color version.

Audio Winter Sale

Bose QuietComfort SE (variant of the QC45) for € 199.99 instead of € 289 on Amazon

The successor to the famous Bose QC 35 II has arrived. Even if the design remains unchanged, this new version benefits from welcome technical improvements, starting with a slightly longer autonomy of 24 hours with active noise cancellation and a volume of 50%, according to the manufacturer. In addition, the RBA has been reworked to include two settings, “Silence” to eliminate ambient noise and “Attentive” to allow certain sounds to pass through. The headphones have a USB-C connection with fast charging that allows you to restore 2.5 hours of listening pleasure in 15 minutes and Bluetooth 5.1 Multipoint to connect them to a PC and a smartphone at the same time. Thanks to an additional microphone and a repositioning of the previous one, this headset is also excellent for conversations. A big success.

Jabra Elite 45H for €59.99 instead of €99 on Amazon

In line with the very good Jabra Move, the Elite 45h offers very good performance for a very reasonable price. With a reliable Bluetooth 5 connection, Multipoint (Jabra remains an expert in headphones for work) and a monstrous 50 hours of battery life, these small headphones in supra-aural format also deliver satisfying and customizable sound via the excellent app Jabra Sound+. In addition, like the other products in the Elite range, it is possible to save a sound setting directly in the headphones. We only regret the somewhat basic, non-folding side with somewhat weak passive isolation, a total absence of IP certification and somewhat tight output power. But in its price range, the Jabra Elite 45h proves to be one of the best value for money at the moment.

IT winter sale

Microsoft Surface Go 3 for €609.99 instead of €699 on Amazon

The Microsoft Surface Go 3 tablet is the cheapest entry-level Surface device in this line. In a format very easy to transport, it can be accompanied by a magnetic keyboard that can be used as a PC. Under Windows 11 standard in S mode, which can be converted to classic Windows 11 without effort, it is only intended for light tasks, streaming or consulting websites.

Apple MacBook Air M1 for € 999.99 instead of € 1199 on Amazon with the € 50 coupon

Apple MacBook Air 2020 (M1)

Of the three new M1 Macs, the 13-inch MacBook Air is the most different from its predecessor. The fan cooling system has been removed in favor of an aluminum heat sink. A major evolution made possible by the highly efficient operation of the M1 processor that produces less heat and even outperforms high-end Intel Macs. The MacBook Air’s M1 chip is almost identical to that of the MacBook Pro. It’s a huge argument for the MacBook Air against the Pro if you’re looking for the best performance at a limited price. The most recommended MacBook this year.

Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 for €669 instead of €769 on Amazon

Microsoft’s 12.4-inch laptop features an 11th generation Intel chip and is built to last a little longer than the average ultraportable laptop. It is possible to replace the keyboard and touchpad.

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