As the highly anticipated Amazon Prime Big Deal Day sales approach, consumer champion Which? has revealed a list of products to avoid and those that are worth grabbing if they receive discounts. The organisation, known for its rigorous and independent laboratory tests, warns consumers about potentially subpar items that may be on sale.
Among the products to avoid are the Kinderkraft Comfort Up car seat, the Hisense 43E77HQTUK 4K TV, the Radley Series 1 Activity Tracker, the Smeg KLF04CRUK Variable Temp Kettle, and the Ruark Audio MRx speakers. Which? testing found the car seat to be poor in terms of safety, while the TV has been deemed “terrible” with a wobbly picture and weedy audio. The activity tracker was found to have limited features and an inaccurate heart rate monitor, and the kettle was considered mediocre and energy-inefficient. The speakers were described as one of the worst-sounding home speakers tested in recent years.
However, not all products on sale should be avoided. Which? recommends shoppers keep an eye out for discounts on its Best Buy products. The Instant Pot Vortex 4-in-1 air fryer, the Shark IZ300UKT cordless vacuum, the Amazon Kindle 2022, and the Ring Video Doorbell Wired are some of the items that passed Which?’s tests with flying colours. These products offer energy-saving features, excellent cleaning capabilities, increased storage capacity, and added home security.
Natalie Hitchins, Head of Home Products and Services at Which?, advises consumers to conduct thorough research before making a purchase during the sales event. Which? experts will be monitoring the deals on Amazon and updating the organisation’s website with discounted tech, kitchen appliances, and home goods that are worth considering.
Hitchins states, “Like all sales events, it’s easy to get sucked in by the masses of deals on offer and end up buying something sub-standard, so we’ve cherry-picked the best and worst products that could be on offer this sale season. Our retail experts will be hunting out the best deals on products that have performed well in Which? tests this week, so make sure you do your research if you want to bag a genuine bargain.”
As consumers gear up for the Amazon Prime Big Deal Day sales, Which?’s recommendations aim to help them make informed decisions and avoid potential disappointments.
