You might be all shopped out from the holidays, but this month is full of deals that can save you hundreds of dollars on items that you want or need. So, if you’re ready to make a fresh start in 2024 on a budget, we have Consumer Reports’ list of what to buy at deep discount in January.
Consumer Reports tracks the prices of many of its top-tested products all year long, so it knows exactly when they go on deep discount. And for some of them, January is the Best Time to Buy.
“It’s no surprise that the start of the year brings sales on items like fitness trackers, treadmills, and ellipticals, but also keep in mind that Martin Luther King Jr. Day falls in January and this usually means big deals around mattresses,” said Consumer Reports Shopping Editor Samantha Gordon.
Mattress
Expect more deals on mattresses later this month, but right now, the Casper Original Foam Mattress (Queen) is now on sale for $1,036 at Walmart and Best Buy (Orig. Price $1,295). It’s one of Consumer Reports’ top-rated foam mattresses for back sleepers.
Sheets
A new set of sheets could help get your sleep back on track. The microfiber sheets from Mellanni (Queen) are as low as $22.78 at Amazon (Orig. Price $50.97).
TVs
As we get into the second half of January, look out for deals that will make the big game that much bigger!
“With the Super Bowl coming up, a lot of TV manufacturers and retailers have big sales on TVs, so if you’re looking for a new set to watch the big game, you’re in luck,” said Gordon.
Right now, the 55-inch Samsung OLED TV is as low as $1,777.95 at Amazon (Orig. Price $2,197.99). Th3 4K OLED is among the best TVs Consumer Reports has ever tested -- acing its tests for picture quality and viewing angle.
Soundbar
And don’t forget about the sound! -- The Soundbar from Samsung is as low as $497.99 at Abt Electronics, Amazon, and Walmart (Orig. Price $579.99). The soundbar comes with a wireless subwoofer, and Consumer Reports says the entire system offers very good overall sound quality.
Other deals in January
If you want to wait to buy things later in the month, sales on a lot of items are expected throughout January including bathroom scales, elliptical exercisers, fitness trackers, humidifiers, smartwatches, treadmills, and wireless routers. If you’re shopping around for any of these items and you want to see which products and brands Consumer Reports recommends, click here.