What HardwareZone readers bought in January: Galaxy S25 Ultra, portable monitors, LEGO and more
Most of these items are still on sale too.
With the first month of the year done and dusted, let’s take a look at what readers have been shopping from Amazon and other online retailers.
January was of course the month Samsung unveiled its Samsung Galaxy S25 series, so many readers flocked to pre-order the phone, thanks to the $88 e-voucher and other pre-order specials. If you’re still considering a phone upgrade, you can get the Galaxy S25 Ultra 512GB at the same price as the 256GB model.
Whether it was CNY prep or the start-of-year refresh, readers were replacing or upgrading their home essentials, kitchen and tech gadgets, from chargers and universal adapters to pillows and automatic soap dispensers.
Plenty of LEGO sets were on sale at Amazon, with offers going up to 30% off, ranging from CNY decoration-worthy sets to kids sets.
Here’s a closer look at some of the top items that saw the most love this month.
Check out our What You Bought series for other deals HardwareZone readers loved previously.
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Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, 512GB
$1,828.00 $2,008.00 Save $180
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is all about smarter AI and a smoother experience with One UI 7. From the Gemini integration to the handy Now Brief (for personalised daily summaries) and Now Bar (for notifications), this phone has plenty of new features to make your day easier. Read our hands-on of the S25 series
Plus, you can save up to $1,070 when you trade in your old phone at Samsung.
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Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra, White
$762.00 $988.00 23% off
Our editor Zach called the Galaxy Watch Ultra the “superlative king”, so if you’re after the ultimate Android smartwatch that has it all - rugged design, a blazing 2,000 nits display, the latest Wear OS 5 with One UI 6, advanced health tracking - this is the one for you. Read Zach’s review
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Uperfect Portable Gaming Monitor, 16.1-inch
At this great price, readers were snapping this deal up last month. The Uperfect 2K 144Hz portable monitor offers a sharp QHD display with smooth 144Hz refresh rate and FreeSync. It’s super slim, lightweight, with an easy USB-C plug-and-play setup and convenient cover/stand for on-the-go use.
Here’s another Uperfect portable monitor that’s also on offer at a slightly cheaper price of $134.80.
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Oppo Pad 3 Matte Display Edition
$692.00 $799.00 13% off
Just announced in January, the Oppo Pad 3 is super slim with an 11.6-inch matte screen that cuts glare by 97%, perfect for reading and writing. It’s powered by the Dimensity 8350 chip, and is packed with AI tools for easy document editing and summarising. Read more
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Sony WF-1000XM5 Wireless Noise Cancelling Earbuds
Price check with Sony and Lazada: $329
Wireless earbuds are always popular with HWZ readers, and this Amazon deal on the Sony WF-1000XM5 made it particularly attractive in January.
These earbuds offer top-tier noise cancellation with dual processors and high-performance mics for an immersive sound experience. With a compact, ergonomic design, they deliver clear, punchy sound with the new Dynamic Driver X. Read our review
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Lencent 85W Universal Travel Adapter with Retractable Cable
For the globetrotters, this Lencent travel adapter has three USB-C ports, one USB-A port, and most usefully, a retractable USB-C cable that allows you to charge up to five devices at once.
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Wolfbox G850 4K Dual Dash Cam
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Price check with Lazada: $210
If you like a large screen, the Wolfbox gives you 12-inch crisp 4K front and 1080P rear video with WDR for great clarity in any light. There’s also a large touch screen, GPS, parking monitor and collision detection. Find more dash cam deals here
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Tempur-Pedic Symphony Pillow
A new year gives us an opportunity to take stock of anything that needs replacing, such as pillows. Side note: did you know you should replace your pillow every couple of years?
The Tempur-Pedic Symphony pillow offers a dual-sided design, with a gently arched side for back sleepers and a flatter side for side and stomach sleepers.
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LEGO Icons Plum Blossom 10369
Price check with Lazada: $49.90
With Chinese New Year in January this year, there were plenty of CNY-related purchases, like this actually good-looking Plum Blossom LEGO set that was featured in our CNY decor article.
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LEGO Star Wars TIE Fighter & X-Wing Mash-Up 75393
Price check with Lazada: $152.91
Not forgetting the kids, this 1063-piece set includes buildable TIE-wing and X-fighter models, each with spring-loaded shooters and adjustable wings.
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3-in-1 18W Charging Station for Apple Devices
Perfect if you’ve got an iPhone, iWatch and AirPods, this inexpensive MagSafe charging station will keep them charged up and ready to go.
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Ugreen Uno 100W USB-C Charger
Readers are not immune to a cutesy gadget, and this Ugreen charger isn’t just a gimmick. It offers 100W fast charging, with a 4-port design and cool TFT screen that shows fun expressions.
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Inkbird IBT-2X Digital Remote BBQ Thermometer
With a roughly 46-metre Bluetooth range, this digital thermometer connects to your phone for real-time temperature monitoring. It includes dual probes, timer and alarms for precise cooking, grilling and roasting every time.
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Kirei Kirei Medicated Foaming Hand Soap Auto Dispenser
This sleek automatic dispenser delivers the right amount of foam hands-free, and is great for the bathroom or kitchen. It includes a 200ml refill and one disinfectant wet wipe, and can be topped with any Kirei Kirei refill pack.
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Adidas KUB04 Square Backpack
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Made with a tough fabric and over 50% recycled materials, this durable backpack is great for your every day. The Aeroready back panel offers great moisture permeability, with an expandable design and multiple pockets to keep your gear organised.
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Editor's note and disclaimer: The deals are not an endorsement or recommendation of the product from the editorial team. Instead, the listed items present themselves as a good deal based on novelty factor and how much of a discount it was offered from standard retail pricing at the time of publishing. Please note that we are not responsible in any way if you are unable to secure the listed offers due to errors on our part or should the offers expire by the time you check them
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