After a few false starts and predictions flying everywhere, Amazon Australia has officially launched this morning just in time for the Christmas rush.
Now consumers want to know if what they are paying for online will be cheaper than heading out to a store or shopping on a retailer’s website.
We have compared the prices of a MacBook Pro, an Acer notebook and a desktop PC to see how Amazon Australia stacks up with Aussie retailers such as JB Hi-Fi, Harvey Norman, Myer and the individual brand’s website. Note shipping will not be factored into the prices.
MacBook Pro 15-Inch with touchbar and retina display in Space Grey 512GB
Amazon Australia: $3,635
JB Hi-Fi: $3897
Harvey Norman: $4099
Myer: $3349
Apple: $4099
Cheapest: Myer by $286.
Acer Spin 5 13.3 inch display, 128GB SSD, 4GB
Amazon Australia: $1007
JB Hi-Fi: $998 (note 8GB storage not 4GB)
Harvey Norman: $1097 (note 8GB storage not 4GB)
Myer: Not available
Cheapest: JB Hi-Fi by $9 but with 8GB of storage instead of 4BG
HP Pavilion 27-A072A All in One Desktop
Amazon Australia:$2611.54
Harvey Norman: $2298
JB Hi-Fi: Not Available
Myer: Not available
HP: $2399
Cheapest: Harvey Norman by $101
Conclusion
Sure Amazon Australia wasn’t the cheapest in any of those categories but it never was the most expensive.
