The top 10 Christmas presents for 2017 - and the cheapest ways to buy

Black Friday, the biggest shopping day in the calendar, is here and shoppers across the UK are embarking on their Christmas shopping.

But buying on Black Friday is not always the savviest move. In previous years the price of the most popular Christmas presents have actually fallen in the run up to Christmas.

This year may be no different with retailers, which are facing more competition than ever, running special sales over the whole of the festive season. 

Here, with the help of lovethesales.com, we are tracking the prices of the most popular Christmas presents, and update them every week to make it easier for you to find the best deals.

This guide was first published on November 24 and is regularly updated. Prices are correct at the time of publication (see date above) but may change. If you spot a cheaper deal we want to hear about it! Email: katie.morley@telegraph.co.uk

Beats Solo 3 Wireless headphones 

These wireless headphones have up to 40 hours of battery life and charge super quickly with a 5-minute charge giving you three hours of playback.

The on-ear, cushioned ear cups are adjustable for maximum comfort. It has fine-tuned acoustics that maximise clarity, breadth and balance. The comfort-cushion ear cups buffer outside noise for immersive sound so you can enjoy your music uninterrupted. 

Cheapest place to buy:AO.com currently has the best price at £209 with free delivery or click and collect options available. There is also an option for free 30 day returns. Currys also has the headphones for £209.99 and is offering three months free unlimited music with Deezer Premium+.

Sonos One Voice 

This compact speaker lets you start and control your music with your voice with inbuilt Amazon Alexa.

It plays songs, checks news and traffic, manages smart devices and enjoys all the usual Amazon Alexa skills using a single Sonos speaker. You can also manage all your music in one place through Amazon Music, Spotify, Apple Music, internet radio and hundreds of other streaming services.

Cheapest please to buy: Most retailers currently have the Sonos One Voice at £199. John Lewis has a free 2 year guarantee and free delivery, while Sonos's own website offers free delivery, a 100-Day Return Policy plus "unlimited" customer services support.  Avoid buying from Littlewoods, which is charging £259 (£60 more) for the this item.

Fitbit Blaze 

The Blaze is the latest FitBit model and tracks steps, distance, calories burned, floors climbed as well as active minutes.

It uses multi-sport tracking to track runs, cardio, cross-training and biking and also has a heart tracker.

Automatically record workouts to your dashboard and go virtually all week without charging - as this gadget has a long battery life which lasts upto five days.

Cheapest please to buy: Onedigitals.co.uk currently has the cheapest price at £114.40 and also offers free shipping. If you would prefer to visit a physical store John Lewis, Currys and Boots are all stocking the FitBit Blaze for a few pounds more at £119.99.

Instax Mini Instant Camera 9

This camera comes in a range of cute colours from "Ice Blue" to "Flamingo Pink" and produce instant credit card size photos. It has a built in flash  and automatic exposure control.

It comes with a "Selfie Mirror" for creating the perfect selfie and a "Close-up Lens" attachment, as well as 10 Shots of Film, Built-In Flash & Hand Strap.

Cheapest please to buy: A number of stores including John Lewis, Jessops, Currys and Amazon have the Instax camera for £59.99. 

Nespresso Virtuo coffee machine 

Offering freshly brewed Coffee with crema as well as Espresso, the new Vertuo Plus Coffee Machine is described as the "ultimate" brewing experience for coffee enthusiasts.

Unlike many other coffee machines it uses three different capsule sizes and makes a range of four cup sizes that include a large 414ml full-brew Alto, a 230ml coffee, a 150ml Gran Lungo and a 40ml Espresso - all at the touch of a button.

Cheapest place to buy:John Lewis has the black version for £179.99 plus free delivery, but is charging £199.99 for the white version. Amazon has the black version for £180. 

Light board 

A popular and fun home trend this year, the light board emits a comforting glow and lets you personalise your own message. It's easy to move around your home and is suitable to display anywhere in your home. 

It is battery operated and comes with letters and symbols which you can slide in to create your messages. 

Cheapest place to buy: Asda has a version for £10 although it does not come with batteries. Prices at other stores go all the way up to £19.99 for a similar product. 

And for the children...

Toilet Trouble 

Pitted as the novelty board game of 2017, kids and adults alike are bound to have a laugh with Toilet Trouble.

Players take turns spinning the toilet paper roll, flushing the toilet handle, and hoping they don't get sprayed with water. The number that turns up on the paper roll spinner dictates how many times each player must flush. Players are safe if they hear the flushing sound, but no water is sprayed. 

Cheapest place to buy:Toilet Trouble is out of stock at Toys R Us and Tesco but Smyths has it for £17.99 on a 3 for 2 board games deal, which could be the best value if you're planning on buying other games. 

L.O.L Big Surprise 

Despite a number of scathing reviews, L.O. L. Surprise is proving to be a sell-out toy this Christmas and claims to provide the ultimate "unboxing experience".

Kids can unwrap the layers to find 50 never before seen surprises inside with exclusive dolls and accessories. 

Cheapest place to buy: L.O.L Big Surprise is currently out of stock at Smyths, Tesco, The Entertainer and the Toy Shop. Argos has it for £59.99 but stock is sold out at some stores. There are no discounts currently available, probably due to the exceptionally high demand. 

Hatchimals Surprise 

Hatchimals were the sell-out Christmas present of last year - and they're back for 2017. The toy is essentially an egg from which a furry animal hatches, which will interact with you. Unlike regular Hatchimals the surprise edition births twin fuzzy animals...

The hatching process takes between seven to 15 minutes and requires the player to coax the creature out with words and interaction. After it hatches, children can help it develop, teaching it to walk, talk, dance, play games and other fun activities.

Cheapest place the buy: Prices have been falling for this item at a number of retailers. Argos has it for £54.99, down from £74.99.Tesco has the Hatchimals Surprise for £59.99, down from £69.99. 

Luvabella doll 

Luvabella is a realistic baby doll who moves her eyes, giggles, and has true-to-life facial expressions. Through touch and play she affectionately responds to human interactions. Cover her eyes for a game of peek-a-boo, tickle her tummy and toes to make her giggle, or place a hand on her chest to gently listen to her heartbeat.

The more you play with her, the more she'll talk. Over time her babble will transform into over 100 clear words and phrases. 

Cheapest place to buy: Luvabella is selling out fast with the shops with many shops out of stock. Argos has her for £99.99. Toys R US also has her for £99.99, but stocks are low so customers may only buy one each.