Amazon Prime Day, the e-commerce giant’s biggest sales event of the year, is officially back this Tuesday and Wednesday. But if you’re ready to shop now, Amazon has released some great ones early Prime Day deals on popular items, incl Kindle Scribe, Fire TVsand Apple Watch Series 9.
At ZDNET, we’ve compiled a list of the best Prime Day deals you can shop now based on product testing and reviews. We only recommend offers that we would personally vouch for and have tested most of them ourselves. This page will be updated with any useful new offers we find, so come back again for more discounts.
Also: Best Prime Day Deals: Live Updates
The best Prime Day deals under $25
- Apple AirTag for $24 (save $6): Track everything from your remote to your keys to your kids with AirTag, our favorite Bluetooth tracker. (You can also find 4-pack on sale for $75.)
- Govee LED Strip Lights for $10 (Save $5 with Coupon): These lights connect to the Govee app and can display 16 million colors, 11 music modes and more than 64 preset scenes, bringing more atmosphere to any room.
- Amazon Fire TV Stick for $18 (save $22): Easier access to all your streaming services and get Alexa support with the Amazon Fire TV Stick, now 55% off.
- Roku Express streaming device for $17 (save $13): Roku’s HD streaming device can help you stream free, live and premium TV, including 400+ free live TV channels.
- Amazon Echo Dot (5th Gen) for $25 (Save $25): Get the classic Echo Dot at 50% off and use Alexa wherever you want.
- Amazon Echo Pop for $18 (save $22): Use the Echo Pop as a portable smart speaker to bring Alexa into any room.
- TP-Link Wi-Fi Extender for $16 (Save $19 with coupon): If your home Wi-Fi is spotty, you should pick up this extender to increase your internet coverage up to 1,200 square feet.
- Amazon Smart Plug for $13 (Save $12): If you have an Alexa device, this easy-to-install smart plug can add voice control to any outlet in your home.
- Microsoft Windows 11 Pro License for $23 (Save $176 at Stack Social): Upgrade to Windows 11 at the lowest price we’ve ever seen.
- One Year Costco Membership for $60 Plus a Free $40 Gift Card (Save $40 at Stack Social): Don’t miss out on the best Costco membership deal of the year, especially before membership prices go up in the fall.
The best Prime Day tech deals
- Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 Phone + $200 Amazon Gift Card for $1,100 (Save $320): Pre-order the latest Samsung Galaxy flip phone on Amazon and get a free upgrade to the 512GB version plus a $200 Amazon gift card.
- Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 Phone + $300 Amazon Gift Card for $1,900 (Save $420): Pre-order Amazon’s new foldable phone and get a free upgrade to a 512GB storage option and a $300 Amazon gift card.
- Apple AirTag 4 pack for $75 (save $24): Keep track of everything from your keys to your kids with this AirTag pack (or take one AirTag on sale for $24).
- Apple AirPods Max for $480 (save $79): Don’t miss out on this rare offering of Apple’s excellent over-ear headphones. (You can find certain colors for just $398 at Walmartalso.)
- Amazon Echo + Smart Bulb for $57 (Save $63): This bundle includes the 4th generation Echo and the Sengled smart bulb to help you control your lights with Alexa.
- Echo Show 5 (3rd Gen) for $50 (save $40): The Echo Show turned our reviewer into a “smart display devotee” with a Fire TV-like interface and all the benefits of an Echo.
- Apple MacBook Air for $799 (Save $200): If you need an excellent lightweight laptop suitable for work and travel, you can save on the 2022 model with an M2 chip, 8GB of RAM and 256GB of SSD storage.
- Apple Watch Series 9 for $299 (Save $100): The Apple Watch Series 9 is our pick for the best Apple Watch for most people, and this is one of the best deals we’ve seen on it. (Make sure to use the coupon to get the full discount.)
- Amazon Echo Spot Smart Alarm Clock for $45 (Save $35): Amazon just released this new smart alarm clock and has already discounted it ahead of Prime Day.
- Kindle Scribe Essentials Bundle for $389 (Save $60): This bundle includes a 16GB Kindle Scribe, a premium pen and a magnetic leather folio case. Our reviewer called the Kindle Scribe a “near perfect” reading device.
- Amazon 43-inch Fire TV 4K for $230 (save $140): Amazon Fire TVs give you 4K quality at an affordable price with Alexa support and all your streaming platforms built-in.
- Insignia 65-inch 4K UHD Smart Fire TV for $330 (Save $120): Prime Day is known for great deals on Fire TVs, and you’ll find this Insignia model on sale in all sizes from 43 inches to 75 inches.
- LG 65-inch OLED B4 Smart 4K TV for $1,597 (save $903): We’re big fans of LG’s OLED TVs, and this one offers Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos at 36% off.
- Amazon Fire TV Soundbar for $90 (Save $30): This easy-to-install soundbar features Dolby Audio to enhance your TV sound for fuller sound, clearer dialogue and deeper bass.
- Apple AirPods (2nd Gen) for $80 (Save $50): Our pick of the best AirPods for the price, don’t miss this chance to get these popular headphones for over 30% off.
- Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 for $210 (save $90): The Galaxy Watch 6 Classic is Samsung’s latest smartwatch model, offering the largest Samsung Watch display (1.5 Super AMOLED), bringing back Samsung’s unique rotating bezel, all at a discount right now.
The best Prime Day home deals
- iRobot Roomba j7+ Self-Draining Robot Vacuum for $399 (Save $399): Save 50% on our pick for the best Roomba vacuum that didn’t get stuck in our testing, emptied itself as needed, and did a great job cleaning.
- iRobot Roomba Combo i3+ Robotic Vacuum and Mop for $330 (Save $270): This Roomba vacuum and mop combo will empty itself in up to 60 days.
- Shark IX141 Cordless Pet Stick Vacuum for $150 (Save $110): This highly rated Shark cordless vacuum is deeply discounted for Prime Day.
- Dyson V11 Origin Cordless Vacuum for $400 (Save $120 on Amazon): This Dyson vacuum offers up to 60 minutes of run time and an LCD display that shows power modes, maintenance alerts and remaining run time down to the second.
- Dyson V15 Detect Cordless Vacuum for $645 (Save $105): This top-of-the-line Dyson vacuum will show you the number of particles it picks up on the LCD screen as you clean, and includes a hair screw to quickly pick up long hair and pet hair.
- Breville the Smart Oven Air Fryer Pro for $300 (Save $100): This excellent air fryer/toaster combo has 13 cooking functions, including roasting, roasting, grilling, air frying and reheating.
- KitchenAid Artisan Series 5-Quart Stand Mixer with Tilt Head for $350 (Save $100): KitchenAid’s iconic stand mixer is getting $100 off on Prime Day.
- Hatch Restore 2 Sunrise Alarm Clock for $145 (Save $55): This device doubles as an alarm clock and a sound machine that provides meditations, bedtime stories, and soothing sounds to help you sleep better.
- EcoFlow Delta 2 Max Portable Power Plant for $1,299 (Save $600 on Amazon): EcoFlows are high on our list of the best portable power plants – and this one can power 99% of your home devices during an outage, the company says.
- Peloton Indoor Exercise Bikes for $1,100 (Save $434): Save on peloton and bring your fitness routine and thousands of on-demand classes home. This is an invite-only offer, so you must sign up for an invite.
Frequently asked questions
What is Amazon Prime Day?
Amazon Prime Day is a 48-hour web-wide sale exclusively for Amazon Prime members. Prime members will find limited-time and invite-only deals and some of the lowest prices of the year on big-ticket items. This July Prime Day event is Amazon’s biggest of the year, although in recent years Amazon has held a second Prime Big Deal Days event in October and a big spring sale in March.
Is everything on sale on Prime Day?
You won’t find a sale on every single item on Amazon during Prime Day. However, you will find exclusive access to millions of offers in over 35 product categories such as electronics, kitchen, beauty and clothing. Prime Day is usually when we see some of the lowest prices of the year on Amazon products (like Kindles and Echo devices). New offers will drop as often as every five minutes during the event.
When is Amazon Prime Day?
This year, Amazon Prime Day will run from Tuesday, July 16 at 3 a.m. ET through Wednesday, July 17. However, you can shop some of the first Prime Day deals right now.
How long is Amazon Prime Day?
Amazon Prime Day 2024 will run for 48 hours, from July 16 to July 17.
When does Amazon Prime Day end?
Amazon Prime Day ends at midnight on Wednesday, July 17.
What’s the deal with the invite-only Prime Day deals?
Amazon tried something new during last July’s Prime Day, offering several invite-only deals during the event. This meant that Prime members could request an invite to get some of Prime Day’s most anticipated deals, which are expected to sell out. For this year’s Prime Day, there will be more invitation-only offers.
Selected members will be notified on the day of the sale with instructions on how to purchase the item at the specified exclusive price. (See our instructions on how to sign up for invite-only Prime Day deals.)
Do you need to be a Prime member to access Prime Day sales?
Yes, you must have an Amazon Prime membership to access Prime Day sales. Prime costs $15 a month, or you can purchase an annual membership for $139 at a discount. For those who aren’t members yet, you always can sign up for a 30-day free trial. (If you’re a student, you may qualify for a discounted Prime Student membership, which includes a 6-month free trial.) Here, we’ve also found a few other ways to try to access Prime Day sales.
Which countries have access to Prime Day sales?
Prime Day 2024 will be are held in 24 countries: Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Egypt, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Luxembourg, Mexico, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, USA and United Kingdom.
How did we pick the best early Amazon Prime Day deals?
ZDNET is always looking for the best deals so you don’t have to. We very carefully check which products have the best prices and which ones are the most worthy of your hard-earned money. Product quality, our personal experience with it, and pricing history determine which deals are worth sharing with you.
We’ll be checking Amazon Prime Days deals frequently before, during, and after the two-day sale to bring you the best deals as they become available.
