Amazon Prime Day officially starts tomorrow, Tuesday, July 16, and runs through Wednesday, July 17. But you can already find tons of early Prime Day deals on popular products like the Apple Watch Series 9, the Nintendo Switch, the Xbox Series X, and AirPods — along with competing sales at Walmart, Best Buy, and other retailers.
Our team of tech and deal-hunting experts will help you cut through the noise to find the best Prime Day deals available on everything from TVs to tablets to robot vacuums and other useful gadgets so you can shop with confidence. We’ll update this list constantly throughout the Prime Day event, so be sure to check back for the latest sales.
Also: The best Prime Day deals so far
Our favorite Prime Day deals so far
- 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 one.
- Apple AirPods (2nd Generation) for $80 (save $50): Our pick for the best AirPods for the price, don’t miss this chance to grab these popular earbuds for 38% off.
- Kindle Scribe 16GB with Premium Pen for $260 (save $110): The Kindle Scribe is one of our favorite Kindle and e-notebook picks for its paper-like feel and high-res display — and it’s 31% off right now.
- iRobot Roomba j7+ Self-Emptying Robot Vacuum for $399 (save $399): Save 50% on our pick for the best Roomba vacuum, which in our testing, didn’t get stuck, would self-empty as needed, and did a great job cleaning.
- Nintendo Switch OLED for $275 (save $75 at Walmart): The latest version of the Nintendo Switch features a 7-inch OLED display for better color accuracy, detailing, and contrast while in handheld mode.
- Hisense Class A7 Series LED 4K UHD for $200 (save $50): One of the brightest TVs Hisense has to offer, the Hisense U76 features Dolby Vision and has a 144hz display, making it a great option for gamers.
- Apple MacBook Air (M2) for $799 (save $200): The MacBook Air (M2) is one of our favorite laptops at ZDNET — and it’s on sale for just $799, the lowest price we’ve ever seen.
- Apple AirPods Max for $450 (save $99): Apple’s popular over-ear headphones get a rare discount for Prime Day.
- Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 for $841 (save $79): One of the best Android tablets you can buy is on sale for Prime Day.
- Apple MacBook Air (M3) for $899 (save $200): Apple’s latest MacBook Air powered by an M3 chip gets a $200 discount for Prime Day — the lowest price it’s ever been.
- Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II for $170 (save $109): Bose’s second-gen premium earbuds are our pick for the best noise-canceling earbuds that also deliver all-day comfort.
- Amazon Echo Dot (5th Gen) for $25 (save $25): Grab a classic Echo Dot for 50% off to use Alexa wherever you’d like.
- Sony Bravia X90L 65-Inch 4K Ultra HD TV for $1,098 (save $202): ZDNET editor-in-chief Jason Hiner calls this “the best TV you’ve never heard of” — it’s his most-recommended TV, and it’s on sale in every size for Prime Day.
Best Prime Day tech deals
- Anker iPhone 15 Charger 2-pack for $13 (save $6): These chargers provide 20W of high-speed charging for devices like the iPhone 15, AirPods Pro, iPad Pro, and more for an affordable price.
- iPhone charging cable 6-pack for $5 with coupon (save $3): This is a wildly cheap pack of lightning chargers compatible with the iPhone 14, 13, 12, and more, in a variety of sizes ranging from 3 to 10 feet.
- Rocketbook Core Reusable Smart Notebook for $24 (save $10): One of our favorite smart notebooks allows you to digitize your handwritten notes.
- TP-Link Wi-Fi Extender for $16 (save $19 with coupon): If your home Wi-Fi doesn’t reach far enough, pick up this extender to boost your internet coverage up to 1,200 square feet.
- Amazon Echo + Smart bulb for $57 (save $63): This bundle includes a 4th gen Echo and a Sengled smart light bulb to help you control your lights with Alexa.
- Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 for $240 (save $90): The Samsung Galaxy Watch 6, our favorite Samsung smartwatch, is available at a 27% discount. This smartwatch has a fitness tracker, sleep coaching, mobile connectivity, and more.
- Apple AirTag 4 pack for $89 (save $10): Keep track of everything from your keys to your kids with this AirTag pack (or, grab a single AirTag on sale for $24).
- Amazon Fire TV Stick for $18 (save $22): Easily access all of your streaming services and get Alexa support with the Amazon Fire TV Stick, now 55% off. (The 4K version is also on sale for $25, or 50% off.)
Best Prime Day TV deals
Editor’s note: Many of these TV models are on sale in multiple sizes — click through to see every option.
- Sony Bravia 65-inch 4K Ultra HD TV X90L Series for $1,098 (save $202): ZDNET editor-in-chief Jason Hiner highly recommends this Sony TV thanks to its color accuracy, precision brightness, 120Hz smooth motion, and 4K image processing.
- Hisense Class A7 Series LED 4K UHD for $200 (save $50): One of the brightest TVs Hisense has to offer, the Hisense U76 features Dolby Vision and has a 144hz display, making it a great option for gamers.
- LG C3 Series 65-Inch Class OLED evo 4K for $1,397 (save $200): Our pick for the best LG TV, the LG C3 has an updated OLED panel, Dolby Vision, and Dolby Atmos.
- Samsung S90C OLED smart TV for $1,598 (save $400): Get this excellent Samsung OLED TV for a big discount.
- Amazon Fire TV 32-inch 2-Series HD smart TV for $100 (save $100): TVs don’t get much cheaper than this: Grab a Fire TV for 50% off at just $100.
- Amazon Fire TV 40-inch 2-Series HD smart TV for $170 (save $80): A great smaller Fire TV with Alexa support, ideal for a smaller space.
- Insignia 65-inch Class F30 Series LED 4K UHD Smart Fire TV for $350 (save $100): This already-affordable 65-inch 4K Insignia Fire TV gets a big discount for Prime Day.
- Insignia 32-inch Class F20 Series Smart HD 720p Fire TV for $80 (save $50): Another incredibly affordable TV on sake is a 32-inch Insignia model, which comes with an Alexa voice remote.
Best Prime Day tablet deals
- Apple iPad (10th generation) for $319 (save $30): Apple’s base-level iPad is our pick for the best iPad for FaceTime, and a great option for those new to Apple or those looking for something easy to use.
- Apple iPad Air 13-inch (M2) for $738 (save $61): The latest lightweight iPad Air features up to 50% better performance than the previous model, and a landscape-oriented webcam.
- Apple iPad mini (6th generation) for $400 (save $99): The iPad Mini is our pick for one of the best small tablets you can buy with its portable size and A15 Bionic chip — it’s a powerful tablet packed into a small package.
- Apple iPad Pro 13-Inch (M4) for $1,198 (save $101): Apple’s top-of-the-line latest iPad Pro is one of our picks for the best tablets you can buy, with its speedy M4 chip.
- Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 for $841 (save $79): One of our picks for the best Android tablet, this Samsung tablet is a well-rounded device that lets you take advantage of Samsung’s DeX platform.
- Microsoft Surface Pro 9 Tablet for $2,153 (save $547): Our pick for one of the best large tablets for those who also want a laptop, with its 2-in-1 detachable design.
- Amazon Fire Max 11 for $160 (save $120): This Amazon device comes with a solid 14-hour battery life and a large, 11-inch screen — and it’s 43% off.
- Amazon Fire HD 8 Kids Tablet (64 GB) + Backpack bundle for $87 (save $118): This bundle is great for summer vacation or back-to-school season, with one of our picks for the best kids tablet and a backpack included.
- Amazon Fire 7 tablet for $50 (save $30): With 38% off, the Amazon Fire 7 tablet is available for only $50, making it a great entry-level, affordable option.
- Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite for $250 (save $80): This 10.4-inch tablet provides long battery life, a high resolution, and an S-Pen. You can save $80 for Prime Day.
- Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ tablet for $170 (save $50): If you want to purchase a budget-friendly tablet, the Galaxy Tab A9 is available at Amazon with a $50 discount.
Best Prime Day laptop deals
- Apple MacBook Air (M2) for $799 (save $200): The MacBook Air (M2) combines performance and portability. It’s one of our favorite laptops at ZDNET and our Product of the Year — and it’s on sale for just $799, the lowest price we’ve ever seen.
- Apple MacBook Air (M3) for $899 (save $200): If you want to purchase one of Apple’s latest MacBook Air products, you can save $200 on the 2024 version, powered by an M3 chip — the lowest price of the year.
- Apple MacBook Pro (M3) for $1,400 (save $200): The MacBook Pro (M3) is one of the best-performing laptops on the market, and it’s $200 off — make sure you add the coupon offer on the page.
- Razer Blade 16 Gaming Laptop for $2,799 (save $1,000): One of our picks for the best gaming laptops, the Razer Blade 16 is stacked with hardware that can run basically any high-end title on the market. (Right now this deal is in the Mercury color only.)
- Lenovo ThinkBook 15 for $563 (save $87): The ThinkBook 15 is a powerhouse for your back-to-school or business needs. Its 8-core AMD Ryzen 7 processor pairs with 16GB of RAM, so any major spec-heavy tasks will perform smoothly on the laptop.
- HP Stream 14-inch HD BrightView Laptop for $299 (save $100): This affordable HP laptop includes 16GB RAM, 256GB of storage, and one year of Office 365.
- Acer Chromebook Spin 311 for $229 (save $60): You can enjoy a 21% discount on the Acer Chromebook Spin, a convertible device suitable for casual, daily use.
- Acer Swift Go for $507 (save $73): Another deal we like the look of is for the Acer Swift Go, a thin and light 14-inch laptop with enough power to serve as a reliable workhorse.
Best Prime Day robot vacuum deals
- iRobot Roomba j7+ Self-Emptying Robot Vacuum for $399 (save $399): Take 50% off our pick for the best Roomba vacuum, which in our testing, didn’t get stuck, would self-empty as needed, and did a great job cleaning.
- Shark AI Ultra robot vacuum for $295 (save $306): At 51% off, this is one of the best discounts you’ll find on a self-emptying robot vacuum.
- Roborock S7 Max Ultra Robot Vacuum and Mop Combo for $800 (save $500): This is the lowest price we’ve seen on this excellent Roborock vacuum that offers a hands-free cleaning experience with a self-emptying dustbin and self-washing and drying mop pads. It’s also our pick for the best Roborock vacuum for pet owners.
- Eufy BoostIQ 11S Max robot vacuum for $140 (save $110): This inexpensive robot vacuum is a perfect affordable option for pet owners, with BoostIQ technology to boost suction when carpet is detected.
- ILIFE V3s Pro robot vacuum cleaner for $100 (save $60): For a budget-friendly robot vacuum suitable for daily cleaning, you can save $60 on an ILIFE V3s Pro vacuum cleaner.
- iRobot Roomba Combo i3+ robot vacuum & mop for $330 (save $270): Another Prime Day option is an iRobot combination of a vacuum and mop, which is currently available with a substantial discount.
- Narwal Freo X Ultra robot vacuum and mop combo for $1000 (save $400): A premium robot vacuum and mop, developed by Narwal Freo, is available with a $400 discount — just don’t forget to apply the coupon.
- Eufy L60 robot vacuum for $300 (save $100): This highly-rated Eufy robot vacuum comes with a self-emptying station that holds up to 60 days’ worth of dust and debris.
Best Prime Day phone deals
Best Prime Day Apple deals
- Apple AirPods Max for $450 (save $99): Don’t miss this rare deal for Apple’s excellent over-ear headphones.
- Apple AirPods Pro 2 for $190 (save $60): These are ZDNET’s best overall pick for AirPods, thanks to the earbuds’ immaculate noise cancellation, battery, and sound.
- Apple AirPods (2nd Generation) for $80 (save $50): Save 38% on a pair of classic Apple AirPods, our pick for the best AirPods for the price.
- Apple Watch Series 9 for $299 (save $100): The Apple Watch Series 9 is one of our most-recommended options, and this is one of the best deals we’ve seen.
- Apple Watch SE for $189 (save $60): The Apple Watch SE is our favorite for first-time buyers, and has all of the basics you’ll need in a premium smartwatch.
- Apple MacBook Air (M3) for $899 (save $200): Save $200 on Apple’s latest 2024 MacBook Air, powered by an M3 chip.
- Apple MacBook Air (M2) for $799 (save $200): If you need an excellent lightweight laptop suitable for work and travel, you can save on a 2022 model with an M2 chip, 8GB RAM, and 256GB SSD storage.
- Apple 2023 MacBook Pro for $2,050 (save $650): If you need a premium laptop that will last you for years to come, consider the $650 discount on a MacBook Pro with top specs.
- Apple iPad Air 11-inch (M2) for $649 (save $50): You can save $50 on a thin and light iPad Air over at Amazon, bringing the cost down of this 256GB model to $649.
- Apple AirTag for $24 (save $4): If you constantly lose your keys or wallet, you might want to invest in an AirTag tracker and save a few bucks in the process.
- Apple Pencil Pro for $119 (save $10): While the discount isn’t huge — yet — you can still save on the Apple Pencil Pro.
- Apple iPad (10th Generation) for $321 (save $28): If you need a budget-friendly iPad, you can save close to thirty bucks on a 10th-generation model powered by an A14 chip and with 64GB internal storage.
Best Prime Day Kindle deals
Best Prime Day headphone deals
Best Prime Day gaming deals
- Nintendo Switch OLED for $275 (save $75 at Walmart): The latest version of the Nintendo Switch features a 7-inch OLED display for better color accuracy, detailing, and contrast while in handheld mode.
- Xbox Series X for $450 plus a $50 gift card (save $100 at Best Buy): This Best Buy deal takes $50 off the flagship Xbox Series X, and also gives you a $50 gift card toward a future purchase.
- Xbox Series S plus 2 TB storage expansion card for $550 (save $110): Best Buy has the Xbox Series S on sale, bundled with a 2 TB Seagate external hard drive for expanded storage.
- Samsung 49-inch Odyssey OLED curved gaming monitor for $1,079 (save $720): Samsung’s biggest gaming monitor gets a major discount for Prime Day. (You can also find the 32-inch and 27-inch versions on sale for the first time, too.)
- Arcade1Up The Simpsons with riser and stool for $550 (save $150 at Walmart): This arcade-like machine captures the fun and nostalgia of 16-bit arcade gaming, without the need for any quarters.
- Asus ROG Strix desktop for $2,600 (save $1,700): This gaming desktop is built with an AMD Ryzen 9 5000 CPU, 32GB RAM, an Nvidia GeForce RTX 3090 graphics card, a 1TB SSD, and 2TB HDD.
- Razer BlackShark V2 X gaming headset for $35 (save $25): An excellent deal we’ve spotted for a gaming headset is $25 off a Razer BlackShark.
- GTPLAYER gaming chair for $100 (save $90): If you need a comfortable gaming chair with lumbar support, you can save $90 on this option, which is available in various colors.
FAQs
When is Amazon Prime Day?
Amazon Prime Day 2024 runs from Tuesday, July 16 at 3 a.m. ET through Wednesday, July 17. However, you can already shop many early Prime Day deals.
How did we choose the best Amazon Prime Day deals?
ZDNET is always looking for the best deals so that you don’t have to. We take extensive care in checking which products have the best prices and which are most worthy of your hard-earned money. The quality of the product, our personal experience with it, and price history all go into determining which deals are worth sharing with you.
We will be checking for Amazon Prime Days deals often both before, during, and after the two-day sale event to bring you the best deals as soon as they’re available.
