Since 2015, Amazon has hosted at least one main day each year. This is an annual sale event where the retailer offers discounts on thousands of products on its online storefront. main dayOver time, it became two shopping days instead of one and by 2022, there will be two Prime Day events, one in the summer and one in the fall (for the money). this year Prime Day falls on July 11 and 12starts at 3 a.m. ET.
You need to be a main subscriber to take advantage of discounts (This is a 30-day free trial; set a cancellation reminder before it auto-renew), but not always. WIRED will be looking for the best deals throughout the event, but there’s good news: The sale has begun. We’ve rounded up the best Prime Day deals we’ve found right here—on Amazon and other retailers—and we’ll update this story over the next few weeks. Ours Prime Day Shopping Guide Full of tips to help you navigate your event like a pro.
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Apple Watch Series 8 (8/10, Recommend wired) To be Our favorite Apple Watch. (The 41-mm version is Also on sale for $329.) Most people will be fine with the new second generation see SE, but this model includes an electrocardiogram, an always-on display, a skin temperature sensor for better cycle tracking, more accurate heart rate monitoring, and the ability to measure blood oxygen levels. our test Best Apple Watch Accessories A guide to getting the most out of your smartwatch.
This is the lowest price we’ve tracked so far. The brand new Pixel 7A is our favorite Android phone for most people (8/10, Recommend wired). It’s powerful and has wireless charging and a nice bright screen — oh, and some of the best cameras you’ll find for the money. It will be supported for many years to come, so you won’t have to upgrade anytime soon.
Samsung Galaxy Buds2 (9/10, Recommend wired) is a number The best wireless headphones on the market, especially if you own an Android phone. They are very comfortable and have excellent sound quality and active noise cancellation. We wish the battery life lasted longer, but otherwise, these are hard to beat — especially for the price.
Clip the coupon on the page to see the discount at checkout. We love Anker’s MagSafe Wireless Charger. This one doubles as a power strip for your desktop or living room. It has three AC outlets on the back, two USB-A ports, and two USB-C ports, one of which is capable of outputting 65 watts (enough to recharge a MacBook). WIRED review editor Julian Chokkattu has been using it for the past year with no problems.
Need a new tablet that isn’t an iPad? Samsung’s Galaxy Tab series is one of the most powerful for the money, especially when it comes to price cuts. This one has all the bells and whistles you’d want in a tablet, including a stylus that can magnetically stick to the back of the slate. This 11-inch tablet will get updates longer than almost any other Android tablet out there, so it’ll be safe and feature-rich for years to come.
Family and entertainment deals
The discount will only show when you add the product to your cart. This is the first and best discount we’ve seen for the newest installation in The Legend of Zelda series. Play as Link and seek out Princess Zelda to uncover the mysteries of the kingdom in the sky. It is very similar to Breath of the Wild but offers many quality of life improvements. Read our full review here.
We haven’t tried these oven mitts before, but we’ve had great experiences with KitchenAid products and $7 is $7. These are small, which means they only really cover your fingers when you’re holding hot items. They’re better suited for pulling small pans off the stove than carrying a hot pan inside when you’re grilling outdoors. The silicone handle will help you hold onto whatever you’re moving.
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This is our favorite mesh Wi-Fi option for those with larger homes. This is a 3-pack and offers three gigabit Ethernet ports on the main router and two on the nodes. Setup can be tricky, but once you’re up and running, the speed, coverage, and stability are all great. Read more in our The best mesh Wi-Fi system instruct.
This is our favorite budget office chair, although it tends to drop to this price often. Breathable mesh fabric means you won’t get too hot while sitting in the chair, plus, the chair has a headrest. There are a lot of adjustable parts and it can recline.
Amazon will automatically discount your order during checkout when you spend at least $50 on select items. There’s a lot to choose from during this sale, with items ranging from pet food and school supplies to pantry staples and household essentials. Need extra dish soap, granola bars, dog bags or vitamins? It’s worth checking this deal out.
Competing retailer sales pages
Other stores have started offering competitive deals that no Amazon Prime membership required (and others likely will). Here is a list of sellers who can participate in this action.
