Amazon Prime DayThe e-commerce giant’s biggest sales event of the year is officially back July 16 and 17 this year. But if you’re ready Shop NowAmazon has released some great products. Prime Day Early Deals on popular items, including Kindle Note Taker, Fire TVand Apple Watch Series 9.
Also: Amazon Prime Day 2024: Everything You Need to Know
At ZDNET, we’ve compiled a list of the best Prime Day deals you can shop right now, based on our product testing and reviews. We only recommend deals we’re confident in standing behind, most of which we’ve tested ourselves. This page will be updated with any new deals we find that are worth checking out, so check back for more discounts.
Best Deals for First Prime Day
Here are the best early Prime Day deals from Amazon as of this writing. This list is updated regularly.
- iRobot Roomba j7+ Self-Ducting Robot Vacuum Cleaner for $399 (save $399): Save 50% on our selection of best roomba vacuum cleanerIn our testing, it didn’t jam, emptied itself when needed, and cleaned very well.
- Apple Watch Series 9 for $299 (save $100): The Apple Watch Series 9 is our pick for The best Apple Watch for most peopleand this is one of the best deals we’ve ever seen. (Make sure you apply the coupon to get the full discount.)
- Amazon Fire HD 10 Tablet for $75 (save $65): Amazon’s Fire tablets are great for casual web browsers who don’t want to spend hundreds of dollars on a tablet. This early Prime Day deal saves you 46% on the 10-inch version.
- Kindle Scribe Essentials Bundle for $389 (save $60): This bundle includes a 16GB Kindle Scribe, a premium pen, and a magnetic folio case. Our reviewer called Kindle Scribe a “near perfect” reading device.
- Blink Outdoor 4 Wireless Smart Security Camera for $133 (save $207):Blink’s camera tops our list best cheap outdoor security camera. Get a 4-pack now at a huge discount before Prime Day.
- Ring Stick Up Cam Battery with Ring Indoor Cam for $80 (save $80):Mount these Ring cameras inside or outside your home and be able to see, hear, and talk to people through your phone, tablet, or Echo device, and check in on their live feeds anytime with the Ring app.
- Ring Battery Doorbell Plus with Ring Spotlight Cam Plus for $200 (save $120):This combination gives you easy video tracking, package alerts, and Alexa support so you can know who’s coming to your door, day or night.
- Amazon Fire TV 4K 43-inch for $230 (save $140):Amazon Fire TV gives you 4K quality at an affordable price, Alexa support, and all the streaming platforms built-in.
- Insignia 65-inch 4K UHD Smart Fire TV for $300 (save $150):Prime Day is known for its great Fire TV deals, and you can find this Insignia model on sale in all sizes from 43 inches to 75 inches.
- LG OLED B4 65-inch 4K Smart TV for $1,597 (save $903):We love LG’s OLED TVs, and this one offers Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos technology for 36% off.
- Amazon Fire TV Soundbar for $100 (save $20): This easy-to-install soundbar features Dolby Audio technology that enhances your TV’s audio for fuller sound, clearer dialogue, and deeper bass.
- Apple AirPods (2nd Generation) for $89 (save $41): Our pick for Best AirPods for this priceDon’t miss your chance to own these popular headphones at over 30% off.
- Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 for $210 (save $90):The Galaxy Watch 6 Classic is Samsung’s latest smartwatch and features the largest Samsung Watch display (1.5 Super AMOLED), brings back Samsung’s unique rotating bezel, all on sale right now.
- EcoFlow Delta 2 Max Portable Power Station for $1,299 (save $600 at Amazon): EcoFlows tops our list best mobile power station — and the company says it can power 99% of your home appliances during a power outage.
- Amazon eero Max 7 mesh Wi-Fi router for $1,299 (save $400): Mesh routers are great for ensuring your Wi-Fi signal stays strong throughout your entire home or office. This Amazon eero setup will cover up to 7,500 square feet and let you connect over 200 devices.
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Amazon Fresh Coupon $15 Off Orders of $75 or More: Now through July 15, Prime members can get this coupon. If you haven’t signed up yet, you can get three months of free unlimited grocery delivery on orders over $35 from Amazon Fresh, Whole Foods, and other local grocery stores on Amazon.com.
- Sign up for Amazon Prime and get 5 months of Amazon Music Unlimited free: If you’re not already a Prime member, you can sign up now and get five months of Amazon Music Unlimited completely free for a limited time. That’s four extra months added to Amazon’s regular subscription offer.
Competitors’ Best Deals on First Prime Day
Amazon isn’t the only site offering deals this month. Walmart, Best Buy, and others will be running deals to compete with Prime Day. Here are some deals we found outside of Amazon.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Amazon Prime Day?
Amazon Prime Day is a 48-hour sitewide sale exclusively for Amazon Prime members. Prime members will find time-limited, invite-only deals and some of the lowest prices of the year on big-ticket items. This July’s Prime Day event is Amazon’s biggest of the year, although in recent years Amazon has also held a second Prime Big Deal Days in October and a Big Spring Sale in March.
Everything is discounted on Prime Day, right?
You won’t find discounts on every item on Amazon during Prime Day. However, you will find exclusive access to millions of deals across more than 35 product categories, including electronics, kitchen, beauty, and clothing. Prime Day is typically when we see some of the lowest prices of the year on Amazon products (like Kindles and Echo devices). New deals will drop every five minutes throughout the event.
What day 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 already shop some early Prime Day deals.
How long does Amazon Prime Day last?
Amazon Prime Day 2024 will take place 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 are the Prime Day invite-only offers?
Amazon tried something new during Prime Day last July, offering a number of invite-only deals during the event. This meant Prime members could request an invite to score some of the most anticipated Prime Day deals, which were expected to sell out. There will be even more invite-only deals for Prime Day this year.
Selected members will be notified on the day of the sale with instructions on how to purchase the product at the exclusive price set. (See our instructions for How to sign up for Prime Day invite-only deals.)
Do you need to be a Prime member to enjoy Prime Day discounts?
Yes, you need to have an Amazon Prime membership to access Prime Day deals. Prime costs $15/month or you can buy an annual membership for $139 to get the discount. For those who aren’t members yet, you can always Sign up for a 30 day free trial. (If you are a student, you may qualify for a discount. Prime Student Membershipincludes a 6-month free trial.) We also found some Other ways to try to get in on Prime Day sales here.
Which countries can participate in the Prime Day promotion?
Prime Day 2024 will be took place 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, United States and United Kingdom.
How did we pick the best deals for the first Amazon Prime Day?
ZDNET is always looking for the best deals so you don’t have to. We take great care to check which products are the best value and which ones are the best value for your money. The quality of the product, our personal experience with the product, and its price history all play a part in deciding which deals are worth sharing with you.
We’ll be regularly checking Amazon Prime Days deals before, during, and after the two-day sales event to bring you the best deals as soon as they become available.
