Although Amazon Prime Day hasn’t kicked off yet, there are plenty of great deals starting ahead of the main event on July 16 and 17. Savings both big and small, from hundreds off to just a few, there are amazing deals under $25 on gadgets, kitchen appliances, luggage and more. CNET’s shopping experts have rounded up the best of the best to help you find the must-have deals at a big discount. This page is updated regularly to keep the deals fresh but remember that the deals run out fast, so jump on it if something catches your eye.
We will continue rounding up all the details to help you prepare. In the meantime, check out these offers that have dropped early, and keep checking back as we will be highlighting the best July Prime Day deals here as new offers arrive and old ones expire. And be sure to scroll beyond the top deals to find answers to some of your burning questions about Prime Day 2024.
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Early Prime Day tech deals
Here are some great tech deals happening right now for you to check out while you wait for Prime Day to come.
These AirPods are our favorite budget option when it comes to earbuds. They come with impressive audio quality and instant device pairing. These earbuds are a relatively affordable option, and they’re even better when you find a deal. Amazon has slashed the cost of the latest, second-gen AirPod earbuds to just $80 — a solid deal that saves you a whopping 38%.
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Read our Apple AirPods 2019 review.
Echo smart speakers, smart displays, earbuds and more are massively discounted right now, with the Echo Pop available for just $18 right now — a 55% discount. Grab a new speaker with Alexa or outfit your whole home with multiple while items are up to 60% off.
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The Apple Watch Series 9 is one of the best smartwatches around and Apple’s current flagship. With a $100 discount, this GPS model is a great option for anyone wanting to keep up with their stats to help reach health and fitness goals.
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These over-ear headphones offer top-notch sound and feature active noise cancellation and a helpful transparency mode. This 9% discount isn’t the lowest price we’ve seen, but it’s a solid discount nonetheless.
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Read our Apple AirPods Max review.
Looking to upgrade to an OLED screen? Now you can score this massive LG C3 with a 77-inch display for under $2,300 with this 34% discount. It’s our favorite high-end TV on the market.
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Right now, Prime members can score five months of Amazon Music Unlimited for free. Amazon Music Unlimited is home to a huge large library of music and podcasts. Keep in mind, this deal is only for new subscribers to the service. Once the free trial ends it’ll start billing you at the usual $10 a month for Prime members
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More early Prime Day tech deals:
- Samsung Galaxy Tab S9: $646 (save $154). This is a solid tablet for Android fans.
- Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max: $35 (save $25). This fast 4K streamer is one of our favorite streaming devices.
- JBL Clip 4 portable Bluetooth speaker: $50 (save $30). This portable waterproof speaker clips right to your bag.
- HyperX CloudX gaming headset for Xbox: $30 (save $20 and another $20 w/ coupon). This Xbox headset has a noise-canceling mic and memory foam ear cushions.
- LG B4 65-inch OLED TV: $1,597 (save $903). Nab an OLED screen for under $2,000.
- Shark AI Ultra robot vacuum: $295 (save $304). This robot vacuum cleans for you — and it’s 50% off.
- Amazon Fire TV Omni 55-inch 4K TV: $420 (save $180). A Fire TV is a great choice if you’re in the Amazon ecosystem.
- Hisense U6 Series 65-inch 4K Google TV: $598 (save $202). If you’re a fan of the Google TV platform, this deal is a solid choice.
- Insignia 65-inch F30 Series 4K Fire TV: $330 (save $120). Get the cheapest price on a big screen and get the Fire TV platform, too.
- Amazon Fire TV 2-Series 40-inch HD TV: $170 (save $80). Perfect for a bedroom or other small space.
- Apple M2 MacBook Air: $799 (save $200). This previous-gen model is a great option for budget-conscious buyers.
- Apple iPad (10th gen): $321 (save $28). Scroll, play games or stream with this iPad.
- Blink Outdoor 4 security camera (3-pack): $100 (save $160). Grab three outdoor cameras to keep an eye on things.
- Anker Soundcore P20i wireless earbuds: $20 (save $5). For extremely low-cost everyday earbuds, snag this deal.
- Ugreen Pencil stylus for iPad: $20 (save $10). Draw on your iPad for less with this alternative stylus.
- Govee RGB strip lights: $8 (save $12). Add ambiance to your space for less than a fast food order.
- Jackery Explorer 2000 Pro portable power station with 200-watt solar panel: $1,299 (save $1,100). Have power during emergencies or while on the go.
- Amazon Kindle Scribe Essentials Bundle: $380 (save $60). The Scribe is on sale at a phenomenal price, but this bundle gets you a leather folio cover and other bonuses.
- Samsung Galaxy Watch 6: $210 (save $90). The Watch 7 has been announced, but this previous-gen model is still solid..
- Anker 20-watt USB-C charger (2-pack): $13 (save $6). Get two dual-port chargers and USB-C cables from one of the best charging brands on the market.
Early Prime Day home deals
Simplify your morning routine. This pod brewer has a large 48-ounce water reservoir and can brew in 6-, 8- and 10-ounce sizes. And right now you can save 47% on this model.
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Whether you need to constantly clear pet hair around your house or want a portable vacuum for detailing your car, this Bissell option is a solid buy. And at $100 it’s just $2 above its all-time low price.
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- De’Longhi Dinamica coffee and espresso machine: $740 (save $690). Skip the visit to your local barista and make specialty drinks at home.
- Ninja Blast portable blender: $50 (save $10). Make shakes and smoothies to take on the go with this USB-C rechargeable blender, now 17% off.
- Ninja Foodi Smart air fry oven: $180 (save $150). This 13-in-one countertop oven can air fry, bake, broil, toast, dehydrate and more. It’s almost 50% off right now.
- Chefman TurboFry Touch air fryer: $70 (save $50). This six-quart, dual basket air fryer can cook two different things at once and the baskets can go straight in the dishwasher after use for easy cleanup.
- Samsonite Freeform hardside luggage 24-inch: $160 (save $20). Simplify your next travel adventure.
- Casper original foam hybrid queen mattress: $1,195 (save $300). Upgrade to this hybrid mattress for a better night’s sleep.
- Shark IX141 Pet cordless stick vacuum: $150 (save $110). With an XL dust cup, 40-minute runtime and handheld mode, tackle messes all over your home.
- ThermoPro TempSpike wireless meat thermometer: $63 (save $37). Cook your food evenly every time.
- Blueair Blue Pure 211i Max air purifier: $261 (save $89). Clear your air of dust, allergens, viruses and smoke.
- Dyson Airstrait hair straightener: $399 (save $101). Pick up Dyson’s fancy hair straighteners and save 20%. These use air instead of hot plates to straighten hair so you can go from wet to dry and straight without causing heat damage to your hair.
- Kohler Moxie smart showerhead: $93 (save $145). If you constantly think of things to add to your to-do list when in the shower or just want to listen to some music, this Alexa-enabled showered head with a built-in Bluetooth speaker is for you.
Early Prime Day health and fitness deals
This Prime Day you can get the Peloton Bike at a new record low price at over $400 off. But there’s a catch. This is an invite-only deal meaning that not everyone can get in on it. Prime members can request an invite now, and come Prime Day you might get the chance to bag this one.
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Find out more about your ancestry with this 23andMe DNA testing kit. You can learn more about your family tree and genetic traits. And right now it’s massively discounted, saving you 42% off its list price.
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You can also take a look at our roundup of best Amazon deals happening now if these deals don’t catch your eye.
What is Amazon Prime Day?
If you’ve never shopped during a Prime Day sale before, you might be wondering exactly what it entails, so here’s a brief explainer. It’s a two-day Amazon sale taking place this July that will offer exclusive savings to Amazon Prime subscribers with limited-time offers, flash deals and rock-bottom prices. It’s a rare chance to score Black Friday-level pricing outside of November so is usually well worth shopping.
When is Amazon Prime Day 2024?
Amazon’s Prime Day is following historic traditions and taking place in July 2024, set to kick off Tuesday, July 16, just over a week after Fourth of July sales will likely wrap up. This is Amazon’s 10th Prime Day event and we anticipate sales across a number of popular brands.
As you can see from the history of Prime Day dates below, Amazon has held its Prime Day sales each July, with just a couple of deviations from that regular schedule. Notably, in 2020, Amazon pushed its Prime Day sale to October due to the COVID-19 pandemic, before returning the sale to the summer in 2021 in a slightly earlier June spot. Prime Day returned to its July slot for 2022, though Amazon did use October once again for an additional Prime Early Access Sale event that acted as a kickoff to the holiday shopping season. Last year, it was the same July-October pattern, but Amazon also added a new (not Prime-exclusive) sale for 2024 with the inaugural Amazon Big Spring Sale.
As a reference, here are the Prime Day dates from previous years:
- Prime Day 2015: July 15.
- Prime Day 2016: July 12.
- Prime Day 2017: July 11 to 12 (first to last longer than one day).
- Prime Day 2018: July 16 to 17.
- Prime Day 2019: July 15 to 16.
- Prime Day 2020: Oct. 13 to 14 (delayed by COVID-19 pandemic).
- Prime Day 2021: June 21 to 22 (the earliest to date).
- Prime Day 2022: July 12 to 13.
- Prime Early Access Sale 2022: Oct. 11 to 12.
- Prime Day 2023: July 11 to 12.
- Prime Big Deal Days 2023: Oct. 10 to 11
- Amazon Big Spring Sale: March 20 to 25
Are early Amazon Prime Day deals worth buying?
In short, yes. Some of the early deals have hit all-time low prices, and there is no telling how much inventory is available or how long the price cuts will last. While it is possible that some items could see further reductions during the actual Prime Day event, the prices you see on early deals will likely be the best price, especially if it has dropped to a new low or matches the lowest price we’ve seen.
How long will Prime Day deals last?
Prime Day generally lasts for two days. It usually kicks off at midnight Pacific and ends 48 hours later.
Amazon’s Prime Day and Prime Day-like events haven’t been single-day affairs since 2016, spanning two days for the first time in 2017 and continuing to be 48-hour bonanzas since then. Many of the deals launching at the sale’s opening time will be available throughout the event, supplies permitting, with other, more limited-time Lightning deals launching and expiring within two days.
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Will there be an October Prime Day event this year?
As for now, Amazon has only announced one Prime Day sale event for 2024, and it will be in July. There is no official word yet on whether there will be another event later this year, although we wouldn’t expect to hear about it until nearer the time. Looking at past years, there has been a second Prime Day-style sale in October for the past two years now. It started in 2022 as the Prime Day Early Access sale. In 2023, the trend continued with the Prime Big Deal Days sale, so we anticipate Amazon will once again utilize this spot on the calendar for a sale.
Which countries will get to shop Prime Day deals?
Prime Day is an international affair with 24 countries participating. The full list is as follows:
- Australia
- Austria
- Belgium
- Brazil
- Canada
- Egypt
- France
- Germany
- India
- Italy
- Japan
- Luxembourg
- Mexico
- Netherlands
- Poland
- Portugal
- Saudi Arabia
- Singapore
- Spain
- Sweden
- Turkey
- The United Arab Emirates
- The US
- The UK
How does Prime Day work?
The idea behind Prime Day is pretty simple: Subscribers to Amazon’s Prime service can get exclusive discounts on thousands of products and services across the site during a limited period. The products, while still available to non-Prime members, will have extra savings for members, with many prices dropping down to new all-time lows.
When you’re logged in to your Prime account and looking at a product landing page, you’ll see the discounted price if it’s on sale. You don’t need any special coupon codes, nor is there a need to use a specific payment method to get the discounts. If you spend your money wisely each year, you can easily make back your Prime membership cost in savings during the event.
What products go on sale for Prime Day?
Since Amazon sells pretty much everything, its Prime Day bonanza features deals on pretty much everything too. Whether you’re shopping for tech, kitchen gear, outdoor furniture or everyday essentials, Prime Day will offer something in the way of savings for you.
In past sale events, some of the best savings on Amazon devices. This includes Kindle readers, Echo speakers, Fire TVs and more. It’s not just Amazon’s own brands that see steep discounts, though. You will be able to grab great deals across a variety of big-name brands, including significant savings on items like laptops, TVs and fitness gear, to name a few.
Do you need to be an Amazon Prime member to shop Prime Day deals?
Yes, Amazon’s Prime Deal Days sale requires a Prime subscription if you want to nab any of the Prime-exclusive deals. You don’t have to be a paying subscriber, though, as long as the event falls within your Prime trial period. That means you can start your month-long trial just before the event and get in on the savings for free. For more info on that, check out our guide to getting Amazon Prime perks without paying for a subscription.
Will other retailers launch anti-Prime Day sales?
Each Prime Day, we see other retailers announcing sales that directly compete with Amazon’s event, and it will be no different this July either. We’ve already seen Walmart and Target announce their anti-Prime Day sales — both launching before Prime Day — and we can’t imagine Best Buy will sit this one out either.
Why did Prime Day start?
Amazon has been hosting its annual Prime Day sale since 2015. Originally, it was a 24-hour sales event to celebrate Amazon’s 20th birthday. The “Prime” in the name refers to Amazon’s subscription service, which offers free delivery on many products in as little as one to two days, and which has now expanded to encompass the Netflix-style Prime Video service and various other Amazon-related perks.
Prime Day soon became a version of “Black Friday in July” for Amazon, allowing the retailer to have a branded 48-hour shopping extravaganza in an otherwise sleepy retail season. Unlike Black Friday, the Prime Day branding lets Amazon differentiate its summer sale from competitors while selling Prime memberships and Amazon-branded hardware such as Echo speakers and Fire tablets, which encourage customers to stay within the Amazon ecosystem. The fact that the sale also allows Amazon and its partners to clear out inventory and warehouse space ahead of the holiday shopping season doesn’t hurt, either.
Where can you find deals right now?
The CNET Deals team covers all of the best price drops, discounts and deals daily from all the top retailers. Whether it’s a one-day promo at Woot, a weekend sale at Best Buy or a coupon code for a product at Amazon, if it’s a great deal, we’ll be covering it.
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