Amazon Prime Day 2018 officially starts at 3PM ET today, but as per usual, Amazon has already started rolling out a few select deals that Prime members can take advantage of right now.
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Best Tech Deals
Prime Day officially kicks off at 3PM ET today, but Amazon went ahead and put their own devices on sale early to kick off the festivities.
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If you’ve had any Amazon devices on your wishlist, the deals are honestly pretty spectacular. A lot of products are legitimately 50% off for the first time (a 4K Fire TV for $35, are you kidding!), and others, like the $80 Kindle Paperwhite, $100 Echo Spot, $30 Fire Tablet, and $290 50″ 4K Fire TV are down to the best prices we’ve seen, with extra savings available in many cases if you buy multiples of the same product.
Unsurprisingly with the success of Alexa, a number of smart home products round out the sales, including 50% off Amazon’s home security camera (just $60), $75 off Amazon’s newly acquired Ring Doorbell Pro, and a number of bundles that include smart home gear with an Alexa device that can control it.
You can find all of the deals in this post here, but just remember, they’re only available for Prime members.
~$30 would be a great price for a 128GB microSD card. $24 though? That’s totally unprecedented. If you need more storage space for your action cam, your new Fire tablet, or a Nintendo Switch, this could be the best deal of Prime Day.
eBay’s taking on Prime Day with a major sales event of its own, no membership required. A few of our picks are broken out below, but you can see all of the deals over on this hub page.
- Apple MacBook Pro 13.3″ – Intel Core i5 – 8 GB RAM – 128GB | $1050 | eBay
- MSI GL62M 15.6″IPS Core i5 7300HQ 8GB RAM 256GB SSD GTX 1050 WIN10 Gaming Laptop | $570 | eBay
- Xbox One X Console | $400 | eBay
- $100 iTunes Gift Card | $85 | eBay
- Breville BES870XL Barista Express Espresso Machine | $460 | eBay
- Refurb Dyson HD01 Supersonic Hair Dryer | $270 | eBay
Logitech MX Sound Computer Speaker System | $70 | Amazon
If you’re still listening to your computer through its built-in speakers, stop torturing yourself and buy Logitech’s MX Sound 2.0 audio system for $70, or $30 less than usual.
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In addition to connecting to your PC with a 3.5mm cable, the MX Sound also includes Bluetooth to pair to your phones and tablets, with one-touch switching between devices. And not for nothing, they happen to look waybetter than most computer speakers, which matters for something that sits out on your desk all day.
Amazon aficionados know that the company sells lightly used products at significant discounts under its Amazon Warehouse brand, and to Prime Day, you can save an extra 20% at checkout.
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Tons of categories are included in the sale, including computers, TVs, kitchen appliances, and cameras. Just find an Amazon Warehouse listing of an eligible item, add it to your cart, and you should see an extra 20% discount at checkout, on top of the already-discounted price you got for buying used. Most products tend to only have a handful of Warehouse listings though, so go cross a few things off your wish list before the good stuff is all gone.
You score 20% off pretty much everything on Rakuten today (with a max discount of $50). That includes 12-month Xbox Live memberships, Dyson cordless vacuums, Logitech’s MX Anywhere mouse, and much, much more. Just remember, you’ll have to create or sign into an account and enter promo code SAVE20 at checkout.
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They’re running a separate sale for just sports and fitness equipment, like Camelbak hydration packs, tents, sports team gear, and more. Just enter GETFIT20 at checkout.
Our readers voted Anker’s SoundBuds Slims as their favorite affordable Bluetooth headphones, but we may need a recount, as Anker recently released the upgraded SoundBuds Slim+, on sale for just $20 today, for Prime members only.
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The biggest change from the original model is the inclusion of AptX encoding, which should improve sound quality with compatible devices. Anker also claims that waterproofing has been improved, though they’re both still rated as IPX5, so any change on that front is likely modest. One thing that hasn’t changed: the seven hour battery, which is excellent for earbuds of this size.
BEST HOME DEALS
20 Pound Weighted Blanket | $95 | Amazon | Promo code H6FXDDZM
15 Pound Weighted Blanket | $79 | Amazon | Promo code 85YNQOD9
12 Pound Weighted Blanket | $59 | Amazon | Promo code KQOD5QGL
We were hoping to see some great weighted blanket deals for Prime Day, and we aren’t disappointed. Three different blankets are on sale for all-time low prices, and the deals are available starting now. Just be sure to note the promo codes below.
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In addition to keeping you warm, weighted blankets can work wonders for your anxiety. Just imagine the heavy bib they put on your chest at the dentist when you get X-rays. Feels nice, right? Now imagine a softer version of that over your entire body.
Amazon’s pulling out all the stops to promote Prime Pantry in the lead up to Prime Day, so you should cancel your next trip to the grocery store and stack the digital discounts while you can.
There are a few things going on here, so head over to this post to learn more.
If you’ve ever eaten at a nice steakhouse, you were probably eating sous-vide meat. Here’s a secret though: It’s really easy to get those kinds of results at home. Amazon’s listing this best-sellingAnova sous-vide circulator for $109 today, which is the best price Amazon’s ever listed on the Wi-Fi model.
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Lifehacker has a great explainer on sous vide cooking for you to check out, but the basic idea is that you seal the food in a bags, and then cook it in precisely heated water over a longer period of time. It sounds weird, kind of like food hot tub, but the result is food that’s cooked to the exact right temperature all the way through.
This 22” TravelPro carry-on bag is the same brand as our readers’ pick for the best carry-on luggage, and the perfect companion for your upcoming summer trips. Today’s $200 price tag is the lowest we’ve seen in 6 months, and $50 less than usual. $200 is still a lot to spend on a small bag, but with great reviews and a lifetime warranty, you can consider it an investment.
I’m not sure a KitchenAid discount was high on my list of Prime Day expectations, but this Artisan series mixer is down to an Amazon all-time low of $210 today, or about $50 less than usual. No kitchen is complete without one.
Amazon Dash Buttons are usually basically free, in that they cost $5, but get you a $5 discount the first time you use them to order a product from Amazon. But when they only cost $1, it’s like Amazon’s paying you to use them. Nearly 250 buttons are on sale today for Prime members, and there’s no limit on how many you can purchase (you can only get the credit once per button type, but you can get multiple credits from different buttons), so get clicking.
If the reader-favorite Breville Smart Oven line is a little out of your price range, Panasonic’s Flash Xpress toaster oven took second place in our reader poll, and it’s down to $97 today when you clip the $10 coupon, the best price we’ve seen this year.
Vacuuming is simultaneously the worst chore, and the chore most easily pawned off to a robot, so if you haven’t done yourself the favor of buying a robotic vacuum yet, today’s a great opportunity.
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While it lacks the brand recognition of a Roomba, this ECOVACS N79S vacuum is the follow-up to the well-reviewed N79, its main addition being Alexa support. That means in addition to setting schedules and controlling the vacuum with your phone, you can now shout into the void that you’d like your floor vacuumed, and some combination of AI, voice recognition, and robotics will work in unison to make it happen. What a world.
Get it for just $170 today after clipping the $10 coupon. The listed $180 price is already way down from the usual $250, so this is a stellar deal.
All-Clad skillets are among the most popular pieces of cookware we’ve ever posted, and Amazon’s marked the 12″ tri-ply down to one of the best prices we’ve ever seen.
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These skillets feature a durable stainless steel cooking surface, an even and rapid-heating aluminum core, and a beautiful stainless exterior, all sandwiched together to create the ultimate pan. And, like all All-Clad items, it comes with a lifetime warranty, though you probably won’t need it so long as you treat it well. Just be sure to clip the $30 coupon on the page to get the deal.
h/t Joe Puhalla
You might find some redecorating inspiration from Amazon’s big sale on its furniture and home decor brands, Rivet and Stone & Beam.
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Everything is up to 25% off, which is some serious savings on some of the more expensive furniture pieces and rugs. Jillian just bought a Rivet couch and loves it. I like these old school map prints, this teal rug, and this leather love seat. To start finding stuff for your house, head over to Amazon.
Rack up 20% off a whole bunch of laundry essentials from this early Prime Day sale. The sale has everyone’s favorite Tide Pods in a few flavors scents, plus dryer sheets, fabric softeners, scent boosters, and more.
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Some items require you to hit the check box on the product page to redeem the coupon, while others will automatically take the 20% off. Just remember, you won’t see the discount until checkout. And as always, you can save a little more if you Subscribe & Save, and have the freedom to cancel your subscription at anytime after your first order ships.
As part of their Prime Day early access deals, Amazon’s taking up to 20% off a bunch of AmazonBasics stuff right now for Prime members.
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The selection here is…eclectic, with options ranging from medicine balls, to kitchen shelves, to flatware, to luggage, to a shredder, to a headboard, and a whole lot more. With few exceptions, AmazonBasics stuff is well made an an excellent value, and that’s even more true than usual with this sale. Just note that you’ll only see the deal prices if you’re logged into an Amazon Prime account.
If you live in a city with Amazon’s same-day Prime Now delivery service, but haven’t gotten around to using it yet, they’re running a fantastic promotion for new members to celebrate the lead-up to Prime Day.
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For a limited time, you can save $10 on your first Prime Now order with promo code 20PRIMEDAY, and then automatically receive an additional $10 credit to use before the end of the month on another order. This deal requires you to spend at least $10.01 per order, so you can basically pay a penny (not including tip and taxes) to get snacks, ice cream, household essentials, and more delivered to front door. This year’s options are greater than ever, with the discount available on anything ordered from Amazon or Whole Foods Market (excluding alcohol, digital content, and any ordered placed using Alexa).
If the name doesn’t make it clear, you’ll need to be a Prime member to take advantage of Prime Now, but you can sign up for a 30 day free trial here.
Amazon’s really ramping up the deals this week in preparation for Prime Day. You can save on a whole bunch of Amazon’s own brands of food, beauty, coffee, vitamins, and more. If you’re looking for some suggestions, I’d check out these laundry detergent packs, and this wide selection of coffee. Most of these products are at all-time lows, so get to shopping.
If you have a Whole Foods near you, go spend $10 there between now and Prime Day—a couple jars of asparagus water ought to do it—and you’ll get a $10 credit on your Amazon account that will apply to any Amazon.com purchases on Prime Day next week. Just download the Whole Foods app, sign in with your Amazon Prime account, and scan your QR code at checkout.
BEST LIFESTYLE DEALS
Need a new bag? Timbuk’s Prime Day counter-programing sale isn’t to be missed. Everything on the site is 30% off, including the company’s iconic messenger bags, its new lightweight tyvek collection, the reader-favorite Copilot carry-ons, and anything else they sell.
Best Media Deals
Kindle Unlimited is basically Netflix for ebooks and audiobooks, and Amazon’s offering a very rare discount on the service today. You’ll get your first three months for just $1, after which you’ll be automatically billed the regular $10 per month, unless you cancel. If you love to read, this is a great chance to sample the service without fully committing. The deal is exclusive to new Kindle Unlimited subscribers.
One of our favorite recurring Amazon sales is back for Prime Day: $5 off any $20 book order with promo code PRIMEBOOKS18.
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Just like previous, similar deals, this deal excludes Kindle titles and audiobooks, but if there are any commemorative coffee table-type books or collector’s editions that you’ve been eyeing, this is a great opportunity. Just choose carefully; you can only use the code once per Amazon account.
You can buy multiple books to meet the $20 threshold, but here are a few $20+ suggestions to get you started. Again, this works on any physical book Amazon sells (shipped and sold by Amazon directly), so you shouldn’t have any trouble finding a use for it. Let us know in the comments what you got!
At $8 per month for Prime members, Amazon Music Unlimited was already more affordable than Spotify Premium or Apple Music, but Amazon’s sweetening the pot for new members by offering four months for just $1, for a limited time.
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This is by far the best deal they’ve ever offered on the service, so if you’re a Prime member but haven’t signed up for Music Unlimited before, what’s $.25 per month to try it out?
Fantastic Beats & Where To Find Them 4K | $10 | Walmart
If you have a 4K Blu-ray player, the remastered Harry Potter films are pure visual magic. Amazon’s waved its discount wand and marked down the complete eight-film set in 4K to $100 today, an all-time low by over $50. That includes the 4K Blu-rays, regular Blu-rays, and digital copies.
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Fantastic Beasts and Where To Find Them isn’t included in the set, but Walmart’s knocked down its 4K Blu-ray to just $10 today.
Amazon’s FreeTime Unlimited is a subscription service offering up a ton of kid-friendly content for Kindles, Fire tablets, Android devices, and the Fire TV, and Prime members can try three months for just $3 right now.
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Normally, a family subscription (for up to four children) costs $7 per month for Prime members, or $10 for non-members, so this is a pretty massive discount. Just note that after your first three months, you’ll be charged the regular monthly rate going forward, but you can always cancel or change to a prepaid membership if you wish.
Once you’re signed up, you’ll have access to over 13,000 apps, games, movies, TV shows, and books, divided into different age group buckets to make it easy to find the right content to keep your kids quiet for a few minutes enrich your kids’ minds.
Love to read but don’t have the time to sit down and actually read a book? Sign up for Amazon’s audiobook service, Audible for 66% less than usual during their Prime Day promotion.
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For a limited time, Prime members can get three months of the service for $5 each, down from the usual $15. That entitles you to a new book of your choice each month, and everything you buy is yours to keep, even if you cancel after the three month promotional period ends. The offer is available to new subscribers only.
Best Gaming Deals
Wear your love of Twitch on your sleeve…or your leggings, onesies, tank tops, or romperjacks. In preparation of Prime Day, Prime members can clip a 50% coupon on a bunch of Twitch-themed merchandise for a limited time. Just pick your product, select your size, then clip the 50% coupon to get the discount at checkout.
TECH
Storage
- SanDisk 128 GB micro SD Memory Card for Fire Tablets and Fire TV | $24 | Amazon
- WD easystore 8TB External USB 3.0 Hard Drive | $150 | Best Buy
- WD easystore 4TB External USB 3.0 Hard Drive | $85 | Best Buy
- SanDisk Ultra 128GB USB 3.1 Flash Drive | $25 | Best Buy
Power
- Wireless Portable Charger RAVPower 10400mAh 7.5W Fast Wireless Charging Pad for Qi-Enabled Devices – HyperAir Technology | $40 | Amazon | Use Code PFQN7T7W
- CyberPower DS806MYL Heavy Duty Power Strip, 8-Outlets, 6-Foot Cord | $17 | Amazon
Audio
- Anker SoundBuds Slim+ Bluetooth Headphones | $20 | Amazon | Prime members only
Home Theater
- Toshiba 50-inch 4K Ultra HD Smart LED TV with HDR – Fire TV Edition | $290 | Amazon
- Fire TV Stick with Alexa Voice Remote | Streaming Media Player | $20 | Amazon
- Fire TV with 4K Ultra HD and Alexa Voice Remote (Pendant Design) | $35 | Amazon
- Fire TV Cube 4K | $90 | Amazon
- Fire TV Stick with Alexa Voice Remote + Echo Dot | $45 | Amazon
- Fire TV with 4K Ultra HD (2017 Edition, Pendant) + HD Antenna | $40 | Amazon
- Fire TV with 4K Ultra HD and Alexa Voice Remote (Pendant Design) + Echo Dot | $60 | Amazon
- Roku Streaming Stick | $35 | Amazon
Computers & Accessories
- Save 20% Sitewide at Rakuten.com | Use Code SAVE20
- Apple MacBook Pro 13.3″ – Intel Core i5 – 8 GB RAM – 128GB | $1050 | eBay
- MSI GL62M 15.6″IPS Core i5 7300HQ 8GB RAM 256GB SSD GTX 1050 WIN10 Gaming Laptop | $570 | eBay
PC Parts
- AMD Ryzen 5 2600 Processor with Wraith Stealth Cooler | $170 | Amazon
- EVGA 80 PLUS 600W ATX 12V/EPS 12V Power Supply | $30 | Best Buy
- EVGA 450 BR, 80+ BRONZE 450W, 3 Year Warranty, Power Supply | $20 | eBay
Mobile Devices
- Fire 7 Tablet with Alexa, 7″ Display, 8 GB, Black – with Special Offers | $30 | Amazon
- Fire HD 10 Tablet with Alexa Hands-Free, 10.1″ 1080p Full HD Display, 32 GB, Black – with Special Offers | $100 | Amazon
- Echo Spot – Black | $100 | Amazon
- Kindle Paperwhite E-reader – Black, 6″ High-Resolution Display (300 ppi) with Built-in Light, Wi-Fi – Includes Special Offers | $80 | Amazon
- Kindle E-reader – Black, 6″ Glare-Free Touchscreen Display, Wi-Fi, Built-In Audible | $50 | Amazon
- Fire HD 8 Tablet with Alexa, 8″ HD Display, 16 GB, Black – with Special Offers | $50 | Amazon
- Fire HD 8 Tablet with Alexa, 8” HD Display, 16 GB, Black – with Special Offers + All-New Show Mode Charging Dock | $80 | Amazon
- Fire 7 Variety 3-Pack, 8GB – Includes Special Offers | $80 | Amazon
- Fire HD 8 Variety 3-Pack, 16GB – Includes Special Offers | $140 | Amazon
- Fire HD 10 Variety 3-Pack, 32GB – Includes Special Offers | $290 | Amazon
- Fire 7 Kids Edition Tablet, 7″ Display, 16 GB, Blue Kid-Proof Case | $70 | Amazon
- Fire HD 8 Kids Edition Tablet, 8″ HD Display, 32 GB, Blue Kid-Proof Case | $90 | Amazon
- Fire 7 Kids Edition Tablet Variety Pack, 16GB (Blue/Pink) Kid-Proof Case | $120 | Amazon
- Fire HD 8 Kids Edition Tablet Variety 2-Pack, 8″ HD Display, 32 GB, (Blue/Pink) Kid-Proof Case | $160 | Amazon
Photography
HOME
Home Goods
Smart Home
- Echo Dot (2nd Generation) | $30 | Amazon
- Echo (2nd Generation) | $70 | Amazon
- Echo Show | $130 | Amazon
- Echo Buttons (2 Buttons Per Pack) | $15 | Amazon
- Echo Dot Kids Edition, a smart speaker with Alexa for kids | $60 | Amazon
- Echo Look | Hands-Free Camera and Style Assistant with Alexa—includes Style Check | $100 | Amazon
- Echo Dot (2nd Generation) – Black + TP-Link Smart Plug Mini | $40 | Amazon
- Echo Plus with built-in Hub – Black + Philips Hue Bulb included | $100 | Amazon
- Echo (2nd Generation) – Charcoal Fabric + Sengled Starter Kit | $87 | Amazon
- Echo Show – White + TP Link Mini Plug | $140 | Amazon
- Echo Spot – Black + TP-Link Kasa Cam | $175 | Amazon
- Echo Dot (2nd Generation) 2-Pack | $50 | Amazon
- Echo (2nd Generation) 2-Pack | $120 | Amazon
- Echo Show 2-Pack | $240 | Amazon
- Echo Spot 2-Pack | $180 | Amazon
- Amazon Cloud Cam Security Camera, Works with Alexa | $60 | Amazon
- Ring Video Doorbell Pro, Works with Alexa (existing doorbell wiring required) | $174 | Amazon
- Blink XT Home Security Camera System with Motion Detection, Wall Mount, HD Video, 2-Year Battery Life and Cloud Storage Included – 1 Camera Kit | $75 | Amazon
- Blink Indoor Home Security Camera System with Motion Detection, HD Video, 2-Year Battery Life and Cloud Storage Included – 1 Camera Kit | $69 | Amazon
- Amazon Dash Buttons are $1 Each | Amazon
- Ecovacs DEEBOT N79S | $170 | Amazon | Clip the $10 coupon
Kitchen
- Anova Culinary A2.2-120V-US Sous Vide Precision Cooker Bluetooth, Immersion Circulator, 800 Watts, Black | $109 | Amazon
- EVERIE Sous Vide Container 12 Quart EVC-12 with Collapsible Hinge Lid for Anova Cookers | $38 | Amazon
- KitchenAid Artisan Series Stand Mixer | $210 | Amazon
- All-Clad 12″ Tri-Play Skillet with lid | $90 | Amazon | Clip the $30 coupon
- Bonavita BV382510V 1.0L Digital Variable Temperature Gooseneck Kettle | $46 | Amazon
- Farberware 3.2-Quart Digital Oil-Less Fryer | $39 | Walmart
- Panasonic NB-G110P Flash Xpress Toaster Oven | $97 | Amazon | After $10 Off Coupon
- Breville BES870XL Barista Express Espresso Machine | $460 | eBay
- Keurig K200 Single-Serve K-Cup Pod Coffee Maker | $80 | Best Buy
- Ninja Professional 72-Oz. Blender | $70 | Best Buy
Tools & Auto
- Craftsman 108 pc. Mechanic’s Tool Set + $30 Back in Rewards | $40 | Sears
- Stanley STST24410 24-Inch One Latch Toolbox | $15 | Amazon
Travel
- Travelpro Platinum Magna 2 Carry-On | $200 | Amazon
LIFESTYLE
Apparel
- Marmot Wayfarer Jacket – Women’s | $142 | REI
- adidas Speed Trainer 3 Shoes | $34 | eBay
- Dockers Men’s Devon Active Sandal Shoe with Comfort Outsole | $25 | eBay
Beauty & Grooming
- Refurb Dyson HD01 Supersonic Hair Dryer | $270 | eBay
Camping & Outdoors
Fitness
MEDIA
Movies & TV
- Rick and Morty: Season 3 | $10 | Amazon
- Baby Driver 4K | $10 | Amazon
- Fantastic Beasts And Where To Find Them (4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray + Digital HD) – Walmart.com | $10 | Walmart
- Harry Potter 8-film Collection | $100 | Amazon
Books & Comics
- $5 Off $20 Book Order | Amazon | Promo code PRIMEBOOKS18. Must be shipped and sold by Amazon.com.
Gift Cards
- $100 iTunes Gift Card | $85 | eBay
GAMING
Peripherals
- Save 20% Sitewide at Rakuten.com | Use Code SAVE20
PC
PlayStation 4
Xbox One
- Xbox One X Console | $400 | eBay
Nintendo
- Super NES Classic | $80 | Amazon
Toys & Board Games
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