Amazon has held at least one Prime Day per year since 2015. It is the annual sales event where the retailer lowers prices on thousands of products in their online store. Over time, Prime Day has turned into two full shopping days instead of one, and in 2022 there have been two Prime Day events, one in the summer and one in the fall (due to money concerns). This year’s Prime Day event takes place on July 11th and 12th and starts at 3am Eastern time.
You must be a Prime subscriber to take advantage of the discounts (here’s a 30-day free trial; remember to cancel before it auto-renews), but there are plenty of offers for those who do are not a member. WIRED will be looking for the best deals throughout the event, but there’s good news: the price cuts have already begun. We’ve rounded up the best early Prime Day deals we’ve found here – at Amazon and other retailers – and will be updating this story over the next few weeks. Our Prime Day Shopping Guide is packed with tips to help you navigate the event like a pro.
Updated June 24, 2023: We added new offers and removed old ones.
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Tech Offers
Apple Watch Series 8.
Photo: Apple
The Apple Watch Series 8 (8/10, WIRED recommends) is our favorite Apple Watch. (The 41mm version is also available for $329.) Most people will be happy with the new second-gen Watch SE, but this model has an electrocardiogram, always-on display, skin temperature sensor for a better one Period tracking, a more accurate heart rate monitor, and the ability to measure blood oxygen levels. Check out our guide to the best Apple Watch accessories to get the most out of your smartwatch.
This bundle includes the Pixel Buds A-Series (our most popular wireless earbuds) for the same price as the brand new Pixel 7A, which is our favorite Android phone for most people (8/10, WIRED recommends). The phone is powerful, has wireless charging and a nice, bright screen – oh, and some of the best cameras you can find for the money. It will be supported for many years to come, so you won’t have to upgrade anytime soon.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds2 (9/10, WIRED recommends) are some of the best wireless earbuds out there, especially if you have an Android phone. They are comfortable and have excellent sound quality, as well as active noise cancellation. We wish the battery lasted longer, but otherwise these are hard to beat – especially for the price.
Amazon Echo Dot Kids
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You need a Prime membership to get this offer. If you’re looking for a speaker for a kid, the Amazon Echo Dot Kids (5th Gen) is one of the best choices. There’s music and audiobooks, plus a free year of Amazon Kids+ (typically $3 a month) with content for kids ages 3 to 12 and exclusive content from brands like Disney, Lego and Marvel.
This is one of the lowest prices we’ve found for this solid state drive. You can plug it into your PC if you have an M.2 drive, or a PlayStation 5 to expand your storage. Other memory sizes and the version without a heat sink are available. It’s big on storage and super fast – we recommend it in our How to build a PC guide.
Cut out the coupon on the page to see the discount at checkout. We love the Anker MagSafe wireless chargers. This also serves as a power strip for your desk or living room. It has three AC outlets on the back, two USB-A ports, and two USB-C ports, one of which can output 65 watts of power (enough to charge a MacBook). WIRED review editor Julian Chokkattu has been using it for a year with no problems.
Our most popular portable tablet charger can fully charge an 11″ tablet twice, yet is slim enough to fit in the padded pocket of most backpacks. (It can also charge a laptop in a pinch, but won’t work for something powerful like a MacBook Pro.) It has both USB-C and USB-A ports and an LED indicator that shows you the percentage of charge shows remaining power in the bank.
Home and entertainment deals
Tears of the Kingdom
Courtesy of Nintendo
The price reduction only becomes visible when you add the product to your shopping cart. This is the first and best discount we’ve seen for the latest installment in The Legend of Zelda series. Play as Link and search for Princess Zelda to uncover the mysteries of the kingdom in the sky. It’s very similar to Breath of the Wild but offers many quality of life improvements. Read our full review here.
We’ve never tried these oven mitts, but we’ve had great experiences with KitchenAid products, and $7 is $7. These are the mini variety, which means they only really cover your fingers when you’re handling hot objects. They are better for taking small pans off the stove than carrying a hot pan in when grilling. The silicone grip ensures that you have a firm grip on everything you move.
This is our most popular budget office chair and it’s often offered at this price point. Thanks to the breathable mesh fabric, you will not get too hot in the seat, and it is also equipped with a headrest. There are many adjustable components and it reclines.
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This is our preferred mesh WiFi option for people with larger homes. This is a 3-pack and offers three Gigabit Ethernet ports on the main router and two on the nodes. It can be tricky to set up, but once you’re up and running, the speeds, range, and stability are superb. Read more in our guide to the best mesh WiFi systems.
Would you like just a cup of coffee? With the Braun MultiServe coffee maker (8/10, WIRED recommends) you can brew a full pot of coffee or brew a single cup, giving you the best of both worlds between regular coffee makers and a Keurig coffee maker. Bonus: It boasts a rare Specialty Coffee Association certification.
Amazon automatically discounts your order at checkout when you spend $50 or more on select items. The selection at this sale is vast, ranging from pet food and school supplies to pantry staples and household items. Need to stock up on dish soap, granola bars, dog bags or vitamins? It is worth checking out this offer.
Personal care offers
Dyson Corrale
Photo: Dyson
The Dyson Corrale (8/10, WIRED recommends) delivers fantastic, silky results even on super curly hair, but that performance comes at a price. That’s why it’s particularly exciting to see it on sale now.
This cheap electric toothbrush is currently even cheaper. The Philips One is slim enough to feel like a regular toothbrush and has gentle vibrations if you’re not looking for something powerful. A small suitcase for on the go is included in the scope of delivery. Selected colors are on sale.
Selling pages of competing retailers
Other stores have started offering competing deals that don’t require an Amazon Prime membership (and others likely will, too). Here is a list of merchants who may be participating in the promotion.