Best deals in the Amazon Prime Day sale at the end of day one - chosen by our experts
Amazon Prime Day has returned this October with some surprisingly good deals. Here are today's biggest bargains
Amazon's Prime Day sale returned for an October sequel today – and like the original sale earlier this year, it's packed with thousands of early holiday season deals. If that sounds a little overwhelming for your bargain-hunting brain, fear not. We've had an entire team of tech experts combing through the discounts all day to pick out the best Prime Day deals for you.
Whether you're looking for early Christmas presents or to treat yourself with a tech bargain, Amazon's Prime Day sale in October has served up some impressive price cuts. In fact, we'd go as far as to say that the Prime Early Access Sale is better than we expected.
Naturally, Amazon's own devices have seen some of the biggest discounts, with the lowest-ever prices on the Echo Dot, 4K Fire TV stick and Fire 7 tablet available now. But we've seen some price drops across all kinds of tech, including TVs, air fryers, robot vacuums and tablets.
From half-price coffee makers to record-low prices on headphones such as the excellent Bose QuietComfort 45, it's a great time to buy almost any kind of tech. Below, we've highlighted our pick of the finest deals, based on our in-depth reviews and historical prices. But you can also go off-piste and explore the Amazon deals yourself with our quick links to Amazon's biggest sales categories.
If you're not already a Prime member, make sure to sign up for a free 30-day Prime trial to get access. As long as you remember to cancel it before the trial ends, you'll get the next-day delivery and discount benefits below without the on-going monthly fee. Happy shopping!
Prime Day sale in October (US deals)
US Prime Day Early Access Quick Links
- Amazon devices: Echo Dot, Fire TV stick +
- Apple: lowest prices on MacBooks, AirPods, iPads
- Beauty: top brands up to 60% off
- Coffee makers: hundreds of deals from $49
- Fashion: clothes + footwear bargains from $4.50
- Google Pixel: lowest prices on Pixel phones & Buds
- Headphones: best sellers, cheapest ever deals
- Home: up to 70% off cordless vacs and more
- Kindle: save 30% on Paperwhite and Oasis
- Kitchen: 25% off Instant Pot, air fryers and more
- Security: over $100 off Ring Video Doorbell
- Smart home: best sellers, cheapest ever deals
- Tablets: loads of tablet deals from just $44.99
- TVs: 4K TVs of all sizes from $99.99
- Vacuums: up to $200 off iRobot Roomba, Shark
Prime Day sale in October: Amazon devices(US)
Amazon Smart Plug: $24.99 $12.99 at Amazon
There's a $12 discount on this handy little gadget from Amazon, which works with Alexa to add voice control to your devices - even if you don't have a smart home hub. You can schedule lights and appliances to turn on and off automatically or control them remotely when you’re away. At half price it's a bargain. (Or get four Treatlife-branded Alexa smart plugs for $34.99, down from $45.99.)
Echo Dot (4th Gen): $49.99 $24.99 at Amazon
Amazon's latest Echo Dot smart speaker is back on sale at half price - that's the cheapest we've seen it. In our Echo Dot review, we found it to be reasonably loud and a cheap way to get some smart home tech. You can use it to control your smart home setup, as well as play music, check the weather, set timers, and more, all with simple voice commands.
Fire TV Stick 4K: $49.99 $24.99 at Amazon
You can save $25 on the popular Fire TV Stick 4K - it's half-price in the Amazon sale. It gives you 4K streaming, HDR video support, voice control and access to a huge range of content via Prime Video, Netflix and more. We found the interface to be super responsive when we tested it,a and gave the device 4.5/5 stars in our review.
Amazon Echo Show 5 (2nd Gen): $84.99 $34.99 at Amazon
If you're on the hunt for an affordable smart display, look no further than the Amazon Echo Show 5. It's now back to its cheapest price ever, with a hefty 59% discount - we last saw this price on Prime Day earlier in the year, and it makes this popular smart display even better value. Use it to stream music, watch TV shows, display your photos, or even make and receive video calls.
Amazon Fire TV Cube: $119.99 $59.99 at Amazon
Save $50 - Here's a huge saving (and the lowest price yet) on the excellent Amazon Fire TV Cube. This is the brand's most premium streaming device and an absolutely great buy if you're a real home entertainment junkie. While small, this inconspicuous cube supports 4K, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, and Dolby Atmos, as well as all the usual streaming service platforms you'd expect.
Kindle Paperwhite (8GB): $139.99 $99.99 at Amazon
The Kindle Paperwhite is a great choice for the discerning reader who wants a quality device for all their favorite titles. Its 6.8-inch display is sharp, bright, and now comes with an adjustable warm light filter that's particularly handy for those late-night sessions in the dark. This particular listing is for the slightly cheaper 8GB version, although you can also find the expanded 16GB model also on sale for $104.99 (was $149).
Prime Day sale in October: laptops (US)
Acer Chromebook 512 Laptop, 4GB RAM, 32GB: $199.99 $79.99 at Amazon
Save $120: This incredible deal gets you a 12-inch Chromebook for just $80. This is perfect for students and kids, and it may be the only laptop under $100 that's worth buying during Amazon's Early Access sales.
MacBook Air (M1, 2020), 8GB RAM, 256GB: $1,198 $998 at Amazon
Save $200: The MacBook Air with M1 chip remains one of the best laptops ever made, offering excellent performance and battery life in a thin and light design. This deal knocks $200 off, plus you get AppleCare+ which protects the laptop with an extended warranty.
Samsung Galaxy Chromebook 14: $249.99 $169.99 at Amazon
Save $80 - If you're looking for a super-affordable laptop for a younger student (or just some simple working-from-home tasks), the Galaxy Chromebook 14 is a compact, durable little laptop. Just bear in mind that it uses ChromeOS rather than Windows, so you might not be able to install some apps.
Acer Nitro 5, Intel Core i7, RTX 3050 Ti, 8GB RAM, 512GB: $929.99 $749.99 at Amazon
Save $180: This is a great gaming laptop for the price, offering you an Nvidia RTX 3050 Ti GPU that can handle games at medium settings at 1080p. Older games will run even better, and the fast 144Hz screen ensures they will feel fluid in action.
LG Gram 2-in-1 (2022): $1,299.99 $899.99 at Amazon
Save $400 - A seriously good deal on a seriously good hybrid laptop. The 2022 model of the Gram 2-in-1 is ultra-lightweight and packed to the gills with the latest components and features, making it a formidable choice of on-the-go laptop for busy professionals. The WUXGA touchscreen is absolutely gorgeous, too.
Asus Zenbook 13 OLED: $909.99 $799.99 at Amazon
Save $110 - A sleek little ultrabook with a vibrant OLED display, the Zenbook 13 is perfect for travelling professionals or remote workers. An Intel Core i7 CPU, 512GB of storage, and Thunderbolt 4 connectivity all serve to create a speedy and lightweight Windows laptop.
Microsoft Surface Laptop 4: $1199.99 $899 at Amazon
Save $301 - It wasn't a revolution when it arrived, but we have to admit that the Surface Laptop 4 is still one of the best multipurpose Windows laptops you can buy. With the Surface Laptop 5 on the way, you can snap up a deal on this AMD Ryzen-powered model today!
HP Victus 15: $979.99 $599.99 at Amazon
Save $380 - A whopping discount on a good choice of budget gaming laptop. The Victus 15 uses a 12th-gen Core i5 processor and an RTX 3050 graphics card, making it perfect for esports and indie games; a great choice for a kid who just wants to play Fortnite, too!
Prime Day sale in October: headphones (US)
Apple AirPods (2nd Gen): $159 $89 at Amazon
Save $70 - If you missed the last Apple AirPods sale, this is the next-best price they've ever been. The true wireless earbuds come with a slender, pocket-friendly charging case, plus a comfortable out-ear fit so you still hear what's going on around you. You also get great smart features when you use them with your iPhone, including Find My Device support and auto-switching between your Apple devices.
Sony WH-1000XM5: $399.99 $348 at Amazon
Save $51.99
Sony's latest wireless over-ears only came out in May 2022 and because they're every bit as talented as the excellent WH-1000XM4 they supersede, to see them discounted at all for Prime Early Access is a welcome surprize. And what a deal it is! The XM5 are every inch a class-leading set of Sony cans – just check out our five-star review (note the phrase "still the best in the business"). As long as their non-folding design works for you, these are the noise cancelling headphones to beat.
Beats Fit Pro: $199.95 $159.95 at Amazon
Save $40
Thanks to Prime Early Access, you can nab 20% off a set of Apple's Beats-branded sports earbuds that already deliver an AirPods Pro-like experience at a lower price – and with an added wingtip for security. This discount matches their lowest-ever-seen price, and for it you get active noise cancellation, spatial audio support and hands-free Siri on iOS, although it's worth noting that Android owners won’t get the full experience. The Beats Fit Pro are a snug-fitting, workout headphone alternative to Apple’s flagship true wireless earbuds – as we said in our review.
Beats Studio Buds: $149.95 $99.95 at Amazon
Save $50
Beats' truly likeable Buds are back down to their lowest-seen price for Prime Early Access and, since we called them "some of the best Beats buds you can buy" under intense review, you know it's a good deal. The audio here is great and they're among the most comfortable earbuds we've tested. You don't get Apple's newest H1 chip (for greater power efficiency and lower latency) but a quick scan of our review proves they're still a top buy with 33% off.
Bose QuietComfort 45: $329 $229 at Amazon
Save $100
They're big, they're bold, they're Bose and they're back down to their lowest seen blow-out bargain price for Prime Early Access! Bose's newest September 2021-release cans boast very good noise cancellation, (just see our review on the matter) and although they're perhaps a tad light through the bass and you're losing out on Sony's LDAC codec support (you'll need to look to something like Sony's WH-1000XM5 for that) at 30% off, they're well worth considering.
Sony WF-C500: $99.99 $58 at Amazon
Save $42
This 42% saving equals the lowest we've ever seen these true wireless earbuds from Sony. And while the words 'Sony' and 'budget-friendly' don't often go hand-in-hand, for $58 you're getting extremely tidy and compact Sony earpieces (at only 5.4g per bud) and sound that is "peppy and well-organized", as we said in our review. Also, the on-ear controls work well – and yes, they can control volume. All in all, it's a lot for $58…
Sony LinkBuds S: $199.99 $128 at Amazon
Save $72
Stop the press! We've seen them drop as low as $148 prior to this particular Amazon deals extravaganza – but for Prime Early Access, the crazy people at Amazon decided to shave an extra $20 off their lowest-seen price! Sony's May 2022-release buds are arguably the best-fitting earbuds for smaller ears and a quick glance at our review reveals a stack of well-implemented control options too. Any downsides? They're not the most dynamically attacking earbuds out there. But for this new low 36%-off price, they're a very tempting proposition…
JBL Tune 230 NC: $99.95 $49.95 at Amazon
Save $50
Admit it, this is what you came here for – earbuds that just dropped so low in price you save more than you spend! It's $10 cheaper than we've ever seen them, but then Prime Early Access is the gift that keeps on giving. Here, that gift is JBL's perky, zealous sound, comfortable fit and solid battery life – as we said in our review. The only real drawback is the ANC, which is OK rather than excellent, but really, for this money it would be wrong to nitpick…
Sennheiser CX True Wireless: $129.95 $69.95 at Amazon
Save $60
Look, they're not the most beautiful buds on the market, but other than that these true wireless earbuds are excellent – especially at this new low price, which is $10 cheaper than we've seen them to date. In our glowing review, we praised the CX's "excellent audio performance, great connectivity and decent battery life", and just look at that 46% saving!
Apple AirPods Pro 2: $249 $234.99 at Amazon
Save $14
This is not a drill: the newest, September 23-release AirPods Pro 2 are discounted for Amazon Prime Early Access! It may be a small saving, but it's the lowest price we've ever seen for Apple's brand new, top-tier, incredibly talented buds with added volume control in the stems and ANC so good it's unreal. They're easily some of the best true wireless earbuds on the market – we don't have room here, but if you want to read more TechRadar praise for these 'Pods, our AirPods Pro 2 review is the place.
Jabra Elite 7 Pro: $199.99 $119.99 at Amazon
Save $70
Jabra brings a plethora of premium features (including wireless charging and IP57 waterproofing) to a lower price point than many of its competitors with the Elite Pro 7 – and even more so with this tasty discount. While the overall audio and noise-cancelling aren't the best you can possibly buy on the market, these earbuds are compact, supremely comfortable and they look stylish on. Not sure whether to click 'buy'? Have a quick read of our review of Jabra's top-tier true wireless proposition – and there's always our best budget earbuds buying guide.
Prime Day sale in October: TVs (US)
LG C1 65-inch OLED 4K TV: $2,499 $1,496 at Amazon
Save $1,003 - This was the best TV of 2021, and at this price, it might the best value TV of 2022. You're getting a stunning OLED screen with ultra-deep HDR contrast, beautifully sharp and natural 4K pictures, a great smart TV platform with all the key streaming apps, and the best gaming features in the business – including 4K 120Hz and VRR support for PS5 and Xbox Series X.
LG A1 48-inch OLED 4K TV: $1,199 $646 at Amazon
Save $553 - This is the cheapest ever OLED TV we've seen (at least, that's actually worth buying). You get the infinite contrast ratio that OLED is famed for, and excellent image processing from LG to make sure that it looks great no matter what you're watching. And the smart TV software is great too, with all your favorite services on board. This size is ideal for a bedroom, office or smaller home/apartment – if you want the most cinematic pictures possible for this price, you won't do better.
Sony A80J 77-inch OLED TV: $3,499 $1,999 at Amazon
Save $1,500 - A 77-inch OLED TV for this low a price is basically unheard of – especially one with Sony's high-end picture, audio and gaming tech in. The A80J delivers the incredible HDR of OLED, with Sony's Cognitive Processor XR doing a better job than anything else on the market for making SDR footage look HDR, and for upscaling from HD to 4K. The built-in sound is better than almost all TVs, and it's a "Perfect for PS5" TV, so it supports 4K 120Hz, VRR, and Sony's unique Auto HDR Tone Mapping tech for PS5. And did we mention about it being 77 inches? Oh yes.
Amazon Fire TV Omni Series 43-inch 4K TV: $409 $329 at Amazon
Save $80 - Looking for a new bedroom or office TV, or just something for a smaller space? We highly rated Amazon's Omni Series TVs for their bang-for-buck in our review, and with Fire TV on board to make it fast and easy to find whatever you want to watch on all the major streaming services, this is a great simple, all-in-one TV.
Prime Day sale in October: Phones (US)
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra (12GB RAM, 256GB): $1,299.99 $989.99 at Amazon
Save $310 - One of our favorite phones of 2022, the Galaxy S22 Ultra is not only a powerful flagship but offers unique functionality with its S Pen stylus and a superbly versatile camera. Our biggest criticism was its high price, which this Deal of the Day takes a sizable bite out of, on the 256GB model.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 (12GB RAM, 256GB): $1,919.99 $1,499.99 at Amazon
Save $420 - We described Samsung's freshest and most ambitious foldable yet as a true 'do-everything device' in our 4.5-star review. While it's still one of the most expensive phones on the market (although not the most expensive foldable out there), this Amazon discount softens the blow a little.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 (8GB RAM, 256GB): $1,059.99 $859.99 at Amazon
Save $199 - While it doesn't rewrite the rulebook, the Z Flip 4 does all that it needs to 'for the company to hold onto its foldable crown', as we said in our Galaxy Z Flip 4 review. This deal offers a small saving in the grand scheme of things but it brings the 256GB model of one of the most desirable flagship folding phones under $1,000.
Motorola Moto G Stylus 2021 (6GB RAM, 256GB): $399.99 $299.99 at Amazon
Save $100 - If the Galaxy S22 Ultra appeals but its high price doesn't, then Motorola's Moto G Stylus 2021 is the perfect remedy. As we mentioned in our review, it already felt like 'a good bargain' at launch, but now it's made better by this fresh Amazon discount.
Prime Day sale in October: Home & kitchen (US)
Instant Pot Duo Crisp 13-in-1 Air Fryer and Pressure Cooker: $229.99 $169.99 at Amazon
Save $60 – Pressure cookers and air fryers are undeniably useful bits of kitchen kit, but it can be a pain to make space for both items on your counter-top. Luckily, Amazon has knocked $60 off the price of this 13-in-1 Instant Pot, which gives you the option to air fry, pressure cook, sauté, slow cook, steam, warm, roast, bake, broil, dehydrate or prove your food. Seriously, what more could you want from a kitchen appliance?
Ninja IG651 Foodi Smart XL Pro 7-in-1 Indoor Grill/Griddle: $369.99 $219.99 at Amazon
Save $150 – It may be cold outside, but it's never too late in the year to fire up the grill. Amazon has Ninja's most powerful grill, the IG651, at just $219.99 right now as part of its Prime Early Access sale, making now as good a time as any to improve your high-heat inventory. The IG651 boasts seven cooking functions, a smart thermometer and independently powered grill grates to create direct, edge-to-edge searing.
Ninja SP201 Digital Air Fry Pro 8-in-1 Oven: $259.99 $169.99 at Amazon
Save $90 – Ninja's SP201 oven lets you air fry, air roast, bake, broil, toast, bagel, dehydrate and warm food items from the convenience of a single, 1800-watt appliance. Amazon has slashed $90 off its admittedly high retail price for Prime members, making this the cheapest we've ever seen the oven ahead of Black Friday.
Instant Vortex 5.7QT Air Fryer Oven Combo: $139.99 $69.99 at Amazon
Save $70 – From the makers of Instant Pot comes the Instant Vortex, a smart air fryer that boasts super fast pre-heating, one-touch functionality and easy clean-up. You'll be able to air fry, bake, roast and reheat food items using this all-in-one appliance, which Amazon has reduced to almost half price as part of the its Prime Early Access sale.
Cosori 9-in-1 Air Fryer, 5 QT: $99.99 $79.99 at Amazon
Save $20 – Cut down the oil in your food using this Cosori air fryer's 360° rapid heat circulation technology, which maintains the same crispy textures as traditional deep frying but with up to 85% less fat. You'll get nine cooking functions, 5-quarts of cooking space and a nonstick basket from this particular model, too.
iRobot Roomba 671 Robot Vacuum: $349.99 $179.99 at Amazon
Save $170 – Amazon has knocked an almighty $170 off the normal retail price of the iRobot Roomba 671 robot vacuum as part of its Prime Early Access sale. Perfect for removing debris (including pet hair) from carpets and hard floors, this particular vacuum model is compatible with Alexa devices, and boasts a full suite of advanced sensors to independently navigate under and around furniture.
Ninja AG301 5-in-1 Air Fryer, 4 Quart, Black / Silver: $229.99 $178 at Amazon
Save $52 – The perfect size for a family of three or four (and a decent size of saving, too), this Ninja air fryer will be air frying, baking, roasting, dehydrating and grilling for you at meal times. we love that it'll cook foods from frozen to perfectly char grilled in under 25 minutes, and that most parts are dishwasher safe.
Prime Day sale in October: Cameras (US)
Canon EOS M6 Mark II with EF-M 15-45mm lens: $1,099 $999 at Amazon
One of the lowest prices we've seen for Canon's powerful, compact mirrorless camera and its kit lens. The M6 Mark II packs some impressive shooting power into its 408g body, including a 32.5MP APS-C sensor and 4K/30p video. Our review called it "the ideal traveling companion" due to its all-rounder skills.
Panasonic Lumix G95 with 12-60mm kit lens: $999 $798 at Amazon
The Lumix G95 is one of the best cameras you can buy for under $1,000, and it's dropped even further below that mark in this deal. While we have seen it at this price previously, it still offers excellent value thanks to its combination of a 20MP Four Thirds sensor, in-body image stabilization and a tough, weather-sealed body. This bundle includes Panasonic's impressively versatile 12-60mm f/3.5-5.6 kit lens.
Prime Day sale in October: Health & beauty (US)
NordicTrack Commercial S22i Studio Cycle $1499 $899.99 at Amazon
The biggest fitness discount we've seen is an enormous $800 off this excellent stationary bike. Complete with a 30-day iFit membership allowing you to access spin classes and virtual workouts, a la Peloton, the bike has a new quieter incline motor and 24 resistance levels.
NordicTrack 50 Lb iSelect Adjustable Dumbbells $429.99 $364.65 at Amazon
Ever wished your dumbbells were voice-activated? These smart alternatives to dumb-bells allow you to use Alexa to select the correct weight before lifting them out of the stand. The square shape prevents unwanted rolling between sets.
Withings Body+ Smart Wi-Fi bathroom scale $99.95 now $69.99 at Amazon
One of our best smart scale offerings is now cheaper at Amazon. It's got preganancy and baby modes, allows you to have multiple profiles for all the family, and offers metrics on BMI, body fat percentage and more with Bioelectric Impedence Analysis.
Philips Sonicare ProtectiveClean 6100 Rechargeable Toothbrush $169.96 $95.98 at Amazon
Three intensities, a built-in two-minute timer, a pressure sensor, and other customizable settings make this a great buy for under $100. It comes with a travel case and a 14-day battery life, ensuring you don't have to suffer sub-par oral care on the go.
Waterpik Aquarius Water Flosser $99.99 $45.99 at Amazon
Forget disposable floss: blast bits of food away with jets of pressurized water. The enhanced pressure with 10 settings includes massage mode for gum stimulation, plus a built-in timer and pacer. Nine out of ten dentists (of course) allegedly recommend.
Oral-B Genius X electric toothbrush with artificial intelligence $199.99 $99.99 at Amazon
Save 50% on this excellent AI-powered toothbrush. It comes with a replacement brush head and travel case. The "Genius" AI has learned from real people using toothbrushes to analyze your brushing style and recommend changes to your routine.
Oral-B Pro 5000 Smartseries Electric Toothbrush $99.99 $59.99 at Amazon
With five cleaning modes said to remove double the plaque of a manual toothbrush, the Pro 5000 is the slightly cheaper version of Oral-B's Genius X above. Ordinarily half the price, there's less of a gap thanks to the sales, but still worth picking one up should you want a cheaper alternative.
Prime Day sale in October (UK deals)
UK Prime Day Early Access Quick Links
- Amazon devices: Echo Dot, Fire TV stick +
- Beauty: up to 50% off top brands
- Coffee makers: Nespresso coffee maker deals
- Fashion: tops and shoes for under £50
- Headphones: up to 40% off top models
- Home: up to 40% off cordless vacs
- Kindle: save £40 on Paperwhite, Oasis
- Kitchen: 30% off large appliances
- Smart home: cheapest ever Echo deals
- TVs: 20% off TV accessories
- Vacuums: iRobot Roomba and Shark deals
- World Cup: savings on TVs and soundbars
Prime Day sale in October: Laptops (UK)
MSI Raider GE66: £1,999 £1,682 at Amazon
Save £300 - MSI's mid-range gaming laptop comes equipped with an RTX 3070 Ti, making it an excellent choice for high-framerate gaming thanks to its 360Hz FHD display. Perfect for Fortnite.
MSI Modern 15: £699 £499 at Amazon
Save £200 - The MSI Modern 15 comes with a bright 1080p natural resolution display and an elegant design, a good choice for professionals. This laptop comes with a 12th gen Intel Core i7 processor, 8GB RAM and 512GB SSD, so for day-to-day tasks, this is an excellent pick - especially at this price.
MSI Katana GF66: £999 £820 at Amazon
Save £179 - The Katana certainly lives up to its name, a fast gaming laptop that comes equipped with Nvidia RTX 30 series architecture and ergonomic design. This model with RTX 3050 GPU is maybe the cheapest gaming laptop you'll find today in the UK.
MSI Summit E16 Flip: £1,299 £999 at Amazon
Save £300 - The MSI Summit is a 2-in-1 laptop that comes with the MSI pen and the nifty 360-degree hinge, doubling as a tablet for people looking to take their laptop on the go or turn it into a tablet for creative work. With a Core i7 CPU and 16GB RAM, it's also a fantastic performer.
HP Chromebook 14-inch: £359.99 £299.99 at Amazon
Save £60 - This laptop is perfectly suited for students looking for an affordable device to study on. As a Chromebook, it doesn't have powerful specs, but it runs great and battery life is excellent.
Prime Day sale in October: Computing (UK)
Samsung 870 QVO 2TB: £147.99 £122.99 at Amazon
Save £25 - SATA drives might be considered an aging format by some, but they generally offer more storage for the price compared to faster M.2 SSDs. The Samsung 870 QVO is a super-reliable drive with a decent discount.
Razer Barracuda X: £99.99 £50.99 at Amazon
Save £49 - This might be one of the best discounts we've seen in the Prime Early Access sale; a whopping two-thirds slashed off the original RRP of the Barracuda X gaming headset. It's lightweight and fully wireless, compatible with just about anything - perfect for gaming on the go.
SteelSeries Arctis 7: £159.99 £99.99 at Amazon
Save £60 - A stonking discount on an expensive but excellent gaming headset, this is one of the best deals the Arctis 7 has ever seen on Amazon. A dedicated 2.4GHz connection ensures lossless wireless audio, and a Discord-Certified ClearCast mic retracts into the earcup when not in use.
Prime Day sale in October: Phones (UK)
Lenovo Tab M10 Plus (4GB RAM, 64GB): £199.99 £129 at Amazon
Save £70 - Of the almost 1000 reviews the Lenovo Tab M10 Plus has garnered on Amazon, this tab commands a sizeable crop of five-star ratings; which isn't surprising given its sleek metal-backed design and dual front-facing speakers. Plus it's a great multimedia slate that's already good value has just been made better.
Sony Xperia 1 III (12GB RAM, 256GB): £1,199 £849 at Amazon
Save £350 - Sony's 2021 flagship still packs a punch, most notably by featuring one of the world's only dual focal length telephoto cameras in a smartphone. In our Xperia 1 III review, we branded it 'the best smartphone the company has made for years' and continues to offer strong performance and a superb display too. Even though its successor it now here, this Amazon deal isn't to be overlooked.
Sony Xperia 5 III (8GB RAM, 128GB): £899 £699 at Amazon
Save £200 - The smaller sibling to 2021's Xperia 1 III, the Xperia 5 III serves up a stellar and smooth 6.1-inch 120Hz 21:9 display that's great for enjoying media on the go. The same powerful camera system as the 1 III and better battery life make this a solid recommend for those after a more interesting iPhone alternative.
Sony Xperia 5 III + Dualshock 4 controller + mount: £899 £599 at Amazon
Save £300 - Whether you want to play Genshin Impact on the go or stream your PlayStation remotely, this Amazon-exclusive Xperia 5 III gaming bundle adds an official Dualshock 4 controller and a compatible smartphone mount to this capable 5G flagship, making for a brilliant deal at £300 off the original asking price of the phone alone.
OnePlus 10 Pro (12GB RAM, 256GB): £899 £734 at Amazon
Save £165 - In our OnePlus 10 Pro review, we commended the phone for offering more for less than many other 'pro' branded flagships and now you get all the clout of the higher RAM/storage model with a sizeable discount. This is a great all-rounder at a solid price.
Sony Xperia 1 IV (12GB RAM, 256GB) + Free WH-1000XM4 Noise Cancelling Headphones: £1165.32 £1149.00 at Amazon
Save £16.32 - The Sony Xperia 1 IV brings some stellar creative features, with photos that wowed us and stellar video. It’s also a well-rounded phone with a good-looking display, powerful processor and long-lasting battery. If you can ignore some rough edges, Amazon has a bundle deal with the best wireless, noise cancelling headphones you can buy, a set of our favorite headphones ever.
Sony Xperia 10 IV (6GB RAM, 128GB): £369.00 £349.00 at Amazon
Save £20 - The Sony Xperia 10 IV is a bit of a mixed bag: it does really well in some areas, and not so well in others, and it arrives at a price point that's reasonable enough for what you get in return. It's going to appeal to fans of both compact handsets and the Xperia series, and taking and extra £20 off the bargain price should make the shortcomings more palatable.
Samsung Galaxy A53 5G (6GB RAM, 128GB): £295.00 £249.00 at Amazon
Save £46 - An attractive phone with a good-looking screen and impressive cameras for the price, the Samsung Galaxy A53 offers good value for money overall. Battery life could be better, but it still gets some fancy Samsung features at a bargain price, and this deal makes it an easy choice.
Prime Day sale in October: Audio (UK)
Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700: £299 £179 at Amazon
Save 40% - These are fantastic and stylish noise-stopping headphones for this price. The discount listed by Amazon here is a bit misleading – they general cost between £200 and £250 – but this deal still excellent, because it's nearly the cheapest they've ever been (they hit £169 once). And they've only been this cheap three time ever, for very limited periods. We love them: they look great, they're comfortable, they sound excellent, and Bose's noise cancellation is superb.
Sony WF-C500 wireless earbuds: £59 £49 at Amazon
Save £10 - This isn't the world's biggest discount - although it's a 46% on the RRP of £90 - but it brings these highly rated earbuds down to their joint-lowest price ever: we've never seen them cheaper. For such a low price, you get that Sony reliability and sound quality, in small and light true wireless buds. They're an audio bargain at this price.
Anker Soundcore 2 Bluetooth speaker: £39.99 £27.99 at Amazon
Save 30% - Want punchy and clear music anywhere for under £30? You won't find much better than this – you get 24 hours of power, IPX7 waterproofing so it can withstand accidents, and a pocketable design. Its cheapest-ever price is £26, so this is basically as low as it goes for this small speaker. If you can spend a bit more, the Anker Soundcore 3 is the upgraded version of this, and is £37.99 (32% off) today too.
Sony WH-1000XM5 wireless headphones: £316 £299 at Amazon
Save £17 - This is another deal with a small discount, but the important part is that it's the first time we've ever seen the latest Sony five-star headphones drop under £300. It's the lowest price so far for these excellent-sounding, massively noise-stopping wireless cans – if you've been waiting for a great drop from their £349 launch price, this might be the time to jump.
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds: £169 £139 at Amazon
Save £30 - This is an amazing new low price for these earbuds – their previous lowest-ever price was £169, so a drop to £139 is incredible! If you want noise-cancelling power from your earbuds, nothing – nothing – beats these for this price, and they sound excellent for music too. The Bose app also gives you fine control over what they can do.
Anker Soundcore Q30 noise cancelling headphones: £79.99 £55.99 at Amazon
Save 30% - These are incredible-value travel headphones. You get active noise cancellation with multiple modes, including one for transport, plus a 40-hour battery life for long trips, and they fold down small in a handy travel case. They're comfortable for long periods of wearing them too, and there's an aux-in for connecting to plane viewing systems, as well as Bluetooth 5 for everyday use.
Prime Day sale in October: Kitchen (UK)
Nespresso Vertuo Next 11719 Coffee Machine by Magimix: £147 £68 at Amazon
Save £79 – This Amazon-exclusive Nespresso coffee machine is a whopping 54% off for Prime Early Access. For just £68, you'll get simple one-button operation, automatic capsule ejection and a five-size cup tray. Bear in mind, though, that the Next 11719 only works with Nespresso Vertuo coffee pods.
Morphy Richards 48281 Fastbake Breadmaker: £60 £35.99 at Amazon
Save £24 – Bread lovers, rejoice! This Morphy Richards breadmaker is on sale as part of Amazon's Prime Early Access event. For just £35.99, you'll get 12 different programmes – for two different loaf sizes – and this particular machine utilizes the brand's fastbake technology, which cooks loaves in under 50 minutes.
Nespresso Vertuo Plus XN903140 Coffee Machine by Krups: £108 £67.99 at Amazon
Save £40 – This Amazon-exclusive Nespresso coffee machine heats up in 40 seconds and features electrical opening and closing, a moveable water tank, and automatic coffee pod ejection. It only supports Nespresso Vertuo coffee pods, mind, but they do come in over 30 varieties. What's more, this particular machine is £40 less than usual right now.
Tefal ActiFry Genius XL 2in1 YV970840 Air Fryer - 1.7 kg / 8 Portions: £200 £149 at Amazon
Save £51 – You've probably heard of Tefal and you've also probably heard of air fryers. Bring the two together and you've got this 2in1 air fryer which can essentially cook two different foods at the same time. There's 54 programmes to oft for, and there's more than 300 recipes to browse through for inspo on the Tefal app. It's a good capacity for families so meal times should be easier.
Instant Pot Duo Crisp + Air Fryer 11-in-1 Electric Multi-Cooker, 5.7L: £160 £129 at Amazon
Save £31 – This Instant Pot and air fryer is an all-in-one, and it doesn't get much better than this. It's a multi-cooker with 11 programmes including sous vide, reheat, dehydrate, roast, slow cook and, yep, air fry. The Instant Pot Duo Crisp + Air Fryer has an intuitive interface and we found that it does a great job cooking most foods when we tested it.
Sage SOV860BSS4GUK1 the Smart Oven Air Fryer Fry: £299 £269.95 at Amazon
Save £29.05 – This super smart air fryer (in more ways than one) looks more like a counter top oven than the other air fryers we've featured, offering more versatility - you can cook a pizza or use a muffin tray with it. We like that it comes with a 30 cm Non-Stick Pizza Pan, and that LCD display screen will be mega helpful.
Tefal EasyFry Precision 2in1 Digital Air Fryer & Grill 4.2L Capacity 8 Programs inc Dehydrator Black EY5058: £134 £114 at Amazon
Save £20 – The perfect size for individuals or couples, the Tefal EY5058 is the brands first digital air fryer and grill in one. It has eight preset modes including fries, nuggets, meat, fish or pizza, or you can set your own time and temperature for precision cooking. We also like that the Tefal app will unlock 300+ recipes for you to try out with your new appliance.
Prime Day sale in October: Home (UK)
Shark Powered Lift-Away Upright Vacuum Cleaner: £220 £159.99 at Amazon
Save £60 – Designed to help you easily navigate stairs and furniture, this Shark vacuum boasts continuously powered brush-rolls, LED headlights and multiple floor modes. You'll get a car detail kit, pet tool and multi-surface crevice tool with this Amazon-exclusive model, too, which is now on sale for £159.99.
Shark Floor & Handheld Steam Cleaner: £149 £108.99 at Amazon
Save £40 – Shark's Klik n' Flip steam cleaner doubles as a steam mop thanks to the brand's lift-away technology, and this particular model is on sale at Amazon now for £108.99. It'll clean and sanitise 99.9% of common household bacteria, making it perfect for use all across your home.
Shark Cordless Handheld Vacuum Cleaner [WV200UK]: £123 £79.99 at Amazon
Save £43 – Shark are responsible for making some of the best cordless and upright vacuum cleaners, and this extends through to their handheld vacs too. With £43 off the original price tag, we're confident that this Shark vacuum will quickly fly off the shelves - almost as quickly as it'll tidy up little messes. It has a run time of up to 8 minutes, and comes with a crevice and pet tool.
iRobot® Roomba® 692040 Connected Robot Vacuum: £269 £169 at Amazon
Save £100 – iRobot are on of the market leaders of robot vacuum cleaners who are backed by more than 30 years of expertise and innovation. Now with £100 off, this tech can more affordably be brought into the home where you can take advantage of an automated clean across the carpets and hard floors. It works with Alexa and Google Assistant, too, so you won't even have to leave the sofa.
eufy RoboVac 15C Max Robot Vacuum Cleaner: £244 £149.99 at Amazon
Save £94 – Along with iRobot, eufy is responsible for some of the best robot vacuums on the market. Naturally, these smart cleaning products don't come cheap, but Amazon has the eufy RoboVac 15C Max at £94 less than its usual asking price right now. This particular model boasts the brand's strongest ever suction power, while maintaining quiet operation and a super-slim design.
Google Indoor Nest Security Camera: £87 £49.99 at Amazon
Save £37 – Smarten up your home with the Google Indoor Nest cam, which let's you live stream wide-angle video straight to your phone in 1080p quality. It's also super easy to set up – just plug in the power capable, download the Nest app, and you're away. Amazon has this particular cam at just £49.99 for Prime Early Access.
Prime Day sale in October: Wearables (UK)
Garmin Forerunner 245: £159 £139 at Amazon
Save £20 – Alternatively, you could opt for the more budget-friendly Forerunner 245. It's a perfect option for a more casual athlete, people that want to record their fitness data but don't need immensely detailed stats to help them shave milliseconds off their PBs. It's also super comfy and has a great battery life (24 hours with constant GPS tracking on, or seven days with it off).
Fitbit Inspire 2: £89.99 £37.99 at Amazon
Save £52 – The Fitbit Inspire 2 is a simple yet effective fitness tracker for casual athletes and people that want to be nudged towards a healthier lifestyle. It's a shame that the best premium features are locked behind a paid subscription (which you get a one-year trial of with purchase) but it'll still count your steps, prompt you to get active, and track your sleeping habits for free.
Fitbit Versa 2: £199.99 £79.00 at Amazon
Save £120.99 – This fitness tracker/smartwatch hybrid from Fitbit is one of the best fitness trackers we've ever used for its price. The design is excellent, the battery life is solid (five days of standard use), and it's a great tracker for a range of common sports. Our only gripe is that it lacks GPS, but at under £80, you'd be hard-pressed to find something better.
Fitbit Versa 3: £199.99 £129 at Amazon
Save £70 – If you need a fitness tracker with in-built GPS, then the Versa 3 has you covered. Beyond this addition it's fairly similar to the Versa 2, once again offering solid performance, a six-da battery life, and tracking a good range of fitness data. The only downside is once again it's more of a fitness wearable than a smartwatch which means it lacks some functionality you might expect from a true Apple Watch alternative.
Fitbit Charge 5: £169.99 £99 at Amazon
Save £70.99 – The Charge 5 pulls together the best features of Fitbit's current lineup in one neat device and is probably one of the best workout partners offered by the brand, especially for this price. It lacks the Spotify support that came with the Charge 4 but otherwise, it's a really good upgrade over other models – and its approachable interface makes it easy for newcomers to start tracking their fitness data.
Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 Classic: £389 £199 at Amazon
Save £190 – The Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 Classic is a fine watch with an intuitive design, solid fitness tracking features, and a solid build; but its battery life is abysmal and its current £269 price is actually higher than it was last week (when it was £239). If you're desperate to get a Samsung smartwatch then you might want to wait and see what Black Friday 2022 has to offer.
What is the Prime Early Access Sale?
The Prime Early Access Sale is taking place on October 11 - 12. It'll be very similar to the usual Amazon Prime Day, but it has a different name to separate it from the regular summer shopping event. This means we'll get a two-day event containing a huge variety of deals for Prime members, which is ideal for early Christmas shopping and beating this year's Black Friday rush.
Why is Amazon running a second Prime Day event? Well, Amazon reported its biggest Prime Day ever in 2022, with over 300 million items sold worldwide across the two-day event. So we can expect to see a similar range of tech reduced to their lowest prices of the year. You need to be a Prime member in order to access these deals, but you can sign up for a free 30-day Prime trial. As you long as you remember to cancel before the trial ends, you can get the benefits of next-day delivery and all of the deals above without the monthly fee.
How to prepare for Prime Day 2022: our pro tips
Want to know how to make the most out of Prime Day in October? We've collected together some buyer's tips and advice just below based on our own experience having covered this event for eight years now. Some of these tips may seem pretty basic and straightforward to some, but they're definitely not to be overlooked if you're getting a shopping list ready.
1. Find an Amazon Prime free trial...
Amazon Prime Day is reserved for Prime members only. However, if you've not subscribed in the past, Amazon offers a free trial that you can activate in the lead-up to the event. Just be careful that you time your membership to run over the period of Prime Day. Once Amazon confirms when that is, you can work back to decide when to start your free trial
2. ...but don't rely on it
Last year we saw more retailers participating in similar Prime Day sales in order to steal a little of Amazon's pie. We expect stores like Walmart and Best Buy will run their own discounts over the same period this year, which means you can shop around to find the best Prime Day deals possible. Ultimately, you could find a big saving on exactly what you want outside of Amazon where membership isn't required.
3. Know what you want to buy...
Going into big sales events such as Amazon Prime Day with an idea of what you want to buy is a great place to start. Sure, we all like to do a bit of digital window shopping, but knowing what you're after means you can filter out all that noise, dodge the lightning deals and get straight to the good stuff right away. Take the time now to research the price history of your chosen product, as well as the prices of its competitors over the last year - both cheaper and more expensive versions. With that in mind, you can go into Prime Day knowing for yourself what is a good deal.
4. ...but stay flexible
Even if you know everything about the one product you really want, it's unwise to assume that the particular TV, tablet or whatever it is you're after will be on sale. Your heart may be set on a product but the big day can roll around and no savings are found on it. Does that mean you should give up? No way.
Take all that research you did in the days beforehand to look at similar products. Is there an equivalent cheaper item that's even less for Prime Day, or perhaps that slightly more expensive model is now reduced to a price more in line with your original item? Either way, you could get an even bigger saving or come away with a better product that you would have otherwise missed out on.
5. Get in there early...
When Prime Day begins, you want to be one of the first to check which offers have gone live at midnight - or at least first thing in the morning when you wake up. We don't think that anything is going to sell out in a matter of hours in this early window, but there's definitely a risk that the hottest deals will sell out as the first day goes on. If you see something you really want to buy, get it in your basket right away - you can always cancel the order if you change your mind.
6. ...but check back throughout the event
Just because you've managed to secure your dream deal straight out the gate doesn't mean Amazon is done. New Prime Day deals are released throughout the entire sales window and there are often limited-time lightning deals that may grab your attention. And sold-out products may come back at a later time if you missed out on something big.
How to find the best Prime Day deals
Amazon doesn't always do a great job of promoting the best Prime Day deals. Sure, it will shout about many of its own devices and other well-known products that are on sale, but it's often worth looking beyond these highlighted deals for some even better savings. We do a lot of that searching for you and share our favorite offers right here, but here's some more advice on how to find the best Prime Day deals.
Before the sale begins is a good place to start. In the run-up, Amazon usually has a few offers live that are a tease for the big event. These aren't usually some of the biggest products, but can still be tempting bargains. We sometimes see reductions on its own subscription services such as Audible, Music Unlimited and Kindle Unlimited during this window, making it a good time to sign up.
We also strongly encourage you to keep an eye on Amazon Warehouse. We often see store-wide discounts of up to 20% across this selection of second-hand, used and open-box products. All items are checked, tested and Amazon-approved before they go back on sale, plus they are covered by the standard returns policy, so you don't have to worry if you run into any issues. Generally, it's an excellent option to bag an even bigger bargain.
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