It won't be long until the Prime Day PC deals and mini PC deals begin. Amazon has, at last, confirmed that its Big Spring Sale (known in the UK as the Spring Deal Days) will start on Tuesday March 25 and end on Monday March 31.
If you can't wait until then, head to our round-ups of the best mini PCs and best computers, where each device has been benchmarked and reviewed to ensure optimal performance.
• See all the early Amazon computer deals
• Browse early PC deals in the UK
I've been deal-hunting throughout several of these sales events, including Black Friday and Prime Day, and I see plenty of desktops and mini PCs discounted each time (although mini PCs tend to jump around a lot more during the Spring Sale). For that reason, I've left last year's top PC and mini PC deals below, which might help you see what to expect in 2025's Spring sale.
Check back once the computer deals start, when I'll be updating this page with the top discounts.
Last year's Prime Day PC deals and mini PC deals
We may not have the Spring Sale dates confirmed yet, but I've left last year's Prime Day computer deals in place so you can get an idea of what's likely to happen in 2025. Note, prices and stock may not be accurate - at least until the deals begin.
Editor's Picks: Prime Day PC deals
US retailers
- Amazon: Desktop and mini PC deals from under $200
- Walmart: Computer deals from as little as $85
- Best Buy: Save up to $650 on desktop and mini computers
- Newegg: PC deals up to 43% off
- Lenovo: Desktop PC deals from under $350
- Dell: All-in-one and home PCs starting at $400
- HP: Save up to 43% on HP's PC deals
Amazon Prime Day PC deals: what to expect
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There will inevitably be lots of desktop PC discounts available on Prime Day, but there are some nuances that any buyer needs to bear in mind before emptying their wallet.
While deals are plentiful, expect to see more deals for PCs with last year’s components – think systems with AMD Ryzen 3000 or Intel 12th Gen processors, or gaming systems with Nvidia GeForce RTX 30-series graphics cards.
That’s no surprise when companies can still charge full price for systems with current-generation parts.
If you find yourself staring at discounted PCs on Prime Day 2023, don’t be disheartened. Those components may have been released last year, but they’re still extremely fast, and often there’s not much difference in speed between this year’s chip and last year’s releases.
Indeed, if you want a PC to handle office tasks, everyday computing or mainstream gaming and esports, then there is virtually no downside to buying a PC with last year’s kit – and you’ll save some money while you’re doing it.
Based on our current research, one brilliant example of this is the CyberPower Gamer Xtreme VR. For $1,170 you can get your hands on a Core i7-12700F processor, an Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 graphics card with 12GB of memory and a 1TB SSD, and that’s the kind of spec that’ll play virtually any current game while handling all of your multi-tasking and content creation workloads.
If you upgraded that spec to the i7-13700F and RTX 4060 you’d be looking at nearer $1,500, so there’s a big saving to be made.
We’re also impressed by the Kamrui AK1 Plus, which is available for $150 with a 40% discount over its original price. This is one of those occasions where it’s worth taking a gamble on a smaller manufacturer, because you’ll get a huge discount on a PC that’s ideal for everyday, basic computing.
If you’re buying on Prime Day, though, there are always some rules to bear in mind to keep yourself safe. Watch out for fake reviews, shop around to see if the same product is available with a bigger discount elsewhere, and check to see if you can get any credits or free extras with your product of choice.
Amazon Prime Day Desktop PC deals: FAQs
Will I need an Amazon Prime subscription to get Prime Day desktop PC deals?
No. You won't need a Prime membership to get discounts during the Big Spring Sale.
You'll only need a Prime membership for Amazon's 'true' Prime Day, which I expect to see launched sometime in October.
How do I become an Amazon Prime member?
You can sign up for Amazon Prime for $14.99 / £8.99 a month or $139 / £95 for a year.
However, new subscribers can take advantage of the 30-day Amazon Prime free trial to buy the deals. You can only use this if you've never been a member before, so it won't be available if you've used it already or if you've signed up for Amazon Prime in the past.
While on the free trial, you get all the other membership benefits including free shipping, access to Prime Video and much more. Do read our Amazon Prime review for full coverage of what you get as part of a membership. That can help you decide if you want to cancel Amazon Prime once your free trial has ended to avoid being charged the monthly fee.
Which desktop PCs will be discounted on Prime Day?
Desktop PCs are popular – but they’re always fighting laptops for relevance. When those two factors collide, it means big discounts. That’s good news for buyers, and we expect PCs from brands like Dell, Lenovo, Acer, Asus, Microsoft and HP and well-known, US and UK expert builders like CyberPowerPC, OriginPC, Medion and Digital Storm to be available with relatively modest discounts on Prime Day 2023. We also anticipate bigger discounts from smaller companies looking for a boost in brand recognition with bigger price drops.
When is Prime Day 2025?
As predicted, this year's Spring Prime Day - known as both the Big Spring Sale and Spring Deal Days - begins on March 25 and runs until March 31, ending at midnight in your territory.
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