The 94 Absolute Best Prime Day Deals We’d Spend Our Own Money On

It might be the most controversial laptop of the year, but its appeal is undeniable. From the outside, it’s as premium as any other MacBook. And if you’re someone with relatively basic computing needs, you might not notice the 8 GB of memory and iPhone chip inside and just enjoy the lower price. Just don’t think too much about how the MacBook Air with twice the storage and RAM was frequently selling for only $50 more throughout last year. This $10 discount is nothing new; it’s the cheapest way to buy a MacBook Neo (outside of Apple’s education discount). —Luke Larsen

The Mac Mini has been sold out for the majority of this year due to the rapid escalation of interest in using them as local, agentic AI machines. The brand-new M6 model is faster (and more expensive) than ever. But the fact that you can buy them at all right now feels significant, and Amazon has the best deal on the latest model you’ll find. —Luke Larsen

If you want a powerful new digital notebook that doubles as an e-reader, Kindle Scribe is one of my favorites. The newest version is good, and my main complaint is usually that you can get the second-gen model with almost all the same features for a better price. However, the third-gen Scribe is now on sale for under the cost of the older model, so it's a great time to buy. And the Scribes didn't rise in price, so no sale games with this model. —Nena Farrell

These sale events are a great time to stock up on gifts for the family, and if you have a young reader in yours, the Kindle Paperwhite Kids is a great choice. It has everything we already like about the Paperwhite (our top Kindle pick!), a fun cover to protect it from drops, and six months of free Kids+ content. Kids+ will offer your young reader free, age-appropriate content to read on their brand-new Kindle—it's like Kindle Unlimited, but for kids. —Nena Farrell

Once again, the best Kindle deals are on the color models. Kids are naturally the best candidates to enjoy the color screen since they're more likely to select books with illustrations. The Colorsoft Kids is almost $100 off and comes with both a case and a full year of Kids+ content. This makes it a worthy upgrade from the Kids Paperwhite while it's on sale. —Nena Farrell

If you're getting a new Kindle, the Paperwhite is an excellent all-around choice with its adjustable warm front light and long battery life. The bad news is that this sale is the worst we've seen, but unfortunately, since Amazon raised prices for the Paperwhite (among other Kindle models), I don't expect to see a lower price in the future anymore. It's better than paying full price, and I'd only get it on sale. —Nena Farrell

The built-in carabiner is the star of the show with this portable Bluetooth speaker. With it, you can clip the speaker onto basically anything—think backpacks, purses, belt loops, shower curtain rods, kitchen cabinets, bike handlebars, you name it. Plus, it’s at the best price I’ve seen all year. —Harry Rabinowitz

The JBL Go 5 is our top budget Bluetooth speaker. It's available in 10 different colors, most of which are down to a match of the best price we've seen. It's durable, lightweight, and sounds good for its size. —Louryn Strampe

I’ve seen this same sale a few times this year, but it’s still worth taking a look at, simply because the Sonos Arc Ultra is such a great soundbar. It’s the best all-in-one solution, delivering rich, clean sound for shows, movies, games, and music. The Sonos app offers extensive remote control, automatic room calibration, and grouping with other Sonos speakers. —Harry Rabinowitz

Sonos recently launched the Sonos Beam Ultra, so it’s no wonder that the 2021 Beam is on sale right now. While it can’t compare with Sonos’ newer models, it doesn’t really have to at this great price point. I used the Sonos Beam Gen 2 for years as my main soundbar. It’s incredibly small and compact but manages excellent sound, especially when paired with a small space and small-ish TV. —Harry Rabinowitz

Ready to upgrade your home network to enjoy the speedy delights of Wi-Fi 7? The Netgear Orbi 770 Series is easy to set up and use, delivers rock-solid, reliable performance, and offers expansive coverage. Currently topping our best mesh routers, this is the sweet spot in Netgear’s lineup, and I think it’s an ideal mesh system for most homes right now. —Simon Hill

Families seeking a reliable, set-and-forget, Wi-Fi 7 mesh system that doesn't require configuration should consider Amazon’s Eero brand. The Eero Pro 7 is a solid pick that will serve you well for the next few years. It’s a tri-band system that performs extremely well in a busy family home, delivering impressively low lag and stable bandwidth sharing across many devices. The app is also very easy to use, but the pricey subscription is required if you want full parental controls, advanced security, and additional features. —Simon Hill

Currently top of our best Wi-Fi routers guide, this router will cover most homes and apartments up to around 2,000 square feet, with fast and reliable connectivity. It’s only dual-band, so you miss out on the 6-GHz band, but you get all the other advantages of Wi-Fi 7. It also has a generous array of ports and comes with free security software and parental controls. Support for VPN service, separate IoT or guest networks, and Ai Mesh rounds out an excellent device. —Simon Hill

This tri-band Wi-Fi 7 router is reasonably priced at its regular price. It offers excellent close-range speeds on the 6-GHz band, and good performance on both the 5-GHz and 2.4-GHz bands. TP-Link has also built in a generous array of ports, including one 10 Gbps and four 2.5 Gbps Ethernet ports, and a USB 3.0 port. I don’t love the design, but the six adjustable antennas are useful. —Simon Hill

Arlo ticks all the boxes with crisp 2K video, a wide 160-degree field of view, two-way audio, and direct Wi-Fi connection, and the Pro 6 tops our best outdoor security cameras guide. The Arlo app is swift to load, offers rich notifications, and supports two-factor authentication and biometric login, so you can log in with your fingerprint or face, phone permitting. The catch is a pricey, but crucial, subscription ($10 per month or $96 a year for a single camera, $20 per month or $216 a year for unlimited cameras) for subject recognition, smart alerts, and cloud storage. —Simon Hill

Security cameras with floodlights are great for your garage or backyard, and this is the best floodlight security camera for most people. The E340 is a dual-lens camera with a 3K wide-angle lens and a 2K telephoto lens for up to 8x zoom to capture details up to 50 feet away. Adjustable light panels provide up to 2,000 lumens. It also pans 360 degrees and tilts 120 degrees, and records locally to a microSD card or to a HomeBase 3 (both sold separately). —Simon Hill

This circular automatic fountain is unique for its UV light, which further sterilizes water by killing potentially harmful bacteria, and for its three-layered filter system, which ensures your pet drinks clean water. It connects to power via USB and includes an app that monitors water levels and reminds you when it’s time to fill the fountain or change the filter. I also appreciate that the top part acts as a small reservoir, keeping 2 ounces of water in the tray at all times, so your pet always has access to water, even during a power outage. —Molly Higgins

Although this cam is marketed toward dogs, any pet parent will appreciate this pet camera. This model rotates 360 degrees to give you a full view of the space and also dispenses kibble so you can stay connected to your furry friend from afar. It has a reliable, crystal-clear 1080p and color night-vision camera, two-way communication, noise notifications, and 360-degree pan abilities. It also uses auto-tracking to follow your pet, making it easier for you to find them on your phone screen while using the app. —Molly Higgins

If you’re not sure if you’ll like a smart bird feeder, this is an inexpensive, low-stakes way to experience Birdfy’s excellent app and 1080p camera for yourself. The plastic housing is about as basic as it gets—it reminds me of a little gravity pet feeder, and is pretty lightweight. The lid to my test unit blew off in a gust of wind. Still, this is the best smart feeder configuration you can buy at this price point, and even though it doesn’t include a subscription for AI ID, you can still screenshot unfamiliar birds and Google them. —Kat Merck

Top pick for photo quality in my guide to the Best Smart Bird Feeders, this well-engineered feeder offers 4K HD video and 32 MP image captures, plus remote streaming in 1080p HD. It operates on both 2.4 and 5 GHz Wi-Fi bands and features sturdy, heavy construction that stood up well to squirrel chewing in my testing. Without the $54/year subscription, you'll get 20 uses of AI ID per month, but be forewarned this feature isn’t great, and you also won’t be able to search past videos by bird, as free storage is capped at three days’ worth. —Kat Merck

I really like the Echo Spot. It's got a small screen that displays the time, information like the weather, and what song it's currently playing, but leaves out the camera, ads, and other screen clutter you'll get on an Echo Show. It doesn't have the best sound out of Amazon's smaller Echo models, but it's fine for casual listening. The price did rise from $80 to $110 in August, but $55 for this is still a good sale price. —Nena Farrell

Amazon's smallest speaker is its most affordable, but the price hikes the company rolled out in late August moved it from being a $50 speaker to an $80 speaker. It's definitely not worth that, but it's a good speaker and a fine purchase for $40. It has clearly improved sound over the older models like the puck-shaped Echo Dot, but I am bummed with how much the price has increased. I'd only buy it now while it's on sale. —Nena Farrell

The Echo Dot Max takes the once-cheap Echo Dot model and gives it better sound and a built-in smart home hub, but amps up the price to match. It has much better sound than Amazon's previous pint-sized speakers, but it's still a big price to pay for something that doesn't have a screen. The price also went up $20 at the end of August, so you could argue this is really only $20 off. I do really like this speaker, but you'd be just as happy with the cheaper Echo Spot and older Echo Dot if you're just looking for a small smart speaker. —Nena Farrell

Amazon updated my usual favorite Echo Show last year, but the sound on the fourth-generation Echo Show 8 isn't quite as good as the older model. To be honest, I'd recommend the older model over this one, but this discount is still pretty good (even with the price increase that brought it up to $200 flat at the end of August). —Nena Farrell

My love for this laptop, which is both beautiful and full of useful features, has been deterred by its price increases this year. Fortunately, on big sales days, the Surface Laptop 13.8-inch tends to drop to more palatable prices—closer to where they were last year. My favorite feature of this laptop is its 3:2 aspect ratio screen, which is taller than a standard display and a size I very much prefer. There’s a newer model out with the Snapdragon X2 chip, though the price is hard to swallow for the marginal step up in performance. —Luke Larsen

This is one of the few laptops that have steadily dropped in price over the past six months while all other prices keep rising. The Zenbook A14’s calling card is its extreme lightness, weighing just 2.16 pounds. That’s over a half-pound lighter than the MacBook Air. On top of that, it features an OLED screen and chassis uses a unique textured material that I’ve grown to like. There’s a newer version of the A14 out there, featuring a Snapdragon X2 chip, but it’s usually over $500 more expensive. That’s not worth it.—Luke Larsen

Five dollars off this laptop stand won’t blow your mind, but I promise you won’t regret your purchase. There are certainly prettier laptop stands out there, such as the one I use every day, the Native Union Laptop Stand. But it’s four times the price. And in terms of functionality, it shares a lot in common with the Amazon Basics model. Despite being only $25, the Amazon Basics Laptop Stand is incredibly sturdy and rigid, and has plenty of height adjustment to reach your eye level. —Luke Larsen

USB hubs and docking stations are always bigger than most people expect, especially when you include the power brick. But not the Belkin Connect Pro, which uses GaN technology to shrink down the power supply to fit into the device itself. No more massive power bricks cluttering up your desk or precariously dangling off the edge of your standing desk. It drops to this price fairly often, but it’s still better to buy it now than at full price. —Luke Larsen

If you demand the most powerful phone Samsung makes, you’re an Ultra kind of person. Only the S26 Ultra has Samsung’s fancy Privacy Display, and it’s a big screen at 6.9 inches. You also get the biggest battery, the most versatile quad-lens camera system, and the largest vapor chamber to keep things cool, even when you’re hardcore gaming. This beast of a phone can do it all. —Simon Hill

The Moto G Stylus is our pick of the best cheap phones under $400, and it’s down by another $100 right now, making it a pretty tempting deal. It could be ideal if you miss a headphone jack and microSD card slot. This is the 2025 model, but Motorola increased the price by $100 for the 2026 Moto G Stylus, and, apart from the upgraded active stylus, there’s precious little to justify the extra cost. —Simon Hill

This isn’t as good a deal as last Prime Day, but it’s still the second-lowest price I’ve seen for Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro all year. They are some of the best wireless earbuds you can get if you own an Android phone, particularly a Samsung one. The noise-canceling is great for canceling out low drones and office chatter, but the transparency might be the real standout—it sounds incredibly natural. —Harry Rabinowitz

We see this deal for our favorite workout earbuds pretty regularly, but they only ever get about $20 cheaper, so it's still a solid option if you're in the market. The Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 play well with iOS and Android, have punchy sound, and feature the option for both transparency mode and active noise canceling. —Louryn Strampe

Bose recently launched a new version of these earbuds, hence these 2024 originals being deeply discounted, matching the lowest price I’ve ever seen. They’re my top pick for premium, comfortable, great-sounding open earbuds—their only downside was price, but 33 percent off solves this problem. Despite years of newer options, I still occasionally grab these for a quick run or bike ride. —Harry Rabinowitz

The Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 remain our top earbuds for Android users (they also work with iOS). They're aesthetically pleasing. They sound great. They're comfortable and have a long-lasting battery and active noise cancellation, plus some useful software features. If you want good earbuds that aren't AirPods, these might be up your alley. —Louryn Strampe

Bose is starting to phase out these QuietComfort Headphones in favor of the 2nd Gen version, so this might be the last time to grab a pair at such a low price. Despite their age, they are still some of the most comfortable over-ear headphones you can get, with a lightweight design and physical button controls on each ear. Sure, they’ve been surpassed by newer models, but at this price, these are a steal. —Harry Rabinowitz

This is my go-to gaming headset, even as I'm testing newly released models for an update to our buying guide. It's comfortable, stylish, and lightweight, with surprisingly clear sound. —Louryn Strampe

The Roborock Qrevo 2 Pro is a solid, relatively affordable robot vacuum. It could do a better job at cleaning up tricky spills, but it has good suction power and this is the best price we've seen since it was released. —Louryn Strampe

I'd usually say you shouldn't spend a full grand on a robot vacuum during a sale event, but if you've been wanting a robot vacuum that can also pick up small items, the Roborock Saros Z70 with its robot arm is on sale right now. We didn't love it when we tested it last year, but hopefully the OmniGrip has improved in the last year. It's been on sale usually for $1700 the last few months, and $1000 is as low as we've seen it go. —Nena Farrell

Perfect for your pocket or bag, this power bank has a USB-C connector to slot into the bottom of your phone, and it comes in a bunch of fun colors. This made our best power banks guide, and despite the tiny form factor, it will fully recharge most phones. It's also easy to slide into place, and you can continue to use your phone while it charges. —Simon Hill

The current top pick in our best laptop power banks, this power bank delivers close to the maximum capacity allowed on flights, and it’s an absolute unit. Seriously, this charger can juice up a couple of laptops and your phone at once. It has three USB-C ports (140W, 65W, 65W), a retractable USB-C cable (140W), and a display to show all sorts of charging stats. It supports just about every fast charging standard going (PD3.1, PPS, QC3.0, AFC, Apple2.4A, BC1.2, SCP, FCP, UFCS). —Simon Hill

The Qi2 wireless charging standard was developed in partnership with Apple and features MagSafe-like magnetic alignment for iPhones. This power bank can also charge other Qi2 devices. It is compact with a handy kickstand, a two-way USB-C port, and an LED display showing remaining power and time to charge. It can support MagSafe iPhones in portrait or landscape orientation, and it works with Apple’s StandBy mode, making it one of the best MagSafe power banks. —Simon Hill

This 2-in-1 charger has a magnetic Qi2 pad on the front, and folds up so you can take it with you on the go. It also works great as a permanent charger for your desk or nightstand. There's a charging pad on the back for AirPods or any wireless earbuds with wireless charging, and a handy spare USB-C port, so you can charge a third device. Belkin includes a very compact 45-watt power adapter and a USB-C cable. —Simon Hill

While Samsung’s flagship model, The Frame Pro 2026, gets all of the accolades, The Frame from 2025 is a steal this Prime Day. I still like the matte finish on this original version, which makes paintings and photos look more realistic. The bezels are customizable and snap into place using magnets for a more art deco look. It also costs significantly less than the flagship Pro version. —John Brandon

Roku is launching a whole new line of OLED models, but in the meantime, its LED televisions are deeply discounted. One of my favorites is this Plus Series model for $450, 31 percent off the usual price. The built-in streaming interface is intuitive and includes free movies and shows. You have a lot of options for voice control as well, such as Roku Voice, Google Assistant, or Alexa. This budget model supports Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos. —John Brandon

The Star Wars Smart Play Throne Room Duel and A-Wing set recreates the iconic final lightsaber battle in Star Wars: Return of the Jedi, as Emperor Palpatine sits on his throne, watching Darth Vader and Luke Skywalker fight. You also get an A-Wing to fly around, some imperial guards, and Smart Bricks that play sound effects and a version of “The Imperial March”. —Simon Hill

This irresistible construction kit from our best STEM toys guide is a wonderful gift for kids of all ages. Clixo’s colorful, versatile, magnetic pieces snap together, enabling you to build all kinds of three-dimensional shapes, from crowns to cats. The pieces stack neatly and are very compact when packed away, they are also durable and washable, and you can play with them anywhere – you don’t need a table. Clixo kits are suitable for kids aged 4 and up, but teens and even adults will get a kick out of these too. —Simon Hill

WIRED operations manager and cast-iron pan enthusiast Scott Gilbertson thinks Field Company makes the best-looking cast iron skillet out there. Field’s vintage-inspired models are more lightweight than other cast iron, and thus much easier to maneuver—in contrast, I’m afraid I’m going to break something every time I haul my massive, 15-inch Lodge out of the cupboard to make a stir-fry. Scott tested the 8 and the 10, and found them to be so well seasoned that he hasn’t had to reseason them in the year he used them. —Kat Merck

Hot take: A good nonstick pan has its place. Not for high-temperature cooking, mind you, but if you've ever tried to get eggs or fish just right, you know what I'm talking about. You can certainly use cast iron, but it’s harder to maintain, and while many people love ceramic, it became “sticky” pretty quickly for me. This is the pan that I use the most for the above purposes, and it works on every kind of stove, including induction. —Kat Merck

These were not invented yet when I last had a baby (in 2012—the years are short indeed), but WIRED contributing reviewer Nicole Kinning has had two babies in the past couple of years and swears by bottle washers—this one specifically. It’s both roomy enough for lots of bottle and pump parts and surprisingly quiet during nap time. Do note that the dirty water output requires a hose, so it must sit next to a sink. If you’re short on kitchen counter space, this may not be the best option for you. —Kat Merck

Is this thing kind of gimmicky? Sure. Is it the same as a real stand mixer? Absolutely not. But it is one of the most useful appliances in my kitchen for a reason you might not expect: shredding chicken. It’s basically a hand mixer that clips into a covered bowl set in a base with suction cups. While mixing, the bowl turns around in the base while the contents stay contained. Note that it takes a lot of mixing to get everything incorporated, so sometimes I just take the lid off and use it like a normal hand mixer. —Kat Merck

The DJI Osmo 360 camera produces excellent video and integrates tightly into the DJI ecosystem, pairing directly with the DJI Mic 3 and offering frame rates and codecs that will mix well with drone footage. The rear 2-inch touchscreen is sharp and responsive, the three-button control layout is simple to use, and it can work with accessories that use both a standard tripod mount and DJI’s magnetic quick-release system. —Scott Gilbertson

The wee little Lit Hero is GoPro's smallest, lightest, cheapest action camera. It's my favorite GoPro for selfies thanks to the included light. The cluster of four LEDs next to the lens ensures this camera keeps you well-lit in every scene. The Lit Hero isn't quite as capable video-wise as the Hero 13 Black (also on sale, see below), but it can shoot 4K at 60 fps, and the battery held up for a respectable 101 minutes during my test (shooting a 4K 60 fps video). —Scott Gilbertson

The LifePro Sonic Massage Gun is our budget massage gun pick, and $40 is the lowest price I’ve seen. It also comes with a generous set of accessories: eight attachments, plus a storage case. You get five speed settings and a battery indicator, which is plenty of versatility without paying the premium prices of higher-end massage guns. If you’re shopping for an affordable massage gun, it can’t get better than LifePro. —Boutayna Chokrane

The TheraGun Mini Plus is our favorite portable massage gun. It’s not only compact and TSA-approved, but it also features heat therapy. At $238, it’s at the lowest price I’ve seen, making this the ideal time to snag one if you were considering it. The Mini Plus is also compatible with the Cold Plus and Vibration Plus attachments, which are both sold separately. —Boutayna Chokrane

I’ve seen this particular smartwatch drop to $185, so $189 isn’t its lowest price, but it’s pretty close. And a $24 discount may not seem significant, but this Casio rarely goes on sale, so it’s a solid discount for a durable watch. WIRED Gear editor Julian Chokkattu loved its bright LCD screen and solar-powered design. You can skip the charging cable altogether, which is great if you want a rugged watch with little maintenance. —Boutayna Chokrane

I wouldn’t normally recommend the Watch7, but at $150, it’s worth considering if you don’t need the latest health-tracking features in a smartwatch. This is the lowest price we’ve seen for the Watch7, but you won’t get newer metrics like Antioxidant Index and Vascular Load. We didn’t find either compelling in our testing, anyway. The Watch7’s display also tops out at 2,000 nits versus 3,000 nits on newer models, but it’s still just as bright as an Apple Watch Series. —Boutayna Chokrane

The Urevo CyberPad stands out with its 14-percent incline, one of the steepest we’ve seen on a walking pad. In testing, WIRED contributor Kristin Canning also praised its durable construction, solid feel underfoot, and comfortable belt. I’ve seen this model discounted further, but $387 is a solid price for a premium walking pad now rather than waiting for Black Friday. —Boutayna Chokrane

If you’re considering a posture corrector, this adjustable orthopedic brace is my favorite and one of the easiest to use. Its stretchy, breathable neoprene fabric makes it comfortable to wear, and it slips on and off clothes almost effortlessly. The lowest I’ve seen it drop to is $19, so this is a great time to buy. —Boutayna Chokrane

Long before we started testing permanent outdoor smart lights, we already liked these lights from Govee, and they still reign supreme in our outdoor lighting guides. The only downside is that they're an expensive investment, but they're designed to stay outside all year and can be customized to suit any holiday at any moment through the Govee app. They're on sale now, making it a great time to buy before the holiday season kicks off. —Nena Farrell

These permanent outdoor lights are usually available for $400, if not a little cheaper, but this is the lowest price you'll find—don't wait any longer if you're looking to set up your home for the holiday season. WIRED reviewer Kat Merck has had them on her home for two seasons now without issue, and says the lights were relatively easy to install, the app is easy to navigate, and there are tons of preset lighting designs to choose from. —Nena Farrell