Amazon’s Prime Day 2024 is now right around the corner, taking place on Tuesday, July 16th, and Wednesday, July 17th. Fortunately, if you’re looking to get a leg up on deals ahead of the upcoming sales event, Amazon has already begun rolling out steep discounts on several of its own devices, including TVs, ebook readers, streaming devices, smart displays, and even Alexa-powered shades. The list of Prime-only deals is still relatively short for now, but it’ll explode to include thousands of products in short order.
However, keep in mind that you must be an Amazon Prime subscriber to take advantage of any and all Prime Day deals. You can sign up for a free 30-day trial as a new member, though, which will give you more than enough time to take advantage of the upcoming sale and enjoy other Amazon Prime benefits in the run-up to the event. Once you’re signed in to an account with an active subscription, you’ll gain immediate access to all of the deals below.
Amazon’s latest Echo Dot has dropped to $24.99 ($25 off) at Amazon for Prime members, nearly matching its all-time low. The fifth-gen model is the newest Dot available, though it doesn’t have the same speaker power as the full-sized Echo, nor can it act as a Zigbee hub for neater smart home control. It can still double as an extender for Amazon’s Eero mesh Wi-Fi routers, however, and otherwise works just fine as an Alexa-capable smart speaker.
Read our Echo Dot (fifth-gen) review.
Prime members can pick up the new Amazon Echo Spot for $44.99 ($35 off) at Amazon, which is a remarkable discount considering the smart speaker launched earlier this week. Much like the older version, the 2024 Echo Spot doubles as an Alexa-enabled alarm clock with the help of an integrated color display — only it’s much more sleek now. It can show not just the time but also the weather and details about whatever music you’re listening to. You can also use it to set up and control compatible smart home devices via Matter, whether by touch or with your voice.
If you prefer smart speakers with larger displays, you’ll want to jump on the third-gen Echo Show 5, which is available for $49.99 ($40 off) at Amazon for Prime members. The five-inch touchscreen display makes for a solid control center, allowing you to manage various smart home devices. You can also add a number of widgets and use the display to watch videos, place video calls using the integrated camera, or view weather and other information at a glance. It still has microphones for making hands-free Alexa commands, of course, and the speakers have improved bass and clarity over the second-gen model.
You can get an Amazon Kindle Scribe with either a Basic Pen starting at $234.99 ($105 off) or a Premium Pen starting at $259.99 ($110 off). The Premium Pen is the better value since it has a built-in digital eraser and a shortcut button, both of which the Basic Pen lacks.
We’ve warmed up to the Kindle Scribe since first reviewing it at launch. The ebook reader’s large 10.2-inch display is great for reading, but we felt the e-reader’s note-taking capabilities lacked substance. That’s changed considerably over the past year as Amazon rolled out a slew of updates, some of which added handwriting recognition, more pen styles, improved notebook organization, and the ability to make notations directly on individual pages.
Read our Amazon Kindle Scribe review.
Amazon is selling its newer Ring Battery Doorbell Plus for $99.99 ($50 off). This is our top choice among battery-powered video doorbells since it has quite a fast response time for such a model and also has a square head-to-toe view like the Pro models — albeit, at a much lower price. It can be installed just about anywhere since you don’t need built-in wiring, but keep in mind that its battery needs a charge about every two months.
The Blink Video Doorbell is our favorite budget option — and that was before Amazon dropped the price to $29.99 (50 percent off) to match its all-time low. The basic 1080p doorbell supports motion detection, two-way video, night vision, and an impressive two years of battery life using two AA batteries. It lacks nice-to-have features like smart alerts and quick replies, and you can’t view live feeds on battery — you’ll need to hardwire it or add the optional $49.99 Sync Module 2 for that. That’s a small price to pay, however, compared to the ongoing monthly subscription other doorbells often need.
Ring’s Stick Up Cam Battery has fallen to a new low at Amazon, where Prime members can currently pick it up for $54.99 ($45 off). The versatile, battery-powered security camera comes with flexible mounting options that allow you to use it indoors or outside, along with a weather-resistant build that’s suitable for the latter scenario. The wire-free 1080p cam also features color night vision, motion detection, and two-way audio, but you’ll need an optional Ring Protect Plan to access cloud-based recordings and other features.
Elsewhere in the early Prime Day deals on smart home security devices, a Ring Floodlight Cam Wired Pro is $199.99 ($50 off) at Amazon. It’s remained the top recommendation in our smart floodlight camera buying guide for a few years now, and that’s thanks in part to its 1080p video quality, radar-powered motion detection, and very bright (2,000 lumens) aimable lights. Like all Ring devices, it’s meant to be used with Amazon’s Alexa ecosystem, and it pairs well with a Ring doorbell to offer another vantage point over a yard or driveway while also illuminating the space once motion is detected.
Amazon is discounting the latest Fire TV Cube streaming box to $99.99 ($40 off), which is a new price floor and $10 cheaper than the previous record. The Fire TV Cube is the brand’s top-end streaming device, blending a streamer with an Echo smart speaker — as the fabric-clad box features Alexa voice support to even control connected devices around your home.
Read our Fire TV Cube (third-gen) review.
Amazon is also offering its latest Fire TV Stick 4K Max for $34.99 ($25 off) right now, which beats the streaming device’s all-time low by $5; you can also pick up a refurbished model for $32.99 ($21 off). The latter has undergone a factory reset — meaning it’s been wiped, cleaned, and inspected — and comes with the same one-year warranty as a new model.
The Max is the first Fire TV streaming device we’d recommend if you need a sleek option and can’t go with a set-top box like the Fire TV Cube. It’s considerably faster than the regular Fire TV Stick 4K, offers double the storage, and supports Wi-Fi 6E. It can also display artwork and widgets while idle — much like Samsung’s Frame TVs — and comes with an upgraded Alexa Voice Remote with shortcut buttons for popular streaming services.
Amazon’s 55-inch Fire TV Omni is down to $349.99 ($200 off) at Amazon — which is just $50 more than its best price to date — while the 75-inch model is sitting at an all-time low of $699.99 ($350 off). They’re not the QLED-bearing Omnis, to be clear, nor are they the greatest TV for gamers looking to make the most of the high refresh rates on newer consoles. That being said, Omni TVs are decent for the money if you don’t care about any of that.
The 55-inch version of the 4K set doesn’t support Dolby Vision HDR (you’ll need a 65- or 75-inch model for that), but it still supports HDR10, HLG, and relatively low input lag. There are built-in mics for hands-free Alexa voice commands, meaning you don’t always need the remote to turn the TV on and find something to watch. Each TV also has three HDMI ports for connecting Blu-ray players, consoles, and other streaming devices, one of which supports HDMI eARC for one-cable external audio for supported soundbars and receivers.
Read our Amazon Fire TV Omni review.
Amazon’s Fire TV Soundbar is down to $89.99 ($30 off) at Amazon, which is $10 less than its previous low. It doesn’t exactly compare to a midrange Atmos system, but the two-channel Bluetooth soundbar does support Dolby Audio and DTS Virtual:X for simulated surround sound. It’s also relatively compact at 24 inches and pairs well with Amazon Fire TVs and Fire TV streaming devices (you can use the same remote for both device types).
The third-gen Amazon Echo Frames are certainly more stylish than previous models, but they’re also somewhat expensive when they’re not on sale. Thankfully, the smart glasses have dropped to just $169.99 ($130 off) at Amazon in all five styles with blue light filtering lenses, which beats their previous low by $55. You can also go for a pair of the Carrera, which are currently down to $269.99 ($120 off) for Prime members and available with darker shades for those who prefer sunglasses over a pair of traditional lenses.
In terms of features, Amazon’s latest Echo Frames offer decent battery life and integrated open-ear audio for calling, music, and podcasts, with a microphone for Alexa voice control. But there’s no onboard camera for easy POV snapshots and video, which you can get on similar wearables like the Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses.
Read our Amazon Echo Frames review.
You can currently save quite a bit on Amazon’s biggest smart display, the Echo Show 15, when you buy it in refurbished condition at Amazon for $215.99 ($39 off). Amazon says the refurb model is fully functional and sports a “like-new” appearance, though it’s also backed by Amazon’s standard one-year warranty should you run into any issues with the hardware.
Thanks to its Fire TV integration and the included Alexa Voice Remote, the Echo Show 15 can easily double as a 1080p TV. This means you can use it as a kitchen companion when you need some entertainment or recipe help; it can also function as a family hub for viewing shared calendar appointments, the weather, and other info. You can even set up widgets to control any smart home gadgets you have, although it doesn’t quite compare to the Amazon Echo Hub in that regard.
Read our Amazon Echo Show 15 review.
Amazon’s invite-only deal on the Sony WH-CH520 is a great opportunity to get in some early Prime Day practice. The tan model will be on sale for an all-time low of $35.99 ($44 off) on July 16th and 17th; however, you have to be a Prime member and request an invitation to purchase them. If selected, Amazon will email you details on how to complete your purchase, which is how invite-only deals will work throughout the event.
The entry-level headphones are a step down from Sony’s WH-1000XM5 and even the WH-CH720N, but that’s forgivable considering the massive price difference. You’ll miss out on active noise cancellation, and because they use an on-ear design instead of a more traditional over-ear build, you might not find them as comfortable as other models. However, they should offer solid sound quality in a pinch, along with an impressive 50 hours of battery life. They also offer support for multipoint connectivity, Google Assistant, Siri, and Google’s Find My Device network.
You can pick up a SwitchBot S10 for an all-time low of $799.99 ($400 off) at Amazon (when you clip the on-page coupon) or directly from SwitchBot with promo code 400SHK. The excellent robot vacuum / mop hybrid can pick up dirt from your floors and then go over hardwood areas with its self-lifting mop pads. It can also clean itself and has two separate emptying stations — one to dump and refill water (it can connect to your plumbing system) and another for dust and charging. We especially like how it does all of that with very minimal input required on your part.
Read our SwitchBot S10 review.
Amazon’s entry-level Echo Buds are on sale for Prime members at Amazon for an all-time low of $24.99 ($25 off). The wireless earbuds lack more premium features like noise cancellation and aren’t particularly attractive, but there aren’t many earbuds with seamless Alexa support, water resistance, and multipoint Bluetooth connectivity in this price range. They’ll last up to six hours per charge, too, or 20 hours with the included charging case.
Right now, Prime subscribers who have never signed up for Amazon Music Unlimited can get five months for free at Amazon, while non-Prime members can score three months for free. After the promotional period ends, you’ll be able to keep the bathroom mirror concerts going for the usual $10.99 a month (or $9.99 if you’re a Prime subscriber).
For those unfamiliar, Amazon Music Unlimited provides ad-free, on-demand access to millions of songs and podcasts. It features unlimited song skips and offline listening, too, which is pretty standard for premium music services. What’s not standard is the service’s support for spatial audio and Amazon’s “Ultra HD” audio quality, which offers 24-bit, 192Hz streaming for 7 million tracks if you have the ears and hardware to pick up on the added detail. Over 100 million more support lossless CD-quality audio, too.
A few more Prime Day deals you can shop right now
- Feeling studious but don’t feel like scanning pages? You can get a three-month trial of Audible Premium Plus at Amazon to see if audiobooks are more your style. Normally $14.95 a month, the subscription gives you one credit per month to permanently add any audiobook you want to your Audible library. You can also freely listen to a rotating list of thousands of other titles and original audio experiences.
- The non-Max Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K is down to $24.99 ($25 off) at Amazon exclusively for Prime members. It isn’t drastically cheaper than the aforementioned Max model — which offers faster performance, faster Wi-Fi, and expanded storage — but the Fire TV Stick 4K is still a serviceable streaming device if you absolutely can’t expand your budget.
- The Amazon Echo Pop is currently matching its Black Friday low of $17.99 ($22 off) at Amazon, rendering it one of the cheapest smart speakers you can get. Amazon’s smaller model can’t fill a room with sound the way bigger Echo speakers can. That said, it could work well in the corner of your kitchen, in a guest room, or any other area of your home where you’d appreciate having Alexa close by. Read our review.
- The battery-powered Ring Spotlight Cam Plus is available at Amazon for $109.99 ($60 off), which is $10 cheaper than the previous all-time low. The 1080p security camera has two integrated lights that turn on automatically upon detecting movement to help deter intruders; you can also remotely sound a siren or speak with your visitor using two-way audio, though you’ll need a Ring Protect Plan to make the most of the camera.
- The 64GB, ad-supported variant of Amazon’s latest Fire HD 8 is on sale at Amazon with a folio cover for $89.99 ($74.99 off). The inexpensive tablet features an eight-inch, 1280 x 800 screen and serves up the essential Fire OS experience, which makes it easy to browse apps and games via the Amazon Appstore. Just know that’s really limited if you were hoping to tap into non-Amazon content, particularly given how lacking the Appstore currently is.
- Amazon’s Luna Controller is matching its all-time low of $39.99 ($30 off) at Amazon. The wireless gamepad is designed for use with Amazon’s Luna cloud gaming service, but you can use it with PCs, Android phones, Fire TV devices, and Apple devices via Bluetooth and USB-C. New subscribers get a month of Luna Plus for free with the deal.
Update, July 10th: Removed expired deals and added several new ones, including those for SwitchBot’s S10 robot vacuum and the Amazon Echo Spot.
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