30 Best Early Prime Day Deals to Shop Right Now

Amazon Prime Day 2024 is set for July 16 and 17, which means we are under a week away from the main event. But you don’t have to wait to cash in on big savings. Not only have our CNET shopping experts gathered all the details to help you cash in on some of the biggest savings of the year, but we’ve also found the best deals that are up for grabs right now so that savvy shoppers can shop impressive early deals including some all-time low prices on Apple AirPods 2, Kindle Scribe and more.  

The exclusive sale gives Prime members a chance to grab must-haves and seasonal essentials at a sweet discount, and this year marks the 10th iteration of Prime Day, so it’s sure to be massive. Many of us wait all year for the opportunity to shop thousands of deals across just about every product category available on the site. 

We will continue rounding up all the details to help you prepare. In the meantime, check out these offers that have dropped early and keep checking back as we will be highlighting the best July Prime Day deals here as new offers arrive and old ones expire. And be sure to scroll beyond the top deals to find answers to some of your burning questions about Prime Day 2024. 

The 35 Best Early Prime Day Deals Right Now

Here are some great deals happening right now for you to check out while you wait for Prime Day to come.

These AirPods are our favorite budget option when it comes to earbuds. They come with impressive audio quality and instant device pairing. These earbuds are a relatively affordable option, and they’re even better when you find a deal. Amazon has slashed the cost of the latest, second-gen AirPod earbuds to just $69 — an all-time low that saves you a whopping 47%. 

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Read our Apple AirPods 2019 review.

Echo smart speakers, smart displays, earbuds and more are massively discounted right now, with the Echo Pop available for just $18 right now — a 55% discount. Grab a new speaker with Alexa or outfit your whole home with multiple while items are up to 67% off.

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Find out more about your ancestry with this 23andMe DNA testing kit. You can learn more about your family tree and genetic traits. And right now it’s massively discounted, saving you 42% off its list price. 

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Simplify your morning routine. This pod brewer has a large 48-ounce water reservoir and can brew in 6-, 8- and 10-ounce sizes. And right now you can save 47% on this model.

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The Apple Watch Series 9 is one of the best smartwatches around and Apple’s current flagship. With a $99 discount, this GPS model is a great option for anyone wanting to keep up with their stats to help reach health and fitness goals. 

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These over-ear headphones offer top-notch sound and features both active noise cancellation and a helpful transparency mode. This 28% discount drops these headphones to the lowest price we’ve seen.

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Read our Apple AirPods Max review.

Looking to upgrade to an OLED screen? Now you can score this massive LG C3 with a 77-inch display for under $2,300 with this 34% discount. It’s our favorite high-end TV on the market.

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Right now, Prime members can score five months of Amazon Music Unlimited for free. Amazon Music Unlimited is home to a huge large library of music and podcasts. Keep in mind, this deal is only for new subscribers to the service. Once the free trial ends it’ll start billing you at the usual $10 a month for Prime members

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More early Prime Day deals:

• Samsung Galaxy Tab S9: $650 (save $150). This is a solid tablet for Android fans.
• Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max: $35 (save $25). This fast 4K streamer is one of our favorite streaming devices.
• JBL Clip 4 portable Bluetooth speaker: $50 (save $30). This portable waterproof speaker is great for clipping to your bag.
• HyperX Cloud X gaming headset for Xbox: $30 (save $40). This Xbox headset has a noise canceling mic and memory foam ear cushions.
• Shark IX141 Pet cordless stick vacuum: $150 (save $110). With an XL dust cup, a 40 minute runtime and a handheld mode, this will help you tackle messes all over your home.
• ThermoPro TempSpike wireless meat thermometer: $63 (save $37). Cook your food evenly every time.
• LG B4 65-inch OLED 4K TV: $1,997 (save $503). Nab an OLED screen for under $2,000.
• Shark AI Ultra robot vacuum: $300 (save $300). This robot vacuum can clean for you — and it’s 50% off.
• Amazon Fire TV Omni 55-inch 4K TV: $420 (save $180). A Fire TV may be a great choice if you’re in the Amazon ecosystem.
• Hisense U6 Series 65-inch 4K Google TV: $598 (save $202). If you’re a fan of the Google TV platform, this deal is a solid choice.
• Insignia 65-inch F30 Series 4K Fire TV: $330 (save $120). Get the cheapest price on a big screen and get the Fire TV platform, too.
• Amazon Fire TV 2-Series 40-inch HD TV: $170 (save $80). If you need a TV for a bedroom or other small space, you can grab this 40-inch model for under $200.
• Samsonite Freeform hardside luggage set (2-piece): $220 (save $260). Travelers can snag this convenient two-piece set to simplify your next adventure. 
• Casper original foam hybrid queen mattress: $1,195 (save $300). Toss your worn out model and upgrade to this hybrid mattress for a better night’s sleep.
• Apple M2 MacBook Air: $899 (save $100). This previous-gen model is a great option for budget-conscious buyers.
• Apple iPad (10th generation): $321 (save $28). Whether you want to scroll, play games or stream, this iPad is the right price to grab one for yourself.
• Blink Outdoor 4 security camera (3-pack): $100 (save $160). Grab three outdoor cameras to keep an eye on things.
• Anker soundcore P20i wireless earbuds: $20 (save $5). For extremely low-cost everyday earbuds, snag this deal.
• Ugreen Pencil stylus for iPad: $19 (save $11). This alternative stylus is a great way to draw on your Apple iPad for less.
• Govee RGB strip lights: $8 (save $12). Add ambiance to your space for less than a fast food order.
• Jackery Explorer 2000 Pro portable power station with 200-watt solar panel: $1,299 (save $1,100). Have power during emergencies or while on the go.
• De’Longhi Dinamica coffee and espresso machine: $745 (save $685). Skip the visit to your local barista and make specialty drinks at home.
• Amazon Kindle Scribe Essentials Bundle: $380 (save $60). The Scribe is on sale at a phenomenal price, but this bundle gets you a leather folio cover and other bonuses.
• Philips Sonicare ProtectiveClean 5300 electric toothbrush: $60 (save $50). Protect your teeth and gums with this electric toothbrush.
• Bowflex SelectTech 552 adjustable dumbbells: $429 (save $120). These adjustable dumbbells save you space and still help you hit your goals.
• Samsung Galaxy Watch 6: $210 (save $90). The Watch 7 has been announced, but this previous-gen model is still solid.

You can also take a look at our roundup of best Amazon deals happening now if these deals don’t catch your eye. 

What is Amazon Prime Day?

If you’ve never shopped during a Prime Day sale before, you may be wondering exactly what it entails, so here’s a brief explainer. It’s a two-day Amazon sale taking place this July that will offer exclusive savings to Amazon Prime subscribers with limited-time offers, flash deals and rock-bottom prices. It’s a rare chance to score Black Friday-level pricing outside of November so is usually well worth shopping. 

When is Amazon Prime Day 2024? 

Amazon’s Prime Day is following historic traditions and taking place in July 2024, set to kick off Tuesday, July 16, just over a week after Fourth of July sales will likely wrap up. This is Amazon’s 10th Prime Day event and we anticipate sales across a number of popular brands. 

As you can see from the history of Prime Day dates below, Amazon has held its Prime Day sales each July, with just a couple of deviations from that regular schedule. Notably, in 2020, Amazon pushed its Prime Day sale to October due to the COVID-19 pandemic, before returning the sale to the summer in 2021 in a slightly earlier June spot. Prime Day returned to its July slot for 2022, though Amazon did use October once again for an additional Prime Early Access Sale event that acted as a kickoff to the holiday shopping season. Last year, it was the same July-October pattern, but Amazon also added a new (not Prime-exclusive) sale for 2024 with the inaugural Amazon Big Spring Sale. 

As a reference, here are the Prime Day dates from previous years:

• Prime Day 2015: July 15.
• Prime Day 2016: July 12.
• Prime Day 2017: July 11 to 12 (first to last longer than one day).
• Prime Day 2018: July 16 to 17.
• Prime Day 2019: July 15 to 16.
• Prime Day 2020: Oct. 13 to 14 (delayed by COVID-19 pandemic).
• Prime Day 2021: June 21 to 22 (the earliest to date).
• Prime Day 2022: July 12 to 13.
• Prime Early Access Sale 2022: Oct. 11 to 12.
• Prime Day 2023: July 11 to 12.
• Prime Big Deal Days 2023: Oct. 10 to 11
• Amazon Big Spring Sale: March 20 to 25

Are Early Amazon Prime Day Deals Worth Buying?

In short, yes. Some of the early deals have hit all-time low prices, and there is no telling how much inventory is available or how long the price cuts will last. While it is possible that some items may see further reductions during the actual Prime Day event, the prices you see on early deals will likely be the best price, especially if it has dropped to a new low or matches the lowest price we’ve seen.

How long will Prime Day deals last? 

Prime Day generally lasts for two days. It usually kicks off at midnight Pacific and ends 48 hours later.

Amazon’s Prime Day and Prime Day-like events haven’t been single-day affairs since 2016, spanning two days for the first time in 2017 and continuing to be 48-hour bonanzas since then. Many of the deals launching at the sale’s opening time will be available throughout the event, supplies permitting, with other, more limited-time Lightning deals launching and expiring within two days. 

Will there be an October Prime Day event this year? 

As for now, Amazon has only announced one Prime Day sale event for 2024, and it will be in July. There is no official word yet on whether there will be another event later this year, although we wouldn’t expect to hear about it until nearer the time. Looking at past years, there has been a second Prime Day-style sale in October for the past two years now. It started in 2022 as the Prime Day Early Access sale. In 2023, the trend continued with the Prime Big Deal Days sale, so we anticipate Amazon will once again utilize this spot on the calendar for a sale. 

Which countries will get to shop Prime Day deals?

Prime Day is an international affair with 24 countries participating. The full list is as follows:

• Australia
  
• Austria
• Belgium
• Brazil
• Canada
• Egypt
• France
• Germany
• India
• Italy
• Japan
• Luxembourg
• Mexico
• Netherlands
• Poland
• Portugal
• Saudi Arabia
• Singapore
• Spain
• Sweden
• Turkey
• The United Arab Emirates
• The US 
• The UK
  

How does Prime Day work?

The idea behind Prime Day is pretty simple: Subscribers to Amazon’s Prime service can get exclusive discounts on thousands of products and services across the site during a limited period. The products, while still available to non-Prime members, will have extra savings for members, with many prices dropping down to new all-time lows. 

When you’re logged in to your Prime account and looking at a product landing page, you’ll see the discounted price if it’s on sale. You don’t need any special coupon codes, nor is there a need to use a specific payment method to get the discounts. If you spend your money wisely each year, you can easily make back your Prime membership cost in savings during the event.

What products go on sale for Prime Day?

Since Amazon sells pretty much everything, its Prime Day bonanza features deals on pretty much everything too. Whether you’re shopping for tech, kitchen gear, outdoor furniture or everyday essentials, Prime Day will offer something in the way of savings for you. 

In past sale events, some of the best savings on Amazon devices. This includes Kindle readers, Echo speakers, Fire TVs and more. It’s not just Amazon’s own brands that see steep discounts, though. You will be able to grab great deals across a variety of big-name brands, including significant savings on items like laptops, TVs and fitness gear, to name a few. 

Do you need to be an Amazon Prime member to shop Prime Day deals?

Yes, Amazon’s Prime Deal Days sale requires a Prime subscription if you want to nab any of the Prime-exclusive deals. You don’t have to be a paying subscriber, though, as long as the event falls within your Prime trial period. That means you can start your month-long trial just before the event and get in on the savings for free. For more info on that, check out our guide to getting Amazon Prime perks without paying for a subscription.

Will other retailers launch anti-Prime Day sales?

Each Prime Day, we see other retailers announcing sales that directly compete with Amazon’s event, and it will be no different this July either. We’ve already seen Walmart and Target announce their anti-Prime Day sales — both launching before Prime Day — and we can’t imagine Best Buy will sit this one out either.

Why did Prime Day start?

Amazon has been hosting its annual Prime Day sale since 2015. Originally, it was a 24-hour sales event to celebrate Amazon’s 20th birthday. The “Prime” in the name refers to Amazon’s subscription service, which offers free delivery on many products in as little as one to two days, and which has now expanded to encompass the Netflix-style Prime Video service and various other Amazon-related perks. 

Prime Day soon became a version of “Black Friday in July” for Amazon, allowing the retailer to have a branded 48-hour shopping extravaganza in an otherwise sleepy retail season. Unlike Black Friday, the Prime Day branding lets Amazon differentiate its summer sale from competitors while selling Prime memberships and Amazon-branded hardware such as Echo speakers and Fire tablets, which encourage customers to stay within the Amazon ecosystem. The fact that the sale also allows Amazon and its partners to clear out inventory and warehouse space ahead of the holiday shopping season doesn’t hurt, either.

Where can you find deals right now?

The CNET Deals team covers all of the best price drops, discounts and deals daily from all the top retailers. Whether it’s a one-day promo at Woot, a weekend sale at Best Buy or a coupon code for a product at Amazon, if it’s a great deal, we’ll be covering it. 

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