Amazon Prime Day officially starts tomorrow Monday, June 21, which means the highly-anticipated event is just hours away. If you’re unfamiliar, it’s a 48-hour sale that is arguably second only to Black Friday in terms of scope and potential savings. While we don’t know all of the details yet, Amazon announced that there will be more than two million Prime Day deals across all categories during the two-day event.
This year, Amazon Prime Day kicks off at 12 a.m. PDT on June 21 and extends through 11:59 p.m. PDT on June 22. But there are countless items already discounted across the site as part of a sort of pre-game sales event. To give you a taste, we’ve rounded up some of the best early Prime Day deals we could find so you can do some early shopping while you wait for Monday.
Want to know more about what to expect during Amazon Prime Day? Scroll down for the answers to all your burning questions about the shopping holiday.
With over 310,000 five-star reviews, this just might be the most popular Amazon device of all time. The Echo Show 5 allows you to make video calls, look up recipes, watch TV, check the weather and much more—all you have to do is ask Alexa. One thing to note? This isn’t the newest iteration of the Echo Show, but it is the most steeply-discounted one.
Another highly-rated Amazon device, the Echo Dot is currently marked down 10%, but if you buy two and use code PDDOT2PK, you’ll get $50 off the pair—a discount that breaks down to 50%.
It’s hard to believe that this mid-century modern loveseat is manufactured by Amazon, but it’s part of the retailer’s newish home line that features furniture, decor and other ways to upgrade your living space. If you’re looking to change up your living room, you can do it before Prime Day officially starts for 12% less.
From the brand that brought the fan-favorite Instant Pot comes with this 10-in-1 blender. It makes easy work of soups, smoothies, nut butters and more, and right now you can get it for more than half off.
Trying to keep hardwoods and tile clean can feel like a losing battle, especially if you have kids or pets at home. That’s where this robot mop comes in. Just map out where you want it to clean via the iRobot app, and the Braava Jet M6 will take care of the rest.
Right now you can save 20% on this Garmin Approach S40 Golf Smartwatch. You can monitor shot distance, pin positioning and more on more than 41,000 pre-loaded courses from around the world. When you’re not on the golf course, the smartwatch can track your steps, sleep and, oh yeah, tell time.
In addition to air frying chicken, french fries, veggies and other foods to a perfect crisp, this multi-functional appliance can also be used to thaw, dehydrate and keep food warm—so it’s bound to become a staple in your kitchen. The temperature ranges from 180? to 400?, and the timer can be set anywhere from one to 60 minutes, allowing you to cook with precision.
Considering they’re discounted to just $24, you might assume that these wireless earbuds aren’t great quality. But more than 150,000 five-star reviewers would disagree with that sentiment. “They have great sound quality and are very comfortable,” writes one man.
Standing desks can be pricey, which is why we appreciate the concept of a standing desk converter. Simply place this Flexispot design on top of your existing desk, and adjust it upward when you’re in the mood to stand. It even had an ergonomic shelf for your keyboard, ensuring that you’ll maintain good posture while you work.
If you want to upgrade your bathroom on a budget, a rain shower head is a quick and easy way to do it—especially when it’s half off. This one has an eight-inch panel and a low water flow that mimics the feel of standing outside in a warm summer rain. All you have to do is remove your existing shower head and put this one in its place.
Amazon Prime Day started in July of 2015 as a one-day sale event intended to celebrate the company’s 20th anniversary, and has since morphed into an annual two-day affair in which Amazon offers major discounts across all of its product categories.
In addition to the 48-hour deals, you’ll also find a staggering number of Lightning Deals, which are only available for a very limited time—usually two to six hours. There are also pre-Prime Day and post-Prime Day deals in the weeks before and after the sale.
Yes—to take advantage of Prime Day sales, you have to be an Amazon Prime member. If you’ve never had Amazon Prime before, you can start with a 30-day free trial. After the trial is over, membership costs $119 for a full year or $13 per month. If you’re a college student (and you can prove it), you’ll get a 6-month free trial, followed by a discounted rate of $6.50 per month for as long as you’re in school.
If you’re not already a member, here’s everything you need to know about how to sign up in time for Prime Day. Be sure to read the article, because there are a variety of ways to get a Prime membership for free or at a discount.
As mentioned above, Prime Day 2021 will take place from 12 a.m. PDT on Monday, June 21 to 11:59 p.m. PDT on Tuesday, June 22. Just like the past few years, that means you’ll have exactly 48 hours to take advantage of the site-wide discounts.
Some outlets have also reported that there may be two different Prime Day events this year, with a second one taking place in the fall. Amazon hasn’t addressed those claims yet, though.
In years past, Amazon has released its Prime Day deals at midnight PDT on the first day of the sale, which translates to 3 a.m. EDT. From that point on, many of the discounts are typically available through midnight PDT on the second day of the sale, with the exception of Lightning Deals which are usually only live for a few hours. As long as you’ve signed up for Amazon Prime, you can shop Prime Day deals and you’ll get free shipping on every order that you make during the 48-hour window, the same as usual.
Prime Day is a site-wide sale, so you can expect deals across all of Amazon’s product categories including tech, fashion, beauty and home. Beyond that, there’s no way to know exactly what’s going to be on sale until Prime Day actually starts. That said, we can make some predictions based on what we’ve seen in previous years.
It’s safe to say there will be huge discounts on Amazon devices, like the Echo Dot which was 40% off during last year’s sale. The shopping event also usually features great deals on robot vacuums, headphones and kitchen appliances. It’s also a good time to stock up on household and beauty items, which we expect to find at a big discount.
Technically, the official Amazon Prime Day deals are the ones that can be found on Amazon’s site during the 48-hour sale. That said, as Prime Day has grown in popularity, many retailers have started running competing sales during the same time period. If this year is anything like the past few, you can expect markdowns from Walmart, Best Buy and Target right around the time Prime Day deals drop, as well as a slew of others.
It depends on what you’re shopping for. Prime Day typically features deep discounts on items like Amazon devices, robot vacuums, headphones and kitchen appliances. The markdowns are generally so big that you’re not likely to see discounts this deep again until Black Friday or Cyber Monday. In those cases, Prime Day deals are definitely worth it.
On the other hand, some brands offer very small markdowns on their products just to be part of the sale. In that case, you’ll want to pass on clicking “add to cart.”
As you can probably guess, this also depends on what you buy. If you’re shopping for items like the aforementioned Amazon devices, robot vacuums, headphones and kitchen appliances, you’ll likely save a good amount of money on your Prime Day haul. That said, if you end up buying items that are only marked down by 5 to 10%, you’re not likely to walk away with huge savings, since those kind of markdowns can be found all year.
First, make sure you’re an Amazon Prime member. If you aren’t yet, stop what you’re doing and sign up for Amazon Prime now. It’s also a good idea to create a shopping list detailing any products you need, or items you’ve had your eye on for a while now. This will prevent you from getting sucked into the Amazon Prime Day craziness and help you avoid tough decisions on what to buy with so many great deals available.
There are seven tricks you can use to make sure you’re saving the most money possible on Prime Day. They include strategies like getting a discounted Prime membership, getting a cash bonus when you purchase an Amazon gift card and using an online resource to track price history of items for sale on Prime Day. Even if you just use one or two of these strategies, you’ll be making the most of Prime Day savings.
Another tip: If you spend $10 at a small business on Amazon through 6/20, you’ll be rewarded with a $10 credit, which will arrive via email, to redeem during Prime Day.