Best Prime Big Deal Days Sales on Tech, Picked by Our Experts

This 55-inch mid-tier 4K OLED set hit the sweet spot in LG’s 2023 TV lineup, offering admirable overall picture quality and satisfying HDR, just below that of the flagship G3-series sets. This is a solid discount—and one being offered at a number of retailers.

Anyone looking for a high-performing 65-inch TV for under $1,000 should consider this set, TCL’s flagship model for 2024, which earns praise for overall picture quality and HDR. It’s been selling for about $1,400, so this is a nice price break, available at several retailers.

This 98-inch, jumbo-sized TV is now beating the best price we saw during the summer’s Amazon Prime Day sale. It hails from a 2024 entry-level 4K QLED Google TV series, but does have a 120Hz refresh rate, support for Dolby Vision and HDR10+ HDR, and nice gaming features. We didn’t test this set, but other models in the series do well for overall picture quality, but not so hot for HDR.

Apple has unveiled a fourth-generation edition of its classic buds, but the third-generation AirPods remain a solid choice, offering decent sound quality and the same easy compatibility with Apple devices. The ear tips have pressure-sensitive squeeze controls, plus sensors that prevent them from playing when they’re not in your ears. The buds come standard with a charging case that’s compatible with wireless chargers.

The AirPods Pro are Apple’s best selling earbuds, with good reason. They sound good and offer effective noise canceling, including a transparency mode that pipes in outside sound so you’re not fully cut off from the world while out walking. Better yet, says Apple, a free over-the-air upgrade later this year will allow the model to deliver a clinical-grade hearing test, which can be used to turn them into an over-the-counter hearing aid.

If you’re looking for a pair of earbuds that prioritizes fit above all else, check out the Beats Fit Pro. These noise-canceling buds have soft silicone ear tips in three sizes, plus wingtips that fit into the pinna (the exterior of your ear) for additional security. They have actual buttons, too, rather than the touch-sensitive controls on many other models, which may make it easier to operate them while on the go. The Fit Pros also sound really good and feature effective active noise cancellation, making them a solid alternative to the similarly priced AirPods Pro.

These are the previous-gen Studio Buds, not the newer, more expensive Studio Buds+, but they perform almost identically, delivering quality sound and effective noise canceling. And, unlike Apple’s entry-level AirPods, which have a hard plastic earpiece, these have silicone ear tips, which many users prefer. The Studio Buds also boast a transparency mode that pipes in sound from outside to keep you connected to the world. In fact, the Studio Buds have many of the features of Apple’s AirPods Pro at a price well under $100.

These sleek true wireless earbuds offer admirable sound quality and noise cancellation, with an effective ambient mode that allows you to hear what’s going on around you. That makes the Sony WF1000XM5 a solid choice for walkers and runners. Even at the sale price, they’re not exactly cheap, but they perform so well, you’ll smile every time you pop them in.

This is a modest discount, but Soundcore Anker Life Q20 headphones represent a great value, outperforming models that cost hundreds more in both sound quality and their ability to drown out background noise. Anker also claims a generous 40-hour battery life.

This color laser printer from Brother is among the least-expensive color lasers we’ve tested. We estimate that the toner costs will run about $93 a year for most users, which may seem expensive, but is only slightly above average for a color laser. For that investment, you get impressive performance on both text and graphics. 

The main thing that the Canon PIXMA TS7720, an all-in-one inkjet, has going for it is its price. The real street price is closer to $100 than the original $150, but you’re still getting a nice savings here. Our annual estimate of ink cost is $68 a year—pretty typical for a cartridge printer. The lab results it turns in are decent, not extraordinary. 

Thin, light, and powerful, the 2022 MacBook Air remains a great machine, providing a compelling combination of performance and battery life. It is powered by Apple’s own M2 processor, which performs with admirable speed and efficiency. The newer MacBook Air, listed below, has the more powerful M3 chip under the hood but if you’re doing everyday tasks (streaming movies, browsing social media, doing regular online things) you’re unlikely to perceive a difference.

This 13-inch model has Apple’s latest M3 processor, which delivers strong performance while sipping at the battery. Combine that with the barely-there 2.7-pound weight and it’s easy to see why the Air continues to be so popular. The model we tested is slightly more powerful, with 16GB of memory and a 512GB solid state drive, but this base model (8GB of RAM and a 256GB drive) has plenty of muscle for the average user. To save a bit more, consider the 2022 version of the Macbook Air, with the older M2 chip.

This Dell Inspiron desktop computer offers mid-tier specs for less than what you’d pay for a comparable laptop. It delivers solid performance, ergonomics, and versatility, too. It’s not a high-end gaming PC, but if you’re looking for a reliable desktop at a good price, it’s hard to go wrong here.

The 14-inch Samsung Galaxy Book4 features an Intel Core 5 processor, 16GB of memory, and 512GB of solid-state storage—the sort of specs that allow you to stretch beyond the routine work of paying bills, returning emails, and fielding Zoom calls. It can handle tougher tasks, like photo and video editing, too, though not quite as fast as top-of-the-line options. All in all, it’s a solid laptop from a reliable brand—available at a solid price.

We think Edifier S1000W stereo speakers are a bargain even at their regular price. At $150 off, this deal is a no-brainer for someone looking for impressive sound without breaking the bank. The S1000W provides multiroom capability as well as the option of using either Bluetooth or a WiFi connection to stream your music. 

Looking for a really good, inexpensive small speaker? The JBL Flip 6 is very similar to the venerable Flip 5, and that’s a good thing. It’s water- and dust-resistant, has a 12-hour battery life, and is just the right size to slip into a bag or even the water bottle pocket on a backpack. It’s a solid buy at $130, and that much better at 80 bucks. 

The Sony XG300 delivers satisfying sound, plus the features you want in a modest-sized tailgating speaker: decent volume, an IP67 water-resistance rating (which means it can survive a dunking), and a rechargeable battery with 25 hours of battery life, according to Sony. All in all, our testers say, it’s a significantly better speaker than its more expensive XG500 sibling, and here it is at less than half price.

The Aqara Camera E1 is a strong performer, especially for video quality and response time of alerts. It can store footage on a microSD card (up to 512 gigabytes; sold separately) and offers plenty of features, including  person detection, motorized pan-and-tilt so you can remotely change the camera’s view, and a privacy mode that will point the camera at a wall or ceiling.

The Floodlight Cam E340 is one of Eufy’s dual-camera models, meaning it has a 3K wide-angle camera and a 2K telephoto camera that work together to give you up to 8x zoom. It’s also one of the few motorized pan-and-tilt floodlight cameras available today, allowing you to easily check the camera’s surroundings. It receives top scores for video quality and response time in our tests. Its laundry list of features includes local video storage with up to a 128-gigabyte microSD card (sold separately), motion tracking to follow subjects as they move around your home, and 24/7 video recording (not just recording when motion is detected).

The TP-Link Tapo C420S2 performs well across the board in our tests for video quality, response time, data security, and smart features. This two-camera kit’s features include color night vision, person detection, pet detection, vehicle detection, a built-in siren, and free local video storage on up to a 256GB microSD card. Cloud video storage is also available with a subscription.

In addition to two cameras (one aimed out at visitors, the other down at packages), the Eufy Video Doorbell E340 packs a ton of features, including color night vision (thanks to built-in spotlights), person detection, package detection, and 8 gigabytes of memory to store video locally. Eufy also offers cloud video storage subscriptions. The model can be powered with the rechargeable battery pack or low-voltage doorbell wiring. The Eufy S330 is also on sale, in both the wired ($124.99) and battery-powered ($154.99) configuration.

One of the best (and least expensive!) doorbell cameras you can buy, the TP-Link Tapo D130 offers a bunch of features—even without a subscription. They include local video storage on a microSD card (up to 512 gigabytes, sold separately), AI object recognition (for people, vehicles, packages, and pets), activity zones, and color night vision. The model needs low-voltage doorbell wiring for power. Cloud video storage available via subscription. Also on sale: the battery-powered Tapo D230S1 ($89.99) and wired Kasa KD110 ($37.99)

Google’s premium Pixel Fold phone is a hybrid device that opens up into a mini-tablet with a high-quality 7.6-inch display, perfect for streaming shows, viewing high-res photos, or working in a sprawling spreadsheet. Because folding phones tend to be pricey, Prime Day is a good time to grab one. 

If you’re a fan of Google phones, you can snag the top-tier Pixel 8 Pro from a year ago at a discount. It has a high-quality 6.7-inch display and a solid camera system, though only average battery life. 

The budget-friendly Google Pixel 8a has a large 6.1-inch screen. And it gets good marks in our testing on all the basics—like its camera system performance, durability, and overall ease of use. The Pixel 8a slightly outperforms the base Google Pixel 8, which is a slightly larger device. But you can score a decent deal on both models.

This is a substantial discount on Samsung’s premium foldable phone. Think of the dual-screen device as part-smartphone, part-tablet, which might be handy if you want to use your phone for texting and editing spreadsheets for work. It’s a bit heavier than most phones at 8.6 ounces, but hinges open to reveal an impressive 7.6-inch display.

This pint-sized, foldable phone easily stows in your pocket, but flips open to reveal a high-quality 6.7-inch display. The cover screen, which remains visible even when the device is closed, shows notifications, dynamic widgets, and your personalized wallpaper. The camera quality and battery life are both respectable. All in all, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 is a solid performer for fans of foldable phones. 

The Galaxy S24+ is the mid-tier model in Samsung’s popular S-series. It’s got everything you want in a high-end smartphone: a large quality display, impressive rear camera system, and long-lasting battery life. And, like the other S24 models, it comes with a suite of Galaxy AI features, like the ability to translate texts and calls into more than a dozen languages and edit passersby from photos after the fact. 

The Apple Watch SE is the company’s budget model and it does everything most people want from a smartwatch—and does it well. You can read and respond to texts, tap to pay at checkout, and get motivated to move by closing your daily activity rings.

The sleek Samsung Galaxy Watch6 LTE is now a generation old, but it holds it own against newer competition with a wide range of sensors for workout, sleep, and heart rate tracking, as well as a bright, colorful display. You can also make calls, right from your wrist. A great fit if you own a Galaxy phone. 

The Sonos Ray is a compact 2.0-channel soundbar, and the least expensive Sonos model we’ve tested. Despite its small size, it manages to deliver impressive overall sound. It lacks an HDMI input—you connect it to the TV via the optical digital audio input—but it has built-in WiFi for playing music, podcasts, radio, from your favorite services. It was listed at this price at several retailers during the Amazon Prime Day sale this summer.

The updated Sonos Beam is a compact all-in-one model that delivers admirable overall sound quality. Compared to its predecessor, the model supports Dolby Atmos audio, though it doesn’t have upfiring drivers; instead, it uses signal processing and phased speaker arrays to create Atmos effects. Like its predecessor, the new Beam is a smart speaker with Amazon’s Alexa and Google Assistant built in. It also includes support for Apple AirPlay 2. In the past, we’ve seen Sonos shave $100 off this model at sales events such as Prime Day and Black Friday.

This lower-priced 2.1-channel soundbar from Vizio does well for the money, especially at this discounted price. The model comes with a wireless subwoofer, and while it can decode Dolby Atmos and DTS:X immersive audio, it lacks the extra speakers necessary to do a compelling job with it. It has Bluetooth wireless connectivity for streaming audio from a portable device.

The Samsung HW-Q60C is a mid-level 3.1-channel Dolby Atmos sound bar from 2023 with sound quality good enough for both music and movie soundtracks. It includes a center-channel speaker for reproducing dialog, as well as a separate wireless subwoofer. It doesn’t have rear satellite speakers, but you can add them to create a full surround-sound setup. It has Samsung’s Q-Symphony feature, which lets you use both the TV and soundbar speakers together.

The sleek Honeywell Home T9 RCHT9510WF comes with a wireless remote temperature sensor for more precise heating and cooling throughout your home and offers a number of other features, including geofencing, a built-in occupancy sensor, a touchscreen, and vacation scheduling. The thermostat does a great job of automating your heating and cooling (and has great manual control, too). Additional temperature sensors cost $40 each or $75 for a two-pack and are available at Amazon, Best Buy, and Honeywell Home.

The Ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium offers advanced features such as a radar-based occupancy sensor, an indoor air quality sensor, built-in voice control with either Amazon Alexa or Apple Siri (which requires an Apple HomePod to work), and music streaming to its speaker via Spotify or Bluetooth (yes, really). In our lab tests, it also receives strong scores for its manual controls and automation of heating and cooling. The slightly less advanced Ecobee Smart Thermostat Enhanced is on sale, too, priced at $160.