The best Prime Day tech deals 2023: Save on Apple, Bose and more
We found Prime Day deals live on Amazon, and highlighted other notable deals from other retailers.
4.7-star average rating from 33,220 reviews on Amazon
Lowest price ever
This Kindle Paperwhite is one of the best e-readers because of its outdoor-friendly screen. “You can read it outside in bright sunlight, and unlike a laptop, there’s no glare — you can see your pages clearly,” says Select editor Lindsay Schneider. You can also pair this device with Bluetooth earbuds and listen to audiobooks with an Audible subscription. The battery lasts up to 10 weeks, according to the brand.
4.7-star average rating from 6,549 reviews on Amazon
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A Select 2023 Wellness Awards, this is the smartwatch for iPhone users. It tracks fitness, health and sleep data, and never felt overwhelming to use, says Shari Uyehara, manager of editorial operations at Select. The always-on screen is also swim-proof, according to the brand. It comes in two different sizes with dozens of watch bands available.
4.5-star average rating from 4,032 reviews on Amazon
This dimmable full-color bulb connects to your home Wi-Fi and lets you control its brightness via the companion smartphone app. It’s compatible with Amazon Alexa and Google Home systems and is responsive to voice commands too.
4.4-star average rating from 70,647 reviews on Amazon
The Beats Studio Buds offers noise cancellation and up to eight hours of listening time on a single charge, according to the brand. The earbuds are sweat- and water-resistant, so you can use them during your workout routine. They also have on-ear controls to help you so you can easily answer calls, play music, access a voice assistant and more.
4.5-star average rating from 29,363 reviews on Amazon
The Tile Mate can track your most important items (like your wallet or keys) via Bluetooth. Once you pair the device with its companion app, you can ring your Tile to help you locate your missing items. If you’re not within a 250-foot-range, the app shows you the Tile’s most recent location on a map. The Tile Mate’s battery lasts up to three years, and it works with Amazon Alexa, Google and Siri, according to the brand.
4.8-star average rating from 121,782 reviews on Amazon
Apple’s 9th generation iPad is the cheapest of all its tablets, but is still fast and intuitive. I’ve used it for years to stream TV shows and movies, reference recipes while cooking, enjoy family video calls and play games. This iPad has the same 10-hour battery life as other, newer models and comes in two colors with 64GB and 256GB storage options.
4.3-star average rating from 25,693 reviews on Amazon
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This pocket-sized portable charger is specifically designed for Apple devices like iPhones, iPads and AirPods. The power bank has a built-in lightning connector so you can plug it into compatible tech without needing an extra cord. You can recharge the power bank as needed with the included USB-C cable.
4.4-star average rating from 250,407 reviews on Amazon
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This small security camera from Blink is the most affordable of all of the brand’s smart cameras. Using the Blink app, you can check the live feed of this camera remotely from your smartphone. The camera can also send you mobile notifications when it detects motion or is unplugged, according to the brand. You can also use the two-way audio to speak or listen in through the built-in speakers. For smart home lovers: it syncs with Amazon Alexa.
4.8-star average rating from 18,284 reviews on Amazon
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This is one of our favorite Bluetooth speakers. The Charge 5 gets its name from the fact that you can use it like a power bank, charging devices like your phone or tablet through the built-in USB-A port. It’s dust and water-resistant, and has a battery life of about 20 hours, according to the brand.
4.4-star average rating from 89,662 reviews on Amazon
Once paired with a companion app and connected to Wi-Fi, this device lets you open and close your garage door from anywhere using your phone. You can schedule the door to close at specific times, as well as get notifications anytime it opens, closes or is left open. Up to three people can control the door once you give them app access, and if you enroll in Amazon Key In-Garage Delivery after setting up the device, you can get Amazon packages and groceries delivered inside your garage.
4.7-star average rating from 10,488 reviews on Amazon
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I have used this universal travel adapter for over a year to charge my devices while traveling in the U.S., U.K., France and Italy. This adapter has both USB-A and USB-C ports, which means it can charge my smartphone, earbuds and smartwatch at the same time. It has EU, U.K. and U.S. adapters built-in that slide out using buttons on the side of the device.
4.7-star average rating from 29,793 reviews on Amazon
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One of our favorite products from Amazon’s Echo lineup, the Echo Dot with a clock is the brand’s flagship smart speaker and favorite of Select associate updates editor Zoe Malin. An avid baker, Malin has used it for over a year in her kitchen, where she uses Alexa to set timers and check countdowns on the front-facing clock.
4.6-star average rating from 7,922 reviews on Amazon
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Anker’s portable chargers are a go-to travel accessory for the Select team. This pocketable charger has both a USB-A and USB-C port, meaning it can charge many devices at the same time. It weighs a little under half a pound, and comes with a USB-A and USB-C cable in the box.
4.2-star average rating from 1,044 reviews on Amazon
These energy-efficient smart bulbs connect to Wi-Fi, allowing you to control them via a companion app, Google Home or Alexa voice commands. Like other smart bulbs, you can set schedules so the lights turn on and off or dim whenever you want them to, even if you’re not home. These bulbs emit a soft, white light that is dimmable.
4.6-star average rating from 16,762 reviews on Amazon
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In our guide to the best over-ear headphones, the Bose QuietComfort 45 stood out with its excellent audio quality and lightweight fit (240 grams). The headphones have physical buttons on the ear cups to control noise-canceling, volume, media playback and more. It also comes with a wired audio cable, meaning you can plug the headphones into non-Bluetooth devices like airplane seatback TVs.
4.7-star average rating from 69,929 reviews on Amazon
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The Echo Show 8 is a smart speaker and tablet in one. It can control your smart devices, stream shows and movies, play music, make video calls and more. Like other Amazon Echo products, this has Amazon Alexa voice assistant built-in so you can ask it questions and give commands. In terms of price, the Show 8 falls in the middle of the Echo Show lineup.
4.7-star average rating from 162,615 reviews on Amazon
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This smart home gadget is a doorbell and security camera with two-way audio, allowing you to talk and listen to visitors remotely through the Amazon Alexa smartphone app. You install it into existing doorbell wiring or wire-free with the built-in rechargeable battery. Through the Alexa app, you can set up notifications for the doorbell, including options for motion detection and night vision.
4.4-star average rating from 542 reviews on Amazon
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These lightweight (186 grams) headphones are more affordable than Sony’s other over-ear options but still have noise-canceling, multi-day battery life, quick charging and Bluetooth multipoint connectivity. Physical controls for volume, playback and noise-canceling are all on the lower half of the earcups.
4.4-star average rating from 152,474 reviews on Amazon
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Blink’s wireless, battery-powered outdoor camera is built to withstand rain, wind and extreme temperatures, according to the brand. It has infrared night vision so you can monitor your home at all hours. The camera pairs with a companion app, which you can use to livestream footage and listen and /or speak to visitors. The Outdoor runs for up to two years on two AA lithium batteries, according to the brand.
4.8-star average rating from 7,285 reviews on Amazon
Lowest price ever
This iPad Mini (8.3 inches) is slightly smaller than Apple’s latest iPad (10.9 inches), but is just as capable. It weighs almost half as much at 0.65 pounds. Despite its smaller size, it still has both front and rear cameras, a 10-hours battery life, stereo speakers and a high-resolution display, according to the brand. It is compatible with most Apple accessories, excluding the Magic Keyboard.
4.2-star average rating from 24,121 reviews on Amazon
Track your heart rate, sleep cycle, steps and more with the Fitbit Charge 5. The fitness watch, which has up to seven hours of battery life, has a built-in GPS that tracks your pace and distance in real time. It'll also give you a daily stress management score to let you know if you should focus on recovery or exercise for the day, according to the brand.
4.7-star average rating from 2,686 reviews on Amazon
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite is a mid-range tablet that weighs about a pound and has a full-HD screen, stereo speakers and front and rear cameras. This model has 64GB of internal storage space, but you can slot in a microSD card (sold separately) to increase that up to 1000GB. The rechargeable battery lets you stream for up to 12 hours on a single charge, according to the brand. It also comes with Samsung’s S pen stylus that magnetically attaches to the tablet.
4.6-star average rating from 505 reviews on Amazon
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Experts recommend the original Hypervolt Go in our guide to the best massage guns as a powerful yet travel-friendly option. The Go 2 weighs 1.5 pounds, has a three-hour battery life and easily accessible controls on the back panel of the device. An LED band wrapping around the bottom handle acts as a battery indicator.
4.5-star average rating from 35,996 reviews on Amazon
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This 15.6-inch laptop has a 128GB hard drive with 8GB of RAM that can run multiple programs seamlessly, according to the brand. Since it has a front-facing camera with a built-in microphone that reduces background noise, it’s a good option for work video calls, according to the brand.
4.3-star average rating from 11,960 reviews on Amazon
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These wireless earbuds from JBL are a more affordable alternative to AirPods or Beats, but still have noise-canceling, touch-controls and water-resistance. They have an eight-hour battery life on their own, but the charging case can boost the total battery life to over 24 hours, according to the brand.
4.7-star average rating from 130,954 reviews on Amazon
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The Amazon Fire Stick plugs directly into your TV's HDMI port and lets you watch live TV or stream shows, movies, music, video games and more. You can also launch apps and search for content using your voice thanks to the remote's built-in Amazon Alexa.
4.2-star average rating from 11,500 reviews on Amazon
This is one of our favorite smart thermostats if you are looking for a sleek design and a low price point. Using the touch controls or a connected smart home app, you can control the temperature, set schedules, receive energy use notifications and more. It is compatible with Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Samsung SmartThings and Apple Homekit (via Matter). A C-wire adapter is sold separately, if needed.
4.6-star average rating from 4,204 reviews on Amazon
Lowest price ever
Anker makes some of our favorite portable chargers. This is one of their most powerful, able to charge larger laptops like a MacBook Pro as well as smaller accessories like earbuds fast. It has a small screen that tells you stats like remaining battery, recharge time and more. The 737 Power Bank can charge up to three devices at the same time.
Here are the best Amazon Prime Day tech sales that we think you should know about. Keep in mind, not every item from a brand is discounted as described below.
Harry Rabinowitz is a Select writer who’s covered deals and sales for years. To round up the best Amazon Prime Day sales, he found discounted products either at their lowest price ever or their lowest prices in three months.
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