Get early Prime Day deals on Kindle Unlimited and Audible subscriptions

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Today’s Dealmaster is headlined by a handful of early Prime Day deals on various Amazon subscriptions and services. Like most Prime Day offers, you have to be a Prime member to take advantage, but if that’s the case, you can currently grab six months of Amazon’s Kindle Unlimited e-book service for $30 or grab the first year of its Audible Premium Plus audiobook service for $100. Those are $30 and $50 discounts, respectively.

For the unfamiliar, Kindle Unlimited is an all-you-can-eat subscription that gives access to a large library of e-books for one monthly fee. It can be used on Kindle e-book readers or just through Amazon’s Kindle app. Audible Premium Plus, meanwhile, provides a similar setup for audiobooks, podcasts, and original shows. Amazon recently introduced a similar subscription plan called Audible Plus that costs $8 a month, though that covers a smaller selection of content. This deal also includes 12 book credits upfront, which can be used to purchase a title permanently.

In any event, note that both subscriptions will be set to renew automatically if you take the plunge, so keep an eye out to avoid any unwanted charges. Elsewhere, the Dealmaster also has deals on various first-party Switch games, the PlayStation exclusive Ghost of Tsushima, various iPads, Dell monitors, and more. Have a look at our full rundown below.

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Top 10 deals of the day

  • Prime only: Amazon Kindle Unlimited 6-month membership for $29.97 at Amazon (normally $60).
  • Prime only: Audible Premium Plus 12-month membership + 12 upfront e-book credits for $99.50 at Amazon (normally $150).
  • Prime + new subs only: Amazon Music Unlimited 4-month membership for $0.99 at Amazon (3-month membership for non-Prime members – normally $30).
  • Ghost of Tsushima (PS4, used) for $32.99 at GameFly (normally $60).
  • Super Mario Odyssey (Switch) for $44.99 at Amazon and Best Buy (normally $50).
  • $100 Xbox Gift Card (digital) for $90 at Newegg (use code: 93XPV37 – normally $100).
  • 11-inch Apple iPad Pro (128GB, 2nd gen) tablet for $749.99 at Amazon (normally $800).
  • 27-inch Dell U2721DE monitor – 2560×1440, 60Hz, IPS + $100 Dell e-gift card for $434.99 at Dell (normally $470).
  • Wingspan board game for $45 at Amazon (normally $60).
  • Vava VA-UC071 7-in-1 USB-C hub – 92W USB-C PD, 3x USB 3.0, microSD, SD, HDMI (4K@30Hz) for $19.99 at Amazon (clip 25% coupon – normally $25).
Dell's UltraSharp 34 monitor.
Enlarge / Dell’s UltraSharp 34 monitor.
Corey Gaskin

Laptop and desktop PC deals

<em>Ghost of Tsushima</em>.
Enlarge / Ghost of Tsushima.
Sucker Punch / SIE

Video game deals

<em>Super Mario Odyssey</em>.
Enlarge / Super Mario Odyssey.

Gaming deals

Logitech's G305 Lightspeed gaming mouse.
Enlarge / Logitech’s G305 Lightspeed gaming mouse.

Electronics deals

  • 10.2-inch Apple iPad (32GB) tablet for $299 at Amazon and Walmart (normally $329).
  • 11-inch Apple iPad Pro (128GB, 2nd gen) tablet for $749.99 at Amazon (normally $800).
  • 12.9-inch Apple iPad Pro (128GB, 4th gen) tablet for $949.05 at Amazon (normally $980).
  • Apple Watch Series 6 (40mm) smartwatch for $384.99 at Amazon (normally $399).
  • Apple Watch SE (40mm) smartwatch for $269.99 at Amazon (normally $279).
  • Prime only: Amazon Echo Show 5 smart display for $44.99 at Amazon (normally $70).
  • Prime only: Amazon Echo Show 5 smart display + Blink Mini 1080p indoor security cam for $49.99 at Amazon (normally $80).
  • Google Chromecast with Google TV (2020 model) + Netflix Standard 6-month membership for $89.99 at Google Store (normally $128).
  • SanDisk Extreme (1TB, latest model) portable SSD – USB-C, USB 3.2 Gen 2 for $169.99 at Amazon (normally $240).
  • Jabra Elite 85h Bluetooth noise-cancelling headphones for $199.99 at Amazon (normally $250).
  • Beats Solo Pro Bluetooth noise-cancelling on-ear headphones for $199.95 at Amazon (normally $260).
  • Tribit StormBox Micro portable Bluetooth speaker for $38.24 at Amazon (normally $50).
  • TP-Link Kasa HS300 smart Wi-Fi power strip – 6x AC, 3x USB-A for $60.59 at Amazon (clip $15 coupon – normally $70).
  • TP-Link Kasa HS200 smart Wi-Fi light switch for $14.99 at Amazon (clip $2 coupon – normally $18).
The 2020 iPad with a Smart Keyboard attachment.
Enlarge / The 2020 iPad with a Smart Keyboard attachment.
Samuel Axon

Accessories and miscellaneous deals

  • Prime only: Amazon Kindle Unlimited 6-month membership for $29.97 at Amazon (normally $60).
  • Prime only: Audible Premium Plus 12-month membership + 12 upfront e-book credits for $99.50 at Amazon (normally $150).
  • Prime + new subs only: Amazon Music Unlimited 4-month membership for $0.99 at Amazon (3-month membership for non-Prime members – normally $30).
  • RAVPower RP-PC058 Qi wireless charger – 10W Galaxy/7.5W iPhone + AC adapter for $12.59 at RAVPower (use code: BACK60 – normally $23).
  • Prime only: Aukey Omnia PA-B3 USB-C wall charger – 65W total, 65W USB-C PD, USB-A, GaN for $24.99 at Amazon (clip $5 coupon – normally $38).
  • Vava VA-UC071 7-in-1 USB-C hub – 92W USB-C PD, 3x USB 3.0, microSD, SD, HDMI (4K@30Hz) for $19.99 at Amazon (clip 25% coupon – normally $25).
  • Anker PowerExpand+ 7-in-1 USB-C hub – 85W USB-C PD, USB-C, 2x USB 3.0, microSD, SD, HDMI (4K@30Hz) for $25.49 at Amazon (normally $38).

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