Amazon Prime Day may not start until July 11th, but early deals are already trickling out. We’re expecting to see some worthwhile discounts on wireless earbuds, noise-canceling headphones, tablets, TVs, smart home tech, games, and other gadgets on the actual days of, with the early deals functioning as a kind of small temperature check.
As the ghosts of Prime Days past can tell us, the ahead-of-schedule deals are almost always on Amazon-owned devices and brands. There are sure to be more deals coming online in the days ahead — especially since Amazon has promised discounts from brands like Sony and Bose — but early bird shoppers already have some decent discounts to take advantage of.
Usually, these early deals will hold through the duration of Prime Day, though there’s always a chance they end up dropping further during the actual event. If that happens, your only action may be to buy the item again for less and return the one you previously paid for. It’s not ideal, but it’s the harsh reality of Amazon not offering price matching or price protection policies.
Amazon is selling its Echo Buds with Noise Cancellation with a wired charging case for just $64.99 ($55 off) or with a wireless charging case for $84.99 (also $55 off). Both of these deals are Prime exclusives, and either can be had on the black or white models. The 2021 Echo Buds may not be the best noise-canceling earbuds around, given their ANC is only average, but they make for a good value — especially at these prices. However, be aware that they have dipped as low as $49.99 before.
The recently released, non-ANC Echo Buds (2023) that are meant to be the new entry-level model are also on sale for $34.99 ($15 off) for Prime members. They look pretty no-frills, but they feature Alexa voice controls like the pricier models and opt for a semi-open design that won’t block out the ambient sounds around you.
Read our Echo Buds with Noise Cancellation review.
Prime members can get the Amazon Fire HD 10 tablet with lockscreen ads and 32GB of storage for just $74.99 ($75 off) or with 64GB of storage for $89.99 ($100 off). You can also get it in various bundles with a Fire TV Stick, keyboard case, or protection plan.
Amazon’s newer $230 Fire Max 11 tablet may have newer specs and a larger size, but its poor ecosystem for productivity seems to make it a bit of a misfire. The older Fire HD 10 is a much better value if you’re mostly consuming streaming content and plan on using it to perform basic tablet things. It features a nice 1080p screen for the money, especially at this new all-time low.
Read our Amazon Fire HD 10 review.
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The 2021 Fire HD 10 is one of the larger Amazon Fire tablets. Unlike its previous generation, it sports a 1080p display and 3GB of RAM, which is plenty if you’re streaming, browsing, or consuming Amazon content. Read our review.
The 75-inch Fire TV Omni QLED, the highest-end model in Amazon’s current TV lineup, is on sale for Prime members for $879.99 ($230 off). It was previously on sale for $899.99, but the extra $20 off drops the jump TV to a new low.
The Fire TV Omni QLED supports 4K resolution, HDR with full array local dimming, and a respectable 60Hz refresh that’s fine for watching movies and TV. Only one of its four HDMI ports supports the 2.1 spec, but since it doesn’t reach 120Hz, it’s not exactly the best TV around for gaming anyway. Overall, it’s a good and bright TV for the money, especially if you want value for size.
For a more modestly sized, Amazon-infused TV deal, there are a pair of notable discounts on the Hisense U6 TVs. The 50-inch Hisense U6 is on sale for $299.99 ($230 off), while the 58-inch model is down to $349.99 ($250 off) — both exclusively for Prime subscribers. These TVs run Amazon’s own Fire TV software, meaning they support all your standard streaming apps, but be prepared for lots of Amazon shows and ads to be front and center. On the flip side, they are very affordable 4K LED TVs that feature a fair 60Hz refresh and HDMI 2.1 support.
If you’re in the market for a mesh Wi-Fi router, Amazon is running sales on a few different flavors of Eero Pro models for Prime members. The flagship Eero Pro 6E, for instance, is selling for $179.99 ($70 off) on its own, as a two-pack for $279.99 ($120 off), or as a three-pack for $399.99 ($150 off). Alternatively, if you don’t feel you need the futureproofing of Wi-Fi 6E but still want gigabit-capable speeds, the Eero Pro 6 Plus starts at $89.99 ($40 off) for one, $154.99 ($90 off) for two, or $194.99 ($105 off) for three. All of these prices are around the lowest we’ve seen during prior sales.
When it comes to picking any of these Eero models, in addition to getting what fits your price range, you want to find the right setup for the size and shape of your space. Two mesh routers will cover most homes, but larger houses or ones with more complex layouts may call for three.
Read our Eero Pro 6E review.
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Eero’s Pro 6E mesh router is the Amazon-owned company’s latest top-of-the-line model. It supports the 6GHz Wi-Fi band with speeds of up to 1.3Gbps and covers up to 2,000 square feet with one unit. Wired speeds can go up to 2.5Gbps. Prime members can currently buy it for 179.99 ($70 off).