The 5 best Amazon deals you can get this Wednesday

Shayna Murphy, Reviewed
Celebrate the eve before Christmas Eve with these Amazon deals.
Celebrate the eve before Christmas Eve with these Amazon deals.

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'Twas the night before Christmas Eve and all through the house, not a single great Amazon deal was missed—especially by us. Here at Reviewed, we specialize in figuring out what makes products truly great and tracking down the best prices, so you not only will you get awesome stuff, but you'll save money, too. And even though you've likely already bought most of the last-minute gifts you'll need for to put under the tree for that special someone, who's to say you can't splurge on a few extra goodies for yourself?

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From the best robot vacuum for tackling pet hair to an innovative cake pan, the best Amazon deals this Wednesday can help you get the new year off to a better start. Here are our favorite sale finds today.

1. Take $25 off: The latest Assassin's Creed game

Now's your chance to feel like a real Viking.
Now's your chance to feel like a real Viking.

If you've always wondered what it was like to be a Viking, here's your chance: Amazon's taken a big axe to the price of Assassin's Creed Valhalla for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4 and Xbox, dropping it from $59.99 to $34.99, so you'll save $25 no matter which system you use. Set in 9th century England, this game is one of the most hyped of 2020 alongside Cyberpunk 2077 (also on sale for $49.94) and the fact that you can grab it on sale right now is surreal. With a 4.7-star rating and more than 3,900 rave reviews on Amazon already, this is a must-play for fans of the franchise and casual gamers alike.

2. Less than $10: This 4.5-star rated honeycomb organizer

This organizer can wrangle messy drawers back into shape to make it easier to find essentials.
This organizer can wrangle messy drawers back into shape to make it easier to find essentials.

Desperately searching for a way to corral your messy drawers and keep your sock collection from turning into an overflowing pile? There's no better way to do so than with this cute little Whitmor honeycomb drawer organizer, which close to 1,200 Amazon shoppers swear by. Right now, this 4.5-star rated pick, originally priced from $10, is on sale from $6.81, so you'll get a discount between $3.19 to $5.20 (32% to 40%). Designed to save space, this totally adorable selection is ideal for keeping track of ties, scarves, underwear and socks, and shoppers rave that it's one of those cheap-but-life-changing purchases you definitely won't regret. "Okay, admittedly, I am a bit of an organization freak ... the gratification I got from being able to see exactly what I had, neatly organized, easy to find... wow," described one Amazon customer.

Get the Whitmor Honeycomb Drawer Organizer from $6.81 (Save $3.19 to $5.20)

3. Up to 22% off: Our favorite springform cake pan

After a year like 2020, you deserve a delicious reward—and this set can help you bake it.
After a year like 2020, you deserve a delicious reward—and this set can help you bake it.

Cake pans are not all created equal. Certain picks, like this three-piece Hiware springform pan, will be your best option if you're looking to bake more intricate desserts, such as cheesecakes, fruit tarts and ice cream cakes. The reason? This find, which is our favorite springform cake pan, features removable sides and bases (all of which are held together by an interlocking band), making it easy to protect the delicate, delicious interior of these treats through a process known as "cake releasing." This set is available in two options: a 4-, 7- and 9-inch trio (which is what our tester used) or a slightly larger 6-, 8- and 10-inch collection. Originally priced from $24.99, you can get it all on sale from $20.99, so you'll save between 16% to 22%.

Get the Hiware Springform Pan, Set of 3 for $20.99 (Save $4 to $6)

4. 21% markdown: The best streaming device we've ever used

The Roku Ultra offers everything we want in a streaming box.
The Roku Ultra offers everything we want in a streaming box.

Show of hands here, but who feels like they've been personally victimized by bad streaming devices in their day? From glitchy connections to bad remotes, lousy streaming products can make you feel like it's impossible to watch your favorite programs and really unwind after a tough day. That's not the case with the Roku Ultra 2020, though. Our testers crowned it the best-in-class option for those looking for a really reliable unit with impressive specs to boot. For starters, this Ultra—which was originally $99.99 and is currently up for grabs for $79.99 for about $21 in savings—features the best remote we've ever used, with dedicated buttons for specific platforms (like Netflix), plus the ability to program the remote to go to others. Not only that, this device supports 4K/high-dynamic range (HDR) video (that includes Dolby Vision) and Dolby Atmos sound. There's also an easy-to-navigate interface and built-in HBO Max functionality (at long last!). Do yourself a favor and break up with your old streaming unit already and get this killer upgrade while this deal's still pipin' hot.

Get the Roku Ultra 2020 for $79.99 (Save $20.99)

5. Save $120: Our top robot vacuum for pet hair

What's neato about this robot vacuum? If you have pets ... kind of, well, everything.
What's neato about this robot vacuum? If you have pets ... kind of, well, everything.

Pets are amazing until that one day you wake up and realize that virtually everything you own—your couch, your rug, your favorite sweater—is covered in their hair. It's a constant struggle for most pet parents to stay on top of, but we've got just the thing to help. Right now, you can buy the best robot vacuum for pet hair that we've ever used on sale for a sweet discount. Originally $599.99, the Neato Botvac D7 connected robot vacuum drops to $479.99 for $120 off. This is a sensational price cut considering all the nifty features you're slated to get with this device: stellar suction, built-in smart functionality and more. In testing, we discovered that the Neato picked up 9.6 grams of dirt per run—a staggering figure compared to what other units we examined could do. Its convenience is outstanding, as you can tell this gadget not only where to clean, but how and when, all through an app on your smartphone. Perhaps best of all though, this baby has no problems climbing high-pile carpets and closing the gap between tight crevices that are up against walls. Pet lovers, this is one long-term investment you'll be happy you dropped bucks on.

Get the Neato Botvac D7 Connected Robot Vacuum for $479.99 (Save $120)

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