298 Best Prime Day Deals, Vetted By Our Amazon Experts (Oct 2024)

Amazon’s fall Prime Day sale—also known as Big Deals Days—ends tonight. It's October, yes, but it's never too early to jump on that holiday gift shopping. We've combed through the deals and found the best ones, based on our years of testing and reviewing. WIRED's picks for the best Prime Day deals only include products someone from our team has personally tested and reviewed. We track prices using several tools to avoid falling for fake discounts. There are no shoddy knockoffs or overpriced products among our recommendations, just good deals on good stuff. We've linked our reviews and buying guide throughout to help you make fully informed buying decisions.

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This is our favorite e-reader. You’ll have the choice between the base Paperwhite and the Signature Edition (8/10, WIRED Recommends), which comes with 16 gigabytes and 32 gigabytes of storage, respectively. They also come with auto-adjusting backlight and wireless charging. We also recommend paying the extra $20 to get rid of lockscreen ads. It’s worth noting Amazon hasn’t updated the Paperwhite since 2021, but this one still performs super well. —Brenda Stolyar

With a 10.2-inch screen, the Scribe (8/10, WIRED Recommends) is great for both writing and drawing. Since it’s a Kindle, reading on it is still seamless and you won’t experience a lag when writing. However, we don’t recommend it for professional artists who want something a bit more elevated. You also can’t write on book pages and it isn’t waterproof. —Brenda Stolyar

If you're looking for the best smart display in Amazon's every-growing ecosystem, this is it. The Amazon Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen) is the perfect size with an eight-inch screen to see the weather, follow a recipe, or even join a video call, without being too large or obtrusive in your home. It's got a camera cover and mute button for the moments when you need privacy, and has great speakers for blasting your playlist of choice. The Show 8 has been our favorite Alexa smart display for three generations in a row, so don't miss your chance to get it on sale. —Nena Farrell

The Amazon Echo Pop (7/10, WIRED Recommends) is one of the newest additions to Amazon's speaker lineup. The half-moon speaker comes in a couple of fun colors—the others are only available in black and sometimes white—and feels like a perfect fit for a dorm room or colorful office. The sound isn't as robust as the Echo Dot, with a weaker bass, but it's still solid for casual listening and pop music. There's also a kid's version ($23) that has Disney or Marvel covers on it. —Nena Farrell

The best Amazon Echo is the Echo itself. The fourth-generation Amazon Echo has left behind its tower-like design of earlier generations and now has a fully rounded form, with a better sound experience to use as a speaker in your home as well as a handy assistant. The Echo responds quickly and does all the tricks you'd want it to: tells you the weather! controls your smart home! can act as a smart home hub! It's large enough for great sound power, but isn't so large that you can't fit it onto a small shelf. —Nena Farrell

If you're looking for the best smart display in Amazon's every-growing ecosystem, this is it. The Amazon Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen) is the perfect size with an eight-inch screen to see the weather, follow a recipe, or even join a video call, without being too large or obtrusive in your home. It's got a camera cover and mute button for the moments when you need privacy, and has great speakers for blasting your playlist of choice. The Show 8 has been our favorite Alexa smart display for three generations in a row, so don't miss your chance to get it on sale. —Nena Farrell

The best Amazon Echo is the Echo itself. The fourth-generation Amazon Echo has left behind its tower-like design of earlier generations and now has a fully rounded form, with a better sound experience to use as a speaker in your home as well as a handy assistant. The Echo responds quickly and does all the tricks you'd want it to: tells you the weather! controls your smart home! can act as a smart home hub! It's large enough for great sound power, but isn't so large that you can't fit it onto a small shelf. —Nena Farrell

I like to imagine the Amazon Echo Dot (5th Gen) is the regular Echo hit with a shrink ray. It's got the same form factor and design, just miniaturized. While the sound isn't quite as robust, the little speaker's sound is surprisingly detailed for the small size, and even has a solid amount of bass. Even before the sale, it's the best Amazon speaker you can get for the price, making it a near steal right now. I also really like the Echo Dot (5th Gen) with Clock, both for a bedside table and a clock anywhere in the house, but it's been sold out. If you spot it, though, grab it: it's great too. —Nena Farrell

Amazon's Echo Spot (7/10, WIRED Recommends) is back. The rounded speaker was discontinued back in 2019, but has been revived with an updated look. With a square screen surrounded by a half-circle bezel and a mostly-rounded form factor, it looks like the Echo Pop if you added a screen to the top half of the front. But it's surprisingly great: the screen is just enough to show you the weather and the name of the song you're playing, or minor details about your calendar, and just the time otherwise. While I love a good smart display, the moving slideshows can be distracting, so the second-gen Echo Spot is a nice choice if you want to see some details without an entire extra screen in your home. There's no camera, so it's a great pick for your bedside clock. The only downside is the price, so a sale is the best time to grab the Spot for yourself. —Nena Farrell

Amazon’s Smart Plug works exactly as you expect it to: You plug something into it and remotely control the power. Amazon’s smart plug is nice for Alexa loyalists since you can set it up within the same app your other Amazon products, like an Echo speaker. The smart plug works well and is my recommendation if you're tied to the Amazon ecosytem. —Nena Farrell

Amazon’s Blink Mini 2 (7/10, WIRED Recommends) is capable of capturing crisp 1080p HD video and reliably capturing motion. It's weather-resistant if you want to use it indoors or outdoors, though you’ll need to purchase the version with a weather-resistant adapter ($30 on Prime Day sale) to safely use it outside. You’ll need a subscription to get all the features, including person detection, live view recording, video sharing, and cloud recording with 60-day video history (30 days in the UK and Europe). —Nena Farrell

The 2021 Echo Buds (8/10, WIRED Recommends) are the older version of Amazon's Bluetooth earbuds but have wireless charging, active noise canceling, good overall sound with 5.7-mm drivers, and a great app experience. It’s easy to summon Alexa for various commands like setting timers and checking your calendar. This is one of the best experiences you can get for this price, especially on sale. —Nena Farrell

Last year's Echo Buds are always an affordable set of earbuds at $50, and Prime Day brings them down to half that. These wireless earbuds don’t have all the features of the more expensive 2nd Gen Echo Buds (8/10, WIRED Recommends) including a lack of active noise canceling and we don’t like the form factor as much. But they’re super affordable and have Alexa built-in. —Nena Farrell

As the top pick in our best mesh routers guide for the past few years, this tri-band Wi-Fi 6 router two-pack comes pre-paired for easy setup. It scored consistently high for speed and stability, and will cover the average home. You get Wi-Fi on the 2.4-GHz and 5-GHz bands, with an extra 5-GHz band for wireless backhaul (traffic between the main router and the node). Asus mesh systems are great because they come with free, comprehensive security software and parental controls (no subscription required). The XT8 is also highly customizable, boasts a guest network, and offers traffic prioritization for specific activities, such as video calls, gaming, and more. —Simon Hill

Listed in our Best Routers guide as the best option for folks looking to try Wi-Fi 6E, this hexagonal Asus router performed well in my tests. It is a tri-band router, adding the 6-GHz band to the familiar 2.4-GHz and 5-GHz. The new band allows for much faster speeds but is relatively low range and doesn’t penetrate through walls very well. This router has a 2.5-Gbps WAN/LAN port, a second 1-Gbps WAN/LAN, and three gigabit LANs. Asus also provides free security and parental controls and tons of options in the mobile app and browser interface, including band-splitting, prioritization for different activities, guest network, VPN support, and the list goes on. —Simon Hill

This router is at the top of our best routers guide and is affordable even when it’s not discounted for Prime Day. It’s a dual-band (2.4-GHz and 5-GHz) router that should be plenty fast for most families and offers suitable coverage for an average-sized home with an internet connection of 1 Gbps or less. Connectivity is generous, with four gigabit Ethernet LAN ports, a single gigabit WAN port, and a USB 3.0 port. Set up is super simple, TP-Link’s Tether app is very accessible, and basic security and features like QoS (Quality of Service) are included. Unfortunately, enhanced security and parental controls require subscriptions (Security+ is $5 a month or $36 a year and Advanced Parental Controls costs $3 a month or $18 a year). This router is frequently discounted, but this is a good price. —Simon Hill

The TP-Link Deco X20 is a Wi-Fi 6 dual-band (2.4-GHz and 5-GHz) mesh system that provides reliable Wi-Fi on a budget. It’s not the fastest mesh, but it is easy to set up and performed consistently well in my tests. If your internet connection is 500 Mbps or less, this mesh is likely enough for you. Each router has two gigabit Ethernet ports, and the vaselike design blends in easily in any room. For enhanced security and parental controls, you must subscribe (Security+ costs $5 a month or $36 a year, and Advanced Parental Controls costs $3 a month or $18 a year). But, even with the subscriptions, the X20 is a relatively affordable way to up your Wi-Fi game. —Simon Hill

It is still early days for Wi-Fi 7, but the list of devices that support it is growing fast and includes the latest iPhone 16 range. One of the first Wi-Fi 7 mesh systems to hit the market, the Deco BE85 (7/10, WIRED Review) was eye-wateringly expensive when it first landed, but a hefty discount makes it far more tempting. As TP-Link’s flagship, this mesh is unrivaled on performance, and each router boasts four auto-sensing WAN/LAN Ethernet ports, two 10-Gbps ports, two 2.5-Gbps ports, and a USB 3.0 port. It delivered expansive coverage and excellent performance in my tests, but you need a multi-gig internet connection and plenty of Wi-Fi 7 devices to really take advantage. It may be overkill for most folks, but if you want fast Wi-Fi for the next few years, the BE85 can deliver it. —Simon Hill

Gamers don’t need a special gaming router, but if you can’t get enough of customizable RGB lighting, this one may tempt you. Luckily, it’s not just a pretty face, because this tri-band Asus ROG Rapture GT6 finished near the top of the table in most of my tests. With a single 2.4-GHz band and two 5-GHz bands (one is used for backhaul unless you connect the routers with an Ethernet cable), it can connect all your gaming gear. The 5-GHz performance is really good as it supports the wider 160-MHz channels and WPA3 for security. You also get AiProtection security software and comprehensive parental controls free for the lifetime of the product, game modes that boost performance and prioritize related traffic, and each router has a 2.5 Gbps WAN port, three 1 gigabit LAN ports, and a USB 3.2 Gen 1 port. —Simon Hill

This was the Wi-Fi 6E system we recommended in our Best Mesh Routers guide until it was replaced by the newer XE70 Pro, but this is still a very good option. It is a tri-band (2.4-GHz, 5-GHz, and 6-GHz) mesh with impressive range and stability, and a three pack will help to ensure that you enjoy your full internet connection speed throughout your home. These routers have three Gigabit ports apiece. By default, the 6-GHz band is reserved for wireless backhaul, but you can open it up for devices. If you have a connection of 1 Gbps or less, this mesh should serve you well. Sadly, enhanced security and parental controls require subscriptions, but most folks don’t need them. —Simon Hill

This tri-band mesh system (2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and 6 GHz) scored some of the fastest speeds we have recorded, delivered consistently wide coverage, and blew away all the competition at close range. It only made the honorable mentions of our best mesh routers guide because it was so expensive when it was first tested. At this price, it’s worth a look. It uses the 6-GHz band for backhaul, so the routers ideally need line of sight (or better, Ethernet cable connection). The simple app offers most features you will need, but there’s no internet speed test, and subscriptions are required for real-time security and proper parental controls. —Simon Hill

This flashy LED-lit microphone from HyperX (8/10, WIRED Recommends) has a clever gain control knob that makes it easy to set your levels and has an easy tap-to-mute button that makes sure your team isn’t hearing you ask your Mom for more tendies. It sounds much better than the cheap mic that’s built into your laptop and can work super well whether you need a mic for Zoom meetings or late-night WoW raids. —Parker Hall

This Intel-certified Thunderbolt 4 cable is the one cable to rule them all and our top pick of the Best USB-C Cables. It can supply 100 watts (enough to charge a laptop) and transfer data at up to 40 Gbps. It can hook up an 8K display (or two 4K displays), supports both DisplayPort Alt Mode (DP Alt Mode) and USB Power Delivery (USB-PD), including PPS, and is backward-compatible with all earlier standards. We don’t often see discounts on this cable, and this matches the lowest price I’ve seen on the 6.6-foot cable (the shorter 3.3-foot cable is also on sale). —Simon Hill

This is our favorite wearable reading light, and it also makes an excellent gift for bookworms. It might look a little silly, but it performs well, and you won’t have to clip it anywhere. It’s very lightweight and comfortable even during long reading sessions. There are three color temperature modes and six brightness settings, and the rechargeable light offers up to 80 hours of battery life per charge. There are a few different colors to choose from. —Louryn Strampe

Click the coupon button to see the discount at checkout. This little Bluetooth mic is one of our favorite gifts for music lovers and favorite pieces of gear for less than $30. The mic pairs with your phone and has built-in reverb and delay, so you’ll sound like a pop-starrier version of yourself. It’s also available in a kaleidoscope of different colors. The speaker is baked right into the handle so you won’t need any special equipment to host a karaoke gathering with your friends. Or yourself. You do you. —Louryn Strampe

This set of wireless microphones from Australian audio brand RØDE works well if you’re always filming on the go. You just clip each mic to the lapel of the person you want to record, and it records wirelessly for you to use later. It’s a really simple solution that makes it so you don’t have to mess with traditional (and often annoying) Lavalier microphone setups like you’ve seen on late-night TV. —Parker Hall

As the most secure pick in our best USB flash drives guide, the Kingston IronKey is packed with security features. Run Kingston’s software to set up a password or passphrase, use the virtual keyboard to guard against keyloggers, and rest assured the contents will be automatically erased after 10 wrong attempts. It is FIPS 197 certified and has 256-bit AES-XTS encryption, offers protection against brute-force attacks and BadUSB, and is manufactured in the US so is TAA compliant. In other words, this drive is as secure as they come. —Simon Hill

The Western Digital WD Black SN770 is our favorite bare drive, whether you’re putting it in your laptop or PC or sticking it in an external case to use as a portable drive. The SN 770 is an M.2 2280 drive (check your PC’s specs to see if that fits) and achieved speeds of 5,100 Mbps in my testing, which is blazing fast. If you’re doing a lot of drive-intensive tasks, like editing video or gaming, this drive is well worth the money. —Scott Gilbertson

Crucial’s X9 Pro is our pick for photographers because it hits the sweet spot of speed and portability, making it great for backups in the field. The X10 featured in this deal is even faster than the X9 if your PC supports USB 2X2. (The latest Intel chips support this spec, but Apple does not, so there’s no point in buying the X10 Pro if you have a Mac.) In my testing I got up to 2,050 Mbps transfer speeds, which are some of the fastest on the market. If your hardware supports it, the X10 Pro is worth the extra money. —Scott Gilbertson

The Anker 778 is one of our older picks for the Best Laptop Docking Stations, and it’s still a great choice when it goes on sale. It can support up to four 4K displays at once, has six USB ports for connecting all your peripherals, and offers up to 100W of pass-through charging for all your devices. —Eric Ravenscraft

The Elegoo Saturn 3 (8/10, WIRED Recommends) is one of my personal favorite gadgets. Just, in general. It’s unbelievably cool to download a little file, fire up this 3D printer, and watch a physical object slowly emerge out of a basin of goo. It’s the most sci-fi thing in my life, and the Saturn 3 Ultra is one of the best tools I’ve used for the job. It has a generous print volume, Wi-Fi printing, and an insanely detailed 12K screen, meaning you can get a ton of intricate detail in very small models, all without noticeable print lines. —Eric Ravenscraft

Since moving into my new house, my favorite smart home gadget has been the Chamberlain Smart Garage Door Opener, which lets me control my garage door from anywhere. Between my two-year-old stealing the physical button the builders gave me and my husband previously turning around to check if he really closed the garage door, the Chamberlain MyQ Smart Garage Door Opener (8/10, WIRED Recommends) has made an immediate improvement in our lives. It replaces the garage door opener with one you can control remotely over Wi-Fi and has a built-in camera too. No more fighting my kid for the magic button, or insisting my husband definitely did close the garage: now we open the MyQ app and solve these problems immediately. I also like having alerts if I leave the garage door open too long, and the built-in camera lets you check on things, too. Pair it with the MyQ Video Keypad ($55) to have a video doorbell and entry code for your smart garage. —Nena Farrell

If you're looking to upgrade your garage door without replacing the opener, never fear: there's a way to do that, too, and it's on sale. Chamberlain's Smart Garage Control is a gadget you can add onto your existing garage door opener to make it Wi-Fi controlled. You won't get extras like the built-in camera, but you'll be able to control it the same way over the MyQ app like you would with the full on garage door replacement. Might be good to add on the MyQ Smart Garage Camera ($30) to control in the same MyQ app if you're wishing for a video feed, though. —Nena Farrell

Cync, made by appliance and electronics brand GE, makes fantastic smart bulbs. So fantastic, that the Full Color Direct Connect line is our favorite smart bulb ever. They're colorful, vibrant, easy to set up, and work with both Alexa and Google’s voice assistants. This two-pack is almost half off, so you're getting one bulb basically for free. (A little bit of girl math there, but you get me.) Stock up on a few packs and deck out the whole house in these well-priced, easy-to-use bulbs. —Nena Farrell