95 Prime Day Deals on Gear We’ve Tested and Would Spend Our Own Money On

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Amazon Prime Day is here once again. Amazon’s annual Prime Day deals aims to entice us with an endless scroll of “discounts” (some real, many fake), hammering away with red slashes, big percentages off, and coupons you can only see after adding to cart.

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While Prime Day deals aren’t what they once were—its success has inspired a massive number of fake deals and attracted obscure brands—there are still some very significant discounts to be found. For the next four days, the WIRED Reviews team will be pooling our hundreds of years of collective expertise to find actual savings on products we have personally tested and approved. Let us absorb the neon signage and “buy now” buttons on your behalf and share the deals worth sharing. We’ll keep this list updated frequently for the duration of the sale, which runs from June 23 to June 26.

Updated 12 pm ET June 23: We have searched for and added more great deals to the list.

Contributors: Louryn Strampe, Simon Hill, Nena Farrell, Martin Cizmar, Kat Merck, Matthew Korfhage, Molly Higgins, Luke Larsen, Scott Gilbertson, Boutayna Chokrane


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Best Tech Deals

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This is our very favorite MagSafe power bank. Wireless and MagSafe charging aren’t always the fastest or most efficient, but despite its bulk, this large-capacity bank can top off modern phones once (or maybe a little more than that) without overheating or taking forever. There’s a built-in kickstand and display, too. —Louryn Strampe

Front view of a laptop sitting on a wooden desk with the image of an island on the screen
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This remains one of my favorite Windows laptops, even if its recent price increases change the calculus on its value proposition a bit. I still think the screen is incredibly unique though, with its taller 3:2 aspect ratio. Once you see it in person, you’ll notice the difference right away. With more vertical screen space, you see more lines of spreadsheets, more content of websites, and more space on your canvas as a creator. A new version just got announced with a more powerful Snapdragon X2 chip inside, but it’s more expensive and not on sale yet. —Luke Larsen

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  • Photograph: Luke Larsen
  • Photograph: Luke Larsen
  • Photograph: Luke Larsen

The base MacBook Pro with the M5 chip is a more niche laptop than some of the other MacBooks out there. It’s not as powerful as the M5 Pro or M5 Max MacBook Pros, nor is it as portable and affordable as the MacBook Air. But its Mini-LED screen is impeccable, especially if you’re a photographer or designer, and the speakers will blow you away. It starts with a terabyte of storage these days, too, which is impressive for the price. —Luke Larsen

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  • Photograph: Simon Hill
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The Wi-Fi 7 Netgear Orbi 770 Series is my current pick of the best mesh Wi-Fi systems for most households. This tri-band mesh (2.4-, 5-, and 6-GHz) offers simple setup, delivers stable and speedy internet connectivity, and boasts expansive coverage. The stylish tower design is unobtrusive, the internal antennas ensure your whole home gets online, and you get the key benefits of Wi-Fi 7, including MLO (Multi-Link Operation) to enable Wi-Fi 7 devices to connect on multiple bands simultaneously. —Simon Hill

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  • Photograph: Simon Hill
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The best portable power stations offer the freedom to go off-grid and keep your gadgets powered, and the Solix C1000 is my small pick. It has molded handles for easy carrying, weighs just shy of 30 pounds, and sports a handy display on the front. It boasts a 1,024-watt-hour capacity, can fast-charge smartphones, and has no trouble with small appliances. It can also serve as an uninterruptible power supply with a 10-millisecond delay. —Simon Hill

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Kobo

Clara BW

Kindles aren’t the only e-readers on sale. While I prefer the color version of the Kobo Clara, the black-and-white Kobo Clara BW is currently on sale on Kobo’s website. It’s a small size like the basic Kindle, but comes with a warm front light that it doesn’t have. Kobo recently raised its prices, so this sale brings it closer to its original price tag. —Nena Farrell


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Best Amazon Device Deals

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Amazon

Kindle (2024, 11th Gen)

If you want a great e-reader for under $100, snagging the basic Kindle while it’s on sale is one of the only ways to pull that off. It’ll be the lowest price it’s been all year, available for $85 when it usually costs $110. It’s the smallest Kindle, with just a 6-inch screen, but still packs snappy performance, a bright front light, and great battery life. —Nena Farrell

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Amazon

Echo Studio (2nd Gen)

Amazon’s Echo Studio has been a longtime favorite at WIRED for the sound quality, and the second-generation model is no exception. It has a size that’s closer to the fourth-generation Echo from 2020, but a powerful sound that can fill the entire second story of my home. It doubles as a smart home hub and acts as the older sibling to the new Echo Dot Max, but it’s a little pricey. It’s on sale for the first time now for Amazon Prime Day. —Nena Farrell


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Best Apple and Apple Accessory Deals

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The Series 11 is the best smartwatch for iPhone users. Its most significant improvement is the 24-hour battery life, which makes it now suitable for sleep tracking. Other notable features include FDA-cleared hypertension notifications and Apple’s proprietary Sleep Score; plus, blood oxygen sensing is back. —Boutayna Chokrane

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Our very favorite 3-in-1 charger for Apple loyalists features a spot to charge your iPhone, AirPods, and Apple Watch. It even includes a wall adapter, which is a rarity these days. The vertical storage means it’ll take up less space on your nightstand. It’s Qi2 certified and sturdy. —Louryn Strampe

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This affordable case is one of my favorite iPhone 17 cases because it looks so neat. The teardown effect isn’t too tactical or over-the-top, and the buttons are nice and responsive. It’s compatible with MagSafe accessories and comes in a few different versions if the teardown aesthetic isn’t your cup of tea. —Louryn Strampe

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UAG

Metropolis Kevlar MagSafe Wallet

This is the best MagSafe wallet overall due to its indestructible design and roomy pockets. It can hold up to six cards (or a few cards and some cash). It can also be used as a kickstand in landscape or portrait mode. —Louryn Strampe


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The Best AV Deals

White Bose Noise Cancelling Wireless Headphones sitting atop carrying case
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The second-generation Bose QuietComfort Ultra are one of our favorite noise-canceling headphones. Plush comfort, engaging sound quality, and natural transparency mode are just some of their best features. One of the most convenient upgrades is the ability to lay the headphones flat to put them into sleep mode and to wake them with on-head detection. They now support USB-C charging, and battery life has increased to 30 hours with active noise cancellation enabled, and 45 hours with it turned off. —Boutayna Chokrane

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These are the best-sounding open earbuds, with clear audio and instrumental detail. The rollable build offers a secure fit with minimal discomfort, but it may take a few tries to attach them correctly. Battery life lasts about seven and a half hours, and they have an IPX4 rating, meaning they’re resistant to splashes and light rain. Lastly, they’re equipped with some of Bose’s advanced features, including multipoint pairing, Bose Spatial Audio, and push-button controls for playback, calling, and volume adjustments. —Boutayna Chokrane


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Best Home & Kitchen Deals

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Perhaps the ideal wireless outdoor security camera for Google households, the Nest Cam Outdoor has a handy magnetic mount and an expansive 130-degree field of view, and captures sharp 1080p video with HDR and night vision. It also sports a clear speaker and microphone. You only get three hours of free event history, but you can add a Home Premium subscription ($10 a month, or $100 for the whole year) to get 30 days of event history and face recognition. —Simon Hill

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Aqara’s versatile G5 Pro is the best outdoor security camera for smart homes, especially if you have outdoor smart lighting or other devices in your backyard, since it doubles as a Matter controller and a Thread border router. The video is rich and clear, it boasts excellent color night vision, and there’s a 100-decibel siren and two-way audio. The onboard AI can identify people, vehicles, animals, and packages, and there’s no need for a subscription if you record locally. —Simon Hill

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  • Photograph: Matthew Korfhage

When the OG Ninja Slushi arrived in 2024, it was a unicorn—a commercial slushie machine shrunk down to household size, and an invitation to a summer of margaritas and daiquiris and, uh, frozen Mike’s Hard Lemonade. But as Ninja releases newer models with better freezing capabilities like the Slushi XL and the Slushi Twist, the original Slushi is catching the biggest discount I’ve ever seen on it. Snap it up while possible. —Matthew Korfhage

KBS Pro Stainless Steel Bread Machine, a black rectangular bin with buttons and small screen on top, sitting on a wooden counter
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KBS

Pro Stainless Steel Bread Machine

Pans for automatic bread machines usually feature nonstick coatings of indeterminate origin, but the KBS Pro is one of the few models that has a ceramic coating free of potential PFAS. I’ve tested bread machines with both types of pans, and the ceramic works just as well. This is also the overall best in our guide to the Best Bread Makers. I’ve used it for white bread, wheat bread, and bagels, but it also has presets for jam and yogurt. —Kat Merck

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WIRED reviewer Chris Null tested this sporty little robot, the middle model in Beatbot’s Sora line that also includes the 10 and the 70, for our guide to the Best Pool Cleaning Robots. He found it to be a good value, giving it a solid 8/10 rating despite its lack of surface-skimming capabilities. He loved its battery life, the fact it can float to the surface for easy retrieval, and the jazzy orange color, though the sale version on Amazon only comes in blue. —Kat Merck

Midea U-Shaped Air Conditioner
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The Midea U-shaped window air conditioner is a forehead smack of an idea, one that makes other bulky window air conditioners seem silly. It’s U-shaped, with a slot for the window. This makes the device easier to install, and the window can crack open when desired. After some fixes to drainage, this Midea remains the apex of convenience, performance, quietude, and energy efficiency. It’s a good deal—not the best this year, but the best you’ll likely see while it’s still hot. —Matthew Korfhage

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This air purifier is designed to double as a side table, with accessories such as a chrome ring and wooden leg base, and six different color sleeves to match the purifier to fit the room. It has built-in smart sensors to monitor air quality and automatically adjusts its fan speed depending on the air quality around, and you can connect it to Wi-Fi and the Blueair app to track air quality, control settings, and monitor filter life from your phone. —Molly Higgins

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iRobot

Roomba Max 705 Combo

I like this robot vacuum; its docking station is easy on the eyes and the vacuum looks more expensive than it is. My only complaint is that setup can be a long, annoying process. But once it is set up, it does a great job cleaning and the app is fun to use to track where the vacuum is in its cleaning schedule. —Nena Farrell

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  • Photograph: Nena Farrell
  • Photograph: Nena Farrell
  • Photograph: Nena Farrell

This cordless wet-dry vacuum is fantastic for easy mopping. It propels itself forward a bit, so you aren’t shoving around the mop, and it’s easy to push and navigate wherever you want to clean. You can use a debris bag to keep the large debris separate from the dirty water, and it is easier to empty and clean than Dyson’s wet vacuums. —Nena Farrell

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  • Photograph: Nena Farrell
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This is my favorite robot vacuum. The Shark UV Reveal’s built-in AI actually works to spot stains and scrub them away, though it waits to do that until after its initial cleaning run, which is a little weird. It does a great job on carpets and rugs as well as hard floors. My only complaint is that the vacuum can’t learn multiple floors. —Nena Farrell

Technivorm Moccamaster KBT

Technivorm

Moccamastger KBT

Moccamaster is forever. This precisely engineered, handmade coffee maker has been a buy-it-for-life pick for years. It’s been Scandinavia’s buy-it-for-life pick for decades. The warranty is five years, but it’s fully repairable thereafter. The coffee tastes delicious. It will be delicious your whole life, probably. A few times a year, Moccamaster goes on a serious sale. This is that time. We often recommend the KBGV model for its flexible batch size. But for larger batches, this thermal version will taste the best. —Matthew Korfhage

Fellow Ode Gen 2 coffee grinder, a tall white rectangular machine with large dial and clear container on top
Photograph: Matthew Korfhage

If you make pour-over or drip coffee, a flat-burr coffee grinder is probably what you want to evince the most delicate flavors. Generally, flat burrs don’t come cheap, often topping $500. But at this price,the value proposition on this handsome Fellow Ode gets a lot more attractive. I’ve been using mine for about two years, and it’s responsible for some of my favorite cups—and is wonderfully quiet besides. —Matthew Korfhage


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Best Beauty & Wellness Deals

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Philips

Norelco Multigroom 7000, MG7790

The best deal in beard trimmers is almost always this Philips Norelco Multigroom. This is true especially now, when it’s about 30 percent off. The multigroom is both relatively quiet but high-rpm. It doesn’t nick but cuts close when it’s guardless. Attachments are easy to swap, including the nose-hair trimmer, and the battery lasts five hours. The only downside is keeping track of all the guards. A large ziplock bag is recommended. —Matthew Korfhage

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  • Photograph: Julia Forbes
  • Photograph: Julia Forbes

The iRestore Elite is one of our favorite red light therapy devices for hair regrowth. The FDA-cleared helmet is embedded with a combination of 300 lasers and 200 LED lights, offering full scalp coverage and hands-free sessions. The three wavelengths are within the ideal range: 625, 655, and 680 nanometers. The rechargeable battery is also solid, lasting up to two weeks with daily use. —Boutayna Chokrane

Hyperice Hypervolt 2, a black handheld massager with accessories and charger
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The Hyperice Hypervolt 2 is the best-value massage gun. It’s under $200 and lighter than most Theraguns but offers impressive power with its brushless 60-watt motor. Included are five head attachments and a three-hour battery life. I especially appreciate the pressure sensor, which indicates whether I should apply more force or ease up. It syncs with the Hyperice app via Bluetooth, so you can follow the brand’s guided routines or control the speed from your phone. —Boutayna Chokrane

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Bob and Brad

Q2 Mini Massage Gun

The Q2 Mini Massage Gun is my favorite Theragun Mini dupe. It’s actually lighter, weighing 1.5 pounds, and quieter, clocking in at 40 decibels. It supports USB-C charging and features five adjustable speeds (1800-3000 RPM), which is plenty for most people. Plus, you get five attachments to target different muscles and a hard-shell case to fit them all in. It’s TSA-approved, so you can stash it in your carry-on during air travel. —Boutayna Chokrane

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