Prime Day tech deals: Our top choices for this year's event

[Ivan Franco]

Amazon hosted its first Prime Day sale on July 15, 2015, to commemorate the company's 20th anniversary. The shopping event has been held annually ever since. This year's 48-hour Prime Day runs through July 12 for Prime members in more than 20 countries including the US, Canada, Australia, China, Japan, Mexico and the UK.

We've gathered some of the best discounts we could find on tech you'll love, going through dozens of listings so you don't have to. We are filtering for high-rated products that we would otherwise recommend, but this week you can get them for less...

• {pf id:273580 size:small} Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 34" Curved Gaming Monitor for $999 (list $1,500)
• {pf id:225647 size:small} AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D Unlocked Processor for $277 (list $450)
• {pf id:231550 size:small} Sony WF-1000XM4 True Wireless Earbuds for $198 (usually $278)
• {pf id:227147 size:small} Apple MacBook Air M1 Laptop with 256GB SSD, 8GB RAM for $749 (list $999)
• {pf id:254846 size:small} Google Pixel 7a 128GB Unlocked for $449 (list $499)
• {pf id:250296 size:small} WD Black SN770 2TB PCIe Gen4 SSD for $89 (list $125)
• {pf id:267763 size:small} AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D Unlocked Processor for $459 (list $599)
• {pf id:215663 size:small} SanDisk 4TB Extreme Pro Portable SSD for $239 (normally $900)
• {pf id:225662 size:small} Samsung Odyssey G9 49" Curved Gaming Monitor for $899 (list $1,500)
• {pf id:258636 size:small} AMD Ryzen 9 7950X Unlocked Processor for $537 (list $565)
• {pf id:244062 size:small} Microsoft Surface Pro 8 with 256GB Windows Tablet for $690 (normally $1,200)
• {pf id:264449 size:small} Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra Unlocked Smartphone for $849 (list $1,200)
• {pf id:253298 size:small} Samsung T7 Shield 4TB Portable SSD for $199 (normally $430)
• Seagate Expansion Card for Xbox Series 1TB SSD for $139 (list $220)
• Asus ZenWiFi ET8 Tri-Band Mesh WiFi 6E System for $299 (normally $380)
• {pf id:261104 size:small} Samsung 990 Pro 2 TB PCIe NVMe Gen 4 SSD for $130 (normally $290)
• Sony Inzone H7 Wireless Gaming Headset for $148 (list $230)
• {pf id:233614 size:small} Corsair K70 RGB TKL Champion Series Wired Mechanical Keyboard for $99 (list $150)
• {pf id:258635 size:small} AMD Ryzen 9 7900X Unlocked Processor for $356 (usually $550)
• {pf id:281592 size:small} Amazon Fire Max 11" 64GB Android Tablet for $150 (list $230)
• {pf id:245770 size:small} Intel Core i5-12600K Unlocked Processor for $179 (list $210)
• {pf id:202222 size:small} SteelSeries Arctis 9X Wireless Gaming Headset for $109 (usually $200)
• {pf id:259387 size:small} Corsair Xeneon Flex 45WQHD240 OLED Gaming Monitor for $1,399 (list $1,999)
• SteelSeries Aerox 5 Wireless Gaming Mouse for $90 (normally $140)
• {pf id:224800 size:small} GoPro Hero 9 Black Bundle for $250 (normally $349)
• {pf id:182855 size:small} Logitech G305 Lightspeed Wireless Gaming Mouse for $29 (list $50)
• {pf id:259906 size:small} Apple Watch Series 8 Smartwatch for $309 (normally $500)
• {pf id:230182 size:small} Garmin Instinct Smartwatch for $142 (list $250)
• {pf id:225169 size:small} SteelSeries Apex 7 Mechanical Gaming Keyboard for $107 (normally $160)
• {pf id:223196 size:small} Sony WH-1000XM4 Wireless Headset for $248 (usually $350)
• {pf id:223291 size:small} Gigabyte GeForce RTX 3060 12 GB Graphics Card for $295 (list $430)
• {pf id:230068 size:small} Asus TUF Dash 15 (RTX 3060) Gaming Laptop for $999 (normally $1,300)
• {pf id:232640 size:small} Corsair K65 RGB Mini Gaming Keyboard for $69 (normally $110)
• Dell S3222DGM 32" Curved Gaming Monitor for $249 (usually $300)
• {pf id:205964 size:small} Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700 Wireless Headphones for $299 (list $379)
• {pf id:251352 size:small} Samsung Galaxy S23 with 256GB, Unlocked Smartphone for $659 (list $860)
• {pf id:224409 size:small} Asus RT-AX1800S Dual Band WiFi 6 Router for $65 (normally $100)
• Razer Kaira X Wired Gaming Headset for $40 (normally $60)
• {pf id:202875 size:small} Logitech G502 Lightspeed Wireless Gaming Mouse for $89 (list $150)
• {pf id:243782 size:small} Bose QuietComfort 45 Wireless Headset for $229 (usually $329)
• {pf id:254594 size:small} Sony LinkBuds S True Wireless Earbuds for $128 (usually $200)
• {pf id:229746 size:small} Corsair 5000D Airflow PC Case for $139 (normally $175)
• {pf id:222336 size:small} Samsung T7 2TB Portable SSD for $99 (normally $130)
• {pf id:254174 size:small} Google Pixel Buds Pro True Wireless Earbuds for $132 (normally $200)
• Logitech C920 Webcam for $55 (normally $100)
• {pf id:220557 size:small} Sony ZV-1 Digital Camera for $648 (normally $748)
• {pf id:245206 size:small} Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 11" Android Tablet $499 (list $700)
• eero 6 Plus Mesh Wi-Fi 6 System 3-Pack for $194 (normally $300)
• {pf id:159130 size:small} Synology RT2600ac Dual-Band Gigabit Wi-Fi router for $119 (normally $150)

Bonus Track

• {pf id:200878 size:small} Apple AirPods 2nd Gen for $89 (usually $130)
• Samsung Evo Select 512 GB Micro SD Card for $29 (normally $45)
• {pf id:260581 size:small} Google Pixel Watch Android Smartwatch for $289 (normally $400)
• {pf id:221141 size:small} Logitech G915 TKL RGB Wireless Gaming Keyboard for $149 (normally $230)
• {pf id:258968 size:small} Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 Smartwatch for $170 (list $309)
• MSI Optix MAG301RF 30" Curved Gaming Monitor for $219 (list $270)
• Garmin Vivoactive 4 Smartwatch for $169 (normally $330)
• Razer Universal Quick Charging Stand for Xbox Series X|S for $25 (normally $40)
• Dell S3422DWG 34" Curved Gaming Monitor for $347 (list $500)
• {pf id:243664 size:small} Google Pixel 6 Pro 128GB Unlocked for $474 (list $900)
• {pf id:241552 size:small} Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 True Wireless Earbuds for $100 (normally $150)
• {pf id:243523 size:small} Apple iPad 10.2" 64GB Wi-Fi for $249 (list $330)
• TP-Link Deco S4 Mesh Wi-Fi System 3-Pack for $99 (list $150)
• Xbox One Robot White Wireless Controller for $47 (list $60)

Non-Amazon But Still Great Deals

• Microsoft Office Professional 2021 for $29.97 at TechSpot Store (list $220)
• {pf id:255430 size:small} Apple MacBook Air M2 13" with 256GB SSD, 8GB RAM Laptop for $949 at B&H (list $1,100)
• Microsoft Windows 11 Pro and Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2021 Bundle for $49.99 at TechSpot Store (list $419)
• {pf id:263153 size:small} Alienware AW3423DWF 34" Curved QD-OLED Gaming Monitor for $899 at Dell (list $1,100)
• {pf id:225131 size:small} Microsoft Xbox Series X Game Console for $449 at Dell (list $500)

Gaming Freebies

As part of Prime Day, Amazon is offering up a handful of bonus AAA titles through Prime Gaming.

Prime Gaming members will be able to claim free copies of Prey, Baldur's Gate II, Star Wars: The Force Unleashed, among others.

Expired... may come back

• {pf id:258905 size:small} WD Black SN850x 2TB PCIe Gen4 SSD for $99 (list $170)
• Asus TUF Gaming VG277Q1A 27" Gaming Monitor for $154 (normally $200)
• {pf id:230851 size:small} Apple AirPods 3rd Gen for $140 (usually $170)
• {pf id:246178 size:small} Google Pixel 6a 128GB Unlocked for $249 (list $349)
• {pf id:247313 size:small} Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 64GB Android Tablet for $160 (normally $280)
• {pf id:261836 size:small} Apple iPad 10th-gen Wi-Fi 64 GB for $380 (usually $450)
• {pf id:255908 size:small} Samsung Smart Monitor M8 32" for $379 (list $699)

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Prime Day tech deals: Our top choices for this year's event

 

[scavengerspc]

Hey Ivan when are you guys going to start doing weekend tech deals again??

 

[yRaz]

Grabbed the 5800X3D, $277 is the lowest I've seen it by about $80

 

[RudyBob]

Gotta pay attention over time. So many "deals" are just the regular price with "deal" slapped on. Hey Kid....here is a $125 watch for 10 bucks

 

[waclark]

Gotta pay attention over time. So many "deals" are just the regular price with "deal" slapped on. Hey Kid....here is a $125 watch for 10 bucks

Yea, like lowering your $200 over list price item to list price and calling it a "deal".

 

[p51d007]

I typically AVOID prime day. I know the lady that does our ordering said yesterday she was placing an order for things she orders all the time and the site was S-L-O-W or just flat out wouldn't respond.
I avoid it because I think a lot of these prime deals are priced down because they inflate the price a couple months before prime, bring it back to normal and everyone thinks it is a "deal".
Also, it wouldn't surprise me if some were returns, open/damaged boxes, overstocks or end of the model line lets get rid of them before the new model comes out deals.

 

[toooooot]

Asus vivobook with amoled display and rtx 4060 for only $1300. Pretty good deal for a thin and light laptop with latest dedi graphics.

 

[scavengerspc]

I typically AVOID prime day. I know the lady that does our ordering said yesterday she was placing an order for things she orders all the time and the site was S-L-O-W or just flat out wouldn't respond.

On Prime Day, my secretary compares prices on the things she wants, then double checks. She becomes obsessed, and we only go near her if we have Hershey bars, which she loves but avoids 99% of the time, to distract her.

But every year, she says she finishes almost all of her Christmas shopping during prime day.