Amazon Prime Day runs today through tomorrow, July 17, and we’re rounding up all the best products you can shop on the site right now — no matter your budget.
If you’re looking to spend some money on products that are normally out of your price range but are discounted throughout the next two days, we’ve got you covered. Sales and deals are ZDNET’s bread and butter, and we’re following these discounts with the closest of eyes and rounding up the best products you can shop. Plus, a few products, like Apple’s AirPods, speakers from reputable brands, or kitchen appliances, are heavily discounted right now. Here are the best Prime Day deals for under $100 that we’ve found so far.
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Best Amazon Prime Day deals under $100
- Amazon Echo Spot (2024) for $45 (save $35): This Amazon smart alarm clock is brand spanking new. Amazon launched it a week before Prime Day and already discounted it by 44%.
- Apple AirPods (2nd gen) for $69 (save $60): These are our pick for the best AirPods you can get if you’re budget-minded, and even though they don’t offer the same features the AirPods Pro does, they’re a great choice for people who want a solid earbud with easy Apple ecosystem integration.
- LC-Dolida Sleep Headphone Mask for $19 (save $21): I have used this sleep mask to fall asleep for many nights. It disguises any and all light. You can hook it up to your phone and play podcasts, music, or soundscapes on it.
- Apple AirTags 4-Pack for $75 (save $25): Track your keys, luggage, and heck, even your dog, with an AirTag. This discount sweetens the deal.
- Edifier MP230 Small Bluetooth Speaker for $70 (save $80): This stylish speaker offers nine hours of battery life, a sleek, modern look, and a portable build.
- Belkin MagSafe 3-in-1 Wireless Charging for $100 (save $50): Charge your iPhone, AirPods, and Apple Watch all at once with this 3-in-1 stand.
- Sony SRS-XE200 X Series Ultra Portable Speaker for $73 (save $57): Bring this uber portable speaker that’s waterproof and dustproof anywhere.
- Brother P-Stand Label Maker for $43 (save $17): Design your own labels with this maker.
- Apple Magic Mouse for $80 (save $19): To go with your new trackpad, Apple’s branded mouse, a sleek, modern device, is available for a small discount.
- Ring Stick Up Cam for $55 (save $45): This camera is designed for indoor or outdoor use and with maximum portability. Our reviewer praised its long battery life, too.
- Moft MagSafe Invisible Tripod for $32 (save $8): Moft’s MagSafe tripod accessory is a content creator’s dream, and works great for watching your favorite show, following a recipe, and more. It’s ZDNET-tested and approved, and is only $32 now.
- Echo Dot (5th Gen) with smart bulb for $27 (save $43): Automate the lighting in your apartment or home with this heavily discounted Echo Dot and smart bulb bundle.
- Apple 20W USB-C Adapter for $15 (save $5): Adapters are like lip balm and pens: you’re always misplacing them. Buy a few of these Apple adapters at a discount right now to have extras on hand when you inevitably misplace one of them.
- JLab JBuds ANC 3 for $40 (save $20): These are some of my favorite budget earbuds with competitive noise cancellation and a marathon battery life.
- Beats Studio Buds for $80 (save $70): If you want an affordable pair of earbuds that can connect seamlessly into your Apple ecosystem, the Beats Studio Buds are on sale for 47% off.
- JBL Flip 5 for $90 (save $10): Take this waterproof portable speaker to the beach or play it at your next house party.
- Kindle 16GB for $85 (save $15): Get the flagship Kindle device for 15% off during Prime Day.
- Kindle Kids for $100 (save $20): Get your kid reading early with this Kindle tablet that comes with a two-year warranty, in case your kid breaks it.
- Amazon Fire TV 32-inch 2-Series HD smart TV for $100 (save $100): TVs don’t get much cheaper than this: Grab a Fire TV for 50% off at just $100.
- Belkin USB-C Ethernet Adapter for $22 (save $13): Connect to the internet with this cable that’s 36% off.
- KitchenAid Immersion Blender for $45 (save $15): Blend soups, smoothies, or sauces without transporting them to a blender or food processor with this immersion blender that’s 25% off right now.
- Nothing Ear (a) for $79 (save $20): These are hands-down my favorite earbuds with not-too-harsh noise cancellation, a long battery life, and pleasant sound.
Stop losing your wallet, your keys, or your luggage. Strap an AirTag on it instead. AirTags are convenient for locating all the stuff that sneaks away from you. ZDNET’s Sabrina Ortiz even puts one on her dog, in the rare case he runs away.
AirTags use Bluetooth signals to connect to neighboring Apple devices in the Find My network. Then that location is reported back to you through your phone.
If you’re looking for a new pair of affordable earbuds that will seamlessly connect to your Apple devices, whether that’s an iPhone, MacBook, or iPad, these AirPods are your best bet. The second-generation AirPods don’t have all the bells and whistles, like noise cancellation, spatial audio, and a longer battery life. But if you’re looking for an affordable pair of earbuds you can wear on calls, while you exercise, or commute, these will do the trick.
I’ve run with the JLab JBuds ANC 3 in my ear and never had a problem with the earbuds falling out. Plus, the noise cancellation is top-notch for an under-$100 pair of earbuds, and the battery life feels endless. I’ve put the JBuds ANC 3 on a few of my best earbuds lists as a best budget pick, and this $20 discount makes them even better, in my opinion.
Amazon just unveiled its new Echo Spot, which is like a smart alarm clock with Alexa integration. You can get the 2024 model at a discount ahead of Prime Day, at $25 off.
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FAQs
When is Amazon Prime Day 2024?
Amazon’s deals-palooza takes place this year on July 16 and 17. You’ll find discounted prices on select tech, home, and wellness gadgets. It’s a great time to make a buying decision on products you’ve been holding off purchasing, but it’s also an opportune time for brands that don’t actually change their prices, wave quote-unquote discounts above customer’s heads, and tell customers that they’re buying something for a lower price when they aren’t.
Are items really cheaper on Prime Day?
Most items are substantially discounted on Prime Day, but sometimes brands will raise their prices and then discount them to inflate deals and discounts. Thankfully, as someone who regularly monitors product prices, we here at ZDNET know when some product discounts are true deals and when brands are blowing smoke to turn a profit.
Are there different deals on Prime Day 2?
ZDNET’s deal wizard, Kayla Solino, has the scoop on this. “The answer here is hard to say. It’s a yes but also a no. Invite-only Prime deals — or Lightning deals — may be different each day. Amazon confirmed last month that new deals may surface as often as every five minutes on the site. But, as always, deals only last as long as Amazon decides, with lighting deals offering a countdown to their expiration and other deals’ longevity depending on how fast products sell out (or don’t). It’s likely that as long as stock remains, many of the deals from Day 1 will remain live for Day 2, including deals on popular Amazon products such as Fire TVs, Kindles, Fire tablets, Echo devices, and more,” she writes in her article.
How did we choose these Prime Day deals?
ZDNET only writes about deals we want to buy — devices and products we desire, need, or would recommend. Our experts looked for deals that were at least 20% off (or are hardly ever on sale), using established price comparison tools and trackers to determine whether the deal is actually on sale and how frequently it drops.
We also looked over customer reviews to find out what matters to real people who already own and use the deals we’re recommending. Our recommendations may also be based on our own testing — in addition to extensive research and comparison shopping. The goal is to deliver the most accurate advice to help you shop smarter.
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