The Guardian’s Kai Wright refuses to buy a new phone
Kai Wright is the co-host of Stateside with Kai and Carter over at the Guardian. But Wright has been bringing his unique insights to listeners for years. He's also hosted Notes From America, The United States of Anxiety, and Indivisible. He's a Peabody Award-winning journalist who has profiled powerful men, explored what it means to be American, and chronicled the AIDS epidemic.
When he's not diving deep on sex, race, and politics, he's gardening, listening to John Coltrane, and steadfastly refusing to buy a new phone. Wright was kind enough to give us a glimpse into his daily routine, how he unwinds, and offer some simple but powerful advi …
Indie developers got tired of waiting for a new Star Fox, so they’re making their own
Nostalgia remains a powerful force. So much so that, in exploring the echoes of a late-'90s childhood spent skimming the water of Corneria and sneering "cocky little freaks!" in time with a monkey encased in a Gundam suit, I'm simultaneously describing playing Star Fox 64 (Lylat Wars if you're nasty) in 1997 and streaming it through Nintendo Switch Online today.
The franchise has been revived through a splashy remake on the Switch 2, but it's also a series that has not seen an all-new entry since Star Fox Zero on the Wii U. Yet Nintendo's neglect of the series has been gently offset by indie creators. Ex-Zodiac and Whisker Squadron: Survivo …
Why is Apple asking me to pay more for Big Tech’s AI obsession?
Tim Cook recently said price increases were "unavoidable" and described the company's pricing as "unsustainable." The 16-inch MacBook Pro saw its price go up by $300. The 11-inch iPad Air went from $599 to $749. Even the HomePod Mini got a $30 bump to $129. Cook squarely placed the blame at the feet of the AI industry, which is not surprising. RAMageddon has already come for your desktop PCs and gaming consoles. The Xbox has seen its price climb nearly 25 percent depending on the model, and Nothing even canceled an entire phone launch. Apple is just the most recent to jack up prices and point the finger at AI.
The price hikes are "basic eco …
Inside the room where the smart home industry is still betting on Matter
Four years ago, overlooking a canal in Amsterdam, the smart home industry collectively launched Matter, the one interoperability standard to rule them all. Heralded as the solution to the industry's struggles, Matter was built on open standards and existing technologies and is the result of years of collaboration between traditional rivals, including Apple, Google, Amazon, and Samsung.
Matter promised an end to walled gardens and ecosystem lock-in. It promised to make a smart home device, like a lock, lightbulb, or sensor, easy to buy and set up. It promised you could choose any brand, use any platform, no expertise required - it would just …
This puzzle game’s simple premise hides surprising depth
What's the Password? has a simple concept: To solve each of the game's more than 100 puzzles, you have to type in the right four-digit password on a number pad. That might sound like a limited constraint. But the simplicity gives solo developer Dan DiIorio, better known as TrampolineTales, lots of room to play with clever ideas. Over the course of a few hours, the game never stopped surprising me.
Puzzle clues come in several different formats. Some are written text; the very first puzzle is a sentence that tells you what numbers to punch in. But you'll also have to decipher four-digit codes from things like the blinking digits of a clock, …
This might be the new best smart speaker
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This week, I've been reading about Polymarket lies and Jalen Brunson and the Arts and Crafts Movement, watching Not Suitable for Work and way too much of the World Cup, trying to catch up on The Bear before the final season starts, playing a bunch of Hank Green's 4×3 game, trying my absolute hardest not to preorder this amazing Stanley Kubrick collection even though I'm obviously going to, buying a bunch of …
Prime Day is almost over, but these are still the best Apple deals I’ve seen
Amazon’s Prime Day is now in its final hours, but whether you’re looking for a new pair of wireless earbuds or a smartwatch, there’s a good chance you’ll still find a discount. The Apple Watch Series 11 remains at its best price to date, while the AirPods Pro 3 are still on sale for $179. With Apple recently raising prices on several Macs and iPads, now may be one of the last chances to pick up the company’s hardware before those increases fully take effect. Some retailers are still offering discounts based on the previous list prices, making today’s deals even better. With that in mind, we’ve included several new tablet and laptop deals below.
Below are the best Apple deals currently available. Some are exclusive to Prime Day, while others are simply great discounts we think are worth highlighting. We’ll continue updating this guide, highlighting more deals as they become available.
Earbud and headphone deals
AirPods Pro 3

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- The AirPods 4 are on sale at Amazon, Walmart, and Best Buy for around $99 ($30 off). Apple’s entry-level earbuds offer richer bass than previous generations along with a more robust IP54 rating for water and dust resistance. They match the latest AirPods Pro in voice call quality and work well with other Apple devices too, though they lack more advanced features like active noise cancellation. It might be a pro or con to some that this model simply rests in your ear. They don’t create a tight seal like the AirPods Pro.
- The AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation and wireless charging are also on sale at Amazon, Walmart, and Best Buy for $148.99 ($30 off). It’s a solid deal, but given the AirPods Pro 3 are currently available for about $30 or so more, we’d recommend buying those instead. They drown out noise better and offer additional features like a heart rate sensor that justify the small price difference. Read our review.
Beats Studio Pro

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- The Beats Powerbeats Fit are on sale for $159.95 ($40 off) at Amazon and Best Buy, which is $20 shy of their all-time low and their second-best price to date. Like all Beats earbuds and headphones, the noise-canceling Fit are platform-agnostic and natively support a number of iOS and Android features like one-step pairing and Find My support. The Beats Fit Pro successor also features a redesigned wingtip with built-in silicone fins and ear tips that are designed to provide a more secure fit during workouts than traditional earbuds.
- The Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 are on sale for $179.95 ($90 off) at Amazon, Best Buy, and Walmart, which is also $20 shy of their all-time low price. Their ear-hook design helps keep them securely in place, while Apple’s H2 chip grants access to AirPods Pro features like Adaptive Audio, Conversation Awareness, and better noise cancellation than you’ll get with the Powerbeats Fit. Plus, unlike the Fit, they support wireless charging. Read our review.
AirPods Max 2

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- The Beats Solo 4 have dropped to $99.95 ($100 off) at Amazon and Walmart, which is $10 more than their all-time low we saw last year. The wireless headphones offer a noticeable step up in performance from the Beats Solo 3, delivering more detailed sound and support for lossless audio over the included USB-C or 3.5mm cable. They also provide up to 50 hours of battery life, plus comfortable memory foam ear cushions, though they don’t include active noise cancellation. Read our review.
- You can buy the Beats Studio Buds Plus on sale for $89.95 ($80 off) at Amazon, Best Buy, and Target, which is one of their better prices to date. The wireless earbuds offer good active noise cancellation along with four swappable ear tips for a comfortable, secure fit (though perhaps not as secure as the Powerbeats Pro 2). They also sport a slick translucent colorway and can last up to 27 hours on a single charge. Read our review.
Apple Watch deals
Apple Watch Series 11 (42mm, GPS)

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- You can buy the Apple Watch Ultra 3 with an Ocean Band, Trail Loop strap, and Alpine Loop strap for $649 ($150 off) at Amazon, which is a new low price. The Ultra 3 is Apple’s most rugged and feature-packed smartwatch, making it a great choice for athletes and outdoorsy folks. It delivers up to 42 hours of battery life — six hours more than its predecessor — and features a larger wide-angle OLED display with a refresh rate that goes down to just 1Hz for battery savings, plus slimmer bezels. It also supports both satellite connectivity and 5G. Read our review.
Apple Watch SE 3

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- If you’re looking to change up the look of your Apple Watch Series 11, Woot is selling a variety of Apple Watch bands starting at $14.99 ($35 off) through June 26th. They’re available in multiple colors, sizes, and styles, and the deal marks a new low price.
iPad deals
iPad (2025)

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- The latest 11-inch iPad Air is now pricier at $749, but you can still get the 128GB base model on sale
for $519.99 at Amazon orwith LTE connectivity at Amazon for $749 ($150 off). The Air is a sizable step up from Apple’s entry-level iPad, combining a faster M4 chip with 12GB of RAM, Apple Intelligence features, and support for the Apple Pencil Pro. It also includes newer connectivity standards like Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6, making it more future-proof. Read our review.
iPad Mini (2024)

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iPad Pro (2025)

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- The Apple Magic Keyboard for the 13-inch iPad Air (M2, M3, and M4 models) is on sale for $279 ($40 off) at Amazon, which is just $2 shy of its all-time low price. The accessory combines a keyboard and built-in trackpad, features adjustable viewing angles and USB-C support, and magnetically attaches to compatible 13-inch iPad Air models.
Apple Pencil (USB-C)

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MacBook deals
MacBook Neo

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- The 13-inch MacBook Air is available with an M5 chip, 16GB of RAM, and a 512GB SSD
for $949.99 at Amazon, much cheaper than the the $1,299 Apple is now charging. The 15-inch model, meanwhile, is also on sale at Amazon with 1TB of storage for $1,499.99 ($400 off). As good as the Neo is, the Air is still Apple’s best all-around laptop. Its balance of performance, battery life, and portability is still unmatched. And for $949 or $1,149 you’re getting a laptop that should last you the better part of a decade for what’s sadly now such a good deal. Read our review. - The base 14-inch MacBook Pro with an M5 chip is the sweet spot of Apple’s lineup if you do frequent content creation but can’t fathom paying much higher M5 Pro / M5 Max prices. It’s on sale for $1,549.99 ($450 off Apple’s new MSRP) at Amazon and Costco. The base model revised for 2026 comes with 16GB of RAM, 1TB of faster storage, and has lots of ports. It’s the ideal step up from a MacBook Air, but paying Apple’s new price of $1,999 makes it much less attainable than it was.
Apple MacBook Pro (M5 Pro / Max, 2026)

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- The M4 iMac from 2024 is going from a starting price of $1,299 to $1,499. You can still get a base model with 8-core M4 chip, 16GB of memory, and 256GB SSD in various colors for $1,149 ($350 off the new price) at Costco. The 10-core M4 iMac with four Thunderbolt 4 ports instead of just two is $1,349 ($350 off the new price) at Costco.
Other Apple deals
Apple AirTags (second-generation)

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Apple AirTags (first-gen)

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- The Apple Magic Mouse is on sale for $59.99 ($19 off) at Amazon, which is a new low price. The wireless mouse features a multi-touch surface for gestures like scrolling and swiping between web pages, and a battery that lasts about a month on a single charge. It also pairs automatically with compatible Macs and charges via USB-C.
Apple MagSafe Charger (2m)

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Update, June 26th: Adjusted prices and availability and added a deal for the first-generation AirTag.
It’s the last day of Prime Day — here are over 140 great deals to choose from
We’ve arrived at the final day of Prime Day, which at this point should probably be called “Prime Week.” We’ve found discounts on all manner of gadgets, including TVs, smart home tech, chargers, headphones, and more. Some of the best deals have started selling out at some retailers, so if you’ve been craving a popular upgrade like the AirPods Max 2, time is running low.
The good news is that our team is still hard at work, and in addition to the deals that remain in stock, the retailers sometimes save up a few extras for the last day (like this Echo Spot that got a little cheaper). This roundup is our pride and joy; the culmination of over four days of deal hunting by our entire team. We’ve worked tirelessly for the last week and arrived at a list of over 120 discounted items (and growing) that we’re happy to share with you.
Of course, our Prime Day coverage spans every category The Verge staff touches, and is a great place to explore the full breadth of discounts we’re able to find on the stuff we’ve tested, regularly use, and love. We genuinely enjoy helping you save on cool tech and fun gadgets that are actually worth your hard-earned money, especially when everything is getting more expensive.
Smart home deals
Echo Show 8 (2025)

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- Amazon’s Echo Show 11 is on sale for $149.99 ($80 off) at Amazon, which marks its best price to date. It’s almost identical to the Echo Show 8, except that it offers a larger and sharper 1080p resolution.
- You can buy the latest Echo Show 5 for $49.99 ($40 off) at Amazon, which is one of its better prices in recent months though $20 shy of its all-time low. The smart display also works with Alexa Plus, but it’s smaller than the Echo Show 8 with less robust sound, and better suited for small table tops or office desks.
Philips Hue smart bulb starter kit

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- The Philips Hue Go Smart Portable Table Lamp is on sale for $123.47 ($53 off) at Amazon, which is a new low. The water resistant lamp can display millions of colors and lasts 48 hours on a single charge. It also offers customizable lighting effects and support for Matter, so you can control it via any major smart home platform.
- If you like the idea of the Philips Hue portable smart lamp but want something cheaper, Govee’s Table Lamp Classic is down to a new low of $55.99 ($25 off) at Amazon. The rechargeable lamp isn’t weather-resistant, but it offers up to 30 hours of battery life, adjustable color temperatures, and dozens of preset scenes and colorful lighting effects.
Philips Hue Twilight sleep-wake lamp

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Amazon Echo Spot

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Govee Uplighter Floor Lamp

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- The foundation of a good smart home is Wi-Fi, so if you’re still rocking a router with Wi-Fi 6 or even 5, Prime Day is a good time to upgrade. All of Amazon’s eero mesh Wifi routers are on sale, and its flagship eero Wifi 7 Pro is down to $549.99 from $699.99. If you don’t need that much power, the equally capable eero Wifi 6E is down to $329.99 for a three-pack.
Ring Battery Doorbell Plus (second-gen)

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Google Nest Wifi Pro

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- The rubbed-bronze version of the versatile Yale Assure Lock 2 with WiFi is $70 off on Prime Day, discounted to $189.98. This lock features a real keypad, not a touchscreen, along with support for all the major smart home platforms, including Apple Home (although it doesn’t work with Home Key).
Blink Video Doorbell (second-gen)

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- The Eufy Security SoloCam S220 is on sale for $54.14 (usually $99.99) at Amazon, and features built-in solar power, 8GB of internal storage so you don’t need a subscription, and infrared LEDs for sharper night vision.
Skylight Calendar 2

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- The Aura Carver is on sale for $143 ($36 off) at Amazon, which is its best price to date. The 10-inch Wi-Fi digital picture frame lets you add photos remotely through the Aura app, email, or supported cloud services. You also upload 30-second videos and live photos, all without requiring a subscription.
Aqara Smart Lock U400

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SwitchBot Bot

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SwitchBot Standing Circulator Fan

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- Amazon has the Wyze Duo Cam discounted to $53.18 (usually $69.99) for Prime Day. This unique device combines two cameras, one fixed and one that can pan and tilt, into a single unit that’s fit for indoor or outdoor use.
E-reader deals
Kindle Paperwhite (12th-gen)

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- Amazon’s Kindle Colorsoft Signature Edition (its moniker for the 32GB version that supports wireless charging and has an auto-adjusting front light) is down to its best-ever price when purchased as a bundle. The “Essentials Bundle” that includes the e-reader, a leather cover, and a wireless charging dock is $257.97 ($132 off) at Amazon. The 16GB version that lacks the Signature features but includes the leather cover is $182.97 at Amazon. Read our review.
- The other color e-reader that Amazon sells, the Scribe Colorsoft, is available in a bundle that’s steeply discounted. The 32GB model that includes a pen, leather folio, and a power adapter is $549.97 ($220 off) at Amazon, down from its usual sale price of $729.97. It’s a fantastic deal considering just the tablet and pen typically sell for $629.99 and hasn’t previously been discounted. Read our review.
Kindle (11th-gen)

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Kobo Libra Colour

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Headphone and earbud deals
Sony WH-1000XM6

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- Sony’s last-gen WH-1000XM5 noise-canceling headphones are selling for $198 at Amazon, which is the retailer’s best price yet. The set debuted for $399.99 and only really started dropping in price when its successor was released. While the XM6 gets the edge in terms of sound quality, comfort, and for having a foldable design, the XM5 are still fantastic — arguably the best over-ear headphones you can get at this price.
AirPods Max 2

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Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen)

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- The second-gen Bose QuietComfort Ultra over-ear headphones are selling for $369, one of their best prices yet, at Amazon. Originally $449, the noise-canceling headphones boast improved battery life with ANC switched on (up to 30 hours per charge), plus the ability to play lossless audio via their USB-C port, just like the AirPods Max 2.
Pixel Buds 2a

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Google Pixel Buds Pro 2

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- JBL might not be the first brand you associate with great over-ear noise-canceling headphones, but its Tour One M3 Smart Tx are a sleeper hit that’s currently down to its best price yet at Amazon. You can grab them for $249.95, which is $200 off their original price. They’re comfortable, and they sound great. But what sets them apart from competitors is the Auracast-compatible audio transmitter that lets the headphones connect to (and share) audio with other Auracast devices.
AirPods Pro 3

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Nothing Ear (a)

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Nothing CMF Buds 2A

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- If you’re looking for a budget-friendly wired gaming headset, the Razer BlackShark V2 X are on sale for $29.99 at Best Buy, half their usual price. They’re compatible with basically any device with a 3.5mm audio input, including all major consoles, the Switch 2, and mobile phones.
Shokz OpenRun Pro 2

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Shokz OpenFit 2 Plus

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iPad deals
- Apple is raising prices on its iPads, so even getting the old price while you still can is a deal. The new prices are already reflected on Apple’s own site, but some retailers still have lingering pre-increase rates or even discounts that are now significantly cheaper then the what an iPad will cost moving forward. We can’t say how long this will be the case.
iPad (2025)

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iPad Pro (2025)

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Charger and battery deals
Anker Laptop Power Bank

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Apple MagSafe Charger (2m)

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Belkin BoostCharge Pro 3-in-1 Wireless Charging Stand with Qi2 15W

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Belkin Charging Case for Nintendo Switch 2

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Jackery Explorer 1000 v2

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Smartwatch and wearable deals
- The Apple Watch Series 11 has dropped to $279 in the 42mm GPS configuration (originally $399) at Amazon and Walmart, which is $20 lower than it has previously sold for. $299 has been the normal sale price for the past few months, but those patiently waiting for another price drop have been rewarded. If you want the larger 46mm GPS model, that’s down to $309 at Amazon and Walmart, which is another new low. Given it’s the latest model, it will support watchOS 27 as well as at least a few major software updates to come. Read our review.
Apple Watch SE 3

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- You can buy the Apple Watch Ultra 3 with an Ocean Band or Trail Loop strap, for $649 ($150 off) at Amazon, which is a new low price. The Ultra 3 is Apple’s most rugged and feature-packed smartwatch, making it a great choice for athletes and outdoorsy folks. It delivers up to 42 hours of battery life — six hours more than its predecessor — and features a larger wide-angle OLED display with a refresh rate that goes down to just 1Hz for battery savings, plus slimmer bezels. It also supports both satellite connectivity and 5G. Read our review.
- Google’s Pixel Watch 4 has gotten discounts in both 41mm and 45mm sizes, whether you want the basic Wi-Fi/GPS feature offering, or you want to upgrade to the model that supports LTE. Originally $349.99, the 41mm GPS model is $289.99 at Amazon, while the 45mm version is $319.99. The LTE versions are $334.99 ($115 off) and $399.99 ($100 off). The Pixel Watch 4 is the best smartwatch for Android users (perhaps until the leaked Pixel Watch 5 launches), particularly for those who use a Pixel phone. Read our review.
Fitbit Ace LTE

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Fitbit Charge 6

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- For Android smartwatch options that costs less, and are really only useful for Samsung phone owners, the Galaxy Watch 8 and Watch 8 Classic are discounted to $218.49 and $334.99, respectively. These are savings of $130 at minimum. Read our review.
Oura Ring 4

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Gaming deals
- Best Buy has discounted Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 games — both physical and digital versions. It includes options like Street Fighter 6 Year 1-2 Fighters Edition on Switch 2 (physical) for $29.99 ($30 off) and Super Mario Odyssey (physical) and (digital) for $39.99 ($20 off).
- The Switch, Switch 2, PS5, and Xbox versions of Dragon Quest VII Reimagined are discounted to $44.99 (usually $59.99) at Amazon until the end of Prime Day. We praised the remake for its accessibility and modern upgrades. Read our review.
Nex Playground

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- OLED gaming monitors that offer super-fast refresh rates are cheaper than usual during Prime Day, and several of them are from Asus. The company’s Strix XG27ACDNG 26.5-inch 1440p QD-OLED with a 360Hz refresh rate is down to $534 at Amazon. Its previous best price was $599.99, and it didn’t come around often. The next step up is the Swift PG27AQDP WOLED 1440p monitor with 480Hz refresh rate. It costs $664 during Prime Day at Amazon, down from around $800. Finally, the Asus ROG Swift PG27UCDM, a 4K QD-OLED with a 240Hz refresh rate, is $934 at Amazon — its best price yet that’s $265 off its original price.
Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle and Sparks of Hope dual pack

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Sony InZone H9 II gaming headset

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Meta Quest 3S

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Legend of Zelda Tears of the Kingdom Switch 2 Edition

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- Metroid Prime 4: Beyond for the Nintendo Switch 2 is down to $44.99 in physical cartridge format at Amazon, down from $69.99. It’s the biggest deal we’ve seen yet for the Switch 2 version of the game. Previously, we’d seen $40 deals for the original Switch version, but to unlock faster loading and better graphics, Switch 2 owners would have to pay $10 for the upgrade pack.
- Amazon has Just Dance 2026 for the Nintendo Switch on sale for $19.99 (usually $49.99) through Prime Day. This version of the game includes 40 new songs, notably “All Star” by Smash Mouth and “APT.” by ROSÉ & Bruno Mars.
Octopath Traveler II

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Resident Evil Requiem

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Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater

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Gigabyte 27-inch 1440p W-OLED gaming monitor

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Acer Predator 26.5-inch 1440p QD-OLED gaming monitor

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Samsung P9 microSD Express Card

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EasySMX S10

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- Razer’s Kitsune arcade controller / fight pad for PS5 and PC is on sale for an all-time low of $149.15 (about half off its original price) at Amazon. All-button fighting controllers are much more common these days (even 8BitDo makes some), and they’re great for hardcore fighting game fans who want very precise cardinal direction inputs. They also travel much more easily than a traditional arcade controller with a big ol’ stick.
Pokémon Legends: Z-A

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Elgato Stream Deck XL

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Lego deals
Lego Star Wars Imperial Star Destroyer

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Lego Piranha Plant

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- The Lego Wild Animals: Majestic Rhino with Birds set is down to $41.99 ($18 off) at Amazon, which also matches its record low price. The 780-piece set lets you build one of three posable animals from the African savannah— a rhino with colorful birds, a hippo, or a walrus — and includes accessories like fish for the walrus display.
- If you’d rather not be tied to a specific build, the 790-piece Lego Classic Large Creative Brick Box is on sale for $33.49 ($26 off) at Amazon, which is $10 shy of its all-time low and one of the better prices we’ve seen this year. It comes with bricks in 33 colors, along with windows, doors, wheels, and baseplates, so you can build everything from houses and vehicles to animals.
Lego Botanicals Flower Bouquet Building Set

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- If you prefer something a little simpler (or cheaper), the Lego Roses set includes 120 pieces to build two red roses with adjustable stems, and we often recommend it as a sweet gift for a partner, friend, or family member. It’s on sale for $8.79 ($7 off) at Amazon, which is $2 shy of its best price to date.
- Lego’s Lotus Flowers set is another budget-friendly build, and it’s nearly half off at $7.79 ($7 off) at Amazon, which is its best price of the year. The 220-piece set includes two blooming lotus flowers and a budding flower with pink-and-white petals and long green stems.
Robot vacuum and mop deals
Roborock Saros 20

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Eufy Omni C28

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- The Roborock Q10 S5 Plus is down to $239.99 ($310 off) at Amazon, which matches its lowest price to date. The Q10 S5 Plus is one of our favorite budget-friendly robot vacuum / mop hybrids, combining good AI-powered obstacle avoidance with automatic carpet detection. It also features a vibrating mop that does a solid job scrubbing hard floors while lifting itself over rugs, and the set includes a self-emptying dock for added convenience. It can’t match the suction power or tall threshold-climbing abilities of pricier models like the Saros 20, but this is a good value under $300.
Narwal Flow 2

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- Dreame’s X60 Max Ultra is on sale for $1,344.99 ($355 off) at Amazon, which is its best price to date. We highly recommend the Dreame X60 Ultra for homes with lots of carpet, as it combines powerful 35,000Pa suction with dual rubber brushes that excel at lifting hair and debris. It can also climb over tall thresholds and thick rugs with ease, while its spinning mop pads do a good job on hard floors and automatically detach when vacuuming carpet. Other highlights include quiet mop washing and drying along with a slim design that can fit under low furniture.
Roborock Qrevo Curv 2 Flow

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- Dreame’s L40 Ultra Gen 2 is on sale for $384.99 ($265 off) at Amazon and directly from Dreame (with code L40UGWS). It delivers powerful 25,000Pa suction, AI-powered obstacle avoidance, and a self-cleaning dock that empties the dustbin, washes the mop, and refills its water tanks. Unlike the X50 Ultra, however, it lacks the ability to climb high thresholds or stairs.
Ecovacs Deebot X12 OmniCyclone

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- You can buy the SwitchBot K11 Plus on sale for a new all-time low of $169.99 ($230 off) at Amazon (when you click the $20 on-page coupon) or $188 directly from SwitchBot with code PDDAY53. It’s a tiny bot with an equally small self-emptying dock, making it a great fit for smaller spaces. Its suction power tops out at 6,000Pa, but it’s still an effective cleaning machine with a rubber roller brush and a single side brush that does a solid job picking up dirt, dust, and debris from both hard floors and carpets.
Dyson PencilWash

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Phone deals
Google Pixel 10A

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Google Pixel 10 Pro

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- The Nothing 4A Pro with 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage is down to $509.99 at Amazon, Walmart, and directly from Nothing, a hearty discount from its original $599 price. It’s the biggest, most high-end phone you can get for around this price, if you don’t want to settle for the Pixel 10A. Its 6.83-inch screen has a 144Hz refresh rate, but really what sets this one apart is its unique design. The Glyph Matrix display on its rear that can show the time or show an icon to alert you of notifications. Read our review.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra

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Google Pixel Pro 10 Fold

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4K TV and monitor deals
LG C5 OLED TV

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- 55 inches is a good size for TVs, and getting one as good as the TCL QM6K for only $447.99 ($50 off) at Amazon is worth it. It’s particularly good for someone looking for a lower-priced gaming TV, as it supports high refresh rates up to 4K/144Hz with a PC (or 1080p at 288Hz) with VRR and has low input lag. It’s not the light cannon that more expensive TCL TVs are, but in a light-controlled room there’s enough brightness for watching or playing anything.
- The 65-inch Hisense Canvas TV is on sale for $849.99 at Amazon, which is a new low price for the 2026 model. The Hisense CanvasTV is an excellent budget-friendly alternative to Samsung’s The Frame, one that comes with a free magnetic bezel, access to over 1,000 artworks, and runs on the excellent Google TV interface.
Samsung S90F

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- The 32-inch Asus ProArt 6K display is $999.99 at Amazon during Prime Day, down from its original list price of $1,299. The IPS monitor can display up to 6,016 x 3,384 resolution, and it covers 98 percent of the DCI-P3 gamut and 100 percent of the sRGB gamut. It features HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4, plus two Thunderbolt 4 ports that can deliver up to 96W of power for laptops and be used to daisychain with other monitors.
- A smaller 27-inch 5K ProArt display from Asus is down to $634 at Amazon (usually priced around $780), marking its best price yet. The PA27JCV seems like a solid alternative if Apple’s Studio Display or other options are a little too pricey. The ProArt monitor features a built-in KVM switch, HDR support, and a bevy of connectivity options, including HDMI, DisplayPort, and USB-C (with up to 96W charging).
Asus ProArt PA27JCV 5K monitor

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TCL QM8K Series QD-Mini LED TV

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- Dell makes a 27-inch 4K monitor with USB-C video-out, and it’s selling for just $251.72 (originally $349.99) at Amazon. Beyond being a good pick for easy connectivity with a Mac, or a Windows machine that supports USB-C video, the display has solid specs, like a 120Hz refresh rate, AMD FreeSync Premium adaptive sync to prevent screen tearing, and USB-C charging up to 65W PD. A 1440p version with similar specs (but a faster 144Hz refresh rate) is just $199.99.
Home theater and speaker deals
Echo Dot Max

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- The WiiM Sound smart speaker (in black or white) that has a built-in circular display and supports multi-room pairing is down to $239.20 at Crutchfield from $299. The HomePod-esque speaker uses AI to adjust sound to fit your room, and it’s platform-agnostic, so it can work with practically any streaming service.
Sonos Five

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Hisense’s Dolby Atmos-ready 5.1.4 soundbar system is discounted during Prime Day. The AX5140Q costs $329.99 at Amazon, which is $70 off its original price. The 40-inch soundbar includes forward- and upward-firing speakers, a wireless subwoofer, plus two wireless satellite speakers that have their own forward- and upward-firing drivers. I wish I had gotten this set instead of the Vizio Elevate SE — it’s good, but this seems a lot better for the price. The soundbar features multiple ways to connect devices, including aux-in, optical-in, plus two HDMI inputs, one of which supports eARC.
Sonos Era 100

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- The Era 100 SL that lacks a microphone is $20 less, costing $159 at Amazon during Prime Day. If you don’t feel the desire to get chatty with your electronics, this is an easy way to save $20 on your next Sonos speaker.
- Sony’s Bravia Theater Bar 9 soundbar is down to $998 at Amazon during Prime Day. It typically retails for $1,498, though it also typically sells at this very discount during other big shopping events, like Black Friday. The 43.3-inch soundbar packs a whopping 13 speakers, including a mix of forward-, side- and upward-firing speakers.
Amazon Echo Studio (2025)

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Bose TV Speaker

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- Bose’s Smart Ultra soundbar has dropped to $699, down from its original $999 price, at Amazon. To be transparent, this price was available ahead of Prime Day, so it’s not a brand-spankin’-new deal. However, it’s a good deal if you’re considering building out a Bose speaker ecosystem with a few of its Lifestyle Ultra wireless speakers that can extend the sound.
Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 4

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Streaming device deals
Google TV Streamer (4K)

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- Amazon’s Fire TV Stick 4K Max is its highest-end streaming stick, and it costs $34.99 at Amazon. It’s a good price considering its relatively speedy performance, plus support for Dolby Vision and HDR10 Plus HDR formats, along with Dolby Atmos audio. It works with Wi-Fi 6E routers, too.
- Most people looking for an affordable streaming stick should opt for the Fire TV Stick 4K Max, but if you want to save a little money and don’t mind slower performance (and fewer features), the Fire TV Stick 4K Select will get the job done. It’s down to $17.99 at Amazon, which is just $2 more than the model that tops out at 1080p resolution.
Misc. gadget deals
Apple AirTags (second-generation)

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Tile Slim (2024)

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- Samsung’s 512GB T9 microSD card is $104.99 ($95 off MSRP) at Amazon. It’s not an Express card for the Nintendo Switch 2, but it’s an A2 V30 model with loads of storage for a DJI Osmo Pocket or similar creator cameras.
Xreal One Pro

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- The company’s Xreal 1S smart glasses are also discounted during Prime Day. You can pick up a pair for $399 (normally $449) at Amazon. While nearly identical in terms of design to the pricier One Pro (they also feature three degrees of freedom, letting you pin virtual content in place), their field of view and clarity aren’t as good. Additionally, their optics let in more light, so they aren’t as good of a pick unless you intend to view content mostly in dimly lit spaces. Still, they’re comfortable, with great build quality, and they’re easy to use.
Hoto 3.6V Electric Screwdriver Kit Pro

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Fanttik S1 Pro Cordless Electric Screwdriver

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- For an even more compact and affordable electric screwdriver, the standard Fanttik S1 is just $23.99 ($26 off) at Amazon in both gray and pink colors. The tiny handheld driver comes with five double-ended bits for most basic around-the-house projects.
Cuisinart 8-in-1 1800W toaster oven

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- Cricut’s Maker 4, a capable cutting machine that can make detailed cuts, draw, write, engrave, and more, is down to $379 during Prime Day at Amazon. It’s a big discount off its usual $449 price, and the best price we’ve seen since an early January discount.
- For something simpler and smaller, the Cricut Joy 2 Essential Bundle includes the Joy 2 automatic cutting and drawing machine, plus numerous materials to get you started. It’s down to $109 (originally $139) at Amazon, the lowest price we’ve seen. The Ultimate Bundle with even more materials and tools is $146 (originally $209) at Amazon. Read our review.
- Wearable lights from Glocusent that make it easier to read or do hobbies with your hands are always popular with Verge readers. The company’s bendable neck light that supports three color temperatures and six levels of brightness is down to $16.24 (originally $28.99) at Amazon. It’s not a big discount from its normal price of about $19, but it’s also not a lot of money for what might become a staple in your everyday carry setup. It’s rechargeable via USB-C, and can last up to 80 hours per charge.
Birdbuddy Pro (solar)

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- The DJI Neo mini drone is listed on Amazon for $139, a $60 break from the usual price. This compact drone has a 4K camera for clear shots and crisp video, and weighs just 135 grams. It’s worth noting that there’s a newer version, the DJI Neo 2, which isn’t currently discounted.
DJI Mini 3

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Laptop, MacBook, and PC accessory deals
- Apple just announced price hikes on many of its products, including all of its MacBooks. We’ve got an entire separate article dedicated to all the current discounted models you can still get before new pricing fully kicks in.
Apple MacBook Air (M5)

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- Ugreen’s Dock and Stand for the Mac Mini M4 / M4 Pro is $49.99 ($40 off) at Amazon, exclusively for Prime members. The dock sits below your Mac Mini and plugs in to a rear USB-C port, dramatically expanding the port offerings of your tiny desktop and making your power button more accessible with a tiny lever. It has SD / microSD card slots and two USB-A ports on the front, and three USB-C and three USB-A ports on the rear. Plus, inside is an M.2 SSD slot for extra built-in storage. (You’ll have to BYO SSD.)
- Moft has a variety of deals on its origami-style cases and stands. You can get its folding 2-in-1 Laptop Carry Sleeve, a sleek laptop case that doubles as a portable stand, for $51.96 ($13 off) at Amazon in four sizes and up to 11 different colors. Or, if you don’t mind some adhesive, the Moft Laptop Stand in select colors is $19.99 ($5 off) at Amazon. The super thin attachment sticks to the bottom of your laptop to give you a fold-out stand anywhere you go.
Insta360 Link 2 Webcam

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Insta360 Link 2C webcam

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- The Iqunix Magi65 low profile mechanical keyboard is down to $108.30, from around $130. Our staff is split on preferences for this model and the one with the media keys and rolling encoder (which is not on sale), but regardless it’s on of the best-looking and best-feeling low-profile keyboards, with great battery life.
2025 Asus ROG Zephyrus G14

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- The Razer Viper V3 Pro is a great 8K wireless gaming mouse, down to $94.99, from the $130ish it was hovering near before.
Logitech MX Vertical wireless mouse

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Logitech G Pro X Superlight 2

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8BitDo Retro 87 Mechanical Keyboard (Xbox Edition)

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- Some of 8BitDo’s other Retro Mechanical Keyboard colors are on sale too, though it varies. Right now the M Edition — which has an IBM Model M vibe — is down to $67.89, from $100. The Commodore 64 and Famicom ones are about $90 ($20 off).
- The 8BitDo 18-key Retro number pad comes in the same color options as the keyboard. It has Bluetooth and 2.4GHz wireless, plus a seven-segment display that lets it work as a standalone calculator. The Xbox version is on sale for $35.99, down from $45, at Amazon.
- The fairly new Keychron V5 Ultra mechanical keyboard with Silk POM red linear switches is $107.99 ($12 off) at Amazon. The near-full-size 96-percent layout board has an incredibly long battery life thanks to its ZMK-based firmware, and it supports a fast 8,000Hz polling rate via its 2.4GHz wireless connection. Its plastic case isn’t as nice as ones with a metal chassis, but it’s a great no-nonsense keyboard for the money. Read our review.
Asus ROG Falcata

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- Chef IQ Sense wireless meat thermometers are as low as $36.25 each at Amazon if you buy a set of four, which includes charging and carrying case that also acts as a hub. They’re easy to use, have plenty of battery life, and the connected app has excellent features like estimated cook time and temperature history for each part of the probe.
Update, June 26th: Struck some out of deals near the end of the sale.
24 Prime Day deals Verge readers are grabbing before Prime Day ends
There are an overwhelming number of Prime Day deals to sort through, which is why we spend so much time highlighting products we’ve already tested and can stand behind. But our recommendations are only one way to identify a worthwhile deal: another is seeing which products fellow Verge readers actually buy.
Below, we’ve rounded up the deals that have resonated most with readers who spend as much time thinking about tech as we do. It’s a great way to see what people actually think is a great deal — and what products everyone has been waiting for a price drop on.
Some of the favorites are exactly what you’d expect, like AirPods and Kindles. Others, like Birdbuddy’s camera-equipped smart bird feeder, were a more surprising. If you’re looking for some shopping inspiration, or are simply curious what your fellow readers have been adding to their carts, here are the products that have proven most popular so far during Prime Day.
Hoto 3.6V Electric Screwdriver Kit Pro

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Birdbuddy Pro (solar)

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Xteink X4 e-reader

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SwitchBot Smart Switch Button Pusher

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Dyson PencilWash

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AirPods Pro 3

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Apple Watch SE 3

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Aqara Smart Lock U400

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Kindle Paperwhite (12th-gen)

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Amazon Kindle Colorsoft Essentials Bundle

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Belkin Charging Case for Nintendo Switch 2

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Fitbit Ace LTE

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Apple AirTags (second-generation)

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Glocusent Book Light

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Belkin BoostCharge Pro 3-in-1 Wireless Charging Stand with Qi2 15W

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Anker Laptop Power Bank

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Google Nest Wifi Pro

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Google TV Streamer (4K)

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Lego Star Wars Imperial Star Destroyer

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SwitchBot Standing Circulator Fan

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Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater

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Niimbot D110 Label Printer with Tape

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Vampliers 5-inch Mini Stripped Screw Remover Pliers

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Nex Playground

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Update, June 26th: Updated prices and availability and added a few new deals, including a discount for the Xteink X40 e-reader.
The 17 best robot vacuum deals you can still get before Prime Day ends
If you’ve been wanting to buy a robot vacuum but have been put off by how much it can cost to get a good one, now is not a bad time to start looking. We’re now on the final day of Prime Day, and Amazon, along with retailers like Best Buy and Walmart, is still offering discounts on several models we’ve tested from brands like Roborock, Dreame, and Shark. Whether you’re looking for a basic robot vacuum that can cut down on the amount of vacuuming you have to do or a high-end model that can wash and dry its own mop pads and climb over room thresholds, there are deals available across a wide range of price points.
- The Roborock Q10 S5 Plus is down to $239.99 ($310 off), which is a new low price, at Amazon. The Q10 S5 Plus is one of our favorite budget-friendly robot vacuum / mop hybrids, combining good AI-powered obstacle avoidance with automatic carpet detection. It also features a vibrating mop that does a solid job scrubbing hard floors while lifting itself over rugs, and the set includes a self-emptying dock for added convenience. It can’t match the suction power or tall threshold-climbing abilities of pricier models like the Saros 20, but this is a good value under $300.
Roborock Saros 10

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- The Tapo RV30 Max Plus is another excellent budget-friendly option that’s on sale. It includes a self-emptying dock and costs $199.99 ($200 off) at Amazon. You don’t get AI-powered obstacle avoidance with this one, and its 5,200Pa suction isn’t the most powerful we’ve seen, but it’s still a capable cleaning machine with a wide mop pad that performs surprisingly well. The RV30 Max also offers excellent lidar-based navigation, support for room-specific cleaning, and Matter compatibility, allowing you to control it through all the major smart home platforms.
Eufy Omni C28

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- Dreame’s X60 Max Ultra is on sale for $1,344.99 ($355 off) at Amazon and Dreame (with code X60UMCWS), which is its best price to date. We highly recommend the Dreame X60 Ultra for homes with lots of carpet, as it combines powerful 35,000Pa suction with dual rubber brushes that excel at lifting hair and debris. It can also climb over tall thresholds and thick rugs with ease, while its spinning mop pads do a good job on hard floors and automatically detach when vacuuming carpet. Other highlights include quiet mop washing and drying along with a slim design that can fit under low furniture.
Roborock Qrevo Curv 2 Flow

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Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra

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- You can pick up the Dreame X60 Max Ultra’s predecessor, the Dreame X50 Ultra, for $884.99 ($265 off) at Amazon and $807.99 at Dreame ($342). While its 20,000Pa suction isn’t quite as powerful as the X60 Ultra’s and it can’t tackle especially high thresholds as well, it’s still an excellent robot vacuum-mop hybrid. Its edge cleaning also isn’t quite as effective as the X60 Ultra’s, but you’re otherwise getting many of the same features for a lot less.
- Dreame’s L40 Ultra Gen 2 is on sale for $384.99 ($265 off) at Amazon and directly from Dreame with code L40UGWS. It delivers powerful 25,000Pa suction, AI-powered obstacle avoidance, and a self-cleaning dock that empties the dustbin, washes the mop, and refills its water tanks. Unlike the X50 Ultra, however, it lacks the ability to climb high thresholds or stairs.
Narwal Flow 2

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- The original Narwal Flow is available for $649.99 ($500 off) at Amazon, which is its best price to date. Like the Flow 2, it offers a self-cleaning roller mop along with a dock that automatically empties the dustbin and washes the mop and a tangle-resistant brush. The tradeoff is that it lacks the Flow 2’s upgraded AI-powered obstacle avoidance, uses lower-temperature water when washing the mop, and delivers slightly less suction power.
- You can buy the SwitchBot K11 Plus on sale for around $169.99 at Amazon when you apply the on-page coupon, which is a new low price. It’s also available for $19 more from SwitchBot with code PDDAY53. It’s a tiny bot with an equally small self-emptying dock, making it a great fit for smaller spaces. Its suction power tops out at 6,000Pa, but it’s still an effective cleaning machine with a rubber roller brush and a single side brush that does a solid job picking up dirt, dust, and debris from both hard floors and carpets.
Ecovacs Deebot X12 OmniCyclone

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Ecovacs Deebot X9 Pro Omni

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- The Dreame L10s Pro Ultra is down to $349.99 when you buy it at Amazon, matching its best price to date and $950 less than its original launch price in 2024. Despite its age, it still offers a self-cleaning dock that can wash and dry its mop pads, dispense cleaning solution, refill its water tank, and empty its dustbin. It also features AI-powered obstacle avoidance. Its 7,000Pa suction is lower than Dreame’s newer models, and it can’t climb tall thresholds, but it’s still a lot of robot vacuum for the price.
- The Shark Navigator Robot Vacuum RV2110 has dropped to $179 ($121 off) at Amazon. While we’ve previously seen it go for as low as $129.99, that’s still a notable 40 percent discount on the basic bot. The Navigator uses lidar-based navigation to create a map of your home and is equipped with a brushroll designed to minimize hair tangles.
Update, June 26th: Adjusted prices and availability and added a deal for the Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra.
