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Amazon Prime Day is here, and it’s one of the best times of the year to save big on hot new tech. From some of the best TVs, laptops and phones we’ve tested to gadgets that will truly make your smart home come alive, here are the best tech deals we’ve spotted so far during Amazon’s big shopping event.
Smart home deals
The Echo Dot provides everything you’re looking for in a mini smart speaker — plus, it fits on everything from countertops to desks to nightstands.
The Blink Mini camera is a great way to easily keep tabs on any room in your home, and you can currently get a two-pack for more than 50% off.
Echo Show 5 combines a 5.5-inch HD display with solid speakers, a vibrant screen and all the power of Alexa.
The Nest Learning Thermostat is our best smart thermostat pick, thanks to its great controls and features, and its 20% off right now.
Another fantastic thermostat, the already affordable Amazon Smart Thermostat just hit its lowest price ever.
One of our best smart doorbell picks, the Arlo Essential looks slick, is easy to set up and offers clear, reliable video.
TV deals
Amazon’s Fire TV Omni sets are some of the smartest we’ve tested, with tons of built-in apps and hands-free Alexa controls.
The TCL 6-Series is our overall best TV pick thanks to its gorgeous QLED display and built-in Roku software, and it’s currently at a massive discount.
This 50-inch 4K Insignia set comes loaded with Amazon’s handy Fire TV interface for using your favorite apps, and it’s down to its lowest price yet.
Upgrade your movie nights with a vibrant display and built-in Alexa features. Don’t miss the beloved (and aesthetic) Samsung The Frame on sale now.
One of the most beloved OLED TVs around, the LG C1 offers excellent picture quality and is optimized for high-end console gaming.
Soundbar deals
Our overall best soundbar pick, the Roku Streambar Pro combines great sound with a full-on Roku player for binging your favorite streaming apps.
This well-reviewed soundbar features a built-in subwoofer and Dolby Audio support, and is one of the few models we’ve seen dip below $100.
Streaming deals
Give yourself the gift of streaming with the Alexa Fire TV Stick, which plugs into a TV’s USB port to turn your TV into a smart streaming screen.
Headphones and earbuds deals
The Beats Fit Pro are the best wireless earbuds you can buy, especially now that they’ve hit this lowest-ever price.
The AirPods Pro’s sound and noise-cancellation is still some of the best in the game, and you can nab them for a super-low price right now.
One of our favorite wireless earbuds, the Galaxy Buds Pro pack superb sound and smarts into a gorgeous design.
While they’re no longer Sony’s newest model, the Sony XM4 are some of the best noise-canceling headphones around — and they’re now cheaper than ever.
The Bose 700 remain some of the best noise-canceling headphones we’ve tested, and just hit their lowest-ever price for Prime Day.
Laptop and tablet deals
The Fire HD 10 was already one of our favorite budget tablets thanks to its good performance and big display, and it’s a no-brainer at 50% off.
The Galaxy Tab S8 offers fast performance and a gorgeous display, and does a nice job doubling as a laptop when you add a keyboard.
While it’s no longer the newest MacBook Air, this M1 model is still one of the best laptops around, especially at this price.
Our pick for the best budget Chromebook, the Lenovo Flex 5i just dropped to an even more affordable price.
The Surface Pro 8 is our favorite 2-in-1 laptop, thanks to its great performance and versatility, and it’s currently available at a steep discount.
If you’re looking for a dependable gaming laptop on a budget, it’s hard to do much better than the Acer Nitro 5 at this price.
Smartphone deals
The Google Pixel 6’s fantastic camera and software experience makes it one of the best Android phones, especially at this lowest-ever price.
The ultimate big-screen smartphone, the Galaxy S22 Ultra sports a huge display, a superb triple-camera system and a handy S Pen stylus.
The OnePlus 10 Pro is a strong Pixel and Galaxy alternative with especially great battery life and charging, and it’s seeing its first major discount.
If you just want something simple and affordable with great battery life, the budget-friendly Moto G Power is cheaper than ever right now.
Gaming and peripheral deals
Our favorite budget gaming PC, the Lenovo Legion Tower 5 offers good performance for the price and customizable RGB lighting.
If you’re on an extra tight budget, this discounted HP Pavilion will let you enjoy some basic PC gaming for less than $600.
The Blue Yeti has long been our best microphone pick, and will make you sound crystal clear whether you’re streaming, podcasting or hosting a Zoom.
Our pick for the best gaming mouse, the Corsair Dark Core RGB offers excellent comfort and tons of customization options.
The SteelSeries Apex Pro is our favorite gaming keyboard thanks to its superb, adjustable keys, and it’s at a huge discount right now.
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