Prime Day offers discounts on all kinds of technology like wireless headphones, smart speakers with Alexa and Google Assistant, televisions, and countless other devices.
With literally thousands of items for sale, CNN Underscored is doing an exhaustive search and highlighting the best tech deals to buy this Prime Day.
Headphones
Sony WH-1000XM4 with $ 25 gift card ($ 298, originally $ 373;
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Our pick for the best noise-canceling and over-ear headphones.
Sony's WH-1000XM4 has been reduced to just $ 298 from $ 348 and a $ 25 Amazon.com gift card is launched. Not only are these headphones comfortable, with improved padding, but they also feature with balanced robust sound, class-leading noise cancellation and long battery life.
AirPods Pro ($ 199, originally $ 249;
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Apple's AirPods Pro are our top pick for the best wireless earbuds, and for good reason.
They're epic across the board with very impressive active noise cancellation, comfortable ear-sealing silicone tips, quick pairing with Apple devices, and nearly five hours of battery life with ANC on.
And they are $ 50 off right now.
Powerbeats Pro ($ 174.95, originally $ 249.95;
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Our top pick for the best fitness headphones comes down to their all-time low on Amazon for Prime Day.
Powerbeats Pro features a comfortable and stable design with an ear hook that wraps around your ear, offers robust sound with ample bass, and offers quick pairing for Apple devices.
AirPods with Wired Charging Case ($ 114.99, originally $ 159;
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Apple's entry-level AirPods are still the best wireless earbuds for most.
With the H1 chip inside, you get quick pairing on all Apple devices (and easy switching between them with iOS 14), as well as hands-free support for "Hey Siri."
Better yet, you get five hours of playtime and more than 24 hours of playtime with charges from the carrying case.
Related:
Best Noise Canceling Headphones of 2020
Beats Solo Pro ($ 179.95, originally $ 299.95;
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These on-ear noise-canceling headphones are our second pick in the category and are over $ 100 off.
The Solo Pro features a comfortable, modern design in fun colors with great hardware inside.
These will quickly pair with Apple devices thanks to the cheap H1, feature active noise cancellation, and even sport a transparency mode.
Samsung Galaxy Buds + ($ 119.99, originally $ 149.99;
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Looking for a long-lasting pair of wireless headphones?
The Galaxy Buds + have 11 hours of playtime from the headphones and up to 22 hours when the case is taken into account.
They also have a wide soundstage and a sleek design that doesn't stick out that far from the ear.
Smart home
Eero Mesh Wi-Fi System ($ 174, originally $ 249;
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With an eero mesh Wi-Fi system you can enhance your entire home network and provide more speed for many more devices.
Strategically place these eero nodes around your home to further expand coverage - up to 5,000 square feet.
And eero will intelligently connect your device node to node for the best coverage.
iRobot Roomba i6 + ($ 599.99, originally $ 799.99;
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This Roomba smart vacuum will not only intelligently map your home and create a schedule, it will also empty the base when full to continue cleaning work.
Echo Dot 3rd Gen ($ 18.99, originally $ 49.99;
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You really can never go wrong with an Echo Dot, especially when it costs just $ 18.99.
It's the easiest way to add Alexa to a room, but you're getting more than just a virtual assistant.
Alexa can be the DJ of a variety of sources or even turn your Echo into a Bluetooth speaker.
Better yet, you can choose your color: charcoal, heather gray, plum or sandstone.
You can even pair an Echo Dot with an Amazon smart plug for just $ 23.9, instead of $ 74.98.
Echo Flex ($ 9.99, originally $ 24.99;
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The more affordable Eco is now more so.
The Echo Flex comes down to just $ 9.99 and is the easiest way to add Alexa to a room, as you simply plug it into a socket.
There are even accessories like a motion sensor, night light, or LED clock that can be added at the bottom for added utility.
Ring Video Doorbell 3 ($ 129.99, originally $ 199.99;
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A smart doorbell makes perfect sense.
Not only does it add a sense of protection to your home, but it offers you an easy way to get a camera view of your front door.
At $ 139.99, versus $ 199.99, the Ring Video Doorbell 3 is especially affordable today.
You get 1080pHD quality, two-way audio (can be heard or spoken), and motion detection in one stylish package.
Echo Studio ($ 149.99, originally $ 199.99;
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Not only is the Echo Studio the largest Alexa smart speaker made by Amazon, it's the loudest and most robust sounding.
In our tests, we found that it can really pump with strong bass.
That's thanks to five speakers inside and support for Dolby Atmos.
Echo Show 5 ($ 44.99, originally $ 89.99;
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Amazon's entry-level smart display, the Echo Show 5, has been reduced to just $ 44.99.
With a 5.5-inch screen and a single speaker, you'll not only hear responses from Alexa, but add some visual elements to the mix.
The addition of a screen also allows you to make video calls, watch a movie, and even learn to cook.
You can pair it with a Blink Mini Indoor smart security camera for just $ 49.99, instead of $ 124.98.
Echo Show 8 ($ 64.99, originally $ 129.99;
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The Echo Show 8 is Amazon's central smart display - it's bigger than the Echo Show 5 with an 8-inch screen and better speakers inside.
It maintains all the functionality of an Alexa smart speaker, but adds video.
You can watch a movie or TV show, learn to cook, stream music, and even video call with friends or family.
You can combine it with an Amazon smart plug for $ 69.99, instead of $ 158.98.
Laptops and Chromebooks
Surface Pro X ($ 999.99, originally $ 1,299;
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The Surface Pro X is Microsoft's next generation 2-in-1 with a custom ARM processor that powers Windows 10 and out-of-the-box Wi-Fi + Cellular connectivity.
You get an expansive 13 ″ display inside an incredibly portable build at just 7.3 millimeters thick and 1.7 pounds.
You can combine it with a TypeCover and a Surface Pen for $ 1,285, instead of $ 1,569.98.
Acer Chromebook 514 ($ 299.99, originally $ 349.99;
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If most of your tasks are web-based, you really can't go wrong with a Chromebook.
And the Acer 514 is a 14-inch Chromebook powered by an Intel Celeron chip and 32GB of storage.
Don't be afraid of that latest spec though, ChromeOS lives mostly in the cloud.
And this is a great device for streaming, emails, word processing, and even school work.
Also, you can venture into the Play Store and run some Android apps.
Televisions
Sony A8H OLED 4K TV ($ 1,298, originally $ 1,498;
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Our TV deluxe selection is heavily discounted this Prime Day.
Yes, the Sony A8H OLED 4K TV is just $ 1,298, a good price for a 55-inch TV and providing one of the best images of any TV we've ever tested.
The A8H offers superior contrast with all-black darks, vibrant hues, and even softer pastels.
It is the complete package and has a smart Android TV interface.
Toshiba 32 ″ 720p Fire TV Edition ($ 119.99, originally $ 179.99;
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If you're looking for extreme value, this Toshiba 32-inch Fire TV Edition offers just that.
Yes, it's just a 720pHD screen, but at this size that's more than fine.
The real surprise comes in the form of the Fire TV smart interface that gives you access to thousands of streaming services.
Smartphones
Galaxy Note 20 Ultra (Starting at $ 1,049.99, originally $ 1,299.99;
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The Note 20 Ultra was launched in August, but it's seeing an epic $ 250 discount. It's currently the best Android smartphone on the market in our eyes and features top-of-the-line hardware across the board, like a Super AMOLED display from 6.9 inches, a triple camera array with 50x space zoom and a very fast processor.
Samsung Galaxy A71 5G ($ 419.99, originally $ 599.99;
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A little over $ 400 for a 5G-enabled phone with a large 6.7-inch screen?
That's the Galaxy A71 5G and at $ 419.99 it is at its lowest price of all time.
It features a sleek design and a three-camera array on the back.
You'll find a selfie camera in a pinhole notch on the front.
Tablets
Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 ($ 549.99, originally $ 649.99;
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We just declared the Galaxy Tab S7 the best Android tablet and now it has a new discount on Amazon.com.
You can get this 11-inch tablet for just $ 549.99 and that price includes the S Pen.
It has Android 10 with a Samsung One UI on top and it's fast thanks to a Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 processor inside.
8th Gen iPad (starting at $ 299, originally $ 329;
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The 8th generation iPad is only a month old and truly offers extreme value at a competitive price at its usual price.
For almost $ 30 less, enter epic territory.
This 10.2-inch iPad beats almost any other tablet at this price point thanks to the A12 Bionic processor inside.
With it, you can make the most of iPadOS 14 and any application from the App Store.
Storage and accessories
SanDisk microSD cards (starting at $ 19.99, originally $ 24.49;
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Whether you're looking to expand storage on your smartphone, tablet, or even a Nintendo Switch, SanDisk is here to help.
With 128GB ($ 19.99), 256GB ($ 23.49), 512GB ($ 79.99), and 1TB ($ 182.99) all discounted, you can't go wrong with any size .
Anker Nano 20W Fast Charger ($ 15.99, originally $ 19.99;
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With Apple's 2020 iPhone family likely being announced today and rumors that there is no plug in the box, it's a good time to buy one.
And the Anker Nano is not only incredibly compact, it can quickly charge your iPhone (or really any smartphone) to 20 watts.
SanDisk 128GB microSD card with 12 months of Nintendo Switch Online ($ 39.99, originally $ 69.98;
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If you have a Nintendo Switch or Switch Lite, this offer is for you.
You can get a 128GB microSD card (which equates to more storage for games and saving files) and a year of Nintendo Switch Online for just $ 39.99.
They would normally cost just $ 70.
And that online subscription lets you play with friends around the world and access more than 70 classic Nintendo titles.
Note: The above prices reflect the price at the time of publication of the article.
