Prime Day officially starts on Jul. 8, but if you’re eager to shop, you can get started right now. Early deals are available on the retailer’s site, giving Prime members the opportunity to save on Dyson vacuums, Breville espresso machines, Vera Bradley bags, Garmin smartwatches, Shark hair tools and more. Wondering if early deals are worth taking advantage of? As someone who’s covered Prime Day for six years, I can say they absolutely are. The discounts you currently see online aren’t likely to get better once Amazon’s mega sale begins, and shopping early ensures you’re able to buy a product before it sells out.
That said, not all early Prime Day deals are actually worth buying. To help you find the best ones, I rounded up a handful that are highly rated, at least 20% off and at their lowest price in at least three months. I’ll frequently update this list leading up to Prime Day.
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Best early Prime Day deals
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This rechargeable electric toothbrush has all of the features dentists told us to look for while shopping: a pressure sensor, a two-minute timer and brush head change alert. You can also choose from three cleaning modes. The toothbrush comes with a travel case and two extra brush heads.
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Ecolution Microwave Popcorn Popper
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Shark PowerPro Plus Cordless Stick Vacuum
This cordless stick vacuum automatically adjusts its brushroll speed after it detects what type of floor you’re cleaning, and it gives you up to 50 minutes of power on a single charge, according to the brand. It has a HEPA filter that traps dust and other allergens and LED headlights to highlight dirt. You can convert the appliance to a handheld vacuum and addthe included attachments to reach areas like stairs, under furniture and above cabinets.
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The Nespresso Vertuo Plus, one of our favorite single-serve machines, lets you make 5 or 8-ounce cups of coffee and single or double espresso shots. It has a 40-ounce removable water tank, so it’s easy to refill, and a built-in container that holds up to 13 used pods. The machine comes with a starter set of Nespresso capsules so you can use it immediately.
KitchenAid Ribbed Soft Silicone Oven Mitts
Prime Day is a great opportunity to replace anything you’ve been meaning to, but never get around to — for me, that’s my decade-old, stained, ripped oven mitts. I’m committed to tossing them in exchange for this pair from KitchenAid. They’re covered in soft, ribbed silicone that’s grippy, heat-resistant up to 500 degrees Fahrenheit and water-resistant, according to the brand. The oven mitts also have a cotton cuff, so they feel soft against your skin.
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Best early Prime Day promos
Leading up to Prime Day, Amazon offers special promos on its services, like those I listed below. Also, be sure to check out deals through the retailer’s Buy with Prime service, which brands like Steve Madden, Wyze and Jlab participate in.
- Prime members can save $10 on a Grubhub+ delivery order over $20 with the code “PRIME10” through Jul. 7.
- Prime members can get a $200 Amazon gift card upon approval for a Prime Visa through Jul. 14.
- Prime members can get a $80 Amazon gift card upon approval for a Prime Store Card through Jul. 11.
- Prime members can get $1 off per gallon on one fuel purchase up to 35 gallons through Jul. 6 at participating BP, Amoco and AM-PM locations.
- Prime members can save on travel bookings for a limited time, including trips through Royal Caribbean, Avis, Amtrak, Budget and Carnival.
- Prime members new to Audible can get their first three months free when they sign up for Audible Premium Plus through Jul. 31.
- Prime members new to Amazon Music Unlimited can try it for free for a limited time.
- Prime members can sign up for the Amazon grocery subscription and get three months free for a limited time.
- Prime members can currently claim six bonus free games through Prime Gaming.
- Prime members can get $30 off their first year of an Amazon One Medical membership, giving them access to in-person and virtual primary care for $69 annually instead of $99. Amazon One Medical pay-per-visit, a telehealth service that treats 40+ common conditions, also offers Prime members 50% off select visit types. That makes visits $14 instead of $29.
Best early Prime Day sales
Here are the best Prime Day sales to know about. Keep in mind, not every item from a brand is discounted as described below.
- Up to 41% off Hydro Flask water bottles
- Up to 33% Amazon Kindle e-readers, including the Scribe
- Up to 27% off Breville appliances, including espresso machines
- Up to 20% off Levoit air purifiers
- Up to 44% off Garmin smartwatches
- Up to 20% off LuxClub sheet sets
- Up to 26% off Kate Spade tech accessories
- Up to 29% off Ugg robes
- Up to 35% off Nanit baby monitors
- Up to 50% off iRobot Roomba vacuums
- Up to 50% off Instant Pot appliances
- Up to 30% off Vitamix blenders
Best sales at other retailers
- Target: Shop Target Circle Week from Jul. 6 to 12
- Walmart: Shop the Walmart Deal event from Jul. 8 to 13
- Best Buy: Shop the Black Friday in July sale from Jul. 7 to 13
- Nordstrom: Nordstrom Anniversary Sale from Jul. 8 to Aug. 3
How I found the best early Prime Day deals
All of my recommendations above are based on NBC Select’s previous coverage and reporting. I also included products the NBC Select staff tested, including Wellness Award and Giftable Tech Award winners. I ran each deal through price trackers like CamelCamelCamel to ensure products are at their lowest price in at least three months. All the products I recommend are highly rated with at least a 4.0-star average rating from hundreds of reviews.
Why trust NBC Select?
I’m a reporter for NBC Select who has covered Amazon Prime Day since 2020. In addition to writing about the best deals, I also wrote about what’s included in a Prime membership, the history of Prime Day and what to buy and skip this year. Prior to Amazon’s flagship sale, I previewed a list of deals from the retailer and sorted through them to find worthwhile sales you should know about.
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