Amazon Prime Day 2024: 33+ best early deals

Amazon Prime Day doesn’t start until July 16, but Prime members don’t have to wait until then to start shopping. Early Prime Day deals are live now, offering some of the year’s lowest prices on tech, kitchenware, travel gear, and more.

I’ve been covering Prime Day for five years, so I know how to find deals that are in truth Worth to buy. Below, I’ve rounded up the best Prime Day deals at the lowest price in at least three months. I will continue to update this list before Prime Day.

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Best Prime Day Deals

Amazon smart plug

Average rating of 4.7 stars from 561,853 reviews on Amazon

When you connect electronics to the Amazon Smart Plug, you can control them through the companion app or using voice commands. For example, I use the Amazon smart plug to turn the light bulbs in my apartment on and off, rather than doing it manually via a wall switch. It has a compact size that also frees up other sockets.

Apple AirPods (3rd generation)

Average rating of 4.2 stars across 409 reviews on Amazon

Lowest price ever

Apple AirPods are loved by many members of the NBC Select team and are the brand’s newest model. They come with a lightning charging case and offer up to 30 hours of battery life per charge. The earbuds are sweat and water resistant, and you can use “Hey Siri” voice commands to play music, make calls, get directions, and respond to text messages. Other Apple AirPod models are also on sale right now, like the 2nd generation for $69 and the Pro 2nd Gen for $169.

Crest 3D Whitestrips with Light

Average rating of 4.4 stars from 15,530 reviews on Amazon

Brighten your smile at home with this kit featuring teeth whitening strips and a portable light device that helps remove stains. You apply whitening strips to your upper and lower teeth and then place the light in your mouth. Treatments last 60 minutes.

Amazon Eco Spot

Newly released, no reviews yet

Lowest price ever

The Echo Spot is Amazon’s new smart alarm clock that also doubles as a Bluetooth speaker. It connects to a companion app, and you can customize the watch face to display additional information like the weather. The small device, powered by Amazon Alexa, also lets you control compatible smart home devices via voice commands.

TubShroom Ultra Stainless Combination

Average rating of 4.7 stars from 56,446 reviews on Amazon

This small device sits inside the bathtub drain and collects surrounding hair to prevent clogging. It fits drains that are 1.25 to 2 inches wide. The TubShroom is made from polished stainless steel, which prevents it from rusting over time. Comes with a plug that works as a bath stopper.

Best Tech Deals Early on Prime Day

Amazon Fire TV Stick

Average rating of 4.7 stars from 478,121 reviews on Amazon

Lowest price ever

Add streaming capabilities to any TV with this Fire Stick. Lets you watch your favorite shows and movies in HD and listen to music. You connect the device to your TV’s HDMI port and control it with the Alexa Voice Remote.

JBL Tune headphones

Average rating of 4.2 stars from 2,374 reviews on Amazon

These wireless headphones offer multiple sound modes so you can decide how much you want to hear the world around you. Active noise cancellation completely blocks out sound, while Ambient Aware lets you hear your surroundings and TalkThru mode mutes your music or podcast when you start talking. The headphones have built-in microphones and offer up to 48 hours of battery life on a single charge. They come with a USB-C charging cable.

Bose SoundLink Flex Portable Bluetooth Speaker

Average rating of 4.7 stars from 32,024 reviews on Amazon

Lowest price ever

This Bluetooth speaker is small enough to throw in your bag and take with you when traveling. It’s also water resistant and floats, so you don’t have to worry about it at the beach or pool. The speaker has a built-in microphone, which you can use for phone calls. It connects to a companion app, allowing you to customize its settings. You can recharge the speaker with the included USB-C cable – it offers up to 12 hours of battery life per charge.

Best Beauty and Wellness Deals Early on Prime Day

Aveeno Baby Continuous Protection Mineral Sunscreen

Average rating of 4.5 stars from 1,946 reviews on Amazon

Dermatologists recommend mineral sunscreens for kids, like this option from Aveeno. Provides broad-spectrum SPF 50 protection and is water and sweat resistant for up to 80 minutes. The fragrance-free sunscreen is also tear-free, so it won’t sting children’s eyes.

Waterpik Ion

Average rating of 4.3 stars from 5,330 reviews on Amazon

The NBC Select Wellness award-winning Waterpik Ion is a flosser with seven tips and 10 pressure settings. Its removable 20-ounce reservoir holds enough water for 90 seconds of flossing and is refillable. A full battery can last up to four weeks, meaning you don’t have to leave it plugged in all the time.

Best Kitchen Deals Early on Prime Day

Brita Metro Water Filter Pitcher

Average rating of 4.6 stars from 37,181 reviews on Amazon

I’ve relied on Brita’s water filter pitcher for years while living in a college dorm and in my current New York City apartment. It doesn’t take up much space in my fridge and there is a light on the lid that changes color to indicate when I need to change the replaceable filter. The carafe has a capacity of 6 cups.

Instant Pot Duo Plus

Average 4.7 stars from 40,674 reviews on Amazon

The six-quart Instant Pot Duo Plus offers nine cooking modes, including pressure cook, slow cook, sauté, steam, and sterilize. It also works as a rice cooker and food warmer. The device has an easy release button to quickly release steam and its digital display shows a progress bar while the food cooks. The Instant Pot comes with dishwasher-safe accessories like a removable inner pot, lid, and steam rack.

Nespresso Vertuo Plus

Average rating of 4.4 stars from 1,207 reviews on Amazon

Many NBC Select employees are fans of Nespresso’s single-serve coffee machines, including updates editor Mili Godio, owner of Vertuo Plus. The coffee maker allows you to prepare single and double doses of espresso and 150 and 200 ml cups of coffee. It features a removable 60-ounce water tank that you can move to different positions and an internal chamber that stores up to 10 used Nespresso capsules.

Best Home Deals Early on Prime Day

Shark IX141 Cordless Vacuum Cleaner

Average rating of 4.3 stars from 11,150 reviews on Amazon

We love Shark’s cordless vacuums, like this model designed specifically for homes with pets. The vacuum cleaner has a low-profile design so you can fit it under furniture and convert it into a handheld vacuum. The cleaning tool’s LED headlights highlight dirt and dust, plus it comes with a crevice tool and pet multi-tool accessory. The vacuum cleaner offers up to 40 minutes of autonomy on a full charge.

iRobot Roomba j7+

Average rating of 4.0 stars from 6,776 reviews on Amazon

Lowest price ever

iRobot’s robot vacuum takes all the hassle out of cleaning by automatically maneuvering around your home to suck up dirt, dust, crumbs and pet hair. It also empties itself when returned to the included charging base, which has a built-in closed bag system that holds up to 60 days of debris. The vacuum’s sensors help you avoid obstacles like cords, shoes, and furniture, and it’s paired with a companion app so you can set cleaning schedules.

Best Prime Day Travel Deals

Bagsmart Puffer Tote Bag

Average rating of 4.6 stars across 235 reviews on Amazon

You can pack all your travel essentials inside this machine-washable bag, which closes with a zipper and is made from water-resistant nylon. There are pockets inside the bag to keep you organized and a padded laptop sleeve. The bag also has external pockets, one of which converts into a luggage trolley bag.

Wise Owl Outfitters Travel Pillow

Average rating of 4.5 stars from 10,375 reviews on Amazon

Carry the Wise Owl Mini Pillow while traveling to cushion wherever you rest your head. It folds into a bag when you’re not using it, but fluffs up quickly when you’re ready for bed. The machine-washable cushion is made from memory foam and lined with soft microsuede.

Pagosa Traveller’s Choice hard carry-on luggage

Average rating of 4.5 stars out of 3,569 on Amazon

Thanks to its interior organization system, you can put several days’ worth of clothes inside this handbag and still have space for a toiletry bag or a pair of shoes. It has a hard, scratch- and water-resistant outer shell and a built-in portable charger to power your devices. The suitcase is designed with four swivel wheels and a telescopic handle.

Best sales at the start of Prime Day

Here are the best Prime Day sales you should know about. Keep in mind that not all items from a brand are discounted, as described below.

Better sales at other retailers

• Wal-Mart: Shop the Walmart Deals event through July 11
• Target: Shop Target Circle Week through July 13
• Best buy: Up to 50% off on home appliances until July 10
• Ulta: Up to 45% off until July 13th during the Big Summer Birthday Sale
• Sephora: Up to 50% off until July 10th during Sephora Summer Deal Week

How I found the best deals at the start of Prime Day

My recommendations above are based on previous NBC Select coverage and reporting. I’ve also included products tested by the NBC Select team, including Wellness Award winners. I review each deal through price trackers like CamelCamelCamel to ensure products are at their lowest price or at their lowest price in at least three months. All of the products I recommend are highly rated items, with an average rating of at least 4.0 stars across hundreds of reviews.

Why trust NBC Select?

I’m NBC Select’s associate updates editor and have been covering business and sales for five years. To summarize the best early Prime Day sales, I found highly-rated products at their lowest price ever or at their lowest price in three months.