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It’s the last day of Amazon Prime Day. All mediocre-to-good things must come to an end, and with caffeine in our brains and years of expertise in our hearts, we're here once again to sift through the pile of nonsense to find the deals on gear that'll be great far past the initial hit of dopamine when it arrives at your door.
Our fabulous WIRED reviewers will be popping into this live blog throughout the day to yap about the stuff they’re buying and the bargains we think you should know about. We’ll also regularly be updating our Absolute Best Prime Day Deals.
And With That, I Bid You Farewell, Plus a List of Budget-Friendlier Deals
“In this economy?!” jokes have never felt more on the nose. You don’t have to spend all of your money to get gear worth buying, and you certainly don’t want to make a bad investment on something that will fail as soon as its warranty expires. Check out this article for our top tested picks that won’t completely break the bank.
With this post, I'm wrapping up the liveblog. But we'll be updating our deals coverage more throughout the night, so check back here for the latest news. Thanks for hanging out with us. See you on Black Friday!
I Don't Think This Lip Mask Is Supposed to Last 3 Years, but Mine Has
This Laneige lip mask is a staple of shopping holidays, and it never sells for this low outside of them. I first purchased it in 2023, and somehow, that jar is still going. It may not be advisable to continue using it considering the very bylaws of physics that it seems to defy, but continue using it I shall. It's rich but not too sticky, and I especially love it in winter when the Milwaukee winters wreak havoc on my lips. It even works as a cuticle cream in a pinch. I will cry tears of joy when I eventually finish it, but a little goes such a long way that I fear it may never happen. Don't ask me about the second jar I bought in a different flavor…I've barely made a dent.
Vacuums Continue to Win This Prime Day. Here’s Another Deal
The dark horse category of this year's Prime Big Deal Days event? Vacuums. There are so many deals worth buying that if you're in the market for an upgrade you'd be remiss not to at least give them a glance. Here's another highlight from resident vac expert Nena Farrell, featuring a Shark model that can slide under your furniture and another that'll use the power of robotics and UV light to clean your floors all on its own.
The JBL Flip 7 Is Still Close to Its Lowest Price
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If you weren't paying super-close attention earlier in the week, you missed the very best deal on our top Bluetooth speaker. But at $110, it's still a good price compared to what it usually sells for, especially since all 10 color options are discounted. It's rugged, it's portable, it sounds punchy, and it has enough battery life to last all night. What's not to like?
We Just Updated Our Giant List of the Best Prime Day Deals
If a deal is worth shopping, and it's on gear we've hand-tested in our own lives and deemed worth recommending, you'll find it in this list. We've got AirPods. We've got laptops. We've got espresso makers and smart displays and arguably more pairs of headphones than could be deemed reasonable by anyone other than the world's biggest collective of gadget nerds. (That's us.) If you want to beat FOMO, want a simple list to browse, or you're just getting off work and don't know where to start, I suggest this roundup.
Race Your Family for a Spot on the Board Game Podium
Rev your engines and get ready to burn rubber! This racing game is tactical fun, as you speed around four tracks across the globe, using your deck of cards to overtake and reach the finish line before your competitors. Timing is everything if you want to claim pole position, and you must watch out for overheating engines and tight corners. The slipstreaming mechanic keeps things competitive, preventing anyone from falling too far behind. You don’t have to be a Grand Prix fan to enjoy this. It’s a refreshing change of pace for board game night. The regular price is high, so grab it for less while you can.
Get Ahead of Porch Pirate Season With This $60 Outdoor Camera
Unfortunately, it's that time of year. We've tested more than 100 home security cameras, and the Eufy C37 is a great cheap outdoor pan-and-tilt camera. The $60 deal is a match of the best price we've seen and is an especially good one to consider if you don't have a system in place for preventing package thefts ahead of holiday shopping season. There are detachable solar panels, 2K resolution, and AI auto-tracking. Some features are locked behind a subscription, but it isn't required to get solid value for the cost.
Save Even More on Our Top Budget-Friendly Vacuum for Pets
Cheap vacuums are a dime a dozen, but not all of them are worth your money. In fact, most aren't. But the Bissell PowerClean strikes a great balance between features and price. Our top affordable cordless vacuum comes in a few different varieties. This is the Fur Finder, which is specifically designed for pet owners but will still work well for households without pets. It's got lights, HEPA filtration, a tangle-free brush roll, and a fancy upholstery tool. You can save even more with this Prime Day discount.
Check our list of the best vacuum deals for more chances to save.
The Best Monitor for Your Desk, Matching Its Best Price This Year
Sometimes it's hard to be a deal hunter, because the products that get us most excited based on our testing aren't always on the best offer. But occasionally the stars align and you get a deal like this. Editor Luke Larsen has tested dozens of monitors and says this option from Dell is the best for your desk. It's thin, bright, color-accurate, and offers 4K resolution at a much lower price than others you'd find. This deal matches the best we've tracked all year and is just about $20 higher than the lowest cost we've ever seen.
Need a New Mattress? Then You Need This Deals Post
We cover mattress deals year-round, so we can tell at a glance whether or not a discount is actually good. Reviewer Molly Higgins has put together a wonderful list of WIRED-tested beds, bedding, and pillows that are on sale for Prime Day, even if not from Amazon. There are even some extreme alarm clocks for your displeasure.
Picky Cat? Try Shreds
If you have a cat, you already know they’re weird about wet food. You never know which textures and flavors they’re going to reject outright, or later reject after you’ve bought an entire flat of it at Costco. Friskies clearly knows its customers, as the company makes a downright encyclopedic variety of textures, from chunks and filets to paté and, as seen here, “shreds.” This is the only texture that WIRED pet tech reviewer Molly Higgins’ cats will tolerate; the can contents look like little meat noodles in a puddle of viscous “gravy.” I know this because my cats will only eat the paté texture, so I’ve spent quite a bit of time looking at untouched plates of Friskies Shreds. This is not the healthiest or cleanest wet food, according to recent news reports (spoiler: The vast majority of them aren’t), nor is it even that great a sale, but it is cheaper than buying it at most stores. It’s also more nutritionally complete than the houseplants, flies, and plastic bags that would make up my cats’ diet if they had their way.
My Face Misses My Red Light Mask So Badly
There's a lot of things you're banned from when you're pregnant. One of the things not recommended for me (only because there's no data about whether it's safe, not because it's proven unsafe) is using red light devices. And boy, I know they say pregnancy is when your skin glows, but I can really see a difference not using it. Smaller acne pops up more in my trouble spots and doesn't clear away as quickly, and any scabs or scars are taking twice as long to heal. If you're wishing for better skin, do what I can't and get yourself a red light mask. WIRED reviewer Boutayna Chokrane recommends this one from Shark (that not only does red light, but also has under-eye cooling pads!) and it's on sale right now for Prime Day.
This Powerful Stick Vac Makes Cleaning Crazy Easy
I love a good cordless stick vacuum, and Shark easily makes some of the best in the game—Shark's vacs have done as well as Dysons in my side-by-side testing. While my current favorite is the Shark PowerDetect Speed, the original Shark is a little more powerful with a larger dust cup and is currently on sale. Both the vacuum itself and the version that comes with a base station are on sale, and after testing both versions, I really recommend getting a base station. It really improves the experience with the ease of knowing where it is, knowing it's charged, and having it auto-empty is worth spending a little more, especially when it's on sale.
Get a Head Start on Your Fitness Goals With These Prime Day Picks
Reviewer Boutayna Chokrane is always on her way to Pilates or yoga when the girls catch up via FaceTime, seemingly no matter the time of day. I personally have learned a thing or twelve from her regarding personal fitness, and she's rounded up a whole list of deals worth checking out that can probably help you, too. From recovery tools to treadmills to trackers, you don't need to wait until the new year arrives to start reaching toward your fitness goals.
The Iconic Razer Kitty Kraken Headset Is Down to Its Second-Best Price
I'm sorry to say that at one point this year, before I got to test it, this headset fell to $100. But I've been checking it out for a few days, I love it very much, and every color is at least somewhat discounted thanks to Prime Day. The Razer Kraken Kitty V3 Pro has the iconic cat ears attached, plus RGB lights throughout the ears and earcups for slick reactive rainbows. I love the retractable mic and the sound quality, and so far it's been very comfortable. Add on three modes of connectivity and I'm still blogging about it since it will be a pick in an upcoming guide refresh. It's cute and nobody can stop me! I can't confirm nor deny that the ears add any speed to your gamer reflexes, but if you'd like to test the theory for yourself, do it at a slight discount.
I Call Mom More Because of These Earbuds
I have aging parents who are losing their hearing, and I like to mumble. That’s a bad combination for phone calls, especially in a loud place like New York City. The Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro solved this problem. I sound amazingly clear and loud on all my phone calls, no matter where I am. Firetrucks, highway overpasses, loud cafes, no background noise stopped me from having clear calls where I never had to repeat myself. I recommend these earbuds even at full price—this is the first time they’ve been on sale, and 20 percent off feels like icing on the cake.
The Best Art TV, Now at Its Lowest Price
Art TVs are for what I'd call a “specific audience." Some of us aren't bothered by the black box on our wall or entertainment center when the set isn't on. Some of us cannot stand it. This is the best price we've ever seen for Samsung's The Frame Pro, which is our top art TV overall. It displays gorgeous art images that look great thanks to the high contrast and anti-glare coating. It's a bummer that some of the art is locked behind a monthly subscription, but we think this model is hard to beat for folks in the market for this specific and luxurious item. Personally, I'm OK with the Roku Backdrops that shuffle, but my TV was also $200 and is not at all the centerpiece of my home. Should I get an art TV? Much to consider…
Get My Next Robot Vacuum Pick While It’s on Sale
I’m constantly testing robot vacuums, but sometimes, they all blur together, especially when some brands are pumping out constant new models. Roborock is guilty of that, with so many new models out this year we’ve barely been able to review them all. But the latest one I’m testing has actually left me happy and impressed with its work around my house.
While most robot vacuums don’t really seem to see spills like they say they will, the Roborock Saros 20 did see the cherry stain spill I put in its path and meticulously cleaned it. I also really liked that it went back to the dock afterwards to wash its pad, so there was no worry about the cherry juice being spread across more of my floors (which has happened with less intelligent vacuums!) It’ll be coming to my guide to robot vacuums soon as a new pick.
The Best-Looking Bottle Washer Is Down to Its Best Price
There's a lot of nonsense marketed to new parents, but bottle washers actually provide a necessary service. You could run your dishwasher 24 hours per day, or you could pick up this countertop bottle washer and sanitizer. It has a few different cleaning modes, including a quick 19-minute wash cycle that might come to the rescue if your hands are full. Your newborn does not need shoes. But you, or your expecting friends, do need to keep them fed. This price beats the previous lowest we've seen.
A Trip to the Mechanic? Not in This Economy
Do you have an older vehicle, or a vehicle of dubious reliability? It would probably make sense for you to have an OBD II reader. If your check engine light comes on, you’ll be able to interpret the code that caused it and determine whether it’s A) something you can ignore until you have the time or money to get it fixed, B) something you can fix yourself, or C) something severe enough to stop driving the car. Or, if there’s an entire library’s worth of codes, give up and sell the car to someone on the side of the road for $2,500, as I did once with an old Camaro I was tired of fixing. Anyway, I bought this OBDII reader a few months ago for my 2nd gen Tundra (just in case!) and have been quite impressed with the features and the quality for the price—which is even better right now at 25 percent off.