You say it's another Amazon Prime Day sale. It's not called Prime Day Part 2. The Prime Early Access Sale is called that. The game is the same regardless of the name, and the WIRED team has sorted through all the deals. These are our top picks from a lot of different companies.
The products are tested by the WIRED gear team. We sorted through a lot of deals. Out of stock or no longer discounted are the words that come to mind. You can avoid bad deals with our Prime Day shopping tips. For $5 you can get a one-year subscription to WIRED.
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There is a Microsoft Surface laptop.
Photograph: MicrosoftMost people just need a laptop even though the Surface Laptop range is not as stylish as some of the brand's sets. The best surface for most people is this one. Microsoft's flagship laptop is now under $1,000 and can hold up to 16 gigabytes of memory. Microsoft has a Surface hardware event this week where a successor could be seen.
With consoles like the Xbox Series S, Nintendo Switch, and Steam Deck around, gaming laptops can look pricey. They are the only option if you want a great display and strong PC specifications. All this is offered at almost $300 off. It's an ideal combo for mid-tier PC gaming, as it includes one of Intel's latest gaming chips, 16 gigabytes of RAM, and a 512-gigabyte solid state drive.
The Nitro 5 is one of the best cheap gaming laptops around, with a great screen and typing experience. The model is easy to build in a few minutes. There are more than one port. It's hard to find a better performance-to- value ratio in other places.
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The 14-inch Pavilion machine from HP is a great option for a cheap laptop. This sale gives you a strong 11th-Gen Intel Core i5 with 8 gigabytes of memory and a 128-gigabyte solid state drive. It's a good combo for people who use productivity tools. It's a bit more comfortable to watch videos on this laptop.
Even entry level gaming laptops can go over $1,000. The HP Victus is under that. The model you get is the one with the chip, the graphics card, and the storage. It's all in a package that isn't loud.
There are a lot of people who will want to push the Chromebooks hard. The IdeaPad Flex 5i is our top choice for a Chrome OS powerhouse. You can get a lot of performance from a Chromebooks with the Intel Core i3 and 8 GB of RAM, as well as the lower-powered Celeron chips. There is an anti-glare finish on the display.
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There are a variety of iPad Pro generations compatible with the combo touch. It's a great way to get some light work done because of the keyboard and trackpad. The keyboard can be removed when you don't need it, keeping the iPad Pro's portable nature intact.
The lowest price we have seen so far is this one.
For most people, this is a good deal. It is the lowest price we have seen. The iPad has been updated for the past three years. A new model may be on sale for Black Friday.
If you're in the market for a cheap tablet, the 2020 model of the Fire HD 8 is still a good deal even though it's only available for pre-order. The larger Fire HD 8 series is nearly as capable as the smaller Fire HD 8 series. It is portable and has a screen that won't ruin your eyes. Our guide can be used to install the Play Store, which is more capable than it is out of the box.
There are phone deals.
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Our top pick as the best cheap phone is the Google Pixel 6A, which is our favorite phone. The lowest we have seen is this one. The Pixel 6A is great value, with great performance, excellent cameras, impressive battery life, and a nice display, even when it isn't on sale. It would be hard to find a better deal on a new phone. If you want a bigger device and better cameras, you can get the Pixel 6 Pro for $649.
The lowest price we have ever seen on the S22 Ultra is this one. The device has an S Pen that is great for writing notes. You can take stunningly sharp pictures from far away with it.
The cost is a lot. But it doesn't open. Extra screen real estate is nice. Thanks to its improved multitasking, life on a larger screen is easier. The battery life is good and the screen is smooth.
Both the Fold4 and the Z flip4 are made by the same company.
Photograph: SamsungWhen it is unfolded, the Z Flip4 feels like a normal phone, but when it is folded, it will slip into some small pockets. It is similar to a StarTak but with a real screen. The battery won't be able to keep you going through the day. The cheapest folding phone we have seen is this one.
This phone has a good software support window and a bright 120-Hz screen. It's cameras are not as good as those of the other phones. It's worth pointing out that this is still more expensive than the new phone from the company.
There are TV and soundbar deals.
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This is a significant discount for one of the best TVs you can buy for bright rooms, and it's not cheap, but it's worth it. If you have a large family and a home with lots of windows, this could be the move. It has a 120-Hz refresh rate that is ideal for gaming.
The speakers that bounce sound off your walls and ceiling allow you to get a pretty good sound from a single unit. This speaker from one of our top-rated audio brands is an intriguing proposition now that it's costing less.
One of our favorite soundbars is now under $200. The Signa S4 is the top package if you want to get a soundbar and a sub. The combo has a variety of options to get the right feel. It's ideal for big sound when you want it, like at a house party or your favorite movie.
There are headphone deals.
Bose cancels noise.
Photograph: BoseThis is one of the best noise-canceling headphones on the market. Digital signal processing and advanced microphone array do a great job of blocking out noise. They're very comfortable and have a good battery life. It's a good deal to get more than $100 off a top wireless noise-canceling device.
Sony has the best overall headphones. The sound of the WH-1000XM5 is amazing and they are just plain comfortable to wear.
The Buds Pro got props for comfort, great sound, seven hours of battery life with active noise cancellation, and pricing that's now even further, as the Buds Pro got a stellar review from WIRED associate editorParker Hall. The microphones and midtones have room for improvement.
There are other tech deals.
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The LaCie Rugged SSD is our top pick for a rugged drive, but the T7 Shield is cheaper and better. It's rated to survive a drop of up to 9.8 feet. If you want to spend more or less, there are other sizes to choose from.
We're a big fan of the model's top battery life and it's in our Best Smartwatch guide. The Wear OS 3 update is due later this year. It's responsive, provides notifications, counts steps, and has a battery life of two days. There's a new TicWatch Ultra on the way and it's powered by a new Wearables Chipset fromQualcomm.
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The Apple Watch Series 8 is our favorite Apple Watch and it is on sale. The 41mm version is on sale for $349. The second-generation Watch SE includes an electrocardiogram, an always-on display, a skin temperature sensor for better period tracking, and a more accurate heart-rate monitor. You can check our guide for more recommendations.
It's a great way to save a couple of dollars on your shipping when you use a label printer like this one. The printer uses heat instead of ink to print. When you're ready to go, you'll find helpful instructions to get the correct size of your label.
There are sale pages for retailers.
Some stores are starting to offer deals that don't require an Amazon Prime membership. There is a list of merchants that might be involved.
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