Amazon Prime Day is here, taking place on October 8th and 9th, and it’s becoming Amazon’s equivalent to Black Friday. This year, the company has unleashed remarkable discounts covering millions of products, from Dyson vacuum cleaners to Apple AirPods and Le Creuset cookware. Some items are slashed by as much as 80%, while others, like treadmills and air purifiers, are available at half price.
What makes Prime Day special is that it’s an exclusive promotional event for Amazon Prime members, often dubbed “Amazon’s Black Friday.” The variety of discounts this year is impressive. For instance, in the electronics category, the Jackery Solar Generator 3000 PRO 400W is now going for $1,999—50% off its usual price. The Sperax walking pad home treadmill is priced at $159, down from $330, marking a significant 52% discount. Dyson’s V8 cordless vacuum is listed at $349, reduced from $470, and the Roborock S8 Max Ultra robotic vacuum has dropped from $1,600 to $1,100, saving buyers $500.
Small appliances are also part of the sale, with the Zojirushi CD-WCC40 4L Micom thermal electric kettle now at $126, down from $210. The De’Longhi All-in-One Combination coffee machine is marked down from $320 to $220, while the Breville BES870XL espresso machine is available for $550, giving buyers a savings of $200. Philips Sonicare’s 6500 electric toothbrush is now just $80 with a coupon, down from $180, and the Winix 5500-2 air purifier is on sale for $126, originally priced at $250.
When it comes to Apple products, shoppers have plenty to choose from. The 2024 MacBook Air 13-inch laptop featuring the M3 chip is currently available for $850, reduced from $1,100. The AirPods Pro 2 are priced at $170, down from $249, while the AirPods Max headphones are now $395, a decrease from $549. The Apple Watch SE (2nd Generation) has dropped to $170 from $249, and the Apple AirTag is priced at $25 instead of $29, with a four-pack offered at $80. Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 6 AI smart foldable phone is also receiving discounts of up to 24%.
In terms of audio gear, the new Bose QuietComfort noise-canceling headphones are now available for $200, down from $350. The Beats Studio Pro x Kim Kardashian headphones are priced at $190, reduced from $350. Families will find the Evenflo Revolve360 Slim 2-in-1 child safety seat at $232, and a Lodge cast iron skillet has dropped to $20 from $34. For creative minds, LEGO’s Disney camera is priced at $70 instead of $100, and Guerlain’s Misty Rose fragrance is now just below $28—down from an initial price of $155. Dyson’s hair dryer is also discounted by 23%, bringing it to $330.
For those who like to compare current prices with past transactions, the Chrome extension Keepa is a handy tool. It offers historical pricing data displayed right under the product listings, helping shoppers evaluate past price trends and decide if they’re scoring a great deal this Prime Day.
