I test gadgets for a living – 5 Amazon Prime Day deals you must not miss and it’s a big day for Apple and Samsung fans

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IT’S Amazon Prime Day and there are gadget deals to be had.

I test gadgets for a living so I know a good deal when I see one – and wow, there are big savings today.

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The Apple AirPods Max are my favorite deal of Prime Day so far[/caption]

We probably won’t see big discounts from Amazon again until Black Friday.

So if you don’t fancy waiting until just before Christmas for your gadget purchases, here are five buys to consider today.

SEAN’S PICK #1 – APPLE AIRPODS MAX

  • Apple AirPods Max at Amazon for $349.99 – buy here

My headline pick is on the Apple AirPods Max.

Normally these wireless headphones are out of reach for a lot of people, because they usually cost $549. Wow.

But today they’re down to just $395 for Amazon Prime members.

It’s an enormous discount on Apple’s most premium headphones.

And I’ve checked the Amazon trackers and this looks like it’s the lowest price ever. Don’t miss this one – it’s a really good price.

SEAN’S PICK #2 – APPLE AIRPODS (2ND GEN)

  • Apple AirPods (2nd gen) at Amazon for $69 – buy here

If that’s too much for you, you can grab a pair of regular second-generation Apple AirPods (the kind that go in your ears, not over them) for $69.

That’s down from $129 and – better still – doesn’t even require a Prime membership.

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You can get discounted Apple AirPods even if you don’t have a Prime membership[/caption]

SEAN’S PICK #3 – AMAZON ECHO POP

  • Echo Pop speaker at Amazon for $17.99 – buy here

Amazon has also discounted some of its own audio gear.

There’s a great discount on the Amazon Echo Pop.

That’s the small Alexa speaker that you control with your voice.

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The Echo Pop is exceptionally good value for money at $17.99[/caption]

They’re available in a bunch of fun colors like Midnight Teal and Lavender Bloom.

Normally it’s $39.99 – but a 55% discount brings that down to $17.99.

It gets the Sean seal of approval. 

This is also the lowest price we’ve seen at Amazon, so that’s something to think about.

SEAN’S PICK #4 – SAMSUNG GALAXY S24 ULTRA

  • Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra at Amazon for $974.99 – buy here

There are some great deals on Samsung gadgets.

If you’ve got the cash to put down, you can shave a massive 25% off the price of one of Samsung’s latest phones.

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Samsung’s Galaxy S24 Ultra has had its price dramatically reduced for Prime Day[/caption]

The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra – with 256GB of storage and a 50-megapixel zoom camera – is down from $1,300 to $975.

A $325 price cut is nothing to sniff at.

And the phone isn’t even a year old.

SEAN’S PICK #5 – SAMSUNG GALAXY WATCH 6

  • Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 at Amazon for $209 – buy here
The Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 has also received a discount

Another Samsung deal gets you an Apple Watch rival for a very low price.

The Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 came out last year and has an official price of $299.99.

But for Prime Day it’s down to just $159.99.

Like an Apple Watch, it’ll track your heart rate, help you monitor your sleep, and – of course – tell you the time.

Best Prime Big Deals Day Offers 2024

It's almost day one of PRIME Big Deals Day, and there are some fantastic deals up for grabs. We've picked out our favorites below:

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Here are some of our top picks from the Amazon event so far:

  • Apple Watch Series 9, $279.99 (save $120.00) buy here
  • Amazon Kindle Scribe, $281.81 (save $68.18) – buy here
  • Fujifilm Instax Square SQ6 – Instant Film Camera, $89 (save $40.95) – buy here
  • Apple Airpods Pro (2nd Generation), $168.99 (save $80.01) buy here
  • Crest 3D Whitestrips, Professional Effects, Teeth Whitening Strip Kit, $29.99 (save $16) – buy here
  • Blink Outdoor 4 – Wireless Security System, $159.99 (save $240) – buy here
  • OURA Ring Gen3, $281.81 (save $67.19) – buy here
  • Philips Sonicare ProtectiveClean 5300 Rechargeable Electric Power Toothbrush, $59.95 (save $50.01) – buy here
  • Biotin Shampoo and Conditioner Set, $24.99 (save $15) – buy here
  • De’Longhi Magnifica Start Espresso & Coffee Machine with Automatic Milk Frother, $549.95 (save $450) – buy here
  • Ninja DZ401 Foodi 10 Quart 6-in-1 DualZone XL 2-Basket Air Fryer, $179.99 (save $50) – buy here
  • DEWALT 20V MAX Cordless Drill and Impact Driver, $129 (save $110) – buy here
  • SAMSUNG Galaxy Watch 6 44mm Bluetooth Smartwatch, $199.99 (save $130) – buy here
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If you haven’t signed up already, make sure you sign up here for the 30-day free trial – otherwise, you won’t be able to access the deals.

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All prices in this article were correct at the time of writing, but may have since changed.

Always do your own research before making any purchase.