Amazon's Prime Day sale events seem to come around faster every year, and that's partly because they are. This is the second Prime Day event of the year, dubbed Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days, and we still have Black Friday to come. But decent discounts on some of our favorite tech gadgets are hard to ignore, particularly if you're feeling the squeeze. We've distilled the latest sale down to this flavorsome brew of discounted devices.
You can find more deals in our categorized Absolute Best Prime Big Deal Days picks and our live blog of bargains.
The Google Pixel 9a is already the best cheap phone you can buy, so another $150 off is not to be sniffed at. Whether you need a new smartphone yourself and don't want to spend too much, or want to snag it for your partner or kid, the Pixel 9a has loads to offer (flagship Tensor G4 chip, reliable dual-camera system, smart software features, wireless charging, an IP68 rating, and seven years of software support). If you want something a little more powerful, the newer Pixel 10 series is also on sale.
Sure, you can get the base 2024 iPad for $279; that's a great deal on an excellent tablet. But you could also opt for the newer 11-inch iPad Air from earlier this year. It's much more powerful and future-proof, with support for Apple Intelligence. It can handle the new windowing and multitasking improvements in iPadOS 26 with ease, and it supports the top-of-the-line Apple Pencil Pro that can wirelessly charge and connect to the top of the iPad Air's edge. Read more about them in our Best iPads guide.
Want an Android tablet instead? The OnePlus Pad 3 is our absolute favorite. It's a top-of-the-line tablet, meaning performance is stellar thanks to the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. It has excellent speakers, and you can pair it with OnePlus' keyboard and stylus to get some work done (sold separately). I really enjoy OnePlus' multitasking system, as it makes it easy to use three apps simultaneously. It also supports super speedy charging. Too bad there's no fingerprint sensor.
Many of the best portable chargers work great at charging up your gadgets but look so boring. This one is a translucent prism with a handy display packed with geeky charging stats. It's not style over substance either, because this delivers 170 watts, has a 24,000-mAh capacity, fast charges most smartphones, and boasts an IP66 rating for water resistance. It's one of the best power bank Prime Day deals we've spotted.
The Dell 32 Plus 4K QD-OLED is one of the few OLED monitors not aimed at gamers, making it tempting for home workers, video editors, and content creators. It boasts over 1,000 nits of peak brightness in HDR, strong audio, and beautifully crisp 4K image quality. It's one of the best monitors on the market right now, and it's actually pretty good for gaming, too.
This mechanical keyboard is our favorite for gamers. The BlackWidow V4 75% has a smaller, more compact layout, which is great for tiny desks. The factory-lubed Razer Orange switches have a nice tactile bump, and it's satisfying to type on. The RGB lighting is customizable, and the 8,000-Hz polling rate is more than enough for fast-paced games. It's not wireless, but that means you won't have to keep it charged.
You can go off-grid or work through a power cut with one of the best portable power stations, and Anker's Solix C1000 is my pick for happy campers. Molded handles for easy carrying, a handy LED bar on the front with three brightness levels, and a chunky 1,056-watt-hour capacity make this worth packing for your next trip. It can also double as an uninterruptible power supply with a 20-millisecond delay.
The Wi-Fi 7 Netgear Orbi 770 Series is simply the best mesh Wi-Fi system for most folks right now, and it has never been cheaper. A tri-band mesh (2.4-, 5-, and 6-GHz) that's simple to set up and use, the Orbi 770 delivers speedy internet over a wide area. Upgrade to Wi-Fi 7 for new features like MLO (Multi-Link Operation) to enable Wi-Fi 7 devices to connect on multiple bands simultaneously. Basic security is built in, but you need to subscribe if you fancy enhanced security and parental controls (not required).
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