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So we will be totally honest with you: We do have some idea of which products our readers are purchasing during Amazon Prime Day. (But no, we have no idea what you personally purchased.) And it can be interesting to see what the more popular products are — because they are definitely not all tech. In case you also find it as interesting as we do, these are some of the top products that you, our readers, have purchased during Prime Day through our site. It’s the final day of Prime Day, so time is running out to get these deals.
AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation
It’s typically difficult to find a sale on anything Apple, so when there’s the chance to get $60 off on the latest gen of Apple’s earbuds, a bunch of people are going to take advantage of it. Interestingly, Apple has two versions of its base model; the one that readers loved the most comes with active noise canceling and costs $119 at Amazon. (The version without ANC but with the same good audio quality is also popular, but is further down this list.)
Anker’s Nano power bank
It’s nice to know that I’m not the only one who needs a portable charger that is truly portable — in other words, you can pop it into your bag or pocket and not feel as if you’ve just added several pounds to your load. I’ve had mine for several months now, and have found it a great addition to my day-to-day carry-alongs. The black version is the cheapest, costing $19.99 (originally $29.99) at Amazon. There’s also a version with Lightning for older iPhones at Walmart for $17.99.
Apple’s AirPods Pro 2 with USB-C
While $60 off of the latest AirPods is a good deal, it’s the first time that we’ve seen $100 off of the Pro 2 version with the USB-C charging case. These have noise cancellation, along with even better sound quality and onboard volume controls. So those readers for whom those are must-haves are probably going for this one instead.
The Wild Robot on 4K Blu-ray
Those of you who own a 4K Blu-ray player (be it a modern console or a dedicated player) have good taste. This animated film is a sight to behold, especially in 4K. Sure, it’s fun to look at, but it’s also just a good (sometimes very poignant) movie about a robot who defies its programming to integrate itself in nature, protecting the creatures it has grown to love from harm, and finding chosen family.
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