Amazon Prime Day officially runs from July 15-16, but a few outstanding deals on some very popular tech items have already gone live. If you've been waiting for a price drop on a pair of AirPods Pro, a new Meta Quest 3 VR headset, some more video games for your Nintendo Switch, or a discounted subscription to Amazon's Audible Premium Plus, then you don't have to wait until next week. Here are all of the best deals you can get right this minute.
Check out our Amazon Prime Day dates and predictions to read up more on what deals we expect to see on Prime Day proper as well as tips on how to be prepared for this annual event.
65" TCL Q6 4K QLED Smart TV for $398
Amazon has dropped the price of the 2024 65" TCL Q6 4K Smart TV to only $398, which is $300 off the $700 MSRP. The TCL Q6 is an entry level TV, but it boasts very good HDR image quality thanks to its quantum dot (QLED) panel, which allows for a wider color gamut. It's also a very bright TV and although it doesn't have a native 120Hz panel, it's still a great budget option for gaming thanks to its very low input lag.
Apple AirPods Pro with USB Type-C for $169
Ahead of Prime Day, Amazon is offering the newest generation Apple AirPods Pro truly wireless noise cancelling earbuds with the universal USB Type-C connector for only $169, a savings of $80. This is the absolute lowest price we've ever seen and beats out last year's Black Friday deal. The AirPods Pro is our top pick for the best Airpods of 2024, and a no-brainer for any iPhone user.
Apple AirPods (2nd Gen) for $69
If the AirPods Pro is still out of your budget, then this deal might be a better fit for you. Amazon has the 2nd generation Apple AirPods wireless earbuds for a mere $69, nearly 50% off its original $130 MSRP. We rated these the best budget AirPods of 2024 (and there's really no other competition in that category). If you're looking for a pair of Apple AirPods that work seamlessly with your iPhone, you don't want to spend a lot of money, and you don't need active noise cancellation, then this is easily the best choice.
Meta Quest 3 VR Headset for $429
Amazon has the newest Meta Quest 3 128GB VR Headset for only $429, a 15% off discount from its original $499 MSRP. This is the lowest price we've seen for Meta's latest VR headset and unlikely to be beaten on Prime Day. The Meta Quest 3 is the best standalone, consumer-oriented VR headset you can get right now. It continues Meta’s legacy of offering a cost-effective headset that doesn’t require an expensive gaming PC, but can still benefit from one if you have it. We picked the Quest 3 as the best VR headset of 2024.
Apple AirPods Max Headphones for $399
The AirPods Max is the crown jewel in Apple's AirPods lineup, but that quality doesn't come cheap. It's normally priced at $550, but today – in advance of Prime Day – Amazon has dropped the price down to $399. That's a massive $150 off or 28% in savings and the lowest price we've ever seen for a new, unused model with original warranty. We picked the AirPods Max as the best hi-fi noise cancelling headphones of 2024.
The Lord of the Rings: Illustrated Edition From $24.35
Ahead of Prime Day, Amazon is offering some big discounts on The Lord of the Rings: Illustrated Edition books. The standard hardcover edition is down to $24.35, a massive 75% price drop. The special edition is handsomely bound to look like the original first edition and includes a high-quality red slipcase adorned with gold lettering. The standard hardcover edition contains the same core book as the Special Edition minus the elegant trappings like the cover design and slipcase.
Unicorn Overlord (PS5) for $34.99
Today Amazon has dropped the price of the recently released Unicorn Overload game for PS5. It's currently on sale for $34.99, a 42% price drop from its $60 MSRP. Unicorn Overlord is an outstanding fantasy tactical strategy game from Atlus and Vanillaware. If you like games such as Final Fantasy Tactics or Fire Emblem, you're in for a real treat. I myself have put over 100 hours into the game and it is easily one of my favorite games of all time. Officially, IGN rated Unicorn Overload an "Amazing" 9/10 and you can read up on our Unicorn Overload review to see why this is considered to be one of the best console strategy games in recent history.
1TB Micro SDXC Card (Switch Compatible) for $57.99
Looking to increase the storage capacity of your Nintendo Switch? Amazon currently has a TEAMGROUP GO 1TB Micro SDXC card for only $57.99. For most people, this will be enough space for the entire lifespan of your Switch and at a great price. There's only one Micro SD card slot in the Switch console so you want to make sure you get the biggest card you can afford.
Jackery Explorer 100 31,000mAh Power Bank for $89.99
Amazon is offering the Jackery Explorer 100 31,000mAh Power Bank for only $89.99 after a $60 instant discount. That's the best price we've seen (beats the previous low by $10). This is the one of the largest capacity power banks we've seen that is TSA approved. It uses LiFePO4 battery cells, can charge 3 devices simultaneously, and boasts up to 100W charging output.
3 Free Months of Audible Premium Plus
This staple Amazon Prime Day deal has returned! First time Audible subcribers can get 3 free months of Audible Premium Plus. A free trial normally lasts for only 30 days, so this is a rare opportunity to try out Audible for even longer. If you've already signed up for Audible in the past, you may still be eligible for this deal if you havent subscribed in the last 12 months or so. To see whether or not you're eligible for this deal, simply go to the page. If you see the promo then you're eligible and if you don't then you're not.
