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.
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.
Ahead of Prime Day, Amazon and Walmart are both offering the 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. We picked the Quest 3 as the best VR headset of 2024.
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 for $94.66
Tolkein fans, here's an outstanding deal on a book that deserves to be in your collection. The Lord of the Rings: Illustrated Edition normally retails for $250, but it's on sale for $94.66 after you clip the coupon on the product page. This hardcover book was released in October of 2022 and consists of 1,248 pages of his epic work. It includes all of the original text, fully corrected and reset, printed in red and black, and featuring thirty color illustrations, maps, and sketches drawn by Tolkein himself as well as two fold-out maps of Middle-Earth drawn by J.R.R. Tolkein's son.
LEGO Ideas Vincent Van Gogh The Starry Night for $136
Amazon has dropped the price of the gorgeous LEGO Ideas Vincent Van Gogh The Starry Night 21333 to only $135. That's 20% off its original MSRP and the best price we've ever seen. Starry Night is easily one of the best looking LEGO art-themed pieces around and would make a fabulous display once you've finished putting everything together. With a brick count of over 2,000 pieces and currently priced at only 5.8 cents per brick, it's very well worth the price of admission.
SK Hynix Beetle 1TB Portable SSD for $74.99
This cute little SK Hynix Beetle 1TB SSD has dropped in price from $135 all the way down to $74.99. That's 44% off price drop and right now it's about the same price as the smaller 512GB version. This is one of the fastest external SSDs on the market, with transfer speeds of up to 1,050MB/s over USB 3.2 Gen2. Two cables for included for maximum compatibility: USB Type-C to Type-C and USB Type-C to Type-A. SK Hynix is a legit brand; they are a South Korean DRAM manufacturer and are the world's second-largest memory chipmaker and the world's third-largest semiconductor company.
Ecoflow Delta 2 1024Wh LiFePO4 Power Station for $499
Amazon is offering Amazon Prime members the Ecoflow Delta 2 1024Wh LiFePO4 Power Station for only $499, which is 50% off the MSRP. You'll need to be logged into your Amazon Prime account to see this discount. The previous best price we've seen this year was $629, so this is pretty significant savings. The Delta 2 is a high-capacity power station from a well regarded brand; it's equipped with LiFEPO4 battery cells, a safer and longer lasting option than the NCM batteries found in most other power stations.
Super Mario RPG for $39.75
Amazon has marked down the excellent Super Mario RPG remake for Nintendo Switch to $39.75. That's over 30% off the original $60 MSRP. Even better, this game is a physical copy that's sold and shipped from Amazon direct, not a marketplace vendor. Super Mario RPG is a remake of the 1996 SNES classic. It was one of the best games to grace the console back then amidst a sea of other incredible titles, and Nintendo did a great job of staying faithful to the game's charm and fun factor. Check out our Super Mario RPG review for a detailed rundown of all of the the changes and our official impressions of the game.
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.
