Independence Day is finally here, and 4th of July sales have begun across many retailers! One of the most popular 4th of July sales is at Amazon, which offers discounts on tech, workout equipment, kitchen appliances, and more. While this is a good time to save and score deals, prices will likely be even lower during Prime Day 2024 and we actually suggest you wait to buy a lot of big ticket items. Check out our picks for what to shop for during the 4th of July sale below!
What to Shop During the Amazon 4th of July Sale
There are all kinds of items available for the 4th of July sale, especially those with an outdoor focus. Many solar-powered generators will be on sale, which can provide power to a campout or serve as a backup in the case of a power outage. You can also save on games like cornhole or indoor golf. These are a great get while on sale, as they can provide fun for family and friends year-round. There are even entire sheds on sale, which you can use to store all of your backyard equipment! Additionally, select outdoor furniture and grilling supplies are on sale. You can save on all-weather chairs and tables, tri-burner grills, and meat thermometers.
As for workout equipment, the Amazon 4th of July sale has plenty available. You can save on workout clothing such as compression shirts and shorts, with discounts up to 35% available. If you're looking to add some workout equipment to your home gym, there are also deals on resistance bands, ab rollers, agility ladders, and more. These can be great to work a specific muscle group or get a quick workout in after a busy day.
Another major area you can save on is subscription services, specifically those with Amazon. As a leadup to Prime Day, Amazon is offering three months of Aubile Premium Plus and Kindle Unlimited for free, in addition to a five month Amazon Music Unlimited trial. Take advantage of these offers during the 4th of July sale before they're gone!
Should You Wait For the Prime Day Sale Instead?
While Amazon's 4th of July sale is sure to have good deals, the best deals for most products will begin on Prime Day. As a reminder, Prime Day 2024 is set to begin on July 16 and run through July 17. Items like video games, TVs, laptops, and Amazon devices will all likely see major discounts during the yearly sales event, so it is best to wait and pass over any deals for these during the 4th of July sale.
Even with the items on sale for the 4th of July, it is possible that we will see further discounts during Prime Day. If you're willing to wait, you can save more, as Amazon throws its biggest savings of the year here. Overall, any high value items that you might be eyeing will likely see bigger discounts on Prime Day, so it's best to wait until then for these.
Noah Hunter is a freelance writer and reviewer with a passion for games and technology. He co-founded Final Weapon, an outlet focused on nonsense-free Japanese gaming (in 2019) and has contributed to various publishers writing about the medium.
