Amazon Prime Day 2023 Is Coming Soon—and Here Are the Best Early Deals You Can Already Shop

This year, Prime Day kicks off on Tuesday, July 11.
This year, Prime Day kicks off on Tuesday, July 11. | Amazon / Intex / Flexzilla / Ninja; Justin Dodd, Mental Floss (background)
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Bargain hunters, start your engines: Prime Day is almost here. Starting on Tuesday, July 11 at 3 a.m. EDT through Wednesday, July 12, you can take advantage of the biggest discounts of the year on Amazon.

Best of all, you don’t have to wait to get a jumpstart on the savings. Below, you’ll discover everything you need to know about this 48-hour event, plus catch some early Prime Day deals you don’t want to miss, so be sure to bookmark this page and check back regularly for all the biggest Prime Day 2023 updates.

What Is Amazon Prime Day?

Since 2015, Amazon has hosted one Prime Day event per year (except for last year, when the company revealed a second Prime Day right before the holiday season). It started as a way to celebrate Amazon’s 20th birthday and has grown bigger and more popular over time.

During the July Amazon Prime sale, you can shop for huge markdowns on everything from kitchen essentials to tech gadgets, and more. The annual shopping event typically lasts for 48 hours, and is open to both new and existing Prime members.

Amazon Prime Day 2023: What To Know

According to their latest announcement, the mega-retailer will have invite-only deals for Prime members. It will feel a bit like Black Friday with doorbuster deals and special offers appearing every 30 minutes, except you won’t have to face long lines at the checkout counter, because you can shop right from the comfort of your own home.

“Prime Day is all about making our Prime members feel like a big deal, with deep savings and access to some of the best offers from brands they love,” Jamil Ghani, vice president of Amazon Prime, said in a statement.

If you’re not already a Prime member, now would be a good time to join. Last year, there were more than 300 million purchases made worldwide during the event, with savings of over $1.7 billion for members. If you’re in the U.S., you can join Prime for $15 per month. Or, if you’re a college student (or if you still have access to your college email address, ahem), you can get a six-month trial for less than $8 per month.

As a Prime member, you can also subscribe to receive deal-alert notifications ahead of the big day. All you need to do is download the Amazon Shopping app on your smartphone and head to the Prime Day event page. Under “Settings,” you can navigate to the “Notifications” tab, then head to “Your Watched & Waitlisted Deals” to set up push notifications for upcoming discounts, so that once Prime Day kicks off on Tuesday, July 11 at 3 a.m. EDT, you’ll have until Wednesday, July 12 to grab everything on your list.

The Best Early Prime Day Deals to Shop Now

Early Prime Day deals give you just a preview of what to expect and a chance to save on top-rated Amazon devices such as the Fire TV, Ring Video doorbell, and more. Whether you’re looking for electronics, toys, or home goods, here are some of the top bargains you don’t want to miss:

Under $50

Best early Prime Day deals: Flexzilla Garden Hose with SwivelGrip
Flexzilla Garden Hose with SwivelGrip | Flexzilla ; Justin Dodd, Mental Floss (background)

CeraVe Tinted Sunscreen with SPF 30 for $13 (Save $3)

BELADOR 2-Piece Bathroom Rug Set for $20 (Save $30)

ChomChom Pet Hair Remover for $20 (Save $12)

Etekcity Smart Digital Scale for $21 (Save $9)

JBL GO2 Waterproof Ultra Portable Bluetooth Speaker for $23 (Save $17)

Logitech G335 Wired Gaming Headset from $36 (Save up to $34)

Rubbermaid 28-Piece Food Storage Containers with Snap Bases for $38 (Save $7)

Luna Controller + FREE 1-month Luna+ (New Subscriber Offer) for $40 (Save $30)

Flexzilla Garden Hose with SwivelGrip for $42 (Save $13)

DASH Deluxe Electric Air Fryer + Oven Cooker for $48 (Save $52)

Waterpik Cordless Pearl Rechargeable Portable Water Flosser for $50 (Save $20)

Under $100

Best early Prime Day deals: DEWALT 20V Max Cordless Drill/Driver Kit
DEWALT 20V Max Cordless Drill/Driver Kit | DEWALT; Justin Dodd, Mental Floss (background)

Coleman Sundome Camping Tent from $52 (Save $18)

Honeywell Home RTH6580WF Wi-Fi 7-Day Programmable Thermostat for $63 (Save $57)

Ninja BN401 Nutri Pro Compact Personal Blender for $65 (Save $35)

Amazon eero Pro Mesh WiFi Router, 3-Pack from $70 (Save up to $335)

LifePro Sonic Handheld Percussion Massage Gun for $80 (Save $100)

Lodge 6-Quart Enameled Cast Iron Dutch Oven with Lid for $80 (Save $53)

Worx WG163 GT 3.0 20V PowerShare 12-Inch Cordless String Trimmer & Edger for $88 (Save $52)

Amazon Fire HD 10 Tablet for $90 (Save $100)

Intex 28005E ZX300 Deluxe Automatic Pool Cleaner for $90 (Save $110)

DEWALT 20V Max Cordless Drill/Driver Kit for $99 (Save $80)

Under $500

Best early Prime day deals: Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Generation)
Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Generation) | Apple ; Justin Dodd, Mental Floss (background)

Coleman Carlsbad Dark Room Camping Tent with Screened Porch for $120 (Save $110)

iRobot Roomba 621 Robot Vacuum for $190 (Save $60)

Holy Stone HS720 Foldable GPS Drone with 4K UHD Camera for $197 with on-page coupon (Save $53)

Breville Smart Grinder Pro Coffee Bean Grinder for $198 (Save $152)

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Generation) for $200 (Save $50)

(2023 Upgrade) AIPER Seagull SE Cordless Robotic Pool Cleaner for $200 with the on-page coupon (Save $100)

Shark RV1001AE IQ Self-Emptying XL Robot Vacuum with IQ Navigation for $300 (Save $300)

Meta Quest 2 Advanced All-In-One Virtual Reality Headset (256 GB) for $349 (Save $80)

Dyson Purifier Cool TP07 Smart Air Purifier and Fan for $500 (Save $150)

Under $1000

Best early Prime day deals: Amazon Fire TV 65-Inch Omni Series
Amazon Fire TV 65-Inch Omni Series | Amazon; Justin Dodd, Mental Floss (background)

Bio Bidet Bliss Smart Toilet Seat for $524 (Save $176)

Amazon Fire TV 65-Inch Omni Series for $560 (Save $200)

GE Profile Opal 2.0 Countertop Nugget Ice Maker with Side Tank for $579 (Save $50)

Apple iPad Air (5th Generation) for $679 (Save $70)

roborock S8+ Robot Vacuum, Sonic Mop with Self-Empty Dock for $800 with the on-page coupon (Save $200)

This article has been updated from its original version to reflect current pricing.