Look alive, deal hunters, we’re now on to the second (and final) day of Amazon’s 48-hour October Prime Day sale, the Prime member-exclusive sale that sees deals on everything from Apple tech and TVs to vacuum cleaners and beauty products.
Whether you’re looking for a new air fryer, searching for cult favorite skincare and make-up, or browsing the best bargains on the retailer’s own devices, shoppers have until 23:59 tonight to get their Prime Day shopping done before the sale draws to a close.
And, true to form, our shopping experts have been picking out the very best deals on everything from laptops and heated airers to dehumidifiers, household essentials and electric toothbrushes, to make sure that you bag the best savings throughout the event.
Some of the best savings I’ve seen so far have included a brilliant deal on the AirPods Pro 2 earbuds, which have been slashed to their lowest ever price. I’ve also seen stellar deals on a Ninja dual zone air fryer, Le Creuset’s cast iron casserole dish and Amazon’s Echo Dot speaker.
To keep you constantly updated, I’m busy looking for the very best discounts throughout the sale. But remember, you need to be a Prime subscriber if you want to take part.
“Alexa, what’s the best deal on an Echo dot smart speaker?”
Alexa can’t come to the phone right now, but if you’re hunting down an Amazon Echo, here’s a deal on the Echo Dot.
Listen to music, podcasts, audiobooks and more using Spotify, Apple Music and other streaming services, or connect it to your phone using Bluetooth. The smart speaker features a room-temperature sensor, which can be synced up with compatible smart home devices, such as a fan or heater, and it works well as a voice assistant, answering questions and setting timers whenever I needed them.
Lois Borny9 October 2024 14:48
Save over £400 on our tech writer’s favourite robot vacuum cleaner
Really hate hoovering? Enter, robot vacuum cleaners. While I’m yet to give one of these handy vacuum cleaners a try, our tech writer Steve has tested loads . The iRobot roomba combo j7+ is his favourite (was £999, now £549, Amazon.co.uk), and it has a generous 45 per cent discount in the Prime Day sale. Steve wil catch you up:
Lois Borny9 October 2024 14:38
Wellbeing editor Emilie’s go-to Omega-3 supplement is on sale
Wild Nutrition’s supplements are among the best, according to Emilie, The Independent‘s Fitness and Wellbeing Editor, so her go-to omega-3 supplement (experts say Omega 3 helps with improving focus and brain fog) from the brand are pricier than some. Luckily, they’re on sale this Prime Day. Find everything you need to know in Emilie’s article.
Lois Borny9 October 2024 14:20
These are the Prime Day laptop deals our shopping experts are loving
Does your laptop sound like it’s about to take off every time you turn it on? It might be time to look for a new one. I’ll hand you over to our trusty team of shopping experts, as they’ve been rounding up the Prime Day deals on laptops they’ve either used themselves, or have been made by brands that they trust. After a gaming laptop? Razer’s blade 16 is discounted by a whopping £800 (was £3,599.99, now £2,799, Amazon.co.uk). Find the best of the rest below:
Lois Borny9 October 2024 14:05
This heated clothes airer is great for family homes, and it’s 35% off
Is there anything more annoying than coming to collect your clothes from the clothes airer, only to find that they’re still a little bit damp? Well, with a heated clothes airer, the chance of that happening drops dramatically. I’d recommend going with a tried and tested model, like this one, which also happens to be on sale this Prime Day.
Black+Decker heated clothes airer: Was £155, now £109.99, Amazon.co.uk
In her review, Zoe dubbed this model from Black+Decker’s as the best one for families. Why? She said that it could “handle a full washing machine load of clothes and more”, while the “rails are spaced out more than on other rail-based airer models, which makes arranging clothes over it fast and simple”. Snap it up now while it’s under £100.
Lois Borny9 October 2024 13:47
Shark’s carpet cleaner is one of the best, and it’s *nearly* £100 off
Shark is a name that I see time and time again in our tried and tested roundups, and it’s a favorite for a reason. Its carpet cleaner won a spot in our review of the best, where our reviewer, Zoe, said that it made a “massive difference in the colour and texture of carpets”. The best part? Amazon has reduced its price by nearly £100.
Shark CarpetXpert deep clean carpet cleaner with stain striker: Was £249.99, now £154.99, Amazon.co.uk
If you’re looking for a carpet cleaner that’s well-suited to family homes, this is the model Zoe thinks you should go for. She noted its powerful suction power and quick carpet drying times in her review. And, “dried candle wax was pulled up almost effortlessly, as was red and pink felt tip pen ink”, she said.
Lois Borny9 October 2024 13:37
Is Prime Day two times a year?
First, Amazon launched the OG Amazon Prime Day in 2015, and this is usually in July. Then, it launched its October Prime Day sale – officially called the Prime Big Deal Days sale. There’s also the Amazon Spring Sale in March – however, you don’t need a Prime account to access the deals, but it did grant special access to exclusive deals.
Looking for the best Prime Day deals? Check out our bumper guide:
Lois Borny9 October 2024 13:18
Dehumidifiers keep damp under control, and this one’s nearly 30% off
Fed up of dealing with damp, condensation and musty odours? Plump for this dehumidifier this Prime Day, and you can feel very smug indeed, while saving more than £50.
Black+Decker BXEH60013GB dehumidifier: Was £219.99, now £160.49, Amazon.co.uk
While I’ve not used this model, the non-smart version was hailed as “perfect for small areas” by our reviewer . It’s “very quiet – you’ll barely notice it’s on, especially if you have it in a family area where there’s other noise going on”, said our reviewer.
Find more dehumidifier deals in Ella’s list below:
Lois Borny9 October 2024 13:05
Get these air fryer Prime Day deals while they’re still hot
As a production journalist and writer, it seems like I’m always writing about air fryers. People love them, and it’s not hard to see why. They’re able to whip up quick and easy fried foods, and use very little (or no oil) in the process.
If you’re yet to jump on the bandwagon, I’d recommend reading Angharad’s Prime Day roundup, which includes some of our favourite, plus one of Ninja’s newer with four different levels (was £269.99, now £209.99,Amazon.co.uk). Take it away, Angharad:
Lois Borny9 October 2024 12:48
Forever loosing your stuff? Now’s the time to buy a Tile mate
If you’re an absent-minded Android user, you may need a Tile mate. These little gadgets are essentially an Airtag for Android. You need to attach them to your things, and then, if your things ever get misplaced, the tag will help you find them. I’ve spotted a pretty good deal on a Tile mate bundle, which will score you two of them for well under £30.
The Tile mate app was easy to use while the Tile itself was quick and simple to set up, according to our tester. And, most importantly, the “system is very effective at finding items misplaced around the home”, they added. It’s cheaper than the AirTag even without this deal and works with both Android and iOS, too.
Lois Borny9 October 2024 12:35