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We’re officially in uncharted territory: day three of Prime Day. Amazon made what’s usually a 48-hour sale into a four-day event this year, which means Prime members still have plenty of time to take advantage of exclusive discounts across tech, beauty, home essentials, kitchen and more.

Because I’m sure you’re wondering, yes, deals are just as good today as they’ve been so far — in some cases, we’ve seen prices drop even more. Plus, Amazon is constantly adding new discounts, including fresh Lightning Deals. Just don’t wait too long to shop. Some of the most popular items are already selling out, and with many deals lasting only a day or two, prices can jump without warning.

I’ve covered Prime Day for the past six years, and I can tell you: not every deal is worth your time. As a shopping reporter, I get an early look at what’s coming, and I’ve spent weeks combing through it all to find the offers I’d personally recommend. Every deal below is at least 20% off, highly rated and at its lowest price in at least three months. I’ll update this list live throughout Prime Day so you don’t miss a thing.

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Best Prime Day deals 2025

Stocking up on essentials during Prime Day is one of the best ways to save long-term. These dishwasher detergent pods, which you constantly need to buy more of, are made with Dawn soap to remove grease and other ingredients to break down dried food and residue. You don’t need to pre-rinse your dishes since this detergent is so powerful, according to the brand. There’s 71 pods in a pack.

It’s always a good idea to have extra batteries at home, especially to put in your emergency kit and power kids toys, remotes and flashlights. This pack comes with 32 AA alkaline batteries, which last up to 10 years if they’re unused, according to the brand.

As someone who doesn’t have a dishwasher, I’m very picky about dish soap, and Dawn’s Platinum Powerwash Spray is my all-time favorite option. The sprayer helps me cover a lot of dishes with soap at once, and it comes out foamy, so I don’t need to turn the faucet on until it’s time to rinse.

You’ll eventually need more garbage bags, so you might as well buy them on sale. This box comes with 110 13-gallon trash bags, which have two layers for added leak protection and a Febreze scent.

LifeStraw’s personal filter can remove over 99% of bacteria, parasites and microplastics from water, making it ideal to bring with you while camping or hiking, or pack in an emergency kit. The tool can filter up to 1,000 gallons of water before you need to replace it. It has a cap to protect the part you sip from, and a layard so you can put it around your neck.

I use this kitchen gadget to make fresh popcorn at home or the office. There’s a built-in cup on its lid to help you measure kernels, and you can also put butter inside so it melts over your snack. The glass, dishwasher-safe popper also doubles as a bowl once you remove the lid and let it cool down.

Each laundry detergent pod in this 76-pack is filled with soap that has a built-in color protector, odor fighter and stain remover. The pods are HE-compatible and dissolves even in cold water.

Once you plug devices like fans, air purifiers and small kitchen appliances into this smart plug, you can control them via the Amazon Alexa app or voice commands. The plug is compact, so it won’t block your second outlet. Using the app, you can set up schedules, timers and routines for your devices.

Bring these protein shakes to work or school, or keep them in the refrigerator at home to drink after a workout or when you need a quick snack. They have a smooth, creamy texture and 30 grams of protein per bottle; they’re shelf-stable until you open them. The shakes come in packs of 12 and are available in flavors like chocolate, vanilla, cafê latte and caramel.

I’m tossing my decade-old, stained, ripped oven mitts and buying this pair from KitchenAid. They’re covered in soft, ribbed silicone that’s grippy, heat-resistant up to 500 degrees Fahrenheit and water-resistant, according to the brand. The oven mitts also have a cotton cuff that feels soft against your skin.

Out of all the teeth whitening strips we’ve tested, these are our favorite because they’re easy to use and highly effective. Strips are coated in a layer of hydrogen peroxide to remove stains, and they’re flexible, so they mold to the shape of your mouth. There’s 44 strips in the box, which is enough for 22 treatments — 20 are 45-minute standard treatments, and two are 60-minute express treatments.

See, hear and speak to visitors with Blink’s Video Doorbell. It runs on AA batteries, has a two-year battery life and doesn’t require wiring, according to the brand. The camera gives you a head-to-toe view when you livestream footage through the Blink app, which also sends you real-time notifications when it detects people at your door.

This travel adapter is compatible with plugs in over 200 countries, according to the brand. It has AC, USB-A and USB-C ports so you can charge five devices simultaneously, and its pins are foldable and retractable, making it compact.

You get three boxes of 10 mini granola bars with this pack, and they come in three flavors: caramel almond and sea salt, dark chocolate nuts and sea salt, and peanut butter dark chocolate. Each gluten-free, low-sugar bar has three grams of protein.

Once you plug this Fire Stick into your TV’s HDMI port, you can enjoy your favorite shows, movies and music via streaming services or cable. It comes with an Alexa Voice Remote, and you can bring the device with you on trips to use in hotels or rental homes.

These are our all-time favorite wireless earbuds for listening to music, taking calls and exercising. You can use them in active noise cancellation to completely block out sounds, transparency mode to hear the world around you or adaptive audio, which automatically swaps between the two depending on your environment. The headphones, which come with four pairs of silicone tips to customize your fit, are water-resistant, according to the brand.

This is one of my favorite water bottles — I actually like it better than Stanley’s popular Quencher because it doesn’t leak and is more convenient to travel with. It has a 30-ounce capacity, a flip-up straw, a large handle and a tapered bottom so it fits in most cup holders. The dishwasher-safe water bottle is made from stainless steel and has double-wall vacuum insulation — it can keep your beverages chilled for up to 12 hours, according to the brand.

Vital Proteins’ collagen peptide powder, which I’ve used for years, helps support hair, skin, nail, bone and joint health, according to the brand. One serving has 20 grams of collagen peptides, as well as vitamin C and hyaluronic acid. The unflavored powder seamlessly blends into hot or cold liquids once you scoop it in. (Remember to consult your doctor before taking anything.)

If it weren’t for these little trackers, I’d lose everything I own. I keep them in my wallet and bag, attach one to my keys and always put one in my suitcases while traveling. The AirTags pair with the Find My app on iPhones and iPads, which shows you where they are and gives you directions to locate them. You can also make trackers play a sound through the app, and share them each with up to five people if needed so everyone can track items.

The snail secretion filtrate in this essence, one of our favorite K-beauty products, can help soothe damaged skin, repair dark spots, reduce the appearance of fine lines and moisturize, according to the brand. It has a lightweight feel and quickly absorbs into the skin.

Our team tested 100 face sunscreens this year and Round Lab’s came out as our number 1 winner. “This sunscreen feels like a moisturizer and leaves my skin hydrated,” says NBC Select editorial projects manager Rebecca Rodriguez. “It blends in seamlessly and doesn’t leave behind that sticky sunscreen feeling.” The broad-spectrum SPF is oil-free, making it suitable for acne-prone skin, too.

I always keep Liquid I.V. electrolyte powder at home to drink before a long run. The pre-measured, single-serve packets make it easy to add to my water, and after I give it a stir, the powder blends right in. Each serving has 500 grams of sodium. You can buy Liquid I.V. in numerous flavors like arctic raspberry, strawberry lemonade and orange vanilla dream, plus there’s sugar-free options.

You’ll wake up with smooth, moisturized lips when you leave this mask on overnight, says NBC Select updates editor Mili Godio. “I use Laneige’s lip mask on days when my lips are super dry and it makes my nighttime routine so much more luxurious,” she says. “My lips feel so soft after I apply it, and I love using the little included spatula.” The lip mask is made with hydrating ingredients like vitamin C, murumuru seed and shea butters, antioxidants and coconut oil.

The Little Green Machine helps you get stains out of upholstered furniture, carpets, area rugs, car seats and more. It has two 48-ounce tanks to separate cleaning solution from dirty liquid, and the head on the end of its long hose lets you spray cleaner on messes, scrub and suction them. You get a bottle of Bissell’s Oxy Formula with your purchase, as well as a tough stain tool, self-cleaning hose tool and spraying crevice tool.

Mielle’s hair oil targets thinning hair and dry scalps with biotin and essential oils like rosemary, mint, tea tree and peppermint oil. The ingredients work to strengthen your strands, improve circulation and nourish skin to reduce flaking, according to the brand. The oil is suitable for all hair types and textures, and you use it pre-wash, post-wash or as a 10-minute treatment with a shower cap.

This organizer comes with three bins to separate different items. The handle allows you to remove each bin from the turntable base. The bottom has non-slip feet to keep the Crazy Susan sturdy while you rotate it.

I use a pair of these under-eye masks almost every day to depuff and refresh my skin. They’re soaked in a serum made with hydrating ingredients like hyaluronic acid, niacinamide and glycerin, and made from a gel-like material that has a cooling effect. There’s 24 pairs of individually-wrapped patches in each pack.

La Roche-Posay’s fragrance-free moisturizer is a top-pick among those on our team with dry skin, myself included. It’s made with hydrating ingredients like ceramides, niacinamide and thermal water, and has a lightweight texture. It sits nicely under makeup, so I typically apply it in the morning, but you can wear it at night, too.

This kit comes with everything you need to collect a saliva swab and send it to Ancestry’s lab. Then, six to eight weeks later, you’ll get your results online, which includes information about your origins across the world, ethnicity estimate and genetic traits you may have a propensity for.

I’ve been a loyal Orgain customer for years and its protein powder is the only one I’ll buy. There’s 21 grams in each serving, and less than one gram of sugar, plus it blends into my smoothies almost instantly, making them extra creamy. The powder is also gluten-free and vegan.

This mini Bluetooth speaker connects to music, audiobook and podcast platforms, letting you play entertainment throughout your home. It also has Amazon Alexa built-in — you can ask the personal assistant to set alarms and timers for you, check the weather, give you traffic updates, control compatible smart home devices and more. I have an Echo Pop in my bedroom, and since it’s so small, I easily hid it on my dresser.

This corded vacuum can clean dirt, pet hair and other messes on all floors in your home. It has a detachable pod and long nozzle, letting you clean hard-to-reach areas like above door frames, on stairs and under furniture. The vacuum is built with a HEPA filter to trap allergens like dust and pollen, and it comes with crevice and upholstery tools.

Reuse these absorbent, dishwasher-safe clothes up to 100 times to clean your home, dry dishes and more, making them an eco-friendly alternative to paper towels. They come in a pack of 10 and are safe for all surfaces, according to the brand.

You can massage Sol De Janiero’s highly rated body cream onto your butt, legs, arms and stomach area to moisturize and tighten skin, according to the brand. The viral scented formula has notes of salted caramel, pistachio and vanilla, and once you run out, you can refill the container instead of throwing it out.

This rechargeable device diffuses mosquito repellent to keep bugs away, creating a 20-foot protection zone around you in about 15 minutes, according to the brand. It works for about nine hours on a full battery. This pack comes with a repeller and one refill — you can buy additional refills separately.

This rechargeable electric toothbrush has all of the features dentists told us to look for while shopping: a pressure sensor, a two-minute timer and brush head change alert. You can also choose from three cleaning modes. The toothbrush comes with a travel case and two extra brush heads.

“The Kindle really is impossible to live without once you try it,” says NBC Select editor Lindsay Schneider, who’s used a number of models over the years, courtesy testing samples from Amazon. “It makes it a whole lot easier to read on the go and outside. The battery is quite impressive too. I feel like I never have to charge it.”

The Kindle Paperwhite gives you 12 weeks of battery life on a single charge, according to the brand, and it’s thin and lightweight, making it easy to travel with. It also has a 7-inch glare-free screen and an adjustable warm light so you can clearly see text in any environment. The e-reader is water-resistant, too — you can use it at the beach, by the pool or in the bath without worrying about splashes.

“This shower oil completely soothes my skin and gives me that silky soft effect,” says Schneider. “It lathers really nicely and never feels oily despite its initial consistency. The formula, while scented, is quite subtle.” You can use the shower oil as a body wash or to prep your skin before shaving, plus it doubles as a soak when you pour it into warm bath water.

Thanks to its internal organization system, my Samsonite luggage holds an impressive amount of clothes, and it never breaks down despite how much I beat it up during my travels. This set comes with a hard-sided carry-on and a medium checked bag. Both suitcases have built-in TSA locks, expandable storage, 360-degree spinner wheels, and adjustable handles.

“I’ve been using ColorWow’s Dreamcoat Spray for over two years and I don’t remember what it was like to blow dry my hair without it,” says associate commerce social editor Caitlin Cusack. “I have super frizzy hair and this product makes a noticeable difference in frizz and leaves my hair feeling soft for days between washes.” The brand recommends reapplying it every three to four shampoos, and there’s also a version for curly hair that I swear by.

Track workouts, daily activity, sleep, health metrics like heart rate and more with this smartwatch. It’s water-resistant, so you can swim with it, and it connects to your phone, letting you answer calls and texts. The watch’s battery lasts for about 18 hours when it’s fully charged, and 30 minutes in the included charger gives you about 80% battery, according to Apple.

These food storage containers come in a pack of five, and each has a 2.85-cup capacity with two compartments. They’re made from a clear stain- and odor-resistant material, so you can always see what’s inside. The containers’ lids have an airtight seal and secure latches, and if you flip the latches up, they act as vents — that means you can keep the lid on while microwaving to avoid splatters.

Keurig makes some of our favorite coffee makers, and this one is compact, so it won’t take up much room on your counter. You can brew 8-, 10- or 12-ounces of coffee at a time and remove the 48-ounce water reservoir to refill it.

The Dyson Airwrap simultaneously dries and styles your hair, letting you create curly, wavy and straight styles without causing heat damage, according to Dyson. It comes with three interchangeable attachments: a smoothing dryer, round volumizing brush and long barrel. The Airwrap also has a cool shot button.

The camera built into this bird feeder livestreams video to an app so you can watch critters visit for a snack. The water-resistant feeder has a 1.5-liter container you fill with feed, and there’s a wide perch on the front you can add accessories to as you learn what the birds in your area like. The app stores videos for up to 30 days so you can download and share them.

Best Prime Day Lightning Deals

These limited-time deals are live until stock runs out, so make sure you checkout before they’re gone.

  1. 41% off Bagsmart Toiletry Bag Travel Bag
  2. 20% off H&M gift cards
  3. 30% off the Away Large Trunk Luggage
  4. 23% off Afina Filtered Showerhead
  5. 40% off Waterpik Cordless Advanced 2.0 Water Flosser
  6. 33% off Coway Airmega AP-1512HH(W) True HEPA Air Purifier
  7. 36% off Philips Sonicare ProtectiveClean 5300 Rechargeable Electric Toothbrush
  8. 25% off Levoit LVAC-200 Cordless Vacuum Cleaner
  9. 40% off Little Sleepies Pajamas
  10. 25% off Nippies Nipple Covers for Women
  11. 30% off Sol de Janeiro Hair & Body Perfume Mist

Best overall Prime Day sales

Here are the best Prime Day sales to know about. Keep in mind, not every item from a brand is discounted as described below.

  1. Up to 34% off Apple and Beats tech
  2. Up to 46% off Dyson vacuums, air purifiers and hair tools
  3. Up to 44% off Premier Protein shakes and protein powders
  4. Up to 50% off Away luggage and travel accessories
  5. Up to 40% off Elemis skin care
  6. Up to 37% off Poppi Prebiotic Soda
  7. Up to 50% off Samsonite luggage
  8. Up to 25% off Liquid Death water, teas and more
  9. Up to 40% off Tushy bidets, toilet seats and more
  10. Up to 33% off Huggies diapers and baby accessories
  11. 40% off Lego roses

Best household essentials sales

  1. Up to 34% off Dawn dish soaps and sprays
  2. Up to 35% off Duracell batteries
  3. Up to 20% off HydroJug water bottles
  4. Up to 20% off Simplehuman trash cans, paper towel holders and more
  5. Up to 34% off laundry detergent and supplies from Tide, Dreft, Gain and more
  6. Up to 22% off Cottonelle toilet paper and wipes
  7. Up to 33% off Seventh Generation cleaning supplies
  8. Up to 48% off Mrs. Meyer’s soap, laundry detergents, candles and more
  9. Up to 37% off Swiffer cleaning supplies

Best Prime Day pet sales

  1. Up to 20% off Woof Pupsicle, BullySafe and Pupsicle Mix
  2. Up to 58% off Furbo pet cameras
  3. Up to 35% off Full Moon dog treats and food
  4. Up to 26% off Hill’s Science Diet dog and cat food
  5. Up to 25% off Seresto flea and tick preventatives for dogs and cats
  6. Up to 52% off Petlibro automatic feeders, fountains and more
  7. Up to 30% off Wuffes dog supplements
  8. Up to 29% off Temptations cat treats
  9. Up to 29% off Greenies treats for dogs and cats
  10. Up to 42% off Merrick dog and cat food
  11. Up to 35% off Stella & Chewy’s dog and cat food, treats and more
  12. 33% off the Chom Chom Roller Pet Hair Remover
  13. Up to 25% off Uproot Clean pet hair removing products and more

Best Prime Day apparel, footwear and accessory sales

  1. Up to 75% off Levi’s apparel
  2. Up to 60% off Vera Bradley bags and backpacks
  3. Up to 20% off Bogg Bags
  4. Up to 29% off Crz Yoga activewear for men, women and children
  5. Up to 29% off Brooks sneakers and running apparel
  6. Up to 25% off BedHead pajamas
  7. Up to 43% off Rothy’s shoes
  8. Up to 66% off Adidas athletic apparel, shoes and accessories
  9. Up to 45% off Ray-Ban sunglasses
  10. Up to 72% off Ryka footwear
  11. Up to 53% off Hey Dude footwear

Best Prime Day tech sales

  1. Up to 55% off Ring doorbells, cameras and alarms
  2. Up to 65% off Blink smart home tech
  3. Up to 43% off Bose headphones, speakers and other tech
  4. Up to 37% off Sony tech
  5. Up to 39% off Shokz headphones
  6. Up to 33% off Sonos headphones and speakers
  7. Up to 37% off Anker tech accessories
  8. Up to 47% off Govee indoor and outdoor smart lights
  9. Up to 47% off Owlet baby tech
  10. Up to 39% off Asus Rog gaming devices and tech
  11. Up to 50% off Belkin chargers and tech accessories
  12. Up to 50% off TCL TVs
  13. Up to 33% off Epson printers
  14. Up to 38% off FitBit smartwatches
  15. Up to 40% off Tonieboxes and add-ons

Best Prime Day skin care and makeup sales

  1. Up to 30% off Laneige skin care
  2. Up to 30% off Tatcha skin care
  3. Up to 50% off First Aid Beauty skin care
  4. Up to 52% off Grace & Stella skin care
  5. Up to 20% off EltaMD sunscreen
  6. Up to 36% off Opalescence Go teeth whitening products
  7. Up to 20% off Supergoop! sunscreens
  8. Up to 20% off Clean Skin Club towels
  9. Up to 25% off La Roche-Posay skin care
  10. Up to 41% off Aquaphor skin care products
  11. Up to 40% off Dove soaps, scrubs and more
  12. Up to 36% off Vacation sunscreen
  13. Up to 21% off Hero Cosmetics’ pimple patches
  14. Up to 50% off Grande Cosmetics makeup and hair products

Best Prime Day hair care sales

  1. Up to 30% off Tangle Teezer hair brushes and hair care products
  2. Up to 30% off Color Wow hair products
  3. Up to 30% off Ouai hair care
  4. Up to 30% off Olaplex hair care
  5. Up to 30% Nioxin hair thickening products
  6. Up to 30% off Amika hair products
  7. Up to 29% off Nutrafol hair growth supplements
  8. Up to 29% off Ouidad curly hair products
  9. 25% off the Dyson Supersonic Origin Hair Dryer
  10. 37% off the T3 SinglePass Curl X
  11. Up to 40% off Dae hair styling products
  12. Up to 33% off Pantene shampoos, conditioners and more

Best Prime Day kitchen sales

  1. Up to 40% off Stanley water bottles and tumblers
  2. Up to 50% off Instant Pot appliances
  3. Up to 39% off Le Creuset cookware
  4. Up to 40% off Vitamix blenders
  5. Up to 30% off Yeti coolers, water bottles and more
  6. Up to 27% off Breville kitchen appliances
  7. Up to 24% off Caraway cookware and bakeware
  8. Up to 23% off Our Place cookware and appliances
  9. Up to 35% off Master Chef kitchenware and appliances
  10. Up to 50% off Fullstar vegetable choppers
  11. Up to 40% off Cuckoo appliances and cookware
  12. Up to 52% off Bentgo lunch boxes, bento boxes and meal prep accessories

Best Prime Day home sales

  1. Up to 21% off Canopy filtered showerheads, humidifiers and more
  2. Up to 49% off iRobot vacuums and mops
  3. Up to 35% off Midea home and kitchen appliances
  4. Up to 33% off Dreo cooling appliances
  5. Up to 52% off Eufy vacuums
  6. Up to 52% off Black+Decker tools and home appliances
  7. Up to 34% Febreze home fragrance refreshers and diffusers
  8. Up to 50% off Blueair air purifiers and dehumidifiers
  9. Up to 59% off Dewalt power tools and gadgets
  10. Up to 39% off Hoover floor cleaning appliances
  11. Up to 41% off Beckham Hotel pillows, mattress toppers and more
  12. Up to 25% off Purple pillows, seat cushions and more
  13. Up to 69% off Mellanni sheets, pillowcases and more
  14. Up to 34% off YouCopia home organizing accessories
  15. Up to 49% off Command products
  16. Up to 25% off Ruggable area rugs, door mats and bath mats
  17. Up to 34% off Rachio smart sprinklers, hose timers and more

Best Prime Day wellness and fitness sales

  1. Up to 52% off Orgain protein powder, collagen peptides and more
  2. Up to 20% off AG1 greens powder and more
  3. Up to 32% off Celsius Energy and Hydration products
  4. Up to 34% off Peloton exercise equipment
  5. Up to 34% off Vital Proteins collagen peptides, creamer and more
  6. Up to 50% off Bloom superfood powder, energy drinks, collagen peptides and more
  7. Up to 51% off Lemme vitamins
  8. Up to 40% off DripDrop electrolyte powder
  9. Up to 58% off Baleaf athletic apparel

Best Prime Day food and beverage sales

  1. Up to 20% off David protein bars
  2. Up to 24% off Nespresso capsules
  3. Up to 29% off Four Sigmatic mushroom coffee, protein powder and more
  4. Up to 31% off Kind Bars
  5. Up to 30% off Freestyle Snacks olives
  6. Up to 30% off Olipop prebiotic soda
  7. Up to 20% off Ryze Superfoods
  8. Up to 44% off Hint water and sparkling water
  9. Up to 39% off Think! Protein Bars
  10. Up to 40% off Magic Spoon cereal and bars
  11. Up to 33% off Truff hot sauces, oils and salts

Best sales at other retailers

  1. Target: Shop Target Circle Week through Jul. 12
  2. Walmart: Shop the Walmart Deals event through Jul. 13
  3. Best Buy: Shop the Black Friday in July sale through Jul. 13
  4. Nordstrom: Shop the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale through Aug. 3
  5. Williams Sonoma: Up to 50% on select kitchenware and appliances
  6. Wayfair: Up to 70% off during Wayfair’s Four Day Flash Sale
  7. Saks Fifth Avenue: Up to 70% off during the Designer Sale
  8. Ulta: Up to 40% off during the Big Summer Beauty Sale through Jul. 19
  9. Lululemon: Save on athletic apparel, workout equipment and more during the Summer Scores even
  10. Crane & Canopy: Up to 70% off bedding and decor
  11. Levi’s: Up to 70% off select styles sitewide
  12. Macy’s: Up to 60% on clothing, shoes, home, kitchen and more during Macy’s Star Deals Week
  13. Anthropologie: Up to 40% on home goods and up to 30% seasonal fashion
  14. KitchenAid: Up to 25% off countertop kitchen appliances through Jul. 19
  15. Ana Luisa: Up to 25% off sitewide
  16. BaubleBar: Up to 20% off sitewide through Jul. 11
  17. DSW: Up to 25% off most items sitewide with code PRIMEDEAL (online only)
  18. The Company Store: Up to 45% off epic deals and up to 25% off everything else sitewide
  19. Dermstore: Up to 25% off select beauty
  20. Brooklinen: Up to 30% off during the Big Deals Sale
  21. Backcountry: Up 70% off sitewide
  22. The Sill: Use code SAVE20 at checkout to get $20 off any purchase of $100 or more
  23. Tuft & Needle: Up to 25% off mattresses and up to 30% off accessories
  24. Buffy: Up to 20% select bedding and pillows
  25. Hulken: 20% off sitewide
  26. Knix: Up to 50% up off sitewide during the warehouse sale
  27. Ruggable: 20% off sitewide with code EIGHT
  28. Lo & Sons: Up to 50% off during the Jet Set July Sale

Frequently asked questions

Most Prime Day deals last through the duration of the sale (it ends on Jul. 11), but some are limited-time offers. For example, Lightning Deals are typically a few hours long — once a product sells out, the deal is over. Amazon is adding new deals each day of the sale, so make sure you’re constantly browsing. It’s also important to check out as soon as you see something you want since prices can go up any time.

For the first time ever this year, Amazon Prime Day is four days long. It’s typically a 48-hour event, so you have double the amount of time to shop this year.

Prime Day 2025 ends on Friday, Jul. 11 at 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time (2:59 a.m. ET on Saturday, Jul. 12).

Amazon has not announced when the next Prime Day is. For the past few years, the retailer hosted its Prime Big Deal Days in October, which is nearly identical to July’s sale with slightly different products on sale to focus more on the holiday shopping season.

How I found the best Prime Day deals

All of my recommendations above are based on NBC Select’s previous coverage and reporting. I also included products the NBC Select staff tested, including Wellness Award and Giftable Tech Award winners. I ran each deal through price trackers like CamelCamelCamel to ensure products are at their lowest price in at least three months. All the products I recommend are 20% off or more, and highly rated with at least a 4.0-star average rating from hundreds of reviews.

Why trust NBC Select?

I’m a reporter for NBC Select who has covered Amazon Prime Day since 2020. In addition to writing about the best deals, I also wrote about what’s included in a Prime membership, the history of Prime Day and what to buy and skip this year. Prior to Amazon’s flagship sale, I previewed a list of deals from the retailer and sorted through them to find worthwhile sales you should know about.

Catch up on NBC Select’s in-depth coverage of tech and tools, wellness and more, and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and TikTok to stay up to date.





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Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and Sen. Ted Cruz are among those expected to be on site with Trump as well. And Sen. John Cornyn, who is facing a bruising primary challenge from Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, is slated to travel aboard Air Force One with Trump, a Cornyn aide confirmed. The trip comes a day after Paxton’s wife filed for divorce, citing “biblical grounds” for ending their 38-year marriage. Trump has so far stayed neutral in the race.

The trip marks the White House’s latest show of support for Texas’ recovery effort, even as Trump officials continue to push for downsizing the government’s emergency preparedness operations – or even eliminating FEMA altogether.

And it represents a stark contrast with Trump’s attitude earlier this year toward California Gov. Gavin Newsom, whom he targeted with harsh criticism amid the blue state’s battle against devastating wildfires.

Trump ultimately visited California in his first domestic trip after taking office, greeting Newsom on the tarmac upon his arrival. But the two have since continued to tussle over a request for billions of dollars in recovery aid for California that remains in limbo.

“Would he do that with Texas? Probably not,” said one Republican operative close to the administration. “There is a difference in terms of how he approaches these things, depending on whether it’s a red state or a blue state.”

In a statement, White House spokeswoman Abigail Jackson rejected the suggestion that Trump has taken different approaches to certain states based on their politics.

“President Trump has led historic disaster recovery efforts in both California and North Carolina – he’s doing the same in Texas,” Jackson said, citing federal efforts to help quickly remove debris in southern California and support the cleanup process in western North Carolina. “Any claim that the President is giving certain states preferential treatment is not only wrong, it’s idiotic and misinformed.”

Trump has targeted political opponents for their handling of natural disasters in the past, criticizing then-President Joe Biden following deadly wildfires in Hawaii in 2023 and fanning conspiracy theories about the Biden administration’s response in North Carolina to Hurricane Helene last year.

Trump even briefly suggested Biden might be culpable in some way for the flooding in Texas, initially telling reporters that his predecessor was responsible for the water “setup.” It was unclear what he was referring to, and Trump quickly clarified he wasn’t blaming Biden. Since then, Trump and his top aides have avoided casting blame, while accusing critics of the administration’s response of trying to politicize a tragedy. The White House has maintained that the disaster was largely inescapable, while commending the efforts of Abbott – a close political ally – and other state and local officials.

“There’s never been a wave like this, outside of the breaking of a dam,” Trump said during a Cabinet meeting on Tuesday. “And this is the kind of thing that built up so fast, and it’s happened two or three times over the years, but not to this extent.”

The White House has pushed back hard on suggestions that its policies weakened the government’s defenses against such disaster threats. Some Democrats had publicly fretted that deep cuts to the federal bureaucracy would end up restricting the staffing and resources available in emergency situations.

After Democratic lawmakers, including Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, raised questions over whether efforts to reduce staff at the National Weather Service hampered forecasting of the heavy rains that caused the flash floods, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt called it a “depraved lie.”

“Many Democrat elected officials are trying to turn this into a political game, and it is not,” she said earlier this week. “This is a national tragedy.”

Trump officials, in meantime, have doubled down on their vows to shrink FEMA and shift more responsibility for disaster management to individual states – even as advocates for the agency pointed to the Texas flooding as a timely example of why vast federal resources are necessary.

FEMA officials trying to pre-position search-and-rescue crews following the disaster ran into new spending approval requirements imposed by the Trump administration that slowed its work, CNN first reported on Wednesday. Those teams weren’t authorized for deployment until more than 72 hours after the flooding began.

“This would be an unmitigated, unforced disaster, and it would certainly exacerbate the toll of extreme weather events,” a group of House Democrats wrote in a letter Wednesday to FEMA and the agency in charge of the National Weather Service. The letter decried the planned dismantling of FEMA and called for congressional hearings on the flood response.

The Homeland Security Department, which oversees FEMA, has defended the federal response and insisted it will forge ahead on plans to overhaul the agency. The federal response, one Texas official said, has been “as good as anyone could ask for,” given the circumstances, describing Noem as responsive.

On Wednesday, Noem argued that FEMA needs to be “eliminated as it exists today and remade into a responsive agency.”

“Federal emergency management should be state and locally led, rather than how it has operated for decades,” she said.

One state official viewed Texas’ response to the flooding as “a model for what other states could do to start building out a framework for how to be better in control of their own disaster response.”

For Trump, though, allies said the visit represents a more immediate calculation ingrained in him during his first term and on the campaign trail: It pays to show up for those who he believes showed up for him at the ballot box, especially in deep-red states like Texas.

“This is totally on brand,” the person close to the White House said. “He wants to be on the ground.”

This story has been updated with additional reporting.

Betsy Klein contributed to this report.



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US President Donald Trump has said he will send weapons, including Patriot air defence systems, for Ukraine via Nato.

Trump told NBC News that in a new deal, “we’re going to be sending Patriots to Nato, and then Nato will distribute that”, adding that Nato would pay for the weapons.

His announcement came after Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky spoke of having a “positive dialogue” with Trump on ensuring that arms arrived on time, particularly air defence systems.

Zelensky said he had asked for 10 Patriot systems, after a surge in Russian drone and missile attacks on Ukrainian cities in the past week.

Speaking in Rome on Thursday, the Ukrainian leader said Germany was ready to pay for two of the Patriots and Norway for one, while other European partners were also prepared to help.

After a phone-call with Russia’s Vladimir Putin last week, Trump said he was “not happy” that progress had not been made towards ending the war, and he has since complained that Putin’s “very nice” attitude turned out to be meaningless.

During his interview with NBC News, Trump said he would make a “major statement” on Russia on Monday, but did not say what it would be about.

He said “Nato is going to reimburse the full cost” for the weapons sent on to Ukraine. Nato is funded through the contributions of its members, including the US.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio told reporters on Friday that he had urged countries including Germany and Spain to hand over some of their existing Patriot batteries, as they could reach Ukraine faster.

“We have continued to encourage our Nato allies to provide those weapons… since they have them in their stocks, then we can enter into financial agreements… where they can purchase the replacements.”

The US defence department halted some shipments of critical weapons last week, raising concerns in Kyiv that its air defences could run low in a matter of months.

Among the armaments reported to have been placed on pause were Patriot interceptor missiles and precision artillery shells.

Then, as Ukraine was pounded by record numbers of drone attacks this week, Trump said more weapons would be sent: “We have to… They’re getting hit very hard now.”

Zelensky had appealed for the shipments to resume, describing the Patriot systems as “real protectors of life”.

On Tuesday night, Ukraine was hit by a record 728 drones, and the Ukrainian president warned that Russia wanted to increase that to 1,000.

June saw the highest monthly civilian casualties in Ukraine in three years, with 232 people killed and more than 1,300 injured, according to the UN.

Since re-entering the White House in January, Trump has pushed to scale back US support for Ukraine.

The US was the biggest source of military aid to Ukraine between the start of 2022 and the end of 2024, giving $69bn (£54.6bn) in that time period, according to German think tank the Kiel Institute.

Trump has also pressed Nato allies to pledge more of their GDP to the security alliance. Last year, all European Nato members pledged to spend 2% of GDP on defence.

Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. The US has been urging the two countries to reach an agreement to end the war.

Rubio told reporters that he and Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov had a “frank” conversation on the sidelines of a meeting in Malaysia on Thursday.

Rubio echoed Trump’s “frustration at the lack of progress at peace talks”, including “disappointment that there has not been more flexibility on the Russian side to bring about an end to this conflict”.

He said the two had shared some new ideas about how the conflict could conclude, which he would take back to Trump.

Rubio declined to elaborate on what Trump said would be a “major” announcement about Russia on Monday.



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