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CNET
11-07-2025
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- CNET
Prime Day Router Deals: Eero Routers Up to $300 Off, Max 7 at All-Time Low
Prime Day officially ends tomorrow, which means you've got less than 24 hours to take advantage of some Wi-Fi 7 deals at Amazon. The online retailer is having a massive mesh router sale, which includes some record-low prices on its latest Eero models, which are some of the top-performing routers we've tested at CNET. Right now, you can score a huge 30% off the Eero Max 7, which translates to $180 off. If you don't want to upgrade to a pricier Wi-Fi 7 router just yet, some of the best Prime Day deals are on Eero 6+ mesh systems: $160 for a two-pack (down from $240) or $195 for a three-pack (down from $300). Eero's Max 7 mesh Wi-Fi routers offer Wi-Fi 7 tech and are capable of superfast wireless speeds of up to 4.3Gbps. They also include Ethernet ports you can use when you need even greater speeds, up to 9.4Gbps. One router can blanket over 2,500 square feet of Wi-Fi coverage and support more than 200 connected devices. Hey, did you know? CNET Deals texts are free, easy, and save you money. Since Eero is an Amazon-owned brand, using an Eero mesh Wi-Fi system has some smart home perks, including its ability to function as a smart hub for certain devices. Eero Max 7 units are compatible with Zigbee, Thread and Matter devices, which is to say most smart home tech these days. Looking for a Wi-Fi router and not sure if these deals are for you? Check out our lists of the best routers and best mesh routers so you can find exactly what you need. And if you're looking for more gadgets for your home, we've got a growing list of the best smart home deals. Why this deal matters Though we saw a few Eero Max 7 discounts around Black Friday and the holiday season late last year, prices during July's Prime Day event represent all-time lows. For the single unit, it's a return to its best-ever price, and for the three-pack, it's a new all-time low at $1,190. Given how expensive Wi-Fi 7 gear is, it's a rare chance to score all-time low pricing on a reputable brand.
WIRED
08-07-2025
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- WIRED
99 Best Prime Day Deals of 2025—All Personally Tested By Us
Amazon Prime Day is now four days. The Prime Day deals started dropping last month, reached a fever pitch today, and will go on through Friday. We'll be dangerously caffeinated and working in shifts covering 20 hours a day through the end. The WIRED Reviews team only recommends deals on products we've actually tested and approved, and which are actually discounted. If you're looking for up-to-the-minute coverage of deals, check out our Amazon Prime Day liveblog, which will run from 5 am to midnight daily. Featured Deals Jump to Section: Tech Deals, Apple, Amazon Devices, Phones, TVs, Headphones & Speakers, Kitchen, Home, Beauty & Grooming, Outdoor & Active, Travel Tech Deals Deals on computers, routers, monitors, tablets, keyboards, and more. The Google Pixel Tablet (7/10, WIRED Recommends) is a good Android tablet. Where it really shines, though, is its ability to be paired with the charging speaker dock to transform into a smart speaker when you aren't using it as a tablet. Right now, only the tablet version is on sale, and it's a good price if you want to buy it for the sharp screen and overall solid performance. —Nena Farrell Enjoy simple, set-and-forget Wi-Fi courtesy of Amazon's Eero mesh systems. The tri-band Eero Pro 6E (7/10, WIRED Recommends) adds 6 GHz to the familiar 2.4-GHz and 5-GHz bands, for fast and dependable Wi-Fi. It's the perfect choice for busy households with many devices and a 1 Gbps or faster connection. The Eero Plus subscription is expensive ($10 per month or $100 per year) but includes comprehensive parental controls, advanced security, ad blocking, and even a password manager and VPN service. —Simon Hill As the budget pick in our best mesh Wi-Fi systems guide, the Deco X20 is already a bargain. This Wi-Fi 6 dual-band mesh (2.4-GHz and 5-GHz) is easy to set up and delivered solid results in my tests. It's not the speediest mesh, but if your internet connection is 500 Mbps or less, it's likely enough. Each router has two gigabit Ethernet ports, and the vaselike design blends in easily on shelves or tables. —Simon Hill This tri-band Wi-Fi 6E mesh system from TP-Link scores a place in our best mesh Wi-Fi systems guide. Easy to set up and configure through the mobile app, each unit has one 2.5 Gbps Ethernet port and two gigabit ports. It offers fast speeds at close range on the 6-GHz band, but was also fast on 5 GHz, and offered a decent range on 2.4 GHz. There are optional subscriptions for parental controls and enhanced security. —Simon Hill If you're coming to Prime Day looking for something dirt cheap, I've got one for you. Yes, this device is a Chromebook, but as a 'Chromebook Plus' model, it's a big step up from the reputation these laptops have when kids are introduced to them in schools. The Acer Chromebook Plus 515 comes with a 1080p display, a spacious 15.6-inch display, and an Intel Core i3 processor. The screen isn't a touchscreen, but there's good port selection and decent speakers. For the price, it's a really strong machine if your needs aren't high. —Julian Chokkattu Finally, we're getting some new ultra-affordable Chromebooks. This new generation of Chromebooks look and feel more like modern laptops, and the Asus Chromebook CX15 is a great example of that. Its bezels aren't overly large, and the keyboard feels great to type on. Not perfect, of course, but at $50 off the already low price, it's one of the very best laptops you can buy at this price. —Luke Larsen With the Surface Pro 11th Edition (6/10, WIRED Review), Microsoft's long-standing 2-in-1 laptop is finally living up to its potential. Unlike previous models, it had great performance and battery life to match its excellent design and build quality. A true iPad Pro alternative for Windows users. With the latest Surface Pro keyboard, you can now even work while disconnected from the device, making it the ultimate travel companion —Luke Larsen It may look like a space shuttle, but this is actually one of the best Wi-Fi routers, and if it lands in your home, you can expect speedy Wi-Fi on three bands (6-GHz, 5-GHz, and 2.4-GHz). It also boasts a 2.5-Gbps WAN/LAN port, five gigabit LAN ports, and a USB-C 3.0 port. This Wi-Fi 6E router has been dropping in price since Wi-Fi 7 took off, but we've never seen it this low. —Simon Hill Staying connected to the internet when you travel can be challenging, but a good mobile hotspot will keep you online, and the Netgear Nighthawk M6 Pro is a very good mobile hotspot. With support for 4G and 5G networks, simply slip a SIM card in, and you're good to go. You can connect up to 32 devices, the range is up to 2,000 square feet, and, as a Wi-Fi 6E router, it supports the lightning-fast 6-GHz band. —Simon Hill Gamers seeking customizable RGB lighting and a performance edge will love the tri-band Asus ROG Rapture GT6. A single 2.4-GHz band and two 5-GHz bands offer a speedy connection for all your gaming gear. The 5-GHz performance is excellent with the wider 160-MHz channels. You also get free security software, comprehensive parental controls, game modes that boost performance and prioritize related traffic, and plenty of ports, including four Ethernet and one USB. —Simon Hill This fantastic OLED gaming monitor came out late last year, and it's already dropped to an all-time low of $730. And it's not because it's not a good monitor. Far from it. The LG UltraGear 34GS95QE (8/10, WIRED Recommends) has the exceptional image quality and HDR goodness we expect from modern OLED monitors, combined with an aggressive 800R curve that wraps around your field of view. —Luke Larsen The prices of OLED gaming monitors keep dropping, but the Samsung Odyssey G6 (8/10, Wired Recommends) will be among the absolute cheapest options you can buy. And I don't mean cheap in terms of quality. With a 360-Hz refresh rate and fantastic colors, as tested by one of our monitor reviewers, it delivers fast and sharp gaming action. It's the OLED monitor most gamers should be buying on Prime Day this year. —Luke Larsen Not everyone needs a smart monitor, but for the right person or family, it's a lifesaver. This 32-inch, 4K monitor would be perfect for an office that just so happens to double as an entertainment room in the evening. Because it comes with a remote and webOS software, the LG MyView Smart Monitor (7/10, WIRED Recommends) transforms from a work monitor into a fully functioning smart TV when you need it to be—no PC required. —Luke Larsen The Logitech G Pro X TKL tops our list as the best keyboard you can buy, and for good reason. The tactile switches (also known as linear switches) feel luscious, and I find the TKL (lack of number pad) layout to be ideal for gaming, never getting in the way of my mouse hand, but not making non-gaming inconvenient. While it's normally a bit expensive, this sale price makes it an absolute must-buy if you're looking for a gaming keyboard. —Luke Larsen Low-profile mechanical keyboards are the best of both worlds, offering that tactile typing we all love without the bulk and heaviness that come with standard mechanical keyboards. It has a strikingly thin profile, despite the fact that it has hot-swappable switches and a gasket mount design. It's a gorgeous design, and it's one of the very best mechanical keyboards you can buy. —Luke Larsen Logitech's premium wireless gaming mouse is one of my very favorites. It's a mainstay in this category thanks to its excellent, reliable sensor and simple design. It's particularly good if fast-paced first-person shooters are your jam, thanks to its speedy polling rate and DPI. I like that the aesthetic isn't overly flashy, maintaining a fairly subtle design that could fit just as well in an office as it could next to a bottle of Mountain Dew. —Luke Larsen Nzxt might not be known for gaming mice, but based on the Lift 2, it should be. It's wired, of course, but that should be a given for the price. What you get, however, is a super-light design that weighs just 61 grams. It also has high-end specs like an 8K polling rate and a sensor that keeps your games feeling responsive. For only $25, this is a no-brainer. —Luke Larsen The Backbone One (8/10, WIRED Recommends) is our favorite mobile gaming controller. Even five years after I reviewed it, I still reach for it constantly. It snaps onto your phone (iOS or Android, depending on the connector) and is compatible with tons of good mobile games. The Backbone app is great, too, with one-button streaming and voice features. The controller is so user-friendly, I used it to play Stardew Valley on my phone for 10 hours straight. —Louryn Strampe This drive has been superseded by the LaCie Rugged SSD Pro5, but it's still a great deal. The main difference is that the new drive is faster, but for something like backups, this will work just fine. LaCie's padded drives are great for travel, and frankly, this is a steal at this price. —Scott Gilbertson Before you get too excited about this deal (it's a good one), know that, to take full advantage of the speed of this drive, you'll need a system that supports the PCIe 4.0 SSD standard. Provided you've got the machine to take advantage of it, in benchmark tests, this drive's results came very close to Western Digital's claimed 7,300 MB/s read speeds. It's worth noting that the 8-TB version is also on sale for $620 ($930 off). —Scott Gilbertson Lexar's Professional 2000x SDXC memory cards have been my choice for eight years now, and the very first one I ever bought is still going strong. The UHS-II (U3) speeds go up to (and sometimes over) Lexar's claimed 300MB/s, and it has no trouble with 6K video. This deal is on the largest (and best if you're shooting video), but the other sizes are also on sale if you don't need the big one. —Scott Gilbertson The Nikon Z6 III (8/10, WIRED Recommends) is our favorite Nikon mirrorless camera. The 24-megapixel partially stacked CMOS sensor offers great image and video quality, with excellent subject tracking autofocus and support for ProRes video. It's one of the best hybrid, photo/video cameras on the market. —Scott Gilbertson Jump to Section: Tech Deals, Apple, Amazon Devices, Phones, TVs, Headphones & Speakers, Kitchen, Home, Beauty & Grooming, Outdoor & Active, Travel Apple Prime Day deals on Apple products and accessories. The M4 MacBook Air (9/10, WIRED Recommends) is the best laptop you can buy, and it might be the best laptop ever sold at this price. As someone who reviews a new laptop almost every week, trust me: Just buy it. The only real question is whether or not to make the jump to additional storage and what color to choose from. I'm partial to Starlight, but the new Sky Blue option is equally classy. —Luke Larsen I've written at length about why the 13-inch M4 MacBook Air is the laptop most people should buy. But what about the larger 15-inch MacBook Air (9/10, WIRED Recommends)? It's every bit as fast and thin, and maintains the same pixel density in the display. The larger screen just might be worth the extra $150, especially if you don't use an external monitor at home. It has a killer set of speakers too. —Luke Larsen Jump to Section: Tech Deals, Apple, Amazon Devices, Phones, TVs, Headphones & Speakers, Kitchen, Home, Beauty & Grooming, Outdoor & Active, Travel Amazon Devices Deals on Amazon's own devices, including the Kindle, Echo, and Fire tablet. The Amazon Echo Pop (7/10, WIRED Recommends) looks like someone sliced the Echo Dot in half, and the sound quality feels a little thinner, too. But it does come in fun colors and is a little cheaper—especially right now!—so it's a fun choice for a dorm room or somewhere where you just want a voice assistant handy, plus a little pop (get it?) of fun. —Nena Farrell The Amazon Echo Dot (5th Gen) looks like the regular Echo, but miniaturized to be a fraction of the size. It's got the same design, and still packs impressive sound for such a small speaker. It has better bass performance than the previous Dot, and Amazon's other petite speakers. It's a great speaker for the price, and now it's even cheaper. —Nena Farrell If you're an Amazon fan and looking for the best smart display, this is it. The Amazon Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen) is the perfect size for just about everything it can do. With an 8-inch screen, it's easy to see the weather, follow a recipe, control your smart home, or even join a video call thanks to the built-in 13MP camera. —Nena Farrell Amazon's Echo Spot (7/10, WIRED Recommends) sits somewhere in between being a smart speaker and a smart display. There's now a small screen on the top half of the device that shows the weather and your calendar or the song you're playing, but skips other features that smart displays pack. But if you just want a little visual assistance without a full-on recipe guide, I think you'll actually love this one. —Nena Farrell If you're looking for a Kindle for a kid, Amazon's Kindle Kids is a child-focused twist on the Kindle. It comes with six months of Kids+, a subscription full of books designed for kids aged 3-12, giving plenty of reading options right away. There are also three fun cover options, so you can pick one out that your kid will be excited to see even when they aren't reading. —Nena Farrell The Kindle Scribe (8/10, WIRED Recommends) combines an e-reader and a digital notebook into one. It's much bigger than other Kindles, so there's room to doodle on the notebook pages, and it allows for some limited annotations while you read. It's not a perfect device, but it's the one I find myself grabbing over and over again since it's so easy to use. It's perfect for just jotting down ideas and brainstorming without needing more complicated software. —Nena Farrell The Kindle Colorsoft (7/10, WIRED Review) is Amazon's first-ever Kindle with a color screen. It's an exciting addition, and the gentle colors are beautiful onscreen. The Colorsoft has run into some issues with performance and the trade-in program, though. If you buy one, get one without trading in so that you can easily return it if something goes wrong. The fact that it's on sale right now is a perfect opportunity. —Nena Farrell Courtesy of Amazon Amazon Kindle Essentials Bundle including Kindle (2024), Black Fabric Cover, and Power Adapter $162 $122 (25% off) Amazon If you're looking to get a new Kindle and want a case, then snag this handy essentials kit while it's on sale for Prime Day. It includes the latest basic Kindle, a fabric cover, and a power adapter (which is also handy since Kindles only come with a charging cord, no adapter). The bundle only comes with a black Kindle, but you can choose from a couple of cover colors. —Nena Farrell The Fire Max 11 (5/10, WIRED Review) wasn't our favorite when it launched. It's Amazon's nicest Fire tablet, but it was expensive for what you get. At this price however, it's a solid buy. The screen is bright and sharp enough, the speakers aren't bad, and the cameras are 1080p. Are there nicer Android tablets? Absolutely, but none of them are $140. —Scott Gilbertson Jump to Section: Tech Deals, Apple, Amazon Devices, Phones, TVs, Headphones & Speakers, Kitchen, Home, Beauty & Grooming, Outdoor & Active, Travel Phones Mobile phone deals, plus cases, charging stands, power banks, and other accessories. Not to be confused with the Galaxy S24 series, this midrange smartphone from late 2024 has some elements of the flagship phone, but makes some sacrifices to get the price down. In my Best Samsung Phones guide, I say the FE is only worth buying if it dips below $500. Well, that time has come. Performance is solid, the triple-camera system is handy, and it will get six more years of updates. —Julian Chokkattu The Galaxy S25 Ultra is Samsung's top-of-the-line flagship candybar smartphone. Maybe the upcoming Galaxy Z Fold7 series isn't as enticing to you. Now's your chance to snag the gargantuan phone at a decent discount. It has two telephoto zoom cameras, so you can snap the perfect pic of your kid on the soccer pitch, and there's a hidden stylus that lets you sign documents and jot down handwritten notes in a jiffy. Read our Best Samsung Phones guide for more. —Julian Chokkattu This is one of the lowest prices we've seen on Samsung's folding phone, which tracks because Samsung is announcing the Galaxy Z Fold7 series this week. Still, there's nothing wrong with buying last year's tech, especially when you get a massive discount. The Z Fold6 may not be as enticing as competitors like the Pixel 9 Pro Fold or the Honor Magic V3, but it has the best build quality of the lot and sports the best after-sales support network. —Julian Chokkattu If you don't need many bells and whistles but just want a good, well-rounded smartphone, you can't go wrong with the Galaxy S25 or Galaxy S25+, which are identical in many ways. They're different in size, with the S25+ sporting a larger 6.7-inch screen, which brings better battery life, too. There's no S Pen stylus here, but you still get great performance, a versatile triple-camera system, and a promise of seven years of software updates so you hopefully won't feel the need to upgrade anytime soon. —Julian Chokkattu Google's next folding phone isn't far off, so it's a good time to grab the 2024 model at one of its lowest prices. The Pixel 9 Pro Fold slimmed down the original and made it taller, making it feel remarkably like a normal Pixel when closed. But you can open it up to experience a large 8-inch screen. Its camera experience is slightly behind the Pixel 9 Pro, but it's still a capable and powerful smartphone that's great for multitaskers. —Julian Chokkattu I usually tell most people to skip the Pixel 9 (9/10, WIRED Recommends) because it sits in an awkward middle spot where it loses some features like vapor chamber cooling, which enables better thermal performance on the Pixel 9 Pro series, and the improvements over the cheaper Pixel 9a aren't vast. But at $549, that doesn't really matter. This is a remarkable phone for that price, with a robust camera system, great performance, and excellent build quality. —Julian Chokkattu The Pixel 10 series rumors are heating up as Google's next phones are expected to arrive in August, but the Pixel 9 Pro and Pro XL (9/10, WIRED Recommends) are still great phones to buy, especially on sale. The hardware feels excellent, and they have vapor chamber cooling systems for better thermals, allowing you to game for longer periods. The cameras are some of the best on a smartphone, and the nice thing is they're identical in specs. You're largely choosing what size phone you want, though that does mean the XL has slightly better battery life. —Julian Chokkattu This chunky device stands out as one of the best power banks because it can supply up to 145 watts (one USB-C port at 100 W and the other at 45 W). An ample 25,000 mAh capacity is enough to top up all your gadgets, and you can fly with this power bank in your carry-on. The small LED display shows the current charge state of the battery, and it comes with a USB-C cable. —Simon Hill For folks with an iPhone and AirPods, this is one of the best MagSafe wireless chargers on the market. The wide, circular base is steady with a spot for charging AirPods, and the MagSafe charging pad allows you to charge your iPhone in landscape for StandBy mode, which turns it into an alarm clock. —Simon Hill Jump to Section: Tech Deals, Apple, Amazon Devices, Phones, TVs, Headphones & Speakers, Kitchen, Home, Beauty & Grooming, Outdoor & Active, Travel TVs Deals on televisions and streaming devices like Roku. We love Roku because it offers a simple and easy-to-use streaming interface at an affordable price, and the same can be said for its in-house TVs. This Plus Series model (7/10, WIRED Recommends) is bright and features good HDR for colors, making it a no-brainer for someone who wants a simple cheap TV. —Parker Hall TCL's QM6K (8/10, WIRED Recommends) sits atop our Best TVs list thanks to a brilliantly balanced picture for the money. It's not the brightest TV in its price class, but it's got enough spunk to light up HDR, good black levels for impressive contrast, rich and natural colors, and a remarkably clear and unified screen for its class. Good gaming chops and an intuitive Google TV interface finish the deal for a great buy. —Ryan Waniata Sony's Bravia 8 II (9/10, WIRED Recommends) is one of the most beautiful TVs you can buy. Its QD-OLED screen isn't quite as deep black or scorching bright as the LG G5 (9/10, WIRED Recommends). Instead, Sony relies on fabulous picture processing for pristine clarity and incredibly vivid yet natural colors to wow you into submission. The TV's still-flashy HDR punch, perfect off-angle viewing, and handy gaming features complete the package for a glorious ride. —Ryan Waniata Panasonic's return to the U.S. market was special thanks to the Z95A OLED TV (9/10, WIRED Recommends), which uses LG's MLA panel and Panasonic color grading to thrilling results. Colors look vivid yet natural, even for sitcoms and movies. Brightness is among the best we've tested, black levels are oily, and everything you watch just pops. This is its lowest price ever. —Ryan Waniata The Roku Ultra is the ultimate Roku. It features support for Dolby Vision and a wired Ethernet port for the fastest streaming, and the included remote comes with a 3.5 mm port, so you can plug in headphones and still watch your big screen. —Parker Hall Jump to Section: Tech Deals, Apple, Amazon Devices, Phones, TVs, Headphones & Speakers, Kitchen, Home, Beauty & Grooming, Outdoor & Active, Travel Headphones & Speakers Deals on audio devices including headphones, earbuds, soundbars, bookshelf speakers, microphones, and earplugs. If you're still under the impression that noise-canceling earbuds cost hundreds of dollars, welcome to the weird world of 2025 where they're basically free. These wireless buds provide clear sound, noise canceling that targets low frequencies, and even a helpful app with features like EQ presets and multi-point pairing, all for less than a takeout dinner for two. —Ryan Waniata After years as the go-to choice for the best wireless headphones, Sony's illustrious WH-1000XM5 (9/10, WIRED Recommends) were upgraded to the pricey but potent XM6 (9/10, WIRED Recommends). For savvy shoppers, that spells a sweet deal on the previous pair, and I was happy to see a sizable price drop for Prime Day. These headphones still offer some of the best sound, noise canceling, and features available, in a slick matte package that's ready to travel. —Ryan Waniata Sony's hallowed WH-1000XM4 (9/10, WIRED Recommends) headphones have been bouncing up and down in price since the XM5 was released. Now there's an even better, noise-eviscerating version in the WH-1000XM6 (9/10, WIRED Recommends). Here's the thing, though: these are still incredible headphones with great noise canceling, comfort, features, and sound. You wouldn't want to pay full price, but buying the dip on some of the best wireless headphones ever is always a savvy move. —Ryan Waniata Google's Pixel Buds Pro 2 (9/10, WIRED Recommends) are essentially AirPods Pro for Android. They work amazingly well, with great noise canceling, good mics, and excellent sound quality. I like that they're a bit smaller other models, which makes them fit well in everybody's ears. —Parker Hall These affordable open earbuds from SoundPeats are utterly capable of everything that much more expensive options from Bose and Sony can do—play decent-sounding music while allowing you to hear the oncoming F150. Open earbuds will never be hi-fi. Just get a cheap pair like this. —Parker Hall It might shock you to hear from an A/V editor, but the Skullcandy Method 360 ANC (9/10, WIRED Recommends) are some of the best affordable headphones we've ever tested. They have Bose-powered noise canceling, great battery life, and a larger case with a clip that lets you attach it to bags. —Parker Hall Ultimate Ears is a serial contributor to our Best Bluetooth speakers list, and the Boom 4 (8/10, WIRED Recommends) is one of my favorites for its mix of smooth, balanced sound and excellent usability. From its extensive Bluetooth range to app features like a multi-band EQ and the ability to wake the speaker from rest, the Boom 4 is a stalwart companion that shrugs off dust, weather, and even serious drops without missing a beat. —Ryan Waniata These awesome, affordable AirPods Pro lookalikes come in Pikachu yellow with clear elephant trunks, and they nearly sound as good as the real deal. I love how comfortable the Nothing Ear (a) (8/10, WIRED Recommends) are thanks to silicone eartips, and the included charging case is also relatively stylish. —Parker Hall Sonos has been through some app-based tumult over the past year, but one product that has remained excellent is this Sonos Roam 2 Bluetooth speaker (9/10, WIRED Recommends). The little triangle sounds fantastic and takes a real beating. —Parker Hall JBL's Authentics 200 (9/10, WIRED Recommends) speaks both Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa so you can swap between the two for multiple tasks—especially handy if you have smart home devices from both brands. Its retro design and control knobs make it as easy on the eyes as it is to use, while its excellent sound stands with some of the best smart speakers we've tested. —Ryan Waniata The Bose Soundlink Mac (9/10, WIRED Recommends) is the ultimate modern boombox, thanks to huge dynamic drivers, massive bass, and an awesome ropelike carrying handle. It's about the size of a middle school lunchbox but packs much more power, with enough juice to last 20 hours on a single charge. —Parker Hall Getting the Wiim Amp on sale feels like double dipping on your taxes; the deal's almost too good. I tested both the original Amp and the Amp Pro (9/10, WIRED Recommends) with multiple bookshelf speaker pairs, and the performance differences are minor. Meanwhile, the standard Amp offers AirPlay while the Pro doesn't, adding to its cascade of streaming options, HDMI ARC support, and a potent power supply for a killer A/V entry point. —Ryan Waniata Jump to Section: Tech Deals, Apple, Amazon Devices, Phones, TVs, Headphones & Speakers, Kitchen, Home, Beauty & Grooming, Outdoor & Active, Travel Kitchen Deals on kitchen gear, including coffee machines, air fryers, and cookware. This is about the lowest price you can expect to find this year, or any future year, on what may be the top-selling espresso machine in the world. Breville's Barista Express is already the Goldilocks Breville when weighing cost and value among powerful, precise semiautomatic machines we recommend as the best in the game. It'll grind your beans, push out balanced shots, and froth your milk to boot, with few hitches and a long track record. —Matthew Korfhage This is the best grinder I know at this price range. It might not be your pick for espresso: the 15-grind setting doesn't offer fine enough distinctions. For that, get the Baratza ESP. But for Aeropress, drip, or French Press? This is the lowest-cost grinder that'll give you good extraction and an even grind, and it's even cheaper right now. —Matthew Korfhage The Instant Pot Pro Plus (8/10, WIRED Recommends), is a thoughtfully designed and capable multi-cooker, still our favorite multicooker WIRED has tested. Sure it's 'smart,' meaning it has an app. But it's also smart, filled with thoughtful touches like a flat bottom, interior handles, higher wattage, and preprogrammed pressure release. It's nice. And around 30 percent off. —Matthew Korfhage The Nama J2 Cold Press Juicer is my top-rated juicer. It felt revolutionary when it came out a couple years ago, and is still the best. Press the button and then forget about it. It's pretty and effective, chewing through carrots or spinach or soft berries to make nutrient-rich, tasty juice. It also makes sorbet. Slow juicers aren't cheap, but this is the cheapest I've seen this one. —Matthew Korfhage Jump to Section: Tech Deals, Apple, Amazon Devices, Phones, TVs, Headphones & Speakers, Kitchen, Home, Beauty & Grooming, Outdoor & Active, Travel Home Deals on vacuums, air purifiers, bedding, pets, smart locks, security cameras, home office furniture, and more. This is a solid, basic Dyson vacuum. It was Dyson's previous entry-level vacuum before the Digital Slim (our current budget pick), and while it's not the most recent model, it's still a great vacuum to get on a budget. It's still plenty powerful on carpet and hard flooring, and comes with three accessories and two power modes. —Nena Farrell The Qrevo S is our current Best Robot Vacuum for having a bewildering array of features—mopping and vacuuming, automatic bin emptying, and mop washing—combined with reliable navigation and a not-insane price tag. It doesn't have a camera, so it protects your privacy, and Roborock's SmartPlan also switches automatically between cleaning modes and floor surfaces in your house to clean more efficiently.—Adrienne So We like all of Tapo's other products, like security cameras, so it makes sense that we'd like the company's effective, affordable robot vacuums. The app connects easily and made a quick, accurate map of my children's bedrooms and bathroom. It also has an onboard dust bin, so you don't need to worry about the surprisingly-hard-to-find replacement dustbin bags for some of Tapo's other models. —Adrienne So This unassuming air purifier has been our top budget pick for a while, and for good reason. WIRED reviewer Lisa Wood Shapiro found it can clean a 361-square-foot room with an air exchange rate under five times an hour, its slim profile makes it easy to situate, and filter refills are both easy to find and inexpensive. —Kat Merck Perhaps the ideal outdoor security camera for Google households, the Nest Cam Outdoor has a handy magnetic mount and an expansive 130-degree field of view, and captures sharp 1080p video with HDR and night vision. It also sports a clear speaker and microphone. You only get three hours of free event history, but you can add a Nest Aware subscription ($8 a month, or $80 for the whole year) to get 30 days of event history and face recognition. —Simon Hill This two-camera kit comes with a home hub, and it's the upgrade pick for folks seeking a local, subscription-free system in our best outdoor security cameras guide. The EufyCam 3 (8/10, WIRED Recommends) has built-in solar, up to 4K video resolution, and 16 GB of local storage (expandable up to 16 TB) on the connected HomeBase 3 hub. You also get on-device people, pets, and vehicle recognition, and this system can even recognize familiar faces. —Simon Hill Offering everything you want, including crisp 2K video at 24 frames per second, two-way audio, and a compact design that includes a privacy shutter, this is the upgrade pick in our best indoor security cameras guide and it's no wonder. The Arlo app is swift to load, offers excellent notifications, and supports two-factor authentication, so you can log in with your fingerprint or face, phone permitting. We've seen discounts before but never this low. —Simon Hill Arlo ticks all the boxes with crisp 2K video, a wide 160-degree field of view, two-way audio, and direct Wi-Fi connection, and the Pro 5 (9/10, WIRED Recommends) tops our best outdoor security cameras guide. The Arlo app is swift to load, offers rich notifications, and supports two-factor authentication. The catch is a pricey subscription for subject recognition, smart alerts, and cloud storage. —Simon Hill This is my favorite budget smart lock now that there's a hub you can pair with it for a mere $20. Aqara's Smart Lock U50 (7/10, WIRED Recommends) is a great-looking lock that's affordable, high quality, and works well. Even when my hub disconnected, the U50 never faltered with remembering codes or auto-locking. I only gave it a 7 originally due to the expensive hub. —Nena Farrell Yale's Assure Lock 2 has been on my front door for about a month now, and my whole house has been pretty happy with it. I'm a fan of the fingerprint reader, which responds quickly to my touch, while my husband likes using the code entry. It's a full lock replacement that puts a keypad on the front of your door, and there are versions with and without a classic keyhole (and included key to match it). —Nena Farrell Are you a father? Do you like your father? This FLIR is WIRED's favorite thermal imaging camera. It's also the secret wish of every dad. It affixes to your phone, and it is a map to all the leaks in your life. Insulation leaks! Electrical leaks! Oh god, the possibilities. It's also a new toy, which is all that adult men ever really want. This is the best deal of the year on it.—Matthew Korfhage Why not upgrade your home with 100 feet of outdoor lighting, sporting 60 RGBIC LEDs, at a hefty discount? Like all our favorite Govee smart lights, you can choose colors, brightness, animated scenes, and automation in the jam-packed app. These IP67-rated lights are designed to be permanently attached to the outside of your home. —Simon Hill The Petkit PuraMax 2 is the automatic litter box that I recommend for most people. It's easy to use, compact, and actually smells great. This box actually smells good, with quadruple odor protection; plus, when it's time to refill with clean litter, the box rotates so the hole is on top for easier filling. At $370, this is an exceptional deal for an automatic litter box of this caliber, and it's the lowest price we'll see all year. —Molly Higgins It's no secret I love Petlibro's products, their automatic feeders and fountains are consistently my top picks. The RFID automatic feeder is a total game changer for pets in a multi-pet home. Using a pet collar tag, the feeder will only open for the specific pet wearing the collar—meaning Fido won't get the cat's food, or multiple cats will each get the exact same amount. Usually around $170, this is probably the lowest the price will drop until Black Friday. —Molly Higgins I just started testing this mini pet camera from Furbo, and I'm liking it a lot. It can be mounted, plus it has two-way audio, smart alerts, and video recaps. It also uses Furbo Nanny—an AI-powered system that watches over your pet with real-time alerts and smart insights, notifying when there's unusual activity or emergencies. At a ridiculously cheap price of $25, this is the lowest price we've ever seen for this smart pet cam. —Molly Higgins Jump to Section: Tech Deals, Apple, Amazon Devices, Phones, TVs, Headphones & Speakers, Kitchen, Home, Beauty & Grooming, Outdoor & Active, Travel Beauty & Grooming Deals on beauty tools like LED masks and electric toothbrushes. Fellow reviewer Nena Farrell is only a couple of weeks into testing HigherDose's red light mask and is already a fan. The triple-strap design doesn't squeeze the bananas out of your head (her words), and it beams red and near-infrared light (630 and 830 nanometers) that's designed to boost collagen and reduce inflammation. It's comfortable, cordless, and so far, the battery holds up. Normally $349, it's 20 percent off for Prime Day. —Boutayna Chokrane This old-school straightener is like the Honda Accord of hair tools. It's not sexy and will probably embarrass the teens in your house, but it's been around for years, it will continue to be around for years, and it will get you from point A to point B reliably and with a minimum of fuss. —Kat Merck The Philips Multigroom 7000 series is a versatile classic among the best beard trimmers— a beautiful beast with admirable heft and a broad set of guards for every season, face, and beard. The mix of close shave, durability, versatility, and simple, good construction makes it the one I turn to most often, when I'm not testing other trimmers. This is the durable titanium version, available at a nice 20 percent price break. —Matthew Korfhage The Oral-B Pro 1000 is my favorite toothbrush from the company, but at $60, the iO Series 3 is worth considering. The 14-day battery life surpasses that of the Pro 1000, and the motor is quieter and feels gentler on sensitive gums. Plus, the sleek finish looks way more modern on my counter. —Boutayna Chokrane This is the best vibrator for stimulating initial arousal. It's a flexible labia vibe that delivers sensation to the entire vulva rather than just the clitoris. There are four motors to increase arousal and lubrication to the entire region, and there's even an app for hands-free action. —Louryn Strampe You don't need to believe all of the wild health hype from shower filter makers. But here's what this Canopy will actually do: It's one of the minority of shower filters that actually removes chlorine compounds down to undetectable levels. (Yes, I tested.) This means no chlorine drying out your skin, or removing hair dye. It's also a nice-looking showerhead, on sale for nearly 30 percent off. —Matthew Korfhage Jump to Section: Tech Deals, Apple, Amazon Devices, Phones, TVs, Headphones & Speakers, Kitchen, Home, Beauty & Grooming, Outdoor & Active, Travel Outdoor & Active Deals on fitness trackers, smartwatches, and more. People ask me what fitness tracker to get all the time. Given their requirements, I have told people more often than not to just get the new Oura Ring 4. I wear mine almost every day; it's the tracker I use to check other fitness trackers. The battery life is longer than a wrist wearable and Oura frequently issues meaningful, interesting software updates. This is the first time it's gone on sale. —Adrienne So I personally persuaded many parents to buy the Fitbit Ace for their kids. The watch incentivizes kids to charge and wear their smartwatch with a gaming platform called Fitbit Arcade, and includes data in the very reasonable $10/month subscription plan. You can check your kids' location and you can send each other texts (or in my son's case, just a bunch of poop emojis).—Adrienne So It's been a few years since the Sense 2 came out; nevertheless, it's still the Fitbit that's best for serious health tracking and the one that was probably meant as a competitor to the Apple Watch. Like the Apple Watch, it has an ECG; it also has a sensor that monitors your stress to remind you to calm down on the spot. —Adrienne So The Instinct is one of Garmin's most popular lines because it offers full backcountry functionality for a cheaper price than the high-end Fenix line, with better battery life and a fun, chunky, retro aesthetic. The Instinct got updated this year, but Garmin's watches age very well and I like how tiny and slim this particular version is. —Adrienne So Amazfit's trackers have become so much more attractive and accurate over the past few years, and the Amazfit Balance looks pretty much like a Galaxy Watch6. Since I wrote my review, Amazfit has updated its privacy policy and made it actually available. —Adrienne So The Pixel Watch 3 is my favorite Android smartwatch right now, though a successor will likely arrive in a few months. It's gorgeous, and will work with any Android phone, There are two sizes to choose from, and the 45-mm variant is more worth your time largely because it delivers better battery life. You can eke out a little more than a day with it, all while meticulously tracking your health—even a loss of pulse event, which is something no other smartwatch can do. —Julian Chokkattu Samsung's flagship smartwatch for half the price? This one's a no-brainer if you're in Samsung's ecosystem and you don't mind the large size of the company's Galaxy Watch Ultra. The dual-band GPS is accurate, and the health and activity monitoring features are precise, plus the battery lasts a little more than two days. It has a titanium case and is rated to 10 ATM/IP68, so you don't have to baby the thing. —Julian Chokkattu Camping water, and outdoor water, is often gross water—sitting too long in the cooler with pine needles for some reason, running free in the outdoors but maybe unsafe, or pulled from spigots of unknown plumbing. This Lifestraw is a WIRED favorite. It makes water safer, and makes it taste better—and will purify up to a thousand gallons. It's half off. Buy two. —Matthew Korfhage Do you really need a satellite communicator? I've never used one, but if I were going to, this is the one I'd use. It's small, light (3.5 ounces), and the battery lasts a long time. It connects to the Iridium satellite network, so you can send messages and check in with loved ones from just about anywhere. There are also extra features like waypoints and interval tracking, and it integrates well with compatible Garmin watches. —Scott Gilbertson The DJI Action 4 camera (8/10, WIRED Recommends) was a fantastic action camera. The newer DJI Action 5 trumps it in a number of ways, but if you're on a budget, this is still a great choice and it integrates well into the DJI ecosystem. The magnetic mounting system remains the best we've tried, the menu system makes switching between modes a snap, and the resulting photos and video are great. —Scott Gilbertson Not only is this affordable little guy a top pick on Reddit, it's also our top pick for the Best Walking Pads. It feels comfortable underfoot, has a good weight capacity, and most important, is easy to assemble and sync with the companion app. —Adrienne So Need a way to get around town quickly? The E2 Pro is a nice entry-level scooter that cruises at 15 miles per hour, and its 41-pound weight is manageable. Don't expect a ton of range. There are turn signals, making it safer when you need to make turns at intersections, and it does an OK job on small slopes. —Julian Chokkattu I recently dropped this scooter lower on my list after testing the newer Max G3, but that's only because the Max G3 outpaces it in a few ways and costs nearly the same. But at this discounted price, the ZT3 Pro is a great buy. I got 16 miles of range, and you'll probably get much more than that if you're shorter than 6'4'. —Julian Chokkattu Jump to Section: Tech Deals, Apple, Amazon Devices, Phones, TVs, Headphones & Speakers, Kitchen, Home, Beauty & Grooming, Outdoor & Active, Travel Travel Deals on jump starters, power stations, and more. It only takes one mishap to turn yourself into a full jump-starter convert. Why were we ever OK waiting three hours in a dead car for some dude in jean shorts to just… pull one of these $100 jumpstarters out of his trunk? This Noco saved former WIRED reviewer Eric Ravenscraft on a road trip. A similar device got me out of a jam in Delaware. Don't get stuck in Delaware: Buy this on sale. —Matthew Korfhage DJI's debut power station puts out 2,200 watts (2,600 watts surge), has two USB-C PD 3.1 ports (140 watts), and boasts DJI's proprietary SDC ports. It charges small gadgets, appliances, or tools, and it's a great choice for folks with DJI drones, as it fast-charges most models. It gets noisy with a lot of gadgets charging, and cable and bag accessories cost extra, but it still claims a place in our best portable power stations guide. —Simon Hill
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08-07-2025
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The Best Prime Day Deals That Are Actually Worth Your Time
We review products year-round and spend weeks evaluating Amazon Prime Day deals to pick the best bargains on quality gadgets. All products featured on WIRED are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. Amazon Prime Day is now four days. The Prime Day deals started dropping last month, reached a fever pitch today, and will go on through Friday. We'll be dangerously caffeinated and working in shifts covering 20 hours a day through the end. The WIRED Reviews team only recommends deals on products we've actually tested and approved, and which are actually discounted. If you're looking for up-to-the-minute coverage of deals, check out our Amazon Prime Day liveblog, which will run from 5 am to midnight daily. Jump to Section: Tech Deals, Apple, Amazon Devices, Phones, TVs, Headphones & Speakers, Kitchen, Home, Beauty & Grooming, Outdoor & Active, Travel Deals on computers, routers, monitors, tablets, keyboards, and more. The Google Pixel Tablet (7/10, WIRED Recommends) is a good Android tablet. Where it really shines, though, is its ability to be paired with the charging speaker dock to transform into a smart speaker when you aren't using it as a tablet. Right now, only the tablet version is on sale, and it's a good price if you want to buy it for the sharp screen and overall solid performance. — Nena Farrell Enjoy simple, set-and-forget Wi-Fi courtesy of Amazon's Eero mesh systems. The tri-band Eero Pro 6E (7/10, WIRED Recommends) adds 6 GHz to the familiar 2.4-GHz and 5-GHz bands, for fast and dependable Wi-Fi. It's the perfect choice for busy households with many devices and a 1 Gbps or faster connection. The Eero Plus subscription is expensive ($10 per month or $100 per year) but includes comprehensive parental controls, advanced security, ad blocking, and even a password manager and VPN service. — Simon Hill As the budget pick in our best mesh Wi-Fi systems guide, the Deco X20 is already a bargain. This Wi-Fi 6 dual-band mesh (2.4-GHz and 5-GHz) is easy to set up and delivered solid results in my tests. It's not the speediest mesh, but if your internet connection is 500 Mbps or less, it's likely enough. Each router has two gigabit Ethernet ports, and the vaselike design blends in easily on shelves or tables. — Simon Hill This tri-band Wi-Fi 6E mesh system from TP-Link scores a place in our best mesh Wi-Fi systems guide. Easy to set up and configure through the mobile app, each unit has one 2.5 Gbps Ethernet port and two gigabit ports. It offers fast speeds at close range on the 6-GHz band, but was also fast on 5 GHz, and offered a decent range on 2.4 GHz. There are optional subscriptions for parental controls and enhanced security. —Simon Hill If you're coming to Prime Day looking for something dirt cheap, I've got one for you. Yes, this device is a Chromebook, but as a 'Chromebook Plus' model, it's a big step up from the reputation these laptops have when kids are introduced to them in schools. The Acer Chromebook Plus 515 comes with a 1080p display, a spacious 15.6-inch display, and an Intel Core i3 processor. The screen isn't a touchscreen, but there's good port selection and decent speakers. For the price, it's a really strong machine if your needs aren't high. — Julian Chokkattu Finally, we're getting some new ultra-affordable Chromebooks. This new generation of Chromebooks look and feel more like modern laptops, and the Asus Chromebook CX15 is a great example of that. Its bezels aren't overly large, and the keyboard feels great to type on. Not perfect, of course, but at $50 off the already low price, it's one of the very best laptops you can buy at this price. — Luke Larsen With the Surface Pro 11th Edition (6/10, WIRED Review), Microsoft's long-standing 2-in-1 laptop is finally living up to its potential. Unlike previous models, it had great performance and battery life to match its excellent design and build quality. A true iPad Pro alternative for Windows users. With the latest Surface Pro keyboard, you can now even work while disconnected from the device, making it the ultimate travel companion — Luke Larsen It may look like a space shuttle, but this is actually one of the best Wi-Fi routers, and if it lands in your home, you can expect speedy Wi-Fi on three bands (6-GHz, 5-GHz, and 2.4-GHz). It also boasts a 2.5-Gbps WAN/LAN port, five gigabit LAN ports, and a USB-C 3.0 port. This Wi-Fi 6E router has been dropping in price since Wi-Fi 7 took off, but we've never seen it this low. — Simon Hill Staying connected to the internet when you travel can be challenging, but a good mobile hotspot will keep you online, and the Netgear Nighthawk M6 Pro is a very good mobile hotspot. With support for 4G and 5G networks, simply slip a SIM card in, and you're good to go. You can connect up to 32 devices, the range is up to 2,000 square feet, and, as a Wi-Fi 6E router, it supports the lightning-fast 6-GHz band. —Simon Hill Gamers seeking customizable RGB lighting and a performance edge will love the tri-band Asus ROG Rapture GT6. A single 2.4-GHz band and two 5-GHz bands offer a speedy connection for all your gaming gear. The 5-GHz performance is excellent with the wider 160-MHz channels. You also get free security software, comprehensive parental controls, game modes that boost performance and prioritize related traffic, and plenty of ports, including four Ethernet and one USB. — Simon Hill This fantastic OLED gaming monitor came out late last year, and it's already dropped to an all-time low of $730. And it's not because it's not a good monitor. Far from it. The LG UltraGear 34GS95QE (8/10, WIRED Recommends) has the exceptional image quality and HDR goodness we expect from modern OLED monitors, combined with an aggressive 800R curve that wraps around your field of view. — Luke Larsen The prices of OLED gaming monitors keep dropping, but the Samsung Odyssey G6 (8/10, Wired Recommends) will be among the absolute cheapest options you can buy. And I don't mean cheap in terms of quality. With a 360-Hz refresh rate and fantastic colors, as tested by one of our monitor reviewers, it delivers fast and sharp gaming action. It's the OLED monitor most gamers should be buying on Prime Day this year. — Luke Larsen Not everyone needs a smart monitor, but for the right person or family, it's a lifesaver. This 32-inch, 4K monitor would be perfect for an office that just so happens to double as an entertainment room in the evening. Because it comes with a remote and webOS software, the LG MyView Smart Monitor (7/10, WIRED Recommends) transforms from a work monitor into a fully functioning smart TV when you need it to be—no PC required. — Luke Larsen The Logitech G Pro X TKL tops our list as the best keyboard you can buy, and for good reason. The tactile switches (also known as linear switches) feel luscious, and I find the TKL (lack of number pad) layout to be ideal for gaming, never getting in the way of my mouse hand, but not making non-gaming inconvenient. While it's normally a bit expensive, this sale price makes it an absolute must-buy if you're looking for a gaming keyboard. — Luke Larsen Low-profile mechanical keyboards are the best of both worlds, offering that tactile typing we all love without the bulk and heaviness that come with standard mechanical keyboards. It has a strikingly thin profile, despite the fact that it has hot-swappable switches and a gasket mount design. It's a gorgeous design, and it's one of the very best mechanical keyboards you can buy. — Luke Larsen Logitech's premium wireless gaming mouse is one of my very favorites. It's a mainstay in this category thanks to its excellent, reliable sensor and simple design. It's particularly good if fast-paced first-person shooters are your jam, thanks to its speedy polling rate and DPI. I like that the aesthetic isn't overly flashy, maintaining a fairly subtle design that could fit just as well in an office as it could next to a bottle of Mountain Dew. — Luke Larsen Nzxt might not be known for gaming mice, but based on the Lift 2, it should be. It's wired, of course, but that should be a given for the price. What you get, however, is a super-light design that weighs just 61 grams. It also has high-end specs like an 8K polling rate and a sensor that keeps your games feeling responsive. For only $25, this is a no-brainer. — Luke Larsen The Backbone One (8/10, WIRED Recommends) is our favorite mobile gaming controller. Even five years after I reviewed it, I still reach for it constantly. It snaps onto your phone (iOS or Android, depending on the connector) and is compatible with tons of good mobile games. The Backbone app is great, too, with one-button streaming and voice features. The controller is so user-friendly, I used it to play Stardew Valley on my phone for 10 hours straight. — Louryn Strampe This drive has been superseded by the LaCie Rugged SSD Pro5, but it's still a great deal. The main difference is that the new drive is faster, but for something like backups, this will work just fine. LaCie's padded drives are great for travel, and frankly, this is a steal at this price. —Scott Gilbertson Before you get too excited about this deal (it's a good one), know that, to take full advantage of the speed of this drive, you'll need a system that supports the PCIe 4.0 SSD standard. Provided you've got the machine to take advantage of it, in benchmark tests, this drive's results came very close to Western Digital's claimed 7,300 MB/s read speeds. It's worth noting that the 8-TB version is also on sale for $620 ($930 off). —Scott Gilbertson Lexar's Professional 2000x SDXC memory cards have been my choice for eight years now, and the very first one I ever bought is still going strong. The UHS-II (U3) speeds go up to (and sometimes over) Lexar's claimed 300MB/s, and it has no trouble with 6K video. This deal is on the largest (and best if you're shooting video), but the other sizes are also on sale if you don't need the big one. —Scott Gilbertson The Nikon Z6 III (8/10, WIRED Recommends) is our favorite Nikon mirrorless camera. The 24-megapixel partially stacked CMOS sensor offers great image and video quality, with excellent subject tracking autofocus and support for ProRes video. It's one of the best hybrid, photo/video cameras on the market. —Scott Gilbertson Jump to Section: Tech Deals, Apple, Amazon Devices, Phones, TVs, Headphones & Speakers, Kitchen, Home, Beauty & Grooming, Outdoor & Active, Travel Prime Day deals on Apple products and accessories. The M4 MacBook Air (9/10, WIRED Recommends) is the best laptop you can buy, and it might be the best laptop ever sold at this price. As someone who reviews a new laptop almost every week, trust me: Just buy it. The only real question is whether or not to make the jump to additional storage and what color to choose from. I'm partial to Starlight, but the new Sky Blue option is equally classy. — Luke Larsen I've written at length about why the 13-inch M4 MacBook Air is the laptop most people should buy. But what about the larger 15-inch MacBook Air (9/10, WIRED Recommends)? It's every bit as fast and thin, and maintains the same pixel density in the display. The larger screen just might be worth the extra $150, especially if you don't use an external monitor at home. It has a killer set of speakers too. — Luke Larsen Jump to Section: Tech Deals, Apple, Amazon Devices, Phones, TVs, Headphones & Speakers, Kitchen, Home, Beauty & Grooming, Outdoor & Active, Travel Deals on Amazon's own devices, including the Kindle, Echo, and Fire tablet. The Amazon Echo Pop (7/10, WIRED Recommends) looks like someone sliced the Echo Dot in half, and the sound quality feels a little thinner, too. But it does come in fun colors and is a little cheaper—especially right now!—so it's a fun choice for a dorm room or somewhere where you just want a voice assistant handy, plus a little pop (get it?) of fun. — Nena Farrell The Amazon Echo Dot (5th Gen) looks like the regular Echo, but miniaturized to be a fraction of the size. It's got the same design, and still packs impressive sound for such a small speaker. It has better bass performance than the previous Dot, and Amazon's other petite speakers. It's a great speaker for the price, and now it's even cheaper. — Nena Farrell If you're an Amazon fan and looking for the best smart display, this is it. The Amazon Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen) is the perfect size for just about everything it can do. With an 8-inch screen, it's easy to see the weather, follow a recipe, control your smart home, or even join a video call thanks to the built-in 13MP camera. — Nena Farrell Amazon's Echo Spot (7/10, WIRED Recommends) sits somewhere in between being a smart speaker and a smart display. There's now a small screen on the top half of the device that shows the weather and your calendar or the song you're playing, but skips other features that smart displays pack. But if you just want a little visual assistance without a full-on recipe guide, I think you'll actually love this one. —Nena Farrell If you're looking for a Kindle for a kid, Amazon's Kindle Kids is a child-focused twist on the Kindle. It comes with six months of Kids+, a subscription full of books designed for kids aged 3-12, giving plenty of reading options right away. There are also three fun cover options, so you can pick one out that your kid will be excited to see even when they aren't reading. — Nena Farrell $400 $260 (35% off) Amazon The Kindle Scribe (8/10, WIRED Recommends) combines an e-reader and a digital notebook into one. It's much bigger than other Kindles, so there's room to doodle on the notebook pages, and it allows for some limited annotations while you read. It's not a perfect device, but it's the one I find myself grabbing over and over again since it's so easy to use. It's perfect for just jotting down ideas and brainstorming without needing more complicated software. — Nena Farrell The Kindle Colorsoft (7/10, WIRED Review) is Amazon's first-ever Kindle with a color screen. It's an exciting addition, and the gentle colors are beautiful onscreen. The Colorsoft has run into some issues with performance and the trade-in program, though. If you buy one, get one without trading in so that you can easily return it if something goes wrong. The fact that it's on sale right now is a perfect opportunity. —Nena Farrell If you're looking to get a new Kindle and want a case, then snag this handy essentials kit while it's on sale for Prime Day. It includes the latest basic Kindle, a fabric cover, and a power adapter (which is also handy since Kindles only come with a charging cord, no adapter). The bundle only comes with a black Kindle, but you can choose from a couple of cover colors. —Nena Farrell The Fire Max 11 (5/10, WIRED Review) wasn't our favorite when it launched. It's Amazon's nicest Fire tablet, but it was expensive for what you get. At this price however, it's a solid buy. The screen is bright and sharp enough, the speakers aren't bad, and the cameras are 1080p. Are there nicer Android tablets? Absolutely, but none of them are $140. —Scott Gilbertson Jump to Section: Tech Deals, Apple, Amazon Devices, Phones, TVs, Headphones & Speakers, Kitchen, Home, Beauty & Grooming, Outdoor & Active, Travel Mobile phone deals, plus cases, charging stands, power banks, and other accessories. Not to be confused with the Galaxy S24 series, this midrange smartphone from late 2024 has some elements of the flagship phone, but makes some sacrifices to get the price down. In my Best Samsung Phones guide, I say the FE is only worth buying if it dips below $500. Well, that time has come. Performance is solid, the triple-camera system is handy, and it will get six more years of updates. — Julian Chokkattu The Galaxy S25 Ultra is Samsung's top-of-the-line flagship candybar smartphone. Maybe the upcoming Galaxy Z Fold7 series isn't as enticing to you. Now's your chance to snag the gargantuan phone at a decent discount. It has two telephoto zoom cameras, so you can snap the perfect pic of your kid on the soccer pitch, and there's a hidden stylus that lets you sign documents and jot down handwritten notes in a jiffy. Read our Best Samsung Phones guide for more. — Julian Chokkattu This is one of the lowest prices we've seen on Samsung's folding phone, which tracks because Samsung is announcing the Galaxy Z Fold7 series this week. Still, there's nothing wrong with buying last year's tech, especially when you get a massive discount. The Z Fold6 may not be as enticing as competitors like the Pixel 9 Pro Fold or the Honor Magic V3, but it has the best build quality of the lot and sports the best after-sales support network. — Julian Chokkattu If you don't need many bells and whistles but just want a good, well-rounded smartphone, you can't go wrong with the Galaxy S25 or Galaxy S25+, which are identical in many ways. They're different in size, with the S25+ sporting a larger 6.7-inch screen, which brings better battery life, too. There's no S Pen stylus here, but you still get great performance, a versatile triple-camera system, and a promise of seven years of software updates so you hopefully won't feel the need to upgrade anytime soon. — Julian Chokkattu Google's next folding phone isn't far off, so it's a good time to grab the 2024 model at one of its lowest prices. The Pixel 9 Pro Fold slimmed down the original and made it taller, making it feel remarkably like a normal Pixel when closed. But you can open it up to experience a large 8-inch screen. Its camera experience is slightly behind the Pixel 9 Pro, but it's still a capable and powerful smartphone that's great for multitaskers. — Julian Chokkattu I usually tell most people to skip the Pixel 9 (9/10, WIRED Recommends) because it sits in an awkward middle spot where it loses some features like vapor chamber cooling, which enables better thermal performance on the Pixel 9 Pro series, and the improvements over the cheaper Pixel 9a aren't vast. But at $549, that doesn't really matter. This is a remarkable phone for that price, with a robust camera system, great performance, and excellent build quality. — Julian Chokkattu The Pixel 10 series rumors are heating up as Google's next phones are expected to arrive in August, but the Pixel 9 Pro and Pro XL (9/10, WIRED Recommends) are still great phones to buy, especially on sale. The hardware feels excellent, and they have vapor chamber cooling systems for better thermals, allowing you to game for longer periods. The cameras are some of the best on a smartphone, and the nice thing is they're identical in specs. You're largely choosing what size phone you want, though that does mean the XL has slightly better battery life. — Julian Chokkattu This chunky device stands out as one of the best power banks because it can supply up to 145 watts (one USB-C port at 100 W and the other at 45 W). An ample 25,000 mAh capacity is enough to top up all your gadgets, and you can fly with this power bank in your carry-on. The small LED display shows the current charge state of the battery, and it comes with a USB-C cable. — Simon Hill For folks with an iPhone and AirPods, this is one of the best MagSafe wireless chargers on the market. The wide, circular base is steady with a spot for charging AirPods, and the MagSafe charging pad allows you to charge your iPhone in landscape for StandBy mode, which turns it into an alarm clock. — Simon Hill Jump to Section: Tech Deals, Apple, Amazon Devices, Phones, TVs, Headphones & Speakers, Kitchen, Home, Beauty & Grooming, Outdoor & Active, Travel Deals on televisions and streaming devices like Roku. We love Roku because it offers a simple and easy-to-use streaming interface at an affordable price, and the same can be said for its in-house TVs. This Plus Series model (7/10, WIRED Recommends) is bright and features good HDR for colors, making it a no-brainer for someone who wants a simple cheap TV. — Parker Hall TCL's QM6K (8/10, WIRED Recommends) sits atop our Best TVs list thanks to a brilliantly balanced picture for the money. It's not the brightest TV in its price class, but it's got enough spunk to light up HDR, good black levels for impressive contrast, rich and natural colors, and a remarkably clear and unified screen for its class. Good gaming chops and an intuitive Google TV interface finish the deal for a great buy. — Ryan Waniata Sony's Bravia 8 II (9/10, WIRED Recommends) is one of the most beautiful TVs you can buy. Its QD-OLED screen isn't quite as deep black or scorching bright as the LG G5 (9/10, WIRED Recommends). Instead, Sony relies on fabulous picture processing for pristine clarity and incredibly vivid yet natural colors to wow you into submission. The TV's still-flashy HDR punch, perfect off-angle viewing, and handy gaming features complete the package for a glorious ride. — Ryan Waniata Panasonic's return to the U.S. market was special thanks to the Z95A OLED TV (9/10, WIRED Recommends), which uses LG's MLA panel and Panasonic color grading to thrilling results. Colors look vivid yet natural, even for sitcoms and movies. Brightness is among the best we've tested, black levels are oily, and everything you watch just pops. This is its lowest price ever. —Ryan Waniata The Roku Ultra is the ultimate Roku. It features support for Dolby Vision and a wired Ethernet port for the fastest streaming, and the included remote comes with a 3.5 mm port, so you can plug in headphones and still watch your big screen. — Parker Hall Jump to Section: Tech Deals, Apple, Amazon Devices, Phones, TVs, Headphones & Speakers, Kitchen, Home, Beauty & Grooming, Outdoor & Active, Travel Deals on audio devices including headphones, earbuds, soundbars, bookshelf speakers, microphones, and earplugs. If you're still under the impression that noise-canceling earbuds cost hundreds of dollars, welcome to the weird world of 2025 where they're basically free. These wireless buds provide clear sound, noise canceling that targets low frequencies, and even a helpful app with features like EQ presets and multi-point pairing, all for less than a takeout dinner for two. — Ryan Waniata After years as the go-to choice for the best wireless headphones, Sony's illustrious WH-1000XM5 (9/10, WIRED Recommends) were upgraded to the pricey but potent XM6 (9/10, WIRED Recommends). For savvy shoppers, that spells a sweet deal on the previous pair, and I was happy to see a sizable price drop for Prime Day. These headphones still offer some of the best sound, noise canceling, and features available, in a slick matte package that's ready to travel. — Ryan Waniata Sony's hallowed WH-1000XM4 (9/10, WIRED Recommends) headphones have been bouncing up and down in price since the XM5 was released. Now there's an even better, noise-eviscerating version in the WH-1000XM6 (9/10, WIRED Recommends). Here's the thing, though: these are still incredible headphones with great noise canceling, comfort, features, and sound. You wouldn't want to pay full price, but buying the dip on some of the best wireless headphones ever is always a savvy move. —Ryan Waniata Google's Pixel Buds Pro 2 (9/10, WIRED Recommends) are essentially AirPods Pro for Android. They work amazingly well, with great noise canceling, good mics, and excellent sound quality. I like that they're a bit smaller other models, which makes them fit well in everybody's ears. — Parker Hall These affordable open earbuds from SoundPeats are utterly capable of everything that much more expensive options from Bose and Sony can do—play decent-sounding music while allowing you to hear the oncoming F150. Open earbuds will never be hi-fi. Just get a cheap pair like this. — Parker Hall It might shock you to hear from an A/V editor, but the Skullcandy Method 360 ANC (9/10, WIRED Recommends) are some of the best affordable headphones we've ever tested. They have Bose-powered noise canceling, great battery life, and a larger case with a clip that lets you attach it to bags. — Parker Hall Ultimate Ears is a serial contributor to our Best Bluetooth speakers list, and the Boom 4 (8/10, WIRED Recommends) is one of my favorites for its mix of smooth, balanced sound and excellent usability. From its extensive Bluetooth range to app features like a multi-band EQ and the ability to wake the speaker from rest, the Boom 4 is a stalwart companion that shrugs off dust, weather, and even serious drops without missing a beat. — Ryan Waniata These awesome, affordable AirPods Pro lookalikes come in Pikachu yellow with clear elephant trunks, and they nearly sound as good as the real deal. I love how comfortable the Nothing Ear (a) (8/10, WIRED Recommends) are thanks to silicone eartips, and the included charging case is also relatively stylish. — Parker Hall Sonos has been through some app-based tumult over the past year, but one product that has remained excellent is this Sonos Roam 2 Bluetooth speaker (9/10, WIRED Recommends). The little triangle sounds fantastic and takes a real beating. —Parker Hall JBL's Authentics 200 (9/10, WIRED Recommends) speaks both Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa so you can swap between the two for multiple tasks—especially handy if you have smart home devices from both brands. Its retro design and control knobs make it as easy on the eyes as it is to use, while its excellent sound stands with some of the best smart speakers we've tested. — Ryan Waniata The Bose Soundlink Mac (9/10, WIRED Recommends) is the ultimate modern boombox, thanks to huge dynamic drivers, massive bass, and an awesome ropelike carrying handle. It's about the size of a middle school lunchbox but packs much more power, with enough juice to last 20 hours on a single charge. — Parker Hall Getting the Wiim Amp on sale feels like double dipping on your taxes; the deal's almost too good. I tested both the original Amp and the Amp Pro (9/10, WIRED Recommends) with multiple bookshelf speaker pairs, and the performance differences are minor. Meanwhile, the standard Amp offers AirPlay while the Pro doesn't, adding to its cascade of streaming options, HDMI ARC support, and a potent power supply for a killer A/V entry point. — Ryan Waniata Jump to Section: Tech Deals, Apple, Amazon Devices, Phones, TVs, Headphones & Speakers, Kitchen, Home, Beauty & Grooming, Outdoor & Active, Travel Deals on kitchen gear, including coffee machines, air fryers, and cookware. This is about the lowest price you can expect to find this year, or any future year, on what may be the top-selling espresso machine in the world. Breville's Barista Express is already the Goldilocks Breville when weighing cost and value among powerful, precise semiautomatic machines we recommend as the best in the game. It'll grind your beans, push out balanced shots, and froth your milk to boot, with few hitches and a long track record. — Matthew Korfhage This is the best grinder I know at this price range. It might not be your pick for espresso: the 15-grind setting doesn't offer fine enough distinctions. For that, get the Baratza ESP. But for Aeropress, drip, or French Press? This is the lowest-cost grinder that'll give you good extraction and an even grind, and it's even cheaper right now. — Matthew Korfhage Photograph: Instant Pot/Drop $230 $142 (38% off) Amazon The Instant Pot Pro Plus (8/10, WIRED Recommends), is a thoughtfully designed and capable multi-cooker, still our favorite multicooker WIRED has tested. Sure it's 'smart,' meaning it has an app. But it's also smart, filled with thoughtful touches like a flat bottom, interior handles, higher wattage, and preprogrammed pressure release. It's nice. And around 30 percent off. — Matthew Korfhage The Nama J2 Cold Press Juicer is my top-rated juicer. It felt revolutionary when it came out a couple years ago, and is still the best. Press the button and then forget about it. It's pretty and effective, chewing through carrots or spinach or soft berries to make nutrient-rich, tasty juice. It also makes sorbet. Slow juicers aren't cheap, but this is the cheapest I've seen this one. — Matthew Korfhage Jump to Section: Tech Deals, Apple, Amazon Devices, Phones, TVs, Headphones & Speakers, Kitchen, Home, Beauty & Grooming, Outdoor & Active, Travel Deals on vacuums, air purifiers, bedding, pets, smart locks, security cameras, home office furniture, and more. This is a solid, basic Dyson vacuum. It was Dyson's previous entry-level vacuum before the Digital Slim (our current budget pick), and while it's not the most recent model, it's still a great vacuum to get on a budget. It's still plenty powerful on carpet and hard flooring, and comes with three accessories and two power modes. — Nena Farrell The Qrevo S is our current Best Robot Vacuum for having a bewildering array of features—mopping and vacuuming, automatic bin emptying, and mop washing—combined with reliable navigation and a not-insane price tag. It doesn't have a camera, so it protects your privacy, and Roborock's SmartPlan also switches automatically between cleaning modes and floor surfaces in your house to clean more efficiently.— Adrienne So We like all of Tapo's other products, like security cameras, so it makes sense that we'd like the company's effective, affordable robot vacuums. The app connects easily and made a quick, accurate map of my children's bedrooms and bathroom. It also has an onboard dust bin, so you don't need to worry about the surprisingly-hard-to-find replacement dustbin bags for some of Tapo's other models. —Adrienne So This unassuming air purifier has been our top budget pick for a while, and for good reason. WIRED reviewer Lisa Wood Shapiro found it can clean a 361-square-foot room with an air exchange rate under five times an hour, its slim profile makes it easy to situate, and filter refills are both easy to find and inexpensive. — Kat Merck Perhaps the ideal outdoor security camera for Google households, the Nest Cam Outdoor has a handy magnetic mount and an expansive 130-degree field of view, and captures sharp 1080p video with HDR and night vision. It also sports a clear speaker and microphone. You only get three hours of free event history, but you can add a Nest Aware subscription ($8 a month, or $80 for the whole year) to get 30 days of event history and face recognition. — Simon Hill This two-camera kit comes with a home hub, and it's the upgrade pick for folks seeking a local, subscription-free system in our best outdoor security cameras guide. The EufyCam 3 (8/10, WIRED Recommends) has built-in solar, up to 4K video resolution, and 16 GB of local storage (expandable up to 16 TB) on the connected HomeBase 3 hub. You also get on-device people, pets, and vehicle recognition, and this system can even recognize familiar faces. — Simon Hill Offering everything you want, including crisp 2K video at 24 frames per second, two-way audio, and a compact design that includes a privacy shutter, this is the upgrade pick in our best indoor security cameras guide and it's no wonder. The Arlo app is swift to load, offers excellent notifications, and supports two-factor authentication, so you can log in with your fingerprint or face, phone permitting. We've seen discounts before but never this low. —Simon Hill Arlo ticks all the boxes with crisp 2K video, a wide 160-degree field of view, two-way audio, and direct Wi-Fi connection, and the Pro 5 (9/10, WIRED Recommends) tops our best outdoor security cameras guide. The Arlo app is swift to load, offers rich notifications, and supports two-factor authentication. The catch is a pricey subscription for subject recognition, smart alerts, and cloud storage. — Simon Hill $150 $100 (33% off) Amazon This is my favorite budget smart lock now that there's a hub you can pair with it for a mere $20. Aqara's Smart Lock U50 (7/10, WIRED Recommends) is a great-looking lock that's affordable, high quality, and works well. Even when my hub disconnected, the U50 never faltered with remembering codes or auto-locking. I only gave it a 7 originally due to the expensive hub. — Nena Farrell $240 $204 (15% off) Amazon Yale's Assure Lock 2 has been on my front door for about a month now, and my whole house has been pretty happy with it. I'm a fan of the fingerprint reader, which responds quickly to my touch, while my husband likes using the code entry. It's a full lock replacement that puts a keypad on the front of your door, and there are versions with and without a classic keyhole (and included key to match it). — Nena Farrell Are you a father? Do you like your father? This FLIR is WIRED's favorite thermal imaging camera. It's also the secret wish of every dad. It affixes to your phone, and it is a map to all the leaks in your life. Insulation leaks! Electrical leaks! Oh god, the possibilities. It's also a new toy, which is all that adult men ever really want. This is the best deal of the year on it.— Matthew Korfhage Why not upgrade your home with 100 feet of outdoor lighting, sporting 60 RGBIC LEDs, at a hefty discount? Like all our favorite Govee smart lights, you can choose colors, brightness, animated scenes, and automation in the jam-packed app. These IP67-rated lights are designed to be permanently attached to the outside of your home. — Simon Hill The Petkit PuraMax 2 is the automatic litter box that I recommend for most people. It's easy to use, compact, and actually smells great. This box actually smells good, with quadruple odor protection; plus, when it's time to refill with clean litter, the box rotates so the hole is on top for easier filling. At $370, this is an exceptional deal for an automatic litter box of this caliber, and it's the lowest price we'll see all year. — Molly Higgins It's no secret I love Petlibro's products, their automatic feeders and fountains are consistently my top picks. The RFID automatic feeder is a total game changer for pets in a multi-pet home. Using a pet collar tag, the feeder will only open for the specific pet wearing the collar—meaning Fido won't get the cat's food, or multiple cats will each get the exact same amount. Usually around $170, this is probably the lowest the price will drop until Black Friday. — Molly Higgins I just started testing this mini pet camera from Furbo, and I'm liking it a lot. It can be mounted, plus it has two-way audio, smart alerts, and video recaps. It also uses Furbo Nanny—an AI-powered system that watches over your pet with real-time alerts and smart insights, notifying when there's unusual activity or emergencies. At a ridiculously cheap price of $25, this is the lowest price we've ever seen for this smart pet cam. — Molly Higgins Jump to Section: Tech Deals, Apple, Amazon Devices, Phones, TVs, Headphones & Speakers, Kitchen, Home, Beauty & Grooming, Outdoor & Active, Travel Deals on beauty tools like LED masks and electric toothbrushes. $349 $279 (20% off) Amazon Fellow reviewer Nena Farrell is only a couple of weeks into testing HigherDose's red light mask and is already a fan. The triple-strap design doesn't squeeze the bananas out of your head (her words), and it beams red and near-infrared light (630 and 830 nanometers) that's designed to boost collagen and reduce inflammation. It's comfortable, cordless, and so far, the battery holds up. Normally $349, it's 20 percent off for Prime Day. — Boutayna Chokrane This old-school straightener is like the Honda Accord of hair tools. It's not sexy and will probably embarrass the teens in your house, but it's been around for years, it will continue to be around for years, and it will get you from point A to point B reliably and with a minimum of fuss. —Kat Merck The Philips Multigroom 7000 series is a versatile classic among the best beard trimmers— a beautiful beast with admirable heft and a broad set of guards for every season, face, and beard. The mix of close shave, durability, versatility, and simple, good construction makes it the one I turn to most often, when I'm not testing other trimmers. This is the durable titanium version, available at a nice 20 percent price break. — Matthew Korfhage The Oral-B Pro 1000 is my favorite toothbrush from the company, but at $60, the iO Series 3 is worth considering. The 14-day battery life surpasses that of the Pro 1000, and the motor is quieter and feels gentler on sensitive gums. Plus, the sleek finish looks way more modern on my counter. — Boutayna Chokrane This is the best vibrator for stimulating initial arousal. It's a flexible labia vibe that delivers sensation to the entire vulva rather than just the clitoris. There are four motors to increase arousal and lubrication to the entire region, and there's even an app for hands-free action. — Louryn Strampe Photograph: Matthew Korfhage $170 $135 (21% off) Amazon You don't need to believe all of the wild health hype from shower filter makers. But here's what this Canopy will actually do: It's one of the minority of shower filters that actually removes chlorine compounds down to undetectable levels. (Yes, I tested.) This means no chlorine drying out your skin, or removing hair dye. It's also a nice-looking showerhead, on sale for nearly 30 percent off. — Matthew Korfhage Jump to Section: Tech Deals, Apple, Amazon Devices, Phones, TVs, Headphones & Speakers, Kitchen, Home, Beauty & Grooming, Outdoor & Active, Travel Deals on fitness trackers, smartwatches, and more. People ask me what fitness tracker to get all the time. Given their requirements, I have told people more often than not to just get the new Oura Ring 4. I wear mine almost every day; it's the tracker I use to check other fitness trackers. The battery life is longer than a wrist wearable and Oura frequently issues meaningful, interesting software updates. This is the first time it's gone on sale. —Adrienne So I personally persuaded many parents to buy the Fitbit Ace for their kids. The watch incentivizes kids to charge and wear their smartwatch with a gaming platform called Fitbit Arcade, and includes data in the very reasonable $10/month subscription plan. You can check your kids' location and you can send each other texts (or in my son's case, just a bunch of poop emojis). —Adrienne So It's been a few years since the Sense 2 came out; nevertheless, it's still the Fitbit that's best for serious health tracking and the one that was probably meant as a competitor to the Apple Watch. Like the Apple Watch, it has an ECG; it also has a sensor that monitors your stress to remind you to calm down on the spot. — Adrienne So The Instinct is one of Garmin's most popular lines because it offers full backcountry functionality for a cheaper price than the high-end Fenix line, with better battery life and a fun, chunky, retro aesthetic. The Instinct got updated this year, but Garmin's watches age very well and I like how tiny and slim this particular version is. — Adrienne So Amazfit's trackers have become so much more attractive and accurate over the past few years, and the Amazfit Balance looks pretty much like a Galaxy Watch6. Since I wrote my review, Amazfit has updated its privacy policy and made it actually available. — Adrienne So The Pixel Watch 3 is my favorite Android smartwatch right now, though a successor will likely arrive in a few months. It's gorgeous, and will work with any Android phone, There are two sizes to choose from, and the 45-mm variant is more worth your time largely because it delivers better battery life. You can eke out a little more than a day with it, all while meticulously tracking your health—even a loss of pulse event, which is something no other smartwatch can do. — Julian Chokkattu Samsung's flagship smartwatch for half the price? This one's a no-brainer if you're in Samsung's ecosystem and you don't mind the large size of the company's Galaxy Watch Ultra. The dual-band GPS is accurate, and the health and activity monitoring features are precise, plus the battery lasts a little more than two days. It has a titanium case and is rated to 10 ATM/IP68, so you don't have to baby the thing. — Julian Chokkattu Camping water, and outdoor water, is often gross water—sitting too long in the cooler with pine needles for some reason, running free in the outdoors but maybe unsafe, or pulled from spigots of unknown plumbing. This Lifestraw is a WIRED favorite. It makes water safer, and makes it taste better—and will purify up to a thousand gallons. It's half off. Buy two. — Matthew Korfhage Do you really need a satellite communicator? I've never used one, but if I were going to, this is the one I'd use. It's small, light (3.5 ounces), and the battery lasts a long time. It connects to the Iridium satellite network, so you can send messages and check in with loved ones from just about anywhere. There are also extra features like waypoints and interval tracking, and it integrates well with compatible Garmin watches. —Scott Gilbertson $210 $159 (24% off) Amazon Not only is this affordable little guy a top pick on Reddit, it's also our top pick for the Best Walking Pads. It feels comfortable underfoot, has a good weight capacity, and most important, is easy to assemble and sync with the companion app. — Adrienne So Need a way to get around town quickly? The E2 Pro is a nice entry-level scooter that cruises at 15 miles per hour, and its 41-pound weight is manageable. Don't expect a ton of range. There are turn signals, making it safer when you need to make turns at intersections, and it does an OK job on small slopes. — Julian Chokkattu Photograph: Julian Chokkattu $1,100 $850 (23% off) Amazon I recently dropped this scooter lower on my list after testing the newer Max G3, but that's only because the Max G3 outpaces it in a few ways and costs nearly the same. But at this discounted price, the ZT3 Pro is a great buy. I got 16 miles of range, and you'll probably get much more than that if you're shorter than 6'4'. — Julian Chokkattu Jump to Section: Tech Deals, Apple, Amazon Devices, Phones, TVs, Headphones & Speakers, Kitchen, Home, Beauty & Grooming, Outdoor & Active, Travel Deals on jump starters, power stations, and more. DJI's debut power station puts out 2,200 watts (2,600 watts surge), has two USB-C PD 3.1 ports (140 watts), and boasts DJI's proprietary SDC ports. It charges small gadgets, appliances, or tools, and it's a great choice for folks with DJI drones, as it fast-charges most models. It gets noisy with a lot of gadgets charging, and cable and bag accessories cost extra, but it still claims a place in our best portable power stations guide. — Simon Hill Power up with unlimited access to WIRED . Get best-in-class reporting that's too important to ignore for just $2.50 $1 per month for 1 year. 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We Test Gear Year-Round. Here Are 141 Prime Day Deals We Approve
We review products year-round and spend weeks evaluating Amazon Prime Day deals to pick the best bargains on quality gadgets. All products featured on WIRED are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. Amazon Prime Day is now almost a week. Prime Day started today and will go on for three more days. We'll be dangerously caffeinated and working shifts 20 hours a day from now through Friday, July 11. The WIRED Reviews team has been prepping for weeks to bring you real savings on the very best tech, and we only recommend products we've actually tested and approved. If you're looking for up-to-the-minute coverage of check out our Amazon Prime Day liveblog, which will run from 5 am to midnight daily. Jump to Section: Tech Deals, Apple, Amazon Devices, Phones, TVs, Headphones & Speakers, Kitchen, Home, Beauty & Grooming, Outdoor & Active, Travel, Toys & Games Deals on computers, routers, monitors, tablets, keyboards, and more. The Google Pixel Tablet (7/10, WIRED Recommends) is a good Android tablet. Where it really shines, though, is its ability to be paired with the charging speaker dock to transform into a smart speaker when you aren't using it as a tablet. Right now, only the tablet version is on sale, and it's a good price if you want to buy it for the sharp screen and overall solid performance. — Nena Farrell Enjoy simple, set-and-forget Wi-Fi courtesy of Amazon's Eero mesh systems. The tri-band Eero Pro 6E (7/10, WIRED Recommends) adds 6 GHz to the familiar 2.4-GHz and 5-GHz bands, for fast and dependable Wi-Fi. It's the perfect choice for busy households with many devices and a 1 Gbps or faster connection. The Eero Plus subscription is expensive ($10 per month or $100 per year) but includes comprehensive parental controls, advanced security, ad blocking, and even a password manager and VPN service. — Simon Hill As the budget pick in our best mesh Wi-Fi systems guide, the Deco X20 is already a bargain. This Wi-Fi 6 dual-band mesh (2.4-GHz and 5-GHz) is easy to set up and delivered solid results in my tests. It's not the speediest mesh, but if your internet connection is 500 Mbps or less, it's likely enough. Each router has two gigabit Ethernet ports, and the vaselike design blends in easily on shelves or tables. — Simon Hill This tri-band Wi-Fi 6E mesh system from TP-Link scores a place in our best mesh Wi-Fi systems guide. Easy to set up and configure through the mobile app, each unit has one 2.5 Gbps Ethernet port and two gigabit ports. It offers fast speeds at close range on the 6-GHz band, but was also fast on 5 GHz, and offered a decent range on 2.4 GHz. There are optional subscriptions for parental controls and enhanced security. —Simon Hill Cheap laptops don't have to be terrible, and the HP Chromebook Plus x360 proves it. While there are more premium Chromebooks out there, none sell for so little on discount. It has a 14-inch 1080p screen, and unlike some Chromebooks at this price, it also comes with enough RAM and storage. If you need a simple little laptop for getting work done, you won't find a better laptop for under $500. — Luke Larsen Finally, we're getting some new ultra-affordable Chromebooks. This new generation of Chromebooks look and feel more like modern laptops, and the Asus Chromebook CX15 is a great example of that. Its bezels aren't overly large, and the keyboard feels great to type on. Not perfect, of course, but at $50 off the already low price, it's one of the very best laptops you can buy at this price. — Luke Larsen With the Surface Pro 11th Edition (6/10, WIRED Review), Microsoft's long-standing 2-in-1 laptop is finally living up to its potential. Unlike previous models, it had great performance and battery life to match its excellent design and build quality. A true iPad Pro alternative for Windows users. With the latest Surface Pro keyboard, you can now even work while disconnected from the device, making it the ultimate travel companion — Luke Larsen It may look like a space shuttle, but this is actually one of the best Wi-Fi routers, and if it lands in your home, you can expect speedy Wi-Fi on three bands (6-GHz, 5-GHz, and 2.4-GHz). It also boasts a 2.5-Gbps WAN/LAN port, five gigabit LAN ports, and a USB-C 3.0 port. This Wi-Fi 6E router has been dropping in price since Wi-Fi 7 took off, but we've never seen it this low. — Simon Hill Staying connected to the internet when you travel can be challenging, but a good mobile hotspot will keep you online, and the Netgear Nighthawk M6 Pro is a very good mobile hotspot. With support for 4G and 5G networks, simply slip a SIM card in, and you're good to go. You can connect up to 32 devices, the range is up to 2,000 square feet, and, as a Wi-Fi 6E router, it supports the lightning-fast 6-GHz band. —Simon Hill Gamers seeking customizable RGB lighting and a performance edge will love the tri-band Asus ROG Rapture GT6. A single 2.4-GHz band and two 5-GHz bands offer a speedy connection for all your gaming gear. The 5-GHz performance is excellent with the wider 160-MHz channels. You also get free security software, comprehensive parental controls, game modes that boost performance and prioritize related traffic, and plenty of ports, including four Ethernet and one USB. — Simon Hill This fantastic OLED gaming monitor came out late last year, and it's already dropped to an all-time low of $730. And it's not because it's not a good monitor. Far from it. The LG UltraGear 34GS95QE (8/10, WIRED Recommends) has the exceptional image quality and HDR goodness we expect from modern OLED monitors, combined with an aggressive 800R curve that wraps around your field of view. — Luke Larsen The prices of OLED gaming monitors keep dropping, but the Samsung Odyssey G6 (8/10, Wired Recommends) will be among the absolute cheapest options you can buy. And I don't mean cheap in terms of quality. With a 360-Hz refresh rate and fantastic colors, as tested by one of our monitor reviewers, it delivers fast and sharp gaming action. It's the OLED monitor most gamers should be buying on Prime Day this year. — Luke Larsen Not everyone needs a smart monitor, but for the right person or family, it's a lifesaver. This 32-inch, 4K monitor would be perfect for an office that just so happens to double as an entertainment room in the evening. Because it comes with a remote and webOS software, the LG MyView Smart Monitor (7/10, WIRED Recommends) transforms from a work monitor into a fully functioning smart TV when you need it to be—no PC required. — Luke Larsen The Logitech G Pro X TKL tops our list as the best keyboard you can buy, and for good reason. The tactile switches (also known as linear switches) feel luscious, and I find the TKL (lack of number pad) layout to be ideal for gaming, never getting in the way of my mouse hand, but not making non-gaming inconvenient. While it's normally a bit expensive, this sale price makes it an absolute must-buy if you're looking for a gaming keyboard. — Luke Larsen Low-profile mechanical keyboards are the best of both worlds, offering that tactile typing we all love without the bulk and heaviness that come with standard mechanical keyboards. It has a strikingly thin profile, despite the fact that it has hot-swappable switches and a gasket mount design. It's a gorgeous design, and it's one of the very best mechanical keyboards you can buy. — Luke Larsen Logitech's premium wireless gaming mouse is one of my very favorites. It's a mainstay in this category thanks to its excellent, reliable sensor and simple design. It's particularly good if fast-paced first-person shooters are your jam, thanks to its speedy polling rate and DPI. I like that the aesthetic isn't overly flashy, maintaining a fairly subtle design that could fit just as well in an office as it could next to a bottle of Mountain Dew. — Luke Larsen Photograph: Eric Ravenscraft Nzxt might not be known for gaming mice, but based on the Lift 2, it should be. It's wired, of course, but that should be a given for the price. What you get, however, is a super-light design that weighs just 61 grams. It also has high-end specs like an 8K polling rate and a sensor that keeps your games feeling responsive. For only $25, this is a no-brainer. — Luke Larsen The Backbone One (8/10, WIRED Recommends) is our favorite mobile gaming controller. Even five years after I reviewed it, I still reach for it constantly. It snaps onto your phone (iOS or Android, depending on the connector) and is compatible with tons of good mobile games. The Backbone app is great, too, with one-button streaming and voice features. The controller is so user-friendly, I used it to play Stardew Valley on my phone for 10 hours straight. — Louryn Strampe You probably don't need to hook up five 4K monitors to your laptop. You really don't. But with two HDMI ports and three Thunderbolt 4 ports, the Plugable USB-C Docking Station can do it. One of the HDMI ports is HDMI 2.1, meaning it can also support 4K resolutions up to 120-Hz. It's missing an SD card slot, but it's otherwise a powerful dock in a compact, metal chassis. — Luke Larsen This handy tablet holder is great at holding up tablets, e-readers, and even a Nintendo Switch. I love using it in bed or on the couch so I don't strain my wrist cysts. It's easy to set up anywhere in the house, so long as there's a ledge or table to secure it onto. — Nena Farrell This drive has been superseded by the LaCie Rugged SSD Pro5, but it's still a great deal. The main difference is that the new drive is faster, but for something like backups, this will work just fine. LaCie's padded drives are great for travel and frankly this is a steal at this price. —Scott Gilbertson Before you get too excited about this deal (it's a good one), know that, to take full advantage of the speed of this drive, you'll need a system that supports the PCIe 4.0 SSD standard. Provided you've got the machine to take advantage of it, in benchmark tests, this drive's results came very close to Western Digital's claimed 7,300 MB/s read speeds. It's worth noting that the 8-TB version is also on sale for $620 ($930 off). —Scott Gilbertson Photograph: Scott Gilbertson Lexar's Professional 2000x SDXC memory cards have been my choice for eight years now, and the very first one I ever bought is still going strong. The UHS-II (U3) speeds go up to (and sometimes over) Lexar's claimed 300MB/s, and it has no trouble with 6K video. This deal is on the largest (and best if you're shooting video), but the other sizes are also on sale if you don't need the big one. —Scott Gilbertson The Canon EOS R6II is a great camera if you need fast autofocus or fast shooting capabilities. It loses a few megapixels in the sensor compared to our favorite Canon, the EOS R, but you get much faster autofocus and 40 fps burst rates. On the video side you can capture 6K oversampled video, and uncropped 4K movies up to 60 fps. The Nikon Z6 III (8/10, WIRED Recommends) is our favorite Nikon mirrorless camera. The 24-megapixel partially stacked CMOS sensor offers great image and video quality, with excellent subject tracking autofocus and support for ProRes video. It's one of the best hybrid, photo/video cameras on the market. —Scott Gilbertson Jump to Section: Tech Deals, Apple, Amazon Devices, Phones, TVs, Headphones & Speakers, Kitchen, Home, Beauty & Grooming, Outdoor & Active, Travel, Toys & Games Prime Day deals on Apple products and accessories. The M4 MacBook Air (9/10, WIRED Recommends) is the best laptop you can buy, and it might be the best laptop ever sold at this price. As someone who reviews a new laptop almost every week, trust me: Just buy it. The only real question is whether or not to make the jump to additional storage and what color to choose from. I'm partial to Starlight, but the new Sky Blue option is equally classy. — Luke Larsen I've written at length about why the 13-inch M4 MacBook Air is the laptop most people should buy. But what about the larger 15-inch MacBook Air (9/10, WIRED Recommends)? It's every bit as fast and thin, and maintains the same pixel density in the display. The larger screen just might be worth the extra $150, especially if you don't use an external monitor at home. It has a killer set of speakers too. — Luke Larsen It's absolutely mind-blowing that you can buy a computer like the Mac mini (9/10, WIRED Recommends) for under $300. It's nearly five years old at this point, and yes, it's refurbished, but these little computers would be perfect for a family computer or student on a budget. They also make for fantastic living room PCs or repurposed NAS solutions. The newer M4 model is also great, of course, but if you're really on a budget, this refurbished model is unbeatable. — Luke Larsen Jump to Section: Tech Deals, Apple, Amazon Devices, Phones, TVs, Headphones & Speakers, Kitchen, Home, Beauty & Grooming, Outdoor & Active, Travel, Toys & Games Deals on Amazon's own devices, including the Kindle, Echo, and Fire tablet. The Amazon Echo Pop (7/10, WIRED Recommends) looks like someone sliced the Echo Dot in half, and the sound quality feels a little thinner, too. But it does come in fun colors and is a little cheaper—especially right now!—so it's a fun choice for a dorm room or somewhere where you just want a voice assistant handy, plus a little pop (get it?) of fun. — Nena Farrell The Amazon Echo Dot (5th Gen) looks like the regular Echo, but miniaturized to be a fraction of the size. It's got the same design, and still packs impressive sound for such a small speaker. It has better bass performance than the previous Dot, and Amazon's other petite speakers. It's a great speaker for the price, and now it's even cheaper. — Nena Farrell If you're an Amazon fan and looking for the best smart display, this is it. The Amazon Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen) is the perfect size for just about everything it can do. With an 8-inch screen, it's easy to see the weather, follow a recipe, control your smart home, or even join a video call thanks to the built-in 13MP camera. — Nena Farrell Amazon's Echo Spot (7/10, WIRED Recommends) sits somewhere in between being a smart speaker and a smart display. There's now a small screen on the top half of the device that shows the weather and your calendar or the song you're playing, but skips other features that smart displays pack. But if you just want a little visual assistance without a full-on recipe guide, I think you'll actually love this one. —Nena Farrell If you're looking for a Kindle for a kid, Amazon's Kindle Kids is a child-focused twist on the Kindle. It comes with six months of Kids+, a subscription full of books designed for kids aged 3-12, giving plenty of reading options right away. There are also three fun cover options, so you can pick one out that your kid will be excited to see even when they aren't reading. — Nena Farrell The Kindle Scribe (8/10, WIRED Recommends) combines an e-reader and a digital notebook into one. It's much bigger than other Kindles, so there's room to doodle on the notebook pages, and it allows for some limited annotations while you read. It's not a perfect device, but it's the one I find myself grabbing over and over again since it's so easy to use. It's perfect for just jotting down ideas and brainstorming without needing more complicated software. — Nena Farrell The Kindle Colorsoft (7/10, WIRED Review) is Amazon's first-ever Kindle with a color screen. It's an exciting addition, and the gentle colors are beautiful on screen. The Colorsoft has run into some issues with performance and the trade-in program, though. If you buy one, get one without trading in so that you can easily return it if something goes wrong. The fact that it's on sale right now is a perfect opportunity. —Nena Farrell The Fire Max 11 (5/10, WIRED Review) wasn't our favorite when it launched. It's Amazon's nicest Fire tablet, but it was expensive for what you get. At this price however, it's a solid buy. The screen is bright and sharp enough, the speakers aren't bad, and the cameras are 1080p. Are there nicer Android tablets? Absolutely, but none of them are $140. —Scott Gilbertson Jump to Section: Tech Deals, Apple, Amazon Devices, Phones, TVs, Headphones & Speakers, Kitchen, Home, Beauty & Grooming, Outdoor & Active, Travel, Toys & Games Mobile phone deals, plus cases, charging stands, power banks, and other accessories. Not to be confused with the Galaxy S24 series, this midrange smartphone from late 2024 has some elements of the flagship phone, but makes some sacrifices to get the price down. In my Best Samsung Phones guide, I say the FE is only worth buying if it dips below $500. Well, that time has come. Performance is solid, the triple-camera system is handy, and it will get six more years of updates. — Julian Chokkattu The Galaxy S25 Ultra is Samsung's top-of-the-line flagship candybar smartphone. Maybe the upcoming Galaxy Z Fold7 series isn't as enticing to you. Now's your chance to snag the gargantuan phone at a decent discount. It has two telephoto zoom cameras, so you can snap the perfect pic of your kid on the soccer pitch, and there's a hidden stylus that lets you sign documents and jot down handwritten notes in a jiffy. Read our Best Samsung Phones guide for more. — Julian Chokkattu This is one of the lowest prices we've seen on Samsung's folding phone, which tracks because Samsung is announcing the Galaxy Z Fold7 series this week. Still, there's nothing wrong with buying last year's tech, especially when you get a massive discount. The Z Fold6 may not be as enticing as competitors like the Pixel 9 Pro Fold or the Honor Magic V3, but it has the best build quality of the lot and sports the best after-sales support network. — Julian Chokkattu If you don't need many bells and whistles but just want a good, well-rounded smartphone, you can't go wrong with the Galaxy S25 or Galaxy S25+, which are identical in many ways. They're different in size, with the S25+ sporting a larger 6.7-inch screen, which brings better battery life, too. There's no S Pen stylus here, but you still get great performance, a versatile triple-camera system, and a promise of seven years of software updates so you hopefully won't feel the need to upgrade anytime soon. — Julian Chokkattu Photograph: Julian Chokkattu Google's next folding phone isn't far off, so it's a good time to grab the 2024 model at one of its lowest prices. The Pixel 9 Pro Fold slimmed down the original and made it taller, making it feel remarkably like a normal Pixel when closed. But you can open it up to experience a large 8-inch screen. Its camera experience is slightly behind the Pixel 9 Pro, but it's still a capable and powerful smartphone that's great for multitaskers. — Julian Chokkattu I usually tell most people to skip the Pixel 9 (9/10, WIRED Recommends) because it sits in an awkward middle spot where it loses some features like vapor chamber cooling, which enables better thermal performance on the Pixel 9 Pro series, and the improvements over the cheaper Pixel 9a aren't vast. But at $549, that doesn't really matter. This is a remarkable phone for that price, with a robust camera system, great performance, and excellent build quality. — Julian Chokkattu The Pixel 10 series rumors are heating up as Google's next phones are expected to arrive in August, but the Pixel 9 Pro and Pro XL (9/10, WIRED Recommends) are still great phones to buy, especially on sale. The hardware feels excellent, and they have vapor chamber cooling systems for better thermals, allowing you to game for longer periods. The cameras are some of the best on a smartphone, and the nice thing is they're identical in specs. You're largely choosing what size phone you want, though that does mean the XL has slightly better battery life. — Julian Chokkattu This chunky device stands out as one of the best power banks because it can supply up to 145 watts (one USB-C port at 100 W and the other at 45 W). An ample 25,000 mAh capacity is enough to top up all your gadgets, and you can fly with this power bank in your carry-on. The small LED display shows the current charge state of the battery, and it comes with a USB-C cable. — Simon Hill For folks with an iPhone and AirPods, this is one of the best MagSafe wireless chargers on the market. The wide, circular base is steady with a spot for charging AirPods, and the MagSafe charging pad allows you to charge your iPhone in landscape for StandBy mode, which turns it into an alarm clock. This charger can provide the top 15-watt rate and includes a power adapter with a 5-foot cable permanently attached. — Simon Hill Keeping my phone both secure and visible in the car was an ongoing experiment for years—suction cup and vent mounts fall off, my lap wasn't feasible, and just plopping my phone in the cup holder obscured too much of the screen. Last year I came across this item as a solution, and while I don't love having to give up a cupholder, the Bokilino has performed admirably at keeping my phone secure and angled correctly. My only regret is not having nabbed it at this price. — Kat Merck Jump to Section: Tech Deals, Apple, Amazon Devices, Phones, TVs, Headphones & Speakers, Kitchen, Home, Beauty & Grooming, Outdoor & Active, Travel, Toys & Games Deals on televisions and streaming devices like Roku. We love Roku because it offers a simple and easy-to-use streaming interface at an affordable price, and the same can be said for its in-house TVs. This Plus Series model (7/10, WIRED Recommends) is bright and features good HDR for colors, making it a no-brainer for someone who wants a simple cheap TV. — Parker Hall If you're after a premium screen with a bit more pop and punch than your average OLED, the QN90D (8/10, WIRED Recommends) is a hot contender. This QLED TV offers fabulous picture processing for excellent clarity, accurate yet intense colors, and knockout brightness to bust through even your sunniest viewing parties. Its off-axis viewing is just OK, but its mini LED backlight does a good job creating crisp images and deep blacks for a great watch in any lighting. — Ryan Waniata TCL's QM6K (8/10, WIRED Recommends) sits atop our Best TVs list thanks to a brilliantly balanced picture for the money. It's not the brightest TV in its price class, but it's got enough spunk to light up HDR, good black levels for impressive contrast, rich and natural colors, and a remarkably clear and unified screen for its class. Good gaming chops and an intuitive Google TV interface finish the deal for a great buy. — Ryan Waniata Sony's Bravia 8 II (9/10, WIRED Recommends) is one of the most beautiful TVs you can buy. Its QD-OLED screen isn't quite as deep black or scorching bright as the LG G5 (9/10, WIRED Recommends). Instead, Sony relies on fabulous picture processing for pristine clarity and incredibly vivid yet natural colors to wow you into submission. The TV's still-flashy HDR punch, perfect off-angle viewing, and handy gaming features complete the package for a glorious ride. — Ryan Waniata Panasonic's return to the U.S. market was special thanks to the Z95A OLED TV (9/10, WIRED Recommends), which uses LG's MLA panel and Panasonic color grading to thrilling results. Colors look vivid yet natural, even for sitcoms and movies. Brightness is among the best we've tested, black levels are oily, and everything you watch just pops. I don't love Fire TV OS, but the TV counters with the best onboard sound around, now at its lowest price ever. —Ryan Waniata The Roku Ultra is the ultimate Roku. It features support for Dolby Vision and a wired Ethernet port for the fastest streaming, and the included remote comes with a 3.5 mm port, so you can plug in headphones and still watch your big screen. — Parker Hall Jump to Section: Tech Deals, Apple, Amazon Devices, Phones, TVs, Headphones & Speakers, Kitchen, Home, Beauty & Grooming, Outdoor & Active, Travel, Toys & Games Deals on audio devices including headphones, earbuds, soundbars, bookshelf speakers, microphones, and earplugs. If you're still under the impression that noise-canceling earbuds cost hundreds of dollars, welcome to the weird world of 2025 where they're basically free. These wireless buds provide clear sound, noise canceling that targets low frequencies, and even a helpful app with features like EQ presets and multi-point pairing, all for less than a takeout dinner for two. On sale? Now that's a deal. — Ryan Waniata After years as the go-to choice for the best wireless headphones, Sony's illustrious WH-1000XM5 (9/10, WIRED Recommends) were upgraded to the pricey but potent XM6 (9/10, WIRED Recommends). For savvy shoppers, that spells a sweet deal on the previous pair, and I was happy to see a sizable price drop for Prime Day. These headphones still offer some of the best sound, noise canceling, and features available, in a slick matte package that's ready to travel. — Ryan Waniata Sony's hallowed WH-1000XM4 (9/10, WIRED Recommends) headphones have been bouncing up and down in price since the XM5 was released. Now there's an even better, noise-eviscerating version in the WH-1000XM6 (9/10, WIRED Recommends). Here's the thing, though: these are still incredible headphones with great noise canceling, comfort, features, and sound. You wouldn't want to pay full price, but buying the dip on some of the best wireless headphones ever is always a savvy move. —Ryan Waniata Google's Pixel Buds Pro 2 (9/10, WIRED Recommends) are essentially AirPods Pro for Android. They work amazingly well, with great noise canceling, good mics, and excellent sound quality. I like that they're a bit smaller other models, which makes them fit well in everybody's ears. — Parker Hall Courtesy of Pearlclip Pro These affordable open earbuds from SoundPeats are utterly capable of everything that much more expensive options from Bose and Sony can do—play decent-sounding music while allowing you to hear the oncoming F150. Open earbuds will never be hi-fi. Just get a cheap pair like this. — Parker Hall Ultimate Ears is a serial contributor to our Best Bluetooth speakers list, and the Boom 4 (8/10, WIRED Recommends) is one of my favorites for its mix of smooth, balanced sound and excellent usability. From its extensive Bluetooth range to app features like a multi-band EQ and the ability to wake the speaker from rest, the Boom 4 is a stalwart companion that shrugs off dust, weather, and even serious drops without missing a beat. — Ryan Waniata These awesome, affordable AirPods Pro lookalikes come in Pikachu yellow with clear elephant trunks, and they nearly sound as good as the real deal. I love how comfortable the Nothing Ear (a) (8/10, WIRED Recommends) are thanks to silicone eartips, and the included charging case is also relatively stylish—something you're hard-pressed to find in this price category. — Parker Hall Sonos has been through some app-based tumult over the past year, but one product that has remained excellent is this Sonos Roam 2 Bluetooth speaker (9/10, WIRED Recommends). The little triangle sounds fantastic and takes a real beating. —Parker Hall JBL's Authentics 200 (9/10, WIRED Recommends) speaks both Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa so you can swap between the two for multiple tasks—especially handy if you have smart home devices from both brands. Its retro design and control knobs make it as easy on the eyes as it is to use, while its excellent sound stands with some of the best smart speakers we've tested, including the revered Sonos Era 100 (9/10, WIRED Recommends). — Ryan Waniata The Bose Soundlink Mac (9/10, WIRED Recommends) is the ultimate modern boombox, thanks to huge dynamic drivers, massive bass, and an awesome ropelike carrying handle. It's about the size of a middle school lunchbox but packs much more power, with enough juice to last 20 hours on a single charge. — Parker Hall Know someone who's hard of hearing? The Zvox AccuVoice AV157 is our favorite affordable soundbar for ramping up dialog. The secret is in the Zvox AccuVoice software, which uses digital signal processing to clarify voices and other sometimes buried audio. Every TV needs a great soundbar, and this one is a top affordable option for clarifying the garble so you hear everything right the first time through. — Ryan Waniata In the world of USB microphones, Blue's Yeti deserves a place on Mt. Rushmore. This iconic mic sounds great, looks great, and features quality physical controls like a volume knob to help you fine-tune your sound. It used to be good, it's still good. Be grateful. The black one is also on sale. — Parker Hall Everyone should carry around a pair of earplugs to protect their hearing, especially folks who regularly attend live events like concerts or festivals. These affordable plugs are super easy to take in and out thanks to their loop-based design, and they're pretty comfortable (and decent-sounding). — Parker Hall Getting the Wiim Amp on sale feels like double dipping on your taxes; the deal's almost too good. I tested both the original Amp and the Amp Pro (9/10, WIRED Recommends) with multiple bookshelf speaker pairs, and the performance differences are minor. Meanwhile, the standard Amp offers AirPlay while the Pro doesn't, adding to its cascade of streaming options, HDMI ARC support, and a potent power supply for a killer A/V entry point. — Ryan Waniata Jump to Section: Tech Deals, Apple, Amazon Devices, Phones, TVs, Headphones & Speakers, Kitchen, Home, Beauty & Grooming, Outdoor & Active, Travel, Toys & Games Deals on kitchen gear, including coffee machines, air fryers, and cookware. This is about the lowest price you can expect to find this year, or any future year, on what may be the top-selling espresso machine in the world. Breville's Barista Express is already the Goldilocks Breville when weighing cost and value among powerful, precise semiautomatic machines we recommend as the best in the game. It'll grind your beans, push out balanced shots, and froth your milk to boot, with few hitches and a long track record. — Matthew Korfhage We rank the Italian-made Linea Classic from De'Longhi as our favorite $200 espresso maker, a price point where it's tough to find a reliable machine. This is true especially among machines with a pressure gauge and a fast-heating thermopump. Welp, now it's not $200. It's $150. Trade-offs are that the steam wand is a little foamy, and the portafilter is lightweight. — Matthew Korfhage The original Aeropress—a brilliant coffeemaker from the same guy who brought you the Aerobie Flying Ring—remains part of my coffee-making rotation even after a decade and many fancier devices. You fill it with grounds, pour over water, and use a plunger to steep and then force-pressurize the beans to get a cup that's not quite espresso but not quite coffee and thoroughly delicious with minimum effort and cleaning. If you've always been curious, an APD sale is a good time to take the plunge. — Martin Cizmar This is the best grinder I know at this price range. It might not be your pick for espresso: the 15-grind setting doesn't offer fine enough distinctions. For that, get the Baratza ESP. But for Aeropress, drip, or French Press? This is the lowest-cost grinder that'll give you good extraction and an even grind, and it's even cheaper right now. — Matthew Korfhage Photograph: Instant Brands; Drop The Instant Pot Pro Plus (8/10, WIRED Recommends), is a thoughtfully designed and capable multi-cooker, still our favorite multicooker WIRED has tested. Sure it's 'smart,' meaning it has an app. But it's also smart, filled with thoughtful touches like a flat bottom, interior handles, higher wattage, and preprogrammed pressure release. It's nice. And around 30 percent off. — Matthew Korfhage The Nama J2 Cold Press Juicer is my top-rated juicer. It felt revolutionary when it came out a couple years ago, and is still the best, with a top-loading hopper that allows you to load up healthy fruits. Press the button and then forget about it. It's pretty and effective, chewing through carrots or spinach or soft berries to make nutrient-rich, tasty juice. It also makes sorbet. Slow juicers aren't cheap, but this is the cheapest I've seen this one. — Matthew Korfhage I cook with the Our Place Always Pan 2.0 (8/10, WIRED Recommends) nearly every time I make a meal. The nontoxic nonstick surface and sloped edges make this pan suitable for almost everything, from frying eggs to one-pot pastas to steaming veggies and searing burgers. It includes a spoon, basket, and lid, and it comes in cute colors, too. — Louryn Strampe Jump to Section: Tech Deals, Apple, Amazon Devices, Phones, TVs, Headphones & Speakers, Kitchen, Home, Beauty & Grooming, Outdoor & Active, Travel, Toys & Games Deals on vacuums, air purifiers, bedding, pets, smart locks, security cameras, home office furniture, and more. This is a solid, basic Dyson vacuum. It was Dyson's previous entry-level vacuum before the Digital Slim (our current budget pick), and while it's not the most recent model, it's still a great vacuum to get on a budget. It's still plenty powerful on carpet and hard flooring, and comes with three accessories and two power modes. It's especially a great purchase right now while it's on sale. — Nena Farrell The Qrevo S is our current Best Robot Vacuum for having a bewildering array of features—mopping and vacuuming, automatic bin emptying, and mop washing—combined with reliable navigation and a not-insane price tag. It doesn't have a camera, so it protects your privacy, and Roborock's SmartPlan also switches automatically between cleaning modes and floor surfaces in your house to clean more efficiently.— Adrienne So We like all of Tapo's other products, like security cameras, so it makes sense that we'd like the company's effective, affordable robot vacuums. The app connects easily and made a quick, accurate map of my children's bedrooms and bathroom. It also has an onboard dust bin, so you don't need to worry about the surprisingly-hard-to-find replacement dustbin bags for some of Tapo's other models. —Adrienne So Looking for a Dyson dupe? WIRED reviewer Adrienne So's husband thought this stick vacuum was a Dyson when he saw her using it, but it's actually the Shark PowerDetect (8/10, WIRED Recommends). While it's not quite as high-quality as a Dyson, it's still a great stick vacuum that cleans well, has a self-emptying docking station, and comes with lots of accessories. It's worth the price—especially at this sale price. — Nena Farrell Most window air conditioners are stupid: When you install them, you don't have a window anymore. Allow me to introduce you to the letter 'U.' This Midea, WIRED's favorite window unit, is U-shaped and so can fold over the front and back of your sill. So you can still have a window and be cool while having one. Installation is slightly more cumbersome, and involves foam. But the results are better. And it's the cheapest it's been this year. — Matthew Korfhage This unassuming air purifier has been our top budget pick for a while, and for good reason. WIRED reviewer Lisa Wood Shapiro found it can clean a 361-square-foot room with an air exchange rate under five times an hour, its slim profile makes it easy to situate, and filter refills are both easy to find and inexpensive. I've also had a Mighty doing daily duty in my kitchen since 2022 and it's still going strong. — Kat Merck Hey, you—yes, you. Do you live in a house? Then you probably need to clean your dryer vents. Like, right now. More than 15,000 house fires are started every year by dryers, specifically due to years of lint buildup in dryer vents and ducting. People might clean the exterior vents when they see lint buildup, but not the ducting, which is why this nifty drill attachment makes a great gift for new homeowners, old-home owners, or anyone on your list. — Kat Merck In our guide to the Best Air Purifiers, WIRED Reviewer Lisa Wood Shaprio liked this air purifier's built-in heating and cooling function, as well as its app and electronic CARB certification, which means it meets the stringent emissions requirements set by the California Air Resources Board. She did find it to be loud for its size, however—clocking in at 85 dB on high. —Kat Merck Aura's digital picture frames are my favorite part of my house. The Carver is our favorite affordable frame that still packs fantastic software and unlimited photo storage, and the Mat version that costs a little more (but looks gorgeous!) is currently on sale. It makes a great gift, and a great addition to any home. — Nena Farrell Perhaps the ideal outdoor security camera for Google households, the Nest Cam Outdoor has a handy magnetic mount and an expansive 130-degree field of view, and captures sharp 1080p video with HDR and night vision. It also sports a clear speaker and microphone. You only get three hours of free event history, but you can add a Nest Aware subscription ($8 a month, or $80 for the whole year) to get 30 days of event history and face recognition. — Simon Hill This two-camera kit comes with a home hub, and it's the upgrade pick for folks seeking a local, subscription-free system in our best outdoor security cameras guide. The EufyCam 3 (8/10, WIRED Recommends) has built-in solar, up to 4K video resolution, and 16 GB of local storage (expandable up to 16 TB) on the connected HomeBase 3 hub. You also get on-device people, pets, and vehicle recognition, and this system can even recognize familiar faces. — Simon Hill This incredibly versatile device is one of the best indoor security cameras, with a dual-lens design combining a regular 4K camera with a 130-degree field of view and 2K telephoto lens that supports 3x optical zoom. You can also pan 360 degrees and tilt 75 degrees. There's AI tracking with up to four preset positions, plus privacy mode, two-way audio, and onboard AI to detect people, pets, and sounds. Record locally with a microSD card or HomeBase 3 (both sold separately). — Simon Hill Offering everything you want, including crisp 2K video at 24 frames per second, two-way audio, and a compact design that includes a privacy shutter, this is the upgrade pick in our best indoor security cameras guide and it's no wonder. The Arlo app is swift to load, offers excellent notifications, and supports two-factor authentication, so you can log in with your fingerprint or face, phone permitting. We've seen discounts before but never this low. The only catch is the pricey subscription. —Simon Hill Arlo ticks all the boxes with crisp 2K video, a wide 160-degree field of view, two-way audio, and direct Wi-Fi connection, and the Pro 5 (9/10, WIRED Recommends) tops our best outdoor security cameras guide. The Arlo app is swift to load, offers rich notifications, and supports two-factor authentication, so you can log in with your fingerprint or face, phone permitting. The catch is a pricey subscription for subject recognition, smart alerts, and cloud storage. — Simon Hill This is my favorite budget smart lock now that there's a hub you can pair with it for a mere $20. Aqara's Smart Lock U50 (7/10, WIRED Recommends) is a great-looking lock that's affordable, high quality, and works well. Even when my hub disconnected, the U50 never faltered with remembering codes or auto-locking. I only gave it a 7 originally due to the expensive hub. — Nena Farrell Yale's Assure Lock 2 has been on my front door for about a month now, and my whole house has been pretty happy with it. I'm a fan of the fingerprint reader, which responds quickly to my touch, while my husband likes using the code entry. It's a full lock replacement that puts a keypad on the front of your door, and there are versions with and without a classic keyhole (and included key to match it). — Nena Farrell These are some of the softest sheets I've ever slept on. Bamboo sheets are already known for being soft and silky, but Cozy Earth's bamboo sheets are truly cozy-soft, with almost a jerseylike snuggle to them. These sheets are one of the top picks in my guide to the Best Bamboo Sheets, and well worth the splurge. This is the best time to snag them for 35 percent off with our code WIRED. — Nena Farrell These reliable devices made our best water leak detectors guide because they have four metal probes underneath and two above to swiftly detect water dripping or pooling. Alerts hit my phone as push notifications within one to two seconds and there's a fairly loud 90-decibel alarm, though you can reduce the volume in the app or even mute it. Just bear in mind that you need a Tapo hub ($23) to connect these with. — Simon Hill Photograph: Julian Chokkattu If you want a decent office chair but don't want to spend much, the Branch Ergonomic Chair is our top budget pick. It's quite adjustable, and while the backrest doesn't keep your back as upright, it still feels supportive and comfortable. It also looks better than any other office chair at this price. — Julian Chokkattu This is our upgrade pick in our Best Office Chairs guide. The seat foam is a little more padded than a chair like the Herman Miller Embody, and there's a good amount of upholstery options. It's quite adjustable, so you can tailor it to your body, and there's a 12-year warranty if anything goes wrong. — Julian Chokkattu Flexispot makes affordable home office furniture, and the EN1 is our top budget standing desk recommendation. It has four memory presets, so two people can set pairs of their preferred sitting and standing heights. The desktop is particleboard but feels nice, and the motors are reasonably quiet. There are a few different sizes and colors you can choose from. — Julian Chokkattu Photograph: Justin Myers/Flir Are you a father? Do you like your father? This FLIR is WIRED's favorite thermal imaging camera. It's also the secret wish of every dad. It affixes to your phone, and it is a map to all the leaks in your life. Insulation leaks! Electrical leaks! Oh god, the possibilities. It's also a new toy, which is all that adult men ever really want. This is the best deal of the year on it.— Matthew Korfhage Why not upgrade your home with 100 feet of outdoor lighting, sporting 60 RGBIC LEDs, at a hefty discount? Like all our favorite Govee smart lights, you can choose colors, brightness, animated scenes, and automation in the jam-packed app. These IP67-rated lights are designed to be permanently attached to the outside of your home for all your holiday celebrations or just classy lighting year-round. — Simon Hill The Petkit PuraMax 2 is the automatic litter box that I recommend for most people. It's easy to use, compact, and actually smells great. This box actually smells good, with quadruple odor protection; plus, when it's time to refill with clean litter, the box rotates so the hole is on top for easier filling. At $370, this is an exceptional deal for an automatic litter box of this caliber, and it's the lowest price we'll see all year. — Molly Higgins The inside of this cat water fountain is lit by a blue LED, with a clear viewing window on the side that makes it easy to monitor the water level from afar. It's also got a dishwasher-safe metal bowl, and you can remove parts of the yellow and white 'flower' to create a fountain configuration your cat likes like waterfall, low bubble-up, tall bubble-up. This already affordable fountain is a steal at $18—one of the lowest prices you can get for a solid fountain. — Molly Higgins If you're a pet owner (or you're shopping for one), this little tool is amazing. It's a Prime Day staple around here. Simply roll it back and forth across furniture or carpets and be amazed, if not a bit disgusted, at how much hair it picks up. It's beyond easy to use and easy to clean, and the best part is that you can reuse it over and over again—mine is four years old and still going strong. — Louryn Strampe It's no secret I love Petlibro's products, their automatic feeders and fountains are consistently my top picks. The RFID automatic feeder is a total game changer for pets in a multi-pet home. Using a pet collar tag, the feeder will only open for the specific pet wearing the collar—meaning Fido won't get the cat's food, or multiple cats will each get the exact same amount. Usually around $170, this is probably the lowest the price will drop until Black Friday. — Molly Higgins I just started testing this mini pet camera from Furbo, and I'm liking it a lot. It can be mounted, plus it has two-way audio, smart alerts, and video recaps. It also uses Furbo Nanny—an AI-powered system that watches over your pet with real-time alerts and smart insights, notifying when there's unusual activity or emergencies. At a ridiculously cheap price of $25, this is the lowest price we've ever seen for this smart pet cam. — Molly Higgins Jump to Section: Tech Deals, Apple, Amazon Devices, Phones, TVs, Headphones & Speakers, Kitchen, Home, Beauty & Grooming, Outdoor & Active, Travel, Toys & Games Deals on beauty tools like LED masks, flat irons, and electric toothbrushes, as well as special prices on our beauty products. $349 $279 (20% off) Amazon Fellow reviewer Nena Farrell is only a couple of weeks into testing HigherDose's red light mask and is already a fan. The triple-strap design doesn't squeeze the bananas out of your head (her words), and it beams red and near-infrared light (630 and 830 nanometers) that's designed to boost collagen and reduce inflammation. It's comfortable, cordless, and so far, the battery holds up. Normally $349, it's 20 percent off for Prime Day. — Boutayna Chokrane The Philips Multigroom 7000 series is a versatile classic among the best beard trimmers— a beautiful beast with admirable heft and a broad set of guards for every season, face, and beard. The mix of close shave, durability, versatility, and simple, good construction makes it the one I turn to most often, when I'm not testing other trimmers. This is the durable titanium version, available at a nice 20 percent price break. — Matthew Korfhage Photograph: Medea Giordano The T3 Aire 360 (9/10, WIRED Recommends) matches the Dyson Airwrap in power and aesthetics but at a price that feels way more justified. It comes with fewer ceramic attachments than its competitors, but with two curling barrels, a concentrator, and an oval brush, it's more than enough for a salon-worthy blowout. The rose-pink finish is adorable, and it stashes easily in a drawer. WIRED reviewer Nena Farrell's one complaint about the tool was the cost, but with this deal? No notes. — Boutayna Chokrane This old-school straightener is like the Honda Accord of hair tools. It's not sexy and will probably embarrass the teens in your house, but it's been around for years, it will continue to be around for years, and it will get you from point A to point B reliably and with a minimum of fuss. When every other brand of hair straightener has either moved on or fizzled out, Chi will still be there, and now it can be yours for $50. — Kat Merck The Oral-B Pro 1000 is my favorite toothbrush from the company, but at $60, the iO Series 3 is worth considering. The 14-day battery life surpasses that of the Pro 1000, and the motor is quieter and feels gentler on sensitive gums. Plus, the sleek finish looks way more modern on my counter. Just note that the iO heads aren't compatible with other Oral-B brushes. — Boutayna Chokrane We've dubbed the Bio Ionic Long Barrel Styler the best curling iron for (wait for it) long hair. The 8-inch ceramic barrel wraps large sections quickly and tames frizz while you style. It heats up to 430 degrees Fahrenheit, and the sculpted cool-touch grip makes styling feel ergonomic. Plus, it's dual voltage, so you can pack it for international travels. — Boutayna Chokrane I've tested numerous multi-stylers, including the Dyson Airwrap, and the Shark SpeedStyle Pro Flex delivers similar results without the hefty price tag. It's lightweight, weighing just over 1.5 pounds, and folds up well for travel, coming with four attachments. Shark's Scalp Shield technology, which regulates the temperature to ensure it's never hotter than 230 degrees Fahrenheit, is ideal for sensitive scalps. At $199, it's easily one of the best Prime Day hair tool deals out there. — Boutayna Chokrane This is the best vibrator for stimulating initial arousal. It's a flexible labia vibe that delivers sensation to the entire vulva rather than just the clitoris. There are four motors to increase arousal and lubrication to the entire region, and there's even an app for hands-free action. — Louryn Strampe You don't need to believe all of the wild health hype from shower filter makers. But here's what this Canopy will actually do: It's one of the minority of shower filters that actually removes chlorine compounds down to undetectable levels. (Yes, I tested.) This means no chlorine drying out your skin, or removing hair dye. It's also a nice-looking showerhead, on sale for nearly 30 percent off. — Matthew Korfhage Jump to Section: Tech Deals, Apple, Amazon Devices, Phones, TVs, Headphones & Speakers, Kitchen, Home, Beauty & Grooming, Outdoor & Active, Travel, Toys & Games Deals on fitness trackers, massagers, smart bird feeders, clothing, and more. People ask me what fitness tracker to get all the time. Given their requirements, I have told people more often than not to just get the new Oura Ring 4. I wear mine almost every day; it's the tracker I use to check other fitness trackers. The battery life is longer than a wrist wearable and Oura frequently issues meaningful, interesting software updates. This is the first time it's gone on sale and if you've been thinking about it, you should get it. —Adrienne So I personally persuaded many parents to buy the Fitbit Ace for their kids. The watch incentivizes kids to charge and wear their smartwatch with a gaming platform called Fitbit Arcade, and includes data in the very reasonable $10/month subscription plan. You can check your kids' location and you can send each other texts (or in my son's case, just a bunch of poop emojis). —Adrienne So It's been a few years since the Sense 2 came out; nevertheless, it's still the Fitbit that's best for serious health tracking and the one that was probably meant as a competitor to the Apple Watch. Like the Apple Watch, it has an ECG; it also has a sensor that monitors your stress to remind you to calm down on the spot. — Adrienne So The Instinct is one of Garmin's most popular lines because it offers full backcountry functionality for a cheaper price than the high-end Fenix line, with better battery life and a fun, chunky, retro aesthetic. The Instinct got updated this year, but Garmin's watches age very well and I like how tiny and slim this particular version is. — Adrienne So Amazfit's trackers have become so much more attractive and accurate over the past few years, and the Amazfit Balance looks pretty much like a Galaxy Watch6. Since I wrote my review, Amazfit has updated its privacy policy and made it actually available; the company has also made it more clear that its many subscription services are optional. — Adrienne So Photograph: Julian Chokkattu The Pixel Watch 3 is my favorite Android smartwatch right now, though a successor will likely arrive in a few months. It's gorgeous, and will work with any Android phone, There are two sizes to choose from, and the 45-mm variant is more worth your time largely because it delivers better battery life. You can eke out a little more than a day with it, all while meticulously tracking your health—even a loss of pulse event, which is something no other smartwatch can do. — Julian Chokkattu Samsung's flagship smartwatch for half the price? This one's a no-brainer if you're in Samsung's ecosystem and you don't mind the large size of the company's Galaxy Watch Ultra. The dual-band GPS is accurate, and the health and activity monitoring features are precise, plus the battery lasts a little more than two days. It has a titanium case and is rated to 10 ATM/IP68, so you don't have to baby the thing. — Julian Chokkattu Camping water, and outdoor water, is often gross water—sitting too long in the cooler with pine needles for some reason, running free in the outdoors but maybe unsafe, or pulled from spigots of unknown plumbing. This Lifestraw is a WIRED favorite. It makes water safer, and makes it taste better—and will purify up to a thousand gallons. It's half off. Buy two. — Matthew Korfhage The Sawyer Squeeze is our top pick water filter for ultralight hikers and backpackers. It'll filter down to 0.1 microns (which gets rid of E. coli, salmonella, giardia, cryptosporidium, and other common problems) and weighs just 3 ounces. It will connect to any 28-mm diameter bottle (your basic 20-ounce Coke bottle, for example), and it can be used as a drip filter as well. —Scott Gilbertson A Yeti hard-sided cooler is the best cooler reinvented the cooler, and we thank them for it. This roto-molded tank has 3-inch-thick insulated walls, and in our testing it kept ice frozen for six days in blazing 90-degree-Fahrenehit heat. I managed to get five days out of it in the insane humidity of a Florida spring. Note that this deal is only on the one, wine-colored Tundra. —Scott Gilbertson The Weber Jumbo Joe is my favorite portable grill. It's pretty much Weber's trademark 18-inch kettle grill with the legs removed. It's big enough (18.5 inches in diameter) to smoke two racks of ribs on the go, but still small enough to bring with you. Just like Weber's full size kettles, there are tons of accessories available for every type of cooking, from pizza ovens to dual-temp setups. —Scott Gilbertson Do you really need a satellite communicator? I've never used one, but if I were going to, this is the one I'd use. It's small, light (3.5 ounces), and that battery lasts a long time. It connects to the Iridium satellite network, so you can send messages and check in with loved ones from just about anywhere. There are also extra features like waypoints and interval tracking (though these do burn through battery life), and it integrates well with compatible Garmin watches. —Scott Gilbertson The DJI Action 4 camera (8/10, WIRED Recommends) was a fantastic action camera. The newer DJI Action 5 trumps it in a number of ways, but if you're on a budget, this is still a great choice and it integrates well into the DJI ecosystem. The magnetic mounting system remains the best we've tried, the menu system makes switching between modes a snap, and the resulting photos and video are great. —Scott Gilbertson The Chirp RPM Mini is a handheld massager that combines rolling and percussive therapy. It's like an electric rolling pin for your entire body, featuring three speed settings and a multi-grip handle. This cordless device has six free-spinning massage heads, 24 massage nodes, and nonabrasive rollers that won't pinch your skin. It's gentler on my smaller muscle groups compared to percussive guns. The battery life is impressive, lasting up to four hours on a single charge. It's TSA-approved for carry-on and comes with a portable case. — Boutayna Chokrane The Ace Pro is a great way to film yourself, thank to the flip of screen (unique among action cameras). This one has been replaced by the Ace Pro 2 (8/10, WIRED Recommends), but the original is a great deal at this price. It's capable of excellent videos, has good battery life, and a great magnetic mounting system. —Scott Gilbertson Photograph: Martin Cizmar My top pick on our guide to the best flashlights, the Arkfield Pro has plenty of power (a claimed 1300 lumens) in its compact square body form. However, what I love about it are the three light sources (standard, UV, and a green laser beam for spotting), the intuitive controls that have never gotten triggered in my pocket, and the magnetic charging system. — Martin Cizmar The Nalgene is the OG trendy water bottle as far as I know—and I'm 44, so if there was a trendy water bottle before this, it was likely made from animal skin. This Tritan bottle has the brand's classic silhouette but uses updated BPA-free materials instead of old-school Lexan. — Martin Cizmar Not only is this affordable little guy a top pick on Reddit, it's also our top pick for the Best Walking Pads. It feels comfortable underfoot, has a good weight capacity, and most importantly, is easy to assemble and syncs with the companion app (this is a more difficult ask than you might think). — Adrienne So Handheld fans: So hot right now. Seriously, though, in the past few years they've popped up everywhere, and for good reason, as they're a great way to cool off discreetly anywhere you need to. Some of them—like this one!—even double as a flashlight and portable power bank. I also like this Jisulife model because it folds down small enough to fit in a pocket, which makes it perfect for hikes, kids at camp … the possibilities are endless. — Kat Merck This is one of the coolest-looking smart bird feeders I've tested. It's meant to evoke a weaver bird's nest, and the oversized perch is molded to look like little twigs. It comes with a solar panel for charging, but it does require an additional subscription ($37 a year) to access the 2K video, it only runs on 2.4 GHz networks, and the app is pretty rudimentary. Still, this is the best price I've seen for this unique-looking smart feeder. — Kat Merck Anyone who's read my guide to the Best Smart Bird Feeders knows I recommend the 5-7-9 siting rule for keeping squirrels away—5 feet off the ground, 7 feet away from structures, 9 feet below anything overhanging. The best way to achieve this is by attaching your feeder to a pole with a baffle. This is the exact pole I use—it's easy to set up and it's got spikes on the bottom to secure it in even the hardest, driest soil. — Kat Merck Need a way to get around town quickly? The E2 Pro is a nice entry-level scooter that cruises at 15 miles per hour, and its 41-pound weight is manageable. Don't expect a ton of range; I'm 6'4' and 250 pounds and got around 10 miles on it, though most people should be able to eke out more than that. There are turn signals, making it safer when you need to make turns at intersections, and it does an OK job on small slopes. — Julian Chokkattu I recently dropped this scooter lower on my list after testing the newer Max G3, but that's only because the Max G3 outpaces it in a few ways and costs nearly the same. But at this discounted price, the ZT3 Pro is a great buy. I got 16 miles of range, and you'll probably get much more than that if you're shorter than 6'4'. It folds up easily, and the 11-inch tube tires handle bumps on the road well. The 66-pound weight isn't great, but you can take advantage of some security features in Segway's app for a little peace of mind. — Julian Chokkattu Jump to Section: Tech Deals, Apple, Amazon Devices, Phones, TVs, Headphones & Speakers, Kitchen, Home, Beauty & Grooming, Outdoor & Active, Travel, Toys & Games Deals on travel bags, travel pillows, power stations, and more. It only takes one mishap to turn yourself into a full jump-starter convert. Why were we ever OK waiting three hours in a dead car for some dude in jean shorts to just… pull one of these $100 jumpstarters out of his trunk? Put one in your trunk. This Noco saved former WIRED reviewer Eric Ravenscraft on a road trip. A similar device got me out of a jam in Delaware. Don't get stuck in Delaware: Buy this on sale. — Matthew Korfhage This weird little contraption of a travel pillow is actually great (if you can get past the looks). Part scarf, part pillow, the fleece is nice and soft and warm while the internal brace gives you a place to rest your head. And you can actually rest it without fear of it tipping forward or waking up with an ache in your neck. Want to sleep in the middle seat? This is how you do it.— Louryn Strampe DJI's debut power station puts out 2,200 watts (2,600 watts surge), has two USB-C PD 3.1 ports (140 watts), and boasts DJI's proprietary SDC ports. It charges small gadgets, appliances, or tools, and it's a great choice for folks with DJI drones, as it fast-charges most models. It gets noisy with a lot of gadgets charging, and cable and bag accessories cost extra, but it still claims a place in our best portable power stations guide. — Simon Hill Jump to Section: Tech Deals, Apple, Amazon Devices, Phones, TVs, Headphones & Speakers, Kitchen, Home, Beauty & Grooming, Outdoor & Active, Travel, Toys & Games Deals on board games, toys, video games, and other fun stuff for kids and non-kids. Star Wars Outlaws is a hoot. The game has its flaws, like moments of unintuitive gameplay and a few glitches, but if you're at all interested in deeper Star Wars lore, this is a very fun ride. We spent a few months diving in, and by the time you fix up your speeder and find yourself zipping across the landscape or piloting to new planets, you'll be hooked. Especially at this price, it's well worth your time. — Ryan Waniata If you're a murder mystery fan in any capacity, you'll probably love Chronicles of Crime. It's delightfully fun to figure out, using your phone to scan cards, interview suspects, and even spot clues. It's a miracle it works as well as it does given just how dead-simple it plays. I wouldn't recommend it for more than two, but it makes for the perfect solo or couples activity on a night in. — Luke Larsen The tough, translucent Magna-Tiles click together easily to form two-dimensional shapes and three-dimensional objects. Kids love building houses, castles, vehicles, and whatever else occurs to them with these triangular and square magnetic tiles. We love them so much that they made our best STEM toys guide. The classic set is a great start, but be warned: There are themed sets, and you will end up buying more! — Simon Hill One of the best family board games for young kids, Labyrinth is easy to grasp. The game board is a maze, and you must collect treasures dictated by the cards you are dealt. Designed by a German psychologist, the fun comes from changing the maze by pushing a tile onto the board, which displaces another each turn. You can carve a route for yourself, but also think about how to block your opponents There's no board game quite like Root. It's the kind of game that instantly grabs you, even if it takes a few games to truly grasp its depth. Root takes that concept of player asymmetry to another level, letting each player fight for dominion of the woodland wilderness with completely different actions and mechanisms. Maybe it's the cutesy artwork and playful components, but Root is one of the games that's somehow as accessible as it is complex. — Luke Larsen Jump to Section: Tech Deals, Apple, Amazon Devices, Phones, TVs, Headphones & Speakers, Kitchen, Home, Beauty & Grooming, Outdoor & Active, Travel, Toys & Games How Does WIRED spot deals? AccordionItemContainerButton We start searching for the best Prime Day deals weeks before the event. The WIRED Reviews team receives embargoed lists of expected sales a few weeks before Prime Day, which we supplement by directly contacting our sources at brands we like to get details on their planned sales. We then use proprietary software to cross-reference the list of products that are on sale with the products we have positively reviewed. What Makes WIRED's Prime Day coverage different? AccordionItemContainerButton During events like Prime Day and Black Friday, WIRED will only recommend deals on products that someone on our team—there are 15 of us spread across the country and one person in the UK—has personally tested and vouched for. You will not find us adding random products with all-caps names that may be cheap but also junky. We also rigorously cross-check everything we're planning to cover with price history databases to make sure it's actually a deal at the Prime Day price, and not just a regular-priced item dressed up as a deal. Power up with unlimited access to WIRED . Get best-in-class reporting that's too important to ignore for just $2.50 $1 per month for 1 year. Includes unlimited digital access and exclusive subscriber-only content. Subscribe Today .
Gizmodo
04-07-2025
- Gizmodo
Eero Pro 7 Review: Great Mesh Networking, Even if You Don't Have Wi-Fi 7
It's been years since I had consistently shitty Wi-Fi in my home. Around the time that Apple discontinued its AirPort routers in 2018, I cobbled together a mesh network comprised of a second-generation Eero Pro and one of the company's entry-level Eeros. I've upgraded a couple of times since then, getting higher throughput and a couple extra bells and whistles, but generally the experience has been a stable one that's asked little of me. Now, having spent some time with the Wi-Fi 7-capable Eero Pro 7, I can confidently say that, for me, it continues the trend, albeit with some very tangible improvements. See at Amazon If anyone is responsible for how Wi-Fi routers look and work in 2025, it's Eero. Back in 2016, when everyone else was making routers that look like, well, ugly routers, Eero started churning out these white, curvy little objects that resembled understated air fresheners. Instead of black plastic vent holes and jutting antennae, its routers were sleek lumps with a look (and name) inspired by the sensibilities of a Finnish-American architect. Eero Pro 7 The Eero Pro 7 is easy-to-use, stable mesh routing with more throughput than most internet plans—and devices—know what to do with. Pros Cons This became the de facto approach for pretty much the whole mesh router segment, which makes sense if it means you don't mind having it visible alongside your decor—after all, a router in the open works better than one tucked behind a dresser. Instead of squatting low, the Eero Pro 7 stands upright like its more powerful (and very expensive) sibling, the $599–$1,699 Eero Max 7. I'm a fan of the new upright approach. In recent years, Eero footprints have grown; with the Pro 7 standing tall, it's easier for me to crowd it with tchotchkes and still have room on the side table for my morning coffee. The Eero Pro 7 is still fanless, but does have vent holes at the top. Unlike the Max 7, each Pro 7 only has two auto-configuring ethernet ports around the back, a bummer if you like hardwiring what you can and want to minimize your use of network switches; happily, it works fine with all four of mine. On the plus side, the routers' ports both support 5-gigabit connections, so if you have multi-gigabit fiber or will in the future (assuming that ever happens) you'll be able to pass your high-bandwidth connections on to other wired devices. That's an improvement over the Eero Pro 6E, which also has two ports per device, but where one is gigabit and the other is 2.5 GbE. As always, Eero's app scuttles away all the scarier network configuration options, while also being nice to look at and devilishly easy to use. That approachability extends to the setup process. With my existing Eero Pro 6E network, all I had to do to get started was tap the plus sign at the top right of the iOS app's homescreen, then 'Replace Eero,' and the app guided me through the rest of what was about a 5-minute process of unplugging the old and hooking up the new. When you're done, the outgoing router will have been factory reset and ready for you to sell or donate. You can re-add your old router, but it's good to remember that this won't magically give it Wi-Fi 7 capability, so expect less throughput when connecting to it with a Wi-Fi 7 device. If you're not coming from an existing Eero network, setting one up will be a touch more involved, but the app is good at guiding you through that, too. As for the rest of the app, Eero has iterated on it in the years since its first router in 2016, slowly slotting in more advanced options, but remains tightly focused on simplicity. You can do things like update your SSID, configure a guest network to banish less trustworthy devices to (and you should—devices on your guest network can't 'see' those on your main one), and see a list of what's connected to your network. If you're willing to dig, you can also do more complicated things like create IP address reservations, change your DNS, or toggle common Wi-Fi features like UPnP. You can even look at a set of radio analytics for each router, which offers a graph visualizing congestion on your network. You still can't play network administrator and tweak things like transmit power or set up a VLAN, though. You also can't set up separate SSIDs for each different band, something Eero has never allowed. That means whichever band your device connects to remains a behind-the-scenes negotiation between the Eeros and your device. Eero head of product Gabe Kassel told Gizmodo that separating the bands like that can get in the way of the roaming that, ideally, ensures you're always connected to the Eero that gives you the strongest signal. Not being able to do it can be annoying, like when a specific device stubbornly picks the 2.4GHz band when you know it can see the 5GHz one. But in fairness, it's never been much of an issue for me with past Eero routers, and being able to do that probably isn't top of mind for most people that they appeal to. See at Amazon I noted earlier that the Eero Max 7 is a lot more expensive, but that certainly doesn't make the Pro 7, which costs $299 for one router and $699 if you want the whole 3-pack mesh kit, cheap. It's hard to put a price on network stability, but you can get that from older Eeros too, and even from a number of Eero's competitors these days. More than ever, it seems like the company's latest 'Pro' system needs to earn its price tag with actual performance, and I think it may be closer to doing that than ever before. Wi-Fi 7 is a key part of this, as it brings the first really significant throughput boost for Wi-Fi since the standard introduced 160MHz channels back in 2016. You can think of channels as the 'pipe' through which your data flows—the wider the pipe, the more data pouring in, and the sooner your downloads finish. Wi-Fi 7 doubles the size of these channels to 320MHz, which is enough bandwidth to give more throughput than even gigabit fiber can offer. (160MHz channels can be too, but it's rare that a router and client device actually manage it.) The wider channels only exist on the 6GHz band, which was first used in Wi-Fi 6E and has a lot more spectrum available to it than 5GHz. That said, 5GHz does have the space to offer a 240MHz Wi-Fi 7 connection, which the Pro 7 also supports. So I wasn't surprised to find the Asus ROG Strix G18 gaming laptop I tested it with could transmit and receive data at more than 2Gbps over the 6GHz band, anywhere from 3 to 15 feet from the router. That throughput might've been higher if not for the limits of the 2.5 GbE USB-C ethernet adapter on the test server laptop I had wired to the main Eero Pro 7. (Because it's hard to know whether to blame my router or my ISP for slower speeds, all of my testing is contained within my home network, using network testing software called iPerf, rather than online speed tests.) Unfortunately, you'll need a Wi-Fi 7-capable device to actually see those results. The good news is, that's becoming more common; most major smartphones from the likes of Apple and Samsung support the protocol, for instance. (My Nintendo Switch 2 doesn't, though. Can't win 'em all, I guess.) That said, you can benefit even if you don't have such a device. One of the nice things about mesh networking is that while your connection to a given router only uses the version of Wi-Fi your device supports, the backhaul connection between the mesh routers themselves can still be the latest and greatest. Case in point: my office is a challenging Wi-Fi environment, boxed in by plaster-and-lath walls, a bathroom and its signal-busting, water-filled pipes, and a kitchen with full cabinets and a stove butting up against the wall. And yet, from Wi-Fi 5 up to Wi-Fi 7 and on both 5GHz and 6GHz bands, I still saw throughput that was close to as much, or more than, what my 600Mbps Spectrum plan can muster. Even with only the primary Pro 7 running, I was getting close to 200Mbps in that room with Wi-Fi 5, and a whopping 355Mbps average when using Wi-Fi 7. It's good enough that if I didn't have smart home devices in my detached garage and back yard, I could easily get by with a single Eero Pro 7. Despite all of the positives, I did encounter some quirks. When I used Wi-Fi 4 or Wi-Fi 6, roaming between routers worked fine on the 2.4GHz band, but with Wi-Fi 7, my test laptop stubbornly only connected to the primary Eero, slowing the connection to a crawl when I was two rooms away. Another thing is Multi-Link Operation (MLO), a Wi-Fi 7 feature you'll see touted in router company PR as a revolutionary improvement to Wi-Fi that can lead to faster downloads and more stability by letting devices connect to your router using two bands at once. Yet here it's off by default. Kassel told me that's because 6GHz connections require the WPA3 security standard, which is also off by default on Eero routers, as some older Wi-Fi products won't connect when it's on. I've personally never had that issue, but Kassel mentioned Tesla wall chargers as an example of a device that have been fussy about WPA3. (Indeed, people have complained online about that for years.) The last quirk was that with MLO on, throughput to the Strix G18 was actually a little lower than with a 6GHz connection. As Eero writes on its website, not all devices use the technology the same way, with some preferring to use it more for stability or latency than for faster downloads. So okay, numbers big, but did the Eero Pro 7 change my day-to-day internetting compared to using the Eero Pro 6E? Well, no, not exactly. Whether browsing the internet or streaming video and music, I got the same good experience with either router. It's mostly only when I actually look at the numbers that I notice a difference. That said, there are a couple of areas where it showed an improvement. Like the Eero Pro 6E, the Pro 7 has built-in Zigbee, Bluetooth Low Energy 5.0, and Thread radios, and can serve as a Matter controller, though only within an Alexa-based smart home. I use HomeKit for the bulk of my smart home operation, so I wasn't able to test this out, but I can say that as a simple Wi-Fi connection point, it worked about as well with my smart home devices as the Pro 6E, though my Meross garage door opener did seem more responsive. Online gaming was smooth as could be, too, whether playing Counter Strike 2 on the Strix G18 or Mario Kart World on my Switch 2, with only a few hiccups in the harder-to-reach parts of my house. I wouldn't play any competitive matches without being right next to the router, but I'll give it credit for keeping things playable when I tried gaming from my office or a weird spot in my basement that I usually avoid. Should you buy the Eero Pro 7? I tend to believe that if you've made it this far, you already have enough information to make your decision; this is a very nerdy category of device, after all. But if you're still not sure, ask yourself: when was the last time you actually thought about your Wi-Fi signal or wished it was better? If the answer is never and your router still gets security updates (and isn't potentially spying on you), I say drive that sucker until the wheels fall off. But if you do find yourself frustrated with the state of things, have a great internet plan, and don't want to futz with the technical side of your network, there are reasons to consider an Eero Pro 7. It's a solid future-proofed option, for one, and as more devices get Wi-Fi 7 and ISPs continue to bump up the bandwidth they offer, you'll be able to take advantage of it. Even before then, its fast wireless mesh backhaul means your non-Wi-Fi 7 devices will benefit. See at Amazon
