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When does Prime Day end?

This year, Amazon Prime Day ends on Friday, July 11, at 11:59 p.m. PT.

When is Amazon Prime Day?

Amazon Prime Day runs from Tuesday, July 8, to Friday, July 11, 2025. The annual two-day sale was extended to four days in 2025.

How long will Prime Day last?

Amazon Prime Day will last four days, running from July 8-11, 2025. That’s two days longer than the years prior.

Where will Prime Day take place?

Amazon announced that its July Prime Day event will return in over 20 countries, including Ireland for the first time. Prime Day 2025 will return to the following countries this year: Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Egypt, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Luxembourg, Mexico, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Turkey, the United Arab Emirates, the US, and the UK.Do I have to be a Prime member to shop Prime Day?

Do I have to be a Prime member to shop Amazon Prime Day?

Yes, you will need to be a Prime member to shop this sale event. If you’re not a Prime member yet, you can join before Prime Day to receive member benefits like free shipping, entertainment, exclusive savings, and more. You can also use a free trial to shop the sale without paying as long as you cancel it within 30 days.

Are other retailers participating in Prime Day?

Yes. After a decade of Prime Day sales, other retailers have caught on. Multiple retailers will offer savings that overlap with, precede, or follow Amazon Prime Day. This year, I already saw concurrent sales again from other major competitors like Target, Walmart, and Best Buy during Amazon’s Big Spring Sale. Expect many retailers to drop their prices to match Amazon’s when the time comes, and give customers like you a choice of where to buy from. We’ll cover all the best deals on top tech before, during, and after Amazon’s Prime Day event, including deals surfacing elsewhere.

Are there Prime Day deals to avoid?

There will always be several retailers hiking up prices on their products to make the deal seem better. There are also certain products, like the AirPods Pro 2, which are usually discounted to a lower price than the original price, but go a bit cheaper during these deals events. The average person who isn’t tracking these deals wouldn’t know that — but we do. We’ll tell you when a deal is really worth its salt and when it’s full of bologna.

How can I maximize Prime Day to save more?

As a deals and shopping editor, I can recommend a few things to help you maximize Amazon’s sales. If you want to shop the sale, you’ll need to access a Prime account. In addition to free two-day shipping, membership is easy to set up and usually gives you access to exclusive offers on the site. Plus, you can use a free trial to shop for the best savings without spending a dime on a membership (in most cases, you’ll want to wait to activate a free trial until less than 30 days before Prime Day).

If you end up starting a free trial (or already have Prime), ensure your payment options (like one-click settings and your default delivery address) are correct. This way, you can check out quickly if you need to during the sale.

Also: 7 exciting AI features coming with Alexa+ (and what Amazon devices support it)

Other ways to prepare for spring savings include researching and planning potential purchases, listing want and need items, and setting a budget before sales.

Will the Nintendo Switch 2 be on sale for Prime Day?

Considering the Nintendo Switch 2 was recently launched at the beginning of June, it is unlikely we’ll see the system on sale for Prime Day. It’s possible that the older Switch model and accessories may see some new discounts, but it’ll be an unexpected surprise to see the Switch 2 taking a price cut this close to its release, especially after Nintendo revealed that the Switch 2 sold over 3.5 million units worldwide in its first 4 days of sales.

Also: I bought a Nintendo Switch 2 – it’s easy to see why it’s the fastest-selling gaming console ever

What are the best Prime Day deals so far?

ZDNET’s experts are searching through Prime Day sales to find the best discounts by category. These are the best deals so far:

You can also find the best deals from other retailers competing with Prime Day sales:

More questions? Read our Prime Day guide to discover everything you need to know about Amazon’s July sale event.

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Amazon Prime Day ends tomorrow, and time is running out to shop the best sale of the summer. Below, we’ve gathered some of the best Prime Day deals for your home, kitchen, closet, and more to help you browse.

Over the last couple of days, plenty of deals have come and gone — I’d be very surprised to see everything in this guide still here tomorrow morning.

We’ve spent time busily looking for discounts on items we’ve tested here on the Reviews team at Business Insider to ensure we only recommend the best products. Dive in below to see our picks across tech, home, kitchen, style, and beauty.

Prime Day tech deals

I’ve never seen the AirPods Pro 2 at a better price than this. Past sales have seen them dip to $160, but you’re generally looking at $180-$200 for a standard discount during more low-key sales.

The audio quality and noise-cancelling both received massive upgrades over the first-gen Pros. If you have the original Pro 2s with the Lightning cable, the only difference besides the charging port is added dust resistance, so I’d hold off for the next-gen Pros rather than pick these up. Ditching that old Lightning cable for good is definitely tempting, though.

Apple’s latest MacBook Air received a major boost for productivity fans this year as it now allows you to connect to two external displays while also using the laptop screen. The M4 chip is a powerful beast, and its base model with 16GB of RAM will handle a fair bit of multitasking and light media editing if you’re looking to save money over a MacBook Pro.

This super-light and portable laptop is a great buy if you’re heading to college. It will be supported by updates for years to come. Better yet, this is the cheapest price yet, and it likely won’t get any lower before you head back to campus.

Is it even Prime Day if you don’t buy another Echo speaker? While Alexa hasn’t really evolved in years, we still find quite a lot of use for these smart speakers.

OK, most of it is setting timers and asking it the time or for weather forecasts, but Amazon is promising AI upgrades sooner rather than later. Hopefully, they’re a bit more on it than Apple’s utterly botched Siri Apple Intelligence rollout.

So why the Echo Pop? It’s the cheapest of all the Echo speakers right now and a great entry-level model for anyone new to smart speakers. It’s a nice size for a nightstand or a little music speaker on your desk. It’s not particularly powerful, but a decent work-at-home option that won’t disturb the rest of the house and can give your ears a break from wearing headphones all day. You could also pair it with a smart plug like the one highlighted below.

The entire Echo line is on sale for Prime Day until Friday, including the ones with a display at Amazon.

This is a neat (and cheap!) device that can help turn some regular household items into smart devices that can be activated by remote control via Alexa on your phone or Echo smart speaker (it won’t work with Google or Apple speakers).

Typical uses include activating lamps or electric fans. Coffee makers are also potential winners, as they can keep the coffee pot heated or even be turned off remotely to save on energy bills.

If your device needs button presses to activate, though, just remember that this won’t be any help unless you can leave it in ‘on mode’ – like a physical light switch on a lamp.

Digital notepads are really taking off, and this is the Kindle brand’s second take on the large format, and it’s never been cheaper. In addition to being a Kindle e-reader with a massive 10.2″ display – excellent for those who prefer to read in a large print font – it’s an excellent size for taking notes with the included pen.

I use one every day at work, and the various templates and folder setups are a massive improvement over the scraps of paper that used to litter my desk or get lost at the bottom of my workbag.

This version comes with the Premium Pen (which costs extra on the last-gen model), an eraser button on the top, and a programmable shortcut key.

If you have the original Scribe, I’d skip this one, as the design has not changed significantly, and both have the same software upgrades. Which more recently have included AI options that transcribe your notes into digital text, with mixed results, I must say. That said, I can barely read my own handwriting, so I can cut it some slack here.

Philips Hue is the most recognizable brand in the smart lighting game, and the vast range of colors available via the app on these super-long-lasting bulbs makes them my top pick whenever anyone asks me about them.

They’re brutally expensive, though, so waiting for a Prime Day deal is certainly the way to go. This is a major discount, too, and one that might not come back around until Black Friday. These are certainly items I’d say are vulnerable to price hikes if the tariffs hit.

Despite being a few generations old now, Sony has continued to manufacture their XM4 noise-canceling headphones, and we’re not complaining one bit.

They remain a phenomenal value and are much preferred by many music fans over the XM5 thanks to their much more compact design for storage, comfy fit, and a price that’s so much cheaper than modern greats from Sony, Bose, and Apple. You simply can’t get a better set of headphones than this for under $200.

Oura is the biggest name in smart rings and is our go-to pick, even over Samsung’s Galaxy Ring. If you’re looking for a subtle health tracker that looks pretty cool as well, you can’t go wrong here. Multiple sizes and colors are on sale today.

The Oura can track various fitness and wellness metrics, including sleep, heart rate, steps, and other activities. Many find wearing a smartwatch all the time, especially when sleeping, is a bit much. So a smart ring is a great alternative if you don’t mind having to use your phone to check out the data. The eight-day battery batters Apple and Samsung’s smartwatch efforts, too.

Though we’ve seen it drop lower in the past, it’s been a while since the 2nd Gen Apple Pencil has been discounted this much. At only $89, this is a steal for an accessory that so flawlessly integrates with compatible iPads for writing, drawing, and more.

I’ve been drawing as a hobby since I was young, but digital art was always one of my weak points — until I picked up an Apple Pencil. I’ve since upgraded my setup to the same 2nd Gen Apple Pencil featured in this deal and an iPad Air because it just makes sketching digitally so much easier and portable. Even when not drawing, the accessory makes note-taking and photo editing so much easier and precise. — Sarah Saril, Editor, deals and how to watch

Prime Day home & kitchen deals

I bought this budget cordless vacuum cleaner myself a few months back after spending a lot of time researching the cheapest options available on Amazon. Yes, there were cheaper options, but many were lacking in the power department, and the Tikom V500 seemed to pack a bigger punch than anything else while still coming in under $100.

I’ve been very happy with it so far. The battery lasts 34 minutes in normal mode and 19 on turbo. Normal is great for grabbing tiny bits of debris or cat litter and tufts of tumbleweed-like cat hair, while I use turbo for full apartment cleans or grabbing heavier things like dry cat food kibble. It’s a little heavy in handheld mode, but I feel I’ve got a real bargain compared to the amount of money you’d spend on a brand like Dyson.

That said, if you do fancy a splurge, the Dsyon V8 Plus is 36% off at $299. If you’re in a small carpet-free apartment, though, I think you’re better off with the Tikom. Check out our guide to the best cordless vacuum cleaners for more details about other options.

I was skeptical of the Stanley hype at first. Really, could a cup be that good? I finally gave it a try when it was on sale earlier this year, and I must say that I get the hype. I find myself drinking more water because of how cold this tumbler keeps beverages, and the form factor is so convenient for travel or even just haphazard toting around the house.

Now, there are plenty of other bottles and tumblers you can invest in that will probably offer comparable or decent performance. But down to only $27 for the massive 40-ounce size, this is the same cost, if not cheaper, than most of the subpar competition. — Sarah Saril, Editor, deals and how to watch

I bought my first air fryer, which was also an Instant brand one last year. And as good as it’s been, if I’d known how much I’d come to rely on it, I wish I’d bought this model instead.

I perhaps should have paid attention to our guide to the best air fryer, as this is our No. 1 pick. The killer app of this model over my entry-level, cheaper one is that gloriously large window. Being able to check how things are coming along without opening the draw and letting all the heat escape with my interruptions is on the top of my wishlist when I eventually upgrade to a new model.

Some of the best standing desks are getting pretty pricey, even when they don’t offer extra features. Flexispot has done a great job of keeping costs down, though, on their entry-level models, and this Prime Day discount is a great chance to check out the growing trend at home.

Prices go even lower if you choose one of the smaller surfaces, and there are many colors to choose from as well. You can program different pre-set heights for sitting and standing for more than one user. This one also has a hook for headphones, which is a super basic extra touch, but one we love to see.

I do a lot of baking at home, and there are few kitchen tools I come back to more than my KitchenAid mixer. The compact Classic version has a paddle, whisk, and dough hook attachment, helping you evenly combine ingredients for any recipe. Plus, you can add more attachments, like a pasta maker, if you want.

Despite its smaller size, this KitchenAid still packs plenty of power with 10 mixing speeds. The individual parts are also dishwasher safe for easy cleaning.

As a certified coffee snob who lives in a tiny New York apartment, the Nespresso Vertuo Pop+ has been an absolute lifesaver. With the help of the Aeroccino3 Milk Frother, which is also 25% off for Prime Day, I can use it to make all the coffee and espresso drinks I love, hot or iced. But its compact footprint means it doesn’t take up too much valuable kitchen real estate.

This limited edition version of our favorite budget Nespresso machine is cute-as-can-be with pistachio accents, making it the perfect pop of color to add to your kitchen.

No one wants to find themselves in a desperate situation for survival, but if you’re an avid hiker, camper, or outdoorsman, something like the LifeStraw is an essential emergency kit tool. In our LifeStraw review, we praise its ease of use and portability for single users. While it can’t filter large quantities of water for a group, it’s a must-have for solo adventurers.

It sees sales somewhat regularly throughout the year, but right now, it’s down to its all-time lowest price of $10. Even if you’re not the most dedicated camper, it’s hard to argue with a steep discount for a tool that turns many liquids into drinkable water.

If you’re a hot sleeper, look no further than our top memory foam cooling pillow. Dual gel layers and a quilted cooling cover mean you never have to turn this pillow over to the cool side.

The pillow’s medium firmness offers the perfect amount of pressure relief around the neck and shoulders for back and side sleepers, helping you maintain spine alignment throughout the night. At 57% off, it’s rare to see a price this good.

I’m not the only person to wax poetic about this adjustable pillow from Coop Sleep Goods — several of us on the Reviews team have invested in our top pillow pick and fallen in love. Its adjustability makes it versatile for different sleeper preferences, and after using mine for almost a year, it hasn’t flattened at all.

Though it’s pretty common to find it on sale during most deal events, it’s not until something like Prime Day that it drops to its lowest price. Seriously, if you’re at all on the fence, let me join the chorus of recommendations for this pillow. I’m buying one for my husband during this 20% off sale, so he stops stealing mine. – Sarah Saril, Editor, deals and how to watch

One of our top mattresses for back pain, the Nectar Classic Mattress is made with premium gel memory foam that molds to your specific body shape to expertly relieve pressure. Its medium firmness will be a particularly good choice for side sleepers, but it can be well-suited for any sleep type.

Having covered the best queen mattress sales by retailer every week for months, I can tell you it’s rare to see the queen Nectar Classic Mattress drop below $649, but for Prime Day, you can get it for just $537, making it one of our top Prime Day mattress deals.

Prime Day style & beauty deals

If you’re the type of person who likes to style your hair with a sleek, straight blowout one day and voluminous waves the next, the Revlon One-Step Volumizer is the only tool you’ll ever need. An updated version of the original Revlon One-Step Volumizer, which is also on sale this Prime Day, the 2.0 features a slimmer handle that is more comfortable in your hand and allows you to better control the brush. Plus, the new version has a smaller barrel for a wider variety of styles and adds more heat settings to help you avoid unwanted damage.

At 60% off, the One-Step 2.0 is one of the best Prime Day deals over 50% off we’ve seen this year. You’re unlikely to find it at a better price, at least until Black Friday. So, now’s a great time to snag it, especially if you plan to beat the summer humidity with some anti-frizz styling.

The no-frills Original Wet Brush is genuinely one of the hero products of my lifetime. As someone with long, thick hair that’s prone to knotting, combing through my wet hair after a shower used to be a nightmare. I picked this up on a whim at least a decade ago, and I’ve never been without one ever since.

I was skeptical at first that the Wet Brush’s soft, flexible bristles would actually detangle my hair, but the brush glides through hair like a dream, painlessly loosening any knots along the way with minimal breakage. At just $6, it’s a steal.

Everyone needs a go-to lip balm, and the best ones keep your lips both hydrated all day long and also provide the perfect glossy, but not greasy, finish. The Laneige Lip Glowy Balm excels at both, which is why it’s the best lip balm we’ve ever tested.

Formulated with nourishing ingredients like shea butter, this balm keeps lips moisturized all day without any stickiness. It comes in a variety of subtle tints, but the best deal you’ll find for Prime Day is on the Berry version. We rarely see the balm on sale for more than 20% off, so this is one to grab while you can.

Any dermatologist will tell you to keep your hands off any breakouts, but if you’re guilty of pimple popping, these acne patches might just save you. All you have to do is stick one on clean, dry skin and forget about it for six to eight hours while it absorbs gunk and flattens the zit.

The best part about these ones is that they’re virtually invisible, so you can even wear them during the day without drawing unwanted attention to any blemishes. For Prime Day, grab a 72-pack for $24.

As someone who hates wearing lipstick, this is one of the few pigmented lip products I reach for. Clinique Black Honey has been a cult favorite for decades, and for good reason. Its glossy, balm-like formula keeps my lips hydrated all day, unlike most lipsticks, which are too drying.

The shade itself is incredibly versatile and blends well with nearly every skin tone. Plus, it’s buildable, so you can take it from day to night with just a few swipes. I’ve never seen Black Honey be more than 15% off on Amazon, so now’s the time to grab it.

For those of us who could use a little help perfecting our pout, we’ve tested and rounded up the best lip plumping glosses and balms for doing exactly that. Our most painless recommendation, the Tarte Maracuja Juicy Lip Plump, is down to $15 in the best deal we’ve seen for it all year.

Although lip plumpers are known for a sometimes unpleasant, burning sensation upon application, this one stands out with its cool, slightly minty feel. Rather than a typical gloss tube, it’s a buttery balm that glides on smoothly and even nourishes your skin.

My eyelids get oily throughout the day, and due to my almond eye shape, I have a lot of creasing around my outer corners. I thought I was doomed to a life of smudged wings and smeared shadows, but the Urban Decay Primer Potion came to save my eye makeup. Applying even just a small dab goes a long way to preserve my application all day, and I’ve noticed all of my outer corner oiliness problems disappear with its addition to my routine.

I restock every time I find a good sale for it, and the 30% off deal during Amazon Prime Day is a really good one. Not only is this a really affordable price, but the tube is large enough to supply dozens upon dozens of eye makeup looks, making an investment like this a no-brainer. – Sarah Saril, Editor, deals and how to watch

This stylish and comfy sweatsuit is a near-perfect dupe of the Spanx Air Essentials set for a fraction of the price, earning it a top spot in our best sweatsuits guide. The stretchy and silky fabric feels extremely high-quality for the price, which we were impressed with in our full review.

The set comes in over 15 shades, most of which are on sale for Prime Day. We also love how the two pieces can be worn together or mixed and matched with other pieces in your closet to create different looks.

A stylish and comfortable walking sneaker is a must-have, and you can’t go wrong with our top women’s walking shoe. The Adidas Ultraboost Light will serve you well whether you’re running errands, standing all day, or walking for hours on end.

We love the Ultraboost Light’s fit. It’s snug and supportive but gives your foot enough room to spread out. At 55% off, you’ll be hard-pressed to find this pair at a better price.

[Update: these are $10 cheaper at Nordstrom if you’re quick]

My Rothy’s flats have been a staple in my closet ever since I got them. They’re incredibly lightweight and made with sustainable materials. Plus, unlike other flats I’ve tried that were uncomfortable or gave me blisters, Rothy’s fit perfectly and are supportive enough to walk in all day.

The Square Mary Jane, one of our favorite Mary Janes, is the best Rothy’s deal we’ve seen for Prime Day. All four colors are $60 off, so grab a pair or a couple.

One of our style editor’s top Prime Day fashion picks, the Baggallini Carryall Laptop Tote is the best budget work bag you can buy. It’s made with durable nylon and weighs just over a pound, making it one of the lightest work bags we’ve tested.

The bag also features a stellar internal organization system, including a padded laptop sleeve, tons of pockets, and an included wristlet. It would make a great companion on any trip or a day at the office.

These breezy, wide-leg pants are the perfect shorts alternative for summer. They have deep pockets for your phone or wallet, and will feel light as air even in heat wave temperatures.

These pants are also lined, so you don’t need to worry about the light striped pattern being transparent. At 55% off, you’re unlikely to find a better price.

When do the Prime Day deals end?

Prime Day officially ends at 11:59 p.m. PT on Friday, July 11. However, some offers are one-day ‘daily deals’, while others will only last as long as the stock does.

Lightning Deals, especially the really good ones, are usually only live for a few hours.

Are all deals exclusive to Prime members?

No, but most are. Some items are just on a general discount, and we’ve spotted quite a few like that this year.

The majority are locked behind Prime membership. On the plus side, if you’re not a member or haven’t been for quite some time, you’ll be able to get a 30-day free trial, and you’re free to cancel as soon as Prime is over.

Will Prime Day deals be the cheapest prices of the year?

Very difficult to say. Many prices are the best we’ve seen so far this year, but there’s a chance that the Black Friday deals in November could go lower, especially as more stores get involved. For Amazon’s own devices, though, there’s a strong chance that these are the best prices, or they won’t go any lower for Black Friday.

Tariffs could be a big factor this year, and prices on goods made (or containing non-US parts) outside the US could rise.

This could really hit electronics in particular, so if you’ve been thinking of getting a new TV or laptop, we’d get one sooner rather than later.

The initial July 9th deadline for tariff agreements has been extended for some countries, but it won’t affect Prime Day prices mid-sale anyway, as those items will already have been shipped to the US beforehand.

Table of Contents The Premium for Going Big This Year, the M.2 Internal SSD Deals Rule Our Prime Day Pick for an 8TB M.2 SSD Our Prime Day Pick for a 4TB M.2 SSD Our Two Prime Day Picks for 2TB M.2 SSDs The 2TB and 4TB External SSDs on Sale Are Not Bad, Either Our Two Prime Day Picks for 4TB External SSDs Our Prime Day Pick for a 2TB External SSD

Maybe you’ve been waiting for your budget to have just enough of a cushion, or for that hard drive or boot SSD to finally fill up. Or maybe tariff threats have you uncertain about buying anything tech, period. Sure, you can put off that storage upgrade a bit longer—but we’d advise against it.

All week, PCMag’s storage-expertise braintrust, Tom Brant, John Burek, and Tony Hoffman, have been looking at the Prime Day sales, and we’ve come to one joint conclusion: If you need a multi-terabyte SSD—an internal drive or an external USB one—you may look back at this Prime Day as a small, golden window of time when you could have scored a proper mega-deal. That’s especially true this year, when, all of a sudden, attractive SSDs greater than 1TB in capacity are seeing some really aggressive price cuts.

The Premium for Going Big

The thing is, for years, the budget-buy action in SSDs was largely confined to internal and external drives in the 240GB/256GB, 500GB/512GB, and 960GB/1TB storage capacities. At a certain point above 1TB—for a while, it was 2TB, and more recently, 4TB and 8TB—you would pay a premium in terms of cost per gigabyte for an SSD. That’s important to bear in mind: SSDs are much less about the overall cost than the cost per gigabyte, which you calculate by dividing the capacity in gigabytes by the price. (For ease of calculation, you can assume 1TB is about 1,000 gigs, though it’s really a smidge more.) Cost per gig is the best gauge of the true value of the drive’s hardware, assuming you set aside features like ruggedness, included software, hardware encryption, and warranty.

And most of the time, you can. Today, most mainstream SSDs for consumers are durable enough for everyday workloads, leaving scant risk of “writing one to death.” The cost per gig really is an excellent yardstick to use, assuming most else is equal. Prime Day 2025 is even serving up some bargains in the rarefied 8TB SSD tier, which is the highest capacity you’ll find in a single-drive mainstream SSD.

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Will hefty tariffs affect the prices of storage sourced from South Korea (home of flash-memory giant Samsung), China, and Southeast Asia? Only time will tell. But right now, as Prime Day is winding down, the SSD deals are still going strong. In PC Labs, we’ve tested one flavor or another of most of the drives on sale, so we have some advice.

This Year, the M.2 Internal SSD Deals Rule

Gumstick-shaped M.2 SSDs are today’s mainstream kind of internal drives. You’ll want to make sure your PC—laptop or desktop—can actually take a PCI Express M.2 drive. (Modern desktop motherboards usually have a slot or three, but check for specific PCIe M.2 compatibility.) Laptops are thornier, so check in with tech support from your laptop maker before diving in, because if you can change out the drive, it’ll likely have to be a new boot drive. And that requires an OS install or cloning the existing drive.

Any 8TB M.2 SSD has been a rare, expensive bird, but seeing one here from a major maker in the $500 zone is groundbreaking. That capacity is especially compelling if you have only one M.2 slot to fill, and you need to make the most of it. A 4TB or 8TB M.2 installed as a secondary drive in a desktop is also attractive as fast supplemental storage for the media files or PC games you access the most.

Here’s a rundown of the best multi-terabyte M.2 internal SSDs we found on sale in the heat of 2025 Prime Day. We’ve got reviews of most to back them up, too, so hit those links to dig deeper into models you may be considering. (Also, don’t miss out on any of the other savings. Make sure to keep an eye on our roundup of the Best Prime Day 2025 Deals.)

Our Prime Day Pick for an 8TB M.2 SSD

The WD Black SN850X is blazing fast for a PCI Express 4 SSD and put up exemplary results in our benchmark testing. At the time I reviewed its 2TB version, it was only available in capacities up to 4TB. An 8TB version is now available, and this Prime Day, it’s available for 40% off its list price. At its deal price of $545, its cost per gigabyte comes to 6.6 cents, a great rate for an elite PCIe 4 SSD of such massive capacity.

The SN850X awed us in our benchmark testing, posting top-tier throughput results in Crystal DiskMark testing, as well as a new high score in Crystal DiskMark’s 4K Write test. It turned in the second-highest score at the time in PCMark 10’s Overall Storage test, and it set a high score, which still stands, for a PCI Express 4 SSD in 3DMark Storage, a benchmark that aggregates the results of a series of gaming-related tasks. The SN850X is great for gamers who want a high-performance Gen 4 stick that can also hold a substantial game library, or content creators needing to quickly process myriad photos or high-res video. This Prime Day deal gives you a chance to acquire one of our favorite elite PCI Express 4 SSDs at a monstrous capacity for a very competitive price.

Our Prime Day Pick for a 4TB M.2 SSD

The Crucial P310 is a versatile SSD offered in a full-size 80mm variant for laptop and desktop PC upgrades and an exceptionally compact 30mm version designed to fit handheld gaming consoles such as the Steam Deck. Performance-wise, the P310 2280 proves itself capable, with average results among the PCI Express 4.0 speedsters that we compared it with in our review.

Overall, we found it to be a solid SSD, albeit a little pricey for the performance on offer. Prime Day significantly changes that, with a massive discount on the 4TB version of this SSD. Normally $333.99, you can get it for just $199.99 right now (5 cents per gigabyte) if you hurry.

Our Two Prime Day Picks for 2TB M.2 SSDs

The WD Black SN8100 is simply the fastest and most complete internal SSD that we have ever reviewed. It not only chalked up the highest Crystal DiskMark throughput and 4K read scores of any SSDs we have tested, it easily set a record high in our PCMark10 Overall Storage testing, and it narrowly missed out on a high score in the 3DMark Storage gaming-centric benchmark. WD/Sandisk includes a free download of Acronis True Image backup and migration software with the purchase of the SN8100. Also, the SN8100 meets the TCG/Opal V2.02 security standard, which supports AES hardware-based encryption for self-encrypted devices. The drive’s exceptional overall performance, power efficiency, software, and security earned it an Editors’ Choice award as a high-performance internal SSD and a rare 5-star rating.

As a PCI Express 5 SSD, the SN8100 requires specialized hardware to achieve its exemplary performance, but it is optimized for energy conservation, and, unlike most of its Gen 5 brethren, doesn’t require a massive heat dissipation solution–it can make do with a compact heatsink (not included). While the SN8100 is normally a premium-priced SSD, for Prime Day, Amazon is selling the 2TB stick that we reviewed for $189 (9 cents per gigabyte), 40% off its $319.99 list price, making it an appealing bargain for those who want the ultimate in Gen 5 performance at a relatively modest price.

The SSD 990 EVO Plus, an enhanced version of the Samsung SSD 990 EVO to which we gave a PCMag Editors’ Choice in our review, is on sale this Prime Day for just $113.99, 36% off its $176.99 list price, for a very appealing 5.7 cents per gigabyte. Like the SSD 990 EVO, the SSD 990 EVO Plus uses DRAM-less architecture, which keeps its price down and improves power efficiency. The EVO Plus provides a substantial increase in its throughput speeds over the standard SSD 990 EVO, with rated 7,250MBps and 6,300MBps sequential read and write speeds, respectively.

The SSD 990 EVO performed very well compared with similarly priced PCI Express 4 drives in our benchmarking, Samsung includes its Samsung Magician suite of SSD optimization tools, which allows you to streamline the data migration process for SSD upgrades, and protects data, monitors drive health, and provides firmware updates. It also supports AES 256-bit full-disk hardware encryption, and meets the TCG/Opal V2.0 security standard for self-encrypted devices. With the Samsung SSD 990 EVO Plus, you get essentially the same drive but with faster rated throughput speeds, and you can now have it for a compellingly low price.

The 2TB and 4TB External SSDs on Sale Are Not Bad, Either

Moving multiple terabytes over a USB interface can be a bit slow, even with an SSD, versus an internal PCI Express connection. But an external SSD is still a far sight faster than any external hard drive. And if you want an off-site backup that you can easily lock in a drawer or a safe, a 2TB or 4TB SSD is a great, cheap peace-of-mind solution. One or two drives on sale (not cited here) do even have biometric features that let you lock down the data with the likes of a fingerprint.

Our Two Prime Day Picks for 4TB External SSDs

Most PCs don’t have the requisite 20Gbps USB Gen 2×2 interface to get the actual potential peak speed of this very fast, premium SSD. But it doesn’t matter; it’s still a great deal even if you just have an ordinary USB 3.2 Gen 2 port with a USB-C connector. We gave the T9 Portable SSD 4.5 stars in our review, and the small, light Samsung external drive exhibited both superior speed and excellent anti-drop resistance. (It’s rated to shrug off falls of just under 10 feet.) It’s easily grippable and has a simple, clean design. Most of all, though, the cost-per-gig calculus here makes this our favorite performance-minded external-SSD choice for this Prime Day, by a long shot. When we tested it, it cost 11 cents per gig for the 4TB version; here, it’s down to 6.6 cents per gig.

Plus, this is a premium package through and through. The T9 supports 256-bit AES hardware-based encryption, the gold standard of civilian encryption solutions. Samsung’s software suite is also tops in the field, with detailed drive-monitoring and data-migration functionality. You get both kinds of cables you might possibly need in the box (USB-A and USB-C). And a five-year warranty, par for the course for a high-end external SSD, delivers peace of mind.

The T7 is a tiny, handy storage device with solid performance for its class. Its strong password-protected encryption should be more than adequate to protect your data. Samsung provides both a USB-C cable and a Type-C-to-A cable in the box. The latter is a thoughtful addition, since it means you won’t need to buy an adapter or dongle if you’re connecting the device to a rectangular USB Type-A port.

When we tested the T7, we found it to be a cost-effective choice as a mainstream pocket SSD, whether for a business traveler or for housing a home media library. And right now, it’s even more cost-effective, at just $218.49 for the 4TB version, down from $344.99. With a cost per gigabyte of just over 5 cents, you won’t find a better deal on a stellar external SSD.

Our Prime Day Pick for a 2TB External SSD

The Crucial X9 Pro has most everything users might look for in an external SSD: a compact and lightweight frame that’s also sturdy, 256-bit hardware-based encryption, and solid benchmark results in our tests. The X9 Pro has some ruggedness cred, with an Ingress Protection (IP) rating of IP55. This indicates that the drive is certified to provide water and dust resistance.

The X9 Pro comes preformatted in the exFAT file format, and works out of the box with Windows, Mac, Android, iPad, PC, Linux, Xbox, and PlayStation. Concerned about longevity? The X9 Pro comes with a five-year warranty, a generous span when many external-drive manufacturers stop at three years.

The 2TB version of this drive is normally $179.99, but is marked down to $119.99 for Prime Day, which translates to a cost of 6 cents per gigabyte. Snap one up before they sell out!

We’re still keeping our heads above water for this year’s four-day Amazon Prime Day sale, diving deep into the store’s near-infinite listings to pick out the best tech deals for you. Many PC brands are dropping prices, and most notable for us is Lenovo, consistently one of the best-reviewed hardware companies we cover. Lenovo deals are few and far between, so Prime Day is a big opportunity for cost-conscious shoppers. Here are just a few Lenovo deals we’ve found so far, and we’ll keep this updated as sales keep being added.

Don’t miss out on any of the savings. Make sure to keep an eye on our round-up of the Best Amazon Prime Day 2025 Deals.

Lenovo Laptop Deals

Microsoft’s new Copilot AI in Windows 11 puts unique demands on your machine’s silicon, and Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X processors were the first to market designed to optimize it. In our review of the ThinkPad T14s, which uses the X Elite, we raved about features that we’ve come to expect from Lenovo, like a world-class keyboard and sturdy build quality, as well as the laptop’s gorgeous WUXGA display and epic battery life. This is one of the best business ultraportables on the market, and even if you’re not an AI early adopter, you’ll find it very suited to most everyday computing tasks. Snag a 26% discount on this model during Prime Day.

Lenovo’s reputation for high-end portable hardware even extends to its budget-priced Chromebooks. In our review of the 2025 Chromebook Duet, we praised its sharp and responsive touch screen, high-quality all-metal build (an extreme rarity for Chromebooks at this price point), and bundled detachable keyboard. While it’s not a performance powerhouse, it has more than enough juice to work for students and business use, and like all Chromebooks, battery life is epic. Prime Day brings a 28% discount that takes it down even lower.

Lenovo Desktop PC Deals

Mini desktops are becoming an increasingly popular option as desk space decreases, and Lenovo makes some of our favorites. In our review of the ThinkCentre M70q Tiny, we said that this pint-sized PC was rugged and compact but still easy to open up and service, and gave it an “Excellent” rating. It comes in a wide range of configurations, and this is a very solid midrange loadout, with a 16-core Intel 17 processor and 32GB of RAM, along with a dedicated GPU. Lots of ports are a necessity for a machine like this, and it delivers in spades. Amazon has a 55% Prime Day price drop.

Lenovo Gaming System Deals

The success of the Steam Deck and the Nintendo Switch inspired numerous hardware companies to try their hands at a portable console for PC games, and Lenovo’s Legion Go stands out with some unique design decisions. In our review, we were deeply impressed by the incredible QHD display, which at 8.8 inches is way bigger than the stock 7-inch screen on most competitive portables. Throw in a 144Hz refresh rate and you’ve got a stellar screen to play your games on, with integrated Radeon graphics using the newest RDNA3 architecture. A full Windows 11 install is included, so accessing your libraries is a breeze. And Amazon has it on sale for 28% off.

Want to save even more in the coming weeks? Our deals page is updated multiple times a day with hot, fresh bargains.

In the latter half of Prime Day 2025, I might have just found the best desktop deal yet. Even among our top deals on all sorts of products, the Apple Mac mini with M4 chip is a genuine standout. Prime Day just brought it down to the lowest price we’ve ever seen, currently available for an astounding $500 after a coupon on Amazon.

This marks an unmatched low price for Apple’s compact powerhouse, blowing most budget-priced mini PCs out of the water on performance and features (not to mention free productivity software). The Mac mini was already Apple’s most affordable Mac, but now it’s an almost irresistible proposition for anyone eyeing a new powerful desktop on the cheap.

We loved the 2024 Mac mini enough to give it an Editors’ Choice award in its M4 Pro configuration, naming it the king of small-form-factor desktops. The Mac mini has a more compact footprint than ever, while pumping up the power. This deal features the model with Apple’s latest 10-core M4 chip, 16GB of unified memory, and 256GB of storage, all in the smallest Mac mini by volume, with a 5-by-5-inch design that you can add to the most crowded desk.

The blend of pint-size design and outsized performance makes it well-suited for various uses, from everyday computing and educational pursuits to demanding business applications and computer gaming. Its sleek design includes convenient front-facing USB-C ports and a headphone jack, complementing the array of Thunderbolt 4, HDMI, and Gigabit Ethernet ports on the back.

It’s a remarkably versatile machine, especially at this deal price. This base model’s 256GB SSD might be small, but when paired with Thunderbolt-connected drives, you can have all the storage you want. Finding a more capable mini desktop at $500 won’t be easy.

This limited-time Amazon deal lets you snag the M4-powered Mac mini at an unmatched price. Don’t miss out on these savings—you never know whether you’ll see them again come Black Friday and Cyber Monday.

Check out our deals page to save even more this Prime Day.