Amazon Prime Day 2022: best deals on headphones, 4K TVs, and more

Welcome to our repository of only the best Amazon Prime Day 2022 deals for Prime members. What will you find in here? You’ll find big discounts on tech products that we actually like, and other Verge-y stuff that we feel comfortable recommending based on specs and price. What you won’t find are bad, also-ran deals that appear at several other times of the year. You don’t have time for that, and we don’t have time for that, either. That criteria means we’re trying to keep the list trim to make it easier to peruse.

If you aren’t ready to shop Prime Day 2022 deals today, fret not, as many of them should last through Wednesday, July 13. And we’ll be updating this post throughout the big sale event, with the freshest and best deals occupying a spot just below, saving you from scrolling if you just want the latest.

Oh, and keep in mind that what follows below are deals happening on Amazon. Check out what the likes of Best Buy and Target are doing to compete with Prime Day.

Latest and greatest Prime Day deals

Microsoft Xbox Series S

The Xbox Series S is smaller than the 4K-capable Xbox Series X, but it can still tackle the same digital games — albeit at 2560 x 1440 QHD resolution.

• Adorama is currently offering Microsoft’s Xbox Series S for $249.99, which is $50 off the next-gen console’s typical list price and matches its best price to date. Read our review.
• A four-pack of Apple’s AirTags is on sale for $84.99, matching the lowest price we’ve seen to date on the bundle of handy location trackers. Read our review.
• Philips Hue, one of the best smart lighting systems, is offering a great deal on a set of its white and color LED smart bulbs, which work with or without a Hue Bridge. A three-pack is on sale right now for $75.99, down from $134.99, a savings of over 40 percent.
• If you’re in need of a basic charger for your phone, Anker’s 511 Charger is on sale for Prime members for $14.99, or about $4 off its typical list price. It only offers a single USB-C port, but the 20-watt offering provides enough power to fast-charge most phones.

myQ Chamberlain Smart Garage Control

The mQ Chamberlain Smart Garage Control comes with a Wi-Fi and Bluetooth-equipped hub and sensor, allowing you to close or open your garage door with your smartphone from any location.

2021 iPad (Wi-Fi, 64GB)

Apple’s latest, entry-level iPad represents a slight update, with a new A13 Bionic chip and a 12MP front camera that supports Apple’s Center Stage feature.

Best Amazon Prime Day headphone deals

Beats Fit Pro

Our favorite fitness earbuds, the Beats Fit Pro, feature soft flexible fins that keep them anchored in your ears during vigorous workouts. Their excellent sound has plenty of bass to keep you motivated in the middle of a long run. For Prime Day, Amazon is shaving $40 off the price. Read our review.

Bose Noise Canceling Headphones 700

Bose’s flagship noise-canceling headphones improve on the QC35IIs with a nicer design, better voice mics, and more control over the powerful noise cancellation.

Best Amazon Prime Day 4K TV and streaming device deals

Samsung The Frame TV (2021, 55-inch)

Samsung’s The Frame is a smart, 4K TV designed to directly blend in with your home’s decor. The QLED panel can seamlessly switch from displaying whatever content it is you’re watching to idle scenes of decorative art. The Frame also boasts HDR, a 120Hz refresh rate, and a motion sensor to ensure someone is there to see its ambient Art Mode.

LG C1 OLED (2021, 48-inch)

LG’s C1 OLED starts with a 48-inch model, going up to 83 inches. All sizes of this OLED feature a 120Hz refresh rate, FreeSync and G-Sync support, and a fast processor.

• Nvidia’s pair of Shield TV streaming devices are discounted. The tube-shaped Shield TV is $124.99, which is a rare discount from its usual $149.99 price. It has a microSD card slot to add internal storage.

Roku Streaming Stick 4K (2021)

The Roku Streaming Stick 4K supports all the major streaming services, as well as HDR10 Plus and Dolby Vision. It is also compatible with all three voice assistants: Siri, Alexa, and Google Assistant.

Samsung M8 smart monitor

Samsung’s latest smart monitor, the 32-inch 4K M8, has some pretty cool tricks. It can stream TV and movie streaming apps, run Microsoft Office apps, and more. It comes with an attachable webcam, letting you conduct Google Duo video calls, too.

Best Amazon Prime Day laptop deals

Lenovo Chromebook Duet 5 (4GB/64GB)

The Lenovo Chromebook Duet 5 comes with a lovely 13.3-inch Full HD OLED touchscreen and long battery life, but lacks biometric authentication.

• Lenovo’s IdeaPad Duet 5 Chromebook-meets-tablet with an OLED screen and detachable keyboard is $299.99. This model features a 13.3-inch 1080p screen, the Qualcomm Snapdragon SC7180 chipset, 4GB of RAM, and 64GB of storage. It isn’t the fastest Chromebook around, but few models feature an OLED screen, especially at this price. Read our review.
• Samsung’s premium laptop, the Galaxy Chromebook 2, is an excellent choice for an ultraportable thanks to its solid battery life and vibrant QLED display. This configuration with its 128GB SSD and 10th Gen Intel Core i3 processor is normally priced at $699 but is currently discounted at Best Buy to $529, its lowest price ever. Read our review.
• The Asus ROG Zephyrus G15, one of our top picks for the best gaming laptop you can buy, is currently discounted to $1,479.99, down from its usual price of $1,849.99. This AMD-equipped laptop is lightweight, features excellent battery life, and still manages to pack in a powerful RTX 3070 GPU. Read our review.

Asus ROG Zephyrus G15

The Asus ROG Zephyrus G15 is one of the best gaming laptops that you can currently purchase. Despite not having a webcam, it’s tough to beat the performance for the cost.

• The HP Envy x360 15 is a convertible laptop that typically goes for $799.99 but is on sale at Best Buy for $499.99. This 2-in-1 may be getting a little long in the tooth, but, at this price, it is an easy recommendation for a daily driver. The Envy x360 is an amazing application of AMD hardware in HP’s compact and sturdy 2-in-1 form factor. The 15-inch, 1080p touchscreen display is backed up by an AMD Ryzen 5 5700U CPU and 8GB of RAM. Read our review.

Best Amazon Prime Day tablet and e-reader deals

Best Amazon Prime Day home theater / Bluetooth speaker deals

• Roku’s Streambar, which serves as both a soundbar and a 4K HDR streaming device, is on sale right now for $89.99. It was originally priced at $129.99, though this isn’t the first time we’ve seen this discount.
• The Marshall Stanmore II Bluetooth speaker that looks like an amplifier is $249.99 (typically $379.99)

Sony SRS-XB43

Sony’s SRS-XB43 is a large Bluetooth speaker that’s perfect for parties both indoors and out. The powerful stereo drivers sound great with plenty of bass, and you also get a customizable light show.

Best Amazon Prime Day smart home deals

August Wi-Fi Smart Lock (fourth-gen)

The Wi-Fi Smart Lock is August’s latest and greatest model, one that easily adapts to your existing deadbolt. Unlike its predecessor, this version doesn’t need an external bridge for Wi-Fi connectivity.

Eero Pro 6E tri-band router

Eero’s Pro 6E mesh router is the Amazon-owned company’s latest top-of-the-line model. It supports the 6GHz Wi-Fi band with speeds of up to 1.3Gbps and covers up to 2,000 square feet with one unit. Wired speeds can go up to 2.5Gbps.

Best Amazon Prime Day smartphone and accessory deals

Samsung Galaxy S22 (128GB)

Samsung’s S22 has the smallest 6.1-inch screen of its lineup with the same triple-camera setup as its plus-sized sibling, promising improved low-light and portrait mode performance.

Google Pixel 6 Pro

The Google Pixel 6 Pro is the larger sibling of the newest Pixel duo, with a 6.7-inch screen, 12GB of RAM, and a third camera featuring a 4x telephoto lens and 48 megapixels of resolution.

Microsoft Surface Duo (unlocked, 128GB)

Microsoft’s first Android phone was its ambitious foldable Surface Duo. It features two OLED displays, and its high-end design fits in with the greater Surface family of products.

• The 2021 model of Moto’s G Pure, an unlocked phone that can work on all US carriers, is $119. It normally costs about $135.
• You can buy Apple’s MagSafe Duo Charger for $103.99 ($25 off). That’s the best price we’ve seen on the charger, which you can use to wirelessly charge iPhone 8 models and newer, the Apple Watch, and AirPods models.

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Best Amazon Prime Day gaming deals

Oculus Quest 2 (128GB) + $25 Amazon gift card

A standalone virtual reality headset and successor to the Oculus Quest. It features a refined design, higher-resolution displays, and a faster processor than its predecessor. The latest iteration features double the amount of storage as well. Amazon Prime Day promotion also includes a $25 Amazon gift card.

Razer Wolverine V2 wired Xbox and PC controller

If you crave clicky, responsive buttons, customizable macro keys, and adjustable triggers, check out Razer’s Wolverine V2. It’s a comfortable alternative to using Microsoft’s default wireless controller.

Best Amazon Prime Day PC component / accessory deals

Logitech G502 Lightspeed

Logitech’s wireless gaming mouse with RGB lighting, a 25,600 DPI Hero sensor, and 11 customizable buttons.

Elgato Facecam

The Facecam records in 1080p at 60 frames per second. It has a fixed focus lens with an 82-degree field of view. This model doesn’t have a built-in microphone.

Razer Barracuda X

Razer’s latest gaming headset, the Barracuda X, normally costs $100 and ships with a USB-C audio transmitter. This makes it an easy choice if you game primarily on the go with a Nintendo Switch or if you have a PS5. It’s also compatible with other platforms via the included USB-A adapter.

Logitech G435 Lightspeed

Logitech’s G435 Lightspeed is a lightweight and comfortable wireless gaming headset that won’t break the bank. It’s compatible with PlayStation consoles, as well as the Nintendo Switch and PC. It also supports Bluetooth, so you can listen to music or pick up calls while you game.

Best Amazon Prime Day wearable / fitness deals

Samsung Galaxy Watch 4, 40mm, GPS

The Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 runs the newest version of Wear OS and includes health features like EKG, built-in GPS, and body composition measurements.

Miscellaneous staff picks

• HTC’s Deluxe Audio strap (made for the Vive VR headset, but compatible with the Quest 2 with an extra accessory) is $69.99. It usually costs $99.99.
• GE’s Profile Opal nugget-shaped ice maker with a side tank is $429. It normally costs $579, and my colleague Alex Cranz owns this model and claims this is a good price. If you’re in the camp of people who really care about the shape of their ice this might be just for you.
• Zojirushi’s three-cup, stainless-steel rice cooker is on sale for $113.50, which isn’t quite its lowest price to date but still nearly $45 off its list price.
• Samsung’s rugged T7 Shield portable USB-C SSD with 1TB of storage is $99.99 (regularly $149.99)
• A single Lifestraw is on sale on Amazon for $11.12, which is about $5 off the typical sale price and nearly the lowest price we’ve seen for the personal water filter. It’s a great device to have on hand in case of an emergency, namely because it can filter up to 1,000 gallons of water before needing to be replaced.
• Coway’s Airmega AP-1512HH HEPA air purifier is $138.89, which is a steep discount off its usual $229.99 price tag.
• The Meta Quest 2 with 128GB of storage is $299 (its normal price) but includes a $25 Amazon gift card with purchase.
• You can get a SanDisk 1TB microSD card for $109.99. They’re typically priced at $129.99.
• If you can settle for half that size (512GB), Samsung’s microSD card is just $52.25 when you clip the on-page coupon.
• You can grab the Vitamix 5200 blender for $299.95. It’s typically priced at $405. This model is owned by a few Verge staffers, who recommend it wholeheartedly.
• Samsung’s SmartTag Plus Bluetooth tracker that offers ultra-wide band (UWB) support when paired with certain Samsung Galaxy phones for greater accuracy is $29.99 ($10 off).
• The standard Samsung SmartTag tracker that lacks UWB is $17.99 (typically $29.99).
• The Aura Carver Luxe smart picture frame is $159 ($20 off).
• Apple’s AirTag Loop accessories are selling for $9 instead of $29.99 in various colors including blue, orange, and yellow. Apple’s AirTags don’t have a built-in keychain loop, so you’ll need one of these to actually attach the item trackers to anything.