I’m a Tech Reviewer, and These Are the Best Prime Day 2025 Tech Deals (So Far)

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Prime Day 2025 is here from Tuesday, July 8 to Friday, July 11, and Lifehacker is sharing the best sales based on product reviews, comparisons, and price-tracking tools. 

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Amazon’s Prime Day is a bit of a misnomer at this point. No longer just a day and no longer limited to just Amazon, there’s a number of great deals to check out this whole week across retailers, including Amazon, Best Buy, Walmart, Target, and more.

With tech often getting pretty expensive, it’s a great time to actually get that gadget you’ve been eyeing for a while. Unfortunately, some of these deals are admittedly a bit too good to be true, which is why it’s important to track an item’s price history before going in on a sale that looks a bit unrealistic. Fortunately, I’ve already taken care of that for you. Over this week, I’ll be updating this list with the best deals on laptops, tablets, TVs, and more that I can find. More deals will pop up over time, and prices are accurate as of the time of writing, but inventory may fluctuate and sell out in between updates, so you may not want to hesitate if you see a sale that appeals to you.

The best Prime Day laptop deals

Laptops are one of the most reliable items to go on sale during Prime Day. Here are my picks, across PC and Mac alike.

• Apple MacBook Air 13-inch with M4 Chip: $849 at Amazon (was $999). Apple’s most recent MacBook Air, this comes with the new M4 chip and a base 16GB of RAM and 256GB of storage.

• Apple MacBook Air 15-inch with M4 Chip: $1,049 at Amazon (was $1,199). This MacBook Air model also has an M4 chip and starts with 16GB of RAM and 256GB of storage, but has a larger, 15-inch screen.

• Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch with M4/M4 Pro/M4 Max chip: $1,429 at Amazon (was $1,599). The smaller MacBook Pro starts with an M4 chip, 16GB of RAM, and 256GB of storage, but can be configured with either an M4 Pro or M4 Max chip, as well as higher memory and storage capacities.

• Apple MacBook Air 16-inch with M4 Pro/M4 Max Chip: $2,599 at Amazon (was $2,899). The larger MacBook Pro has the biggest screen on an Apple laptop, and comes packed with either an M4 Pro or Max Max chip, with RAM and storage configurable depending on how much you’re willing to spend.

• Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch: $800 at Best Buy (was $900). Microsoft’s own spin on a MacBook like form factor is on sale right now, offering a familiar layout to anyone hopping to Windows for the first time and coming with a battery-friendly ARM chip.

• Samsung Galaxy Book5 360: $1,000 at Amazon (was $1,350). This Samsung laptop is a convertible, meaning it can flip around for a tablet like form factor. It has a mid-range Intel Core Ultra 5.

• Asus ROG Strix G16: $1,360 at Amazon (was $1,700). Asus’ G16 gaming laptop comes in a few varieties, all on sale. No matter which you choose, you’ll get a 16-inch high-res display, Intel i9 processor, and 1TB SSD. You cam bump up the resolution from 1440p to 1600p if you choose the model with the RTX 4070, rather than the RTX 4060.

• HP Victus 15.6″: $650 at Best Buy (was $900). This stunningly cheap gaming laptop is nearly the price of a Chromebook, but has a proper Ryzen 7 CPU and RTX 4050 GPU, plus a 1080p screen that supports 144Hz gameplay. Some of the tech is a few generations old, but with prices like these, that’s a compromise you might be willing to make.

• Acer Chromebook Plus 514: $323 at Amazon (was $400). This Chromebook has a generous 1080p IPS screen, and while it’s not as powerful as more expensive laptops, it comes with a number of “Chromebook Plus” AI features that seek to even the odds.

The best Prime Day tablet deals

Tablets, to some people, are now just as vital as a laptop, and tend to get Prime Day deals just as often. Whether you prefer Apple or Android, there’s likely a pick for you.

• Apple 11-Inch iPad: $279 at Amazon (was $349). Apple’s basic iPad can be gotten for a slight discount right now, and comes with an A16 chip, which is the same processor in the iPhone 14 Pro.

• Apple 13-Inch iPad Air: $679 at Amazon (was $799). The iPad Air technically isn’t Apple’s thinnest iPad anymore, but it is a decent upgrade over the base model, with the much more powerful M3 chip and the option to buy in either 13 or 11 inches.

• Apple iPad Pro: $899 at Amazon (was $999). Apple’s most premium (and actually thinnest) iPad, this model boasts the M4 chip, putting it roughly on par with a MacBook Air. A first for iPads, it also has an OLED screen.

• Microsoft Surface Pro: $850 at Amazon (was $1,200). This pick is the only tablet on this list with a full-fledged desktop operating system, coming complete with the same Windows 11 experience you’ll find on any other PC. That makes it great for people who want to be able to shift from tablet style convenience into a more traditional computing environment at the drop of a hat.

• Google Pixel Tablet: $249 at Amazon (was $399). Android on tablets hasn’t always been great in the past, but the Google Pixel tablet made a concerted effort to improve it for the big screen, with more usable widgets and better app compatibility. It’s what I use personally, and I actually like it better than the old iPad I used before it.

• Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+: $190 at Amazon (was $270). Samsung’s A9+ comes with a large 11-inch 1200p display with a refresh rate or 90Hz. You can save even more and opt for the 64GB model, but if you plan on keeping this tablet for a while, the 128GB model will offer you more flexibility with storage.

The best Prime Day phone deals

The beginning of the year usually comes with a lot of new phone models, so yours might already be outdated. Here are your best opportunities to upgrade this Prime Day.

• Samsung Galaxy S25 (Unlocked): $650 at Amazon (was $860). Samsung’s Galaxy line is probably as close as you’re going to get to the iPhone experience with Android, and it’s a good fallback solution for folks unsure where to start. It’s also known for its cameras, so it’s good for shutterbugs, too.

• Samsung Galaxy S25+ (Unlocked): $700 at Amazon (was $1,000). If the standard S25 is a bit too small for you, the S25+ might be the move. It includes all the perks of the S25, but comes with a display that’s half an inch larger.

• Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (Unlocked): $1,055 at Amazon (was $1,420). Samsung’s Ultra phones have the highest megapixel counts on the market, and also come with styluses. This is maybe the most premium experience you’ll get in mobile right now, Android or otherwise.

• Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 (Unlocked): $1,150 at Amazon (was $1,900). The Z Fold 6 offers both a traditional smartphone experience with its 6.3-inch cover screen, but then folds open to reveal a larger 7.6-inch display—perfect for those who want a more portable tablet experience at times. If you’re okay with the base 256GB storage size, you can save quit a lot on this typically pricey device.

• Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 (Unlocked): $800 at Amazon (was $1,100). The Z Flip 6 is for folks who miss the flip phones of the ’90s and 00s. When unfolded, you’ll get the familiar smartphone experience, complete with a 6.7-inch screen, but folding it up gives you a smaller 3.4-inch screen that keeps the phone small but still lets you check texts or make basic calls. Both the 256GB and 512GB version are on sale.

• Google Pixel 9a (Unlocked): $424 at Amazon (was $499). Google’s Pixel phones are known for their AI smarts, and the budget-oriented Pixel 9a gives you access to most of what you get from other Pixel devices. Plus, it loses the bulky camera bar, making it a bit easier to fit in your pocket.

• Google Pixel 9 (Unlocked): $649 at Amazon (was $899). The Pixel 9a is an excellent smart at a great price, but if you’re looking for something with a bit more resources, there’s the Pixel 9. It comes with 12GB of RAM over the 8GB in the 9a, and offers more options for video recording.

The best Prime Day earbud and headphone deals

Just get a new phone? Good for you! But you’re probably going to want some earbuds or headphones to go with it, right?

• Apple AirPods Pro 2: $149 at Amazon (was $249). Apple’s best earbuds are on sale right now, and are really worth the slight splurge. They come with noise cancellation, USB-C charging, conversation awareness, and a speaker in the case so you can find it more easily.

• Apple AirPods 4: $89 at Amazon (was $130). Apple’s most recent non-pro AirPods are also on sale, giving you USB-C charging, spatial audio, a promised 30 hours of battery life (with the charging case), and voice isolation.

• Beats Studio Buds: $80 at Amazon (was $150). Technically an Apple brand, Beats offer cheaper noise cancellation than you get on AirPods Pro, plus a different shape some people may prefer.

• Sony WF10000XM5 Earbuds: $200 at Best Buy (was $300). Sony is, for my money, Apple’s best competition when it comes to noise cancellation. The company’s WF1000XM5 earbuds shrink its tech down to its smallest possible form factor, without sacrificing quality..

• Apple AirPods Max: $430 at Amazon (was $549). Apple’s full over-ear headphones, the AirPods Max, are great for people who want AirPods-level noise cancellation and automatic source switching, but prefer a more traditional form factor.

• Beats Studio Pro: $170 at Amazon (was $350). Apple’s more affordable headphones, the Beats Studio Pro have personalized spatial audio and active noise cancellation.

• Sony WH-1000XM4: $193 at Amazon (was $348). These Sony headphones are two generations behind, but offer a compact form factor that’s hard to find cheaper elsewhere. They offer conversation detection, a mic for onboard calls, Alexa control, and three color options.

• Sony WH-1000XM5: $298 at Amazon (was $400). Sony’s last generation of noise cancelling headphones loses some portability, but upgrades to four beam-forming microphones for better calling, plus promise an up to 30-hour battery life.

• Nothing Ear wireless earbuds: $99 at Amazon (was $160). Nothing’s stylish earbuds are some of the cheapest ways to get noise cancelling right now, and even its flagship earbuds are cheaper than other options. With these, you’ll get a long battery life, hi-res audio, and a dynamic equalizer.

The best Prime Day TV deals

Sales events are pretty much the only time I buy TVs. I’m not in the market for an upgrade right now, but here’s what I would get if I were.

• LG 77-inch B3 OLED TV: $1,497 at Amazon (was $2,297). LG makes some of the best OLED TVs around, and this big-screen model combines a 4K resolution with a speedy 120Hz refresh rate. There are four HDMI 2.1 inputs.

• Roku 55-inch Plus Series QLED 4K Smart TV: $299 at Best Buy (was $500). Roku is maybe one of the best ways to get a TV for cheap right now. Available in up to 75 inches, this TV is 4K, supports Dolby Vision, has a 60Hz refresh rate, and comes with Roku’s snappy operating system built in. Be sure to select the size you want to see accurate pricing.

• Insignia 50-Inch Class F50 Series 4K Fire TV: $170 at Amazon (was $300). If you want one of the cheapest 4K TVs available, look no further than this TV that is, oddly enough, made by Best Buy but runs an Amazon OS. Only a few sizes are on sale right now, with the 50-inch one being the cheapest. You’re not going to get high refresh rates or any OLED or even QLED style goodness, but this will still blow up a high-res picture to a large size.

• TCL 55-inch Class Q6-Series 4K Smart Google TV: $280 at Best Buy (was $320). If you’re not big on Amazon’s or Roku’s operating systems, then a TCL TV is a good bet. This model comes in up to 98 inches, has a 4K QLED panel, supports Dolby Vision, and has an acceptable 60Hz native refresh rate.

• TCL 85-Inch QM7 QLED 4K Smart TV: $1,200 at Amazon (was $2,000). This upgrade from TCL is only getting deals on its higher sizes at the moment, but is still a relatively affordable way to get a big-screen experience at home. It has Google TV built-in, support 4K, can play games at up to 240 fps, and while it’s not OLED, its QD-Mini LED tech comes with plenty of dimming zones, for a similar experience.

The best Prime Day gaming deals

Unfortunately, you won’t be able to buy a Nintendo Switch 2 at a steep discount this Prime Day. But there are some good deals and savings to be found during the sale. Here are some of my favorites:

• Meta Quest 3S: $249 at Amazon (was $300). The Meta Quest 3S is perhaps the easiest and most affordable way to get into VR right now. The base model comes with 128GB of storage and Cardboard Hero: Gorilla Tag, but if you want to increase the storage, you can save $80 on the 256GB model, which comes with Batman: Arkham Shadow instead.

• Legion Go S: $590 at Amazon (was $650). As far as handheld gaming PCs go, the Legion Go S is perhaps the best competitor there is to the Steam Deck. Amazon’s offer is the Ryzen Z2 Go model with 16GB of RAM and 512GB of storage that runs Windows. The SteamOS model will cost you a fair bit more, but it is possible to install SteamOS on a Windows handheld.

• 8Bitdo Ultimate 2 Wireless Gaming Controller: $48 at Amazon (was $60). I never sleep on an opportunity to shout out 8Bitdo’s Ultimate controllers. This stunningly cheap device comes with a dock, compatibility with both a dongle and Bluetooth, Hall Effect sticks for increased durability, back paddles, extra bumpers, and switches to turn the triggers into one-tap clicks. I have the predecessor to this version, and it’s one of my favorite things to play games on.

• Xbox Elite Series 2 Core Wireless Controller: $159 at Amazon (was $200). This is the controller for anyone who wants as much customization as possible. It supports interchangeable thumbsticks, paddles, and D-pads, and you can adjust things like button mapping and deadzones from the Xbox Accessories app.

• Razer BlackShark V2 Pro: $150 at Amazon (was $200). Most gaming headsets look like gaming headsets, but not this one. As Eric Ravenscraft writes for Lifehacker, Razer’s BlackShark V2 Pro not only looks great, it also lasts 70 hours on one charge. Just make sure you’re buying the right headset for your console, since this does come in both Xbox and PlayStation-specific models.

• Razer Kishi Ultra Mobile Gaming Controller: $100 at Amazon (was $150). A lot of us game on our phones these days, but for some games, touch controls don’t offer the precision you need. That’s where mobile controllers come in. While I’d previously recommend Backbone devices for this, Razer’s recently released Kishi Ultra is already on sale, and offers full-sized, console quality controls, and is strong enough to grip onto an iPad. It works with Android and Apple devices, and can even connect to PC via a USB-C cable.

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Looking for something else? Retailers like Walmart, Best Buy, and Home Depot have Prime Day competition sales that are especially useful if you don’t have Amazon Prime.

• Walmart’s Prime Day competition sale begins at midnight on July 8 and will include deals up to 50% off. It’s an especially good option if you have Walmart+. 

• Best Buy’s Prime Day competition sale, “Black Friday in July,” runs through Sunday, July 13 and has some of the best tech sales online. It’s an especially good option if you’re a My Best Buy “Plus” or “Total” member.

• Home Depot extended its 4th of July sale through at least July 9, competing with some amazing deals of its own. It’s an especially good option if you’re looking for power tools, appliances, or outdoor equipment.