Amazon Prime Day 2024 – live: Top deals from Ninja, Oral B and more
Real-time updates of the big summer sale, including the best discounts
Calling all bargain hunters: Amazon Prime Day is now in its final hours but there’s still time to nab yourself a bargain. The two-day annual discount bonanza has seen prices plummet on everything from the latest tech, including Amazon devices, laptops and TVs to home appliances, mattresses, beauty and so much more.
Naturally, we’ve been on hand to take you through the very best deals that Amazon has to offer, plucking out the good discounts and chucking out the bad – and we’ll continue to do so until the clock strikes midnight tonight.
The retailer’s event, which is exclusive to Prime members, is renowned as being Amazon’s site-wide version of Black Friday, and we’d argue that the deals have been just as good as those we see in the November sale.
If you’re yet to take advantage of the mega savings or want to squeeze in one last steal before the sale ends, you’ve come to the right place. From top shopping tips to the best bargains to shop now, consider this your Prime Day cheat sheet.
Our favourite budget whiskey is 30% off in the Prime Day sale
Calling all whiskey lovers – reduced by 30 per cent this Prime Day, this bottle of whiskey proves you don’t need to shell out to try a great tasting tipple. Dubbed the best budget Irish whiskey (Was £30, now £20.90, Amazon.co.uk) by wine and spirits writer Aidy Smith, it’s just £20 in Amazon’s summer sale.
Our favourite budget whiskey is 30% off in the Amazon Prime Day sale
This is a ‘solid blended whiskey that punches way above its price point’
Calling all bookworms, this Kindle deal is for you
Perfect for packing on holiday, when you don’t want to stuff a pile of books into your suitcase, ereaders are an excellent invention that’s only getting better. The Kindle paperwhite was our tech writer’s favourite in their review, and right now, it’s reduced by 20 per cent.
Amazon Kindle Paperwhite: Was £149.99, now £119.99, Amazon.co.uk
Here’s a brilliant deal for the bargain-savvy bookworms out there; the Amazon Kindle Paperwhite, our favourite tried and tested ereader, has dropped in price by a worthwhile 20 per cent. In our review, our tester said it featured an elegant design, and improved front light, which is now “subtler and adjustable in terms of warmth as well as brightness”.
This Prime Day deal on the best Dyson airwrap alternative is stellar
If, like me, you don’t love the thought of spending more than £400 on a new hair tool (no matter how many people tell you that it’s the best thing they’ve tried since sliced bread), then I have some good news – our best Dyson airwrap alternative has been slashed in price.
The best Dyson airwrap alternative has 28% off for Amazon Prime Day
Rivalling the cult styling tool in our review, snap up Shark’s flexstyle with nearly 30 per cent off
Audible is completely free for three months
I love my Audible subscription – train journeys and everyday chores are better when I have a book on the go, while there are countless titles to choose, from classic tomes likeThe Secret History by Donna Tartt, to new releases likeThe Ministry of Time by Kaliane Bradley.
If you’ve been umm-ing and aah-ing over whether to subscribe, you can now get it for free, for three months (for Amazon Prime subscribers who’ve never had Audible before, or in the last 12 months).
Get Audible free for 3 months with this Prime Day deal
There are hundreds of thousands of audiobooks to choose from with this Audible free trial
Whip up coffee shop-worthy iced drinks with this coffee machine
We’re right in the middle of iced latte season and if, like me, you want to make coffees at home to cut down on coffee shop brews, this machine will whip up both hot (and cold) coffee and comes tried, tested and approved by the team. Snap it up while it’s on sale.
Breville iced+hot coffee maker: Was £66.99, now £44.99, Amazon.co.uk
According to our tester, this coffee machine from Breville makes coffee as good as any they’ve had from a high street coffee shop. “The machine is easy to use – simply top up the water reservoir (you have to do this each time, but it’s not too much hassle) and pour in ground coffee”, they said.
Our tech writer rated these wireless earbuds the best for bass
Are you someone who needs plenty of bass from their playlist? If so, our tech writer thinks these are the best wireless earbuds to go for. They also happen to be reduced to less than £120 at the moment, so there’s no time like the present to invest in an upgrade.
Beats studio buds +: Was £179.99, now £119.99, Amazon.co.uk
Landing in our review of the best wireless earbuds, these buds were hailed the best for their bass, while boasting standout design, quick pairing and auto-switching between devices, and an hour of playback after just five minutes of charging. They also come with “new acoustic vents to reduce pressure on the ears so they can be worn more comfortably for longer”, our tester noted.
The team’s best budget video doorbell is now less than £30
Doorbells are smarter than ever these days. Boasting affordability, functionality, adjustable motion-detection and a slim design, the Blink video doorbell (now £29.99, Amazon.co.uk) comes tried, tested and approved by our reviewers, and is now 50 per cent off thanks to Amazon Prime Day.
Blink video doorbell is reduced to less than £30 in Amazon Prime Day sale
The model is a tried and tested favourite, so it’s certainly a deal worth snapping up
This sub-£100 electric toothbrush is now even cheaper
I’ve been cleaning my teeth with my trusty Oral-B toothbrush for a while now, but I’m in the market for a newer model. Suri’s sub-£100 electric toothbrush looks lovely, and right now, it’s 25 per cent off.
SURI sustainable sonic toothbrush: Was £95, now £71.25, Amazon.co.uk
An eco-friendly choice, this sleek-looking SURI toothbrush was named best toothbrush under £100 in our best toothbrushes round-up. The brushes have recyclable plant-based heads and bristles, as opposed to plastic bristles, which are used by many other brands. Our expert was impressed by its “comprehensive clean”. With 33,000 sonic vibrations per second, it’s capable of dislodging stubborn plaque build-up.
The internet loves this CeraVe cleanser – and it costs just £10
CeraVe SA smoothing face and body cleanser: Was £14.50, now £10.33, Amazon.co.uk
Now this is a product that the internet loves. CeraVe’s SA smoothing cleanser was released in the UK five years ago, people went ga-ga for it during the pandemic and, now, at sub-£10 it’s still as effective as ever. Our tester commented in her review that “this no-frills product helps [her] manage [her] skin during a flare-up, improving the texture of [her] scarring and banishing any inflammation.” Acne sufferers, this one will be your holy grail.
CeraVe has up to 40 per cent off on Amazon Prime Day – this is what we’re buying
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This Prime Day deal will save you £130 on the best cordless vacuum cleaner
Ok, so a new vacuum cleaner isn’t the most exciting Prime Day purchase, but we all need one. And if you want the best, you’ll be paying top dollar (unless you find a stellar deal like this one). Right now, our favourite cordless model is just £299.
Shark stratos anti-hair-wrap plus pet pro cordless vacuum: Was £429.99, now £299, Amazon.co.uk
The Shark stratos anti-hair-wrap plus pet pro cordless vacuum got a whopping five stars from our tester, who found it a joy to use: “If having a clean home fills you with joy, the Shark stratos will make you euphoric. The suction power on carpet and hard floors is a dream. It’s constantly working out what power levels you need to pick up the most mess. All you have to do is steer while it uses clean sense IQ technology to automatically sense the mess you can’t see.”