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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

Lois Borny
Production journalist and writer
Thursday 18 July 2024 12:16 BST
Snap up discounts on electric toothbrushes, Kindles and more
Snap up discounts on electric toothbrushes, Kindles and more (iStock/The Independent )

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.

Nab a Ninja dual-zone air fryer with a sizzling saving

Air fryers are selling like hotcakes and it’s easy to see why. I’ve been using mine for over a year now, but I’ve been eyeing up some of the more advanced models from big-name brands. When it comes to air fryers, Ninja seems to dominate, and this is a brilliant deal on a top rated model.

Ninja foodi AF400UK 9.5l dual-zone air fryer: Was £249.99, now £159.99, Amazon.co.uk

(Ninja)

Living up to the hype in our review, our tester was sold on the supreme cooking power of this air fryer, which meant that not only did the 9.5l dual-zone model cook foods much faster than other models, but foods “ended up a lot tastier and crispier” too. The air fryer comes with six cooking settings, from roasting to reheating, and you can even “sync the drawers to be ready at the same time”, our tester added.

Lois Borny17 July 2024 19:00

Amazon’s Echo pop smart speaker is now just £20

The Echo pop is a cute, no-nonsense smart directional speaker that doesn’t cost the Earth, says Alex, our tech writer who’s tried and reviewed a whole host of the retailer’s Echo speakers. And, with this Prime Day discount, it’s just £20.

Echo pop smart speaker: Was £44.99, now £19.99, Amazon.co.uk

(Amazon)

Reduced by nearly 60 per cent, the Echo Pop looks like the Echo Dot sliced in half. “But don’t be deceived by its minuscule price tag, this semi-spherical machine with a slanting speaker packs a punch,” our tester said. Unlike the Echo Dot, the sound is directional in the 180-degree format – but if you’re looking to fill a small room or corner, this isn’t a problem.

The team has rounded up the best Amazon device deals below.

Best deals on Amazon devices on Prime Day 2024

The retailer’s flagship sales sees seriously steep price drops on its own devices, like Echo Dots and Fire TV sticks

Lois Borny17 July 2024 19:15

Save on household staples this Prime Day

Finish dishwasher machine cleaner: Was £10.50, now £4.45, Amazon.co.uk

(Amazon)

Reduced to less than a fiver, deep clean your washing machine with this helpul product from Finish. All you need to do is pop the bottle in an empty dishwasher, begin a high-temperature cycle and enjoy the fresh-smelling results.

Method foaming hand wash: Was £3.25, now £2.38, Amazon.co.uk

(Amazon)

Methdod’s washing-up liquid featured in our review of the best eco-friendly cleaning products so it’s safe to say this a brand you can trust. Our tester was delighted with the company ethos: “Method products are cruelty-free, and the company uses biodiesel shipping and offsets the carbon emissions it cannot avoid.”

Best household essentials deals in the Amazon Prime Day 2024

Keep your home fully stocked with these deals

Lois Borny17 July 2024 19:30

There’s 40 per cent off the Revlon one-step volumiser

The answer to bouncy, voluminous locks a la Djerf Avenue’s Matilda Djerf, Revlon one-step volumiser has been likened to the cult favourite (and far pricier) Dyson airwrap. A real fan-favourite, the internet loves it, and so does our reviewer.

Revlon one-step volumiser plus: Was £69.99, now £44.28, Amazon.co.uk

(Amazon)

With a massive cult following, our reviewer put the original (not the plus) hair styling godsend to the test. They found the styler to “[perform] best when you work on hair in sections, twisting your wrist as you glide through strands to give your locks a speedy volume boost”. Plus, she added: “It doesn’t get tangled or leave hair frizzy.”

Find more unmissable Prime Day beauty deals below.

35 best Prime Day beauty deals, each one tried and tested by us

From Color Wow to CeraVe, here are my top, tried and tested beauty picks

Lois Borny17 July 2024 19:45

This is the best AirPods Pro deal our tech writer has ever seen

If you’re in the market for the Airpods Pro (second generation), you’re in luck, because they’ve plummeted to £179 this Prime Day – Alex will get you up to speed in his article below.

I’m a tech writer and this is the best Apple AirPods pro deal I’ve ever seen

This unmissable saving on Apple’s AirPods Pro 2 earbuds brings them down to just £179

Lois Borny17 July 2024 20:00

The best mattress deals in the Prime Day sale

If your mattress is rubbish and it’s keeping you up, don’t worry – Prime Day has you covered. From Emma to Simba to Dormeo there are plenty of premium brands seeing their prices slashed in the sale.

Simba hybrid mattress: Was £869, now £531.30, Amazon.co.uk

(Simba)

This bestselling mattress from Simba was also a win with our tester, who said they’d “never slept so soundly” thanks to its versatility and attention to detail. Upon trying out the mattress, our tester said: “Sinkage is perfect, as is the balance of support and cloud-like cushioning. Its medium firmness is suited to those who sleep on their side, front or back, while its breathability makes the mattress a stellar option for those who tend to get hot during the night.” Already a great mid-range price, this mattress is now 30 per cent off.

Best Prime Day mattress deals, selected by our experts

Replace your lumpy mattress for less, with Amazon’s Prime Day sale

Lois Borny17 July 2024 20:15

Every Fire TV Stick has crashed in price

Want to get more from your telly? Fire TV Sticks essentially turn the dumbest of tellies into super smart ones, explains our tech writer, Alex. Find out what you need to know in his rundown below.

Amazon Fire TV Sticks are almost half price this Prime Day

There are discounts to be had on Amazon’s entire range of streaming devices

Lois Borny17 July 2024 20:30

Considering buying a MacBook? The Air M2 has £150 off

If you were looking to save money on AirPods, iPhones, Macbooks and Apple Watches this Prime Day, you won’t have been disappointed. Case in point, Amazon has sliced £150 off the price of Apple’s 2022 MacBook Air. Don’t walk, run.

Apple MacBook Air M2 13.6in laptop, 2022: Was £999, now £849, Amazon.co.uk

(Amazon)

There’s a sizeable £150 saving to be scored on the MacBook Air with an M2 chip. Praised as “fast and effective” in our review, it’s not the latest model but it’s certainly impressive. “Unless you have seriously advanced programs that you regularly use, I’d say this laptop is easily powerful enough for most,” our writer said in their review. “The M2 processor is noticeably faster than the already barnstorming M1 and the battery life remains outstanding.”

Lois Borny17 July 2024 20:45

When does Amazon Prime Day end?

All good things must come to an end, and that includes Prime Day. Having officially kicked off yesterday at 12:01am, most of the Prime Day deals will cease to exist by 11:59 pm this evening. So, you’d better get a wiggle on if you’re still browsing. 

Here’s the team’s round-up of the best deals available now.

Best Amazon Prime Day deals 2024, chosen by our shopping experts

It’s day two of Amazon Prime Day and our experts have hand-picked the best deals for you

Lois Borny17 July 2024 20:59

Save hundreds of pounds on the Amazon Fire TV

The time has come to invest in a new telly. Enter, Amazon’s Fire TV, now complete with a massive saving of more than £300.

Amazon Fire TV 55in Omni QLED series 4K TV: Was £749.99, now £429.99, Amazon.co.uk

(Amazon)

With its vibrant, clear and crisp display, you can’t go wrong with the Amazon Fire TV – particularly while it has 43 per cent off. Thanks to QLED technology you can expect all movies and series to leap off the screen with lifelike colours. More than just a pretty picture of course, it’s made for streaming too – that’s total access to all your favourite subscriptions from Netflix and Disney Plus to, of course, Amazon Prime Video and many more.

Shop the best Prime Day TV deals, picked by our tech writer.

Best Prime Day TV deals, picked by our tech writer

There are discounts on 4K and OLED TVs from top brands

Lois Borny17 July 2024 21:00

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