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The 10 absolute best deals on Prime Day 2021 — get them before they sell out

Izabella Zaydenberg and Rudie Obias
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It's here — the biggest deal day of the year. Amazon Prime Day is finally live, which means you have over two days' worth of deals, discounts, live shopping events and more to look forward to. What are you going to pick up?

For starters, you can get your hands on seriously marked-down tech. We're talking TVs, headphones and more. Thinking of upgrading your BFF, Alexa? Score an Echo Dot or Show for a fraction of the price. Want a shiny new toy in your kitchen? You can grab it — you guessed it — on sale. Plus, you can also tune in to see Camila Alves McConaughey, Jessie James Decker, and more talk about their favorite Prime Day picks on Amazon Live.

Of course, with Amazon Prime you’ll get so much more — from access to new movies and TV shows, discounts at Whole Foods and two-day shipping on many, many items. Not yet a member? What are you waiting for? You can sign up for your free 30-day trial here. (And by the way, those without Prime still get free shipping on orders of $25 or more.)

And score free shipping from Walmart too. Just make sure you’re signed up for Walmart+. Not yet a member? You can get yourself a free 15-day trial here, and a quick three-question survey will add on an additional two more weeks for a solid 30 days of use. (And by the way, those without Walmart+ still get free shipping on orders of $35 or more.)

Scroll down for the best of the best Prime Day deals:

Insignia 50-inch Smart Ultra HD 4K TV — Fire TV Edition

Just $300 gets you a top-rated and big 4K TV? Yes please! (Photo: Amazon)
Just $300 gets you a top-rated and big 4K TV? Yes please! (Photo: Amazon)

Getting in on these Prime Day savings, you can score the incredibly popular Insignia 50-inch Smart 4K Ultra HD TV — Fire TV Edition on sale for just $300 for Prime members only, down from $380.

As a Fire TV Edition, this model lets you stream movies and shows from Netflix, Hulu, HBO Max, YouTube, Disney+, Prime Video, Paramount+, Peacock and more without buying a separate device. You'll get eye-popping colors and exceptional picture quality — a rarity at this price point. There are three ports for hooking up a soundbar (for deeper and richer audio), a video game console and a Blu-ray player.

"The beautiful vivid colors and very easy setup blew me away," raved a happy Amazon reviewer. "I had it set up in minutes and I’m not good at setting up electronics. The sound is really smooth and well blended. I can’t explain this sound but it’s far superior to my Samsung in the living room, shocking! What a great product and for the price, not sure you can beat it. Love the Fire feature.... Everything is loaded, Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime, Disney.. all done in minutes. Yippee!"

Check out more TV Prime Day deals below:

Sony WH-CH710N Noise-Canceling Headphones

Good thing you don't already own these — you'd never hear us shouting about what a great deal this is. (Photo: Amazon)
Good thing you don't already own these — you'd never hear us shouting about what a great deal this is. (Photo: Amazon)

Sometimes, we get really lucky, and a big name drops the price on luxe headphones for Prime Day. Well, this is one of those times! These wireless Sony WH-CH710N Noise-Canceling Headphones are on sale for just $78 — that’s a whopping $122 off! Don't you feel whopped? Shop now and save 61 percent — this is the lowest price we’ve ever seen on these top-rated cans!

The wireless headphones feature the crisp, clear audio you expect from Sony. Their Dual Noise Sensor Technology blocks out nearly all background and ambient distractions. No humming from your air conditioner or thrum from the washing machine — it’s just you and your music! Any birthdays coming up? These make an impressive gift (they’ll think you spent a fortune).

“The Sony headphones are perfect. They sync easily and the sound is clear,” raved a solace-seeking husband and dad. “The noise-canceling feature is great and often annoys my wife and kids when I can't hear them. These are very comfortable....The charging is quick and the battery life is very good.”

Check out more Prime Day deals on headphones below:

Apple AirPods

Sometimes basic and standard mean
Sometimes basic and standard mean "no-nonsense quality demonstrated over years of use by millions of people." This is one of those times. (Photo: Amazon)

Prefer your audio entertainment via buds? We've got you covered. The best bargain on the Apple menu is the standard Apple AirPods with charging case — now just $119 at Amazon — that’s $59 off with the on-page coupon. While the buds are wireless themselves, you need to plug in the case to charge them.

These are the most popular AirPods, earning a five-star rating from more than 347,000 reviewers. Once juiced, these buds instantly pair with your Apple iPhone. No scrolling, no fiddling with settings. You’re good to go. And you can expect a solid five hours of battery life per charge.

"This is my first pair of AirPods. I love them," raved a delighted customer. "They are life-changing! The AirPods arrived less than 24 hours after ordering. They were packaged in a sleek, white Apple AirPods box...I wholeheartedly give these AirPods five shiny gold stars."

Check out more earbud Prime Day deals below:

Yeedi K600 Robot Vacuum Cleaner

Save half off on this smart vac. (Photo: Amazon)
Save 50 percent on this stellar sucker. (Photo: Amazon)

A smart vac doesn't have to cost a fortune — and over 4,800 Amazon reviewers swear by this model, which is on sale for a ridiculous $90 for Prime Day. It has four cleaning modes for every type of mess, and is designed to suck up pet hair and lint — even the stuff that's embedded deep in your carpet. It comes with an easy-to-use remote control, and is thin enough to scoot under furniture and small spaces. This little guy will even run up to 110 minutes on a single charge before it makes its way back to its charging port.

"I had been searching for a robot vacuum for a while and finally decided to give this one a try," a shopper shared. "..Eddie (that's what I named him) glides from hardwood to carpet to rugs with ease. The remote control option is super helpful as well. I empty his bin after every run and am always surprised how much he picks up! He has even gathered bits of kitty litter around the litter box. Eddie also does a great job of vacuuming up pet hair."

Check out more Prime Day vacuum deals below:

Fitbit Inspire 2 Health and Fitness Tracker

Give that personal trainer and life coach their walking papers — they're not the boss of you! (Photo: Amazon)
Give that personal trainer and life coach their walking papers — they're not the boss of you! (Photo: Amazon)

Whether you committed to running a 5K this year or just want the motivation to get off your couch, this marvel from Fitbit will be along for the ride. It tracks so much more than just your mileage — it keeps up with your steps, calories burned, heart rate and hourly activity. Unlike other more expensive models, the Inspire 2 stays charged for up to ten days, and can even keep track of your sleep. And get this: It notifies you when you get calls, texts and app notifications. Seriously...get this.

"I LOVE this tracker!" a fan shared. "I upgraded from an Alta so I could monitor [my heart rate], but’s it so much cooler than the Alta! So easy to turn it to waterproof to shower with it; the zone minutes pushed me to kill my workout too. Seeing a healthier future with this tool!"

Check out more wearable Prime Day deals below:

Echo Dot (fourth generation)

Want to turn your home into a smart home? Look to the orb! (Photo: Amazon)
Want to turn your home into a smart home? Look to the orb! (Photo: Amazon)

With an all-new sphere design, the fourth generation Echo Dot, marked down from $50 to just $25 (we've done the math — that's half off!) for Prime members only, is a small but powerful smart speaker with a glow-light base that can not only channel Alexa but can also stream tunes from Amazon Music, Spotify, Apple Music, Sirius XM and more. It offers clearer, more robust audio quality than earlier iterations. With this dynamo at 50 percent off, there's never been a smarter time to pair it with another Echo Dot to create amazing stereo sound.

Shoppers love the compact dimensions — just 3.5-inches high — which make it great for smaller rooms. "This is exactly what I was looking for," said a happy Amazon shopper. "The sound is loud and clear. Now I am able to hear all online stations with no interference. The design is space-saving, with rubber underneath to prevent sliding."

The Echo Dot 4 comes in Charcoal, Glacier White and Twilight Blue.

Check out more Amazon device Prime Day deals below:

Fire HD 8

Normally we'd never yell
Normally we'd never yell "Fire!" in a crowded website, but...."YOU'VE GOT TO GRAB THIS FIRE HD 8 FOR JUST $45!" (Photo: Amazon)

How 'bout another half-price sale? Coming right up! On sale for $45 (was $90), the Fire HD 8 has a brilliant eight-inch HD display and works with Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Music as well as hundreds of social media apps, games, and more. With its 10-hour battery life, this baby supports binge-watching.

“This HD 8 boots up extremely fast. The screen movement is very smooth,” wrote a delighted tablet user. “I own an HD 10 but I like this better because the size makes it easier to hold and maneuver.... I had a concern about the sound quality, but the sound quality is very good. The charge time is fast and the battery holds a charge for a long time.” And the price? Ridiculous.

Check out more tablet and e-reader Prime Day deals below:

Roku Express 4K+

Just because your TV's not smart doesn't mean you can't be. For $29, this Roku Express 4K is a genius deal. (Photo: Walmart)
Just because your TV's not smart doesn't mean you can't be. For $29, this Roku Express 4K is a genius deal. (Photo: Walmart)

The Roku Express 4K+ — on sale for an all-time low price of $29, down from $39 — gets you access to HBO Max, Hulu, Netflix, Disney+ and much, much more. It’s a must for older TV sets that don't have built-in streaming, or for people who've grown weary of watching Stranger Things or Peaky Blinders on a tiny tablet, laptop or phone screen. One of the brand's most powerful devices, the Roku Express 4K+ turns any TV with an HDMI port into a smart TV. It also supports Wi-Fi for HD and 4K Ultra HD picture quality.

Shoppers love it even more than Amazon's Fire TV Stick. "Bought this to replace my aging Fire TV Stick and I couldn't be happier," raved a savvy Walmart shopper. "The operation is fast and responsive, the interface is intuitive, and the remote very functional. I don't even need my TV remote anymore. Best of all, Roku never tried to funnel me to their proprietary app or try to sell me things! Also, the price is right!"

Check out more smart-home Prime Day deals below:

Crest 3D White Whitestrips

It's finally time for the world to see your teeth again. Make sure they're ready for their closeup. (Photo: Amazon)
It's finally time for the world to see your teeth again. Make sure they're ready for their closeup. (Photo: Amazon)

As the masks are coming off, our smiles are coming out. Is yours looking a little dull these day? Get a hold of this genius kit from Crest. All you have to do is place the whitening strip on your teeth, turn on the included light, and let it be for 60 minutes. The results are dramatically better than strips alone, and they last up to 36 months. Coffee, wine, and juice stains don't stand a chance, yet the formula is gentle on sensitive smiles. Science!

"I'm at the periodontist and the dental assistant recommends these strips," a shopper recalled. "Well, they work. Really well. You will see results after the first treatment. Like, moments after you remove them the first time!"

Check out more Prime Day beauty deals below:

Instant Pot Duo Nova

Never panic about mealtime again. (Photo: Amazon)
Never panic about mealtime again. (Photo: Amazon)

Still haven't gotten your hands on an Instant Pot? What are you waiting for? This iconic slow cooker combines seven appliances into one nifty package: It can slow and pressure cook, whip up rice and yogurt, steam, saute, and of course, heat up your food. It's so easy to use, too, thanks to a variety of presets (including ones for soups and stews). Don't worry about setting it up and forgetting about it until it's ready: Over 10 safety features ensure your food (and your home) is safe.

"At first, I wasn't sure about all the fuss surrounding the Instant Pot," shared a skeptical shopper. "When I thought about pressure cookers, I thought of my grandmother standing over a stove, canning vegetables from the garden. Boy, was I wrong! This is hands down my new favorite kitchen appliance, and it has saved me so much time in the kitchen. Let me tell you: The Instant Pot is a total game changer for time-starved cooks, working moms, and anyone who doesn't have time to stand over a stove waiting for a pot to boil."

Check out more kitchen Prime Day deals below:

The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.

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