{"id":1220873,"date":"2022-10-10T22:55:24","date_gmt":"2022-10-10T22:55:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2022\/10\/10\/17-best-early-amazon-prime-day-deals-2022-echo-devices-phones-and-tvs\/"},"modified":"2022-10-10T22:55:24","modified_gmt":"2022-10-10T22:55:24","slug":"17-best-early-amazon-prime-day-deals-2022-echo-devices-phones-and-tvs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2022\/10\/10\/17-best-early-amazon-prime-day-deals-2022-echo-devices-phones-and-tvs\/","title":{"rendered":"17 Best Early Amazon Prime Day Deals (2022): Echo Devices, Phones, and TVs"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p><span class=\"lead-in-text-callout\">Back in 2015,<\/span> Amazon made waves with its first annual Prime Day shopping event. \u201cYou can\u2019t just make up a shopping holiday!\u201d folks cried, and yet the sale took off, statistically outperforming Black Friday and Cyber Monday in some years. It spurred competing sales and millions of Amazon Prime memberships. \u00a0And it\u2019s happening again\u2014kind of. Amazon has <em>another<\/em> Prime Day this year, dubbed the Prime Early Access event, and it runs from October 11 (starting at 12 am PT\/3 am ET) through October 12.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\">Similar to Prime Day, many of the discounts will be available exclusively to Amazon Prime Members (here\u2019s a free 30-day trial; set a reminder to cancel it before it automatically renews). But, as usual, the price drops have already started. We\u2019ve rounded up the best early Prime Day deals we\u2019ve found right here\u2014on Amazon and other retailers\u2014and we\u2019ll keep this story updated ahead of the main event. Just remember: Black Friday is around the corner\u2014don\u2019t feel pressured to buy something just because it\u2019s on sale. Our Prime Day Shopping Guide is full of tips to help you navigate the event like a pro. And if you\u2019re looking for more, Walmart\u2019s rival Rollback Deals event has kicked off, and we\u2019ve rounded up our favorite discounts here.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\"><em>Updated October 10: We\u2019ve added the Apple Watch Series 8, Thermapen One, and Keurig K-Mini, and removed expired deals.<\/em>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\"><em>Special offer for Gear readers: Get a<\/em> <em><strong>1-year subscription to<\/strong><\/em> <strong>WIRED<\/strong> <em><strong>for $5 ($25 off)<\/strong><\/em><em>. This includes unlimited access to<\/em> WIRED.<em>com and our print magazine (if you\u2019d like). Subscriptions help fund the work we do every day.<\/em><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"BlockquoteEmbedWrapper-sc-eRfILT hmiDrT paywall blockquote-embed\">\n<div class=\"BlockquoteEmbedContent-hpLpmw cLHPyu blockquote-embed__content\">\n<p>If you buy something using links in our stories, we may earn a commission. This helps support our journalism. Learn more.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Amazon Device Deals<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\">Deals on Amazon devices are a dime a dozen, but since Amazon recently unveiled several new gadgets, we\u2019re seeing discounts on older models. We\u2019ve highlighted the best deals below, but you can check out all of the Amazon device discounts here.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"AssetEmbedWrapper-iKAnWF bhyIoG asset-embed\">\n<div class=\"CaptionWrapper-brOcMc hFfCYJ caption AssetEmbedCaption-eYEpeY qwmNM asset-embed__caption\"><span class=\"BaseWrap-sc-UABmB BaseText-fETRLB CaptionText-cNZZli hkSZSE bHMCym faGSa-d caption__text\"><\/p>\n<p>Amazon Fire HD 10\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><\/span><span class=\"BaseWrap-sc-UABmB BaseText-fETRLB CaptionCredit-cSxGsC hkSZSE bmsBkF iOEyAO caption__credit\">Photograph: Amazon<\/span><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p class=\"paywall\">This is a match of a low price we\u2019ve only seen a couple of times. The Fire HD 10 (7\/10, WIRED Recommends) is our favorite Amazon tablet. It\u2019s best for light browsing, watching videos, or playing games, but it\u2019s powerful enough to do some very light work tasks, especially if you pair it with a Bluetooth keyboard. There\u2019s no Google Play Store, but there\u2019s a workaround to add it and access more apps. It\u2019s hard to find another good tablet at such a low price. Read our Best Tablet and Best Fire Tablet guides for more.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\">The Echo Dot (4th Gen) <em>without<\/em> the clock was on sale for $25 earlier this week, but the deal is now expired. This model is basically exactly the same as the fourth-generation Echo Dot (8\/10, WIRED Recommends) \u2014it just has a display that shows what time it is so you don\u2019t have to ask Alexa. This version has been our favorite Alexa speaker for some time, but Amazon announced a fifth-generation model with better sound if you\u2019d rather have the latest and greatest. This fourth-gen model is still a great device. It\u2019s small enough to fit in any room, and the sound quality is decent despite its size. You can set alarms or timers, check the weather, listen to music, or play <em>Skyrim<\/em> with just your voice.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\">Amazon recently refreshed the Fire HD 8 tablet, and it\u2019s available for preorder right now, but if you\u2019re in the market for a cheap tablet, this previous-gen Fire HD 8 is still a good deal. The travel-friendly size, combined with a reasonably powerful processor, makes it nearly as capable as its larger sibling. It\u2019s portable enough to take with you anywhere, and its screen won\u2019t torture your eyes when you watch Netflix. You can even use our guide on installing the Google Play Store to make it much more capable than it is out of the box.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"AssetEmbedWrapper-iKAnWF bhyIoG asset-embed\">\n<div class=\"AssetEmbedAssetContainer-foMCXx bomDaa asset-embed__asset-container\"><span class=\"SpanWrapper-kHmjLe gbVKFf responsive-asset AssetEmbedResponsiveAsset-eWcsO lgxMZN asset-embed__responsive-asset\"><picture class=\"ResponsiveImagePicture-jJpQhK jEPxaV AssetEmbedResponsiveAsset-eWcsO lgxMZN asset-embed__responsive-asset responsive-image\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Amazon Echo Glow\" class=\"ResponsiveImageContainer-dmuwLx fydubv responsive-image__image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/gp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Gear-Amazon-Echo-Glow.jpg\"\/><\/noscript><\/picture><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"CaptionWrapper-brOcMc hFfCYJ caption AssetEmbedCaption-eYEpeY qwmNM asset-embed__caption\"><span class=\"BaseWrap-sc-UABmB BaseText-fETRLB CaptionText-cNZZli hkSZSE bHMCym faGSa-d caption__text\"><\/p>\n<p>Amazon Echo Glow<\/p>\n<p><\/span><span class=\"BaseWrap-sc-UABmB BaseText-fETRLB CaptionCredit-cSxGsC hkSZSE bmsBkF iOEyAO caption__credit\">Photograph: Amazon<\/span><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p class=\"paywall\">This is the best price we\u2019ve tracked for the Echo Glow. It\u2019s a bad sunrise alarm, but it\u2019s a decent nightlight. It\u2019s meant for kids, though it may also work well in a guest room, especially given that Alexa speakers can double as sound machines. Controlling the lamp requires pairing it with either an Echo device or the Alexa app.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\">The Amazon Echo Show 8 is our favorite Alexa-powered smart display, and this price brings it down to $5 cheaper than we saw during this past Prime Day\u2014a historic low. The 8-inch display size is nearly universally useful, whether you\u2019re following a recipe or checking the weather. There\u2019s a built-in camera with automatic zoom and pan capabilities for video calling or conferencing. Read our Best Smart Displays guide for more recommendations.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Tech Deals<\/p>\n<figure class=\"AssetEmbedWrapper-iKAnWF bhyIoG asset-embed\">\n<div class=\"AssetEmbedAssetContainer-foMCXx bomDaa asset-embed__asset-container\"><span class=\"SpanWrapper-kHmjLe gbVKFf responsive-asset AssetEmbedResponsiveAsset-eWcsO lgxMZN asset-embed__responsive-asset\"><picture class=\"ResponsiveImagePicture-jJpQhK jEPxaV AssetEmbedResponsiveAsset-eWcsO lgxMZN asset-embed__responsive-asset responsive-image\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Pixel 6a\" class=\"ResponsiveImageContainer-dmuwLx fydubv responsive-image__image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/gp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Pixel-6a_3_gear.jpg\"\/><\/noscript><\/picture><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"CaptionWrapper-brOcMc hFfCYJ caption AssetEmbedCaption-eYEpeY qwmNM asset-embed__caption\"><span class=\"BaseWrap-sc-UABmB BaseText-fETRLB CaptionText-cNZZli hkSZSE bHMCym faGSa-d caption__text\"><\/p>\n<p>Google Pixel 6A<\/p>\n<p><\/span><span class=\"BaseWrap-sc-UABmB BaseText-fETRLB CaptionCredit-cSxGsC hkSZSE bmsBkF iOEyAO caption__credit\">Photograph: Google<\/span><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p class=\"paywall\">The Google Pixel 6A (8\/10, WIRED Recommends) is our favorite Android phone, and it also earned our top pick as the Best Cheap Phone. This deal is a match of the best discount we\u2019ve seen. Even when it\u2019s not on sale, the Pixel 6A offers incredible value, with great performance, excellent cameras, impressive battery life, and a nice display. If you\u2019re in the market for a new smartphone, you\u2019d be hard-pressed to find a better deal than this.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\">It costs a fortune. But it folds! And believe it or not, that extra screen real estate really is nice. Android 12L also makes life on a bigger screen easier thanks to its improved multitasking. The battery life is good, and you get a bright, smooth screen\u2013no crease on the fold. This is the lowest price we\u2019ve seen to date on this relatively new folding phone.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\">The smaller of Samsung\u2019s folding phones, the Z Flip4 feels like a \u201cnormal\u201d phone when it\u2019s unfolded, but fold it up and it\u2019ll slip into some seriously small pockets. It\u2019s almost like a StarTak, but with a real screen. The battery will get you through the day, but not much longer. Still, if you\u2019ve been wanting a folding phone, this deal is the cheapest we\u2019ve seen on this new model.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"AssetEmbedWrapper-iKAnWF bhyIoG asset-embed\">\n<div class=\"AssetEmbedAssetContainer-foMCXx bomDaa asset-embed__asset-container\"><span class=\"SpanWrapper-kHmjLe gbVKFf responsive-asset AssetEmbedResponsiveAsset-eWcsO lgxMZN asset-embed__responsive-asset\"><picture class=\"ResponsiveImagePicture-jJpQhK jEPxaV AssetEmbedResponsiveAsset-eWcsO lgxMZN asset-embed__responsive-asset responsive-image\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"iPad Mini\" class=\"ResponsiveImageContainer-dmuwLx fydubv responsive-image__image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/gp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Gear-iPad-Mini-2021-Review.jpg\"\/><\/noscript><\/picture><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"CaptionWrapper-brOcMc hFfCYJ caption AssetEmbedCaption-eYEpeY qwmNM asset-embed__caption\"><span class=\"BaseWrap-sc-UABmB BaseText-fETRLB CaptionText-cNZZli hkSZSE bHMCym faGSa-d caption__text\"><\/p>\n<p>Apple iPad Mini 2021<\/p>\n<p><\/span><span class=\"BaseWrap-sc-UABmB BaseText-fETRLB CaptionCredit-cSxGsC hkSZSE bmsBkF iOEyAO caption__credit\">Photograph: Apple<\/span><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p class=\"paywall\">Apple\u2019s 2021 iPad Mini (8\/10, WIRED Recommends) looks like an iPad Pro with slimmer bezels and a smaller, 8.3-inch screen. Its portable size makes it great for traveling. You might even be able to fit it into your cargo pants pocket.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\">The recently-released Apple Watch Series 8 (8\/10, WIRED Recommends) is our favorite Apple Watch, and it\u2019s already on sale. (The 41-mm version is also on sale for $349.) Most people will be fine with the new second-generation Watch SE, but this model includes an electrocardiogram, an always-on display, a skin temperature sensor for better period tracking, a more accurate heart-rate monitor, and the ability to measure blood oxygen levels. Check our Best Apple Watch Accessories for additional recommendations.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\">This is the smaller, corded companion to our favorite Razer mouse, the Razor Ultimate. Don\u2019t let the \u201cmini\u201d in the name fool you\u2014this is a standard-size mouse and the accuracy is very good. It\u2019s a great cheap mouse if the one below is out of your budget.\u00a0<\/p>\n<figure class=\"AssetEmbedWrapper-iKAnWF bhyIoG asset-embed\">\n<div class=\"AssetEmbedAssetContainer-foMCXx bomDaa asset-embed__asset-container\"><span class=\"SpanWrapper-kHmjLe gbVKFf responsive-asset AssetEmbedResponsiveAsset-eWcsO lgxMZN asset-embed__responsive-asset\"><picture class=\"ResponsiveImagePicture-jJpQhK jEPxaV AssetEmbedResponsiveAsset-eWcsO lgxMZN asset-embed__responsive-asset responsive-image\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"TCL flat screen TV\" class=\"ResponsiveImageContainer-dmuwLx fydubv responsive-image__image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/gp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Gear-TCL-6-Series-2020-SOURCE-TCL-2.jpg\"\/><\/noscript><\/picture><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"CaptionWrapper-brOcMc hFfCYJ caption AssetEmbedCaption-eYEpeY qwmNM asset-embed__caption\"><span class=\"BaseWrap-sc-UABmB BaseText-fETRLB CaptionText-cNZZli hkSZSE bHMCym faGSa-d caption__text\"><\/p>\n<p>TCL 6-Series TV.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><\/span><span class=\"BaseWrap-sc-UABmB BaseText-fETRLB CaptionCredit-cSxGsC hkSZSE bmsBkF iOEyAO caption__credit\">Photograph: TCL<\/span><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p class=\"paywall\">The TCL 6-Series (9\/10, WIRED Recommends) is the best TV for most people. It was $10 cheaper earlier in the week, but this is still one of the best deals we\u2019ve seen for the 55-inch size. The quantum dot panel means viewers will experience bright colors, deep blacks, and excellent contrast. This TV also has Roku built right in for easy streaming capabilities. If you don\u2019t need the latest and greatest, the TCL 5-Series is nearly as good as the 6-Series\u2014we recommend it for entry-level TV shoppers\u2014and every size is on sale. Read more about them in our Best TVs guide.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\">This deal price beats previous discounts we\u2019ve shared by $50. Everybody should have a soundbar, and this model is one of the best out there. It has fantastic audio quality for the price, and the included subwoofer adds depth with impressive bass. There are other bells and whistles like baked-in Amazon Alexa and Bluetooth for streaming music. Read more about it in our guide to the best soundbars.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Home Deals<\/p>\n<figure class=\"AssetEmbedWrapper-iKAnWF bhyIoG asset-embed\">\n<div class=\"AssetEmbedAssetContainer-foMCXx bomDaa asset-embed__asset-container\"><span class=\"SpanWrapper-kHmjLe gbVKFf responsive-asset AssetEmbedResponsiveAsset-eWcsO lgxMZN asset-embed__responsive-asset\"><picture class=\"ResponsiveImagePicture-jJpQhK jEPxaV AssetEmbedResponsiveAsset-eWcsO lgxMZN asset-embed__responsive-asset responsive-image\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Thermapen One cooking thermometer\" class=\"ResponsiveImageContainer-dmuwLx fydubv responsive-image__image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/gp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Gear-Thermapen-One-Thermoworks.jpg\"\/><\/noscript><\/picture><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"CaptionWrapper-brOcMc hFfCYJ caption AssetEmbedCaption-eYEpeY qwmNM asset-embed__caption\"><span class=\"BaseWrap-sc-UABmB BaseText-fETRLB CaptionText-cNZZli hkSZSE bHMCym faGSa-d caption__text\"><\/p>\n<p>ThermoWorks Thermapen One<\/p>\n<p><\/span><span class=\"BaseWrap-sc-UABmB BaseText-fETRLB CaptionCredit-cSxGsC hkSZSE bmsBkF iOEyAO caption__credit\">Photograph: Thermoworks<\/span><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p class=\"paywall\">Shipping adds $5, but even with those costs factored in, this is a match of one of the better deals we\u2019ve seen. Thermapens are popular and we like them a lot. This specific model is featured in our Best Gifts for Home Chefs guide, while a slightly more expensive thermometer from the brand is included in our Best Grills and Best Grilling Accessories guides. The Thermapen One spits out a temperature reading in one second, and the backlight allows for accurate temperature taking even in the dark. It folds down flat for easy storage.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\">We last saw a deal like this last December. Now is a good time to get in on it if you missed it then and you\u2019re in the market, though chances are it\u2019ll go on sale again for this price at some point in the future. This luxe (and pricey) espresso machine has a built-in burr grinder and hot water spout. Simply load it up with beans and tap the digital display to whip up drinks at home. There\u2019s even a steam wand for easy lattes and cappuccinos. Our Best Espresso Machines and Best Latte Machines guides have additional picks, including some that are easier on your wallet.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\">These go on sale very frequently during the holidays, but this is a solid price if you\u2019re in the market and you don\u2019t want to wait. I have this same brewer on my desk. It\u2019s great for folks that live alone or don\u2019t have a lot of counter space. Several colors are on sale. A refillable pod makes pod brewers more economical.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\">Free weights are one of the best tools for working out at home, and many different weights of these AmazonBasics dumbbells are on sale for historically low prices. We haven\u2019t tested these ourselves, but they have good customer reviews overall. Some reviews mention the rubber has a bad odor on arrival, but a few days of ventilation should nix that if it arises. Note that these are sold individually, so you\u2019ll need to add two to your cart if you\u2019re trying to get a pair.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Competing Retailer Sales Pages<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\">Other stores have started offering competing deals that don\u2019t require an Amazon Prime membership (and others likely will). Here\u2019s a list of merchants that may be getting in on the action.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Back in 2015, Amazon made waves with its first annual Prime Day shopping event. \u201cYou can\u2019t just make up a shopping holiday!\u201d folks cried, and yet the sale took off, statistically outperforming Black Friday and Cyber Monday in some years. It spurred competing sales and millions of Amazon Prime memberships. \u00a0And it\u2019s happening again\u2014kind of. 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