Amazon\u2019s deal events<\/span> promise hundreds of thousands of deals, but not everyone wants to spend on a big-ticket purchase. There are usually some great finds on deals under $50. We\u2019ve rounded up our favorites, whether you\u2019re looking for a new Roku or Echo Dot, or want to own your favorite TV series on DVD.<\/p>\nThe WIRED Gear team tests products year-round. We sorted through hundreds of thousands of deals by hand to make these picks. Crossed-out products are out of stock<\/del> or no longer discounted. Our Amazon Prime Day coverage page and our Prime Day Shopping Tips will help you avoid bad deals. You can also get a 1-year subscription to WIRED for $5 here<\/strong>.<\/p>\nIf you buy something using links in our stories, we may earn a commission. This helps support our journalism.<\/em> Learn more<\/em>.<\/em><\/p>\nTable of Contents<\/p>\n
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Smart Home and Streaming Deals<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/p>\nAmazon Echo Dot 4th Gen Kids Edition<\/p>\n
<\/span>Photograph: Amazon<\/span><\/div>\n<\/figure>\nWe love Amazon\u2019s Echo Dots, and this kid\u2019s version is especially cute. It has easy parental controls and comes with one year of Amazon Kids+, which includes thousands of Audible books and games, and a two-year warranty to protect it against clumsy kids.<\/p>\n
Smart plugs are an easy way to control the non-smart products you already own, and Kasa allows you to do that affordably. This pack gets you four plugs that take up one outlet each, and they are compatible with Alexa, Google, and Siri voice assistants, so you can turn them on and off hands-free.<\/p>\n\n<\/p>\nRoku Streaming Stick 4K<\/p>\n
<\/span>Photograph: Roku<\/span><\/div>\n<\/figure>\nRoku continues to be our favorite streaming device because its interface is dead simple to figure out and it gets you to your content quickly. The streaming sticks take up very little space, and this one supports HDR10+ and Dolby Vision. If you can spend a bit more, the 4K Plus is our top pick, and it has a nice hands-free voice remote. The cheaper Express 4K Plus is discounted too, at $25 ($15 off). Can\u2019t decide? We have a guide for picking the best Roku for you.<\/p>\n
Wyze makes cheap smart-home products for someone just dipping their toes into home automation, and we like its bulbs. This one has 16 million color options, apparently. Wyze\u2019s smart plug is also discounted for $7 ($5 off) if you need just one and not the four-pack linked above.<\/p>\n\n<\/p>\nAmazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max<\/p>\n
<\/span>Photograph: Best Buy<\/span><\/div>\n<\/figure>\nAmazon makes pretty solid streaming sticks too, if you don\u2019t mind the push toward Amazon Prime. It supports Wi-Fi 6 and includes a picture-in-picture feature for pulling up your security camera feed while you watch TV. And, of course, it\u2019s Alexa-enabled. This 4K Max gets 2 gigabytes of memory (the older 4K had 1.5), and it has 8 gigs of storage.<\/p>\n
A new version of the HD 8 is available for preorder ($100), but you can save a bunch of cash if you\u2019re OK with this older model. Its 8-inch display is travel-friendly, and we think it excels at Netflix binging or for playing games in the car or bed. It also has a USB-C port. For work, you may want to go with something else, like a more capable iPad.<\/p>\n
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Home Office and Phone Accessory Deals<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/p>\nRazer Kiyo X webcam<\/p>\n
<\/span>Photograph: Razer<\/span><\/div>\n<\/figure>\nThis is the webcam we think is best for most people. It nixed the ring light of the original Kiyo, but its automatic white balance and color saturation are stellar enough that you won\u2019t miss that feature. It looks great out of the box too, but you can play with video settings in the Razer Synapse app. The Kiyo X shoots 1080p-resolution video at 30 frames per second or 720p resolution at 60 frames per second. This deal is also available at Best Buy.<\/p>\n
Have a MacBook with a frustrating lack of ports? This hub offers up a 4K HDMI port, a MicroSD card reader, and more. However, it does take up both USB-C ports on the left side of compatible laptops. Anker notes supported laptops on the same webpage.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Make your work-from-home life a bit comfier with this footrest. It\u2019s height-adjustable and the plush cover is machine washable.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n<\/p>\nStealtho Office Chair Rollerblade Wheels<\/p>\n
<\/span>Photograph: Stealtho<\/span><\/div>\n<\/figure>\nPop these wheels onto your office chair and you\u2019ll immediately see the benefits. Rollerblade wheels move around a lot easier and they don\u2019t scuff up your hardwood floors. They should work just fine on most office chairs.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The Arctis Prime is our favorite gaming headset under $100, and now it\u2019s under $50. You\u2019ll get rich and expansive sound and a retractable mic in a body that is comfortable enough to wear all day. Plus the build quality is better than the Arctis 1 below. There\u2019s no active noise cancelation, but noise-isolating ear cups do a good job of keeping sound out.\u00a0<\/p>\n
This screen protector for the iPhone 14 range uniquely prevents a Nosey Parker from looking at your screen when you\u2019re traveling or working out of a coffee shop. It dims the iPhone screen a tiny bit, but not anywhere near enough to be a problem.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n<\/p>\nSonix iPhone Cases<\/p>\n
<\/span>Photograph: Sonix<\/span><\/div>\n<\/figure>\nChoose your iPhone model on this page and then peruse Sonix\u2019s dozens and dozens of case designs to find one that suits your tastes. We like Sonix cases\u2014they support MagSafe, are made of biodegradable materials, and the packaging is 100 percent recyclable.\u00a0<\/p>\n
These cases aren\u2019t very protective, but they\u2019re some of the thinnest around. That means you won\u2019t get much drop protection, but the case won\u2019t add much bulk to your iPhone, and it\u2019ll still keep your phone safe from everyday scuffs. You can find models for a variety of iPhones.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n<\/p>\nWhat Do You Meme?<\/em><\/p>\n<\/span>Photograph: Amazon<\/span><\/div>\n<\/figure>\nI\u2019m not sure I\u2019ve ever laughed as hard as I did when playing this game. Everyone gets a hand of caption cards, and in each round, you have to match the best caption to the meme drawn. It\u2019s meant for those 17 and over, as it can get quite raunchy. Want to go even raunchier? The NSFW Expansion Pack is discounted to $7 ($3 off).<\/p>\n
If you haven\u2019t seen Twin Peaks<\/em>, you\u2019re missing out on a serious chunk of \u201990s pop culture that follows agent Dale Cooper trying to find out who killed Laura Palmer. It\u2019s the type of weird that just can\u2019t be recreated. It\u2019s always fun to watch just as the weather gets a little chilly.\u00a0<\/p>\nWhen it comes to classic movies to watch during the spooky season, Alfred Hitchcock makes some of the best. This set comes with four movies: Rear Window<\/em>, The Birds<\/em>, Vertigo,<\/em> and two versions of Pyscho<\/em>\u2014the uncut extended version and the original.<\/p>\n\n
Personal Care and Kitchen Deals<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\nPhotograph: Amazon<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figure>\nThe price of the Colgate Hum has fluctuated recently, but you\u2019ll typically see it for $60 at full price. The Hum takes our top smart toothbrush spot. The head is small enough to get right to the back of your mouth without gagging, and it was the most accurate at tracking brushing habits in our tests.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The Tymo Ring is like a hot comb and straightening brush in one. It works well, removing curls without having to clamp your hair between two scalding-hot plates.<\/p>\n
We prefer electric toothbrushes, but if you like manual brushes, consider the Keep. It\u2019s designed with less plastic than traditional toothbrushes, thanks to its aluminum handle, and there\u2019s less waste because only the brush head needs to be replaced. The starter kit is typically $9, and this deal gets you a four-pack of replacement heads.<\/p>\n
Stasher bags are a great way to replace single-use plastic baggies. They\u2019re dishwasher-, freezer-, microwave-, and boiling water-safe. This bundle comes with six bags in sandwich and snack sizes. A four-pack is also discounted to $38 ($14)<\/strong> and comes with two sandwich bags, a snack size, and a half-gallon. If you need one or two specific sizes, single options are on sale too: Stand-Up Mega for $24 ($6 off), and Mid for $15 ($7 off); Pocket for $10 ($4 off) and Snack for $7 ($3 off).<\/p>\nRetailer Sale Pages<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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