Amazon Prime Day 2 deals: Best Early Access Sale offers on AirPods, Fire sticks, Ninja and more
The wait is over. Amazon’s second Prime Day event of the year – officially called the Prime Early Access Sale – is here.
The pre-Black Friday shopping bonanza will run until midnight on Wednesday (12 October) and offers the perfect opportunity to bag a bargain on everything from tech, laptops, and gaming to home appliances, household essentials and so much more.
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Where big-name brands are concerned, true to form, Amazon has gone large, offering some seriously impressive deals and discounts on the likes of Shark, Ninja, Olaplex, Lego, Apple, Fitbit, ghd and, of course, Amazon’s own-brand gadgets.
The 48-hour event can feel a little overwhelming, but our crack team of deal-hunters will be providing minute-by-minute coverage, to help you discover the best bargains. Keep reading to discover nothing but the crème de la crème.
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Looking to upgrade your iPhone during the Prime Early Access Sale? Amazon has just discounted the price of Apple’s premium iPhone 13 pro max from last year. While it’s only a modest saving, it’s more than a miracle for the tech giant, which has a notorious allergy to big-ticket sales events.
The iPhone 13 pro max has a large 6.7in OLED screen, perfect for watching films while you’re on the go, or editing photos and videos. “The swathe of photographic improvements alone is worth upgrading for, made possible by a faster processor and better camera sensors, but there’s plenty more under the hood,” our tester said in our review of the handset. The iPhone’s first 120Hz display is another highlight.
Make life easier in the kitchen with Tefal’s nifty air fryer. Not only will it use far less energy than your cooker, the kitchen appliance will also help rustle up healthier meals in half the time. Its six-portion capacity makes it a great option for families and large households while the one-pot cooking design means you can make everything from stir-frys to paellas, curries, or casseroles. And when you’re feeling peckish between meals, the actifry’s snacking tray helps create nuggets, chips, and more. Right now, you can save 40 per cent on the appliance.
Searching for a deal on the best version of the Nintendo Switch to date? Amazon has come to the rescue during its Prime Day extravaganza. The bundle contains the all-new console, along with Lego Harry Potter Collectionfor just over £290. Dare we say it, this will make a little one extremely happy on Christmas morning. What’s more, the bundle is at its cheapest ever price. You can’t argue with that.
If you’ve been meaning to invest in a pair of headphones, but don’t want the bulk of an over-ear model, you’ll be pleased to see that Amazon is selling Bose’s quietcomfort earbuds with an eye-catching 45 per cent off. These buds come with three different tip sizes so you can find the right fit for you, while changing the track number, volume and more can be done with a simple tap and swipe on the bud with your finger. If you’re still on the fence, it’s worth noting that these wireless earbuds landed a spot in our review of the best, where our tech writer described their audio as “outstanding: rich, lively and full of detail, they’re arguably the best on test”.
Using a Bluetooth connection, these nifty devices help you track down lost items, and can even use the location of millions of other iPhones to help you find your misplaced belongings. When our tech guru, Alex Lee roadtested them, he noted that the “AirTag is incredibly cheap for what it is, and it works like an absolute charm. For any iPhone owner prone to losing things, investing in a pack of four might be one of the best decisions you ever make.”
The Fitbit Versa range is the company’s “mass appeal smartwatch” and it offers almost everything you’d want out of an everyday smartwatch and fitness tracker. While a new Versa 4 has recently launched, it’s the versa 3 that’s on sale. “Although the Versa 3 definitely has its main focus on the fitness market, there’s also heavy investment in general wellness, through ECG, sleep and blood oxygen saturation sensors,” our writer said in their round-up of the best Fitbit devices. “This is the smartwatch for fitness-focused users that still want a good-looking, contemporary-styled product with enough smart features to help in everyday life.”
