Amazon Prime Day 2023: We’re live and scouring for the best Big Deal Days discounts on day two
You can save hundreds on air fryers, heated airers, Kindles, vacuums and more, but the discounts end tonight
Amazon’s second Prime Day sale is in full swing, but you don’t have long left to bag a bargain. The mammoth 48-hour deal bonanza kicked off yesterday and it all ends at midnight tonight.
Like all of the online giant’s shopping events, the Prime Big Deal Days sale, as it’s officially called, sees everything from tech and beauty to Apple products, Amazon devices and air fryers discounted. The perfect preamble to Black Friday, Amazon’s autumn sale will help you tick off your shopping list for less.
As always, our IndyBest team of seasoned shoppers are on hand throughout the event, hand-picking the crème de la crème of offers. Whether you’re after a dehumidifier, a new moisturiser, a Dyson airwrap alternative, a new pair of headphones or a Kindle, consider our dedicated guides your cheat sheets for the event.
With Prime Day deals dropping thick and fast, we’re here around the clock, rounding up all the best offers in our liveblog, so you don’t have to go searching. You’re welcome.
This Echo Show 5 and Blink bundle is half price
I love a good Amazon Echo bundle deal, and Annabel has spotted this discount on the all-new Echo Show 5 and Blink outdoor security camera. Thatm eans you can see what your house looks like from outisde just by asking Alexa on your Amazon Echo.
Blink outdoor HD security camera and Echo show 5 (3rd gen) smart home starter kit: Was £224.98, now £112.49, Amazon.co.uk
No wiring or professional installation is needed for this outdoor camera and smart display bundle. The Blink model featured in our round-up of best outdoor security cameras and our tester said: “Easily mounted outside, this HD colour camera provided sharp footage with good detail through a very intuitive app. Plus, the low-light infrared, while not being quite as crystal clear as some on test, was still very usable.” Coupled with the third-generation Echo show 5 (which was awarded four out of five stars in our round-up of the best Amazon Echo smart speakers), this bundle is not to be missed while the price has been slashed by more than 50 per cent.
Save £150 on this cordless Shark vacuum cleaner
Shark cordless stick vacuum cleaner: Was £379.99, now £229.99, Amazon.co.uk
If you’re after a vacuum cleaner from leading appliance brand Shark, you can save £150 on this cordless model from the brand thanks to this Big Deal Days discount. Its anti-hair wrap technology will be an excellent feature when it comes to cleaning households with pets, and it boasts LED headlights and a run time of up to an hour. And, the wand of the vacuum cleaner can bend to clean low-level areas that might otherwise be difficult to access, while the appliance comes with a motorised pet tool, a crevice tool, and a multi-surface tool.
Save £150 on this Panasonic TV in the Prime Day sale
Panasonic 55in TX-55MX610B smart TV: Was £549.99, now £399.99, Amazon.co.uk
There’s £150 off the Panasonic TX-55MX610B in the Prime Big Deal Days sale. The 55in 4K smart TV features HDR10 for dynamic contrast and colour, voice controls via Alexa and Google Assistant, plus HDMI 2.1 for low latency gaming on next-generation consoles.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have plummeted below £150
Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro wireless earphones: Was £219, now £148.99, Amazon.co.uk
When our tech critic reviewed the Samsung Galaxy buds2 pro wireless earphones in his round-up of the best wireless earbuds, he praised them for being lightweight while fitting the ear comfortably. And, crucially, they boasted “tremendous” sound quality, according to him, who also noted that their noise cancellation was strong. Now discounted by more than 30 per cent, and available in white, purple and black hues, snap the buds up this Prime Day and save £70.
The PS VR2 has received its first ever discount at Amazon
This one’s not technically a Prime Day deal, but it’s so good, I need to highlight it. The PlayStation VR2 has just had its first price cut at Amazon.
PlayStation VR2: Was £529.99, now £514.46, Amazon.co.uk
OK, it’s only a £15 discount, but when it comes to new gadgets like Sony’s second-generation PlayStation virtual reality headset, any saving is a good one. “PlayStation’s admirable push to make VR gaming a success has produced one of the best and easiest-to-use VR headsets you can buy today,” our writer said in their review. “If you own a PS5 and want to tap into the wide and growing library of fascinating VR experiences that already exist, there’s no simpler way to do it.
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Here’s another cheap air fryer deal for you to chew on
Lois has just found another big saving on an air fryer. This time it’s this Swan 4.7l piece that can do more than just air fry. Take a look at the deal below.
Swan SD75210BLKN stealth 4.7l manual air fryer: Was £69.99, now £48.99, Amazon.co.uk
Home cooks can use this multi-purpose appliance from Swan for much more than air frying, with roasting, baking and grilling also listed in its culinary repertoire. It houses a roomy capacity of 4.7l, which could make this a brilliant choice for rustling up speedy family meals. There’s a temperature dial and a 60-minute timer, and the appliance will turn off automatically. Even better, it’s now less than £50, thanks to this Amazon Prime Day price cut.
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Save £80 on this Blueair air purifier
Air purifiers are brilliant for those suffering with allergies. I’ve reviewed a bunch for our guide to the best air purifiers in 2023.
Blueair blue 3210 air purifier: Was £179, now £99, Amazon.co.uk
Described as being “extremely quiet and efficient” in our review, Blueair’s air purifier is reduced by 45 per cent in the Big Deal Days sale. The filters will work to remove allergens and pollutants from the air, as well as rid your home of day-to-day household odours, and you can set the appliance to adjust its own fan speed, depending on fluctuating air quality. Our tester reported they could “barely hear it and could happily have it on while sleeping”.
Save over £100 on the latest MacBook Air
Apple 2023 MacBook Air laptop with M2 chip: Was £1,399, now £1,279, Amazon.co.uk
Grab the newly released 15in MacBook Air with more than £100 off. It boasts a 15in screen, 256GB of storage and 8GB of RAM, this laptop caught the attention of The Independent’s technology critic, who, in his review, said the device is “more than fast enough for most needs” and it handles “all tasks effortlessly and silently”.
Did somebody say cheap dog poo bags?
Fellow dog owners, listen up. Amazon Prime Day is surprisingly an ideal time to stock up on those poop bags, and these ones are apparently lavender-scented. I’ve just put a couple into my shopping basket.
Earth Rated dog poo bags: Was £13.74, now £8, Amazon.co.uk
You’ll be happy to know that these dog poo bags are extra thick, leak-proof, lavender scented and, to top it all off, currently have more than 40 per cent off in the Big Deal Days sale. The refill rolls are compact, allowing you to store them wherever you need – be that a jacket pocket, poo bag holder or car door. The bags are also made from 65 per cent certified post-consumer recycled plastic and measure a sizeable 22cm x 33cm each.