Amazon’s Prime Bi Deal Days is nearing (on October 8), and we’re excited to see some fantastic discounts on some of the best tech out there. We’re not talking about tiny discounts, either, but rather 50% off or even more. That’s right, jaw-dropping-level deals. So giddy up and prepare to treat yourself to some new smart speakers, cameras, power stations, robovacs, and more. Let’s go get those deals!
We’re kicking off in force with one of our favorite deals ever—the Amazon Echo 4th gen on sale for half-off, its best price yet. In our review, we gave this smart speaker an “Outstanding” rating and even our Editors’ Choice award, appreciating the powerful performance, the strong bass, and the fact that it acts as a smart home hub. “The fourth-generation Amazon Echo is a strong follow-up to the previous model, with a bit more power and the ability to control Zigbee smart home devices,” our expert noted, saying that it may not justify the upgrade from the previous generation Echo. However, that was his opinion when the smart speaker was available for its full price rather than available for a mere $50. At this price, you can get a few of them around your home.
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For those who would rather use some tiny cameras around their home, the Blink Outdoor 4 is a solid pick, especially since this is a model we gave an “Excellent” rating to in our review. These cameras are battery-powered and fully integrated with Alexa, making it easy to display the live feed on a connected tablet, for instance, or use motion triggers integrated in Alexa routines. The cams also work with IFTTT, but there’s no support for HomeKit or Google Assistant. “Motion alerts arrived instantly, and the person detection feature correctly identified humans in view. Alexa voice commands to display video from the camera on an Amazon Echo Show device worked flawlessly and two-way audio came through loud and clear. Temperature alerts also worked as intended,” says our expert.
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Instead of listening to a million “Are we there yet?” questions from your kids, getting them this half-off Fire HD 10 Kids Pro tablet will help keep them busy while they consume some age-appropriate content, be it apps, games, or books. In our review of this tablet, our expert praised the device’s build quality and display, as well as the fact that it comes with strong parental control. Another reason why this tablet got an “Excellent” rating is its two-year warranty, which ensures that if the tablet is broken, Amazon will replace it for free.
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The EcoFlow Delta 2 portable power station is one of those purchases you didn’t know you needed to make until it’s too late so it’s always good to be prepared. In case of a power outage, having the Delta 2 at 100% can help you keep appliances, phones, and other essentials going. It’s also an ideal companion for those who love camping, living off the grid, or traveling with an RV. If you pop up a couple of solar panels, you can have an eco-friendly experience. Make sure to check out some of the best portable chargers and power banks while you’re at it. There are so many great early Prime Day deals you can take advantage of right now, without waiting for next week, so make sure you check them out.
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How about a couple of smart bulbs you can control with Alexa or Google? Now available for 52% off, these bulbs can change color and even pick a different light temperature. When you’re listening to music, you can even sync them up to your tracks and have a bit of a party. Since they work with both Google and Alexa, you can also make use of the integration to set daily schedules and automate when lights are on and off, which is pretty great. Make sure to check some of our favorite smart LED light bulbs.
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Having an extra monitor you can slip in your backpack can be super useful when you want to work on the go and simply need an extra screen to complete your task more efficiently. The Arzopa portable monitor comes with a hefty discount and it’s just what you need. This 15.6-inch monitor delivers 1080p resolution. Since this is an IPS panel, you can rest assured the visuals are stunning and you get a wide viewing angle. The monitor works with smartphones, tablets, and laptops, as well as with gaming consoles, including your Nintendo Switch. Check out some of the best portable monitors we tested.
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Now available with the best discount it’s ever had, the Amazon Fire HD 10 is a great pick for those who want to stream content or use it as a smart display. We gave the Amazon Fire HD 10 an “Excellent” rating in our review and our Editors’ Choice award, finding it delivers a good blend of performance, price, and size. “Smart display fans will be happy to know that the Fire HD 10 supports Echo Show mode, which effectively turns the tablet into a smart display. You can talk to Alexa without using your hands and see the weather forecast, time, trending topics, and more. Those who enjoy smart displays will find this to be a nice extra,” our expert also noted.
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For those who want to build their own computers, the fantastic AMD Ryzen 9 5900X is available at a serious discount on Prime Day. In our review, we gave this CPU an “Outstanding” rating and our Editors’ Choice award, appreciating that its gaming performance is now on par (or better) than what you’d get from the Intel Core i9. “The Ryzen 9 5900X proves that with Zen 3, AMD has finally reached the point of no compromise. It’s at the controls of the locomotive. Whether it’s price, performance, or new technologies, or some combination thereof, the entire Zen 3 stack holds huge promise for the desktop PC market on the road ahead,” our expert noted.
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About Gabriela Vatu
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I have been a writer since 2006 when I covered various domains for local publications. In 2012, I started covering technology broadly and I’ve written thousands of articles since then. I’ve written social media and cybersecurity news, software and hardware reviews, streaming guides, how-tos, tech deals, and more. I have bylines in numerous publications, including MakeUseOf, Pocket-Lint, Android Police, How to Geek, XDA, Softpedia, as well as here at PCMag. When I’m not working, I like to spend time with my family, read, game, paint, listen to music, and run around after our many pets asking what it is they’re chewing on this time.
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