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Amazon confirmed this week that its flagship Prime Day sale is returning sooner rather than later, running Tuesday, June 23, to Friday, June 26, as opposed to in July as it has in the past.
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We’re sure to see tons of discounts across home, outdoor, and more, including flagship tech categories like laptops, TVs, tablets, phones, smart home gadgets, appliances, and plenty of other sweet chances to save. The sale is still a few weeks away, though, so I’m combing through early discounts already live that you can scoop up right now.
Here are my favorite early Amazon deals live now, including some of ZDNET readers’ most-purchased products, our Editors’ Choice award-winning items, and gadgets that have earned our best-of distinction.
Best early Amazon Prime Day deals
Anker’s lipstick-sized charger is one of my favorites for tossing into a bag for power whenever you need it, and for under $25, you won’t regret it. Multiple ZDNET staff members own this useful little power bank, and we all recommend it.
The Oura Ring 5 was announced in May, and now, several models of the older Ring 4 are on discount. The ceramic model is 20% off at several retailers, including Best Buy, where the exclusive Midnight blue ring is sold. The Oura Ring 4 is currently our top pick for the best smart ring you can buy.
Also: Oura Ring 5 vs. Oura Ring 4
The PlayStation DualSense controller can be used with PS5, PC, Mac, and mobile, and it’s on sale for it’s best price in over a year — nearly 30% off now.
The latest pair of WH-1000 headphones from Sony, the XM6 model, is our pick for best headphones right now, thanks to its impressive sound profile, exceptional noise cancellation, and outstanding phone call mic quality.
Review: Sony WH-1000XM6
Google’s Fitbit Ace LTE is a whimsical smartwatch designed for kids with fitness-centric games and useful security features — our reviewer Maria Diaz opted to give this to her kiddo over a smartphone. Right now, it’s on sale for $100.
Review: Fitbit Ace LTE
Editor-in-Chief Kerry Wan recommends this mouse for Mac Minis, and says it’s the superior choice for other systems. “The Logitech MX Master 3S for Mac has better ergonomics, clickier keys, and far greater utility than the new Magic Mouse,” he wrote in his review.
Review: Logitech MX Master 3s
More early Amazon Prime Day deals
When is Amazon Prime Day?
This year, Amazon Prime Day runs from Tuesday, June 23, to Friday, June 26.
How did we choose these early Amazon Prime Day deals?
ZDNET only writes about deals we want to buy — devices and products we desire, need, or would recommend. Our experts looked for deals that were at least 20% off (or were hardly ever on sale), using established price comparison tools and trackers to determine whether the deal was actually on sale and how frequently it dropped.
We also looked over customer reviews to find out what matters to real people who already own and use the deals we’re recommending. Our recommendations may also be based on our own testing — in addition to extensive research and comparison shopping. The goal is to deliver the most accurate advice to help you shop smarter.