The 25 Most Popular Prime Day Deals According to Wirecutter Readers

Jan 13, 2024

Prime Day 2023 is toast. We’ve stopped updating this post, and we can’t guarantee that all deals are still in stock. Check our Deals page for our latest finds.

Here are the most popular deals on our expert-endorsed picks that Wirecutter readers have been particularly interested in as Prime Day marches on.

You can also check out the main Wirecutter Deals page for even more great discounts on Wirecutter’s exhaustively tested picks.

The Onsen Bath Towel (2-Piece Set) — Also GreatHuckberry deal price: $74 with code WCSET; street price: $95

What we like: Our lattice-weave bath towel pick. Lightweight and durable. Minimalist, upscale look. Wide range of color options. Made of 100% US-grown Supima cotton.

Other things to know: Softer, smoother, and faster-drying than any terry-cloth option we tested. Jewelry clasps may snag on lattice weave. Use code WCSET. Price includes shipping.

Read our review of the best bath towel.

Stasher Reusable Silicone Bag Multi-Pack (4-Pack) — Our PickAmazon deal price: $39; street price: $55

What we like: Our pick for the best reusable silicone bags. Durable, versatile, and dishwasher-safe. Store flat to maximize storage space. Benefit the environment by limiting consumption of single-use plastics.

Other things to know: Street price has been gradually rising over the past year. Prime membership required.

Read our review of the best reusable produce bags, beeswax wraps, and other methods of reducing plastic waste.

Shark Navigator Lift-Away NV352 Upright Vacuum — Top PickAmazon deal price: $100; street price: $160

What we like: Our top pick for the best upright vacuum. Reliable, effective, and easy to use. Smooth and light handling. Requires very little maintenance (and thus essentially no recurring costs).

Other things to know: Our pick for seven years running. Includes a five-year warranty.

Read our review of the best upright and canister vacuums.

Chef’sChoice Trizor XV Knife Sharpener — Top PickAmazon deal price: $111; street price: $150

What we like: Produces the keenest, most consistent edges of any sharpener we tested. Works on almost any kind of knife (but not serrated knives). Reliable, fast, and easy to use. Clever design. Detailed user manual.

Other things to know: Our longtime top knife sharpener pick. An investment, but one we think is worth it.

Read our review of the best knife sharpener.

Amazon Kindle Paperwhite Kids Ereader (11th generation, 16 GB) — Upgrade PickAmazon deal price: $105; street price: $140

What we like: Our upgrade ebook reader pick (guide update coming soon). Crisp, easy-to-read text and clear images. Side-lit screen provides even illumination for low-light situations. Offers adjustable color temperature. Waterproof. Kids edition comes with cover.

Other things to know: Identical to the standard model with two-year warranty and no ads. Lowest price we’ve seen on the 16 GB model. Available only with select covers. Deal exclusive for Prime members.

Read our review of the best ebook reader.

Dyson V12 Detect Slim Stick Vacuum — Top PickAmazon deal price: $450; street price: $650

What we like: Our top-pick stick vacuum. Light, powerful, and easy to maneuver. Rivals more expensive vacuums in suction, airflow, and cleaning power. Comes with multiple brushes and attachments. 45-minute run time. Washable filter.

Other things to know: Tiny, 12-ounce dustbin. Takes four hours to recharge—longer than most other models. Doesn’t stand up on its own. 5.2 pounds. Comes with Dyson two-year warranty. Many parts are replaceable. Converts to handheld vacuum with attachments.

Read our review of the best cordless stick vacuum.

Tramontina Tri-Ply Base 10-Inch Nonstick Fry Pan — Top PickAmazon deal price: $44; street price: $50

What we like: Our top nonstick pan for induction. Heavy bottom heats up quickly and evenly. Nonstick surface is super slick.

Other things to know: First-time price drop. Cheaper options available in our nonstick pan guide.

Read our review of the best induction cookware.

Roku Streambar Soundbar — Another Good OptionAmazon deal price: $90; street price: $120

What we like: An inexpensive soundbar alternative to our top picks. Integrated 4K HDR streaming. Supports both Bluetooth and Apple AirPlay 2. Compact size great for small spaces and AV setups.

Other things to know: Not a sonic powerhouse but still a significant improvement over TV speakers.

Read our review of the best soundbar.

Apple MacBook Air (M1, 2020, 8 GB RAM, 256 GB SSD) — Budget PickBest Buy deal price: $750; street price: $950

What we like: Our former top MacBook pick is still a great option—it’s now our budget pick. Enough memory and storage for most day-to-day work. Approximate 14-hour battery life. Lightweight with solid construction, a comfy keyboard, and industry-leading customer support.

Other things to know: Apple’s proprietary M1 processor is still good enough for most people but not as fast as the M2. Specs include 8 GB RAM, 256 GB SSD, 13.3-inch Retina display, one 3.5 mm jack, and two Thunderbolt 3 ports.

Read our review of the best MacBooks.

Technivorm Moccamaster KBGV Coffee Maker — Staff FavoriteAmazon deal price: $240; street price: $355

What we like: Our gift pick for a great, long-lasting drip coffee maker offers retro simplicity. With no settings or timers, the machine isn’t prone to malfunctions. Brews 10 cups in under five minutes. Comes in several eye-catching colors. One of our editors has had hers for more than a decade.

Other things to know: Not an official pick. Lowest price we’ve seen in over a year.

Read our review of the best gifts for coffee lovers.

Kenmore Elite CSV Max Cordless Stick Vacuum DS4095 — Budget PickWalmart deal price: $142; street price: $165

What we like: Our budget pick for the best cordless stick vacuum. Lightweight and agile. Cleans a variety of floor types well. Excellent brush roller. Large dust bin. Real-life run time of 38 minutes.

Other things to know: Lacks the convenient, versatile attachments that our top picks have for cleaning fur off upholstery, dusting shelves, or reaching into crannies. One-year warranty is subpar. Non-replaceable battery limits lifespan.

Read our review of the best cordless stick vacuum.

Bissell Little Green Portable Carpet Cleaner 1400B — Top PickAmazon deal price: $86; street price: $120

What we like: Our top-pick portable carpet and upholstery cleaner. Great for small messes. Ideal for pet owners and parents of young kids. Completely removed wine and chocolate stains with handheld suction brush, hot tap water, and cleaning formula.

Other things to know: Designed to tackle small areas only. Water tank is difficult to clean. One-year warranty is shorter than coverage on the competition. Prime membership required.

Read our review of the best portable carpet and upholstery cleaner.

TP-Link Tapo Smart Wi-Fi Light Strip L930-5 (16.4 Feet) — Top PickAmazon deal price: $37; street price: $45

What we like: Our top pick for the best smart strip lights. Affordable and bright. Produces accurate colors, has features that other strip lights don’t, and is dead simple to set up and use.

Other things to know: Compatible with Amazon Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Google Home, IFTTT, and Samsung SmartThings. The only one of our picks that supports the top three smart-home platforms. Prime membership required.

Read our review of the best smart strip lights.

YouCopia Storemore Adjustable Bakeware Rack — Our PickAmazon deal price: $14; street price: $20

What we like: Our adjustable bakeware-rack pick. Very compact. Easy way to organize your baking sheets or cutting boards. Has vinyl feet to prevent sliding.

Other things to know: Features seven adjustable dividers. Deal price available for the white color. Replacement dividers are offered by merchants.

Read our review of the best ideas to create space in a small kitchen.

Anker Soundcore Space A40 Earbuds — Top PickAmazon deal price: $55; street price: $80

What we like: Our top pick for the best true wireless Bluetooth earbuds. Great sound, excellent noise cancellation, and long battery life. Pocket-sized charging case offers an additional 40 hours of power and supports wireless charging. Dual device connectivity.

Other things to know: Doesn’t support voice assistants like Alexa or Siri. IPX4 rating for basic sweat and water resistance. 18-month warranty. Prime membership required.

Read our review of the best wireless Bluetooth earbuds.

Black+Decker 16V Max Lithium DustBuster Hand Vacuum CHV1410L — Budget PickAmazon deal price: $40; street price: $55

What we like: Budget handheld vacuum pick. Perfect for quick, easy cleanups. Comfortable to handle. Convenient vertical charging base. About a 10-minute battery life. Swing-out combo brush comes in handy.

Other things to know: Doesn’t clean upholstery very effectively. Lacks a hose and a pivoting nozzle. Prime membership required.

Read our review of the best handheld vacuum.

Black+Decker 20V Max Dustbuster AdvancedClean+ Pet Hand Vacuum HHVK515JP07 — Also GreatAmazon deal price: $67; street price: $95

What we like: Our handheld vacuum pick for people with pets. The motorized brush effectively picks up pet fur, especially on upholstery. Extendable crevice tool reaches into nooks and crannies.

Other things to know: Charges in under three hours and runs for up to 25 minutes. Struggled to remove fur clinging to car floor and trunk upholstery. Comes with a two-year warranty.

Read our review of the best handheld vacuum.

Fitbit Inspire 3 Fitness Tracker — Top PickAmazon deal price: $80; street price: $100

What we like: Our top pick for the best fitness tracker. Most accurate tracker for step count and high performer for every other test. Lightweight, week-long battery life, and water resistant down to 50 meters.

Other things to know: Battery life is below manufacturer’s 10-day claim. Small touchscreen, though still easy to navigate. Matches the lowest price we’ve seen.

Read our review of the best fitness trackers.

Apple iPad (9th Generation, 64 GB) — Top PickAmazon deal price: $250; street price: $270

What we like: Our top pick for the best tablet for kids. Best combination of ease of use, performance, app selection, and price. The 64 GB version is a good buy if you don’t plan to download a lot of high-end games or 4K video. The app selection may be its best feature.

Other things to know: Previous-generation model, but still fast enough for all but the most demanding tasks. Screen does not offer a 120 Hz refresh rate.

Read our review of the best tablet for kids.

Winix 5500-2 Air Purifier — Also GreatAmazon deal price: $117; street price: $150

What we like: An exceptional air purifier with a brutalist (or, if you prefer, minimalist) design. Venerable model with years of proven reliability. Performs similarly to the top-pick Coway Mighty and usually costs less up front.

Other things to know: No display shutoff except in lowest-purification sleep mode. Slightly elevated electrical use and larger visual footprint compared with our top pick. Amazon Prime membership required.

Read our review of the best air purifier.

Cosori Original Air Fryer Toaster Oven — Budget PickAmazon deal price: $152 (Prime membership required); street price: $200

What we like: Our budget-pick air fryer toaster oven. Best-performing model in its price range. Can bake, toast, air fry, dehydrate, and ferment. Two convection speeds. Includes air-frying basket and rotisserie shaft and handle.

Other things to know: Doesn’t cook quite as evenly as our other picks. Fits a 5.5-quart Dutch oven (without lid). Only one oven rack, but included roasting pan can act as a second rack. New low. Prime membership required.

Read our review of the best air fryer toaster ovens.

Loop Experience Earplugs — Top PickAmazon deal price: $24 (Prime membership required, select colors); street price: $30

What we like: Our top pick for hearing protection at the occasional concert, club, or sporting event. Offers the best noise protection of any non-custom earplugs we tested. Comfortable, universal fit. Discreet design.

Other things to know: Blocks out noise without muffling sound. Available in four colors. Prime membership required.

Read our review of the best earplugs for concerts.

Levoit Vital 200S Air Purifier — Also GreatAmazon deal price: $160; street price: $190

What we like: A high-performing pick from our air purifier guide. Matched our top pick in performance tests, energy efficiency, noise output, and ability to shut off the display while maintaining the chosen fan setting.

Other things to know: This model is a new release (January 2023), so we haven’t yet had time to long-term test it. First-time deal.

Read our review of the best air purifier.

iRobot Roomba i4 EVO Robot Vacuum — Top PickAmazon deal price: $200 (prime membership required); street price: $250

What we like: One of our top robot vacuum picks. Better than competitors at getting pet hair out of rugs. Nimble navigation system helps consistently and thoroughly clean spaces large and small. Durable (and repairable) construction.

Other things to know: Doesn’t work quite as fast as some competing models. Some people have raised privacy concerns following Amazon’s acquisition of iRobot. Prime membership required.

Read our review of the best robot vacuums.

Ring Alarm 8-Piece Home Security System Kit (2nd Generation) — Our PickAmazon deal price: $150; street price: $250

What we like: Our top pick for an easy-to-use DIY security system. Works with Amazon Alexa and other Ring devices. Offers 24/7 monitoring and 24/7 customer service. Large selection of compatible add-ons.

Other things to know: Optional Ring Protect Pro monitoring plan is $20 per month. Includes one base station, one keypad, four contact sensors, one motion detectors, and one range extender. Deal exclusive for Prime members.

Read our review of the best home security system.

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