Look alive, deal hunters, we’re now on to the second (and final) day of Amazon’s 48-hour October Prime Day sale, the Prime member-exclusive sale that sees deals on everything from Apple tech and TVs to vacuum cleaners and beauty products.
Whether you’re looking for a new air fryer, searching for cult favorite skincare and make-up, or browsing the best bargains on the retailer’s own devices, shoppers have until 23:59 tonight to get their Prime Day shopping done before the sale draws to a close.
And, true to form, our shopping experts have been picking out the very best deals on everything from laptops and heated airers to dehumidifiers, household essentials and electric toothbrushes, to make sure that you bag the best savings throughout the event.
Some of the best savings I’ve seen so far have included a brilliant deal on the AirPods Pro 2 earbuds, which have been slashed to their lowest ever price. I’ve also seen stellar deals on a Ninja dual zone air fryer, Le Creuset’s cast iron casserole dish and Amazon’s Echo Dot speaker.
To keep you constantly updated, I’m busy looking for the very best discounts throughout the sale. But remember, you need to be a Prime subscriber if you want to take part.
These are the Prime Day laptop deals our shopping experts are loving
Does your laptop sound like it’s about to take off every time you turn it on? It might be time to look for a new one. I’ll hand you over to our trusty team of shopping experts, as they’ve been rounding up the Prime Day deals on laptops they’ve either used themselves, or have been made by brands that they trust. After a gaming laptop? Razer’s blade 16 is discounted by a whopping £800 (was £3,599.99, now £2,799, Amazon.co.uk). Find the best of the rest below:
Lois Borny9 October 2024 14:05
This heated clothes airer is great for family homes, and it’s 35% off
Is there anything more annoying than coming to collect your clothes from the clothes airer, only to find that they’re still a little bit damp? Well, with a heated clothes airer, the chance of that happening drops dramatically. I’d recommend going with a tried and tested model, like this one, which also happens to be on sale this Prime Day.
Black+Decker heated clothes airer: Was £155, now £109.99, Amazon.co.uk
In her review, Zoe dubbed this model from Black+Decker’s as the best one for families. Why? She said that it could “handle a full washing machine load of clothes and more”, while the “rails are spaced out more than on other rail-based airer models, which makes arranging clothes over it fast and simple”. Snap it up now while it’s under £100.
Lois Borny9 October 2024 13:47
Shark’s carpet cleaner is one of the best, and it’s *nearly* £100 off
Shark is a name that I see time and time again in our tried and tested roundups, and it’s a favorite for a reason. Its carpet cleaner won a spot in our review of the best, where our reviewer, Zoe, said that it made a “massive difference in the colour and texture of carpets”. The best part? Amazon has reduced its price by nearly £100.
Shark CarpetXpert deep clean carpet cleaner with stain striker: Was £249.99, now £154.99, Amazon.co.uk
If you’re looking for a carpet cleaner that’s well-suited to family homes, this is the model Zoe thinks you should go for. She noted its powerful suction power and quick carpet drying times in her review. And, “dried candle wax was pulled up almost effortlessly, as was red and pink felt tip pen ink”, she said.
Lois Borny9 October 2024 13:37
Is Prime Day two times a year?
First, Amazon launched the OG Amazon Prime Day in 2015, and this is usually in July. Then, it launched its October Prime Day sale – officially called the Prime Big Deal Days sale. There’s also the Amazon Spring Sale in March – however, you don’t need a Prime account to access the deals, but it did grant special access to exclusive deals.
Looking for the best Prime Day deals? Check out our bumper guide:
Lois Borny9 October 2024 13:18
Dehumidifiers keep damp under control, and this one’s nearly 30% off
Fed up of dealing with damp, condensation and musty odours? Plump for this dehumidifier this Prime Day, and you can feel very smug indeed, while saving more than £50.
Black+Decker BXEH60013GB dehumidifier: Was £219.99, now £160.49, Amazon.co.uk
While I’ve not used this model, the non-smart version was hailed as “perfect for small areas” by our reviewer . It’s “very quiet – you’ll barely notice it’s on, especially if you have it in a family area where there’s other noise going on”, said our reviewer.
Find more dehumidifier deals in Ella’s list below:
Lois Borny9 October 2024 13:05
Get these air fryer Prime Day deals while they’re still hot
As a production journalist and writer, it seems like I’m always writing about air fryers. People love them, and it’s not hard to see why. They’re able to whip up quick and easy fried foods, and use very little (or no oil) in the process.
If you’re yet to jump on the bandwagon, I’d recommend reading Angharad’s Prime Day roundup, which includes some of our favourite, plus one of Ninja’s newer with four different levels (was £269.99, now £209.99,Amazon.co.uk). Take it away, Angharad:
Lois Borny9 October 2024 12:48
Forever loosing your stuff? Now’s the time to buy a Tile mate
If you’re an absent-minded Android user, you may need a Tile mate. These little gadgets are essentially an Airtag for Android. You need to attach them to your things, and then, if your things ever get misplaced, the tag will help you find them. I’ve spotted a pretty good deal on a Tile mate bundle, which will score you two of them for well under £30.
The Tile mate app was easy to use while the Tile itself was quick and simple to set up, according to our tester. And, most importantly, the “system is very effective at finding items misplaced around the home”, they added. It’s cheaper than the AirTag even without this deal and works with both Android and iOS, too.
Lois Borny9 October 2024 12:35
Finally, a deal on the PS5 Slim
Assemble, gamers. As you’ll know all too well, it’s not very often that a deal in the console comes around, which means that when it does, it gets our tech writer’s attention. This rare saving on the PS5 Slim console has seen it slashed in price by £60 – and it’s sure to sell out. Alex, The Independent’s tech writer, will bring you up to date:
Lois Borny9 October 2024 12:25
Check off every kid on your Christmas shopping list with these discounts
Christmas shopping can be a lot, so there’s no harm getting some shopping in early. If you’re shopping for a little one, you’ve come to the right place. As a mum and a shopping editor, Sarah tends to start shopping for her child a few months in advance, and she’s been hand picking some of the best deals in her roundup below – from Squishmallows to the Toniebox.
Lois Borny9 October 2024 12:15
Calling all bookworms, the Kindle Scribe is on sale
Looking for Kindle deal? If you’ve always wanted to scribble notes in the margins of your books then this is the Kindle for you, and it’s now 31 per cent off. Which is lucky because this is actually the only deal that Amazon has dropped on its Kindles this Prime Day.
When David Phelan, The Independent’s tech writer reviewed the Scribe, he said: “The large-screen scribe comes with a stylus, so you can create hand-written sticky notes that sit in the margins until you expand them”. He added that the “screen is designed to be slightly rougher, so it feels more like pen on paper, too.” Plus, he noted that “the big display means you can squeeze more words into a page, resulting in fewer page turns (or you can opt for bigger text).”
Lois Borny9 October 2024 11:53