Officially known as Amazon Prime Big Deals Days, today marks the start of Amazon’s second annual Prime Day sales event, which will take place October 6-7. It is an opportune time to buy new equipment at a good price. Maybe start your Christmas shopping early?
However, you’ll need to be a Prime member to take advantage of (most) sales! Here’s how to get Amazon Prime for free if you need it.
Offers at a glance
Below, we’ve offered a hand-picked list of the best Amazon Prime Day deals on tech right now. Our opinions are based on decades of combined experience PCWorld editors have reviewing and evaluating PC hardware. We know what a product’s specs and features are worth and we know when a deal is truly a bargain.
We update frequently, so be sure to check back often to see what deals we find.
Best Prime Day deals on laptops
From budget to premium, there is something for everyone.
Best laptop deal: Microsoft Surface Laptop, $1,099 ($150.99 off)
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Why is it a good business?
Surface Laptop is a complete package for everyday computing tasks. With a Snapdragon It’s relatively lightweight, weighing 2.7 pounds, and has excellent battery life (Microsoft says it can last up to 23 hours). Its 13-inch, 1920×1280 touchscreen is versatile and easy on the eyes. All in all, it is an attractive machine, especially at this price.
Get the Microsoft Surface Laptop for $1,099
Best budget laptop deal: Asus Vivobook Go, $399.99 ($64.81 off)
Why is it a good business?
Vivobook Go is the laptop you use to read Reddit stories, watch Netflix, and get lost in a Wikipedia hole. The lighter things. That’s exactly what the entry-level AMD processor is made for. This is a good machine, especially for under $500. It’s not about being incredibly powerful. It’s about being consistent.
Get the Asus Vivobook Go for $399.99
See more deals in our roundup of the best Prime Day laptop deals.
The best Prime Day deals on mini PCs
Mini PCs can be desktop computers with a large space and their capabilities can range from general tasks to gaming.
Best AMD All-Purpose Mini PC Deal: Reatan A8, Ryzen 7 8745HS/Radeon 780M/16GB DDR5 RAM/1TB SSD/Oculink/quad 4K support: $519 with coupon (19% off with coupon)
Why is it a good business? The Reatan A8 is a good choice for anyone who wants a compact PC with great everyday performance and surprisingly capable integrated graphics. Its Oculink port also makes it an attractive option for users who want to add an external GPU for gaming in the future.
The Ryzen 7 8745HS and Radeon 780M graphics offer excellent performance for the price, including the ability to do some light gaming. That, plus 16GB of DDR5 RAM and a 1TB SSD make this a well-balanced mini PC that’s ready for most tasks out of the box.
Get the Reatan A8 for $519
Best Intel Desktop Replacement Mini PC Deal: Kamrui P2, Core i5-12600H/32GB DDR5 RAM/1TB SSD/Triple 4K Support: $569 (39% off)
Why is it a good business?? For $569, you get a Core i5-12600H, 32GB of DDR5 RAM, and a 1TB SSD, a solid hardware value at this price. Windows 11 Pro and the 4K triple display sweeten the pot even more, especially if you’re building a compact workstation. The Kamrui P2 is ideal for anyone in the market looking for a compact PC that is capable of heavier office work, multitasking, and productivity loads. The generous 32GB of RAM and support for three 4K displays make it ideal for professionals running many simultaneous applications or working on multiple monitors.
Get the Kamrui P2 for $569
See more deals in our roundup of the best Prime Day mini PC deals.
The best Prime Day deals on monitors
A good monitor can change your entire computing experience, and luckily for us, the latest monitor technology is more affordable than ever.
Best OLED gaming monitor: LG 34-inch 1440p 240Hz ($700 after $600 discount)
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Why is it a good business? If you want premium options for your gaming hardware, including a large 34-inch ultrawide OLED display, but can’t spend a lot of money, this $700 LG ultrawide monitor is for you. The 34-inch, 3440×1440 panel gives you considerably more real estate compared to a 27-inch monitor, with options for multitasking when you’re not gaming. With a 240Hz refresh rate, it’s also ready to take on intense online multiplayer. It supports G-sync and offers USB-A ports for additional devices. Typically, a monitor with all of this would be expensive, but with $600 off the original price of this model, you’re getting name-brand performance at a no-brand price.
Get the LG 34-inch OLED Ultrawide Monitor for $699.99
Best budget deal on office monitors: BenQ 24-inch USB-C ($95 after $35 discount)
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Why is it a good business? It’s hard to find a cheap monitor with USB-C, but this BenQ model does it for under $100. It is a flexible and easy to connect display that makes it a great standalone display or as a second monitor. Yes, it’s only 24 inches and has a 1080p resolution, but the 144Hz panel gives it a little extra utility. The USB-C connection doesn’t have enough power to recharge a laptop, but it should work for most phones and tablets.
Get the BenQ 24-inch USB-C Monitor for $94.99
See more deals in our roundup of the best Prime Day monitor deals.
The best Prime Day deals on USB-C hubs and Thunderbolt docks
A USB-C hub or Thunderbolt dock can add useful expandability to your PC setup.
Best Budget USB-C Docking Station Deal: Ugreen Revodok NVMe Docking Station, $59.99 ($20 off)
Why is it a good business? If you’re a budget buyer who doesn’t need to connect more than one external monitor, this docking station has you covered. It has a nice compact design for desktop computers. An SSD slot can serve as handy local storage. The price reflects ongoing cuts from the original list price of $79.99. And it is backed by the Ugreen brand, which is strong in the budget space. Note that you’ll need to provide your own USB-C power supply (up to 100W, but any USB charger will do) and your own SSD. Otherwise, there’s a USB-C and USB-A port, HDMI, Ethernet, and a card reader.
Get Revodok from UGreen USB-C docking station for $59.99
Best Conventional USB-C Docking Station Deal: Ugreen 14-in-1 USB-C Docking Station: $79.99 ($60 off)
Why is it a good business? If you don’t need all the power of a Thunderbolt dock, this Ugreen 14-in-1 docking station offers a ton of features in a more affordable USB-C form factor: three display ports (two HDMI, one DisplayPort), plus 140W charging via a 27W charger output and 100W upstream to the laptop dock. Additionally, there is an SD/TF card reader, as well as a pair of USB-C ports and a USB-A port. Amazon and Ugreen were charging $120 for this station most of the year, so you’ll want to take advantage of it at this price.
Get the Ugreen 14-in-1 USB-C Docking Station for $79.99
Best budget Thunderbolt docking station: Amazon Basics Thunderbolt 4 Docking Station, $102.33 ($46.60 off Amazon)
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Why is it a good business? The Basics stand from Amazon is a great value for anyone looking to connect multiple monitors. (Please note that you will have to provide the display cables yourself.) The minimalist docking station features two HDMIs and a DisplayPort, plus 140W charging through a 27W charger output and 100W upstream to the laptop dock. There’s an SD/TF card reader, as well as a pair of USB-C ports and a USB-A port. Plus an additional Thunderbolt 4 port for further port expansion.
For just a little over $100 (a 31% discount), it’s a good deal.
Get the Amazon Basics Thunderbolt 4 Docking Station for $102.33
See more deals in our roundup of the best Prime Day deals on Thunderbolt docks and USB-C hubs.
Amazon Prime Day Deals FAQ
Do I need to be a Prime member to get Amazon Prime Day deals?
Yes, as the name suggests, this is an event dedicated to Amazon Prime subscribers. While there will still be many agreements without conditions, the vast majority will have the Prime seal.
Amazon’s Prime Day is, to some extent, a great way for Amazon to make its Prime subscription service even more attractive. Start with a 30-day free trial and continue at $14.99 per month or $139 per year. Subscribers not only get access to amazing deals and faster shipping, but also access to Prime Video, Grubhub+, Amazon Music and Amazon Photos, and more.
When does Prime Day start and end?
This year’s October Prime Day event will last from October 6 to 7.
How do I know if a Prime Day deal is worth it?
If you need to figure this out yourself, the best way to determine if a deal is worth closing is to look at price history. There are several sites that help with that, including Camel Camel Camel or Keepa. But if you want to be sure that something is a good deal and a product worth buying, you better get recommendations from our experts, so be sure to check back here at PCWorld. We’re tracking the best Prime Day PC tech deals, category by category.
