Amazon Prime Day is a great time to save on expensive tech items like laptops, tablets, and TVs–especially on big-name brands like Apple, Samsung, and Sony. But if you’re on a strict budget this year, ZDNET has you covered with the best deals. While the official sales haven’t kicked off yet, there are some early savings available.
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You can find some very useful tech products, devices, and other gadgets for under $25, even before Amazon Prime Day deals officially go live Tuesday, July 8. We’ve rounded up the best deals under $25 that are light on your wallet and budget but super useful in your life.
Best deals under $25 for Amazon Prime Day 2025
Also: Amazon Prime Day 2025: Here’s what to know (plus early deals we love)
- Current price: $13
- Original price: $30
This device plugs into any outlet and easily lets you expand Wi-Fi coverage for your phone, smart home devices, streaming devices, security products, and more. In addition, it can also function as a wireless adapter to connect wired devices like Blu-ray players, game consoles, or smart TVs.
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- Current price: $20
- Original price: $40
These budget earbuds come in five colors (black, blue, light blue, pink, and white) and get 10 hours of battery life, plus AI-Enhanced Clear Calls with two built-in mics.
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- Current price: $23
- Original price: $29
The Apple AirTag only works with Apple devices like iPhones, iPads, and MacBooks, but it does so seamlessly and effectively. Using its built-in U1 ultra-wideband chip for Precision Finding and Apple’s extensive Find My network, this coin-sized tracker can find anything it’s attached to, including keys, wallets, and bags.
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- Current price: $30
- Original price: $40
With these sleeping headphones, you’ll get 10 or more hours of playtime. The built-in adjustable speakers also have a microphone if you need to take an early-morning call without ever opening your eyes. The breathable fabric comes in 15 color options that contain over-ear headphones within the mask.
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- Current price: $22
- Original price: $40
Get 45% off this smart speaker that’s perfect for small spaces like bedrooms and bathrooms. It’s also been a breeze to use Alexa (or Ziggy, which is the wake word we’ve given it) to control accessories like smart lights.
It comes in four different colors (charcoal, glacier white, lavender bloom, and midnight teal).
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More Prime Day deals under $25
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- Soundcore Select 4 Go Bluetooth Shower Speaker: $22 (save $13): This waterproof speaker is rated IP67 and can even float in water. Plus, it gets 20 hours of playback time on one single charge.
- Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K: $25 (save $25): This remote lets you browse your favorite streaming services while also allowing for smart search results with AI-powered Fire TV Search.
- Wireless Keyboard and Mouse: $20 (save $6): The keyboard is equipped with adjustable height tilt legs for typing for a long time, and the mouse has a contoured shape for all-day comfort.
- Magicteam Sound Machine: $17 (save $13): This sound machine can play white, pink, and brown noise, rain, ocean, bonfire, and more to lull you to sleep.
- Solar Power Bank: $24 (save $16): This charger can support up to three devices at once, and has an output of 20W, which can charge an iPhone 15 to 65% in just 30 minutes.
- Amazon Echo Auto: $15 (save $40): Ask Alexa to listen to your favorite playlist, make calls, reply to texts, or check if your front door is locked—all while you’re driving.
FAQs
When is Amazon Prime Day 2025?
Amazon Prime Day takes place Tuesday, July 8, through Friday, July 11. However, you can expect to shop deals both before and after the event.
Are products really cheaper on Prime Day?
Prime Day sales prices tend to be some of the lowest of the year, aside from the Black Friday shopping weekend. This is especially true for Amazon devices like Kindles, Fire tablets, Fire TVs, Amazon Echo devices, etc. According to one study, the average Amazon Prime Day discount is 16.2%, which is a fairly good discount for most products.
How did we choose these 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 are hardly ever on sale), using established price comparison tools and trackers to determine whether the deal is actually on sale and how frequently it drops.
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.
What are the best Prime Day deals so far?
ZDNET’s experts are searching through Prime Day sales to find the best discounts by category. These are the best deals so far:
You can also find the best deals from other retailers competing with Prime Day sales:
