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Amazon Prime Day 2021 begins on Monday, June 21, but that isn't stopping Amazon and competing retailers from shelling out early deals. If you're doing last-minute shopping for grads or Father's Day, there are plenty of discounts worth taking advantage of.

We've collected and highlighted the best Prime Day deals available now ahead of the big event. We've found deep discounts on popular products like Apple AirPods and Amazon Echo devices. You will also find answers to frequently asked questions about the sale.

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The Insider Reviews team is routinely adding new deals, namely Amazon's limited-time Lightning deals, to this article that they've found and properly vetted. Revisit this article often ahead of and during Amazon Prime Day 2021.

Best early Amazon Prime Day 2021 deals
Deal icon An icon in the shape of a lightning bolt. Great Price
Echelon EX-15 Smart Connect Fitness Bike
Echelon's Connect Sport exercise bike is a home gym staple, featuring 32 levels of resistance, a comfortable, ergonomic design, and compatibility with the brand's streaming workout library, Echelon United ($40/month). The EX-15 is ostensibly a duplicate of the Echelon Connect Sport currently on sale at Walmart, just without the 30-day membership. Right now, you can get the bike for $17 cheaper than the Walmart model.
$479.58 from Amazon
Originally $500.00Save 4%
Deal icon An icon in the shape of a lightning bolt. Great Price
Casper Dog Bed
Casper, the online startup that makes one of our favorite to-order mattresses, plus sheets, and even pillows, makes an excellent dog bed. The bed ships in a cylindrical canister and takes about five minutes to assemble. The cover is removable and machine washable, and is easy to spot clean since its made of tight nylon fibers. Just make sure to clip the coupon code on the page to get the best deal.
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$113.39 from Amazon
Originally $125.00Save 9%
Deal icon An icon in the shape of a lightning bolt. Deal
Amazon Echo Show 5
The Echo Show 5 has a smaller 5-inch screen than the original Echo Show model, making it perfect for use as a smart alarm clock on your bedside table along with its smart speaker capabilities. During Amazon Prime day 2021, Prime members can pick one up for $60, the lowest price we've ever seen. Just make sure to add it to your cart to see the discount.
$59.99 from Amazon
Originally $79.98Save 25%
Deal icon An icon in the shape of a lightning bolt. Great Price
Apple AirPods Pro
The Apple AirPods Pro look and sound better than previous-generation AirPods. Plus, they have noise cancellation built right into them and integrate perfectly with other Apple devices. Right now, you can pick up a pair for a low $197, or $52 off retail. It's a deal price we see regularly but still a bargain outside of major sales events, like Black Friday.
$197.00 from Amazon
Originally $249.00Save 21%
Deal icon An icon in the shape of a lightning bolt. Great Price
Cricut Maker
The Cricut Maker is an excellent choice for both experienced crafters and newcomers to DIY projects. It's pricier than other models, but it can cut hundreds of materials seamlessly. Right now, most of the colors are discounted to $279, a $90 discount and the lowest price we've seen.
$279.00 from Amazon
Originally $369.00Save 24%
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Anova Precision Cooker Nano
Our pick for the best sous vide with onboard controls, the Anova Culinary Sous Vide Precision Cooker is selling for $99. This immersion circulator is Wi-Fi and Bluetooth compatible, works with a variety of containers, has onboard controls for those who don't want to have to use an app. While it doesn't heat up as quickly as we'd like, we think this sous vide is worth considering.
$99.00 from Amazon
Originally $129.00Save 23%
Deal icon An icon in the shape of a lightning bolt. Rare Deal
Roku Ultra 2020
The Roku Ultra is Roku's flagship streaming player with 4K playback, HDR capabilities, Dolby Atmos audio, a quad-core processor, and Bluetooth connectivity. The new Roku Ultra finally features Dolby Vision playback. For a limited time, shoppers can pick it up for $69 at multiple retailers.
$69.98 from Amazon
Originally $99.99Save 30%
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Amazon Echo Dot (4th Generation)
Amazon's newest Echo packs powerful sound, a new design, and an integrated smart home hub. We think that it's the right balance of convenience and solid audio quality for most people. Right now, Prime members can pick up a pair of the latest Echo Dot for just $50.
Use the promo code PDDOT2PK at checkout.
$49.99 from Amazon
Originally $99.98Save 50%
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Amazon Smart Plug
The Amazon Smart Plug is an outlet that you can plug into the existing outlets in your home. Most devices that you plug into an Amazon Smart Plug can be turned on and off using the Alexa app on your smartphone or tablet, or with an Echo device.
$24.99 from Amazon
Deal icon An icon in the shape of a lightning bolt. Rare Deal
Amazon Echo Buds (2nd Gen) with wired charging case
Amazon's latest version of Echo Buds come with a $120 starting price, a revamped design, Amazon's own active noise cancellation tech, optional wireless charging, and improved audio and microphone quality. They also have a sleeker and more comfortable design compared to their predecessors, and, for a limited time, the earbuds are now available for $40 off their full price as part of an early Prime Day deal.
$79.98 from Amazon
Originally $119.99Save 33%
Deal icon An icon in the shape of a lightning bolt. Limited-Time Deal
Amazon Halo
Amazon's Halo fitness tracker can analyze the tone of your voice to help you understand how you sound to others. Amazon Prime members can save 30% on the Halo Band for a limited time. At $70, this particular fitness tracker is $5 shy of the lowest price we've seen.
$69.98 from Amazon
Originally $99.99Save 30%
Amazon Paperwhite Essentials Bundle

Amazon's waterproof Kindle Paperwhite sits in the middle of the Kindle lineup with a sharp 6-inch screen, backlight, and lots of great ebooks. The essentials bundle comes with a fabric cover and a power adapter.

$169.97 from Amazon
Originally $189.97Save 11%
Deal icon An icon in the shape of a lightning bolt. Great Price
Amazon Echo Frames
You can do many of the same things on the Echo Frames as you can with other Alexa gadgets, such as listen to music, set timers, ask questions, and receive alerts. The Echo Frames are currently 30% off ahead of Prime Day. They may go even lower, but this $175 is already the lowest price we've ever seen.
$174.99 from Amazon
Originally $249.99Save 30%
Deal icon An icon in the shape of a lightning bolt. Limited-Time Deal
Luna Controller
Amazon's Wi-Fi-enabled Luna controller is designed for the Luna cloud gaming service. The current discount is automatically taken off at checkout, bringing the price to under $50.
$48.99 from Amazon
Originally $69.98Save 30%
Deal icon An icon in the shape of a lightning bolt. Great Price
Insignia 65-inch Smart 4K Ultra HD Fire TV
With a substantial 65-inch size, 4K ultra HD resolution, and built-in smart features, this Insignia Fire TV will meet all of your expectations for streaming your favorite shows, movies, and more. Save 29% now.
$449.99 from Amazon
Originally $629.99Save 29%
Deal icon An icon in the shape of a lightning bolt. Deal
Insignia 24-inch HD Smart TV
Though we don't recommend TVs with HD resolution in larger sizes, this 24-inch Insignia 720p TV is a nice fit for buyers who want a tiny smart TV for casual viewing in a kitchen, bedroom, or den. The TV is on sale right now for just $100 at Amazon – this is also ideal for folks strictly on a budget.
$99.99 from Amazon
Originally $169.99Save 41%
Deal icon An icon in the shape of a lightning bolt. Limited-Time Deal
Wondery+ Subscription
Prime members can get four months of ad-free listening on Wondery+ for free. For those unfamiliar, Wondery+ is Amazon's 'immersive postcast listening experience' with originals like "Dr. Death," "Even the Rich," and "Business Wars." Of course, you can use Wondery for free, if you're okay with ads, but you can also subscribe to Wonder+ for $35 per year.
$0.00 from Amazon
Deal icon An icon in the shape of a lightning bolt. Limited-Time Deal
Audible Premium Plus (Monthly Subscription)
Prime subscribers can get Audible Premium Plus for $6.95 a month for four months. Those who take advantage of this deal will also get an audiobook of their choice each month — including best sellers and new releases. After four months, Audible Premium Plus is $14.95 a month.
$6.95 from Audible
Originally $14.95Save 54%
Deal icon An icon in the shape of a lightning bolt. Limited-Time Deal
Amazon Music Unlimited
Prime members who haven’t tried Amazon Music Unlimited can get four months free. Amazon Music Unlimited grants members access to more than 70 million songs ad-free and millions of podcast episodes.
$0.00 from Amazon
Deal icon An icon in the shape of a lightning bolt. Rare Deal
Nintendo Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild was released for the Nintendo Switch in 2017, but still remains one of the best Switch games out there. Right now, a physical copy is selling for $40, which is a solid price on this rarely discounted game. For what it's worth, the lowest price we've ever seen on this game is $38.
$41.99 from Amazon
Originally $59.99Save 30%
Deal icon An icon in the shape of a lightning bolt. Great Price
Anker Soundcore Life Q30 Hybrid Noise Cancelling Headphones
Anker is a reliable brand for affordable tech, and their Soundcore audio line rarely disappoints. The recently-released Life Q30 hybrid noise cancelling headphones are down to a low $60, or $5 less than the usual price.
Clip the coupon on the page.
$59.99 from Amazon
Originally $79.98Save 25%
Deal icon An icon in the shape of a lightning bolt. Rare Deal
SanDisk microSDXC for Nintendo Switch (128GB)
A Nintendo Switch Online membership is required to play most Switch games online, and it gives you access to dozens of classic Nintendo and Super Nintendo games on the Switch. Right now, several retailers are throwing in a 128GB SanDisk memory card with a purchase of this family membership, good for up to 8 people. It's an excellent deal.
$34.99 from Amazon
Originally $69.98Save 50%

When is Amazon Prime Day 2021?

As it has been for years, Amazon Prime Day will be a 48-hour sale that begins on Monday, June 21, and ends Tuesday, June 22. This Amazon Prime subscriber-only sale is one of the many perks of a Prime membership. 
Amazon Prime Monthly Subscription

An Amazon Prime subscription grants you access to a vast host of exclusive perks, including free two-day shipping on eligible items, entertainment options like movie and music streaming, and, of course, the ability to shop during Amazon Prime Day 2021 on June 21-22.

$12.99 from Amazon

Are early Amazon Prime Day deals worth shopping?

Some deals, like Amazon's early Audible and Prime Music Unlimited promotions, offer really solid savings that are unlikely to get any better on Prime Day itself.

However, as a rule of thumb, most sales during Amazon Prime Day itself are generally better than the early discounts we're seeing now. If you can't wait or don't think you'll be able to camp out short-lived Lightning Deals during the sale, we've highlighted the best deals available above. 

What deals do we expect during Amazon Prime Day 2021?

The deals we see during Amazon Prime Day usually match or come close to discounts we see during Black Friday and Cyber Monday. For Amazon brands like Echo, Ring, Eero, Kindle, and Fire, it'll be the best time of year to shop, with many products hitting all-time lows. 

We also expect to see brands like Apple, Instant Pot, Shark, JBL, Eufy, and iRobot offering solid deals during the event too, across multiple retailers. In fact, many of these aforementioned retailers already have sales in play.

Be prepared to act fast, though: the best deals will generally be short-lived and limited in stock. 

What should I buy during Amazon Prime Day 2021?

Amazon Prime Day has historically been one of the best times outside of Black Friday and Cyber Monday to shop for tech and home goods. We expect to see deals on Alexa smart speakers, Kindle E-readers, video doorbells, Instant Pots, vacuums, Bluetooth speakers, and laptops. 

What stores are offering Amazon Prime Day discounts?

Though Prime Day is an Amazon deal event, other retailers turn up to offer discounts and match prices, too. Walmart, Target, Best Buy, and Kohl's are the few stores with confirmed sales during June 21 and 22, and we expect other stores to hold sales too. 

These alternative options may be better to shop if you don't have an Amazon Prime account, though first-timers can get their first 30 days free. 
Amazon Prime 30-Day Free Trial

If you don't have an Amazon Prime membership, you should sign up for a free 30-day trial to participate in Prime Day deals.

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