Ultimate Guide to Amazon Prime Day 2024: Top Deals and Insider Tips

The Best Prime Day Deals

Amazon’s Prime Day sale is officially back. It kicked off early yesterday morning and will run through Wednesday, July 17. Prime Day is Amazon’s biggest sale event of the year, with savings across 35 product categories, from tech to home goods to clothes. Prime members can shop for new deals as often as every five minutes during select periods of the event and partake in exclusive invite-only deals.

Top Deals We've Found:

One of the best things about Amazon is the variety of deals on exclusive products, tech, home goods, and more. Here are some of the top deals we’ve found on Amazon’s Prime Day page. (Note: This is not for affiliate purposes, just to share great deals we discovered.)

Search for the Amazon Prime 2024 sale, and you will get all the products at discounted prices.

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1. What Prime Day Deals Can I Expect?

Prime Day is packed with deals across every category, especially flagship Amazon products like Echo devices, Fire TVs, Kindles, and more. Expect deals across 35 categories, including home, tech, and more. During October Prime Day 2023, readers saved on Fire Sticks, AirPods, chargers, and security cameras.

2. How Much Cheaper Are Things on Prime Day?

Prime Day slashes prices on many top products on Amazon, sparking competition among other major retailers such as Walmart, Target, Costco, and Best Buy. Discounts range from 30% to 50% or more. Amazon-exclusive products like Fire TVs, Fire tablets, Echo devices, and Ring doorbells see significant discounts, often over 50%.

3. Everything to Know About Prime Day (So Far)

We’ve been tracking all the best Prime Day news since Amazon confirmed their 10th annual Prime Day back in April. We will continue to cover all the best deals you can shop during and after the event. Stay updated with our Advice team on ZDNET.com for savvy shopping tips and the best deals on products we’ve tested and recommend.

4. When is Amazon Prime Day 2024?

Amazon Prime Day 2024 starts today, July 16, and continues through July 17. Major discounts are available for Prime members across various product categories, including phones, laptops, TVs, audio, and more.

5. What is Amazon Prime Day?

Prime Day is Amazon’s flagship seasonal savings event, typically held in mid-July each year. It grants Amazon Prime members exclusive access to deals across all categories, including home, tech, apparel, and more.

6. Who Can Shop Amazon Prime Day 2024?

Prime Day is an exclusive sale for Amazon Prime members. If you’re not a member, you can sign up for a 30-day free trial. Students may be eligible for a discounted Prime Student membership, which includes a 6-month free trial.

7. Do I Need a Prime Membership to Shop on Prime Day?

Yes, Prime Day is an exclusive event for Prime members. You must purchase a membership or start a free trial to participate.

8. Can I Sign Up for Amazon Prime, Shop, and Then Cancel?

Yes, you can sign up for a free 30-day trial, shop your favorite deals, and cancel before the 30 days are up to avoid getting charged.

9. Where Will Prime Day Take Place?

Amazon announced that Prime Day 2024 will take place in 24 countries, including Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Egypt, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Luxembourg, Mexico, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Turkey, the UAE, the US, and the UK.

10. How Much is an Amazon Prime Membership?

Amazon Prime costs $14.99 per month, or $139 annually. Students and those aged 18-24 can pay $7.49 per month or $69 annually. Qualified government assistance recipients may receive a Prime membership for $6.99 per month.

11. How Do I Join Amazon Prime?

Join Amazon Prime or start your free trial here.

12. How Often Does Amazon Hold Prime Day?

Amazon holds its annual Prime Day event in mid-July. Recently, they added a Prime Big Deal Days sale in October and a Big Spring Sale in March.

13. Is There an October Prime Day?

Yes, Amazon has held an October Prime Day since 2022. We anticipate another Prime-related sale event in October 2024.

14. How Do I Score the Best Deals During Prime Day 2024?

We’ll be updating ZDNET.com live with the best deals on products we’ve tested and recommend. Look for “Lightning Deals” and invite-only deals on Amazon. New deals may drop as often as every five minutes.

15. Are There Prime Day Deals Available Already?

Yes, Prime Day has officially kicked off, and you can shop the site. We’ll be covering the best deals throughout the sale, including operating a live blog on the hottest Prime Day grabs.

16. Are There Any Deals to Avoid During Prime Day 2024?

Prime Day brings discounts across nearly 35 categories. Keep an eye on listing prices to ensure you’re getting a genuine discount. Check historical pricing using tools like Google Shopping.

17. Will There Be Similar Sales at Other Retailers?

Yes, other major retailers like Walmart, Target, and Best Buy offer competing sales. We’ll cover all the best deals on top tech during Amazon’s Prime Day event, including deals surfacing elsewhere.

18. Are Prime Day Deals Different for Day 2?

Yes and no. Invite-only and Lightning deals may change each day. New deals can surface as often as every five minutes. Many deals from Day 1 will remain live for Day 2, including discounts on popular Amazon products like Fire TVs, Kindles, Fire tablets, Echo devices, and more.