How to save big on Prime Day by loading your carts now

Why savvy shoppers are loading their carts now in order to save the most during Prime Day

Prime Day is Amazon’s huge mid-summer sale to end all sales. It's happening on July 8-11 this year, and it can be hectic for shoppers hunting for significant markdowns. One of the most frequent questions we hear is with regard to how people can make sure they are getting the best deal possible.

BestReviews has consistently had one piece of advice for its readers to help conquer the craziness: Add the products you’re most excited to shop for to your cart before Prime Day starts. By doing this, you’ll be able to watch how much the items are marked down once the sale starts and strike when they’re at the lowest price.

It’s really simple: Prime members should add the products they desire to their cart, and instead of buying, hold on to see the prices in a list when the event officially begins. 

Shop these top deals now: LEVOIT Core300-P Air Purifier, Dyson V8 Plus Cordless Vacuum, Bose QuietComfort Bluetooth Headphones

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Tips for finding the best Prime Day sales

We are also consistently asked, "How do you know when a deal is at its best price during Prime Day?" The short answer is that it’s impossible to know with 100 percent certainty, as prices fluctuate constantly throughout the event. But here are some quick ground rules we advocate:

• More expensive products won’t be marked down as much percentage-wise. If you see something that costs hundreds of dollars and is discounted by 15% or more, that’s a good sign to buy. This is especially true for brand-name products, like those from Apple or Dyson.
• For products that are $50 or less, you want to see them marked down even more. Look for 30% or more. 
• The cheapest items, like toys, are worth waiting for the 50% off marker.
• If it’s marked as a lightning deal, do not wait. That will be the best price you will get.

Best Prime Day deals to look out for

Here are some of our favorite products to bookmark for Prime Day

LEVOIT Core300-P Air Purifier  15% OFF

Cover up to 1,074 square feet with this air purifier with a three-in-one HEPA filter system that removes dust, smoke and odors. It also has a sleep mode that operates quietly, making it great for use in bedrooms.

Dyson V8 Plus Cordless Vacuum  26% OFF

This cordless vacuum features Dyson's advanced cyclone technology with multiple attachments for cleaning every part of your home — from stairs to furniture and hard-to-reach areas. The V8 Plus model also has longer battery life, so you can clean more between charges.

Bose QuietComfort Bluetooth Headphones 

These limited edition twilight blue wireless headphones deliver active noise cancelling with deep bass and up to 24 hours of playtime. The over-ear design provides comfortable extended wear while the built-in microphone handles phone calls, meetings and more.

Sony WH-1000XM4 Wireless Premium Noise Canceling Overhead Headphones with Mic  14% OFF

Get industry-leading noise cancellation with Alexa voice control and phone call microphone capabilities in these overhead headphones — plus exceptional audio quality and advanced noise canceling that adapts to your environment automatically.

Ninja Blender Kitchen System  18% OFF

The Ninja Blender Kitchen System includes a pitcher, an eight-cup food processor bowl and a smoothie cup with Total Crushing technology. Everything is BPA-free, and the multiple containers offer versatility to handle different tasks from smoothies to dough preparation, with a strong enough motor to handle tough tasks like crushing ice.

Ulike Laser Hair Removal Device Air 10 Ipl  13% OFF + $70 COUPON

This IPL hair removal device offers nearly painless permanent hair reduction at home in just 10 minutes per session. Safe to operate on different skin types, it even has a cooling feature to reduce discomfort during treatment.

DEWALT 20V MAX Cordless Drill and Impact Driver, Power Tool Combo Kit  42% OFF

This power tool set includes a cordless drill, impact driver, two batteries and charger for all your drilling, fastening and home improvement needs — plus, with two batteries, you can operate them continuously without running out of power.

MIUZZY Cordless Vacuum Cleaner, 30Kpa Stick Vacuum with Anti-Tangle Brush and Upgraded Green Light

This stick vacuum features anti-tangle brush technology and a green light that helps you see invisible dust on hard floors for a better clean than ever before. The wireless design also means convenient cleaning without cord restrictions.

Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 40mm  27% OFF

Get an AI-powered energy score, wellness tips, heart rate tracking and sleep monitoring with comprehensive fitness tracking capabilities in this compact smart watch that syncs with your smartphone via Bluetooth for notifications and apps. 

Nespresso VertuoPlus Coffee and Espresso Machine by De'Longhi with Milk Frother  35% OFF

Make cafe-quality drinks at home with a built-in milk frother and one-touch operation to make  drip coffee and espresso.

Apple Watch Series 10 [GPS 46mm case] Smartwatch  16% OFF

Apple's Series 10 watch features an always-on Retina display, ECG app and comprehensive fitness tracking with water resistance for active lifestyles, plus GPS connectivity for location tracking even without a phone connection.

Vitamix 5200 Blender 

This is a great example of a high-end item that is currently at a great price. If this top-of-the-line brand name has been on your list, it’s a perfect time to buy.

roborock Q7+ Max Robot Vacuum and Mop Cleaner  33% OFF

This robot gets it done across all kinds of flooring and is worth checking out now, especially when you can save more than a hundred dollars in the process.

Bissell Little Green Pet Deluxe Portable Carpet Cleaner   14% OFF

A staple of Prime Big Deal Days and pet owners. You can get it now for less than $100.

Callaway Golf 300 Pro Laser Rangefinder 

You can always tell the Prime Day shoppers on the golf course because they’ll have this rangefinder. It competes with models that are way more expensive while providing yardages adjusted for slope. 

The most anticipated Prime Day sales

Here are some of the deals we hope will go live when the event starts and the deals really get going.

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Generation)

Apple has emerged as a consistent player during Prime Day. Adding another pair of headphones makes life easier across the board. This one will be in a lot of our carts ahead of the event. 

JBL Charge 4

JBL Bluetooth speakers always impress in the BestReviews Testing Lab. They have some of the fastest-connecting speakers in the game, which will add to any park or backyard hang.

VIZIO 50-inch MQX-Series 4K 120Hz QLED HDR10+ Smart TV 29% OFF

Impressive technology at an even more impressive price. We love to see it when VIZIO’s products go on sale to make the bang for the buck even greater. 

Herschel Supply Co. Herschel Classic XL Backpack

Get ahead of back-to-school shopping with the stylish Herschel brand. Amazon has rolled out an increasing number of fashion deals over the years with bigger and bigger brand names.

Dyson Airwrap

It’s not a major sales event unless we’re looking out for a discount on Dyson’s wildly popular hairstyler. The perfect gift.

And if you need assistance on finding the best deals, BestReviews will be updating our coverage of the following pieces throughout the event to connect our readers with the best deals live at the time, including early deals currently on sale:

• The best early sales of Prime Days 2025
• Best Prime Day sales for under $100

Prices listed reflect time and date of publication and are subject to change.

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