Amazon Prime Day tech deals 2022: what to expect
AMAZON has finally revealed when Prime Day will be in 2022 — and if past years are anything to go by, you can expect to nab some great tech deals.
Whether it’s a new laptop, TV, speakers or a pair of headphones, you should be able to find some hefty discounts this July.
When is Amazon Prime Day 2022?
For 2022, Prime Day has returned to its regular July date, heralding a return to regular programming for the sales event — over the past couple of years it has been held at different times of the year due to the pandemic and stock shortages.
This year, it will be held on Tuesday 12th July and Wednesday 13th July, and we’re expecting thousands of discounts to be rolled out across the two-day period.
Best live Amazon Prime tech deals
Although Prime Day hasn’t rolled around yet, you can already get some great deals on tech at Amazon – and these are open to everyone, not just Prime subscribers.
1. Apple AirPods Pro with MagSafe charging case (2021), £184 (saving £50) – buy here
What’s the deal? A heavenly 23% price drop on Apple’s high-end earbuds. They’re not the cheapest they’ve ever been – that’s £179 – but not far off either.
Why we love it: Because Apple price drops are rare, and we’re happy to see them when they come. Read our Tech Editor’s glowing Apple Airpods Pro review for an in-depth verdict on these noise-cancelling beauties.
- Apple AirPods Pro with MagSafe charging case (2021), £184 (saving £50) – buy here
2. Apple iPhone 11 (64GB) – Black, £419 (saving £70) – buy here
What’s the deal? A 12% reduction on the two-generations-old iPhone 11 SIM-free handset.
Why we love it: Because despite the fact it’s three years old this year, the iPhone 11 is still a fantastic handset that has all the class and firepower that you’d expect from Apple.
- Apple iPhone 11 (64GB) – Black, £419 (saving £70) – buy here
3. Apple Airpods Max, £449 (save £100) – buy here
What’s the deal? A £100 discount on Apple’s top-end earphones – the perfect choice if you love the brand but prefer over-ear to in-ear audio.
Why we love it: These earphones deliver incredible audio and have the slick design and excellent connectivity you would expect from Apple – but they’re not cheap.
Here’s your chance to get them for less.
- Apple AirPods Max, £449 (saving £100) – buy here
4. Echo Dot 4th Generation, Certified Refurbished, £35.99 (saving £9) – buy here
What’s the deal? A price drop of 20% on a refurbished latest-generation Echo Dot speaker.
Why we love it: These mini-sized Echo speakers have surprisingly high-quality audio for the price point they’re at.
Though if you’re a Prime member, it’s probably best to hold on until Prime Day as the non-refurbished model will almost definitely go on sale.
- Echo Dot 4th Generation, Certified Refurbished, £35.99 (saving £9) – buy here
5. Arlo Pro3 Wireless Outdoor Home Security Camera, £114.99 (save 59%) – buy here
What’s the deal? A staggering 59% price drop on this outdoor security camera from Arlo.
Why we love it: Because this is a piece of home security kit that comes jam-packed with impressive features.
The Pro3 records 2K-quality footage, sports night vision so you really know what’s going on when it’s dark, and can zoom in by a factor of 12X.
Make sure you get this while it’s better than half-price.
- Arlo Pro3 Wireless Outdoor Home Security Camera, £114.99 (save 59%) – buy here
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What are the best tech deals on Amazon Prime Day?
Come July 12th, you’ll be able to find deals on a whole host of brands, including Apple, Bosch, Philips, Samsung and other big names.
However, the best tech offers tend to be Amazon device deals, such as Echo speakers, Fire tablets and Ring doorbells — you can expect to get as much as 60% off these during Prime Day 2022.
What were the best tech deals on Prime Day 2021?
Here are the tech highlights of Amazon Prime Day 2021:
- New Apple iPhone 12 mini, £639 (saving £110)
- Echo Dot 4th Gen, £24.99 (saving £25)
- Apple Airpod Pro, £187.99 (lowest price ever)
- Nintendo Switch Bundle, £299.99 (saving £41.97)
- Sony WF-1000XM3 Noise Cancelling Headphones, £129.99 (saving £90)
Will Amazon Prime be on sale on Prime Day?
It’s hard to say — it has been discounted in the past, but that doesn’t mean it’ll be discounted again.
In order to take part in Prime Day, you already need to be an Amazon Prime member, but if you don’t have a subscription already then you can get a free 30 day trial that will allow you to get all the best deals..
Can I get a discount on Amazon Prime?
You can get an Amazon Prime 30 day trial if you’re new to Prime, but after that it’ll cost you £7.99 a month.
However if you’re a student you can get a discounted membership with Prime Student, which includes a six month trial and then Prime at half price, at £3.99 a month.
Is everything discounted on Amazon Prime Day?
No — there will be some products that won’t be discounted on July 12th and 13th. However, there will be great deals across all tech categories, so you’re bound to find something you like!