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Any wise seasoned shopper knows to wait for big sale events throughout the year if they want to save hundreds — and now, the biggest is upon us… Amazon Prime Day.

Whether you’ve been eyeing a new vacuum or a pair of the latest earbuds, there isn’t a better time to add to cart because Amazon has slashed the prices across millions of items.

This massive sale event is running for six days this year, kicking off on Tuesday, July 16 and ending on Sunday, July 21. So, load up your carts and snag those limited-time deals before they vanish!

  1. What is Amazon Prime Day?
  2. When does Amazon Prime Day start and end?
  3. How does this compare to other Amazon sales?
  4. Do you have to be a Prime member to shop during Amazon Prime Day?
  5. What we’d buy from the Amazon Prime Day sale 2024
  6. Full list of deals during last year’s Amazon Prime Day
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What is Amazon Prime Day?

Amazon Prime Day is a yearly shopping extravaganza exclusive to Prime members. Think Black Friday, but for Amazon, with flash sales, deep discounts and exciting new product releases across all categories, from tech and home essentials to fashion, toys and more. It’s the perfect time to bag those items on your wishlist (and maybe discover a few hidden gems while you’re at it).

Do you have to be a Prime member to shop during Amazon Prime Day?

Yes, Prime Day is a members-only event. While you can still shop on Prime Day without a membership, you won’t have access to the exclusive deals.

Consider a free trial to unlock these limited-time savings. Prime’s 30-day free trial gives you all the perks of a Prime membership, including fast delivery and access to Prime Video and Prime Music. After the trial, you can either cancel your membership or keep these premium benefits for just $9.99 a month.

Sign up for a free 30-day trial membership today.

Our top picks from the Amazon Prime Day sale 2024

1. ECOVACS DEEBOT N8 Robot Vacuum Cleaner

$299 (usually $999) at Amazon

Currently selling for a massive 70 per cent off, there’s never been a better time to score yourself a quality robot vacuum. This one tackles dirt, pet hair and even eliminates 99 per cent of bacteria with its powerful 2300Pa suction. The super-fast mapping technology gets your home cleaned in a flash, while the quiet operation (think hushed conversation) gives you some much-needed peace and quiet.

“I have had this little robo vac for a year,” said a reviewer who left five stars. “I purchased it with my NDIS funds and it has been excellent value for money and has literally changed my LIFE! Even if I was buying it myself I’d have bought one and I don’t think I’ll ever not have a Deebot because it has been so helpful.”

Key features:

  • 2300Pa suction tackles dirt, pet hair and eliminates 99% of bacteria
  • TrueMapping technology maps your home 4x faster than standard laser mapping
  • Cleans quietly at 67 decibels, as quiet as everyday speech
  • Automatically adjusts power or avoids carpets during mopping
  • Control cleaning modes, set no-go zones and more from the app or voice commands

2. Save 24% on Dyson Airwrap multi styler

$649 (usually $849) at Amazon

Ditch the heat damage and achieve salon-worthy styles at home with the Dyson Airwrap multi-styler. This innovative tool uses air, not extreme heat, to dry, curl, shape and hide flyaways.

“Does the many things exactly as advertised,” wrote a five-star reviewer on the Dyson website. “I have never much bothered with styling my hair before as it required too many hands! This is so easy and the Airwrap aspect genuinely works – as does the attachment that settles flyaways.”

Key features:

  • Coanda airflow wraps hair to the barrel for effortless styling
  • Multiple attachments: Includes a Coanda styling dryer, curling barrels and a volumising brush
  • Three settings for precise heat control and damage prevention
  • Suitable for all hair types

3. Save 27% on Sony WH1000XM4 noise-cancelling wireless headphones

$321 (usually $439) at Amazon

When it comes to premium noise-cancelling headphones, Sony is ahead of the game. These best-selling ones come with a 30-hour battery life with quick charging, touch sensor controls, superior call quality and voice assistance.

Customers especially like the comfort, sound quality, value and easy connectivity, with one writing: “These are some of the best headphones I’ve ever used. The active noise cancelling (ANC) is excellent, the audio quality is superb, they’re comfortable and portable, and the battery life is decent.”

Key features:

  • Designed for all-day comfort and a secure fit
  • Effortlessly pairs and connects with multiple devices
  • Up to 30-hour battery life with quick charging (10-minute charge for 5 hours of playback)
  • Touch sensor controls to pause/play/skip tracks, control volume, activate voice assistant and answer phone calls
  • Superior call quality
  • Wearing detection pauses playback when headphones are removed

4. Save 30% on LEGO Technic McLaren Formula 1 race car set

$209 (usually $299.99) at Amazon

Calling all car enthusiasts and LEGO collectors! This meticulously detailed set lets you build a replica model of McLaren’s 2022 F1 car. Developed in collaboration with McLaren Racing, the model features authentic details like a V6-cylinder engine with moving pistons, steering, suspension and differential.

“Our first LEGO Technic purchase and have to say the kit + build experience exceeded our expectations,” said a happy five-star reviewer. “The construction was really relaxing and enjoyable. Instruction booklet easy to follow and great illustrations. If you make mistakes with the construction/build process it’s not a problem to take pieces apart and re-do sections.”

Key features:

  • Authentic replica
  • Realistic features
  • Enjoy a challenging and rewarding construction process
  • Coffee-table-style instructions
  • Perfect gift for adults and kids
Miele Complete C3 Cat & Dog Vacuum Cleaner Red

5. Save 20% on Miele Complete C3 Cat & Dog vacuum cleaner

$699 (usually $879) at Amazon

Pet hair and allergens don’t stand a chance against this powerful vacuum, which comes with a dedicated turbo brush that tackles stubborn pet hair embedded in carpets and upholstery. Plus, an active charcoal filter neutralises pet odours, leaving your home smelling fresh and inviting.

Customers rate the quality, suction, value and power, with one saying: “Vacuum arrived quickly and is insanely better than any stick or capsule vacuum we’ve ever owned.”

Key features:

  • 890W motor with high energy efficiency
  • Strong motor and charcoal filter
  • Flexible floorhead
  • Turbo brush for pet hair
  • Charcoal filter keeps air odour-free and fresh
  • AirClean filter traps over 99.9 per cent of dust
Instant Pot Vortex Plus 5.7L air fryer

6. Save 56% on Instant Pot Vortex Plus 5.7L air fryer

$118.99 (usually $269) at Amazon

Enjoy the crispy textures and flavours of your favourite fried foods without the added oil and mess with the Vortex Plus. It uses 95 per cent less oil, but still gets the same result as traditional cooking methods.

“This air fryer is so amazing, I love it,” wrote a five-star reviewer. “I use it everyday and my oven consumption has reduced since I got this. Good for quick mornings and kids breakfast etc. Very easy to clean and even cooking. I can’t live without it now.”

Key features:

  • 5.7L size fits a 1.8kg chicken or 1kg of fries
  • Crisp your food with 95 per cent less oil using EvenCrisp technology
  • Six cooking modes – Air Fry, Bake, Roast, Reheat, Grill and Dehydrate
  • Smart dial for adjusting temperature and time, with pre-set options
  • Brushed stainless-steel finish, easy to clean, with dishwasher-safe tray
Coway Airmega air purifier

7. Save 33% on Coway Airmega air purifier

$268 (usually $399) at Amazon

Developed to create maximum clean air in its size for mid-sized spaces including living rooms, bedrooms and offices, this air purifier can be packed away nicely while it does the job.

“I am so happy with the product and customer service,” said a five-star reviewer. “I definitely feel I made the right choice in terms of choosing an air purifier. Not only do I notice a difference in the air quality, it is so easy to use and maintain.”

Key features:

  • Removes up to 99.999 per cent of particles as small as 0.01 micrometre
  • LED indicator shows current air quality
  • Purifies rooms up to 109㎡, with a Clean Air Delivery Rate of 421 m³/h
  • Auto Mode adjusts fan speed based on air quality; Eco Mode saves energy by stopping the fan when air quality is good
  • Filter change notifications, washable pre-filter and up to eight-hour auto timer
Ecovacs Robot Vacuum

8. Save 70% on Ecovacs DEEBOT N8 robot vacuum cleaner

$299 (usually $999) at Amazon

Ditch the manual labour and reclaim your free time once and for all! This robot vacuum boasts powerful suction to tackle dirt and dust, while its two-in-one vacuuming and mopping functionality gives you sparkling clean floors with little effort.

“The Deebot N8 robovac is a great little machine,” wrote a reviewer who left five stars. “It vacuums my two levels according to my set schedule. Now I can get on with the important things in life while enjoying living in a clean tidy house.”

Key features:

  • Vacuum and mop in one go with 2300Pa suction power and 99 per cent bacterial removal
  • TrueMapping with laser technology and dTOF sensors maps your home 4X faster and detects objects down to 2mm
  • Operates at just 67 decibels, as quiet as everyday speech
  • Automatically detects carpets, boosting power for vacuuming or avoiding during mopping
  • Create virtual boundaries, no-go zones, schedule cleanings and select modes for different floors
CuboAI PLus Smart Baby Monitor

9. Save 30% on CuboAI Plus smart baby monitor

$349 (usually $499) at Amazon

Give yourself peace of mind and a restful night’s sleep with this innovative baby monitor. It goes beyond just video, featuring AI technology to detect important events like covered faces, danger zones and even coughs.

Customers like the ease of use and image quality of the security camera, with one writing: “This product is brilliant. From your iPad or iPhone, you can keep an eye on your bub whilst they’re in their cot, and it gives alerts if it detects that your baby’s face might be covered. You can also talk to your baby through the monitor. It doesn’t matter where you are (even if one of you is away from the house), you can still keep an eye on bub and talk to bub through this.”

Key features:

  • Notifies you if your baby’s mouth and nose are covered or if they’re face down
  • HD night vision, true cry detection and danger zone alerts
  • Tracks baby’s sleep health with easy-to-read stats and 18-hour playback
  • Transitions from a floor/crib stand for newborns to a mobile stand for toddlers; suitable for ages 0-5+
  • Connect multiple cameras to one account and share access with up to seven people
  • CTIA Cybersecurity Certified for account and data protection
Sunbeam Barista Max Coffee Machine

10. Save 29% on Sunbeam Barista Max espresso, latte and cappuccino coffee machine

$389.99 (usually $549) at Amazon

Craving café-quality coffee at home? Look no further than the Sunbeam Barista Max! This all-in-one espresso machine lets you whip up barista-worthy drinks like lattes, cappuccinos and espressos with the touch of a button.

“I was really surprised at how great this little coffee machine is,” said a reviewer. “I bought it as something lightweight and compact we can take on road trips… Amazingly, the coffee it makes tastes every bit as good as the expensive machine we already have at home.”

Key features:

  • Tap & Go one-touch grinder with 30 settings for consistent grind size
  • Temp IQ Shot Control regulates water flow and temperature for great taste
  • Powerful steam wand for velvety microfoam milk in lattes, flat whites and cappuccinos
  • Includes group handle, tamper, milk jug, filter baskets, cleaning pin and grinder brush
  • Engineered in Australia

Full list of deals to shop during Amazon Prime Day 2024

Still haven’t found the perfect bargain? Don’t worry, there are *plenty* more to explore during Amazon Prime Day!

For a full list of categories to shop, click here.

The best Amazon Prime Day deals on fashion

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The best Amazon Prime deals for babies and kids

When does Amazon Prime Day start and end?

Amazon Prime Day 2024 officially starts on Tuesday, July 16 at 12:01AM (AEST) and runs until midnight (AEST) on Sunday, July 21. That’s six whole days of glorious, glorious savings.

How does this compare to other Amazon sales?

Unlike other Amazon sales that pop up throughout the year, Prime Day is the holy grail for deal-hungry Prime members. Prime Day boasts the best discounts across a wide range of categories, with super fast delivery and other perks. While other sales might offer savings on specific items, Prime Day is your one-stop shop for multiple shopping needs.

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