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I Found 22 Early Prime Day Deals That Are Worth Shopping Now

Jun 17, 2026 8:22 AM

We've trawled the depths of Amazon to find the best deals on gear we’ve tested.

Illustration: Laura Normand

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Amazon Prime Day is just around the corner. This year the deals officially kick off June 23 and ru through midnight Friday, June 26, but there are already some good early deals going on. Whether you need a new laptop, an Alexa speaker, or some noise-canceling earbuds, you can shop today.

WIRED Featured Deals

The best laptop around: MacBook Air (M5) for $950 ($149 off)
Budget-friendly earbuds: Nothing Ear (a) Wireless Earbuds for $53 ($28 off)
The best all-in-one espresso machine: Breville Barista Express for $500 ($193 off)
A small Echo speaker with great sound:Echo Dot Max for...

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