By Wirecutter Staff
Wirecutter’s experts have already scanned thousands upon thousands of supposed Prime Day “bargains”—and posted only the best deals on Wirecutter-approved picks that meet our standards of being a truly good deal on a truly good product. From that select group, here are the top 25 most popular deals our readers have purchased so far.
Here's the deal
- An also great power bank and wall charger
- A low-tech but effective tooth whitening kit
- Our top-pick air purifier
- The fastest USB-C lightning cable
- Our pick for the best Wi-Fi extender
- The most effective mosquito repeller
- The best budget wireless earbuds
- Excellent reusable food bags
- The best dry measuring cups
- Our top-pick flashlight
- Our runner-up handheld vacuum
- Our runner-up water flosser
- One of our favorite toys for kids
- Our top-pick electric kettle
- The ebook reader we recommend for adults
- Our favorite budget seat cushion
- Our top dash and windshield car phone mount
- The best smaller smart display
- The best Bluetooth tracker
- The best budget Bluetooth headphones
- Our favorite round sunglasses
- The absolute best blender
- A fantastic adventure board game
- The best smart light bulbs
- Our top air vent car phone mount
An also great power bank and wall charger
Anker PowerCore III Fusion 5K Power Bank
Deal price: $24; street price: $40
A power bank that doubles as a wall-charger, this palm-sized USB power bank can handily streamline multiple gadgets into one simple device. It's also quite compact even though it can take your iPhone from low-battery to fully-charged twice over. This price matches our lowest discount for this electronic travel companion, making it the perfect time to snag the deal.
Read our review of the best portable chargers and power banks for phones and tablets.
A low-tech but effective tooth whitening kit
Crest 3D White Professional Effects Whitestrips Kit
Deal price: $30; street price: $46
Back down to $30, the Crest 3D White Professional Effects Whitestrips Kit is low-tech and low-cost, but also an effective process that's proven to work. It won't happen overnight (the process takes multiple sessions lasting weeks), but removal of years of stains will happen. This particular kit comes with 44 strips altogether, and this deal is the best price we've seen in well over six months.
Read our review of at-home teeth whitening kits.
Our top-pick air purifier
Coway AP-1512HH Mighty Air Purifier (White)
Deal price: $139; street price: $190
The top-performing air purifier in our tests, the Coway AP-1512HH Mighty is effective, efficient, and affordable. Not only does it remove allergens and particulates from the air, but we've found it performed like new even with the same filter after a year or longer. Don't let its size fool you. Even though it weighs under 13 pounds, the machine is powerful. Within 30 minutes it reduced heavy smoke pollution in a 135-square-foot office by 99.6%.
Read our review of the best air purifier.
The fastest USB-C lightning cable
Anker PowerLine II USB-C to Lightning Cable (10 Feet, 2-Pack)
Deal price: $24; street price: $40
Supporting the fastest possible charging speeds, our USB-C to Lightning cable pick is MFi-certified, sturdy, and comes with a lifetime warranty. When compared to a USB-A to Lightning cable, we were able to charge an iPhone three times quicker with this option. These are the replacement cables for your Apple device that we'd recommend.
Read our review of the best lightning cable for iPhone and iPad.
Our pick for the best Wi-Fi extender
TP-Link RE315 Wi-Fi Extender
Deal price: $25; street price: $35
Few things are more frustrating during the workday than spotty Wi-Fi in your house. As our top pick for the best Wi-Fi extender, the RE315 is a good option for anyone who wants to extend the reach of their Wi-Fi network, add an Ethernet jack to another room wirelessly, or install an access point in a pre-wired home. This is the first deal we've posted on this Wi-Fi extender and it's the lowest price we've ever seen.
Read our review of the best Wi-Fi extender and signal booster.
The most effective mosquito repeller
Thermacell E55 Rechargeable Mosquito Repeller (2-Pack)
Deal price: $60; street price: $80
Mosquito bites can take a fun outdoor event and quickly turn it into a nightmare. To keep mosquitoes away from your deck or patio without needing to douse yourself in repellant, we recommend the Thermacell E55. Effective and easy-to-use, the simple interface and rechargeable lithium-ion battery make the Thermacell much more convenient than butane-cartridge options.
Read our review of the best mosquito control gear for your patio or yard.
The best budget wireless earbuds
EarFun Free 2 Wireless Earbuds
Deal price: $34; street price: $50
Wireless earbuds are incredibly convenient, but it's hard to find a good pair under $50. While EarFun's sound quality isn't quite as balanced as our top pick (which has a neckband), they offer a lot of features you don't usually find in budget models, like a full suite of tap-based controls, clear-sounding microphones for phone calls, and a high water-resistance rating. Clip the on-page coupon and use code PDEFRE2WC to get the discounted price.
Read our review of the best wireless Bluetooth earbuds.
Excellent reusable food bags
Stasher Reusable Silicone Bag Multi-Pack (4-Pack, Small, Clear)
Deal price: $37; street price: $55
These Stasher clear silicone bags can simplify your life, streamline your storage processes, and benefit the environment by limiting your consumption of single-use plastics. Durable, versatile, and dishwasher-safe, these bags can hold anything from snacks and sandwiches to last night's leftovers and store flat to maximize space in your kitchen drawers.
Read our review of the best reusable produce bags.
The best dry measuring cups
Simply Gourmet 7 Piece Measuring Cups Set
Deal price: $17; street price: $24
Quality measuring cups can make a huge difference when you're baking. Whether you're aiming for a perfect loaf of bread or throwing together a pancake breakfast, our pick for the best dry measuring cups will help. Durable and accurate, this Simply Gourmet set includes seven sturdy cups with short handles that are easy to grip. Down to $17 with the clipped on-page coupon, this marks a new low for the versatile and durable measuring cups.
Read our review of the best measuring cups.
Our top-pick flashlight
ThruNite Archer 2A V3 Flashlight
Deal price: $24; street price: $30
The light on your phone can work in a pinch, but a dedicated flashlight is a much better tool to have handy during emergencies and power outages. Our top pick is bright, durable, and easy to use. It offers the widest array of brightness settings of any AA-battery powered flashlight we tested, including an ultra-dim mode for reading maps, a high-beam setting for distance, and a strobe mode for emergency signaling.
Read our review of the best flashlight.
Our runner-up handheld vacuum
Black+Decker 16V Max Lithium DustBuster Hand Vacuum CHV1410L
Deal price: $40; street price: $55
Matching the previous lowest price we've seen, we recommend the Black+Decker 16V Max Lithium DustBuster Hand Vacuum CHV1410L if you need a small handheld vacuum for quick tidy-ups. A simple and affordable alternative to our top pick (it's a runner-up), this Black+Decker model has a 12-minute runtime and recharges faster than most other comparable models.
Read our review of the best handheld vacuum.
Our runner-up water flosser
Waterpik Aquarius Water Flosser
Deal price: $45; street price: $70
Flossing can be an unpleasant experience, but water flossers can make flossing an easy habit to develop. Our runner-up pick is currently down to a great price of $45, matching the best price we've seen within the past six months. Durable and offering great flexibility with the adjustable water stream, the only real drawbacks of the Aquarius are the amount of countertop space it takes up and that it needs an outlet to function.
Read our review of the best water flossers.
One of our favorite toys for kids
Magna-Tiles (32-Piece Set)
Deal price: $35; street price: $50
Looking for some indoor summer fun that'll stimulate your child's imagination while developing their STEM skills? Consider Magna-Tiles, a pick from our learning toys guide. This is a great opportunity to save on an easy to clean up building toy with strong magnetic edges, vibrant colors, and fun shapes—you might even find yourself playing with them, like some of our testers did. This is the only notable discount we've seen for this set in about a year.
Read our review of the best learning toys and STEM toys we love.
Our top-pick electric kettle
Cuisinart CPK-17 PerfecTemp Cordless Electric Kettle
Deal price: $72; street price: $100
Whether you're craving late-night instant ramen, or making the perfect cup of tea, an electric kettle will meet your needs. Our top electric kettle pick, the Cuisinart CPK-17 PerfecTemp as it has continued to wow us with its straightforward interface and consistent performance, even after years of use. Our testers were also impressed with how quickly it can boil a liter of water, and how it can accurately and consistently it can hold water at a set temperature.
Read our review of the best electric kettle.
The ebook reader we recommend for adults
Amazon Kindle Paperwhite Kids Ebook Reader (11th generation)
Deal price: $105; street price: $160
Despite the "Kids" branding, the Paperwhite Kids has a better display, offers waterproofing, adjustable color temperature, and a longer warranty than all of our other ebook reader picks—and there are no ads. It's no wonder why the Paperwhite Kids is our top pick for best ebook reader, even if it does sound a little funny. Down to a new low price, the Paperwhite Kids also comes with a one-year subscription to Amazon Kids+ (if you need it!) and has 8 GB of storage.
Read our review of the best ebook reader.
Our favorite budget seat cushion
Xtreme Comforts Large Seat Cushion
Deal price: $21; street price: $35
An ergonomic seat cushion can offer much-needed comfort during long hours working at a desk. At 19-inches wide, our budget pick is one of the roomiest seat cushions we've tested. Although it’s almost twice as thick as our other recommended cushions (and can run a bit hot), the Xtreme Comforts foam is soft and spongy, so you’ll sink into it much more than you would with firmer yet thinner pillows. This deal matches the lowest price we've seen when you clip the on-page coupon.
Read our review of the best ergonomic seat cushions.
Our top dash and windshield car phone mount
iOttie iTap Magnetic 2 Dash or Windshield Car Phone Mount
Deal price: $18; street price: $25
Driving while holding your phone is both dangerous and cumbersome, which is why we recommend the iOttie iTap Magnetic 2 as our top car phone mount pick for dashboard or windshield mounting. With its secure grip and easy installation, this mount supports a wide variety of phones and positions while driving.
Read our review of the best car phone mount.
The best smaller smart display
Amazon Echo Show 5 Smart Display (2nd Gen, 2021 Release)
Deal price: $35; street price: $70
Part smart speaker and part tablet, smart displays combine both to offer more convenient functions than either device on its own. The compact Amazon Echo Show 5 is a perfect display for a nightstand or bathroom counter. Our smaller screen pick does everything the larger Show 8 can do, including play music, check the weather report, and trigger any smart-home routines, but doesn't take up as much space. It also has an auto-dimming screen when you turn out the lights, so it shouldn't keep you up at night.
Read our review of the best smart display for Amazon Alexa.
The best Bluetooth tracker
Apple AirTag Bluetooth Tracker (4-Pack)
Deal price: $85; street price: $100
Tired of turning your house upside-down in pursuit of a misplaced wallet or set of keys? We think Apple's AirTag tracker is the best option for iOS users who want to quickly and easily monitor tagged devices. No other tracker can compete with the broad scope and precision finding that an AirTag offers. This deal matches the previous best price we've seen for a set of four AirTags.
Read our review of the best bluetooth tracker.
The best budget Bluetooth headphones
Jabra Elite 45h Bluetooth Headphones (Black)
Deal price: $50; street price: $90
Impressive sound quality, a snug fit, and a battery that lasts over 50 hours per charge all make the Jabra Elite 45h much better headphones than you'd expect for the price. While you won't get active noise-cancelling or corded listening with these headphones, they're small tradeoffs for the amount of money you'll save compared to other headphones. This is the lowest price we've seen on a new pair.
Read our review of the best Bluetooth wireless headphones.
Our favorite round sunglasses
Sungait Vintage Round Sunglasses (Polarized Grey)
Deal price: $13; street price: $16
The Sungait Vintage Round Sunglasses are the top round sunglasses pick in our guide to the best cheap sunglasses. They're stylish, comfortable, sturdy, and include a lifetime warranty—a surprising bonus for sunglasses under $20. Although this listing includes both polarized and non-polarized options, we recommend a polarized pair as the better buy for improved glare protection.
Read our review of the best cheap sunglasses.
The absolute best blender
Vitamix 5200 Blender (Black)
Deal price: $300; street price: $480
There's a reason the Vitamix 5200 has been our top pick since 2014. This high-performance model offers a powerful motor with a wide range of speeds that will quickly and gracefully puree food. A favorite in professional kitchens and juice bars, this is the one blender we tried that can make creamy peanut butter and puree hearty soup without spewing liquid up the sides. It also comes with an exceptional 7-year warranty for some added peace of mind. Although we've seen better prices in the past, this is the first deal we've posted this year for the 5200 and is still a solid deal.
Read our review of the best blender.
A fantastic adventure board game
Mysterium Board Game
Deal price: $28; street price: $42
Mysterium is an expansive and continuous co-op adventure game from our guide to the best board games. Part Clue and part Dixit, players are psychics who must work together to solve a murder case based on ambiguous, beautifully illustrated “vision” cards that are open to interpretation. The fun of the game comes when Mysterium requires you to find the subtle connections between cards and to consider how each person is most likely to read them.
Read our review of the best board games.
The best smart light bulbs
Wyze Bulb Color Smart LED Light Bulb
Deal price: $11; street price: $15
This affordable smart bulb is one of the brightest we’ve tested, producing 1100 lumens and 75 watts of brightness. It doesn’t offer special effects, but it does include a plethora of features like tunable white control, sleep routines, and Vacation Mode. Supporting Wi-Fi and Bluetooth that can be controlled locally, the Wyze is compatible with Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, and IFTTT. This discount is the first deal we've posted for a single bulb.
Read our review of the best smart LED light bulbs.
Our top air vent car phone mount
iOttie iTap Magnetic 2 Air Vent Mount
Deal price: $17; street price: $25
If you prefer using your air vent to mount the phone rather than the dashboard, the iOttie iTap Magnetic 2 Air Vent Mount is easy to set up and securely holds your phone in a car's vent slats with its strong magnetic grip. In tests, it could support most phones both vertically and horizontally over even the roughest terrain.
Read our review of the best car phone mount.
Further reading
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