Another summer, another Amazon Prime Day. This year’s sales event, which officially runs from June 23 to June 26, can be an opportune time to pick up some new gear at a good price.
The sales have already started, so there’s no need to wait. You’ll need to be a Prime member to take advantage of (most of) the sales, though! Here’s how to get Amazon Prime for free if you need it.
Below we offer a hand-selected list of the best early Amazon Prime Day deals on tech right now. Our opinions are honed from the decades of combined experience PCWorld’s editors have reviewing and evaluating PC hardware. We know what a product’s specs and features are worth and we know when a deal is truly a bargain.
We’re updating often, so make sure to check back frequently to see what deals we found.
Best Prime Day deals on laptops
From budget to premium, there is something for everyone.
Best laptop deal: Microsoft Suface Laptop, $1,499 ($700.99 off)
Why is this a good deal?
The Surface Laptop is the complete package: Pretty lightweight at 3.7 pounds, and it’s got a Snapdragon X Elite chip and 16GB of RAM. Throw in the excellent battery life (Microsoft claims up to 20 hours) and a 15-inch 2496×1664 PixelSense display, and it’s easy to see what makes this machine so appealing. Even more so for $700 off.
Get the Microsoft Surface Laptop for $1,499
Best budget laptop deal: Asus Vivobook Go, $380 ($45 off)
Why is this a good deal?
The Vivobook Go sits in the increasingly important “just enough laptop” category.
This is a laptop for web browsing, watching Netflix, and keeping up with email. The lighter stuff that makes up the majority of many people’s computing. That’s what the AMD Ryzen 5 7520U CPU is made for.
Get the Asus Vivobook Go for $380
Best budget gaming laptop deal: Asus TUF Gaming F16, $999.37 ($200.62 off)
Why is this a good deal?
This Asus TUF Gaming F16 hits the bullseye. The Intel Core 5 210H CPU and the RTX 4050 GPU can deliver good-looking 1080p gaming. Just don’t go cranking up the graphics all the way — lean on Nvidia’s DLSS upscaling technology in games that support it, and you’ll be fine.
Get the Asus TUF Gaming F16 for $999
See more deals in our roundup of the best Prime Day laptop deals.
Best Prime Day deals on mini PCs
Mini PCs can be great-spacing desktops and their capabilities can span from general purpose chores to gaming.
Best AMD multi-purpose mini PC deal: GMKtec M8, Ryzen Pro 6650H/16GB RAM/512GB SSD/triple 4K support/Oculink—$390 (19% off)
Why is this a good deal?
At this price, it’s rare to find the GMKtec M8‘s combination of Ryzen 7 processor, DDR5 memory, and 512GB of storage already included. The Oculink port that lets you add discrete graphics is the real kicker, giving it gaming and upgrade potential that most competing mini PCs in this price range simply don’t offer.
Get the GMKtec M8 mini PC for $389.99
Best Intel desktop replacement mini PC deal: Kamrui Hyper H2, Core i5-14450HX/32GB RAM/1TB SSD/triple 4K support—$568 (19% off)
Why is this a good deal?
The combination of a modern Core i5-14450HX processor, 32GB of RAM, and a 1TB SSD makes the Kamrui Hyper H2 an unusually generous mini PC for under $600. Add in support for three 4K displays, and you have a workstation-ready system with premium specs at a significant discount.
Get the Kamrui Hyper H2 for $568
See more deals in our roundup of best Prime Day mini PC deals.
Best Prime Day deals on monitors
A nice monitor can change your whole computing experience, and lucky for us, the latest monitor tech is more affordable than evern.
Best OLED gaming monitor deal: Asus ROG Strix 34-inch ($250 off)
Why is this a good deal?
The Asus Rog Strix XG34WCDG — a 3440×1440 panel with 175Hz refresh rate and G-Sync compatibility — is as capable at multitasking as it is at multiplayer gaming. Usually with a 34-inch ultrawide OLED, you have to compromise or pay up. But with a $250 discount at the time of writing, you’re getting name-brand performance at no-name price.
Get the Asus Rog Strix XG34WCDG for $649
Best office monitor deal: Dell USB-C 4K monitor ($70 off)
Why is this a good deal?
At $280, the Dell 27-inch 4K IPS panel becomes even more attractive than it already was at full price Buy two to get an amazing dual 4K setup, ready to tackle just about any chore from spreadsheets to video editing. 65W charging for other devices sweetens the deal
Get the Dell 27 Plus 4K for $279.99
See more deals in our roundup of the best Prime Day monitor deals.
Best Prime Day deals on USB-C hubs and Thunderbolt docks
Best mainstream Thunderbolt docking station deal: Ugreen Thunderbolt 4 Revodok Max, 96W charging, $219 ($80 off)
Why is this a good deal?
Thunderbolt 4 docks are the current sweet spot. Ugreen’s Thunderbolt 4 Revodok Max doesn’t have dedicated display ports, but many displays now use USB-C connections which will slot right into this docks Thunderbolt port sans adapter. 96W of laptop charging sweeten the deal.
Get UGreen’s Thunderbolt 4 dock for $169.99
Best mainstream USB-C docking station deal: Anker Nano Laptop Docking Station, 100W charging, $109.99 ($40 off)
Why is this a good deal?
The Anker Nano Docking Station offers two hubs for the price of one, functioning as both a USB-C docking station as well as a portable travel hub.
Get the Anker Nano Docking Station for $109.99
See more deals in our roundup of the best Prime Day deals on Thunderbolt docks & USB-C hubs.
Amazon Prime Day deals FAQ
Do I need to be a Prime member to get Amazon’s Prime Day deals?
Yes, as the name suggests, this is an event dedicated to Amazon Prime subscribers. While there will still be many deals that come with no strings attached, the vast majority will have the Prime stamp.
Amazon’s Prime Day is, to an extent, a great way for Amazon to make its Prime subscription service even more enticing. It starts with a 30-day free trial and continues with a $14.99 per month or $139 per year fee. Subscribers don’t just get access to amazing deals and faster shipping, but also access to Prime Video, Grubhub+, Amazon Music, and Amazon Photos, and more.
When does Prime Day start and end?
This year’s Prime Day event will last from June 23 to June 26.
How can I tell whether a Prime Day deal is worth it?
If you need to figure this out for yourself, the best way to figure out whether a deal is worth getting is to check the price history. There are several sites that help with that, including Camel Camel Camel or Keepa. But if you want to be certain something’s a good deal and a product worth buying, you’re better off with getting recommendations from our experts, so make sure to check back here at PCWorld. We’re tracking all the best Prime Day PC tech deals, category by category.