Officially known as Amazon Prime Big Deals Days, today mark’s the start of Amazon’s second annual Prime Day sales event, which runs from October 6 through October 7. It’s an opportune time to pick up some new gear at a good price. Perhaps get your holiday shopping started early?
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 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.
From budget to premium, there is something for everyone.
Microsoft
Why is this a good deal?
The Surface Laptop is a complete package for everyday computing tasks. With a Snapdragon X Plus chip and 16GB of RAM, it can handle everything from media streaming to video calls to the full gamut of productivity chores. It’s relatively lightweight at 2.7 pounds and has excellent battery life (Microsoft says it can last up to 23 hours). Its 13-inch 1920×1280 touch-enabled display is versatile and easy on the eyes. All in all, it’s an appealing machine, especially at this price.
Get the Microsoft Surface Laptop for $1,099
Why is this a good deal?
The Vivobook Go is the laptop you use for reading Reddit stories, watching Netflix, and getting lost in a Wikipedia hole. The lighter stuff. That’s what the entry-level AMD processor is exactly made for. This is a good machine, especially for under $500. It’s not trying to be crazy powerful. It’s trying to be consistent.
Get the Asus Vivobook Go for $399.99
See more deals in our roundup of the best Prime Day laptop deals.
Mini PCs can be great-spacing desktops and their capabilities can span from general purpose chores to gaming.
Why is this a good deal? The Reatan A8 is a good choice for anyone who wants a compact PC with strong everyday performance and surprisingly capable integrated graphics. Its Oculink port also makes it an enticing option for users who may want to add an external GPU for gaming down the road.
The Ryzen 7 8745HS and Radeon 780M graphics deliver excellent performance for the money—including the ability for some light gaming. That plus 16GB of DDR5 RAM and a 1TB SSD make this a well-balanced mini PC that is ready for most tasks right out of the box.
Get the Reatan A8 for $519
Why is this a good deal? For $569, you get a Core i5-12600H, 32GB of DDR5 RAM, and a 1TB SSD — a strong hardware value at this price. Windows 11 Pro and triple 4K display further sweeten the pot, particularly if you’re building a compact workstation.The Kamrui P2 is great for anyone in the market for a compact PC that is capable of heavier office work, multitasking, and productivity loads. The generous 32GB of RAM and support for three 4K displays make it well suited to professionals who run lots of simultaneous apps or work across multiple monitors.
Get the Kamrui P2 for $569
See more deals in our roundup of best Prime Day mini PC deals.
A nice monitor can change your whole computing experience, and lucky for us, the latest monitor tech is more affordable than ever.
LG
Why is this a good deal? If you want premium options for your gaming hardware, including a big 34-inch ultrawide OLED screen, but you can’t spend top dollar, this $700 LG ultrawide monitor is for you. The 34-inch, 3440×1440 panel gives you appreciably more space versus a 27-inch monitor, with options for multitasking when you’re not gaming. With a 240Hz refresh rate, it’s ready to tackle intense online multiplayer too. It’s G-sync compatible and offers USB-A ports for extra gadgets. Typically, a monitor with all this would be pricey, but with a $600 discount off the original price of this model, you’re getting name-brand performance at no-name price.
Get the LG 34-inch OLED ultrawide monitor for $699.99
BenQ
Why is this a good deal? It’s hard to find a cheap monitor with USB-C, but this BenQ model manages it for under $100. It’s a flexible, easy-to-connect display that makes for a great stand-alone screen or as a second monitor. Yes, it’s kust 24 inches and 1080p resolution, but the 144Hz panel gives it a little extra utility. The USB-C connection doesn’t have enough juice to recharge a laptop, but should work for most phones and tablets.
Get the BenQ 24-inch USB-C monitor for $94.99
See more deals in our roundup of the best Prime Day monitor deals.
A USB-C hub or Thunderbolt dock can add useful expandability to your PC setup.
Why is this a good deal? If you’re a budget buyer who doesn’t need to connect more than one external monitor, this docking station has you covered. It’s got a nice compact design for desktops. An SSD slot can serve as handy local storage. The price reflects steady cuts from it’s original $79.99 list price. And it’s backed by the Ugreen brand, which is solid in the budget space. Keep in mind that you’ll need to provide your own USB-C power supply (up to 100W, but any USB charger will do) and your own SSD. Otherwise, there’s a USB-C and a USB-A port, HDMI, Ethernet, and a card reader.
Get UGreen’s Revodok USB-C docking station for $59.99
Why is this a good deal? If you don’t need the full power of a Thunderbolt dock, this Ugreen 14-in-1 docking station offers a ton of functionality in a more accessible USB-C format: three display ports (two HDMI, one DisplayPort), plus 140W charging via a 27W charger output and 100W upstream to the laptop dock. In addition, there’s an SD/TF card reader as well as a pair of USB-C ports and a USB-A port. Amazon and Ugreen were charging $120 for this station most of the year, so you want to jump on it at this price.
Get Ugreen 14-in-1 USB-C Docking Station for $79.99
Amazon
Why is this a good deal? Amazon’s Basics dock is a great value for anyone who wants to connect multiple monitors. (Note that you’ll have to supply the display cables yourself.) The minimalist docking station features two HDMI, and one DisplayPort, plus 140W charging via a 27W charger output, and 100W upstream to the laptop dock. There’s an SD/TF card reader as well as a pair of USB-C ports and a USB-A port. Plus an extra Thunderbolt 4 port for further port expansion.
At just a tad over $100 (a 31% discount), it’s a solid deal.
Get the Amazon Basics Thunderbolt 4 docking station for $102.33
See more deals in our roundup of the best Prime Day deals on Thunderbolt docks & USB-C hubs.
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.
This year’s October Prime Day event will last from October 6 to October 7.
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.
