Best Prime Day tech deals 2021 at Amazon

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TVs and headphones and laptops, oh my! These Prime Day deals are off the charts. (Photo: Yahoo Life)

Spent all weekend relaxing? Good, because now it’s time to get down to business — specifically the business of taking advantage of Prime Day tech deals. Take out your wish list and check it twice. What have you been waiting on? Now’s the moment to grab it, whether it’s that big-screen TV, that cushy pair of headphones or that new smart-home component. These price drops are epic.

We’ve gathered the very best Prime Day tech deals on everything from Apple AirPods to Nintendo video games to Lenovo laptops and beyond. More good news: Amazon will give you free shipping on everything here. And if you have Amazon Prime, you’ll get even more — access to new movies and TV shows, discounts at Whole Foods and two-day shipping on many, many items. Not yet a member? Why not? You can sign up for your free 30-day trial here.

Read on for the Prime Day tech deals calling your name.

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Best TV deals

Start making Hisense: A 40-inch TV for less than $180? We'll take it! (Photo: Walmart) — Start making Hisense: A 40-inch TV for less than $180? We’ll take it! (Photo: Walmart)

On sale for $178, down from $228, the Hisense 40-inch Class Full HD Roku Smart LED TV is undeniably sleek. It’s got a nearly edge-to-edge 43-inch display (translation: more picture, less frame), HD resolution at 1080p and DTS True Surround Sound. That all adds up to you’ll a movie theater-like experience at home, with colors that pop.

The built-in Roku streamer gives you instant access to thousands of video streaming channels, including Netflix, YouTube, Disney+, HBO Max, Prime Video, Hulu and ESPN+. It also has a few smart-home features like voice search for hands-free navigation. That’s right: You can find your favorite TV shows and movies, just by verbally invoking them. Who’s the boss? You’re the boss!

“Great TV. Once I selected ‘theater sound’ the clouds parted and there was entertainment bliss — OK, maybe that’s a bit extra, however, the sound did vastly improve,” shared a delighted five-star reviewer. “Perfect size for me. Easy setup and operation.”

Shop more TV deals below:

Insignia 24-inch Smart HD TV — Fire TV Edition, $100 (was $170), amazon.com
Insignia 39-inch Smart HD TV — Fire TV Edition, $180 (was $250), amazon.com
Insignia NS-43DF710NA21 43-inch Smart 4K Ultra HD — Fire TV Edition, $220 (was $320), amazon.com
Toshiba 43-inch 43C350KU C350 Series LED 4K Ultra HD Smart Fire TV, $260 (was $370), amazon.com
Hisense 50-inch Class H8 Quantum Series Android 4K ULED Smart TV, $440 (was $550), amazon.com
Toshiba 50LF621U21 50-inch Smart 4K Ultra HD — Fire TV Edition, $310 (was $430), amazon.com
Insignia 55-inch NS-55F301NA22 F30 Series LED 4K Ultra HD Smart Fire TV, $350 (was $500), amazon.com
Samsung 55-inch Class QLED Q60T Series 4K Ultra HD LED Quantum Smart TV, $576 (was $899), amazon.com
Sony X80J 55-inch 4K Ultra HD LED Smart Google TV, $748 (was $800), amazon.com
Sony X80J 65-inch 4K Ultra HD LED Smart Google TV, $898 (was $1,000), amazon.com
Vizio 70-inch V-Series 4K Ultra HD LED Smart TV, $650 (was $700), amazon.com
Sony X900H 85-inch 4K Ultra HD Smart LED TV, $1,800 (was $2,600), amazon.com

Best headphone and earbud deals

Good thing you don't already own these — you'd never hear us shouting about what a great deal this is. (Photo: Amazon) — Good thing you don’t already own these — you’d never hear us shouting about what a great deal this is. (Photo: Amazon)

Sometimes, we get really lucky, and a big name drops the price on luxe headphones for Prime Day. Well, this is one of those times! These wireless Sony WH-CH710N Noise-Canceling Headphones are on sale for just $78 — that’s a whopping $122 off! Don’t you feel whopped? Shop now and save 61 percent — this is the lowest price we’ve ever seen on these top-rated cans!

The wireless headphones feature the crisp, clear audio you expect from Sony. Their Dual Noise Sensor Technology blocks out nearly all background and ambient distractions. No humming from your air conditioner or thrum from the washing machine — it’s just you and your music! Any birthdays coming up? These make an impressive gift (they’ll think you spent a fortune).

“The Sony headphones are perfect. They sync easily and the sound is clear,” raved a solace-seeking husband and dad. “The noise-canceling feature is great and often annoys my wife and kids when I can’t hear them. These are very comfortable….The charging is quick and the battery life is very good.”

Shop more headphone and earbud deals below:

Echo Buds, $80 (was $120), amazon.com
Apple AirPods Max, $499 (was $549), amazon.com
Apple AirPods Pro, $197 (was $249), amazon.com
Beats Solo Pro Wireless Noise Cancelling On-Ear Headphones, $170 (was $300), amazon.com
Bose Noise Cancelling Wireless Bluetooth Headphones 700, $379 (was $399), amazon.com
Sony WF-1000XM3 Noise Canceling Wireless Earbuds, $178 (was $230), amazon.com
Sony WF-SP800N True Wireless Sports In-Ear Noise-Canceling Headphones, $98 (was $199), amazon.com
Beats Solo3 Wireless On-Ear Headphones, $125 (was $200), amazon.com
Apple AirPods with Charging Case, $119 (was $159), amazon.com
Apple AirPods with Wireless Charging Case, $150 (was $199), amazon.com
Powerbeats Pro Wireless Earphones, $170 (was $200), amazon.com
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless Bluetooth Earbuds, $130 (was $300), amazon.com
Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus, $100 (was $150), amazon.com
Jabra Elite Active 65t Earbuds, $60 (was $97), amazon.com

Best gaming deals

FYI: This RPG features lots of DLC, and at just 20 bucks for three games, it's a pretty BFD. (Photo: Amazon) — FYI: This RPG features lots of DLC, and at just 20 bucks for three games, it’s a pretty BFD. (Photo: Amazon)

It’s time to join a mayhem-fueled thrill ride — at 60 percent off! In Borderlands Legendary Collection for Nintendo Switch, you’re whisked away to the planet Pandora, where you’ll be tasked with stopping the Calypso twins from getting all the bandit clans together and claiming ultimate power in the galaxy. Shoot, loot and role-play your way through the high-stakes action and collect a whole boatload of gadgets along the way.

This is the Legacy Edition, which includes all three games and DLC (downloadable content), is packed with new missions and stories, and more pillaging and power-ups.

“It’s so awesome to be able to play Borderlands on a handheld system,” raved a delighted gamer. “After about 100 hours in each game so far, All three run silky smooth with no hiccups. The gameplay is just how I remember it on the xbox 360 and I love it. I highly recommend this collection…”

Shop more gaming deals below:

Luna Gaming Controller, $49 (was $70), amazon.com
Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare (PS4), $13 (was $40), amazon.com
Sid Meier’s Civilization VI (PC), $12 (was $60), amazon.com
Mafia: Definitive Edition (PS4), $30 (was $40), amazon.com
BioShock: The Collection, $20 (was $50), amazon.com
NBA 2K21 (Xbox Series X), $30 (was $70), amazon.com
Godfall (PS5), $42 (was $70), amazon.com
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (Nintendo Switch), $48 (was $60), amazon.com
Runmus Gaming Headset, $15 (was $25), amazon.com
Madden NFL 21: Next Level Edition (Xbox Series X), $43 (was $70), amazon.com
The Falconeer: Day One Edition (Xbox Series X), $12 (was $40), amazon.com
Outriders Day One Edition (PS5), $45 (was $60), amazon.com
Immortals Fenyx Rising (PS5), $30 (was $60), amazon.com

Best smartphone and tablet deals

Normally we'd never yell — Normally we’d never yell “Fire!” in a crowded website, but….”YOU’VE GOT TO GRAB THIS FIRE HD 8 FOR JUST $45!” (Photo: Amazon)

How ’bout another half-price sale? Coming right up! On sale for $45 (was $90), the Fire HD 8 has a brilliant eight-inch HD display and works with Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Music as well as hundreds of social media apps, games, and more. With its 10-hour battery life, this baby supports binge-watching.

“This HD 8 boots up extremely fast. The screen movement is very smooth,” wrote a delighted tablet user. “I own an HD 10 but I like this better because the size makes it easier to hold and maneuver…. I had a concern about the sound quality, but the sound quality is very good. The charge time is fast and the battery holds a charge for a long time.” And the price? Ridiculous.

Shop more smartphone and tablet deals below:

Fire HD 8 Plus, $65 (was $110), amazon.com
Fire HD 10, $80 (was $150), amazon.com
Fire HD 10 Plus, $110 (was $180), amazon.com
Kindle, $55 (was $90), amazon.com
Kindle Paperwhite, $80 (was $130), amazon.com
Kindle Oasis, $185 (was $250), amazon.com
Apple iPad (10.2-inch, Wi-Fi, 32GB), $299 (was $329), amazon.com
Moto G7 Plus, $140 (was $250), amazon.com
TCL 10 Pro Unlocked Android Smartphone, $300 with on-page coupon (was $450), amazon.com
Ulefone Note 9P smartphone, $160 (was $200), amazon.com

Best smart-home deals

Want to turn your dumb home into a smart home? Look to the orb! (Photo: Amazon)

With an all-new sphere design, the fourth generation Echo Dot, marked down from $50 to just $25 (we’ve done the math — that’s half off!) for Prime members only, is a small but powerful smart speaker with a glow-light base that can not only channel Alexa but can also stream tunes from Amazon Music, Spotify, Apple Music, Sirius XM and more. It offers clearer, more robust audio quality than earlier iterations. With this dynamo at 50 percent off, there’s never been a smarter time to pair it with another Echo Dot to create amazing stereo sound.

Shoppers love the compact dimensions — just 3.5-inches high — which make it great for smaller rooms. “This is exactly what I was looking for,” said a happy Amazon shopper. “The sound is loud and clear. Now I am able to hear all online stations with no interference. The design is space-saving, with rubber underneath to prevent sliding.”

The Echo Dot 4 comes in Charcoal, Glacier White and Twilight Blue.

Shop more smart-home deals below:

Echo Show 5, $45 (was $80), amazon.com
Echo Auto, $15 (was $50), amazon.com
Echo Show 10 (third generation), $190 (was $250), amazon.com
Echo Dot with clock (fourth generation), $35 (was $60), amazon.com
Echo (fourth generation), $60 (was $100), amazon.com
Echo Frames (second generation), $175 (was $250), amazon.com
Echo Show 8 (second generation), $95 (was $130), amazon.com
Fire TV Cube, $80 (was $120), amazon.com
Fire TV Stick 4K, $25 (was $50), amazon.com
eero 6 mesh Wi-Fi router, $83 (was $129), amazon.com
Ring Video Doorbell Wired, $45 (was $60), amazon.com
Ring Spotlight Cam, $150 (was $200), amazon.com
Ring Stick Up Cam, $75 (was $100), amazon.com
Rexing V1 4K Ultra HD Car Dash Cam, $72 (was $100), amazon.com
Govee Immersion WiFi TV LED Backlights, $49 (was $80), amazon.com

Best work-from-home deals

Whether you're working from home or just playing around, this Lenovo laptop/tablet's got you covered. (Photo: Walmart) — Whether you’re working from home or just playing around, this Lenovo laptop/tablet’s got you covered. (Photo: Walmart)

Here in Prime time, the Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 is on sale for just $399 (down from $520) — over 20 percent off! If productivity is your game, then this machine came to play (by which we mean work). Its brilliant HD 14-inch LED display makes everything look stellar, from spreadsheets to YouTube videos. And thanks to a speedy and powerful AMD Ryzen 3 4300U Octa-Core Processor paired with 4GB of memory and 128GB of on-board storage, the Flex 5 can handle just about any task you throw at it. The laptop even doubles as a Windows 10 tablet — that’s the “Flex” part.

“Amazing laptop, perfect for my everyday needs,” wrote a delighted Walmart reviewer. “Runs fast, touchscreen is awesome and it’s lightweight and small, making travel easy. Extremely durable. Love the ability to use the Lenovo pen, and the tablet mode is such a great feature. Definitely would recommend, especially for the epic price range. Can’t compare.”

Shop more work-from-home deals below:

AcePC AK1 Mini PC, $170 (was $190), amazon.com
HP Chromebook 11, $180 (was $260), amazon.com
HP 14-inch Chromebook HD, $238 (was $259), amazon.com
LifeLong Ergonomic Laptop stand for desk, $60 (was $90), amazon.com
AndaSeat gaming and office chair, $230 with on-page coupon (was $290), amazon.com
Vankyo Leisure 530W Digital Projector, $200 with on-page coupon (was $230), amazon.com
DamKee Massage Gun, $49 with on-page coupon for Prime members only (was $110), amazon.com
Saiji Laptop Bed Tray Desk, $37 with on-page coupon for Prime members only (was $100), amazon.com
SoQool Laptop Stand, $20 (was $90), amazon.com
Canon Office and Business MB5120 All-in-One Printer, $246 (was $300), amazon.com
AndaSeat gaming and office chair, $230 with on-page coupon (was $300), amazon.com

The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.

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