We've rounded up the best early #PrimeDay deals we've found right here—on Amazon and other retailers—and we'll keep this story updated ahead of the main event which will be available on October 12 and 13. Shopping our links helps our journalism. wired.trib.al/3DHKze6
★ The Google Pixel 6A Unlocked Android Smartphone for $349 ($100 off) is our favorite Android phone, and it also earned our top pick as the Best Cheap Phone. This deal is a match of the best discount we’ve seen. 📸: Google #PrimeDaywired.trib.al/IV12BDD
★The SteelSeries Prime Wireless Mouse for $70 ($49 off) is our favorite gaming mouse! It's snappy and responsive, and satisfyingly clicky. The wireless range is impressive and reliable, and it moves smoothly on just about any surface. 📸: SteelSeries wired.trib.al/I9llNAT
★ This is the lowest price we have ever seen on this Staples FlexFit Hyken Mesh Task Chair for $140 ($60 off). It reclines and has a headrest, and the mesh allows for good airflow. It does the job very well.
📸: Staples wired.trib.al/N8ToV0L
The Echo Glow Night-Light for $17 ($13 off) is a good deal. Although it's a bad sunrise alarm, it’s a decent nightlight. It’s meant for kids, though it also works well in a guest room, especially when Alexa speakers double as sound machines. 📸: Amazon wired.trib.al/OSRJhNV
★ The Apple iPad Mini 64-GB Tablet for $400 ($100 off) looks like an iPad Pro with slimmer bezels and a smaller, 8.3-inch screen. Its portable size makes it great for traveling. 📸: Apple wired.trib.al/iuHd8PM
★ The Fire HD 10 Tablet for $75 ($75 off) is a match of a low price we’ve only seen. The Fire HD 10 is our favorite Amazon tablet. It’s best for light browsing or watching videos, but it's powerful enough to do some very light work tasks. 📸: Amazon wired.trib.al/Iq74qYU
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