The best pre-Prime Day deals you can shop right now
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Amazon Prime Day 2021 is quickly approaching. According to Amazon, the company's biggest cyber sale event of the year will be held on June 20 and 21, 2021. Just like every other Prime Day, electronics, appliances, smart home essentials, mattresses and Alexa-enabled devices will be available at marked down prices on Amazon -- and at other stores such as Walmart -- while supplies last.
Fortunately, you don't have to wait for Prime Day to take advantage of great deals. From the Apple Watch and AirPods Pro to an all-in-one air fryer and top rated Vitamix, these are the best pre-Prime Day deals you can shop at Amazon, Walmart, Best Buy and other major retailers right now.
Apple Watch Series 3
Last year on Prime Day, Amazon offered the swimproof Apple Watch 3, an older-but-still-useful model, for just $169. You can still get that deal right now at Walmart -- the watch has been marked down from $199. Want to save even more money? The refurbished 42mm Apple Watch 3 with GPS is available for just $130 at Walmart.
Shark AI Robot Vacuum
Robot vacuums are another popular Prime Day pick. Shark's AI Robot Vacuum (RV2001) is currently available for $150 off, however, so there's no need to put off spring cleaning until the summer. Features of the Wi-Fi enabled cleaning tool include self-cleaning brushroll and object detection.
Roku Ultra 4K streaming media player
Roku Ultra is the brand's fastest and most efficient 4K streaming media player, and always a popular buy on Prime Day. It's currently $30 off, so there's no need to wait to stream current Hollywood movies and your favorite TV shows.
Sunny Health & Fitness magnetic rowing machine
Another popular Prime Day purchase? Exercise equipment. This magnetic rowing machine from Sunny Health and Fitness has a 4.4-star rating and more than 11,000 reviews. It's currently on sale for nearly 40% off the $399 list price.
Ninja Foodi 5-in-1 indoor grill (refurbished)
The Ninja Foodi is more than an air fryer. It grills, dehydrates, bakes and roasts, which is why it's one of the most popular small kitchen appliances out there. Amazon is currently offering refurbished the Ninja Foodi 5-in-1 indoor grill for $149, a $50 discount over list it's list price. Comes with a 90-day replacement or refund satisfaction guarantee.
InstantPot Duo Mini
An Instant Pot is another kitchen essential that's almost always on sale during Amazon Prime Day. The mini model of the popular pressure cooker is on sale right now at Walmart for $36 off, so get cooking.
Apple AirPods Pro
Want to splurge on some trendy wireless earbuds? Well, good news: The top selling earbuds on Amazon, Apple AirPods Pro, are currently more than 20% off what the Apple Store charges for them.
Microsoft Surface Duo 256 GB
Talk about a deal: Microsoft's two-screen tablet is now the cheapest it's ever been on Amazon: It's more than half off its list price. This model runs Android 10.0, and features dual 5.6-inch touchscreens, 360-degree hinges and 256 GB of storage.
Vitamix Explorian blender
Vitamix makes some of the most highly rated and sought-after blenders in the world. One of the company's more affordable models, the Explorian, is retails for $350 at most major stores. QVC, however, has slashed the price to just $290.
Certified Refurbished Ring Video Doorbell Elite
This refurbished doorbell has 1080p HD video, night vision, a 160-degree horizontal viewing angle and two-way talk capabilities. The Ring Elite also has customizable motion zones to keep the focus of its motion detector on the most important areas around your house.
One things to know before buying: This version of the Ring doorbell is powered via an ethernet cable, so you'll need a drill and a little bit of knowhow to install it (or have the means to hire someone who does). The good news is that this model has less lag than with wireless-only Ring doorbells, and there will never be a worry about replacing batteries.
The refurbished Ring Video Doorbell Elite is currently $130 for Amazon Prime members only, a whopping 57% off its $300 list price.
