Everyone is talking about Amazon's October Prime Day. Good deals or not—maybe you don't want to shop at Amazon for whatever reason. Plenty of other stores, big and small, are hosting sales alongside Amazon this week. Everything below is hand-tested by WIRED, and doesn't have to be purchased on Amazon. You do you.
Great Tech Deals Being Price-Matched
- Photograph: Harry Rabinowitz
- Photograph: Parker Hall
- Photograph: Parker Hall
- Photograph: Parker Hall
Apple
AirPods Pro 3
$249 $179 (28% off)Amazon
$250 $179 (28% off)Best Buy
$249Apple
This $179 price is being matched at Best Buy. If you want the best wireless earbuds for iPhone, you want the AirPods Pro 3. They have great noise cancellation and even built-in heart rate sensing and live translation.
- Photograph: Adrienne So
- Photograph: Adrienne So
- Photograph: Adrienne So
- Photograph: Adrienne So
Apple
AirPods Max 2
$549 $429 (22% off)Amazon
$550 $429 (22% off)Walmart
$549 $429 (22% off)Best Buy
These are on sale for just $30 more than their lowest price ever at both Walmart and Best Buy. The AirPods Max 2 are still pricey, with less battery life and software features than we'd like. But there's no denying that they're stylish, and the sound quality isn't bad either.
- Photograph: Nena Farrell
- Photograph: Nena Farrell
- Photograph: Nena Farrell
Amazon
Kindle Scribe Colorsoft
$630 $480 (24% off)Amazon (32 GB)
$630 $480 (24% off)Amazon (32 GB)
$630 $480 (24% off)Best Buy (32 GB)
This new Kindle is being price-matched at Best Buy. It has an impressive 11-inch color display and can double as a digital notebook thanks to the included stylus.
- Photograph: Brenda Stolyar
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Moft
Snap-on Phone Stand & Wallet
$50 $42 (16% off)Shop (Trackable)
$25 $21 (16% off)Amazon
$30Moft
The trackable version of this MagSafe wallet is on sale via the Shop app, which is the version I'd recommend if you can swing it. Being able to track down your wallet in Apple's Find My app is well worth the extra investment. It's secure and doubles as a kickstand.
- Photograph: Simon Hill
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Sonos
Beam (Gen 2)
$493 $359 (27% off)Amazon
$499 $359 (28% off)Sonos
$499 $359 (28% off)Best Buy
It's a few years old, but we've never seen the Sonos Beam Gen 2 drop to prices this low. These have been personally tested by our own audio expert, Harry Rabinowitz, who has complimented its excellent sound quality and compact footprint. And fortunately, Sonos and Best Buy have matched the Amazon discount, giving you some other options. —Luke Larsen
- Photograph: Molly Higgins
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Furbo
360 Dog Camera
$122 $85 (30% off)Amazon
$184 $54 (71% off)Furbo
$131Newegg
Here's one of the few deals this week that are actually cheaper this week than they are on Amazon. This Furbo dog camera impressed our resident pet pro, Molly Higgins, who appreciated its full-color night-vision, two-way communcation, and ability to pan in a full 360 degrees. It can even auto-track your pet around the room—and most importantly—dispense treats. —Luke Larsen
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MagSafe Wallet
$50 $39 (22% off)Shop
The Shop app has a solid deal on WIRED Commerce Director Cooper Fleishman's favorite MagSafe wallet. It features space for up to 3 cards and has a sleek, unobtrusive footprint.
Home, Outdoors, and More
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The Quencher H2.0 Flowstate 40-Ounce Tumbler
$40 $22 (45% off)Shop
$45 $30 (33% off)Amazon
$45 $34 (24% off)Stanley
I love this water bottle. It's sitting next to me right now! It keeps drinks icy cold all day, and it has stayed colorfast, tou should hand-wash it if possible to preserve the finish. I like the large capacity too since I don't have to refill it as often. It's half-off on Shop, a great deal compared to what we usually see.
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Quince
Premium Down Comforter
$200 $164 (18% off)Quince (All-Season)
This down comforter keeps me warm year-round and plenty toasty in winter. It's fluffy and warm, with a cozy shell that never lets any feathers poke through. It isn't very heavy, but it is very good at insulating you.
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Brooklinen
All-Season Down Comforter
$399 $299 (25% off)Brooklinen (All-Season)
If you'd prefer a more starchy shell, this down comforter has a touch more stiffness than the pick recommended above. It feels more dense than lofty, which is better if you prefer a bit of a heavier blanket, and I like that the feathers don't shift around so it never feels too airy. That transversely means it can feel a little bit too warm if you sleep hot, so go for the Quince if that's the case.
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- Photograph: Louryn Strampe
- Photograph: Louryn Strampe
Vuori
Performance Jogger
$94Vuori (Women’s Sizing)
$98Vuori (Men’s Sizing)
$110 $66 (40% off)REI (Women's Sizing)
$98 $85 (13% off)REI (Men's Sizing)
I love these sweatpants! They're only on sale in a couple of colors, but they're worth every single penny even at full price.
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Merino Pipe Dream Neck Gaiter
$50 $40 (20% off)REI
Resident outdoorsman Scott Gilbertson loves this gaiter because it's breathable, lightweight, and still warm.
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Teca Half-Zip Windbreaker
$85 $60 (29% off)Shop (Women's)
$85 $60 (29% off)Shop (Men's)
This windbreaker is especially nice for autumn, when you want to stay warm without getting too hot. I like the pocket zip too.
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Cascade Backpack
$109 $74 (32% off)Shop
I use this lined backpack as my gym bag. It's incredibly well-made and comfortable to wear on long walks to and from Planet Fitness.
Shop Books, Locally
Amazon was first and foremost a book-selling store, so why not stick it to the man by buying your next book from Bookshop.com? It's an online book shop that lets you purchase online from local bookstores. And in celebration of anti-Prime Day, it's offering free shipping today and tomorrow. It's a great way to support independent bookstores and save on shipping fees to get physical copies of your favorites or your to-be-read pile.
I personally shop there when I want a physical book but don't want to leave my house to purchase it. It's also a good option for picking up gift books without needing to visit multiple stores.
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