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Prime Day deals, day 2 live - great deals on Apple Watch, AirPods, TV and more

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Prime Day deals, day 2 live - great deals on Apple Watch, AirPods, TV and more

More deals are landing today - let's dig in

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Gareth Beavis

last updated 3 minutes ago

Prrime Day image on blue background
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Yes, we know it's called Amazon Prime Day, but it's really a 72-hour deals-a-thon where all manner of things are discounted over on the retailer.

We've been digging through the Prime Day deals for years now, so we know how hard it can be to find the good stuff - so bookmark this live blog and our Prime Day 2022 hub to find the list of all the very best deals.

And, while a lot of hype and excitement inevitably centered on the first day of sales, you shouldn't sleep on day two, as we'll continue to see some new deals pop up - I won't lie, there aren't loads, but we have spotted a few newbies to add to the mix

Do remember to only buy what you've had your eye on for a while though - these discounts are great, but only if you were going to spend anyway. It's super easy to overspend during these sale periods!

But if you're ready, with list in hand, then this page will auto-refresh, so just sit back and let the deals cascade over you like a soft wave.

The best Prime Day deals 2022: shop these now

Prime Day 2022: sales now live at Amazon

11:26:15

Get some awesome Sony true wireless earbuds for just £75

Sony WF-1000XM3
(Image credit: Sony)

The Sony WF-1000XM3 headphones are a little older, but sound hasn't changed that much in the couple of years since they launched. In fact, our review is clear: "True wireless earbuds still worth buying".

The main thing that's altered is the size with the newer WF-1000XM4 - the newer versions are a little more sleek - but for the non-princely sum of £75.99, these true wireless earbuds are a marvellous deal, and are shooting up the charts of our most popular buys.

Sadly, there's no equivalent deal in the US - you could look at some renewed models (and you should always do that, there are some bargains to be had) but otherwise Sony true wireless Prime Day deals are absent from the US shores.

11:21:38

The Meta Quest 2 has an odd deal on it right now...

New Quest 2 Fitness
(Image credit: Meta)

I've still never tried a Oculus (well, Meta) Quest 2 headset - but they look goshdarned nifty. I really like VR, as I've said on many occasions, and I'm not far from just pulling the lever and buying one.

This deal wouldn't tempt me yet - although it's not bad - as it's still a full-price headset with a gift card, or a free carry case in the UK. That said, given a lot of people are doing their Christmas shopping now and making me feel truly terrible about my own life, a cheeky bonus gift card isn't to be sniffed at.

10:22:58

Grab a top deal on a Blink video doorbell and a free Echo Dot

Amazon Blink outdoor camera doorbell
(Image credit: Amazon Blink)

I do really need to get a video doorbell, and I'm torn on the Blink vs Ring debate. On the one hand, the Blink is cheaper, lasts two years, and it shows you who is at the door. That's a good thing.

On the other, Ring video doorbells have people detection, motion zones, more recording options... they're a more technologically-filled device. And I like those. 

But if you're looking for a deal, then you can get the new Blink Video Doorbell for far less today - an easy choice if you just want to upgrade your smart home.

10:03:44

Grab yourself a new iPad for a record-low price

iPad 10.2
(Image credit: Future)

I really do need a new iPad, as the one we've got at home is all cracked - but then again, it's only really used a movie machine in the car, so an older model maybe isn't a bad things when little ones are around.

BUT - if I was going to get a new one, it would be this. For $299 we're looking at a lowest-price situation, and now that it packs keyboard and Apple Pencil support, the 2021 iPad 10.2 is a good buy indeed.

If you're looking for a new iPad, I think this is the one to go for - I like the iPad Air 2022 a lot, but it's a bit more power than most will need.

08:33:07

Buy these headphones - they're among the best in the world

a man wearing the sony wh-1000xm4
(Image credit: Sony)

Today is going to be a tough day for my bank balance. I've already bought some dishwasher tablets - because we all need them, right? - and am eyeing a new Henry Hoover, a laptop and now I really want these headphones.

Yes, you could say they're a year old now and the Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones are better - but for this price, I thoroughly disagree and I'm really tempted to pull the cord and buy them.

They have incredible sound quality, comfort and I see so many other tech journalists wearing them that I feel that you couldn't get a better endorsement.

This isn't the outright cheapest they've ever been - they fell to £202 last September - and they may go cheaper in the Black Friday sales... but this is still a great, great price for Sony flagship headphones at £209.

07:59:46

The LG Xboom speaker is a fun Bluetooth speaker you should check out, especially for £249

The Xboom 360 on a table in the kitchen.
(Image credit: Lewis Leogn)

OK, I will say one thing: this is a hefty speaker. Technically portable, it's quite heavy and we found it takes five hours to charge in our review.

BUT it's really fun with the lights that can change, and if you decided to invest in a couple of them, then outdoors becomes a lot of fun. As we noted:

"While the XBoom 360 is one of the more unique wireless party speakers we’ve seen, is it worth its asking price? Yes, but only if you plan on keeping the party in your own backyard."

Well, I don't know about you but I exclusively only party in my backyard, so this speaker is an easy win - and it's down from £399 to £249 for today.

07:14:13

The Apple Watch 7 was top product yesterday - that makes sense at this discount

Apple Watch 7
(Image credit: Future)

We saw a lot of top products get good sales yesterday, but the Apple Watch 7, with its lowest-ever price drop, is down to just $279 in the US, and that's pretty impressive.

I've been using the Watch 7 on and off for a few months, and it's definitely my pick. While I bought my wife a Watch SE - which is also on sale for just $219 in the Prime Day deals - the Watch 7 has the larger, always-on display that I prefer.

07:08:11

Grab a Microsoft Surface Pro X for just £669

Microsoft Surface Pro X on white background
(Image credit: Microsoft)

If you're looking for a new laptop, this is a discount that's just wandered into view - the Qualcomm-powered Surface Pro X is an interesting alternative to Intel chips, and it's got some great cameras on there too.

Note that this doesn't come with the Signature Keyboard, so you will need to buy that separately (and it's down to £104 in the Prime Day sales) - but this laptop / tablet is designed to pack smartphone-like battery, and we spotted it manages around 9 hours in testing.

For £669, it's worth a look if you want a portable, Windows-powered iPad replacement.

07:00:16

Let's start with a couple of UK deals that we think are worth checking out - the updated sales for the Brits aren't great, but there are loads of popular sales that are still going to tell you about too.

06:42:13
A pair of laptops against an orange background
(Image credit: Future)

Gooooood morning - I've had a sleep*, feel nice and refreshed** and am ready to lead you through the heady world of deals for Day 2 of Prime Day.

More sales and discounts have been unleashed today, so if you didn't find what you're looking for yesterday then there's a chance you'll pick up something new now - for instance, we're already seeing a new laptop deal emerge from Microsoft that's pretty nifty.

Let's dive in!

*It was a sleep as in I was briefly unconscious
** This isn't technically true but I am awake and mildly functioning. You're welcome.


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