Amazon Tech Deals You Don’t Want to Miss: Apple iPad, Echo Dot, Samsung Galaxy Tab, and More
Whether you’re shopping for yourself or purchasing last-minute gifts, now’s a great time to find discounted tech gear on Amazon. It also doesn’t hurt that Christmas is just five days away and many of the items in Amazon’s warehouse can be delivered before the year’s biggest gifting holiday.
To make things easier for you, we gathered up some of the best Amazon deals on awesome devices from major brands such as Samsung, Apple, and Bose, in addition to the popular Echo Dot, along with wireless earbuds, gaming headphones, security devices, podcasting essentials, and other electronic deals that you don’t want to miss. If you’re not already an Amazon Prime member, join today and enjoy a free trial ($12.99 a month after the trial ends). The membership comes with free access to Prime Video, the mega-streaming library that boasts tons of your favorite films and TV shows. Amazon also offers discounts for students and EBT cardholders.
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Razer Kishi Mobile Game Controller
Price: $99.99 $59.99
Here’s how to turn your iPhone into a mini gaming console. The Razer Kishi Mobile Game Controller features clickable analog thumbsticks for a true handheld experience. Designed for iPhone X, 11, and 12, the mobile controller is compatible with cloud gaming services such as Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Stadia, Amazon Luna, GeForce NOW, Steam Link, and hundreds of popular mobile games including “Call of Duty Mobile” (iPhone only), “Fortnite,” and “Minecraft.” Need more gaming gear? Read our list of must-have accessories for gamers.
Echo Dot (4th Gen) Smart Speaker
Price: $99.99 $59.99
From the crisp sound to the compact, spherical design, there’s a reason why consumers love the Echo. Through the magic of voice control technology, you can turn your home into a multi-functional, smart space to stream songs from Amazon Music, Spotify, Apple Music, SiriusXM, and other platforms. The speaker is compatible with other Echo models for a fuller listening experience. You can also use the Echo to listen to audiobooks and podcasts, and there’s an option to add restrictions to make Alexa more kid-friendly.
Facebook Portal with 10” Touchscreen
Price: $179 $79
With Facebook Portal, you can connect to WhatsApp, Spotify, Netflix, Paramount+, Facebook, Instagram, Messenger, Prime Video, Pandora, iHeart Radio, Showtime, Food Network, Newsy, and more. Portal works with Zoom, and other video conferencing apps like GoToMeeting, Workplace, BlueJeans, and WebEx. Portal lets you open Messenger rooms as well, for large-scale calls of up to 50 people.
Anker Soundcore Motion Boom Outdoor Speaker
Price: $ $109.99 + Save $33 with instant coupon
The Anker Soundcore Motion Boom Outdoor Speaker is probably one of the better Bluetooth boom box speakers that you can find for under $100 (when you apply the instant coupon). It’s portable, handheld, and it works for up to 24 hours on a single charge. The Motion Boom Speaker is suitable for indoor and outdoor use and delivers crystal clear sound with thumping bass, and it’s IPX7 waterproof. Connect to the Soundcore App to link with your smartphone and switch between sound modes, or control the device with your voice.
Tozo T12 Wireless Earbuds
Price: $59.99 $28.88
When it comes to bang for your buck, the Tozo T12 waterproof earbuds are pretty great for the price. They’re IPX8 waterproof — but only up to one meter deep and for about 30 minutes, so you want to make sure they don’t get too submerged. Tazo T12 are equipped with Bluetooth 5.0 technology, and pair easily with a smartphone and other Bluetooth devices.
Lihan Handsfree Call Car Charger
Price: $16.99 $12.59
This is a great little gadget for older vehicles that don’t have Bluetooth capabilities. This Lihan car charger and Bluetooth transmitter allows you to stream music, and enjoy hands-free calls while you’re on the road.
KAMEP WirelessWaterproof Home Security Doorbell Camera
Price: $129.99 $68.99
This wireless home security camera from KAMEP is a decent alternative to Ring cameras. It’s equipped with a 166-degree wide-angle lens, 120-degree detection range, and a built-in PIR motion sensor so that it can detect even the slightest movements. You will receive security notifications directly to your phone, plus there’s a mobile app that allows you to speak to whoever rings the doorbell in real time (or you can pre-record a video message). If you’d rather not be disturbed, you can mute the indoor chime. The doorbell comes with two 18650 batteries, each of which lasts up to six months before needing a recharge. And the 128G Micro SD and Cloud storage let you store recordings for easy playback, no matter where you are.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S7
Price: $699.99 $499.99
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S blends portability with powerful performance. It features an 11″, edge-to-edge screen with an expanded keyboard, up to 1TB of expanded storage, an ultra-smooth 120Hz refresh rate, and a long-lasting battery that will get you through an entire workday. The speakers are equipped with Dolby Atmos surround sound, so any entertainment you want to consume will sound pristine.
Blue Yeti USB Mic
Price: $129.99 $99.99
Blue Yeti is one of the top USB microphones on the market. You’ll get amazing broadcast-quality sound for your YouTube channel, but also for game-streaming, podcasting, video calls, music, and more. Just plug it in and press record. The Blue Yeti has four different pattern settings, serving up incredible flexibility to let you record vocals for music, podcasts, Twitch streaming, YouTube videos, or whatever else you might need.
Bose QuietStorm 35 II Gaming Headphones
Price: $329 $229
The Bose QuietStorm 35 Gaming Headphones delivers crisp, clear, lifelike sound, with best-in-class noise-canceling technology, exceptional mic quality and a comfortable fit for marathon gaming sessions. These 2-in-1 headphones can also be used to take calls, or simply remove the gaming module and enjoy features such as the built-in Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant, and Bluetooth connectivity. The headphones are compatible with all major gaming platforms including consoles, PCs, and mobile devices.
InnoView 14” 4K UHD Portable Monitor for Laptop
Price: $379.99 $299.99
For work, gaming, school, watching movies, and more, the InnoView 4K UHD Portable Monitor is a fast way to upgrade your laptop screen. The 14” monitor provides vivid images for an immersive viewing experience, and a special mode to reduce blue light emission.
2021 Apple 11-inch iPad Pro
Price: $899 $799.99
Can’t forget about the iPad lovers. This 11″ device has an M1 8-core CPU chip with a powerful processor, plus 256 GB of storage, and includes a 12mp wide camera, edge-to-edge Liquid Retina display, ProMotion technology, along with wide color and True Tone support. Additional features: a 10 MP ultra-wide camera, a 7MP TrueDepth front camera, Face ID, and an LiDAR Scanner that uses light reflection to determine distance, and up to 10 hours of battery life.
Fangor 701 5G Wifi Projector
Price: $549.98 $349.48 + Save $120 with instant coupon
Planning a movie night? Here’s a deal that you can’t miss. This Fango Wifi Projector is 36% off the list price, plus an additional $120 discount when you apply the instant coupon. This 1080p Full HD projector supports 4K video and features a 10000:1 contrast ratio, 1920×1080 native resolution, and 8500 lumens for sharper images, and deeper color accuracy. And it’s an indoor/outdoor projector, making it useful for the backyard, living room, bedroom, dorm room, and other indoor spaces.
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