I'm a product tester – these are STILL the best Prime Big Deal Days deals
Prime Big Deal Days is here – these are the only deals worth buying


Prime Big Deal Days has arrived and we're already seeing discounts all over the place.
I'm the head product tester at Homes & Gardens and I and the rest of our reviewers have spent the last few days keeping an eye on the prices for our favorite appliances.
In all honesty, so far I think the deals could be better on Black Friday, butPrime Big Deal Days has flash sales and price changes that could change everything.
This is the very best of what I've seen so far, presenting the highest-quality tested products at the biggest discounts.
What are Prime Big Deal Days?
Prime Big Deals Days are a two-day sales event running from 10th-11th October. Prime members can grab discounts of up to 70% off a wide range of Amazon products.
Our product testers have found some Amazon Prime Day deals that can save you hundreds of dollars. However, these offers are only for Amazon Prime members, and we've also seen some counter-sales from other big retailers. If you want to head straight to the deals, here's what's on offer:
- Amazon Prime Coffee Maker Deals: up to 50% off Keurig and Nespresso
- Amazon Prime Vacuum Deals: up to 60% off vacuum brands like Dyson and Shark
- Amazon Prime Blender Deals: as much as $250 off Ninja and NutriBullet blenders
- Amazon Prime Air Fryer Deals: more than $200 off Instant and Cosori fryers
- Amazon Prime Stand Mixer Deals: more than 30% off KitchenAid and Cuisinart
- Amazon Prime Bedding Deals: more than 70% off sheets, comforters, and more
- Walmart Holiday Kickoff: up to 60% off a huge range of home goods
- Best Buy Outlet Event : 50% off refurbished appliances and tech
The very best deals
Phillips Essentials XL| Was $199.95, now $94.96 at Amazon
This is the easiest air fryer to use. The simple cooking modes deliver consistently perfect results, with enough capacity for a large family. Our biggest issue was with the price, but it has over $100 off for Prime Day, making it a bargain.
Our Philips Essential Air Fryer XL review has more information.
Ninja Professional Plus Kitchen System with Auto-IQ | Was $219.99, now $194 at Amazon
This blender is unbelievably good value: it has an enormous 72 oz. pitcher as well a 64 oz. food processor bowl. If two functions in one appliance wasn't enough, it also has two 24 oz. blending cups for single-serve drinks to take away. It can easily crush ice and it blends delicious smoothies.
Cuisinart Precision Stand Mixer, 500W, Black, SM50BU | Was $210.58, now $162.35 at Amazon
We've argued for year that the Cuisinart Precision is almost as good as the iconic KitchenAid Artisan. It's usually hundreds of dollars less than the Artisan, and this deal makes it even better value. This study machine kneads bread with ease, and the controls are easy to use.
Philips 3200 Series Fully Automatic Espresso Machine with LatteGo | Was $999.99, now $751 at Amazon
This is the coffee maker we hoped would be discounted for Amazon's Big Deal Days. We wouldn't have dared to dream that Amazon would take $250 off the price though. The Philips 3200 is an incredible coffee maker, with capacity to make five different coffees with barista-quality frothy milk too.
You can read more in our full Philips 3200 Series review.
LG French InstaView| Was $2,899.99 , now $1,499.99 at Best Buy
With huge savings of $1,400, this is an incredible deal. We're big fans of the door; you can access drinks without without opening up the rest of your refrigerator.
LG Top Control Tub Washer| Was $1,499.99, now $649.99 at Best Buy
This dishwasher has an extra two spray arms to utterly scrub your dishes. It comes with a useful app for tracking wash cycles, too.
Samsung 7.5 Cu.Ft Stackable Dryer| Was $1,034.99 , now $319.99 at Best Buy
A $715 saving is hard to believe. If you need a dryer, get on this ASAP. This brilliant dryer has 12 pre-set cycles and 10 extra options.
Air fryers
Full disclosure: I'm not totally blown away by all the air fryer deals this year, and I think there will be better choice on Black Friday. However, if you're in the market, there's a few gems on Amazon.
Phillips Essentials XL| Was $199.95, now $94.96 at Amazon
By far the easiest air fryer to use, this XL model is a favorite amongst our experts. We love the extra large capacity, but we didn't love the high price tag. With nearly a quarter off, it ticks all of our boxes.
Our Philips Essential Air Fryer XL review has more information.
Philips Twin TurboStar Technology XXL | Was $349.95, now $118.56 at Amazon
Even though we haven't tested this air fryer, we had to share the 66% discount that is currently live on Amazon. Customer reviews praise how simple it is to use and the more than generous capacity too.
Ninja AF101 Air Fryer | Was $129.99, now $89.95 at Amazon
This compact little air fryer is incredibly fast and excels at cooking at high temperatures. On test, we thought it did a particularly good job at cooking fried food.
Our full Ninja Max XL Air Fryer review has more info
Instant Pot 6 Quart Air Fryer| Was $169.99, now $129.99 at Amazon
This is one of the best air fryers in the world. Our tests found that it makes quick, quiet, odor-free fried food.
Vacuums
I'm always allowed one controversial opinion every sales event. This Prime Day, I think the best vacuum deals are at Walmart. Amazon has a wider breadth, but the Shark discounts at Walmart mean you can get some very high-quality vacuums for much less than anywhere else. There's still some good deals at Amazon, but I think Walmart takes the crown.
Hoover ONEPWR Pet Max | was $309.99, now $183.99 at Amazon
This vacuum keeps on going on sale for key sales dates. I actually use one of these in my place, and while very far from perfect, it does a pretty good job. If you hate picking hair out of a brush roll, I'd steer clear, but if you need a decent vacuum ASAP, I'd get this now.
Shark Wandvac | Was $199, now $139 at Walmart
Full disclosure: we weren't full convinced by this vacuum, and it scored 80%. However, if budget is tight and you want something light, cheap, and effective, this is a smart choice. It's especially great if you live in an apartment.
Dyson V15 | Was $749.99, now $648 at Amazon
This is the best vacuum that we've tested. The green laser highlights dust that the naked eye can't see and it will give you numerical data on how well you've vacuumed. Amazon have taken almost $100 off, which is an unmissable offer.
Bedding
Bedding is a sneaky deals category that doesn't get enough attention. It's far too expensive outside of sales periods, so I think buying some discount bedsheets during the Prime Big Deal Days is a smart move.
Mellanni Queen Sheet Set | Was $50.97, now $29.72 at Amazon
These sheets run from twin to California king, and with 40 different colors and patterns there's a design for everyone. The set has have hundreds of thousands of positive reviews.
Martha Stewart Sheets Set | Was $74.99, now $43.99 on Amazon
This set has been on sale for less, but it's still a steal to get a flat sheet, a fitted sheet, and a pillowcase at this price. Made from durable cotton with a sateen sheen, these sheets should stand the test of time.
Bedsure Queen Comforter Set | Was $83.32, now $36.99 at Amazon
This is the lowest price this comforter set has ever been, bringing a comforter and two pillow shams at a fraction of the usual cost. This set has thousands of positive reviews and comes in 18 different colors.
Utopia Bedding Queen Bed Sheets Set | Was $29.95, now $15.95 at Amazon
If you're really tight on budget, these sheets from Utopia bedding could work for you. I'm far from convinced about polyester sheets like these as they can sleep pretty hot and stain easily, but at such a low price and with hundreds of thousands of positive reviews it could be worth the risk.
Blenders
It's hard to beat a good blender but they're a nice-to-have, not an essential. I think there will probably be better deals towards Black Friday, but if you're in the market anyway, there's still some good options.
Ninja Professional Plus Kitchen System with Auto-IQ | Was $219.99, now $194 at Amazon
This blender is unbelievably good value: an enormous 72 oz. pitcher combines with a 64 oz. food processor bowl for two functions in one appliance. It also has two 24 oz. blending cups for single-serve drinks to take away. It can easily crush ice and it blends delicious smoothies.
Vitamix Explorian E310 | Was $369, now $189.95 at Amazon
This is our favorite blender for crushing ice, and it's a good option if you want Vitamix quality without breaking the bank. We've never seen it this cheap, so we don't think this deal will hang around.