- Prime Day is the best time of the year to buy an Amazon device like an Echo speaker or Kindle e-reader, and it will be back sometime this summer or early fall.
- Amazon will likely discount many of its top-rated speakers, TV streamers, e-readers, tablets, and security cameras to their lowest prices of the year.
- Don’t have time to sift through dozens of deals? We’ll be doing it for you. Check out the rest of our Prime Day 2020 coverage here.
- Want the best deals right now? Here is our Deal of the Day as well as our Insider Coupons page.
If you’ve ever wanted to own an Amazon device, be it a Kindle e-reader, Echo speaker, or Fire TV Stick, then you should know that the best time of year to buy one is Prime Day.
Below, we’ve rounded up all the Amazon device deals we expect to see during Prime Day 2020, which has been pushed back to an unannounced date later this summer or early fall due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Plus, we’ve included Amazon device deals that are available right now – in case you just can’t wait until the big day(s).
Updated on 6/16/20 by Joe Osborne: Added new language and updated existing language for timeliness, and updated prices on several products below – some of which are cheaper now than since our previous update.
Here are all the most likely Amazon device deals during Prime Day 2020
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From the simple Echo Dot to the feature-packed Echo Show, each of these devices utilizes Alexa to accomplish any number of tasks, from answering questions to reordering supplies on Amazon. Here are all of the Amazon Echo speakers and displays that were on sale for Prime Day last year as well as what they cost at the time of updating:
Speakers:
- Echo Dot, $29.99 (originally $49.99) [Was $22 for Prime Day last year]: A small, compact way to add Alexa to any room. Now 70% louder than the 2nd gen with a new fabric design.
- Echo Dot Kids, $49.99 (originally $69.99) [Was $44.99 for Prime Day last year]: Features a kid-friendly version of Alexa, parental controls, and a year of FreeTime Unlimited (Amazon's educational content subscription).
- Echo, $79.99 (originally $99.99) [Was $49.99 for Prime Day last year]: All the functionalities of the Echo Dot, but with room-filling dual speakers. [Currently out of stock.]
- Echo Plus, $99.99 (originally $149.99) [Was $109.99 for Prime Day last year]: A taller Echo, with a built-in hub to help you easily set up other smart home devices. Now with stronger bass and clearer sound, powered by Dolby Play 360° audio. It's currently cheaper now than it was during Prime Day last year.
- Echo Show, $179.99 (originally $229.99) [Was $159.99 for Prime Day last year]: Combines the speaker quality of the Echo and Echo Plus with the visual capabilities of the Echo Spot. Now with a larger (10.1-inch) HD display and eight mic array.
- Echo Show 5, $59.99 (originally $89.99) [Was $49.99 for Prime Day last year]: A brand-new and more compact version of the Echo Show with a 5.5-inch smart display and all Echo speaker capabilities.
Audio accessories:
- Echo Input, $34.99 (originally $34.99) [Was $49.99 for Prime Day last year]: Adds Alexa to any speaker via audio cable or Bluetooth. [Currently out of stock.]
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Armed with a Fire TV device that streams your favorite shows from Netflix, Hulu, and Prime Video, you'll feel like traditional cable is truly a thing of the past. Fire TV devices also utilize Alexa for convenient hands-free control, so you don't have to juggle or manage yet another remote control. These are the anticipated Fire TV devices deals:
- Fire TV Stick, $29.99 (originally $39.99) [Was $14.99 for Prime Day last year]: A small streaming media player that plugs into any TV's HDMI port with 8GB storage.
- Fire TV Stick 4K, $49.99 (originally $49.99) [Was $24.99 for Prime Day last year]: Includes a Wi-Fi antenna design optimized for 4K Ultra HD streaming.
- Fire TV Cube, $99.99 (originally $119.99) [Was $69.99 for Prime Day last year]: Has 4K Ultra HD and HDR, built-in speaker, far-field voice control, ethernet support, 16 GB storage.
- Fire TV Recast, $199.99 (originally $279.99) [Was $129.99 for Prime Day last year]: A DVR that brings live TV to your Fire TV, Echo Show, Fire Tablet, and compatible mobile devices.
The Fire TV Stick is better for less committal or budget-conscious watchers (and wins over the popular Roku Streaming Stick), while the Fire TV Recast and Fire TV Cube have features that take the TV-watching experience to the next level.
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If you love reading, you won't regret getting a Kindle, which makes it that much easier to enjoy the pastime. The e-readers are light and comfortable to hold, give you the ability to download millions of books with the click of a button, and let you make highlights and notes. The line ranges in features like display resolution, built-in lights, and storage.
- Kindle, $64.99 (originally $89.99) [Was $59.99 for Prime Day last year]: The most basic Kindle, which is best for readers who don't need tons of bells and whistles.
- Kindle Paperwhite, $104.99 (originally $129.99) [Was $84.99 for Prime Day last year]: The most popular Kindle today, has a high-resolution display (300 ppi) with built-in adjustable light. Now thinner, lighter, twice the storage, and water-proof.
- Kindle Oasis, $249.99 (originally $249.99) [Was $174.99 for Prime Day last year]: Largest display, biggest storage, waterproof, has an adaptive front light and built-in Audible. The one on sale is the previous generation - Amazon just came out with a new Oasis that isn't on sale.
Amazon offers memberships like Kindle Unlimited, which gives you access to over a million e-books. New members can try it for free for three months (it's usually $9.99 a month).
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Fire tablets are optimized for the best portable entertainment experience, whether you like to watch movies or play games. There are three main types, and the number refers to the display size. All are available in bright colors and have high-quality video recording features, so their main differences come down to resolution, storage size, battery life, and audio capabilities. The following tablets will be on sale:
- Fire 7, $39.99 (originally $49.99) [Was $29.99 for Prime Day last year]: A 1,024 x 600 (171 ppi) display resolution, built-in Alexa function, 8 or 16 GB storage, eight-hour battery life, mono speaker.
- Fire 7 Kids, $99.99 (originally $99.99) [Was $59.99 for Prime Day last year]: Same specs as the 7 above, but does not include Alexa. It does include one year of FreeTime Unlimited, two-year worry-free guarantee, and a kid-proof case.
- Fire HD 8, $79.99 (originally $79.99) [Was $49.99 for Prime Day last year]: A 1,280 x 800 (189 ppi) display resolution, built-in Alexa function, 16 or 32 GB storage, 12-hour battery life, Dolby dual speakers. [Out of stock until June 25.]
- Fire HD 8 Kids, $129.99 (originally $129.99) [Was $79.99 for Prime Day last year]: Same specs as the 8 above, but does not include Alexa. It does include one year of FreeTime Unlimited, two-year worry-free guarantee, and a kid-proof case. [Out of stock until June 19.]
- Fire HD 10, $149.99 (originally $149.99) [Was $99.99 for Prime Day last year]: A 1,920 x 1,200 (224 ppi) resolution, built-in Alexa function, 32 or 64 GB, 10-hour battery life, Dolby dual speakers.
We think the Fire HD 8 is the perfect balance of power and price,and though we still prefer the iPad over the Fire HD 10, the Fire HD 10 is certainly more affordable. Pick up the right accessories, and these tablets become even better.
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For the peace of mind that your home is safe when you're not there, get a security camera that gives you live notifications and video clips of the scene. Here are all of the products we anticipate to go on sale for Prime Day 2020.
- Ring Video Doorbell, $99.99 (originally $99.99) [Was $69.99 with free Echo Dot for Prime Day last year]: A doorbell with 720p HD video that lets you see, hear, and speak to visitors from your phone, tablet, and PC. Works with Alexa. [Out of stock until July 18.]
- Ring Video Doorbell Pro, $249.00 (originally $249.00) [Was $169.00 with free Echo Dot for Prime Day last year]: A 1080p HD video resolution, with interchangeable faceplates and advanced motion detection.
- Blink XT2 Outdoor/Indoor Smart Security 2-Camera Kit, $104.99 (originally $139.99) [Was $99.99 for Prime Day last year]: Camera system that features two-way talk, customizable motion detection, free cloud storage, and Alexa compatibility.
