Reader-approved spring deals are making a Prime Day comeback!
So, ahead of the July Prime Day sale, kicking off on Tuesday, July 8, the USA TODAY Shopping team dug into your favorite Big Spring Sale finds to bring you the best early Prime Day deals.
We've rounded up the top 15 reader-approved Amazon deals that were top-sellers in March and already back on sale ahead of Prime Day. Our readers are loving everything from kitchen gadgets to top car accessories, and everything has been curated in this helpful shopping list.
Shop the most popular Amazon deals, according to our readers. Plus, you'll find a few hot products we're monitoring in case they go on sale ahead of Prime Day.
And if you're looking for even more affordable new deals, we've got the top 20 deals under $25, under $50 and under $100 ahead of Prime Day.
Never eat undercooked meat again with this easy-to-use digital meat thermometer.
$14.22 at Amazon (Save 29%)
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Improve the look of skin tone, dark spots, dark circles, and fine lines & wrinkles for a glowing, brighter-looking complexion.
$37.36 at Amazon (Save 24%)
Make gardening and lawn care easier with the hose that has over 80,000 five-star reviews.
$69 at Amazon (Save 37%)
More: Grab early Prime Day gardening deals on hoses, weeding tools, garden beds
Grab this compact mini chainsaw on sale for less than $50 ahead of Prime Day.
$39.99 at Amazon (Save 38%)
Meet your health and fitness goals with this smart scale that tracks weight, BMI and body fat percentage.
$22.99 at Amazon (Save 35%)
The AirPods Pro 2 come with Active Noise Cancellation that removes up to 2x more background noise.
$199 at Amazon (Save 20%)
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Customize your space with this floor lamp that displays multicolor effects simultaneously.
$69.99 at Amazon (Save 30%)
More: This editor-approved Govee floor lamp is 30% off ahead of Prime Day
Keep annoying pests, like flies and mosquitoes, away with this electric zapper, and go back to enjoying your outdoor space.
$39.99 at Amazon (Save 43%)
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Get 18 treatments of these Crest 3D Whitestrips formulated for sensitive teeth at Amazon right now.
Save 23% at Amazon
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This air compressor for car can inflate a 205mm tire from 30PSI to 36PSI in 1 minute making it the perfect travel companion.
$59.99 at Amazon (Save 40%)
Over 100,000 people have purchased these pore pads multiple times, which tells you that they work!
$18.90 at Amazon (Save 39%)
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The Stanley we all know and love, now with three drinking positions and size options from 14 to 64 oz.
$35 at Amazon
Get this viral 4-in-1 Fullstar veggie chopper for 40% off at Amazon right now.
Save 40% at Amazon
EDITOR-APPROVED DEAL: Get 46% off the viral Fullstar veggie chopper with 120,000 Amazon reviews
Remove everyday dirt and grime that other mops leave behind with on-demand steam ready in just 30 seconds for quick and easy results.
$99.99 at Amazon
Get complete oral care with this electric toothbrush that has unique modes that include one for whitening and polishing teeth, and one for improving gum health.
$39.95 at Amazon (Save 20%)
Amazon Prime Day 2025 begins on Tuesday, July 8 and will end on Friday, July 11. Unlike past Prime Day sales, this is the first year the event has been extended from two days to four days.
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