The Best New Prime Day Deals We've Found on Day 3
Blueair Blue Pure 511 Air Purifier — Budget Pick
Amazon deal price: $70 (with clipped on-page coupon); street price: $80
What we like: Our budget air purifier pick. Not much bigger than a 3-liter soda bottle. Quiet and energy-efficient purifier. Understated look. Automatic display-shutoff. A tiny standout for small spaces like dorm rooms, offices, or children's bedrooms.
Other things to know: A very basic machine—no smart functionality and no auto setting to self-adjust fan speed when air quality changes. Best for rooms under 180 square feet. Filter lasts about six months; a replacement costs about $20. Not as low as previous deals we've posted, but it is the lowest price we've seen in six months. Clip the on-page coupon to get the deal price.
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Sun Ninja Tent 4 Person Sunshade — Best For...
Amazon deal price: $95 ; street price: $116
What we like: The best sunshade for maximum protection in our guide to the best beach umbrellas. UPF 50+ spandex. Pleasant to sit under. Consistent in a variety of winds. Easily transportable in a small carrying case. Simple to set up. Doesn't obscure the view.
Other things to know: 7' by 7.5' 4-pole configuration. The arms stretch out an extra 3 feet in every direction, taking up a lot of room. Constant sun exposure will eventually break down the spandex; our tent is still going after three-plus years of near-constant use in Hawaii. One-year warranty.
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Asus ZenScreen MB16ACV Portable Monitor — Worth Considering
Amazon deal price: $151 ; street price: $170
What we like: Another portable monitor worth considering if your computer doesn't have USB-C or HDMI ports. 15.6-inch display with sharp 1080p resolution. Integrated stand lets you use it in landscape and portrait orientations. Works with older laptops or as a smaller, secondary monitor for desktops.
Other things to know: Formerly our top pick. Only has one USB-C port to connect it to a laptop or computer. Additional software required to get features such as auto-rotate and USB-A compatibility.
Read more: The Best Portable Monitors
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Gaggia Classic Pro Espresso Machine — Budget Pick
Amazon deal price: $360 (deal on stainless steel); street price: $450
What we like: Our budget espresso machine pick. A barebones machine that prioritizes shots of espresso above all else, which makes it a great machine for budding coffee geeks to satisfy their palates without sacrificing their budget. The controls are straightforward. After turning on, it takes only about a minute before it's ready to pull a shot.
Other things to know: isn't quite as easy for beginners to master as our Breville picks. You'll need to buy a separate tamper to make the most of this machine. Frothing milk can be a bit tricky, but microfoam is manageable. Deal for the stainless steel finish.
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BabyBuddha Portable Breast Pump 2.0 — Best For
Amazon deal price: $160 ; street price: $200
What we like: The best breast pump for hands-free pumping. Sleek, compact, and user-friendly design. Provides superior comfort while maintaining efficient extraction, especially when compared with the original model. Has six stimulation modes and nine expression modes that you toggle through by using a little trackball.
Other things to know: Portable, but it requires a pumping bra. Has five parts that need washing. Limited warranty covers manufacturer defects for the original owner for two years or 600 hours of use, whichever comes first.
Read more: The Best Breast Pumps
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Anker 555 USB-C Hub (8-in-1) — Another Good Option
Amazon deal price: $36 ; street price: $50
What we like: Another good option if you prefer a name-brand USB hub. A solid option with two USB-A ports and support for a single 4K 60 Hz monitor. In our tests those ports worked as well as expected. Can be used at your desk full-time. Small enough to take on the go.
Other things to know: Our previous top pick. Sells for less than our new top pick from Baseus but has cheaper-feeling plastic enclosure and fewer ports. The two side-by-side USB-A ports are somewhat cramped. Gets hot during use, but not to a dangerous level.
Read more: The Best USB Hubs
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Woolbuddy Needle Felting Animal Kit (Giraffe) — Gift Pick
Amazon deal price: $13 ; street price: $16
What we like: A crafty gift pick for 10-year olds. Wool felting, popularized in Japan, involves gathering and jabbing small tufts of wool (or even cat or dog hair) with a needle to transform it into soft, fluffy objects. With this kit kids can make various silly animals, monsters, or plants, and may find it meditative and gratifying.
Other things to know: Kiddos could accidentally poke themselves during the felting process. Comes with materials, needles, and instructions.
Read more: The 32 Best Gifts for 10-Year-Olds
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SwitchBot Blind Tilt Smart Blind Opener — Top Pick
Amazon deal price: $49 ; street price: $65
What we like: Our top pick for the best smart blind opener. Reasonably priced. Easy to install. Comes with a solar panel to keep the battery charged for longer. Attaches to the tilt wand of standard horizontal blinds and can open and close the louvers (it doesn't raise or lower the blind itself).
Other things to know: With the addition of the SwitchBot's Matter-enabled hub (the Hub 2 or the Hub Mini), sold separately, you can integrate and control the Tilt using any of the major smart-home apps. Without a hub you're limited to short-range Bluetooth control and reduced features.
Read more: The Best Smart Retrofit Shade, Blind, and Curtain Openers
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Viltrox 27mm f/1.2 Pro Lens — Top Pick
Amazon deal price: $463 ; street price: $537
What we like: Our top pick for a wide-aperture normal prime lens in our guide to the first Fujifilm X-mount lenses you should buy. Its natural perspective closely replicates the human eye. Stunningly sharp. Bokeh is among the smoothest we've seen. A stunning value.
Other things to know: Heavy and bulky, though beautifully well built (mostly of metal) and weather-sealed. We think Viltrox is one of the most exciting Chinese lens makers to pop up in recent years.
Read more: The First Fujifilm X-Mount Mirrorless Lenses You Should Buy
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With these Wirecutter-approved picks under $100, you don't have to spend a lot to get a good deal this Amazon Prime Day.
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