Skip Amazon Prime Day with These Alternative Deals
While Amazon’s October Prime Day is generating plenty of buzz, not everyone wants to shop there. Thankfully, numerous other retailers are offering their own sales this week, providing alternatives to Amazon’s deals. WIRED has hand-tested these products to ensure quality, and none require an Amazon purchase.
Tech enthusiasts can snag the Apple AirPods 3 for $179 at Best Buy. These earbuds are praised for their noise cancellation, heart rate sensing, and live translation features. For a more premium option, the AirPods Max 2 are available at Walmart for $429, matching Amazon’s discount. Though pricey, they offer stylish design and solid sound quality.
Book lovers might appreciate the Kindle Scribe Colorsoft at Best Buy for $520. This 11-inch e-reader doubles as a digital notebook with a stylus, making it a versatile device. Meanwhile, audio fans can grab the Sonos Beam Gen 2 for $359, a deal matched by both Amazon and Walmart. Reviewers highlight its excellent sound quality and compact design.
Pet owners can find the Furbo 360 Dog Camera for $54, a deal cheaper than Amazon’s Prime Day price. It features full-color night vision, two-way communication, and treat-dispensing capabilities. Other notable deals include the Native Union MagSafe Wallet for $39, the Stanley The Quencher H2.0 for $45, and the Quince Premium Down Comforter for $164. For those looking to support local bookstores, Bookshop.com is offering free shipping on physical books, a great alternative to Amazon.