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31 Extremely Useful Things To Buy During Prime Day
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BuzzFeed and our publishing partners may collect a share of sales or other compensation from the links on this page. Read More Yes, they actually work the way they say they will. I’d call that worth the money, *and* they’re on sale. I've spent the last three years as a Shopping Writer at BuzzFeed covering a wide range of topics, including but not limited to must-have Amazon products, personal care, home and organization, and more. Prime Day can be *confusing* — we’re using our extensive shopping knowledge and tracking price history to give you the most accurate pricing information and vetted discounts/original prices. FYI, some of the “regular” prices listed on the sides of some listings are true original prices, some (when the best deals are Prime-exclusive) are lesser discounts that non-Prime members can take advantage of. We’ll let you know everything you need to know! FYI — deals move *fast*. We’ll do our best to keep this post and imagery as up-to-date as possible, but we can’t catch everything immediately. Check back throughout the week to see our latest updates as the deals change! Note: To get the best prices on some of these deals you have to be a Prime member, so if you aren’t already, sign up for a free 30 day trial here. Promising review: "Bought this product on sale, and it was worth the investment. It blends better than any other blender that I have had. Its multiple options allow for anything from smoothies to purees. I love that I can make soup with this blender. It has plenty of power and a large enough volume to make plenty for a small household. It is also easy to clean! If it is on sale, and you need a better blender, I definitely recommend it. Otherwise, it is very expensive at full price." —Daniel & Amanda Price: $374.95+ (originally $629.95; 40% off deals reserved for Prime Members, non-Prime members can get the 38% off deal) — and shop all the Vitamix deals here! Promising review: "I used to make fun of people for using these Stanley cups; I always thought they were overpriced and overhyped. But I purchased this for my little sister who is in nursing school, and she takes this thing with her everywhere!!! All she does is rave about how amazing it is! So I bought one as well, and they really are amazing products. Made super well, they keep ice in them for hours and hours! Super comfortable to hold in your hand, not too heavy or bulky. Easy to clean and seem to be super durable. I've dropped mine I don't even know how many times now, and not a single mark! They also don't leak easy at all. Unless you're holding it completely upside down, even then it doesn't leak fast. Super happy!" —Jon & Katie Severs Price: $22.50+ (originally $45+; deal available on select colors) and shop all the Stanley deals here Promising review: "Listen, do you really need another water bottle?? Probably not BUT this one is so amazing. As a nurse, I’ve always tried to find the best water bottle that I will actually drink from and this one is it! I’ve tried Stanley (too heavy and spills), Hydroflask tumbler (love the straw but it spills), Owala tumbler (it’s okay, not leakproof, but the regular water bottle from them is amazing), and HydroJug just has everyone beat. The rubber bottom, the handle, the leakproof ability… *chefs kiss*." —Helen Price: $19.99+ (originally $39.99; this is a Prime-exclusive deal; available in three sizes and several colors; the best deal is on the red colorway) After working from home for the last three years, I've realized how much I value the air quality in my apartment. I live in an older building (think turn-of-the-century old), and there are lots of little holes and crevices where dirt, dust, and allergens can creep in. Coupled with the terrible air quality we've experienced in NYC because of wildfires in Canada a few months ago, the air in my home often triggers a sore throat, congestion, and sneezing fits in the morning. I have two air purifiers already, but I realized that buying replacement filters is ANNOYING and surprisingly expensive. The fact that this Shark air purifier can clean the air and doesn't need a filter replacement for five years is just *chef's kiss*. I keep this in the small office off the kitchen to help filter out odors from cooking, and it does a fantastic job. It also comes with a scented cartridge designed to keep your home smelling fresh. (Unfortunately, the scent gives me a headache, so I don't often have it running, but it does smell lovely!) Price: $99.99+ (originally $159.99+; available in eight colors/styles) – and shop all the Shark deals here Promising review: "This toothbrush truly fights plaque. A great new brush in the Sonicare line." —R OConnor Price: $59.96 — and shop all the Sonicare deals here Check out a TikTok of the Crest 3D Whitestrips in action. Promising review: "I haven't used Crest White Strips in over five years. Since then, my teeth have stayed really white, and I frequently get compliments or questions about how I got my teeth so white. I decided to get a box to boost the whiteness of my teeth. Wow, I was shocked at how much these have improved! Before, the strips were really flimsy, hard to remove from the package, and really hard to keep on your teeth — the old ones would slip or bunch up. These are such an improvement! The new strips remove easily from the plastic they are on. The strips are REALLY adhesive! These will not budge! Since I've purchased, I have only used them about four times, and I can already notice a difference. Other people have noticed, too. I think these are well worth the money and work as well as a professional treatment. I have had friends who have done professional treatments and their teeth are not as white as mine. I highly recommend these to anyone who wants a brighter/whiter smile!" —Vanessa5o5 Price: $34.99 (originally $45.99) — and shop all the Crest deals here Read more about what massage guns can (and can’t) do, plus how to use them, at Cleveland Clinic. Promising review: "Wow, this is amazing!!! Feels great and gives relief from pain!! Quiet and easy to use. Very durable and worth the money!! Love that it’s portable and charges quickly! Took my neck pain away after using it for just a few minutes. Will be using every day!!" —Nevaeh Price: $99.99 (originally $159.99; available in three colors) — and shop all the Therabody deals here Check out a TikTok of the Tumella Umbrella in action. Promising review: "Why would anyone want to purchase another umbrella with the warranty this one gives? Not like you will need the warranty with this build quality. Almost every umbrella I have owned has five, maybe six, thin metal rods held together with a tiny pin to form the frame. This thing has reinforced ribs, is as light as you can get, looks great, and all at a low price. Yeah, this is all I need." —E. Smoker Price: $14.99+ (typically $29.99; this is a Prime-exclusive deal — non-Prime members can get it for $19.99; available in 25 colors and packs of two) Promising review: "Wow, wow, wow! What an amazing product. As RVers, we find this collapsible cooler incredibly useful. The overall quality is very good, and the lid provides an excellent seal. The cooler collapses into a compact package that stores easily in an RV or vehicle, as shown in our SUV photo. We have used this cooler on multiple grocery runs and have experienced no issues keeping food and beverages cold with reusable ice packs. For RVers, campers, or anyone short on storage space, this cooler is an easy recommendation." —MKWilli Price: $139.99+ for the 35-qt. size (originally $199.99; available in three sizes) Promising review: "I’ve been using this wireless charging station for a few weeks now, and I couldn’t be happier. It charges my iPhone, AirPods, and Apple Watch all at the same time—no messy cables, no overheating, and no guesswork about placement. Just drop the device on the pad and it starts charging instantly. What really impressed me is how fast and consistent the charging is. My phone goes from 20% to 80% noticeably quicker than with other chargers I’ve tried, and it never disconnects or stalls. The build quality feels solid, and the design looks great on my nightstand—clean, modern, and minimal." —Akiena K Price: $15.30+ (regularly $22.99+; available in seven colors; the best deal is on the black colorway) Promising review: "I have trusted Anker products for years and this purchase was no exception. The charger is compact, and charges fairly quickly—even while charging an iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods simultaneously. The MagSafe feature is very convenient and also makes it easy to position your phone in a way to easily see it if you use your phone for an alarm. But the small footprint and reliable charging are its best features (for me). Have tried many other multi-charging stations and this has been the best one so far." —William G. Price: $62.99 (originally $89.99; available in two colors) Promising review: "As someone with two dogs and a cat, this vacuum keeps up with them. If you know anything about German shepherds, then you know they shed 😅 I vacuum every three to four days and needed a heavy-duty vacuum that could also be used on hardwood floors. This vacuum does a phenomenal job of collecting all the pet hair." —Angelica Price: $119.98 (originally $199.99 — and shop the rest of Bissell's Prime Day deals here) Promising review: "Saw these on TikTok and love them! So glad I purchased these." —Melanie F "For nearly all of my adult life, I was simply getting Gladware or Ziplock, letting them slowly deteriorate over the course of a few months, recycling them (or losing them), lather rinse repeat. It finally occurred to me to splurge on some good ones. I'm not one to review things very often, let alone food storage containers, but here we are. I've been so impressed and satisfied with these in just a few months that I feel compelled to tell y'all about them. They're super airtight, the plastic is crystal clear, and they've each been through the wash a dozen times with no particular sign of wear and tear yet. Usually by this point, the Ziplocs are cloudy, warped, have holes, etc. But these guys, they just keep ticking. We've put soup directly in them, frozen them, you name it. Worth the extra few bucks to keep a few more items out of the landfill." —Eric Beneau Price: $79.99 (typically $109.99; smaller sets are also on sale) Check out a TikTok of the Ring indoor camera in action. Promising review: "We recently got a new puppy, and we decided to get this camera to check on her when we are away and at night. I had no idea how much I would love this thing!! She’s had some tummy trouble, and we’ve had to get up a lot at night with her. Being able to check on her with the camera before we actually get out of bed has been crucial!!! And a huge bonus is that we don’t have to worry about the battery life because it plugs into a USB port in our kitchen. The camera quality is so great!!! This is worth every penny! It’s so easy to set up! The Ring app walks you through the setup step by step. I loved it so much I bought a second one for our garage. I highly recommend this." —Amazon Customer Price: $29.99 (typically $69.98; available in two colors and as a set of two) — and shop all the Ring deals here Promising review: "My cat sheds and I saw this on TikTok and very much thought of it as an impulsive purchase at first for its price tag. But no, this is a very very necessary item in my day to day life. Does it pick up every single hair leaving everything completely hairless, not really, it can be difficult to pick up hair from difficult crevices/corners and hair that's trapped within woven fabrics/upholsteries — HOWEVER — it does a wayyy wayyy better dang job than a lint roller or other products that rival this. My mother picked up something from a competitor and it did not clean up the hair as well as this did. I keep getting these for my pet-having friends as gifts because it's truly a holy grail product. I like that it picks up human hair too because as a long hair haver I can shed about as much as my cat does. It's a durable product too, I've had mine for about a year now and it still works like it used to and it's fairly easy to clean the inside." —Connie Promising review: "Stop looking for other nipple covers. I can't tell you how many nipple covers I've wasted money on for them to be terrible. These actually stick, are seamless, and are easy to clean!" —CK Price: $17.85 (originally $28.50; available in five shades and three sizes). Promising review: "I decided to trust a TikTok that I saw featuring these pillows and checked out the reviews here and saw the hype. They are SERIOUSLY THE BEST PILLOWS EVER! Trust the reviews. Took two minutes to fluff up to use and both my fiancé and I are having the best sleeps now." —Ellen Promising review: "These had great reviews but I was still a bit skeptical. I'm a bit of a pillow snob. These pillows — these amazing, heavenly pillows — are now my favorite part of going to bed. Soft but firm. How does that work? It gives support for me to sleep slightly propped up but I sink into this comfortable personal cloud. Soft, but firm. My head isn't sinking through the pillow to rest on my mattress, but I feel comfortably enveloped. Buy them. Add to cart. Buy now with one click. Stop the research. You've found the pillows you were looking for." —Marissa Urey Price: $39.87 for the queen size (typically $59.99 — and shop all the Beckham Hotel collection deals and discounts here Promising review: "LOVE these pillows! We have 2 homes and 12 beds, and every bedroom has these pillows! Our family and guests love them! I have gifted them to all of my adult children, too! No matter what firmness you prefer, this pillow is definitely the answer!!! They are durable, high quality, and fabulous overall!" —Michele Jasper Price: $59.99 for two standard-size pillows (originally $81; also available in king size) — and shop all the Casper deals here Promising review: "I've been really happy with the Breville Barista Express espresso machine. The stylish design and built-in grinder make me feel like a true coffee connoisseur. The quick heat-up time and adjustable grind size make it easy to customize my perfect shot. And the programmable shot volume ensures consistent espresso shots every time. Plus, the bonus of being able to claim the title of 'at-home barista' is a definite plus. Highly recommend this machine to any coffee lover out there!" —Ashleigh Johnson Price: $499.95 (originally $699.95; available in two colors) — explore Breville's deals here. I bought a similar Zojirushi rice cooker earlier this year (the 3-cup size, which is not on sale), and it's the BEST thing I've bought this year! Perfect rice — basmati, jasmine, sushi, etc — every time, with minimal effort. These babies are worth the splurge and will save you money in the long run if you're prone to takeout. Promising review: "Superb sushi maker. When they say to buy a Zojirushi, there is a reason why. It's expensive, but I finally succeeded in making sushi rice using this. I had the less expensive Zojirushi rice cooker, 'no frills' model, for 25 years. This was well worth the upgrade. It's easier to cook with, a bit slower, but the results are amazing and simple. The cleanup is easy with a nice nonstick pot design that is easy to read. In general, a game changer for cooking rice, why did I wait so long..." —Karl Price: $189.99 for the 5.5-cup size (typically $245) Promising review: "I’ve used multiple other electronic shavers, and nothing, I mean nothing compares to this one. This will literally leave you babyfaced, where as some other ones will leave a stubble. Will definitely be using this a whole lot more on the future!" —Nosey Rosey Promising review: "Best thing since sliced bread! I wish they would have made this 40 years ago! I literally have tried to cut or snag myself with this and still can't. This makes grooming those hard to see/reach areas sooooooo much easier." —James W. Price: $37.96 (originally $49.99) and shop all the Philips Norelco deals here Promising review: "The Amazon Smart Plug 2-Pack is fantastic! Setup was incredibly simple — I had both plugs up and running in just a few minutes using the Alexa app. They connect seamlessly with Alexa, so I can control lamps and appliances with just my voice or through routines. These smart plugs work reliably and have opened up so many possibilities around the house. I love being able to schedule lights, automate fans, and even control things when I’m away from home. They’re compact, unobtrusive, and haven’t caused any connectivity issues. Super affordable for a 2-pack and extremely user-friendly. Perfect for anyone looking to start or expand their smart home setup!" —Olivia Hasenkamp Price: $12.99 (originally $24.99) — and shop all Amazon Smart Home deals here Promising review: "Love my Hatch! I’m going to bed without my phone and that’s a powerful habit to break! I feel like Hatch is improving my bedtime routine neither night and morning. Best purchase of 2025!" —sarah chea Promising review: "This is my second hatch product. I’ve tried knock-offs but NOTHING compares to the real thing. I bought my Hatch Restore 1 about 2 years ago, I FELL IN LOVE! The app makes setup and use so easy! I love that I can control it from the app from anywhere! Recently, one of the numbers on the display stopped working. I reached out to customer service, and they sent me a BRAND NEW restore 2, free of charge, no shipping fees, totally free!!!!! I’m even more in love with this one! It’s so beautiful, the app is even easier to use now, I’m so obsessed. Waking up is so easy with the sunrise light, I never used to be a morning person and now mornings are my favorite time of day. My sleep habits have improved exponentially, I get an overall better nights sleep and I wake up feeling refreshed and recharged! I cannot suggest this product any more I LOVE IT SO MUCH!" —Customer1 Price: $135.99 (originally $169.99; available in four colors). The Hatch Baby is also at a new lowest price! And shop all the Hatch deals here Check out a TikTok of the Graco TriRide 3-in-1 convertible car seat in action. For parents especially concerned with safety features, multiple reviewers shared images of large crashes in the reviews where their child and this car seat were unharmed. Promising review: "I purchased this car seat during the Prime Day sale and couldn't be happier with my decision. It fits my 1-year-old perfectly and feels super secure and well-padded. The installation was straightforward, and I love that it will grow with my child through different stages, such a great long-term investment. The quality is exactly what I expect from Graco, and getting it at a discounted price made it even better. Highly recommend for any parent looking for a safe, comfortable, and versatile car seat!" —Linda Delgado Price: $149.99 (typically $199.99) — and shop all the Graco deals here Promising review: "Great purchase! These chairs were PERFECT for the beach. The colors are bright and vibrant. They recline and are comfortable. They dry quickly after being wet. The backpack straps made hauling them to the beach super easy and efficient. We only got two this time, but would definitely buy these again." —Amazon Customer Price: $94.98+ (originally $129.99; available in three colors; the best deal is on the multi-stripes colorway) It includes a free three-month trial of Nanit Insights: The Sleep Plan subscription. Promising review: "I’m really happy with this monitor so far. The first thing I noticed was how painless the setup was—the instructions were actually clear. I didn't run into any glitches getting it connected to our Wi-Fi."The stand is a big plus; it’s sturdy and makes it easy to get exactly the right angle over the crib without any guesswork. The app itself is user-friendly, and the camera is sensitive enough to pick up even small movements reliably. It’s been a solid, dependable choice for keeping an eye on the baby while we're around the house, and the video quality is sharp enough to give me some real peace of mind." —Amazon Customer Price: $220.39 (originally $289.99; this is a Prime-exclusive deal — non-Prime members can get it for $231.99 — available in two styles on sale) — and shop all the Nanit deals here Promising review: "Yup, saw it on TikTok and had to buy it. My car's upholstery was so dirty from my dogs and years of NOT getting it deep cleaned. This is a game-changer. I should've taken a before and after because it was awesome. Not to mention how satisfying it is to see the dirty water get sucked back into the tank. Easy to prep. Easy to use. Easy to clean. I definitely recommend. This will be perfect for other things in the house as well because if it can tackle MY car with two big dogs, it's gold." —Taylor L. Price: $94.99 (typically $123.59; non-Prime members can get a few bucks off) — and shop all Bissell deals here If you're short on space, the smaller version of the Bissell Green is 20% off. For reference, the reviewer on the right is holding the Large size. See it in action on TikTok. Promising review: "The best sports mom bag I’ve found! Not only is it cute, but it’s also completely functional. I love that it holds so much (the large is perfect for lots of stuff, but not overly huge. I can pack water bottles, snacks, sunscreen, books/Kindle, umbrella, and everything in between! I also love that I can personalize it with charms and stuff — the Bogg bag charms fit. Also, the fold-down straps are great. They don’t get in the way at all. I’ll also note that it’s super easy to clean. Just empty it and spray it out with a hose. Even the white has stayed clean. Love love love! Get this bag! You won’t regret it!" —Amoora Price: $59.98 (originally $79.99; this is a Prime-exclusive deal; available in 12 colors/prints at this discount) — and shop all the Simple Modern deals Promising review: "I love the Echo Show, It's everything all in one devise next to the bed. Voice commands, Alexa, Music, information, alarm clock, 24/7 weather (with accurate weather icons). I love the five choices for the clock face. It has a great clear speaker and easy to access power and volume buttons when not using voice controls. The flat bottoms keeps the Echo Show where you place it, yet it's light enough to move it around with ease. It has a clean modern look." —Sherri Price: $44.99 (originally $79.99; available in three colors) — and shop all Amazon device deals here Promising reviews: "I can't say enough good things about these sheets. I was waking up at night HOT all the time, and thinking it was a physical thing for me personally. I was reading online and stumbled on these and thought, 'Hmmm...wonder if my uber-expensive sheets are actually making me hot at night??' I ordered these, and I'm sleeping like a baby now. No more night sweats. Ordering some for my son as well. Game changer! High quality and exceptional price." —J. Marshall "I read from other reviews these sheets were soft, so I wasn't too surprised when I received them, and man, are they soft and so comfortable. We have Egyptian cotton sheets that were expensive, and I promise we have changed them back out for the comfort of these sheets. The cotton sheets were cold, and these were just right. The other thing is my husband has thin skin that any nick he will bleed. Well he has bled on these white sheets and when we washed them (in cold water as instructed) the blood always comes out and never stains. I can't say enough great things about them except to say all three of my adult kids are receiving a set as part of their Christmas!" —Sheree Chrestman Price: $28.97 (for the queen size; typically $36.97; available in sizes twin–California king, plus sheet sets with deep pockets for taller mattresses and 40 colors and patterns) — and shop all the Mellanni deals here Promising review: "Pretty pricey, but if you can swing it, totally worth it. As an exclusive pumper, this bottle washer has saved my hands from drying out and hours of manually washing bottle parts. I would not have made it this far exclusively pumping if I were still manually washing everything. It fits pump parts (Baby Buddha), plus two bottles, caps, and nipples (Phillips Avent). It can fit three bottles, but the cover will be a little off-kilter. "After about five months of use, it's still kickin'. No leaking. Washing tablets are a little pricey and sometimes out of stock, but a drop of dishwashing gel (gel, not liquid!) will do in a pinch. Highly recommend. A must-have on your baby registry." —Jules —Quirky Things On Sale For Prime Day You Won’t Be Able To Resist —What Parents Should Actually Buy During Prime Day —Things You’ll Want To Splurge On During Prime Day —Things At Their Lowest-Ever Prices This Prime Day And check out our roundups of the best deals across a variety of categories, including home, beauty, food & kitchen, practical, under-$25, TikTok finds, and more. BuzzFeed Shopping is service journalism first: our writers and editors spend all day shopping so you don’t have to, vetting products, fact-checking brand claims, and surfacing what actually helps in real life. We center readers over revenue, recommend products with authenticity (using real experiences, not ad-speak), and reflect our diverse audience, inclusive of a variety of price points, people, and needs. We cut through fake deals, favor useful info over glossy fluff, and recommend both budget and splurge options with context so you can decide what’s right for you — and still have a little fun along the way. Reviews in this post have been edited for length and clarity.