Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days sale is in full swing, running for a full 48 hours, ending tomorrow (9 October) at 11:59pm, it offers the perfect time to bag a bargain. In order to take advantage of the best deals on everything from AirPods to air fryers, you do have to be an Amazon Prime member – and we’d really recommend you sign up because the discounts are very impressive. We do have some good news for those who aren’t sure about forking out £8.99 per month: you can start a free 30-day trial today to access the deals, so long as you haven’t already used up a trial.
So what is Amazon Prime? And is it really worth the monthly fee? From free one-day delivery to a giant library of on-demand music, TV shows, and movies, here’s everything you need to know about Amazon’s premium subscription service.
What is Amazon Prime?
Amazon Prime is a paid subscription service that unlocks a bunch of additional benefits, whether you’re shopping on Amazon or using its streaming services. Prime started out by offering free deliveries and one-day shipping, but it’s since expanded to include a much wider range of perks, making it an appealing option for frequent Amazon shoppers.
How much does Amazon Prime cost?
You can pay for Amazon Prime monthly or annually. The monthly plan costs £8.99 per month and gives you the option to cancel at any time. The annual plan is cheaper at £95 per year, working out to £7.92 per month, but you have to commit to being a member for 12 months.
What are the benefits of Amazon Prime?
Amazon offers a 30-day free trial of Prime to new customers, which automatically renews at £8.99 per month once the trial ends. This is a great way to test-drive all of the benefits of Prime before committing to a paid subscription. You'll have full access to all of the usual Prime benefits during the trial period, including those Prime-exclusive deals in the Prime Big Deal Days sale. You can cancel at any time during your trial to avoid being charged when it expires.
Is Amazon Prime worth it?
Since starting out as a way to get free deliveries, Amazon Prime has grown to include much more. Amazon offers its own Netflix and Spotify-style streaming services, for example, so your Prime membership could include all the entertainment and music services you might need.
Whether Amazon Prime is worth it depends on your own shopping habits. If you’re a regular shopper at Amazon, the free shipping alone could end up saving you money over time. The addition of entertainment options like Prime Video and Amazon Music sweetens the deal, offering value for money compared to subscribing to these services separately.
Handily, you don’t have to guess whether or not Amazon Prime is worth paying for. Sign up for a 30-day free trial of Prime and you can see for yourself if the service is right for you.
The best deals of Amazon Prime Big Deal Days 2024
From big brands including Levi, Ninja and Crocs, our shopping editors have expertly picked out the very best deals from the first day of Amazon Prime Big Deal Days 2024. Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days October shopping event is now well underway, and there's still time to snap up some of the best deals before we head into day 2.
Sometimes it can be tricky to spot whether you're looking at a truly great deal, especially when there is so much on offer. To help you shop smarter, our team of shopping experts have rounded up their top offers on Amazon as well as rival retailers – including products they'll be buying themselves. Today and tomorrow, Amazon Prime members can snap up incredible deals across the site, including on major brands like Nespresso, Shark, Levi and Olaplex – but you'll need to be quick, as prices are likely to change or products could sell out. This is the perfect chance to score great deals on gifts as well as household essentials, as well as getting ahead on your Christmas shopping.
From must-have beauty brands to game-changing gadgets, there's something for everyone and every budget– including plenty of products we've tried and tested ourselves. Fancy free takeaway delivery? Access to Deliveroo Plus is one of a host of advantages of Amazon Prime membership, including exclusive Prime Day discounts and perks on Hello Fresh, music, books and Prime Video. Usually £8.99 a month, you can now get a 30-day free trial to get access to the latest deals. Below our team of Mirror experts will talk you through the best on offer throughout today and tomorrow to make sure you're adding the best picks to your virtual shopping baskets before the savings end. Stay with us for essential information on all the latest offers, alongside advice from our experts about the deals truly worth your time. All you need to do is sign up for a 30-day free trial for Amazon Prime if you haven't got one already and keep an eye on this blog.
And don't forget that Amazon's isn't the only sale on today; Boots is back with its £10 Tuesday deals, Dyson has savings of up to £150, and LookFantastic has 25% off a huge number of beauty favourites from now until 9 October.
The best deals on Amazon Prime Big Deal Days
Here are some of the best deals we've found so far on Amazon Prime Big Deal Days:
- Apple AirPods 2nd Gen: Now on sale for £50 off, taking the RRP from £229 to £179. Comfy, high quality and much less expensive than normal, if you need a pair of earbuds, this is a no-brainer.
- Samsung Galaxy S24+: On sale for a whopping £250 less, now costing £749 rather than £999. As a reminder, the Samsung Galaxy S24+ came out just this year, so you can get £250 off a brand new industry-leading device packed full of AI abilities.
- Nintendo Switch (OLED Model): Available for £259.99 at Amazon. With a normal RRP of £309.99, that saves you £60. This is the cheapest we've seen the Nintendo Switch OLED for a very long time, so grab it now for all your Christmas gaming needs.
- Kindle Scribe: Now on sale for £100 off, taking the price from £409.99 to £309.99. With the ability to take notes, mark-up PDFs and read literally millions of titles, the Kindle Scribe is an ideal crossover between e-reader and tablet.
- Oral-B Pro 3 Electric Toothbrushes Adults: Now available for £36.99. That saves you £63, or 63%. It's always a shock to find out just how expensive electric toothbrushes are, so to be able to get a £100 toothbrush for just £36.99 is a definite win.
- Google Pixel 8a: Now available for £399, after being marked down by £100. The Google Pixel 8a is only five months old and it comes in a series of sleek colourways, with AI functions and a Super Res Zoom camera.
- LEGO Harry Potter Hogwarts Castle and Grounds: Available for £106 instead of its usual £149, saving you £43. With 2,660 pieces, the detail on this LEGO set is unbelievable – a must for Harry Potter fans.
- Bose QuietComfort Noise Cancelling Headphones: Have been reduced by 44%, taking the price to £179. If you need a break from the noisy day-to-day, these Bose headphones are some of the best on the market.
- Tile Mate (2022): Now on sale for just £11.99, down from £19.99. We agree spending £20 on something as small and optional as a Tile is a lot, but £12 feels a lot more palatable.
- New Ring Battery Video Doorbell + Indoor Camera (2nd Gen): Includes a battery-operated Video Doorbell and indoor camera. Now, it's on sale for £64.99. Want to upgrade the safety of your home? Do it for just £65.
Other retailers offering deals during Prime Big Deal Days
It's not just Amazon that are offering excellent savings during these two days. Plenty of other UK retailers are lowering their prices in order to compete. Right now, you can get £50 off the PS5 Slim, and Currys is in the midst of its Epic Deals, with up to 30% off some products. Here's a list of some of the other retailers with sales on in the UK:
- Currys: Epic Deals with up to 30% off some products.
- Boots: £10 Tuesday deals.
- Dyson: Savings of up to £150.
- LookFantastic: 25% off a huge number of beauty favourites from now until 9 October.
The Black Friday period is coming soon!
There are some amazing deals available for Prime members across the Amazon Prime Big Day Deals, but it's merely a taster of what's to come across the Black Friday period. This year, Black Friday will officially take place on Friday 29th November, with Cyber Monday happening on Monday 2nd December. However, we're expecting to see the deals flying in throughout the month of November, otherwise known as the Black Friday period.
But we've all got busy lives; how will it be possible to keep track of all the deals throughout the month of November? We've got you. Be sure to check back in with the RadioTimes.com Technology section regularly, as we'll be rounding up all the best Black Friday deals across the Amazon site and beyond. You can also sign up to our Technology newsletter, where you'll get the best deals, as well as the latest technology news, delivered straight to your inbox every other week. For more deals and discounts, here are the best Xbox series X offers, best Nintendo Switch offers and best LEGO deals.
Prime Big Deal Days is a great opportunity to save money
Amazon Prime Big Deal Days is a great opportunity to save money on a wide range of products. With deals available across all categories, you're sure to find something you need or want. And with a free 30-day trial of Amazon Prime, there's no reason not to take advantage of these savings.
