Prime Day comes around twice a year now, and every time it does, the internet turns into a carnival. Flashy banners, countdown clocks, and deals that vanish faster than they load. It’s chaos.
So, instead of contributing to the marketing mayhem, I figured I’d do something useful instead.
The products detailed in this blog are the gadgets that have earned a place in my daily life. No short-term review units or one-off freebies: just things I’ve used for ages and still recommend. A few have huge Prime Day discounts, while others are worth grabbing whenever you see them on sale.
If you’re scrolling through deals wondering what’s actually worth your money, start here:
Prime Day Monitor Deals: Samsung and Secretlab Setup

The biggest upgrade I ever made to my desk setup was also the hardest to forget.
Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 and 49-Inch Ultrawide
Samsung’s 57-inch Odyssey Neo G9 has been my main display for two years. It’s still wild to look at. Think of a small cinema screen, curved around you, with room for editing, browsing, gaming, and the occasional spreadsheet marathon.
When I first bought it, it was painfully expensive (around £2,500). Now, it’s roughly $1,500 for Prime Day, making it one of the smartest monitor buys you can make.
The display runs at 240Hz, reaches 1000 nits of brightness, and features a resolution of 7680x2160. That’s serious screen real estate.
The older 49-inch version is also available for sale if you prefer something a bit smaller but still ultra-wide. Either way, you’ll never go back to dual screens again.
Secretlab Monitor Arm and Magnus Pro Desk
Holding that monster in place is the Secretlab heavy-duty monitor arm, attached to my Secretlab Magnus Pro Desk. It hasn’t budged once. The movement is smooth, the clamp is secure, and it keeps the cables tucked out of sight.
You can fit it to pretty much any desk, and honestly, it’s the reason my workspace doesn’t look like a power station.
If your desk setup’s been annoying you lately, this combo might fix that.
Prime Day Charging Accessories: ESR’s Cryoboost Upgrades

Charging gear isn’t exactly thrilling, but when it works perfectly, you notice.
ESR 3-in-1 MagSafe Charging Station
I’ve had the ESR 3-in-1 MagSafe charger on my desk for over a year. It’s the neatest way I’ve found to keep everything powered (phone, earbuds, Apple Watch) without the cable mess.
This year’s model supports Qi2.2 fast charging, taking an iPhone 17 Pro from flat to 60% in about half an hour. It comes with its own 50W adapter and a light that indicates when your earbuds are properly aligned. Small detail, but satisfying.
The Apple Watch charger detaches and plugs into your laptop for charging while traveling. The fan that cools your phone can be switched off at night, which means no blinking lights or background noise while you’re trying to sleep.
ESR Cryoboost Car Charger
Their Cryoboost car charger now resides in my car. It grips the vent firmly, charges quickly, and doesn’t overheat your phone while you’re using maps and streaming simultaneously. I’ve tried a lot of car chargers; this one’s the first that’s actually lasted.
Both of these usually get solid discounts during Prime Day, so it’s worth checking the listings.
Smart Home Gadgets on Sale: Aqara’s Affordable Automation

I’ve tested many smart home brands, but Aqara is one of the few I keep coming back to.
Aqara Roller Shade Driver E1
The Roller Shade Driver E1 is brilliant. It takes the beaded cord from any regular blind and turns it into a smart blind without a huge bill or complicated install. It took me about ten minutes, and that was mostly because I dropped one of the screws.
I’ve got mine linked to a Homey hub, so it closes automatically when the sun hits my daughter’s room in the afternoon and opens again in the morning. Feels like magic, costs very little, and works flawlessly.
Aqara Ecosystem Highlights
Their light switches and sensors are just as solid. They tie everything together nicely and don’t need a dozen apps to function. A lot of Prime Day smart home deals include Aqara kits this year, and if you’ve been waiting to start automating your house, now’s a good time.
Home Entertainment Picks: Valerion StreamMaster Plus 2

Sometimes I like a proper movie night. Projector, snacks, lights off. The Valerion StreamMaster Plus 2 is what made that setup actually feel cinematic.
Immersive Viewing and Gaming
It’s a 4K UHD RGB Triple Laser projector with Dolby Vision, HDR10+, and Dolby Atmos. The colors are rich, the blacks are deeper than I expected, and it’s bright enough to use even with a bit of ambient light.
For gaming, it runs at 240Hz with a 4ms delay at 1080p, or at 60Hz with 4K resolution if you prefer visuals over frame rate. There’s Google TV built in, and it’s quick. No lag, no clunky menus.
Prime Day Offer
Right now, Valerion is giving 20% off across all projectors and throwing in a free stand with the VisionMaster Pro 2. Not cheap, but absolutely worth it if you want your living room to double as a small cinema.
Network Upgrades: Ubiquiti and Amazon Eero

Good Wi-Fi is one of those things you don’t appreciate until it stops working. I’ve been fixing that problem at home this year, and I’ve ended up with two systems I’d actually recommend.
Amazon Eero Mesh Wi-Fi
If you just want fast Wi-Fi without digging through settings, Amazon Eero does the job. Plug it in, name your network, and that’s basically it. It spreads coverage evenly across the house and rarely drops out.
Ubiquiti UniFi System
If you enjoy tinkering or want a pro-level setup, Ubiquiti is incredible. I’ve been upgrading to 10-gigabit networking and installing their AI cameras. No subscriptions, no hidden fees. It’s enterprise-level gear that looks good enough to keep visible.
Both Eero and Ubiquiti often show up in Prime Day tech deals, and they’re the kind of upgrades you’ll notice every day without thinking about them.
Portable Power Pick: Anker 165W Battery Bank
If you travel often, this one’s essential. The Anker 165W Portable Charger has saved me more times than I can count.
It’s 25,000 mAh, which means it can recharge a laptop a couple of times or your phone for an entire week away. It’s airline-safe, has two built-in USB-C cables (one retractable, one fixed), and can charge multiple devices simultaneously.
I’ve used it on flights where the seat outlets didn’t work, in airports, in hotel rooms without plugs near the bed — it’s become part of the travel checklist. Throw it in your bag and you never think about battery life again.
Gaming Must-Have: SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Headset
At the end of the day, I usually wind down with a bit of gaming. The SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless is my go-to headset and easily one of the best things I’ve bought in years.
Why It Stands Out
The audio’s crisp, the mic’s clear, and it connects to PC and console at the same time. It’s comfortable enough for extended sessions, and the dual-battery setup means you can swap batteries instantly — one charges while the other’s in use.
It even connects to your phone through Bluetooth, so you can take calls or chat on Discord while playing. The Sonar app on PC lets you dial in sound profiles by game, which is a nice touch.
This headset’s been winning awards all year, and for Prime Day 2025, it’s finally seeing a decent price drop.
Quick Fire Deals: Bonus Prime Day Finds
A few more worth checking while you’re browsing:
- Apple M4 MacBook Air: light, powerful, and finally getting discounted.
- PowerBeats Pro 2: the gym staple I keep going back to.
- Logitech MX Master 3s: still one of the best mice ever made for productivity.
Watch the Full Video
Want to see how all this stuff actually looks in practice? Watch my Prime Day 2025 Tech Deals video for real tests, comparisons, and updated pricing.
Wrap-Up: Everyday Tech Worth Owning
Prime Day is a minefield of “limited-time deals” that come and go. But the best finds are the things that stick: the ones you’ll still be using six months from now.
Every product here has earned its place in my setup. They work, they last, and they make life that little bit easier. If you’re shopping the sales this week, these are the deals worth grabbing.
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