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]]>There were discounts on your bog-standard Fire Stick as well as the 4K version and even the Fire Cube. We’ve rounded all the discounts up and dropped them below so you can have a look at what Amazon Prime Day Fire Stick deals were available. We’re also keeping an eye on Prime Day TV deals, too, in case you want to have a top-tier streaming setup for less.
Keep in mind that you’ll need an Amazon Prime membership in order to take advantage of these prices, if you don’t already have a subscription, don’t worry – there’s a link further down the page where you can find a 30-day free trial.
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If you want to get your hands on the best Prime Day Fire Stick deals then an Amazon Prime membership is the way to go. Fortunately, you can try out the service risk-free for 30-days risk-free. A subscription costs $14.99 / £7.99 per month, should you want to keep the Amazon benefits rolling once the trial time is done.
The best Prime Day Fire Stick deals in the US
Fire TV Stick Lite | $30 $11.99 at Amazon
Save $18 / 60% – This is a huge saving of better than half price on the entry-level Fire Stick model, smashing the previous historic lowest rate by a full $8. We’ve never seen the budget model anywhere near this affordable before, so cannot guarantee it’ll hang around forever at this price.
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Fire TV Stick with Alexa Voice Remote | $39.99 $16.99 at Amazon
Save $23 – This is a massive 58% saving which brings the Fire TV Stick down to a brand new all-time low. This product goes on sale often to $23 but never as low as $16.99. This deal is a must-see for anyone looking to transform their TV into a smart TV.
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Fire TV Stick 4K | $49.99 $29.99 at Amazon
Save $25; 50% – This is a return to the historic lowest price we’ve ever seen on the Fire TV Stick 4K, having hit this rate once before over the Winter sales events. Simply put, there’s never been a better time to invest in the 4K stick for less.
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Fire TV Stick 4K Max | $55 $34.99 at Amazon
Save $20 – The Fire TV Stick 4K Max returns to the lowest ever price, which we originally saw back over last year’s Black Friday sales event. This is a rate that hasn’t been beaten, and we’re not expecting that to change in the next two days.
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Certified Refurbished Fire TV Cube | $99.99 $49.99 at Amazon
(opens in new tab)Save $50.00 – This refurbished unit is currently half off of the MRSP of a new unit. If you are on the hunt for a great budget option then this Fire TV Cube is tested and certified to look and work like new and comes with the same warranty period as a brand new device. It has never come this low before so this is a must-see deal.
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Fire TV Cube, Hands-free streaming device with Alexa, 4K Ultra HD | $119.99 $59.99 at Amazon
Save $60 – You can currently get this Fire TV Cube for half price which brings it down to its lowest price point ever. The previous lowest price was at $69.99, this discount is an entire $10 lower making this deal a must-see this Prime Day.
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Amazon Fire TV 50-inch 4K | $470 $259.99 at Amazon
Save $210; 45% – Although not strictly a Fire Stick deal, this Fire TV offer is too good to pass up here, with this 50-inch 4K model including all the functionality built right in. This is already a great price for such a large Ultra HD display, but adding in the Fire features, and at the lowest recorded rate no less, this is an easy recommendation in our minds.
The best Prime Day Fire Stick deals in the UK
Fire TV Stick Lite | £30 £12.99 at Amazon
Save £17- 57% – Simply put, this is the cheapest price that we’re able to verify on the Fire TV Stick Lite and a rate that we don’t see being beaten tomorrow, though anything’s possible. If you want Full HD streaming, you can’t ask for more for under £13.
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Fire TV Stick with Alexa | £40 £17.99 at Amazon
Save £22 – 55% – This is the historic lowest ever price of the Alexa-powered Fire TV Stick besting the previous rate by £2. There has never been a better time to get your hands on the entry-level Fire TV Stick at under £20 for the first time.
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Fire TV Stick 4K with Alexa | £50 £22.99 at Amazon
Save £27 – 54% – Now you can get the Fire TV Stick 4K with Alexa at the historic lowest ever price, exceeding the previous lowest rate we saw over Black Friday last year. At better than half price, this is a sterling time to get into 4K content for a very aggressive price.
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Fire TV Stick 4K Max | £55 £32.99 at Amazon
Save £22 – We’ve never seen the highest-end Fire TV Stick available at this price point before. This is the lowest price which smashes the pre-holiday sale back in December by a full £5. You’re getting the full suite of features as well as WiFi 6 support for the same as the standard model today.
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Fire TV Cube | £110 £54.99 at Amazon
Save £55 – 50% – We’ve never seen the Fire TV Cube this cheap before, and we’re unsure if this price will be beaten on the day. If you’ve wanted the hands-free 4K all-in-one box for less then this early Prime Day deal is certainly worth considering.
FAQs
What to expect from Amazon Prime Day Fire Stick deals
In order to get an accurate picture of what this year’s Amazon Prime Day Fire Stick deals will look like, we can cast our minds back to the last November. The Black Friday period offered up the deepest discounts we’ve seen yet on several of Amazon’s streaming units on everything from the budget options to the premium offerings.
Granted, the savings are rarely too extensive, but there is a consistent pattern that can be observed between all major current-generation Fire Sticks through the world’s largest online retailer. For example, the Fire Stick 4K retails for $49.99, however, we’ve seen this model sell between $30 and $39.99 throughout much of 2022. The lowest-ever historic price that we’re able to verify took place over Black Friday, where this device sold at $24.99 – marking the only time we’ve seen the Fire Stick 4K at under the $30 range to date. It’s the same for shoppers across the pond, too, as the Fire Stick 4K fell to £24.99 in November. We wouldn’t be surprised to see the Fire Stick 4K sell at the $25 mark over the 48-hour Prime Day period this year.
It’s a similar story on the budget end of the scale, too. The Fire TV Stick Lite, which normally sells for $29.99, enjoyed its historic lowest ever price over the winter sales events, too, at just $17.99 last November. Throughout 2022, we’ve seen this unit selling at the $20 mark in January and March, so it wouldn’t be too out of left field for this Full HD streaming box to match (or exceed) that Black Friday rate on the day. The cheapest rate in the UK lends credence to this prediction, as the Fire TV Stick Lite was available at its lowest-ever rate of £14.99 in December.
What may be surprising, however, is the price history of the Amazon Fire TV Cube, with the second generation unit experiencing deeper discounts in 2022 than the previous year. While the $119.99 box had its MSRP slashed to $80 last year, we’ve actually seen it as cheap as $69.99 in April 2022. In the UK, the Fire TV Cube sold for £59.99 in November and December, but also as recently as April 2022, too. What does this mean for the upcoming Prime Day Fire Stick deals? Well, we could see the Fire TV Cube retail for half price if this trend is to continue.
Fire Sticks are far from the only thing available in the sales, as we’re also gearing you up for this year’s Prime Day gaming PC deals, Prime Day iPad deals, and Prime Day laptop deals, too.
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]]>The Mobiuz EX3415R is down to just $799.99 at Amazon (opens in new tab) right now (was $999.99). This is the lowest ever price, meaning the value and quality on offer is excellent. Literally, there is no better value on this monitor – or ever has been. This is a superb all rounder, and features on our rundown of the best ultrawide gaming monitors too.
If you are on the hunt for a monstrous ultrawide gaming monitor, then it’s worth noting that the Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 behemoth is also discounted – and very close to its lowest ever price. This beast is $1,799.99 at Amazon (opens in new tab) (was $2,300) – a saving of $500 which makes this more premium model absolutely worth considering if you’re looking for something to almost swallow you wholly into your games.
Ultrawide gaming monitors are gathering steam for a number of reasons – from their greater immersion for games and entertainment, to extra screen real estate for work and productivity. In fact, while previously reserved for the mega-rich, these displays are appearing on the internet’s best gaming monitor guides more and more.
You’ll find more information on both deals below, and plenty more cheap gaming monitor deals further down the page.
Today’s best gaming monitor deals
BenQ Mobiuz EX3415R | $999.99 $799.99 at Amazon (opens in new tab)
Save $200; lowest ever price – As close to a no-brainer as it gets if you’re hunting for an ultrawide gaming monitor deal this summer. The monitor has never been this low in price so the value is literally the best there has ever been on a listing for this model.
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Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 | $2,299.99 $1,799.99 at Amazon (opens in new tab)
Save $500 – At this price, this colossus is really close to its lowest ever price and still very worthy of consideration. For full disclosure, it has been a few dollars cheaper this month and last, but, equally, it has also hung around at its full MSRP too. The fact remains though: at this price tag it’s a great buy.
More of today’s best gaming monitor deals
This side of next month’s Prime Day monitor deals, we’re not sure if we’ll many deals as good as these.
For more of the latest prices and deals on gaming monitors, check out the latest prices as presented by our smart price-finding tech below.
If you need a screen upgrade but are after something more TV-shaped then check out our guide to the best gaming TVs (opens in new tab) and the best 120Hz 4K TVs for a big screen that’s really gaming-focused. For something a little less extreme, take a look at the best curved gaming monitors on the market.
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]]>Considering the Intel N4500 CPU and 128GB of storage space under the hood, you’re getting some strong value for money here – something that can’t be taken for granted from cheap laptops. With Prime Day laptop deals firmly on the horizon, though, we’re already seeing retailers offering larger and larger discounts on budget machines. Still, other stores can’t quite keep up with this particular offer. Dell’s cheapest laptop still sits at $249.99 (opens in new tab), for example, and holds a weaker processor.
If you’re after something a little more powerful, though, we’d recommend checking out this $120 discount on a 14-inch HP instead. You’re getting a solid mid-range spec for just $309.99 (opens in new tab) with this offer (was $429.99), including 8GB RAM and a Ryzen 3 processor.
You’ll find more information about this offer just below, and plenty more cheap laptop deals further down the page.
Asus 14-inch laptop | $349.99 $149.99 at Best Buy (opens in new tab)
Save $200 – If you’re after a budget everyday laptop for browsing the web, streaming, and catching up on email, look no further than this $200 discount on the 14-inch Asus. You’re getting an Intel N4500 processor under the hood, with 4GB RAM, and 128GB of storage – great specs for this bargain price point.
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HP 14-inch laptop | $249.99 $169.99 at Best Buy (opens in new tab)
Save $80 – It’s a smaller saving, but you’re still picking up this 14-inch HP for well under $200 in Best Buy’s latest laptop deals. If the above offer is still available we’d recommend opting for Acer, as this model only has 64GB of storage, but it’s still an excellent second option at a price we rarely see outside of major sales events.
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Acer Chromebook Spin 514 14-inch 2-in-1 Chromebook | $499 $249 at Best Buy (opens in new tab)
Save $250 – If you’re after something a little more flexible, Best Buy can also save you $250 on this Acer Chromebook Spin 514. That means you’re getting a 2-in-1 convertible laptop for just under $250 – and considering there’s a Ryzen 3 processor under the hood that’s a solid offer. You are, however, still picking up an entry-level 4GB RAM / 64GB memory and storage configuration.
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HP 14-inch laptop | $429.99 $309.99 at Best Buy (opens in new tab)
Save $120 – This HP laptop offers a spec that sits just at the top of the entry-level band; with 8GB RAM and a speedy 128GB SSD (rather than the slower eMMC storage offered in cheaper models). You’re saving $120 here and picking up a machine that will be able to handle far more multi-tasking and demanding programs for a great price.
For something a little better suited to your Steam library, check out our guide to the best gaming laptops and the latest cheap gaming laptop deals available right now. Or, if you’re after something to stick on a gaming desk, check out the best gaming PCs.
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]]>This convention is nothing new by any means, having been popularized by some of YouTube’s rising stars in the early 2010s, but Elgato has hoped that a commitment to quality – with a high asking price of $199.99 / £189.99 – will be enough to justify proceedings. But does the Elgato FaceCam have a shot at being one of the best webcams around?
Features
The mission statement of the Elgato FaceCam is to make streamers look as good as they possibly can. This mantra is backed up by the hardware on show from the device itself, with the lens being a 24mm full-frame equivalent with an f/2.4 aperture, that also has a Sony Starvis sensor with a custom heatsink to keep the camera from getting too hot.
There’s a focus range of approximately 1.5 metres and, in my testing, I found that I was captured effectively on-screen even when moving around fairly frantically, with minimal ghosting, virtually zero latency, and no video artefacts to speak of – true to the nature of the uncompressed 1080p60 ethos of the webcam.
It’s worth noting that there is no onboard microphone to speak of. This omission is unlikely to cause any streamers any harm – the majority, if not all of them, will have some kind of PC headset for gaming on or a contender for best microphone for streaming, so it’s not going to be a massive issue. But it does rule out the folks who might have wanted a streaming-focused webcam that could also be used for day-to-day tasks. Summing it up bluntly, Elgato states: ‘Because who uses webcam microphones anyway’. It’s either an attempt at a slick marketing trick or a way to save money – I’ll leave you to figure out which.
The Elgato FaceCam connects to Mac and PC via USB 3.0 to USB-C adapter. This means that it will not work through USB 2.0 (the easiest way to tell which port is what is to look at the color. USB 3.0 ports will be blue, so if you don’t have any on your laptop or desktop, do not buy this camera). This is due to the amount of data transferred for the uncompressed Full HD video, something Elgato claims USB 2.0 just can’t handle.
It’s not the most riveting inclusion ever seen in this world, but the addition of a lens cap is something that – as a DSLR enthusiast and amateur photographer – I can definitely appreciate. Not only is it a good privacy option – blocking any unwanted attention for you paranoid types – but it’s also a great way to keep the sterling Sony-made lens from scratching or fogging up when not in use.
Design
The Elgato FaceCam is a rather fetching-looking little device, with its clean-cut aesthetics and large, premium lens. It must be said, it’s rather subtle on top of my monitor and doesn’t tarnish the looks of my workstation, blending in exactly how a high-end webcam should.
The webcam attaches to the top of your monitor with a sturdy clip and does a good job of staying in place. Just for fun – I mean, vigorous testing – I shuffled the USB cable back and forwards a few times to see if the Elgato FaceCam would stay in place or wobble around like crazy and I’m pleased to report that it stood solid as a rock. All you zany online personalities can rest assured that your frantic onscreen nature won’t disrupt your streams any time soon.
Performance
This is what high-end webcams like the Elgato FaceCam live and die on: how it looks and how easy it is to use. In my testing, I utilized a series of programs that the average YouTuber or Twitch streamer would want to be getting this camera for, as well as putting it through its paces in video conferences.
OBS is a popular free-to-use broadcasting program that many streamers rely upon for its ease of use and ability to layer video streams and images well without being too taxing on a computer’s RAM. I filmed myself playing Hotline Miami whilst having a USB external microphone for commentary and the Elgato FaceCam stream up in the top left and things all looked and ran very well.
What sets the Elgato FaceCam apart from its similarly-priced contemporaries is the inclusion of the Camera Hub software where you have a certain degree of creative control with features you would find on a traditional DSLR camera – such as a real-time ISO reading from the sensor to manually adjust things like the white balance under your lighting conditions and digital zoom.
It’s worth noting that you can actually save your profile settings to the device itself with its built-in flash memory so it will remember them for next time, you so don’t have to worry about going through the whole process all over again before your next live stream starts; a genuinely great addition that I found has worked really well.
There’s also the option to output video in 720p (both at 30 and 60FPS) as well as 540p (again, both at 30 and 60FPS) so Elgato has clearly considered Twitch’s video encoding alongside more limited internet connection speeds when considering the bandwidth of uncompressed video – something I commend it for.
The days of having one of the best green screens behind me and a trio of bright LED ring lights might be in the distant past, but it was obvious that the FaceCam performed well enough under natural lighting conditions and adapted fairly well to the harsh, orange tinge of the lighting in my flat.
Overall – Should you buy it?
While the overall performance is sound, things start to creak a bit when the price tag and missing features are factored back in. For example, for the same price you can pick up a Razer Kiyo Pro which does exactly what the FaceCam does, uncompressed 1080p60 video, as well as offers a low-light mode and HDR – things the FaceCam lacks. Backing this up again, there is also the Logitech StreamCam which can do the same things for $169 / £139 directly through USB-C.
It isn’t a bad camera, not by any means, but the asking price feels too high without those features. And that’s without mentioning the lack of a microphone, or the lack of 4K video, too, as found in models such as the Logitech Brio UHD (opens in new tab) (which also costs the same).
It’s clear that, of course, this is aimed at streamers. If you’re a streaming/online content creator with a professional setup and just need something that looks nice but is also quick and easy to set up – that also has some customizability to it – then the Elgato FaceCam is a good bet for you. For everyone else, you may need to look elsewhere.
The Verdict
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Elgato FaceCam review: “A superstar for streamers, but sub-par for the price”
The Elgato FaceCam produces a decent picture that’s sure to win over streamers with a professional setup, but it’s too expensive considering where its competition trounces it for less.
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]]>If you’ve been holding out on putting your new battle station together or were seeking a good time to drag your current rig into the next generation, now could be the perfect moment to do just that.
- Intel Core i7-10700KF:
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Typically, even the most demanding of modern PC games releasing in 2021 won’t get anywhere close to taking advantage of the cores and threads that this processor uses. Rest assured though, you’re in safe hands with either option if you want to futureproof your machine for years to come. If you’re new to building and want to get up to date on components, we have two helpful guides on the best CPU for gaming and the best graphics cards for gaming to get you started.
While not on the bleeding edge as it was upon release in summer 2020, don’t make the mistake of counting this powerful chipset out; it is still very much at the higher end for PC gaming even a year after its inception and can be found in some of the best gaming PCs available right now.
The best price ever seen on 10th gen i7 chipsets
Intel Core i7-10700KF | $361 $239 at Amazon (opens in new tab)
Save $122: It’s widely been considered the standard for high-end PC gaming – and computing in general – because of its consistently quick performance and cost-to-power ratio. For the money, you’re getting an 8-core (16 threads) overclockable processor that, when fully unlocked, can run at speeds of up to 5.1GHz. In summary, it has all the gaming grunt you could want, and enough left over to juice in the tank to tackle whatever you throw at it – just remember to pair it with a good graphics card!
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If you’re interested in more great tech offers today, we have handy roundups for the best Prime Day laptop deals, as well as our picks for some great Prime Day TV deals should you want to go big-screen with your new setup.
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]]>The discounts cover a range of models: the excellent XPS 15 laptop – that mixes great work/home performance with good gaming chops – is down £320 to £1,199 (opens in new tab); the 15’s smaller, slightly more versatile cabling, the XPS 13 2-in1 machine is discounted by £300 to £1,219.01 right now (opens in new tab); and the smart, budget-level laptop, the Inspiron 14 7000 laptop is down to a very attractive £769 (opens in new tab) (a saving of £200). Nice.
And if you are after a gaming-focused machine, the oft-underrated Dell G3 15-inch gaming laptop has a solid discount too. This has an i7-9750 processor and a 1660Ti graphics card, and a good SSD+HDD storage combination to boot; it’s down to £1099 (opens in new tab). We’d probably like this to be a little cheaper since it only has 8GB of RAM but all things considered it’s a solid deal.
Also, it’s important to be aware that these deals are only on for as long as stock holds up or March 31, 2020 – whichever comes first! And while these deals are UK only – but extend to other cheap laptop deals on a whole bunch of others perfect for working from home (opens in new tab) stuff, by the way – if you’re in the US, then rest assured you’ll be able to find some similar deals over at Dell US (opens in new tab).
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Dell XPS 15 laptop | £1,199 at Dell (save £320) (opens in new tab)
(opens in new tab)A very meaty saving on one of Dell’s top laptops here. This combines everything great about Dell’s productive and perfect-for-home and work approach to laptops and throws in some gaming performance for good measure. That 1650 GPU will serve you well for when you want some fun out of your machine after work.
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Dell XPS 13 2-in-1 laptop | just £1,219.01 at Dell (save £300) (opens in new tab)
Featuring excellent versatility in a compact but very capable machine, the XPS 13 2-in-1 is a perfect do-it-all machine for work and home use. The design is beautiful.
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Inspiron 14 7000 laptop | £769 at Dell (save £200) (opens in new tab)
(opens in new tab)A terrific little machine that offers great performance and almost hold-in-one-hand size. Also, the 13 7000 sister model is also discounted and features a larger 512GB SSD – that can be yours for £899 (opens in new tab) right now.
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Dell G5 gaming laptop | £1,099 at Dell (save £220)
(opens in new tab)This offers great value for a solid gaming laptop. Equipped with that 1660Ti card – top of the non-ray-tracing cards – it’ll handle anything well and provide smooth experiences. It’s a bit mean having only 8GB of RAM but such compromises abound in tech deals.
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As these items are perfect for working from home, it might be worthwhile teaming them with some quality peripherals too – and, if so, why can’t they have a gaming steer? Think about the best gaming mouse (opens in new tab), the best gaming keyboard (opens in new tab), and the best gaming headset (opens in new tab) – all these would be fine work additions and also ensure you had some great gaming tech for the future (or now) too.
For something more gaming-focused, check out our guides to the best gaming PC (opens in new tab) and best gaming laptops (opens in new tab).
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