Essentials

When is Amazon Prime Day 2023?

By Jennifer Martin, Kaylyn McKenna

Edited By Lily Rose

Updated on: July 10, 2023 / 12:40 PM EDT / Essentials

CBS Essentials is created independently of the CBS News editorial staff. We may receive commissions from some links to products on this page. Promotions are subject to availability and retailer terms.

Get ready -- Amazon Prime Day 2023 starts tomorrow and runs through Wednesday, July 12. Prime Day is one of Amazon's biggest shopping events of the year. During the deals event, you can save lots of money on must-have items from customer-loved brands.

You'll need to be an Amazon Prime member to score the best deals. If you sign up now, you can take full advantage of the great savings during the Amazon Prime Day 2023 sales event. But hurry -- Prime Day starts tomorrow!

Amazon Prime, $15 a month

Don't miss out on these offers from Amazon. There are already early deals available, but Prime members will be able to score exclusive savings and get fast shipping for free on Prime Day. At only $15 a month, there's no reason to not take advantage of an Amazon Prime membership if you don't have one already.

With discounts on brands like Apple, Hydro Flask, Google Pixel, Adidas, Samsung and Instant Pot, there's an early Prime Day deal for everyone now.

How to join Amazon Prime before Prime Day 2023

Jakub Porzycki/NurPhoto via Getty Images

If you join Amazon Prime today, you'll gain access to exclusive prices, amazing deals and a wide range of products before Prime Day 2023 begins on July 11. Say goodbye to delivery fees with free and convenient shipping on millions of items. Immerse yourself in award-winning movies, TV shows and live events with Prime Video, and groove to your favorite tunes with ad-free listening on Amazon Music. Don't miss out on all the perks that millions of Prime members are already enjoying -- become an Amazon Prime member today!

RELATED: Amazon Prime Day 2023: What we know so far

It's $15 a month, but you may be able to receive even more of a discount (up to 50% off the monthly fee) if you're receiving government assistance or if you're a student. Find out more information here.

Amazon Prime, $15 a month

Get Amazon Prime for $15 a month

Make free money at Amazon now

Amazon is currently offering a bunch of ways to make free money. We've rounded them up for you below.

Reload $100 on a gift card, get $12 free

Once you've downloaded Amazon Photos and scored your free $15 Amazon credit, why not earn yet another $12 credit? Reload any Amazon gift card with $100 or more in a single transaction and you'll get $12 credited to the card for free.

Note that this reload offer only works once, and is limited to Amazon Prime members. The $12 award will appear in your account within three days. See the site for more details and eligibility.

Amazon gift card promo offer: reload $100, get $12 for free

Get this deal now

Spend $50 on gift cards, get $5 free

Amazon's best gift card deal will be over tomorrow. From July 3 through 10, first-time gift card customers can get a $5 promotional credit when they spend $50 or more on gift cards in a single order. The credit will appear in your account two days after purchase.

Note that you'll need to redeem your credit by August 25, 2023 at 11:59:59 p.m. PDT.

Amazon gift card deal: Spend $50 on gift cards, get a $5 credit

Check your eligibility now

The best early Prime Day deals you can shop now

Yes, Prime Day starts tomorrow. But that doesn't mean you can't shop great Prime Day deals right now!

Google Pixel Watch: $348

The Google Pixel Watch boasts customizable watch faces, all-day battery life and convenient smart home control through the Google Home App. Enjoy music playback, fitness tracking and integrated Fitbit features for health monitoring with premium subscriptions.

Available in black, silver and gold.

Google Pixel Watch (Wi-Fi), $348 and up (reduced from $350)

$348 at Amazon

Google Pixel Watch (Wi-Fi + LTE), $351 and up (reduced from $400)

$350 at Amazon

Apple AirPods Pro 2: $200

The latest Apple AirPods Pro 2 earbuds have an upgraded wireless chip for improved audio functionality, a new low-distortion driver for clearer audio and improved active noise cancellation. The Apple AirPods Pro 2 provide truly custom sound: You can use your iPhone's camera to analyze your unique ear anatomy and find the perfect audio settings for you.

The design of the AirPods Pro 2 is fairly similar to the previous generation, but Apple has introduced touch control to the AirPods Pro 2 to help users more seamlessly control their AirPods.

Apple AirPods Pro 2, $200 (reduced from $249)

$200 at Amazon

Stanley classic vacuum-insulated 48-ounce wide mouth bottle: $33

This wide-mouth bottle can keep your drinks cold for up to 24 hours. It can also hold hot drinks, soup and more. This bottle's lid doubles as a cup. Find this bottle in 11 colors and prints, plus four sizes.

Stanley classic vacuum insulated wide mouth bottle (48 oz.), $33 (reduced from $42)

$33 at Amazon

Dewalt 20V Max cordless drill and impact driver power tool combo kit: $159

This cordless drill kit packs a punch with 20 volts of power. Weighing only a pound, it's lightweight and easy to handle. It can tackle big projects or fit into tight spaces with two-speed transmission and a secure grip. The impact driver is compact and lightweight too, making it ideal for those hard-to-reach areas. Plus, it has a handy LED light ring for better visibility.

Dewalt 20V Max cordless drill and impact driver power tool combo kit, $159 (reduced from $230)

$159 at Amazon

iRobot Roomba 694 robot vacuum: $199

The Roomba 694 is Wi-Fi-enabled. Control the vac with your connected smartphone or device via the iRobot Home app. The Roomba has a 90-minute run time before it automatically docks and recharges.

iRobot Roomba 694 robot vacuum, $199 (reduced from $274)

$199 at Amazon

Le Creuset Dutch oven: $356

Le Creuset Enameled Cast Iron Signature Round Dutch Oven — Amazon

Le Creuset is one of the trendiest cookware brands of 2023. The brand is known for its high-quality and beautifully designed pieces, including its statement-piece Dutch ovens. Right now, Amazon is offering the Le Creuset enameled cast iron dutch oven for 23% off. The coveted cookware brand sports a premium price tag, so you'll definitely want to take advantage of this opportunity to save.

This dutch oven is made with cast iron, a material beloved by baking and cooking enthusiasts for its even heat distribution. The 4.8-star-rated product is easy to clean and features a chip-resistant coating. Price varies by color. Right now you'll get the best deal on the "Flame" color option.

Le Creuset enameled cast iron Dutch oven, $356 (reduced from $460)

$356 at Amazon

Samsung 'The Frame' QLED smart 4K TV: $1,598

samsung-5522-class-the-frame-series-led-4k-uhd-smart-tizen-tv.jpg — Samsung via Amazon

Samsung's "The Frame" is one of the hottest TVs of 2023 -- it's wildly popular with CBS Essentials readers. This TV can transform into a piece of art when you're not streaming your favorite TV shows. "The Frame" smart TV has a built-in motion sensor that displays your favorite pieces of art in 4K resolution whenever you enter the room.

This QLED TV produces 100% color volume in the DCI-P3 color space (that's the format for most cinema screens and HDR movies for television). That means colors on this TV will be vivid and true-to-life.

65" Samsung "The Frame" QLED 4K TV, $1,598 (reduced from $1,998)

$1,598 at Amazon

75" Samsung "The Frame" QLED 4K TV, $1,988 (reduced from $2,998)

$1,988 at Amazon

The best Amazon Prime Day 2023 deals to shop now

Amazon Prime Day is an annual two-day sales event that will run July 11-12, 2023. The e-commerce giant puts tons of top-selling products on sale exclusively for Amazon Prime subscribers. Prime Day is an excellent opportunity for shoppers to score brand-name tech (including cell phones, laptops and computers, tablets and TVs) , kitchen appliances, home goods, furniture, clothing, tools, toys, beauty products, and more at Black Friday-like prices.

Other retailers will be running competing Amazon Prime Day sales. Walmart, for example, has announced it will be holding its Walmart Plus Week sale that starts on Monday, July 10.

Check out these Amazon Prime Day deals on top brands for you and your family. And be sure to check out even more great Prime Day deals to shop, handpicked by our friends at ETOnline, CBS Sports Essentials and ComicBook.com.

See all deals at Amazon now

Amazon Prime Day tech deals

Amazon Prime Day kitchen deals

Amazon Prime Day home deals

Amazon Prime Day luggage deals

Amazon Prime Day deals at other retailers

Amazon
Amazon Prime

Jennifer Martin

Jennifer Martin is an expert on streaming and deals for CBS Essentials. She has a soft spot for foodie culture, beauty and wellness products and all things pop culture. Jennifer lives in Richmond, VA with her family of five, plus a cat, a dog and a frog.