Best Amazon Prime Day deals under $25: Top deals on cheap gadgets I've tested

Amazon's Prime Day sales event kicks off today and lasts through the end of the week, and it's a great time to save on big-brand names like Apple, Samsung, LG, and more. However, it's also a good time to snag lesser-known gadgets for even cheaper. Also: June Prime Day live blog 2026: We're tracking Amazon deals on SSDs, TVs, laptops and moreOur editors at ZDNET test useful gadgets and gizmos to make your life better all year long. We've rounded up the best deals under $25 on helpful items that won't break the bank, from power banks to security cameras. Best Prime Day deals under $25 More early Prime Day deals under $25 : $14 (save $3): Turn electronics on and off from anywhere with your smartphone using the Kasa app, whether you are at home, in the office, or on vacation. : $16 (save $19): This Alexa-enabled remote has a button that can be pressed and held to ask Alexa questions. : $12 (save $7): This single charging station allows you to charge multiple Apple products at once, including an iPhone, an Apple Watch, and AirPods. : $23 (save $12): Double wall vacuum insulation means drinks stay cold, iced, or hot for hours. Blink Outdoor 4 Camera : $24 (save $46): This security camera has advanced motion detection as well as person detection to give you peace of mind when it comes to your home. FAQsWhen is Amazon Prime Day? This year, Amazon set its annual Prime Day event a little earlier, bumping it up into June instead of its usual July slot. The Prime Day sales event is officially from June 23-26, but you can expect sales prior to and even after the event. Are deals really cheaper on Prime Day? Primarily, Prime Day offers some legitimate deals, typically on flagship Amazon products such as Fire TVs, Echo devices, Kindles, and more. However, the best way to ensure you're getting an actual deal is to prepare to shop for offers and use price-tracking tools to make sure you don't fall victim to brands marking up items to "discount" them later. Luckily, these offers are all under $25, so they won't break the bank -- even if they do end up being an impulse purchase.How did we choose these Amazon Prime Day deals?ZDNET only writes about deals we want to buy -- devices and products we desire, need, or would recommend. Our experts looked for deals that were at least 20% off (or are hardly ever on sale), using established price comparison tools and trackers to determine whether the deal is actually on sale and how frequently it drops. We also looked over customer reviews to find out what matters to real people who already own and use the deals we're recommending. Our recommendations may also be based on our own testing -- in addition to extensive research and comparison shopping. The goal is to deliver the most accurate advice to help you shop smarter. What are the best Prime Day deals so far?ZDNET's experts are searching through Prime Day sales to find the best discounts by category. These are the best deals so far:Best Prime Day dealsBest Prime Day TV dealsBest Prime Day laptop dealsBest Prime Day SSD dealsBest Prime Day phone dealsBest Prime Day smartwatch dealsBest Prime Day headphones dealsBest Prime Day tablet dealsBest Prime Day gaming dealsBest Prime Day robot vacuum dealsBest Prime Day Apple dealsBest Prime Day Samsung dealsAnd the best deals from competing retailers:Best Costco dealsBest Sam's Club dealsBest Walmart deals