I have a confession: I love getting the bulk of my holiday shopping done before the Halloween decorations even debut in my neighborhood.
It sounds a bit over-the-top, but hear me out: The holiday season is chaotic enough without the added stress of scrambling for last-minute gifts. And though you might be inclined to write it off as just another manufactured deals event, Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days (or fall Prime Day, as it’s more commonly known) is an actually good time to get started.
In years past, we’ve seen lots of things on sale during fall Prime Day that would make excellent gifts, whether you’re searching for your dad, your partner, or your friend who seems to have it all.
You can also feel confident that everything you see here has been thoroughly researched and tested by Wirecutter’s journalists, so it’s something they’ll be able to cherish for years to come. Plus, our deals team has cross-checked the price against their database to make sure it’s a real deal—and finding that ideal present feels even more rewarding when you can snag it at a discount.
Here are the best Prime Day deals we’ve found on Wirecutter-approved gifts for the important people in your life. You’re not just saving your money, you’re preserving your sanity—and that’s a gift to yourself, too.
