Amazon Prime Day deals that beat Black Friday – USA TODAY

Matt Granite, WKYC 7:57 a.m. EDT July 12, 2016

Deal expert Matt Granite hunts for the best bargains offered on Amazon Prime Day so you don’t have to.

WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA – JULY 16: A general view of atmosphere during the Amazon Prime Summer Soiree hosted by Erin Foster and Sara Foster at Sunset Towers on July 16, 2015 in West Hollywood, California. (Photo by Rachel Murray/Getty Images for Amazon)(Photo: Rachel Murray, Getty Images for Amazon)

Amazon Prime Day 2016 is billed as Amazon's largest shopping event ever.

Is every Prime Day deal amazing? Nope. Not even close, but the deals below are truly better than Black Friday.

Like Black Friday, you need a plan to make Prime Day a success.

If any deal is sold out and you want a second chance at a discount, get on this deal list for future deal drops. I am working around the clock to source similar and identical deals.

If you are not a Prime Member, sign up for this 30-day free trial (you can always cancel after Prime Day). Prime Day deals are reserved for Amazon Prime Members only. Free trial members are eligible!

Please keep in mind that items will sell out, and prices will change. We can't control that. If you see a price on Amazon.com that differs from the price listed below, then the deal has ended or been postponed.

Digital Prime Day Doorbusters

$ 33.33 Amazon Fire tablets (lowest record price with special offers)
$ 6.99 Apple & Android power banks
$ 6.99 Apple MFi certified charge cables
Amazon's best athletic shoe sale ever
GoPro Hero Session Prime Day bundle (limited stock)
40% Off SanDisk memory products
$ 0.99 Amazon Dash buttons
Up to 50% off select toys & games
Xbox One Prime Day bundle discounts
$ 5.99 top-rated iClever fastest dual USB car charger (add-on item)

48% Off Samsung Curved 55″ 4K ultra HD smart LED 
Was: $ 1,247.99
Now: $ 649.99

Top Amazon Product Deals

$ 50 off Amazon Echo 
Was: $ 179.99
Now: $ 129.99

$ 30 off Amazon Tap (Alexa-enabled portable speaker)
Was: $ 129.99
Now: $ 99.99

$ 15 off Amazon Fire TV stick
Was: $ 39.99
Now: $ 24.99

$ 30 off Amazon Fire TV 
Was: $ 99.99
Now: $ 69.99

$ 30 off Amazon Fire TV + HD antenna bundle (for cord cutters)
Was: $ 131.47
Now: $ 101.48

$ 80 off Amazon Fire HD 10″ Tablet (with special offers)
Was: $ 229.99
Now: $ 149.99

$ 40 off Fire Kids Edition tablet
Was: $ 99.99
Now: $ 59.99

$ 50 off Kindle Voyage E-reader
Was: $ 199.99
Now: $ 149.99

$ 30 Off Kindle Paperwhite E-reader
Was: $ 119.99
Now: $ 89.99

$ 30 Amazon Fire TV Gaming Edition
Was: $ 139.99
Now: $ 109.99

Best Deals Overall 

50% off BLU R1 HD smartphones (with offers)
Was: $ 99.99
Now: $ 49.99

$ 50 off Motorola G4 smartphones (with offers)
Was: $ 199.99
Now: $ 149.99

66% Archeer portable Bluetooth speakers indoor/outdoor (top rated)
Was: $ 88.99
Now: $ 29.99

81% off Running Otium wireless headphones (highest rated)
Was: $ 159.99
Now: $ 29.99
**More color options available here

50% off FXT Bluetooth over-the-ear headphones
Was: $ 59.99
Sale: $ 39.99
Prime Day: $ 29.99

57% off Bluetooth sport headphones (top rated)
Was: $ 59.99
Now: $ 25.99

77% off Bluetooth selfie stick (top rated)
Was: $ 29.99
Now: $ 6.99

82% off 6-foot nylon braided Apple MFi certified lightning charge cable (top rated)
Was: $ 49.99
Now: $ 8.99

75% off Dr. Meter no contact digital forehead thermometer FDA-approved (top rated)
Was: $ 99.99
Now: $ 24.99

$ 55 Off R2 2K HD cams with accessories + 32GB micro SD card (top rated)
Was: $ 154.99
Now: $ 99.99
**To lower price, use code: VTPRIME1

50% off Vantrue N1 HD 1080p dashcam with accessories (top rated)
Was: $ 140.00
Now: $ 69.99
**To lower price, use code: VTPRIME2

63% off Elechomes electric facial and microdermabrasion power minimizer (top rated)
Was: $ 50.99
Now: $ 18.99

60% off Himbox auto scan wireless FM transmitter with car adapter
Was: $ 39.99
Now: $ 15.99

57% off 10000mAh and 20000mAh quick charge power banks (top rated)
Was: $ 30 – $ 40
Now: $ 13 – $ 19
**For 20000mAh power banks, click here

56% off Aukey optic smartphone lens kit (iPhone & Android)
Was: $ 24.99
Now: $ 10.99
**More huge lens kit deals right here

57% off OLALA 64GB iPhone / iPad memory expansion
Was: $ 99.99
Now: $ 42.99
**Product demo right here

53% off OLALA 32GB iPhone / iPad memory expansion
Was: $ 69.99
Now: $ 32.99

$ 10 off Vantrue smartphone car mount
Was: $ 22.99
Sale: $ 18.99
Prime Day: $ 12.99
To lower price, use code: VTPRIME3

74% off iMagitek dusk to dawn LED night lights with 2 tech charging USB ports
Was: $ 49.99
Now: $ 12.99

78% off cooking/BBQ thermometer from Dr. Meter (top rated)
Was: $ 39.99
Now: $ 8.99

78% off heat-resistant BPA-free oven & BBQ gloves (top rated)
Was: $ 59.99
Now: $ 12.99
**Product demo right here

60% off 6 pack Elecrainbow LED nightlights with sensors (top rated)
Was: $ 29.99
Now: $ 11.99

66% off Android-ready powerbank (selling out)
Was: $ 46.99
Now: $ 16.99

57% off Bluetooth in ear sport wireless headphones (top rated)
Was: $ 59.99
Now: $ 25.99
**More color options available here

63% off ThorFire LED camping lanterns / emergency lights (hand crank)
Was: $ 39.99
Now: $ 14.99

62% off Thorfire solar LED USB rechargeable lanterns / emergency lights (top rated)
Was: $ 42.99
Now: $ 16.49

50% off ENHANCE color changing mood lights (best seller)
Was: $ 43.00
Sale: $ 29.99
Prime Day $ 23.99

$ 100 off KitchenAid professional lift stand mixer (limited stock)
Was: $ 349.64
Now: $ 248.99

Up to 65% off “Fast & Furious” 1-7 collection
Up to 50% off "Doom" video games
44% off Polaroid Zip printers
iRobot Roomba vacuum cleaning robot Prime Day discounts
Amazon's biggest watch sale of the year

For additional DOORBUSTER DEALS that change every few minutes, bookmark this link.

Follow @MattGranite for more money-saving deals and tips.

Matt Granite is a consumer reporter with WKYC in Cleveland. His videos offer tips to consumers on how to save money.

We do not get any financial compensation for mentioning any of these deals or companies. The only purpose of this segment is to save you money.

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