Amazon Prime Big Deal Days Highlight Sub-AU$100 Tech as Australia Sale Nears End

The sale will run through the long weekend, and the best prices are exclusive to Prime subscribers, according to TechRadar. Shoppers who have not tried the service can sign up for a 30-day free trial and cancel before the ongoing AU$9.99 monthly fee applies, the article said.

TechRadar said the event includes deals on coffee machines, vacuums, smartwatches, headphones and other technology, but its roundup focused on cheap buys under AU$100 each. It listed discounts from Logitech, Anker, Harman Kardon and other brands on peripherals, speakers and chargers. The article also included products its writer owns and still uses after several years.

In audio, TechRadar cited a What Hi-Fi review that gave a portable speaker four out of five stars for design, audio performance and bass. The reviewers noted middling battery life and slight treble edginess, but TechRadar said a 57% discount addressed those concerns. Creative Pebble Pro compact computer speakers were described as punching above their weight in sound and design, although they are basic, have few features and can clutter a desk with cables.

The roundup also features a compact travel mouse that TechRadar's writer calls a favourite for its small size and its ability to work on more surfaces than almost any other mouse. It has up to 18 months of battery life and an adjustable scroll wheel also found in the larger MX Master mouse. The discount applies only to the Rose colour, though the Black and Pale Grey versions are also reduced.

A monitor-mounted lamp is included for its ability to light a workspace while reducing eye strain and screen reflections, and for saving desk space that a conventional lamp would take. The writer said it was easy to mount and attach and has been used for four years at a home office desk.

TechRadar also highlighted an Iniu power bank, saying the publication has included Iniu power banks in its Australia buying guide but has not reviewed this specific model. The writer owns one and calls it a favourite among power banks owned so far. It is 1.7cm at its thickest point and 11cm tall by 6.9cm wide, with an attached braided cable, 45W fast charging and a pawprint-shaped battery level indicator.

An Anker 6-in-1 charger with three USB-C and three USB-A ports is another item on the writer's desk, used to charge devices and power a desk fan and mini lamp while tucked under the desktop with an included cable organiser. The writer has also used it as a travel charger instead of traditional charging bricks because of its compact design and high-wattage fast charging.

For smart home devices, the second-generation Ring video doorbell from Amazon-owned Ring provides head-to-toe coverage, 2K resolution video and a swappable battery, TechRadar said. It earned four out of five stars in a review and a place in the publication's best video doorbells buying guide. Bundles are available with a no-drill mount or a third-generation Ring Chime. Many features require the Ring Protect subscription, starting at AU$4.95 a month or AU$49.95 a year.

An Arlo video doorbell is also included. TechRadar named the first-generation model one of the best video doorbells available in Australia, and said the newer version adds 2K resolution video, a wireless option with a USB-C rechargeable internal battery and a smaller, more compact design. Many features require the Arlo Secure subscription, starting from AU$6.67 a month.

The roundup also names a cheap fitness tracker as the best overall budget option, citing an 18- to 19-day battery life, more than 150 tracking modes, reliable heart rate tracking, accurate step counts and sleep monitoring. TechRadar said its review score reflected minor upgrades and a price increase over the predecessor.

Editor's Summary

Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days sale in Australia is set to end at 11:59pm AEST on Monday, October 5. TechRadar's roundup focuses on sub-AU$100 deals across audio, charging, smart-home and fitness products. Several video doorbell features require separate subscriptions from Ring or Arlo.