Best Prime Day deals 2021: Highlights from day one [updated]

The wait is finally over- here are the best Amazon Prime Day deals you can get in Australia right now.
At the stroke of midnight, Amazon unleashed thousands of Prime Day deals onto its sales hub in one fell swoop. All in all, there are well over 10,000 new deals available, including up to 70% off popular tech, clothing and video games.
Unfortunately, all those deals can make searching the site a bit of a pain in the bum (ahem).
To help you sift through all the noise, we've collected the very best bargains from the sale so far. Whether you're looking to upgrade your kitchen with some new appliances or finally step into next-gen gaming, you will find a worthwhile offer below.
Note: The following list represents the first wave of Amazon Prime Day deals. There are a lot more deals coming over the next couple of days. To see all the deals you need to know about, head to our Amazon Prime Day sales hub.
Amazon Prime Day June 21 deals: Tech and gaming
40% off Segway Ninebot E45 Kick-Scooters
This electric scooter comes with a 300W motor offering a top speed of up to 25km per hour and an LED display on the handlebar that shows your current speed. Get it for $699 (down from $1,249.)
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Oculus Quest 2 for $419
The Oculus Quest 2 headset is the best way to experience virtual-reality - it contains everything you need to step into 3D worlds, with no PC or console required. We've seen it selling for $699 - Amazon has it for $419.
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45% off Bose 700 Noise Cancelling Headphones
The excellent Bose 700 wireless noise-cancelling headphones have been slashed by more than $260 for Prime Day. Get them for $330 - down from $599
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40% off Fire TV Stick 4K
Amazon has reduced the all-new 4K Fire TV Stick by a massive 40%. That brings the price down to $59.
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28% off Seagate 4TB Game Drive
Amazon has slashed nearly 30% off the RRP of Seagate 4TB Game Drives, bringing the total down to just $165.
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25% off Nintendo Switch consoles
Amazon Prime customers can currently get 25% off the Nintendo Switch console - down from $469.95 to $349.
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42% off RRP on TEAC 65 Inch 4K UHD Android Smart LED TV
In the market for a larger screen? Amazon have reduced the TEAC 65 Inch 4K UHD Android Smart LED TV for just $579. That's a massive saving of $300 off the RRP of $999.
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40% off Lenovo Ideapad Duet Chromebook
The Lenovo Ideapad Duet Chromebook features a plug-and-play detachable keyboard making it perfect for switching up the way you use it. Right now Amazon are selling it at 40% lower than the original price - down to $299.
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57% off Razer DeathAdder gaming mouse
Amazon is selling the Razer DeathAdder Essential Right Handed Gaming Mouse for $24.00 - down from $79.95. That works out to a massive 57% off the RRP.
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56% off Razer Kraken gaming headsets
Get the Razer Kraken Multi-Platform Wired Gaming Headset for $74.25 - down from an original RRP of $169.95.
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25% off Acer Swift 5 SF514-55T-7910 Laptop
Marked down from $2,399 to just $1,798 the Acer Swift 5 SF514-55T-7910 Laptop is one of the very best laptop deals on the table for Amazon Prime Day 2021. Reduced by a mammoth $601, owners will benefit from its Intel Core i7-1165G7 processor, Intel Iris Xe graphics and a 14
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65% off Sandisk Micro SDXC memory cards
Need some extra storage space for your phone, laptop or camera? Amazon has knocked more than 65% off select Sandisk Extreme Pro microSDXC cards including 1TB versions. Prices start at $14.90.
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$70 off Xbox Series S
Amazon Prime customers can knock $70 off the Xbox Series S Console, down from $499 to $429.
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54% off Samsung Galaxy Buds+
The Samsung Galaxy Buds+ are now down to $137.77. That's a saving of nearly $160 on the original RRP.
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51% off Sennheiser CX 400BT True Wireless Headphones
Sennheiser is selling its CX 400BT True Wireless Headphones for $179 over on its official Amazon store. That's a saving of $120 on the RRP.
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70% off PlayStation 5 games
Score up to 35% off select PlayStation 5 games including popular titles like Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart, Call Of Duty and Assassin's Creed Valhalla. Prices start at under $50.
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Amazon Prime Day June 21 deals: Home and kitchen
50% off smart bathroom scales
Looking to monitor your weight loss more accurately? The HomeFashion Bluetooth Body Fat Scale is currently selling for 50% off the RRP. Normally costing $59.99, it's now down to just $29.99. In addition to weight, the unit measures body fat, muscle mass, bone mass, water weight, BMI and body age. The scale comes with inbuilt Blutooth for use with the free phone app.
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$200 off Dyson cordless vacuum cleaners
Save big on Dyson V8, V10 & V11 Animal Stick Vacuums during Amazon Prime Day - prices start at $559..
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65% off Memory Foam pillows
The John Cotton Memory Foam Pillow is designed to mould to the shape of your head and neck to promote correct spinal alignment and increase comfort while sleeping. Normally selling for $189.95, it's now down to $69.95. That's a saving of 65%!
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44% off Philips Air Fryer Premium
Get the Philips Air Fryer Premium for $189 off the RRP, bringing the total to just $239.95. It's super easy to clean and allows you to fry, bake, grill or roast.
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$99 Instant Pot air fryers
Get the Instant Vortex Mini Air Fryer for $50 off the RRP, bringing the total to just $99. It comes with 4 pre-set Smart Cooking Programs, allowing you to quickly air fry, bake, roast and reheat a wide variety of foods.
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40% off De'Longhi coffee machine
The De'Longhi Magnifica S Fully Automatic Coffee Machine is 45% off the RRP right now. Normally $999, it's selling for $599. It's designed to make barista quality coffee in just one touch and also comes with a milk frother.
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Amazon Prime Day June 21 deals: Free deals
Try Audible for 2 months, free
To coincide with Prime Day, Amazon has extended its Audible trial to three months. This is a limited time special offer. The audio books are yours to keep even after you cancel.
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Try Kindle Unlimited for 3 months, free
Been tempted by the Kindle Unlimited subscription before? Trust us when we say there's no time like the present! The usual 30-day free trial period has been extended to a whopping 3 months for a limited time only! Sign up today and find your next big read in a catalogue of more than 1 million top titles totally free.
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Try Amazon Music Unlimited for 4 months, free
If you're a massive music fan, the Amazon Music Unlimited subscription has just quadrupled its free trial period! The usual 30-days free trial has been extended to an amazing 4 months for new subscribers signing up during the Prime Day event! Sign up today and get unlimited access to all the add-free listening you could ask for.
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Amazon Prime Day June 21 deals: Everything else
60% off beauty products
With prices as low as $4.26, Amazon's beauty clearance section includes Rimmel, L'Oreal, Dove, Maybelline and more.
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25% off select Lego Architecture sets
The Lego Architecture range reimagines some of the world's most famous city skylines in Lego form. Get up to 26% off.
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50% off bestselling books
There's a huge range of books to choose from including new-releases and bestsellers. Prices start at just $4.
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51% off Monopoly Fortnite
Get 51% off the Monopoly Fortnite board game. Normally retailing for $44.99, it's now down to $22.26, a saving of $22.73.
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How to get Prime Day deals
As its name implies, Amazon Prime Day is chiefly aimed at Amazon Prime customers. Amazon Prime is a premium membership that offers exclusive deals and discounts, along with free shipping on millions of eligible items. It also grants access to the Amazon Prime Video streaming service, Amazon Music and free access to over 1,000 digital books, comics and magazines via Prime Reading. The service costs $6.99 per month but you can currently score a free one-month trial.
Don't miss Prime Day bargains! Check out all the offers in our full Amazon Prime Day guide or learn more about how Amazon Prime works.
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