Big Amazon summer sale event now live - huge discounts on back to school, tech and more

Amazon Summer Sales
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The Amazon Summer Sale is ongoing right now and it's the perfect opportunity if you've been on the lookout for some back to school discounts - especially on tech, home and garden items.

Dubbed the 'Big Amazon summer sale', these latest discounts come hot on the heels of a whole range of back to school sales. With the much anticipated Amazon Prime Day postponed until later this year, this is looking like the opportune time to pick up some discounted tech, supplies, and even toys. 

We've rounded up our picks of what's on offer just down below, but if you want to head straight to Amazon to see for yourself, you can shop all the deals in the Big Amazon summer sale event (opens in new tab).

Amazon's focus is very much on cashing in on the back to school sales period, however they're definitely casting a wide net here, with discounts reaching a wide range of categories. Our favorite tech deals include discounts on Beats headphones (opens in new tab), console games (opens in new tab), and Sony audio (opens in new tab), which you can see in more detail below. We've also added the best back to school focused deals as well, for those budget-conscious students and parents amongst you.

Amazon Summer sale: the best deals

Save up to 20% on AmazonBasics education products (opens in new tab)

Save up to 20% on AmazonBasics education products
(opens in new tab)Backpacks, stationery and notepads are all receiving some discounts right now thanks to the latest Amazon summer sale. If you're currently stocking up for the new school semester, now's a good chance to save a few bucks.

Save up to 30% on select learning & technology (opens in new tab)

Save up to 30% on select learning & technology (opens in new tab)
If you need some alternative ideas or fun games for your children, Amazon has just posted some fantastic offers on a whole range of learning-focused games and toys. There are some old favorites here, covering science, art and logic-based puzzles.

Save up to 35% on wireless products (opens in new tab)

Save up to 35% on wireless products (opens in new tab)
Amazon's latest summer sale includes some handy wireless products, including charging pads, headsets, and more. We especially like the Garmin Vívofit Jr 2 for $62.80 (opens in new tab), which is a great way to get your kids moving and engaged with exercise.

Save up to 30% off console games (opens in new tab)

Save up to 30% off console games (opens in new tab)
There are some old classics as well as some newer titles on sale right now with a little bit of something for everyone, not just kids. Our picks of the bunch are Stardew Valley, a farm sim classic, as well as Dark Souls remastered and Gang Beasts, which is absolutely hilarious for versus gameplay with friends.

Save up to 20% on video game products (opens in new tab)

Save up to 20% on video game products (opens in new tab)
(opens in new tab)Amazon seems to have thrown everything but the kitchen sink into their gaming related products sale. That said, there's some cool stuff in here, including collectibles, accessories, and some high-end peripherals.

Save up to 65% on a range of Beats headphones (opens in new tab)

Save up to 65% on a range of Beats headphones (opens in new tab)
Loads of Beats headphones are back down to their lowest price ever at Amazon right now. That's including the Beats Solo Pro down to $229.95 from $299 (opens in new tab) and the true wireless Beats Powerbeats Pro with a $50 discount down to just $199.95 (opens in new tab).

Save up to 55% Sony wireless headphones (opens in new tab)

Save up to 55% Sony wireless headphones (opens in new tab)
There are savings of up to 55% on a whole range of Sony headphones right now - including some great picks for both low-end and high-end budgets. We especially like the $50 price cut on a pair of Sony WHXB700 for just $78 (opens in new tab) - an absolute bargain price for a decent set of mid-range cans.

20% off Sony TV and Audio Components (opens in new tab)

20% off Sony TV and Audio Components (opens in new tab)
Save 20% on Sony TVs, soundbars, and portable speakers at Amazon right now. You'll find the SRS-XB43 Extra Bass speakers come in cheapest down at $198 (opens in new tab), but there's plenty of savings on Sony Bravia TVs and Dolby Atmos-compatible soundbars as well.

Save up to 30% on PC Products (opens in new tab)

Save up to 30% on PC Products
(opens in new tab)Need some new gear for the new semester? You'll find a wealth of keyboards, mice, bags, tablet holders and desk stands with a 30% discount at Amazon right now.

HP Color LaserJet Pro M454dn printer: $428.90 (opens in new tab)

HP Color LaserJet Pro M454dn printer: $428.90 $298.90 at Amazon (opens in new tab)
If you need a serious printer, this double-sided, Alexa-compatible LaserJet Pro will suit a massive range of needs. What's more, you can save $130 in the latest Amazon Summer Sales.

If you'd like to see more great Amazon offers, check out our Amazon Fire Stick prices and deals page and Amazon Echo prices articles, where we've got the very latest on these excellent devices.

Tabitha Baker
Deals Editor

Tabs is a Deals Editor at TechRadar, bringing you all the latest savings on the tech everyone's talking about and covering deals on gaming, laptops, tablets and more in the US and UK. Happiest with a DualSense controller in her hand, she's also contributed to GamesRadar, Tom's Guide and T3 and specializes in gaming hardware and computing.