17 best early Prime Day deals for less than $50 – Lego, Echo, Blink, Apple, and more

Get ahead of the Christmas rush with this discount on a Lego Minecraft Advent Calendar that contains 24 buildable surprises and eight minifigures. This is sure to be a best-seller with the incredible popularity of this year's Minecraft movie, so I'd suggest grabbing it while it's discounted if you or a loved one would enjoy it. I've got a strong feeling it will sell out.

Get a cheap streaming device with Amazon's standard Fire TV Stick, now on sale for $17.99. In our Fire TV Stick review, we found that this basic version offers a cost-effective way to add essential smart features to your TV, including access to HD streaming apps, Alexa voice controls, and the ability to control other smart home devices.

As the name suggests, the Fire TV Stick 4K streams shows and movies on your TV in ultra-high 4K resolution. This is a good offer for a solid streaming stick that comes with access to all the major apps and supports voice controls through Alexa. Be aware, though, that it has been as low as $17.99 before – but that was exclusively for Prime members.

Another streaming stick from Amazon: this time, it's the newest version of Amazon's premium streaming device. The Fire TV Stick 4K Max streams the same content in the same quality as the standard 4K version, but the extra power inside means you get faster performance when navigating apps and searching for shows. Plus, it uses WiFi 6E technology to give you a more stable and consistent streaming experience.

The new Blink Mini 2 has a couple of nice upgrades compared to the previous model, including an in-built spotlight, night view in colour support and the option to use it outdoors with the weather-resistant adaptor. Aside from that, it offers the same raft of security features such as motion detection, two-way audio and smartphone app integration. This offer matches the record-low price, and best of all, you don't need to be a Prime member to get it.

Looking to buy a small, basic and useful smart speaker? Amazon's early Prime Day deals include the Echo Pop for $24.99. This is the cheapest Echo device you can buy right now and one that we found was a fun, if somewhat basic, option in our Echo Pop review. For the money, however, you get a compact smart speaker with Alexa built in, so you can play music, ask questions, and check the weather completely hands-free. This has fallen to $21.99 in the past, but I'd still say it's a decent buy at $25.

Amazon's popular Echo Dot is down to $35 ahead of the upcoming Prime Day sale. That's an OK offer, but far from the previous record-low of $22.99. Nevertheless, the Echo Dot offers an improved audio experience, plus a new temperature sensor and all the handy features from Alexa, like playing music, answering questions, and checking the weather completely hands-free. As far as cheap and capable smart speakers go, it's one of the better options out there.

Amazon brought back a brand-new version of its Echo Spot smart clock recently, and it's slashed $30 off the price for Prime Day. That drops it to just $5 more than the offer I saw during Black Friday, so it's a pretty solid deal.. As well as a time display and wake-up alerts, this compact bit of kit can play music, check the weather and control other smart devices throughout your home.

The JBL Go 4 is a budget portable speaker and is now down to a super-low price on Amazon. It packs plenty of value into its 3.7x3-inch body and can withstand outdoor activities in rain or shine thanks to its IP67 waterproof and dustproof rating. It can also last up to seven hours on a single charge. While that isn't much compared to JBL's other speakers, it's enough for a decent day trip. The built-in loop also makes it easy to attach to bags with a carabiner, too.

The latest wireless Ring Doorbell has been discounted back down to its lowest-ever price for Prime Day. We've tested more advanced versions and have been impressed with the video quality and night vision colour, but it's a shame that some of this device's value is usable exclusively with a Ring Protect subscription. However, if you're fine with paying for a subscription or already using a Ring-based home security system, it'll be worth the cost to get yourself a great and affordable video doorbell.

This year's early Amazon Prime Day deals feature the top-rated Blink Video Doorbell on sale for under $35 – that's a record-low price. The Blink Video Doorbell is a cheap and easy way to get alerts to your phone when motion is detected or when guests are at your door. It features infrared night video, long-lasting battery life, compatibility with other smart devices and displays, and two-way audio to speak to visitors. Plus, you get the Sync Module included with this version, should you wish to build out your system further with more cameras or speakers.

This basic dental flosser comes from a relatively unknown brand, but it covers all the bases and is incredibly cheap when compared to big-name brands such as Waterpik. With multiple brush heads, a compact size, good battery life, and a large reservoir, it's one of the better options available if it's your first time trying a water flosser.

I own this air purifier, and it's a neat little gadget to help filter out some airborne nasties around the home. It's small, so it stays out of the way, and operates extremely quietly, so you can run it through the day and night without disturbing you. We're generally big fans of Levoit here at TechRadar, too, so this is a fantastic low price for a well-respected brand.

The iPhone 17 just launched and if you've bagged one of Apple's latest handsets but are without a case, here's your first chance to save 10% on the official Clear Case with MagSafe. Multiple color options are available for all devices, from the standard iPhone 17 to the high-end iPhone 17 Pro Max.

Add smart capabilities to any device in your home with the best-selling Amazon Smart Plug on sale for $12.99. With over 500,000 positive reviews on Amazon, the smart plug works seamlessly with Amazon Alexa, allowing you to control lights and appliances with just your voice.

The Ninja Blast Portable Blender is Ninja's best-selling personal-sized blender for smoothies, slushies, and shakes. It comes with a USB-rechargeable base, so you don't need to swap batteries every few months, and a leakproof lid with a carrying handle. Its convenient, grab-and-go design stood out to our reviewer, who gave it four out of five stars. This is the second-best price I've seen for the Ninja Blast after it fell to $39.99 at the end of last year.

OK, you caught me, I'm bending the rules a little on this one, but only because this is a return to the lowest-ever price for the newest version of the Amazon Fire HD 8. While not the most powerful tablet out there, the Fire HD 8 has what you need to cover the essentials, such as web browsing, sending emails, watching videos and some light gaming. Battery life is impressive at up to 13 hours, too, so it's good to take on the go or if you're just chilling on the sofa.