Amazon Prime Day Sale Begins With Discounts on Electronics and Home Goods

Amazon's annual summer sale opened with discounts on electronics and household items that the retailer has tested and tracked at prior prices. The sale period moved forward several weeks from its typical schedule to occur ahead of July 4 and related national anniversary promotions.

An 11-inch tablet is listed at $300, a 14 percent reduction from the tracked price. Wireless earbuds from one brand are available for $53 after a 33 percent cut. A 25,000 milliamp-hour power bank carries a 45 percent discount to $60. A multiport USB-C adapter is marked down 25 percent to $37. A 65-inch television model is offered at $1,498 following a 29 percent reduction.

A large-capacity home battery system is priced at $3,799 after a 21 percent cut from one listing and a 12 percent cut from another. The unit is described as capable of powering an entire household during outages and supporting time-of-use electricity pricing strategies.

A basic fitness tracker is available for $70 after a 30 percent reduction at one retailer and $80 after a 20 percent cut at others. The device offers up to 10 days of battery life and includes 20 exercise modes. Lip repair sticks with SPF 30 are listed at $9 after a 47 percent discount.

A precision coffee maker is offered at $320 during the sale period. A titanium alcohol stove with cross stand is marked down 17 percent to $20. A handheld vacuum and air duster combination is available for $57 after a 43 percent reduction. A wireless gaming headset is listed at $80 following a 27 percent discount. A coffee concentrate product is priced at $20 after a 23 percent cut.