The 20 Prime Day deals that are most popular with Verge readers

It may not surprise anyone who is tech-aware that publications such as The Verge track the affiliate links that are clicked by their readers — in fact, every article that links to a vendor has this statement on top: “If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may earn a commission.”

So we will be totally honest with you: We do have some idea of which products our readers are purchasing during Amazon Prime Day. (But no, we have no idea what you personally purchased.) And it can be interesting to see what the more popular products are — because they are definitely not all tech. In case you also find it as interesting as we do, these are some of the top products that you, our readers, have purchased during Prime Day through our site. It’s the final day of Prime Day, so time is running out to get these deals.

It’s typically difficult to find a sale on anything Apple, so when there’s the chance to get $60 off on the latest gen of Apple’s earbuds, a bunch of people are going to take advantage of it. Interestingly, Apple has two versions of its base model; the one that readers loved the most comes with active noise canceling and costs $119 at Amazon. (The version without ANC but with the same good audio quality is also popular, but is further down this list.)

It’s nice to know that I’m not the only one who needs a portable charger that is truly portable — in other words, you can pop it into your bag or pocket and not feel as if you’ve just added several pounds to your load. I’ve had mine for several months now, and have found it a great addition to my day-to-day carry-alongs. The black version is the cheapest, costing $19.99 (originally $29.99) at Amazon. There’s also a version with Lightning for older iPhones at Walmart for $17.99.

While $60 off of the latest AirPods is a good deal, it’s the first time that we’ve seen $100 off of the Pro 2 version with the USB-C charging case. These have noise cancellation, along with even better sound quality and onboard volume controls. So those readers for whom those are must-haves are probably going for this one instead.

Those of you who own a 4K Blu-ray player (be it a modern console or a dedicated player) have good taste. This animated film is a sight to behold, especially in 4K. Sure, it’s fun to look at, but it’s also just a good (sometimes very poignant) movie about a robot who defies its programming to integrate itself in nature, protecting the creatures it has grown to love from harm, and finding chosen family.

With the EPA suspending employees and rolling back rules protecting drinking water, it’s probably a good idea to make sure the water you drink is properly filtered, even if you’re not camping or traveling. The LifeStraw is a handy way to keep your water (even from natural freshwater sources) safe to drink; you can either use it at home or take it with you while traveling. It removes bacteria, parasites, and other nasty things from water before it enters your body.

I’m one of those people who seems to attract mosquitoes — if I venture even close to any kind of mosquito-laden environment, I will emerge covered with irritating and itchy bumps. And some of our readers probably have the same problem, which will account for the popularity of the Thermacell rechargeable mosquito repeller. It’s tough not to be tempted to buy one when it’s down to $17.68 at Amazon.

Apple plays a huge role in this list, we’re aware. To defend our readers, the Apple deals during Prime Day have been exceptionally good. Here’s one of the best examples of that: you can get a four-pack of Apple AirTags (normally $99) for just $64.99. I’m not saying they’re giving them away at this price, but this multi-pack is cheap enough that it’s not a ridiculous idea to give one to a friend or family member you care about.

This rechargeable screwdriver has been a Verge favorite for several years — I’m not sure how many of us have one, but it’s several — and our readers seem to like it as well. Which makes sense: anyone who is a hands-on do-it-yourselfer, or who even wants to make sure they can do minor fixes easier, will want to check this out. The kit includes a magnetic case and 25 steel bits.

A lot of readers apparently bought a Switch 2, because they also bought this tomtoc zip-up case to protect it. There’s nothing fancy about it. Perhaps that’s the point. It has an understated look, and its dimensions fit the Switch 2 closely without compromising its safety. And, it can carry 12 Switch game cartridges.

Anker made a power bank that checks more boxes than some people realize they desire. It’s big, with a 25,000mAh capacity, features two built-in (and retractable) USB-C cables, one of which can output 100W. Together, you can extract 165W of power at once from this portable battery, making it a great gadget for charging your devices.

One of our editors, when he saw that these bag clips were on the list of our popular items, wondered if we should include them on this list — until another editor raised a virtual hand and said, “Oh, I want ’em!” Anyway, apparently, a lot of our readers agree; these look like they can be incredibly handy for sealing the various packages (chips, cereal bags) that are prone to getting stale. This is a 12-pack containing a variety of sizes.

Another chance to get a deal on Apple’s AirPods; this time, the simpler version, without active noise cancellation or wireless charging. But they’ve got good sound, and if you’re part of the Apple ecosystem, they’re a good deal at $40 off.

I’ve got an old-fashioned box cutter at home that I’m constantly pulling out — and that I’ve got to be very, very careful about, because if that blade doesn’t go all the way back into its holder, somebody might end up with a nasty cut. Which is probably why this retractable, finger-friendly ceramic blade is so popular, especially if you’re as fumble-fingered as I am.

And back to Apple: the 11-inch M3 iPad Air (128GB Wi-Fi) is not only at an all-time low price of $538.99 ($139 off) for Prime Day, but includes two years of AppleCare factored into the price (it’s $479 without this perk). According to reviewer David Pierce, the main difference between this and its predecessor is that it runs on an M3 chip. Otherwise, it’s simply an excellent tablet.

As someone who has spent untold minutes — no, hours — of her life untangling various power cables, a retractable cable is a real time-saver. Not only is it handy for popping into your bag for those just-in-case moments, you can retract those necessarily long cables with just a quick tug.

If you drive anything that’s on wheels, those tires can deflate — or worse, go flat — at a moment’s notice. You know this. We all know this. But our readers are wise enough to know a good deal when they spot one, like the $20 discount on this handy (and honestly, pretty sick-looking) portable tire inflator with 150PSI.

As somebody who owns a 15-year-old car, any device that will make things easier and a little more up-to-date is very welcome. So this car charger, which will power two devices simultaneously, is something that I would probably find very handy — as apparently many of our readers feel as well.

No, I admit it, I’m no athlete. But apparently, a lot of our readers are, and they’ve opted for these Beats earbuds, which offer active noise cancellation, IPX4 water resistance, and heart rate monitoring.

Many of our staff members have pets, and I think we can now assume a lot of our readers do as well. As someone who has lived with two cats, I know how much fur animals can generate — to the point that you really do need something for that quick couch cleanup before your guests arrive.

Having a regular USB-C-to-USB-C cable is fine, until you realize that one exists that can charge two devices at once. That cable is made by Anker, a company with a big presence on this list. You can get a four-foot version of this braided cable, which supports 140W speeds, for $17.99. That’s 31 percent off its original price.

Update, July 11th: Updated to reflect current pricing and availability, and added some top-selling items for day four, including The Wild Robot, Anker’s 165W power bank and two-headed USB-C cable, and others.