Best Amazon Prime Day Deals for Programmers

Thanks for checking out our favorite Prime Day deals for programmers! Amazon just announced their Fall sale, which happens October 10th and October 11th. Our recommendations below still feature the earlier Prime deals, and we'll be updating this page with new offers as soon as they arrive for the autumn event. 

They're calling it Prime Big Deal Days 2023.

So what is it?

Amazon Prime Day is renowned for all sorts of fantastic deals for everyone — including programmers. This makes it a great time to find amazing Amazon Prime Day deals for computers, whether they’re desktops or laptops. There are also great deals on books, software, and popular headphones, but the prices tend to change pretty quickly. We sorted through the discounts and highlighted our favorites below.

Come back throughout the sale to see the latest Prime Day deals for programmers.

Prime Day Programmer Deals 2023

We always want to help you find the best deals and give you the tools you need to advance your programming career. To help you shop, we’ve combed through the Prime Day deals to find some of the very best available during the sale.

For example, we found some stellar prices on Beats headphones, and there's an impressive Prime Day deal on Samsung, Lenovo, and Microsoft tablets with up to 40% off the range. These can be excellent tools for reviewing code or programming on the go, plus there are the added benefits you get with tablets, like watching movies, browsing the internet, and gaming.

One important point: Remember that many deals are only available to Prime members. Not yet a member? Sign up for a free Amazon Prime trial to try it for 30 days during this event. Then, check out the Prime deals for programmers below!

Want to use your new programming gear to level up your programming skills? Check out our very own Python Masterclass, as we’re currently running a Summer Sale.

Prime Day Deals on Laptops

When it comes to laptops, we generally recommend finding a machine that suits your needs without exceeding your budget. That’s why we’ve put together our top recommendations for the best laptops for programming and the best laptops for hacking. There’s no doubt that many of these laptops will be reduced during Prime Day, so we did the work for you. Below, we’ve listed some of the best laptop Prime Day deals in 2023.

The early offers already started rolling in. As expected, Prime Day has already started with heavy discounts on gaming laptops. To help you find the best deals, we've already spotted several worthwhile early offers.

For example, this Alienware X16 gaming laptop pictured below is already on sale for 16% off. This is the ideal dual-purpose laptop for programming and gaming, with a 16-inch QHD display, Intel Core i9, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080.

But if you prefer something with MacOS, the Apple MacBook Air Laptop pictured below is also on sale for 25% off. At less than $750, you get an M1 Chip, 13" Retina Display, 8GB RAM, and 256GB SSD Storage.

Perhaps you're after something ultra-portable? In that case, check out this excellent deal on the LG Gram 17 with a massive 29% off. Besides the impressive 12+ hours of battery life, there's a 2560 x 1600 IPS Display, 12th Gen i7 Processor, 32GB RAM, and 2TB NVMe SSD. It's no wonder it's one of our top laptops for programmers, and also my current machine! 

Another great deal is this HP Laptop, which falls to less than $600 during the early Prime sale. Despite the small price, you get an 11th Generation Intel Core i5 processor and 256 GB SSD

Starting early this year, we found Amazon tablets for kids on sale with price drops of up to 50% off. This Amazon Fire 7 Kids Tablet is down from $109.99 to $54.99 during the early Prime Day sale.

Prime Day Deals on Desktops

If you prefer desktops over laptops, don’t worry — there are a ton of desktop deals available too! Desktops are incredibly versatile and can be far more powerful than laptops while also being more affordable (at least sometimes). There are many prebuilt towers on Amazon, many of which are also on sale during Prime Day.

Desktops are fantastic investments as you can upgrade and replace parts as they age. You can pick the setup you need and use your machine for work and for play, as desktops are often more capable than laptops for gaming. Below, we’ve curated a list of some of the best Prime Day Deals on desktops this year.

This year, we're already seeing a discount on the HP Omen i7 Gaming Desktop. It falls from $2,499.99 during the early Prime Day sale. Check out the current price for today's discount.

We also found this Alienware Aurora gaming desktop on sale for 16% off. It features an AMD Ryzen 9 7900X, 32GB of DDR5 RAM, and a hefty combination of 1TB SSD + 2TB HDD. And, of course, there's the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 GPU and the added benefit of a Dell service. Check today's price to see the current discount.

Then there's this Lenovo Legion desktop that's also in the Prime Day sale with an impressive 15% off. This is another excellent machine for programming and gaming, with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070, Intel i7-12700F, 16GB RAM, and 1TB SSD. Check today's price to see the current discount.

And if you're interested in something a little different, check out the Dell Inspiron 7720 All-in-One Desktop, which is currently on sale with a 17% discount. Think of this as the Dell version of an iMac, with a 27-inch FHD touchscreen display, Intel Core i7-1355U, 32GB RAM, and decent storage with 512GB SSD + 1TB HDD. You also get discrete graphics with an NVIDIA GeForce MX550 GDDR6 and Dell servicing.

Maybe you already have a solid desktop, and you're looking to make some upgrades? We've found some impressive deals on GPUs during Prime Day, including 44% off the EVGA GeForce RTX 2060 that's pictured below. At less than $200, this is a solid entry-level GPU that's a worthy upgrade over your motherboard's standard graphics.

Or perhaps you're a serious gamer that's looking to supercharge their current setup with an elite GPU? In that case, we've found a rare opportunity to get a 12% discount on the highly-rated ASUS ROG GeForce RTX 4080, with 16GB GDDR6X and HDMI 2.1a. You could even use this as part of a crypto mining rig if you were keen to try this as a side project.

Prime Day Deals on Monitors

Whether you use a desktop or a laptop, external monitors and displays can be hugely beneficial for your productivity as a programmer. Plus, if you choose something with the right specs, it can also double as a gaming display.

If you've been waiting patiently for the best monitors to be reduced during Prime Day, you're in the right place, as we've done the work for you by listing some of the best monitor Prime Day deals in 2023.

For example, on day 2 of Prime Day, we found an even larger 36% discount on the 49" Samsung Odyssey G9 curved monitor (originally 29% off on day 1). That means it falls from $1,399.99 to less than $900 during the Prime Day sale. This is a truly stunning QLED display with huge space for programming or gaming. Check out the current price for today's discount.We also found this Alienware 34" curved gaming monitor on sale for 9% off. This Quantom Dot-OLED Display offers an impressive 3440x1440 Pixels at 175Hz and true 0.1ms Gray-to-Gray, making it ideal for gaming and programming. Check today's price to see the current discount.

Then there's this 27" Dell FHD monitor, which has fallen even further in price on day 2 of Prime Day. You can now pick this up for $114 with a 29% off discount compared to 18% off on day 1. This is an ideal monitor if you need a functional display that's large enough to handle your programming needs. Check today's price to see the current discount.

Prime Day Deals on Software and Accessories

Laptops and desktops will always need software, operating systems, and essential accessories like keyboards, storage devices, and headphones. If you’ve been looking for deals on software and other useful accessories, you'll be pleased to know that Amazon has plenty available. Here are some of the best software and peripheral devices on sale during Prime Day. Take your chance to buy what you need while it’s discounted!

Let's start with a modern programming essential. That's right, in 2023, every programmer needs headphones! We found Prime Day discounts on Aftershokz for those who like bone-conduction technology. The sale includes their OpenRun and OpenComm styles. 

Of course, not everyone wants to hear the sounds of an office while they code. That's why we also looked for discounted on-ear and over-ear headphones. We found discounted Beats headphones as a major draw this year. The promotion includes on-ear and in-ear styles. Check out their current prices in the Prime Day Beats sale section. Note that we expect some of these to sell out pretty quickly.

Or check out these Sony WH-CH520 Headphones, for example. We caught them at $38 during today's Prime Day sale. That beats any other price we found online.

And if you really want to turn any environment into your own programming sanctuary, check out the award-winning Bose QuietComfort 45, which you can currently pick up with a 30% discount at $229. This is an impressive deal for a top-of-the-line pair of noise-canceling headphones. 

Need a keyboard upgrade? An important piece of the modern programming setup, we found dozens of Prime Day discounts for computer accessories. One popular style is the Havit Mechanical Keyboard. When we checked the price on day 2 of Prime Day, it had dropped 14% down to $42.99.

Or perhaps you're looking to spend a little more to grab an elite gaming keyboard that can double up for programming? In that case, check out the Corsair K100 RGB gaming keyboard with OPX switches, as it's currently available with a 28% discount, bringing the price down from $249.99 to less than $180.

And if we're talking gaming keyboards that you can also use for programming, we have to mention the Razer Huntsman V2, which is priced at less than $90 with a 40% discount. This is an excellent deal for some of the fastest optical switches and an 8000Hz polling rate.

Another key accessory for programming that can also double up for gaming is the humble mouse. If you're in the market for an upgrade, check out the Razer Viper Ultimate wireless gaming mouse, which is currently on sale for $89.99 with a 40$ off the listing price. This is a seriously impressive deal when you consider that Razer is one of the top manufacturers in the gaming space.

One of the most important components of any programming setup is a comfortable chair that makes your coding environment a pleasant place to be. So if you're in the market for a chair upgrade, we'd recommend checking out the Razer Iskur X ergonomic gaming chair, as it's currently available with an impressive 20% discount. With high-density cushions and an ergonomic design, you can maximize your comfort level, whether you're in the middle of a coding sprint or a weekend gaming session.

As a programmer, you'll always need a reliable storage device drive to protect your data. And in the era of SSDs, one of the most reliable data storage manufacturers is Samsung. That's why we were really impressed by the 53% discount on the 4TB Samsung T7 Shield portable SSD. With speeds approaching 1050MB/s, this is a fantastic deal on a particularly robust SSD.

Perhaps you need more storage space, and you're happy with an HDD over an SSD? In that case, check out the Seagate Expansion 16TB External HDD, which is currently in a 57% sale, bringing the price down from $539.99 to less than $230. As one of the most respected manufacturers in data storage, this is an excellent deal.

In 2023, many of us now include remote working in our programming careers, making it essential to have a solid and secure internet connection. The best way to do that is to upgrade from stock router hardware. So if you're in the market for a router upgrade, check out the ASUS RT-AX3000 Dual Band WiFi Router, as it's currently on sale with a 28% discount. This is a solid deal when you consider the built-in VPN and AiMesh compatibility.

While we're on the topic of working from home, no home office is ever really complete without a printer, scanner, and copier, right? If you're in the market to fill this gap, check out this Prime Day deal on the Canon Color imageCLASS MF656Cdw laser printer, as it's currently available with a 34% discount. In one tidy package, you get two-sided (duplex) laser printing and the option to copy, scan, or fax. 

If you're a Windows user, you'll be familiar with the need to secure your system with anti-virus software. This is especially important for programmers as our computers are at the center of our daily work. If you want to upgrade your anti-virus software, check out this Prime Day deal for 78% off Norton 360 Deluxe 2023 to protect 5 Devices for only $19.99.

Prime Day Deals on Books

We regularly recommend reading as a self-paced way to learn a new language. That’s why we curated our list of the best Python books and the best Java books. Regardless of the advertised sales on Prime Day, it’s worth checking to see whether any of these drop to lower prices during the event.

Our readers show high levels of interest in The Python Crash Course, for example. It’s one of the most popular reference materials for people getting started with the language. While it lists at $44.99, we regularly see discounts on Amazon. We expect to see the price drop during Prime Day this year.

Prefer digital books? We've got you covered. Amazon offers many discount tablets for Prime Day. 

Programmer Deals on Amazon Products

Amazon reserves some of its best Prime Day deals for its own products. Programmers should check out the Amazon Fire HD 10 Tablet this year, as it's currently on sale for $89.99, which is $100 off the list price and more than 50% off.

Or, check out this Fire HD 10 Bundle. It's one of the best tablet deals we found on Amazon during the Prime Day sale. The price drops by 49%! Check out the current price here.

Check back here for the latest Prime Day deals for programmers. We'll continually review the available discounts throughout the Prime Day sale, so be sure to check in for regular updates!

Other Deals Worth Checking Out Today

We launched a course on how to build a chatbot with Python. It includes source code, and enrollment usually costs $99. The price dropped by 30% during the Prime Day event! 

The course only takes about a day to complete. That makes it one of the best Python projects for more advanced programmers. Best of all, it's customizable. You can add your own contextual data, so it responds with your own expertise! 

What Is Amazon Prime Day?

Every year since 2015, Amazon has held a two-day Prime Day sale that typically falls in the month of July. Although it was canceled in 2020 due to the pandemic and was held in June 2021, Prime Day is back in full force this year!

Prime Day offers all sorts of deals for Amazon Prime members, so you can expect to see all sorts of member exclusives on the big days. If you aren’t already a Prime member, you can sign up for the month-long free trial to purchase the items you want during the sale. Most deals are available for those in the US, though you may find a few if you live elsewhere.

Tips For Finding Prime Day Deals

Want a tip or two on where to find a good Prime Day deal for programmers? There are usually plenty of excellent deals on Programming Books around Prime Day. Expect to see even more value if you plan to shop for Amazon products. Read your favorite programming book on a Fire tablet, for example, and pay less for the device during the sale.

Check back here for regular highlights on all the best Prime Day deals for programmers. You can also find some really great deals on computers and accessories if you’re in the market for a new machine. We already found several deals on laptops and gaming desktops. Of course, if you’d like to get your hands on an Amazon device, you can check out the Prime Day device deals!