Content overview: “Best Anti-Prime Day Deals: Save on WIRED-Approved Gear Without Amazon”. Amazon's Prime Day may dominate the shopping calendar, but not everyone wants to hand over their money to the retail giant. For those who prefer to shop elsewhere, there are plenty of compelling alternatives this week. Retailers like Best Buy, Walmart, Target, and direct-to-consumer brands are rolling out their own sales to compete, offering discounts on everything from headphones and laptops to kitchen gadgets and smart home devices.
These anti-Prime Day deals are a chance to score big savings without supporting Amazon's ecosystem. WIRED's team of product reviewers has curated a list of their favorite gear that's currently discounted at non-Amazon stores. The roundup includes top picks like Apple's AirPods Pro, Sony's WH-1000XM5 headphones, and the latest MacBook Air, all available at competitive prices from authorized retailers. For the complete material, the listing points back to the source inside the network.