The countdown is progressing — there's less than two weeks of shopping left before Santa graces us with his presence. But just because we're closing in on the big day doesn't mean you have to overspend. There's plenty of deals at Amazon to help you stick to your budget and we've rounded up some of our top picks to add to your cart on Dec. 12.
Here are our top picks for the best Amazon deals of the day. If none of these are your cup of tea, be sure to check out our picks from Dec. 10 and Dec. 11 as well. Many of those are still live, including a $100 Lyft gift card for only $85 and the Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 4 at its best price ever.
You don't need to buy a $500 gaming console to enjoy a high-end gaming experience. This Amazon gaming bundle gives you the essentials to get started with Amazon's game streaming service, Luna, for just $79.98. That's 38% off its usual price. The bundle includes the Fire TV Stick 4K Max and a Luna controller, which our friends at PCMag (also owned by Ziff Davis) called "an excellent gamepad that provides the optimal Luna game-streaming experience." The real standout is its separate WiFi connection, which helps reduce input lag as you play. While technically an optional add-on for the Luna gaming experience, they called it a "must-have." The Fire TV Stick 4K Max allows you to access popular games — all you'll need to get started is the Luna app and a Prime or Luna subscription.
The first Sonos headphones dropped earlier this year and they're a force to be reckoned with. It's unsurprising, given that the brand makes some of our favorite audio equipment. They're aesthetically a 10, boast exceptional sound quality and spatial audio, and have a stellar 30-hour battery life with ANC. While we wish the ear cup seal was tighter to improve noise cancellation, Mashable's Deputy Reviews Editor Miller Kern still said she would recommend the Sonos Ace to "true audiophiles who value incredible sound quality above all else." The price is a bit steep at $449, but they're back down to their Black Friday price of $349 as of Dec. 12. That's 22% in savings.
Check out Mashable's full review of the Sonos Ace.
If you've ever tried to haul a full-size hard cooler across a parking lot for a tailgate or worse, a beach, then you know how much of a struggle it can be. That's where the Yeti Hopper M15 Soft Cooler takes the cake. Ideal for everything from overnight camping trips to beach picnics to tailgates, this soft cooler is easy to tote around, even when it's packed to the brim. Speaking of which, it can hold up to 32 cans or 15 pounds of ice in its leak-resistant, puncture-resistant, closed-cell rubber-insulated shell. It's usually $300, but you can save $90 and pick it up for only $210 as of Dec. 12. That's $15 cheaper than it was on Black Friday.
Instead of keeping smart device control locked inside of someone's phone in your household, Amazon created the Echo Hub. Think of it as our smart home's brain. It offers a full-featured control panel with instant access to all of your gadgets — smart lighting, cameras, switches, doorbells, thermostat, etc. Everyone can play music, stream videos, ask Alexa questions, dim the lights, adjust the temperature, or see who's on the other side of the door in one central spot in your home. As of Dec. 12, it's on sale for $124.99 — that's 31% off its usual cost of $179.99.
Bose is a powerhouse in the audio world and its SoundLink Revolve+ II is further proof. It's one of our favorite portable Bluetooth speakers because of its true 360-degree surround sound experience. The second-generation speaker bumps up the battery life from 12 to 17 hours, is a bit louder, has improved bass levels, and features a convenient handle on top for portability. It's usually $329, but as of Dec. 12, you can pick it up at Amazon for only $229 and get a $10 Amazon credit to spend on a future purchase.
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