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The 5 best Amazon holiday deals you can get this Thursday — save up to 70%
Still on the hunt for that perfect gift, for a loved one or yourself? (No judgment.) Our team has scoured Amazon to put together a handy rundown of the top sales for you. So what are today's best Amazon deals? Well, you can score the No. 1 bestselling Instant Vortex Plus air fryer oven for just $98 — 40% off. How about a fan-favorite Bluetooth speaker for $23? Or maybe a bestselling travel pillow kit for under $20 for your post-holiday trip home? There's a lot to explore. Let's have a closer look at these stellar Amazon bargains, shall we?
Looking for a fun stocking stuffer? Thanks to magical Bluetooth, the little guy pumps out music up to 100 feet away from your device. With 10-plus watts of power, this thing is LOUD — so feel free to use it outside when the weather warms up. It's only 10 ounces, so it won't weigh down your tote. And it's splash-proof, too. More than 136,000 five-star fans swear by its power and durability.
"I bought this speaker almost seven years ago," raved a five-star reviewer. "I only thought to leave a review when my husband reminded me that this speaker is indestructible. I've dropped it in lakes, in the bath and on concrete. The Bluetooth connectivity is fast and simple. Battery lasts a surprisingly long time, and the sound quality still holds up. It's great, buy it."
In need of tiny heat waves? This little guy keeps you keeps you cozy when you need it and doubles as a fan when you need to cool down. It's now at a hot discount and comes with more than 22,000 five-star ratings.
"I work in the same building with a bunch of men who never seem to get cold, but there are days I think I'm working in a meat locker!" shared a happy shopper. "This little heater has saved my life. I have a little 12' × 10' office. Even with the door open, it heats it up significantly! It works so well, and I love the safety feature. In the event the heater ever gets knocked over, it will turn off. I can work again without wearing ski gear in the office."
Holiday travel plans? You can sleep away just about any flight or drive with this travel pillow kit. Not only do you get the neck support you need to sleep comfortably with the memory foam pillow, it also comes with an eye mask and earplugs. Over 17,000 savvy travelers have taken restful naps flying with this kit.
"I absolutely love this pillow," gushed one rested traveler. "Let's just say, I NEVER sleep on long flights. I bought this before an eight-hour long flight and slept straight through five hours of it!!!! What?! I didn't use the earplugs, but the eye mask is also great — soft and light-blocking."
You've got enough going on during the holiday rush — you don't need to spend hours in the kitchen. So, consider the bestselling Instant Vortex Plus. This handy devices does a little of everything, from air frying to dehydrating and baking. The six-quart capacity is generous, and preset buttons allow you to churn out wings, roasted vegetables and even cinnamon buns fast.
"What a quick and easy way to cook, especially for a two-person household," said a happy customer. "And big-time savings in my electric bill, too, as I have an electric range/oven. Cleanup is so easy: As soon as I'm done cooking, I place the air-fryer drawer into the sink and fill it with soap and water. It cleans very quickly."
Zwilling is known for its chef-quality knives, and these are top-notch. They're forged (cut and pounded out) from a single piece of stainless steel — that means on top of being razor-sharp, they're going to last a very long time. They also come in a black presentation box for storage.
"I have been a fan of Zwilling knives since my army tour in Germany," reported a five-star fan. "This steak knife set is no disappointment. I am pleased that these have a good solid feel to them and maintain the Zwilling tradition of quality. My wife was very pleased to receive them as a gift."
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The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.
Looking for more great Amazon tech deals? Check these out:
Headphones and earbud
Beats Studio3 Wireless Noise Cancelling Over-Ear Headphones
$148$159Save $11
Beats Studio Buds
$100$150Save $50
JBL Live Wireless On-Ear Noise Cancelling Headphones
$130
TVs
Toshiba 32-inch Class V35 Series LED HD Smart Fire TV
$190
Insignia 32-inch Class F20 Series Smart HD 720p Fire TV
$80$130Save $50
TCL 50-inch 5-Series 4K Dolby Vision QLED Roku Smart TV
$699
Samsung 65-inch Class QLED Q60B Series 4K Quantum HDR Smart TV
$788
Tablets and tech
Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 Android Tablet
$225
2021 Apple 10.2-inch iPad (Wi-Fi, 64GB)
$200$329Save $129
Echo Show 8
$130
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