Our Top 5 Most-Shopped Categories during the Prime Early Access Sale

Check out which deals generated the most sales and clicks in our top 5 most-shopped categories during Amazon's Prime Early Access Sale.

1. Tech & Electronics

Tech & Electronics remains our most-shopped category on Slickdeals for both 2022 Amazon shopping events in addition to their Prime Day event in 2021. During the Prime Early Access sale, we saw an influx of TV deals which resonated well with our shoppers, compared to the top deals from the July event which included smart watches, Amazon devices, and headphones.

Sales

• 55" Amazon Fire TV Omni Series 4K UHD Smart TV w/ Alexa ($110)
• Prime Members: 77" Sony A80J Bravia XR OLED 4K Ultra HD Smart TV ($2000)
• Prime Members: Apple AirPods Pro Wireless Earbuds w/ MagSafe Case - 2nd Gen ($223.25)
• 43" TCL 43S45 4K UHD HDR Smart Roku TV ($130)
• Up to $790 Off Trade-In: Toward Google Pixel 7 Pro Pre-Order + $200 Best Buy GC from ($899)

Clicks

• 55" Amazon Fire TV Omni Series 4K UHD Smart TV w/ Alexa $110
• Hisense 50-inch ULED U6 Series Quantum Dot QLED 4K UHD Smart Fire TV ($159)
• Anker USB C Charger, 735 Charger (Nano II 65W) ($38.50)
• 43" TCL 43S45 4K UHD HDR Smart Roku TV ($130)
• Select Belkin Wireless Chargers (MagSafe Compatible) ($233)

2. Computers

Computers jumped up two spots compared to the July event, making it our second most-shopped category for the Prime Early Access Sale. This jump is likely due to shoppers shifting their focus to more consumer electronics purchases for the holiday season, a trend we've seen in the past.

Sales

• Prime Members: 64GB Apple 10.2" iPad WiFi Tablet (2021 Model) ($269)
• Prime Members: 27” HP X27q 2560x1440 QHD 165Hz IPS FreeSync Gaming Monitor ($160)
• Prime Members: MacBook Air 13.3" Laptop: 2560x1600, M1, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD ($799)
• Prime Members: 2TB Samsung 980 Pro M.2 PCIe Gen 4 Solid State Drive SSD ($190)
• 18TB Western Digital Elements USB 3.0 External Hard Drive ($237.90)

Clicks

• Microsoft Office Professional 2021 Lifetime License (Windows Digital Download) ($36)
• Prime Members: 64GB Apple 10.2" iPad WiFi Tablet (2021 Model) ($269)
• Prime Members: 256GB Samsung USB Type-C Flash Drive (Blue) ($24)
• Samsung EPP: 49" Samsung CRG9 5120x1440 QHD 120Hz QLED Curved Gaming Monitor ($688.50)
• 18TB Western Digital Elements USB 3.0 External Hard Drive ($237.90)

3. Home & Home Improvement

Holding its place as the third most-shopped category on Slickdeals during the October Amazon event, our Home & Home Improvement category has maintained a consistent presence in the top 5 for past Amazon events. We anticipate this category will remain popular amongst Slickdealers going into Cyber Month. 

Sales

• Amazon Echo Show 15 15.6" 1080p Smart Display w/ Alexa ($170)
• Prime Members: Sun Joe SPX2688-MAX 13-Amp 2050 PSI 1.8 GPM Electric Pressure Washer ($60.80)
• Prime Members: Chamberlain myQ Smart Garage Door Opener WiFi Garage Hub ($177)
• Kasa Smart Products: Kasa Smart In-Wall 2-Socket Plug ($19)
• Amazon Basics GE & LG Refrigerator Water Filters from ($3.50)

Clicks

• Kasa Smart Products: Kasa Smart In-Wall 2-Socket Plug ($19)
• 14-oz YETI Rambler Vacuum Insulated Mug w/ MagSlider Lid (Various) ($211)
• Amazon Basics GE & LG Refrigerator Water Filters from ($3.50)
• Cooks Tools: 2-Piece Non-Stick Frying Pan Set ($100)
• Amazon Basics Kitchen Utensils: Hand Zester and Grater w/ Stainless Steel Blade ($2.80)

4. Gift Cards

During the July event, gift cards were extremely popular amongst Slickdeals users, resulting in the category ranking as our second most-shopped during the event. While it still placed in the top 5 during the Early Access Sale, we did see a slight drop in shopper engagement within this category.

Sales

• Select Prime Members: $50 Amazon Gift Card + $10 Promotional Credit ($50)
• Prime Members: $100 DoorDash eGift Card + $15 Amazon Promo Credit ($100)
• $100 Lowe's eGift Card (Digital Delivery) ($90)
• Buy $50 eGift Card for Happy Holidays Dining, Gap, Fanatics, or Panera, Get $10 Credit ($50)
• $100 Xbox Gift Card (Instant e-Delivery) ($80)

Clicks

• Select Prime Members: $50 Amazon Gift Card + $10 Promotional Credit ($50)
• Prime Members: $100 DoorDash eGift Card + $15 Amazon Promo Credit ($100)
• Buy $50 eGift Card for Happy Holidays Dining, Gap, Fanatics, or Panera, Get $10 Credit ($50)
• $100 Lowe's eGift Card (Digital Delivery) ($90)
• Chase Rewards Select Gift Cards 10% Off, Google Play and More
  
  

5. Clothing & Accessories

Clothing and Accessories held its number five spot during the Amazon Early Access Sale just as it did for Prime Day earlier this year. Similarly, shoe deals seemed to dominate the category again in terms of most clicks and most sales. For Prime Day, 3 out of the 5 deals that generated the most sales in this category were for shoes, which was the same case for the October event. Of those, adidas was the only shoe brand to make a repeat appearance in our top deals for this category.

Sales

• Crocs Unisex Men's and Women's Baya Clog (Lemon) ($22.35)
• Saucony Men's & Women's Endorphin Speed 2 Running Shoe ($92)
• adidas Men's Ultraboost 22 Running Shoes (various) ($86.45)
• Prime Members: 2-Pack Amazon Essentials Men's Performance Tech Loose-Fit Shorts ($11.70)
• Michael Kors Jodie Small Logo Jacquard Tote Bag (Black or Powder Blush) ($44.25)

Clicks

• Under Armour Men's Short Sleeve Shirt (various) or Graphic Shorts (blue) (3 for $23.35)
• Michael Kors Jodie Small Logo Jacquard Tote Bag (Black or Powder Blush) ($44.25)
• adidas Men's Ultraboost 22 Running Shoes (various) ($86.45)
• Prime Members: Woot! T-Shirts/Apparel (various shirts/designs) (2 for $13)
• Prime Members: 2-Pack Amazon Essentials Men's Performance Tech Loose-Fit Shorts ($11.70)

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