5 best cheap binocular deals in the Prime Day sales 2022

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published 13 July 2022

If you've been thinking of trying a bit of birdwatching or nature-spotting this summer, there are some excellent binocular deals in the Amazon Prime Day sale – on now – that could get you kitted out for a bargain price. We often see a handful of good binocular offers amongst the best Prime Day deals, and this year is no exception. The deals are better in the US than they are in the UK, mainly because there's a big Celestron sale in the US for Prime Day. But there are offers worth checking out wherever you are – we've picked the best price drops in both territories here.

In the UK, our pick of the bunch is the Olympus 8x40 S binoculars, with 43% off. These mid-range binos are surprisingly good quality. Although the image quality isn't quite as pin-sharp as with super high-end models, there's really not a lot in it – impressive for the price. Reviewers say these deliver very sharp, bright views that are true to life in terms of colour. With an ergonomic design, and easy to adjust focus rings, these feel much pricier than they are, too (and that's at full price). You've also got weatherproofing and a padded carry case included. (This YouTube video looks at the 8x40 S and compares it to cheaper knock-off as well as pricier Leicas, and is worth a watch if you're thinking of buying.)

If you're not sure what you're looking for, a browse through our best binoculars guide (or, for wannabe twitchers specifically, our ranking of the best binoculars for birdwatching).

There are also a bunch of kids' binos on offer, as well as models from no-name brands, which you may or may not want to take a punt on. In this roundup, we've focused on the respected and known binocular brands people happily pay full price for.

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You do need to be an Amazon Prime subscriber to take advantage of these deals, but you can still access them via the free 30-day trial. If it doesn't suit you, you can cancel during that period to avoid being charged. Sign up to Prime here.

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Celestron SkyMaster 15x70 binoculars: was $119.95, now $80.19 at Amazon (save $39)
Head to Amazon pronto if you want these bestselling Celestron binoculars with 33% off list price. They have a large aperture, making them suitable for nature-spotting in dim light conditions, as well as use for stargazing (although the 20x80 version below is better for dedicated stargazing, if that's your priority). Because they're Celestron, you know you're getting a quality product, and the reviews on these back that up.

Want to know what the different numbers mean? Check out our guide to how to choose binoculars for stargazing

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Amazon Prime Day alternative sales

Apple – see the latest Apple offers here
Best Buy – massive savings across every department
Dell.com – save big on notebooks, desktops, monitors and more
eBay.com – big discounts in the eBay Brand Outlet
Home Depot – save on Fall furniture, smart home devices and more
HP – save up to 30% on select products
Lowes – save up to $500 on select appliances
Lenovo – Semi-Annual Sale brings deep discounts to gaming laptops, student laptops and more
Microsoft – Surface and Xbox deals plus Microsoft Store Exclusives
Newegg – get your computer parts for less this October
Target – Target Deal Days Sales Event takes on Amazon Prime Day
Walmart – Big Save Event from October 11 through October 15

Ruth is a lifestyle journalist specialising in sleep and wellbeing. She has tested more mattresses than her small flat can handle and will talk at length about them to anyone who shows even a passing interest, and has had to implement a one-in-one-out pillow policy for fear of getting smothered in the night. As well as following all the industry trends and advancements in the mattress and bedding world, she regularly speaks to certified experts to delve into the science behind a great night's sleep, and offer you advice to help you get there. She's currently Sleep Editor on Tom's Guide and TechRadar, and prior to that ran the Outdoors and Wellness channels on T3 (now covered by Matt Kollat and Beth Girdler-Maslen respectively).