The sun rises on Prime Day. Somewhere, an Alexa blinks to life. Emails pile up, unopened. And in a tucked-away corner of GQ’s New York headquarters, the Recommends team is already at work—alert, caffeinated, and carefully eyeing the next round of markdowns.

So double-check your Wi-Fi connection and make sure you’ve got enough battery life, fellow Prime members: These are the Prime Day deals the GQ Recommends squad actually wants right now—and where to snag ‘em before they’re gone for good. Read on for our wish lists after the jump, and drop an AirTag on the links below for updated intel throughout the next week.

Looking for more? If you’re trying to level up your wardrobe, our guide to the best Prime Day clothing deals is the move. Then head to our massive list of the best Prime Day deals for everything else worth scooping up.


Prime Day Editor Picks Worth Your Dollars


Ian Burke, Senior Commerce Editor

Henson Double Edge Shaving Razor

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Henson

Double Edge Shaving Razor

Never used a safety razor before? Allow me to put you on. The Henson is one of my personal favorite single-blade razors—we’ve tested a bunch of them here at GQ HQ—because of the heft, look, and closeness of the shave. Plus, there’s just something cool and old-school about using a safety razor that once you experience, is hard to let go.

Reebok Unisex Club C 85 Sneaker

Reebok Unisex Club C 85 Sneaker

If you ask me, you can never have enough pairs of white sneakers—in fact, you should have at least three: one pristine pair for dressing up, if you so choose; one worn-in pair that you can dress down with a pair of jeans; and one dirty, never-untied beater pair you can quickly gnash your feet into before you pop out to the deli for a beer and a sandwich.

Casio Duro Diver Watch

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For anyone not sure if they want to take the plunge (so to speak) and shell out big cash for a higher-end diver, the Casio Duro is an incredibly sick and affordable entry point. I like the blue-on-blue colorway, but it comes in a grip of fun shades. Plus, you can actually dive with this thing: It’s got a unidirectional 60-minute bezel and 200 meters of water resistance. Don’t be put off by the 44mm case, either, since I find it wears much smaller than that on your wrist. (There’s even an entire Reddit sub dedicated to this watch’s cult following.)

Avidan Grossman, Senior Commerce Editor

Lee Classic Rider Jacket

Lee Mens Legendary Classic Rider Jacket

Lee

Legendary Classic Rider Jacket

Lee’s been selling a version of its Rider jacket since the late ‘40s, but the silhouette hasn’t changed much in the time since. (A couple of years ago, I bought a ‘70s-era riff from Front General, but there are plenty of similar options floating around online.) If you’re going to spring for your own, make sure it fits a little more snug than you’re used to; mine sits a few inches above the natural waist and feels just right. The color is fading, the sleeves are fraying, the pockets are barely functional, and I wouldn’t change a thing about it.

Glad Trash Bags (110-Count)

ForceFlex Tall Kitchen Drawstring Garbage Bags

Glad

ForceFlex Tall Kitchen Drawstring Garbage Bags

Here’s a useless tidbit of information for you: trash bags consistently do Bad Bunny numbers on Prime Day. Look it up—along with robot vacuums and last year’s AirPods, trash bags (no, like, literal trash bags) routinely top the list of Amazon’s best-sellers every time they go on sale. I have no idea why. Maybe the dumpster-fire nature of the event gives folks such a thorough ick they feel compelled to renounce their earthly belongings in a sudden fit of monk-like asceticism. Maybe the sheer deluge of bargains proves so irresistible they’re forced to clear out all the crap they bought last time to make room for this year’s haul. Or maybe they’ve long since figured out what I realized this morning: with a couple of clicks, 100 Febreze-enhanced trash bags—extra leak protection!—can be at my door by the end of the week, saving me countless bleary-eyed shuffles to the bodega in the process. (If the rate my bodega slings exotic snacks is any indication, they’re not hurting for business.) Oh, hi, thanks for checking in: I’m still a piece of garbage.

Marshall Emberton II Portable Bluetooth Speaker

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Marshall

Emberton II Portable Bluetooth Speaker

I’m no audio snob, but even I can tell that Marshall’s pint-sized Emberton II isn’t an especially complicated product. It wasn’t custom-built by a reclusive engineer with profound thoughts on acoustic suspension; it won’t impress your most annoying friends with its immersive sound or razor-sharp clarity. Instead, it wraps a perfectly competent portable speaker in a charmingly retro package, and mostly lets you figure out the rest. Toss it in your tote before you set your Slack status to OOO, and keep the good vibes going from the Rockaways to Roskilde.

Tyler Chin, Associate Commerce Editor

Ursa Major Essential Face Wipes

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Ursa Major

Essential Face Wipes

I’m a sweaty fella, and now that summer is firmly here, the glow on my skin is equal parts moisturizer, skin care, and perspiration. I don’t necessarily want or need to wash my face constantly during the day, but these Ursa Major face wipes help me get rid of the nasty humidity-induced gunk from my face so that I don’t look like I hopped out of a sauna all day.

EltaMD UV Clear Face Sunscreen SPF 46

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EltaMD

UV Clear Face Sunscreen SPF 46

Every time there’s some sort of shopping holiday, I have to make sure I’m doing a re-up on my skin care essentials. One that I missed the last go around was my everyday sunscreen, which I use literally every day, even if I’m not going outside. It’s a mineral sunscreen, so make sure you wash it off at night with both an oil- and water-based cleanser, but it’s worth the hassle because it’s quite literally the best sunscreen I’ve ever used. Plus, it leaves a nice glow on the skin that has gotten me compliments every now and again.

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Bluetooth Earbuds

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Bose

QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds

I already own these headphones, and they’re by far the best noise-cancelling earbuds I’ve ever tried. No other pair has matched top-notch audio quality with premium noise-cancelling abilities, so it was the worst day ever when I lost the case for these in an Uber. Could I just buy a new case? Sure, but it’ll be nice to have another pair in case I end up losing just the buds next time.

Michael Nolledo, Associate Commerce Director

Macbook Air (2025)

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Apple

Macbook Air (13-inch, 2025)

Apple has a funny habit of making Prime Day the moment it quietly (begrudgingly?) knocks a few bucks off its newest stuff. This year’s MacBook Air, which dropped in March, already came in $100 cheaper than the last model. And now it’s on sale sale, making the best laptop Apple makes a legitimately good buy. It runs on the souped-up M4 chip, has a new 12MP camera that finally does your face justice on Zoom, and still weighs less than most hardback books. If you’re in the market for a new machine and don’t need the extra horsepower of the Pro line, this is the MacBook to get.

Fishwife Spicy Hot Trio

Fishwife catches flack for being more of a “marketing company” than a fish company—and fair! The packaging is designed for open shelving rather than the open seas. And inside it all is … just a regular ol’ tin of fish. But here’s the thing: it’s really good fish. The Spicy Hot Trio (smoked salmon, albacore, and tuna) is a treat, but at full price, it’s not something I’d normally spring for. Now that it’s on sale and priced like, well, tinned fish, I’m stocking up—because crispy rice, sliced cucumber, and a tin of fish is pretty much my entire summer meal plan.

Amazon Basics Slim Velvet Clothes Hangers

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Amazon Basics

Slim Velvet Non-Slip Hangers

AmazonBasics Velvet Hangers aren’t glamorous, but in a Brooklyn apartment where closet space is non-existent, they’re indispensable. Between my partner and me, nearly every garment we own hangs from one. The slim profile saves space, the velvet keeps things in place, and unlike flimsier iterations, the hooks stay fixed. We always seem to need more, and when they’re marked down, I stock up. Plus: There’s a pleasure in order, and few things deliver it as reliably as a row of matching hangers.

Gerald Ortiz, Style Commerce Writer

Beats Flex Wireless Earbuds

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Bose

Flex Wireless Earbuds

As a recently reformed couch potato, I’ve been on the hunt for a decent pair of gym headphones. But my Wired It Girl persona and tender earholes won’t let me enjoy my own music without getting tangled or having the earbuds ripped from my skull. Thankfully, there’s a solution for everything.

Ganji Kankiri Japanese Can Opener

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Ganji

Kankiri Japanese Can Opener

I hate can openers. They’re the opposite of fidget spinners. They’re an experiential retelling of Sisyphus. They’re greatest grift of the kitchen product industry. If the sadistic villain from Saw was into low stakes torture, he would’ve created the can opener. So when I saw this Japanese can opener on social media, I knew that a merciful, righteous God did and does exist. It’s intuitive and easy to use. There are no moving parts, so it’ll never break. And it works on every kind of can. Maybe I’m easily amused or just recognize greatness.

Suri Electric Toothbrush

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This is the type of toothbrush that will make my dentist accuse me of going to another dentist. But what I love about this electric toothbrush isn’t just that gyrates the plaque away and keeps my mouth healthy. And it’s not that it’s made of metal and uses way less plastic. Neither is it that the battery lasts over a month before having to recharge it. Or the fact that it’s dead simple to use without any extraneous brushing modes or LED lights. Or that Suri will take back your used brush heads and recycle them for you. It’s actually all of that.

Mari Herrema, Marketing and Production Manager

Seiko Essentials Watch

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It was in my high school years that I was first indoctrinated into the teeny-tiny watch gang by a bright red model from Swatch (thanks, Mom), and I’ve lately been on the prowl for a more subdued, adult-eqsue version of that ticker. Seiko, of course, is one of the best in the small watch game—and since I’m already in love with their adorable green analog alarm clock that I purchased a few months ago, I’m high-key vibing with the idea of putting a Seiko on my wrist.

Nautica Standard Solid Quick Dry Classic Logo Swim Trunk

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Nautica

Standard Solid Quick Dry Classic Logo Swim Trunk

Ever been stuck outside a concert venue during a flash-flood thunderstorm? I have. Twice. And I’m admitting defeat. Good-bye, cute little concert fits; hello, swim trunks and Crocs.

Cosori Electric Gooseneck Kettle

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Cosori

Electric Gooseneck Kettle

For a self-professed former coffee snob, I have the most basic, no-name electric kettle in the world—it’s not even a gooseneck. But I’m not immune to the fallacy of filling your home with nice things = a successful adulthood, so as the years draw closer to my it’s-time-to-settle-down era, I circle closer and closer around Cosori’s many wonderful electric kettle models—including this gooseneck that’ll level up my pour-over game.



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