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It's hardly a secret that when Amazon marks down deals for Prime Day, Black Friday, or any shopping holiday (Early Access, anyone?), the prices on its own devices are some of the first to drop. The online shopping giant loves an excuse to get more people clicking on its growing list of tech. And we do mean growing: Each generation of new devices brings new shapes, forms, and skills, from itt-bitty, Alexa-enabled earbuds to new TVs.

With Amazon-branded, "smart" interpretations of so many things, it can be daunting to figure out what's actually a life upgrade and what's a pass. (Let's be real, no one needs smart sunglasses.) With that in mind, we polled the savviest shoppers we know — the R29 Most Wanted team, of course — to get their scoop on the Amazon devices they actually use.

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At Refinery29, we’re here to help you navigate this overwhelming world of stuff. All of our market picks are independently selected and curated by the editorial team. All product details reflect the price and availability at the time of publication. If you buy or click on something we link to on our site, Refinery29 may earn commission.

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