The 9 best creator-approved gadgets on sale during Prime Day

Perhaps nobody understands the tools needed to navigate the modern world better than creators. They're the folks who need to create content quickly, on the go, and still make it look beautiful enough for long-form YouTube content. They need to be able to snap a wonderful picture for Instagram or record a POV video for TikTok at a moment's notice.

It makes sense, then, that you'd want to take an influencer's recommendation for tech gadgets. After all, who would have more experience? So, that's exactly what we've been doing in advance of Prime Day 2025.

Mashable recently launched an entire series called In My Bag in which creators reveal the essential tools of their trade. Relying on that series, and our own considerable knowledge of the tech space, we've combed through Amazon's Prime Day deals to find the best discounts on creator-approved, must-have gadgets.

A smartphone gimbal stabilizer

Mashable Tech Editor Timothy Werth has been testing this newly released DJI phone gimbal for iPhones, and he's been impressed by how easy it is to use. (Yes, it works with Android devices, too.) These smartphone tripods and stabilizers adjust in real time to provide professional-quality footage from your smartphone. Even though DJI just released this smartphone gimbal in 2025, it's gotten a Prime Day price drop to $129.

The Alix Earle light

Uber-popular influencer Alix Earle first made this clip-on selfie light viral, which is actually called the Newmowa 60-LED High-Power Selfie Light. It's easy to comprehend why creators love this little light. It's convenient — you can clip it onto your phone, computer, or just about anything else — and it immediately provides powerful, flattering lighting. And at $23.99, that's the lowest-ever price for the light on Amazon.

A drone perfect for creators

Creators often need stellar aerial shots, and the DJI Neo mini drone is certainly capable of that. As we've covered at Mashable, the compact, lightweight drone is discounted 20% this Prime Day. For less than two Benjamins, your videos could take a major step up. This mini drone offers 4K video and can launch from the palm of your hand — no piloting license required.

An on-the-go tripod from Joby

The Joby GorillaPod tripod was a favorite when we spoke with tech creators at VidCon 2025. It's discounted 15% for Prime Day, priced at $59.48. It's a durable, compact tripod that lets you attach your camera to just about anything, just about anywhere. It's perfect for content creators who might need to shoot at a moment's notice.

A SanDisk hard drive to store all your footage

A hard drive might not be the most fun purchase, but it is eminently usable. (These drives always go on sale for Prime Day.) Creators, especially, need to have storage available at all times. SanDisk's 1TB Extreme Portable hard drive is 40% off, priced at $77.99 for Amazon's 2025 Prime Day. That's a solid deal on a very practical piece of tech.

The Sony camera designed to vlog

Sony designed this camera specifically for vloggers and creators, and it's discounted $100 at Best Buy, a solid deal you won't find at Amazon. The ZV-1 has lots of features that are appealing for creators, such as WiFi capability, image stabilization, different shooting modes (such as portrait or night), and a flippable screen that allows you to see your shot in real time.

A suction-cup phone mount from Octobuddy

Not every gadget has to be fancy. Sometimes you just need a suction-cup-clad phone mount so you can slap your device on a wall and film. The Octobuddy phone mount, a silicone pad with the aforementioned suction cups, is a favorite among creators for its simplicity and reliability.

"[My] most essential tool is [the] Octobuddy phone mount, which lets me film almost anywhere" food creator Tess Gigone told Mashable for our In My Bag series. "Most of my videos happen in my kitchen, where I attach my phone to the window in front of me."

The Octobuddy is priced at $11.99 for Prime Day, a 20% discount.

A discounted Canon camera

It's 2025 and creators increasingly need high-quality footage to do their jobs. The Canon EOS R100 promises 4K footage while still remaining light and relatively affordable. It's 16% off for Amazon's Prime Day, priced at $549. It should provide everything a creator needs — especially those just getting started — while not totally breaking the bank like other cameras.

A podcasting mic

In our Starter Kit series, we talked to experts about all the best tools needed to launch a podcast, and that definitely includes the Blue Yeti USB microphone. For Prime Day, you can pick up this popular podcasting and livestreaming microphone for under $100 at Amazon.