The best early deals to shop ahead of the October Big Deal Days event next week

Since 2022, Amazon has held the second time Chief Day One of a kind in October and this sales event returns this year. Prime Big Deal Days are back October 8 and 9but we’re already starting to see some decent deals pop up on the Amazon site. As always, most of the deals we expect to see on October’s Prime Day will be for Prime members only – and some early Prime Day deals we’ve seen now have matched that. Don’t worry too much if you don’t have a Prime membership – there are always some discounts for all shoppers. However, if you’re paying $139 a year for Prime, now’s the time to put it to better use. These are the best early Prime Day deals we’ve found ahead of Prime Big Deal Days. We’ll be updating this post regularly in the run-up to October’s Big Day, so check back for the latest deals.

Prime Day deals: Engadget’s top picks

Prime Day discounts on Apple hardware

While Apple deals are few and far between right now, you can save quite a bit on the new AirPods 4. AirTags have a slight discount on both single and multipacks.

Prime Day deals on Amazon devices

We’re sure to see even more Amazon gear discounted on Prime Day in October, but for now, you can grab a Fire tablet on sale, as well as the Ring and Blink security cameras for less than usual.

• Amazon Music Unlimited three-month free trial (four-month free trial for Prime members): Anyone who has never tried Amazon Music Unlimited before can get a free three-month trial right now. If you’re a new Prime member, Amazon increases that to four months music streaming service. Music Unlimited normally costs $11 per month without Prime and $10 per month with Prime.

• Echo Buds for $25 ($25 off): These are among our top picks best budget wireless headphones thanks to their convenient design, pocket-friendly case, automatic wear detection, multi-device connectivity, and of course, built-in Alexa voice controls, you can get it now.

• Kindle Paperwhite Signature Essentials Bundle for $203 ($55 off): This bundle includes one of the best Kindles you can buy right now, complete with a cloth cover and wireless charging pad. This is the lowest price we’ve seen in this trio all year.

• Kindle Paperwhite Kids for $115 ($55 off): This kids bundle includes a standard Kindle Paperwhite with 16GB of RAM, a kid-friendly cover, a two-year warranty and one year of free access. Amazon Kids+.

• Echo Spot $45 ($35 off): This recently revived smart display is billed as a smart alarm clock, and it has a customizable screen, a large volume for its size, and all the benefits of Alexa voice commands. You can also hold together with a free TP-Link smart bulb.

• Echo Show 5 + TP-Link Tapo Smart Light Bulb for $50 ($65 off): This bundle deal makes the duo 56 percent off one of our favorite compact smart displays and a smart light bulb that can be controlled with Alexa voice commands.

• Amazon Echo Show 8 for $85 ($65 off): The company’s mid-sized smart speaker has an 8-inch touchscreen, a 13-megapixel camera with auto-framing for better video chats, and a built-in Zigbee smart home hub.

• Fire TV Stick 4K Max for $35 ($25 off): Amazon’s most powerful Fire TV dongle supports 4K, HDR content and Dolby Vision, plus Wi-Fi 6E and Dolby Atmos audio. A number of other Fire TV devices are also currently on sale, including Fire TV Stick Lite for just $18.

• Fire HD 8 tablet for $55 ($45 off): Amazon just released this new version of the HD 8 tablet with more RAM, a better camera, and new AI features not found in the previous model.

• Fire HD 10 tablet for $75 ($65 off): One of the more advanced tablets in Amazon’s lineup, the HD 10 has a 1080p display, an octa-core processor, up to 64GB of storage, and 13 hours of battery life.

Prime Day deals on Ring and Blink security systems

You might not immediately think of these when you think of Amazon’s own technology, but the shopping giant also owns Ring and Blink. Gadgets from these companies make up the majority of Amazon’s home security offerings, and you can usually find steep discounts on security cameras, alarm systems, and other bundles during Prime Day.

Prime Day deals on tech

Prime Day deals on tech include discounts on power banks, webcams, smart plugs and more.

Everything you need to know about October 2024

When is the October 2024 Prime Day?

This year, October’s Main Day will be held on October 8 and 9.

What is October’s Prime Day?

Prime Day October is a members-only sale event run by Amazon where the online retailer has thousands of sales on its site and is only available to active Prime members.

What is the October Fool’s Day?

October Head Day will last two full days.

What’s on sale for Amazon Prime Big Deal Days?

Most of the October Prime Day deals won’t be announced until the days of the event. However, over the years, we’ve seen everything from clothing to home goods to outdoor gear sold during this event. Engadget pays more attention to tech deals, and during Prime Days last fall, we saw phones, tablets, headphones, earbuds, robot vacuums, smart home gadgets, and more get deep discounts.

Do I need an Amazon Prime membership to get Prime Day deals?

Yes, because most deals will be Prime exclusive. However, there are always a few decent deals available for all Amazon shoppers, so even if you don’t pay for Prime, it’s worth checking Amazon’s site during October Prime Day to see where you can save.

Early Prime Day deals that have expired

• Apple 24-inch iMac (M3) for $1,100 ($200 off): A discount and a clippable coupon bring the final price for this Apple desktop to the lowest level we’ve seen.

• Apple Magic Mouse (black) for $85 ($15 off): The white version Apple’s popular accessory is still cheap at $68, but the black color is rarely on sale. Both mice pair quickly and are relatively lightweight with responsive touch gestures.

• Apple iPad Air (13-inch) for $720 ($80 off): Large model favorite iPad often returns to one of the sale prices. That’s about $20 more than the record low, but still a good deal if you’re paying attention to the 13-inch Air.

• Apple Pencil (1st generation) $69 ($30 off): If you have a 10th generation iPad or older model, you need to buy this stylus. We’ve seen this sale for a few weeks now, but it’s still $10 off the average sale price. It is also discounted Walmart.

• Samsung Pro Plus microSD card $100 ($20 off): This newly released 1TB variant is still at its best price yet. Pro Plus is the best choice in our guide best microSD cards.

• Beats Fit Pro headphones for $159 ($41 off): Our favorite couple overall headphones for running $41 on sale. They’ve often hit that price point over the past few months, but it’s a decent discount on buds we’ve found to be comfortable with a secure fit and excellent sound quality.

• Beats Studio Buds for $99 ($51 off): They are a a bit old at this point, however, the Studio Buds remain a decent buy under $100.

• Amazon Echo Show 5 + Sengled smart bulb bundle for $60 ($50 off): This package gives you one of our favorites smart displays (it makes a great alarm clock) and is our top pick the best smart bulbs 45 percent off guide.

• iRobot Roomba Vac robotic vacuum $170 ($80 off): This affordable robo-vac is only $10 more than it was on July Day, making it a better choice if you’re looking to get a robot vacuum without spending a ton.

• 8BitDo Ultimate C Wired Game Controller $15 ($5 off): Now $1 less than it was during Prime Day in July, this 8BitDo accessory is a better option for PC gamers or people looking for a more convenient Steam Deck controller.

• ASTRO Gaming A40 TR Wired Gaming Headset $100 ($30 off): Our choice best gaming headset It’s $30 off, a discount we’ve seen a few times this year. We found them to be more comfortable with better sound than many headphones, but the microphone performance is only good.

• Anker 633 10K Magnetic Power Bank for $40 ($40 off): This MagSafe-compatible charging bank has a built-in kickstand to support your iPhone, plus a 20W USB-C port for high-speed, wired charging.

• Anker MagSafe Charger for $19.19 ($4.80 off): This Qi2 charging pad is back on sale at an all time low price and it works with the latest iPhone 16 phones.

• Anker Prime Power Bank 200W 20K, $140 ($45 off) with 100W charging base: Our best premium option best power banks guide, this 20K brick can charge most mobile devices and has a handy display that shows the power output as well as the remaining charge.

• Elgato Stream Deck+ $170 ($30 off): Combine the discount with a clippable coupon for a record low price on this upgraded version of the standard Stream Deck.

• TP-Link AC1200 WiFi Extender $20 ($30 off): Our best budget pick best wifi extenders guide is currently more than half off. While not a rare deal, it’s still a record low price on a handy device that can help eliminate dead zones around your home.

• Samsung Pro Plus microSD card (512GB) with adapter for $30 ($54 off): Now 64 percent discount on this high-capacity microSD card it’s a great buy for anyone who needs extra storage for their camera, tablet, or Nintendo Switch (or other handheld game console).

• Google Pixel Buds A-Series for $64 ($35 off): This is one of the best prices we’ve seen on Google’s budget wireless headphones we praised for solid sound quality, deep Google Assistant integration, and a small, comfortable design.

• Beats Studio Pro x Kim Kardashian Headphones + 2 Years AppleCare+ for $279 ($100 off): If you really love the muted colors in this collection, this is one of the best deals we’ve seen on Beats’ professional-grade headphones with AppleCore+ protection.

• Apple Watch Ultra 2 for $689 ($110 off): This is a record low price on the Ultra 2, which remains Apple’s most premium smartwatch and the best for adventurers, ultramarathoners and more.

• Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 + $30 Amazon Gift Card for $229: The the new Pixel Buds A solid choice for Pixel phone owners, this bundle includes a free $30 Amazon gift card.

• Google Pixel 8a smartphone for $399 ($100 off): If you’re looking for an Android phone with a ton of advanced features and a reasonable price, the Pixel 8a is the one The best mid-range smartphone you can get it now.

• Apple iPad (10th generation) $299 ($50 off): The basic iPad didn’t get an update this year (yet), but Apple dropped the price to $349. It is still selling at a record low price.

• iRobot Roomba Vacuum and Mop Combo $206 ($69 off): This Roomba can vacuum and mop floors at once, and will automatically return to its charging base when it needs more juice.

• Samsung T7 Shield (4TB) for $280 ($220 off): If you’re looking for a high-capacity portable SSD that can take a beating, this deal is the best price we’ve seen on the 4TB T7 Shield since June.

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