The best deals to shop ahead of the October Big Deal Days sale

Amazon Prime Big Deal Days is back this year October 8 and 9. “Autumn Chief DayFor the past several years, the online retailer has served as the unofficial start to the holiday shopping season.

We expect most of the deals to be Prime exclusive, meaning you’ll need to be an active Prime subscriber to get the discounts. There are always a few deals for everyone, so even if you don’t pay for Prime, Amazon’s site is worth perusing. It’s worth doing it now, too, because we’ve found a number of solid early Prime Day deals already available. These are the best of the bunch; 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

In addition to discounts on iPads and Apple watches, you can currently 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.

Prime Day deals on tech

Tech Prime Day deals include robot vacuums, webcams, smart plugs, and more. discounts included. Along with storage devices and power banks, there are wireless headphones and smartphones that you can buy for cheap.

Streaming subscription deals

While these discounts aren’t technically Prime Day October tech deals, we’d be remiss not to mention them. While sales on streaming services are increasingly widespread, there’s not as much rhyme or reason as there is for, say, Amazon’s Prime Day sales period. That said, if you see a discount on a service you want to try, it’s worth jumping on it.

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 for 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) $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.

• Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max for $40 ($20 off): A frequently recurring sale, this discount is just $5 off the record low. In addition to streaming shows, we like it as one retro game emulator and even lets you play current games via XBox Game Pass cloud gaming.

• Cosori 9-in-1 Air Fryer for $90 ($30 off): This new air fryer from Cosori has nine preset cooking modes and a six-quart capacity, making it just the right size to cook a good amount of food without taking up too much space on most countertops.

• 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.

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