Amazon Prime Day: The 150+ Best Deals Vetted by Shopping Experts in October

October Prime Day is here with massive discounts on everything from everyday essentials to more exciting deals on headphones, TVs and laptops. Our team of shopping experts is scouring Amazon and competitors to bring you the best deals to save you time and energy. We’re keeping this live blog updated as new bargains drop and others expire, so be sure to check back regularly. And for those who prefer to shop by price point, we’ve gathered deals under $100 or even under $10 to help you find what you’re looking for and land the best price available. 

Best October Prime Day Deals Right Now

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Best Prime Day TV deals from Hisense, Sony, Amazon and more

Earbuds and headphones of all types are heavily discounted for Prime Day. Rock out to your favorite tunes while saving some serious coin. 

• Apple AirPods Max: $395 (save $145). Best paired with an Apple device because of multipoint Bluetooth, allowing you to automatically switch between iOS devices.
• Jabra Elite 10: $175 (save $75). Experience immersive audio with Dolby Atmos surround sound, creating a 3D audio environment.
• Beats Solo3 wireless headphones: $99 (save $100). Although a generation old, the Beats Solo3 is still one of the best headphones around, thanks to the 40-hour battery life and respectable sound quality.
• Sony CH720N wireless headphones: $88 (save $62). In our Sony CH720N review we mentioned these headphones have a good fit and a decent feature set but are a little pricey. However, at a discounted price, they’re a great buy.
• Shokz OpenRun Pro: $125 (save $55). Bone conduction headphones can be a safe option for runners.
• Bose QuietComfort headphones: $199 (save $150). These noise canceling over-ear headphones get up to 24 hours of battery life per charge.
• Amazon Echo Buds (2nd gen): $35 (save $85). If you’re okay with an older model these are an impressive earbuds are 70% off.
• OnePlus Buds 3: $68 (save $32). These top-notch earbuds deliver great audio quality and battery life. Grabbing the set at a discount makes it an even better deal.
• Google Pixel Buds Pro: $139 (save $61). While Google’s Pixel Buds Pro 2 is now available for purchase, last year’s Pixel Buds Pro is still one of the best options on the market — with great sound quality and seamless access to Google Assistant. 
• JBL Tune earbuds: $50 (save $50). A budget pair of earbuds with Bluetooth, 48-hour battery life, noise-canceling technology as well as water and dust resistance. 
• Soundcore Anker Life Q20 headphones: $40 (save $20). Budget Bluetooth headphones with up to 60 hours of playtime.  
• JBL Vibe earbuds: $30 (save $20). Up to 32 hours of battery life, a comfortable fit and deep bass make these earbuds a great choice for all-day use.
• Apple AirPods 4: $119 (save $10). These are the latest that Apple has to offer and feature a redesigned fit, USB-C charging, and the upgraded H2 chip inside.
• Bose Ultra Open Earbuds: $249 (save $50). Bose’s clip-on earbuds look fashionable and keep you aware while out on a run. Win-win.
• Sony WH-1000XM4 wireless ANC headphones: $198 (save $50). The iconic XM4 wireless headphones are available for just $198 when you choose the midnight blue color.
• Beats Powerbeats Pro wireless earbuds: $150 (save $100). These sweat-resistant earbuds are perfect for the gym.
• Beats Studio Pro x Kim Kardashian ANC wireless headphones: $190 (save $160). These popular wireless headphones come in special neutral colors as part of a collaboration with Kim Kardashian.
• Soundpeats Air5 earbuds: $63 (save $27). These wireless semi-in-ear AI adaptive noise canceling headphones get up to 30 hours of total playtime with the case. 
• Samsung Galaxy Buds FE: $65 (save $35). Great for those communicating in multiple languages with the live translate feature that translates phone conversations through the Samsung app and live, face-to-face conversations directly through the earbuds.

Best Prime Day tech deals on trackers, chargers and more

From low-cost models perfect for streaming and scrolling to higher-end models for creatives and productivity, and even tablets designed specifically for for kids, there are plenty of tablet deals to be had right now.

• Amazon Fire Max 11 tablet: $140 (save $90). The newest version of this tablet, now almost 40% off.
• Amazon Fire HD 10 Kids Pro tablet: $110 (save $80). With its rugged design, this tablet is perfect for your kids and the tumbles that may come its way.
• Amazon Fire HD 8 (2024): $55 (save $45). This tablet just launched and it’s already 45% off, for now. Has a smaller screen display than the Fire 11 tablet. Great for those looking for a small device. 
• Apple iPad (9th generation): $199 (save $130). Enjoy games and media on this affordable tablet from Apple — powered by the A13 Bionic processor.
• Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ tablet: $152 (save $68). Perfect for multitaskers with the ability to have multiple apps open at once. 
• Apple iPad Mini (6th gen): $350 (save $149). Skip the full-size tablet for this portable option while it’s nearly 25% off.
• Amazon Fire 7 Kids tablet: $55 (save $55). Half off the newest model, why should the kids be left out of the fun? 
• Apple iPad Air M2 13-inch: $831 (save $68). While not the biggest discount, this new Apple tablet is perfect for those who want a large screen and a long-lasting battery.
• Apple iPad (10th generation): $299 (save $50). A big-screen tablet with Touch ID and an all-day battery life.
• Amazon Fire HD 10 tablet: $75 (save $65). This tablet costs just $75 right now despite having a large 10.1-inch display.
• Kindle Paperwhite Essentials bundle: $135 (save $70). A Prime exclusive deal that gets you the Kindle (16GB), a fabric cover and a power adapter. 
• Kindle Scribe Essentials Bundle: $300 (save $140). This Prime exclusive deal will get you a 16GB Kindle Scribe, pen, power adapter, and leather folio cover on the cheap. 
• OnePlus Pad 2: $500 (save $50). We reviewed the first-generation OnePlus Pad and felt it was worth its price — it’s also discounted to $350. However, this new version brings an improved display, more performance and AI features, making it a great upgrade and an alternative to Samsung tablets.

Best Prime Day laptop deals for MacBooks, Chromebooks and more

Smart locks, security cameras, mesh Wi-Fi routers and more smart home devices can totally revamp your space, and with prices this good you can afford to.

• Blink Outdoor 4 (4th generation) security cameras, 2-pack: $75 (save $105). See who or what is outside your house at all times. 
• Amazon Eero Pro 6E mesh Wi-Fi router: $350 (save $200). Keep your Wi-Fi signal running strong throughout your entire property of up to 2,000 square feet. 
• Ring Battery Doorbell: $60 (save $40). Get head-to-toe footage of visitors, packages and more so you can get some peace of mind.
• Jack Skellington Echo Dot: $58 (save $32). Ask Alexa questions about the news, weather or ask her to play music — maybe during your Halloween party with this festive design.
• Smart keypad door lock with handle: $68 (save $12). Say goodbye to your keys and to intruders with a password-protected front door.
• Ring indoor camera: $30 (save $30). You can keep an eye on your whole house, inside and out, with an indoor security camera. 
• TP-Link Tapo Pan/Tilk C210 camera: $20 (save $15). Our pick for the best budget home security camera has a pan and tilt for more coverage, along with night vision and SD card storage. 
• Amazon Eero 6 Plus mesh Wi-Fi router (3-pack): $195 (save $105). Back down to the lowest price we’ve seen, this set can cover up to 1,500 square feet.
• Amazon Fire TV Soundbar: $95 (save $25). An affordable yet powerful soundbar that’s perfect for a home entertainment setup. We really like it for its integration with the Amazon Fire TV stick.
• Ring Floodlight Cam Wired Pro: $200 (save $50). Brighten up even the darkest spots with two built-in floodlights and 3D motion detection.
• August Home smart lock (4th gen): $110 (save $120). Upgrade your existing deadbolt with this Wi-Fi smart lock that auto-locks and more.
• Eero Max 7 mesh Wi-Fi router: $450 (save $150). Want a powerhouse? This model covers 2,500 square feet and can connect over 200 devices, making it a great choice for serious gamers.
• Govee permanent outdoor lights pro: $310 (save $90). Forget seasonal decoration, these lights make for the perfect all-year-round outdoor lighting solution. 
• Netgear Orbi WiFi 6E Mesh System: $1,200 (save $300). This top-of-the-line quad-band mesh router supports 10 gigabit connectivity.
• Amazon Echo Spot: $45 (save $35). A smart alarm clock with Alexa built-in and vibrant sound.
• Amazon Smart Thermostat: $56 (save $24). An affordable way to control your home’s temperature on-the-go using Alexa.

Best Prime Day home and kitchen deals on vacuums, coffee makers and more

From fitness equipment to activity trackers and beyond, we’ve gathered deals to help you prioritize your health for less.

• Walito resistance bands, 3-pack: $13 (save $7). Add some resistance to amp up your workout. Clip on-page coupon for savings.
• Barbell and squat pad: $10 (save $6). Helps with weight distribution across the shoulders, relieving neck pressure while exercising. 
• Oral-B Genius X Limited electric toothbrush: $100 (save $100). Uses AI to help give you personalized guidance to improve your brushing techniques.
• Oral-B iO Series 3 electric toothbrush: $60 (save $40). Three cleaning modes and round head for getting those tough-to-clean spots.
• Sports Research products: Discounted by 30% or more (save up to 41%). Get select vitamins and supplements at a deep discount right now, with some items discounted by as much as 41%.
• Merach recumbent exercise bike: $209 (save $191). Save over 45% on the home bike with eight levels of magnetic resistance, access to a free training app, and LCD monitor and more. Clip on-page coupon for full savings.
• Apple Watch Ultra 2 49mm LTE Black Titanium: $735 (save $64). Apple didn’t release a new generation of the Ultra 2 in 2024, but it did add a new sleek black color. Grab a discount if you’re eyeing an upgrade or love the new colorway.
• Apple Watch Series 9 45mm GPS: $329 (save $100). Although it’s a generation old, the Apple Watch Series 9 is still one of the most capable smartwatches on the market. Grab it at a discounted rate while it’s available.
• Apple Watch Series 9 bundle: $560 (save $55). This special bundle includes the smartwatch, a charging stand and two additional bands so you can switch them out to match your aesthetic of the day. 
• Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 47mm GPS: $550 (save $100). For a more rugged smartwatch for Android users, this Ultra model is a great choice.
• Samsung Galaxy Watch6 40mm GPS: $161 (save $139). The Galaxy Watch6 runs the new WearOS and is a great partner for your Android smartphone while you try to crush your fitness goals.
• Kos organic vegan protein powder: $42 (save $18). Add a scoop shakes and smoothies to get more protein in your diet.
• OnePlus Watch 2 46mm GPS: $210 (save $90). We loved the OnePlus Watch 2 for its great battery life and large display, so if you have a wide wrist, this is an option worth considering.
• Oura Ring (3rd generation): $281 ($68). Fitness tracker that goes unnoticed, measures things like sleeping patterns, heart rate, activity level and more.
• Apple Watch SE (2nd gen) 40mm GPS: $170 (save $79). This budget smartwatch from Apple has the most important features offered on more premium models.

What are Prime Big Deal Days?

Amazon’s October Prime Day event is officially called Prime Big Deal Days, but the shopping extravaganza essentially functions as a second Amazon Prime Day event ahead of the holiday season. If you’ve never shopped during a Prime Day sale before, you might be wondering exactly what it entails, so here’s a brief explainer. It’s a two-day Amazon sale that will offer exclusive savings to Amazon Prime subscribers with limited-time offers, flash deals and rock-bottom prices. It’s a rare chance to score Black Friday-level pricing outside of November, so it’s usually well worth shopping. The Prime Big Deal Days event is taking place this year on Oct. 8 and 9.

When is Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days 2024 event?

Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days are Oct. 8 to Oct. 9 this year. Even though the sale event is still a few days away, you can take advantage of all these early deals right now. Generally speaking, the deals will end at midnight on Oct. 9 this time around. Some deals may linger beyond the set times of the sale event.

As you can see from the history of Prime Day dates below, Amazon has held its Prime Day sales each July, with just a couple of deviations from that regular schedule. Notably, in 2020, Amazon pushed its Prime Day sale to October due to the COVID-19 pandemic, before returning the sale to the summer in 2021 in a slightly earlier June spot. Prime Day returned to its July slot for 2022, although Amazon did use October once again for an additional Prime Early Access Sale event that acted as a kickoff to the holiday shopping season. Last year, it was the same July-October pattern, but Amazon also added a new (not Prime-exclusive) sale for 2024 with the inaugural Amazon Big Spring Sale.

As a reference, here are the Prime Day dates from previous years and including this year’s events:

• Prime Day 2015: July 15
• Prime Day 2016: July 12.
• Prime Day 2017: July 11 to 12 (first to last longer than one day)
• Prime Day 2018: July 16 to 17
• Prime Day 2019: July 15 to 16.
• Prime Day 2020: Oct. 13 to 14 (delayed by COVID-19 pandemic)
• Prime Day 2021: June 21 to 22 (the earliest to date)
• Prime Day 2022: July 12 to 13
• Prime Early Access Sale 2022: Oct. 11 to 12
• Prime Day 2023: July 11 to 12
• Prime Big Deal Days 2023: Oct. 10 to 11
• Amazon Big Spring Sale: March 20 to 25
• Prime Day 2024: July 16 to 17
• Prime Big Deal Days 2024: Oct. 8 to Oct 9

Will other retailers launch anti-Prime Deal Days sales?

Each Prime Day event brings with it other retailers announcing sales that directly compete with Amazon’s event, and it will be no different this October, either. We’re already seeing other retailers announce these sales — like Walmart’s Holiday Deals event and Best Buy’s anti-Prime sales — providing plenty of options to choose from. 

Are Amazon Prime Deal Days deals worth buying?

In short, yes. Thousands of items will see price reductions, with some of the deals returning to or reaching all-time low prices. Because there is no telling how much inventory is available or how long the price cuts will last, you’ll want to act quickly under those circumstances.

Does Prime Day happen twice a year?

Looking at past years, there has been a second Prime Day-style sale in October for the past two years now. It started in 2022 as the Prime Day Early Access sale. In 2023, the trend continued with the Prime Big Deal Days sale, and Amazon will once again utilize this spot on the calendar for a sale on Oct. 8 and 9.

What’s the difference between Prime Big Deal Days vs. Prime Day?

There are lots of similarities between the two sales. Many of the same deals return during the October sale, especially on Amazon’s own devices, such as Blink and Ring home security devices, Fire TVs and tablets, Echo devices and more.

The main difference is related to the timing of the sale. Since July Prime Day is in the summer, there’s more focus on back-to-school and outdoor deals. This includes school supplies, grills, lawnmowers and more. During October Prime Day, we see more deals geared toward the upcoming holiday season, such as kitchenware for a Thanksgiving meal or kids’ toys and games for Christmas. It’s a great time to grab Christmas gifts ahead of the holiday rush.

How does Prime Big Deal Days work?

The idea behind the sale is pretty simple: Subscribers to Amazon’s Prime service can get exclusive discounts on thousands of products and services across the site during a limited period. The products, while still available to non-Prime members, will have extra savings for members, with many prices dropping down to new all-time lows.

When you’re logged in to your Prime account and looking at a product landing page, you’ll see the discounted price if it’s on sale. You don’t need any special coupon codes, nor is there a need to use a specific payment method to get the discounts. If you spend your money wisely each year, you can easily make back your Prime membership cost in savings during the event.

What products go on sale for Prime Big Deal Days?

Since Amazon sells pretty much everything, its Prime Big Deal Days bonanza features deals on pretty much everything too. Whether you’re shopping for tech, kitchen gear, outdoor furniture or everyday essentials, October Prime Day will offer something in the way of savings for you.

In past sale events, some of the best savings have been on Amazon devices. This includes Kindle readers, Echo speakers, Fire TVs and more. It’s not just Amazon’s own brands that see steep discounts. You will be able to grab great deals across a variety of big-name brands, including significant savings on items like laptops, TVs and fitness gear, to name a few.

Do Prime deals change throughout the day?

Unfortunately, yes. All the deals we listed here, and the rest of the deals on Amazon, are subject to change at any given time before, after and even during the sale event. Here at CNET, we’re constantly going through our pages to make sure that they are updated with the latest prices. However, since prices can change at any time if you see something you like, we recommend buying it as soon as possible before the price changes, the deal expires or the item becomes unavailable. 

Do you need to be an Amazon Prime member to shop Prime Big Deal Days deals?

Yes, Amazon’s Prime Deal Days sale requires a Prime subscription if you want to nab any of the Prime-exclusive deals. You don’t have to be a paying subscriber, as long as the event falls within your Prime trial period. That means you can start your monthlong trial just before the event and get in on the savings for free. For more info on that, check out our guide to getting Amazon Prime perks without paying for a subscription.

Will other retailers launch anti-Prime Big Deal Days sales?

Each Prime Day event brings with it other retailers announcing sales that directly compete with Amazon’s event, and it will be no different this October, either. We’ll let you know when other retailers announce their anti-Prime Big Deal Days sales.

Do Prime Big Deal Days deals last both days? 

Some will, others won’t. New deals get added regularly, and old ones sell out or get changed. Our CNET experts are monitoring the sale and will keep this page updated throughout the event as deals expire or any new finds crop up, so keep checking back. 

Where can I find the best October Prime Day Deals?

The CNET Deals team covers all of the best price drops, discounts and deals daily from all the top retailers. Whether it’s a one-day promo at Woot, a weekend sale at Best Buy or a coupon code for a product at Amazon, if it’s a great deal, we’ll be covering it.

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