The best deals we could find during October's Big Deal Days

The best deals we could find during October’s Big Deal Days

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Prime members have another chance to get exclusive discounts during Prime Day in October. Just a few months after the main Prime Day in July, Amazon is back with another exclusive sales event for Prime members. As in years past, October’s Prime Day has brought significant discounts on clothing, home goods, and yes, even consumer electronics.

To that end, Engadget can help you navigate the sea of ​​deals if you have gadgets and gear on your shopping list. Some of our top picks for the best tech to buy now are discounted for Prime Day in October. Most Prime Day deals are available exclusively to Prime members, but there are always a few stragglers that anyone with an Amazon account can get. We’ve rounded up the best October Prime Day tech deals we could find here. We’ll be updating this post regularly throughout Prime Day, so check back often to see the latest discounts.

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Apple deals can be hit and miss during Amazon Prime Day, but this year there are some good ones you can shop. Whether you’re looking for a new Apple device for yourself or know you want to give one as a gift, you can save some money if you do it now.

  • Apple AirPods Pro for $169 ($80 off): Apple’s most powerful wireless earbuds have excellent ANC, a good sound profile and decent battery life, and thanks to a software update they’ve gained new features like voice isolation and Siri interactions (hearing aid features coming soon).

  • Apple AirPods Max for $395 ($154 off): These expensive cans are a much better buy when they’re on sale, and they boast excellent sound quality, good ANC, a luxurious design and solid battery life. They are available in Lightning or USB-C.

  • Apple Watch SE (2nd Gen, GPS) for $170 ($79 off): The entry-level Apple Watch remains a great choice for entry-level smartwatch buyers, as long as you can live without the larger always-on display and more advanced health features of the more expensive Series 10. This is another one of the lowest prices we’ve seen 40mm model followed; the larger 44mm variant is similarly discounted by $200.

  • Apple 10th Gen iPad for $299 ($50 off): The new base iPad updates a familiar device with a fresh design, improved performance, USB-C charging, and better battery life.

  • Apple 9th Gen iPad for $199 ($130 off): This model is coming out soon, but $200 for an iPad is a solid retail price. This slab has a 10.2-inch display, an A13 Bionic chip and 64GB of storage – plus the outdated physical Home button.

  • Apple 13-inch MacBook Air M2 for $749 ($250 off): Despite having a slightly older chipset, the M2 MacBook Air remains a great budget option for almost everyone, except those who regularly push their daily drive to the limit with activities like video editing.

  • Apple 13-inch MacBook Air M3 for $849 ($250 off): This is our top pick for the best MacBook you can buy right now thanks to its excellent performance, thin and light design, bright screen, and comfortable keyboard and trackpad.

A trio of Amazon's new Echo Spot, in blue, white and black. The Echo logo followed by the word Spot floats above the devices.A trio of Amazon's new Echo Spot, in blue, white and black. The Echo logo followed by the word Spot floats above the devices.

Amazon

Aside from Black Friday, Amazon Prime Day is the best time of year to pick up a piece of tech from the online retailer. You can usually get record low prices on things like Echo speakers, Fire TV devices, Kindle ereaders, and much more.

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You can never have enough charging accessories, whether they are cables, wireless charging pads or power banks. Anker makes some of our favorites in all these categories, and you’ll find big discounts on Anker gear for Prime Day.

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LEGO

A number of Lego sets have already been discounted for Prime Day in October. Some of our favorites come from the Star Wars, Super Mario and Harry Potter lineups, and you can save up to 41 percent on them. There’s also a Lego City 2024 Advent Calendar that’s 20 percent off and just $26.

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Headphones and earbuds are typically among the most plentiful deals on Prime Day, making it a great time to consider upgrading or picking up a pair as a gift for someone. Whether you prefer over-ear headphones or wireless in-ear earbuds, you’ll find great discounts on all types for Prime Day.

  • Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones for $298 ($101 off): Our top picks for the best wireless headphones have never been cheaper, offering excellent sound quality, ANC, multi-device connectivity and 30 hours of battery life.

  • Bose QuietComfort Ultra headphones for $329 ($100 off): These headphones offer class-leading noise cancellation and are a much better buy than usual at this retail price.

  • Anker Soundcore Space A40 Wireless Earbuds for $45 ($35 off): This is a new record-low price for our favorite budget wireless earbuds, which offer solid ANC, a good sound profile, multi-device connectivity, wireless charging, and a comfortable fit.

  • Jabra Elite 4 Active for $70 ($50 off): These are some of our favorite headphones for running thanks to their comfortable design with IP57 rating, good sound quality and ANC, multipoint connectivity and solid battery life.

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The right kitchen technology can make all the difference in your cooking journey, whether you’ve just started preparing meals or already have a multi-course Thanksgiving meal planned. This fall Prime Day, we’ll see big discounts on some of our favorite small appliances, from air fryers to pizza ovens and ice cream makers.

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iRobot

Everyone needs a vacuum cleaner, regardless of whether you prefer to do the job yourself or automate it with a robotic gadget. There are plenty of top robot vacuums (and cordless vacuums) on sale for Prime Day, along with some other smart home gadgets we recommend.

65-inch Samsung The Frame LED 4K TV65-inch Samsung The Frame LED 4K TV

Samsung

Yes, Black Friday is just around the corner, but it would be unwise to sleep on Prime Day tech deals (especially if you’re already paying the annual fee to be a Prime member). We’re seeing deep discounts on smartphones, TVs, streaming devices, gaming gear and more this time around, making it a great time to buy something for yourself or cross a few items off your holiday shopping list early.

  • Dyson Airwrap for $500 ($100 off): Dyson’s hugely popular hair styling tool uses the Coanda effect to create waves and curls without excessive heat.

  • Samsung The Frame smart TV for $978 ($668 off): This is a return to July’s Prime Day price for this bundle, which includes Samsung’s iconic art TV and white trim.

  • LG 55-inch C4 evo OLED smart TV for $1,297 ($700 off): LG’s mid-range OLED sets, the C4 family, include an upgraded Alpha 9 Gen 7 chip, improved brightness and a maximum refresh rate of 144 Hz. Most sizes are currently discounted.

  • Marshall Emberton II Speaker for $100 ($70 off): One of our favorite Bluetooth speakers, this model has an attractive, retro design, a pleasant, well-balanced sound profile and up to 30 hours of battery life.

  • Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra for $1,063.10 ($237 off): The entire Galaxy S24 series has dropped in price during this sale; the Galaxy S24+ is marked down to $750, while the Galaxy S24 is only $600.

  • Google Pixel 8a for $379 ($121 off): Our top pick for the best mid-range smartphone impresses with a 120Hz display, excellent cameras and strong battery life.

  • Roku Streaming Stick 4K for $34 ($16 off): One of our top picks for the best streaming devices, this Roku dongle supports 4K, HDR10+, and Dolby Vision content and offers access to plenty of free content thanks to Roku’s operating system.

  • Roku Ultra (2024) for $79 ($21 off): The brand new Ultra is 30 percent faster than the previous model and supports Dolby Atmos, Dolby Vision and Wi-Fi 6.

  • Elgato Stream Deck+ for $170 ($30 off): This improved version of the popular streaming controller features eight programmable buttons, four dials, and a touch strip, all working together to let you build the ultimate controller for your gaming or productivity setup.

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  • As a reminder (and for the uninitiated), Engadget treats tech deals with the same care as ‘regular’ tech news. When we scour the internet for deals, we are not only looking for the best possible prices, but also for the best products. Our goal with our deal coverage, especially around events like Prime Day in October, is to feature only the best deals we can find on the gadgets we’ve tested and highly rated, or used and know about that they are worth your money.

  • October Prime Day has arrived! Follow along here throughout the day as our team finds and curates all the best Prime Day deals you can get on our favorite gadgets.

To follow @EngadgetDeals on Twitter for the latest tech deals and buying advice, and stay tuned to Engadget.com for the best tech deals coming out October Prime Day 2024.

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