The best deals from Amazon’s October Prime Day sale

It’s time yet again for another Prime Day event, as the second annual Prime Big Deal Days is now underway. We’re compiling all manner of deals for your perusal, but we’re sticking to our style of only surfacing the worthwhile stuff — the “good stuff,” if you will. Below, you’ll find discounts and savings on smart home devices, laptops, tablets, TVs, headphones, e-readers, and many other items our expert team of editors and writers have tested or can personally voucher for.

Amazon’s Prime Day events usually offer a firehose of deals, many of which are worthwhile if you plan on starting your holiday shopping early and don’t want to wait until the steepest discounts land on Black Friday and Cyber Monday. The bulk of the deals are exclusive to those with an Amazon Prime subscription (which costs $14.99 per month or $139 per year), but if you haven’t subscribed before, you can still participate with a 30-day free trial.

Be sure to check out all our coverage of the two-day event through tomorrow, October 9th, and let us know if we helped you score that just-right deal you’ve been on the lookout for.

The Roomba j7 features obstacle avoidance that allows it to navigate around furniture and smaller objects that it deems hazardous. Besides cleaning on a set schedule, the j7 can also jump to work via voice commands or the Roomba app.

• Anker’s Qi2-certified MagGo Wireless Charging Station (Foldable 3-in-1) is down to $87.99 ($22 off) at Amazon, matching its all-time low. The portable charger — which remains one of our top picks among MagSafe / Qi2 options — can charge a compatible iPhone, Apple Watch, and pair of AirPods all at the same time.

With improved comfort, refined sound, and even better active noise cancellation, Sony’s WH-1000XM5 offer a compelling mix of features for the price. Read our review.

• The ultra-affordable Sony WH-CH520 have fallen to $38 ($40 off) Amazon, which is one of their better prices to date. The wireless on-ear headphones offer a lot of value if you don’t require noise cancellation, especially since they provide up to 50 hours of playback and support for multipoint Bluetooth connectivity.
• JLab’s Go Air Pop in a variety of colors are as low as $17.49 ($7.50 off) at Amazon. They may be a little basic for wireless earbuds, but they carry an IPX4 rating for water resistance, 32 hours of total playing with the included case, and a variety of fun colors that make them the perfect pick for a kid (who might just lose them).
• Amazon is selling Jabra’s semi-open Elite 10 Gen 2 earbuds for a new low of $199.99 ($80 off). Jabra may be exiting the consumer earbud space, but this swan song is one of its most advanced. They pack noise cancellation, physical buttons, and multipoint, but their real selling point is the included LE Audio charging case, which lets you wirelessly transmit audio from an external device.

• The Shokz OpenRun Pro headphones are currently matching their all-time low of $124.95 ($55 off) at Amazon. Their open-ear, bone conduction design is a great way to listen to audio on runs without tuning out the world (and any hazards) around you, and they offer up to 10 hours of continuous playback for extended runs.
• Amazon is discounting the Echo Buds with Active Noise Cancellation to $34.99 ($85 off) with a wired charging case or $44.99 ($95 off) with a wireless charging case. They’re not exactly our favorite pair of ANC earbuds, but they offer an excellent passthrough mode, satisfactory sound, and support for hands-free Alexa. Read our review.
• The Google Pixel Buds A-Series are a little long-in-the-tooth now but still offer good value (especially for Pixel phone owners) at their discounted price of $59 ($40 off) at Amazon. They feature IPX4 water resistance, in-ear detection, and a comfortable fit — that is, so long as you’re okay with nonremovable ear hooks. Read our review.

Apple’s revamped iPad Mini ditches the home button and opts for a larger edge-to-edge display. It also comes outfitted with a faster processor, support for USB-C, and a top-mounted power button that moonlights as a Touch ID sensor. Read our review.

• The Amazon Fire HD 10 (2023) is on sale at Amazon with ads starting at $74.99 ($65 off) or without ads for $15 more. The 10.1-inch tablet is a pretty basic consumption device for a very low price, but the trade-off is Amazon’s less-than-stellar app store experience.
• Amazon’s big, stylus-equipped Kindle Scribe is down to $254.99 ($85 off) at Amazon, which is one of the best prices we’ve seen on the ebook reader in recent months. It has a sharp, 10.2-inch E Ink display and great battery life, though, as noted in our review, it suffers from a somewhat lackluster note-taking experience, even if it has gotten better thanks to Amazon’s frequent OTA updates.

Amazon’s Fire TV Omni QLED features built-in microphones for Alexa commands, low input lag, and support for two-way video calling with a compatible webcam. It also provides access to Netflix, Prime Video, Disney Plus, and most major streaming services.

• Roku’s Streaming Stick 4K is down $34 (around $16 off) at Amazon, which is one of its better prices to date. The basic 4K streaming device offers an easy-to-use software interface and a host of solid specs — including support for Dolby Vision HDR — all within a svelte form factor that easily tucks behind your TV.
• The latest Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K is going for $24.99 ($25 off) at Amazon, matching its lowest price to date. It’s hard to beat in terms of value at this price, especially given its broad HDR support for Wi-Fi 6 connectivity, but it often feels like Amazon’s interface goes out of its way to center Prime Video content and ads when possible.
• If you have an older Fire TV streaming device or want to use your Echo Show 15 as a small TV, you can pick up the Amazon Fire TV Remote Pro for an all-time low of $24.99 ($10 off) at Amazon. It’s arguably Amazon’s best clicker, with backlighting, two customizable buttons, and a handy remote finder feature that makes it easy to locate in a pinch. Read our review.

The best bang for your buck, the Roomba i3 Evo cleans just as well as the j7 but won’t avoid clutter and doesn’t have app-enabled clean zones or keep-out zones.

• Dreame’s X40 Ultra is available for $1,399.99 ($500 off) at Amazon, a new all-time low. The terrific robovac offers enough suction for high-pile carpets, and its built-in mop pad can be automatically detached and left at its self-emptying station for mostly hands-off use.
• The Eufy X10 Pro Omni is down to $599.99 ($200 off) at Amazon. It’s matching its all-time low from last Prime Day, and its our top pick among midrange hybrid robot vacuums / mops. (As long as you’re willing to trust Anker’s Eufy brand after its security camera fiasco from over a year ago.)

The latest SE borrows a few features from the Series 8, including the same chipset and Crash Detection feature, but it’s an otherwise subtle upgrade from the last-gen SE. Read our review.

• Garmin’s Venu Sq 2 is our favorite Garmin stand-in for a Fitbit, and it’s currently going for just $149.99 ($100 off) at Amazon. The fitness watch sports a variety of training and health features without the need for a subscription, and its battery easily lasts over a week. Read our review.
• The Mobvoi Ticwatch Pro 5 is on sale for $227.49 at Amazon when you click the on-page coupon for $122 off. The fitness and health-focused smartwatch has an Apple Watch-like digital crown for scrolling, along with a multiday battery thanks to its ultra-low-power display. Read our review.
• The Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 came out over the summer, but it’s already on sale at Amazon starting at $269 ($30 off). The latest generation of Samsung’s smartwatch doesn’t rock the boat with changes, but it offers an upgraded processor and 3-in-1 BioActive Sensor for snappier performance over prior generations. Read our review.

The latest Emberton speaker is an IP67-rated Bluetooth speaker with great sound, long-lasting battery life, and a timeless design that takes a cue from Marshall’s classic guitar amps.

• Amazon is discounting the latest Amazon Echo (fourth-gen) to its previous low of $49.99 ($50 off). The orb-shaped smart speaker delivers some good sound quality for its size if you choose to listen to music or podcasts on it, but one of its unique features is acting as a home hub for Zigbee and Matter — allowing it to bridge the gap to various other smart home devices with a simple Alexa voice command. Read our review.
• The Echo Show 8 (third-gen), the latest version of Amazon’s mid-size smart display, is down to $84.99 ($65 off) at Amazon. The 8-inch device looks a lot like previous models, but it’s got widget support for added versatility, a more responsive touchscreen, and nice-sounding speakers. Just don’t expect to take any Zoom meetings on it, as only Alexa video calls are currently supported. Read our review.
• If you want a smart alarm clock with a great display and zero mics / cameras, the latest Echo Spot is on sale at Amazon for $44.99 ($60 off) with a TP-Link Tapo Smart Color Bulb. The 2.83-inch touchscreen can’t display videos or double as a digital photo frame, but it can tell you the weather when you wake up, and its accompanying bulb can be controlled via Alexa voice commands or set to turn on with your alarm. Read our review.

Amazon’s Smart Air Quality Monitor touts a compact design, voice alerts, and automated triggers that allow it to turn on air purifiers and other Alexa-enabled devices. It lacks a display, however, and pairs best with an Echo device. Read our review.

• The Meross Smart Wi-Fi Garage Door Opener offers a very inexpensive way to smarten up most powered garage doors, allowing you to open and close them remotely with your phone or give guests and family members easy access. Right now, you can get the model that’s compatible with Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, or Samsung SmartThings for $25.79 (about $5 off) at Amazon.
• The Eve Energy Smart Plug is down to $28.95 ($11 off) at Amazon. The single-plug outlet supports Matter for easy cross-platform compatibility, allowing you to use the app of your choice across Apple Home, Google Home, Alexa, or SmartThings. Read our smart plug buying guide.
• Ring’s Stick Up Cam Battery is available at Amazon for $54.99 ($45 off), matching its best price to date. The indoor / outdoor security camera can be easily mounted just about anywhere and supports 1080p live video, motion alerts, and two-way audio. It also comes with a rechargeable battery pack.
• The Ring Battery Doorbell Plus, our top choice among battery-powered video doorbells, is down to $99.99 ($50 off) at Amazon, matching its previous Prime Day low. It’s a great value with square, high-quality 1536 x 1536 resolution with HDR that can capture a head-to-toe view of your porch — including package notifications if you pay for Ring’s subscription.
• Amazon’s Smart Plug is a very simple way to add some smart functionality to conventional devices around your house, and Amazon has it for just $12.99 ($12 off) through Prime Big Deal Days. For example, you can easily set up a coffee maker with a smart timer via Alexa, or use it to turn on your floor lamp with a simple voice command as you enter the room.

• The Blink Wired Floodlight Camera is the best budget-friendly model you can get, and that makes sense because it sports 1080p video and bright 2,600-lumen lights all for just $59.99 ($30 off) at Amazon. That’s a new low for the affordable floodlight, which also offers motion detection, two-way audio, and added smart notifications if you pay for Blink’s subscription.
• The Amazon Smart Thermostat is selling for $55.99 ($24 off) at Amazon. It’s not as good a deal as its all-time low of about $42 (from a time when it used to sell new for $60), but the smart thermo offers a very affordable way to smarten up your home HVAC. It uses Alexa Hunches to try and predict your habits and efficiently heat / cool your home, letting you save on your monthly utility bill. Read our review.
• Ring’s Pan-Tilt Indoor Cam is matching its all-time low of $49.99 ($30 off) at Amazon. The versatile indoor camera plugs into power, so you don’t have to worry about charging it or changing the battery, and it makes a great pet cam since you can look all around a room to keep an eye on a dog or cat.

Proprietary SSD expansion for the Xbox Series X / S consoles. The plug-and-play drives are designed to be as fast as the Xbox internal SSD and are sold in 512GB, 1TB, and 2TB configurations.

• Logitech’s G305 Lightspeed sports a 12,000 DPI sensor and up to 250 hours of use on a single AA battery. The six-button, wireless gaming mouse is a great value for both PC and Mac users, one that’s currently available at Amazon for $33.24 (around $17 off).
• Razer’s Universal Quick Charging Stand for Xbox Series X / S controllers (and Xbox One-era ones as well) is on sale for $19.99 ($20 off) at Amazon. It comes with a charging cradle, a USB cable, and — most importantly — a rechargeable cell and replacement battery cover for the controller, sso you can rid yourself of your reliance on AAs.
• The Amazon Luna Wireless Controller is on sale for 50 percent off at Amazon, dropping it to $39.99 ($40 off). The official gamepad of Amazon’s cloud streaming service can connect via Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or USB to play across a variety of devices and platforms (including Windows, Mac, Amazon Fire devices, iPads, iPhones, Android, and Chromebooks).
• Razer’s last-gen Wolverine V2 Chroma Wired controller for Xbox and PC is on sale at Amazon for an all-time low of $66.99 ($83 off). It may not be as fully-featured as the newer wireless V3 model with Hall effect sticks, but at this price, it’s a good value for a highly customizable gamepad — complete with some RGB lighting, of course.

A compact, flexible Qi2 charger for vent and dash mounting. Read our review.

• Belkin’s 15W MagSafe Charger Pad is on sale without the required 20W power supply for $23.99 ($6 off) at Amazon. It may not support Qi2 charging like newer models, but if you have a compatible iPhone, it can charge your phone at 15W with a lengthy 6.6-ft built-in cable and a convenient kickstand. Read our MagSafe / Qi2 charger buying guide.
• The Kasa Smart Wi-Fi Power Strip is available for $39.99 ($40 off) at Amazon, matching its all-time low from Black Friday. The surge-protected strip allows you to individually control its six outlets and three USB ports without the need for a hub; it can even monitor their energy consumption.
• Most devices require USB-C power these days, and Anker’s 30W Nano Charger offers some of the most versatility you can get for $12.99 ($10 off) — which is the charger’s current price at Amazon. The GaN charger is tiny and easily portable thanks to its foldable prongs, and it even comes in a handful of fun colors.

LifeStraw’s basic filter removes unwanted viruses, bacteria, and microplastics as you drink, giving you a safe way to hydrate no matter where you are.

• The Joseph Joseph Garlic Rocker is one of the easiest ways to crush or mince the greatest-tasting plant known to humanity, and it’s on sale for $11.98 (about $8 off) at Amazon. The simple design makes cleaning it much easier than more complicated garlic presses with tiny holes that easily get clogged.
• You can get a Glocusent book light that goes around your neck to easily illuminate your reading material in bed for $17.99 ($15 off) at Amazon. The neck-style book light ensures it lights up your book without shining in your eyes and can also be used for various tasks around the house that require using both hands.

• The AeroPress Clear takes the tried-and-true single-use coffee brewing method (which is great for camping and road trips) and adds a touch of flare with clear, translucent colored finishes. Right now, you can get the updated version of the 10-ounce coffee maker at Amazon for $34.95 (around $15 off), which is a new low price.
• The critically acclaimed tabletop game Splendor is down to $22.49 (around $18 off) at Amazon. The easy-to-learn strategy game for two to four players is a great gateway into all kinds of unique, designer board games.
• The Brother HL-L2460DW is on sale for an all-time low of $129.99 ($30 off) at Amazon. It’s not the exact model from our famous / infamous laser printer “buying guide,” but it’s similar. The black-and-white printer can print up to 700 pages with the included toner at up to 36 pages per minute, while holding 250 sheets in its tray.
• The 10.1-inch Aura Carver digital picture frame offers an easy way to send pictures remotely via Wi-Fi and sports a matted display, helping it resemble a framed photo rather than your typical smart display screen. It’s available for $141 ($38 off) at Amazon.
• A single Tile Mate is available at Amazon for $18.29 (around $7 off), its second-best price to date. The platform-agnostic Bluetooth location tracker comes with a battery that lasts up to three years, and unlike Apple’s AirTags, it features a built-in lanyard hole to easily attach it to your keys without the need for another purchase.

• Amazon’s Echo Glow can light up in a variety of fun colors and goes great in a kids’ room, where it can double as a wake-up light or reading light. The colored smart lamp is selling right now for just $16.99 ($13 off) at Amazon, matching its lowest price to date.
• The Logitech Litra Glow — a nifty webcam / streaming light — is back down to one of its best prices to date at Amazon, where you can pick it up for $49.99 ($10 off). The Litra Glow easily mounts to the top of a monitor, and its adjustable brightness and color temperature are controllable via desktop software on either a PC or Mac.
• Now through the end of Prime Big Deal Days, new subscribers to Amazon Music Unlimited (who don’t have an Amazon Prime membership) can get a three-month free trial direct from Amazon. And if you have a Prime subscription but never used Amazon’s premium music service before you can qualify for a bonus four-month trial. The subscription runs $10.99 a month after that (making this free trial worth $32.97 for non-Prime members and $43.96 for Prime members), so be sure to cancel ahead of time if you don’t plan to keep it going after the promo period.
• You can get a 1,073-piece Lego set of The Child (aka “Grogu”) from The Mandalorian at Amazon for just $62.99 ($27 off) right now — one of its best prices to date. The Star Wars building kit stands 7.5 inches tall once fully built and comes with a matching Minifig.