The best early October Prime Day Deals at a glance:
Best for Prime members
Audible
$0.99 per month for 4 months + $20 Audible credit
Another Amazon Prime Day is upon us. Prime Big Deal Days (aka "October Prime Day") runs Oct. 6 and 7, with competing festivities at Target and Walmart. Deals are underway, delivering major sales across all categories.
The best October Prime Day deals will be your chance to get some relief from the RAMageddon price hikes impacting the tech industry this year. For its part, Amazon increased the prices of nearly two dozen Kindles, Fire TV Sticks, Echo smart speakers, and eero routers this summer because of rising component costs. Seasonal sales like Prime Big Deal Days (and later Black Friday) should cancel out some of those markups.
We've sifted through hundreds of October Prime Day deals to find the best ones for you. With the sale ramping up, prices are dropping. Kindles are now on sale, and the AirPods Pro 3 are now $70 off. We'll be regularly updating our picks throughout Prime Big Deal Days. You can also check out our guide to the top October Prime Day tech deals for more savings.
Deals marked with a ✅ are Mashable editor favorites. Deals marked with a strikethrough are no longer available but could return once the sale starts.
Best headphone deal
$319
at Amazon
$359
Save $40
Why we like it
Ahead of October Prime Day, we spotted the first deal on the second-generation Bose QuietComfort headphones. Mashable's audio expert Bethany Allard says that the Bose QuietComfort (2nd gen) are the best combination of comfort, noise cancellation, sound quality, and value. And right now, they're on sale for the first time ever and an even better value as they're 11% off. Get them for $319, and save $40 on the headphones that are usually $359.
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Best Apple deal to watch
$179
at Amazon
$249
Save $70
Why we like it
The basic AirPods just got an upgrade with the new AirPods 5, and last year's Apple AirPods Pro 3 are back on sale. Ahead of October Prime Day, shop the Apple AirPods Pro 3 for $234, a $15 discount. The price isn't bad for an early deal, but we recommend waiting for Prime Big Deal Days to begin, when we expect the price to drop to $199 or lower. The earbuds have ANC, a more comfortable fit, and bring live translation to the AirPods experience. They're perfect for commuters and even measure your heart rate, which is great for athletes who love a good workout playlist.
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iPads
Apple iPad (A16, 128GB, WiFi) — $399 $449 (save $50)
Apple iPad Pro, 13-inch (M4, WiFi, 512GB) — $1,299 $1,499 (save $200)
Apple iPad Pro, 11-Inch (M4, WiFi, 2TB, nano-texture glass) — $1,899 $2,099 (save $200)
MacBooks
Apple MacBook Air, 13-inch (M5, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $1,399 $1,599 (save $200)
Apple MacBook Pro, 14-inch (M5, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $1,839 $1,999 (save $160) ✅
Apple MacBook Pro, 16-inch (M5 Max, 48GB RAM, 2TB SSD) — $4,499 $4,999 (save $500)
Apple accessories
Best Kindle deal
$169.99
at Amazon
$249.99
Save $80
Why we like it
If you've been patiently waiting for Kindle deals to drop, the wait is over. The Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition is my favorite e-reader, the one I use every day. With 32GB of storage, it has space for thousands of books. It also has an auto-adjusting front light and wireless charging capabilities. It's exceptionally fast, too, as it never stutters when opening books or turning pages.
In August 2026, the e-reader's MSRP rose to $249.99 from its previous list price of $199.99. Now, the Paperwhite Signature Edition has dropped back down to $169.99. That's 32% off its new list price, saving you $80 on the e-reader. I'd typically advise you to buy the standard Paperwhite, but right now, it's more expensive than the Signature Edition.
Plus, when you buy a new Kindle, make sure to include three months of Kindle Unlimited in your purchase because it's totally free (a $35.97 value).
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Best Amazon device deal
$39.99
at Amazon
$79.99
Save $40.00
Why we like it
In addition to Kindles being on sale, so are Amazon's Echos, Fire TVs, and tablets. Our favorite deal is on the Amazon Echo Dot, which is down to just $39.99. While that's not the lowest sale price we've ever spotted on the Echo Dot, it's the best price since Amazon increased prices on its devices.
The Echo Dot is a perfectly compact smart speaker. Plus, it's compatible with Alexa+, a smarter home assistant that helps you do everything from meal planning to booking dinner reservations.
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Fire tablets
Fire TV Sticks
Blink cameras
Smart home
Best TV deal
$499.99
at Amazon
$899.99
Save $400
Why we like it
"If you want an aesthetic TV that doubles as artwork on your wall, but don't quite have the budget for Samsung's The Frame, Amazon's new Ember Artline TVs are a solid alternative. The 55-inch model is on sale for less than $500 ahead of Prime Big Deal Days, which is 44% off and its best price on record. While Amazon's art TV isn't quite as impressive in the specs department as Samsung's, it does offer a free art gallery and a wide selection of frame options at no extra cost. It's not our top pick at full price, but at $400 off? It's hard to pass up." — Christina Buff, Mashable Contributor
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50 to 55-inch TV deals
65-inch TV deals
Roku 65-inch Plus Series QLED 4K TV — $429.99 $649.99 (save $220)
Hisense 65-inch E7 Mini-LED Hi-QLED 4K TV — $579.99 $999.99 (save $420)
Toshiba 65-inch G700 ArtVision QLED 4K TV — $999.99 $1,297.99 (save $298)
Hisense 65-inch S7 Canvas Hi-QLED 4K TV — $949.99 $1,999.99 (save $1,050)
Samsung 65-inch S85H OLED 4K TV — $1,297.99 $1,999.99 (save $702)
TCL 65-inch QM8L SQD-Mini-LED QLED 4K TV — $1,197.99 $2,499.99 (save $1,202) ✅
Samsung 65-inch S90H OLED 4K TV — $1,497.99 $1,897.99 (save $400) ✅
Sony 65-inch Bravia 8 II QD QLED 4K TV — $2,498 $3,299.99 (save $801.99)
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80 to 85-inch TV deals
Over 85-inch TV deals
Best outdoor deal
$81.68
at Amazon
$117.99
Save $36.31
Why we like it
This four-person Coleman tent, designed for warm-weather camping, sets up easily in 10 minutes and has an E-port to run power inside. It's marked down to just $81.68 right now, which is a 31% savings and its lowest price of the year so far. It was about $2 more expensive during Amazon's summer Prime Day sale.
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Camping deals
Best power station deal
$699
at Amazon
$1,099
Save $400
Why we like it
"One of the major benefits of a portable power station is the ability to recharge using solar power. The EcoFlow Delta 3 Classic bundle with a 220W solar panel is a great choice ahead of Prime Day. You'll get the 1,024Wh portable power station with a 1,800W output that can power even big appliances like fridges. It has X-Boost providing up to 2,600W for higher-power devices.
With full sun, EcoFlow says the Delta 3 Classic can recharge in about six hours with the 220W solar panel. Of course, you can also recharge using standard wall power or a generator. When plugged into a wall outlet, the EcoFlow can reach 80 percent capacity in just 45 minutes." — Lois Mackenzie, Mashable Contributor
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Jackery Explorer 300 — $259 $289 (save $30) ✅
Anker Solix C1000 Gen 2 — $499.99 $599 (save $99.01) ✅
Jackery HomePower 1000 v2 — $549 $649 (save $100) ✅
Bluetti Elite 100 V2 with 200W Solar Panel — $699 $999 (save $300)
Jackery Solar Generator 1000 v2 and 200W Solar Panel — $699 $879 (save $180)
Anker Solix S2000 — $679.99 $1,199 (save $519.01)
Bluetti FridgePower — $899 $1,499 (save $600)
Jackery Explorer 2000 v2 — $898.99 $999 (save $100.01) ✅
Bluetti Elite 200 V2 — $899 $1,199 (save $300) ✅
Ecoflow Delta 2 Max — $1,029 $1,399 (save $370)
Bluetti Elite 300 — $1,099 $1,499 (save $400)
Jackery HomePower 3000 — $1,349 $1,499 (save $150)
Jackery HomePower 3600 Plus — $1,709 $1,899 (save $190)
Anker Solix F3800 — $2,479.99 $2,799.99 (save $320)
Best memory and SSD deals
$251.94
at Amazon
$299.99
Save $48.05
$159.99
at Amazon
$199.99
Save $40
Why we like it
"SanDisk is a favorite of mine when buying memory products, and I use their Extreme portable SSDs to back up my own photo and video collection. (As a tech editor, I take a lot of photos and videos.) Thanks to RAMageddon, you have to take any opportunity you can find to save on portable SSDs, flash drives, microSD cards, and hard drives. Already, some of SanDisk's most popular memory products are on sale, like their microSD Express card for the Switch 2 and the new version of their popular Extreme drive." — Timothy Beck Werth, Mashable Tech Editor
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Portable SSDs
Portable HDDs
Internal hard drives
Best fitness tracker and smartwatch deal
$181.97
at Amazon
$299.99
Save $118.02
Why we like it
Many runners believe Garmin is the gold standard of smartwatches and fitness trackers. And ahead of Amazon Prime Big Deal Days, you can grab the Garmin Vivoactive 5 for just $181.97. That saves you over $118 off its retail price.
The Vivoactive 5 features an AMOLED display and up to 11 days of battery life, so you can wear it around the clock. It provides energy monitoring and a sleep score, so you get personalized tips to improve your sleep. Plus, it has 80 built-in types of sport tracking.
Best Lego deal
$79.05
at Amazon
$99.99
Save $20.94
Why we like it
"If you've got a Lego Smart Brick on hand, this deal is well worth checking out: Lego's Star Wars SMART Play: Millennium Falcon set has plummeted to its lowest-ever price at Amazon for Prime Big Deal Days.
This Lego set does not come with the Lego Smart Brick, but it is compatible with it. If you already have one that comes included with the All-in-One sets, then you'll be able to enjoy the sounds of the Millennium Falcon and crew from this 885-piece build. As for what crew comes with the set, you'll get SMART Han Solo, SMART Chewbacca, SMART Luke Skywalker, and SMART C-3PO minifigures, alongside four SMART Tags to use with the Smart Brick." — Hannah Hoolihan, Mashable Contributor
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Best streaming and subscription deal
$0.99/month for four months + free $20 credit
Why we like it
Right now, Prime members can save 80% on four months of Amazon's audiobook service, paying just $0.99 for their first four months. On top of that, you get a free $20 credit to spend on the title(s) of your choice.
Your membership lets you download one audiobook per month. including classics, new releases, and BookTok faves like the ACOTAR series. And if 99 cents feels a little high, you can also sign up for a 30-day free trial.
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