We’re days away from Amazon’s second Prime Day of the year: Big Deal Days. The fall savings event sits between July Prime Day and Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals coming up next month. So, if you’re looking for some great tech to shop before the event officially starts next Tuesday, October 10, we have you covered. Make sure to check in regularly as we update this list to take advantage of the best tech deals on the market throughout the next few days. Happy shopping and savings, folks.
Best early Amazon device deals: Fire tablets, Echos, Ring, and more
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Amazon Fire Max 11
$150 $230 Save $80
In what we called “Amazon’s best tablet yet,” the Fire Max 11 packs an impressive display for a budget friendly tablet, and is a workflow and entertainment powerhouse. The tablet already costs way less than an iPad, but now it’s even cheaper at $150 ahead of Prime Day.
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Amazon Echo Pop
$18 $40 Save $22
Amazon’s Echo speaker now comes in a more prominent, vibrant tabletop form factor. You still get Alexa, podcasts, and music. You also get a better-looking bedside ornament. Get it for only $18 right now.
Amazon Echo Dot with Clock (5th Gen)
$45 $60 Save $15
Amazon’s Echo Dot now comes in a canvas coated spherical shape, and the LED clock makes a great alarm clock. With great style and Alexa compatibility, this device is a steal at only $45.
Ring Video Doorbell
$55 $100 Save $45
Nearly half off, this Ring Video doorbell boasts 1080p HD video so you can clearly see anyone coming for your precious Prime Day packages.
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Amazon Fire TV Stick
$20 $40 Save $20
At 50% off before Prime Day, pick up this Fire TV Stick to stream in 4K and use Alexa voice integration to channel surf for you.
Amazon Echo Show 8 (2nd Gen)
$60 $130 Save $70
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Amazon Echo (4th generation)
$55 $100 Save $45
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Amazon Echo Studio
$155 $200 Save $45
Be sure to check out the following deals on best early Prime Day Amazon device discounts:
AirPods and headphone deals
There are some good deals to be had on Apple’s ever-popular headphones, including the AirPods Pro 2 and the AirPods Max, Apple’s famous over-ear headphones. These aren’t the only AirPods Prime Day deals, and they also aren’t the only Prime Day headphone deals around.
We loved the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 so much we gave them our award for best in-ear headphones last year, so that’s a discount well worth a second look, while Android users will find lots to like in the now even more affordable Google Pixel Buds A-Series.
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Apple AirPods (2nd Generation)
$99 $129 Save $30
While a little older, the second-gen AirPods are still some of the best wireless earbuds around, featuring great sound and of course, that iconic cut-off earbud design only Apple can make stylish.
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Apple AirPods Pro 2
$199 $249 Save $50
The AirPods Pro 2 may look identical to the first generation hit, but they offer big improvements when it comes to noise cancelation (ANC) and transparency mode. While they don’t feature the new USB-C charging port, they are wireless charging compatible. Snag them while they’re at a rare $50 discount.
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Apple AirPods Max
$479 $549 Save $70
Personally one of my favorite ever investments, the AirPods Max are the first pair of over-ear headphones I’ve found are comfortable enough to wear with my glasses. They also feature great ANC and transparency modes, a built-in carrying case, and make you look really cool on a remote meeting.
Apple AirPods 3
$150 $169 Save $19
They may not be the newest AirPods on the market, but the 3rd iteration of the cut-off Apple buds family deserve great attention with 30 hours of battery life and solid sound quality. Plus, they’re only $150 right now.
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Google Pixel Buds A-Series
$88 $99 Save $11
If you’re not invested in the Apple ecosystem or are simply looking for AirPods alternatives, the Google Pixel Buds A-Seires offer just as great – if not slightly better- quality and great compatibility for Google phone users.
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Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II
$299 $280 Save $-19
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Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3
$196 $280 Save $84
Vacuum and robot vacuum deals
Prime Day is a great time to look at some domestic gadgets and robot vacuum cleaners are always popular. These compact cleaners can clean your house while you’re doing something else and integrating with Alexa means voice control, too. There are other Prime Day robot vacuum deals to consider as well if you want to look at other options besides the ones we listed below. And, if it’s a conventional vacuum cleaner you’re after, then keep your eye on these Dyson deals on Prime Day, because you could save money and cleaning time by investing in the leading brand.
iRobot Roomba Combo j7+
$799 $1100 Save $301
The iRobot Roomba Combo J7+ features a great design, excellent performance and the iRobot app interface is so simple and easy to use with a multitude of features that it makes this two-in-one device exceptionally easy to recommend.
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Shark AV753 ION Robot Vacuum
$130 $230 Save $100
With three brush types, easy app control, and Alexa integration, this Shark robot vacuum is a steal at only $130 – only a few dollars less than AirPods.
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Dyson V15 Absolute Detect
$587 $750 Save $163
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Dyson V12 Detect Slim Absolute vacuum
$587 $750 Save $163
Laptop and Chromebook deals
Prime Day always serves up a range of deals on notebooks from a full range of brands. We’ve highlighted some of the options, but there are more laptop deals including gaming laptops, which includes solid savings on the Apple MacBook Air M1 (that’s the model with the older wedge design) as well as an excellent Microsoft Surface Laptops.
We’re also pulling out Chromebook Prime Day deals for you to browse, there’s something for everyone whether you need a cheap computer for the kids to use, or you want to delve into the exciting world of Chromebook gaming.
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Apple MacBook Air (M1, 2020)
$750 $1000 Save $250
The ever-popular MacBook Air from 2020 gets a decent cut saving 25%.
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Microsoft Surface Laptop 5
$872 $999 Save $127
Surface Laptop 5 is a great machine and this model with 512GB storage has a decent discount to make it attractive.
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Asus ROG Strix Scar 15
$1675 $2050 Save $375
The Strix Scar 15 is a bit of a beast with a Core i9 processor, RTX 3070 Ti and a 350HZ QHD display. With over $500 off it’s a seriously tempting deal.
Wearables, fitness and smartwatch deals
There’s a great selection of deals on wearables and fitness devices. The ever-popular Apple Watch has some great deals and the best Garmin deals serve up some of our favorite models at a discounted price, too. Or you can plump for the Samsung Galaxy Watch or Google Pixel Watch – both discounted and among the best smartwatches for Android.
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Apple Watch Series 8
$299 $399 Save $100
With great Always-on-Display, the Apple Watch Series 8 is a smartwatch designed to keep you motivated. While it’s not the newest Apple Watch (that would be the Series 9), it’s plenty capable and has great health sensors for all your tracking needs.
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Google Pixel Watch
$280 $350 Save $70
With its combination of great design, fluid software and comprehensive fitness tracking, the Pixel Watch is a great first home-made option from Google. It may not be the newest iteration, but it’s currently 20 per cent off.
TV deals
There’s a full range of TV deals for Prime Day, including Amazon’s own Omni QLED Series Fire TV and the Fire TV cube.
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Amazon Fire TV Omni QLED Series
$280 $400 Save $120
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Pocket-lint Amazon Fire TV Cube (3rd Gen)
$110 $140 Save $30
Do I need to be a Prime member to get deals on Prime Day?
Yes, you need to be a Prime Member to benefit from these sales. Amazon offers a 30-day trial for Prime, so you can experience all the benefits of the service and shop the event for free. Many people are Prime subscribers already though, so if you’re signed into Amazon you’ll be able to head right to the site on your phone app, Alexa or PC and get right into the shopping. You need to watch out for things like Prime Day Lightning deals where some of the best offers are available – as well as have a good list of what you actually want to buy.Is
Amazon Prime
Amazon Prime is a comprehensive subscription that gets you preferential delivery options, access to Prime Day sales, Black Friday exclusives, and access to Prime Video, Prime Reading and other services for a monthly fee.
Is Amazon Big Deal Days the same as Amazon Prime Day?
Essentially, yes. Amazon is calling its fall Prime Day event “Big Deal Days,” but works the same way as other Prime Days in the past.
When is October Prime Day?
October Prime Day, or Big Deal Days, is happening on October 10th and 11th, but expect great deals to roll in before then.
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