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The 15 best Prime Day tech deals to shop early, including  off AirPods
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The 15 best Prime Day tech deals to shop early, including $50 off AirPods

It’s just days away from Prime Day in October. While some people are readying their wallets for the two-day shopping event, scheduled for October 8-9, we’re here to let you in on a little secret: Some of the best Prime Day tech deals have been rolled out a little early – like, now! We’ve found some impressive early deals from trusted brands like Apple, HP and Samsung, and our picks start from $13.

If you’re in the market for a new laptop, there are deals to suit every budget, from a slim HP for $309 to this high-end Apple MacBook Air with a $150 discount. Need new headphones? These over-ear favorites from Anker are just $40 for Prime members. Meanwhile, trusty AirPods are $50 off for a limited time. We’ve also found some impressive deals on smart TVs and tablets, like the recently released Fire HD 8 tablet, which is currently 45% off!

Scroll below to take advantage of the best Prime Day tech deals in early October.

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This is one of HP’s most popular laptop lines, and this model comes with loads of storage (288GB to be exact) and a docking station. If you’re using this for business or school, you’ll be happy to see that it also comes with one year of Microsoft 365 for free. While this isn’t the lowest price we’ve seen all year, it did rise as high as $399 a few months ago, so now is still a good time to buy.

“It exceeded my expectations as it automatically transferred software from my PC and also installed Microsoft Office,” wrote one satisfied customer. “I love it! It’s lightning fast.”

$263 at Amazon

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If you’re looking for a versatile gaming laptop that won’t break the bank, the HP Victus is a midrange machine that can handle just about any modern game on at least medium settings. The high refresh rate makes it a great option for esports titles such as League of Legends or Overwatchand the drive is large enough to store multiple games at once. Oh, and did we mention this is currently the lowest price ever?

Gaming laptops are notoriously expensive (and quite niche too), but this one strikes a good balance between price and performance.

Save $120 | Lowest price ever

$580 at Amazon

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Powered by the M2 chip, this MacBook Air is just as lightweight as its newer cousins, but comes at a nice discount. And to drive home the point, this is the lowest price this Mac has ever been. This deal is one of the best we’ve seen of any Prime Day deal this year, and we predict it will be one of the best for Prime Day in October as well.

“Very snappy and the specs are perfect for my heavy home office use,” said one customer. “Setup was a breeze from an iCloud backup. I’ve used it on multiple Zoom and Teams video meetings and the new camera and speakers work great for this purpose.”

Save $150 | Lowest price ever

$849 at Amazon

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Fans say these earbuds have surprising sound quality considering their light weight: just 3.7 ounces each. You can expect 24 hours of playback time between the earbuds and the case. The current price is the lowest it has ever been!

Some fans even say that these economical helpers are almost on the level of AirPods, but at a significantly affordable price. “They are an excellent, excellent alternative to AirPods. The sound is clear, the fit is good and the range is excellent.”

Save $17 with discount coupon | Lowest price ever

$13 at Amazon

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These stylish cans combine a whopping 60 hours of playtime with active noise cancellation features to create a quiet, focused listening experience that’s hard to beat. Right now, they’re close to an all-time low price for Prime members — not quite the lowest we’ve ever seen, but just a few dollars off.

More than 55,000 people give these headphones a five-star rating. Why? Well, as one fan puts it, “They’re just as good as my $300 pair of Bose.” That’s high praise, especially considering the price.

$40 at Amazon

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We picked the AirPods Pro as the best wireless earbuds overall, and for good reason: they combine truly excellent audio quality with impressive noise cancellation. The battery life is also a big plus.

“There’s simply no better option than Apple’s latest AirPods Pro,” says Yahoo Senior Tech Writer Rick Broida, who praises the earbuds for their ANC, battery life and “an adaptive audio mode that adjusts noise cancellation and transparency modes based on the sounds around you.

$199 at Amazon

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This is a bite-sized screen at a bite-sized price. Seriously: when was the last time you saw a TV for so little? Ideal for a guest room or in a smaller space such as a garage. If you enjoy hiking, this is also a great RV choice. It’s the lowest it’s been all year!

Don’t be fooled by the price either. Fans love it: “Excellent picture and sound quality. The picture is so crisp and clear.”

Save $20 | Lowest price of the year

$60 at Amazon

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Amazon is known for its high-quality, affordable TVs and this model is one of the most popular. It comes with an Alexa voice remote, and since this is a Fire TV, all your favorite streaming apps like Netflix, Prime Video, and Disney+ are already built-in. Just a few days ago this TV peaked at $200, so right now Prime-exclusive pricing is a bargain.

“I appreciate the size of the TV and the ease of use of the remote,” wrote one five-star reviewer. “Picture and colors are very good, as is the sound quality.”

$100 at Amazon

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More than 10,000 of these TVs have disappeared from virtual shelves in the past month, and why? Not only does this TV feature 4K resolution (and upscales lower resolution content to look better), it also offers access to over 1 million movies and TV episodes via a variety of streaming services. Now is the best time to grab it as it is the most affordable it has been all year.

One fan praised: “Hands down the best TV I’ve bought in the last decade.”

Save $110 | Lowest price of the year

$190 at Amazon

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This Vizio has tons of useful features, like Apple AirPlay and Chromecast, and even has Alexa built-in so you can control it with your voice if you don’t feel like pressing the buttons on the remote.

“The picture quality is great compared to my old TV,” wrote one impressed reviewer. “The sound quality compared to my old TV is good, but let me tell you about the remote control. It’s where I keep most of my apps in one place.”

$216 at Amazon

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We were surprised to find Amazon’s latest Fire tablet on sale ahead of October Prime Day – especially for an impressive 45% discount! Available in three colors, this portable tech accessory is just the right size for streaming and gaming on the go. It is also durable, super thin and lightweight.

Considering this was only recently released, this is the lowest ever, but we have a feeling it will return to its original $100 price tag in no time, so get it now while it’s almost half off!

Save $45 Lowest price ever

$55 at Amazon

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Some buyers say they prefer this Fire tablet to their much more expensive iPads. It has a vibrant HD screen and a fast processor, and is built with ease of use in mind, so you don’t have to fumble around to find what you want or need. It is also an ideal portable streaming device for travel. This is the most affordable it has been all year!

“Much better battery life in standby mode than my iPad Pro 11-inch,” one reviewer wrote. “Great tablet for the price. Thin, lightweight, fast enough for Netflix.”

Save $65 | Lowest price of the year

$75 at Amazon

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Bookworms take note: While nothing can replace the feeling of a physical book, a Kindle e-reader can hold hundreds of titles – downloaded from Amazon or your local library. The internal backlight is ideal for late night reading sessions, and because it’s light and wafer-thin, it’s ideal for travel or daily commuting.

This one comes with a few extras that you’ll be happy with in the long run: a fabric cover to protect the device and a power adapter. Thanks to this early Prime Day deal, this is actually the lowest tier of the entire year.

“This was such a good purchase,” wrote one five-star reviewer. “I read more books in three weeks than I have in years. Instant library at my fingertips. The backlight is perfect: it seems to adapt a bit to the ambient light. The screen doesn’t strain my eyes at all.”

Save $70 with Prime | Lowest price of the year

$135 at Amazon

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This 11-inch Android tablet has a large screen, four speakers and a multi-window display, plus it’s slim and light enough for easy portability. Even though we saw it drop to $150 earlier this year, the current retail price is still a pretty solid deal.

“The screen is sharp and vibrant, making it perfect for watching videos, reading and browsing the web,” one customer wrote. “It’s a solid choice for anyone looking for a budget-friendly, reliable Android tablet.”

$173 at Amazon

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This iPad may be a few years old, but it offers one of the best value for money of any tablet on the market. With this discount (just $25 more than the lowest price ever, by the way), you get a tablet that’s ideal for everything from work to play.

This model has been discontinued, so anything you see for sale will be among the last in stock. That means once this deal ends, it won’t come back. It’s one of the few opportunities you’ll need to get an iPad for less than $300.

$224 at Amazon

Of course, if you have Amazon Prime, you get free shipping. Not a member yet? No problem. You can sign up for your 30-day free trial here. (And by the way, those without Prime still get free shipping on orders of $35 or more.)

The reviews cited above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.

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