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The best deals from Apple, Anker, Sony, Lego and more during the October Big Deal Days sale
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The best deals from Apple, Anker, Sony, Lego and more during the October Big Deal Days sale

Prime members have another opportunity to get some exclusive discounts during October Prime Day. Only a couple short months after the main Prime Day in July, Amazon is back with yet another exclusive sale event for Prime members. As in years past, this October Prime Day has brought some decent discounts on clothing, household goods, and yes, even consumer electronics.

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

Apple MacBook Air M2Apple MacBook Air M2

Will Lipman Photography for Engadget

Apple deals can be hit or miss during Amazon Prime Day, but this year there are a number of good ones you can shop. Whether you’ve been on the hunt for a new Apple device for yourself or you know you want to pick one up as a gift, you can save a bit of cash if you do so 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 just got new features like voice isolation and Siri interactions (hearing aid features are coming soon).

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

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

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

  • Apple 9th-gen iPad for $199 ($130 off): This model is on its way out, but $200 for an iPad is a solid sale price. This slab has a 10.2-inch display, an A13 Bionic chip and 64GB of storage — plus the antiquated 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 most anyone, save those who regularly push their daily driver 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 the new Echo Spot by Amazon, in blue, white and black. The Echo logo followed by the word Spot are hovering above the devices.A trio of the new Echo Spot by Amazon, in blue, white and black. The Echo logo followed by the word Spot are hovering above the devices.

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

Anker Prime Power Bank 200WAnker Prime Power Bank 200W

Photo by Amy Skorheim / Engadget

One can never have too many charging accessories, be they cables, wireless charging pads or power banks. Anker makes some of our favorites across all those categories, and you’ll find deep discounts on Anker gear for Prime Day.

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LEGO

A number of Lego sets have already been discounted for October Prime Day. Some of our favorites come from the Star Wars, Super Mario and Harry Potter lineups, and you’ll find savings up to 41 percent on those. There’s also a Lego City 2024 advent calendar that’s 20 percent off and down to only $26.

Sony WH-1000XM5Sony WH-1000XM5

Will Lipman Photography for Engadget

Headphones and earbuds are typically some of the most plentiful deals on Prime Day, which makes it a great time to consider upgrading or picking up a pair for someone as a gift. Whether you prefer over-ear headphones or in-ear wireless buds, you’ll find steep discounts across 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, and they offer excellent sound quality, ANC, multi-device connectivity and a 30-hour battery life.

  • Bose QuietComfort Ultra headphones for $329 ($100 off): These headphones offer class-leading noise cancellation and they’re a much better buy then normal at this sale price.

  • Bose QuietComfort headphones for $199 ($150 off): These are some of our favorite noise-canceling headphones and most of the colorways are on sale for Prime Day.

  • 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, IP57-rated design, good sound quality and ANC, multipoint connectivity and solid battery life.

Ninja CreamiNinja Creami

Photo by Sam Rutherford / Engadget

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

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Everyone needs a vacuum, regardless of if you prefer to do the chore yourself or automate it with a robotic gadget. Plenty of top robot vacuums (and cordless vacuums) are on sale for Prime Day, along with a number of 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 right around the corner, but it would be unwise to sleep on Prime Day tech deals (particularly if you already pay the annual fee to be a Prime member). We’re seeing steep discounts on smartphones, TVs, streaming devices, gaming gear and much more this time around, making it a good time to pick up something for yourself or cross a few items off your holiday shopping list early.

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

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

  • LG 55-inch C4 evo OLED smart TV for $1,297 ($700 off): LG’s midrange OLED sets, the C4 family includes upgraded Alpha 9 Gen 7 chip, improved brightness and a 144Hz max refresh rate. Most sizes are discounted at the moment.

  • Sonos Era 100 for $199 ($50 off): This is one of our favorite smart speakers thanks to its excellent sound quality, Trueplay tuning and Bluetooth support. Plus, if you have two of them, you can pair them for a stellar stereo sound experience.

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

  • Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra for $1,063.10 ($237 off): The entirety of the Galaxy S24 lineup has dropped in price for this sale event; the Galaxy S24+ has been discounted to $750, while the Galaxy S24 is just $600.

  • Google Pixel 8a for $379 ($121 off): Our top pick for the best midrange smartphone impresses with a 120Hz display, excellent cameras and a 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 provides access to a lot 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 it supports Dolby Atmos, Dolby Vision and Wi-Fi 6.

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

Live17 updates

  • It’s always a smart idea to wait for big sale events like October Prime Day to stock up on the essentials (if you can), and that includes extra storage for your laptop, camera, tablet and other gear. This year, plenty of top-notch SSDs, microSD cards and other storage gadgets are on sale for Prime Day — so if you need a few extra memory cards or a new portable SSD to store important documents and photos for the long haul, now’s the time to buy.

    Read more: The best Prime Day deals on SSDs, microSD cards and other storage gear

  • Fire TV Stick 4K Max streamer for $35 ($25 off): In addition to 4K HDR streaming with Dolby Vision and Atmos support, the 4K Max dongle includes Wi-Fi 6E connectivity, 16GB of built-in storage and live picture-in-picture capabilities.

  • There’s typically no shortage of speaker deals you can grab during Prime Day and this year is no different. Whether you want a new Bluetooth speaker for your backyard or home office, or want to give one as a gift this holiday season,. October Prime Day deals have you covered.

    Read more: The best Prime Day speaker deals

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

  • Yes, there are good Prime Day deals under $50 — even in the tech category. Plenty of your favorite gadgets come in at $50 or less normally, but Prime Day typically means you can grab them on sale for notably low prices.

    Read more: The best Prime Day deals under $50

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

  • You can count on October Prime Day to bring solid deals on all things gaming, be it gaming laptops, keyboards, mice, controllers and everything in between. Video games themselves are a little hit-or-miss, but even so, it’s a great time to upgrade pieces of your kit that you’ve used for years on end.

    Read more: The best Prime Day gaming deals

  • 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 just got new features like voice isolation and Siri interactions (hearing aid features are coming soon).

  • Buying a laptop on Amazon can be tricky. You’ll only find pre-configured models on Amazon, which isn’t necessarily a bad thing, but it means you have only a few options when it comes to things like storage and RAM. We always recommend going straight to the manufacturer if you really want more control over all of the specs in your new machine — but for those who don’t mind working within constraints, Prime Day deals include a bunch of good laptop discounts.

    Read more: The best Prime Day laptop deals

  • Apple 9th-gen iPad for $199 ($130 off): This model is on its way out, but $200 for an iPad is a solid sale price. This slab has a 10.2-inch display, an A13 Bionic chip and 64GB of storage — plus the antiquated physical Home button.

  • October Prime Day is similar to Prime Day in July in that it’s one of the best times of the year to pick up Echo speakers, Kindle ereaders, Fire TV devices and any other gadget made by Amazon. Yes, the discounts during this members-only event can be just as good as those you’ll find during Black Friday.

    Read more: The best Prime Day deals on Amazon devices

  • Amazon Echo Spot for $45 ($35 off): This recently revived smart display is billed as a smart alarm clock, and it features a customizable screen, big sound for its size and all the perks for Alexa voice commands. You can also grab it bundled with a free TP-Link smart light bulb.

  • October Prime Day Apple deals can be hit or miss. They’re often unpredictable, and it’s not uncommon to see discounts on certain models and configurations, rather than across the board. These are the best Apple deals we found for fall Prime Day.

    Read more: The best Prime Day Apple deals

  • Apple Pencil (USB-C) for $67 ($12 off): This stylus is a more affordable version of the new “pro” Pencil, and it works with most new iPads.

  • Here is where you’ll find all of the best October Prime Day deals on tech this year. These are the deals our team has deemed “not to be missed” — if you’re looking to grab a few things on sale for yourself, or for others, this is where you should start.

    Read more: The best October Prime Day deals

  • As a reminder (and for the uninitiated): Engadget treats tech deals with the same care as we would “regular” tech news. When we scour the web for deals, we’re looking not only for the best prices possible, but also the best products as well. Our goal with our deals coverage, especially surrounding events like October Prime Day, is to surface only the best deals we can find on the gadgets we’ve tested and rated highly, or that we’ve used and know to be worth your money.

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

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