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Early October Prime Day Deals at a glance:
Best headphone deal
Beats Studio Pro$169.95(Save $180.04)
Best Apple deal
Apple AirPods Pro 3$199(Save $50)
Best Fire tablet deal
Amazon Fire HD 10 (32GB)$76.99(Save $78)
Best fire stick deal
Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Select$19.99(Save $20)
Best smartwatch deal
Garmin Vivoactive 6$229.99(Save $70)
Best for Prime members
Audible (standard plan)$0.99(99 cents/month for 4 months)
The holiday shopping season will be here before you know it. This week, Amazon announced the return of Prime Big Deal Days for 2026, its fall savings event for Prime members (aka “October Prime Day”). The sale will run for 48 hours from Oct. 6 to 7 and compete with concurrent festivities at Target and Walmart.
Prime Big Deal Days will be an opportunity to get a head start on your Black Friday wishlist — and 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. Its upcoming seasonal deals should cancel out some of those markups.
As we gear up for fall, Amazon has already started dropping some early October Prime Day deals, and we’ve rounded up the best ones below. (Spoiler: So far, the best deals are on Amazon’s own devices and services.) Finally, a word of warning: We do expect prices to drop even lower on select Apple products when the sale starts Oct. 6, so you might want to hold out until then. In the meantime, we’ll be regularly updating our picks in the lead-up to Prime Big Deal Days.
Products marked with a ✅ were personally tested and recommended by a member of the Mashable team.
Best headphone deal
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Beats Studio Pro ✅
$169.95at Amazon
$349.99Save $180.04
Why we like it
Ahead of October Prime Day, you can save 51% on the Beats Studio Pro over-ear headphones. Usually, $349.99, the premium headphones are now just $169.95. Beats is all about audio, and these cans provide support for lossless audio. Similar to AirPods, Beats products also offer seamless connectivity to iOS devices.
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Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 ✅
$199.95at Amazon
$249.99Save $50.04
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JBL Tune 530BT
$39.95at Amazon
$59.95Save $20
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EarFun Air Pro 4 earbuds — $53.16$79.90
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Beats Solo 4 wireless headphones — $129.95$199.95
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Skullcandy Crusher 720 headphones — $139.99$209.99
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Beats Powerbeats Fit sports earbuds — $169.99$199.99
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Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 — $189$229
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Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen) — $249$299
(save $50) ✅
Best early Apple deals
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Apple AirPods Pro 3 ✅
$199at Amazon
$249Save $50
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 $199, a $50 discount. 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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Apple AirPods Max 2 ✅
$449at Amazon
$549Save $100
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Apple iPad (A16, 128GB, WiFi) ✅
$399.99at Amazon
$449Save $49.01
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Apple MacBook Pro (M5 Max, 48GB RAM, 2TB SSD)
$4,499at Amazon
$4,999Save $500
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Apple AirTag 2 (4-pack) ✅
$89at Amazon
$99Save $10
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Apple MagSafe Charger — $39.99 $49 (save $9.01) ✅
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Apple Pencil USB-C — $69.97 $79 (save $9.03) ✅
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Apple Watch SE 3 (GPS 44mm) — $249$279
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Apple iPad Air, 11-inch (M4, 128GB, WiFi) — $649$749
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Apple MacBook Pro (M5, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $1,886.99$1,999
(save $112.01)✅
Best Fire tablet deal
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Amazon Fire HD 10 (32GB)
$76.99at Amazon
$154.99Save $78.00
Why we like it
It’s no surprise that the best early October Prime Day deals include plenty of Amazon’s own gadgets. Case in point: you can grab this HD tablet with 32GB of storage for 50% off. In the midst of a global memory crisis, a $77 tablet sounds pretty appealing to us. This 10-inch tablet has a lightweight design, a decently long battery life, and a crisp, colorful display. According to the Amazon price-tracking site camelcamelcamel, it’s never been this cheap before.
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Amazon Fire HD 8 Kids (64GB)
$94.99at Amazon
$169.99Save $75.00
Amazon makes two 8-inch tablets for kids, both of which come with a durable case, built-in parental controls, two-year guarantee, and a free trial of Amazon Kids+. This model has preset filters for little tykes ages 3 to 7.
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Amazon Fire HD 8 (64GB) ✅
$84.99at Amazon
$129.99Save $45.00
Amazon’s cheapest Fire tablet is also marked down to an all-time low ahead of Prime Big Deal Days. Our reviewer liked its compact size and speedy performance.
Best Fire TV Stick deal
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Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Select ✅
$19.99at Amazon
$39.99Save $20.00
Why we like it
Amazon’s cheapest 4K media player faced a $10 price bump in August. Amazon’s pre-Prime Big Deal Days price of $19.99 erases that and then some, saving you 60%. If you want to catch up on all of this year’s Emmy award winners, then this is one of the best October Prime Day deals so far.
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Best fitness tracker and smartwatch deal
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Garmin Vivoactive 6
$229.99at Amazon
$299.99Save $70
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 6 for just $229.99. That saves you $70 off its retail price.
The Vivoactive 6 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 on how to improve your sleep. Plus, it has 80 built-in types of sport tracking.
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More fitness tracker and smartwatch deals
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Garmin Lily 2 — $199.99$249.99
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Garmin Vivoactive 5 Smartwatch — $181.97$299.99
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Garmin Forerunner 70 — $219.99$249.99
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Early October Prime Day toys and gaming deals
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Nintendo Switch Pro Controller
$55.97at Amazon
$79.99Save $24.02
Why we like it
The Nintendo Customer Appreciation Sale is a great chance to save on Switch games and accessories, and the sale runs through Sept. 26. Amazon is undercutting Nintendo, Walmart, and Best Buy by a whopping $0.02 cents with this deal, but we’re not complaining.
This wireless controller provides better controls for many types of games (both on the Switch 1 and Switch 2) compared to the standard Nintendo Joy-Con controllers, and this is your chance to grab it for its lowest-ever price.
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Lego Classic Creative Suitcase 10713
$11.80at Amazon
$19.99Save $8.19
We’re expecting a lot more Lego deals as we approach Oct. 6. For now, this is the perfect Lego starter kit for young kids — or anyone who loves brick building.
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Lego Botanicals Succulents 10309
$34.99at Amazon
$49.99Save $15
There are few things we love more than Lego Prime Day deals. We also love the Lego Botanicals line here at Mashable, and this popular cactus-themed building kit is at an all-time low price.
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Nintendo Joy-Con (single)
$31.49at Amazon
$44.99Save $13.50
If you need an extra Joy-Con for your Switch, both single and dual Joy-Con controllers are on sale for a limited time.
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Metroid Dread Nintendo Switch (Digital Code)
$41.97at Amazon
$59.99Save $18.02
In this title for the original Switch console, gamers rejoined Samus Aran for the first new 2D Metroid story in almost two decades. If you missed this one the first time around, then you’ll love experiencing it for the Switch 2.
Best streaming and subscription deal
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Audible
$0.99/month for four months
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. Your membership lets you download one title 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.
More Amazon subscription deals
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Kindle Unlimited — 3 months free
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Amazon Music Unlimited — 4 months free with Prime
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Buy or lease a new car, get a $1,500 gift card for free with Prime
Even more early October Prime Day deals
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Skyrover X1 Drone with Camera Combo
$449at Amazon
$619Save $170
Skyrover has developed a reputation as the closest DJI drone dupe on Amazon, and it does look almost like the real thing. Given the DJI drone ban, this may be your best bet for a drone. It offers 4K/60fps video and 8K photography.
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Kasa Multicolor Dimmable Wi-Fi Smart Bulb, A19 — $8.99$11.99
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Ninja Fit Compact Personal Blender, 700W — $54.98$69.99
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Life360 Tile, 4-pack — $59.99$79.99
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Philips SmartSleep Wake-up Light Alarm Clock — $76.29$108.95
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Amazon Ember 40-inch 2-Series Fire TV — $209.99 $249.99 (save $40)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Prime Big Deal Days is an annual shopping event hosted by Amazon in early October, and it’s become the unofficial start to the Black Friday and holiday shopping season. Informally, many people call this event October Prime Day, but that’s just a nickname.
This year’s sale starts on Tuesday, Oct. 6 and ends at midnight on Wednesday, Oct. 7. Amazon sales typically begin and end around 3 a.m. ET.
Before the October Prime Big Deal Days event kicks off on Oct. 6, Amazon is dropping plenty of early deals. Already, you can save 50% or more on select Fire TV streaming devices and Fire tablets. In addition, you can sign up for Audible standard plans for just $0.99, or try Kindle Unlimited for free for three months.
In addition, our shopping experts have found savings on popular products from Apple, Beats, Bose, Garmin, and Samsung, so there are plenty of chances to save.
Haley Henschel is a Chicago-based Senior Shopping Reporter at Mashable who reviews and finds deals on popular tech, from laptops to gaming consoles and VPNs. She has years of experience covering shopping holidays and can tell you what’s actually worth buying on Black Friday and Amazon Prime Day. Her work has also explored the driving forces behind digital trends within the shopping sphere, from dupes to 12-foot skeletons.
Timothy Beck Werth is the Tech Editor at Mashable, where he leads coverage and assignments for the Tech and Shopping verticals. Tim has over 15 years of experience as a journalist and editor, and he has particular experience covering and testing consumer technology, smart home gadgets, and men’s grooming and style products. Previously, he was the Managing Editor and then Site Director of SPY.com, a men’s product review and lifestyle website. As a writer for GQ, he covered everything from bull-riding competitions to the best Legos for adults, and he’s also contributed to publications such as The Daily Beast, Gear Patrol, and The Awl.
Tim studied print journalism at the University of Southern California. He currently splits his time between Brooklyn, NY and Charleston, SC. He’s currently working on his second novel, a science-fiction book.
Samantha Mangino, is an e-reader expert. She’s tested all the Kindle and Kobo e-readers, diving into the buzziest models. Her love of reading extends beyond the e-reader beat, covering books and authors, too. In the tech space, she covers tablets, smart rings, and headphones.
