The best deals we could find during Big Deal Days in October

Prime Day in October 2024 is here, giving Prime members another opportunity to secure some of our favorite technologies – and maybe even snag a few holiday gifts sooner and at a lower price. Like Prime Day in July, the entire Amazon website will be overwhelming during the sales event. So we wouldn't blame you if you were immediately distracted when opening it. Engadget can help you navigate the sea of ​​discounts more easily. We're rounding up the best October Prime Day deals on gadgets and gear we can find, including discounts on smartphones, tablets, gaming accessories, robot vacuums, and more. These are the best Prime Day deals you can get right now. We will update this post regularly throughout Prime Day in October. So check back to see the latest discounts.

Best Prime Day deals: Engadget's top picks

The best Apple deals for Prime Day

Apple deals can be a godsend during Amazon Prime Day, but there are a number of good deals you can shop this year. Whether you're looking for a new Apple device for yourself or know you want to give one as a gift, doing it now could save you some money.

• Apple AirPods Pro for $169 ($80 off): Apple's most powerful wireless earbuds have great ANC, a good sound profile, and decent battery life, and thanks to a software update, they've just gained new features like voice isolation and Siri interactions (hearing aid features coming soon).

• Apple AirPods Max for $395 ($154 off): These expensive cans are much better to buy on sale and offer great sound quality, good ANC, a luxurious design and solid battery life. They are available in Lightning or USB-C.

• Apple Watch SE (2nd Gen, GPS) for $170 ($79 off): The entry-level Apple Watch remains a good choice for first-time smartwatch buyers, as long as you can live without the larger always-on display and advanced health features of the more expensive Series 10. This is another price that is among the lowest we looked for the 40mm model; The larger 44mm variant is also available at a $200 discount.

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

• Apple iPad 9th Generation for $199 ($130 off): This model is coming soon, but $200 for an iPad is a solid selling price. This device features 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): Although the M2 MacBook Air has a slightly older chipset, it remains a budget option for most, except 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.

The best Prime Day deals on Amazon devices

Aside from Black Friday, Amazon Prime Day is the best time of year to grab a piece of tech from the online retailer. You can usually snag record prices on things like Echo speakers, Fire TVs, Kindle e-readers, and more.

The best Prime Day anchor deals

You can never have enough charging accessories, be it cables, wireless charging pads or power banks. Anker makes some of our favorites in all of these categories, and you can score significant discounts on Anker gear for Prime Day.

The best Prime Day Lego deals

Some Lego sets have already been discounted for Prime Day in October. Some of our favorites come from the Star Wars, Super Mario and Harry Potter series, which you can save up to 41 percent on. There's also a Lego City 2024 Advent Calendar that's 20 percent off, down to just $26.

The best Prime Day deals on headphones and earbuds

Headphones and earbuds are usually among the most plentiful deals on Prime Day, making it a good time to consider upgrading or picking up a pair as a gift for someone. Whether you prefer over-ear headphones or wireless in-ear headphones, you can get big discounts on all models on Prime Day.

• Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones for $298 ($101 off): Our top pick of the best wireless headphones has never been cheaper, and they offer great sound quality, ANC, multi-device connectivity and 30 hours of battery life.

• Bose QuietComfort Ultra headphones for $329 ($100 off): These headphones offer top-notch noise cancellation and are a much better buy than normal at this special price.

• Anker Soundcore Space A40 wireless earbuds for $45 ($35 off): This is a new record price for our favorite budget wireless earbuds, offering solid ANC, a good sound profile, multi-device connectivity, wireless charging and a comfortable fit.

• Jabra Elite 4 Active for $70 ($50 off): Their comfortable, IP57-certified design, good sound quality and ANC, multipoint connectivity, and solid battery life make them some of our favorite headphones for running.

The best Prime Day deals on kitchen technology

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

The best Prime Day deals on robot vacuums and smart home devices

Everyone needs a vacuum cleaner, whether you prefer to do the job yourself or automate it with a robotic device. Lots of top vacuums (and cordless) are on sale for Prime Day, along with a bunch of other smart home gadgets we recommend.

The best Prime Day deals on tech

Yes, Black Friday is just around the corner, but it would be unwise to sleep on Prime Day tech deals (especially if you're already paying the annual fee for a Prime membership). This time there are significant discounts on smartphones, TVs, streaming devices, gaming gear and much more. Therefore, it's a good time to get something for yourself or check a few items off your Christmas shopping list early.

• Dyson Airwrap for $500 ($100 off): Dyson's hugely popular hair styling device uses the Coanda effect to create waves and curls without excessive heat.

• Samsung The Frame Smart TV for $998 ($640 off): This is a return to the July Prime Day pricing for this bundle, which 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 C4 family of mid-range OLED devices feature an improved Alpha 9 Gen 7 chip, improved brightness and a maximum refresh rate of 144 Hz. Most sizes are currently reduced.

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

• Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra for $1,063.10 ($237 off): The price of the entire Galaxy S24 range has dropped for this sales event. The Galaxy S24+ has been reduced to $750, while the Galaxy S24 is just $600.

• Google Pixel 8a for $399 ($100 off): Our top pick for the best mid-range smartphone impresses with a 120 Hz display, excellent cameras and strong battery life.

• Roku Streaming Stick 4K for $34 ($16 off): This Roku dongle is one of our picks for the best streaming devices. It supports 4K, HDR10+ and Dolby Vision content and offers access to lots of free content thanks to Roku's operating system.

• Roku Ultra (2024) for $79 ($21 off): The all-new Ultra is 30 percent faster than the previous model and supports Dolby Atmos, Dolby Vision and Wi-Fi 6.

• Elgato Stream Deck+ for $180 ($20 off): This updated version of the popular streaming controller includes eight programmable buttons, four knobs and a touch strip, all working together to help you create the ultimate controller for your gaming or productivity setup.

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