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Amazon Prime Day deals live: We found 165+ of the best deals for October’s Big Deal Days

Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days sale (also known as October Prime Day) is here, and Amazon has slashed prices on everything from TVs to laptops, robot vacuums, home goods, smart tech, and beyond to help you get a jump on your holiday shopping. 

Here at ZDNET, our tech and deal-hunting experts have been searching through thousands of deals and discounts this week to curate the best October Prime Day sales live now. We’ll update this live blog constantly throughout the sale event to bring you all the latest deals worth paying attention to, so check back often. 

Our favorite Amazon October Prime Day deals so far

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Prime Day deals under $25: AirTags, portable chargers, Echo devices, and more

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Prime Day Kindle deals: Kindle Paperwhite, Oasis, Kids, and more 

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 for $135 (save $135): This excellent, water-resistant e-reader is half off right now — one of the best Prime Day deals we’ve seen yet. It comes with an ergonomic handrest that makes it easy to hold in your palm. 

  • Kindle Paperwhite Essentials Bundle<!–> for $135 (save $70): Save on our favorite Kindle model with this bundle that includes a 16GB Amazon Paperwhite, a cover, and a power adapter. 
  • Kindle Scribe Essentials Bundle–> for $300 (save $140): Draw, take notes, annotate your reading assignments, and more with this e-reader that doubles as a note-taker. 
  • Kindle Scribe Essentials Bundle with Leather Folio Cover<!–> for $300 (save $140): If you’re in the market for a Kindle Scribe (our pick for the best Kindle for note-taking), a leather case, and a power adapter, this bundle is $140 off. 
  • Kindle Kids Paperwhite–> for $115 (save $55): This Kindle Paperwhite features parental controls, a protective case, and enough books to keep your child busy. 
  • Remote Control Page Turner for e-readers<!–> for $16 (save $54): This remote allows you to easily turn pages on your Kindle, making reading more comfortable. 
  • Moko case–> for $15 (save $25): If you have an older Kindle model and you’re in need of a replacement case, you can save on a variety of Moko cases.
  • Prime Day Apple deals: MacBooks, iPads, and more

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    Prime Day TV deals: Sony, Samsung, LG, and more

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    Prime Day tablet deals: iPads, Fire tablets, Galaxy Tabs, and more

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    Prime Day laptop deals: MacBooks, gaming laptops, and more

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     for $1,299 (save $300): Apple’s M3 MacBook Pro is our tested pick for the best laptop you can buy in terms of performance and hardware. This is one of the lowest prices we’ve seen this year, and one of the best Prime Day laptop deals so far. 

  • Apple MacBook Air M3 13-inch<!–> for $849 (save $250): The MacBook Air with the M3 chip remains one of the thinnest, lightest laptops on the market. With Apple’s powerful M3 chip, this laptop can easily multitask demanding tasks.
  • Asus TUF A17 Gaming Laptop–> for $1,100 (save $300): The 17.3-inch display gives you a 144Hz refresh rate and 1080p resolution while the AMD Ryzen 9 CPU and Nvidia GeForce RTX 4050 graphics card give you all the power you need to handle your game library.
  • Acer Swift Go 14<!–> for $928 (save $72): A lightweight laptop perfect for office work and students, built with an Intel Core Ultra 7 CPU, Intel Arc graphics card, 16GB of RAM, and a 512GB SSD.
  • Intel Core i9-13900K Desktop CPU–> for $416 (save $214): Intel’s i9 Raptor Lake processor has 8 cores, 32 threads, and a base clock speed of 5.8GHz.
  • Asus ROG Flow Z13<!–> for $1,600 (save $150): This ultra-portable gaming laptop has a 13.4-inch display, 165Hz refresh rate, Nvidia GeForce RTX 4050 graphics card, and Wi-Fi 6E support.
  • Acer Predator Triton Neo 16–> for $1,500 (save $400): A high-end gaming laptop with a 16-inch display, 165Hz refresh rate, Intel Core Ultra 9 CPU, Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 graphics card, and 1TB SSD.
  • LG Gram Pro 17<!–> for $1,700 (save $500): A top-grade laptop for creative professionals and content creators with an Intel Core Ultra 7 CPU, 32GB of RAM, and a 2TB SSD.
  • Samsung Galaxy Book 4 Pro–> for $1,135 (save $314): This laptop has a 14-inch AMOLED display with 3K resolution, and Thunderbolt 4 ports. 
  • AMD Ryzen 9 5900X desktop CPU<!–> for $220 (save $350): This AMD processor has 12 cores, 24 threads, and a base clock speed of 4.8GHz.
  • Samsung 55-inch Odyssey Ark gaming monitor–> for $1,800 (save $1200): You can enjoy 40% off the typical RRP if you buy Samsung’s 55-inch Odyssey Ark gaming monitor, a great addition to your gaming rig. 
  • Prime Day smartphone and accessory deals

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    Prime Day headphone and speaker deals

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    Prime Day home and wellness deals: Robot vacuums, security cameras, and more

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    Prime Day kitchen deals: Nespresso, KitchenAid, Keurig, Ninja, and more

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     for $110 (save $59): A staff favorite, this machine is what made ZDNET editor Sabrina Ortiz start drinking her morning coffee at home.

  • Keurig K-Mini 12 Ounces Coffee Maker<!–> for $60 (save $40): This single-cup Keurig machine is perfect for small spaces, and is 40% off right now.
  • Breville Espresso Machine–> for $300 (save $200): Forgo that Keurig and that coffee pot. It’s time to level up your espresso game with a fan-favorite espresso machine. 
  • Ninja Blender and Food Processor<!–> for $120 (save $80): This Ninja blender offers some serious multifunction. Blend, process food, mix dough, create frozen drinks and more with one appliance. Plus, it’s 40% off. 
  • Ooni Karu 16 Multi-Fuel Outdoor Pizza Oven–> for $520 (save $279): Save 35% on the Ooni pizza oven, a great accessory for outdoor cooking.
  • KitchenAid 5 Quart Tilt Head Stand Mixer in Blue Velvet<!–> for $350 (save $100): Our staff’s favorite “secret weapon” for holiday baking, this stand mixer is on sale during October Prime Day. 
  • Philips 3200 Series Fully Automatic Espresso Machine–> for $500 (save $500): This espresso machine gets a big discount, and features dishwasher-safe parts for easy cleaning. 
  • Cosori Air Fryer 9-in-1<!–> for $85 (save $35): Cook, heat, or crisp basically anything in this six-quart air fryer from the brand that topped our best air fryers list. The mini version is a staff favorite, and air fryers are great buys if you’re shopping for Prime Day kitchen deals that are actually worth your money. 
  • Nutribullet Pro+ 1200 Watt Personal Blender in Matte Black–> for $75 (save $55): This 32-ounce mini blender is ideal for small kitchens and now comes with double the power of the original Nutribullet at 1200 watts. 
  • Ninja Air Fryer Pro 4-in-1<!–> for $90 (save $30): If you, like me, have been avoiding the call of the air fryer, it’s long past time to give in. Get this 5-quart option for 25% off on Amazon, or opt for the bigger version–>, also discounted. 
  • Crock-Pot 8QT Programmable Slow Cooker<!–> for $60 (save $40): Tackle holiday family dinners with this slow cooker, capable of keeping food warm for up to 20 hours and cooking enough to feed 10 people.
  • Prime Day gaming deals: PS5, Xbox, and Nintendo

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    for $650 (save $240 at Best Buy): Get an Xbox Series X game console, controller, and a 2TB SSD for all the storage you need for your wishlist and game library. 

  • Samsung Odyssey G5 34-inch Curved Gaming Monitor<!–> for $310 (save $220 at Amazon): This widescreen gaming monitor supports up to a 165Hz refresh rate, AMD FreeSync Premium VRR, and 1440p resolution.
  • Samsung 55-inch Odyssey Ark Gaming Monitor–> for $1,800 (save $1,200): Enjoy 40% off the typical price if you buy Samsung’s 55-inch Odyssey Ark gaming monitor, a great addition to your gaming rig. 
  • Lenovo Legion Tower 7i Desktop<!–> for $1,849 (save $1,000 at B&H Photo): This high-end gaming PC is built with a 13th gen Intel Core i9 CPU, GeForce RTX 4080 graphics card, and 32GB of RAM.
  • Elgato Stream Deck+–> for $176 (save $24 at Amazon): This version of the Stream Deck has an integrated audio mixer for all-in-one control over your live video production.
  • HyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless Gaming Headset<!–> for $135 (save $65 at Amazon): This wireless gaming headset has an impressive 300-hour battery life as well as support for DTS spatial audio.
  • Acer Predator XB323U 32-inch Gaming Monitor–> for $400 (save $380): A high-end gaming monitor with 1440p resolution, Nvidia G-Sync VRR support, a 170Hz refresh rate, and a 0.5ms response time.
  • Logitech G303 Shroud Edition Wireless Gaming Mouse<!–> for $70 (save $50): A lightweight wireless gaming mouse with 5 programmable buttons.
  • Logitech G915 LightSpeed RGB–> for $160 (save $100): A wireless, mechanical gaming keyboard with 2.4GHz and Bluetooth connectivity.
  • Samsung Freestyle 2nd Gen Gaming Hub<!–> for $598 (save $200): This projector also doubles as a gaming console thanks to the Samsung Gaming Hub where you can subscribe to cloud streaming like Xbox Cloud Gaming, GeForce Now, Luna, and others.
  • Alternative Prime Day deals from top retailers: Target, Best Buy, Walmart, and more

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     for $700 (save $800 at Best Buy): Amazon isn’t the only place to save. Shop anti-Prime Day deals and save up to $800 on LG’s 2024 OLED webOS TV at Best Buy and get crystal clear viewing and a cinematic experience at home. 

  • Apple Watch Series 9 45mm GPS + Cellular<!–> for $379 (save $150 at Walmart): Apple released a new Watch Series 10 a few weeks ago, but last year’s Series 9 is still packed with features (and is our pick for the best Apple Watch for most people). Plus, it’s $150 off at Walmart in the Midnight Sport Band configuration. 
  • MacBook Air M2 13.6-inch–> for $749 (save $250 at Best Buy): If you’d prefer the M2 MacBook Air model to save a few dollars, you can nab it now for $250 off and get a brand new MacBook Air for under $1,000. 
  • Acer Predator Helios 18 Gaming Laptop<!–> for $1,360 (save $340 at Best Buy): This high-end gaming laptop has an 18-inch, 1920 x 1200 resolution display, Intel Core i7-13700HX CPU, Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060 graphics card, 16GB of RAM, and a 1TB SSD.
  • HP Spectre 2-in-1 OLED Laptop–> for $1,400 (save $350 at Best Buy): A multi-format laptop that can be used as a tablet or traditional mobile workstation. It has a 13.5-inch 2K OLED display, 13th Gen Intel Core i7 CPU, 16GB of RAM, and a 1TB SSD. 
  • Samsung S95C OLED 65-inch<!–> for $1,629 (save $1,670 at Walmart): Samsung’s flagship OLED TV has object tracking sound, Dolby Atmos support, and a solar-powered remote.
  • Samsung The Terrace 65-inch outdoor TV–> for $2,975 (save $2,024 at Walmart): This outdoor TV is rated for partially sunny areas, making it perfect for covered patios and decks, screened-in porches, and 3-season rooms.
  • Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 7800 XT<!–> for $490 (save $642 at Walmart): This high-end AMD graphics card has 16GB of DDR6 VRAM, dual cooling fans, and support for up to 4 displays.
  • Govee Hexa Wall Light Panels–> for $100 (save $30): Create a personalized lighting display with inspiration for your gaming room, living room, bedroom, and more. 
  • October Prime Day FAQs

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    What is Amazon’s October Prime Day?  

    Per Amazon, Prime Big Deal Days (more commonly referred to as “October Prime Day” or “Prime Day 2”) is a holiday kickoff event designed to offer Prime members exclusive access to early holiday deals across popular categories and top brands. Amazon’s Prime Day sales occur twice yearly, once in July and once in October, with several smaller sale events, like Amazon’s Big Spring Sale, popping up on the calendar throughout the year. 

    When is October Prime Day 2024? 

    Amazon announced in September that the 2024 dates for October Prime Day are October 8 and October 9. Last year, the October Prime Big Deal Days sale occurred on October 10 and October 11. 

    When will October Prime Day deals end? 

    October’s Prime Big Deal Days is a two-day sale event that mimics the format of July Prime Day. Customers should expect deals to expire as early as 11:59 p.m. PDT on the second day of the sale, though it’s normal for some deals to hang around for hours or often days after. Although there’s no way of knowing which discounts will stay or go when the clock strikes midnight, we’ll continually update ZDNET.com with the best deals that are still live even after the sale ends, so be sure to check back. 

    Prime Big Deal Days vs. Prime Day

    So what’s the difference between the October Prime Big Deal Days sale and the main July Prime Day sale? Not much. Both sales feature some of the deepest discounts of the year on Amazon products (like Echo devices, Kindles Fire TVs, Ring security cameras, Eero routers, and more), along with tons of deals sitewide on everything from household essentials to kitchen gear to phones and other tech. October Prime Day is meant to be more of a holiday shopping kick-off event, and you’ll find some deals that are different from July’s sale, but they are largely comparable. 

    How did we choose these early October Prime Day deals? 

    As a ZDNET editor, I only write about deals myself or a team member would want to buy – devices and products we desire, need, or would recommend. I looked for deals that were at least 20% off (or are hardly ever on sale), using established price comparison tools and trackers to determine whether the deal is actually on sale and how frequently it drops.

    I also examined customer reviews to find out what matters to real people who already own and use the deals I recommend. These recommendations may also be based on my own testing (or testing by another ZDNET expert) – in addition to extensive research and comparison shopping. The goal is to deliver the most accurate advice to help you shop smarter.

    Do I need to be an Amazon Prime member to shop October Prime Day? 

    As the name implies, only Prime members in participating countries can shop the October Prime Big Deal Days event. If you don’t have a membership, you’ll need to enroll prior to the shopping event’s kickoff to access exclusive deals and offers. 

    How much is an Amazon Prime membership?

    Amazon Prime–> costs $14.99 per month, or you can purchase an annual membership for $139, saving you a few dollars. 

    Also: These 5 new Amazon features make finding the products you need even easier

    All college students and those aged 18 to 24<!–> are eligible for a discount and can pay $7.49 per month or $69 per year. In addition, those with qualified government assistance–> (which may include select seniors) can receive a Prime membership for just $6.99 after their free trial.

    What are the best October Prime Day 2024 deals?

    ZDNET’s experts are searching through Prime Day sales to find the best discounts by category. These are the best deals so far:

    You can also find the best October Prime Day deals by price:

    And the best deals from other retailers this week:

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