Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days sale kicked off yesterday, and will continue through today, Oct. 8. The two-day sales event, more commonly known as October Prime Day, is one of the first to kick off the holiday shopping season. We’re seeing discounts on plenty of items, including dozens of gadgets that won’t break the bank, but this is your last day to grab Prime savings.
Also: The best October Prime Day deals live now
Since Amazon and competing retailers often inflate prices to make deals and discounts appear more substantial than they actually are, I vetted and curated these deals, featuring ZDNET-tested and recommended products, as well as some of my own personal selections that you can’t find anywhere else. Here are my favorite picks for the best October Prime Day deals under $25. Shop savings while you still can.
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Best Prime Day under $25 deals 2025
- Current price: $6
- Original price: $13
This is the only tool I use to clean my AirPods Pro 2 earbuds, and it’s super compact, too.
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- Current price: $10
- Original price: $13
Expert Maria Diaz loves this page turner for her Kindle.
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- Current price: $19
- Original price: $35
You can’t go wrong with grabbing another phone charger while there’s a sale.
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- Current price: $13
- Original price: $25
Simplify your home with a smart plug for under $15.
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- Current price: $20
- Original price: $25
I own the Logitech Pebble Mouse and Keyboard setup and love the comfort (and fun colors) for upgrading my WFH space.
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- Current price: $9
- Original price: $13
Smart bulbs are great for adding controlled light features to your home, and this one is under $10 now.
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- Current price: $25
- Original price: $40
The tiny yet mighty Echo Pop speaker is 38% off.
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- Current price: $20
- Original price: $40
This is the best security camera you can buy for $20 right now, according to our expert.
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- Current price: $13
- Original price: $20
This AirTag holder is secure and perfect for attaching to bags, bikes, luggage, and more.
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- Current price: $20
- Original price: $28
AirTags aren’t your only option for Bluetooth tracking.
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- Current price: $18
- Original price: $35
Simplify your streaming with this Amazon Fire TV Stick for 49% off.
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- Current price: $13
- Original price: $15
Extend the range of your Wi-Fi without extending your wallet.
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- Current price: $7
- Original price: $10
I’ve been using these earbuds since college, and they’re still my go-to pick for no-fuss audio.
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- Current price: $25
- Original price: $50
This Ring Indoor camera is the only one smart home expert Maria Diaz says you’ll need — and it’s 50% off right now.
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More Prime Day deals under $25
When is October Prime Day 2025?
October Prime Day runs on Tuesday, Oct. 7, through Wednesday, Oct. 8.
Are deals really cheaper on Prime Day?
The legitimacy of Prime Day is a topic of heated debate every year. Primarily, Prime Day offers some legitimate deals, typically on flagship Amazon products such as Fire TVs, Echo devices, Kindles, and more. However, the best way to ensure you’re getting an actually deal is to prepare to shop for offers and use price tracking tools to make sure you don’t fall victim to brands marking up items to “discount” them later.
Luckily, these offers are all under $25, so they won’t break the bank – even if they do end up being an impulse purchase or a sweet treat (I’m not judging).
How did we choose these October Prime Day deals?
ZDNET only writes about deals we want to buy – devices and products we desire, need, or would recommend. Our experts 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.
We also looked over customer reviews to find out what matters to real people who already own and use the deals we’re recommending. Our recommendations may also be based on our own testing – in addition to extensive research and comparison shopping. The goal is to deliver the most accurate advice to help you shop smarter.
What are the best Prime Day deals?
ZDNET’s experts have been searching through early Prime Day and other sales to find the best discounts by category. These are the best deals live now:
And the best deals from other retailers:
Best Amazon Prime Day phone deals in October 2025: Save up to 50% off on Samsung, Google, more
Best Amazon Prime Day tablet deals in October 2025: My 22 favorite deals on Apple, Microsoft, and Samsung
