October Amazon Prime Day is here, and it’s a great time to start gift buying for the holidays. Plus, with other major retailers like Walmart, Best Buy<!–>, Target–>, and more competing with Amazon<!–>, it’s truly a shopper’s market for electronics, appliances, and more.
Also: The best October Prime Day deals right now
And you don’t have to wait to start saving, thanks to plenty of deals at major retailers arriving before Prime Big Deal Days officially kicks off tomorrow, Oct. 8. Here are some of the best anti-Prime Day deals we’ve found so far.
Our favorite anti-October Prime Day deals: Best Buy, Walmart, Target, and more
- LG 48-inch B4 Series OLED 4K UHD Smart webOS TV–> for $700 (save $800 at Best Buy): Save up to $750 on LG’s 2024 OLED webOS TV at Best Buy. Get crystal clear viewing and a cinematic experience at home. Larger versions are on sale, too.
- Govee 50ft Smart Outdoor Permanent Lights<!–> for $98 (save $62): Get set for the holiday season by installing outdoor smart lights on your home for less.
- 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 our pick for the best Apple Watch for most people). Plus, it’s $150 off at Walmart in the Midnight Sport Band configuration.
- MSI Katana 15.6-inch Gaming Laptop<!–> for $799 (save $200): This popular gaming laptop has 4.8/5 stars, offers 16GB of RAM and an Intel Core i7 processor. Snag one for under $1,000 right now.
- Samsung Galaxy Book 4 Edge Copiot+ PC–> for $800 (save $550): Optimized for AI, the Copilot+ laptop features a 14-inch touch-screen AMOLED display, 16GB of RAM, and 512GB of storage.
- Ring Spotlight Cam Battery Plus + 6 Month Subscription<!–> for $100 (save $70 at Costco): Get two-way talk, HD video, and night vision with this spotlight cam from Ring for $70 off. Plus, you’ll get a 6 month Ring subscription.
- Apple AirPods Max–> for $399 (save $150 at Best Buy): Apple just updated their AirPods Max, but you can get the older model for $150 off ahead of Prime Day.
- MacBook Air M2 13.6-inch<!–> for $749 (save $250): If you’d prefer the M2 MacBook Air model to save a few dollars over the M3 model, you can nab it now for $250 off (the best price we’ve seen yet) and get a brand new MacBook Air for under $1,000.
October Prime Day Best Buy deals
- MacBook Air M3 13-inch<!–> for $1,249 (save $250): The Air model of Apple’s popular laptop is also on sale at Best Buy. Get 16GB of memory as well as the newest M3 chip, too.
- MacBook Air M2 13.6-inch–> for $749 (save $250): 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.
- Amazon Echo Dot (5th Gen)<!–> for $23 (save $27): This popular Echo speaker is on sale at most major retailers, and right now you can snag it for 54% off at Best Buy.
- Apple iPad 9th Gen–> for $199 (save $130): If you’re looking for a basic tablet without any of Apple’s latest bells and whistles, the 9th Gen iPad is over $100 off. Get a 10.2-inch display and 64GB of storage.
- Insignia HD Glass Apple iPad Screen Protector<!–> for $13 (save $12): This model offers robust protection for your iPad 10.9-inch with its ultra-thin, 0.33mm tempered glass construction and edge-to-edge coverage.
- LG 65-inch Class C4 Series Evo 4K–> for $1,499 (save $1,200): The high color accuracy, perfect contrast, and wide viewing angles of this OLED display TV come with a staggering price drop.
- TCL 65-inch Class Q5 Series 4K TV<!–> for $380 (save $170): One of the best budget TVs features 4K video resolution, a decent QLED panel that gets bright and colorful, and Fire TV software.
Also: The top Best Buy deals during October Prime Day 2024
October Prime Day Walmart deals
- Apple Watch SE (2nd Gen)<!–> for $189 (save $60): Apple didn’t release a new Watch SE model in Sept., but you can grab the latest model for $60 off at Walmart now.
- Baseus 5,000mAh Wireless MagSafe Battery Pack–> for $20 (save $30): Baseus makes some great affordable tech accessories, and right now this MagSafe battery is available for $30 off. I’ve tested dozens of MagSafe options, and 5,000mAh is a good capacity for battery top-offs, longer days out, and more.
- Sony WH-1000XM5 Headphones<!–> for $298 (save $102): Snag a pair of our favorite Sony headphones for nearly $100 off right now.
- PlayStation 5 Slim Digital Console–> for $399 (save $51): PlayStation 6 is on the way, but right now you can snag the PS5 Slim Console on sale, which rarely happens.
- MacBook Air M1<!–> for $649 (save $50): While the M1 MacBook Air isn’t our top pick, it’s a good option if you’re looking for an extra laptop, device for a younger student, or just want to save a few hundred dollars. If you’re looking for a MacBook for everyday use, we’d recommend checking out the newer M2 or M3 models.
- Bissell Little Green Portable Pet Carpet Cleaner–> for $98 (save $25): If you need a carpet cleaner that’s tough on spot stains, the Bissell Litttle Green is already $36 off ahead of the holidays.
- Ninja Creami Ice Cream Maker<!–> for $149 (save $50): Save $50 on Ninja’s popular Creami kitchen appliance and whip up delicious frozen treats this holiday season.
- HyperX Cloud II Wired Gaming Headphones–> for $39 (save $61): These wired gaming headphones from HyperX are a great option for yourself or to gift this upcoming holiday season. Snag them for under $40 now.
- Beats Studio3 Wireless Noise Canceling Headphones<!–> for $159 (save $191): Need a pair of headphones? Snag a Beats pair for over $150 off now at Walmart.
- JBL Clip 4 Portable Bluetooth Speaker–> for $47 (save $28): Clip a portable, waterproof speaker onto any bag and take it wherever you go. Nab one now form JBL for over $25 off.
Also: The best Walmart deals you can shop now: Live updates
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for $399 (save $150 at Best Buy): Apple just updated their AirPods Max, but you can get the older model for $150 off ahead of Prime Day.
FAQs
When is Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days?
Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days (a.k.a. October Prime Day) is a two-day sales event for Prime members. This year, sales are live from Tuesday, Oct. 8, through the end of Wednesday, Oct. 9.
What retailers have deals during Prime Day?
Most major retailers, including (but certainly not limited to) Best Buy, Target, Walmart, Costco, BJs, B&H Photo, and more have deals during the week of Prime Day. This is for one major reason: to compete. If they didn’t offer the same (or sometimes better) discounts as Amazon, they’d lose many customers. To compete with the e-commerce giant, most other major retailers run similar sales of their own before, after, or during Prime Day. That’s why it’s key to scour not just one site before making a purchase.
Plus, deals are typically lower at Prime Day across major retailers, especially on big-ticket items like TVs, Amazon products, laptops, and more. It’s also a great time to score savings on everyday essentials and products.
Will any retailers price match Amazon Prime Day?
For the most part, the majority of retailers already price match or beat Amazon’s Prime Day offer price by default to compete with the e-commerce giant. Thanks to competing sales, retailer-specific sale events, and the summer season, it’s truly a buyer’s market. If a retailer doesn’t have the same price as Amazon, many retailers have price-matching policies to explore. It’s important to read the fine print on each retailer’s policy, but it never hurts to check for a price match.
Popular stores like Walmart, Target, and Best Buy do offer various forms of price-matching; however, some policies are particularly strict, like Best Buy’s. The retailer won’t price-match products on sale at competitors during member-exclusive events such as Prime Day.
How do I get these anti-Prime Day deals?
The best way to take advantage of anti-Prime Day deals is to consult multiple retailers before checking out, research, and of course, stay in the know with ZDNET’s Prime Day coverage. Most importantly, though, remember to keep your eyes out for discounts and listing prices. Sometimes, during big savings events, it’s hard to tell what’s really a “discount.”
If you’re checking in with all of ZDNET’s Prime Day content, don’t worry — we’ll be expert-vetting deals to ensure they’re worth your money. If you’re shopping on your own across retailers, make sure to do some research on historical pricing using tools like Google Shopping.
How did we choose these 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.
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:
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And the best deals from other retailers this week:
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