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The holiday shopping season is near, and if you want to get ahead of the crowd, Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days sale — aka October Prime Day — is one of the best opportunities to score early savings. The big commerce event has officially begun, and we’re seeing a slew of noteworthy deals on the latest smartphones available for you to take advantage of — many of which we’ve tested and recommended at ZDNET. Also: The best October Prime Day deals live nowConsidering how close October Prime Day is to Black Friday and Cyber Monday, it’s likely that prices won’t drop any lower. (When in doubt, take advantage of Amazon’s 30-day return policy or contact customer service for a price adjustment.) Here are the best Prime Day phone deals we’ve found so far.Best Prime day phone deals 2025An October Prime Day is an ideal time to upgrade your smartphone, as you can make a more informed decision now. All major launches from the likes of Apple, Samsung, and Google are out of the way, so you have a rough idea of how they stack up against each other. Prime Day brings the price of some of the best Android phones on the market to a more affordable range. Here are some of the best Prime Day 2025 deals that you shouldn’t miss. More

LG S95TR Soundbar <!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The LG S95TR soundbar with wireless subwoofer is currently on sale for $1,296. The LGS95TR may be expensive, but the high-quality audio is easily worth the price. The soundbar has many features, but some of the best ones require a newer LG TV model. more buying choices Follow […] More

ProtoArc CaseUp Combo <!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The CaseUp Combo includes ProtoArc’s wireless keyboard, mouse, and laptop stand, on sale now for $79 on Amazon. The ease of use and transport make it a solid option for improving your hybrid and remote work setup. However, the mouse, while comfortable, might be too small for some […] More

Garmin Fenix 8 Pro AMOLED <!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Garmin Fenix 8 Pro is available in two sizes and two display technologies, starting at $1,199.99. LTE and satellite support enhance safety and let you communicate without a phone. The watch is expensive and very thick, and you need a subscription to activate a call […] More

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Current price: $700 (46% off)Regular price: $1,300If you’re looking for a very high-end, professional quality monitor for gaming and content creation, the LG UltraGear OLED is a great option. With a 32-inch display, 1440p resolution, a 240Hz refresh rate, and 0.03ms refresh rate, you’ll get smooth motion, enhanced details, and near-instant reactions to your inputs. It also supports both AMD FreeSync Premium Pro and Nvidia G-Sync VRR to prevent screen tearing. More

Polar Loop <!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Polar Loop is available in three colors for $199.99. The band is very comfortable, the heart rate readings are accurate, and the sleep tracking is useful The app doesn’t align well with this type of wearable, there is no alarm, and automatic tracking may be a bit delayed. […] More

When is Amazon’s October Prime Day? Amazon’s October Prime Day is a two-day sales event for Prime members. This year, sales are live from tomorrow, Oct. 7, through the end of Wednesday, Oct. 8.Is October Prime Day a good time to buy a tablet? Prime Day is a great time to look for deals on tablets that wouldn’t normally be on sale, such as iPads or Amazon-branded devices like the Kindle. You’ll also get another opportunity for big sales during Black Friday.Amazon Prime Day vs. Black Friday: Which has better deals? While Amazon Prime Day has deals exclusive to Prime members, Black Friday deals are available across all retailers and are available to anyone. Some of the lowest prices we’ve ever seen products discounted at have been during Black Friday sales events. However, we consistently notice that Amazon products are priced lower during Prime Day events, so now is a better time to buy Kindles, Fire TVs, Echo devices, etc. How can you fact-check Prime Day deals?To find out if a deal is actually legit or worth your money, you can use deal trackers like Keepa and Camel Camel Camel that are easy to use and download. At ZDNET, we use Camel Camel Camel to track a product’s price differences over time and compare the lowest price to the highest price. Also: We’re tracking the prices of our top 20 products this Prime Day – here’s what deals are legitHow did we choose these October Prime Day deals?ZDNET only recommends the devices we can stand behind. When we say you’re getting a good deal, we want to ensure your hard-earned money goes toward an excellent value. To select the top deals, we thoroughly review the best sales, make accurate price comparisons using historical data, and combine our personal experience to determine which ones are worth purchasing.What are the best early Prime Day deals?ZDNET’s experts have been searching through 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: More