Prime Big Deal Days are here, offering discounts on tech during the 48-hour sale, exclusive to Prime members. You can also find deals on beauty, household essentials and more.
I frequently cover shopping events like Prime Day, Black Friday and Cyber Monday as a writer for NBC Select, so I know how to find deals that are actually worth buying. I’m also the team’s tech reporter — I test smartwatches, fitness trackers and wireless earbuds regularly. I spent weeks combing through thousands of discounts to find the best October Prime Day tech deals — each one I recommend below is highly rated and 20% off or more, as well as at its lowest price in at least three months or lowest price ever. I’ll frequently update this list throughout Prime Big Deal Days.
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Best October Prime Day tech deals
Best October Prime Day headphone deals
Apple launched AirPods Pro 3 last month, so now is a good time to take advantage of AirPods Pro 2 deals while supplies last. They are some of my favorite earbuds for anyone with an iPhone — they sync painlessly with your Apple devices, and have excellent sound quality, noise cancelling and transparency modes.
If AirPods Pro 2 are a bit pricey, consider these Beats Studio Buds as an alternative, especially at this discounted price. They have many of the same features, including active noise cancelling, transparency mode, on-ear controls and easy pairing to other Apple devices. And they get up to eight hours of battery on a single charge.
If you are all-in on Samsung devices, these are the earbuds to get, especially at this price. They stand out from the pack with an industrial design and straight edges that are striking without being too eye-catching. Like AirPods Pro 2 and Google Pixel Buds Pro 2, they sound great and have powerful noise-cancelling and transparency modes. They also have an IP57 dust and water-resistant rating — much higher than most of their competitors.
These are my favorite earbuds for anyone with an Android phone. They have a small wing-tip stabilizer that makes them fit snugly and securely — I rarely worry about them falling out. They also come in bright and fun colors like pink and green.
Best October Prime Day smartwatch and fitness tracker deals
The Fitbit Charge 6 is my favorite fitness tracker for beginners because it’s small, easy to use and costs less than many of its competitors. It can track basic health, sleep, and fitness data, and has over 40 exercise profiles built in. You can learn more in my Fitbit Charge 6 review.
Samsung just launched the Galaxy Watch 8, so now is a great time to get a deal on the Galaxy Watch 7. It still has most of the brand’s best features, including health, fitness and sleep tracking (including sleep apnea detection), Galaxy AI, and a wide range of apps to download.
Best October Prime Day laptop and tablet deals
This is Apple’s most affordable iPad at its lowest price ever — it’s a great deal. The iPad A16 isn’t the fastest model, but it’s more than enough for most tablet tasks like streaming shows, taking video calls, reading books and following recipes. It’s thin, lightweight and has a large, high-resolution screen that’s clear and detailed.
The Kindle Paperwhite is our go-to e-reader, and it’s at its lowest price ever right now. It makes reading any and everywhere easy with its bright, glare-free screen that’s easy to read (even outside), a small, compact design and an up to 12-week battery life.
Best October Prime Day TV deals
This Amazon streaming device is a whopping 50% off, and can easily be plugged into almost any TV. You can download your favorite apps like Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, Hulu, YouTube, and Peacock and often stream faster than using the built-in software in your smart TV, according to our experts.
Best October Prime Day smart home deals
I would recommend this Ring doorbell for most people, especially at this near-50% off price. Compared to the base model, it has improved video quality, a more easily removable battery pack and additional mounting hardware for attaching the doorbell to corners. Additional features like video history and package alerts require a Ring subscription.
NBC Select reporter Zoe Malin loves this smart plug — it turns ordinary appliances into smart ones you can program from your phone. Malin uses it to schedule the heat lamp she uses for her pet turtle, Angie: the lamp turns on automatically at 9 AM and off at 10 PM.
This is Amazon’s most affordable Echo Show device, even more so at this sale price. You can stream music and video, check the weather and control smart devices, plus its small size makes it a good fit for nightstands and kitchen counters.
Best October Prime Day travel tech deals
I always pack an Epicka travel adapter for any international trip: without one, I wouldn’t be able to charge most of my electronics. This model has a main prong plus four USB-A ports and one USB-C port, meaning you can charge multiple devices at the same time. It can be used in the EU, the U.K. and Australia.
This wireless charging is one of my favorite travel accessories. It can charge my phone, Apple Watch and earbuds all at once — it’s basically three chargers in one. It also folds down to a small, puck-sized shape, making it easy to pack in basically any bag, backpack or carry-on.
Always losing your keys? Apple AirTags can help with that, in our experience. They are Bluetooth trackers that use Apple’s Find My app to locate your AirTag, wherever it may be, and whatever it may be attached to. If your AirTag is within 30 feet of you, the app will use Precision Finding, which guides you towards its location with an arrow indicator. The single AirTag is also on sale, but for a lesser discount.
Best October Prime Day tech sales
Here are the best Prime Big Deal Days tech sales to know about. Keep in mind, not every item from a brand is discounted as described below.
Up to 50% off Amazon Echo devices
Up to 50% off Amazon Fire tablets
Up to 35% off Amazon Fire TVs
Up to 45% off Garmin smartwatches
Up to 36% off Samsung smartwatches
Up to 20% off Fitbit wearables
Best tech sales at other retailers
Best Buy: Up to 50% laptops, headphones, accessories and more
Anker: Up to 40% off select charging accessories
Belkin: Up to 25% off select wireless charging accessories
How I found the best October Prime Day tech deals
All of my recommendations above are based on NBC Select’s previous coverage and reporting. I also included products that the NBC Select staff tested, including Wellness Award winners. I ran each deal through price trackers like CamelCamelCamel to ensure products are at their lowest price in three months or the lowest price ever. All the products I recommend are also 20% off or more and highly rated with at least a 4.0-star average rating from hundreds of reviews.
Why trust NBC Select?
I’m a reporter for NBC Select who covers fitness and technology, and I’ve covered deals and sales for years. I review products like wireless earbuds, smartwatches and cameras regularly. Prior to Prime Big Deal Days, I previewed a list of deals from Amazon and sorted through them to find worthwhile sales you should know about.