The best deals we can find during the October Big Deal Days

The best deals we can find during the October Big Deal Days

October Prime Day 2024 is here, and with it comes a slew of discounts across Amazon’s online storefront. As expected, getting to the Amazon site is very quick. Even if you’ve prepared a wish list of items you want to buy on sale, it can be easy to get distracted by the thousands of other deals available during this members-only shopping event. If any of the items on your list are technical or tech-related, Engadget has you covered. We looked at Amazon to find the best October Prime Day deals on tech you can get this year. We’ll be updating this post regularly throughout Prime Day, so check back to see the latest discounts.

Apple MacBook Air M2

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Apple deals can be hit or miss during Amazon Prime Day, but there are plenty of good ones you can shop this year. Whether you’re on the hunt for a new Apple device for yourself or know you’d like to pick one up as a gift, doing so now can save you some money.

  • Apple AirPods Pro for $169 ($80 off): Apple’s most powerful wireless earbuds have great ANC, a good sound profile, and decent battery life, and thanks to a software update, they’ve got new features like voice isolation and Siri interactions (hearing assist features are coming soon).

  • Apple AirPods Max for $395 ($154 off): It’s best to buy these expensive cans when they’re on sale, and they boast great sound quality, good ANC, a fancy design, and solid battery life. They are available Lightning Or USB-C.

  • Apple Watch SE (2nd gen, GPS) for $170 ($79 off): The entry-level Apple Watch is a great choice for first-time smartwatch buyers, as long as you can live without the bulky always-on display and advanced health features of the expensive Series 10. It is one of the lowest prices. We tracked down the 40mm model; big 44 mm variant Similarly $200 off.

  • Apple 10th-gen iPad for $299 ($50 off): The new, basic iPad refreshes the familiar device with a new design, improved performance, USB-C charging and better battery life.

  • Apple 9th-gen iPad for $199 ($130 off): This model is coming out, but $200 is a solid selling price for an iPad. The slab has a 10.2-inch display, an A13 Bionic chip, and 64GB of storage — and a primitive physical home button.

  • Apple 13-inch MacBook Air M2 for $749 ($250 off): Despite its slightly older chipset, the M2 MacBook Air remains a great budget option for most people, save those who constantly push their daily driver to the limit with tasks like video editing.

  • Apple 13-inch MacBook Air M3 for $849 ($250 off): It’s our top pick for the best MacBook you can buy right now, thanks to its great performance, thin and light design, bright screen, and comfortable keyboard and trackpad.

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Amazon's new Echo Spot comes in three colors, blue, white and black. The Echo logo is followed by the word Spot hovering above the devices.Amazon's new Echo Spot comes in three colors, blue, white and black. The Echo logo is followed by the word Spot hovering above the devices.

Amazon

Aside from Black Friday, Amazon Prime Day is the best time of year to pick up a piece of technology created by the online retailer. Usually, you can sign up for low prices on Echo speakers, Fire TV devices, Kindle eReaders, and more.

Anker Prime Power Bank 200WAnker Prime Power Bank 200W

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You can never have too many charging accessories like cables, wireless charging pads or power banks. Anchor makes some of our favorites in all of those categories, and you’ll find deep discounts on Anchor gear for Prime Day.

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Lego

Many LEGO sets are already discounted for October Prime Day. Our favorites are from a few Star Wars, Super Mario And Harry Potter rows, and you can see savings of up to 41 percent on them. There is even one Lego City 2024 Advent Calendar That’s 20 percent off and only $26.

Sony WH-1000XM5Sony WH-1000XM5

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Headphones and earbuds are usually the biggest deals on Prime Day, making it a great time to consider upgrading or picking up a pair as a gift for someone. Whether you prefer over-ear headphones or in-ear wireless buds, you’ll find deep discounts across the board for Prime Day.

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The right kitchen technology can make all the difference in your culinary journey, whether you’ve just started meal prep or a multi-course Thanksgiving menu is already planned. This fall Prime Day, we’re seeing big discounts on some of our favorite small appliances, from air fryers to pizza ovens to ice cream machines.

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iRobot

Everyone needs a vacuum, regardless of whether you want to do the job yourself or automate it with a robotic gadget. Along with the many smart home gadgets we recommend, there are plenty of great robot vacuums (and cordless vacuums) on sale for Prime Day.

65-inch Samsung The Frame LED 4K TV65-inch Samsung The Frame LED 4K TV

Samsung

Yes, Black Friday is perfect, but sleeping on Prime Day tech deals is unwise (especially if you’re already paying an annual fee to be a Prime member). While we’re seeing significant discounts on smartphones, TVs, streaming devices, gaming gear, and more, it’s a good time to pick up something for yourself or cross a few items off your holiday shopping list.

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