Amazon Prime Day: More Than 100 of the Top Early Offers To Shop Before October's Prime Day Sale

Amazon's October Prime Day might be called Prime Big Deal Days this year, it's the same idea as the July event. There's tons of discounts across all manner of categories from everyday essentials to headphones, TVs, and laptops. Our shopping experts are hard at work tracking down the best deals so that you won't miss a thing. 

This live blog will be constantly updated until all of the Prime Day deals have truly gone, so be sure to check back regularly for new discounted products as we find them. And for those of us shopping on a budget, we've gathered many of our findings by price point so you can shop under $100 or even under $10. Every deal we show you has been vetted by our experts to ensure you're getting the best price available now. All you need to do is choose the right deal for you. 

Best early October Prime Day Deals 

Although Apple recently released the new M3 MacBook Air, the 2022 M2 MacBook Air is still a high performing machine. It was our top overall best laptop pick until the M3 took its place. The M2 still has a super-fast chip and a thin and light design that makes it perfect for getting things done quickly and taking it on the go. 

You never know when you'll need a backup power source. The EcoFlow Delta 2 can power 90% of appliances and with fast charging that will take it to 80% charge in less than an hour. It comes with a car charging cable and solar panel too, so you have multiple ways to recharge. This power station can support up to 15 devices at once with USB-A, USB-C and AC outlets and ports.

Amazon Echo devices have long impressed us, and now when you purchase select Echo devices such as smart speakers and smart displays, Amazon is throwing in a free smart bulb with your purchase.

Up to 55% off + free smart bulb

Say goodbye to lint, pet hair and sticky lint roller papers with this reusable ChomChom roller. It doesn't need batteries or paper, saving you money now and in the long run. It's almost 30% off ahead of October Prime Day.

Apple's entry-level iPad continues to be well supported with the latest software updates, and makes for a powerful reading and multimedia consumption tablet. Available for a solid 40% off, this is an excellent deal for a still-capable tablet. 

Best early Prime Day TV deals from Hisense, Sony, Amazon and more

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Whether you're looking for a new upgrade for your home theater or a simple TV for your new apartment, there's something for everyone. You'll even find Prime Day TV deals on some of our top-rated models in the mix.

• Hisense 50-inch U6HF series ULED smart TV: $270 (save $28). All-time low price. With built-in Press and Ask Alexa features so you can have a hands-free experience. 
  
• Samsung 65-inch S90D OLED TV: $1,698 (save $500). With an OLED screen, gaming features and Dolby Atmos sound (with object tracking) this is an impressive model for theatrical experiences at home.
• Samsung 55-inch S90D OLED TV: $1,198 (save $800). Prefer your TV a little on the smaller side? This 55-inch offering brings support for HDR Plus and a fast 144Hz refresh rate -- but be quick, this deal ends on Sunday.
• Toshiba 55-inch C350 4K Fire TV: $250 (save $120). A top budget-friendly option for gamers, with features like Latency Game Mode to reduce input lag. 
• Amazon 65-inch Fire TV Omni series 4K smart TV: $598 (save $162). It comes with built in 4K, HLG, HDR 10 and Dolby Digital Plus, giving you the most immersive images and sound. The 55-inch model is down to $370 right now.
  
• Sony 55-inch Bravia 3 4K smart Google TV: $648 (save $52). An affordable 2024 Sony TV with 4K upscaling.
• Sony 65-inch 4K X90L series Bravia XR smart Google TV: $1,098 (save $202). Features like HDR and Dolby Vision support, gaming features and HDMI 2.1.
• LG UQ7590 86-inch UHD smart TV: $997 (save $303). A great high-end option for those who want a more theater-style experience.
• Sony 65-inch 4K Bravia 8 smart Google TV: $1,898 (save $602). An OLED TV that'll mesmerize you with its inky blacks and audio experience.
• LG 65-inch C4 evo OLED TV: $1,697 (save $1,003). Our favorite OLED TV from last year is even better now. Its picture is cinematic, bright and color-accurate.
• Samsung 75-inch QLED QN90C smart TV: $1,798 (save $1,200). An excellent TV for watching movies in dark or bright rooms thanks to its great contrast and brightness levels.
• Hisense 55-inch S7N CanvasTV Google TV: $848 (save $152). This 2024 model sports Dolby Vision, an anti-glare matte display, a gaming mode and even displays art when you're not watching TV.
• Nebula Capsule 3 Google TV Projector with Travel Case: $465 (save $85). This portable projector can run up to 2.5 hours off the built-in battery while projecting a large 120-inch display. And the included travel case makes it easy to pack for camping trips. If you need just the projector, grab it for $430 on Amazon. However, note that the projector-only deal is Prime exclusive.
• Insignia 50-inch Class F30 series: $190 (save $110). Grab yourself a large screen TV with built-in Alexa smarts.
• Sony 75-inch Bravia Smart TV: $948 (save $151). This massive 75-inch TV has a 4K HDR Processor X1 which automatically enhances every scene, improving the color, contrast and clarity.
• Amazon Fire 75-inch Omni series 4K TV: $759 (save $291). Enjoy a movie theater-like experience in the comfort of your own home.
• Toshiba 65-inch C350 4K smart TV: $340 (save $80). A Fire TV powered by Toshiba's high-performance 4K engine known as the Regza 
• Insignia 70-inch F50 4K smart TV: $370 (save $130). Another all time low price. Theater-level audio with DTS Studio Sound audio enhancement that creates a surround sound, immersive experience. 

Best early Prime Day headphone deals on Apple, Beats, Anker and more

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Earbuds and headphones of all types are heavily discounted for Prime Day. Rock out to your favorite tunes while saving some serious coin. 

• Apple AirPods Max: $399 (save $150). Best paired with an Apple device because of multipoint Bluetooth, allowing you to automatically switch between iOS devices.
  
• Jabra Elite 10: $196 (save $54). Experience immersive audio with Dolby Atmos surround sound which gives a 3D audio environment.
• Beats Solo3 wireless headphones: $99 (save $100). Although a generation old, the Beats Solo3 is still one of the best headphones around, thanks to the 40-hour battery life and respectable sound quality.
• Sony CH720N wireless headphones: $105 (save $45). In our Sony CH720N review we mentioned these headphones have a good fit and a decent feature set but are a little pricey. However, at a discounted price, they're a great buy.
• Apple AirPods Pro (2nd gen): $189 (save $60). Has transparency mode and spatial audio and is powered by Apple's H2 chip. 
  
• Beats Studio3: $159 (save $191). Only a ten-minute charge needed for three hours of listening time.
  
• Shokz OpenRun Pro: $160 (save $20). Bone conduction headphones can be a safe option for runners.
• Amazon Echo Buds (2nd gen): $35 (save $85). If you're okay with an older model these are an impressive 70% off.
  
• OnePlus Buds 3: $74 (save $26). These top-notch earbuds deliver top design, audio quality and battery life. Grabbing the set at a discount makes it an even better deal.
• Google Pixel Buds Pro: $139 (save $61). While Google's Pixel Buds Pro 2 is now available for purchase, last year's Pixel Buds Pro is still one of the best options on the market -- it offers great sound quality and seamless access to Google Assistant. 
• JBL Tune earbuds: $50 (save $50). A budget pair of earbuds with Bluetooth, 48-hour battery life, noise-canceling technology as well as waterproof and dust-proof resistance. 
• Soundcore Anker Life A20 headphones: $40 (save $20). Budget Bluetooth headphones with up to 60 hours of playtime.  

Best early Prime Day tech deals on trackers, chargers and more

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From fancy tech gear like AirTags to simple portable chargers, this sale event is slashing the price on everything across the board. 

• Apple AirTags (4-pack): $75 (save $24). Never misplace your keys or wallet again.
  
• Iniu portable charger: $18 (save $12). Keep your phone charged wherever you end up.
  
• Amazon 2024 Echo Spot: $45 (save $35). A smart alarm clock to help you get up in the morning.
• Digital luggage scale: $8 (save $2). Weight your bag before heading to the airport. Supports up to 110 pounds so you know exactly how overweight it is. 
  
• Jack Skellington Echo Dot: $63 (save $27). Ask Alexa questions about the news, weather or ask her to play music, maybe during your Halloween party with this festive design.
  
• Amazon HD Fire TV Stick: $20 (save $20). Upgrade the TV you currently own with the Fire TV platform while this media streamer is half-price.
• Samsung 990 Evo 1TB SSD: $80 (save $70). A perfect storage upgrade for gaming or work.
  
• Samsung T9 Portable 4TB SSD: $300 (save $250). This SSD is perfect for storing large amounts of data and moving files between devices with no hassle.
• Samsung 980 2TB SSD with heatsink: $150 (save $80). Use this SSD to upgrade your PS5 and store more games to enjoy
• Marshall Emberton II portable Bluetooth speaker: $100 (save $70). Vintage-inspired looks, with all the modern conveniences including great sound and powerful Bluetooth connectivity. 
• Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition: $203 (save $55) This bundle combines the capable Kindle Paperwhite with a fabric cover and wireless charging dock at an excellent price.
• Oura Ring (3rd generation): $299 (save up to $100). Fitness tracker that goes unnoticed, measures things like sleeping patterns, heart rate, activity level and more. 
• Jackery Explorer 1000v2 power station: $489 (save $310). With 1500W of output, and 100W USB-C charging, this power station can power up multiple appliances like fridges, electric pots, and more.
• Anker 20W dual-port iPhone 16 charger 2-pack: $13 (save $6). Snag a sweet deal on this two pack of dual port chargers, it even includes two USB-C cables in the box.
• Roku Streambar SE: $59 (save $41). A 2-in-1 device that allows you to turn your TV into a smart TV so you can stream things as well as improving your TV's audio quality. 
• Anker MagGo 15W Qi2 10,000 mAH power bank: $70 (save $20). Get this power bank from Anker to charge your devices when on the move. It can magnetically attach to compatible devices and has a kickstand for propping up your phone when required.
• Anker MagSafe 3-in-1 wireless charging station: $75 (save $25). Charge all your important devices at once -- while keeping things looking tidy -- with this Anker charger.
• Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra: $1,102 (save $318). Samsung's top-of-the-line smartphone packs flagship cameras and oodles of AI features. 
• Google Pixel 8 Pro: $749 (save $250). Save heavily on Google's top-of-the-line smartphone from 2023. It has a versatile camera and will receive seven years of software updates.
• Google Pixel 8: $525 (save $175). Just like the Pixel 8 Pro, this device packs a great camera setup and will have long-term software support. What makes it stand out is the compact size, making it perfect for users who don't want a large phone.
• JBL Bar 9.1 Channel Soundbar System: $584 (save $616). JBL's surround sound soundbar includes detachable speakers and Dolby Atmos support. 
• HP DeskJet 2855e Wireless All-in-One Color Inkjet Printer: $60 (save $25). With three months of ink included, and competent scanning, copying, and fax capabilities, this all-in-one printer is an easy choice.

Best early Prime Day tablet deals for Apple, Samsung, Lenovo and more

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From low-cost models perfect for streaming and scrolling to higher-end models for creatives and productivity, and even tablets designed specifically for for kids, there are plenty of tablet deals to be had right now.

• Amazon Fire Max 11 tablet: $140 (save $90). The newest version of this tablet, now almost 40% off.
  
• Amazon Fire HD 10 Kids Pro tablet: $110 (save $80). With its rugged design, this tablet is perfect for your kids and the tumbles that may come its way.
  
• Amazon Fire HD 8 (2024): $55 (save $45). This tablet just launched and it's already 45% off, for now. Has a smaller screen display than the Fire 11 tablet. Great for those looking for a small device. 
• Apple iPad (9th generation): $200 (save $129). Enjoy games and media on this affordable tablet from Apple -- powered by the A13 Bionic processor.
  
• Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ tablet: $174 (save $46). Perfect for multitaskers with the ability to have multiple apps open at once. 
  
• Apple iPad Mini (6th gen): $380 (save $119). Skip the full-size tablet for this portable option while it's nearly 25% off.
• Amazon Fire 7 kids tablet: $55 (save $55). Half off the newest model, why should the kids be left out of the fun? 
• Apple iPad Air M2 13-inch: $833 (save $66). While not the biggest discount, this new Apple tablet is perfect for those who want a large screen and a long-lasting battery.
• Apple iPad (10th generation): $300 (save $49). A big-screen tablet with Touch ID and an all-day battery life.
• Amazon Fire HD 10 tablet: $75 (save $65). This tablet costs just $75 right now despite having a large 10.1-inch display.
• Kindle Paperwhite Essentials bundle: $135 (save $70). A Prime exclusive deal that gets you the Kindle (16GB), a fabric cover and a power adapter. 
• Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition: $210 (save $55). Available in four different colors, this model has wireless charging, an auto-adjusting front light and 32GB storage.

Best early Prime Day laptop deals for MacBooks, Chromebooks and more

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Ready to upgrade to a new device? You can snag a new laptop for gaming, school and everyday tasks at a massive discount.  

• ASUS Chromebook CM14 laptop: $168 (save $112). Stay clean with an anti-microbial guard to prevent bacteria from growing by up to 99% to keep your Chromebook hygienic.
• HP Pavilion Plus laptop: $1,097 (save $203). A solid laptop for multitasking as you can keep multiple screen open and use them all at the same time.
• Lenovo IdeaPad 3i laptop: $324 (save $275). Almost half off this solid, touchscreen laptop. 
• AOC 15.6-inch gaming laptop: $360 (save $1,040). A huge discount on this gaming laptop with great graphics and a high-speed processor.
  
• HP touchscreen IPS laptop: $520 (save $130). Don't forget to clip the on-page coupon to receive the full discount. 
  
• Apple M3 MacBook Air 13-inch: $999 (save $100). Apple's latest MacBook Air with its most powerful laptop chip. 
  
• Apple M3 MacBook Pro 14-inch: $1,299 (save $300). The MacBook Pro is at the pinnacle of Apple's laptop offerings. This particular model is out to impress with its port selection and incredible display.
• HP Stream 14" laptop: $339 (save $160). Packing 16GB of RAM and a 1TB SSD, this laptop is well-equipped to take on office or classroom duties.
• HP Spectre x360: $1,230 (save $115). This Spectre model is a great convertible with an above-par port selection. 
• Microsoft Surface laptop: $946 (save $54). Powered by Snapdragon's new processors, this laptop is an option that promises great battery and efficient performance.
• Acer Swift Go 14 Intel Evo Edition: $600 (save $250). An AI-ready laptop with Intel Core 5 processor.

Best early Prime Day smart home deals on Ring, Blink, Eero and more

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Smart locks, security cameras, mesh Wi-Fi routers and more smart home devices can totally revamp your space, and with prices this good you can afford to.

• Blink Outdoor 4 (4th generation) security cameras, 2-pack: $75 (save $105). See who or what is outside your house at all times. 
  
• Amazon Eero Pro 6E mesh Wi-Fi router: $350 (save $200). Keep your WiFi signal running strong throughout your entire property of up to 2,000 square feet. 
• Smart keypad door lock with handle: $70 (save $30). Say goodbye to your keys and to intruders with a password-protected front door. 
  
• Ring indoor camera: $30 (save $30). You can keep an eye on your whole house, inside and out, with an indoor security camera. 
  
• TP-Link Tapo Pan/Tilk C210 camera: $20 (save $15). Our pick for the best budget home security camera has a pan and tilt for more coverage, along with night vision and SD card storage.  
  
• Google Nest learning thermostat: $175 (save $75). Don't even lift a finger, it programs itself to help you save energy while staying comfortable.
• Amazon Eero 6 Plus mesh Wi-Fi router (3-pack): $195 (save $105). Back down to the lowest price we've seen, this set can cover up to 1,500 square feet.
• Amazon Fire TV Soundbar: $95 (save $25). An affordable yet powerful soundbar that's perfect for a home entertainment setup. We really like it for its integration with the Amazon Fire TV stick.
• Ring Floodlight Cam Wired Pro: $200 (save $50). Brighten up even the darkest spots with two built-in floodlights and 3D motion detection.
• August Home smart lock (4th gen): $117 (save $113). Upgrade your existing deadbolt with this Wi-Fi smart lock that auto-locks and more.
• Eero Max 7 mesh Wi-Fi router: $450 (save $150). Want a powerhouse? This model covers 2,500 square feet and can connect over 200 devices, making it a great choice for serious gamers.
• Govee permanent outdoor lights pro: $310 (save $90). Forget seasonal decoration, these lights make for the perfect all-year-round outdoor lighting solution. 
• Netgear Orbi WiFi 6E Mesh System: $1,150 (save $350). This top-of-the-line quad-band mesh router supports 10 gigabit connectivity.
• Amazon Echo Spot: $45 (save $35). A smart alarm clock with Alexa built-in and vibrant sound.
• Breville BES870XL coffee maker: $550 (save $200). A stainless steel coffee barista that has dose control grinding and optimal water pressure. 

Best early Prime Day home and kitchen deals on vacuums, coffee makers and more

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Whether you're looking for new home tech like a robot vacuum or new kitchen appliances like an espresso maker, there's deals on just about everything. 

• Coway air purifiers: $80 (save $50). Keep your home air clean and free of dust and other allergens. 
  
• Shark AV753 Ion robot vacuum: $150 (save $80). An affordable smart vacuum that works with Alexa and does a decent job at keeping your home clean.
  
• Ninja Woodfire pizza oven: $300 (save $100). This impressive outdoor pizza oven can handle far more than just amazing pizza.
• KitchenAid classic pizza wheel: $6 (save $9). Easily split the pizza between you and your friends.
  
• Shark AV2501AE AI robot vacuum: $300 (save $119). Tackle pet hair with ease and keep your house spotless with the help of this compact robot vacuum.
• Dreo space heater: $34 (save $5). It's starting to get cold, keep yourself warm with a portable heater.
  
• Auoon clip-on strainer: $10 (save $10). Drain your pasta without any of the mess. 
  
• Bissel CleanView XR 200W lightweight cordless vacuum: $159 (save $40). No more lugging the cord all around your home. 
  
• ThermoPro TempSpike Bluetooth meat thermometer: $60 (save $40). This wireless thermometer helps you keep track of your meat even when you're away from the oven or grill.
  
• Nutribullet Pro personal blender: $100 (save $30). Make and take your smoothie with you with this 1,200-watt blender system.
• Nespresso Vertuo POP+ deluxe coffee and espresso maker: $150 (save $50). Make your favorite fancy coffees in the comfort of your own kitchen.  
  
• Dyson V8 Plus cordless vacuum: $300 (save $170). Stylish and cordless with 40 minutes of cleaning power for the ultimate vacuuming experience. 
• Breville the Barista Touch espresso machine: $800 (save $200). Spice up your morning latte with this touch-screen enabled coffee machine that includes a built-in grinder.
• Roborock Qrevo Master vacuum and mop: $1000 (save $400). Mopping or vacuuming, the roborock qrevo can handle both. In fact, it can even wash and dry the mop automatically. Be sure select the on-page coupon to get the full savings.
• Ninja blender: $120 (save $80). Smoothies, shakes, slushes and more, this blender can handle them all.
• Blueair air purifier: $190 (save $160). This powerful air purifier includes a HEPA filter capable to remove allergens, dust, and mold. 
• Ninja CM401 coffee maker: $100 (save $70). Hot or iced, travel-sized or a full carafe, the Ninja coffee maker can handle it all. 
• Coleman 316 portable cooler: $84 (save $32). With storage for over a 100 cans, this is an excellent cooler to stock up on ahead of camping season.
• Dewalt 20V Max cordless drill/driver kit: $99 (save $80, clip on-page coupon). A must-have for any home improvement enthusiast. 
• Dyson Hot+Cool AM09 Jet Focus Heater and Fan: $299 (save $170). Summer cooling, or an easy way to get the room cosy in winters, the Dyson AM09 does it all. 

Best early Prime Day health and fitness deals from Apple, Oral-B, Samsung and more

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From fitness equipment to activity trackers and beyond, we've gathered deals to help you prioritize your health for less.

• Walito resistance bands, 3-pack: $10 (save $10). Add some resistance to amp up your workout. 
  
• Barbell and squat pad: $10 (save $6). Helps with weight distribution across the shoulders, relieving neck pressure while exercising. 
• Oral-B Genius X Limited electric toothbrush: $100 (save $100). Uses AI to help give you personalized guidance to improve your brushing techniques.
  
• Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 47mm GPS: $550 (save $100). For a more rugged smartwatch for Android users, this Ultra model is a great choice.
• Apple Watch Series 9 45mm GPS: $329 (save $100). Although it's a generation old, the Apple Watch Series 9 is still one of the most capable smartwatches on the market. Grab it at a discounted rate while it's available.
• Samsung Galaxy Watch6 40mm GPS: $195 (save $105). The Galaxy Watch6 runs the new WearOS and is a great partner for your Android smartphone while you try to crush your fitness goals.
• Google Pixel Watch 3 45mm LTE: $400 (save $100).. We reviewed Google's third-generation Pixel Watch and feel its the best version yet. It fixes shortcomings of the previous generation, offers great battery life and even two size options.
• Apple Watch SE (2nd gen) 40mm GPS: $189 (save $60). This budget smartwatch has a lot of the most important features of more robust (and expensive) models.
• Apple Watch Ultra 2 49mm LTE Black Titanium: $735 (save $64). Apple didn't release a new generation of the Ultra 2 in 2024, but it did add a new sleek black color. Grab a discount if you're eyeing an upgrade or love the new colorway.
• Oral-B iO Series 3 electric toothbrush: $60 (save $40). Three cleaning modes and round head for getting those tough-to-clean spots.

What are Prime Big Deal Days?

Amazon's October Prime Day event is officially called Prime Big Deal Days, but the shopping extravaganza essentially functions as a second Amazon Prime Day event ahead of the holiday season. If you've never shopped during a Prime Day sale before, you might be wondering exactly what it entails, so here's a brief explainer. It's a two-day Amazon sale that will offer exclusive savings to Amazon Prime subscribers with limited-time offers, flash deals and rock-bottom prices. It's a rare chance to score Black Friday-level pricing outside of November, so it's usually well worth shopping. The Prime Big Deal Days event is taking place this year on Oct. 8 and 9.

When is Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days 2024 event?

Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days are Oct. 8 to Oct. 9 this year. Even though the sale event is still a few days away, you can take advantage of all these early deals right now. Generally speaking, the deals will end at midnight on Oct. 9 this time around. Some deals may linger beyond the set times of the sale event.

As you can see from the history of Prime Day dates below, Amazon has held its Prime Day sales each July, with just a couple of deviations from that regular schedule. Notably, in 2020, Amazon pushed its Prime Day sale to October due to the COVID-19 pandemic, before returning the sale to the summer in 2021 in a slightly earlier June spot. Prime Day returned to its July slot for 2022, although Amazon did use October once again for an additional Prime Early Access Sale event that acted as a kickoff to the holiday shopping season. Last year, it was the same July-October pattern, but Amazon also added a new (not Prime-exclusive) sale for 2024 with the inaugural Amazon Big Spring Sale.

As a reference, here are the Prime Day dates from previous years and including this year's events:

• Prime Day 2015: July 15
• Prime Day 2016: July 12.
• Prime Day 2017: July 11 to 12 (first to last longer than one day)
• Prime Day 2018: July 16 to 17
• Prime Day 2019: July 15 to 16.
• Prime Day 2020: Oct. 13 to 14 (delayed by COVID-19 pandemic)
• Prime Day 2021: June 21 to 22 (the earliest to date)
• Prime Day 2022: July 12 to 13
• Prime Early Access Sale 2022: Oct. 11 to 12
• Prime Day 2023: July 11 to 12
• Prime Big Deal Days 2023: Oct. 10 to 11
• Amazon Big Spring Sale: March 20 to 25
• Prime Day 2024: July 16 to 17
• Prime Big Deal Days 2024: Oct. 8 to Oct 9

Will other retailers launch anti-Prime Deal Days sales?

Each Prime Day event brings with it other retailers announcing sales that directly compete with Amazon's event, and it will be no different this October, either. We're already seeing other retailers announce these sales -- like Walmart's Holiday Deals event and Best Buy's anti-Prime sales -- providing plenty of options to choose from. 

Are Amazon Prime Deal Days deals worth buying?

In short, yes. Thousands of items will see price reductions, with some of the deals returning to or reaching all-time low prices. Because there is no telling how much inventory is available or how long the price cuts will last, you'll want to act quickly under those circumstances.

Does Prime Day happen twice a year?

Looking at past years, there has been a second Prime Day-style sale in October for the past two years now. It started in 2022 as the Prime Day Early Access sale. In 2023, the trend continued with the Prime Big Deal Days sale, and Amazon will once again utilize this spot on the calendar for a sale on Oct. 8 and 9.

How does Prime Big Deal Days compare to July Prime Day?

There are lots of similarities between the two sales. Many of the same deals return during the October sale, especially on Amazon's own devices, such as Blink and Ring home security devices, Fire TVs and tablets, Echo devices and more.

The main difference is related to the timing of the sale. Since July Prime Day is in the summer, there's more focus on back-to-school and outdoor deals. This includes school supplies, grills, lawnmowers and more. During October Prime Day, we see more deals geared toward the upcoming holiday season, such as kitchenware for a Thanksgiving meal or kids' toys and games for Christmas. It's a great time to grab Christmas gifts ahead of the holiday rush.

How does Prime Big Deal Days work?

The idea behind the sale is pretty simple: Subscribers to Amazon's Prime service can get exclusive discounts on thousands of products and services across the site during a limited period. The products, while still available to non-Prime members, will have extra savings for members, with many prices dropping down to new all-time lows.

When you're logged in to your Prime account and looking at a product landing page, you'll see the discounted price if it's on sale. You don't need any special coupon codes, nor is there a need to use a specific payment method to get the discounts. If you spend your money wisely each year, you can easily make back your Prime membership cost in savings during the event.

What products go on sale for Prime Big Deal Days?

Since Amazon sells pretty much everything, its Prime Big Deal Days bonanza features deals on pretty much everything too. Whether you're shopping for tech, kitchen gear, outdoor furniture or everyday essentials, October Prime Day will offer something in the way of savings for you.

In past sale events, some of the best savings have been on Amazon devices. This includes Kindle readers, Echo speakers, Fire TVs and more. It's not just Amazon's own brands that see steep discounts. You will be able to grab great deals across a variety of big-name brands, including significant savings on items like laptops, TVs and fitness gear, to name a few.

Do Prime deals change throughout the day?

Unfortunately, yes. All the deals we listed here, and the rest of the deals on Amazon, are subject to change at any given time before, after and even during the sale event. Here at CNET, we're constantly going through our pages to make sure that they are updated with the latest prices. However, since prices can change at any time if you see something you like, we recommend buying it as soon as possible before the price changes, the deal expires or the item becomes unavailable. 

Do you need to be an Amazon Prime member to shop Prime Big Deal Days deals?

Yes, Amazon's Prime Deal Days sale requires a Prime subscription if you want to nab any of the Prime-exclusive deals. You don't have to be a paying subscriber, as long as the event falls within your Prime trial period. That means you can start your monthlong trial just before the event and get in on the savings for free. For more info on that, check out our guide to getting Amazon Prime perks without paying for a subscription.

Will other retailers launch anti-Prime Big Deal Days sales?

Each Prime Day event brings with it other retailers announcing sales that directly compete with Amazon's event, and it will be no different this October, either. We'll let you know when other retailers announce their anti-Prime Big Deal Days sales.

Do Prime Big Deal Days deals last both days? 

Some will, others won't. New deals get added regularly, and old ones sell out or get changed. Our CNET experts are monitoring the sale and will keep this page updated throughout the event as deals expire or any new finds crop up, so keep checking back. 

Where can you find deals right now?

The CNET Deals team covers all of the best price drops, discounts and deals daily from all the top retailers. Whether it's a one-day promo at Woot, a weekend sale at Best Buy or a coupon code for a product at Amazon, if it's a great deal, we'll be covering it.

Be sure to check out all of the great deals each day at CNET.com/deals and sign up for our CNET Cheapskate newsletter for a daily digest of deals delivered to your inbox. You can also sign up for CNET Deals text alerts for curated deals during the event, and install our CNET Shopping browser extension to help ensure that purchases you make all year round will be at the lowest price available.