Best Prime Day Deals Under $25: Nab a Treat, Device or Gift From These 60+ Deals

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Today is the start of Amazon's October Prime Day. So ready or not, the holiday shopping season is basically here. There's a seemingly endless stream of savings on budget-friendly goods, so you can browse for some everyday essentials while adding a few inexpensive gifts to your cart. Our CNET deals team has scoured Amazon to bring you the best finds for $25 or under. We've gathered something for everyone, from top tech to kitchen gadgets, but grab it if you like it, because the deals are hot and they can go fast. We'll be updating this list continuously so you can keep saving without having to do all of the work.

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We've also been searching Amazon for the best deals for those on differing budgets, whether you need to find deals under $10 or under $100. Want to save even more money this Prime Day? You could earn a $150 Amazon gift card instantly on approval of the Prime Visa card.

Best early October Prime Day tech deals under $25 

Top off your essentials, including phones, tablets, earbuds and other devices anytime, anywhere with this 10,000-mAh 30-watt portable power bank with a built-in USB-C cable and both USB-C and USB-A ports. It's down to just $18 right now, from its regular $26 tag.

The fifth-gen Echo Dot smart speaker is our favorite budget smart speaker on the market and it's massively discounted by 54% off right now.

Upgrade your charging setup with this three-in-one wireless charging station currently at a 20% discount for all colors other than black. It's perfect for charging your iPhone, Apple Watch, AirPods and other Qi-enabled devices simultaneously.

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This camera is IP66 weatherproof rated with clear 2K resolution and color night vision. It also offers free person, pet and vehicle detection. 

If you want the ease of flipping through streaming options, you'll love the Amazon Fire TV stick. This kit allows you to control your streaming with this remote and watch over 300,000 movies from Amazon-supported apps. It's currently discounted by 50%, which brings the price down to $20.

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Best early October Prime Day smart home deals under $25 

Outdoor smart lighting can cost significantly more than its nonsmart counterparts. A more cost-effective way to make your outdoor lights smart is by adding a smart plug to the system. The plug can be turned on and off via Alexa or Google and can even be used as a dimmer to set the right mood in your backyard. Be sure to clip the on-page coupon for the full discount.

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Best early October Prime Day kitchen and home deals under $25 

This rice cooker has one-touch operation and simultaneous steaming capabilities in a compact six-cup capacity.

This pet hair remover is reusable and can remove cat and dog hair from your clothes, bedding, furniture and more. It's almost 29% right now. 

Get in on the pickleball craze with this starter set of two pickleball rackets and two pickleballs. These durable paddles are great for beginners to try things out without committing a lot of money. Don't let the beginner part fool you. These paddles are approved for competitive and tournament play if you do find yourself enjoying it.

Why have a stylus, ruler, level, screwdriver, pen and bottle opener when you can get it all in one with this two-piece multitool pen set?

Are you looking for something quick to grab for two of your kids to do at the park or the beach this summer? These nostalgic outdoor paddles with Velcro on them are a great blast from the past -- '90s-era parents can bond with their kids in merriment. This kit contains two balls and paddles for your kids to play catch in the yard or even in the pool.

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When does Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days event start?

Amazon's October Prime Day-style event, Prime Big Deal Days, is happening now, Oct. 8 and 9. Some markdowns in the annual sale may continue for a few days afterward, but most will expire when the event officially comes to an end.

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. 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. 

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How we choose the best Prime Big Deal Days deals

Many of us at CNET have covered shopping events for over five years, including Black FridayPrime DayMemorial Day, and countless other sales. In that time, we've learned how to spot the best deals among a sea of thousands of superficial offers and scams. We only surface the best offers from trusted retailers. We look for real discounts, quality reviews, and remaining sale time when choosing the best deals to show you. 

  • Real discounts mean genuine savings. We check pricing history for products listed as on sale so we know when it's a case of an inflated list price rather than an actual discount. 
  • Quality reviews and testing are super important for any product. A discount isn't worthwhile if it results in a subpar product experience, no matter how much you saved. 
  • The remaining sale time is important too. Some deals are only around for a short time or may be limited in supply. If that's the case, we'll let you know upfront so you don't come back to the deal later only to be disappointed.

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How do Prime Big Deal Days deals compare with Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals?

Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days and Black Friday/Cyber Monday have many similarities. Anecdotally, Black Friday tends to have better deals on large ticket items such as TVs, home appliances and laptops, whereas Prime Big Deal Days will tend to focus on more everyday essentials and items under $25.

If you are looking for a good bargain on stuff you are likely to need all year round, buy them during Prime Big Deal Days. If you are looking for that "once-a-year" bargain, Black Friday is probably your best bet. If you want to beat the holiday rush there will be plenty of items on sale that make great gifts for loved ones.

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