The best October Prime Day deals you can get for less than $50

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Once again, Amazon is holding a second Prime Day under the guise of Prime Big Deal Days, which runs through tomorrow, October 9th. While the naming convention might be terrible, the sale isn’t. In fact, many of our favorite gadgets and goods are receiving notable discounts right now, which we’ve highlighted in our larger roundup of the best Prime Day deals. However, if you’re looking to stick to a budget, here’s where you’ll find our top picks under $50.

Below, we’ve compiled a selection of sub-$50 items we can personally vouch for. Naturally, they include many of Amazon’s own devices, including the Fire TV Stick 4K Max, the latest Echo Spot, and Amazon’s inexpensive smart plug. There are also plenty of notable deals on non-Amazon devices, from our budget-friendly fitness trackers to MagSafe-compatible chargers.

We’ll be updating this post as Amazon’s latest Prime Day event rolls on, but, in the meantime, feel free to use the table to dig below to dig into your desired category.

The best speaker deals under $50

Amazon’s Echo Spot smart speaker / alarm clock has a 2.83-inch squared-off display for showing the time, weather, music playback, and other bits of info you may want at your bedside. Unlike the original Spot, there’s no camera to worry about having in your bedroom — though it does have a mutable microphone for Alexa voice controls. Read our review.

Amazon’s Echo Pop is an Alexa-enabled smart speaker that offers a unique semisphere form factor and can function as an Eero mesh Wi-Fi extender. Read our review.

Sony’s SRS-XB100 speaker is on sale at Amazon for $38, down from $59.99. Despite being the size of a can of Coke, the portable Bluetooth speaker delivers a crisp, clear sound with a considerable amount of low-end bass. It also features a rugged IP67 rating for dust and water resistance and up to 16 hours of continuous battery life, making it great for long hikes outdoors. Read our review.
You can buy the fifth-gen Echo Dot for $22.99 ($27 off) or buy it in blue, black, and white with a TP-Link Kasa Smart Color Bulb for $37.97 ($35 off). Compared to the Echo Pop, the Dot delivers richer sound and more bass. It’s also slightly more capable, with a built-in temperature sensor and an ultrasound motion detector that can identify when you’re in the room. Read our review.
Amazon is also selling the fourth-gen Echo by itself starting at $49.99 ($50 off) or with a TP-Link Tapo smart bulb in blue, white, or black for $5 more. The speaker may be about four years old, but it still delivers a more robust sound than Amazon’s newer entry-level speakers. The Echo can also function as a smart home hub with Zigbee support and, like its cheaper siblings, carry out a wide range of Alexa-enabled tasks. Read our review.

The best headphone and earbud deals under $50

The Sony WH-CH520 offer a lot for very little. The on-ear Bluetooth headphones provide 50 hours of battery life and support hands-free voice assistants, including Google Assistant and Siri. They also offer multipoint Bluetooth support and can tap into Google’s Find My Device network.

You can buy a pair of JLab’s Go Air Pop for $17.42 down from $24.99, at Amazon. The wireless earbuds deliver good sound for their price along with eight hours of battery life on a single charge or 32 hours with the including charging case. They also come with their own built-in USB-A charging plug for added convenience, along with an IPX4 rating for water resistance.
Amazon’s latest Echo Buds are on sale for an all-time low of $24.99 ($24.99 off) at Amazon. The third-gen Echo Buds offer a semi-open design that makes it easier to remain aware of your surroundings, though they lack active noise cancellation like their predecessor. That said, they do support multipoint Bluetooth pairing and integrate well with Amazon Alexa for hands-free control.

Amazon’s second-gen Echo Buds offer a comfortable design, good ANC, and a natural ambient sound mode. They support hands-free Alexa commands as well. Read our review.

The best smart home deals under $50

The latest Echo Show 5 is just as small as its predecessor but features updated mics and a speaker system that delivers double the bass and clearer sound quality.

Amazon’s Smart Air Quality Monitor touts a compact design, voice alerts, and automated triggers that allow it to turn on air purifiers and other Alexa-enabled devices. It lacks a display, however, and pairs best with an Echo device. Read our review.

You can buy the Meross Smart Wi-Fi Garage Door Opener for $39.99 ($20 off) at Amazon, which matches its lowest price to date. If you’d like to control your garage door with your voice or remotely using an app, Meross’ handy gadget works with a variety of garage door models, as well as Alexa, Google Assistant, and Samsung SmartThings.
Amazon’s apt-titled Smart Plug is going for $12.99 ($12 off) at Amazon, which matches its lowest price to date. The basic smart plug is a reliable option if you’re looking to add some Alexa-enabled smarts to traditional gadgets, which include lamps, fans, and even coffee makers. Just bear in mind it only works with indoor electronics.

Kasa’s smart plugs are a solid, inexpensive option that can monitor your energy usage and are compatible with both Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant.

You can buy the Leviton Decora Smart Dimmer Plug for $34.99 ($10 off) at Amazon, which is one of its better prices to date. The plug-in dimmer offers steady LED dimming and is relatively easy to use. It also supports Amazon Alexa, Apple Home, Google Home, and other smart home platforms thanks to its support for Matter.
The Blink Video Doorbell is available at Amazon with a Sync Module 2 for $39.99 ($30 off), which is $5 shy of the bundle’s all-time low. You won’t find smart alerts or more advanced features in the 1080p doorbell, but what you do get is a basic option that gets the job done, complete with support for motion detection, night vision, and two-way audio. Best of all, the Sync Module 2 lets you use local storage and see a live view without paying extra.

The 1080p Blink Mini 2 adds weather resistance to the affordable security camera, so you can use it both indoors and out while continuing to offer a ball-and-socket mount for easy mounting to a wall. It has the option of local storage with a Sync Module or cloud storage and features like person detection for $3 a month. Read our review.

Furbo’s rotating 1080p gadget can fling treats on command and automatically track your dog as they roam around your home, allowing you to keep a closer eye on your pet via a mobile app when you’re away.

The second-gen Ring Indoor Cam has dropped to $29.99 ($30 off) at Amazon, its lowest price to date. Unlike its predecessor, the wired security camera comes with a physical privacy cover, so you can disable video and audio recording for extra peace of mind. It also continues to offer a built-in siren, two-way audio, and 1080p HD resolution.
If you need an outdoor security camera, the Blink Outdoor 4 is down to an all-time low of $39.99 ($60 off) at Amazon. The camera now offers a broader field of view than the last-gen model, allowing you to see even more of your porch, as well as onboard person detection when you pay an additional $3 a month. The 1080p camera also continues to nail the essentials, with motion detection support, night vision, and two-way audio.

The Ring Pan-Tilt Indoor Cam is the company’s first indoor camera that can rotate 360 degrees to give you a full view of your home. While it’s a big upgrade to the company’s smallest camera, it lacks automatic motion tracking. Read our hands-on impressions.

The best streaming device deals under $50

Amazon’s highest-end streaming stick is faster than its predecessor with Wi-Fi 6E and double the storage. It also now displays widgets and artwork when idle while continuing to offer a terrific selection of streaming apps and Alexa integration.

The latest Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K is available at its all-time low of $24.99 ($24.99 off) at Amazon. The streaming device integrates well with Amazon Alexa, much like the step-up Max model, but offers less storage and only supports Wi-Fi 6 (as opposed to 6E). However, it does still offer support for 4K streaming as well as broad HDR support for Dolby Vision, HDR10, and HDR10 Plus.

Roku’s Streaming Stick 4K maintains its simple interface that puts your apps front and center and adds support for Dolby Vision HDR. Read our review.

The Alexa Voice Remote Pro is down to its all-time low price of $24.99 ($10 off) at Amazon. The Alexa-enabled clicker features a remote finder feature, so you can keep track of its location using an Alexa-based smart speaker, Android, or iOS. The backlit remote also sports a pair of customizable buttons, letting you stream with a little more ease. Read our review.

An Amazon Music Unlimited subscription gives you ad-free access to millions of podcast episodes and over 100 million songs starting at $10.99 a month.

The best charging accessory deals under $50

Anker’s magnetic power bank touts wireless Qi charging, a folding kickstand, and a convenient USB-C port for wired charging.

A compact, flexible Qi2 charger for vent and dash mounting. Read our review.

Belkin’s puck-shaped 15W MagSafe wireless charger is down to $23.99 ($6 off) at Amazon. The slim, lightweight charger quickly powers up MagSafe-compatible phones and comes with a built-in kickstand so you can prop your phone up. It also comes with a 6.6-foot cable.
You can pick up a pair of Ugreen’s 100W USB-C to USB-C cables at Amazon for $7.99 ($8 off) when you apply the on-page coupon, an all-time low. The 3.3-foot cables can quickly charge a wide range of electronics, including smartphones, laptops, tablets, and other USB-C-powered devices.
Anker’s tiny 511 Charger has hit an all-time low of $12.99 ($10 off) at Amazon in an array of fun colors. The simple USB-C charger features a set of foldable prongs and is capable of delivering 30W of power to smartphones and other electronics.

The best gaming deals under $50

The InZone H3 is the wired (3.5mm / USB-A) model in Sony’s latest lineup of gaming headsets, which are compatible with both PlayStation and PC. You can customize the sound profile of InZone headsets with the InZone companion app and Sony’s Spatial Sound Personalizer.

Logitech’s wireless G305 Lightspeed is on sale for $34.99 ($15 off) at Amazon, which is about $10 shy of its best price yet. The lightweight, six-button gaming mouse offers a 12,000 DPI sensor and a whopping 250 hours of battery life on a single AA battery.

A remastered collection of Metal Gear Solid, Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty, Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater, and the two original Metal Gear titles from the MSX2. The love letter to these classic “tactical espionage action” games is also coupled with extra spinoffs like Metal Gear Solid: VR Missions. Read our review.

Razer’s Universal Quick Charging Stand is on sale for $19.99 (about $20 off) at Amazon, which marks a new low price. With the exception of the Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2, the USB-powered charging stand can quickly charge official Xbox Wireless Controllers in under three hours.

The 8BitDo Ultimate Controller comes with its own charging dock, features remappable controls, and is compatible with PCs, Valve’s Steam Deck, and mobile devices thanks to its 2.4GHz connectivity. This revised version has upgraded drift-free Hall effect sticks.

Amazon’s Luna Wireless Controller has returned to its all-time low of $39.99 ($30 off) at Amazon. Amazon built the wireless controller for use with its Luna cloud gaming service, but it’s also compatible with Fire TV devices, PCs, Android phones, and Apple devices via Bluetooth and USB-C.

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Miscellaneous deals under $50

Hoto’s electric screwdriver is perfect for making small to medium-sized repairs around the house. In addition to a USB-C port, the screwdriver comes with a case and 12 steel bits.

The Amazfit Band 7 is an unassuming, basic fitness tracker with a bright OLED display, long battery life, and an incredible feature set for the price. Read our review.

The Glocusent book light is on sale for $17.99 ($14 off) at Amazon, which is nearly its best price to date. We’re big fans of the USB-C powered neck lamp, which offers multiple brightness and color temperature settings so you can illuminate whatever it is you’re reading. Read our review.

The Tile Mate is a platform-agnostic, water-resistant tracker that can accurately keep tabs on items up to 250 feet away.

An Audible Premium Plus subscription grants instant access to thousands of audiobooks and podcasts as well as one premium audiobook a month. New subscribers can currently get three months of Audible Premium Plus from Amazon for $0.99, saving themselves about $44, until December 31st.

You can buy the Samsung Galaxy SmartTag 2 location tracker for $20.99 from Amazon, down from $29.99 and one of its better prices to date. Samsung’s ultra wideband location tracker works with the Galaxy Find network, offers a robust IP67 rating, and features a user-replaceable battery that lasts up to 700 days.
You can pick up a LifeStraw for $9.99 (50 percent off) at Amazon right now, which nearly matches its best price to date. The personal filter removes contaminants like microplastics, bacteria, and viruses from your water, so you can safely hydrate while backpacking and on the go elsewhere.

The adjustable Logitech Litra Glow is designed to illuminate you while on video and can be mounted on a monitor.

The Joseph Joseph Garlic Rocker is just a simple curved piece of metal with holes in it, but it’s one of the easiest and most effective ways to mince / crush garlic.