The best October Prime Day deals you can get for under $100

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If you’re looking to maximize your budget and score a bigger haul for your money during October’s Amazon Prime Day sale, you’ll be happy to know that there are many great deals you can find on tech and other gear for well under $100. Some of the inexpensive gadgets we like under that threshold are discounted even further, while others normally in the triple digits have snuck into double-digit territory, some for the first time.

Right now, for example, you can find great prices on Amazon’s Fire TV Stick 4K Max, Philips Hue RGB smart bulbs, and Anker’s MagGo 3-in-1 charging stand. The Verge only highlights deals on products that we recommend or use, whether based on our testing for the site or our own everyday experiences. We’re keeping this piece updated throughout Prime Day with new deals as they come and go, so be sure to check back.

Best speaker and smart display deals under $100

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 is selling the fifth-gen Echo Dot for $22.99 ($27 off), which matches its all-time low. Like the Echo Pop, the Alexa-enabled smart speaker doubles as a Wi-Fi extender for Eero mesh networks. It also features advanced sensors to detect temperature and motion. 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.

Amazon’s latest Echo Show 8 features spatial audio and room adaptation software for improved audio quality. It also displays a different homescreen on its eight-inch display based on whether you’re standing near it or farther away. Read our review.

The latest Echo Show 5 is also available at Amazon with a TP-Link Tapo Smart Color Bulb for $49.99, down from $114.98. While the Echo Show 8 has better cameras for video calls, the 5.5-inch Show 5 is still a great option if you need an Alexa-enabled smart display to play music, get weather reports, set alarms, and perform other voice-enabled tasks.
The fourth-gen Echo is matching its all-time low of $44.99 ($55 off) at Amazon. It’s a little older now, but the smart speaker still sounds better than any of Amazon’s entry-level speakers thanks to its more robust drivers. Plus, unlike the Pop and the latest Echo Dot, the standard Echo can double as a smart home hub with Zigbee support. Read our review.

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.

Best headphone and earbud deals under $100

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.

If you don’t need noise cancellation, Amazon’s latest Echo Buds are also down to an all-time low of $24.99 (half off) at Amazon. Amazon’s third-gen pair of wireless earbuds have a semi-open design that allows sound through, making it easy to pay attention to your surroundings. They also support multipoint pairing and integrate well with Amazon Alexa for hands-free voice control.
If you’re looking for decent sound from a pair of over-ear headphones, Sony’s WH-CH520 are an easy recommendation now that they’re going for $38 ($42 off) at Amazon. They offer 50 hours of battery life, hands-free Google Assistant and Siri, and the ability to customize their EQ in Sony’s Headphones Connect app.
The JLab GoAir Pop are nigh legendary at this point for being a pair of dirt-cheap wireless earbuds that actually sound decent. They’re even cheaper right now, with many pairs starting at $17.49 (about $8 off) at Amazon. These can work nicely as a stocking stuffer or as an emergency backup if you happen to lose your daily drivers.

Sony’s adorable SRS-XB100 speaker offers USB-C charging, a built-in strap, and great sound for the price, rendering it a terrific travel speaker or home office companion. Read our review.

Best smart home deals under $100

Developed in partnership with Resideo, the Amazon Smart Thermostat allows you to control the temperature of your home through Alexa voice controls and remotely via an app. Read our review.

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 pick up an Amazon Smart Plug for just $12.99 ($12 off) at Amazon, which matches the lowest price we’ve seen. The basic plug gives you Alexa-enabled control over traditional gadgets — including lamps, coffee makers, and other indoor electronics — allowing you to schedule or control them with your voice or phone using the Alexa app.
The Eve Energy Smart Plug is down to $28.95 ($11 off) at Amazon. The Matter-ready smart plug allows you to remotely control power for anything that’s plugged into it using your preferred smart home platform. It works with Google Home, Apple Home, Amazon Alexa, and Samsung SmartThings. Read our smart plug buying guide.
A four-pack of Kasa Smart Plugs (model HS103P4) is down to just $19.99 ($10 off) at Amazon. They lack Matter integration — and you miss out on Apple Home and Samsung SmartThings support — but you still get hub-free control using Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant. You can also pick up a four-pack of Kasa’s Smart Plug Minis (model EP25P4), which are smaller and add Apple Home support, for $29.99 ($20 off) at Amazon.

Coway’s surprisingly efficient Airmega AP-1512HH Mighty is compact enough to fit in any corner of your home and offers a three-stage filtration system, including a true HEPA filter.

Meross makes a handy add-on that can transform a variety of garage door models into smart doors that you can open remotely. It works with Amazon Alexa, Apple Home, Google Home, and Samsung SmartThings.

Amazon’s older Eero 6 Plus mesh router is also on sale for $99.99 ($40 off) at Amazon, which is $10 shy of its best price to date. The dual-band gigabit system covers up to 1,500 square feet and supports over 75 connected devices, but unlike the faster Eero Pro 6E, it only supports Wi-Fi 6. It’s also available in a two-pack for $159.99 ($80 off) or a three-pack for $194.99 ($105 off).
A three-pack of Philips Hue 60W RGB smart bulbs is down to $79.99 ($55 off) at Amazon. That’s still pricey compared to competing products, but it’s near the lowest price we’ve seen for this particular set. Since these use Bluetooth, you can control them via voice with Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant. However, if you can put the savings toward a Hue Bridge ($54), you can control more lights and unlock even more functionality, including the ability to set up automated routines and sync the lights to your entertainment playback.

The newest Ring doorbell adds better video quality, head-to-toe view, and speedy response times for a battery doorbell. It works great with Amazon Alexa and can record locally to a Ring Alarm Pro, but the battery still only lasts two months.

Our top budget video doorbell pick — 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. The 1080p video doorbell offers support for motion detection, night vision, and two-way audio. You don’t get some of the more advanced features by default, including smart alerts, but the included Sync Module 2 lets you see a live view and use local storage without a premium subscription.

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.

Ring’s Stick Up Cam Battery has returned to its all-time low of $54.99 ($45 off) at Amazon. The battery-powered 1080p security camera is usable both indoors and outside; it also supports two-way audio, night video, and motion alerts, though if you want to save video, you’ll need a Ring Protect plan (which starts at $4.99 a month).
If you’re looking for a more affordable security camera and don’t need to use it outdoors, the second-gen Ring Indoor Cam is a bit cheaper now that it’s available at Amazon for $29.99 ($30 off), its lowest price yet. The wired security camera offers sharp 1080p HD resolution, a built-in siren, and two-way audio. It also comes with color night vision and a physical privacy cover for quickly and conveniently disabling its recording capabilities.
The battery-powered Blink Outdoor 4, Amazon’s latest outdoor security camera, is on sale for an all-time low of $39.99 ($60 off) at Amazon. The 1080p camera offers essential monitoring features such as motion detection, night vision, and two-way audio. It also offers a wider field of view than the prior model and onboard person detection, so long as you opt for the $ 3-a-month subscription.

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.

We think the Blink Wired Floodlight Camera is the best budget model you can buy, and it’s even more affordable now that it’s down to just $59.99 ($30 off) at Amazon. The 1080p security camera has two lights pushing 2,600 lumens, which is bright enough to illuminate an area and help you see both visitors and intruders. It also has motion detection, two-way audio, and the ability to remotely sound a siren. You can unlock even more functionality with a Blink Subscription Plan, including person detection with smart notifications.
The 1080p Ring Pan-Tilt Indoor Cam is down to $49.99 ($30 off) at Amazon, matching its all-time low. Its mechanically rotating head offers 360-degree panning (plus a generous tilt range) to ensure you can see every corner of the room it’s in. It supports two-way talk and the ability to sound a siren. If you have a Ring Protect Plan, you can also get motion alerts with person detection and six seconds of the event’s pre-roll footage saved to the cloud.

Best Prime Day deals on streaming devices under $100

Amazon’s latest 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 Alexa integration.

The hybrid Echo and Fire TV is faster than its predecessor with extensive hands-free voice control capabilities, support for Wi-Fi 6E, and excellent performance. Read our review.

You can buy the Alexa Voice Remote Pro on sale at Amazon for $24.99 ($10 off), which is an all-time low. Unlike the standard voice remote you get with many Fire TVs and streaming devices, the Remote Pro features a handy remote finder feature, which allows you to track it down using an Alexa-based smart speaker, Android, or iOS. It also has two customizable buttons and a dedicated button that makes it easy to view recent content. Read our review.
The latest Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K is on sale for $24.99 (50 percent off) at Amazon, which matches its lowest price. The 4K streaming device is small enough to hide behind your TV and offers Dolby Vision, HDR10, and HDR10 Plus. It’s a lot like the higher-end Fire TV Stick 4K Max, only with Wi-Fi 6 support and less storage.

Amazon’s own Fire TV Soundbar is a 2.0-channel speaker that stretches 24 inches long. It’s got support for Dolby Audio, DTS, and Bluetooth and connects to a compatible TV via an HDMI port with eARC or ARC. Read our hands-on impressions.

Roku’s Streaming Stick 4K is going for $34 ($16 off) at Amazon. It’s not our favorite streaming stick, but it’s an affordable way to add streaming software to an older TV or monitor, or to replace your smart TV’s built-in apps. It also supports Dolby Vision and comes with a Roku Voice Remote for hands-free control.

Best gaming deals under $100

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 has dropped to $33.24 (about $16 off) at Amazon. The low-profile gaming mouse uses Logi’s 12K Hero sensor, which offers more optical resolution than most people need. It’s rated to last up to 250 hours on just a single AA battery, and you can reprogram its six total buttons using Logitech’s Hub software.
Razer’s Universal Quick Charging Stand for Xbox Series X / S controllers is on sale at Amazon in some colors starting at just $18.99 ($21 off). You can also charge older Xbox One controllers on the stand, which uses magnets to keep the battery pack perfectly aligned with its charging contacts.
The Amazon Luna Wireless Controller is on sale for $39.99 ($40 off) at Amazon. While the controller is designed for Amazon’s cloud gaming service, you can use it as a standard Bluetooth or USB gamepad with PC, mobile devices, and more. It works best with Luna, however, as it offers seamless device switching that lets you pause on one screen and easily resume on another. It also connects directly to Amazon’s cloud servers to reduce latency.
Razer’s last-gen Wolverine V2 Chroma Wired controller for Xbox and PC is available for $66.99 ($83 off) at Amazon. That’s a great price for one of the mot customizable controllers you can buy, even if you do need to stay tethered. It has six remappable buttons in addition to the standard suite, including four rear-facing paddles and two bumpers. You can also enable hair triggers, easily swap thumbstick tops, and customize its RGB lighting.

Best e-reader and tablet deals under $100

The 2023 Amazon Fire HD 10 sports a 10.1-inch, 1080p display and 3GB of RAM, which is plenty if you’re streaming or browsing. It’s lighter than the last-gen model, too, and comes with support for both the Made for Amazon Stylus Pen and Amazon’s handwriting recognition technology.

You can buy Amazon’s latest Fire HD 8 tablet at Amazon with ads and 64GB of storage for a new low of $54.99, down from $129.99. The Fire HD 8 isn’t the sharpest Amazon tablet you can buy, but it’s still a decent slate if you’re rich with Amazon content, especially since it offers relatively long battery life and support for both USB-C and wireless charging. It’s also a little more comfortable to hold, which makes it more appealing for reading. Read our review.

Best charger deals under $100

Anker’s Qi2-certified MagGo Wireless Charging Station unfolds to wirelessly charge a MagSafe-compatible iPhone, an Apple Watch, and a pair of AirPods all at the same time.

Belkin’s 15W MagSafe charger has a braided 6.6-foot cable and an integrated kickstand to prop your iPhone up horizontally. It doesn’t ship with a power adapter, but you can use any 20W adapter.

A two-pack of Ugreen’s 100W USB-C to USB-C cables has dropped to $8.99 ($7 off) at Amazon. If the 3.3-foot cables sound a little too short for you, a two-pack of 10-foot cables is also on sale for $18.39 (about $15 off) at Amazon. You can use them to speedily transfer data and charge smartphones, laptops, tablets, and any other USB-C device you have.
Anker’s 10-foot 240W USB-C to USB-C cable is down to $13.99 ($3 off) at Amazon. It’s one of the fastest cables you can buy and should easily enable super-quick charging speeds and data transfer rates for laptops, tablets, and smartphones. The wiring is encapsulated in a braided nylon material, which is ideal for both longevity and flexibility.

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

Anker’s MagGo Magnetic Charging Station 8-in-1 is a wireless charging stand capable of delivering Qi2 speeds (15W) of power to newer iPhone models. The magnetic, orb-shaped gadget also features a three-outlet power strip and multiple USB-C and USB-A ports.

You can get an Anker MagGo 3-in-1 wireless charging stand for $71.99 ($28 off) at Amazon. It’s been as low as $70 before, but it’s a good opportunity to save a bit on a solid MagSafe-compatible stand that supports Qi2 charging speeds for iPhone 12 series phones and newer. There’s also there’s a sidekick Apple Watch holder and room in the base to charge a pair of AirPods or another pair of wireless earbuds.
The ESR Qi2 3-in-1 wireless charging station is down to $53.99 ($19 off) at Amazon, matching its all-time low. It offers 15W MagSafe charging for compatible iPhones and dedicated spots for Apple Watches and earbuds, just like most of its ilk. Its unique trait, however, is that the Apple Watch holder is detachable, so you can take it with you and use it separately with any USB charger.

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

The single-port Anker Nano Charger is down to $12.99 ($10 off) at Amazon in multiple colors — a new low. The USB-C GaN adapter has a foldable prong and supports up to 30W of power, which is just over the requisite threshold required for 15W MagSafe chargers.
Kasa’s Smart Wi-Fi Power Strip is down to $39.99 ($40 off) at Amazon, matching its all-time low. It features six AC outlets that you can control individually, whether using the built-in switch or remotely with Alexa or Google Assistant. There are also three USB-A ports.

Verge favorites and other miscellaneous Prime Day deals

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.

Prime members who have never subscribed to Amazon Music Unlimited can sign up for four months for free for a limited time. Non-Prime members, meanwhile, can get three months free. The ad-free streaming service typically costs $9.99 a month for Prime members and provides access to more than 100 million songs as well as millions of podcast episodes. It includes a growing library of tracks with high-fidelity codecs and spatial audio.
The Joseph Joseph Garlic Rocker is on sale for $14.01 (about $6 off) at Amazon. The perforated metal slither lets you easily crush and mince garlic without reaching for the blade, making it a must-have for any foodie’s shopping list.
A single Tile Mate is going for $18.29 (about $7 off) at Amazon, which is one of the better prices we’ve seen as of late. The handy Bluetooth tracker allows you to sound an alarm within 250 feet or view its last known location on a map, and it’s compatible with both Android and iPhone. It also offers a generous three years of battery life, but you can’t replace the battery once it’s spent.

LifeStraw’s basic filter removes unwanted viruses, bacteria, and microplastics as you drink, giving you a safe way to hydrate no matter where you are.

The Logitech Litra Glow is a light that can clamp to any monitor or laptop, one that’s currently down to $48.50 (about $11 off) at Amazon. You can use an app in Windows and macOS to control its brightness and color temperature, and it also lets you easily adjust the height, tilt, and swivel.
You can get a 1,073-piece Lego set of The Child (aka “Grogu”) from The Mandalorian at Amazon for $62.99 ($27 off). You’ll get a mini figurine and an info display to go along with the full build, which depicts Grogu holding his beloved gearshift knob from the Razor Crest ship.

The slice is a petite cutting tool with a ceramic blade that’s quick, easy, and safe.

You can get a Glocusent book light for $17.99 ($15 off) at Amazon. It wraps around your neck and features two flexible ends capped by lights, allowing you to adjust its angle for your most comfortable reading position. It has an 80-hour rechargeable battery, three color temperature settings, and six brightness levels.
The AeroPress Clear is selling for $34.96 (around $15 off) at Amazon. We like the trendy coffee maker for its ability to brew a single-serve cup of joe without any power required. That makes it great for camping trips, travel, and other scenarios where a traditional countertop machine won’t work.

The AirFly Pro Deluxe is a dongle for plugging into a simple 3.5mm headphone jack and wirelessly connecting a pair of AirPods or other Bluetooth headphones. It offers around 25 hours of battery life and includes an adapter for the dual-prong headphone connectors used by airlines.