We found 30-odd October Prime Day deals we love for $100 or less

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Brandt Ranj

is a commerce reporter for The Verge writing about the best deals and gadgets. He previously wrote for Business Insider, Rolling Stone, Futurism, and Popular Science.

The sheer volume of deals available for Prime Big Deal Days can feel overwhelming, and seeing four-figure discounts on a 4K TV or gaming laptop may give you the sense that the biggest discounts are the best. That’s not necessarily true, though, because some of the best deals we’ve seen this year will set you back less than $100. The AirPods 4, base Fire HD 10 Tablet, and Ring Battery Doorbell Plus are three great examples, all of which are on sale at or below their best price to date.

Below you’ll find 30 deals for $100 or less from Apple, Google, Amazon, Lego, and more. Many items are under $50 (or even $25!), so you can stock up on chargers, earbuds, media streamers, and other accessories that you’ll rely on every day, or can give as gifts for the holidays. If you are looking to splurge on some more premium gear, we also have Prime Day recs for robot vacuums, noise-canceling headphones, and Apple gear. That said, be aware that Amazon’s sale ends tomorrow, October 9th, so you only have a few more hours to take advantage of it.

$89

Apple’s AirPods 4 are the latest update to the company’s base-model wireless earbuds. The hard, plastic buds feature improved audio over the third-gen model, along with deep iOS integration and spatial audio with head tracking. Read our review.

$65

Apple’s AirTags are unobtrusive, waterproof, and tap into the massive Find My network for out-of-range locating. Read our original review.

The Fitbit Inspire 3 is a budget-friendly fitness band that’s on sale for $79.95 ($20 off) at Amazon, Walmart, and Best Buy. It features a slim OLED display, offers up to three days of battery life, and can be easily detached from its band and clipped onto your clothes if you prefer not to wear it on your wrist. It can track your activity, heart rate, and sleep, though heart rate tracking is unavailable when it’s clipped on. If you subscribe to Fitbit Premium ($9.99 a month / $79.99 a year), you’ll also get access to Daily Readiness Score and stress tracking. Read our hands-on impressions.
The Galaxy Buds FE, which offer a pared-down experience compared to the step-up Buds 3 Pro, are matching their all-time low of $54.99 ($45 off) at Amazon. For the price, you get decent sound, a comfortable design, and noise cancellation that performs relatively well. They also offer around six hours of battery life with ANC enabled. That said, they lack several notable features, including wireless charging and multipoint support, and only carry an IPX2 rating. Read our review.
Twelve South’s 50W PlugBug, which features a pair of USB-C ports, is down to $38.99 ($31 off) at Amazon, matching its best price to date. The charger’s built-in support for Apple’s Find My network makes it a particularly good choice if you travel frequently and want to ensure you don’t accidentally leave your charger behind at an airport or hotel room. It’s also relatively compact, featuring foldable prongs and a slim profile that makes it easy to slip into your bag.

$81

The Amazfit Active 2 delivers outsized value for the price. It looks spiffy and has a wide array of health tracking features, plus built-in GPS and AI chatbots to provide extra context to your data. Read our review.

$70

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.

Amazon’s Echo Spot is on sale for $44.99 ($35 off) at Amazon and Best Buy, matching its best price to date. In addition to serving as a solid smart speaker, the latest Spot also functions as a great bedside alarm clock, with a customizable 2.83-inch screen that displays the time, weather, and other useful information. It also integrates seamlessly with Amazon Alexa, letting you set reminders, control smart home devices, and handle other tasks completely hands-free. Read our review.
We’ve found Roku to have the easiest user interface of any streaming hardware platform, and you can snag its Streaming Stick 4K for a new low price of $29.99 ($20 off) at Amazon, Best Buy, and Walmart. The 4K streaming device supports the latest audio and video technologies, including Dolby Vision HDR and Dolby Atmos, and features a more powerful Wi-Fi receiver than previous generations. It works with Apple’s AirPlay, too, allowing you to wirelessly stream music and videos from your iPhone, iPad, or Mac; it can also be controlled using Amazon Alexa when connected to an Alexa-enabled smart speaker.
Smart bulbs let you change the mood of your room using your phone or voice, and you can pick up a two-pack of Lifx’s Color A19 800-lumen bulbs for just $29.42 (about $10 off) at Amazon. The Wi-Fi bulbs can be used with all three major smart assistants (Alexa, Google Assistant, and Siri) without requiring a hub. You can also adjust their brightness, color (including a wide range on the white color spectrum), and set them to turn on and off on a schedule, so they won’t accidentally stay on overnight.
Blink’s Wired Floodlight Camera has all the essential features of similar outdoor cameras, but it’s on sale at Amazon, Best Buy, and The Home Depot for $49.99 ($50 off), which matches its all-time low. The 1080p security cam features two built-in lights, a siren that activates when the motion sensor is triggered, and two-way audio, allowing you to communicate with someone when you can see them. Signing up for a Blink Subscription Plan will also enable AI-powered smart detection for packages and people.

$35

The 1080p Blink Outdoor 4 security camera offers support for motion detection, night vision, and two-way audio. There’s the option of local recording with the bundled Sync Module 2 (the newer Sync Module XR is out, but we haven’t tested it yet), and unlike the third-gen model, it supports person detection and has a wider field of view.

$80

This wireless Ring doorbell has great video quality, head-to-toe view, and speedy response times for a battery doorbell. It works with Amazon Alexa and can send alerts for people and packages with a Ring Home subscription.

Marshall’s Emberton II has returned to $99.99 ($70 off) at Amazon, Best Buy, and Marshall’s online storefront. The unique speaker resembles one of the company’s iconic amps, but it boasts an IP67 rating, ensuring it won’t be damaged when exposed to water. It can also play music in true stereo, and you can pair two together to create a larger wireless system. Marshall says the speaker can last over 30 hours per charge (it’ll partially depend on your preferred listening volume), so you shouldn’t have to charge it too often.
If you want a compact Bluetooth speaker to stash on a backpacking trip, JBL’s Go 3 is a great choice given it’s currently on sale for $27.95 ($12 off) at Amazon. It plays music in mono, but weighs under half a pound and lasts up to five hours on a single charge. The built-in strap is carabiner-ready, too, and its IP67 rating means you won’t have to immediately stash it away if it starts to rain.
If you don’t need surround sound but still want something that can outperform your TV’s built-in speakers, Amazon’s entry-level Fire TV Soundbar is a great budget option that’s now matching its all-time low of $89.99 ($30 off) at Amazon. The loud, inexpensive soundbar measures a mere 24 inches long — so it’ll fit comfortably on most media centers — and features built-in Bluetooth support for expanded audio playback.

$69

Lego’s tribute to Disney’s 100th year in the movie business is an 811-piece kit shaped like a vintage-style film camera. Minifigs depicting Disney’s early animated stars — including Mickey, Minnie, Bambi, Dumbo, and Walt Disney himself — are also included.

$45

Lego’s 709-piece kit lets you construct three brick-ified bonsai trees, including a black pine, a ginkgo with yellow leaves, and a wisteria with hanging lilac flowers. It also comes with three ornamental displays, just in case you want a raised stand on which to showcase them.

The iOttie Easy One Touch Car Mount is a great road trip companion, one you can currently grab at Amazon for $17.99 (about $7 off), which is about $1 shy of its best price to date. It features relatively strong suction that allows you to easily stick it to your dashboard or windshield, freeing up your AC vents, and it offers wide compatibility with smartphones and cases of different sizes. It also features a magnetic tab near the bottom, which helps keep the charging cable organized.
Nerf’s Pro Stryfe X, an electric-powered dart gun that can send darts flying at up to 150 feet per second, is on sale at Amazon for $65.63 ($about $15 off) right now. The Stryfe X comes with 30 darts, as well as a clip that holds up to 15 at a time. Nerf includes protective glasses to keep your eyes safe, which is actually important given the darts’ velocity.

$27

Azul is a game in which you arrange patterned tiles in order to create the most beautiful tapestry possible. Arranging tiles in a strategic sequence will help you build your score while limiting your opponents’ ability to grow theirs.

$34

In the iconic board game classic Catan, players strategically compete and trade for resources.

The Sennheiser IE 200 are on sale for $99.95 ($60 off) at Amazon, which is basically the same price we saw in July. Although the earbuds ditch Bluetooth for a more reliable wired connection, they still feature adjustable ear hooks and a detachable braided cable, which is easy to replace if it becomes worn out. A “dual-tunable” design also allows you to adjust the position of the ear tips, allowing you to fine-tune the sound profile depending on your preferences. The IE 200 don’t feature a built-in mic, though, which means they’re strictly for listening to music and podcasts. Read our review.
The Skullcandy Method 360 ANC are on sale at Amazon $71.24 ($59 off), matching their previous all-time low. The newer earbuds use licensed technology and audio tuning by Bose, so they’re basically low-end Bose earbuds in disguise. That means you can expect a well-balanced sound, along with up to 40 hours of battery life, decent noise cancellation, and IPX4 water resistance.
If you’re an avid concert goer who’d like to retain your hearing later in life — and who wouldn’t? — Loop’s ultra-comfortable Experience 2 earpugs are on sale at Amazon for $28.95 ($10 off), nearly matching their best price to date. The stylish earplugs won’t reduce noise as effectively as a custom set; however, they do carry a noise reduction rating of 12dB, which is totally adequate for that occasional Turnstile set.
You can currently buy the Tile Pro at Amazon for $21.36 (about $14 off), which is its lowest price to date. The platform-agnostic tracker is our top pick for Android users, offering reliable, accurate tracking both at home and on the go. It features a built-in keyring and a user-replaceable battery, and if you sign up for the $14.99 monthly subscription, you can also send SOS alerts to loved ones and Tile’s 24/7 emergency dispatch service.

$100

Birdfy’s entry-level smart feeder features a 1080p camera and an app that lets you view birds up close as they munch on seeds. If you fork out $4 per month for the premium subscription, you also get access to Birdfy’s AI, which identifies bird species and lets you set custom alerts for your favorites.

$30

The AeroPress has made a name among enthusiasts for its great brewing ability and extreme portability. Its simple, hands-on operation can make your morning coffee ritual more fun and engaging than a traditional drip-style maker.

Levoit’s Core 300-P air purifier is currently down to $84.99 ($15 off) at Amazon, matching the low we last saw during July Prime Day. The air purifier promises to filter out 99.97 percent of ultra-fine particles, including pollen, dust, and animal dander, resulting in cleaner indoor air. It weighs just under eight pounds and measures approximately 14 inches tall, making it a good option for small bedrooms.
Amazon’s Smart Plug is on sale for $12.99 ($10 off) at Amazon and Best Buy, which is just $2 shy of its lowest price to date. You can use the smart plug to easily add smarts to various traditional gadgets, including Christmas lights, lamps, coffee makers, fans, and kettles. You don’t need a smart home hub either, though bear in mind that the plugs are only compatible with Alexa, so you might want to steer clear if you’re embedded in another smart home ecosystem.

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.

$16

The ChomChom is a reusable roller that works great for removing unwanted pet hair from furniture, allowing you to skip lint rollers, vacuuming, and other cleaning tools in a pinch.