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By now you've likely heard that Amazon's highly anticipated October Prime Day event -- also known as Prime Big Deal Days -- is just around the corner. This major shopping event is set for Oct. 8 and 9, but a lot of the best Prime Day sales have already dropped for those wanting to snap up early deals. You can find discounts on a wide array of items right now, from everyday essentials to headphones and earbuds, impressive TVs, laptops and much more. That's why our shopping experts are working tirelessly to uncover fresh, exciting deals -- saving you the hassle of endless scrolling and questioning whether a discount is truly worth it.
This live blog will be updated constantly 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 checked to ensure you're getting the best possible price available now, all you need to do is choose the right deal for you.
Our absolute favorite early Prime Day deals
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Early Prime Day TV deals from Hisense, Sony, Amazon and more
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). This top-quality Hisense TV is at an all time low price.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.Toshiba 55-inch C350 4K Fire TV: $250 (save $120). A top budget-friendly option if you're looking for a decent size TV with plenty of features.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.
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.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.
Early Prime day headphone deals on Apple, Beats, Anker and more
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: $429 (save $120). Best paired with an Apple device because of multipoint Bluetooth, allowing you to automatically switch between iOS devices.Jabra Elite 10: $200 (save $50). Dolby Atmos sound gives you an immersive audio experience.
Beats Powerbeats Pro wireless earbuds: $160 (save $90). Listen to your favorite tunes all day with up to 9 hours of listening time
Soundcore Anker Life Q20 headphones: $40 (save $20). Exclusive BassUp technology that strengthens the bass output.
Apple AirPods Pro (2nd gen): $199 (save $50). 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.
Early Prime Day tech deals on trackers, chargers and more
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): $80 (save $19). 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). Now you don't have to wait until you get to the airport to see if your bag is overweight.
Jack Skellington Echo Dot: $63 (save $27). Just in time for Halloween.
Samsung 990 Evo 1TB SSD: $80 (save $70). A perfect storage upgrade for gaming or work.
Anker Zolo power bank: $18 (save $8). This 10,000mAh portable USB-C charger can give your devices a boost on the go. Just be sure to clip the on-page coupon.
Early Prime Day tablet deals for Apple, Samsung, Lenovo and more
From low-cost models perfect for streaming and scrolling to higher-end models for creatives and productivity, there's 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.Apple iPad (9th generation): $224 (save $105). Enjoy games and media on this affordable tablet from Apple -- powered by the A13 Bionic processor.
Samsung galaxy Tab A9+ tablet: $180 (save $30). 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?
Lenovo Tab M11: $170 (save $60). Comes with a case and a pen so you're all set with everything you need.
Early Prime Day laptop deals for MacBooks, Chromebooks and more
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.Lenovo IdeaPad 3i laptop: $324 (save $275). Almost half off this solid, touchscreen laptop.Acer Aspire 3 slim laptop: $300 (save $22). Great for Zoom meetings with temporal noise reduction technology for high-quality imagery in poor lighting environments.
AOC 15.6-inch gaming laptop: $400 (save $1,000). 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 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.
Early Prime Day smart home deals on Ring, Blink, Eero and more
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 pan and tilt for more coverage, along with night vision and SD card storage.
Google Nest learning thermostat, 2-pack: $189 (save $60). Don't even lift a finger, it programs itself to help you save energy while staying comfortable.
TP-Link Tapo smart plug mini, 3-pack: $22 (save $28). You can also set schedules and timers through the app on your smartphone, easily controlled wherever you are.
Govee RGBIC floor lamp: $60 (save $40). Add ambiance to your space with this colorful smart light while it's back down to its lowest price.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 FireTV 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 FireTV stick.
Early Prime Day home and kitchen deals on vacuums, coffee makers and more
Grab everything you need to make daily life more convenient with these deals on all things kitchen and home.
Coway air purifiers: $80 (save $50). Keep your home air clean and free of dust and other allergens.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.
Roborock S8 Plus robot vacuum + mop: $550 (save $450). With 6,000Pa suction, 60-day dust storage and mopping, this device can handle your floors for you.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.
Nespresso Vertuo POP+ deluxe coffee and espresso maker: $129 (save $71). Make your favorite fancy coffees in the comfort of your own kitchen.
Early Prime Day health and fitness deals from Oral B, Amazfit and more
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.
Amazfit Band 7 fitness and activity tracker: $45 (save $5). Keep track of your health and wellness goals with a simple tracker like this.
Vital Proteins collagen peptides powder, 19oz: $35 (save $12). Add it into any beverage for some extra collagen.
Oral-B Genius X Limited electric toothbrush: $100 (save $100). Keep in mind this deal is available to Prime members only.
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.
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 15Prime Day 2016: July 12.Prime Day 2017: July 11 to 12 (first to last longer than one day)Prime Day 2018: July 16 to 17Prime 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 13Prime Early Access Sale 2022: Oct. 11 to 12Prime Day 2023: July 11 to 12Prime Big Deal Days 2023: Oct. 10 to 11Amazon Big Spring Sale: March 20 to 25Prime Day 2024: July 16 to 17Prime Big Deal Days 2024: Oct. 8 to Oct 9Will 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 sale event, which conveniently starts the same day as Prime Big Deal Days.
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.
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See all photosDoes 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.
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.
