Prime Day in October 2024 gave Prime members the chance to save on their favorite technology and get holiday gifts early and for less. If you checked out Amazon’s site yesterday or today, you may have been quickly overwhelmed by the amount of sales available.
But with Engadget, you can easily navigate the ocean of discounts. We’ve handpicked October’s best Prime Day deals on gadgets and gear, including discounts on smartphones, tablets, gaming accessories, robot vacuums, and more. These are the best Prime Day deals available on the second day of the sale. We’ll be updating this post regularly during Prime Day in October, so check back for the latest deals.
And if you’re looking for some very specific tech deals, check out our other Prime Day articles rounding up the best Apple Prime Day deals, Prime Day SSD deals, Prime Day deals under $50, and more .
Best Prime Day deals: Engadget’s picks
The best Apple deals on Prime Day
Apple deals can be hit or miss on Amazon Prime Day, but there are plenty of good deals to shop this year. Whether you’re looking for a new Apple device for yourself or know you want to buy one as a gift, you can save some money by buying one now.
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Apple AirPods Pro for $169 ($80 off): Apple’s most powerful wireless earbuds have great ANC, a great sound profile, decent battery life, and thanks to software updates they’ve added new features like voice isolation and Siri interaction (hearing aid features will be released soon).
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Apple AirPods Max for $395 ($154 off): These expensive cans are a much better deal when they’re on sale, and they boast great sound quality, great ANC, a gorgeous design, and solid battery life. Available with Lightning or USB-C.
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Apple Watch SE (2nd generation, GPS) for $170 ($79 off): The entry-level Apple Watch remains a great choice for first-time smartwatch buyers, as long as they can live without the larger always-on display and more advanced health features of the more expensive Series 10. This is also one of the lowest priced products. I tracked it down for the 40mm model. The larger 44mm version is also $200 off.
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Apple 10th Generation iPad for $299 ($50 off): The new Baseline iPad updates the device you know with a fresh design, improved performance, USB-C charging, and improved battery life.
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Apple 9th Generation iPad for $199 ($130 off): Although this model is already on sale, $200 for the iPad is a solid sale price. This slab comes with a 10.2-inch display, A13 Bionic chip, 64GB of storage, and even an outdated physical home button.
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Apple 13-inch MacBook Air M2 for $749 ($250 off): Despite having a slightly older chipset, the M2 MacBook Air is still a good budget choice for most people, except for those who routinely push themselves to the limit with activities like video editing. .
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Apple 13-inch MacBook Air M3 for $849 ($250 off): This is our top pick for the best MacBook you can buy today, with great performance, a thin and lightweight design, a bright screen, and a comfortable keyboard and trackpad.
Prime day anchor deals
You can never have too many charging accessories, including cables, wireless charging pads, and power banks. Anker makes some of the most popular products in all of these categories, and Prime Day offers great discounts on Anker gear.
Best Prime Day deals on headphones and earbuds
Headphones and earbuds are usually one of the biggest deals on Prime Day, so it’s the perfect time to consider upgrading or buying one as a gift for someone. Whether you’re looking for over-ear headphones or in-ear wireless earbuds, Prime Day offers big discounts on all types.
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Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones for $298 ($101 off): Our selection of the best wireless headphones are cheaper than ever and feature great sound quality, ANC, multi-device connectivity, and 30 hours of battery life.
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Bose QuietComfort Headphones for $199 ($150 off): These are some of our favorite noise-canceling headphones, and most colors are on sale for Prime Day.
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Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones for $329 ($100 off): These headphones offer best-in-class noise cancellation, and at this sale price, they’re a much better deal than usual.
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Anker Soundcore Space A40 Wireless Earbuds for $45 ($35 off): This is a new record lowest price for our favorite low-cost wireless earbuds that offer stable ANC, superior sound profiles, multi-device connectivity, wireless charging, and a comfortable fit.
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Jabra Elite 4 Active for $70 ($50 off): These are my favorite headphones for running with their comfortable IP57 rated design, great sound quality and ANC, multi-point connectivity, and solid battery life.
Best Prime Day Amazon Device Deals
Aside from Black Friday, Amazon Prime Day is the best time of year to get your hands on technology made by online retailers. You can typically find items like Echo speakers, Fire TV devices, Kindle e-readers, and more at record low prices.
Prime Day Lego deals
Many Lego sets are already discounted during October’s Prime Day. Some of our favorites include the Star Wars, Super Mario, and Harry Potter ranges, which are up to 41% off.
Best Prime Day deals on robot vacuums and smart home gadgets
Everyone needs a vacuum cleaner, whether they want to do household chores themselves or automate them using robotic devices. Prime Day has tons of top-rated robot vacuums (and cordless vacuums) on sale, as well as tons of other great smart home gadgets.
The best Prime Day deals on kitchen technology
Whether you’re just starting to meal prep or already planning a multi-course Thanksgiving menu, the right kitchen techniques can make a big difference in your culinary journey. Prime Day this fall offers big discounts on your favorite small appliances, from air fryers to pizza ovens to ice cream machines.
The best Prime Day deals on tech
Yes, Black Friday is just around the corner, but it’s not wise to sleep on Prime Day’s tech deals (especially if you’ve already paid the annual fee to become a Prime member). This is a great time to buy something for yourself or cross a few items off your holiday shopping list early, with big discounts on smartphones, TVs, streaming devices, gaming gear, and more. It’s time.
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Samsung The Frame Smart TV for $978 ($668 off): This is a return to July’s Prime Day price for this bundle, which includes Samsung’s iconic Art TV and white bezels.
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LG 55-inch C4 evo OLED Smart TV for $1,297 ($700 off): LG’s mid-range OLED set, the C4 family, includes an upgraded Alpha 9 Gen 7 chip, improved brightness, and a maximum refresh rate of 144Hz. Most sizes are currently discounted.
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Dyson V15 Detect Plus Cordless Vacuum Cleaner, $570 ($180 off): This version of our top pick in our best cordless vacuum cleaner guide has great suction power and can handle pet hair without breaking a sweat. Additionally, it has a run time of 60 minutes and comes with a number of cleaner head accessories.
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Dyson Airwrap for $500 ($100 off): Dyson’s hugely popular hairstyling tool uses the Coanda effect to create waves and curls without adding extra heat.
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SanDisk microSDXC Card (128GB, 2-pack) for Nintendo Switch for $28 ($12 off): SanDisk’s Switch-branded microSD cards aren’t the fastest we’ve used, but they’re perfectly suited for most use cases, and this is solid value for a two-pack.
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SanDisk Ultra microSD Card (1.5TB) $89 ($61 off): If you don’t really care about performance and just want a lot of space for as little money as possible, this deal should work for you. You’ll have to deal with slower transfer speeds, but the discount saves you about $20 off the regular price for this 1.5 TB card in recent months.
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Crucial X9 Pro Portable SSD (1TB) for $85 ($10 off): X9 Pro ranks at the top of our best portable SSD guide, combining reliable performance with a rugged, compact design. We’ve seen this 1TB model go significantly cheaper in previous sales, but it’s hovered in the $90 to $100 range for most of the past year. This discount is the lowest price since January.
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Sonos Era 100 for $199 ($50 off): This is one of our favorite smart speakers thanks to its excellent sound quality, Trueplay tuning, and Bluetooth support. Plus, if you have two, you can pair them together for a great stereo sound experience.
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Marshall Emberton II Speakers for $100 ($70 off): One of our favorite Bluetooth speakers, this model has an attractive, retro design, a comfortable and balanced sound profile, and up to 30 hours of battery life.
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Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra for $920 ($380 off): The entire Galaxy S24 lineup was reduced in price during this sale event. The Galaxy S24+ is discounted to $750, while the Galaxy S24 is only $600.
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Google Pixel 8a for $379 ($121 off): Our picks for the best midrange smartphones have 120Hz displays, great cameras, and strong battery life.
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Roku Streaming Stick 4K for $34 ($16 off): One of our top picks for the best streaming devices, this Roku dongle supports 4K, HDR10+, and Dolby Vision content, and provides access to lots of free content thanks to Roku’s operating system.
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Roku Ultra (2024) for $79 ($21 off): The new Ultra is 30% faster than previous models and supports Dolby Atmos, Dolby Vision, and Wi-Fi 6.
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Elgato Stream Deck+ for $170 ($30 off): This upgraded version of the popular streaming controller includes 8 programmable buttons, 4 dials, and a touch strip, all of which work together to create the ultimate controller perfect for your gaming or productivity setup. can.
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