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Posted: 2024-10-06 14:59:49

Amazon's October Prime Day might be called Prime Big Deal Days this year, but the story is familiar -- tons of discounts across all manner of categories. From everyday essentials to headphones, TVs, and laptops, there are already plenty of discounts available. Our shopping experts are hard at work tracking down the best deals so that you won't miss a thing. We'll keep this list updated with the top savings as we edge closer to the big Oct. 8 kick-off.

This live blog will be continually updated 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. 

Best early October Prime Day Deals 

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You never know when you'll need a backup power source. The EcoFlow Delta 2 can power 90% of appliances and with fast charging that will take it to 80% charge in less than an hour. It comes with a car charging cable and solar panel too, so you have multiple ways to recharge. This power station can support up to 15 devices at once with USB-A, USB-C and AC outlets and ports.

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Amazon Echo devices have long impressed us, and now when you purchase select Echo devices such as smart speakers and smart displays, Amazon is throwing in a free smart bulb with your purchase.

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Say goodbye to lint, pet hair and sticky lint roller papers with this reusable ChomChom roller. It doesn't need batteries or paper, saving you money now and in the long run. It's almost 30% off ahead of October Prime Day.

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This streaming device offers support for 4K HDR streaming to your TV and works with all of your favorite services including Disney Plys, Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV Plus and more.

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Best early Prime Day TV deals from Hisense, Sony, Amazon and more

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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.

Best early Prime Day headphone deals on Apple, Beats, Anker and more

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Earbuds and headphones of all types are heavily discounted for Prime Day. Rock out to your favorite tunes while saving some serious coin. 

Best early Prime Day tech deals on trackers, chargers and more

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From fancy tech gear like AirTags to simple portable chargers, this sale event is slashing the price on everything across the board. 

Best early Prime Day tablet deals for Apple, Samsung, Lenovo and more

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From low-cost models perfect for streaming and scrolling to higher-end models for creatives and productivity, there are plenty of tablet deals to be had right now.

Best early Prime Day laptop deals for MacBooks, Chromebooks and more

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Ready to upgrade to a new device? You can snag a new laptop for gaming, school and everyday tasks at a massive discount.  

Best early Prime Day smart home deals on Ring, Blink, Eero and more

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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.

Early Prime Day home and kitchen deals on vacuums, coffee makers and more

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Grab everything you need to make daily life more convenient with these deals on all things kitchen and home.

Early Prime Day health and fitness deals from Apple, Oral B, Samsung and more

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From fitness equipment to activity trackers and beyond, we've gathered deals to help you prioritize your health for less.

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 15
  • Prime Day 2016: July 12.
  • Prime Day 2017: July 11 to 12 (first to last longer than one day)
  • Prime Day 2018: July 16 to 17
  • Prime 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 13
  • Prime Early Access Sale 2022: Oct. 11 to 12
  • Prime Day 2023: July 11 to 12
  • Prime Big Deal Days 2023: Oct. 10 to 11
  • Amazon Big Spring Sale: March 20 to 25
  • Prime Day 2024: July 16 to 17
  • Prime Big Deal Days 2024: Oct. 8 to Oct 9

Will 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 event and Best Buy's anti-Prime sales -- providing plenty of options to choose from. 

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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