October Prime Day (technically called Prime Big Deal Days) is happening now through Oct. 7, offering tons of discounts on tech, exclusive to Prime members . That includes markdowns on earbuds , headphones , smartwatches and fitness trackers . Some of the top newly-added deals include 20 percent off Apple Airpods 3 and 50 percent off the Google Pixel Watch 3 .
I frequently cover shopping events like Amazon Prime Day, Black Friday and Cyber Monday as a commerce editor for NBC Selected, so I know how to find deals that are actually worth buying. I spent weeks combing through thousands of discounts to find the best October Prime Day tech deals — each one I recommend below is highly rated and 20 percent off or more, as well as at its lowest price in at least three months. I’ll frequently update this list throughout Prime Big Deal Days with editor-approved picks, so continue to check back for new additions.
Want more from NBC Selected? Sign up for our newsletter, The Selection, and shop smarter. Best October Prime Day tech deals Best earbud and headphone deals With earbuds, a good fit makes all the difference, and Apple stacks the odds in your favor by including five ear-tip sizes with these AirPods, which is more options than most competitors provide.
Once you’ve dialed in the right fit, they’re comfortable enough to wear for hours on end. Everything else checks out, too: top-notch noise cancellation, a transparency mode that sounds impressively natural, crisp call quality, and dependable battery life. The controls deserve special mention, since a simple swipe along either stem adjusts the volume, so your phone can stay in your pocket while you make calls or listen to music and more.
Whether you’re team iPhone or team Android, these sleek earbuds play nicely with both, so they’re an easy pick for just about anyone. You get noise cancellation to shut out the world and a transparency mode to let it back in, plus Apple Find My support for tracking them down when they go missing. They come in four colors, including an eye-catching see-through version.
These standout over-ear headphones practically beg to be packed for your next trip. They’re light and comfortable enough for long hauls, with top-tier noise cancellation to drown out engine drone and chatty passengers. They collapse into a compact shape that tucks into the included hard-shell case, and a wired audio cable is included too, so you can plug into the seatback screen for in-flight movies.
These Sony headphones are remarkably lightweight and deliver up to 35 hours of battery life. When compared to much pricier competitors, they stand out for their featherlight feel and all-day comfort, staying pleasant to wear even after hours of listening. They have crisp sound with noise cancellation and adjustable ambient sound mode so that you can hear your surroundings.
Best fitness tracker deals This watch pairs a big, bright display with advanced running features from Fitbit. Custom run workouts deliver real-time guidance and form tracking, while daily readiness scores and cardio load insights help balance training with recovery. Loss-of-pulse detection can prompt a call to emergency services, and a 24-hour battery keeps this sleek Android smartwatch going all day.
With this watch, a personalized energy score gauges daily readiness based on the previous day’s activity, while improved heart rate tracking filters out unnecessary movement for more accurate readings. Sleep monitoring, tailored wellness tips, and run-and-ride comparisons against past workouts make this sleek Bluetooth smartwatch a stylish, capable everyday fitness companion. Calling all adventurers, this rugged 48-millimeter smartwatch shrugs off extreme heat and cold, handles surfing and freediving, and packs a bright AMOLED screen you can read in full sun.
Offline maps and dual-band GPS keep you on track, and the battery lasts nearly a month between charges. Best smart home deals Put this Ring camera just about anywhere you need an extra set of eyes. It runs on a battery, stands up to the weather, and attaches to most flat surfaces with the hardware in the box (want it overhead?
The ceiling mount kit is sold separately). You also get the Ring features you’d expect: color night vision, two-way talk, and motion alerts you can fine-tune in the Ring app. Flanked by two wide floodlights that angle out to cover both sides, this outdoor smart camera lights up your outdoor space so you can keep watch.
It wires into your home’s existing outdoor electrical setup, then hands you plenty of control through the Blink app: two-way audio, night vision, a built-in siren, custom motion zones, and alerts tailored to what you actually want to know. Part smart speaker, part alarm clock, this Amazon Echo earns its spot on your nightstand. The built-in display shows the time, the weather, and custom notifications at a glance, and it handles everything you’d want from a smart speaker, whether that’s streaming music, catching up on podcasts and audiobooks, or asking Alexa a question.
Best TV and audio deals Experts previously told us that a dedicated streaming device often runs much faster than the apps preloaded on a TV’s built-in software. Among Amazon’s top options, this Fire TV Stick delivers crisp 4K picture, quick performance and snappy, responsive controls. It streams shows and movies from popular services including Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, Hulu, YouTube, Peacock and many others.
Want a TV with a sharper, richer picture without going huge or spending a fortune? This Hisense 50-Inch E7 Cinema Series TV uses Mini-LED lighting, which means darker shadows, brighter highlights, and colors that really pop. Fast-moving scenes like sports and video games look smooth instead of blurry, and built-in Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos give movies a theater-like look and sound.
It also comes with Fire TV and Alexa built in, so you can find shows just by asking. This portable Bluetooth speaker packs remarkably full, powerful sound into a palm-sized speaker. High-fidelity audio and deep bass fill any space, while a waterproof, dustproof build handles beaches, trails, and poolsides.
A built-in utility loop clips onto bags, USB-C charging keeps it juiced up, and up to 12 hours of battery powered day-long adventures. This television delivers crisp 1080p full HD picture in a compact flat-screen LED design ideal for bedrooms, dorms, and kitchens. The built-in Roku TV platform streams movies, shows, sports, and live local news without an extra device, while the included voice remote simplifies searching.
Wi-Fi connectivity and a Bluetooth headphone mode round out this affordable, easy-to-use everyday television. Best travel tech and accessory deals Why juggle three chargers when one can do everything you needwill do? This wireless charging station powers up your phone, earbuds, and Apple Watch simultaneously, with magnets built into each pad so most devices click right into position.
When it’s time to hit the road, it folds down flat to slip easily into a bag. Anker’s pocket-sized charger can keep all your devices your entire lineup topped juiced up. Thanks to GaN technology and three ports, it can fast-charge an iPhone, iPad, and MacBook Pro or Air simultaneously, while a built-in smart display and touch controls let you see exactly what’s happening and adjust on the fly.
A USB-C cable comes in the box, too, so this sleek little brick is ready to earn a permanent spot on your desk, nightstand, or in your carry-on. Say goodbye to the tangled cord on your next flight. This compact wireless transmitter plugs right into the plane’s in-flight entertainment jack and beams the audio straight to your Bluetooth headphones, so you can binge movies from your seat without being leashed to a tangled cord in the armrest.
It isn’t just for travel, either: pair it with a treadmill screen, your TV, or a gaming console for the same cord-free listening. And with up to 20 hours of battery life per charge (per the brand), it’ll easily outlast even the longest-haul flight. Best October Prime Day tech sales Here are the best Prime Big Deal Days tech sales to know about.
Keep in mind, not every item from a brand is discounted as described below. Up to 56% off Amazon Echo smart speakers Up to 50% off Beats headphones and earbuds Up to 50% off Belkin mobile charging accessories Up to 81% Blink outdoor smart security cameras Up to 50% off Google smartphones and smartwatches Up to 46% off JLab headphones and earbuds Up to 30% Otterbox phone cases Up to 67% off Ring smart security cameras Up to 50% off Roku TVs and streaming devices Up to 39% off Ugreen charging accessories Best tech sales at other retailers Belkin : Up to 25% off wireless charging accessories Best Buy : Up to 60% off laptops, televisions, gaming accessories and more Bose : Up to 30% off headphones and speakers Google : Up to 30% off smartphones and wearables JBL : Up to 50% off speakers, headphones and earbuds JLab : Up to 30% off wireless earbuds and more with code ALIVE Soundcore : Up to 39% off earbuds, headphones and speakers Why are these October Prime Day tech deals worth it? Prime Big Deal Days historically offers Prime members some of the lowest prices of the year on tech, and these limited-time deals only last through October 7.
All of my recommendations above are based on NBC Selected’s previous reporting. I prioritized including award-winning products and those our team has tested. I evaluated the quality of these deals by running them through price trackers like CamelCamelCamel, and I only included those that: Are at their lowest price in at least three months Are 20% off or more Are highly rated with at least a 4-star average rating from hundreds of customers on Amazon Why trust NBC Selected?
I’m a commerce editor for NBC Selected who frequently covers deals and sales. I also cover topics like beauty, wellness and tech. Prior to Prime Big Deal Days, I previewed a list of deals from Amazon and sorted through them to find worthwhile sales you should know about.
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