Best Amazon Prime Day Best Buy deals in October 2025: Save up to $300 on laptops, phones and headphones

• Current price: $1,099
• Original price: $1,499

While the M3-powered, 15-inch Apple MacBook Air is an older model, it still holds its own, especially if you want a more budget-friendly option than the later M4s. For example, at Best Buy, you can enjoy $300 off a model with 24GB of RAM and 512GB of SSD storage. 

Also: M3 MacBook Air vs. M2 MacBook Air: Which Apple laptop should you buy?

• Current price: $200
• Original price: $250

Apple’s AirPods Pro 2 may be a few years old, but they’re still a solid pair of earbuds that pump out immersive sound. They support powerful active noise canceling, and thanks to an update from 2024, they can serve as hearing aids. If you don’t mind missing out on the extra bells and whistles found on the AirPods Pro 3, this older model is highly recommended.

Also: AirPods Pro 3 vs. AirPods Pro 2: What to know before rushing to upgrade

• Current price: $950
• Original price: $1,200

If you’re in the market for a powerful laptop that you can rely on for work and productivity, look no further than the Microsoft Surface laptop. This 13.8-inch, Copilot+-ready machine, available in the color dune, is a touchscreen laptop equipped with a Snapdragon X Plus processor, 16GB of RAM, and 512GB SSD storage.

• Current price: $170
• Original price: $350

Our reviewer says the Beats Studio Pro over-ear headphones are close to being dream headphones, in part due to their solid connectivity across Android and iOS, high audio quality, and strong noise cancellation technologies. You can save $180 while they remain in stock.

Review: Beats Studio Pro

• Current price: $600
• Original price: $1,000

I love having a robot vacuum and mop at home. While I’ve yet to come across a perfect model, once you set it on a schedule, it can really help keep your floors dirt and fluff-free — and is especially useful if you have kids or pets. If you’re interested in trying out one for yourself, the Roborock Qrevo Pro, a Wi-Fi-connected robot vacuum and mop, is now on sale.

• Current price: $299
• Original price: $349

If you need an iPad for work, study, or entertainment, you don’t necessarily need to rush out and buy the latest, most expensive model available. A budget-friendly iPad is Apple’s 11-inch traditional iPad, powered by an A16 processor and offering 128GB of storage. However, the discount is only currently available for the pink colorway. 

Review: I’ve tested every iPad sold by Apple right now – here’s the model I recommend most

• Current price: $899
• Original price: $999

Apple’s 2024 iPad Pro set a new standard for tablets when it was first released. Its high-performing M4 chip and stunning 11-inch OLED screen make it the perfect device for productivity, art, and entertainment. Plus, the iPad boasts a sleek design that is so lightweight, people might confuse it for an iPad Air.

Review: iPad Pro M4

• Current price: $530
• Original price: $550

Our editor-in-chief uses the Apple AirPods Max headphones every day, and for good reason: despite the high price tag, they pair seamlessly with your mobile device and provide high-quality sound. If you would like to pick up a pair of Apple’s flagship headphones with a Lightning connection, you can save $20.

Review: AirPods Max

• Current price: $629
• Original price: $700

A router, as the gateway to the internet, is something that can seriously improve your speeds and connection reliability if you move away from the default hardware provided by your ISP. The ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BE98 Pro is an investment, sure, but it does offer high speeds, a variety of ports, and AiMesh compatibility. 

• Current price: $350
• Original price: $600

I consider the sales price of this ASUS Vivobook 14, $379, to be very reasonable for this entry- to mid-level laptop. If you want a Windows laptop with a 14-inch screen and enough power to see you through the workday or for study purposes, check it out. 

• Current price: $173
• Original price: $249

I spotted a tempting deal on a Chromebook before Amazon’s October sale. Now only $149, the Lenovo IdeaPad 3i Chromebook provides everything you need for basic tasks. Its large 15.6-inch Full HD display also keeps you entertained.

• Current price: $80
• Original price: $180

If you want the right tablet companion for your kids but you don’t want to spend a small fortune, the Amazon Fire HD 10 should definitely be on your radar. Its hardware isn’t the greatest, but you can stream shows from Netflix and browse the internet without a hint of slowdown. We recommend the 64GB storage model, but if you want to save even more money, there is a 32GB version.

• Current price: $751 
• Original price: $1,350

Samsung’s Galaxy Book4 is a stylish 2-in-1 laptop backed up by decent specs. It has a 16-inch AMOLED display, 16GB of RAM, 1TB of storage, and an Intel Core Ultra 7 processor. There’s also a cheap version of this laptop available at Samsung.

• Current price: $300
• Original price: $600

The Acer Aspire Go 15 is a solid budget laptop, housing an Intel Core i5-1334U processor, 8GB of DDR4 RAM, and a 256GB SSD. It’s perfect as a lightweight work laptop. Customer reviews on Best Buy’s website praise the computer for its ample selection of ports as well as its portability.

• Current price: $350 
• Original price: $700

A robot vacuum can help take the home chore workload away from you, and once you’ve set up a schedule, it can really help reduce dust and mess. This particular model comes with a “sonic mop” that cleans hardwood floors. Thanks to Precision Home Mapping, the vacuum can create a detailed layout of your home for fully autonomous movement.

• Current price: $480
• Original price: $700

If you would rather go for a robot vacuum and mop combo, check out the Dreame GoVac 400. It offers powerful 13,000 Pa suction, an auto-emptying and self-cleaning dock, plus smart carpet sensing.

• Current price: $135 
• Original price: $165

A smart security system can give you peace of mind when you’re at home and when you’re away. Consider the $165 discount available on a set of Blink Outdoor 4 cameras, which comes with five camera modules — more than enough to protect a typical property — and a synchronization module. 

• Current price: $130 
• Original price: $230

The first time I tried a video doorbell, I thought it might be overkill; now, I wouldn’t be without one. The convenience of being able to see who is at your door and remotely talk to visitors can’t be overstated — and as a past owner of a Ring, I recommend this option. It’s also helpful that, being wired, you don’t have to worry about recharging. You can save $100 ahead of Amazon’s event.  

When is October Prime Day 2025? 

This year, Amazon’s October Prime Day sale runs on October 7 and October 8. The sales event will last for two days, and you can expect to see a range of deals on household goods, tech gadgets, and electronics, including laptops, PCs, and headphones.

Are products at Best Buy really cheaper on Prime Day? 

Yes, they often are. As a major US retailer, Best Buy will often launch its own flash deals and sales days to compete with its rivals, and this can mean some worthwhile deals on everything from household items to high-end electronics. 

How did we choose these October Prime Day deals?

ZDNET authors only write about deals that interest us personally and include products that we own or want to buy. 

Our experts looked for deals that were at least 20% off (or are normally not on sale), using established price comparison tools and trackers to determine whether the deal actually represents value for your money. 

We also examined customer reviews to find out what matters to those who already own and use the products and deals we’re recommending. Our recommendations may also be based on our own testing and hands-on experience.