Best early Amazon Prime Day deals 2025: Our 75+ favorite sales this October

Prime Big Deal Days — also known as October Prime Day — will return this Tuesday, Oct. 7. It’s one of the first sales to kick off the 2025 holiday shopping season, and you can expect plenty of savings on tech, home, and more, including deals on Amazon-exclusive products like Fire TVs and Echo devices. 

Also: Everything you need to know about Prime Big Deal Days

Amazon and competing retailers tend to inflate prices to make deals and discounts look greater than they are. That’s why we’ve vetted and curated these deals, featuring ZDNET-tested and recommended products. Here are our favorite picks for the best October Prime Day deals so far.  (Our sister site, CNET, has extensive coverage of Amazon’s fall sale, including anti-Prime deals and cheap buys. Plus, scout Prime deals from our cousin sites, PCMag and Mashable). 

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October Prime Day deals under $25

• Amazon Fire TV Stick HD: $18 (save $17): You can pick up an Amazon Fire TV Stick HD and remote for only $18 to expand the streaming capabilities of your TV.
• Amazon Echo Auto: $15 (save $40): Interested in adding the Alexa voice assistant to your car? Now you can, for only $15.
• TP-Link Wi-Fi Extender with Ethernet port: $13 (save $2): If you are looking to extend Wi-Fi coverage in your home, check out this limited-time deal.
• Hicober USB-C to SD, Micro SD memory card reader: $12 (save $8): It’s always handy to have an accessory to read your various memory cards, and this one is now only $12.

October Prime Day Apple deals

• iPad Air 13-inch M3: $649 (save $150): The larger 13-inch iPad Air M3 (the latest model) features Apple Intelligence, an M3 processor, and some of the best performance our reviewer Maria Diaz says she’s seen on an iPad to date.
• MacBook Air 13-inch M4: $949 (save $50): Our pick for the best lightweight laptop you can buy, the popular MacBook Air M4 13-inch is on sale — a great buy for students or professionals.
• AirPods Pro 2: $199 (save $40): The AirPods Pro 2 are no longer the newest model, but they’re discounted and still a solid option if you’re not eyeing the newest features. 
• AirPods Max USB-C: $519 (save $30): The USB-C AirPods Max headphones are $30 off. 
• Apple Watch Series 10, GPS 42mm: $329 (save $70): Last year’s watch model is still available new in box for $70 off. 
• Apple Watch SE (2nd Gen), GPS 40mm: $189 (save $60): My favorite Apple Watch is still a great pick for kids and new users, and select models are under $200 now. 
• Apple iPad mini: $399 (save $100): You can save $100 on an iPad mini, equipped with an A17 Pro processor and 128GB of storage.

October Prime Day laptop deals

• MacBook Pro M4 14-inch: $1,399 (save $200): ZDNET reviews editor Kerry Wan says he recently upgraded to the M4 MacBook Pro, and that it’s “totally worth it.” 
• Apple 2025 MacBook Air: $897 (save $102): Looking for a thin and light workhorse? You can save over $100 on a 2025 MacBook Air.
• HP Envy x360 OmniBook X Flip: $1,010 (save $60): This popular 2-in-1 laptop from HP is on sale for its lowest price in 30 days.
• Lenovo 15.6-inch FHD laptop: $450 (save $2,500): If you want a lot of storage space and plenty of memory, this discounted laptop provides you with 1TB and 32GB, respectively. Take the discount with a pinch of salt, but $450 is still a great price.
• Dell Inspiron 3530: $299 (save $100): If you need a mid-range laptop, this option is well-priced, considering it comes with a 15.6-inch display, 8GB of RAM, and 512GB of storage.

October Prime Day phone deals

• Anker MagGo 3-in-1 Charging Station: $77 (save $33): Our expert says Apple users will love this Qi2 charging station, and it just got cheaper. 
• Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge: $918 (save $302): Amazon is essentially selling the thinnest Samsung phone right now with a free storage upgrade.
• Samsung Galaxy S25: $680 (save $120): Alternatively, take advantage of a $120 discount on the Samsung Galaxy S25 with 128GB of storage.
• Google Pixel 9 Pro XL: $935 (save $164): Google’s flagship handset comes with a large 6.7-inch display, a slew of Gemini-enhanced AI features, and a proven camera system.
• Google Pixel 9: $675 (save $125): You can also enjoy a discount on the Google Pixel 9, which comes with a 6.3-inch display and 128GB of storage.

October Prime Day TV deals

• Samsung U8000F, 43-inch: $248 (save $30): If you are looking for a budget-friendly model, check out this 43-inch Samsung TV.
• Amazon Fire TV: $170 (save $80): Another affordable option is this 40-inch Amazon Fire TV, currently on sale with a 43% discount.

October Prime Day tablet deals

• Apple iPad Pro 11-inch M4 (7th-gen): $898 (save $101): Apple’s newest iPad Pro is faster than ever, thanks to the new M4 chip that can handle a diverse range of tasks, making it one of our top picks as the best iPad for power users. 
• Amazon Kindle Scribe 64GB: $340 (save $110): Amazon’s latest Kindle Scribe is 24% off. 
• Kindle Paperwhite Essentials Bundle: $161 (save $62): This bundle includes a Paperwhite, charger, and a case for 28% off. 
• Kindle Scribe Essentials Bundle: $345 (save $185): The older Scribe bundle is also on sale for Prime Day. 
• Amazon Fire HD 10 Kids Pro: $105 (save $85): Looking for a child-safe tablet with parental controls? Check out Amazon’s 45% discount on its Fire HD Kids Pro model.

October Prime Day smartwatch and fitness tracker deals

• Fitbit Charge 6: $150 (save $30): Our expert recommends this Fitbit model to most people. 
• Amazfit Active 2: $90 (save $10): This affordable smartwatch appeals to beginners and experts alike, writer Matthew Miller says. 

October Prime Day kitchen & household deals

• Dreame X40 Ultra Robot Vacuum and Mop: $800 (save $600): Our expert says this is the best robot vacuum model she’s ever used.
• Ecovacs Winbot W2 Pro Omni: $400 (save $300): Home expert Maria Diaz was impressed that this robot window cleaner actually works, and now it’s on sale.
• Breville BES840CL Espresso Machine: $400 (save $200): This popular Breville machine is 33% off. 
• Eufy C10: $220 (save $260): This Eufy robot vacuum has a self-emptying station that can collect debris for up to 60 days.
• Bissell Little Green Portable Cleaner: $100 (save $24): The Little Green can tackle big stains, and it’s on sale. 
• Eufy Omni S1 Pro: $900 (save $600): This powerful robot vacuum expertly navigates carpets and hard floors, leaving the latter as clean as you can get without a mop and bucket.