Prime members don’t have to wait until next month to shop October Prime Day (a.k.a Prime Big Deal Days). After Amazon confirmed that the sale is officially happening from October 6 to 7, it dropped prices on dozens of products, some of which are even at their lowest price ever. We don’t know how long these early October Prime Day deals will last, however — popular products often sell out before the sale officially starts, so if something catches your eye, add it to your cart soon.
I’ve covered October Prime Day for years, so I know how to find deals that are actually worth buying. To prepare for Amazon’s mega sale, I combed through countless discounts to find the very best ones: Each early October Prime Day deal I recommend below is highly rated, as well as at its lowest price in at least three months, with discounts up to 80 percent off. I’m frequently updating this article with editor-approved picks, so save the link and check back in often to see what’s new.
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Best early October Prime Day deals
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More early October Prime Day deals
Here are the best early October Prime Day sales to know about. Keep in mind, not every item from a brand is discounted as described below.
- Up to 80% off Beats headphones, earbuds, speakers, tech accessories and more
- Up to 67% off Medicube skin care
- 63% off the HP Essential 14-Inch Laptop
- Up to 60% off Cheman kitchen appliances
- 54% off the Soliom BF08 2K Smart Bird Feeder with Camera
- Up to 52% off Bedsure bedding, pet beds and more
- Up to 50% off The Shop by Shopbop clothes, shoes and accessories
- 50% off the Mueller The Real Original Pro Vegetable Chopper and Mandoline Slicer 10-in-1
- Up to 50% off Samsung tech
- Up to 50% off Sojos sunglasses
- Up to 43% off Wavytalk hot hair tools
- 41% off the Anker Prime 3-in-1 Qi2.2 MagSafe Charging Station
- 40% off the Waterpik Aquarius Water Flosser
- 40% off the iHealth Covid-19 Antigen Rapid Home Test 5 pack
- Up to 40% off SharkNinja kitchen, home and beauty appliances
- 35% off the Keurig K-Classic Single-Serve Coffee Maker
- Up to 31% off HBTower ladders and stools
- Up to 30% off Contigo water bottles, travel mugs and more
- Up to 27% off Levoit vacuums, air purifiers, humidifiers and more
- Up to 26% off Philips Avent bottles, pacifiers and more
- Up to 26% off Logitech computer accessories
- Up to 25% off Michael Kors fashion, shoes and accessories
- 25% off the Dewalt 20V Max XR Oscillating Tool Kit with Blades
- Up to 25% off Braun electric shavers, IPL and more
- 20% off the Kasa Smart Plug Ultra Mini 15A (4 pack)
- 20% off the BabylissPRO Nano Titanium Ultra-Sleek Hair Straightener
- 20% off the Graco Ready2Dine DLX 4-in-1 Highchair
Why are these early October Prime Day deals worth it?
October Amazon Prime Day historically offers Prime members some of the lowest prices of the year on products across categories. These limited-time early deals give you the opportunity to shop when inventory is the highest, before the sale officially begins on October 6.
All of my recommendations above are based on NBC Selected’s previous coverage and reporting. I also included products the NBC Selected staff 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 4.0-star average rating from hundreds of customers on Amazon
Frequently asked questions
The best deals on October Prime Day usually center around Amazon-owned technology like Echo, Fire, Blink and Ring devices, small home and kitchen appliances, beauty products, household basics and groceries. Additionally, because this sale is in the fall, it unofficially kicks off the holiday shopping season, so brands discount popular gifts like gift cards and toys, as well as Advent calendars and themed decor. You’ll also be able to shop Amazon’s Lightning Deals during the event: They’re lucrative flash sales that give shoppers a short window to purchase limited quantities of specific products.
Products across all categories are generally cheaper on October Prime Day, with many brands discounting products by over 20 percent. Prices on tech, household essentials and groceries, small home and kitchen appliances, beauty products, giftable items and holiday decor tend to drop the most overall.
October Prime Day 2026 is from October 6 to 7. It starts at 12 a.m. PT on October 6 — that’s 3 a.m. ET, 2 a.m. CT and 1 a.m. MT. It ends at 11:59 p.m. PT on October 7 — that’s October 8 at 2:59 a.m. ET, 1:59 a.m. CT and 12:59 a.m. MT.
Yes, October Prime Day is actually worth it, so long as you shop strategically. The sale offers some of the lowest prices of the year on products across categories, giving you a chance to start shopping for holiday gifts, upgrade outdated or broken items and restock your favorite basics, like skin care, cleaning supplies and groceries. But ultimately, deals are only worth it if you actually need something, so plan your spending to prevent making impulse purchases.
Why trust NBC Selected?
I’m a reporter for NBC Selected who has covered Amazon Prime Day and Prime Big Deal Days for over six years. I frequently write about the history of Amazon Prime Day, what’s included in a Prime membership, what to buy and skip during Amazon’s major sales and more. I also appear in related broadcast segments on NBC News NOW and TODAY. For this story, I previewed a list of early deals from Amazon and sorted through them to find worthwhile sales you should know about.
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