21 early October Prime Day tech deals, hand-picked by our gadget-obsessed experts
The best early October Prime Day tech deals include discounts on the AirPods 4, Fire tablets, and a popular DJI vlogging camera.
Early October Prime Day tech deals at a glance:
Best Amazon device deal
Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Plus
Best AirPods deal
Apple AirPods 4
Best smartwatch deal
Garmin vívoactive 6 (42mm)
Best laptop deal
Apple MacBook Pro, 14-inch (M5 Max, 36GB RAM, 2TB SSD)
Best TV deal
Amazon 55-inch Ember QLED Series Fire TV
Best gaming deal
Best Memory Deal
SanDisk 1TB Extreme Portable SSD
Best Deal Under $50
Ugreen Nexode Pro 10000mAh 45W Mini Power Bank
Best Deal Under $25
Apple AirTag (2nd Gen)
Best Subscription Deal
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Apple AirPods 4
Take $600 off Apple's most powerful laptopIf you're a professional creative, developer, or AI enthusiast who needs a compact new laptop for work, you'd be hard-pressed to find a better option than the 14-inch, M5 Max-powered MacBook Pro. (The M5 Max is Apple's most powerful laptop chip to date.) The "base" configuration with 36GB of RAM and 2TB of storage got a $500 price increase back in June, which bumped it from $3,599 to $4,099. But right now, Amazon has it on sale for just $3,499 — a $600 savings. It's even cheaper than before. I should mention that Amazon's MacBook Pro discounts have capped out around $400 during its past Prime events. Suffice to say, this is a very good deal that probably won't last long.
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Apple MacBook Pro, 14-inch (M5 Max, 36GB RAM, 2TB SSD)
Cheaper-than-ever Fire tabletsTwo of Amazon's own Fire tablets are already on sale for record-low prices ahead of Prime Big Deal Days. Take your pick from the compact Fire HD 8 with 64GB of storage — our favorite Fire tablet overall — or the big-screened Fire HD 10 with 32GB of storage, nicer cameras, and a sharper display. (Both have 13-hour battery lives.) They're now up to 53% off for Prime members.
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Amazon Fire HD 8 (64GB)
Save $50.00
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Amazon Fire HD 10 (32GB)
Save $82.00
Get 46% off a 4K streaming stickAmazon's Fire tablets have been safe from price hikes so far, but the retailer raised the prices of all its Fire TV streaming sticks by at least $5 in August. The 4K Plus model went from $49.99 to $69.99. Nevertheless, Amazon will sell it to you for just $37.99 right now. (You can also try the coupon code STREAM4K, as we've seen it work at times this week.) FWIW, this is Amazon's cheapest media player with support for Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos, Nvidia Geforce Now, and Alexa Home Theater (a surround sound feature that works with Echo devices).
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Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Plus
Save $32.00
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Garmin vívoactive 6 (42mm)
A huge discount on a huge QLED TVThe 65-inch TCL QM8L is the best QLED TV for most people, according to Leah Stodart, our former TV expert. She praised its "superb peak brightness, detailed picture quality, and fantastic glare handling." (QLED TVs in general "are ideal for people whose TV usage happens mostly in the daytime, especially watching sports," to quote her TV specs guide.) Right now, the 85-inch QM8L is available for $2,797.99, which is a good price. However, we do expect this TV to go on sale for $2,497.99 or less once October Prime Day begins Oct. 6, so hold out if you can.
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TCL 85-inch QM8L SQD-Mini-LED QLED 4K TV
Save $1,502
Affordable Fire TVsThe best early Prime Day tech deals always include savings on Amazon's own devices, like the affordable 40-inch Ember Fire TV. This TV has a high-definition HDR10+ display and doubles as an Alexa smart speaker for your home. The 28% discount drops the price to a very affordable $179.99, its lowest-ever price.And if you're looking for a cheap TV with a little bit more oomph, the 50-inch QLED Ember Fire TV is currently $100 off.
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Amazon Ember 40-inch 2-Series Fire TV
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Amazon Ember 55-inch QLED Series Fire TV
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Save $10.11
DJI Osmo Pocket 3 Creator ComboOur tech editor reviewed this classic DJI vlogging camera when it first came out. At the time, we called it the perfect camera for social creators, and we were right. Since then, this camera has become a very common sight at tech events, conferences, and anywhere else streamers and creators get together.The new DJI Osmo Pocket 4 can be hard to find in the United States, but the previous-gen version is hardly out of date. This gimbal camera shoots gorgeous 4K vertical and horizontal video, and uses the built-in gimbal for tracking and motion stabilization.Read our review of the DJI Osmo Pocket 3 camera.
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DJI Osmo Pocket 3 Creator Combo
Best deal under $50: Ugreen power bankWhether you're on team Android or iOS, this power bank will give your smartphone a second life. This has not been a good year to buy a new phone, thanks to rising prices, so if your battery is holding on for dear life, just slip this power bank into your purse or backpack and avoid low-battery anxiety. It charges your phone via an included USB-C cable at a speedy 45W.
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Ugreen Nexode Pro 10000mAh 45W Mini Power Bank
Save $17.02
Best deal under $25: Apple AirTagsApple released a new generation of AirTag trackers this year, the AirTag 2. The popular Apple tracker is already at an all-time low price, and we don't expect it to get any cheaper in the days ahead. You can also grab the 4-pack on sale for $89, though we're hoping that price drops to $79.99 soon.
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Apple AirTag (2nd Gen)
Best deal under $15: Amazon smart plugThis little gadget always goes on sale during Amazon sales, and so we're hardly surprised that it's one of the retailer's early Prime Day deals for October 2026. You can add this smart plug to your cart for just $12.98, a nearly 50% discount. If you're trying to spend every last penny of an Amazon gift card, go ahead and add it to your shopping cart.
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Amazon Smart Plug
Save $12.01
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Sandisk 1TB Extreme Portable SSD
Save $43.01
Best subscription dealThis exclusive deal is for Prime members only, and it's a good one. For a limited time, Prime members can sign up for four months of Audible for just $0.99. You'll also get a $20 Audible credit to spend as you like. Our advice? Take advantage of this deal and set a calendar reminder three months and 29 days in the future.
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Cheap wireless earbuds for under $25If you're hoping to buy flagship-quality noise-cancelling earbuds, then wait for Prime Big Deal Days to begin, as we're expecting big discounts on Apple, Sony, and Bose earbuds. However, if you're prone to losing earbuds and just need something simple for everyday use, the popular Anker Soundcore P30i Earbuds are already at a record-low price of $24.99.
