Did Amazon forget Prime Day is over? 50+ pre-Black Friday deals to scoop up now

Didn't get a chance to indulge in everything Amazon's October Prime Day, had to offer on Tuesday and Wednesday of this week? No biggie. Sure, some of the best deals are over, but there are still plenty of Prime Day savings to be had, with deals that rival the savings you'll see on Black Friday. Shopping right now is a great way to get a head start on your holiday shopping, plus beat the inflation headwinds that may get stronger later this year. So jump on in: From heavily discounted TVs and computers to kitchen must-haves, there are plenty of popular items on sale today.

Cheat Sheet: Shop our 5 favorite October Prime Day deals that are still on

Retail experts believe that these deals are not likely to get better anytime this year (that's right; including on Black Friday). From TVs,headphones and smart home gear, to vacuums and mattresses, we've collected the best discounts. So get your "Add to Cart" finger ready, and keep scrolling for the best deals.

Best TV deals:

Toshiba's Regza Engine powers its stunning ultra HD 4K picture, aided by built-in Dolby Vision HDR and HDR10, which bring multiplex-worthy imagery into your living room. Its DTS Virtual X technology ensures that your audio experience keeps pace with that jaw-dropping picture. Oh, and this a Fire TV, which means your streaming options are right there on screen along with your fave live-TV channels.

"Great picture and AMAZING sound quality!" proclaimed a fan. "This TV gets SO loud! I definitely didn’t need any additional speakers. Very lightweight, easy to set up and streams all my shows with ease. Remote is super easy to use, very self-explanatory."

Best headphones and earbuds deals:

Lose yourself in the sweet sounds of your favorite music, podcasts and more with these powerful little buds. The stable, low-latency wireless connection delivers high-quality sound, while the charging case keeps you powered up on the go with more than 24 hours of listening time when fully charged. And the price can't be beat — at 40% off, you're getting great quality for a real steal.

Best tablets and laptop deals:

The perfect on-the-go laptop, this sleek little number offers up to 18 hours of battery life in a quiet, compact package, ideal for streaming video, running powerful apps, gaming, editing and oh so much more. It's silent and fan-less, so you can tote it to quiet places — the library, a class, Starbucks — without worrying about disturbing those around you.

Best beauty and wellness deals:

Whiten like a professional-level treatment with Crest Whitestrips Professional Effects. When used for 30 minutes a day, you’ll start seeing a whiter smile in three days — and you can even get noticeably whiter chompers for that last-minute event in just one hour.

Best style deals:

They do the work of expensive designer sneakers at a fraction of the price. Many of the 9,200 five-star Amazon reviewers — including nurses, teachers and essential workers — report they feel like they’re walking on air.

This wallet doesn't just help keep everything organized. The​ RFID blocking keeps your sensitive information protected, which is a must if you're traveling.

Best smartwatch and phone deals:

The handy gizmo tracks your physical activity, offering a VO2 max estimate, lactate threshold, race predictor and recovery advisor. It all syncs up to the Garmin app, allowing you to keep track on your phone. You can even customize the face on the watch, just in case you want to mix things up.

Best smart-home deals:

Completely monitor the security of your home from outside to inside with this set, designed to alert you to everything happening around and inside your home via the easy-to-use Blink Home Monitor app. Set up the cameras with ease and see, hear and speak to visitors from anywhere you are.

"Excellent cameras for the money, and easy setup," noted one fan. "I would recommend these cameras to anyone worried about security."

Best vacuum deals:

This smart vac operates in neat rows and mops as well, so it'll never miss a stray dust bunny or pile of crumbs. Plus, it's compatible with Alexa, so you truly never have to lift a finger.

Best kitchen deals:

This compact Ninja Foodi comes with a grill grate, a four-quart crisper basket and a six-quart cooking pot. Plus, it has four smart protein settings, nine customizable doneness levels and a smart thermometer that lets you get that perfectly rare tuna steak or well-done burger at the touch of a button. Plus, with five cooking functions and a range of 150 to 500 degrees, you can whip up just about anything sweet or savory.

Best home deals:

These sheets are super soft thanks to 1,800-thread count microfiber fabric, giving you a silky hotel-bed feel every time you slip between them. A nice perk: They're moisture-resistant and cooling, just in case you tend to get a little warm in bed.

Best lawn and garden deals:

Normally going for $200, this pressure washer is a beast that can quickly make short work out of just about any household cleaning job. It features 2030 PSI (pound per square inch) of raw power and it's armed with a powerful motor — which is surprisingly quiet, yet powerful.

What is Amazon Prime Day, again?

Here's a brief recap, in case you're not familiar with it: Prime Day, which began eight years ago, is Amazon’s biggest shopping event for Prime members. This hugely popular sale features markdowns on thousands of products across a slew of categories — tech, kitchen essentials, vacuums, apparel, beauty must-haves and so much more.

When does October Amazon Prime Day end?

Amazon's second Prime Day event for 2022, called the Prime Early Access Sale, will take place on October 11th and 12th. It begins on Tuesday, October 11th, at 12am PT, and ends on Wednesday, October 12, at 1:59pm PT.

When is Amazon Prime Day?

Amazon's second Prime Day event for 2022, called the Prime Early Access Sale, will take place on October 11th and 12th. Prime Day traditionally takes place in July, and the first Prime Day 2022 event was held on July 12th and 13th.

Does Prime Day have sales on everything?

Not everything is on sale for Prime Day, but a lot is. This is usually the day when you'll find huge discounts on top-rated brands and products you know and love.

Is Prime Day just at Amazon?

Technically, Prime Day is just an Amazon thing. However, Walmart, Target and other big retailers tend to run big sales at the same time to try to get in on some of the buying action.

Is this fall's October Prime Day for Amazon Prime members only?

Yup. But if you’re not an Amazon Prime member, there’s still time to sign up and take advantage of the savings. Prime plans are $14.99 per month (or $139 per year), and you get a one-week trial for $2 at signup.

Prime member benefits include free two-day shipping and delivery, and same-day or even two-hour shipping for eligible items and locations. It also comes with access to Prime Video, Amazon Music (2 million songs, ad-free!), free two-day delivery on prescriptions from Amazon Pharmacy, free video games via Prime Gaming (formerly Twitch Prime), unlimited full-resolution storage with Amazon Photos and so much more.

Can I get the deals with a free trial Prime membership? If so, How long is the Amazon Prime free trial?

Yes, you can enjoy the perks of Prime Day — and all of the other benefits of being an Amazon Prime member — with the $2 trial Prime membership.

How do I find the best deals?

There are a few things you can do to score big on your favorite items. The first is to get familiar with the popular pages across the site that typically host the best sales:

• Deals of the Day: These sales last for a full 24 hours.

• Lightning Deals: These deals last for only a few hours, while supplies last. Prime members get access to these sales 30 minutes before they go live to the public.

• Savings and Sales: Ongoing deals throughout the event on select brands and products.

• Amazon Coupons: You’ll find instant savings in this section.

We also recommend setting up a ‘Wish List’ at Amazon. That way, you’ve identified your must-have items before Prime Day, and once the sales go live, you can add them to your cart stress-free.

If you haven’t already done so, downloading the Amazon app is a must, as it allows you to watch the deals you’re interested in and get notified when they start.

The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.

See all of our October Prime Day coverage, here.