Tech deals from Amazon's October Prime event
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For the first time in Prime Day’s history, Amazon is hosting two Prime Day-like events in the same year. The second sale — dubbed the Prime Early Access Sale— runs through Oct. 12 and offers sitewide savings for Prime members on popular categories ranging from skin care and home goods to tech and fitness equipment. Since it’s so close to the holiday season, Amazon is also introducing a Top 100 list featuring deals on some of the most popular (and gift-worthy) products, the retailer says.
SKIP AHEAD Prime Early Access tech sales on Amazon | Tech sales at other retailers
Whether you’re shopping for cool products for your tech-loving friends or just looking for some great deals for yourself, you’ll find notable discounts on TVs, headphones, laptops, smartwatches, tech accessories and more during the Prime Early Access Sale. To help you make the most of the fleeting shopping holiday, we compiled some of the best Prime Day deals and sales live on Amazon, plus highlighted other notable deals from counter sales at other retailers.
The best Prime Early Access Sale tech deals
Below, we’re sharing the best deals from the Prime Early Access Sale on tech products based on our previous coverage and reporting. To ensure the quality of each deal, we’re running deals through price trackers like CamelCamelCamel and Honey— each product is at its lowest price in at least three months.
Apple MacBook Air (2020)
Lowest price ever
4.8-star average rating from 12,964 reviews on Amazon
With up to 18 hours of battery life and faster graphics and processing speeds thanks to Apple's M1 chip, according to the brand, this MacBook Air is a great option for those looking to upgrade their current laptop situation. This model has 8GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage, which should be enough for most people.
Apple MacBook Air Laptop (2020)
Apple MacBook Air Laptop (2020) $ at Amazon
Apple MacBook Air Laptop (2020) $ at B&H Photo
Apple MacBook Air Laptop (2020) $ at Apple
Echo Dot (3rd Gen.)
4.7-star average rating from 965,481 reviews on Amazon
Amazon’s most compact smart speaker is a deal at less than $20. WIth improved sound over its Gen 2 model, according to the brand, this Echo Dot lets you voice control your music, stream songs, control smart home devices, set timers, ask for the news and more. Pair it with another to enjoy stereo sound.
Echo Dot (3rd Gen.)
Echo Dot (3rd Gen.) $ at Amazon
Chamberlain MyQ Smart Garage Control
Lowest price ever
4.4-star average rating from 82,564 reviews on Amazon
Chamberlain’s Wi-Fi- and Bluetooth-enabled garage control hub comes with a sensor that allows you to control and monitor your garage door through a companion app. You can create schedules in the app to automatically open and close your garage and get real-time notifications when there’s any garage door activity.
Chamberlain MyQ Smart Garage Control
Sony SRS-XG500 X-Series Wireless Portable Bluetooth Boombox Party-Speaker
4.6-star average rating from 396 reviews on Amazon
This water-resistant Bluetooth speaker is lightweight (about 12 pounds) and has a carrying handle so you can easily take it on the go. The speaker also includes LED lighting effects to create a cool ambience when playing music in the dark and has up to 30 hours of battery life, according to Sony.
Sony SRS-XG500 X-Series Wireless Portable Bluetooth Boombox Party-Speaker
Sony SRS-XG500 X-Series Wireless Portable Bluetooth Boombox Party-Speaker $ at Amazon
Sony SRS-XG500 X-Series Wireless Portable Bluetooth Boombox Party-Speaker $ at Best Buy
Furbo 360° Dog Camera
Lowest price ever
4.5-star average rating from 1,173 reviews on Amazon
Furbo’s dog camera — one of Select associate reporter Mili Godio’s favorite products for her dog Bella — is designed with a wide-angle camera that rotates 360 degrees. The camera automatically follows your pet as they move, and once you connect the device to the companion app, you can get real-time activity notifications on your phone, watch or tablet. There’s also a compartment built into the device to fill with treats, which you can toss to pets through the app.
Furbo 360° Dog Camera
Fire HD 8 Tablet Gaming Bundle
Lowest price ever
4.6-star average rating from 163,449 reviews on Amazon
This gaming bundle includes a 10th-generation Fire HD 8 tablet and a Luna Controller, compatible with the Amazon Luna cloud gaming service. According to Amazon, the tablet has up to 12 hours of battery life; it has an 8-inch HD display, 32GB of internal storage and 2GB of RAM. The $10-a-month Luna subscription service — which includes hundreds of games — is not included in the bundle, but there is a seven-day free trial.
Fire HD 8 Tablet Gaming Bundle
Fire HD 8 Tablet Gaming Bundle $ at Amazon
NETGEAR Orbi Whole Home Wi-Fi 6 System
4.4-star average rating from 918 reviews on Amazon
One of our experts’ favorite Wi-Fi routers, this integrated cable modem and Wi-Fi 6 satellite system covers up to 5,000 square feet and 40-plus devices at one time so you can stream, game, and work without interruption. The built-in DOCSIS 3.1 modem supports internet plans up to 4Gbps and is compatible with most cable service providers, Netgear says.
NETGEAR Orbi Whole Home Wi-Fi 6 System
NETGEAR Orbi Whole Home Wi-Fi 6 System $ at Amazon
NETGEAR Orbi Whole Home Wi-Fi 6 System $ at Walmart
NETGEAR Orbi Whole Home Wi-Fi 6 System $ at Office Depot
JBL Bar 5.1 - Soundbar
4.5-star average rating from 1,349 reviews on Amazon
The JBL Bar 5.1 delivers panoramic sound minus all the wires. It connects using an HDMI cable to deliver 550 watts of power and has a 10-inch wireless subwoofer to offer ground-shaking bass, the brand says. The built-in Wi-Fi integrates with Chromecast and Airplay 2 so you can stream your favorite music and movies. Everything you need to get that cinematic experience — a soundbar, subwoofer, remote, wall bracket and HDMI cable — comes in the box.
JBL Bar 5.1 - Soundbar
JBL Bar 5.1 - Soundbar $ at Amazon
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra Smartphone
4.6-star average rating from 409 reviews on Amazon
The Samsung Galaxy S22 comes with 128GB and is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, which the company says supports superior camera quality and faster processing speeds compared to its previous 5G platforms. It is the largest of all the phones in the S22 series with a 6.8-inch display and comes with a built-in S Pen. It has a 5,000mAh battery that, according to the brand, should last for more than a day on a single charge.
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra
Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700
Lowest price ever
4.5-star average rating from 28,503 reviews on Amazon
The Bose 700 over ear headphones are some of the best if you're looking for active noise cancellation — they offer 11 levels of ANC plus "good, balanced sound quality and a super comfortable fit," as tech expert Whitson Gordon previously noted. The headphones can last for up to 20 hours on a single charge, according to the brand.
Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700
Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700 $ at Amazon
Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700 $ at Crutchfield
Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700 $ at B&H Photo
Jabra Speak 510 MS Wireless Bluetooth Speaker
Lowest price ever
4.7-star average rating from 16,680 reviews on Amazon
This wireless portable speaker turns any room into a conference room — its circular design allows it to pick up sound from every angle, according to the brand, and all you have to do is connect it to Bluetooth or USB and dial in to calls. It's compatible with all leading unified communication platforms, and it's certified for Avaya, Cisco, Skype for business and more.
Jabra Speak 510 MS Wireless Bluetooth Speaker
Jabra Speak 510 MS Wireless Bluetooth Speaker $ at Amazon
Jabra Speak 510 MS Wireless Bluetooth Speaker $ at Dell
Jabra Speak 510 MS Wireless Bluetooth Speaker $ at Office Depot
Nokia T20 Android 11 10.36-Inch Tablet
Lowest price ever
4.1-star average rating from 119 reviews on Amazon
At just over 10 inches and weighing 1.5 pounds, this is an easy tablet to take on the go. It has enhanced speakers and dual microphones, which makes for a better experience during video calls, according to the brand. It boasts up to seven hours of battery life and comes with two years of OS upgrades and three years of security updates, Nokia says.
Nokia T20 Android 11 10.36-Inch Tablet
Nokia T20 Android 11 10.36-Inch Tablet $ at Amazon
Nokia T20 Android 11 10.36-Inch Tablet $ at Nokia
Nokia T20 Android 11 10.36-Inch Tablet $ at Best Buy
iWALK 4500mAh Portable Charger USB-C Battery Pack
Lowest price ever
4.3-star average rating from 7,220 reviews on Amazon
This USB-C Battery Pack is lightweight at just 6.4 ounces and works with Samsung devices, Google devices and more, according to the brand. It attaches directly under the phone, so you can make calls while the phone is charging without any hassle, the brand says.
iWALK 4500mAh Portable Charger USB-C Battery Pack
iWALK 4500mAh Portable Charger USB-C Battery Pack $ at Amazon
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro
4.4-star average rating from 24,739 reviews on Amazon
These water-resistant earbuds use Samsung’s Active Noise Cancellation technology to eliminate sounds around you, the brand says. They have an IPX7 water-resistance rating, which means they should be able to withstand intense workouts and walks in light rainstorms.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro $ at Amazon
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro $ at Walmart
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro $ at Best Buy
Prime Early Access Sale: Best tech sales on Amazon
Here are the best tech sales on Amazon right now during the Prime Early Access Sale that we think you’ll want to know about.
Up to 60% off Amazon Echo devices, Fire tablets, and Fire TV streaming devices
Up to 45% off Acer monitors, mice, gaming headsets and more
Up to 39% off Apple TV devices
Up to 38% off Samsung sound devices and TVs
Up to 20% off Apple Macbooks
Prime Early Access Sale: Best tech sales at other retailers
In addition to Amazon, the following retailers are offering tech sales we recommend.
Best Buy: "Flash Sale" deals on products from Apple, Samsung, Sony and more
Walmart: "Rollbacks" deals on headphones & speakers, TVs, smart home devices and more
Dell: Up to 52% off computers, monitors and accessories during the Cyber Deals Event through Oct. 12
Target: Up to 50% off TVs and soundbars
JBL: Up to 40% off speakers and more during the Halloween sale
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