Prime members don’t have to wait until next month to shop October Prime Day (a.k.a Prime Big Deal Days).
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After confirming the official dates of the sale this morning — October 6 to 7 — Amazon dropped prices on dozens of products, and some are even at their lowest price ever, like the Garmin Vívoactive 6.
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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.
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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 60 percent off.
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I’m updating this article live, so save the link and check back in often to see what’s new.
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After testing numerous Garmin watches, we named the Vívoactive 6 the best overall option because it’s easy to use, especially for beginners, and lets you track many different activities instead of limiting you like other models do.
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The watch also collects health, sleep and energy data, and has a built-in vibrating alarm clock.
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You get up to 11 days of battery life on a single charge, according to the brand.
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Since the Dyson V8 is cordless, lightweight and works on all floor types, it’s easy to carry between rooms, as well take up and down stairs — plus, you get 40 minutes of battery life on a single charge, so you don’t have to keep it plugged if you have limited outlets.
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The vacuum’s cleaner head detangles as it suctions up debris to prevent clogs, and it has a built-in filtration system.
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The V8 Plus also converts into a handheld model to clean small messes, furniture and car interiors.
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It comes with attachments like a crevice tool, hair screw tool and mini soft dusting brush.
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If you’re looking for a more heavy duty vacuum, try this corded option, which picks up grime when you’re moving it forward and in reverse.
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It has extra strong suction and a self-cleaning brushroll that are specifically designed to tackle pet hair, as well as a filtration system to trap debris and odors.
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There’s also built-in sensors that detect dirt, edges and what type of floors you’re cleaning to automatically adjust the vacuum’s settings accordingly.
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Plus, the LED headlights illuminate dirt, and you can remove the vacuum’s pod to reach challenging areas like stairs and above doorframes.
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You get three specialty tools with your purchase: a crevice tool, pet multi-tool and anti-allergen dust brush.
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They come in a pack of four and stay cold for hours, according to the brand — you just have to fill them with water once and freeze them overnight before each use.
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This tablet lets you read, scroll, watch shows and movies, listen to music, play games and connect with loved ones online.
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You can download hundreds of apps from Amazon’s app store, as well as use Alexa voice commands to launch apps, make searches, set timers and more.
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The tablet has a 8-inch HD display with a rear-facing camera, and you get up to 13 hours of battery life on a single charge, according to the brand.
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October Prime Day is one of your best opportunities to stock up on household basics during the fall, including shelf-stable groceries like these snacks.
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MadeGood’s variety pack comes with 10 cinnamon bun oat bars, 10 blueberry oat bars and 10 banana chocolate chip oat cups.
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Everything is gluten-free, vegan, organic and free from the top nine allergens, according to the brand.
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Organize your home, dorm, garage or shed with these clear plastic storage bins, each of which comes with a lid that has locking latches for an extra secure seal.
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The bins come in a pack of six, have a roomy 54-quart capacity and have pull handles, making them convenient to pick up, pull out and move around.
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I bought this blender in 2021 and still swear by it today.
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Its sharp blades and powerful motor quickly break down frozen and room temperature ingredients, as well as crushes ice almost instantly.
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The blender comes with a dishwasher-safe 72-ounce pitcher that has a pour spout and handle, letting me make big batches of soups, purees, dressings and batter to feed multiple people.
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You also get three smaller blending cups that I use for single-serve smoothies, and they pair with lids so you can drink directly out of them: they’re 18, 24 and 32 ounces.
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Here are the best early October Prime Day sales to know about.
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Keep in mind, not every item from a brand is discounted as described below.
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25% off the Dewalt 20V Max XR Oscillating Tool Kit with Blades
- Up to 23% off Braun electric shavers, IPL and more
- 21% off DripDrop Electrolyte Packets Variety Pack
- 20% off the BabylissPRO Nano Titanium Ultra-Sleek Hair Straightener
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.
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These limited-time early deals give you the opportunity to shop when inventory is the highest, before the sale officially begins on October 6.
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All of my recommendations above are based on NBC Selected’s previous coverage and reporting.
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I also included products the NBC Selected staff tested.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Products across all categories are generally cheaper on October Prime Day, with many brands discounting products by over 20 percent.
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