Amazon’s October Prime Day sale begins Oct. 7, but you don’t have to wait to score steep discounts on holiday gifts, new tech gadgets and kitchen equipment. There are plenty of great offers live, and CNET’s shopping experts are combing through the early deals to curate the absolute best ones available right now. Everything from TVs, to laptops, toys and kitchen essentials are up for grabs. And the best part? You don’t have to spend a fortune to score great savings. We’ve rounded up our favorite deals for under $100.
CNET’s experts will be updating this list throughout the sale, so keep checking back as more offers roll in. Keep in mind that the best deals don’t last forever. So, if you spot something you want, it’s best to jump on it now. Feeling even thriftier? Don’t miss our guide to the best October Prime Day deals under $25.
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Best Prime Day tech deals under $100
The Beats Studio Buds were rated a step above the original AirPods Pro by our expert David Carnoy, who found them ideal for working out and everyday use. And at $70 off, you can’t beat the price.
Amazon Fire HD 10 tablet: $70
A 10.1-inch full HD screen, octa-core processor and 3GB of RAM make this powerful tablet a steal at half off.
Ring battery doorbell and indoor camera bundle: $70
An easy way to secure your home, the battery operated Ring video doorbell and indoor camera are currently half off at Amazon.
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Best Prime Day home deals under $100
Govee RGBIC floor lamp basic: $65
Add a touch of fun to the ambience of your home with this floor lamp. Govee’s floor lamp lets you control the color of the light via the app or voice commands through Alexa, Google Assistant and others. The Govee smart lamp also comes highly recommended by CNET’s James Bricknell.
Shark VacMop cordless hard floor system: $57
This cordless, 2-in-1 Shark vacuum offers powerful suction and a built-in sprayer to help remove stuck-on messes. It also weighs less than four pounds, making it easy to move around. It includes two mop pads and a multi-surface cleaning solution.
Bedsure GentleSoft sherpa blanket: $19
This luxurious blanket is a generous 50-by-60 inches, enough to wrap up in during cold evenings on the couch, or add an extra layer on your bed.
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Best Prime Day kitchen deals under $100
Chefman 10-quart Air Fryer Plus: $100
This versatile Chefman multicooker is a great addition to any kitchen. It can do a lot more than just air fry. It also has functions for baking and dehydrating, as well as 12 cooking presets for chicken, fish, fries, and vegetables.
Ninja Nutri Pro blender: $80
This powerful personal blender will transform frozen fruit and ice into a smoothie in seconds. And it comes with two smoothie cups and lids so you can hit the ground running in the morning.
Rubbermaid Brilliance food storage containers (set of 5): $28
Ideal for meal prep, now’s the time to stack up on this set of 3.2-cup, BPA-free food storage containers with locking lids.
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Renpho C3 massage gun: $50
This Renpho massage gun can produce up to 50 pounds of force and features 20 speed levels ranging up to 3,200 rpm to help alleviate stiff muscles. It also comes with six head attachments to help you target specific muscle groups.
Levoit OasisMist 450S smart humidifier: $80
This 4.5-litre smart humidifier is our top choice in CNET’s roundup of the best humidifiers you can buy. You get exceptional humidification performance, thanks to its 360-degree mist nozzles, which make for some great flow. The VeSync app is also easy to use.
Although it’s been out for a few years now, this inexpensive fitness tracker is even more affordable during Amazon’s Big Deal Days. Our reviewer Lexi Savvides was impressed by this tracker, especially the long battery life.
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Best Prime Day fashion deals under $100
Michael Kors Avellino square sunglasses: $67
Channel your inner Audrey Hepburn and rock these oversized sunglasses in either black and gray gradient or tortoise shell and amber gradient.
Are Crocs the most stylish shoes on the market? Debatable. Are they seriously comfortable? Undeniably. They’re perfect for lake days or lounging around on the back patio, and right now, you can grab tons of colors and sizes for less than at Walmart.
Casio Vintage Collection A168 watch: $75
This classic Casio watch is the more fashionable version of the F91W, which is one of the highest-selling watches in the world. It’s simple, elegant and gets the job done. The gold color is exquisite and makes this watch a definite statement piece that will do well as a conversation starter.
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Melissa & Doug wooden scoop-and-serve ice cream counter: $40
This 28-piece set comes with a wooden ice cream counter, eight ice cream scoops, six toppings, two cones, a cup, a scooper, tongs, a wooden spoon, and six play-money bills. It’s made for ages 3 and older.
Add some zen to your shelf with this tranquil Bonsai tree building kit. It’s an 878-piece set made of sustainable plant-based plastic and it has interchangeable leaves and cherry blossoms so you can match your mood or season.
Care Bears Wicked Glinda and Elphaba set: $25
This packaged set features the pink Love-a-Lot Bear as Glinda and green Good Luck Bear as Elphaba.
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When is Amazon’s Prime Day event?
The online retailer’s massive fall sale — technically “Amazon Big Deal Days” — runs Oct. 7 and 8.
Are Amazon Prime Day deals worth buying?
Depending on what you’re after, the short answer is yes. There are thousands of items on sale now, including some deals that match or exceed the previous all-time low prices. Just note that Amazon stock can fluctuate wildly, which means there’s no telling how long these items will remain on sale or available. If you see a deal you don’t want to miss, we’d recommend taking advantage of those savings sooner rather than later.
Are other retailers offering Prime Day deals?
While the official October Prime Day sale is exclusive to Amazon, other retailers are absolutely getting in on the action. Best Buy and Walmart have kicked off their own events that coincide with the Prime Day dates, with plenty of other retailers ramping up the deals this week as well.
How we choose the best Amazon Prime Day deals
Many of us here at CNET have covered shopping events for several years, including Black Friday, Prime Day, Memorial Day and countless other sales. In that time, we’ve learned how to spot the best deals among a sea of thousands of superficial offers and scams, and we highlight only the best offers from trusted retailers. We look for real discounts, quality reviews and remaining sale time when choosing the best deals to show you.
- Real discounts mean genuine savings. We check pricing history for products listed as on sale so we know when it’s a case of an inflated list price rather than an actual discount.
- Quality reviews and testing are super important for any product. A discount isn’t worthwhile if it results in a subpar product experience, no matter how much you saved.
- Remaining sale time is important, too. Some deals are only around for a short time or may be limited in supply. If that’s the case, we’ll let you know upfront so you don’t come back to the deal later only to be disappointed.
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