It’s time to save money on your shopping again. Amazon’s October Prime Day sale, officially called the Prime Big Deal Days, starts Oct. 7. Don’t want to wait until the sale starts? No worries. You can grab some massive savings right now, with over 60 early deals already live.
CNET’s team of shopping experts is doing the hard work to handpick the best October Prime Day sales currently live on everything from TVs to laptops to Lego sets. The discounts aren’t just on the expensive items, either. This October Prime Day, you can find plenty of savings on products that won’t put a dent in your wallet, like the items you can find in our curated list below of deals for $100 or less.
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We’re going to keep this list updated regularly before, during, and after the event. Still, there’s no telling how long these prices will stick, so if you see a deal you like, grab it before it runs out. And if you need even more budget finds, particularly for everyday essentials or stocking stuffers, check out our roundup of the best October Prime Day deals under $25.
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 via voice commands like Alexa, Google Assistant and others. You get up to 1,000 lumens of brightness, plus you can sync it with other Govee lighting in your home to create custom scenes.
Shark VacMop cordless hard floor system: $57
This cordless two-in-one Shark vacuum offers powerful suction and a built-in sprayer to help remove stuck-on messes. It also weighs less than 4 pounds, making it easy to move around. 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 it as 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, vegetables and more. It features a substantial 10-quart capacity with three different racks, allowing you to cook multiple dishes simultaneously. Additionally, it comes with a rotisserie spit. Plus, the cooking racks and drip tray are dishwasher-safe for easy cleanup.
Ninja Nutri Pro blender: $80
This powerful personal blender will transform frozen fruit and ice into a smoothie in seconds flat. 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 is the time to stack up this set of 3.2-cup BPA free food storage containers with locking lids.
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Best Prime Day health, beauty and wellness deals under $100
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. Plus, it weighs just over 2 pounds, which makes it easy to toss in your gym bag and take just about anywhere.
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 very nice to use, letting you adjust all the key settings without having to navigate too much.
Although it’s been out for a few years now, this inexpensive fitness tracker is even more affordable during Prime’s big sale. Our reviewer Lexi Saviddes 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/gray gradient or tortoise shell/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 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 up.
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, officially named Amazon Big Deal Days runs Oct. 7 and Oct. 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. Both Walmart and Best Buy 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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