This year’s October Prime Day sale, dubbed Prime Big Deal Days, begins Tuesday, Oct. 7. The sale offers an excellent opportunity to snag deals on all types of items, including laptops, TVs and robot vacuums. But with the holidays coming soon, it’s not all about big-ticket buys, and finding simple gifts or handy household items for $25 or less is where this sale excels. We’ve already found more than 60 of the best budget bargains up for grabs. Now might be your best chance to save some money on essential items.
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Best October Prime Day tech deals under $25
Duracell 24-pack AA batteries: $19
Iniu 10,000-mAh power bank: $19
This slim portable charger is easy to take anywhere. Its 10,000-mAh capacity is enough power to charge your AirPods Pro over 13 times. Plus, it uses a USB-C port.
Anker Eufy SmartTrack Link (2-pack): $20
Track down your keys, backpack or other everyday essentials with these Bluetooth tiles. They’re compatible with Apple’s FindMy app and have a built-in siren so you can locate them easily. Note that they’re not compatible with Android devices.
SanDisk 128GB Extreme Pro SD card: $22
If you’re constantly running out of storage like I am, this 128GB SD card can be a huge help. It has fast data transfer and up to 130MBps read speed for quick access to what you need.
Lisen retractable 69-watt USB-C car charger: $17
Compatible with the new fast charging feature of the iPhone 17, this handy car charger has a cord that stays out of the way when not in use. You can use this for iPhone 13 or later and the Samsung Galaxy S25 series.
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Best October Prime Day smart home and security deals under $25
The Echo Pop is an ultracompact Alexa smart speaker that makes a neat addition to your bedside table and connects with the larger Amazon ecosystem.
Roku Smart Home smart light strip SE: $15
This light strip from Roku is more than 16 feet long and can add some ambiance to any room in your home. Plus, they’re smart lights so you can use your phone to change colors and to turn them on or off.
Govee WiFi smart plugs (set of 4): $24
Yes, they look like eerie little faces but they’re actually fabulous little Wi-Fi controlled smart plugs. Compatible with Amazon Alexa, Google Home and the Govee app, you can command lights and other appliance on and off with your voice.
Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K: $25
The Blink Mini is a small, indoor security camera with motion detection, two-way audio and night vision, to add a little peace of mind and help you keep an eye on your kids or pets — all for less than 20 bucks.
TP-Link Tapo smart bulbs (2-pack): $18
Scoop up this 2-pack of 75-watt smart bulbs with 16 colors. They’re dimmable and easily controlled by Alexa, Siri and Google Home.
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Best October Prime Day home and kitchen deals under $25
Disney Mickey mini waffle maker: $25
Perfect for kids and lifelong Disney fans, this fun little waffle maker makes a 4.5-inch Mickey Mouse-shaped waffle and has nonstick coating for easy cleanup.
GroundLuxe premium wool dryer balls (6-pack): $20
Get six organic, hand-felted reusable New Zealand wool dryer balls to naturally soften fabric and reduce drying time and static.
Wellstar rainbow titanium measuring cups and spoons: $23
This nifty set of eight cups and spoons can add a splash of color to your kitchen cooking arsenal.
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Chefman electric kettle, 1.8L: $22
This BPA-free water boiler is great for making tea, pasta and rice. It can boil almost two liters of water at once. Plus, it has an auto-shut off for added safety. This deal is for Prime members only.
Yankee Candle 22-ounce jar candle: $15
This massive jar candle will burn for 150 hours and will have you ready for a cozy fall with scents like Macintosh apple and cranberry chutney, all at 40% off.
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Best October Prime Day outdoor deals under $25
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Nisaku original Hori Hori gardening blade: $22
If you’ve never owned a Hori Hori you are in for a treat. This gardening tool is multi-purpose and ideal for planting bulbs, freeing rootbound plants from containers, digging up veggies and a lot more.
Homeimpro outdoor moon solar garden light: $21
This attractive, sturdy outdoor solar light transitions from witchy Halloween to magical winter solstice without ever having to come out of the ground.
Best October Prime Day health and wellness offers under $25
Cyrico resistance bands, 3-pack: $12
These resistance bands come in a pack of three for different resistance levels and exercises.
Beevines mulberry silk eye masks (2-pack): $9
Pick up two silky soft sleep masks for less than $10, and you can keep one and give one to a friend.
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Best October Prime Day toy and game deals under $25
PicassoTiles 60-piece set: $25
Build castles, homes and anything else you and your family can think of with these clear magnetic 3D blocks. There’s an on-page promotional offer that gives you 10% off the price.
Melissa and Doug fire chief costume: $24
Whether for Halloween or pretend play, this adorable, durable firefighter costume from Melissa & Doug includes the jacket, hat, small toy fire extinguisher and a bullhorn.
Hex Bots wall-crawling gecko: $25
This rechargeable, remote-controlled toy can climb straight up a wall like a real-life gecko, perfect for surprising siblings.
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Amazon is usually one of the best places to shop because it sells products from almost all major brands across popular categories like tech, appliances, home goods and fashion, so keep an eye on this page for updated deals. If you’re shopping outside of Amazon, we recommend checking out appliance and tech sales at Best Buy, Home Depot and Lowe’s, as well as sales on a large variety of categories at Target, Woot and Walmart, among others.
When will Amazon’s October Prime Day deals begin?
Amazon’s October Prime Day shopping event will begin Oct. 7 and run through Oct. 8.
How to keep up with the best October Prime Day sales
There are a lot of ways to ensure you’re getting the latest scoop on Prime Day offers. The CNET Deals team covers all the best price drops, discounts and deals every day from across the web, highlighting the best offers. We’ll be tracking all the major retailer sales around October Prime Day and sharing the promotions you need to hear about, and there are plenty of ways to hear from us.
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