Best early Prime Day deals under $25 to shop in October 2024

October Prime Day is a great time to save money on expensive tech items like laptops, tablets, TVs, and more. But if you’re on a stricter budget, we at ZDNET have got you covered.

Also: The best October Prime Day deals live now

You can find some very useful tech products, devices, and other gadgets for under $25, even before October Prime Day deals officially go live next week on Oct. 8. We’ve rounded up the best deals under $25 that are light on your wallet but super useful in your life.

Our favorite early Amazon October Prime Day deals under $25

Blink Mini 2 for $20 (save $20): This smart security camera records in HD, stores videos in the cloud, allows two-way conversation, and has Alexa support. We tested it and gave it a positive review.

Logitech C270 HD Webcam for $22 (save $19): Improve your Zoom meetings with this webcam that gets up to 1280 x 720 pixels and has a built-in noise-reducing mic.

Amazon Echo Dot with TP-Link Color Smart Bulb for $23 (save $52): This bundle gets you the Amazon Echo Dot plus a smart light bulb with 16 million colors and warm to cool whites.

Soundcore by Anker P20i True Wireless Earbuds for $20 (save $20 with coupon): These earbuds have 22 EQ presets and last up to 10 hours on a single charge.

Etekcity Smart Scale for $20 (save $4): Monitor your weight with this smart scale’s 13 biometrics, including body fat, muscle mass, bone mass, and more. Plus, the accompanying app lets you set goals and track your results.

iOttie Easy One Touch Universal Car Mount Dashboard for $20 (save $7): This phone mount’s arm extends from five inches to eight inches and pivots 260 degrees for various customized viewing angles while you’re on the road.

ThermoPro TP19H Digital Meat Thermometer for $14 (save $11 with coupon): Easily check your meat’s temperature with this thermometer that has a reading speed of 3-4 seconds and a 180-degree auto-rotating digital display.

MagSafe Portable Charger for $24 (save $36): This charger can charge up to three devices at once thanks to USB-C and USB-A ports as well as having overcharge protection.

Current price: $24

Original price: $40

For 41% off, you can look crystal clear in your video calls thanks to this webcam’s light-correction technology. It works with most video calling platforms like Zoom, Google Meet, and Microsoft Teams.

Also: The best webcams for streaming

Current price: $23

Original price: $75

For 69% off, you can get this bundle that includes an Echo Dot and a smart light bulb that work together in your smart home setup. Control the smart bulb with Alexa voice commands and create custom scenes or activate Away Mode to simulate your presence while on vacation.

Current price: $20

Original price: $40

Along with more than 20 EQ customizations, these earbuds have two built-in mics and an AI algorithm that work together to pick up your voice so you never have to shout during a call.

Note that this deal only applies to the blue, white, black earbuds. Don’t forget to apply the 20% discount for the full deal.

Current price: $20

Original price: $27

For 26% off, you can go hands-free in your car. This phone mount fits most phones, including the iPhone, Google Pixel, and Samsung phones. There is also a built-in cord management system to keep charging cables neatly organized.

Also: The best car phone mounts you can buy

More October Prime Day 2024 deals under $25

Side view of plugged in Kasa Smart plug — Image: Maria Diaz / ZDNet

Kasa Smart Plug 2-Pack for $13 (save $7): This smart plug does it all, including a handy energy-moderating feature that shows you the consumption of everything that is connected to this plug via the app.

Anker 313 Wireless Charging Stand for $16 (save $4): This Qi-certified wireless charging stand provides 10W of high-speed charging for Samsung Galaxy phones and 5W of charge for iPhone models.

TP-Link Wi-Fi Extender for $15 (save $3): Extend the range of your Wi-Fi by up to 1,200 square feet and connect up to 30 devices.

Musicozy Sleep Headphones for $20 (save $20): These sleep headphones are part sleep mask to block out light in your room, making them a perfect option for light sleepers.

Remote Control Page Turner for e-readers for $16 (save $54): Easily turn pages on your Kindle or other reading device with this remote that allows for a more comfortable reading experience.

FAQs

When is October Prime Day 2024?

Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days will take place Tuesday, Oct. 8 through Wednesday, Oct. 9. However, you can expect to shop deals for your budget both before and after the event.

Is October Prime Day a good time to buy tech?

Prime Day sales prices tend to be some of the lowest of the year, aside from the Black Friday shopping weekend. This is especially true for Amazon devices like Kindles, Fire tablets, Fire TVs, Amazon Echo devices, etc. According to one study, the average Amazon Prime Day discount is 16.2%, which is a fairly good discount for most products.

Are other retailers offering high-quality deals under $25?

Yes! For example, Walmart, Best Buy, Target, and other retailers will all hold competing sales during the same week as October Prime Day. We recommend shopping around the different sites to compare the best deals and prices.

How did we choose these October Prime Day deals?

ZDNET only writes about deals we want to buy — devices and products we desire, need, or would recommend. Our experts looked for deals that were at least 20% off (or are hardly ever on sale), using established price comparison tools and trackers to determine whether the deal is actually on sale and how frequently it drops.

We also looked over customer reviews to find out what matters to real people who already own and use the deals we’re recommending. Our recommendations may also be based on our own testing — in addition to extensive research and comparison shopping. The goal is to deliver the most accurate advice to help you shop smarter.