Best early Prime Day deals under $50 to shop in October 2024

October Prime Big Deal Days is just a few days away, and it’s a great time to grab early holiday gifts for all your loved ones. But it’s also just as good as a time to swipe up extra savings on everyday products and affordable tech. If you’re looking to satisfy your shopping itch without breaking the bank, we’ve rounded up some of the best Prime Day deals on tech, home, and beyond — all for under $50.

Also: The best October Prime Day deals right now

You don’t have to wait to snag savings, either, thanks to plenty of early deals arriving before October Prime Day officially kicks off on Oct. 8.

Our favorite Amazon October Prime Day deals under $50

Apple AirTag for $25 (save $5): Keep track of everything from your remote to your keys to your kids with an AirTag, our favorite Bluetooth tracker.

Anker Nano Portable Charge with Lightning for $18 (save $8): This handy charger from Anker is about the size of a lipstick, making it perfect for carrying in small bags and for traveling. Always keep your phone boosted and never worry about being with a dead smartphone. Plus, it’s the perfect size for a stocking stuffer. Nab the USB-C model for $20 (save $10), too.

Amazon Echo Dot + TP-Link Smart Lightbulb for $23 (save $52): Perhaps one of the best bundle offers of the Prime Day event, right now you can save a whopping $52 on an Echo Dot and an accompanying smart light bulb (which is essentially free, as the individually, the Echo Dot is selling for $23). The two can be used together to amp up your smart home system.

Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K for $25 (save $25): Streamline your viewing experience with Amazon’s popular Fire TV Stick. Grab the 4K model for 50% off or the classic model for just $20. You can nab the 4K Max model for just a few dollars more at $35, too.

Amazon Echo Pop Speaker for $18 (save $22): Amazon’s smallest Alexa-compatible smart speaker is on sale for 46% off ahead of October Prime Day.

Blink Video Doorbell for $30 (save $30): Grab a Blink video doorbell for 50% off right now and add extra security to your home.

Blink Outdoor 4 Security Cam for $40 (save $60): Save 60% on one Blink Outdoor 4 Cam, which features two-year battery, 1080p HD day and infrared night live view, and two-way talk.

Govee Smart Light Bulbs 4-Pack for $25 (save $10 with coupon): Upgrade your basic bulbs to smart bulbs from Govee that allow for Google Assistant and Alexa to sync up with them for seamless integration in your smart home system. Plus, this bundle pack is 20% off now.

Amazon Echo Glow for $17 (save $13): If you love the look of smart lightbulbs that change color, Amazon’s Echo Glow is the perfect addition to any bedroom or space. It’s especially great for kids’ rooms, and is available in a $38 bundle with the Echo Dot Kids, too.

11-inch Renpho Smart Scale for $20 (save $15): Connect this smart scale with popular health and fitness apps like Samsung Health, MyFitnessPal, Fitbit, and Apple Health to track your body fat percentage, muscle mass, visceral fat, water weight, metabolic age, and more.

Torras iPhone 15 or 16 Tempered Glass Screen Protector for $30 (save $12): Did you just upgrade to a new iPhone? Outfit your screen with one of our top iPhone screen protectors for 29% off.

Apple iPhone 16 Pro Silicone MagSafe Case for $40 (save $): Just got the iPhone 16 Pro? Snag one of Apple’s flagship silicone cases to go with it. Check out savings on Apple’s silicone case for the iPhone 16 and Pro Max, too.

Current price: $42

Original price: $49

While this deal isn’t the most enticing, it’s certainly timely. If you’ve purchased a new iPhone 16 series phone and are in search of a new case, Apple’s silicone MagSafe case is a popular pick. Plus, it’s specially designed for the new Camera Control button, too. Save a few bucks on this case for the iPhone 16, 16 Pro, and Pro Max now.

Also: The best iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro cases you can buy: Expert tested

Current price: $23

Original price: $50

Grab Amazon’s latest Echo Dot smart speaker to upgrade your smart home system. Play music, podcasts, and more, and enjoy seamless Alexa compatability. Plus, this speaker is a steal right now for nearly 50% off.

Current price: $50

Original price: $80

This newly released indoor camera from Ring pans 360 degrees and tilts up and down to cover the entire area it’s set up in, letting you watch over your home, business, or pets. It features a manual privacy cover, too. ZDNET’s Maria Diaz tested the Pan-Tilt cam this month and said she liked its functions, calling it perhaps the “only indoor security camera you’ll need.”

Also: This $80 device is probably the only indoor security camera you’ll need

Current price: $20

Original price: $40

Need a mini security option? The Blink Mini 2 Indoor Cam is perfect for bulking up your home security, or for watching your favorite furry friend. It features two-way audio, HD nigh view, and motion detection, and ZDNET’s Maria Diaz said she loves the key upgrades from its first iteration. Plus, it’s 40% off right now, too.

Also: The waterproof Blink Mini 2 security camera is the best Wyze Cam alternative available

More October Prime Day deals under $50

Blue rocketbook smart notebook with a pen and a cloth on top of it — Allison Murray/ZDNET

Anker iPhone 15/16 Charger 2-Pack for $13 (save $6): These chargers provide 20W of high-speed charging for devices like the iPhone 15 and 16, AirPods Pro, iPad Pro, and more for an affordable price.

Amazon Echo Show 5 for $50 (save $40): Get the Echo Show 5 smart display for 44% off and update or build out your smart home system.

Anker MagGo 5,000mAh Foldable Battery Pack for $25 (save $35): A battery pack is always a useful buy, and right now you can nab one of our favorites for only $27. Plus, it comes in several colors and makes a great stocking stuffer.

Blink Mini Indoor Cam for $18 (save $12): The 1st Gen Blink Mini Indoor Cam will cost you just $18, but for a few dollars more, you can grab the newer Mini Indoor Cam 2.

Amazon Smart Air Quality Monitor for $45 (save $25): Amazon’s air monitor makes it easy to track the air quality in your space. Plus, it’s compatible with other devices, like the Amazon Echo, and is 36% off now.

Rocketbook Core Reusable Smart Notebook for $24 (save $13): One of our favorite smart notebooks lets you digitize your handwritten notes.

TP-Link Wi-Fi Extender for $14 (save $4 with coupon): If your home Wi-Fi gets spotty, this extender can boost your internet coverage up to 1,200 square feet.

Kasa Smart Plug Mini 15A 4-Pack for $38 (save $12 with coupon): We’re all about practical purchases, and these Kasa smart plugs can help transform your household into a smart system (oh, and they’re 24% off).

FAQs

When is Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days?

Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days (a.k.a. October Prime Day) is a two-day sales event for Prime members. This year, sales are live from Tuesday, Oct. 8, through the end of Wednesday, Oct. 9.

Are other retailers offering deals under $50?

Amazon isn’t the only retailer you can find savings at this time of year. Walmart, Best Buy, Target, and others will all hold competing sales during the same week as October Prime Day (and even before). Shop around the different sites to compare deals and prices.

How did we choose these October Prime Day deals?

As a ZDNET editor, I only write about deals myself or a team member would want to buy — devices and products we desire, need, or would recommend. I 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.

I also examined customer reviews to find out what matters to real people who already own and use the deals I recommend. These recommendations may also be based on my own testing (or testing by another ZDNET expert) — in addition to extensive research and comparison shopping. The goal is to deliver the most accurate advice to help you shop smarter.