The best October Prime Day tech deals we found

The iPhone Air is Apple’s thinnest iPhone yet at 5.6mm, featuring a 6.5-inch ProMotion display, a 48MP fusion camera, and an 18MP front camera with Center Stage support. But its single rear camera and “meh” battery life mean it’s not for everyone.

The iPhone 16E is the spiritual successor to the iPhone SE, bringing flagship-level performance for less than the standard 16. We really wish it included MagSafe for $599, but those upgrading from older iPhones will probably be satisfied with what’s included.

While it won’t charge your Switch 2 any faster than the cheaper Belkin option, the clever battery-meets-kickstand with a built-in display simply looks better.

Samsung recently increased the price of all its S26 phones, but you can get the best of the bunch, the S26 Ultra, at one of its best prices of the year. Read our review.

If all you want is great sound, strong noise cancellation, and physical buttons to navigate, you can’t do better than the Bose QC headphones at this price. Read our review.

Anker’s 25,000mAh power bank sports two built-in USB-C cables (one of which is retractable), plus one USB-C and USB-A port. It tops out at 165W when charging two devices simultaneously, or 130W when charging three or four.

The passport-style Z Fold 8 is the closest thing to an iPhone Duo on the Android side, at least in the US. It’s an awesome phone at its biggest discount to date. Read our review.

If you like to yap on the phone, these earbuds yield the best call quality of any we’ve tried (it’s not even close), and they sound great for music, too. Read our review.

While not as head-turning of a foldable as Samsung’s Z Fold 8, the Ultra delivers better camera quality. It’s cheaper than ever right now. Read our review.

Roku’s latest Ultra streamer has built-in ethernet, a rechargeable voice remote with backlit buttons, and AirPlay 2 support. You can also control it with Amazon Alexa through a compatible smart speaker. The Roku Channel app lets you stream over 400 free live TV stations, plus exclusive movies like Weird: The Al Yankovic Story.

Roku’s Streaming Stick Plus supports 4K playback and features a slim design, so it won’t block nearby ports. It plugs straight into your TV’s HDMI port and can be powered by your TV’s USB port, so you don’t need an additional plug. It also comes with Roku’s Voice Remote, giving you hands-free control.

The WiiM Mini makes it easy to wirelessly stream music from your phone, a streaming service, or other local storage to existing speakers you already have. It supports AirPlay 2 and a variety of streaming services.

The Sub 4, while not cheap, is the best sub for your Sonos setup. It can sit upright, or you can lay it down to fit under a couch or entertainment system.

The latest Sonos Beam is a compact soundbar that supports a virtual Dolby Atmos effect and can stream music from a plethora of services. Read our review.

The Omni delivers small, but welcome improvements over the 2022 Nova Pro, most notably a true platform-agnostic design that works with all consoles. Read our hands-on.

While the S26 isn’t particularly impressive in any way, it’s one of the most affordable (yet most powerful) flagship phones you can currently get. Read our review.

The Pixel 11 recently debuted at $899, but it recently got a whopping $150 price cut for the 256GB version. It’s the cheapest way to try Google’s new software features. Read our review.

If you value better picture quality and trust that Google might improve on the HiLight LED feature, the Pixel 11 Pro is the one to get, and it got a big discount for Prime Day. Read our review.

Google’s biggest Pixel 11 Pro got a sizeable price cut, too, making it $300 cheaper than the base iPhone 18 Pro Max model.

The best wireless headphones that Bose makes are discounted, and the company recently made them even better. Read our latest coverage.

Enjoy a big discount on the WiiM Amp, which supports AirPlay 2, as well as several other wireless options. It also hosts a bunch of ports, allowing for passive stereo output, plus optical audio, HDMI ARC, and more. Read our coverage.

Apple’s new iteration of its priciest, most powerful headphones deliver minor updates for first-gen owners. But those who are jumping in will especially appreciate their big, bold sound. Read our review.

Roku’s latest Pro 4K TV has a 120Hz refresh rate, four HDMI ports (two of which are 2.1), full-array local dimming for even brightness, and support for both Dolby Vision IQ and HDR 10 Plus for better color accuracy. It also works with Apple Home, Amazon Alexa, and Google Home, making it easy to integrate into most smart homes.

The Kindle Scribe Colorsoft is Amazon’s first note-taking e-reader with a color screen. It features an 11-inch display, a slimmer design, an improved interface, an updated stylus, and a new AI-powered search feature that can quickly summarize documents.

The third-gen Kindle Scribe 32GB is even bigger than its 10.2-inch predecessor; it offers an 11-inch display with 300ppi resolution and the same great battery life that Kindles are known for.

Amazon’s last-gen Kindle Colorsoft features a color E Ink screen, offering similar performance to the new 2026 model. It also offers eight weeks of battery life and a 7-inch display that’s great for comics and graphic novels. Read our review.

The last-gen Kindle Paperwhite received a nice discount for Prime Day. It has the same screen as the new model, so you aren’t missing out on much. Read our review.

A new version of the Fit Pro wireless earbuds, which are upgraded with a redesigned wing tip that Beats says is 20 percent more flexible, a smaller case, and other advantages.

The latest Powerbeats Pro are a no-brainer for athletes. They pack fantastic sound and thumping bass, along with active noise cancellation, IPX4 water resistance, and heart rate monitoring. Read our review.

Despite the familiar design, there were plenty of upgrades in the latest Studio Pro, including noise cancellation, transparency mode, and lossless USB-C audio. Here’s our review.

Powered by Apple’s new M5 chip, the latest MacBook Airs are more powerful than prior models and offer double the base storage (512GB). They also support faster wireless standards, specifically Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6. Read our review.

For a slightly bigger MacBook Air, the 15-inch version is the one to get. It offers similar performance, but its battery is larger, and it has more speakers.

The seventh-gen iPad Mini comes with Apple’s A17 Pro chip and support for Apple Intelligence. It’s also compatible with the Apple Pencil Pro and offers faster Wi-Fi and USB-C speeds. Read our review.

Bose’s SoundLink Max improves on the smaller Flex with true stereo sound — and very powerful sound at that. It’s got a removable handle for easy transport, and there’s an aux input for playing audio when you want to listen at a higher quality than what Bluetooth can deliver. Read our review.

For something between Bose’s SoundLink Flex and the Max, the Plus strikes a good balance with booming bass, loud volume that doesn’t get distorted, and an easy-to-clean design. Read our review.

The second-gen SoundLink Flex builds on the original with more intuitive controls, including a new play / pause button. It also adds adjustable EQ and support for higher-quality audio via AAC and aptX, while retaining a rugged IP67-rated design and the ability to pair two speakers for stereo sound.

The case features an integrated power bank and a small pocket to stow an AirTag (or other similarly sized Bluetooth tracker).

A slick 2-in-1 charger that can charge your magnet-friendly iPhone or Pixel at a relatively speedy pace. Its extra charging pad supports AirPods, the Apple Watch, and other Qi-ready accessories.

An affordable color-accurate monitor that can easily connect to a MacBook or Windows machine that has USB-C video support. It’s a good price for a fully-featured 1440p monitor.

Slap a recent iPhone onto this charging pad and it’ll charge at fast 25W speeds. It can also charge AirPods, and includes a cord and wall adapter.

Xreal’s most affordable set of USB-C display glasses yet. They lack three degrees of freedom, but are otherwise an awesome value for gaming or watching movies with your own huge, private screen. Read our hands-on.

The Ear 3A are fantastic (and visually-striking) wireless earbuds for iPhone or Android selling at their best-ever price. Read our review.

Get you a smart lock that has a digital peephole, and that can be unlocked with a wave. This is a nice discount off its original $400 price. Read our review.

Roborock’s first roller-mop robot vacuum, the Curv 2 Flow, features flagship specs at a midrange price, including excellent mopping, a retractable mop cover, 20,000Pa suction, AI-powered obstacle avoidance, and a compact design.

Roborock’s Saros 20 stands out for its ability to climb tall thresholds, avoid obstacles with impressive accuracy, and clean under low furniture thanks to its slim design. It also combines powerful 36,000Pa suction with great spinning mop pads, which is why we recommend it for homes with multiple floor types and tricky transitions between rooms.

This innovative new smart lock uses the U1 ultra-wideband (UWB) chip in many iPhones and Apple Watches to automatically unlock your door as you approach. It will also work with the new Aliro standard and be compatible with Android phones for hands-free unlocking.

The G400 was the first wired-only video doorbell to work with Apple’s HomeKit Secure Video feature. It has solid specs for the price, and includes a chime to sound indoors.

The Restore 3 features more than 50 sleep sounds and 18 adjustable light colors, with access to hundreds more through the optional Hatch Plus subscription, which runs $4.99 per month or $49.99 per year.

Described by our writer Andrew Liszewski as “terrible,” the Charmera is still worth getting if you want a keychain camera that’s a ton of fun to use. Read our coverage.

LifeStraw’s basic filter removes unwanted bacteria and microplastics as you drink, giving you a safe way to hydrate no matter where you are.

A smart plug adds functionality to an existing gadget rather than replacing it. Once the plug is connected to your Wi-Fi network and a gadget, you can turn it on and off using an app. TP-Link’s Tapo smart plug supports Matter, so you can add it to whichever smart home platform you use.

A semi-affordable (subscription-free) outdoor security camera that supplies both a floodlight and a pan/tilt design so that you can easily track visitors.

If you’re itching to locally host photos, files, videos, and more instead of paying for cloud storage, this entry-level NAS from Ugreen is discounted. You’ll just need to pack it with NAS-ready HDDs.

The Apple Watch SE 3 is a major glow-up, adding an always-on display, wrist-temperature sensor, a more powerful processor, and fast charging. Read our review.

The AirPods Pro 3 have a new design that improves their fit, superior noise cancellation, better bass, and fairly accurate heart rate sensors. Read our review.

While not the fastest wireless charger at this price, Anker’s unique, UFO-styled 3-in-1 charging puck unfolds with pads for a phone, AirPods, and an Apple Watch.

Anker’s powerful Nano international travel charger is great if you have a lot of USB-C gadgets to keep charged. While it lacks an AC plug, it supplies a screen that shows how much power you’re pushing to each port.

Anker’s latest single-port USB-C charger offers up to 45W of power, foldable prongs, and a front-facing “smart display” that lets you see the charge level, power flow, and other useful information at a glance.

These smart lights have beautiful colors, a nice selection of festive scenes, and an easy-to-use app. They are super reliable when paired with a Hue Bridge and also work over Bluetooth. They come in three lengths, work with all the major smart home platforms, and are Matter-compatible.

Philips Hue bulbs can be pricey, which is why the company’s four-pack of Essential A19 bulbs are a great buy. They’re cheaper, costing less now during Prime Day than usual. They have adjustable colors, brightness, and can be controlled with Bluetooth or with a Hue Bridge (sold separately).

Bissell’s Little Green is handy, but doesn’t cut it for big jobs. If you have pets and a lot of carpet to clean, this is one of the most powerful upright carpet cleaners in its price range.

It’s a Lightwall. What more do you need to know? Fine, it’s a curtain of lights that’s 8.5 feet wide and 6.2 feet tall with 1,536 LEDs. You can program them to show anything you want.

The outdoor lamp post light boasts full support for Google Assistant, Alexa, and Matter, so you can easily incorporate the lights into your smart home setup.

The color-changing Govee Table Lamp 2 is an especially great pick for grads looking to make a new space feel like home. With adjustable warmth and brightness, plus lights that sync to music, it’s easy to set the mood for relaxing, focusing, or partying. It can also be controlled with voice assistants or a simple tap for added convenience.

This 10,000mAh power bank is one of the best ones available at this price. It has a built-in USB-C cable, and it’s MagSafe-ready, supporting up to 25W wireless charging speed for recent iPhones. Read our coverage.

A new third-person adventure game made by several developers responsible for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. Dawnwalker is similar in terms of its branching storyline and great side quests, but unique with how vampirism affects gameplay.

A 2800-lumen light that can illuminate your desk area for video meetings, close work, and other uses. It includes a desk clamp to make it easy to fix to your working surface.

One of the most well-rounded Android gaming handhelds you can buy is the Retroid Pocket 5. It has a gorgeous 5.5-inch OLED screen, a PS Vita-like design, and enough power to play games up to the PS2 era thanks to its Snapdragon 865 processor.

Google’s latest smartwatch that launched in August has already had a big price drop. While the fourth iteration is cheaper, this model has superior GPS and gesture controls. Read our review.

Nothing’s first pair of over-ear headphones feature a retro transparent design and high-end features like active noise cancellation, spatial audio with head tracking, and plush ear pads. They also feature a paddle button that allows you to control music playback. Read our review.

The Xeneon Edge is a multipurpose touchscreen for your PC that gives you easy access to controls, various metrics, and widgets of your choosing through Corsair’s marketplace.

$1,000 doesn’t usually get you all that much in a laptop these days, but it does during October Prime Day. This model has a 14-inch OLED screen, 16GB RAM, a 1TB SSD, and a capable Intel Core Ultra 7 CPU.

A screen-free device for kids that plays songs or stories when you tap collectible Tonie figures on the top of it. It’s for entertainment, but can double as an alarm.

An incredible value if you want one of the most comfortable right-handed wireless mice currently available. This price applies to the black or white versions.

A teleprompter is a luxury. They help you make it look effortless to look at your camera as you read from a script or a chat log. Elgato’s option includes a small screen and a mirror, the latter of which allows you to see what you need to look at without breaking eye contact with viewers.

The MK.2 version of the standard Stream Deck comes with 15 programmable buttons, a swappable faceplate, and a detachable stand.

This wall adapter can deliver up to 140W when you’re using just one of its four ports. But even with to four gadgets, it can divvy up 140W so each gets a good amount of power.

If you want to bring your home theater to the next level, the Samsung Q990F is the answer. The Q990 series has been at the top of best lists for years, and for good reason. It delivers an excellent Atmos experience with clear dialogue and booming bass to fully immerse you in whatever you’re watching.

The hourglass-shaped Sonos Era 300 is designed from the ground up for spatial audio and Dolby Atmos. It supports the same Bluetooth and line-in features as the Era 100.

Those in need of a capable, compact, and somewhat affordable Windows laptop should consider the Aspire Lite 14. It’s an ARM-based machine with 16GB of speedy RAM, half a terabyte of storage, and a slick design.

The OpenRun Pro 2 are Shokz’s best bone conduction headphones yet, with better sound and more bass than their predecessor. Our reviewer Victoria Song praised their cozy fit as well as their USB-C charging (goodbye, proprietary charger!). Read our review.

This XCOM-inspired twist of a Star Wars tactics game is as good as it sounds. Snag the game on its first-ever discount.

A smart speaker with a HomePod-like design that’s compatible with many more services. It even has a cool, little screen on the front.

The Meta Quest 3S is a battery-powered standalone VR headset that has the same chipset as the pricier Quest 3, but with the same lenses and screen resolution as the Quest 2. In addition to being able to play many games from the Meta Store, it can also be connected to a gaming PC to play VR games like Half-Life Alyx. Read our review.

A powerful tablet that can turn into a laptop when you purchase the keyboard+trackpad accessory. This model features an OLED screen, the Snapdragon X2 Elite, 16GB RAM and a 512GB SSD. Read our coverage.

Launched in late July, the Sleepbuds 2 have a small design that’s ideal for side sleepers. They can supply audio with 14 hours of battery life, and even a private alarm that’ll wake you (and not others in bed).

Fujifilm’s stylish Instax Mini Evo is the best instant camera overall. With it, you can choose which photos to print, while also boasting good image quality.

While a relatively minor upgrade over the C5 if you’re getting a 65-inch or smaller screen, the 77- and 83-inch C6 utilize an improved Tandem OLED screen with incredible brightness.

The latest Surface Pro is speedy and elegant, with a 13-inch OLED touchscreen and the Snapdragon X2 Elite processor. It doesn’t include a keyboard, though.

The latest iteration of Apple’s iPad Air features an M4 processor and better connectivity under the hood, resulting in great performance whether you’re gaming or doing AI-related tasks. Read our review.

The Fujifilm Instax Mini 13 is a fun gift for students starting a new chapter. It prints credit card-sized photos in seconds, and the new self-timer makes it easier to snap group photos with friends.

Apple’s entry-level iPad is an excellent tablet for casual use, even if it is getting a little long in the tooth. Its high-res screen is great for watching video, and its A16 processor is still fast enough to handle light games and productivity apps. Read our review.

The XM5 deliver better audio and noise cancellation than the XM4 (and even the refreshed XM4C that cost more), though they aren’t as compact. Read our review.

Sony made subtle improvements to every facet of the WH-1000XM6, from sound quality to ANC performance, while wisely bringing back the foldable, travel-friendly design last seen on the XM4.

The first Sony OLED with four HDMI 2.1 ports. It competes with the LG C6 in terms of brightness and specs, and this is its first big price drop.

Apple’s latest Mac Mini is just as small as the last-gen model, but more powerful. The M6 chip is about 20 percent faster than the M4. Read our review.

The Sony WF-1000XM6 earbuds have top-notch noise-canceling performance with excellent, balanced sound, if you can get a good seal in your ears. Read our review.

Fantastic audio and great design are hallmarks of Nothing earbuds, but the Ear 3 push the boundaries with a case that can record audio. Read our review.

The latest iteration of Apple’s Watch lineup is already discounted at Amazon.

Apple’s AirPods 4 are the latest update to the company’s base-model wireless earbuds. The hard, plastic buds feature improved audio over the third-gen model, along with deep iOS integration and spatial audio with head tracking. Read our review.