Amazon’s October Prime Day sales event, officially designated as Prime Big Deal Days, takes place from Tuesday, Oct. 6, through Wednesday, Oct. 7, zdnet.com reported. Shoppers can access discounts on major brands alongside budget electronics, while competing retailers including NBC Selected and the New York Post have launched early promotional discounts on travel gear, headphones, and home goods.
October Prime Day Event Dates and Shopping Windows
The main Amazon shopping event begins at 12:01 a.m. PDT on Oct. 6 and runs through 12:01 a.m. PDT on Oct. 7, which corresponds to roughly 3:00 a.m. EST for East Coast buyers. According to zdnet.com, smaller gadgets and budget products typically remain discounted for a day or two after the official sale concludes, whereas lingering deals on big-name brands tend to disappear quickly.
Budget Gadget Discounts Under Twenty-Five Dollars
Tech publications have highlighted various discounted accessories priced below $25 ahead of the main event. zdnet.com reported that Kasa Smart Plugs are marked down to $15 from $18, while Lisen Retractable Car Chargers featuring two cables and 60W power delivery drop to $13 with an applicable checkout code. Additional sub-$25 items include the Amazon Fire TV Stick Pro priced at $20, the second-generation Apple AirTag available for $24, Soundcore by Anker P20i True Wireless Earbuds priced at $21, the Blink Mini 2K+ Camera discounted to $16, and the Amazon Echo Glow smart lamp listed at $23.
| Product | Sale Price | Original Price |
|---|---|---|
| Kasa Smart Plug | $15 | $18 |
| Lisen Retractable Car Charger | $13 | $20 |
| Amazon Fire TV Stick Pro | $20 | $35 |
| Apple AirTag (2nd-gen) | $24 | $29 |
| Soundcore P20i Earbuds | $21 | $40 |
| Blink Mini 2K+ Camera | $16 | $40 |
| Amazon Echo Glow | $23 | $30 |
Early Audio and Household Sales Across Competing Outlets
Beyond Amazon’s specific tech listings, other publishers are tracking distinct early promotional rollouts. The New York Post highlighted early headphone discounts for Prime members, pointing to upcoming Apple AirPods featuring live translation and heart rate sensors, alongside over-ear models from Sony and Beats offering active noise cancellation and multi-day battery life. Meanwhile, nbcnews.com reported early October Prime Day promotions under $50 spanning skincare lines like Medicube, Casper pillows, Black+Decker handheld vacuums, and Bedsure fleece throw blankets.
Frequently Asked Questions About October Prime Day
What are the exact dates for October Prime Day?
Amazon schedules its autumn Prime Big Deal Days event for Tuesday, Oct. 6, through Wednesday, Oct. 7, according to zdnet.com.
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