2024-10-08 19:15:03
Prime Big Deal Days is here, offering discounts on tech, beauty products, kitchen gadgets and more during the 48-hour sale, which is exclusive to Prime members. I’ve covered Prime Day, Black Friday and Cyber Monday for five years as a reporter for NBC Select, so I know how to find deals that are actually worth buying. I combed through Amazon’s many deal pages — through thousands of discounted products — to find the best October Prime Day deals. Each one I recommend below is highly rated, at least 20% off and at its lowest price in at least three months. I’ll frequently update this list throughout Prime Big Deal Days.
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4.7-star average rating from 564,467 reviews on Amazon
Once you connect devices like fans, air purifiers and lamps to this smart plug, you can control them from your phone via the companion app, which also lets you set on/off schedules. The plug is compact, so it keeps your second outlet free.
4.6-star average rating from 89,017 reviews on Amazon
Crest’s at-home teeth whitening kit comes with 44 whitening strips, which is enough for 22 treatments — 20 treatments are 45 minute standard sessions and two treatments are one hour express sessions. The strips are made with hydrogen peroxide to brighten your smile.
4.6-star average rating from 7,532 reviews on Amazon
These are some of the best wireless earbuds I’ve tested. Their active noise cancellation feature lets me clearly hear audio in noisy environments, and they’re water-resistant, so I never worry about wearing them outdoors or while exercising. The AirPods come with a USB-C charging case and four pairs of silicone tips to customize their fit.
4.3-star average rating from 952 reviews on Amazon
Lowest price ever
This pocket-sized portable charger has a built-in USB-C connector that you plug directly into your phone, headphones or tablet. When it runs out of juice, you can repower it with the included cable.
4.5-star average rating from 110,451 reviews on Amazon
Save time prepping ingredients with Fullstar’s Vegetable Chopper, which comes with seven interchangeable blades that dice, slice and spiralize. You use the lid’s lever to push food through the blades, and it falls into the attached catch tray. All parts of this kitchen gadget are dishwasher-safe.
4.3-star average rating from 62,763 reviews on Amazon
This ADA-accepted water flosser comes with four interchangeable tips, all of which rotate 360 degrees to reach each part of your mouth. You can choose from three pressure settings, and the reservoir holds enough water for 45-second cleanings. A full battery gives you up to four weeks of use.
4.5-star average rating from 9,081 reviews on Amazon
Rosalie Sparaco, NBC senior social media editor, swears by the TubShroom, which collects hair to prevent clogged pipes. “I used to snake squirrel-sized clumps of hair out of my pipes or use a drain cleaner at least once a month, but now I almost never have to because the TubShroom is so effective,” she says. It fits inside drains that are 1.5 to 1.75 inches wide and doesn’t disrupt water flow.
4.8-star average rating from 56,589 reviews on Amazon
Lowest price ever
“I love this toiletry bag because it has multiple compartments, so everything has its own place and I can separate my makeup, shower and hair care items,” says Sadhana Daruvuri, NBC commerce social media editor. “Since the compartments are clear, I can spot what I need immediately. The elastic loops in each section also help me stand products up to prevent spills.” The toiletry bag, which won an NBC Select Travel Award, folds open and has a built-in hook.
4.7-star average rating from 35,634 reviews on Amazon
This DNA kit comes with all the materials you need to take a saliva sample and mail it to the brand’s lab for testing. Four to five weeks later, you’ll get your results, including information about where your ancestors are from and traits you may have a propensity for, like cilantro aversion or perfect pitch.
4.6-star average rating from 45,682 reviews on Amazon
“I never go to bed without applying this overnight lap mask,” says NBC Select commerce editor Lindsay Schneider. “Because it’s thick and genuinely hydrating I wake up in the morning and any irritation or dryness I had on my lips the night before is gone. It’s that good.” The mask is made with moisturizing ingredients like coconut and shea butters, as well as vitamin C and other antioxidants. It comes with a mini spatula to help with application.
4.4-star average rating from 106,044 reviews on Amazon
This corded vacuum is key to keeping my three-pet household clean. Its HEPA filter traps allergens like dust and pet dander, and it effectively suctions dirt off carpets and bare floors. The vacuum has a detachable pod you can tote around your home to clean above door frames, stairs and furniture. It also comes with multiple attachments including a crevice tool and upholstery tool.
4.8-star average rating from 2,690 reviews on Amazon
It never hurts to have extra batteries at home, so you might as well buy them on sale. This pack comes with 28 AA alkaline batteries.
4.6-star average rating from 71,464 reviews on Amazon
Cosrx’s essence is made with snail mucin and hyaluronic acid, ingredients that hydrate and soothe dry skin. It has a lightweight feel and dries quickly so you can layer other skin care products over it. The essence gives skin a dewy glow post-application.
4.3-star average rating from 101,823 reviews on Amazon
Lowest price ever
This device lets you link your existing garage door opener to a companion app so you can control it from your phone regardless of where you are. You can also give loved ones control access via the app. Chamberlain’s device is compatible with garage door openers made after 1993, according to the brand.
4.7-star average rating from 496,611 reviews on Amazon
Upgrade your TV with Amazon’s Fire Stick, which plugs directly into an HDMI port and lets you watch entertainment in HD from any streaming service. You’re also able to control compatible smart home products. The streaming device comes with an Alexa Voice Remote.
4.7-star average rating from 65,151 reviews on Amazon
The Echo Pop is a mini Bluetooth speaker that’s equipped with an Alexa virtual assistant. You can use it to play music, podcasts and audiobooks, as well as ask Alexa to set alarms, tell you the weather or read you the news. Since the speaker is so small, it seamlessly blends in with my home decor.
4.8-star average rating from 30 reviews on Amazon
Lowest price ever
“Back in my teaching days, Magna-Tiles were the most fought over toy in the classroom,” says Rebecca Rodriguez, NBC Select editorial projects manager, who previously taught preschool and knows a lot about toys. “You can easily construct and deconstruct the tiles to make different figures, which entertains kids and adults for a while.” This pack, which is a great gift, comes with 32 multicolored magnetic tiles, as well as a shuttle-shaped box to store them inside.
4.8-star average rating from 1,463 reviews on Amazon
Lowest price ever
“As a lifelong book lover, I was hesitant to get on the e-reader train, but I can confidently say that the Kindle Paperwhite is worth it,” says Schneider (Amazon sent her this Kindle to try, but she’s bought other models in the past). “It has such a slim, lightweight profile, so it takes up minimal space in my bag. I’m never on the subway, bus or train without it.” This bundle comes with the Paperwhite, a fabric cover and a power adapter. The Kindle has a glare-free screen that you can adjust the brightness of, and it’s designed with helpful features, like one that tells you how much time you have left in a chapter.
4.7-star average rating from 50,945 reviews on Amazon
Bio-Oil is one of our favorite non-greasy face oils, but you can also use it on your body. It’s made with vitamin E to moisturize skin, hydrate cuticles and reduce the appearance of stretch marks and scars, including acne scars. It’s also noncomedogenic so it won’t clog pores and is safe for all skin types.
4.7-star average rating from 282 reviews on Amazon
Lowest price ever
I drink my coffee out of this dishwasher-safe travel mug on the way to work every morning. I’ve dropped it on my kitchen floor, down subway stairs and in New York City streets — after three years of use, it still looks as good as new. It’s made from stainless steel and has double-wall vacuum insulation, which keeps my drinks hot or cold for hours. The tumbler has a leak-resistant lid with a magnetic slider that covers the sippy spout as needed. It also fits in cup holders.
Here are the best Prime Day sales to know about. Keep in mind, not every item from a brand is discounted as described below.
All of my recommendations above are based on NBC Select’s previous coverage and reporting. I also included products the NBC Select staff tested, including Wellness Award, Travel Award, Pet Award, Bed & Bath Award and Giftable Tech Award winners. I ran each deal through price trackers like CamelCamelCamel to ensure products are at their lowest price in at least three months. All the products I recommend are highly rated with at least a 4.0-star average rating from hundreds of reviews.
I’m an associate updates editor for NBC Select who has covered deals and sales for five years. To round up the best Prime Big Deal Days discounts, I found highly rated products at their lowest price in at least three months. After combing through thousands of discounts, I also included products I know and love.
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