As we approach the latter parts of the year, we not only get to enjoy Halloween, but also a slew of excellent sales that let you grab both big-ticket items and essentials for a lot less. October’s Prime Day is one of the biggest ones around, and while it’s still a few days away, early offers have already started pouring in. More specifically, you can grab some great discounts at Best Buy.
Best Buy has launched a sale that’s more similar to Prime Day than ever before, dubbed Member Deal Days. It runs from Oct. 2 to Oct. 5, offering huge savings across all manner of tech products.
The timing is excellent for getting ahead of holiday shopping, as the next big sales event won’t be until Black Friday. Plus, If you’re worried about tariffs and rising prices, now is an great time to make your purchases. Discounts are already showing up across all categories including laptops and other tech devices.
CNET shopping experts are staying on top of the latest offerings and updating this article frequently to ensure you get the top Best Buy deals, compiled below.
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Best Buy October anti-Prime Day TV deals
LG’s B4 series TVs have a stunning OLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate as well as Dolby Vision, HDR10 Plus and HLG support for fluid action, vibrant colors and rich blacks. Plus, they have an A8 AI processor that automatically optimizes picture settings for the ideal viewing experience.
The Hisense A7 TV offers great picture quality and a ton of smart features, including the Alexa voice remote. The game mode is also an excellent addition for gaming enthusiasts who want to enjoy a variable refresh rate and auto low latency.
If you’re in the market for a massive screen, this is a deal you won’t want to miss. Our experts named the TCL QM8 as the best TV for the money this year, and this 85-inch model is a steal at $700 off. It features a 4K QLED display with HDR10 Plus support for sharp contrast, as well as a 120Hz refresh rate for fluid action. The TV also has Google Chromecast built in for easy wireless streaming.
More Best Buy October anti-Prime Day TV deals:
- Toshiba 85-inch Class C350 Fire TV: $730 (save $470). Save 50% on this big-screen TV with 4K upscaling and immersive audio.
- Samsung 65-inch The Frame 4K QLED TV (2024): $1,500 (save $500). This Samsung TV is designed to look like a picture frame so it blends in with your home’s decor.
- Insignia 50-inch F50 LED 4K TV: $180 (save $120). One of the most affordable options out there if you’re looking for a no-frills 4K TV.
- Hisense 55-inch QD6 Series QLED 4K Fire TV: $260 (save $120). The smaller screen makes this Hisense perfect for smaller spaces like a bedroom.
- Sony 65-inch Bravia 8 OLED 4K smart Google TV: $2,000(save $300). This discount is a great chance to grab a cutting-edge OLED display at a much more reasonable price.
- LG 65-inch C4 OLED smart WebOS TV: $1,400 (save $100). This TV gets you a big screen with a beautiful OLED display and plenty of features.
- TCL 55-inch F35 Series Fire TV: $230 (save $100). Snag a 4K smart TV with Dolby Atmos and Vision at a budget-friendly price.
- Pioneer 50-inch Class LED 4K smart TV: $170 (save $80). Stream all your favorite content from popular streaming platforms, plus enjoy hundreds of live TV channels with Xumo TV in 4K.
Best Buy October anti-Prime Day headphones deals
Sennheiser Accentum true wireless earbuds are ergonomically designed with a sleek look and a 28-hour battery. They’re well reviewed and highly regarded, making this $143 price an incredibly good value for the money.
The Sony WH1000XM4 are some of our favorite headphones. In fact, CNET executive editor David Carnoy called them «nearly flawless» in his extensive review. One of the only cons he cited was the price, and at $120 off, you get a little closer to affordable.
Enjoy rich Dolby Atmos sound with these on-ear noise canceling headphones. The Beats Studio Pro are our top overall pick for the best Beats headphones thanks to their comfortable design, excellent voice-calling performance and advanced spatial audio.
More Best Buy October anti-Prime Day headphone deals:
- Apple AirPods Max: $519 (save $31). Over-ear Apple headphones with top-of-the-line sound and a premium look and feel, right now select colors are $31 off.
- Beats Solo 4 true wireless headphones: $140 (save $60). These sleek Beats are some of the best on-ear headphones out there.
- Soundcore C40i clip on headphones: $80 (save $40). These clip-on earbuds are a much more comfortable alternative to in-ear buds or bulky over-ear headphones.
- Sony ZX headphones: $10 (save $10). These budget headphones are a steal for just $10.
- Apple AirPods Pro 2: $200 (save $50). Apple’s premium AirPods Pro 2 earbuds with personalized Spatial Audio and improved noise cancellation.
- Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro: $200 (save $50). The Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro earned the top spot for our best wireless earbuds for Samsung phones, thanks to their impressive sound quality and effective noise cancellation.
- Sonos Ace over-ear headphones: $380 (save $19). Luxe and comfy, CNET Executive Editor David Carnoy reviewed the Sonos Ace headphones and applauded their impressive sound quality and excellent noise-canceling capabilities.
Best Buy October anti-Prime Day laptop and tablet deals
We named the M3 MacBook Air the overall best laptop of 2024, and this discount makes it even sweeter to upgrade to a model with a 15.3-inch Liquid Retina display, an 18-hour battery life, 512GB of storage and 16GB of RAM.
This lightweight Chromebook has a 14-inch display, 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage. It also features Intel UHD Graphics to deliver clear, crisp visuals while streaming shows or playing video games. With its fast-charging feature, this laptop can go from 0 to 50% in about 45 minutes of charging.
More Best Buy October anti-Prime Day laptop and tablet deals:
- Apple iPad A16: $419 (save $30). Apple’s latest flagship iPad is our top pick for the overall best tablet of 2025.
- Asus CM1402 Chromebook: $196 (save $103). This is a seriously affordable option for those who mainly use their laptops for web-based basics like checking emails and scrolling social media.
- Samsung Galaxy Book4 360: $751 (save $599). This excellent 2-in-1 laptop has plenty of power and a beautiful screen.
- HP 14-inch laptop: $210 (save $10). This 14-inch laptop is the perfect budget-friendly back-to-school laptop for students, thanks to its 4GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. Its battery lasts up to 11 hours, and it can handle all of your basic tasks.
- HP Victus: $650 (save $250). Enjoy your games in FHD on this laptop’s 15.6-inch 144Hz screen with graphics powered by the Nvidia GeForce 4050.
- Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+: $240 (save $80). The bright 11-inch screen is great for both work and play, plus the massive 256GB storage lets you keep all your favorite apps in one place.
Best Buy October anti-Prime Day smart home deals
The Ring doorbell is battery-powered, so you don’t have to mess with wiring. It’s one of the easiest ways to increase your home security, and right now, it’s one of the least expensive.
Snag two 2K HDR indoor/outdoor video cameras with a 160-degree field of vision and clear night detection, all for more than half off.
The GE CYNC smart thermostat allows you to preset your preferred temperature and adjust it as needed directly on the thermostat or through the Cync app. You can also hook it up to smart home systems for voice command.
More Best Buy October anti-Prime Day smart home deals:
- TP-Link Tapo smart WiFi plug: $14 (save $6). This handy little plug integrates seamlessly with Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Apple Home and Samsung SmartThings.
- Ring starter set video doorbell and indoor camera bundle: $70 (save $70). Get a battery-powered Ring doorbell and an easy-to-set-up indoor camera for half off.
- Phillips Hue gradient Bluetooth floor lamp: $272 (save $91). It allows you to instantly control 16 million colors of light.
- EufyCam 3 set of 5 wireless solar security camera and Homebase: $540 (save $320). Protect your outdoors with these high-quality cameras that offer 4K clarity both day and night.
- Amazon Echo Show 8: $100 (save $50). This great smart screen acts as a good smart home hub, or a standalone device.
- Amazon Echo Dot: $35 (save $15). The Echo Dot is one of the most affordable and reliable smart speakers around.
- TP-Link Tapo smart Wi-Fi deadbolt lock: $115 (save $35). Replace your traditional lock with something much more powerful. This one can be accessed in six different ways.
Best Buy October anti-Prime Day gaming deals
This gaming headset works with tons of gaming devices, including PC, PS5, PS4, Switch, Xbox X|S and Xbox One. It has a built-in mic so you can chat with other players during the game and 50mm drivers for clearer audio.
Give your PC gaming setup a serious upgrade with this AOC monitor. It features a curved 34-inch WQHD display and boasts an impressive 180Hz refresh rate and 1ms response time for fluid action. It’s also AMD FreeSync Premium compatible and has two HDMI and four USB ports.
For Switch gamers who prefer the feel of a more traditional controller, this Mario-themed bright red controller is a decent $18 off, one of the lowest prices we’ve seen.
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Best Buy October anti-Prime Day gaming deals:
- HyperX Cloud Alpha wireless gaming headset: $143 (save $57). Hear every shot, step and sound to take your gameplay to the next level.
- Seagate 4TB storage expansion card: $430 (save $70). This officially licensed expansion card quadruples the storage of your Xbox console.
- Razer Basilisk V3 gaming mouse: $45 (save $25). This gaming mouse has RGB lights, a great feel and plenty of speed.
- HyperX QuadCast S microphone: $100 (save $60). This microphone delivers crystal-clear audio to everyone you’re talking to.
- Ratchet & Clank Rift Apart: $47 (save $23). This action platformer is one of the best games available on the PS5.
- Metaphor: ReFantazio Launch Edition: $55 (save $15). One of the best RPG games of this era from the legendary publisher, Atlus.
- Elden Ring (PS5): $48 (save $2). Enjoy the vast regions of the Lands Between in this open-world RPG on your PlayStation 5.
- Sony H9 wireless gaming headphones: $298 (save $32). These deliver immersive sound that makes you feel like you’re right in the middle of the action.
When do October Prime Day sales start this year?
Amazon’s October Prime Day officially takes place this year on Oct. 7 and Oct. 8. Best Buy’s fall event, the Techtober sale, won’t start until Oct. 6, but there are plenty of early anti-Prime Day deals you can shop now at Best Buy, including some exclusive offers for Best Buy Plus and Total members.
Where are the best October Prime Day sales?
October Prime Day sales offer some of the best prices on tech, appliances, mattresses and fashion, making it a great time to snag stellar prices on must-have items. Though October Prime Day is officially at Amazon, there are a ton of retailers running counter sales to help you save even more, including Best Buy, Target, Home Depot and Walmart.
Unsurprisingly, Best Buy is usually one of the best places to buy tech items because it sells products from almost all major brands across these popular categories, making it a tremendous one-stop shop for all of your early-Christmas buys.
Is October Prime Day the best time to shop deals?
October Prime Day and the counter sales offer a wide variety of deals. We anticipate some products dropping to their lowest-ever prices. The next big shopping event with record-low prices won’t be until late November for Black Friday.
How we choose deals
CNET has a team of shopping experts and deal hunters who have operated across major sales events for many years, making sure you understand when a deal is worth taking advantage of or when it’s worth skipping. Whether it’s for Black Friday, Prime Day or the Fourth of July, we have the expertise to make sure you get the best deal possible.
To do this, we look for real discounts, quality reviews and remaining sale time when choosing an offer to show you.
- Real discounts mean real discounts. We look at the price history for that product to make sure no manufacturers are inflating prices to make the discount seem more substantial than it is.
- Quality reviews are equally important for any product, but particularly for deeply discounted items. If it breaks the first time you use it, the discount isn’t really worthwhile.
- Remaining sale time is a huge part of our vetting process. If a deal seems like it will only be around for a short while or will only be available for the remaining stock, we’ll let you know in advance, so you don’t return later only to be disappointed.
We are also considering the rising costs associated with tariffs to help you find items worth buying now.
Read more: Tariff Tracker: We’re Watching Prices for 11 Products You Might Need to Buy
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