Amazon’s October Prime Day sale is now live, and we expect many great deals to trickle in over the next 48 hours. But, if that’s not where you buy all your holiday gifts, or you’re just wondering how its competitors are taking on the sale season, we’ve gathered up the best discounts happening outside of Amazon.
Walmart is hosting its Walmart Deals sale from Oct. 7 to 12, Target is already running Target Circle Week from Oct. 5 to 11 and Best Buy’s Techtober sale started yesterday. We’ve found deals at Samsung, StackSocial and Woot, among others.
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Here is a round up some of the best anti-Prime Day deals available right now and we’ll continue to scout for new offers and update this list, so check back often for the latest batch of bargains.
Best early October anti-Prime Day tech deals
The Frame TV has a matte screen and Pantone-validated color reproduction, so it can double as a digital art gallery. Choose between classic or modern art and family photos to display when you’re not streaming.
The newest Apple Watch 11 was just released, knocking a nice $70 off the previous-gen Watch 10. Keep in mind that not all colors are discounted or in stock, so double-check before placing your order.
The Shark AI robot vacuum uses 650 watts of power and has a self-cleaning roller brush that won’t get tangled with hair. It uses 360-degree lidar vision to accurately map every part of your home, day or night. Plus, it can hold up to 60 days’ worth of debris, so you can go about two months without having to empty the base.
The Eufy X10 Pro has an impressive 8,000 Pa of suction power and also comes with a self-charging and self-emptying station it will automatically visit when its battery is low or cleaning is complete. When the vac is docked, it automatically washes and dries its included mop pads. Be sure to use code WS24T2351 for the discount.
When we published our LG C5 review, we mentioned it delivers great picture quality, but we also hinted at waiting for a price cut. A stellar discount is now here, meaning it’s time to buy this solid OLED TV for your living room.
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The JBL Live Beam 3 has adaptive noise and can reach over 10 hours of battery life with ANC off. The charging case also has a 1.45-inch touchscreen display. It is nearly $100 off, and you can save even more with an eligible trade-in.
Keep your brain sharp by watching some documentaries here and there. From history to deep space to the wilds of nature, this streaming service provides instant access to award-winning, educational digital content. Launched by Discovery Communications founder John Hendricks, Curiosity Stream delivers documentaries that cover a wide range of topics, and it’s one of our favorites for educational content.
More early October anti-Prime Day tech deals:
- JBL Cinema SB170 2.1 channel soundbar: $180 (save $70). This soundbar also comes with a subwoofer for top-notch sound quality.
- M1 MacBook Air, 13-inch: $599 (save $50). Save hundreds compared to buying the latest model.
- iRobot Roomba Combo 105 robot vacuum: $180 (save $120). It doesn’t mop, but for $200, you can still have clean floors without lifting a finger.
- Lenovo IdeaPad 1i 15-inch laptop: $330 (save $270). This basic laptop is good for scrolling and word processing. It has 256GB of storage and 8GB of RAM, but also has a sizable screen without costing a ton.
- Dreame D10 Plus robot vacuum and mop: $180 (save $220). It has a 2.5-liter dust bag that you won’t have to worry about emptying for weeks.
- TCL 65-inch Nxtvision QLED TV: $900 (save $400). This bright screen can display art, has a 144Hz VRR and supports Dolby Vision IQ, HDR10+, HDR10 and HLG.
- Roborock Qrevo S5V vacuum and mop: $550 (save $350). This vac has 12,000 Pa of powerful suction, along with auto mop lifting, so the robot can automatically switch to mopping when it detects that it’s needed.
- HP OmniBook 5 Flip touch-screen laptop: $550 (save $250). Touch-screen laptops bring a different type of convenience to users. If you’ve been eyeing one, this option is worth considering.
- Steelseries Arctic Pro wireless headphones: $140 (save $140). Level up your audio setup with this old but reliable surround sound gaming headset. It’s good enough that, despite its age, we’ve still hinted at it in our best gaming headphones list.
- Lenovo Legion Pro 5 (16-inch): $1,400 (save $260). This laptop has a gorgeous 165Hz 16-inch display. And it powers through AAA titles with AMD’s Ryzen 8745HX processor, the Nvidia RTX 5060 GPU and 32GB of RAM.
- Lenovo LOQ gaming laptop (15.6-inch): $550 (save $320). For under $600, this Lenovo gaming laptop, powered by a Ryzen 5 processor and Nvidia’s graphics card will surprise you with its stable gaming performance.
- Samsung 65-inch S84F 4K OLED TV: $1,000 (save $1,000). 4K resolution, 65-inch size and inky OLED blacks, a solid hardware combination backed by Samsung’s expertise. That’s what you get when you buy this TV.
- Lexar SL600 1TB USB-C external SSD: $80 (save $40). Get 2,000MB/s read/write speeds with this portable storage option.
- Asus 15-inch TUF F15 gaming laptop: $720 (save $200). This midrange gaming laptop has 16GB of RAM, 512GB of SSD storage and Nvidia GeForce RTX 3050 graphics.
- Apple M1 MacBook Pro 16-inch: $1,999 (save $1,500). If you don’t mind a French Canadian keyboard, you can save 43% on this computer with 1TB of SSD storage and 32GB of RAM.
- GoPro Hero13 Black action camera: $359 (save $71). Record in 5.3K with this waterproof action camera.
- Apple iPad (10th gen): $242 (save $107). For under $250 there is no tablet as reliable as the 10th-generation iPad. It’s an easy tablet to recommend for kids and adults.
Best Early October Anti-Prime Day home and kitchen deals
Who doesn’t love a good pizza? And now you can make them yourself. This machine has five pizza settings and goes up to 700 degrees Fahrenheit.
This three-in-one lawn mower offers rear bagging, mulching and side discharge capabilities. It has a simple push start button. Plus, it has a dual battery port so you can store one and use the other.
This kit helps you get a full-body workout while being easy to store when you’re finished. You can use it for multiple exercises, from strengthening to toning and flexibility.
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More early October anti-Prime Day home and kitchen deals:
- Ninja DoubleStack XL air fryer: $230 (save $40). Cook two things at once and have your entire meal done at the same time with this 6-in-1 double-stacked air fryer.
- Keurig K-Mini Mate Single-Serve coffee maker: $48 (save $32 with Target circle). At only 4 inches wide, it’s even compact enough to fit at your desk.
- EcoFlow Delta Pro Ultra power station: $3,999 (save $1,800). Always have power. Plus, Wellbots is throwing in a free 400W solar panel with your purchase.
- Oral-B iO Series 9 electric toothbrush: $200 (save $130). This kit comes with four brush heads so you don’t have to worry about replacing them anytime soon.
- Breville Barista Express Espresso Machine: $550 (save $150). A high-end espresso machine with a built-in bean grinder and milk frother.
- SodaStream Terra: $52 (save $28 with code GOSHOP25). This innovative appliance allows you to make custom carbonated drinks at home.
- Bissell Little Green portable carpet and upholstery cleaner: $79 (save $45). Spot clean your carpet, furniture, car and more with ease.
- KitchenAid Deluxe Series 4.5-quart stand mixer: $279 (save $120). A top kitchen appliance for anyone who loves baking.
- Revlon One Step Volumizer Plus: $29 (save $21). Make mornings easy with this 2-in-1 hair dryer and styler.
- Linkind Matter smart bulbs (4-pack): $20 (save $50). Grab four color smart bulbs that work with Alexa, Google Home and SmartThings.
When is Amazon’s October Prime Day 2025 event?
Amazon’s October Prime Day event is taking place across two days, Oct. 7 and 8, and deals have started rolling in. If you’ve been wanting to start your holiday shopping or get some new items for your home, now’s the time.
Where can you find deals right now?
The CNET Deals team covers all of the best price drops, discounts and deals daily from all the top retailers. Whether it’s a one-day promo at Woot, a weekend sale at Best Buy or a coupon code for a product at Amazon, if it’s a great deal, we’ll be covering it.
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