Early October Prime Day deals already live: Save on Apple, Beats, Fire TV, and Garmin

Early October Prime Day Deals at a glance: Best headphone deal Beats Studio Pro $169.95 (Save $180.04) Get Deal Best Apple deal Apple AirPods Pro 3 $199 (Save $50) Get Deal Best Fire tablet deal Amazon Fire HD 10 (32GB) $76.99 (Save $78) Get Deal Best fire stick deal Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Select $19.99 (Save $20) Get Deal Best smartwatch deal Garmin Vivoactive 6 $229.99 (Save $70) Get Deal Best for Prime members Audible (standard plan) $0.99 (99 cents/month for 4 months) Get Deal

The holiday shopping season will be here before you know it. This week, Amazon announced the return of Prime Big Deal Days for 2026, its fall savings event for Prime members (aka "October Prime Day"). The sale will run for 48 hours from Oct. 6 to 7 and compete with concurrent festivities at Target and Walmart.

Prime Big Deal Days will be an opportunity to get a head start on your Black Friday wishlist — and to get some relief from the RAMageddon price hikes impacting the tech industry this year. For its part, Amazon increased the prices of nearly two dozen Kindles, Fire TV Sticks, Echo smart speakers, and eero routers this summer because of rising component costs. Its upcoming seasonal deals should cancel out some of those markups.

SEE ALSO: How to sign up for Amazon Prime in time for the next Prime Day

As we gear up for fall, Amazon has already started dropping some early October Prime Day deals, and we've rounded up the best ones below. (Spoiler: So far, the best deals are on Amazon's own devices and services.) Finally, a word of warning: We do expect prices to drop even lower on select Apple products when the sale starts Oct. 6, so you might want to hold out until then. In the meantime, we'll be regularly updating our picks in the lead-up to Prime Big Deal Days.

Products marked with a ✅ were personally tested and recommended by a member of the Mashable team.

Best headphone deal

Opens in a new window Credit: Beats Beats Studio Pro ✅ $169.95 at Amazon
$349.99 Save $180.04   Get Deal

Why we like it

Ahead of October Prime Day, you can save 51% on the Beats Studio Pro over-ear headphones. Usually, $349.99, the premium headphones are now just $169.95. Beats is all about audio, and these cans provide support for lossless audio. Similar to AirPods, Beats products also offer seamless connectivity to iOS devices.

More headphone deals

Opens in a new window Credit: Beats Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 ✅ $199.95 at Amazon
$249.99 Save $50.04   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: JBL JBL Tune 530BT $39.95 at Amazon
$59.95 Save $20   Get Deal

• EarFun Air Pro 4 earbuds — $53.16 $79.90 (save $23.30)

• Beats Solo 4 wireless headphones — $129.95 $199.95 (save $70)

• Skullcandy Crusher 720 headphones — $139.99 $209.99 (save $70)

• Beats Powerbeats Fit sports earbuds — $169.99 $199.99 (save $30)

• Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 — $189 $229 (save $40) ✅

• Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen) — $249 $299 (save $50) ✅

Best early Apple deals

Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple AirPods Pro 3 ✅ $199 at Amazon
$249 Save $50   Get Deal

Why we like it

The basic AirPods just got an upgrade with the new AirPods 5, and last year's Apple AirPods Pro 3 are back on sale. Ahead of October Prime Day, shop the Apple AirPods Pro 3 for $199, a $50 discount. The earbuds have ANC, a more comfortable fit, and bring live translation to the AirPods experience. They're perfect for commuters and even measure your heart rate, which is great for athletes who love a good workout playlist.

More early Prime Day Apple deals

Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple AirPods Max 2 ✅ $449 at Amazon
$549 Save $100   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple iPad (A16, 128GB, WiFi) ✅ $399.99 at Amazon
$449 Save $49.01   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple MacBook Pro (M5 Max, 48GB RAM, 2TB SSD) $4,499 at Amazon
$4,999 Save $500   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple AirTag 2 (4-pack) ✅ $89 at Amazon
$99 Save $10   Get Deal

• Apple MagSafe Charger — $39.99 $49 (save $9.01) ✅

• Apple Pencil USB-C — $69.97 $79 (save $9.03) ✅

• Apple Watch SE 3 (GPS 44mm) — $249 $279 (save $30) ✅

• Apple iPad Air, 11-inch (M4, 128GB, WiFi) — $649 $749 (save $100) ✅

• Apple MacBook Pro (M5, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $1,886.99 $1,999 (save $112.01) ✅

Best Fire tablet deal

Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Fire HD 10 (32GB) $76.99 at Amazon
$154.99 Save $78.00   Get Deal

Why we like it

It's no surprise that the best early October Prime Day deals include plenty of Amazon's own gadgets. Case in point: you can grab this HD tablet with 32GB of storage for 50% off. In the midst of a global memory crisis, a $77 tablet sounds pretty appealing to us. This 10-inch tablet has a lightweight design, a decently long battery life, and a crisp, colorful display. According to the Amazon price-tracking site camelcamelcamel, it's never been this cheap before.

More Fire Tablet deals

Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Fire HD 8 Kids (64GB) $94.99 at Amazon
$169.99 Save $75.00 Amazon makes two 8-inch tablets for kids, both of which come with a durable case, built-in parental controls, two-year guarantee, and a free trial of Amazon Kids+. This model has preset filters for little tykes ages 3 to 7. Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Fire HD 8 (64GB) ✅ $84.99 at Amazon
$129.99 Save $45.00 Amazon's cheapest Fire tablet is also marked down to an all-time low ahead of Prime Big Deal Days. Our reviewer liked its compact size and speedy performance. Get Deal

Best Fire TV Stick deal

Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Select ✅ $19.99 at Amazon
$39.99 Save $20.00   Get Deal

Why we like it

Amazon's cheapest 4K media player faced a $10 price bump in August. Amazon's pre-Prime Big Deal Days price of $19.99 erases that and then some, saving you 60%. If you want to catch up on all of this year's Emmy award winners, then this is one of the best October Prime Day deals so far.

More Fire TV Stick deals

• Amazon Fire TV Stick HD — $17.99 $39.99 (save $22)

• Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Plus — $39.99 $69.99 (save $30)

• Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max — $49.99 $84.99 (save $35)

• Amazon Fire TV Cube — $109.99 $199.99 (save $90) ✅

Best fitness tracker and smartwatch deal

Opens in a new window Credit: Garmin Garmin Vivoactive 6 $229.99 at Amazon
$299.99 Save $70   Get Deal

Why we like it

Many runners believe Garmin is the gold standard of smartwatches and fitness trackers. And ahead of Amazon Prime Big Deal Days, you can grab the Garmin Vivoactive 6 for just $229.99. That saves you $70 off its retail price.

The Vivoactive 6 features an AMOLED display and up to 11 days of battery life, so you can wear it around the clock. It provides energy monitoring and a sleep score so you get personalized tips on how to improve your sleep. Plus, it has 80 built-in types of sport tracking.

More fitness tracker and smartwatch deals

• Garmin Lily 2 — $199.99 $249.99 (save $50)

• Garmin Vivoactive 5 Smartwatch — $181.97 $299.99 (save $118.02)

• Garmin Forerunner 70 — $219.99 $249.99 (save $30)

• Samsung Galaxy Watch 8, 40mm — $259.99 $299.99 (save $40) ✅

Early October Prime Day toys and gaming deals

Opens in a new window Credit: Nintendo Nintendo Switch Pro Controller $55.97 at Amazon
$79.99 Save $24.02   Get Deal

Why we like it

The Nintendo Customer Appreciation Sale is a great chance to save on Switch games and accessories, and the sale runs through Sept. 26. Amazon is undercutting Nintendo, Walmart, and Best Buy by a whopping $0.02 cents with this deal, but we're not complaining.

This wireless controller provides better controls for many types of games (both on the Switch 1 and Switch 2) compared to the standard Nintendo Joy-Con controllers, and this is your chance to grab it for its lowest-ever price.

More deals on toys and games

Opens in a new window Credit: Lego Lego Classic Creative Suitcase 10713 $11.80 at Amazon
$19.99 Save $8.19 We're expecting a lot more Lego deals as we approach Oct. 6. For now, this is the perfect Lego starter kit for young kids — or anyone who loves brick building. Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Lego Lego Botanicals Succulents 10309 $34.99 at Amazon
$49.99 Save $15 There are few things we love more than Lego Prime Day deals. We also love the Lego Botanicals line here at Mashable, and this popular cactus-themed building kit is at an all-time low price. Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Nintendo Nintendo Joy-Con (single) $31.49 at Amazon
$44.99 Save $13.50 If you need an extra Joy-Con for your Switch, both single and dual Joy-Con controllers are on sale for a limited time. Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Nintendo Metroid Dread Nintendo Switch (Digital Code) $41.97 at Amazon
$59.99 Save $18.02 In this title for the original Switch console, gamers rejoined Samus Aran for the first new 2D Metroid story in almost two decades. If you missed this one the first time around, then you'll love experiencing it for the Switch 2. Get Deal

Best streaming and subscription deal

Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Audible $0.99/month for four months Get Deal

Why we like it

Right now, Prime members can save 80% on four months of Amazon's audiobook service, paying just $0.99 for their first four months. Your membership lets you download one title per month. including classics, new releases, and BookTok faves like the ACOTAR series. And if 99 cents feels a little high, you can also sign up for a 30-day free trial.

More Amazon subscription deals

• Kindle Unlimited — 3 months free

• Amazon Music Unlimited — 4 months free with Prime

• Save $20 on your next Grubhub+ order with Prime

• Buy or lease a new car, get a $1,500 gift card for free with Prime

Even more early October Prime Day deals

Opens in a new window Credit: Skyrover Skyrover X1 Drone with Camera Combo $449 at Amazon
$619 Save $170 Skyrover has developed a reputation as the closest DJI drone dupe on Amazon, and it does look almost like the real thing. Given the DJI drone ban, this may be your best bet for a drone. It offers 4K/60fps video and 8K photography. Get Deal

• Kasa Multicolor Dimmable Wi-Fi Smart Bulb, A19 — $8.99 $11.99 (save $3)

• Ninja Fit Compact Personal Blender, 700W — $54.98 $69.99 (save $15.01)

• Life360 Tile, 4-pack — $59.99 $79.99 (save $20)

• Philips SmartSleep Wake-up Light Alarm Clock — $76.29 $108.95 (save $32.66)

• Amazon Ember 40-inch 2-Series Fire TV — $209.99 $249.99 (save $40)

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